Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - J

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Jackson, Flora

Jackson, Hannah

Among the relatives of the late Mrs. Hannah Jackson, who died on the 16th in Horsham, was her brother, Jacob Booz, of Lansdale. She was the widow of Samuel Jackson and was born in Gwynedd.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jacob, Fietta

Jacob, Fietta

Jacob, John

Jacobs, John

Jacobs, Rachel Ann

Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Ann Jacobs, took place on Thursday. She was 60 years of age and resided just east of the borough borders.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jacoby, Benjamin L.

Benjamin L. Jacoby died Thursday at his home a short distance west of Quakertown, near the tollgate, aged 2 years, eight months and 12 days, after a lingering illness. The deceased leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter. Mr. Jacoby had been identified with the community for a long time.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 3, 1903, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jacoby, John

John Jacoby died at the residence of his son, Harry Jacoby, in New Britain, on Saturday morning, after years of suffering from a complication of diseases. He was the only surviving child of a family of nine, being the youngest son of John and Marie Magdalena Shifler Jacoby. He was born about 73 years ago on the old homestead now owned and occupied by Mr. Keen. 50 years ago he married Sarah Clymer, who died in January, 1900. He followed the occupation of farming near the old homestead in Doylestown township, until compeled by sickness to retire. For over 20 years he was a trustee of the New Britain Baptist church, and since December 19, 1891, has served as deacon of the church. He is survived by two children, Henry and Edwin, and by five grand children, and one great-grandchild. Three daughters died several years ago.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 14, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jacoby, Russell P.

It is with profound sorrow that we chronicle the death of Russell P. Jacoby, who died on Thursday, the 19th inst., at Cannon city, Colorado, where he had gone to recuperate.

Mr. Jacoby was born in Flourtown 36 years ago, where he resided until he was 20 years old. He was known to a large circle of friends and acquaintances as one of the brightest and most versatile pupils that has ever attended the public schools of Springfield township. Having passed from school life he embarked in life's school by accepting a position on the reportorial staff of the Philadelphia Times, where his fidelity to duty coupled with his natural adaptability for literary work, soon advanced him to a position of prominence in his choosen profession of life.

16 years ago the deceased abandoned his purpose to study law in connection with his newspaper work in Philadelphia, and accepted a position as city editor of the Newark Evening News. He wrote verses that were widely copied and had become a graceful and forceful editorial writer. At the time of his demise he had arisen to the position of general editorial manager of the leading journal of the state of New Jersey.

The News largely through his instrumentality arose from a humble beginning to a leading and potential position in the constellation of journalism in our sister state.

When the grave in the beautiful cemetery connected wit the Springfield Presbyterian church, Flourtown, conceals forever his mortal remains there will linger in the memories of many of his friends beautiful recollections of his life and character that only time can obliterate and the loss of memory efface.

His sudden death and untimely departure, when under normal conditions he should have been in the vigor of his manhood, was a shock to his parents and friends that cannot be portrayed by words. His father, mother and sister have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this the darkest hour of their bereavement. J.A.W.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

James, Flemming

Sudden Death at Wyncote.

Coroner Ashton has been notified of a sudden death that occurred Wednesday of Rev. Dr. Flemming James, of Wyncote. Deceased is an Episcopal clergyman and was taken suddenly ill at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. A physician was summoned, but when Dr. D. Neffer arrived the reverent gentleman was dead. The doctor pronounced apoplexy as the cause of the sudden demise.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 17, 1901, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]

James, Oliver

North Wales. Oliver James died at his home of Bright's disease on Friday last. His funeral took place on Monday morning. Interment at Upper Baptist church, Hilltown. Mr. James came here a few years ago and resided with a sister, the sole surviver of the family. He was formerly an active politician in Hatfield township.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 9, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

James, Oliver

Oliver P. James Dead

Oliver P. James, of North Wales, formerly of Hatfield township, died on Nov. 3 of consumption. He was a member of a respectable family, the James, of Doylestown, but went astray in his younger days and became a notorious character. Several years ago he figured in a noted forgery at the Bucks county courts in which $3000 was involved. He was known as a professional gambler and an all-around beat, and no one mourns his departure.

His father, Tobias James, was a highly respected citizen of Pleasaville, Bucks county, where he owned a hotel and was a man of means. He built and conducted for 25 years the hotel at Colmar. His family consisted of three children, two daughters and one son (Oliver), none of whom ever married. The two sisters, one of whom is still living, lived with their brother. Interment Nov. 7 at the Upper Hilltown Baptist church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 16, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jamison, Mr.

