Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - Am-Az

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Amber, Margaret

On Oct. 17, 1897, Margaret, widow of Samuel Amber, in her 100th year. Residence, 2021 North Seventh street, Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 21, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Amberg, George Sr.

Broad Axe. The funeral of George Amberg, Sr., passed through here on Saturday to Centre Square.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 18, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, Benjamin

Dead at the Age of 93. Benjamin Ambler Passes Away at His Lansdale Home. Wonderfully Active and Well Preserved Man--Faculties Retained to a Surprising Degree--Sketch of His Long Life--Remains Interred at Gwynedd.

Benjamin Ambler, of Lansdale, died on Friday, having attained the remarkable age of 93 years, four months and 19 days, and a very singular coincidence is that his demise took place just two years, all but 12 hours, after the death of his beloved life partner, who passed away Jan. 22, 1902, after 64 years of married life.

The deceased had been failing physically for several years, and since June had been confined to his room but only about a month previous to the end did he take to his bed. Although his sight failed him entirely at the last, he retained in a remarkable degree his other faculties, his wonderful memory affording him the means of passing many pleasant hours with his old friends as they called to visit him. Even at the last he spoke to those about his bedside, and up to an hour and a half of his death it was plain to those around him that he understood what was said to him, but the power of speech had departed. He had a kindly, cheerful disposition, which even in the trying hours of his illness did not forsake him, and his willingness to lay off mortality made the consciousness of the approach of the reaper all the more bearable, and the end was even anticipated by the deceased.

Benjamin Ambler was one of a family of nine children of John and Ann Ambler. John Ambler was an old resident of this county, and his son Benjamin was born in Montgomery township on the State road between Gwynedd and Montgomery Square. For 19 or 20 years he conducted a milk dairy in what is now the East park, Philadelphia, being then known as Fountain Green. The mother of the deceased was Ann Morgan, daughter of Morgan Morgan, who all his life resided about Whitpain and Gwynedd. The former was born and married near Blue Bell. The ancestors came from Welsh and English stock and were Friends, to which faith Benjamin and his brothers and sisters were born, and to which the surviving members of the family still adhere.

The family of John and Ann Ambler was a large one, comprising Thomas, who is now deceased; Benjamin, Charles, who resides at 643 North Twenty-second street, Philadelphia, and who was 91 years of age last November; Joseph, who died a few years ago in Ambler; John and David, twins, John died in 1873 and David in 1885; Lettie, wife of John Owens, of St. Louis, died in 1885; Septimus died in 1883, and Sarah, wife of Isaac Conard, of Fort Washington.

In March, 1838, Benjamin Ambler married Mary, daughter of John and Katharine Fitzgerald, of Blue Bell, the ceremony being performed by the mayor of Philadelphia. Mr. Ambler followed his trade of shoemaker in Blue Bell until 1857, farmed until 1878, and then moved to Lansdale, where he resided till his death. There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ambler, all of whom are still living: John Ambler and Mrs. Seth Scholl, Lansdale; T. Ellwood and B. Morgan Ambler, of Conshohocken. The life partner of Benjamin Ambler died on Jan. 22, 1902.

There are 11 grandchildren as follows: John Ambler has three daughters--Mrs. John Goldy, Clara and Kate Ambler, and one son, Irvin; Mrs. Seth Scholl has two sons, Benjamin and Harry, and two daughters, Mrs. Ida Genther, of Glenside, and Ella Scholl; Ellwood Ambler, of Conshohocken, has two sons, Irvin and Herman, and Morgan Ambler has a daughter Ella.

There are 13 great-grandchildren as follows: John Ambler, of Lansdale, has one son and one daughter; Mrs. Goldy, of Lansdale, has one son; Benjamin Scholl, of Lansdale, has two sons and one daughter; Harry Scholl, of Lansdale, has four children, and Mrs. Ida Genther, of Glenside, has two children.

