Mrs. Amelia Valleau, aged 82 years, widow of Peter H. Valleau of Locust Point, died on Saturday of old age at the home of her adopted son, John B. Valleau of Atlantic Highlands. She was born in New York, but had been a resident of Locust Point for over fifty years. Mr. Valleau died about six years ago. A few months ago Mrs. Valleau gave up housekeeping and went to live with her adopted son. She leaves no children, her only living relative being a brother in Virginia. The late Mrs. George D. Smith of Navesink was her sister. Mrs. Valleau had been a member of the Navesink Methodist church for many years. The funeral was held on Monday at the house. The service was conducted by Rev. J. W. Nickelson, assisted by Rev. Samuel Sargent.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, August 29, 1900