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Haas, Edward
Edward Haas was born March 31, 1826, at Chestnut Hill, Pa., where he received a common school education. At the age of 18 he entered the business house of Charles Gorgas, at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, and remained there a number of years. From there he went to Norristown and was clerk for Wm. B. Hahn. In 1850 he married Miss Mary A. Walker, of Mt. Airy, where he lived until 1854, when he moved to Flourtown and went into business for himself.
Owing to the financial condition of the country in 1857 he failed. Mr. Haas settled with his creditors dollar for dollar. About 1861 he moved to Broad Axe, where he lived for 20 years. A portion of the time he carried the mail between Fort Washington and Blue Bell.
He then removed to Chestnut Hill, where his wife died. In the spring of '84 he returned to Broad Axe and lived there until his death, which occurred last Wednesday.
The funeral was held on Saturday. Interment at Ivy Hill. Two daughters and a son survive him. In the death of Mr. Haas the community has lost a true friend and good neighbor.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haas, Edward
Fitzwatertown. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Gilbert attended the funeral of Mr. Edward Haas, of Broad Axe, Saturday afternoon. Mr. Haas was Mr. Gilbert's uncle, being Mrs. C. Gilbert's brother.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haas, Edward
Broad Axe. The funeral of Mr. Edward Haas on Saturday was largely attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hackett, Annie E.
Hatboro. Anne E., widow of Theodore Hackett, died on Wednesday last at her home on Jacksonville road, just beyond the borough limits, aged 77 years. The funeral was held on Friday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 15, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hackett, John
John Hackett was found dead in Warminster Sunday evening and upon investigation it was discovered that death was due to a mixture of alcohol and opium. Whether the poison was taken with suicidal intent or accidentally is not known. The coroner was notified Monday morning and held an inquest.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 29, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hague, Mary A.
Mary A. Hague died at her residence on the Bethlehem pike in Upper Dublin township, last Thursday evening. The deceased was in her eighty-ninth year and was exceedingly helpless, having dislocated her hip two years ago last November. The natural consequence of old age together with the shock of her sister's death the Monday previous laid her very low and hastened forward the end, which would surely soon have come under the most favorable circumstances.
She was the second oldest of the family of seven children of George and Sarah Hague. An account of the family was given in last week's Gazette when a notice of the death of a sister, Margaret Hague, was published.
Mary did not live to see her sister buried, as the interment of Margaret took place on Saturday afternoon.
With the death of Mary Hague the family passes away, there being no direct descendant, as Joseph, the only one to marry, left no children. The old Hague family has been a part of the history of this neighborhood for considerably over 100 years.
The estate left is of great value, for besides the farm of about ninety acres in Upper Dublin township, it is believed that the Hagues had an income from other sources besides.
The remains of the deceased were interred in the family lot at St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh, on Tuesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 21, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hainer, L.
Broad Axe. Mr. L. Hainer, of this vicinity, died Saturday at 7 a.m. of pneumonia. Mr. Charles Yocum is also very ill with the same malady.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haines, Amos W.
Fort Washington. Amos W. Haines, whose death took place on the 6th inst. At Media, Delaware county, and funeral at Plymouth Meeting on the 9th inst., was at one time a well-known farmer in Whitemarsh. For a number of years he farmed the 315 acre Williams' farm, and married Martha, daughter of Charles and Hannah Williams. Two daughters survive him. He was universally beloved and highly respected by all who knew him.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 23, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haines, Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R. Haines, wife of Empson K. Haines, a well-known farmer of Plymouth township, died on the 23d inst., in her 62d year. Funeral on the 26th inst., at Plymouth Friends' meeting house; interment in the burial grounds adjoining. Deceased leaves two children, Dr. Roland I. Haines, a prominent druggist of Camden, and a daughter.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haines, Mrs. Empson
Empson Haines, a farmer of Sandy Hill, has been very ill with pneumonia. Several years ago he was very sick with the same trouble. Mr. Haines was too ill to attend the funeral of his wife last week, who was buried in Plymouth Friends' burying ground. Empson and his two brothers, Amos and Henry, many years ago farmed the large Chas. Williams property for several years. Amos married one of the latter's daughters and undertook the whole management of the place; but now owns a farm at Newtown Square. Henry died at Empson's, of injuries received on the farm. Nathan, another brother, is cashier of a bank in Burlington, and John, a fifth brother, is a traveling salesman.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haines, Jacob W.
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 17th, Jacob W. Haines, in the 64th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, Whitemarsh, Montgomery county, this (Monday) morning, Nov. 22, at 10 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 22, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haines, Jacob W.