The funeral was held Tuesday, services being conducted at his late residence, and interment was made in the Gwynedd Friends' burying ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 28, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, Mrs. Benjamin

Mrs. Benjamin Ambler, of Lansdale, died early Wednesday morning of last week after a couple of weeks' illness. Deceased was 82 years old, and with her husband, who is now 91 years, has made her home at that place for the past 25 years. She was born in Worcester township in 1819 and was the daughter of John Fitzgerald. She was married to Benjamin Ambler, in 1838.

At the time of his marriage Mr. Ambler worked at shoemaking, which he followed for several years. Later he came to be a tiller of the soil. He retired in 1878, since which time, the couple made Lansdale their home. Mr. Ambler is Lansdale's --- --- --- --- --- --- and does chores about the place, although of recent years he has become almost totally blind.

Had Mrs. Ambler lived until March 1, that aged couple would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. During their marriage they were blessed with four children, as follows: John Ambler and Mrs. Seth L. School, of Lansdale; T. Ellwood and Morgan Ambler, of Conshohocken. There are 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The funeral of Mrs. Ambler was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Seth L. School, on Sunday. Interment at Friends' burying grounds, Gwynedd.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 30, 1902, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, Chalkley

Chalkley Ambler died on Tuesday, May 19, 15 his late residence, 643 North Twenty-second street, Philadelphia, from diseases incident to his ripe age of 91 years. 25 years ago deceased resided on a farm at Belfry, now known as the Katz property, and on which stands the railroad station of that place. He left Belfry about 1878 going to the city and engaging in the wholesale and retail milk business at Fifth and Poplar streets, which he continued to conduct until over 80 years of age, when he relinquished it on account of his years. He has since lived retired.

Deceased was twice married and a large family was born because of these unions. His first wife died some years ago and she lies buried in Odd Fellows' cemetery, Philadelphia. His second wife, who still survives, was a daughter of Peter C. Evans, a citizen of the lower end of Montgomery county. He is also survived by the following children: Mrs. Wilmer Armstrong, of Wilmington, Del.; Mrs. Augustus F. Githens, of Philadelphia; Albert Ambler, also of Philadelphia, and Theodore Ambler, of 509 East Montgomery avenue, and secretary fo the North Wales school board. These were children by the first marriage. Of the second marriage Mrs. Charles Way, Miss Anna M. Ambler, principal of the Friends' school, Camden, N.J., and C. Melville Ambler, bookkeeper in Cox's stove works, Philadelphia, still live. Benjamin Ambler, of Lansdale, now in the 93d year of his age is the only living brother of the deceased, and Mrs. Isaac Conard, of Fort Washington, is the only sister. Deceased was a member of Friends' society. The funeral took place Friday morning from his late city residence. Services were also held at 2 p.m. in Friends meeting house, Gwynedd. Interment was made in the adjoining burying ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 28, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, Joseph

Joseph Ambler, who had been residing with his son-in-law, Edward Bright, in South Ambler, died last Saturday in his 83d year, and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Gwynedd Meeting.

The deceased was born in Montgomery county, and, but for a year's residence in Philadelphia, had always resided in this county. For many years he lived below Franklinville and at one time he farmed in Plymouth township, near the Seven Stars hotel. He married Elizabeth Craft and had five children, of whom one was a son.

Some time ago at an occasion of celebration by the Wissahickon Fire company, of Ambler, the engine ran over his leg and injured him so badly that he never recovered.

Two brothers, Benjamin Ambler, of Lansdale, and Chalkley Ambler, of Philadelphia, and one sister, Mrs. Isaac Conard, of Fort Washington, survive him.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, Joseph Mathers Evans

Joseph M.E. Ambler, residing on the corner of Ridge and Forest avenues, Ambler, died at his residence on Sunday afternoon at 5.22.

