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Kober, Infant Daughter of Oswin
Kober, John C.
John C. Kober, a prominent resident of New Britain township, died on Tuesday night of last week at his residence, near Chalfont, aged about 50 years. He was ill for 10 weeks with grip and complications caused his death. He leaves a widow and two children, William Kober of Chalfont, and Mrs. Emma Fluck, of Hilltown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koehler, Children
Lansdale. The funeral of the Koehler children took place on Tuesday forenoon and the interment was made in one grave in the cemetery. The parents came from Germany many years ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 4, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koehler Children
Lansdale. The burial of the three Koehlers on Tuesday of last week was one of the largest and saddest funerals ever held in Lansdale. The interment was in the cemetery, whither they were conveyed by three hearses. Three clergymen officiated. The victims of the railway disaster were Herman, married only six weeks before to Lizzie Boyer, of Camden; his sister Mollie, aged 8 years, and Robbie, a boy under five. There are three children left, two sons and a girl of 12. The father, F.W. Koehler, and his wife came from Germany many years ago, and are reckoned among the best bakers in this part of the country.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 11, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Kohler, Herman, Mollie and Robert
Killed by Express. Horrible Grade Crossing Accident at Lansdale—Three Persons Killed by the Buffalo Express.
A wagon containing three persons was struck Friday evening by the Buffalo express, on a crossing of the North Penn railroad at Lansdale, and two of the occupants were instantly killed, the third dying shortly afterward. The dead are: Herman Kohler, aged 22 years; Robert Kohler, aged 5, and Mollie Kohler, aged 7.
The victims of the accident were children of F.W. Kohler, who conducts a bakery in Lansdale. About 5 o'clock Herman Kohler drove out of Lansdale with the delivery wagon. Little Robert Kohler had pleaded with Herman that he and his sister Mollie be permitted to accompany him. Their importunities prevailed, and they gleefully clambered into the wagon, clapping their hands in delight at the prospect of a drive in the country where a quantity of bread was to be delivered.
It was on the return trip that the three lives were snuffed out. All the occupants of the wagon were in the happiest mood as they approached the crossing. When they were fairly on the railroad the Buffalo express, bound south, due at Lansdale at 6.32, came along at full speed. The engineer gave the danger signal and applied the brakes with all force, but it was too late to avert a collision.
The crash came in a twinkling. Herman and Mollie Kohler were hurled a hundred feet, and fell mangled and dead. When the train was brought to a standstill the boy Robert was found on the pilot of the locomotive. He was unconscious and barely alive. He was taken to the home of his parents, where he died. The horse was killed and the wagon demolished.
The parents of the victims of the accident were almost crazed with grief, as is also the young wife of Herman Kohler, to whom he was married two months ago.
The crossing where the accident occurred is not regarded as a particularly dangerous one, as there is nothing to obstruct a full view of the tracks both ways. Coroner McGlathery held an inquest Monday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 4, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Kolb, Katie K.
Kraft, Jacob Jacob Kraft, a well-known farmer of Schwenksville, died Saturday morning after an illness extending almost a year. He was a brother-in-law of A. Kneule, of the Norristown Register and was in his 73d year. He had lived on the farm where he died for more than 40 years and was esteemed by the entire neighborhood, being of a quiet and industrious nature. He is survived by a widow, three daughters and two sons. All of the children are married. He is also survived by a brother, Henry Kraft, of Philadelphia, and a sister, Mrs. A. Kneule. Deceased was a native of Germany, but his parents came to this country when he was quite young. They settled in the vicinity of Skippack. [Source: Ambler Gazette, February 9, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.] Kramer, Oscar Oscar Kramer, aged 7 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kramer, of Chalfont, died on Friday, Mar. 23d, and was buried on Tuesday, the 27th, at the cemetery adjoining the Hilltown church. Oscar was an unusually bright and studious child for his age and he was a pupil of the Newville school. On the day of the funeral the school marched in a body to the house. A beautiful wreath was presented by the school. [Source: Ambler Gazette, April 5, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kratz, Clayton and John Suicide from Losses. John Kratz, of Belfry, Ruined by Stock Speculations, Shoots His Son and Kills Himself--Wife Finds the Bodies. John Kratz, of Belfry, shot and killed his son Clayton and then blew out his own brains late Monday afternoon. It is thought that heavy losses in speculation at the Philadelphia Bourse led to the murder and suicide. The dead man owned the house on Tennis avenue, Ambler, occupied by Rev. B.F. Kittinger, and was a