Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - Ca-Cly

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Callahan, Annie

Flourtown. Miss Annie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Callahan, of this place, died Monday morning about 9.30. The funeral will be held this Thursday. The remains will be interred at Ambler.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 2, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Camburn, James

Narcissa. The funeral of James Camburn, formerly of Cold Point, took place on Sunday afternoon. About six weeks previous to his death, while working in the fourth or fifth story of a new building on a temporary elevator, he was precipitated to the bottom by the elevator giving way. He did not seem to be much injured at the time and soon went to work again, but on Tuesday morning of last week was taken with vomiting and Wednesday died. The doctors pronounced it meningitis, caused by an injury on the spine by the fall.

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

Camp, Essex

Man's Death a Mystery.

Coroner Ashton Wednesday evening held an inquest on the body of Essex Camp, of Edge Hill, who was found lying dead beneath the Philadelphia & Reading railway bridge, near Gladwyne, on Monday morning previous, at an early hour.

The evidence hear produces practically nothing with the exception of the positive identification of the body and the story of the finding. It wa shown that Camp had been seen in the neighborhood during Sunday afternoon, but how he met his death still remains a mystery.

After hearing the evidence the jury was forced to render an open verdict. They stated that Camp had come to his death from a fractured skull received in an unknown manner.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Camp, Essex P. Jr.

Glenside and Around.

The body of Essex P. Camp, Jr., of Edge Hill, aged about 30 years, was found on Mill Creek road, near the river drive above West Manayunk, by Charles Carr, of Shawmont, Monday morning. There were no outward indication of --- --- death, but it is --- --- the deceased, who was subject to --- died of natural causes. He was a son of the late Essex Camp, a druggist, and a stepson of the late consul for Holland, Albert Scheucking. When a child Camp had a severe attack of typhoid fever, which left his mind slightly deranged. He resided with his brother-in-law, Walter Taylor, but left home two weeks ago to look for work and had not been heard of since until last Monday, when his mother was notified of his death by Coroner Ashton, of Montgomery county.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 21, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Camp, Essex P. Jr.

Glenside and Around. The funeral of Essex P. Camp, Jr., of North Edge Hill, who was found dead in Manayunk on Monday, Nov. 18, took place last Friday. The interment was private at Northwood cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Campbell, Henry and Devlin, Patrick

On Wednesday, while two Irishmen, named Patrick Devlin and Henry Campbell, were engaged in removing the damaged piers from the bridge over Sandy Run, on the Limekiln turnpike road, in Upper Dublin township, Montgomery county, Pa., it caved in, killing them both.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, July 5, 1858, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Campbell, John and Thomas Forgraves

Accidental Deaths. Two Residents of Forth Washington Are Killed. John Campbell Meets Death on the Cresheim Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad--Thomas Forgraves Drowned in a Hole at Hoopeston.

There is considerably mystery attending the death of John Campbell, who resides near Camp Hill, below Fort Washington, about a week ago on the Cresheim branch of the Pennsylvania railroad. Coroner Ashton, of Norristown, was at Ivy Hill Friday and held an inquest over the remains, but did not clear up the mystery.

The train that killed the man was rounding a curve through a deep cut or ravine when the engineer discovered the prostrate form lying on the tracks. It was too late to stop the train and the result was that the body was run over and terribly mangled. The head was completely severed from the body.

At the inquest the man was identified as John Campbell, employed upon the Ralph farm as watchman. The identification was made possible by the clothes the man wore. While this fact was established it was impossible to learn how he came to be upon the tracks.

Evidence was produced tracing him up until two hours and 45 minutes previous to the accident. At that space of time previous he left the farm and it would take him but 15 minutes to reach the spot where he was killed. It is impossible to learn where he was during the remaining period of time.

The jury found, inasmuch as there was no evidence to the contrary, that the man had met with accidental death. There was no evidence that he had been intoxicated and he was never known to have been despondent, consequently the suicide theory was set aside.

Drowning case.

Thomas, the 10-year-old son of Thomas Forgraves, of Pinetown road, was drowned in a hole at Hoopeston Sunday afternoon. The lad and Joseph Costello, a playmate, had gone over to the big works to find amusement and were busy floating board about the water. Costello went away for a few moments and when he returned he found his companion struggling in the water, which is said to be about 15 feet deep. Throwing in a log for the boy to hold fast to, he hurried off to summon help, but before assistance could rescue him he sank out of sight. It was fully an hour after the accident before the body was taken out. The sides of the hole being very steep and the water being very deep made the work of rescuing the body very difficult. The corpse was at once taken home, where Coroner Ashton viewed the remains later.

The father is a driver for the Hoopes & Townsend company. The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment was made at Ivy Hill. The parents have one other child, an infant.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 29, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cannally, Ella

Killed at Glenside.

Death came to Ella Cannally Friday morning in a violent form. Waking along the Reading tracks, a flying express overtook her just south of Glenside station. She was on her way to Beechwood inn, Jenkintown, where she was employed in the laundry. She had just left her home in Edge Hill.

Miss Cannally was bridesmaid at her brother David's marriage on Wednesday night. She herself was to wear white and orange blossoms in August, becoming the bride of John Mitchell, a baker. Agnes Jackson stopped for Ella at 6 o'clock. Both worked at Beechwood inn, and were in the habit of walking the two miles to Jenkintown along the railway. At Glenside Miss Jackson entered a grocery store on the crossing corner to make a purchase and Ella continued slowly down the track.

Rushing behind came the Buffalo express, due at Glenside at 6.30, but six minutes behind time, and with full speed up. Swinging around the curve above the station, the engineer saw the brown-clad figure ahead. He blew his whistle. There was time to warn, but no time to stop a 50=mile-an-hour express.

But the girl either didn't hear or was slow to realize her peril. A local train had just slipped by on the northbound track and may have bewildered her. She did step aside, but too late. The high cylinder had struck her and the lifeless body was picked up 30 feet farther on, lying across the adjoining track. The dead girl worked at the Windsor hotel during the winter. There she met Mitchell, the baker to whom she was to be married. The funeral was held Monday morning.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 27, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Carl, Lafenus C.

