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Coar, John

John Coar, long a resident of Hatboro, and a much respected citizen, died at his home on York street, on Saturday night, Nov. 8, in his 74th year. Mr. Coar was stricken with pneumonia about a week previous to his death and grew rapidly worse until the end came. He was a carriage painter by trade and served several years as an apprentice and journeyman in Hatboro and in Doylestown, where he formerly lived. Like many others he commenced at the bottom rung of the ladder, and by close economy, gradually moved upward in circumstances. He served the borough of Hatboro well for many years as collector of taxes. Though a Democrat he had no opposition and was usually placed on both tickets.

Mr. Coar was twice married and is survived by a widow, two sons and one daughter by his first marriage, and one son by his second marriage. His funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon, with interment in Hatboro cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 20, 1902, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coar, Thomas

Lansdale. The funeral of Thomas Coar, one of our older citizens, took place on Saturday afternoon and was well attended. The interment was at the Hilltown Reformed church. He was in his 72d year; was born near Doylestown and form many years carried on blacksmithing at Line Lexington. He died at the residence of his son, Tax Collector John W. Coar, on Greene street. The doctors disagreed about his ailment, and so five of them made a post mortem. They found the kidneys, stomach and bowels the seat of the trouble, and that no treatment would have much prolonged his life.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 18, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cochran, William Allison

William A. Cochran, a member of the firm of L.H. Taylor & Co., brokers, died at his home in Wyncote, near Jenkintown, Monday, in his 36th year. He was the only son of Thomas Cochran, ex-president of the Guarantee Trust company, and had graduated as first-honor man in the class of '81 at the University of Pennsylvania. He had been ill for several years, although he was only confined to his home for two weeks.

Mr. Cochran was one of the leading members of All Hallows chapel at Wyncote, and took an active interest in the affairs of Wyncote. He formerly resided at Glenside. About two years ago he built a very fine house at Wyncote, in which he resided since.

Mr. Cochran was past master and a trustee of Corinthian lodge, No. 386, F. & A.M. He resigned from the Oriental Chapter, No. 183, of the Royal Arch Masons, and joined the Abington Chapter, No. 245, of Jenkintown, of which he was the scribe at the time of his death.

He was past commander of St. John's Commandery, Knights Templar and had obtained the 32d Masonic degree. He was past third potent grand master of the Philadelphia lodge of Perfection, and was past sovereign prince, grand master of the De Joinville Council, Princess of Jerusalem, of the 16th degree.

He was past most wise and perfect master of the Kilwinning Chapter, Rose Croix, of the 18th degree, and grand minister of state of the Philadelphia Consistory of the 32d degree, and a member of the Philadelphia Council, Royal and Select Masters.

He was also past presiding officer of the Philadelphia Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross, and past officer of the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America, and a member of the Sons of the Revolution, and also a member of the Union League and the Stock exchange.

The funeral will take place today, Thursday, at St. Thomas church, Whitemarsh.

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

Coggins, Ruth Ann

On third day, (Tuesday) the 15th instant, Ruth Anna Coggins, wife of Edward H. Coggins, in the 36th yea of her age.

The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her brother-in-law, Charles Paxson, Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery county, on sixth day (Friday) morning, 18th inst., at 9 o'clock, without further notice. Carriages will be in waiting at Edge Hill station, North Pennsylvania Railroad, to meet the train leaving Chatham street, at 7.25 o'clock, A.M.

Interment at Woodland Cemetery.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, June 17, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coleman, D. Lev?n

Centre Square. Dr. and Mrs. S.C. Seiple attended the funeral of Rev. D. Lev?n Coleman on Monday at his late home, Easton.

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

Coleman, Jonathan

Jonathan Coleman, aged 67 years, died last Friday morning at the Springhouse hotel, where he had been staying the last few months. He was one of the four children of Abraham Coleman and was born near Springhouse, in Lower Gwynedd township. His father farmed the William Whittock property and later bought the lot recently owned by Edward Coleman, but now a part of the Mercer estate. His father died in 1868 and then the deceased lived at Coleman Fisher's during the summer and with his brother, Edward Coleman, during the winter. Previously, in '56 or '57, he lived with Mr. Fisher as gardener--a position he held for 30 years, first with the father and then with the son. He was known far and wide as the most successful gardener in Whitpain township. He never married. During the last few years of his life he had no occupation. He was a familiar personage about Ambler and was known by all.

The remains were interred from the home of his only surviving brother, Edward Coleman, and buried last Sunday afternoon in the cemetery connected with the Mount Pleasant Baptist church. Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson officiated and took as his text: "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 2, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Collins, Willis

Willis Collins, of Troy, N.Y., whose family reside in Ambler, died very suddenly Wednesday evening aged 54 years. On Monday of last week he retired feeling as well as usual, was taken with a stroke and was unconscious until he died. The funeral services were held at the home of his family, Ambler, Sunday morning, Rev. William F.S. Nelson having charge. The funeral was met at the Reading Terminal by Baker Post, No. 8, G.A.R., which conducted the services at the grave. Interment was made in Fernwood cemetery.

The deceased was born in Fayette county, Pa., and on April 4, 1872, was married to Melissa J. Rosenberry, at Parkers Landing, Pa. After a short residence in Fernwood the family moved to Philadelphia in 1880. Three years ago they moved to Ambler. The deceased leaves besides a widow three children, C. Henry and Willis, of Philadelphia, and Pearl, of Ambler.

Mr. Collins was extensively engaged at the time of his death in the lubricating oil business and traveled in the interest of his business through New York state and Canada.

When President Lincoln issued his first call for troops to put down the Rebellion the deceased, although only 16 years of age, enlisted. His youth was discovered and he was sent back home. However, he enlisted again, was accepted in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserves and served during the remainder of the war. At the battle of Gaines' Mill he was captured and confined in Libby together with his wife's father, Cyrus Rosenberry. On being exchanged they were returned north in time to take part in the second battle of Bull Run in 1862, in which Mr. Rosenberry lost his life. Mr. Collins served under Colonel Galleghar until the latter's death and was in the battle of Lookout Mountain, where he received a wound. He then served with the Army of the Potomac under General Grant in all the terrible fighting which finally forced Lee out of Richmond and caused his ultimate surrender.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 11, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Columbus, John J.

Colwell, George

Suicidal Death. George Colwell, of Jarrettown, Ends His Life with Laudanum--Discovered Nearly a Week After--Body Almost Unrecognizable--Leaves a Family.

The dead and decaying body of a man was found early Monday morning by Edward Williams, of Jarrettown, in one of his grass fields. He had just commenced mowing and had made about five rounds about the field when the body was discovered under a chestnut tree. It was recognized as that of George Colwell, who lived with his wife and family in the little stone house on the Limekiln pike opposite the Jarrettown postoffice.

The deceased had been missing since Tuesday of last week, when he dressed himself in a light check suit, brown coat and straw hat and left his wife, saying he did not intend to work any more. He gave the children shoes and his wife some money. Having purchased a bottle of laudanum at Seal's store, which he said he desired using for his toothache, he made his way across the fields and it is thought lay down under the tree after taking the poison. He was seen by several persons to take that direction.