member of Upper Dublin Brethren's church. Kratz, who was about 56 years old, was a well-known stock speculator, doing business in Philadelphia. Until the day of the crime he had been as successful as formerly, but when he returned to his wife that afternoon he said: "I'm ruined. I've lost every penny I had in the world and there is no nothing left to us except the farm." After making this statement Kratz sat by the window with his head in his hands and almost wept. His wife tried to soothe him with words of encouragement, but nothing seemed to cheer the ruined man. She finally said: "Oh, John, never mind; we still have our loving son Clayton and the farm left, and with them we can be happy." At those words his face seemed to brighten and for a time he gazed into space out of the window. A few minutes after 4 o'clock the son, who is nine years of age, returned home from school. He greeted his mother and father affectionately. It was but a short time after this that the father called him into the house and said: "Clayton, we'll take this knife into the shed and sharpen it." Mrs. Kratz thought this nothing strange, for the knife was really dull. The boy hurried with the knife and was soon busy grinding away at the large wheel in the shed. Kratz returned to the house and went up stairs, but in a few minutes he again came down and was smiling. His wife though he had forgotten his trouble and was trying to bear it bravely. The speculator left the house and went towards the woodshed. Her eyes followed him and she saw him enter. She though he was going to help the boy and went about her household duties with a light heart. He had said nothing to her. About 5 o'clock Mrs. Kratz thought it was time to get her boy at his lessons and started to the woodshed to summon him. When she arrived a terrible sight met her eyes. There lay her boy near the grindstone. Blood covered his face. Near him, with a 32-calibre revolver in his hand, lay her husband. She almost fainted, but retained enough strength to summon neighbors. She was then carried into the house, where she is now confined to her bed. The neighbors found Kratz cold in death. He had ended his life by putting a bullet into his brain just behind the right ear and a terrible wound designated the spot. The boy was still alive, but he died a short time afterward without regaining consciousness. The father had sent two bullets into his brain, one behind the ear, thus making his terrible deed doubly successful. At the coroner's inquest on Tuesday Charles Gotwals, a neighbor, testified that Kratz told him if he ever met with reverses he would kill himself and his wife. Mrs. Kratz told of the finding of the bodies. The jury rendered a verdict that Clayton Kratz came to his death by two shots through the head from a pistol in the hands of his father, John Kratz, and that the latter came to his death by shooting himself while his mind was temporarily deranged. The funeral has been set for Friday morning, interment to take place in Upper Dublin Brethren's cemetery, near Ambler. [Source: Ambler Gazette, March 23, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kratz, Clayton R. and John H. Planned Death. The funerals of John H. Kratz and his son, Clayton R. Kratz, the victims of the tragedy at Belfry, took place Friday morning. The funerals were largely attended, and hundreds viewed the remains of father and son. Rev. G.N. Falkenstein, pastor of the Dunkard church of Germantown, had charge of the services. Other clergymen in attendance were Rev. Jacob Myers and Rev. J.Z. Gotwals, of Green Tree; Rev. B.F. Kittinger, of Ambler, and Rev. J.D. Detrich, of North Wales. Services were held in the Upper Dublin Brethren church, near Ambler. Many a stout heart was broken when viewing for the last time the remains of the two forms, well known and much loved. The whole community is overwhelmed in sympathy for the disconsolate widow, Mrs. Kratz, of whom all speak as being an estimable Christian lady. Elder Meyers conducted the burial service and Rev. Detrich pronounced the benediction. A letter was found in Kratz's workshop Thursday, which had previously been overlooked. It was evidently written by the man a short time before he committed murder and suicide. It was addressed to Mrs. Kratz and said that the loss of $40,000 was too much for him to bear, and he had decided to commit suicide. The killing of his son, Clayton, he said, was the hardest thing he had to do, but he did it because he did not want to shoulder his wife with the responsibility of raising the boy. He thought his son would be better off in heaven than here. [Source: Ambler Gazette, March 30, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kratz, Lizzie Miss Lizzie Kratz died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kratz, Lansdale, Wednesday of bronchial trouble and rheumatism. Deceased was 28 years of age and had been afflicted for several years. During the past year she had been confined to the house and most of that time had been bedfast. Formerly she had been employed in the Lansdale postoffice, and for six years held the position at the general delivery window. Owing to sickness she was compelled to resign that position about two years ago, and although recovery seemed evident at times she gradually became weaker and death at last ended her struggle. The funeral services were held in St. John's Reformed