Carn, Abram H.

Abram H. Carn, of Fort Washington, died this Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock after a prolonged illness, aged 79 years, seven months and 28 days. He was the son of Abram and Mary Keefe Carn, and was born in the old homestead corner of Engardtown road and Bethlehem pike, about a square away from his late residence. On June 12, 1856, he married Mary Ann Grafly, of Flourtown, who died June 6, 1864, leaving no children. On Feb. 15, 1870, he married Amanda C. Blyler, of Fort Washington, who, with the following children, survives him: Alice B., Mary K. and a step-daughter, Ella B. Rowland.

Deceased has been a prominent person in his vicinity, keeping a general store at Fort Washington for many years, was postmaster for 16 years, while later Miss Rowland held the commission, and altogether the postoffice was in his store 20 years. He was a member of the Flourtown Odd Fellows' lodge for about 50 years, was one of the board of managers of the Line Lexington Fire Insurance company, president of the Horsham Live Stock company, treasurer and one of the trustees of the St. Paul's Reform church, Fort Washington, and representative of the Odd Fellows' home, Tioga.

The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1.30, services at the house. Interment will be private at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 24, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Carn, Abram H.

Forth Washington News. The remains of Abram H. Carn, a sketch of whose life appeared last week in the "Gazette," were laid to rest Monday afternoon in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. The funeral services, which were held at his late home, were largely attended by neighbors and friends of the deceased and his family. The concourse was a large one, but the interment was private. Rev. J.D. Detrich, of Flourtown, and Rev. F.A. Rupley, of this place, both ministers of the Reformed faith, of which Mr. Carn was a member, spoke at the bier. The society of Odd Fellows held a service at the grave. The deceased had an extended social and business acquaintance, having been widely associated with many persons in this and adjoining communities during hs active life of 80 years. He was looked upon as one of the substantial citizens of this place, having been identified with Fort Washington long before the North Penn railroad was run through here and made the place what it is today. As postmaster, storekeeper, general business man, trustworthy advisor for many in matters of investments, his demise is a serious loss to the community. Associated with many in this locality, his sphere of usefulness was even more extended to the county, as his worth and intelligence and his successful conduct of business generally, were recognized by the Democratic party in the county, and he was for years treasurer of this organization, representing Whitemarsh township in party counsils. Although so actively identified with this party, he was not loath to acknowledge true worth in candidates of the opposing party, and more than once his well-known discretion led him to support with his ballot tried and true men of his acquaintance whom he had been convinced were of the required caliber of virtue and fidelity. In his last illness he was confident that the end was approaching, and although suffering with the incurable limitations of old age and a general wearing out of the system, he was patient in response to the sacrificing efforts of a devoted family extended in his behalf. He reciprocated with terms of commendation and true thankfulness of appreciation the aid which the untiring love of the family tendered him to assuage the grief which the realization of the approaching separation must have brought him. The end came with the deceased wholly unconscious, and he apparently slept away, passing quietly into the great beyond, without a shadow of consciousness, surrounded with the faithful family, who for months had devoted their efforts of love and service to relieve his suffering and ease the pain which must have been his. In the hours of needed help there was none more constant than George Porter, who has made his home in the family for a score of years and who has been received as a son in the household. In the sad moments the family was every helped by the friends and neighbors who are herewith extended heartfelt thanks, the depth of which can only be appreciated and realized by those who have endured similar bereavement.

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During the funeral of Mr. Carn on Monday afternoon, Huffnagle's store and hotel were closed.

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Rev. Dr. Meigs, of Philadelphia, formerly rector of St. Thomas' church, was up on Monday to the funeral of Mr. Carn.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Carr, Albert

Albert Carr, aged 58 years, formerly well known in Bucks and Montgomery county, died on Sunday night, Aug. 9, at the residence of his son-in-law, J. Courtland Hornblower, Jr., 2413 North College avenue, Philadelphia. Mr. Carr's death was sudden and was due to heart failure. He was ill but three days.

By trade Mr. Carr was an expert blacksmith and horseshoer. A number of years ago he was in business at Greentree, Montgomery county. From there he went to Chalfont, where he had a stand for a few years. He then moved to Philadelphia and took charge of a horseshoeing and blacksmith shop on Thompson street, between Fifth and Sixth. Here de did a large trade and amassed considerable wealth, but later met with financial reverses. He sold his shop to William Sellers, a Chalfont boy, who is doing an extensive business there.

The deceased is survived by three of a family of eight children. His remains were taken to Chalfont for interment on Thursday morning.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 20, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Carrell, Hugh Jamison

Hugh Jamison Carrell died on Thursday night at his home in Hatboro. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Gill Carrell, born Jan. 13, 1822, in Northampton township on the Carrell tract which has been in continuous possession of the family since 1711. His Carrell ancestors were Scotch-Irish and the Gills English, and the very earliest settlers of this section, several of them participated in the Revolution and his father in the 1812 war. He was president of the Carrell Reunion association.

Mr. Carrell was well educated in the schools of his locality, and in early life was a school teacher. His business was farming. About 15 years ago he moved to Hatboro. He married Abigal D. Addis and had 10 children, seven of whom are now living. He was an active church man, an elder of the Neshaminy of Warminster Presbyterian church, Sunday school superintendent and treasurer of the Bucks county Sunday School association for many years. He served as director in the Warwick schools, and as councilman in Hatboro. His daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Dr. A.F. Krusen, of Collegeville, died of apoplexy on Jan 20, and was buried on the 24th. Mr. Carrell's funeral took place on Monday from his late residence. Interment was made at Richboro cemetery.