Jacob W. Haines, at one time a resident of Ambler and one of the very earliest house builders in that borough, died last Wednesday in Germantown, aged 67 years. His funeral was held Saturday afternoon, and the remains were interred in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.
The deceased was the son of Jacob Haines, who was one of the last tavern keepers of the old Blue house, which was a hostelry which stood on the site now occupied by Fort Side inn, and which was a well known land mark and a voting place in colonial days. The elder Haines kept the old stand for a number of years and was also postmaster for a long time, the mail being left at the tavern by the stage coaches long before the railroad was constructed. Later he was succeeded as landlord by his son William, moving into the house in the property of Calvin Pardee, which was burned down several years ago, later rebuilt and which has since been unoccupied. Here also he continued as postmaster, and from here it was moved to Fort Washington after the railroad was opened, and for a time Whitemarsh postoffice was discontinued, but later reopened.
The elder Haines had sons Richard, William and Jacob and daughters Susan McClees, of Germantown; Annie, widow of Robert Sheridan, of Chestnut Hill; Jeanette, widow of the late E.S. Richards, of Germantown, and Lucy, who was the wife of the late Dr. Bolton, of Fort Washington, and who made her home during the latter years of her life and finally died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Yeakle.
The deceased enlisted at the outbreak of the Civil war in he First Pennsylvania cavalry. He erected the frame house on the westerly side of the railroad at Reiff mill road crossing, Ambler, and lived there for some years. The property is now owned by Dr. R.V. Mattison. He married a sister of Thomas J. Whitney.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 24, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haines, Jacob W.
Fort Washington News. The late Jacob W. Haines, of Germantown, whose obituary notice appeared in last week's "Gazette," was an interesting character of Whitemarsh township, where he spent many years of his life. He was a large land owner, possessing at one time the present E.S. Richards old fort property, the Jacob Culbertson, the Potts tenant houses, below the school, and 10 or 12 acres on the Militia Hill road, formerly owned by the late Job Mather. He also had considerable property in Allentown, whither he drove every spring to collect his rents. Besides these he owned the old Blue house property, where Fort Side inn now stands. At that time and not until about 1859, the Skippack turnpike did not run into the Bethlehem pike, but extended only as far as the Wittee mill, in front of which a short stretch of road connected the two pikes. Besides the hotel, known as the old Blue house, there was adjoining a frame building, which was once a store and afterwards a dwelling. Jacob Haines for a time kept the postoffice in a portion of his hotel. It was at this time that there was considerable foreign, especially Spanish, money in circulation, and the United States government would not receive this as legal tender, but --- --- the postoffice and the tavern, --- said, Haines was very accommodating in receiving from his good pa--- of the bar either Spanish or any other kind of money at the postoffice. Later on he rented his tavern to Joseph Bush, of Chestnut Hill, and afterwards, in about 1864, his own son, William Haines, kept the place. Apropos to the short piece of road connecting the two pikes, be it said that the Whitemarsh tollgate at one time stood on a corner of the lawn where John Wentz built his house.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 1, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haldeman, Laura H.
Mrs. Laura H. Haldeman, wife of Harry F. Haldeman, and daughter of Arnold A. and Anna H. Phipps, died at 6.20 on Thursday evening at her home, on Willow Grove heights. She had been ailing for several months, but it was onl[y] on Monday of last week that she had taken to her bed. She was suffering from appendicitis and then diabetes. She is survived by her husband and two young children, a boy and a girl. Her funeral was held from her late residence at 2 o'clock on Monday. The interment was made in Hatboro cemetery. The deceased was only in her 31st year.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 28, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haldeman, Mary
Mrs. Mary Haldeman, one of the oldest residents of New Britain township, died at the residence ofher brother, John Hohlbain, on Tuesday, March 15, aged 89 years and 6 months. She was the widow of John R. Haldeman, a prominent business man of Chalfont, who died about 20 years ago. Mr. Haldeman was the owner of the postoffice store in that borough for a number of years and was connected with various other enterprises. Wilson Haldeman, their only son, also died several years ago. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, in the New Britain Baptist church. She is survived by three grandchildren, Florence Haldeman, of Connelsville, Pa.; Orris K. Haldeman of Richland Centre and Emerson Haldeman, of Philadelphia, all children of the late Wilson Haldeman, of Chalfont.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 24, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haldeman, Susanna
Mrs. Susanna Haldeman died at her home in New Britain on April 7, after a brief illness, from congestion of the lungs. She was one of the oldest residents living in New Britain township, being 86 years of age. She was born on March 8, 1817, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hohlbain.
