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Headman, John S.
John S. Headman, one of the pioneers of his section of the county, died Aug. 2 at the home of his son-in-law, Samuel F. Stover, in Perkasie. He was 86 years of age. He was born in Richland township, where he learned the potter's trade. He served the township of Rockhill as justice of the peace and school director. Five children survive: Edwin, of Worcester, Mass.; William, of Perkasie; Mahlon, of Mauch Chunk; Mrs. M.B. Fellman, of Quakertown, and Mrs. S.F. Stover, of Perkasie. The body was interred in the Union cemetery, Sellersville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 14, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heaton, Charles F.
Charles F. Heaton, of 810 Locust street, Philadelphia, but who has been spending his summers in Ambler, Spring Garden street and Belmont avenue, died early last Thursday morning. His health had been ebbing rapidly for the past year, but up to within an hour of his death he was in full possession of his mental faculties. Funeral services were held at the house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made at Laurel Hill cemetery. Mr. Heaton was widely known in Masonic and theatrical circles of the past generation. He was a member of Phoenix lodge, No. 130; F. and A.M.; Harmony R.A. chapter No. 52, Mary commandery, No. 36, K.T.; Lu Lu Template A.A. O.N.M.S. and Franklin Lodge, No. 4, I.O.O.F. He was born 75 years ago in the old district of Cohocksink. In early life he learned the trade of a machinist in the establishment of R.P. Morris. Subsequently he became an engineer in the United States mint in Philadelphia, a position which he resigned on the breaking out of the war to enlist in Colonel Lyle's regiment. On being mustered out at the completion of this three months' service Mr. Heaton was unable to regain his position in the mint. Shortly afterward he was tendered by John Drew, then manager of the Arch street theatre, in the position of doorkeeper, which was in those days a much more responsible place than now. Mr. Heaton remained some years at the Arch street theatre, then in the heyday of its prosperity, and during this time formed the acquaintance of nearly all the leading actors of the day. He subsequently was doorkeeper at the old Centinental theatre and at the Walnut street theatre when the latter was under the management of Thomas Hemphill. He withdrew from his position at the Walnut threatre about the year of 1880 to enter into partnership with Bureau Bros., the predecessors of the present Bureau Bros. bronze founders. During his connection with the firm many important orders were filled by them including the famous railing round the Vanderbilt mansion in New York, the beautiful fountain on the Drexel boulevard in Chicago and the statue of General Thomas on the city hall plaza. In 1884 the firm of Bureau Bros. & Heaton was dissolved, Mr. Heaton subsequently engaged in the cigar business at Second and Chestnut streets, a venture which was not successful. Few men in the ordinary walks of life were better known than the deceased. He had a speaking acquaintance with almost every public man in Philadelphia. He was well known to the late George W. Childs. He is survived by a widow and one son, C.Y. Heaton, of Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 8, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heberle, Mrs. Harry
Mrs. Harry Heberle, of Perkiomenville, died on Wednesday, May 23, aged 31 years. She was the daughter of the late William Sassman, formerly residing at Green Lane. Mrs. Heberle was a sufferer of consumption for the last three years, but was confined to the house since the 17th day of January. She was bedfast for the last eight weeks. She is survived by her aged mother, her husband, two brothers and two sisters.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 31, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hedrick, Frank
Frank Hedrick, of Quakertown, was found dead in bed on Monday morning, having died during the night. Coroner Kunsman, of Morrisville, was notified and viewed the body on Monday. It is supposed that Mr. Hedrick died of apoplexy. He was about 32 years of age and resided with his father, John Hedrick. His wife died about six weeks ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 1, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hedrick, Henry
Henry Hedrick, of Line Lexington, after a lingering illness of diabetes, died at his home on Monday. Mr. Hedrick was well known throughout that section of the country.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 7, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hedrick, William
William Hedrick, of Ambler, died Tuesday morning about 2 o'clock of consumption and will be buried Saturday morning at 10.30 at Bridge Valley, Bucks county, services being held Friday evening at his late residence in Ambler. The deceased originally came from Tylersport, and has been in Ambler about a dozen years, following the trade of stone mason. He leaves a wife and several children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, Charlotte
Centre Square. Mrs. Charlotte Heebner died on Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Susan Beidman, of this place. Funeral services were held at the house on Thursday, interment at the Bellevue cemetery, Philadelphia, this Wednesday. Mrs. Heebner was the widow of the late Abraham L. Heebner, and is survived by six children and several grandchildren.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 16, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, David S.
