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Bochner, Charles
Despondent Suicide. Charles Bochner, of Centre Square, Ends His Life. Hangs Himself to the Rafters and was Found by His Daughter—Prolonged Ill Health Led to Despondency—Leaves a Family.
The vicinity of Centre Square was startled last Friday evening to hear of the suicide of Charles Bochner, of near Hickorytown, formerly a resident of Centre Square. Mr. Bochner had not had good health for some time, and for several days had been suffering with pneumonia. After dinner he told his wife he would go to the barn and feed the horses, although he had not been doing the work for several days. His wife reminded him he had better not go out. He insisted and went out, but in coming in said he would go upstairs.
While outside he secured a rope, tied it around a rafter and placing the noose around his neck, must have stood on a chair. The rope had imbedded itself in the flesh. When his wife had supper ready she sent one of the children to call him and the body was found hanging lifeless.
Mr. Bochner had been quite despondent for some time. He is survived by a widow and five small children, mother and sister, Mrs. Richard Royman. He was a nephew of Mr. Chris. Bochner, of Norristown. His age was 38 years. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at the residence of his brother-in-law, Richard Royman, interment private at St. John's Lutheran church, where deceased was a member. He is a grandson of the late Jacob and Louisa Hoffman, formerly of Gwynedd.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 1, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bockius, Margaret V.
The death of Miss Margaret V. Bockius, only daughter of the late Samuel F. and Jeannette Bockius, of Abington, which occurred at 8.15 Wednesday evening, was a particularly sad one. Up to about February 1st the deceased was surrounded by all that goes to make life happy, when suddenly her health began to fail. Cancer of the intestines was found to be the cause. Eminent physicians were called in, an operation was attempted, but abandoned as hopeless. The disease made rapid growth and the sad ending of noble and beautiful life came on Wednesday evening. She is survived by a mother and five brothers, one of whom is Samuel, of the Clifton house, Fort Washington, whose grief is shared by the entire community. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment at Hillside cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Boggs, Davis and Daniel Sellers
Fort Washington. Davis Boggs, a former resident of Whitemarsh, died last week at his home in Germantown. Half a century ago he taught the old Union school, which was held in Lyceum hall. He moved away from here and located in Germantown over 40years ago. He married a lady from near Broad Axe by the name of Prince. His father, John Boggs, was for many years head miller for Joseph Mathers at his old mill in Whitemarsh, and occupied the stone house nearly opposite the mill, where now resides Mr. Hinkle. John Boggs had two daughters, both milliners, and two sons, one a schoolmaster and the other a miller. The family was a highly respected one. The death of Daniel Sellers, at Chalfont, Bucks county, recently, recalls to mind the fact that he, too, was a teacher at the Union school at one time in the past. His father, Philip Sellers, owned and lived in the old Blue House, where Fort Side Inn now stands. After many years' residence there he bought the Summerfield farm and built the barn. He died on the place.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 26, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Boileau, William H.
William H., son of William and Rebecca Boileau, died Friday afternoon in Jersey City, N.J., of consumption, aged 33 years. The deceased was born at Camp Hill, and was a brother of James H. Boileau, of Ambler. About 1890 he married Ida Cooper, of West Conshohocken, and moved to Philadelphia, being then conductor on the Reading railroad. Five years ago, with his family, he moved to Jersey City, securing a position on the Lehigh Valley railroad. He leaves a widow and on son.
The deceased was a charter member of the American Mechanics, of Fort Washington. The remains were interred this Wednesday afternoon at Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 13, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bolton, Lucy Ann
Fort Washington. Lucy Ann, widow of the late Dr. Charles Bolton, died Friday in her 81sst year, at her home near Camp Hill station. The friends and relatives attended the funeral Tuesday afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, Jacob Yeakle. Interment was private at Holmesburg. She leaves over 40 descendants.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 4, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bomberger, Miss
Died from a Dose of Poison
Miss Bomberger, a teacher in the primary schools of Lansdale, died Sunday from the effects of a fatal mistake made about a week ago. On Saturday, Nov. 16, she arose from her bed during the night for the purpose of taking a quantity of pepsin. In the dark she secured a bottle of corrosive sublimate and swallowed a large quantity of it before the mistake was discovered. Medical aid was hastily summoned, but the young lady lingered in agony until death claimed her.
Her remains were shipped to her home in Harrisburg.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bond, Joseph R.