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

Carver, John

Cassel, Abraham and Angeline Ruth

Lansdale. The death of Mrs. Angeline Ruth and Abraham Cassel took place there [sic] at the close of last week. Both are buried at the plain Mennonite meetinghouse, a mile northwest of Lansdale, the first on Tuesday and the second on Thursday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cassel, Annie

Lansdale. On Monday was the funeral here of one of the oldest women in Lansdale. This was Mrs. Annie Cassel, who was in her 87th year. The remains were buried in Franconia township. She was the mother of 12 children, all by her first husband, Abraham Moyer. Of these 6 survive including John Moyer, and Annie, wife of Charles D. Godshalk, both of Lansdale.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 28, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cassel, Christian D.

Christian D. Cassel died last Friday at his home in Philadelphia after a protracted illness. Mr. Cassel was well known and for many years a resident in this county. Several years ago he owned a large and productive farm near Kulpsville. On it was one of the largest barns in that vicinity. It was destroyed by fire. Mr. Cassel was for years extensively engaged in the droving business. For the past few years he resided in Philadelphia. His funeral will take place today (Thursday) at Plain Mennonite meeting house, in Hatfield township.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cassel, Catharine

Lansdale. Catharine Cassel, 74 years old, a resident of Lansdale for some years, was buried on Wednesday of last week at Plains Mennonite Meeting house. One of her daughters is Mrs. Washington S. Geller, of this place and another is Mrs. Cyrus Meschiter, of Centre Point. Her husband was Abraham B. Moyer, who owned a farm a miles west of Lansdale and various orange grove properties in Florida. He died in 1891.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cassel, Child of Walter

Cassel, Daniel Kolb

Daniel Kolb Cassel, well known as a Mennonite historian and genealogist, died on Saturday at his home, 4333 Germantown avenue, of paralysis. Mr. Cassel was stricken on December 26. It was the third stroke he suffered since last August, and from the first his recovery was doubtful. While not losing entire consciousness until towards the last, he gradually sank until the end came.

Daniel Kolb Cassel was born April 22, 1820, in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County. He was the son of Jacob Cassel, a weaver and farmer, and descendant of Hupert Kassel, a weaver who came to this country from Germany about 1715, and was one of the early settlers of Germantown.

Though having had but meager teaching at school, young Daniel was of a studious nature, and studied --- at home. At 19 years of age he took charge of a school, but resigned to continue his studies, and after a term as pupil of a select school he again taught in the public schools for 20 years. On February 16, 1845, he was married to Elizabeth Kolb, daughter of Rev. Jacob Kolb, of Harleysville, and he leaves her and three sons, one of whom, Abel K. Cassel, of Philadelphia, is secretary and manager of the Dairymen's Protective Association, and a Deputy Food Commissioner. In February, 1895, Mr. and Mrs. Cassel celebrated their golden wedding.

It was as a genealogist and historian that Mr. Cassel was principally known, and his knowledge of the Pennsylvania German dialect, English, German and Dutch was of great service to him in his work of research. His best-known works include "History of the Mennonites," printed in German and in English; "The Cassel Family," "The Kolb or Kulp Family," and "The Rittenhouse Family," each of the latter genealogical compilations. His "History of the Mennonites" traces that people carefully from the time of his ancestor, William Rittenhouse, the first Mennonite Bishop in America.

In the Mennonite Church Mr. Cassel was well known. He was always active in Sunday-school work and as a bibliophile was well known. Among his books is a volume of a full polyglot Testament in 12 languages, printed at Nuremburg in 1599.

Mr. Cassel was a member of the Montgomery County Historical Society. He was a cousin of A.H. Cassel, a distinguished antiquarian, who resides at Harleysville, Montgomery County.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cassel, George

Died from His Injuries

George Cassel, the 17-year-old son of E.G. Cassel, of Custer station, who fell from a freight train on Saturday morning on the Stony Creek railroad and had both legs crushed so badly that amputation was necessary, died at Charity hospital at 4.50 Monday afternoon.

Cassel was so weak when brought to the hospital on Saturday morning that it was first though he could not undergo the operation. He rallied somewhat and the amputation was performed later.

Young Cassel attempted to mount a moving freight train, and missing his hold he fell beneath the wheels of the cars. Coroner Kurtz will hold an inquest.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 13, 1896, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Catanacio, Veto Jr.

Veto Catanacio, Jr., aged 33 years, a huckster of Robert street, who was struck and injured by a Chestnut Hill trolley car, below Barren Hill, on the 5th of March, died on the 18th at St. Timothy's hospital, Philadelphia, to which place he had been removed. His spine was broken. He is survived by a wife and two children. The funeral took place this afternoon from D.Y. Mowday's undertaking parlors, East Main street.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 29, 1900, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cathers, Harvey and Dominico Manno

Two Meet Violent Deaths. Drowned in a Quarry and Crushed by an Elevator. Harvey Cathers Drowned in a Pool at Springhouse Before His Mother's Eyes--Dominico Manno Has His Head Crushed in Ambler.

Drowning in a pool of water with his mother a frantic witness to the tragedy was the pathetic fate of 9 year old Harvey Cathers, living with his parents near Springhouse, on Thursday morning.

Harvey Cathers is the son of Mr. Pembrook Cathers, who resides on the McKean farm. Opposite their home is a quarry, and at one place there is a pool of water 12 feet in depth.

Thursday morning young Cathers and a boy companion were playing beside this quarry pool. It was about 9 o'clock when Cathers picked up a heavy stone and lifted it high over his head to hurl into the water. As he threw the stone he slipped and plunged headlong over the embankment into the pool. His companion, realizing the danger, ran to the Cathers home, but a few feet distant and told his mother. She grasped a coil of clothesline and untied it as she ran to the pool.

Her boy had sunk for the second time when she got there and came to the surface in a weak and exhausted condition. He was his mother there and a pathetic little smile of hope radiated his countenance as she threw one end of the rope to him. That rope meant life to him the saving of terrible mental anguish to his mother, and as it fell almost directly within his hands, he made a feeble grasp for it. But he was too weak, the effort proved futile and an instant later he sank, while the agonized mother stood on the bank hoping against hope that her boy would again come to the surface.