David S. Heebner, of Lansdale, one of the oldest residents of Montgomery county, died Monday morning after an illness of four weeks. He was 90 years of age and originally was the senior member of the firm of Heebner & Sons, manufacturers of agricultural implements, at Lansdale, and made the first horse rake ever used in this state. He was at one time postmaster of that borough. Mr. Heebner was a prominent member of the Worcester Schwenkfelder congregation.
Four sons survive him. They are William D., Isaac D., Josiah D., and Jacob D. The late Mrs. Samuel K. Anders was a daughter.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, David S.
Lansdale. The funeral of the venerable David S. Heebner took place on Thursday. At the house services were conducted by Dr. George R. Meschter, of Centre Point. The interment was at Worcester Schwenkfelder church. Among the bearers was Samuel F. Jarrett, of Norriton, and Samuel K. Anders, of Norristown, was one of the mourners as a son-in-law.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 24, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, John S.
Lansdale. The number of carriages attending the funeral of the late John S. Heebner was 215. Many persons went from Lansdale. He was the most wealthy man in Upper Gwynedd.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 20, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, John S.
The remains of the late John S. Heebner, of Upper Gwynedd, were interred Monday from his late home. He died near West Point on Aug. 3, aged 81 years. His wife died several years ago. Mr. Heebner was of Schwenkfelder ancestry and inherited their sterling virtues. He was a man of the highest integrity. He was an active Republican in politics, taking an interest in township affairs, but caring more for the pleasures of home than for participating in public affairs. He had been for nearly 40 years a member of the board of directors of the Montgomery National bank, Norristown, and was one of the original promoters of the Stony Creek railroad. In his early days Mr. Heebner married Susanna, daughter of the late Samuel Kriebel. Six children blessed their union, four of whom are living--William and Amanda, residing at home; Mrs. Edward Krauss, of Locust Corner, and Mrs. Edwin Anders of Towamencin.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 13, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, John S.
John S. Heebner, one of the wealthiest residents of Upper Gwynedd township, and one of the best known citizens of Montgomery county, died on Aug. 3 at the advanced age of 81 years. His funeral was held on Monday. Interment at the Towamencin Schwenkfelder church.
Deceased was the son of Henry Heebner, a prominent citizen in his day, and is the last of a large family. He was born, raised, lived nearly a century and died--on on the old homestead. He was a life-long Republican and for many years was school director of Gwynedd before it was divided. But he never aspired to public office--he was best known as a director of the Montgomery National bank, director of Pennsburg seminary, director of the Line Lexington Fire Insurance company, and trustee of the Towamencin Schwenkfelder church. By work, prudent investments, and his general knowledge of financial matters, he lived to acquire considerable wealth and yet retaining the kind regard of many friends and neighbors.
In his early days Mr. Heebner married, Susanna, daughter of the late Samuel Kriebel. Six children blessed the union, four of whom are living--William and Amanda, residing at home; Mrs. Edward Krauss, of Locust Corner, and Mrs. Edwin Anders of Towamencin. Mrs. Heebner, the aged mother, died some four or five years ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 13, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heebner, Joshua S. Sr.
Joshua S. Heebner, Sr., died suddenly at his home near Eagleville at noon on Sunday from paralytic stroke. He was in his 91st year, widely known and greatly respected.