On Dec. 8, 1842, she was united by marriage to Christian Haldeman, by the Rev. Joseph Mathias, pastor of the Hilltown Baptist church at that time.
She is survived by one brother and one sister, Mrs. Mary Haldeman and John Hohlbain, Sr., and by seven children: Mrs. Henry Acker, of Warrington; Mrs. C.B. Clymer, of Philadelphia; Miss Susan Haldeman, Mrs. H.B. Clymer, William Haldeman, of New Britain; Mrs. Daniel Haldeman, of Warrington, and Mrs. M.S. Cogan, of Doylestown.
The deceased was a life long member of the new Britain Baptist church, and her life was such as will be remembered by all.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 16, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hall, Joseph W.
Captain Joseph W. Hall died at his home on York avenue, Jenkintown, Thursday night, in the 78th year of his age. He was stricken with paralysis about five years ago, from which he never recovered. Captain Hall was born at Holmesburg. His father, Captain Franklin Hall, organized and maintained a military company, known as the Washington cavalry. The son was a member of this company, and at the breaking out of the Civil war succeeded his father in command.
With this company, which formed Company A, Fourteenth Pennsylvania cavalry, he served with distinction throughout the war. At the close of the war Captain Hall still commanded the Washington cavalry, it being continued as a separate company. Captain Hall was a member of Meade Post, No. 1, G.A.R., of Philadelphia, and the Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry association. He is survived by his wife, one son, H.F. Hall, and a daughter, Mrs. William M. Garrett.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 1, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hall, Unknown
Jarrettown. A man by the name of Hall, who has, with a family, been living during the past few months in part of the Kneezel farm house, near Dreshertown, was killed by a passing train on the Cut off railroad at Barnet's siding, Dresher station. It is not known just how the accident occurred, but early Wednesday morning of last week the body was found frozen stiff, lying at the foot of the embankment, where it had been thrown by a train. He leaves a wife and three little children in destitute circumstances.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallman, Ann
Broad Axe. The funeral of Ann, wife of the late Anthony Hallman, was held on Friday afternoon, burial at Cold Point.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallman, James C.
James C., the youngest son of Matthias and Carrie Hallman, who formerly conducted the laundry business in Ambler, died at his home in Germantown last Friday. The funeral was held Feb. 2.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 4, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallowell, B. Frank
B. Frank, son of Isaac J. and Sarah Ann Hallowell, died at the home of his parents, at Springhouse, on Saturday morning, in the twentieth year of his age.
Last November he took his bed, in which he ws confined until his death, and from the first he steadily grew worse until death overtook him and ended what might have been a bright career.
The direct cause of his death was consumption.
Frank was a courageous fellow, always willing to confer favors, and was exceedingly well liked by all who knew him. He was one of the most respected and estimable young men in the community in which he lived.
At school he was a general favorite among his classmates. He graduated from the Cedar Hill school and also from the Peirce college of business, and at both places with honor.
His death is a great shock to the family and the community.
The funeral took place from his late residence, Springhouse, Pa., on Wednesday morning; interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery.
The Springhouse Sunday school, of which Frank was a faithful member, presented a handsome floral tribute in the shape of "gates ajar."
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallowell, Caleb R.
Caleb R. Hallowell, aged 74 years, a former resident of Plymouth township, died on Wednesday, of heart disease at his home in Schuylkill township, Chester county, where he had been engaged in farming.
He married Hettie Yerkes in 1853, who survives him, with four children--Eugene, of Phoenixville; Laura H. Martin, of Conshohocken; Anny Y., at home, and Lizzie C. Taggart, of Norristown. The funeral was held Monday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 13, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallowell, Mrs. George
Willow Grove. Mrs. George Hallowell died at her residence in Indiana, on Jan. 20. Mrs. Hallowell spent the young years of her life here. She was a sister to Mrs. William Homer, Albanus Marple, of Hatboro; Jesse Marple, of Philadelphia, and George Marple, of Horsham. She leaves four sons; her husband died several years ago. He also spent his young days here.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 4, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallowell, John C.
John C. Hallowell, aged 83 years, was stricken with apoplexy last Sunday and died on Tuesday morning. Mr. Hallowell has lived in this community for many years. He was always a hard-working, upright man, enjoying the confidence of his fellows.