The body was recovered some time later. Coroner Kane decided no inquest would be held.

Dominico Manno, an Italian, aged 17 years, was crushed to death in an elevator at the Keasbey & Mattison works, Ambler, Monday just after the morning whistle blew. The circumstance of his death is almost identical with that of Albert Reed, who was also crushed in an elevator there.

A gang of Italians were employed about the mill, and they had a room in the basement of the mill where they change their clothes and kept their lunches. The whole gang had come from this room and hoarded the elevator to take them to the upper floor. Manno was a trifle later than the rest, so that when he reached the elevator it was moving upwards and had risen several feet from the floor. He gave a jump and spring on the platform. The other Italians, realizing his danger, tried to push him out of harm's way, but their efforts were unavailing and --- --- --- the elevator and the ceiling. The machinery was stopped as soon as possible, but Manno was already a corpse.

As soon as appraised of the accident Superintendent Rose telegraphed to an uncle in New York, who, so far as could be learned, is the only relative the unfortunate boy had.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 12, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Causton, Louisa

Willow Grove. Louisa Causton, aged 66 years, died on Monday of last week at her home, on Welsh road. The funeral was held on Thursday with services in the M.E. church. Interment at Northwood cemetery. She was the mother-in-law of Samuel Keeble.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 23, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Chamberlain, Ernestine

Ernestine Chamberlain, 82, died Jan. 22, 2003 at Abington Memorial Hospital, Montgomery County.

Born June 9, 1920 in Mainesburg, she was the daughter of Ernest and Agnes Connelly Chamberlain.

She was a physical education teacher in Waverly, N.Y.; worked in Evansville, Ill.. for the YMCA; joined the Red Cross and was stationed in Japan and Korea. She was an avid golfer; spent three weeks on a photographic safari in Kenya in 1989; worked at Walter Reed Army Hospital; joined the Norristown State Hospital to create and head their volunteer services department. She founded the Forteniters Club; loved to travel; and was the Welcome Wagon lady for many years.

Surviving are her sister, Frances Anderson of Little St., Canton; nephews, Eric Anderson of Canton, Mike Cleveland of Sciota; many friends; and her cat, Sweetie.

Memorial contributions can be made to Forteniters Club, Inc., P.O. Box 962, Norristown, Pa. 19404.

Services were held in Ambler, where she had lived since 1957, on Sunday, Jan. 26.

A memorial service will be held at the Mainesburg church on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. There will be refreshments at the church after the service.

Her ashes will be interred at the Mainesburg Cemetery.

[Source: Wellsboro Gazette, Wednesday, April 23, 2003, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Chambers, Alexander

Alexander Chambers, one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Newtown, died at the advanced age of 89 years at his residence, "Willow Hill," near the borough named, on Sunday. Mr. Chambers was a very active man until recently, considering his great number of years. He and members of his family were among the most prominent members and supporters of St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal church, at New town. Mr. Chambers was a successful farmer. He was the father of Thomas P. Chambers, Republican candidate for assembly. His funeral took place at St. Luke's church, in Newtown, on Wednesday, March 23, at 11 o'clock.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Chesney, Ferry

Chester, Matthew

Chew, Infant of William

Centre Square. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chew, was buried on Monday at Barren Hill Lutheran cemetery. Rev. J. Ritter, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, conducted the funeral services at the house.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 28, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, Alfred

Alfred Childs, a brother of John L. Childs, of Jenkintown, died at his residence, on Church road, west, at about 5.30 on Wednesday morning of last week, after an illness of two weeks from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and two children, a son, John Jr., and Mrs. Frank DuBree. He was an old and respected resident of Ogontz. By occupation he was a brick and stone mason. His age was 58 years. Mr. Childs was born in a stone house standing on the old Shoemaker estate, opposite Bostler's mill. He and his brother, John, Joseph Bostler, C.M. Linson, G. Linson, Charles Campbell and Nathan Fisher were schoolmates together back in 1857 or 1858, at the old Shoemakertown school, then kept in the old stone building southwest of the Myers mill, Ashbourne. The school was then taught by James Guyon. He is the first of his old schoolmates to pass from this life. He was a son of Joseph and Hannah J. Childs. The father built "Ogontz," Jay Cooke's former residence, now Miss Eastman's seminary in Ogontz, also Russell Smith's house, at Edge Hill, now occupied by his son, Xanthus Smith (both artists).

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 23, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, James

James Childs, one of the oldest residents of Plymouth township, died Thursday evening at the residence of his son-in-law, T. Ellwood Livezey, shortly after 11 o'clock, in the 87th year of his age. He has been in failing health for several months, but retained his faculties comparatively unimpaired.

The deceased was the son of Peter Childs. His sister is Sarah Childs Shoemaker, widow of the late Charles K. Shoemaker, of Blue Bell. The mother of the deceased died and the father married Rosanna Lee, adopted daughter of Samuel Powell, who owned the farm where S. Powell Childs now resides. The latter was the only child of the second wife.

James Childs married Mary Holt, of Plymouth, over 50 years ago. They had several children, two sons dying just after attaining their majority. The eldest daughter, Mary, married T. Ellwood Livezey, of Plymouth township. Anna, now deceased, married Samuel Eiffel, of Germantown. His wife died about six years ago.

The deceased for a time was farmer on one of the Hitner farms, in Plymouth, and later purchased a property in upper Horsham township, which after the death of his sons he sold to a Philadelphia by the name of Sutton.

He then moved to Plymouth, buying the small farm now owned by Harry Fillman. About 15 years ago he disposed of this property and he and his wife went to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Livzey. Deceased made a narrow escape from death when a team which he was driving was struck by a passing train on the cut-off branch about three years ago, at the same spot and under somewhat similar circumstances to those by which the lamented artist, Thomas Hovenden, lost his life.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Plymouth Meeting and interment was made in the burying ground. The old meeting house was filled with the friends and relatives of the dead, among whom were Charles, David E., and Ezekiel Wood and Mark Jones, all octogenarians. Joseph B. Livzey, of Woodstown, N.J., preached the funeral sermon and a few remarks were made by Ezekiel Wood, of Plymouth, a lay minister of the Methodist faith.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 18, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, John Jr.