Mr. Heebner was a son of Christopher Heebner. He was descended from one of the Schwenkfelder immigrants who came to Montgomery county about 1734. He was a member of St. James. P.E. church, Evansburg, nearly all his life. Mr. Heebner is the last of his family of the same generation, with the exception of a sister, Mrs. Mira Bodley, of Phoenixville, who is in her 82d year.
His wife died in 1869. His surviving children are William, Thaddeus, Joshua, Christopher and Uriah Heebner, Mrs. Margaret Weikel, Mrs. Catharine Francis, Mrs. Mira Fagley and Eliza Ann Heebner.
Mr. Heebner had been voting since 1828, when he cast his first vote for John Quincy Adams. He was a lifelong Whig and Republican. He was nearly all his life a resident of Norriton, where he was born, and was the oldest voter in the township at the time of his death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heil, Julia
Mrs. Julia Heil, late of Souderton, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.G. Hunsicker, Sellersville, on Jan. 20. Death was due to paralysis. She was buried in Sellersville cemetery on Saturday, services being held in St. Paul's Reformed church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 29, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heisler, Francis J.
Francis J. Heisler, 90, Inspector for Doehler-Jarvis. Francis J. Heisler, 90, of West Fourth Street, Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA, widower of Betty E. (Oister) Heisler, died Tuesday, February 10, in Sanatoga Center, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Roy and Marie Nettles. He worked as an inspector for the Doehler-Jarvis Corporation for forty-three years and as an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance Company for thirty years, retiring in 1978. Mr. Heisler was a member of Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Pottstown. He was an avid hunter. Surviving are two sons, H. LeRoy Heisler (executor), of Perkiomenville and Edward Heisler, of Douglassville; a daughter, Priscilla Reider, of Boyertown; a brother, Edward Heisler, of Plymouth Meeting; a sister, Anges Bicer, of Sanatoga; eleven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Yorgey. A funeral mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Saint Columbkill's Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown. Calling hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Saint Aloysius' new cemetery, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 100 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Arrangements are by Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, Pottstown.
[Source: Pottstown Mercury, Thursday, February 12, 2004. Submitted by Betty.]
Henderson, Charles
On the evening of the 26th inst., Charles Henderson, in the 29th year of his age.
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his borther, Wallace Henderson, in Upper Merion, Montgomery county, on Sunday afternoon next, at 2 o'clock. To proceed to Swedes' Church.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, August 29, 1863, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Henderson, James
Flourtown. James Henderson, of this place, died on Monday. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 23, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hendrixson, Edgar
Edgar Hendrixson died on Thursday at the home of his father, Richard Hendrixson, at Glenside. He was 30 years old, and had been sick about a year. The funeral was held on Monday from the residence of James Russel, Jenkintown, interment at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, near Ambler. He leaves a widow and one son. He had been a resident of that locality for a number of years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 29, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Henry, Anna C. (nee Yerger)
Anna C. Yerger Henry, 98, of County Line Road, Upper Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., died 15th August, 2002 in LifeQuest Nursing Home, Milford Twp., Bucks Co., following a brief illness. Her husband, Leo Y. Henry, died in 1949. Born in Upper Hanover Twp., she was a daughter of the late Mahlon & Sallie Miller Yerger. Henry was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Bally, Pa.
Surviving are 8 sons: Maurice L. & Andrew M., both of East Greenville, Montgomery Co.; John T., of Emmaus, Lehigh Co. George F., of Reading; Raymond C., of New Berlinville; Thomas A., of Pennsburg, Montgomery Co.; William I., of Barto; & Irvin P., of Oley, Berks Co. Other survivors include 3 daughters: Veronica (Henry) Diehl, of East Greenville; Helen M. (Henry) Gensel, of Woodbine, Md.; & Pauline M. (Henry) Leister, of Muncy, Lycoming Co. There are also 41 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 5 sons: Alphonus, Martin, Leonard, Luke & Walter T. Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday (8/20) at 11 am in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, burial will be in the church cemetery. Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home Inc., of East Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, August 16, 2002. Submitted by Judy.]