John C. Hallowell was born in Horsham township December 8, 1813, and was a son of Isaac Jacobs Hallowell, his mother being the daughter of John Collum. H had three sisters and but one survives, Mrs. Martha Burrows, a resident of New Jersey. Mr. Hallowell married Mercy S. Robbins, daughter of John Robbins, of Gwynedd, on June 10, 1834. The wife survives him, although she is 83 years of age. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hallowell, seven of whom died in infancy. Those living to grow up were Isaac, of Springhouse; George, of Lansdale; Hannah, the deceased wife of Charles Ramsey; Emeline, the first wife of Samuel Saxe. John, another son, was killed in the army.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 8, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hallowell, Joseph W.
Another of the older friends of Abington Friends' Meeting passed away Sunday in the person of Joseph W. Hallowell, who died at his home, Washington Lane, just outside of Jenkintown, aged 81 years. Mr. Hallowell has been suffering some time as a result of a fall which broke his hip bone, and this, with his age and some internal trouble, caused his death.
Mr. Hallowell's ancestor, John Hallowell, was a companion of William Penn and settled with him near Darby in 1862 [sic]. Later John Hallowell bought some 600 acres in Abington township, the larger portion of which is still held by his heirs.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamberger, Herman
North Wales and that community in general was greatly shocked on Tuesday morning to hear of the sudden death at his home of ex-Judge Herman Hamberger, president of the Montgomery Textile company and general manager of the works. On Monday he had been to Philadelphia attending to some business, and in the afternoon viewed the naval veterans parade. He returned early in the evening in his usual health and partook of a hearty supper. Later in the evening he had an attack of asthma, to which he had been subject. The attack was an unusually severe one and he sent for Dr. Slifer, of North Wales, the family physician, wh[o] appare[n]tly relieved him. His sons, Aaron and Maylin, waited on him while he was getting some rest, and as he was apparently easier they, too, retired. On awakening at 5 o'clock they went to their father's bedside, when to their surprise they found him dead. His funeral will take place this Thursday morning, interment in Philadelphia.
The death of the judge will make a great change in business relations about that town, especially in the web works, of which he was the head. He was largely identified with all the business enterprises and improvements of the town and in which he took a lively interest. His jovial disposition and business judgment will alike be missed in a number of organizations. He was a man of very liberal ideas and took a deep interest in educational and social affairs. He went to North Wales when the Montgomery Web works were started from Wayne Junction, Philadelphia, and by degrees has built up a large business and a large factory building in the manufacture of suspender web. A few years ago he started the Montgomery Textile company, incorporated.
The judge was born in Philadelphia, where he was widely known for years as president of the Mercantile club, on North Broad street. He resided at one time in Carbon county, where he was identified with politics and was elected as judge on the bench of that county and served his term with fidelity, figuring with especial prominence in the times of the Molly Maguires in that section, and was one of the judges to try the ringleaders. In politics he was an earnest Democratic worker.
He leaves a family of three sons and two daughters to mourn his demise. Only one, a daughter, Mrs. Koopman, is married, and resides in London, England. Aaron, the oldest son, is a practical chemist, but at present is president and general manager of the New England Mutoscope company. David is in the insurance business in the upper part of the state. Maylin, the youngest son, is a graduate of the North Wales high school, and was formerly connected with the auditors' department of the Pennsylvania railroad, but of late has been associated with his brother in the mutoscope business, operating several of the machines in Philadelphia. Miss Eleanor is a graduate of Sunnyside school, Ambler, and resides at home.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 7, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamel, Charles
Jenkintown Items. Charles Hamel, of near Weldon, died Monday morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Hamel was a well respected citizen, and dealt in oils. The direct cause of his death was diabetes.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamer, James
Dr. James Hammer, 6th, once a prominent abolitionist, and long a pronounced Prohibitionist and an active advocate of moral and social reform movements, died at his home last Saturday night, after a prolonged illness due to an affection of the kidneys, aged 80 years. Dr. Hamer was born in Skippackville, Montgomery county, Nov. 28, 1819, and was the sixth eldest son of as many generations to bear the name James. He is survived by a son and a grandson of like name, the latter being James Hammer, 8th.
Dr. Hamer was educated in the common schools near his home, at the Germantown academy and afterwards at the University of New York, where he was graduated in 1844. For several years following he was associated with his father, who was also a physician. He then removed to Oneida, N.Y., where he practiced successfully for three years. From there he went to Kulpsville and thence to Collegeville, having purchased his property in 1864. For a while he continued in his profession, but finally abandoned it for farming.