Suicide a Mystery

While all the permanent residents of Jenkintown had known John Childs, Jr., since his boyhood, not one of them has been able to give a reason for his suicide Saturday evening, June 9.

At the coroner's inquest last week his father, stepmother several more distant relatives, his employer and friends were questioned, but none could suggest a cause for his desperate act. He was 32 years old, unmarried, and was not known to have any entanglements of any description.

It was shown at the inquest that he was at home on every night and retired early during the week he was serving on the grand jury except June 6. He returned to his home in Jenkintown that evening and after supper went somewhere, no one could be found to tell where. His parents say they do not know when he got back that night. Up to that time he was in his usual spirits, but from then on he appeared to be preoccupied and naturally reticent, he became taciturn. Up to two years ago, his father said he used to visit a young woman in a neighboring village, but the affair was never serious. The coroner's jury brought in a verdict that John Childs came to his death by a pistol shot wound inflicted by himself.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 21, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, S.P.

Narcissa. S.P. Childs died at his residence on Monday. Mr. Childs had not been well for amonth or more, but was not confined to his bed until Monday evening of last week, when he was taken seriously ill. The physician pronounced it a bad case of grip, but from what we have later learned it was complicated with both kidney and heart trouble. The funeral will occur on Friday. Interment will be made at Cold Point cemetery. He will be very much missed in the neighborhood. In fact, anything that partook of a public nature was almost sure to enlist his sympathies and assistance. A sketch of the deceased appears on another page, written and published at a time when he appeared in good health.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 10, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, S. Powell

On May 7, 1900, S. Powell Childs. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Narcissa, Plymouth township, Friday, May 11, 1900, at 11 o'clock A.M. Interment at Cold Point burying ground. Services at church at 1 o'clock. Carriages will meet trolley cars arriving at Hickorytown hotel at 10.30 A.M.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 10, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, S. Powell

Narcissa. The Plymouth Alumni league postponed their entertainment until June 2, on account of the funeral of S. Powell Childs. The Narcissa literary did not have any meeting last week for the same reason, but will hold their next meeting the last Saturday night of May.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Childs, S. Powell

S. Powell Childs Buried.

The funeral of S. Powell Childs on Friday was one of the largest in the recollection of people in the vicinity. Interment was made at Cold Point cemetery. Services were held in the Baptist church and were participated in by three clergymen. The pall bearers were six neighbors of the deceased.

The services brought together a collection of people of advanced age greater in number than probably ever before witnessed in the locality. It would be safe to say that there were at least 100 people beyond the age of three score and 10 and one-fourth that number who are octogenarians, and at least one who had passed his 90th birthday, Robert Iredell, of Norristown. Quite a large number of the deceased's schoolmates were present, boys no longer, at least not in looks, most of them being silvered o'er with age.

Among those present, beside Robert Iredell, were: George N. Corson, Chas. Ramey, Charles Johnson, Jason Sexton, H.W. Kratz, Augustus Styer, Samuel Yeakle, Chalkley Styer, Felix Highley, John Cleaver, Amos Styer, John Tyson, Walter H. Corson, James B. Holland, John K. Light, Caleb R. Hallowell, Edward Conrad, Ezra Brown, Frank Zimmerman, Chester L. Smith, Samuel F. Jarrett, Walter Childs, Freas Styer, Samuel K. Stout, Thomas Coulston, Jesse R. Egbert, Samuel K. Anders, Charles Keisel, Isaac Shepard, Edward P. Bonter, Atkinson F. Jarrett, Charles H. Marple, Lewis M. Childs, Wm. H. Young, George Freas, and a host of others.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Chism, Isaac

Isaac Chism, Esq., a member of the Montgomery county bar and a member of town council for the past 12 years, died at his home in Norristown at an early hour Wednesday night of consumption. Mr. Chism was born in Philadelphia on May 21, 1856, and was the son of Isaac and Frances C. Chism, his father having been a member of the firm of Thorley & Chism, dry goods merchants, of Eighth and Spring Garden streets, Philadelphia.

In 1866 the father of the deceased retired. Mr. Chism was admitted to the bar at Norristown in 1881, and was known as one of the safest and best lawyers in the county. This is the third death that has occurred amongst the members of the bar within the past three weeks.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Choyce, Letilia

North Wales. The announcement has been received in this town of the death of a former aged resident, Mrs. Letilia G. Choyce, widow of the late John H. Choyce, which occurred in Trenton, N.J. The funeral took place from her late residence this Wednesday afternoon. A number of years ago she resided with her niece, Miss Ella Bean, on School street, this town. High Constable John Choyce is a nephew.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 9, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Choyce, Mrs. William

North Wales. Mrs. William Choyce died at her home after a few weeks' illness of pneumonia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Christman, James M.

Christman, Mrs. Daniel

Christman, Jacob H.

CHRISTMAN - Suddenly in Limerick township Montgomery county, on the 25th inst., Jacob H Christman, aged about 61 years.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, December 20, 1879. Submitted by Diana.]

Christman, Myrtle

Christman, Sevilla

Clady, Helen

Died from Want of Nourishment

Coroner Kurtz, of Norristown, came to Ambler last Saturday evening to hold an inquest on the death of Helen Clady, a colored girl of three months and nine days, the illegitimate child of Jefferson Carr and Bessie Clady. The inquest was held at the home of the latter, at Rose Valley. The jury impaneled was: George W. Kibblehouse, John A. Wentz, George Ruch, Sr., Frank McVaugh, Samuel A. Faust and Dr. C.B. Hough. A postmortem examination was made by Dr. J.R. Umstead, coroner physician, assisted by Dr. F.E. Yerkes, of Ambler. After the examination the jury heard the witnesses, Mrs. Matilda Banks being the first called. She testified that she was a nurse and had cared for the deceased. The girl had been sick. Dr. Yerkes was called in and prescribed. Towards the last the little one had fever. Death came about 1 p.m. Friday. Dr. Yerkes was then called. He said that about five weeks ago he was called in and found that the child was suffering from some bowel trouble. He left medicine and called later, finding the child much improved. The doctor said he told Mrs. Banks, the nurse, that the child needed nourishment more than medicine. Since that time he had not been to see the child, and was only aware of its death when word was left a this office on Friday.