church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment in the Lansdale cemetery. [Source: Ambler Gazette, September 18, 1902, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.] Kratz, Lizzie Lansdale. The funeral of Miss Lizzie Kratz took place on Sunday afternoon in the Reformed church, and her interment was in Lansdale cemetery. She was the daughter of Amos Z. Kratz and had been ailing with consumption for two years past. During her life previous to her sickness she had severed six years as assistant in the Lansdale post office. Her age was 28 years. [Source: Ambler Gazette, September 18, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Kratz, Lizzie W. Lizzie W., wife of Aaron Kratz, died at her residence in Plumsteadville Wednesday morning, March 23, at 7.45, after an illness extending over several weeks. She was in the 62d year of her age. Some weeks ago she underwent an operation from the effects of which she never recovered. The immediate cause of her death was an aggravated form of jaundice. Mrs. Kratz was the daughter of Osmond and Susan Engles, of Buckingham, one of seven children. On September 26, 1866, while a member of the family of Allen Thomas, in Bedminster township, she married Aaron Kratz, of Plumst4eadville. Two children were born to the union--May, who died at the age of three and a half years, and Reuben E., who died February 19, 1901. Mrs. Kratz was a consistent member of the Doylestown Presbyterian church. She was a woman of splendid qualities and beloved by all who knew her. In caring for the wants of the numerous employes of her husband's carriage industry, she was a mother to them, and by them was held in the greatest esteem. Her departure will be mourned by the entire community. [Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Krenkle, Walter Gwynedd. Walter, son of Charles Krenkle, died on Saturday after a lingering illness. He had just attained manhood and had good prospects of a successful future. The funeral was held on Tuesday and interment was made at the German-Lutheran church, Mainland. [Source: Ambler Gazette, July 14, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Krenkle, Walter North Wales. The funeral of Walter Krenkle on Tuesday was very largely attended. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, P.O.S. of A., and Independent American, and also of St. Peter's Lutheran church. The young man was very popular among the young folks, and was the second son of Charles Krenkle, the Shearer street florist. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters. [Source: Ambler Gazette, July 14, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kretschmann, Ernest Theodore Rev. Ernest Theodore Kretschmann, a former Philadelphian, died at the residence of his brother-in-law, Rev. Wm. J. Finck, pastor of the Lutheran church at Anderson, Indiana, on Sunday. He was born in Philadelphia in 1866, and when quite young was placed in the Lutheran Orphans' home, at Mt. Airy. On leaving the home he entered Muhlenberg college, at Allentown, from which he graduated in the class of 1886. He subsequently spent three years in the Lutheran Theological seminary, in Philadelphia, studying for the ministry, and was graduated from the seminary in 1889. He also took a post graduate course at the University of Pennsylvania and received the degree of Ph.D. in 1891. The same year he graduated from the seminary Mr. Kretschmann was called to the pastorate of the Augustus Lutheran church, at Trappe, the oldest Lutheran church in the country. He conducted the sesqui-centennial services in the church in 1893, and prepared the memorial on the old church, which has been published and is highly prized by Lutherans. [Source: Ambler Gazette, June 3, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Krickaka, Charles Mr. Charles Krickaka, age 23 years, of Philadelphia, whose sudden death was caused by strangulation, the effect of cigarette fumes being puffed into his face by a stranger at Willow Grove last Wednesday evening, was well known in Ambler, where he had many friends. Mr. Krickaka spent his summers in our borough and was distinguished for great musical ability. His death as a great shock to those who knew him in Ambler and their sympathies are extended the bereaved family. [Source: Ambler Gazette, July 5, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Krieble, Mrs. Edward North Wales. The wife of Edward Krieble, of Penbrook, who had been stopping with the latter's parents on Second street, this borough, died on Tuesday afternoon after only a few hours' sickness of heart failure and paralysis of the nerves. She had been an invalid and the family were about to break up housekeeping. She leaves one child to mourn her sudden death. [Source: Ambler Gazette, September 1, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Krieble, Francis Francis Krieble, hotel keeper at Roxborough, Philadelphia, died on the evening of the 12th at the residence of his brother, William Kriebel, Jr., near Wentz church, Montgomery Co. He came there the previous Friday to spend a few days in fishing, on Saturday was taken with brain fever, which resulted fatally. He formerly kept Valley House, at Skippackville, and has a number of relatives in this county. He was 38 years old and leaves a wife and three children. [Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, July 20, 1886. Submitted by Diana.] Krieble, Mrs. Henry S. North Wales. The