The deceased was the son of Andrew and Mary J. Ambler, and was born July 23, 1830, being at the time of his death in his sixty-fifth year. The old Ambler homestead, on which he was born, was the present Yocum property in Ambler, bounded by Belmont and Tennis avenues and Main street. The farm comprised at that time about forty acres, but later additional ground was purchased, making the homestead about seventy-five acres. The present farm of Isaac Ambler was a part of the tract, but not considered the homestead. The whole tract contained also the present Willitt and Keasbey properties.

Joseph was the eldest of eight children, three of whom now survive: Isaac E., living on his farm in Ambler borough, bounded by Forest and Tennis avenues and Bethlehem pike; David J., residing on Butler avenue, Ambler, and Lewis J., dwelling in Philadelphia. One sister alone was born, but she died in early infancy.

The deceased lived on the old homestead until 1854, when in February he married Hannah Cleaver, daughter of Solomon Cleaver, of Gwynedd township, near the Springhouse. After marriage he occupied the present farm of Isaac Ambler for two years, and then moved to the Cleaver farm. He continued to farm this property till 1876, when he gave up agricultural pursuits and purchased the property in Ambler, on which he died, from Rev. Mr. Hallowell, then pastor of the Mount Pleasant Baptist church.

On January 8 of this year Mr. Ambler was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis, weakening the heart, which was the cause of his death. For a time after, he had lost the power of speech, but lately he had regained it sufficiently to converse with others. For three months Mr. Ambler has been confined to his home. The end came on Sunday, when the sufferer, fully conscious, gradually passed away. His wife alone survives him.

Dr. Albanus Styer, of Ambler, was called to attend the patient when the stroke first afflicted him, but later the family physician, Dr. James, of Eighteenth and Green streets, Philadelphia, had been in attendance.

Mr. Ambler had been for years a member of the Horsham Monthly meeting, to which his certificate was transferred from Gwynedd. The Amblers were originally members of this Friends' meeting.

The remains will be buried this Thursday afternoon at Upper Dublin. The services will be held at 2 p.m. at his late residence. The interment is private.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 11, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, Mary

Maple Glen. T.P. Conard and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ambler in Lansdale on Sunday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 30, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, William S.

A particularly sad death occurred during Wednesday night when William S. Ambler, aged about 31 years, passed away at his home 1413 Powel street, Norristown, after a short illness with appendicitis.

Deceased was formerly a resident of Jenkintown. He was only married last December, after which he moved to Norristown. He was manager of the Merion Woolen mills, of Conshohocken. A widow mourns his demise. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon when services were held at Horsham Friends' meeting house. Interment was made in the burying grounds of the meeting house.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 12, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ambler, William S.

Broad Axe. The funeral of William S. Ambler from Norristown passed through her Saturday afternoon enroute to Horsham.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 12, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ames, Robert Henry

Robert H. Ames, a veteran of the Civil war, died very suddenly on Sunday at his home, below Fort Washington, aged about 55. He had just eaten his breakfast and was reading the paper when his wife, who was in an adjoining room, heard a noise and quickly hurrying to his aid, found he had fallen forward from the chair on which he was sitting, and with his hands over the region of the heart exclaimed, "Oh, my heart!" In a few minutes he expired. Dr. Newberry was called in, but not until the vital spark had fled.

The deceased had very recently recovered from a spell of sickness, in which pneumonia was threatened. On Wednesday of last week he went to his labor and worked until Saturday afternoon.

He was born in Delaware, and was the son of Stillman and Katherine Ames. His ancestors in a direct line came over on the Mayflower. At the breaking out of the Civil war, although not yet of legal age, he enlisted in the Sixth New Jersey infantry and served until the war ended. He suffered from a gunshot wound, and has been receiving a pension during his later life. He came from Wilmington, Del., in the spring of 1877, and has been employed in the Conard auger works, at Fort Washington, ever since—a period of 21 years. He was a superior workman in his branch of the business, a filer, having no superior and very few equals. He could do a large amount of work quickly and never slighted a job, no matter how great the hurry.