Bessie Clady, the mother was then affirmed by Coroner Kurtz. She testified that she was unmarried and that Jefferson Carr was the father of the child. She was employed as servant and was only apprised Friday that the child was seriously sick. She nursed it until it died. She testified that the medicine given by Doctor Yerkes had not all been administered, although the doctor had prescribed two pellets every hour.

Dr. J.R. Umstead was called and testified that he had made a postmortem examination of the body and found that the corpse had no particle of disease in it. He also found the stomach very nearly empty, and from general examination he had come to the conclusion that the child died from want of proper care and attention, which led to the non-assimilation of food. He endorsed the medical treatment of Doctor Yerkes, but condemned the nursing, which failed to carry out his instructions and not properly care for the child. Doctor Umstead considered Mrs. Banks too old to properly care for children.

Doctor C.B. Hough testified that he had assisted in the postmortem examination, and that all the organs of the body were in a normal condition, no acute diseases being found. He told the jury that death resulted from lack of proper nursing attention.

The testimony being closed, Coroner Kurtz charged the jury that he had been over to this same house twice now on similar errands, and recommended that an end be put to it. He impressed the jury with the fact that Mrs. Banks was too old for nursing.

The jury then took the case in hand. They asked Mrs. Banks if her suspicions were not aroused when she found that the medicine which Doctor Yerkes had left had not been given as prescribed. The verdict was that death resulted from inattention; that Mrs. Banks be directed to discontinue the care of infants hereafter, as they believed her incompetent, on account of her age, to care for the children placed in her charge.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 31, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clark, Eben

Centre Square. The funeral of the late Eben Clark was very largely attended. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. J.D. Detrick, of North Wales, and Rev. C.C. Snyder, of Centre Square. Interment was made at Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh. The superintendent and employes of the Lansdale and Norristown trolley showed the high esteem they had for Mr. Clark by sending a beautiful wreath of Choice flowers. Adam Sheidt, of Norristown, sent a design of a broken column.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 5, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clark, George B.

The funeral of George B. Clark took place last Wednesday in Jenkintown. Deceased contracted consumption less than a year ago, and suffered much before he died. When he was seven years old he was attacked by scarlet fever, and it left him almost a mute. He worked in the city for years at the lithographing business, and lately had been employed in the paint shop of Harry Williams at Ogontz. He was twenty seven year of age and unusually well read.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 13, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clausen, Infant Child Albert

Clayton, Clifford J.

We hear with deep regret of the sudden death of Clifford J. Clayton, at his late home in Philadelphia, on Monday of last week. Mr. Clayton was a son of the late Levi Clayton, of this place. He learned telegraphy at Penllyn station, from which place he was transferred to Fern Rock, being agent and postmaster at that place at the time of his death. He is survived by a wife Minnie Wheatland Clayton, of Philadelphia, and two brothers, Levi, J. and William L., proprietors of the Times-Chronicle, of Jenkintown. Interment was made at Hatboro cemetery on Thursday; services were conducted by the Rev. William H. Bisbing assisted by Rev. Dr. Cornwell. Superintendent Beach, of the Philadelphia & Reading railroad, tendered the use of a private car from Tioga to Hatboro and return for the funeral cortege,, as a token of appreciation of his faithful years of service. Mr. Clayton was an upright young man, sober and industrious, a devoted husband and true friend. He leaves a host of friends in this neighborhood to mourn his sudden death.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 8, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clayton, Clifford J.

Clifford J. Clayton, husband of Minnie Wheatland Clayton, and a son of the late Levi Clayton, died suddenly at his home in Tioga on April 28. Mr. Clayton in jumping over a fence was injured internally and died without regaining consciousness. Mr. Clayton was employed as agent at Fern Rock station on the Reading railroad, and was one of the proprietors of the Jenkintown Times-Chronicle. He is a nephew of Dr. A.H. Clayton, of Richboro. The funeral took place from his late residence on Thursday. Interment was made in Hatboro cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 8, 1902, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cleaver, Chalkley

Last of the Millers. Death Removes Chalkley Cleaver, of Whitemarsh Township. Injured While at Work, He Never Recovers--Sketch of His Life--Old Mill in Active Use for 150 Years and Is the Last of the Group Which Ground Half Century Ago.

Death has robbed Whitemarsh township of a second miller within a few months. Albert Conard's death is now followed by the demise of Chalkley Cleaver, of the southwestern end of the township, who departed this life Monday morning about 3 o'clock, the fatal illness being superinduced by an accident which he suffered in the mill about two weeks previous, when he was caught in a ra[p]idly moving belt an severely bruised about the body and also suffered internal contusions of a painful nature. Although at once placed under the care of a physician and apparently progressing satisfactorily on the road to recovery, his trouble took a turn for the worse and almost at once his life was despaired of, death resulting at the time above stated.

Chalkley Cleaver was the third child of John and Sara Kenderdine Cleaver, and was born in Whitemarsh township on Oct. 15, 1857. He had three brothers, of whom William, who died some years ago, attended to the hauling and teaming at the flour mill. Silas, the youngest, died when about 18 after having been graduated from the township schools. There were five sisters: Annie, wife of George Rex, of Philadelphia, and Mary, Emma, Sarah and Tacy, all of whom reside with the mother in Norristown. Some eight or 10 years ago John Cleaver purchased a property in Norristown and removed there in relinquishing active business at the mill. He died Dec. 14, 1901, just after having observed his 79th birthday.

