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Fadeley, Mary Lilian

An Awful Death. Mrs. Milton A. Fadeley Burned to Death in Her Home in Ambler--A Gasoline Stove the Cause.

A most distressing accident occurred on Thursday of last week at the residence of Milton A. Fadeley, on Belmont avenue, Ambler, the result of which cost Mrs. Fadeley her life. Mrs. Fadeley was about to prepare supper and had sent three of her small children to the baker's for a loaf of bread. They returned in less than half an hour. Meantime Abraham, the oldest son, returned to the house and found the kitchen door locked. He saw smoke issuing from the sitting room window. Jumping into the room he noticed his little baby brother in the coach gasping for breath, almost suffocated from the smoke. He at once gave the alarm and placed the baby in charge of one of the other children, who had returned from the baker's, while he proceeded to ascertain the cause of the smoke. Going into the kitchen a horrible sight presented itself. On the floor lay the charred remains of his mother, with every stitch of clothing burned from her body. At her side stood a gasoline stove, burning fiercely.

By this time the neighbors were aroused and willing hands came from every side--but alas, too late! Mrs. Fadeley evidently died soon after the flames ignited her clothing. She lay on her back with her arms raised to shield her face. The kitchen door was locked, or she would likely have ran into the yard. It is probably that when she applied the match to the oil she neglected to turn it off, as is usually done before relighting, for the oil was still oozing from the burner when the son found her.

Mr. Fadeley, who is employed as tinner by Mr. H.W.B. Reed, was at work about a mile east of Ambler when the accident occurred. He was sent for at once, but was not apprised of the terrible news until he reached home.

Mrs. Mary Lilian Fadeley was about 39 years old. Six children survive--the oldest about 17 and the youngest a baby of 4 months--as follows: Maggie, Abraham, Emma, Milton, Herbert, Edward.

Maggie was in Philadelphia, where she was employed. Learning of the sad news she returned at once and, together with her grandmother, assumed charge of the sorrowful home.

Dr. C.B. Hough, who responded to the call, says it was the worst case of the kind he ever witnessed. He telegraphed Coroner Kurtz, who arrived the same evening and held an inquest, the jury rendering a verdict of accidental death, in accordance with the above facts.

The funeral took place Saturday morning, when interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery, under the direction of Undertaker Young.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 3, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fagley, Andrew

Fagley, Daniel

Fallows, Joseph

The coroner on Wednesday held an inquest over the killing of Joseph Fallows in the railroad wreck at Corson station, on the Plymouth branch, and laid the blame on the negligence of the trainmen. The engineer and the conductor of the special forgot to keep account of the time lost while stalled.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 2, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fallows, Joseph

Fort Washington. The funeral of Joseph Fallows, of Oreland, took place on Thursday last at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. Deceased was a member of Wissahickon council, No. 100, Jr. O.U.A.M., of this place. The flag was at half mast until the funeral took place.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 2, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Famons, John

Farrell, Peter

Killed at Yardley.

Peter Farrell, a flagman at the Reading railroad crossing below Yardley, while flagging an east-bound coal train about 8 o'clock Thursday morning was struck by an east-bound flyer and literally cut to pieces. Farrell was unmarried and about 60 years of age. He was a veteran of the Civil war, serving in the 186th Pennsylvania Regiment. He had been a faithful employe of the railroad, having served near Pennington, N.J., for over 11 years. He was transferred to Yardley only a week ago Thursday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 1, 1900, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Farrell, Timothy

Flourtown. Timothy Farrell, of Wissahickon drive, died on Saturday evening and was buried on Wednesday at St. Anthony's church, Ambler.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 15, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fassold, Willie

Fatzinger, Kate

Fatzinger, Kate

Fatzinger, Mrs. Robert I.