Joseph R. Bond, a popular and well-known conductor on the North Penn branch of the Reading railway, died at his home in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. He had been seriously ill for a few days only. Mr. Bond was the conductor of the 6.54 p.m. train from Doylestown. He was formerly a resident of Doylestown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 8, 1902, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bond, Margaret
Margaret, the seven year old daughter of Francis E. Bond, of Penllyn, died Wednesday morning of last week at Dark Harbor, Me., where she had been spending the summer with her mother. The little girl was stricken with appendicitis some days before and the physicians found it necessary to perform an operation. Her father, who was in Philadelphia, received word that his daughter's condition was precarious Sunday and made a flying trip to the summer resort. In order to hurry his journey he hired special trains and private yachts and barely succeeded in reaching his destination before his daughter died, she having been too weak to recover from the shock of the operation.
The body was shipped at once to Penllyn, where the funeral was held Friday, when interment was made in St. Thomas' Episcopal cemetery, Whitemarsh.
Mr. Bond is a prominent banker in Philadelphia, and is a member of the firm of E.B. Smith and Company. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bond are well known and are prominent figures in the fashionable world. They have a handsome country seat, "Springhouse Farm," at Penllyn, and also a house at Dark Harbor, Me. Mrs. Bond before her marriage was Miss Margaret R. Tyson.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Boorse, J. Warren
Lansdale. J. Warren Boorse died on Wednesday morning after a lingering illness from consumption. He was 31 years of age, the son of Jones Boorse, who was second lieutenant of a company belonging to the 1795h regiment in the Civil war. The deceased married Mary, daughter of Samuel Hines, of Lansdale, in 1893 and leaves four children. His interment took place in the cemetery on Saturday afternoon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 28, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Boorse, Lizzie
Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Boorse, wife of Allen M. Boorse, took place on Saturday from the Lutheran church, and her interment was in the cemetery. Her death took place suddenly on the previous Monday from paralysis, and she was about 55 years of age. Her children were five sons.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 13, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Booz, Elizabeth
Mrs. Elizabeth Booz, about 90 years of age, died at the residence of her grandson, David Booz Smith, at North Wales, on Saturday of old age and debility. She had been almost a helpless invalid for a number of years. She leaves a daughter Mary, unmarried, who resided with her. The funeral took place Tuesday morning.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 7, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Booz, Jacob
Jacob Booz died here suddenly on Saturday morning of heart disease. He was a veteran of the Civil war, had formerly been supervisor of Hatfield township and was about 80 years of age. He had resided two years in Lansdale.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Booz, Philip S.
Philip S. Booz, an aged resident of Whitpain township, died Friday from effects of a stroke experienced on Sunday. He had suffered from several strokes within the past few years, and his strength perceptibly failed. He was 80 years of age, and had been a resident of Blue Bell, where he lived on a farm adjoining Boehm's church for about half a century. He leaves a widow. There are no surviving children.
The funeral will take place this Thursday morning, and interment will be made at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 22, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Booze, Philip
Blue Bell. The funeral of Philip Booze was held from his late residence near here on Thursday afternoon. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 29, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bossert, Jacob
Jacob Bossert, who has been an invalid for several months, and has only recently returned from Philadelphia hospital feeling better from the treatment received, was again confined to bed at his home in Sellersville by a paralytic stroke, from which he never recovered, but breathed his last Thursday morning at 6 o'clock. He was formerly a resident of Telford, but for the past two years has lived in Sellersville.
The deceased is survived by his wife and nine children, Mary, wife of Andrew Zuchswert, of Ambler; Sophia, wife of John Pedloe, of Philadelphia; Maggie, wife of John Kepler, of Souderton; Addie, wife of John Hages, of Philadelphia; Carrie, wife of Charles Dayton, of Philadelphia; Kate, wife of Allen Weidemoyer, of Sellersville; Harvey, living at Telford, and Albert, living with his parents at Sellersville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Botthof, Kathrine
Mr. Frank Ankenbrand and wife attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Kathrine Botthof, of Philadelphia, on Wednesday. Mrs. Marshall and mother, of Ambler, also attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bovani, Lugi
Killed by a Fall of Rock.
Lugi Bovani, aged 50 years, an Italian laborer employed at Lukens & Yerkes' quarries a short distance below Norristown was instantly killed on Saturday when 10 tons of rock fell upon him. He was at work beneath a ledge of rock when it suddenly gave way and buried him. Fellow workmen strived hard to reach him, but the work required several hours and when he was extricated it was found that his body had been badly crushed. Coroner Ashton has decided that the case was one of accidental death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 12, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bower, Frederick H.