When discovered the body presented a horrible sight. The position of the limbs showed that the sufferer had undergone great pain in the agonies of death, for they were twisted in unusual positions. Exposure to the heat of the sun of last week had tended to cause decay, which had already set in to a nauseating degree. The eyes had dropped out and the nose disappeared. The hands were swollen and had bursted open. The body had enlarged and the corpse was wholly unrecognizable. The skin was black and the scalp and hair had fallen off. He was only recognized and identified by his clothes and the fact that he had disappeared. The coroner, M.R. Kurtz, of Norristown, was notified and went over in the afternoon, when he hastily impaneled a jury of the neighbors as follows: E.C. Williams, George Davis, Isaac Spencer, J. Horace Willard, Harry Harner and William Rodemich, who rendered a verdict of death by suicide. Mr. Williams took charge of the body and it was buried by Undertaker George Davis, of Ambler, on Monday afternoon in Upper Dublin Friends' burying ground.

A few years ago he married a widow with three children, Mrs. Finley, a servant in Mr. Williams' household, and Colwell himself was employed on the farm. One child was born to them. Colwell was a hard-working laboring man, but drank occasionally and of late had imbibed quite freely. He had previously made threats to take his life.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 14, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Comly, Charles Bosler

Charles Bosler Comly, 3-year-old grandchild of Joseph Bosler, of Ogontz, died of diphtheria at Ogontz, where the parents, Walter S. and Mary Watson Comly, were on a visit to Mrs. Comly's parents, having left their home at Port Chester, New York, a week ago. The child was well when they left home, but was taken sick on the way to Ogontz. The parents returned with the remains to their home on Saturday.

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

Comly, Franklin Ayres

Franklin Ayres Comly, formerly of Ambler, died in Frankford last Wednesday afternoon after an illness of several months, during which he endured intense suffering caused by cancer of the throat. He was 47 years of age, and was the son of the late Samuel T. Comly, being born on Feb. 17, 1856, in the present Godey mansion, near Whitemarsh postoffice, on Bethlehem pike. He was a nephew of the late F.A. Comly, who for several years was president of the North Penn railroad, who also resided in the Whitemarsh valley, and who died about 1893.

Deceased attended the public schools and also Swarthmore college. In 1876 he joined the clerical forces of the Bound Brook division of the Philadelphia & Reading railway. In 1886 he engaged in the commission business on a large scale on South Water street, Philadelphia. The father of the deceased died about 20 years ago while in California, and his mother had been deceased many years before, leaving two children, the subject of our sketch and a sister Emma, now wife of William F. Trexler.

Having taken quite a conspicuous part in politics, the deceased was induced to allow his name to go before the county convention as a candidate for the legislature in 1890, being defeated for the nomination, but in 1892 was elected from the Ambler district. During his service he was chairman of the committee on labor and industry and was a member of the finance and other important committees. He was a thorough organization man and was always active in the party councils. After his retirement from politics he continued to live in Ambler until 1898, when he moved to Frankford making his home with Mrs. O'Brien, 1643 Harrison street, where he died.

Deceased was never married, and was ever a through man of the world, being active and popular in social and political circles. Heiring some means from his father, his fortune was further largely increased by vast property interests from his uncle, who besides a valuable farm in Whitemarsh township, later purchased by the Pennsylvania railroad, also left holdings of southern mining properties. Mr. Comly was a member of the William R. Leeds association, the Elks and the Frankford Suburban club. His sister still survives him.

The funeral services were held Friday afternoon in St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh, and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 23, 1903, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]

Comly, Joseph R.

Joseph R. Comly, ex-sheriff of Bucks county, justice of the peace at Yardley, and one of the most highly esteemed and widely known citizens of that county, died at his home in the borough named about 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon. The announcement of his death was a great surprise, even his partner, Sheriff Aaron, of Doylestown, having received no notice that he was dangerously ill. It is reported that he succumbed to an attack of pneumonia.

The deceased, who was about 58 years of age, was a son of Thomas Comly, and had lived at Yardley many years. He came to that borough from Morrisville, and for many years had been interested in the milling business, in which he was engaged in Philadelphia before following the same business in Morrisville and Yardley. For the past eight or nine years he had engaged in the coal and lumber business in Yardley, in partnership with Sheriff Irvin Aaron, of Doylestown.

In 1887 Joseph R. Comly was elected sheriff of the county, defeating Hogeland B. Stevens for that office. He made an excellent official and during his incumbency of his office materially extended his acquaintance throughout the county, his kindly disposition and gentlemanly attributes winning him many new friends. He held the office of justice of the peace at the time of his death, and was equally efficient in this service to the public. He was a member of the Yardley Protective association and was also treasurer of Uncas Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Yardley and a member of Bristol Masonic lodge. He married Anna Smith, daughter of Wm. Smith, of Upper Makefield, who, with two children, survives him. His children are Edward Comly, connected with a Trenton Rubber company, and Miss Mabel Comly, who resides at home. The news of Mr. Comly's death was heard with deep regret by citizens in every part of the county.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 9, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, Albert

Death's Harvest. Albert Conard, of Fort Washington Expires. Deceased Active Up to Time of Death--Worked at Auger Making at the Age of 84--Descended from German Ancestry...

Albert Conard, the aged auger maker, of Fort Washington, died Sunday morning about 11 o'clock in the 85th year of his age. He had been actively employed at the anvil and forge up to within a few weeks of his death, which resulted from an attack of grip last winter. It was hoped he had recovered, and he had gone back to his accustomed place, but his wonderful physique declined to rally, and his heart also became weak in action, and death finally resulted from a general debility incident to age.

Deceased was the son of John and Sarah Conard and was born Jan. 25, 1820, at the old Conard farm in Whitpain township on the road leading from Blue Bell to Chestnut Hill, and the place being located between Blue Bell and Sandy Hill schoolhouse. The Conards are descended from German ancestry, tracing the lineage unbroken back to Thomas Kunders, who resided at Crefield Germany. On Jan. 24, 1863, we find Thomas and his wife Elin and three children sailing with other emigrants on the "Concord" for the new world. On Aug. 20, of that year, they safely landed in Philadelphia, settling in Germantown.

Henry, one of the sons of Thomas Kunders, located in Whitpain township, where he purchased a large tract of land. The name was now spelled Cunreds. Henry married Katheryne Streypers and they had seven children, one of whom, Joseph, was the grandfather of the deceased. Joseph married Rebecca Cook and they had two children Joseph and John. By this time the name had again been changed, assuming its modern spelling. John married Sarah Childs in 1804 and had 12 children, of whom Albert, the deceased, was seventh, and of whom only two survive: Lewis, of Philadelphia, and Isaac, of Fort Washington.

The subject of our sketch worked on the farm until manhood, learning also the trade of auger making in a small shop which his father operated in connection with the farm. In February, 1846, he married Martha D. Ball, of Richland, Bucks county. Five children were born, as follows: William B., 1847, now residing in Philadelphia; Mary E., 1849, wife of Charles A. Livezey, of Lower Gwynedd township, near Springhouse; John, 1852, of Philadelphia; Sarah, 1854; died in 1897, and Ada, 1857, wife of B. Wallace Mammel, who resides at the home of the deceased.

Mr. Conard for two or three months worked at an auger mill at Exeter, Bucks county, but the plant was sold out, the deceased purchasing a part of the machinery, which he moved to the old mill along the Sandy Run, at Fort Washington. This mill had previously been abandoned, but in the summer of 1845 was repaired by George Kenderdine, and in the spring of 1846 Albert Conard moved down and commenced turning out augers and where he continued for over 50 years. In the fall of '46 he was joined by his brother, Isaac, and about 10 years later the two formed a partnership under the firm name of A. & I. Conard. In 1859 Martha Conard died and in 1864 the deceased married Phebe, daughter of David and Margaret Ambler, who died in 1871, leaving no children.