Glenside. Mr. Jamison, an aged gentleman who with his wife and one daughter who have resided in their beautiful new home on Glenside highlands the past few months died Tuesday, May 22, at noon after a protracted illness. The cause of his death cannot well be attributed to any specific disease, general debility of the constitution doing more than anything else in leading up to the end. Until a few months ago Mr. Jamison resided in Germantown. He came to the free open air of Glenside in the hope of regaining some of his former vitality. The exertion and excitement of moving taxed him too much, however. The funeral was held on Friday at Taylorsville, Bucks county, a former home. Mrs. Jamison and two daughters survive him. One of the latter is the wife of a prominent divine in Schenectady, N.Y. Mrs. Jamison and her other daughter will return and reside on the highands permanently.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 31, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Janey, Charles

Jarrett, Alvin J.

Alvin J. Jarrett, an old resident of Quakertown, died Thursday morning, aged 77 years, 11 months and seven days. Mr. Jarrett leaves a widow and five grown up children, consisting of Oliver, Elmira and Eva, who reside at home, and Mrs. Barndt and Mrs. Zweier. The funeral was held on Monday from his late residence.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 8, 1903, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jeans, Daniel

Daniel Jeans, who died in his 83d year, was buried Friday at Plymouth Meeting. He was one of the members of a very old Whitemarsh township family, but had resided for many years in Moreland township.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jefferies, Mrs. Charles W. and Son

North Wales. Sensations follow close upon each other in our town. On Sunday evening as people were coming from church we were all shocked to hear that A.K. Shearer had received a telegram from Shippensburg that the wife and five year-old son of Rev. Charles W. Jefferies had died at that place that morning. Later advices gave more particulars. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferies and son were spending their vacation at the residence of the wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davidson. It seems that on Thursday they went out on their bicycles, on which they were experts, and brought home what they supposed to be mushrooms, but which proved to have been toadstools. Mr. Jefferies was first taken sick, but is no somewhat improved. Later the wife became ill, and then the son. Five physicians were called in, but none could do anything to eradicate the poison. The funeral took place this Wednesday from the parents' residence, and interment will take place at the same place. Mr. Jefferies is pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church, on Main street, this borough. He married the deceased since his pastorate in this charge. His congregation built for him a few years ago adjoining the church a commodious and pretty parsonage. These sudden deaths have cast a gloom over the congregation and community as well. The whole family have an intimate acquaintance with nearly the whole town, and were highly respected. A meeting of the council of the church was held on Monday evening and a delegation selected to attend the funeral. Another meeting will be held on Thursday evening. The pastor was expected home late in the week, and on next Sunday to hold his usual services, when the church was to be newly lighted with electric lights for the first time. A friend of the family, who is one of the newly elected teachers in our public schools, Miss Russel, had preceded them in order to open her school on Monday, bringing a word of cheer from the pastor's family, who then thought they were not very seriously ill.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 1, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, Catharine

Catharine Jenkins, widow of William H. Jenkins, died last Saturday at her residence in Gwynedd. She had suffered for some time from pneumonia, which turned to paralysis of the heart. She was a daughter of the late William and Jane Hallowell, of Plymouth. She leaves a son, Walter H. Jenkins, of Gwynedd, and a daughter Mary, widow of Evan J. Ambler, of Ambler. Deceased leaves a brother, Caleb R. Hallowell, of Phoenixville, and a sister, Jane S. Foreman, of Gwynedd. Deceased was about 70 years of age, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Funeral on the 15th inst. at 2:30; interment at Gwynedd Friends' burying ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 17, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, Charles S.

Charles S. Jenkins, ex-cashier of the Lansdale National bank, died at his home at Lansdale at 1.30 Monday morning from the effects of a paralytic stroke. Mr. Jenkins had been suffering from the effects of a slight stroke of paralysis for two or three years past. He was 80 years old last April Two children—Charles and Mary—survive him.

Mr. Jenkins was the first cashier of the Lansdale National bank, organized in 1864. He served in that capacity until about five years ago, when he resigned and his place was filled by Wilson H. Godshall. Mr. Jenkins was the inventor of several valuable appliances for which he obtained letters of patent. His latest invention was a map roller, which had an extensive sale throughout the United States. It was used largely in the government offices at Washington, Philadelphia, New York and other large cities. He was also the inventor of a plow and for which he obtained a patent. Mr. Jenkins was identified with the early history of Lansdale and figured largely in matters pertaining to the formation of the borough over 30 years ago. He was an uncle of Howard M. Jenkins who met sudden death at Buck Hill Falls on Saturday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 16, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, Charles Todd

Charles Todd Jenkins, a well-known resident of this county, died at his home at Colmar Tuesday evening of last week, at the age of 87 years.

Deceased was of Welsh ancestry. He was a son of "Uncle" John Jenkins, who lived to the age of 97 years. He was a well and hearty man for his years and his demise was not looked for. Deceased was born at the present site of Lansdale.