Faul, Mary

Faust, Mrs. Alvin and Dr. Sheeleigh

Jarrettown. A number of our people paid their tribute of respect to the memory of Dr. Sheeleigh and Mrs. Alvin Faust by attending their funerals last week.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Faust, Catharine

Catharine, widow of the late Alvin D. Faust, died at her home at Rose Valley, near Ambler, Friday at 11.30 p.m., in her 73d year. The remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery this Wednesday afternoon. Services were held at the Upper Dublin Lutheran church by Rev. J.E. Deitterich, pastor at Whitemarsh. She was born in Lehigh county in November, 1827, and was married to Alvin D. Faust over 50 years ago. For a few years they lived in Lehigh county and then moved to Rose Valley in 1851, having purchased the tannery. She immediately became a member of the Whitemarsh church, but in 1857 transferred her membership to Upper Dublin. In May, 1884, her husband died and lies buried in the old cemetery of the church.

The surviving children are: Richard J., of Mount Union, Pa.; Edwin H., Milton D., Alvin B., all of Ambler.

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

Faust, Catharine

The remains of Catharine Faust, of Rose Valley, were interred in Rose Hill cemetery last Wednesday afternoon, and the funeral services were attended by her many relatives and friends. Rev. J.E. Dietterich, of Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh, of which the deceased was formerly a member, had charge of the services, which were held in Upper Dublin Lutheran church. Her husband was a tanner and at his death in May, 1886, owned the tannery at Rose Valley and also at Mount Union, Pa. Both these factories are now operated by his sons, who at his death took charge. The Mount Union tannery is operated by the eldest son, Richard J., while the Rose Valley factory is managed by the other sons, Edwin H., Samuel A., and Milton D., while Alvin B. conducts the farm at Rose Valley and resides in the brick house on the east side of the Bethlehem pike below the tannery, which was the homestead of the deceased and where she died. The sons are more or less prominent in the affairs of Ambler and the vicinity. Edwin H. is a member of Ambler borough council and treasurer of the Ambler school board. Samuel A. for many years was president of the Ambler school board and also president of the Ambler Union Library company. At present he is treasurer of the borough. Alvin B. several years ago served on the school board of Upper Dublin township. All are substantial citizens, and their factory at Rose Valley is looked upon as a valuable plant to Ambler. Besides the factory itself there is much other property of dwelling houses and lands connected with the tannery property. The leather tanned at the two places finds a market chiefly in New York and the product turned out is ranked among the very best produced.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Faust, Ellen

Faust, Ellen

Faust, Henry U.

Faust, Peter N.

Favilla, Louis

Fegley, Charles J.

Fegley, George

Fegley, Hannah

Fegley, Jacob

Fegley, Peter

Felin, Michael

Jarrettown. Michael Felin, whose funeral occurred on Saturday, was a resident of Upper Dublin for many years. His daughter, Mrs. M.J. Dillon, still resides with her husband at the old homestead here.

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

Felin, Michael

Fort Washington News. The funeral of the late Michael Felin, formerly of Jarrettown, passed through here Saturday en route from Philadelphia to St. Anthony's cemetery, Ambler.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Felker, George I.

The funeral of George I. Felker, in his 24th year, son of George J. Felker, took place on Friday morning, from his father's residence on Walnut Street above York. The pall bearers were Charles Ewing, Henry Shinehouse Jr., J.O. March, George Bossert, Isaac --ce and Bruce Lyttle. After an impressive sermon by Rev. H. B. Stover, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, the remains were interred at Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, March 10, 1885. Submitted by Betty.]

Felker, George Isaac

George Isaac Felker, son of George J. Felker, of this borough, died on Tuesday evening, at the residence of his father, on Walnut Street, aged 23 years and 6 months. He had been ill for some time with throat consumption. Deceased was an estimable young man, and his being called away, when just entering upon manhood's early years and duties, is a sorrowful affliction to his many friends. The funeral will take place on Friday at 10 o'clock.

While we found no headstone for George Isaac Felker, a burial notice was found in the same issue of the Ledger, indicating he was buried at the Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, March 10, 1885. Submitted by Betty.]

Fell, Amanda Ruckman

Mother of John R. Fell Dead.

Mrs. Amanda Ruckman Fell, widow of J. Gillingham Fell, one of Philadelphia's most distinguished public spirited citizens of a past generation, died at her residence, 1406 Walnut street, Philadelphia, early Wednesday morning of last week.