Frederick H. Bower, a life-long resident of Towamencin township, who had been suffering with paralysis, died at midnight Sunday, Feb. 1, at his residence at Kulpsville, aged 70 years. Deceased was born in Towamencin and always lived in his native township. He was a potter by trade, but never followed it, conducting a farm in preference. He leaves a widow (whose maiden name was Hangey) and eight children, three having preceded him in death. The surviving children are: Barney and Frank, of Kulpsville; Frederick of Hatfield; Annie, wife of Henry Delp, of Hatfield; Eliza, wife of Ephraim Moyer, of Towamencin; Susan, wife of Milton Z. Delp, near Lansdale; Ella, wife of Jacob A. Markley, of Hatfield; Emma, wife of Isaac Schultz, of Worcester. Two brothers and two sisters survive: Joseph H. and Harvey H. Bowers, of Towamencin; Mrs. Christian Frederick, of Hatfield, and Eliza, wife of Jonas S. Krause, of Lansdale.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 12, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bowers, Harry
Harry Bowers, of Ambler, aged 39 years, died at Charity hospital, Norristown, last Thursday afternoon. Relatives and friends attended the funeral Monday afternoon from his parents' residence, Tennis avenue. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 11, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bowers, Henry Sr.
Henry Bowers, Sr., of Ambler, died last Friday at his home, 503 Tennis avenue, after an illness of eight days, in his 65th year. He leaves a widow and children Frank, of Chicago; William, Thomas and George. Harry and Ellen are deceased.
He was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, came to this country at the age of 18 and through the influence of his uncle procured a position in the flouring mills of Christopher Heebner, at Norristown, where he worked 16 years and became a successful miller and stone dresser. In 1898 he moved to Ambler, accepted a position in the chemical works, where he worked until a week before his death.
Interment was made Monday afternoon at Rose Hill cemetery. Agawan tribe, No. 279, I.O.R.M., of Ambler, of which he was a member, attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bowman, Ella (nee Wylie)
Ella Bowman, wife of John P Bowman, and daughter of Charles R Wylie [and Sarah Lightcap], of Pottstown, died at Lebanon on Wednesday evening, after a lingering illness of consumption. She was about 35 years of age, and leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Bowman was an excellent lady, whose many friends in Pottstown will hear of her decease with sincere sorrow.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, March 30, 1886. Submitted by Diana.]
Boyd, James
Colonel James Boyd, the oldest lawyer in the county and for several years president of the Montgomery County Bar association, died at Norristown Sunday afternoon, at the age of 84 years. Death was due to a spinal injury received in a fall at Atlantic City seven weeks ago.
Mr. Boyd was born in Fayette county on March 29, 1821. He received his education at an academy in Philadelphia and afterwards at Haddington college, Germantown. For a brief period he was an apothecary, but abandoned it and entered the office of Daniel H. Mulvany as a law student. He was admitted to the bar on Aug. 16, 1842.
In 1871 Mr. Boyd was nominated on the Democratic ticket and elected a member of the state constitutional convention. For many years Mr. Boyd had been a large stockholder in banks and other corporations in Norristown in addition to his legal business. Since 1852 he had been counsel for the Reading Railway company, attending to all its interests in the county. In 1848 Mr. Boyd was married to Sarah Jamison. She died in 1876. The couple had three sons, all deceased. Two years ago Mr. Boyd celebrated his 60th anniversary as a lawyer. He was at his death president of the Stony Creek Perkiomen and Newtown railway.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 20, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Boyd, Mark
Found Dead.--On last Sunday evening the body of a man was found near Lansdale, in Montgomery county. His carpet-bag was lying near by, well filled with good clothing, upon which was written "Mark Boyd, Mauch Chunk, Penna.," which is supposed to have been his name. A gold watch, a five(?)-dollar gold piece and a daguerreotype, supposed to be a picture of the deceased, being that of a fine-looking man, dressed in the regalia of some order, were found upon him.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, July 7, 1858, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Boyd, Mary (nee Leaf)
Mrs. Mary L. Boyd, widow of Thomas Boyd, died at her residence, 731 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, in the 67th year of her age. Deceased was a former resident of this borough, where her husband was in the merchantile business for many years. Deceased was a sister of Rev. Edmund Leaf, of Pottstown, and of the late Dr. H.L. Leaf. Her funeral will take place on Friday, the 2nd, at 11 o'clock am at Christ Church, Pottstown.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, February 6, 1877. Submitted by Diana.]