He was married to Miss Sarah Lukens and then moved to Colmar, where he pursued farming for some years. He then sold his farm to the late Albert Moore. Since that time he has been living retired. He has been treasurer of the Springhouse and Hilltown Turnpike company and president of the Line Lexington Insurance company for a number of years. In 1854 he was candidate for county treasurer on the Free Soil ticket and in 1870 on the Republican ticket. He was defeated both times.

Mr. Jenkins' wife died in 1896, and a son, George, is also dead. Five children are left to mourn his departure. They are Comly and parker, both of Colmar; J. Parker Hale Jenkins, Esq., of Norristown; Ellen, the wife of Oliver M. Evans, of Lansdale, and Learie, the wife of George W. Chapin, of Wayne.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 9, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, Charles Todd

Springhouse. B.F. Danehower, Esq., attended the funeral of Charles Todd Jenkins at Colmar on Monday. Mr. Jenkins was treasurer of the Springhouse and Hilltown turnpike.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 9, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, Eliza

North Wales. The grim angel death has again visited our town and suddenly called a prominent resident, Mrs. Eliza Jenkins, widow of the late John Jenkins and the last but one of a large family of Stovers, who have resided in this town from its infancy. Mrs. Jenkins was first taken with cerebral paralysis while at church a week ago on Sunday, since which time she has had several strokes and expired on Monday morning. Her funeral will take place on Saturday morning next from her late residence, Main and Walnut streets. Interment at the Baptist cemetery. She leaves an almost blind and deaf sister, 80 years of age, as the sole survivor of what was once a large and wealthy family.

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

Jenkins, Howard M.

H.M. Jenkins' Tragic Death. The Well Known Friend Dashed to Death at Buck Hill. Slips From a Log and Is Precipitated 30 Feet to Rocks and a Stream Below--Story of His Life--The Funeral Services Held at Gwynedd.

Howard M. Jenkins, of Gwynedd, editor of the Friends' Intelligencer, well known throughout this section, was killed at Buck Hill Falls, near Stroudsburg, Saturday morning about 10 o'clock. With a party of friends he had gone up on Friday to attend the closing of the inn. Saturday morning he walked out and was showing Isaac H. Cothier, of Philadelphia, the beauties of the picturesque country in that part of Monroe county. They were inspecting the falls, where Buck Hill creek tumbles 30 feet down a rocky gorge. Rains had swollen the creek, the flood had carried away the bridge over the gorge and the falls were Niagara in miniature. A log was thrown by Mr. Jenkins across the gorge and he passed safely to the other side. He urged Mr. Clothier [sic] to follow. The latter, however, hesitated, and Mr. Jenkins started to retrace his steps across the log. Without a cry and presumably because his foot slipped Mr. Jenkins fell into about 12 feet of water and was swept over the falls. His body was lost to view. No aid could possibly be extended. Mr. Clothier ran for almost a mile to a spot where he had seen men at work. They returned with him. Almost an hour later they found the body, bruised and torn, in the pool at the base of the falls.

The awful tragedy cast a pall over the closing events at the inn, and the news of the unfortunate occurrence was broken to the son of the deceased, who was also there.

Mr. Jenkins was born in Gwynedd on March 30, 1842, and was therefore 60 years of age. He was a son of Algernon S. and Anna Maria (Thomas) Jenkins. He was educated in public, select and the Friends' schools conducted by Joseph Foulke, at Gwynedd. He was editor of the Norristown Republican, 1862-4; the Norristown Herald and Republican, 1864-6; the Wilmington Daily Commercial, 1866-7. After leaving Wilmington he resided at West Chester and was connected with the Philadelphia Times and Call as reporter at various times, and the American, Philadelphia, 1881-91. His connection with the Intelligencer began in 1885, when he purchased five acres at Gwynedd and erected his residence there. He was the author of historical collections relating to Gwynedd, a memorial history of Philadelphia, of the lives of the Penn family, and a genealogical sketch of the descendants of William Spencer. His writings also touched on the battle of the Brandywine and the mother of Lincoln.

On March 16, 1865, Mr. Jenkins married Mary Ann Atkinson, sister of Wilmer Atkinson, at Upper Dublin. He is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Charles F., is associate editor of the Farm Journal; the second son, Thomas A., is a professor in the University of Chicago; Edward is with H.T. Paste Company, electricians in Chicago, and Arthur resides at home and was associated with his father in the management of the Buck Hill Falls property. One daughter, Anna, married I. Daniel Webster and resides in Mankato, Minn.; and the other daughter, Florence, resides at home.