Chalkley Cleaver on May 5, 1884, married A. Laura, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Jones White, who at one time resided at Jarrettown, but later removed to Philadelphia. Mrs. White is now deceased. They had three children, Ella, Mary and Isabel, and lived in the house which Silas Cleaver erected and in which he resided for so many years. The deceased followed the milling trade at the old mill, being admitted to the firm of S. and J. Cleaver in 1883, and had a remunerative business, the Cleaver mill flour enjoying a well established local reputation.

About a year ago Mr. Cleaver was caught in a piece of belting used in ---ing some of the machinery at the --- but besides a few slight bruises [and] some torn clothing he was uninjured. His death, however, resulted from an abscess and blood poisoning from a similar but more severe injury in the same old mill.

Mr. Cleaver was a member of the Society of Friends being connected with -- --- --- --- Wissahickon council, No. 100, Jr., O.U.A.M., of Fort Washington. His widow and three children survive him. The funeral will be held from his late home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in the burying grounds adjoining Plymouth Meeting.

The Cleavers are an old family of German origin. Their ancestor was Peter Klever, who was one of the early settlers of Germantown. They have become connected, through intermarriage, with many of the prominent families in the county.

In addition to the old miller there is a large and valuable farm connected with the property, all of which was included in the tract mentioned in the treaty made between William Penn and the Indians on July 14, 1683. On Sept. 10, 1685, Major Jasper Farmar arrived in Philadelphia from England, previous to which he had obtained from the proprietary governor a patent for himself and his two sons, Richard and Jasper, consisting of 5000 acres and comprising all the lands in the limits of Whitemarsh township south of the Skippack and Church roads to the Schuylkill river. Jasper Farmer, Jr., died just previous to his father. Richard Farmer's interest passed to the possession of his mother, Madame Farmer, and at her death her son, Edward became possessed of about three fourths of her estate. The first owner of the present Cleaver property after Farmer was Peter Robeson, who occupied the place many years together with the farms of the late Peter Phipps and that of Thomas S. Phipps, when it passed into the hands of William Dewees. Nicholas Kline became owner about or before the commencement of the 19th century. He built the present mill, it being the second one erected at the location, the first structure having antedated the Revolution by many years.

Kline was a large owner of real estate in Whitemarsh and also in Springfield, but died before 1820, and was buried in the Luken's burying ground. After Kline, came Daniel Morgan, followed by Daniel Bickel, and then Henry W. Schulz followed for a short time, his heirs sold the mill to Silas Cleaver in 1861 and who continued the successful conduct of the business until his death, when the mill was operated for a time by John Cleaver, who was Silas' partner for some years, and later by Chalkley Cleaver. Thus the old mill has been operated continuously as a flour mill for upwards of 150 years and is today the only one of nearly a score which doted the banks of the Sandy Run and Wissahickon streams, and which were in active use during the middle of last century.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cleaver, Chalkley K.

Fort Washington News. The funeral of Chalkley K. Cleaver took place Thursday afternoon from his late residence, at Cleaver's mill, near Chestnut Hill, Whitemarsh township, and was largely attended, friends and relatives being present from Philadelphia, Norristown, Conshohocken, Plymouth and other places. Representatives of the commercial exchange, of Philadelphia were also in attendance. Interment was made at the burying ground at Plymouth Meeting. Mr. Cleaver's death occurred at his late home on Monday, Dec. 19.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 29, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cleaver, John

An Old Miller Dies. John Cleaver, Long of Whitemarsh Township, Passes Away. Conducted the Only Mill Now Running on the Wissahickon--His Early Life and Residence in Whitemarsh--History of the Old Cleaver Mill.

John Cleaver, one of the best known millers in Whitemarsh township for many years, died Friday night at his late residence, 217 East Jacoby street, Norristown, in the 80th year of his age, of a stroke of paralysis recently suffered and from which he never rallied.

Deceased's progenitors were of German origin, he being descended from Salathiel Cleaver, the son of Nathan and Ruth Cleaver, who was born on Aug. 10, 1780. He married Mary, daughter of Daniel Shomaker, of Upper Dublin township, who was of Welsh extraction and who was the grandfather of the late Daniel Shoemaker, of the same township. They had children Nathan, Josiah, Daniel, Silas and John. The last named and youngest of the number, the subject of this sketch, was born Nov. 1, 1822, on the Cleaver homestead in Montgomery township. He received his early education at a private school under the direction of Joseph Foulke. After that he decided to become a miller and entered as an apprentice to a mill on the Pennypack creek near Bustleton. After spending some time at his trade he and William Buckman formed a partnership and continued their business relations for about two years. In the spring of 1848 an advantageous opportunity was offered in connection with his brother Silas, who had a short time previous acquired a mill on the Wissahickon creek in Whitemarsh township just off the Bethlehem pike opposite Flourtown. This copartnership of social and business relations of the most agreeable character continued till the spring of 1884, when the senior partner was stricken with heart failure while working one day at Williams station. He left a widow, but no children.

William J. and Chalkey, sons of John Cleaver, were admitted to the firm in 1883 under the name of S. and J. Cleaver & Sons. In the fall of 1876 deceased purchased the farm adjoining the mill from Peter Phipps, now tenanted by Thomas Fesmire, and some years ago relinquished active business, the mill being conducted by Chalkley, and removed to Norristown.

Mr. Cleaver was married on Nov. 11, 1852, to Miss Sarah Jane Kenderdine, of Horsham township. Their children were: William J., now deceased; Anna K., wife of George Rex; Ella, deceased; Chalkley K., Mary R., Emma, Sallie, Tacie K., and Silas, Jr., deceased.

For many years Mr. Cleaver had been a member of the commercial exchange --- --- --- --- politics --- old lines Whig and later a Republican. In religion he was reared a Hicksite Friend and worshipped with his family at Plymouth Meeting. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted at his late residence in the morning and at Plymouth Meeting at 2.30 in the afternoon. Interment was made in the burying ground adjoining.