Hentz, Anna Catharine
On the 4th inst., Mrs. Anna Catharine Hentz, relict of John Hentz, aged 88 years. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Geo. Scheetz, Whitemarsh, Montgomery county, Pa, this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, December 8, 1859, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hentzler, John
John Hentzler, of Harmonville, died Tuesday morning after a brief illness of complications, aged 74 years. Funeral on Friday from his late residence at 11 a.m. Services and interment at Golph's church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 29, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heppe, Mrs. Herman
Oreland. Mrs. Herman Heppe, formerly a resident of this place, died in Philadelphia on Saturday last. The funeral services took place on Tuesday last.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 16, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hergesheimer, J. Raphael
Lansdale. The funeral of J. Raphael Hergesheimer took place on Saturday. He was 23 years of age and was killed by a railway accident at Norristown. He was of a large family. His brother Augustus, now living in Texas, has been absent for 20 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 22, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hergesheim, John H.
Lansdale. The funeral of John H. Hergesheim took place here on Saturday forenoon from the Reformed church and his interment was made in the cemetery. He was 60 years of age. He left two sons, one Charles in Australia and Augustus in Dallas, Texas, neither of whom were present. His daughter Edna teaches school in Lansdale, and Alberta in Hatfield township. Mattie is the wife of Rev. E.M. Burriss, a Methodist pastor in Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 24, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Herrman, Henry
Henry Herrman, at one time an active and prosperous farmer of Horsham township, died at his residence, 2556 North Seventh street, Philadelphia, last Thursday evening, aged 85 year.
He was born in Alsace-Lorraine, then the territory of France, and came to this country alone when 15 years of age, settling in New York. His parents followed some years later. The early part of his life was spent in that city. When about 23 years of age he married Sarah Ann Sneeden, of New York, a direct descendant of the famous old Knickerbocker family.
During his residence in New York he was in the butcher business with Frederick Rollwagen and amassed a considerable sum of money. In 1839 he moved to Horsham township, purchasing the Kenderdine (now the Brewery) farm of 140 acres. The property was in a dilapidated condition and the soil was exhausted. In order to replenish the ground he erected a slaughter house and established several butcher routes throughout the county. In a few years by his care and agricultural ability he had enriched the ground so that it was known as the most productive in the whole region. About seven years ago he removed with his family to Philadelphia and rented his farm, and soon after disposed of the property.
His wife died after one year's residence in Philadelphia, and several years after he married Elizabeth Wallace, of this county, who survives him. He had 10 children and is survived by the following: George, of Fort Washington; Mrs. Adeline Daubert, Philadelphia; Theodore, Chalfont; Daniel, Philadelphia; Irving, Camden; Mrs. Caroline Faust, Mount Union, Pa.
While residing in Horsham he took a prominent part in politics, not only of the township, but was also a leading Democrat of the county. He was assessor of the township and was a candidate for county treasurer, but was defeated. He was president of the Jarrettown and Horsham Turnpike company, and also of the Lewisville and Prospectville Turnpike company, being succeeded in the latter by Wilmer Atkinson. At one time he was wealthy and owned considerable property in Philadelphia, but of late his estate has been reduced.
During his whole life and even to the last he never wore glasses, and even in dim light could see to sign his name better than many person not half his age. His mind and faculties were acute to the last and he knew all that was transpiring around him. The end came from the breaking down of the body, although the mind was yet active and the last hours were peaceful.
The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, services having been held at the house, and at Zion Lutheran church were in charge of Rev. Detrich, of North Wales.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Herrman, Joseph
Broad Axe. The funeral of Joseph, son of R. Herrman, was held Thursday from his parents residence Morris road. Interment was made at Northwood, Oak Lane.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 10, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hersch, Adam
Suicide by Hanging
Adam Hersch, aged 57 years, who lived with Elizabeth Shay, near Three Tuns, committed suicide on Sunday afternoon by hanging. During the day he had been missed by the rest of the family, and late in the afternoon a search was instituted, which resulted in finding his lifeless body hanging from a ladder on a hay wagon. He had secured a rope and after making a noose, had adjusted it about his neck. Death was due to strangulation, as his neck was not broken.