The deceased was prominent among Friends, and for many years was an elder at Plymouth, where just three weeks before his death he attended the funeral of Joseph Walton. The remains were interred in Plymouth Friends' cemetery this Wednesday, services being held at the deceased's late home at 1 o'clock and in the meetinghouse at 3.30.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 9, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, Ann

Ann Conard, one of the oldest residents of Montgomery county, died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Euphemia H. Lowry, Ridge avenue, Ambler, in the 93d year of her age.

She was born Oct. 15, 1806, beyond Franklinville, between that place and Gwynedd. When two weeks old her mother died, and when she had reached two years her father, Daniel Rickert, also died, leaving her an orphan. She was raised by Colonel Thomas Humphrey, who was an important personage during the first few years of the present century in social, military and political circles. He kept the hotel at Centre Square for many years and afterwards moved to Montgomery township, where he died in 1821.

At the age of 21, in 1827, the deceased was married to Jacob Conard, who had previously lived at Springhouse, Penllyn and Blue Bell. He was a wheelwright by trade and gained a wide estimation as a plow maker. For 39 years he lived at Centre Square. He died in 1885, in his 79th year, and was buried at Mount Pleasant. The widow several months later made her home with her daughter in Ambler.

In her youth she joined the Baptist faith under the first ministrations of Rev. Levi Beck, when he preached in the old Eight Square school house, Bethlehem pike, in Lower Gwynedd township. At that time, in 1833, he was known as the boy preacher.

Mr. and Mrs. Conard were baptized in the waters of the Wissahickon in 1833, and thenceforth took an active interest in the work of the Baptist denomination and welcomed every opportunity of throwing open their own house for worship. During these meetings the question of a regular church organization was discussed, and on April 20, 1834, 15 members of the faith in Whitpain and Lower Providence townships effected an organization of the Mount Pleasant Baptist church of Ambler, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Conard being among the number as charter members.

A quarter of a century ago, when the advisability of establishing in Ambler was discussed, a Baptist Sabbath school was commenced and sessions were held in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lowry, in this place.

The surviving children are: Mrs. Mary Stevenson, Rev. Wm. H. Conard, secretary of the Baptist Publication society; Mrs. Euphemia H. Lowry, Catharine M. Kugler, Rebecca H. Biddle.

The funeral services were held on Monday at the home of Mrs. Lowry, and were assisted in by Rev. E.E. Valentine, pastor of the Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler; Rev. W.R. Ridington, of the Ambler Methodist Episcopal church; Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson, of the Ambler Presbyterian church, and Rev. Parker, of Jenkintown. Exercises were held both at the house and at the old church on Mount Pleasant. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 17, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, James

James Conard, well-known about Ambler, died last Thursday morning at the residence of his son, Augustus B. Conard, near Dover, Del., in the 92d year of his age.

He was born May 30, 1806, in Whitpain township, near Blue Bell, on the old Conard homestead, situated on the road from Blue Bell to Plymouth. His parents were John and Sarah Conard. He was the eldest of a family of 12 children, all but four of whom he has survived. Those yet living are: Joseph P. Conard, of Narcissa; Albert and Isaac Conard, of Fort Washington, and Lewis Conard, of Philadelphia.

He resided on the farm of his father until he started to learn the milling business, when he worked in a mill near the mouth of Plymouth creek, near the Schuylkill, which was owned by Moore & Lukens. Subsequently he milled for Joseph Mather, Whitemarsh; Jacob and Enos Reiff, near Ambler, and for Jacob Lukens, and also for a time in Manayunk.

In June, 1834, he married Sarah Sterringer, sister of John B. Sterringer, a widely-known politician of Upper Dublin township. They had four children: William S., died in infancy; Tacy, married Israel Walton, died about 1857; Augustus B., married Rebecca Moore; Adaline B., married Theodore Fleck, near Springhouse. His wife died about 20 years ago. At the time of his death he had two children, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

When the war broke out, although by age exempt from military duty, he enlisted as a private in the First Pennsylvania cavalry. He was joined by many of his neighbors, Charles Ford, of Fort Washington, and others being among them. The deceased served two years, being taken since from exposure.

In politics he was always a Whig and later a Republican. He cast his first ballot in 1827 in the great contest between John Quincey Adams and Andrew Jackson, voting for the former.

At one time he owned the farm now occupied by Charles Aiman, of Fort Washington, and built the stone barn, which was destroyed by the cyclone. For the past 20 years he had resided with his son in Delaware. Although totally blind for several years past, due to cataracts over the pupils of the eyes, he had enjoyed good health, which his vigorous constitution enabled him to do all his life. About a week ago he was taken ill and failed very rapidly.

Although a member of Gwynedd monthly meeting, his remains were interred in the Camden Friends' burying ground, Delaware, last Sunday afternoon.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 15, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, Joseph P.

Joseph P. Conard, of Plymouth, died on Friday, Nov. 26, at the residence of his son-in-law, Jacob B. Buckman, near Cold Point. Mr. Conard was born Dec. 24, 1812, and was therefore 84 years, 11 months, 2 days old. He was the fourth child of John and Sarah Conard. He was descended in a direct line from Thomas Conard, or Kunder, as the Germans spelled it, who settled in Germantown in 1683, coming from Crifeld, a city of the lower Rhine, Germany.

Thomas Conard's youngest son Henry settled in Whitpain. Joseph P., who belonged to the fourth generation, also resided in Whitpain up to within a few years of his death. His father, John Conard, married Sarah Child, to whom 12 children were born: James, Mary, Peter, Joseph P., Tacy, John R., Albert, Charles N., Elizabeth, Lewis, Isaac, Levi R. Three brothers survive him: Albert and Isaac, of Fort Washington, and Lewis, of Philadelphia.

Joseph P. Conard married A. Shaw in 1835, to whom nine children were born: Sarah E., died young; Anna W., married Jacob T. Buckman; Mary S., married Charles Shoemaker; Alice S., married John Walton; Elizabeth R., married T. Franklin Stackhouse; Henry Fassett lives on the homestead, Elwood lives in Iowa, Israel S. lives in Bucks county, John R. died young. Seven children survive him, and there are also 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Conard held several positions of trust. He was guardian several times, administrator and executor of several estates, and was secretary of the Blue Bell Horse company for 51 years. He was one of the 42 members who organized the horse company in 1841. His is the only name of the 42 on the roll today. He took a very active part in having the Skippack road turnpiked in 1853-4. He was the president and treasurer for many years. He was also superintendent of Plymouth Valley creamery. In the early struggles of the public school system he was a director and rendered good service to the township. He was elected road supervisor before the political lines were drawn in 1860. In politics he was a Republican, but overcame a strong Democratic majority.

Mr. Conard was a frank, plain-spoken man. He left no one in doubt as to where he stood on all questions of the day. He was public spirited in the full sense of the word. Truth, honesty and justice was his rock of faith. He was a good neighbor, and always ready to lend a helping hand.

When about 12 years old he fell on a pitchfork, running the prong through his knee, which resulted in a stiff joint, thus making him a cripple for the rest of his life.

He learned the blacksmith and auger making trade, but soon relinquished that business to take up farming. He was married near Blue Bell and followed farming until 1882, when he sold his place to the eldest son, Henry Fassett.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 2, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, Joseph P.