Boyer, Frederick
Boyer - On the 7th inst, Frederick Boyer, of Pottstown, in the 67th year of his age. funeral on Wednesday, the 10th, at 1 o'clock, p.m., from the residence of his son John H Boyer, Cherry Street, below Charlotte. Interment at Mt Zion.
[NOTE: he was married to Susanna Eckerd, dau of Andrew and Maria Eckert of Pottstown.]
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, April 9, 1878. Submitted by Diana.]
Bradfield, Fanny
Willow Grove Gossip. Fanny Bradfield died of heart trouble on Friday at 2.30 p.m. after an illness of six weeks. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 7, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bradford, Isaiah
Jury Utters a Censure.
Coroner McGlathery Friday morning held an inquest on the remains of Isaiah Bradford, who fell down the stairway of his home at Collegeville on Wednesday night and broke his neck.
The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts and censured the parties who sold liquor to the unfortunate man.
He was 61 years of age. Bradford's reason in going down stairs at the time of thee accident was to get his watch, which he had left in the kitchen.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 9, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bready, Harmon
Willow Grove. Mrs. Harmon Bready died about 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning of last week of typhoid pneumonia at the residence of her father-in-law, John Bready, on the Doylestown pike, about a mile north of Willow Grove. She is survived by her husband and two young children, a babe about six months old and a child about two years old. She was married only little more than three years ago. Her funeral occurred Saturday morning. The interment was made in Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 5, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brecht, John E.
John E. Brecht, a well known resident of Norristown, long a director of the Peoples' National bank, died early Friday morning at his residence, No. 926 West Marshall street. He had suffered for some time from a complication of diseases, and for several weeks had been confined to his bed.
Mr. Brecht was of German parentage. His father, John G. Brecht, was born in Wurtemerg in 1806, being the son of Conard Brecht. He was a weaver in silk, wool and linen. In 1832 he came with his father to America and settled in New Britain, Bucks county. In 1836 he married Catharine Frances Earnest, also of German parentage. John E. Brecht was born in Hilltown township, Bucks county, November 25, 1837. He married February 18, 1865, Sarah Kriebel, daughter of George Kriebel, of Towamencin, who survives him. Their children are Mrs. Emma K., wife of John D. Weber, of Centre Point; George K., a well known member of the Norristown bar, who is also secretary and trust officer of the Montgomery Trust company; Samuel K., one of the corps of teachers in the Norristown high school; Catharine, wife of John A. Longacre, residing in Elmira, N.Y.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Breece, Lottie A.
On the 30th ultimo, Lottie A., daughter of James and Harriet Breece, in the 18th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her parents, Hatborough, Montgomery county, Penna., on Thursday morning.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, January 1, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brendlinger, Irvin H.
Irvin H. Brendlinger, the leading and well-known Norristown merchant, died this Wednesday morning of pneumonia. Mr. Brendlinger was sick but a short time.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bright, Charles
Charles Bright, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bright, of South Ambler, died at his home on last Friday evening aged twenty-three.
For some time past the deceased had been an invalid to consumption, which finally caused his death. The remains were buried on Tuesday morning at 10.30 from his late residence and interred at Horsham meeting.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 25, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brillman, Cressence
Mrs. Cressence Brillman, wife of Mathias Brillman, died at her home on River Hill, Point Pleasant, on Thursday evening at the advanced age of 75 years, from disease incident to old age. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frank Brooks, of Lambertville, and Mrs. George L. Godown, of Phillipsburg, N.J., and three sons, William, of Ambler, John of New Bone, and Frank T., who resides at home. The funeral took place from her late residence Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment was made in the Point Pleasant cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 22, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brooks, George
George Brooks, a life-long resident of our town, died at his residence in the Odd Fellows' Hall building on Sunday afternoon after several weeks' illness. Up to his recent illness he had been tollgate keeper for the Springhouse and Sumneytown Turnpike company at their new gate on South Main street. He removed to our town in its infancy and married a daughter of the late Jacob Shearer, father of our lumbermen, Abel K. and Frank Shearer, of West Montgomery avenue. He was a blacksmith by trade and for many years followed that business in the city until age and debility required him to retire. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Miss Jennie, who resides at home, and Laura, wife of John W. Swartley, of this borough. His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 12, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brooks, Harry K.