He leaves a widow, Mrs. Lizzie Ames, and four daughters: Mrs. Clara Dance, of Wilmington, Del., and Misses Roberta, Mary and Katie, who reside at their home here. The first two are employed in the office of the K. & M. chemical works at Ambler.

The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon and interment was made at the Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ames, Robert

Rev. Dr. Sheeleigh spoke at the house and offered a prayer at the funeral of the late Robert Ames, who was interred last Wednesday afternoon in Union cemetery. Rev. L.B. Hafer, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, preached the sermon. No services were held at the church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Amey, Theodore S.

Broad Axe. The funeral of Theodore S. Amey, which was held Wednesday afternoon passed through here en route to Norristown.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 22, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anders, Anthony H.

Anthony H. Anders, of Lansdale, died at his residence on Friday, April 2, at the age of 30 years, of pneumonia. He was a son of George Anders, of Towamencin township. He married Miss Sallie Hendricks, of the same township, and lived in Lansdale for the past five or six years. Mr. Anders was assistant postmaster under David Heebner, who was succeeded in office by William Diehl, the present official. He was an Odd Fellow and was recently elected noble grand, and was to have been installed on the day he died. Mr. Anders was the organizer and secretary of the Lansdale Mutual Fire Insurance company, and was the agent for several other insurance companies. The funeral took place on Monday, when the services were conducted by Revs. Allebach and Anders. The Citizens club, of which the deceased was a member, turned out in a body. A widow and two children mourn his loss.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 8, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anders, Joseph K.

North Wales. Rev. Joseph K. Anders, a widely known local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church, founder of the Sanctuary M.E. church, of our town, died at his residence on Church street last Saturday, on his 73d birthday, off general debility and heart failure. Mr. Anders had been an invalid for several years. He was formerly a florist and fruit grower and owned a large tract of land and a commodious residence in the eastern end of our town. He had resided here for many years and was most prominently identified with his church. He is survived by a widow, two sons and a daughter, the latter the wife of Luther Dowlin, of the Item staff, Philadelphia. The former are Dr. Wesley Anders, of Philadelphia, and Isaiah Anders, a conductor on the Reading railway. His funeral will take place this Thursday morning from the Sanctuary church. Interment in St. Peter's cemetery, Main street.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 23, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anders, Joseph K.

North Wales. The funeral of the Rev. Joseph K. Anders was very largely attended and very impressive. Services were held in the Sanctuary M.E. church. Revs. S. Johnson, Hess, Smith and Crooks came up from the adjourned M.E. conference with the pastor Rev. R. Hetherington, all of whom spoke in eulogy of their esteemed fellow member. The above were all at different times pastors of the church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 30, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anderson, Geraldine Harrison

Gerladine Harrison Anderson, wife of John Childs Anderson, and daughter of William Welsh Harrison, of Glenside, died Thursday afternoon at her residence, No. 2121 Walnut street, Philadelphia. Mrs. Anderson was ill one month, and her death was due to blood poisoning following an operation. Her life was not despaired of until Wednesday afternoon, when she succumbed to a sinking spell and grew rapidly worse. Her attending physicians, Dr. Musser and Drs. Wharton, Davis and Hirst, did all in their power, but without avail.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 5, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anderson, Hannah

On the 22d instant, Mrs. Hannah Anderson, widow of the late Andrew Anderson, deceased, aged 73 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from the residence of her son, Anthony L. Anderson, Lower Merion, Montgomery county, this (Monday) morning, at 10 o'clock. Funeral to proceed to Roxborough Baptist Church.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, October 25, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anderson, Harry