The funeral of Joseph P. Coanrd last Thursday at Plymouth Meeting was the largest held there during the past few years. Nathaniel Richardson, of Byberry, spoke at the funeral. There were over a score of octogenarians at the services. The deceased's son from Iowa was present, as were also A.G. Conard, of Dover, and Harry Conard, of Wilmington. Judge Hoover was likewise in attendance.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 9, 1897, p. 14. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, Lee

Narcissa. The friends of John Conard will sympathize with him on account of the sad accident to his son Lee, who lost his life in the hotel fire at New York on Saturday. The funeral took place at Plymouth meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 27, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, Lee

Blue Bell. This community was very much shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Lee Conard, who lost his life in the great fire in New York Park Avenue hotel on Saturday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 27, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conard, William H.

The Rev. Dr. William H. Conard, secretary of the Pennsylvania Baptist General association, died at his home, in Philadelphia, on Thursday, after having suffered for a year from progressive paralysis. He was born at Montgomery Square, and was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1862. For 14 years he was pastor of Davisville Baptist church, and during his ministry the church was built. He was later pastor of the First Baptist church of Bristol. He was 69 years old.

Through his energetic labors many new Baptist churches were organized. He was a forceful preacher and a wise leader. In 1889 the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by Bucknell university.

The parents of the deceased were Jacob and Ann Conard, who resided for a number of years at Centre Square. Mrs. Euphemia Lowery, of Ambler, is a sister.

The father of the deceased was one of the founders of Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler, and lies buried in the cemetery adjoining.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Manau Baptist church, West Philadelphia, where the deceased held his membership. About 800 people assembled to pay a last tribute. About 150 clergymen, members of the ministers' conference, members of the board of trustees of the State Mission society, of which he was secretary at the time of his death, attended in a body. President George Weston, of Crozier Theological seminary, Rev. George Peltz, assistant pastor of Grace Baptist church, Philadelphia, and Rev. Jacob Walker, D.D., pastor of Mantau Baptist church, delivered eulogies. Interment was made at West Laurel Hill.

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

Connelly, John

Conophy, Mary

William Gracey last week attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Mary Conophy, in Philadelphia, who died at the advanced age of 92 years. During the afternoon his store was sclosed.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 13, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Conrad, Amanda

Conrad, Mrs. Beneville

Conrad, Child of William

Conver, Catharine

Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. Catharine Conver, took place on Saturday last, with services in the Reformed church. She was in her 50th year and had been an invalid for five years. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Souder, of Line Lexington, a merchant tailor, and the wife of William B. Conver, the contractor and builder. Their only child was S.S. Conver, the architect.

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

Converse, John H.

Rev. John H. converse, for eight years rector of the Church of Messiah, Gwynedd, died of pneumonia Thursday morning, at the parsonage, after an illness of four weeks. Rev. Converse was in his 62d year, and succeeded Rev. Burton, who died last fall, as rector of the church. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1868, and was formerly a curate of St. Peter's church in Philadelphia, and rector of the Church of the Ascension at Westmount, Md., after which he held charges at Riverton, N.J., and also Baltimore, from where he came to Gwynedd. January 1 last Mr. Converse accompanied by his wife and daughter, left for a three months' vacation to Florida, where Mrs. Converse and daughter remained while deceased made a brief journey to Texas to visit a son. Besides a widow Rev. Converse is survived by one son and two daughters--John, residing in Texas; Agnes, a missionary's wife in China, and Alice lives at home. Funeral took place Monday morning, at 10 o'clock from the church. Interment at Baltimore.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coombs, John

Well Known Colored Man Dead.

John Coombs, colored, of Horsham, well known in the lower part of the county as "Black Jack" died at the Germantown hospital, where he had gone for treatment, on May 11, aged 84 years. He had worked all about Horsham township for different farmers. He is survived by three sons and four daughters. The funeral was held May 16, interment at Hatboro Baptist cemetery.

Coombs was highly respected and intelligent, and was for a long time a member of the Hatboro Baptist church. He spent the greater part of his life in Warminster. He was born near Cranberry, N.J., and when legislation was passed in that state liberating those held in bondage over 21 and minors when they arrived at their majority were given their freedom, deceased was still a lad.

Becoming anxious to secure his freedom, when about 14 years of age he took French leave and came to Pennsylvania, where he had lived ever since. The first employment he secured in Pennsylvania was with a professed abolitionist, whose treatment of him so embittered him against the so-called friends of the negro that in politics he became and always was an ardent Democrat. He probably was one of the last of the New Jersey bondsmen.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 25, 1899, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cooper, A.M.

Dr. A.M. Cooper, one of the most widely known and respected citizens of eastern Bucks county, died at his home at Point Pleasant on Thursday afternoon of heart failure, after being confined to the house for several months past, aged 68 years.

Dr. Cooper, who was born Sept. 15, 1830, was the son of the late Wm. B. and Elizabeth (Myers) Cooper, well known to residents of Tinicum township, and up to the age of 19 years resided on a farm. By strict attention to study he was able to take charge of a country school, which he taught for five years. When but 23 years of age he began a course in medicine and graduated from the Jefferson Medical college on March 10, 1856. On his arrival at home he, at the urgent request of a number of his friends, began the practice of his profession, which he kept up until a few months ago, when, owing to illness, he was compelled to relinquish it. His son, Dr. William R. Cooper, having been associated with him for several years past, looked after the interests of his father's patients since that time.

Dr. Cooper was married March 21, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth Ridge, daughter of the late William and Catharine Ridge, of Tinicum. Dr. A.M. Cooper was a great friend of education, and for a number of years was a member of the school board in Plumstead township. In politics he was a staunch Republican.

He was the owner of considerable real estate in the vicinity of Point Pleasant, and was always busy in fixing up his various properties and having them in presentable shape. He was an officer in the Pennsylvania state board of health, member of the board of censors of the Bucks County Medical society and also a member of the national and state Medical associations and an ex-president of the Lehigh Valley medical society. He was a stockholder in the Republican Printing company, Doylestown. He was a consistent Christian, and was for many years a deacon and clerk of the Point Pleasant Baptist church. The funeral took place on Tuesday from his late residence, with interment at the Marshall Ridge burying ground.

Besides his wife he leaves three children, Dr. William R. Cooper, of Point Pleasant; Dr. J. Howard Cooper, of Middlebush, N.J., and Miss Katharine E.F. Cooper, who resides at home.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 22, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cooper, C.W.

Cooper, Charles

Charles Cooper, an old resident of Solebury, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. James Murray, in New Hope, on Tuesday, May 15. For many years he lived on the farm formerly owned by his father, Joseph Cooper, near New Hope, and since the death of his wife in 1897 he has made his home with his nieces, Mrs. James Murray, during the winter and Mrs. J. Will Pidcock during the summer.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 31, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cooper, Jane C.

First Month, 11th inst, at Baltimore, Md., Jane C. Cooper, of Gwynedd, aged 82 years.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 16, 1896, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cooper, Joseph

Cooper, Ralph Lee

Dr. Ralph L. Cooper, of Ogontz, died at his late residence in that place at about 10.30 on Tuesday night, the 2d inst., after an illness that had lasted for less than three days. He had a slight attack of paralysis at an early hour on Sunday morning, of that form of the disease known as paraplegia, which affected the right side of the body. Dr. F.S. Wilson, of Jenkintown, was summoned to attend the case, and found the right hand and arm of his patient quite rigid, but from the subsequent symptoms the physician expected the case would be easily amenable to treatment. The paralysis did subside, but other symptoms that supervened were not favorable, and Dr. Cooper weakened rapidly, and when he was seen by Dr. Wilson on Tuesday the body was very cold, especially in the extremities, and it was quite evident that the patient's strength was too far exhausted to allow him to recover. Dr. Cooper's son, James R. Cooper, who is also a physician, and resides in Trenton, N.J., and the latter's wife were at the bedside of the father when he passed away. His daughter, Mrs. Elliott, of Providence, R.I., arrived in Ogontz on Wednesday evening. The funeral was attended at 1 o'clock p.m., Friday, from his late residence on York road. The interment was at Richboro.