In 1844 Dr. Hammer married Caroline Downing, of New York, who was a lineal descendant of Cotton Mather. Mrs. Hamer died five year ago. Four children are still living: Dr. James Hamer, of Philadelphia; Caroline Cecelia, wife of John M. Vanderslice, of the Philadelphia bar, and Misses Fannie and Lizzie Hamer, of Collegeville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 29, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamill, James
His Death a Mystery.
Coroner McGlathery Friday afternoon held an inquest on the body of James Hamill, who was killed on the New York division of the Philadelphia and Reading railway Thursday night.
Hamill was 24 years of age and resided with his father, Henry Hamill, on Grove street, Bridgeport. He left that borough last Tuesday for a run to Bound Brook and was on the return trip when he met death. Just when he was killed or in what manner was not revealed at the inquest.
When the crew shifted at Neshaminy Hamill was on board. It was at Tabor junction that it was learned that he was not on the train. Word was sent back.
About 4.50 o'clock Friday morning the crossing watchman discovered his mangled remains lying between the tracks and a platform about 50 yards west of Bethayres station.
The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 11, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamill, William
On the 15th instant, William Hamill, of Norristown. Funeral from his late residence, Jacoby street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, October 18, 1859, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamilton, Mary
Centre Square. Mrs. Mary Hamilton died at the home of her son-in-law, Victor H. Baker, last Friday, aged 89 years. She had been in poor health for several months. Interment was made at Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh, on Tuesday. Mrs. Hamilton was an estimable woman and a devoted mother. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. V.H. Baker and Mrs. Abram Moser, of Conshohocken and several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 15, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamilton, May
Broad Axe. The funeral of May Hamilton passed through here last week to Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 22, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hamilton, William
William Hamilton, of near Chestnut Hill, Montgomery county, father of Samuel Hamilton, of Ambler, died at his residence last week and was buried Tuesday in the cemetery of St. Thomas' church. The deceased was in his 76th year. About 30 years of his life he lived at Fort Washington, residing at the properties now or lately occupied by Clements, Flue and George Maust. He came to that place from Horsham township and after his long residence at Fort Washington moved to Chestnut Hill.
The deceased was married twice, his first wife dying during his residence in Horsham township. His second wife he married in Ireland and brought over. He leaves a large family.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hampton, Thomas P.
Thomas P. Hampton, a miller, who died at Newtown on Feb. 12 after a week's illness of double pneumonia, was a member of Zook Post, No. 11, of Norristown. He is a veteran of the Rebellion and saw much hard service as a cavalryman. Deceased was 61 years of age and leaves a widow, three daughters and a son. One of the daughters, Ella A., wife of Jacob Potter resides at Edge Hill. His widow was Miss Edith B. Shaw, a daughter of the late Louis B. Shaw, at one time residing on the farm now owned by Benjamin W. Greer, Lower Gwynedd. He at one time kept a flour and feed store on Marshall street, Norristown, which was burned down. He was then head miller for Charles Bosler & Son, at Ogontz, for several years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 26, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hanaway, John
John Hanaway 57 years old fell dead at the residence of John Wanamaker, Jenkintown, on Saturday. He was employed in the greenhouse. After eating a hearty dinner he complained of feeling unwell and shortly afterwards was seen to topple over. He died in a few minutes. Coroner McGlathery gave a certificate of death from fatty degeneration of the heart.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 23, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hannis, Andrew
Andrew Hannis died at his residence in Centre Square Thursday, Aug. 26, aged 66 years. Deceased for many years resided on his farm, on the Ridge Road turnpike, below the Black Horse, Plymouth township. The building of the Trenton Cut-off railroad passed through his property and about seven years ago he removed to Centre Square. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. G.G. McNeil, of North Wales, who was by his bedside when the end came. He was an excellent citizen. His funeral took place on Monday, the religious services being conducted by Rev. C.C. Snyder. Interment was made in Barren Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 9, 1897, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harley, Hannah S.
Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. Hannah S. Harley, took place here on Sunday morning and her interment was at the Towamencin Mennonite church grounds. She was the widow of Abraham D. Harley, was 70 years of age and had died on the previous Wednesday at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Brunner. Two brothers, David and Christian Stoner, reside in Kulpsville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 29, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harmer, Tillara B.