The deceased besides being editor-in-chief of the Friends' Intelligencer was president of the Bucks Hill Falls Park association, author of several historical works and one of the leading members of the Fifteenth and Race streets meeting, and was one of the directors of the George school, Newtown. Mr. Jenkins was prominently identified with other Friends in organizing two years ago the association of which he was president. An inn was founded as the retreat of Friends amidst surroundings of exceptional pastoral beauty and quiet. The building was enlarged last spring. Mr. Jenkins' last labor of love was to pen the beauties of the retreat in a volume which was received with much favor. The tragedy of his death recalls that of his father, the well known 'Squire Jenkins, who in 1890 fell in his barn from the overhead to the barn floor, from which he sustained injuries that caused his death after having lain unconscious for a week.

The bruised body of Mr. Jenkins was brought to his Gwynedd home on Monday and the services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Gwynedd Friends' meetinghouse. The interment was made privately in Upper Dublin Friends' burying ground.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 16, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenks, Joseph W.

Joseph W. Jenks died at his home at Glenside, Thursday Dec. 15, aged 82 years. The deceased is survived by a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Paxson. The funeral was held on Sunday at 12.30 o'clock, with interment at Solebury Friends' burying ground.

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

Jenkins, Levi S. Sr.

On the 18th inst., Levi S. Jenkins, Sr., of Montgomery township, Montgomery county, Pa., in the 71st year of his age.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, March 25, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, Sarah E.

Sarah E., wife of Milton Jenkins, of Line Lexington, was interred Wednesday, death having resulted the previous Sunday. Deceased was in her 79th year, and was a daughter of the late Jonathan Ellis, of Plymouth township. She had been a resident of Line Lexington for many years, and was a consistent member of the North Wales Baptist church. Several years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, and although she partially recovered, she never fully recovered from the effects of the disease. Her last illness covered a period of six weeks. Besides an aged husband, she leaves a family of six children: Recorder of Deeds Earl A. Jenkins, of Colmar; Mrs. George Brecht, of Ashbourne; Anson B., of California; Grant, of the firm of Grant Jenkins & Company, of Lansdale; Horace M. and Mrs. Lizzie Clark, residing at home. Two sisters and a brother also survive, Mrs. Evans, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Comly Lukens, of California, and William Ellis, of Eagleville, this county.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenkins, William

Joseph Jenkins, the day watcher at the works, last Friday attended the funeral of his brother, William Jenkins, of Norristown, who was a victim of the Exeter wreck.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 25, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jennings, Walter Scott

Walter Scott Jennings, one of the more prominent middle-aged members of the Norristown bar, died at midnight Thursday of hemorrhage resulting from a violent fit of coughing, with which he was seized about the time he retire din his usual apparently good health, his only ailment being a cold, from which he was recovering. Mr. Jennings read law with Hon. George N. Corson and was admitted to the bar in 1881. In addition to enjoying a lucrative practice, he was borough solicitor of Norristown since 1889. He was born in county Cornwall, England, in 1854, and came to this country with his parents, Elizabeth and the late Richards Jennings, when three years of age. Until his admission to the bar he was employed on a farm at Jeffersonville. Part of the time while pursuing his law studies he taught school there winters and in the summer worked about the farm. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and a stockholder in a number of banks and trust companies. Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters and a brother.

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

Johnson, Eldred

Found Dead in a Wagon.

A dispatch from Trenton says: The death of Eldred Johnson, colored, of Newtown, aged 40, married and the father of six children, is being investigated by Coroner Bowers. He was found at Washington Crossing dead in a wagon at the home of Edward Seruby, at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning of last week. Johnson came to Seruby's house to spend Christmas. Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock, after a night of drinking, the men at the house got in a wagon to drive Jesse Stoker, of Philadelphia, to the station. On the way there Seruby says Johnson fell out on the road. He was lifted into the wagon and his quiet condition thereafter was attributed to liquor. Seruby, who drove the wagon visited several places. On returning home he let Johnson remain in the wagon and only discovered the death after he had had breakfast.

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

Johnson, Eliza H.

On Mar. 30, 1092, Eliza H., wife of Edward H. Johnson, Ambler, Pa., in her 55th year. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1902, at 2 o'clock at Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler, Pa. Interment private.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 3, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Johnson, Eliza H.

Eliza H., wife of Edward H. Johnson, Sr., died Sunday evening in her 55th year. She had been sick only for a few days, and death resulted from blood poisoning and heart weakness.

Deceased was the daughter of Charles F. and Margaret S. Warwick, and was born in West Philadelphia, Jan. 8, 1848. She was married Oct. 31, 1866. Six children were born to her Robert W. and Homer being deceased, Edward H., Charles Warwick, Joseph J., Margaret, wife of William C. Evans, of Ambler. In addition to a husband she leaves brothers, Charles S., and William H. Warwick, of Philadelphia, and Edward W. Warwick, of Green Pond, Fla., and sisters Mrs. Maggie Ramsey, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Mary S. Strawn, of Quakertown.