For some time past Mrs. Fell had been an invalid, although able to move about, and occasionally to go out driving. A few days ago she contracted pneumonia, which on account of her age and feebleness, rapidly developed, and ended in her death.

Mrs. Fell, who was 80 years old last June, was the daughter of Hon. John Ruckman, a prominent citizen of Bucks county. He resided at Solebury, where she was born, and where she attended the Buckingham Friends' school. She was a sister of Thomas H. Ruckman, of Lahaska. J. Gillingham Fell was a pupil at the same school and it was there she met her future husband with whose useful and honored career her life was so closely associated. As the wife of one of the city's most prominent, potent, sagacious men of affairs, Mrs. Fell was widely known to influential people of past generation, for whom the house at Broad and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, in which she died, was a centre. There General Grant was her guest, and there such men as John Welsh, Anthony J. Drexel, George W. Childs, Morton McMichael, Andolph Borie and Henry C. Carey were frequent visitors. Mr. Fell died in 1871, since which time his widow had lived in quiet retirement. Although her deafness limited her intercourse with her friends, it did not prevent those who knew here well discovering the alertness of her mind, her keen wit and her sterling sense. Her deep religious convictions were perhaps the most marked trait of her strong character.

Mrs. Fell's only son John R. Fell, of Camp Hill, died in November, 1895. She is survived by a daughter who is the wife of Dr. Herbert M. Howe, and nine grandchildren, among the latter being Mrs. Robert Kelso Cassatt.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fell, John R.

John R. Fell died at his city residence, 313 South Broad street, Philadelphia, Friday night after a brief illness. He was 49 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. Mr. Fell resided during the summer months at his handsome residence at Camp Hill.

Mr. Fell was the son of J. Gillingham Fell, formerly of Bucks county. His father, with A.O. Pardee, founded the firm of A.O. Pardee & Co., shippers of coal. He succeeded his father in the firm.

Mr. Fell was a member of the park commission, one of the executors and trustees of the estate of A.J. Drexel, a director of the Lehigh Valley railroad, the North Penn railroad, Pennsylvania Company for Insurance on Lives and Granting Annuities, Farmers' and Mechancis' bank. Pennsylvania Fire Insurance company and a trustee of the Drexel institute.

He was a member of the Farmers' club and most of the leading clubs of the city. He remained an active member of the city Troop up to his death, and for a long time was a first lieutenant in that command. He was also a member of the New York and Corinthian Yacht clubs, and the owner of the yacht Barraconta, in which he made a long voyage last summer and made many friends abroad.

Mr. Fell came of a Quaker family and married Miss Sallie Drexel, the only surviving and very popular daughter of Anthony J. Drexel.

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

Fell, Seneca

Seneca Fell, a prominent resident of Buckingham, dropped dead while in his yard at his home in Mechanicsville, about 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Mr. Fell, who was 80 years old last week, succumbed to heart disease. He was discovered lying on the ground by his housekeeper, who called to George W. Wiley, of Mechanicsville, who chanced to be passing the house at the time. Mr. Wiley hurried to the prostrate man, but Mr. Fell expired before he could be removed to the house.

The deceased had retired from active life some years ago. He was twice married, but both his wives are deceased. He is survived by two children—Deputy Treasurer Harry W. Fell, of Buckingham, and Sarah Fell, of Doylestown.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fell, William Jenks

William Jenks Fell, of Philadelphia, died of apoplexy on Feb. 17 at the Delaware hospital, Del., after an illness of several days. He went to Wilmington about 10 days previous to visit Bishop Coleman at "Bishopstead," and while there was stricken. He was taken to the hospital and remained in a serious condition until the end came.

He was about 60 years of age. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Meta Colton Fell, of Philadelphia.