Tillara B., wife of Henry S. Harmer, of Flourtown, died Monday after a long illness, aged 76 years. Her father was Henry Bitting and hailed from Lehigh county. Mr. and Mrs. Harmer lived to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their wedding. Mr. Harmer for years conducted the wheelwright and blacksmith shops at Flourtown now operated by William Brand. Besides a husband she leaves two sons, Charles, of Flourtown, and Henry, of Ogontz. The funeral will be held this Thursday at 11 o'clock with interment at Ivy Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harner, Charles
Charles Harner, of Whitemarsh township, residing near Broad Axe, died last Friday in his 76th year. He was the son of the late Henry Harner and was born on the property on which he died. About 1855 he married Mary, daughter of George Scheetz. Harry, John, Charles and several daughters survive. The funeral took place Wednesday morning, services and interment being held at Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harrar, Carrie J.
Carrie J., wife of James Harrar, of Horsham township, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, about 9 o'clock, of consumption, with which she had been a sufferer for about three years. She was in her 31st year.
She was the youngest daughter of William and Elizabeth McClean, and was born in Horsham on the old homestead, now occupied by her parents.
Later they moved to Ambler and then returned to the farm in that township. She attended Sunnyside school, Ambler, and was graduated in 1884, being in the first class to receive diplomas from that institution.
About 10 years ago she was married to James Harrar, of Horsham. Two sons, William and Carrol, were born to them, both of whom, together with her husband, survive. Besides these she leaves a sister, Mollies, and brothers John, of Ambler, and Charles, of Prospectville.
The remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery Monday afternoon. Services were held at the Upper Dublin Lutheran church by Rev. Mr. Bisbing, Prospectville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 11, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harrar, Jane
Jane, wife of Jonathan R. Harrar, died Thursday morning at 11.45 o'clock, at her residence on Third street, North Wales, where she had resided for the past 24 years. Death came suddenly, having passed away while sleeping. She had only been confined to her bed a week. She was 57 years old last Friday. Besides her husband she is survived by two children--Estella, wife of Charles Krieble, of Chestnut Hill, and Rembrandt, of Norristown; also three brothers and one sister--George and Harry Hergesheimer, of North Wales, and Charles Hergesheimer, of Allentown, and Mrs. Asa Thomas, of North Wales. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at the Montgomeryville Baptist cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harrar, Mrs. Theodore
The funeral of Mrs. Theodore Harrar took place from her late home at Belfry on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 31st. The interment at Boehm's burying ground was very largely attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 11, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harrar, Willie
Prospectville. Willie, 9-year-old son of Mr. James Harrar, died last Sunday morning of diphtheria. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 30, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harris, Elsie (nee Yerger)
Elsie (Yerger) Harris, 57, of Norristown, a Pottstown native, died Saturday morning at her home. A daughter of the late Daniel M. and Kate (Bechtel) Yerger, she lived in Pottstown until about 35 year ago. Her husband is William W. Harris.
Surviving are her husband and 6 brothers: David, Ralph, Ezra, Arthur, William, and Howard, sisters: Mrs Mary Wentzel of Philadelphia, Ida, wife of Samuel Shirey, and Mrs Joseph Smoyer. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery.
[Source: Pottstown Mercury, July 11, 1948. Submitted by Judy.]
Harrison, Benjamin
The borough flag was draped Sunday in memory of Benjamin Harrison, whose funeral was held toat [sic] day.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 21, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hart, Mrs. James
Flourtown. On Saturday morning Mrs. James Hart, near Wheel Pump died suddenly of diabetes. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning at the house at 8 o'clock. High mass was held at Our Mother of Consolation, Chestnut Hill, at 9 o'clock. Interment at Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 10, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hart, John D.
John D. Hart, who died last week, was 58 years of age and was born in Plymouth township. He was a son of John Hart, who resided on the Ridge pike, near where the Trenton Cut-off railroad now crosses. He carried on contracting and building for many years in Norristown. He was a brother of Samuel Hart, a prominent Philadelphia builder and contractor, and was a cousin of ex-State Treasurer William Hart, now deceased, Mrs. Albert Wetzel, of Norristown, and Mrs. Harry Pyott, of Rochester, N.Y., are sisters.