Deceased was baptized into the fellowship of the Mount Pleasant Baptist church in October, 1866, in the Wissahickon creek by Rev. Thomas C. Trotter, and has ever since been one of the most faithful of its members. Always considered a leader in all good work among the women, she was foremost in every progressive movement, and was prominently identified in the Bible school work as well. The service rendered by her as a teacher and as leader of the singing was invaluable. Her poor health had compelled her to give up activities in the school for some months, but the Sunday previous to her death she resumed her position as teacher of a class of young ladies. She was, during her absence from the school, superintendent of the home department of the school, so death overtook her while doing all she could under the difficulty of impaired health.

The funeral will be held in Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler, this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment being private.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 3, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Johnson, Frank

The funeral of Frank Johnson took place on Tuesday afternoon of the present week. He was a painter about 30 years of age, and had been ailing from pulmonary consumption for about a year. He leaves a widow and two children. His wife was Tillie, daughter of Aaron Reimer, of Ambler, whom he married in 1893, when the latter family lived in North Wales.

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

Johnson, Hannah

Hannah R Johnson, wife of Thomas B Johnson, a well known produce dealer, died on the 28th inst(sic), at the residence of the family 543 N Green St, Norristown, in her 60th year. Deceased had been a sufferer for some time from a cancerous affection of the stomach. This in connection with a sprain caused her death. Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Israel and Sarah Price Urner, her mother who is still living at an advanced age, being a sister of Rev. John Price, father of the late Rev. Isaac Price, and Rev. John R Price, and others, well known in this vicinity. Mrs. Johnson had two sisters, Lavinia and Sarah, and two brothers, Daniel and Jonathan, the latter who married Mary Reiff, was the father of Mrs.(?) Joseph Urner of Pottstown Landing. She was a highly respected Christian lady, and her death will be mourned by a wide circle of relatives and friends.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, January 6, 1885. Submitted by Diana.]

Johnson, Harry

Johnson, Harry

North Wales. Harry Johnson died suddenly at Barto, Pa., Monday morning of paralysis of the brain. He was one of our most active young business, kept the shoe store on Walnut street in the Kriebel building. He also had charge of the Keystone company's exchange. He was a very busy man. Part of the day he spent at the Bullitt building, Philadelphia, where he was cashier of the restaurant, his wife in the meantime attending to his business in this town during the mid-day. He recently purchased a cozy home at Third and School streets, which was just about furnished. He had been complaining for several days of feeling unwell and tired out, and on Sunday he made arrangements to take a trip for a week's rest. He started on Sunday morning for Barto, where he expected to visit his brother-in-law, John Baus, who keeps the hotel in that town. On arriving at that place he was stricken and died on Monday morning. His remains came home in the evening. He had no family; was a member of North Wales lodge of Odd Fellows and St. Peter's Lutheran church, in both of which he was active. The funeral will take place on Saturday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Johnson, Harry K.

North Wales. The funeral of Harry K. Johnson took place from his late residence, Third and School streets, on Saturday and was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Schenck, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church, of which the deceased was a member. The friends and organizations with which he was connected sent handsome floral memorials. Interment was made at the church cemetery, South Main street.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 1, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Johnson, Isaac

Johnson, Jacob

Johnson, Jacob

Johnson, Lillie

Lillie, wife of R.M. Johnson, of Chalfont, died Sunday morning about 11 o'clock. About one year ago Mrs. Johnson had an operation performed for a cancer on the right side of her chest and was thought to be improving. But for some weeks she suffered with her heart. She took to her bed and passed a restless night Saturday, but became easy in the morning. Deceased was 46 years of age and leaves a husband and three small children, two daughters, Marion R. and Florence M., and a son, Chester.

Interment will be made at Beulah cemetery Thursday afternoon, meeting at the house at 1 o'clock.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Johnson, Mrs. Nicholas

Johnson, Sarah D.

Mrs. Sarah D. Johnson, widow of Gibson Johnson, aged 80 years, died on Monday at the home of her son-in-law, Linford R. Craven, in Doylestown, after being bedfast for about nine months.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Plumstead township, but after her marriage moved to Doylestown, where she has since resided. Her husband died about 20 years ago.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Linford R. Craven, of Doylestown; Mrs. Abraham Haney, of Philadelphia; Mrs. W.W. H. Fell, of Ambler, formerly of Buckingham; one son, John Johnson, of Baltimore, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Shimmel, of Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 15, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Johnston, Francis Wesley

Dr. S.H. Johnston, of Ambler, attended the funeral of his father, Francis Wesley Johnston, of Philadelphia, on Monday. The deceased died suddenly on Saturday aged 54 years. Besides the doctor he leaves a widow, a son Frank and a daughter, Miss Mable, all of whom reside in Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 8, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Eunice

Eunice, wife of John D. Jones, of near Cold Point, died Friday and was interred Monday in Upper Dublin Brethrens' cemetery, Rev. B.F. Kittinger having charge, Rev. Tilton, of Cold Point, assisting at the house.