Harry Anderson, 70, of 333 Jefferson Avenue died yesterday afternoon at 3:55 o'clock in Pottstown hospital after a brief illness. He was admitted to the hospital Monday. A native of Little Oley, Berks county, he spent most of his life in Pottstown. A tinsmith by trade, he had for several years conducted his own business. He retired about five years ago. Mr. Anderson was a member of Pottstown Nest 150 Fraternal Order of Orioles; Aerie 626, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Pottstown Nest 1393, Order of Owls and Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company. Surviving are two sons: Paul R., of 24 King Street, and Donald R., of Hershey; a sister, Ella, wife of Charles E. Erb, Ringing Hill, and three grandchildren. His wife, Florence (Lieberman) Anderson, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from a funeral home at 359 King Street. Interment will be made in Pottstown West End Cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, March 24, 1949. Submitted by Betty.]

Anderson, Howard

Anderson, Lillian E.

The funeral of Mrs. Lillian E. Anderson, wife of Harry Y. Anderson, was held yesterday at 1:30 from her late home, 520 Spruce Street. Short services were held at the house with further services in the Grace Lutheran Church. The services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. J. Kline. Interment was made in Pottstown West End Cemetery. The bearers were Roy Imbody, William Imbody, Horace Focht, Lawrence Focht and Harry Rotz, nephews, and Clarence Heil, a friend. Funeral Directors H. R. Houck & Son had charge.

[Source: Pottstown PA News, Saturday, January 9, 1932. Submitted by Betty.]

Anderson, Perry L.

Perry L. Anderson, formerly justice of the peace in Lower Merion township, and well known in this county, died on Saturday of paralysis in the Norristown hospital. He was born April 28, 1832, on the Anderson farm, now West Laurel Hill cemetery. He was a son of Anthony and Susan Latch Anderson. His mother's ancestors came of Revolutionary stock. Mr. Anderson after being educated at the old academy at Cynwyd, worked on his father's farm. He joined the Lower Merion Baptist church in early life and devoted much time to historic and Bible studies, and was licensed to preach by the Manatawna Baptist church, of Upper Roxborough, which he helped to organize in 1872. For several years he conducted successful revival meetings in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties, and helped small churches without recompense.

He served several terms as justice of the peace, was a notary public and several times appointed postmaster at Pencoyd, West Manayunk. Mr. Anderson resided at Pencoyd till after the death of his wife, Lydia Ring Anderson, in 1897, when he made his home with a nephew in Manayunk. He had suffered from paralysis for several years. Mr. Anderson was at one time well to do, having sold his farm to the organizers of the West Laurel Hill Cemetery company for $40,000. By unfortunate investments, however, he lost nearly all before his death.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 16, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anderson, Mrs. Thomas P.

Mrs. Thomas P. Anderson, of Prospectville, was buried Wednesday afternoon, funeral services being held in the Jarrettown M.E. church, of which organization she was a member. Death resulted on Aug. 9. She was the daughter of Franklin and Susanna Taylor and was born and raised in that locality. She leaves a husband and four children and one sister, Anna M. Taylor, who resided with deceased. She was much respected by all who knew her.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 21, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Anderson, Mrs. Thomas P.

Jarrettown. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas P. Anderson, of Prospectville, which was held at the M.E. church on Wednesday last, was largely attended.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 21, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Andrews, Polly

Angeny, David

Angeny, Jesse

Jesse Angeny, aged twenty-two years, son of Jacob Angeny, of Dublin, died at his father's residence Tuesday afternoon after a week's illness of typhoid fever. Mr. Angeny was a bright young business man and had held a responsible position in the store of G.D. Markley, in this borough, for the past three years. He enjoyed the respect of a large circle of friends, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 11 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Angestenberger, Joseph

Annucci, Joseph

Anspach, Mrs. Adam

Anthony, Hannah

Angeny, Mrs. Joseph

Mrs. Joseph Angeny died at the home of her husband, near New Britain, Tuesday night of last week. She was the mother of Joseph S. Angeny of Ambler.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Apple, Joseph Henry

Apple, Lewis A.