Dr. Cooper, who had been for above a score of years, a well-known figure on the streets of Ogontz, came of good old Quaker stock; and to th end of his days the genial and well-liked old doctor showed trace of his orgin by the almost constant usage of the Friends' language "thee" and "thou," and with those with whom he was but slightly acquainted he would say, "Thee knowest I am of Quaker stock." He was born in Northampton township, within a mile of Richboro, and for his old home he cherished a most devoted love, and not infrequently did he make visits to it. His early studies in medicine were under the supervision of Dr. Samuel Thompson, of Richboro. Later he entered and was graduated from a medical school in Philadelphia, and before the death of Dr. Thompson bought out his practice there and pursued his profession in that village until he removed to Ogontz, many years afterwards. Dr. Cooper was in the 70th year of his age. By the 40 years of devotion to the practice of his profession, Dr. Cooper had acquired quite a competency. His wife died something like three years ago.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 11, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cooper, Wilson K.

Deliberate Suicide. Wilson K. Cooper, of Ambler, Takes His Life in Atlantic City. Discovered Lifeless in the Bathroom With Gas Jet Turned On--The Act, Though Premeditated, Is Apparently Without Cause.

Wilson K. Cooper, of Ambler, was discovered dead in a bath room in a Boston avenue hotel, Chelsea, near Atlantic City, N.J., on Monday morning. When found the body was in a recumbent position on the floor supported by pillows with the gas jet turned on full head. Word was immediately dispatched to Ambler, and the body was given in care of an undertaker to await removal to Ambler.

The young man, who was aged 31 years, had been unwell for several weeks and had left Ambler on the 1 p.m. train Sunday fro the shore intending to remain a few days for his health. He appeared to be in his usual joyful frame of mind and was apparently in better health than usual on retiring.

During the night at some time, probably soon after retiring, he left his room, carrying from the bed two pillows and two sheets. He arranged the sheets on the floor and then fixed the pillows so that he could lie comfortably as he awaited his last sleep. In this position he was found next morning at 9 o'clock, when he failed to respond to the breakfast summons.

He body, after being viewed by the city coroner, was brought to Ambler Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock precisely. The interment will be strictly private at Laurel Hill cemetery. The deceased was the only son of John D. and Elizabeth Campbell Cooper, and much sympathy is expressed by all the friends of the deceased and family for his untimely end, which came unexpectedly and without apparent cause. The shock to the family was totally prostrating, and to his many friends was an almost equal blow.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 16, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cooper, Wilson Kerr

The funeral of Wilson Kerr Cooper was held last Thursday morning. Rev. G.B. Griffith, rector of Trinity Memorial P.E. church, was in charge and Rev. N.T. Brown, of the Presbyterian church, assisted. Miss Marie F. Stoddart sang, "Some Day We'll Understand." The interment, which was strictly private, was made in Laurel Hill cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 23, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cope, A.T.

Cope, Henry

Corbley, Richard

Cornell, Mrs. Henry

Cornell, Joseph W.

Joseph W. Cornell died of pneumonia Sunday, Jan. 17, after an illness of six days at the home of his son, Wilmer Cornell, near Hatboro. Mr. Cornell was in his 77th year, and during the long period of his active life was a farmer, owning and occupying the productive farm in Holland, Bucks county, now in the possession of Watson Croasdale. A few years ago his wife, Mrs. Eveline Cornell, died, since which time he has lived with his two sons, Wilmer Cornell and Lincoln, the latter living in Holland, on the property formerly owned by Benjamin Patterson.

Mr. Cornell is survived by one brother, Theodore Cornell, Holland, and three sisters, Mrs. Cornell, Philadelphia; Mrs. Charles G. Knight, Churchville; Mrs. Louise Knight, Fox Chase. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at his son's home near Hatboro, with interment in Richboro cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 28, 1904, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]

Correl, Sarah

Corson, George N.

Old Friend Is Dead. Hon. George N. Corson, of Norristown, Expires. Once Prominent Attorney of the Montgomery County Bar a Victim of Pneumonia--Short History of This Busy Soldier, Lawyer, Politician.

Hon. George N. Corson, aged 69 years, who was one of the most prominent attorneys of the Montgomery county bar some years ago, and who is well known to "Gazette" readers as "Old Friend," died Friday night at the Veranda house, Norristown, where he had been bedfast with an attack of pneumonia and complication of diseases for about a week.

George N. Corson was born March 11, 1833, on his father's farm at the mouth of the Skippack, on the Perkiomen, in Lower Providence township, Montgomery county. He was reared on the farm. His education was almost entirely self-attained, his scholastic life being exceedingly brief. A few weeks of one winter were spent under the tuition of the Rev. Samuel Aaron at Tremont seminary, Norristown, and subsequently he attended Freeland seminary, Upper Providence, then in the charge of A. Hunsicker and J.W. Sunderland. His other schooling was obtained at the Level school, a mile from his home. From 1850 to 1853 he taught school at various places in the country. Dec. 5, 1853, he commenced the study of law with Hon. James Boyd at Norristown. Aug. 12, 1856, he was admitted to the bar. His committee of examination consisted of the late Judge Krause, the late Judge Boyer. Thomas P. Potts, Esq., and the then presiding Judge Hon. D.M. Smyser. Sept. 29, 1859, he was married to Maria, daughter of Alfred Hurst, Esq., of Norristown. Until April 1, 1872, he occupied the law office formerly used by Hon. James B. Sterigere. April 20, 1861, he enlisted as a private soldier under the very first call made by President Lincoln for troops to subdue the Rebelion. At the expiration of his term of service he returned to his law practice in Norristown. He was always a Republican, taking an active part for Fremont in 1856, and for Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Garfield and Blaine, respectively. In 1869 he was the Republican candidate of Bucks and Montgomery counties for additional law judge. In 1862 he was appointed notary public by Governor Curtin. At that time there were but two notaries in Norristown. In 1867 he was appointed by Chief Justice register in bankruptcy for Montgomery and Lehigh counties. In that position he adjudged millions of dollars of property and his decisions as register were in no case reversed. In 1872 he was elected a delegate to the state constitutional convention in which body he took a prominent part in debates on many important subjects, notably those of trial by jury and the election of judges.

Five children survive the deceased: Mrs. J. Shelborne Singer, S. Cameron Corson, Mrs. George N. Weaver, Harold Corson, of Norristown, and Chalford H. Corson, of Philadelphia. Deceased is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: R.R. Corson, William E. Corson, John J. Corson, Mrs. Felix Highley, of Norristown, and Mrs. Albert Crawford, of Audubon.

The funeral took place on Tuesday from the residence of George N. Weaver, of Jacoby streets, Norristown.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cope, Isaac Sr.