The death of John Cleaver removes the seventh in about 20 years of the owners of a group of farms lying contiguous in Whitemarsh township. Commencing with Samuel Comply and later Frank Comly, then Frank Selser, Charles Yeakle, William Yeakle, Silas Cleaver, Daniel Williams and James Coulston, the list being now brought up to John Cleaver. All were men of sterling integrity and manhood, of eminent worth to any community and especially valued by the township of Whitemarsh, which for many years was guided in many matters by their wise counsel and unmistakable influence in its affairs.

The mill owned by the late John Cleaver, known at the time as the Robeson or Dewees mill, was erected long before the Revolution. The first owner after Edward Farmar was Peter Robeson, and then his son, Jonathan Robeson, who occupied the place many years, together with the farm of the late Peter Phipps and that of Thomas S. Phipps, when it passed into the hands of William Dewees.

Nicholas Kline became the owner about or before the commencement of the 19th century. He built the present mill, it being the second one erected at the location. Kline was a large owner of real estate in Whitemarsh and in Springfield and died before 1820 and was buried in the Lukens burying ground. After Kline, came Daniel Morgan, followed by Daniel Bickel, and then Harry W. Schultz followed for a short time. His heirs sold the mill to Silas Cleaver, who upon being joined in the business by his brother, made great improvements, and by the introduction of many modern appliances the capacity of the mill was greatly increased. At that time it was considered the finest mill in the township.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 19, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cleaver, Martha Anna

Mrs. Ellwood Cleaver died at her home, 901 Corning street, Red Oak, Iowa, Sunday afternoon, May 6, 1900. The funeral was held at her home the following Tuesday at 2 p.m. oclock, conducted by Rev. J.A. Shaw, of the Baptist church and interment was in Evergreen cemetery.

Martha Anna Lukens, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Lukens, of Gwynedd, was born in Montgomery county, Feb. 27, 1830, was married to Ellwood Cleaver Oct. 9, 1851. Of this union eight children, three of whom survive her--Ellis, who resides in Garfield township, I.; Walter, of Neligh, Neb., and Anna C. Hough, of Red Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver went to Iowa in 1871 and for a few years lived on a farm and the moved to Red Oak, where they have since resided. Noble and pure of heart with her gentle loving ways, she was ever administering to the happiness of others, forgetting self to a degree remarked by all who knew her. Her work there is finished and she has left a blessed memory of a life full of loving deeds.

She has crossed the river,
She is with the angels now,
She has laid aside earth's crosses
And the crown is on her brow.
O! loved one, safe forever
Within the Savior's fold.

No sorrowing thoughts can reach thee,
No grief is thine today.
Thou art waiting in that city
Where the saints and angels wait.
And I'll know thee dearest mother
When I reach the pearly gate.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 21, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clem, Lawrence

Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clem, of this place [Oreland], died last Thursday and was buried at Hillside on Monday afternoon. The funeral was largely attended by friends from Philadelphia, from which place the family lately moved.

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

Clemens, Aaron

Lansdale. Aaron Clemens, an aged citizen, died here on Friday, at his home on Columbia avenue, at the age of 75. His interment was at Plain's Mennonite church on Monday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clemens, Henry N.

Henry N. Clemens, of Lederachville, died on April 19th of apoplexy, aged 58 years and 11 months. On the Sunday morning previous to his death he was in his usual health and attended services in the Salford Mennonite meeting house of which he was a trustee. While eating dinner his hand became paralyzed. He soon became unconscious and remained in that condition until death.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 29, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clemens, Ida

Ida, wife of John Clemens, of Lansdale, aged 36 years, died Thursday from an attack of cerebral meningitis, while a five-year-old daughter preceded its mother by a few hours from the same disease. An infant is seriously ill. Mr. Clemens moved to Lansdale from near Kulpsville about three weeks ago.

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

Clemens, John D.

Lansdale. The funeral of the late John D. Clemens was largely attended on Saturday.

The services were in German and conducted by Christian Allebach, of Kulpsville, and Henry Godshall, of Lansdale. At this writing the disposal of his large estate is unknown.

Note: The first sentence appears at the end of a paragraph about the house of Joseph Hines being quarantined. The rest appears in a separate paragraph. But they seemed to be related, so their shown together there.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clemens, William

The funeral of William Clemens was held Friday morning from the office of George G. Davis. Rev. Alonzo Jason had charge of the services. Interment was made at Upper Dublin Friends' burying ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 2, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clemmer, Abraham

Clemmer, Henry

Clemmer, Infant Child of H.H.

Clemmer, Leon S.

Clemmer, Vessie

North Wales. Miss Vessie Clemmer, daughter of James N. Clemmer, died at the parental residence on Sunday evening after several weeks' illness, from blood poisoning and nervous prostration. The funeral will take place this Thursday at noon from her parents' residence. Services will also be held in the Baptist church, on Shearer street. Interment at Kneedler station.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clewell, William

Clingen, Daughter of William

Closson, John H.

John H. Closson, of New Britain, died on Thursday at the age of 82 years, of eczema. He had been a sufferer for some years, but bore up well under this terrible ---. He is survived by a wife and one daughter, the latter is the wife of Thomas Ja--, of North Wales. Mr. Clossen [sic] was a member of the New Britain Baptist church. Interment was made on Friday in Beulah cemetery, New Britain.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 17, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Closson, Walter

Clymer, Mrs.

Wyndmoor. Mrs. Clymer, mother of our wheelwright, John Clymer, died on Tuesday of last week. The funeral took place on Saturday morning.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 28, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Clymer, Sue

Miss Sue Clymer, who suffered another stroke of paralysis on Saturday, died from its effects Sunday morning, at Line Lexington. Deceased is the eldest daughter of Ann and the late Abram Clymer and resided at home. Funeral was held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Mennonite burying grounds.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]