The deceased was unmarried, and had spent the past 35 years with Mrs. Shay. He was a member of St. Thomas' Episcopal church. He was a prominent member of Fort Washington lodge, F. and A.M., No. 308; and Fort Washington chapter, No. 220, R.A.M., of which he had been a member for about 25 years. He was also a member of Knights of Pythias, of Ambler, and the Odd Fellows, of Springhouse. In politics he had always been a staunch Democrat.
Coroner M.R. Kurtz held an inquest on Monday afternoon. The jury rendered a verdict according to the evidence. Mr. Shay testified that Hersch had been despondent for some time.
The remains were buried in St. Thomas' cemetery, Whitemarsh, from his late residence.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 6, 1896, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hersh, Elizabeth
Fort Washington. Elizabeth, wife of George Hersh, of this place, died very suddenly last Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock of paralysis. She was about 70 years of age. She was taken ill Thursday evening, while seemingly in the best of health, and while engaged in the store. The doctor was summoned, but the attack had already become fatal and she gradually lost consciousness until death claimed her. She leaves a husband and one son, George, of Ambler. The remains were interred Tuesday afternoon in St. Thomas' cemetery and services were held in St. Paul's Reformed church. She married George Hersh about 50 years ago, when she resided with Jacob Dager, who kept the store where Joseph Huckle now resides.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 9, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hersh, George and William Moeller
Met Violent Deaths. Two Ambler Residents are Killed by Reading Trains. George Hersh Is So Badly Injured that He Dies in a Philadelphia Hospital--William Moeller Steps in Front of Black Diamond Express.
Two horrible deaths have resulted during the past week to Ambler residents by being run into by trains on the North Penn line. George Hersh, while walking on the tracks, was run into Wednesday evening and injured so badly that he died early the next morning at a Philadelphia hospital. William Moeller on Friday morning stepped in front of the Black Diamond express and was killed instantly, being horribly mangled.
George Hersh made his home in Ambler with his son, J. Howard Hersh, and was employed as pumper of the organ at St. Paul's Reformed church, Fort Washington. He had been down Wednesday evening and was walking up the railroad when he was struck just below the signal tower by the 9.16 south-bound train. It is supposed he was crossing over the tracks and slipped as he was striving to get out of the way of the train, which was rapidly increasing its speed, after having stopped at Ambler station. He sustained a fracture of the brain, and his right arm was broken. The train was stopped and the unconscious man was taken to the Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, where he died at 1.30 the next morning.
The deceased is supposed to have decided to walk to Ambler rather than wait three-quarters of an hour for the next train. In his pockets he had two tickets between the two stations and over $10 in money. On leaving home his son had advised him not to walk up that night, as the ground was icy and the tracks slippery.
The inquest was held Saturday by the coroner of Philadelphia, and the verdict was that the deceased had met his death from injuries received from being accidentally struck by a train south of Ambler, while walking on the track. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from his late home, and interment was made in the cemetery of St. Thomas' Episcopal church.
The deceased was born in 1825 at Sumneytown, and was the son of German parents. His father died at the age of 92 and his mother lived till 87 years of age. In 1859 he married Elizabeth Dipple, of Hesse-Cassel, Germany. They lived in Doylestown for several years, and at the close of the civil war moved to Fort Washington, where his brother, William Hersh, had built the first hotel. The deceased was a laboring man and enjoyed the reputation of being one of the strongest men in this section. It is told how he would pile a wheelbarrow full of stone and often break the handles with loads which he could wheel without apparent effort.
About four years ago his wife died and one year later he moved to Ambler, taking up his residence with his son, Howard, with whom he has resided ever since. Two children were born, one of whom, William, died at the age of two years.