Lewis A. Apple, a well-known hotel man, and formerly proprietor of hotels at Line Lexington and Milton, dropped dead at West Chester Friday afternoon while convering with a friend in the office of the Eagle hotel. He was about 40 years old.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 21, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Apple, Matilda and Ida

Matilda, widow of Lewis Apple, formerly of Line Lexington, died at Milton, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 1, aged 71 years. Her two sons are conducting a hotel at Milton, and deceased resided with them. Four children survive. Interment on Tuesday of last week at the Hilltown church.

On Tuesday morning just as the remains of Mrs. Apple were about to be interred, a despatch was received from Milton stating that the daughter, Miss Ida, who had been confined to her bed for several weeks with nervous prostration, had died. Miss Ida was about 35 years of age. Her remains were interred at Hilltown Thursday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 12, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Apple, Samuel S.

Samuel S. Apple, of Kulpsville, died from pneumonia after a short illness, aged 72 years. He was one of the oldest members in standing in the Providence Lodge, No. 345, I.O.O.F. He was at one time district deputy of the order, and has also at several times been the representative of the lodge. He held an insurance for $2000 in the Odd Fellows' Endowment association. Deceased was postmaster at Kulpsville under Cleveland's administration.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 23, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Appleton, Edward W.

Rev. Edward W. Appleton, rector emeritus of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal church, Cheltenham, died Monday morning, aged 67 years. He had been ill for a long time and his death was not unexpected.

Owing to failing health the Rev. Dr. Edward W. Appleton resigned the rectorship of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal church, at Cheltenham, in October, 1899, and since that time he had been resting, but took much interest in the affairs of the church. He was succeeded by the Rev. J.T. Cole. Dr. Appleton was elected rector emeritus and voted a salary of $1000 a year by the vestry--Jay Cooke, William L. Elkins, Sr., C.D. Barney, Joseph Widener, George Elkins, W.E. Dobbins, Thomas Shoemaker, John Butler, James J. Rowland, C.H. Hammond, H.H. Roelefs and William Nice, Jr.

Dr. Appleton was honored in many ways by his fellow churchman. AT the time of the dissolution of the old system of convocations he was president of the southeast convocation. In 1885, he was chosen dean of the Norristown convocation, under the new system, which office he held for many years. He was a member of the executive committee of the trustees of the diocese; a member of the American Association for the Advance of Science; of the executive committee of American Church mission, and was the oldest vice president of the Bible society. Dr. Appleton was a chaplin of the order of the Sons of St. George.

Dr. Appleton and his twin brother, the Rev. Samuel E. Appleton, were born March 30, 1834, at Medford Springs, Pa. He received his preparatory education at Poughkeepsie academy. His parents removed to Philadelphia in 1849, when he entered the second term freshman at the University of Pennsylvania. After a course of study at that institution, he entered Rutgers college, at New Brunswick, N.J., graduating in the class of '52. he then traveled abroad under the care of Sir Benjamin Brodle, of England, for over a year. Upon his return he entered the Theological Seminary of Virginia graduating in 1857. On May 27, 1857, Dr. Appleton was ordained as deacon in the St. Luke's church, Philadelphia, together with his brother, Dr. Samuel Appleton, who had been rector of the Church of the Mediator for over 40 years, and also the present Bishop Potter, of New York. On June 30, 1867, he entered upon his duties as rector of St. Paul's parish, Ogontz, then having not more than 75 communicant members. The church has grown spiritually and temporally apace under his careful and earnest ministration.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 18, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Arment, Hannah P.

Mrs. Hannah P. Arment, wife of James Arment, of near this place, died on Saturday last in her 70th year. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment was made at the Jarrettown Methodist Ep[i]scopal church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 27, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Armpriester, Cyrus C.

Cyrus C. Armpriester Passed Away Last Night. He Was P & R Agent Here for Years and Well Known Citizen.