Deceased had been ailing for some time. On Thursday he felt well enough to leave his house, but he was prostrated suddenly and never rallied.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 21, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hart, Mary Ann
Mary Ann, wife of John Hart, died suddenly about 6 o'clock Thursday evening at their home, 123 West Washington avenue, North Wales. She was about as usual during the day attending to her household duties. Toward evening she complained of an uneasiness in the region of the heart, and at the suggestion of her husband retired about 6 o'clock. She had got comfortably fixed in bed and seemed to rest easily, when she suddenly expired. Her unexpected death was a great shock to her husband and to her many friends. She had resided in North Wales for many years. Her maiden name was Etleman, and she went to North Wales from Barren Hill. She was twice married, her first husband's name being Mammel. She was 69 years of age and had been married to her present husband about 33 years. Besides Mr. Hart, she is survived by two children by her first husband—B. Wallace Mammel, of Fort Washington, and Mrs. John Mason, formerly Suggard, of Chicago. Mrs. Hart was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church, North Wales.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 29, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hartley, Jane
On the 1st of October, 1860, Mrs. Jane Hartley, of Milltown, Montgomery county, in the 54th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, October 4, 1860, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hartman, Amos
Glenside and Around. Amos Hartman, conductor of one of the local freight trains on the North Penn railroad, was run over by his train at Glenside on Tuesday morning and instantly killed. His body was completely cut in two. Hartman lived at Centre Valley, where he owned a small farm. He was a married man with several children. Some years ago he was run over by a train at Quakertown and sustained serious injuries. A car passed over his leg, but strange to say, he recovered fully from the injury, not a bone being broken. The body was taken to his home at Centre Valley during the day.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 17, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hartman, Mamie
Woman Instantly Killed in a Runaway.
As a result of a collision between a bicycle and a team just above Line Lexington, on the pike leading from that place to Sellersville, Friday night, and the consequent runaway, Miss Mamie Hartman, aged 18 years, lies dead at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartman, at Trewigtown. Clark Jenkins, the bicyclist, escaped uninjured.
The accident was due to the dense darkness. The team was driven by Linford Stout, of Colmar, who was accompanied by Miss Hartman, and was going toward home about 10.30. Jenkins was going in the opposite direction to his home in Line Lexington. As the results of the collision the horse became frightened, began kicking, gave a leap and ran away. Mr. Stout was thrown out before the team had gone very far and was badly shaken up and bruised, but not seriously injured. Miss Hartman hung on and went to her death, which occurred before the team had gone but a short distance further. It is supposed that the wagon collided with some obstacle along the road, which threw her out killing her instantly. Mr. Stout after recovering from the shock, went in search of the horse with Mr. Jenkins and they were horrified to find Miss Hartman's dead body lying in the road. Securing assistance the body was taken to the village and the news of the sad accident soon spread.
The horse afterward ran into a wire fence near the village and was so badly injured that it had to be killed.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 25, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hartranft, Linn
Special to the New York Times.
Philadelphia, Nov. 22. Linn Hartranft, United States Appraiser of this port, died at the private hospital of Dr. Warton Sinkler early this morning, after a brief illness.
Linn Hartranft was born in Norristown, Montgomery county, Penn., June 28, 1862. He was a son of Major General John F. Hartranft, who was Governor of Pennsylvania from 1873 to 1879 and subsequently Postmaster and Collector of the Port of Philadelphia. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania he was associated with his father in insurance work.
Mr. Hartranft was appointed Appraiser of the Port of Philadelphia April 5, 1897. He was to have been married in October last to Miss Ella Rader of Easton, Penn., daughter of Jacob Rader, a prominent dry goods merchant.
[Source: New York Times, November 23, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harvey, Albert H.
Albert H. Harvey, aged 56 years, died on Saturday, after a long illness, at the residence of his brother, the Detwiler farm, corner of Morris road and Butler pike. The funeral services were held at the house and in the Cheltenham Methodist Episcopal church, in charge of Rev. W.R. Ridington and Rev. G.S. Broadbent.
The deceased leaves two children, Ellwood and Mrs. Ida Fluck, of Cheltenham; also four brothers, William and Wilson, of Cheltenham; Giles, of Frankford, and Howard, of Ambler; one sister, Mrs. Clara B. Shuster, of Unionville. Interment was made at Cheltenham.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 4, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harvey, Elizabeth
On the 11th of November, Elizabeth Harvey, widow of the late Samuel D. Harvey, in the 72d year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her son-in-law, G.W. Morison, No. 1600 Pine street, this day, (Monday) November 22d, at 11 o'clock A.M., without further notice. Services at the house. Funeral to proceed to Abington, Montgomery county.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 22, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harvey, George Sr.
Jenkintown. The funeral of George Harvey, Sr., took place Friday afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs. John Hotz, corner Washington lane and Limekiln pike, Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harvey, John
John Harvey died on Jan. 31 at his home in Doylestown, aged 82 years, from a complication of diseases. Mr. Harvey came to this country from Ireland in 1840, when he was 28 years of age. He settled in Chester county, but removed to this county previous to the Civil war.