Some weeks ago the deceased requested Rev. Rupley, of Fort Washington to take the sermon for his funeral from Psalm xii, and selected "Nearer, My God To Thee" and "Lead, Kindly Light" to be sung at the services, which wish was observed.
The second fatal railway accident of the week at Ambler was the death of William Moeller, on Friday morning about 9.55. Moeller was 43 years of age and has a wife and five children. He has been an employe of the Pettit Ornamental Iron and Fence company, of Ambler, but has been suffering with an incurable disease for some time. He was about town all morning, and just before his death was in Herrman's tailor shop, where he remarked of the pain he suffered fro his trouble. Hardly 10 minutes later he was a corpse, having met a most horrible death. After leaving the tailor shop he went directly to the railroad tracks and in attempting to cross before the Black Diamond express he was struck at the north end of the platform and his body rolled off at Butler avenue. The corpse was mangled almost beyond description.
Funeral services were held from his late residence on Mount Pleasant avenue and the railroad, Sunday and interment was made at Norwood cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hess, Katie
Lansdale. Mrs. Harry Hess, once Katie Fagley, was buried from here on Tuesday of this week at the Towamencin Schwenkfelder church. She was about 25 years of age.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hess, Katie
Lansdale. The late Mrs. Katie Hess, who funeral took place here last week, was a sister of Mrs. Jesse Wierman, of Ambler. Fagley was the family name, and their parents now live in Emaus, Lehigh county.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 24, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Hetrick, Emma
Lansdale. John Alderfer, of Lansdale, recently lost his sister by death. She was Emma, wife of Daniel K. Hetrick, of Norriton township, and in her 27th year.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heydrick, Caleb, Mrs. George Sheetz, and George Sill
The remains of Caleb Heydrick were laid to rest last Thursday in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. The funeral was a very large one. Services were held in Zion Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. Sheeleigh and Revs. J. Eugene Dietterich, D.N. Dittmar and L.B. Hafer were present. A peculiar circumstance was the interment of three very old persons in this cemetery on three succeeding days. Caleb Heydrick was 92, Mrs. George Sheetz was buried on Friday, having died aged 84. On Saturday Rev. George Sill was buried in the cemetery. He was 78. Mrs. Sheetz was the widow of a retired farmer, who died several years ago. At one time he owned the farm on the Skippack pike near Broad Axe, which Edward Barnes afterwards sold to Mr. Price, of chestnut Hill. For several years she had been residing in Flourtown. Rev. Sill 25 years ago was pastor of Zion Lutheran church and lived at Broad Axe where Harry Stout now resides.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 13, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heydrick, Charles
Charles Heydrick, of Chestnut Hill, died Jan. 25th, aged 82 years. He was born in a house which stands directly opposite that in which he died, on Bethlehem pike, near the old Wheel Pump hotel. The house was occupied by the Heydrick family since 1767. After attending a private school conducted by James Patterson, in what was known as the old Steamboat House, at Mt. Airy, he learned the carpentering and cabinet making trade, and later engaged in building. He erected many large houses in Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, Norristown, Manayunk and Falls of Schuylkill, and retired from active business about 30 years ago. Mr. Heydrick for many years attended St. Peter's Lutheran church, Barren Hill. An elder brother survives him, Caleb Heydrick, aged 90 years, who resides at Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1896, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heydrick, David M.
The Christian Herald, under date of March 2, reports the death on Feb. 15, of Rev. D.M. Heydrick, a native of Flourtown 70 years ago. Deceased was the son of Isaac and Betsy Waser Heydrick and was born in the old Heydrick log house, on the chestnut Hill and Springhouse turnpike, just below where the Wissahickon pike joins. The house this winter has been practically demolished and was the last of the old log huts in that vicinity to disappear. The subject of our sketch had a brother Samuel and a sister who married the father John Jacoby, of Flourtown. The family many years ago removed to Bridesburg before the subject of this sketch grew to manhood.