Cyrus C. Armpriester, a well known citizen, residing for many years at No. 7 Walnut Street, passed away at 6:15 last evening from a compilation of diseases, at the age of 77 years 3 months and 9 days. He was in failing health for some time. He was born near Monocacy and was the son of Samuel and Anna Armpriester. He came to Pottstown at an early age and started to work for the P & R in this borough. He served in that position for 21 years. He was at one time president of the Schuylkill Valley Stove Works of Spring City. He was also connected with the firm of Evanson and Armpriester, dealers in electrical supplies, Philadelphia. He married Mary A. Yergey, from which union the following children survive: Martha W., New York; Gertrude, wife of Charles S. Stow, Wilkes-Barro; William, Wyndmoor; Emerson B., this borough. His second marriage was with E. Clara Yost and a daughter, Myrtle survived. One brother, Geo. W. Armpriester, of Harrisburg and a sister, Mrs. Malinda Knabb of Birdsboro, also survive He was a member of Searles Memorial Methodist Church. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with services strictly private. Interment will be made in Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Daily Pottstown Ledger, Saturday, October 31, 1914. Submitted by Betty.]

Armpriester, Mary A.

Mary A. Armpriester, aged 48 years, wife of Cyrus C. Armpriester, died at the residence of the family, No. 7 Walnut Street, on Thursday evening, at 6:30 o'clock. She had been an invalid from paralysis, three years, and was confined to bed some seven weeks. Deceased was an estimable woman, and her husband, who is a well known citizen of this place (formerly P. and R. Agent) and his family, have the earnest sympathy of many friends in their affliction and sorrow. Four children survive their mother Mattie W., Emerson B., C. William and S. Gertrude Armpriester. Deceased was a daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Yergey, both living. She was a sister of Joshua L., George L., and Peter L. Yorgey and of Lizzie, wife of Joseph D. Malsberger, of Pottstown, and Sallie, wife of Emerson M. Snodgrass, of Philadelphia. Funeral on Monday at 1 p.m.; interment at Pottstown Cemetery.

The funeral of Mary A. Armpriester took place at one o'clock this afternoon, from the residence of her husband, C. C. Armpriester, No. 7 Walnut Street. A large number of relatives and friends of the deceased estimable lady were present at the services held in her memory. Addresses were made by Rev. A. G. Kynett, pastor of the First M. E. Church, and Rev. Noble Frame, of Reading. Rev. Jay Dickerson of the Fifth Street M. E. Church, was also present and assisted. The pall-bearers were Hiram Ellis, W. B. Stanford, H. A. Harper and W. J. Binder. The interment was made at Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, April 14, 1891. Submitted by Betty.]

Arnold, Andrew

Ashmore, Levi C.

The sudden death of Levi C. Ashmore, gate-keeper at Borad Axe, occured Friday morning, Jan. 8. Mr. Ashmore was in apparent good health the previous evening and as Thursday night was one of the nights in the week which required attendance at the gate, he did not retire. About 3:30 a.m. Mrs. Ashmore heard him fall, and hastening to see what was the matter found him at the foot of the cellar steps unconscious. She succeeded in arousing him and helped him up the steps, then went for assistance. Several neighbors responded to her call and helped to make him comfortable. Mr. Ashmore refused to let any one go for a physician, saying that he had only received a few scratches. About an hour later he complained of a violent pain hear the heart, and ere a physician was procured died. Dr. Shelly, of Ambler, came as quickly as possible, but could do nothing, as death had already ensued. Deceased was interred at William Penn cemetery, Somerton, on Tuesday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 14, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Atkinson, Joseph

The funeral of the late Joseph Atkinson, of Buckingham, took place at 12 o'clock on Friday at Buckingham Friends' meeting house. Many friends of the deceased were present. Elizabeth Lloyd, of New Hope, spoke. Interment was made at the meeting house burial ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 5, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Atland, Philip