Isaac Cope, Sr., father of H.S. Cope, of Ambler, died at his home near Chalfont last Saturday in his 80th year. He was stricken with paralysis about three years ago, from the effects of which he never recovered. Mr. Cope married Susan Bechtel, and they had children as follows: Henry S., of Ambler; Charles B., James, Walter, residents of Philadelphia; Isaac, of New Britain; Mary Ann Slifer, of Hilltown; Kate, who lives at home. The funeral will take place today (Thursday) at Hilltown Lutheran church. Mr. Cope's shoe store in Ambler will be closed all day on account of the funeral.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 21, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Corsner, Annie May

Horsham. Annie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Corsner, died at her parents' home on Tuesday morning of last week of a complication of diseases. She had been sick about eight weeks. She was in her ninth year, and was the only child. She was a bright child and loved by all who knew her. The funeral was held Saturday morning, interment at Neshaminy burying ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 11, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Corson, Maria

Mrs. Maria, wife of George N. Corson, died at the home of her son-in-law, Sherbourne Singer, at Norristown, Friday morning. Mrs. Corson was 61 years old, and death was due to general breaking down of the system. Mrs. Corson was a daughter of the late Alfred and Wilhelmina Hurst. Her husband and five children survive. She also leaves two sisters, Alice, wife of ex-Senator Henry R. Brown, and Wilhelmina, widow of Judge William H. Yerkes, of Hatboro.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Corson, Thomas F.

Dr. Thomas F. Corson, an expert in real estate matters and a member of the well known Corson family of Montgomery county, died Thursday night at his residence, 1212 Montgomery avenue, Philadelphia. Death was due from septic poisoning which developed from a carbuncle.

Dr. Corson was the son of Squire Alan Corson, of Lower Providence township and was born in 1840. when 20 years of age he began the study of medicine under Dr. William Corson, of Norristown, and entered the University of Pennsylvania as a medical student.

At the beginning of the Rebellion he enlisted and served as an assistant surgeon in the Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers until the end of the war. When peace was declared he resumed his studies at the university and was graduated in 1866. He established a practice, but after a short while opened a drug store at Twelfth street and Montgomery avenue, Philadelphia.

Dr. Dorson's knowledge of real estate, a predominant characteristic in the Corson family, prompted him to open a real estate office 20 years ago and he became widely known in that business.

Dr. Corson was a cousin of Dr. Hiram Corson, who, when he died in the old homestead near Plymouth Meeting, March 4, 1896, at the age of 96 years, was credited with being one of the oldest practicing physicians in the world.

Dr. Corson was twice married, his first wife being Miss Margaret Johnson, of Phoenixville. His second wife, who survives, was Mrs. Edith McPhearson, of Washington, D.C. Also surviving him are his daughter, Miss Jeanette Corson, of Audubon, and his son, Alan Corson.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 5, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cosato, Antonio

Coulston, Hannah

Hannah Coulston died at her home last Thursday aged nearly 80 years. Deceased was a sister of the late James Coulston and lived on the old homestead on the road leading from Plymouth to Chestnut Hill between Cleaver's mill and Cold Point. She is the last one of the family, James died last March. Deceased was a daughter of William Coulston and never married. David McGuire, who resided with her, married one of James Coulston's daughters. A sister, Elizabeth, has been dead several years and William died about a year ago. Deceased was interred at Plymouth Friends' burying ground on Monday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 17, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coulston, James

While attending the funeral of James Coulston, at Barren Hill, Mrs. John Cleaver fell down a flight of steps and sustained such injuries that she is unable to be removed to her home.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coulston, Joseph M.

Joseph M. Coulston, father of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Coulston, died on Friday at his residence in Plymouth, in the 75th year of his age.

Deceased followed the occupation of blacksmith at Corson station for the past 30 years. He was a son of Charles and Grace Meredith Coulston, being thus descended from two of the oldest families of Friends in the vicinity of Plymouth Meeting. He leaves a widow, Susanna Freas Coulston, and eight children as follows: Rev. William J. Coulston, Greensburg, Pa.; Mary, wife of Joseph Wolf, of Penn Square; Caroline Carpenter, wife of S.C. Shallcross, Frankford; Sallie F., wife of George Wolf, Jr., Conshohocken; Alice, wife of Herman Rapine, Philadelphia; Thomas, James, Grace M. and Joseph R. Coulston, the last named living at Harmonville.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 28, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coulston, Thomas

Thomas Coultson [sic], one of the best known residents of Lower Gwynedd, died on Friday in his 91st year. He was never married, and his nearest relatives are the following nephews and nieces: Hannah Coultson, Joseph M. Coultson, James M. Coultson, William Coultson, Whitemarsh; Sallie Skeen, Conshohocken, and Mrs. James D. Peck, Exton. Deceased inherited and accumulated considerable wealth in the course of his long life. He lived for many years on a large and productive farm near Gwynedd station.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Coulston, William C.

William C. coulston, of near Barren Hill, Whitemarsh township, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock after a lingering illness of heart trouble. He was reported better on Saturday and even the physician announced that if kept perfectly quiet he might recover. However, on Sunday the end came. Several weeks ago he consulted Dr. Dacosta, late of Philadelphia, in fact, being the last patient that famous doctor examined, for on the same afternoon he died.

The deceased was in his 41st year and was the eldest son of James M. and F. Amanda Coulston. 10 years ago he married Kate Ambler, who with one child survives. The remains will be interred in Plymouth Friends' cemetery this Wednesday afternoon, services being held at the house at 1 and at the meeting house at 2.30.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 4, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Covelens, Leidy

Cox, Elias

Elias Cox, of Germantown, died Thursday, aged 74 years, after a short illness, from apoplexy. He was the son of John Cox and was born at Lancasterville, Whitemarsh township, on the present Fallows farm, owning the large lime quarries. The deceased was an extensive lime burner, conducting the business for many years. He had brother Reuben and Charles and sisters Harriet and Sarah, and they all in youth attended the Sandy Hill school house. Later the farm was sold to Robert McGuire and the deceased moved to Germantown, where he accumulated considerable possessions in the lime and coal business. He aided in the organization of the Germantown Methodist church and was a member of Walker lodge, No. 306, I.O.O.F. The funeral took place Monday, services being held in the morning at his late home in charge of Rev. Dr. G.W. Babcock. Interment was made in the Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cox, Lydia

Death of a Colored Centenarian. Died August 8, 1863, at the Montgomery county almshouse, Mrs. Lydia Cox, (colored), aged a few days lacking, one hundred and six years. The deceased was born in the State of New Jersey a slave in 1757. She served as a slave until she was married, when she was taken as a house servant; she always made a distinction between a slave and servant, considering the latter more honorable. After she had served 28 years she was granted her liberty. She felt great pride in speaking of the kindness of her massa. In conversation with her, many incidents of the Revolution came into her recollection, and she seemed highly pleased to converse about the scenes and incidents of those by gone times. She recollects of having seen the American army, under Washington, at Trenton, previous to the battle there, and part of the British, or red-coats, as she called them. She was living at that time on the spot where Washington defeated the British, and related with much amusement, the incident of a British soldier taking refuge in the bake oven attached to the house, and how her mistress sent her to tell the guard of his concealment and capture by the soldiers of Washington. She often went to see the army of Washington, and rejoiced in the victories over the British and Hessians. She also saw General Lafayette several times, and spoke of him as the second Washington. The house she resided in was riddled with bullets. In the year 1823 she became blind, thus being deprived of her sight for forth years. Phanix.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, September 3, 1863, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Craft, Lydia H.

Broad Axe. The funeral of Lydia H. Craft passed through our village Sunday afternoon to Boehm's Reformed church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 17, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cramer, Margaret

Margaret Cramer died last week at her home at West Point and was buried on Sunday at Montgomery Square. She was well known in the vicinity, having resided there for a number of years. She was an old lady and a few years ago fell and broker her limb. Since that time she has been unable to work. Her husband was a soldier and died a number of years ago. In consequence of his services she has been receiving a pension. She leaves one son, Frank, another child having been burned to death several years ago.