Mr. Fell was a former resident of Doylestown and was one of the projectors of the Doylestown and Willow Grove trolley. He was also president of the Doylestown Railway company which had proposed a line to New Hope over the turnpike route.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 26, 1903, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fennel, Infant Child of John

Fenton, Wilson Smith

Edge Hill. Wilson Smith Fenton, the seven-month-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fenton, died Saturday, of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Wednesday and quite largely attended. Four boys of the village, Walter Hawkins, Willie Lachman, Clarence Goenther and Ralph Hawkins, were the pall bearers. Interment took place at Hillside cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 15, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ferry, Sarah

Fesmier, Henry

All Around Glenside. Mr. Henry Fesmier, an interesting old gentleman residing at his home on Glenside avenue, died there last Friday morning of rapid pneumonia. He was sick but two days. The funeral services took place at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Fesmier was for many years a popular farmer in Central Montgomery county. Of late years he has acted as commission agent in the sale of hay and straw. In the prim of his life Mr. Fesmier was known as the strongest man in this county.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 29, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fessmire, Thomas

Flourtown. Mr. Thomas Fesmire's funeral was largely attended on Sunday. Interment was made in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 15, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fie, George

Georg Fie, of Lower Roxborough, died at his home on Nov. 14 and was buried in Leverington cemetery last Thursday.

The deceased was born at Barren Hill in 1830. He married Elizabeth Thompson, of Lower Roxborough, in 1861, previous to enlisting in the Seventy-first Pennsylvania volunteers. He served throughout the war, being wounded twice.

On returning he settled in Roxborough and followed the trade of cabinet making. He leaves a widow and five children: Mrs. George Schafenacker, of Ambler; Mrs. Wm. Hipple, of Spring City; Mrs. Wm. Baldwin, of Philadelphia; and James and William, of Roxborough.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 24, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fiesel, Mrs. H.D.

Lansdale. On Friday was the funeral here of Mrs. H.D. Fiesel, of Philadelphia. It took place at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Sholl. Her interment was made in the cemetery. She was 51 years old, and left two sons and three daughters, all of the city. Some 15 years ago her husband was a justice of the peace in Lansdale and who scurvies her.

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

Fillman, Infant Child of Jacob M.

Fillman, Infant child of Jacob

Fina, Siliciano

Fish, Harry

Harry Fish, one of Ashbourne's small-pox patients, died in the Municipal hospital, Philadelphia on Saturday. He was buried at Ogontz.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 17, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fisher, Francis

The headless body of Francis Fisher, of Jenkintown, drowned on the cruise of the Corinthian Yacht club, was buried Thursday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 1, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fisher, John M.

Fisher, John

Fisher, Mary A.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pfitzenmyer, of Butler drive, last Saturday attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Fisher, of Riverton, N.J. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Pfitzenmyer.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 13, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fisher, Morris

Fort Washington. The funeral services of the late Morris Fisher were held last Thursday morning at the home of his father, Philip Fisher, at this place, and were in charge of Rev. D.N. Dittmar, pastor of St. Paul's Reformed church. Interment was made immediately after in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. In last week's letter we stated the funeral would occur on Wednesday. This report arose from a telegraphic message fro John Hamilton, who had charge of the body, sent before he had landed in New York. It was received by the undertakers at Ambler, who hastened to meet the body at that point. No other word was received up to Wednesday noon. A delay of seven hours in New York interfered with the plan and the body did not reach this place until Thursday. The funeral was largely attended, out of sympathy for the parents and respect for the brave soldier who died valiantly fighting for his country's honor. The parents are deeply indebted to John Hamilton, the comrade of their hero son, who saw him fall and was near him when he died. It was he who, with the assistance of fellow soldiers, buried him near where he fell at Caney. After the soldiers had been transferred to the United States and the war was over Philip Fisher decided on the removal of the remains of his son to Fort Washington. Hamilton volunteered to go back and return with the body. The government agreed to assist, and the mission of love and duty was done. On exhuming the body the gum blankets in which Fisher was wrapped had completely disappeared, but his canteen, tins and skeleton were intact and were placed in the best metallic casket money could buy. The remains now rest near his former home, and his parents feel happier than they otherwise would.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 5, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fisher, Orlando

Fisher, Rachel

On the 27th instant, Rachel, wife of Jacob Fisher, Esq., in the 61st year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her husband, Blue Bell, Montgomery county, this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o'clock.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, January 30, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fiske, Robert

Accidentally Shot. Boy Camper Along Perkiomen Killed by a Companion in Mistake for a Robber--Inquest Held.