Several years ago the deceased resided with her husband on the property now tenanted by Mr. Jacob L. Nice, Rose Valley. Mrs. Jones' maiden name was Dettus, and she was blessed with strong powers of endurance and energy. Within the past three or four years she was stricken with partial paralysis and medical attention was of no avail, for towards the end she was perfectly helpless.

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

Jones, Israel

Death of a Soldier. Israel W. Jones died July 4th, of heart trouble at No. 912 Jackson Street, Philadelphia in his 56th year. He was a son of the late Abraham and Lydia Jones, resided many years in Pottstown, and was a plasterer by trade; he moved to the city three years ago. Deceased was the father of 14 children of whom 5 are living William Jones, residing in Massachusetts; Edward and Harry, of Philadelphia; Sallie, wife of William Engle, of Pottstown; Carrie wife of Joseph Scully, of Philadelphia. He was a brother-in-law of Charles Christman, of Pottstown, and his widow is a sister of John R. Mowday, of Pine Iron Works.

Israel W. Jones was a brave soldier of Co. A, 53d PA Regiment, one of whom the surviving officers and men of his company speak well. Since 1880 he was a U. S. Pensioner. The remains will be brought to Pottstown tomorrow, Tuesday, morning on 9:36 train on the P. and R. Railroad. Services in the Baptist Church and interment at Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Montgomery County Ledger, July 7, 1891. Submitted by Betty.]

Jones, Israel W.

The Funeral Urn. The funeral of Israel W. Jones, whose death occurred on Saturday last at his home, No. 912 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, took place last Tuesday at 10 o’clock and was quite largely attended. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. James L. Davis, who made appropriate remarks. After the services the cortege proceeded to Pottstown Cemetery, where the remains were interred. The body of deceased was brought from the city on the 9:36 P. and R. train and was met by a delegation from Graham Post, No. 106, of which he was formerly a member. The pall bearers were also selected from this Post and were as follows: Peter B. Lessig, Mahlon H. Engle, Levi Miller and Michael Walters.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, July 14, 1891. Submitted by Betty.]

Jones, John

John Jones, of Tennis avenue, Three Tuns, died this Wednesday morning at 2.30 o'clock after a lingering illness, resulting from a complication of diseases, lasting several months, during the greater part of which time he was bedridden.

The deceased was past middle age and had been a resident of the community for about 10 years. A few years after removing there he retired from active business in Philadelphia. Several years ago he purchased the property on which he had resided and proceeded to erect an elegant home, which he has since occupied.

He was an active and public spirited citizen, taking a deep interest in the purification of the Republican party, to which he belonged. He was at the time of his death one of the supervisors of Lower Gwynedd township, a position which he had just entered upon at the time of his illness.

Mr. Jones was a good neighbor and a true friend to every one. He was widely known throughout this section and was respected and honored alike for his manly qualities. His place in the community will long remain vacant.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 20, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, John

The remains of the late John Jones were interred in Rose Hill cemetery Saturday afternoon. Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson had charge of the services at the house. Dr. Ford, of Philadelphia, offered prayer, and Rev. E.E. Valentine, of Ambler, spoke. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives.

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

Jones, John B.

John B. Jones, one of Hatboro's oldest residents, died about 9.30 o'clock on Friday morning, aged 87 years. He had been failing in health for some time and his last illness only lasted a few days. He was born in the state of Maryland in 1825 and came to Hatboro many years ago. In his early life he drove one of the mail coaches that connected Philadelphia with the interior towns and New York, and afterwards became a part owner of the lines. Little before the war of 1861 he purchased the lower hotel property, now owned by John T. Wood, the original building being destroyed by fire several years ago. As a landlord Mr. Jones was a success. His place was known far and near as a model one, and had the entire confidence of the community.

He took an active part in the welfare of the borough, was a councilman, school director, trustee of Loller academy and treasurer at the time of his death of the Hatboro Building and Loan association. He was also one of the original stockholders of the Hatboro Cemetery company and a charter member of the K.W. Bray lodge, F. and A.M., and was treasurer of the organization since its institution. He was respected by all who knew him, honest and upright in his dealings and a good citizen. In politics he was a Democrat.