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

Craven, Margaret D.

Jarrettown. The funeral of Margaret D., wife of Elwood Craven, of this place, was held on Saturday afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, John J. Engle. Mrs. Craven was in her 73d year and had been in failing health for a long time. Interment was made at Hatboro Baptist cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 15, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Crawford, Frank

Willow Grove. Frank Crawford, formerly of this place, but recently a resident of Ohio, and a member of the Tenth Ohio regiment, died at Camp Meade on Tuesday of last week of typhoid pneumonia. The body arrived here on Thursday and was buried from the residence of his father on Saturday at the Hatboro cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 27, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Crawford, Josephine

Harry Gilmore, of Spring Garden street, attended the funeral of his niece, Miss Josephine Crawford, Germantown, a few days ago.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 16, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cressman, J. Richard

Cressman, Martha

Cressman, Phares

North Wales. Phares Cressman, known by many of our people as the foreman of the contract for the syndicate's row of houses, built last summer on West Walnut street, died on Sunday last at his home in Telford from a relapse of typhoid fever which he suffered with last fall. The funeral took place on Wednesday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 12, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cressman, Stella L.

Cresson, William

Lansdale. William Cresson was buried in the cemetery here on Sunday. He was the son of John E. Cresson, a retired farmer. His death took place in Baltimore last Wednesday from an explosion of a boiler in a hat factory. He was a young married man.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 20, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Crippen, Sarah A.

Miss Sarah A. Crippen died this morning at 9 o'clock, after a lingering illness, in her 81st year.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 23, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Croft, Infant Child of John

Crosby, William

Crouthamel, Mrs.

North Wales. Mrs. Crouthamel, of Swartley street, being convalescent from the grip, and who had gone to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wireback, at Quakertown, on Sunday died suddenly of heart failure. Her funeral will take place Friday. Interment at Hilltown Reformed church. Lanah lodge, Daughters of Rebeka and the Dorcas society of St. Luke's Reformed church, of which she was a member, will attend.

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

Crouthamel, Irvin

North Wales. Irvin Crouthamel, who has been an invalid for several years, died at his home, 722 Swartley street. His funeral takes place this morning from his late residence, interment at Hilltown, Bucks county. He leaves a wife and several children --- ---.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 27, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Crouthamel, Wallace

Crouthamel, Wallace and Joseph H. Detweiler

Slaughter on the Trolley. Wreck on the Lehigh Valley Line Near Hatfield. One Person Killed Outright and Another Dies and 25 Injured--Brakes Refused to Work at Curve--Curves to Be Removed--Another victim.

The motorman of a south-bound trolley car on the line of the Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley Traction company lost control of his car as it approached a curve at Hatfield about 1.30 on Thursday afternoon and the result was a wrecked car and one or two passengers killed and upwards of 25 injured.

The car was in charge of John Esser, motorman, and William Sell, conductor, of Souderton. It contained 77 passengers, including the member of the Perkasie high school football team, which was scheduled to play at Lansdale. As the car approached the curve just above Hatfield station it was running at full speed. When the motorman attempted to apply the air brake to reduce the speed, as is customary in rounding a curve he found the brake would not work. The distance to the curve was too short to attempt to stop the car by means of the hand brake, so he reversed the power. It was of no use, however, for the car struck the curve with such force that it was overturned to one side of the road. The passengers were thrown into a confused mass, and amid the screams of the women and children they struggled wildly to extricate themselves from the wreck. The trucks of the car remain on the track, where they were inspected. It was found that the power was reversed, thus bearing out Motorman Esser's assertion. It is certain that the dropping of a bolt from the brake rod is responsible for the accident.

Wallace Crouthamel, aged 15, of Perkasie, son of E.K. Crouthamel, formerly of Lansdale, was crushed in the debris and when found he was dead. He was a member of the Perkasie high school and was on his way to Lansdale to witness the game with the club at that place. A short time ago a brother of Mr. Crouthamel died from the effects of an operation for appendicitis. The father of the unfortunate boy was formerly proprietor of the Tremont house, Lansdale. His parents were with him at the time of the accident and assisted in taking the body from the wreck.

Joseph H. Detweiler, of Souderton, a young man, was found badly injured and taken from the wreck more dead than alive. He was carried into a neighboring house and physicians attended to his injuries. It was thought Friday morning that he would recover, but his condition took a turn and he slowly sank, dying on Sunday. A week or two ago he met with an accident while out gunning, shooting off two or three of his fingers and was on his way to Dr. Albright's for treatment, and the accident befell him within a short distance of the doctor's office.

Those who came under the care of physicians were the following. Others, however, were enabled to continue on their way without surgical attention.

William Springer, of North Wales, head and face cut and shoulder injured.

Mrs. John H. Hillegas, of Quakertown, arm and hands cut.

Minnie Benner, 18 years old, of Hatfield, head and face cut.

Elizabeth Freed, 15 years old, of Reliance, fracture of the nose and scalp wounds.

George Andrews, a salesman of Philadelphia, arm injured and shoulder sprained.

Louis Souder, 19 years old, of Souderton, face cut and burned from the car stove.

John R. Spiegelhalter, of Perkasie, head cut and burns.

John Esser, the motorman, of Souderton, two ribs broken.

Mrs. McAllister, of Quakertown, severe cuts about the head.

David Yerger, of Souderton, bad cut on ankle.

Mr. Herman, of Philadelphia, about 60 years old, but about the head.

Ferris Leidy, of Souderton, cuts and bruises.

Mrs. Harry Detweiler and child, of Quakertown, cuts and bruises.

The claim agent of the company appeared on the scene Friday and was busy adjusting damages.

The car that was wrecked was one of the largest pattern run on the road. It will seat 52 persons and is calculated to run at a speed of 40 miles an hour. With the inauguration of the new express schedule last week these cars were calculated to make the distance from Lansdale to Allentown in three hours, and from Allentown to Philadelphia in five hours. The company is at work eliminating several of the worst curves between Lansdale and Perkasie. There are more than 40 between the two towns.

Will Remove Curve.

Arrangements are underway to push the reconstruction of the tracks, so that many of the present dangerous curves can be removed, making it possible to operated the big cars at a high rate of speed and yet in safety. Sometime ago a wreck occurred at Souderton, when a car ran off the track at a bad curve, several people were hurt an da number of damage suits arenow pending against the company.

Six curves in the immediate vicinity of Telford are to be straightened within the next few days and all along the line efforts are being made to get the line into good condition. A number of the curves at present are very sharp, almost right-angled, and it is expected that once these are removed there will be a cutting down of the schedule between Allentown and chestnut Hill.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 4, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Crozer, Andrew

The funeral of America's oldest railway conductor, Andrew Crozer, of Morrisville, who was 91 years old, was held Wednesday. He conducted trains on the old Frankford and Trenton railway when cars on that line were drawn by horses.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 3, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Crummer, Margueret

Culp, Catharine

Suddenly, on the 23d instant, Catharine, wife of Samuel Culp, Sr., in the 58th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her husband, Barren Hill, Montgomery county, on this (Thursday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock, without further notice.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, August 26, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Culp, Leonard

Broad Axe. The funeral of Leonard Culp, of Centre Square, passed through here on Monday to Barren Hill. Mr. Culp was well known here.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 4, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cummings, Jane

Cunliffe, Emma

Curry, Regina

Curry, Regina

Murder in Lower End. Miss Reginia [sic] Curry, of Lamott, Killed on Old York Road. Struck Down in the Moonlight Within 50 Yards of her Home--Assailant Suspected, but Makes Good His Escape--Throws Himself Under a Train.