Robert Fiske was shot and instantly killed by Wm. Glackens at Perkiomen Junction Wednesday morning, at an early hour.

Fiske, Glackens, Wm. Rogers and Wm. Fletcher, all boys, of Philadelphia, formed a merry camping party along the Schuylkill, but this sad accident has completely prostrated all three survivors, and even though discharged from custody they felt no desire to return to camp, but have returned to Philadelphia.

The four are mere boys, ranging in age from 11 to 15 years. They live in the vicinity of Thirteenth and Vine streets, Philadelphia, and on Tuesday started out for a week's camping trip along the Schuylkill at Perkiomen. They arrived late and, thoroughly tired out, decided to sleep on the ground the first night. About 3.30 o'clock Wednesday morning Fiske awoke and left camp without arousing his companions. He returned half an hour later, but by this time Glackens was awake, and mistaking Fiske for an intruder he grabbed a revolver and taking hasty aim fired. The ball struck Fiske just in front of the ear and passed clear through his brain. Death was instantaneous.

The shot roused the other boys and with cries of fear all three fled, Glackens crying, "I have shot Fiskey, but I couldn't help it." The trio never stopped till they reached the Philadelphia and Reading railway depot at Perkiomen, where they informed the nigh operator of what had occurred. He hurried to the nearby field, picked up Fiske's body, found life extinct and then sent the three boys and the body to Phoenixville.

Deputy Coroner C.H. Howell, of Chester county, held an inquest, and the shooting was declared to have been accidental.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 20, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fitch, E.C.

Fitzgerald, Mrs. Charles

Broad Axe. Mrs. Charles Fitzgerald, who has been in bad health for some time died Sunday morning at -- o'clock. The funeral has been set for this Thursday at 10 a.m. from her late residence here. Interment being in the family lot at Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell. Mrs. Fitzgerald leaves a husband and several children. She was a good Christian and bore her sufferings bravely.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fitzgerald, Daniel

Fitzgerald, Ellen

Broad Axe. The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Fitzgerald was held last Thursday morning from her late residence here. A large number of friends was in attendance. Rev. Dr. Wolff, of Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell, offered prayer at the house and conducted the services at the church. Council, No. 62, D of L., had charge at the house and grave. Undertaker Walter Shaff, of Blue Bell, had charge of the funeral.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 2, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fitzgerald, Son of William

Fitzwater, Charles

Charles Fitzwater, a life-long resident of Flourtown, near Wheel Pump, on Bethlehem pike, died Sunday aged 67 years. He was one of the family of Fitzwaters, which resided in Upper Dublin township in the vicinity of Fitzwatertown, being the son of John Fitzwater, who owned nearly all the property about that village and burned lime in the vicinity. The deceased was a brother of Washington, John, Jacob and Mrs. Lottie Potter. Over 35 years ago he married Emily, daughter of 'Squire Rex, of Flourtown. He has been crippled up with rheumatism for a number of years. The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon from his late residence.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 6, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fitzwater, John

Fitzwatertown. John Fitzwater, who died in Philadelphia Sunday, was buried last Thursday from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Charlotte Fitzwater Potter. A large number of friends of the deceased attended the funeral, interment being made in the family plot near here. This town takes its name from this family, who for several generations have owned property and resided here. His wife survives him, as does one brother, Charles, of Flourtown, and Mrs. Potter, of our town.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 8, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Fizzano, Vincenzo

Killed in a Peculiar Manner.

Vincenzo Fizzano, aged 27 years, of 1125 Loyal street, Philadelphia, a repairman on the Reading railroad, was killed between Ogontz and Jenkintown on Monday morning in a peculiar manner. He was standing along the railroad waiting for a train to pass, when he was struck on the chest by a piece of iron and instantly killed.

The iron is part of a brake shoe and was evidently broken off the truck and whirled with tremendous force against the man.

As Coroner Kurtz stepped from the train at Jenkintown Monday evening to view the body, William Dazley, aged 45 years, of 2058 Samson street, Philadelphia, coachman for Charles E. Warburton, was struck and severely injured by the engine of a New York express train. He was taken to the Jewish hospital.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 20, 1896, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]