He is survived by a widow and three daughters: Mrs. Harry W. Collins, of Doylestown; Mrs. William Lister, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Adelaide Harvey, of Hatboro.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 12, 1903, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harvey, Sarah Ann
Lansdale. The Harvey brothers, of the Republican, attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Sarah Ann Harvey, of Doylestown, on Saturday. Her three sons were Elwood, Wilmot and Charles, the latter of Doylestown. She was born in New Hope in 1830, the daughter of John Walton, and was the widow of Dr. Jesse Harvey, who died in Franklin county, Kansas, in 1873. Her interment was at Solebury Friends' meeting house.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 7, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Harvey, William
William Harvey, who for a number of years has been making his home with the family of George H. McVaugh, died Tuesday afternoon at 1.30, of general debility, in his 79th year. He had been ill for many weeks. The funeral and interment is strictly private. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 13, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haslett, Samuel Murray
Samuel Murray Haslett, one of Hatboro's oldest lifelong residents, died on Mar. 11 at his home, on Moreland avenue, aged 85 years. For more than six months he had been ill from the effects of the grip, but was confined to the house only a few weeks.
Mr. Haslett was born in Hatboro Jan. 5, 1817, and resided there all his life. When a young man he learned the trade of blacksmithing, which he followed until 1882, when he retired from active life. His establishment was at the corner of Moreland avenue and State street. He was elected treasurer of the Willow Grove and Warminster Turnpike company in that year and held the office until a year ago. He was also, for about 30 years, treasurer of Loller lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he was a charter member. For many years he was tax collector of the borough of Hatboro. His religious affiliations were with the Baptist church.
His second wife and one daughter survive him.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 20, 1902, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hass, Sarah Ann
Sarah Ann Hass, wife of Isaac Hass, a sister to the deceased, expired suddenly Thursday evening near Little Oley. She also had a stroke of apoplexy, and died within 10 minutes after being stricken, without regaining consciousness. Her age was 69 years, 4 months, and 3 days. A husband and seven children survive—Charles, of Macungie; Irvin, Harry and George, of Pottstown; Katie, wife of Milton Kochel, of Boyertown; Henrietta, wife of H. R. Kochel, of Little Oley, and Mary, residing. The funeral took place Wednesday. Interment was made at the Limerick church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hassinger, Florence and Joseph Eyre
Mrs. G.W. Bartholomew attended the funeral on Tuesday of Joseph Eyre, of West Chester, and Mrs. Bartholomew has also received word of the death of her niece, Florence Hassinger, of Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 8, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hatfield, Robert
Robert Hatfield, aged 70 years, at one time a prominent farmer in this vicinity and formerly owner of the Hatfield farm, at present upon the grounds of the state hospital for the insane, died Thursday at the almshouse. A sister residing in Philadelphia survives him and she will take charge of the body.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 17, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hayberry, Annie R.
Centre Square. George Arp received the sad tidings of the death of his sister, Mrs. Annie R. Hayberry, of Norristown, on Saturday. Her husband, Charles Hayberry, died about three months ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 13, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Haywood, Caroline
Caroline, wife of Joseph Haywood, died very suddenly Sunday afternoon at her home in Ambler. She had just returned from morning service and had gone to her room to lay off her wraps when she was stricken with apoplexy on the left side. Realizing her condition almost immediately she called for assistance, and medical aid was summoned at once. She grew rapidly weaker, and at 3.30 lapsed into unconsciousness, from which she never rallied, death ensuing at 6 o'clock the result of cerebral apoplexy brought on by paralysis.
Deceased was the daughter of Michael and Mary Hartzell, of Hilltown township, Bucks county, and was born Nov. 15, 1842, being therefore in her 60th year. When she was quite young her parents removed to Manayunk where they took up their permanent residence.
On March 17, 1864, the deceased was married to Joseph Haywood, then a resident of Lower Merion township. The father of the latter having purchased property near London, Ont., the newly married pair proceeded to the place where they made their home for several years and where their first son John --- ---
The deceased --- --- active worker in the First Presbyterian church, Manayunk, and became associated with the membership, only transferring her certificate to Ambler on the organization of the First Presbyterian church at that place. Since that time she has been closely identified with the same and with its various kindred organizations.
Besides a husband, the deceased leaves children as follows: C. William, Joseph Maurice, Venie, Caroline and Mary M.
The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock from her late residence, and the interment, which will be strictly private, will be made at West Laurel Hill cemetery. A special trolley will await the arrival of the 9.02 train at 9.44 at Ambler station and convey the friends direct to the house. Persons from Ambler desiring to attend will be met by a special trolley at 10.40.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 30, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]