The most atrocious crime of the many that have terrorized the suburban towns along Old York road was the murder of Miss Regina Curry, who was killed while on her way from the trolley car to her home in Lamott on Thursday night. In the light of bright moon and within 50 yards of a house where lights shone brightly through the windows, she was struck down with a heavy instrument, fracturing her skull. She was struck twice again. With each blow her skull was fractured. Then her assailant ran away. Five minutes later she was found by four negroes. They telephoned to the Jewish hospital for the ambulance. A few minutes later her two sisters, returning from a ball at Ogontz, had their joy turned to grief by finding their sister unconscious and dying in the road. She died from cerebral hemorrhage shortly after being admitted.

Circumstances of the finding of the body have been telegraphed to the various police stations and the city police are actively engaged in the case, although it occurred 200 yards on the Montgomery county side of the line. With the inactivity of the county officers and the detective force, the residents along Old York road have decided to take the matter in their hands, and through the Abington, Jenkintown and Cheltenham Protective association Friday night authorized the employment of the Pinkerton detective agency to ferret out the perpetrator of the murder. They began working at once and with a good description of the man supposed to be the guilty party hope to arrest the murder within a few days.

Miss Curry was a woman of a retiring disposition, and for 10 years worked with Miss Agnes E. Barr, 1810 Master street, Philadelphia, a dressmaker. In that time Miss Barr never heard her speak of having company or of anyone who had attempted to force his attention upon her. Last week she did not work, but helped her aunt, Mrs. Catharine O'Brien, fix up a small grocery store at 1941 Wood street, to which she had moved from Pennsylvania avenue, near Spring Garden street. Mrs. Curry was there, too, but went home early in the evening. Towards 10 o'clock Miss Curry also went home and took with her a cup and saucer in a small hand bag. She boarded a Willow Grove car at Thirteenth and Wood streets.

When she alighted from the car the conductor noticed she was followed by a man who had been standing on the front platform. He carried a sawed-off --- --- --- --- --- while standing on the car. The conductor saw Miss Curry look over her shoulder at him and then, womanlike started and walked faster at seeing a stranger following her. Then the car passed on and he saw no more.

It is generally supposed that the man had frequently seen Miss Curry, but that she repelled his advances and in revenge he determined to kill her. Her clothing was not torn and from appearances she had not moved a foot from the spot where she was struck. The hand bag was found only a few feet away. She had no money with her having left her purse at home.

Philip Stutz, a stone mason in Lamott, said that as he was coming home at 11 o'clock he saw a man, now thought to be the murderer, running across the field from the bottom of the little hill toward the City line and Old York road. The man had his hat in his hand. Stutz thought nothing of it at the time.

Conductor Thompson said the man with the billiard cue was a heavily built man, about 30 years old, light hair and smooth face and wore a black raglan overcoat and black hat.

The Currey [sic] murder is the last of a series of atrocious crimes in that section of Montgomery county. Only a few weeks ago the citizens of Cheltenham were startled by the murderous attack on James McLane in his stable, who subsequently died from his injuries. Three months ago James Thompson, a colored farm hand, was slain while driving along Edge Hill road, Abington. Just before that crime Charles Wittig, of Elm avenue, North Edge Hill, was brutally attacked, but recovered.

The funeral of Miss Curry took place on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, when solemn mass was celebrated at the Church of the Holy Angels, Oak Lane, of which she was a member, by the rector, the Rev. Father Morrissey. The interment was made in Holy Cross cemetery. Miss Curry was a member of the Sacred Heart and Blessed Virgins Sodality.

Coroner Dugan held an inquest on Tuesday. The county commissioners on Monday offered a reward of $250 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer.

Edward T. Bernard, who was suspected of the deed, and on whose trail the police were very close, on Tuesday threw himself under the New York express at North Penn Junction and his body was horribly crushed and mangled.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 19, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Curtis, Mrs. Oliver

Cussen, Hannah

Lansdale. Mrs. Hannah Cussen, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died near Lansdale last week whie on a visit to her sister, Mrs. William Sattler. On Friday she was buried at the Catholic church cemetery. She was 36 years of age.

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

Custer, Aaron L.

Custer--February 1st, 1881, in Pottstown, Montgomery county, Aaron L. Custer, aged 76 years, 3 months and 25 days.

[Source: New Holland Clarion, Saturday, February 12, 1881, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Custer, Albion

Fatal Dose Taken for Medicine.

One hour after taking what he though was powdered sulphur, Albion Custer, of Worcester was taken with terrible cramps and for and for eight hours suffered terrible agony, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning death came to his relief.

Mr. Custer for a week has been a sufferer with grip. Under the care of Dr. Krieble, of Centre Point, he grew better, and on Friday was about the house feeling almost well.

As a tonic the physician prescribed powdered sulphur, and before retiring Friday night his wife secured a package of what she supposed was powdered sulphur and had been used for veterinary purposes about the farm.

Deceased was 45 years of age and was a prominent resident of Worcester. Besides being an extensive farmer, he was largely interested in Centre Point creamery, being its superintendent. He leaves a widow and several children. Interment will be made this Thursday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Custer, Anthony V.

CUSTER - On the 21st of August in Upper Providence, Montgomery county, Anthony V. Custer, aged 84 years and 26 days.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, August 24, 1886. Submitted by Diana.]

Custer, Anthony Vanderslice

Died of his injuries

Anthony V Custer, who met with a serious accident at Koons' station, on the Perkiomen Railroad, on Tuesday morning, the 17th, died at his residence in Upper Providence, about one mile northwest of the Trappe, on Saturday afternoon last. He was driving to Kulp's mill, two miles away, with a load of oats, in bags, riding on the load, and in crossing the railroad diagonally was struck by a train, thrown high in the air, and very badly injured internally and otherwise. At first it was supposed that he would recover, but the latter part of last week a change took place for the worse, and the end soon came.

Anthony Vanderslice Custer was a prominent and wealthy citizen of Montgomery county, aged 84 years and 26 days. He owned a fine farm, on which he lived, but which was farmed by his son Matthias Custer. He was a Trustee of Augustus Lutheran Church at the Trappe, having taken an active part in the building of the same a number of years ago, and was a Manager of the Royersford Bridge Company. His wife whose maiden name was Mary Brownback, survives him, aged 76 years. He leaves two children, Matthias Custer, and Ann, widow of Elijah Brunner. Another daughter, Mrs. Augustus A. Yoder, died some years ago, leaving three children. Deceased was an uncle to David Y Custer, of Pottsown. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Interment at Lutheran burial ground, Trappe.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, August 24, 1886. Submitted by Diana.]

Custer, C.T. and H.T. Rodrock

Wreck Inquest to Be Held.

Coroner Kane stated Monday that he would hold an inquest on Wednesday afternoon at Lansdale o f the cases of C.T. Custer, of Philadelphia, and H.T. Rodrock, of Doylestown, who were killed on the North Pennsylvania railroad at Gwynedd. The accident was the result of some one tampering with the tracks, wrecking a passenger train. Several persons are under suspicion, but no arrests have yet been made.

The jury selected by Coroner Kane are: Dr. W.A. Ridington, William Doan, Allen Tyson, Harry Ruth, Thomas Hillwick, Harry Funk, all of Lansdale.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 3, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Custer, Sarah Delp

Czirynik, John