Harry K. Brooks, son of Isaac Brooks, of Horsham, died at his residence at Davis Grove, on Wednesday of consumption, after a year's illness. He was a wheelwright by trade and had conducted a good business at the above named place until his health compelled him to give up his vocation. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. His age was 43 years. His funeral occurred on Saturday with interment at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brown, Caroline
Centre Square. Mr. and Mrs. John Haag attended the funeral of Miss Caroline Brown, sister the latter, on Monday in Philadelphia. Miss Brown was well known and highly respected in this community. The family have the sympathy of their friends.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 7, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brown, William Eugene
William Eugene Brown, whose serious illness was reported in last weeks' "Gazette," died Wednesday afternoon at his residence on School street, North Wales, from an attack of pneumonia. Deceased came here from Philadelphia, last fall. He was an author of considerable repute, having written several works of a religious nature, the more prominent of which are "The Abomination of Desolation," "The World's Great Sign of the Times," and An Analytical Exposition of the Rich Man and Lazarus, or What Jesus Taught the Jews." His last and perhaps most significant work was his "Divine Key of the Revelation of Jesus Christ" as given to John, the seer of Patmos. This was issued in two volumes--volume one appearing in 1897 and the second volume in 1902. The work created considerable favorable and unfavorable criticism in religious circles and had quite an extensive sale. Mr. Brown had unfaltering faith in this exposition. His conviction was that the Revelation proper (not the entire book) is wholly symbolic, and on this line his exposition was sent forth to the public.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 24, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brownholtz, Mary A.
Mary A. Brownholtz, of Ambler, died of old age Friday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Henry C. Biddle, in her 84th year. She was born in Springfield township and lived in Upper Dublin, Philadelphia and Whitpain. About six years ago she removed to Ambler and took up her home with her niece, Mrs. H.C. Biddle. The remains were interred in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, this Wednesday afternoon. Services were held in Zion Lutheran church, of which faith she was a member.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 1, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bruner, Daniel Jr.
On the 5th instant, Daniel Bruner, Jr., in the 35th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Eagleville, Montgomery county, on Wednesday morning, the 9th instant at 10 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, April 8, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brunner, Mary
Mary Brunner (unmarried) of Worcester, died Tuesday forenoon of last week of paralysis at the home of her brother Michael, aged 75 years, 11 months, 2 days. She was the daughter of Michael Brunner and was born and lived all her life in Worcester. A brother and sister survive--Michael, of Worcester and Mrs. Esther Yeakle, of East Greenville. Funeral was held Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. at the residence of Michael Brunner. Interment at the United Evangelical church. Rev. George K. Meschter and Rev. W.H. Snyder conducted the service. Undertaker C.M. Pool had charge of the arrangements.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 24, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brunner, S.U.
Prof. S.U. Brunner, principal of the North Wales academy and school of business, died suddenly Friday morning at 9.43 o'clock at his home in that borough. About 8 o'clock he left home to attend the convention of the P.O.S. of A., at Ambler, and of which order he was a member. After reaching Walnut street, near Kriebe's grocery store, he was taken suddenly ill, and was found by F.S. Urie supporting himself against the fence. He was lead into Shutter's cigar store in a semiconscious condition. Partial relief was afforded the sick man and he was removed to his home. After reaching his abode he lapsed into unconsciousness and in spite of all that could be done to save his life he died at the time above stated.
Prof. Brunner, youngest son of Frederick and Lydia Umstead Brunner, was born at the homestead in Worcester, on April 6, 1842. His rudimentary education was acquired at the Bethel public school, which he attended six months during the year, beginning at the age of six and continuing until that of 17. In the spring of 1859 he entered Washington Hall College institute, at Trappe, teaching public school during the winter months and attended school during vacation. He closed his career as public school teacher in 1867 principal of the Jenkintown public school. In 1867 he opened a private school in Kulpsville, which he conducted successfully until it was removed to North Wales in April, 1871. Prof. Brunner was of a practical turn of mind in all his walks, sincere and conscientious in all that he undertook. He was a Democratic committeeman from North Wales, and took a very active interest in local, state and national politics.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 28, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brunner, William
Met Death on Trolley Road.
A car on the Lehigh Valley Traction line Friday struck and fatally injured William Brunner, aged 45 years, a contractor and builder of North Wales.
Mr. Brunner, who was slightly deaf, had left the Bally residence on the Bethlehem pike, above Gwynedd. It is said he stepped on the trolley track immediately in front of the car, and before the motorman had time to check the car's speed it struck the unfortunate man, inflicting injuries which resulted in his death the same night.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 26, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Brunner, William H.
North Wales. The funeral of Architect William H. Brunner on Thursday was largely attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 2, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bryan, Samuel
On Oct. 16, at Jenkintown, Samuel Bryan, aged 75 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 21, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]