Mr. Heydrick early in life joined the Presbyterian church. He entered as a student for the ministry at Lafayette college, Easton, and after his graduation took a course at Princeton. He had little more than commenced his ministerial career when the war broke out and e was irresistibly drawn into the service, at first as a volunteer worker and later with the Christian commission, where he did valiant service.
After the war Mr. Heydrick settled in Brooklyn and became pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Later the Brooklyn city mission was organized, and Mr. Heydrick was appointed on its staff. Throughout all his ministerial life he was the devoted and indefatigable friend of the poor, the distressed and the needy. Religion and benevolent work were to him the all-engrossing concern of life. He passed away in the 78th year of his aged, leaving a wife and one daughter.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 24, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heydrick, Matilda
Killed on Cut-Off. Matilda Heydrick Ground to Pieces by a Freight. Evidently Unbalanced, She Escapes From Her Home--Jumped Off a Porch Roof--Was Found Unconscious in the Snow the Morning Previous.
Matilda Heydrick, long a resident of Whitemarsh township, escaped from her home early Saturday morning, and wandering over the tracks of the Trenton Cut-off railroad, was struck and killed by an east-bound freight train between St. Thomas' station and the bridge over Bethlehem pike.
For years she had made her home with Mr. James Van Court, Church road and Bethlehem pike. Early Thursday morning she arose from her bed clad only in her night clothes and wandered out in the snow, and about 8 o'clock Mr. Johnson, who is farmer for Mr. Calvin Pardee, discovered her lying in a ditch near the entrance to his place nearly buried in the snow. She had evidently stumbled in and was too exhausted to get out. When found she was unconscious and blue from cold and exposure. Mr. Johnson did not recognize her, and she was taken to Mr. Miller's, at the rectorage. Here her identity was discovered and she was immediately removed to her home. In the meantime her hour for rising having passed and she being found missing a search was instituted for her by Mr. VanCourt.
A physician was summoned and she regained consciousness after being put to bed and stimulants administered. During the day she remained passive and she was attended until about 12 o'clock Friday night, when she persuaded her attendant to retire, which was done. The door of her room, however, was locked. On opening early in the morning the invalid was found to be missing. It was then discovered she had gotten out of bed, raised the window, and through it reached the porch roof, from which she jumped to the ground. She was clad with no more protection than she had on before, and on instituting a search the party expected to find her frozen to death about the neighborhood.
Mr. VanCourt procured a lantern and with Mr. Donat, gatekeeper, organized a searching party. Her mangled remains were discovered as above stated, and it is supposed she met instant death. The coroner was notified, but decided on Sunday the evidence of death was sufficient to not impanel a jury.
Deceased was the only daughter of the late Caleb and Emily Heydrick and was aged about 68 years. For many years she was an active worker and taught a class in the Baptist Sunday school at Ambler, which however, she relinquished several years ago owing to failing health. The services were held this Wednesday from her late home, and interment will probably be made in the old Heydrick lot at Chestnut Hill, where her father lies.
Caleb Heydrick was born on a property opposite the present Wheel Pump hotel, which settlement was then known as Heydrickdale. After a long life he died on Jan. 1, 1898, aged 92 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Heydrick, Matilda
Fort Washington News. The funeral of Miss Matilda Heydrick, who met a tragic death on the railroad a few days ago, took place last week from her late home, the residence of Mr. James VanCourt, in Whitemarsh. The casket was not opened. Deceased was member of the First Baptist church, Norristown, and Rev. W.G. Russel, pastor, officiated at the services. In his oration he paid a strong tribute to her sterling worth as an earnest Christian. Rev. Russell was assisted by Rev. DeLarme, pastor of the First Baptist church, of Paterson, N.J., Rev. Theodore Hevsham, of the First Baptist church, of Bridgeport, and Rev. R.M. Hunsicker, of the Chestnut Hill Baptist church. Interment was private at a burying ground near Chestnut Hill. The funeral was very largely attended, and many Norristown people paid their tribute of esteem to the dead woman. A valuable estate is left by the deceased.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 20, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]