He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Harriet Shugard, of Philadelphia, to whom he was married in 1848, and eight children, as follows: John W., of Denver; Mary E., of Cape May; Ella D., of Ambler; Harriet, Paul, who is secretary and treasurer of the Jenkintown Trust company; Emma and Annie, who reside in Hatboro. There are also a number of grandchildren.

The Masonic fraternity had charge of the burial services. By the death of Mr. Jones the borough of Hatboro has lost another pioneer citizen. Within the last 10 years upwards of 15 of the oldest residents of that town have died.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, John W.

Jones, Jonathan

Blue Bell. Jonathan Jones, one of the old residents of this neighborhood, died at his home on Saturday evening, after a long illness. Deceased leaves a brother, Stephen and a sister Angelina, who live on the old Jones homestead. Funeral took place this Wednesday at Boehm's church.

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

Jones, Mark

A Large Funeral. The funeral of Mark Jones was largely attended at Plymouth Meeting on the 17th inst. The ancient house of worship was well filled with the friends and neighbors of the deceased, who had lived in the locality during the greater part of his long life and was well known by all the people for miles around. The large number of elderly people present was noteworthy, there being many octogenarians among them. Margaretta Walton, a prominent minister among Friends, of Ercildown, Chester county, was present and spoke to the edification of all who heard her, and also appeared in supplication. Mary Thomas, of Norristown, also gave utterance to words befitting the occasion. Ezekiel Wood, a well-known preacher of the Methodist church, at Plymouth, and an intimate neighbor and acquaintance of the deceased, spoke also in an earnest appeal to all his hearers to make good use of the time remaining to them, and he prepared for the great change that sooner or later must inevitably overtake them, to make haste to make their peace with their Maker in order for their eternal welfare. Though not a Friend or rather not a member of the society of Friends, he often speaks at funeral held in Friends' meeting houses, and we believe his utterances are generally accepted as coming from one who gives every evidence of being a sincere follower of the "meek and lowly" author of the Christian religion.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 27, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Jones, who had been making her home with her nephew, Mr. H.S. Jones, of this place, died suddenly last Sunday morning at 1.30 o'clock. She was 81 years of age. The remains were removed to Philadelphia on Monday, from whence the funeral will be held.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 14, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Mark

Mark Jones, one of the oldest residents of the county, died Friday at his home, Plymouth Meeting, in his 87th year. He was a member of Plymouth meeting and a consistent and much esteemed citizen. For many years he carried on wheelwrighting at Plymouth, and afterwards was engaged in farming and dealing in cattle.

Deceased was until within about six weeks before his death a very active and well preserved man considering his great age. His wife died about 18 months ago. Her name was Eliza Shearer, to whom he was married some 60 or more years ago.

Three children survive: Rex M. Jones, of Elm Creek, Nebraska; George Edwin Jones, of Oxford, Chester county; Elva, wife of Edwin M. Foulke, of West Chester. Their eldest child, Ephraim, died with a few years and was interred in Plymouth meeting grounds. The funeral was held on the 17th at Plymouth Meeting.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 20, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

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Jones, Matilda B.

Matilda B., wife of Charles S. Jones, of Chestnut street, Ambler, died Saturday evening after an illness lasting five weeks, in her 54th year. She was the daughter of Abram Funk and Susan Bergey and was born in Doylestown April 2, 1850, 35 years ago she was married to Charles S. Jones and immediately they removed to North Wales, where they remained 11 years. About 18 years ago they moved to Ambler, where Mr. Jones is now foreman of the carpenter force at the Keasbey & Mattisson company's plant.

The deceased has been a sufferer for years from bronchial trouble. She leaves a husband and three children: Mrs. Mattie Roach, Laura, wife of Davis Sheetz, and Mabel Mary, all of Ambler. Her sisters are: Mrs. H.W.B. Reed, Ambler; Mrs. William Fuss, Collegeville; Mrs. Abram Kiles, Doylestown; and her brothers are Abram B., Milwaukee, Wis.; Lincoln, St. Louis, Mo.; Jacob, Trenton, N.J.; John, William and Harry, of Doylestown. A sister and a brother are deceased, and several children died in infancy. Her father is still living in Doylestown at the advanced age of 90 years.

The funeral will be held at 11 from her late residence and at 1.30 in the Reformed church at North Wales. Interment will be made in that cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1904, p. 1, 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Norman

Rev. Norman Jones, for several years a resident of the Mercer home Ambler, died Monday and his body was shipped to Dayton, O., on Tuesday.

Rev. Norman Jones, son of Norman F. and Mary McLean Jones. Was born at Washington, Fayette county, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1832. Fitted for college at Salem academy, Ohio, and entered and graduated from Washington. In the fall of 1875, entered the junior class of Union Theological seminary, New York City, and began the study of theology, competed the prescribed course of study in three years, and was graduated in May, 1860; was examined in various departments of Biblical and theological learning by the Congregational association of New York and Brooklyn and recommended to the pastorate office on April 4, 1860.

After leaving the seminary in May he went to New Jersey and spent the summer in Parsippany, preaching for the Rev. J.F. Sutton, who was laid aside from work on account of ill health. In October 1860 he returned to Washington, Fayette county, Ohio, and connected himself with the presbytery of Chillicottie, but soon after removed to Yellow Springs, Ohio, and took charges of the Old School Presbyterian church, then under the care of the presbytery of Miami. He continued in charge of this church until November, 164, when he gave it up to enter the Christian commission and was assigned to duty at Louisville, Ky., Nov. 17, 1864. In a few days he was sent to Nashville, Ten., and continued there and in the vicinity until Jan. 11, 1865. During this time was with the Union army under General Thomas in the battle of Franklin, Tenn., and also in the battle of Nashville when General Hood sought to capture that city. Jan. 28, 1865, he was commissioned chaplain of the One Hundred and Seventy Sixth regiment, Ohio volunteers, second brigade, fourth division, twentieth army corps. Regiment was stationed at Nashville doing guard duty in the city when he was appointed chaplain and remained there until the war ended. He was mustered out of service June 14, 1865. After his duties as chaplain were finished he spent three years in missionary labor in Ohio within the bounds of Chillicottie presbytery, after which he was called to the pastorate of two churches--Union and North Fork--in the same presbytery. These pastorate relations continued over three years when they were dissolved by act of the presbytery in order that he might accept a call from the Presbyterian church of Decatur, Ind. He was pastor of Decatur church from 1871 to 1877. He removed to Bluffton, Ind., in 1878 and again in 1880 to his home in Washington, C.H., Ohio, where he remained until 1899. Since 1887 he had not preached regularly, but continued his ministerial calling without pastorate.

The most of his life centered around Washington. His father as born in Vermont, but went to Washington at the age of 22. He was a school teacher for a time when county surveyor for several years, also auditor and treasurer.

His mother was Mary McLean, sister of the late Judge Daniel McLean. She was born in Fayette county, pa., but with her parents went to Ohio, and for about 60 years lived on the same lot on Court street, Washington.

Of this family there were six children, three of whom died in infancy, Joseph, Duncan and Elvira. Three lived to maturity, David, Lucy and Norman, none of whom are now living.

On Dec. 13, 1869, Norman Jones was married to Josephine A. Denver, daughter of Patrick Denver, of Washington, Ohio, whose death occurred Dec. 27, 1898. She was the sister of the late General J.W. Denver, of Washington, Ohio. Mrs. E.W. James, of Coshocton, Ohio, is the only surviving member of her family.

Of this marriage five children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Cornelia Lucile and Josephine still survive.

Death had long been looked for a came as a relief from physical infirmity and suffering.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 14, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Sallie R.

Jones, W. Henry

W. Henry Jones, aged 33 years, was buried in Rose Valley cemetery on Tuesday. The funeral was held from his late residence near Fort Washington and services were held in Penllyn Baptist church. Ambler lodge, No. 2993, G.U.O. of O.F., attended the funeral.

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

Jones, Wilhelmina

Mrs. Wilhelmina Jones, the widow of Israel Jones, who served in Company A., 53d Regiment, during the Civil War, died Friday evening at her late residence on Vine Street, Stowe. She had reached the age of 73 years. Mrs. Jones leaves five children: William D. Jones, of Wareham, Mass.; Edward Jones, of Elizabeth, NJ; Harry P. Jones, of Stowe; Sarah L. wife of William Engle, of Stowe and Mrs. Carrie S. Kelly, of Chicago, IL. She is a sister of D. Y. Mowday, of Norristown; William Mowday, of Norristown; John Mowday, of Pine Iron Works; Sara Swavely and Susan Eagle, of Pine Iron Works.

[Source: Pottstown Weekly Advocate, April 7, 1900. Submitted by Betty.]

Jones, William

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gillmore, of Ambler, attended the funeral of their nephew, Mr. William Jones, of North Wales, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 12, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, William H.

North Wales. William H. Jones, of 444 West Diamond street, Philadelphia, aged 74 years, an uncle of George Jones, of this place, was buried at St. Peter's cemetery on Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held in the Shearer Street Baptist church.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 2, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Yeaman

Fort Washington. Some of our residents last Saturday attended the funeral of Yeaman Jones, of Germantown, brother of the late John Jones, of Ambler. He died on March 13, aged 66 years, leaving a wife and one daughter. He married Pricilla, daughter of Silas Walton, of County line and State road. Deceased was a member of Baker post, Germantown. For some years he kept store in Philadelphia, but later was connected with Cedar Hollow Lime company.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 21, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jordan, William