funeral of Mrs. Henry S. Krieble on Saturday morning last was very largely attended. Services were held at the house only. Her pastor, Rev. J.D. Detrick, of St. Luke's Reformed church, officiated. [Source: Ambler Gazette, December 27, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Krieble, Daughter of Joseph Joseph Krieble has lost his daughter by death from inflammation of the brain. The funeral takes place this Thursday morning. Interment at Schwenkfelder meeting house. [Source: Ambler Gazette, September 28, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Kriebel, Joseph H. North Wales. The funeral of Joseph H. Kriebel, late owner of the Central hotel livery stables, which took place on Monday morning, was very largely attended both at the house and at the church in Towamencin, where he was interred. Mr. Kriebel died very unexpectedly, aged about 35 years, on Wednesday of last week of typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a wife and three children. [Source: Ambler Gazette, April 10, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Krieble, Lizzie Ann North Wales. Our town has met with an almost irreparable loss in the death of Mrs. Lizzie Ann Krieble, wife of our esteemed townsman, Henry S. Krieble, which occurred on Tuesday morning at her home, corner Main street and Shearer avenue. She had been an invalid for some seven years, but not until a week or more ago had there been any serious turning the fatal malady. She leaves a family of two sons, Wilmer and septimus, both grown to manhood, and a young daughter in her teens. She will be greatly missed in the church, charity and missionary circles of our town, in which she was largely identified. She was much esteemed by everybody for her amiable and social qualities. They sympathy of the whole town goes out toward the family. Her funeral will take place on Saturday at 11 o'clock, from her late residence. Interment at St. Luke's Reformed cemetery. [Source: Ambler Gazette, December 20, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.] Kriebel, Septimus Septimus Kriebel, of North Wales, died at his home on West Montgomery avenue, on Friday morning, after a week's illness, aged 73 years. The deceased was born Aug. 3, 1825, in Upper Salford township. For several years and previous to 1856 he operated a flour mill at Hillegassville. AT the latter date and until 1860 he was proprietor of the store at Lederachville. In 1860 he removed to Norristown, taking possession of the Farmers' and Mechanics' hotel. Having purchased a farm at Kulpsville in 1867 he removed hither and followed agriculture for 25 years. In the spring of 1892 Mr. Kriebel relinquished farming and removed to North Wales, where he built the splendid home in which he spent his remaining days, occupying it in the fall of 1892. In 1884 he was nominated by the Republicans for county treasurer, and after a spirited campaign was defeated by Henry A. Cole, his Democratic opponent, by a small majority. AT the time of his death he was a director of the First National bank of Norristown, and also a member of the board of directors of the Montgomery Mutual Fire Insurance company. On Sep. 23, 1851, he married Susanna Schlotterer, and the following children were born: Henry S., Emma, Frank S., Edwin (who died in infancy), William, Mary and Septimus. Henry and Rank are residents of North Wales; William resides at Germantown, and Septimus in Philadelphia. Emma and Mary are unmarried and live at home. The widow also survives. The interment was made Tuesday morning at Towamencin Schwenkfelder meeting house, near West Point. [Source: Ambler Gazette, August 18, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kriebel, Septimus S. Septimus S. Kriebel, son of the late Septimus S. Kriebel, of North Wales, died of pneumonia at the Windsor hotel, Philadelphia, Wednesday night of last week. He was taken ill while at the hotel about a week previous to his death. So sudden did the disease come upon him that he was unable to get elsewhere and remained in bed until death came to him. His wife was visiting relatives in Franklin county at the time, and in a day or so was telegraphed of her husband's illness. She came at once to his bedside and remained with him to the end. Besides a widow, who was Miss Marie Mullholland, a former school teacher of Franklin, he is survived by one child. His mother and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Henry S., Frank S., of North Wales; William, of Germantown, and Misses Emma and Mary residing with their mother in North Wales. He was the youngest member of the family. Services were held Sunday evening in Philadelphia and Monday morning services and interment at Towamencin Schwenkfelder meeting. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Kriebel, Septimus North Wales. Septimus Krieble, of Germantown, a brother to our townsmen, Frank and Harry S. Kriebel, died at his home last week of pneumonia. His funeral passed through town on Monday for interment at Towamencin Swenkfelter church. The deceased was at one time a resident of our town. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 7, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.] Krippernack, Christopher Old Soldier Dropped Dead. Christopher Krippernack, an old soldier, employed as gardener at the home of Recorder of Deeds Horace B. Righter, of Spring Mill, was found dead in his room at the Righter home at an early hour Wednesday morning. The deceased had been to Conshohocken on an errand Tuesday afternoon. Later he was found in a semi-conscious condition along the road side near the Righter home by several men, who removed him to his home. The man had been a severe suffer from asthma for many years, but his ailment Tuesday did not appear more severe than usual and the accustomed medical aid was given him. Wednesday morning when Mrs. Righter arose she went to his room to inquire into his condition, when she found that he was dead. The deceased had been in the service of the Righter family for 27 years. He was a member of George Smith post, No. 79, G.A.R. Coroner McGlathery made an investigation Wednesday morning and found that death was due to heart disease arising from his asthmatic suffering. [Source: Ambler Gazette, July 19, 1900, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.] Krupp, Henry Henry Krupp died at his home in Lansdale on Thursday night from the effects of paralysis and dropsy, with which he had been afflicted for some time. Mr. Krupp did not recover from the attack of paralysis when brought home from Philadelphia recently, although at times his recovery seemed favorable. Deceased was 61 years and nine months old, and had been employed by the Philadelphia & Reading railway for the past 35 years, 20 years of which were spent as fireman on the road. For the past three years he had been employed as night watchman at Second street and Lehigh avenue yards, Philadelphia. He is survived by a wife and six children as follows: Mrs. John J. Ridington, Mrs. George Rufe, Harry Krupp, Mrs. John McLaren, Lansdale; Mrs. Daniel Albright, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Harvey S. Swartley, North Wales. The funeral was held Tuesday morning, interment in the Lansdale cemetery. [Source: Ambler Gazette, August 7, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Krupp, Joseph The funeral of the late Joseph Krupp took place on Saturday and his interment was at the Plains Mennonite meeting house, a mile northwest from here. He was in his 91st year, having been born in June 1809. He lived on a Hatfield farm of 50 acres for 47 years, coming there in 1840. It was a farm inherited by John Wright in 1777 and confiscated for treason by the American government. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 25, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Kugler, Kate M. The funeral of Kate M. Kugler, wife of Charles M. Kugler, of Philadelphia, will take place Saturday. Services will be held in Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler, Saturday morning at 10.30. She was the daughter of Jacob and Ann Conard. [Source: Ambler Gazette, July 6, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Caroline Mrs. Caroline Kulp, of this place, who has been an invalid for a long time, died Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Geatrell. She is survived by five children--Mrs. Caroline Geatrell, Taylor Kulp, Albert Kulp, Mrs. Rachel Thomas and a son in Maryland. The funeral will take place on Saturday. [Source: Ambler Gazette, October 21, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Caroline On Oct. 19, 1897, Caroline N., widow of the late Abraham R. Kulp. In her 86th year. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, from the residence of her son-in-law, George Geatrell, Penllyn, Pa., and at the Mennonite church, Germantown, at 1.30 p.m. [Source: Ambler Gazette, October 21, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Henry J. Broke His Neck. Henry J. Kulp, aged 34 years, residing at Hatfield, while seated on a fence Sunday morning near his residence, was attacked with an epileptic fit and fell to the ground. When assistance arrived it was found that he was dead. A local physician made an examination and decided that Kulp had died of heart disease. Coroner M.R. Kurtz was notified and went to Hatfield accompanied by his physician, Dr. J.R. Umstad. An examination was made and it was found that Kulp had broken his neck in the fall. The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. Deceased had been subject to the attacks for the past 15 years. [Source: Ambler Gazette, June 27, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, John Farmer Died in His Wagon. That John Kulp, 60 years of age, a farmer of Limerick township, was not murdered was brought out at an investigation by Coroner McGlathery Thursday afternoon. Kulp had assisted one of his neighbors to move and then started for home. Later his body was found in the wagon. There were marks on his forehead and it was believe that he had been killed by highwaymen. The autopsy revealed that death was due to apoplexy. [Source: Ambler Gazette, December 20, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Martin S. Martin S. Kulp, the oldest resident of Skippack township, died Monday night, Oct. 3, of infirmities of old age, he having reached 85 years, 9 months and 29 days. Deceased is survived by four daughters--Amanda, wife of Samuel C. Custer, of Norristown; Sallie, wife of A.S. Geller, and Mrs. Emma Rosenberger, of Cedars; Esther, wife of John W. Richard, of Skippack. His wife died in 1893. Martin S. Kulp was born Dec. 4, 1818, in Skippack township, and with the exception of but a brief period of time, was always a resident of that township. He was the last survivor of a family of five brothers and three sisters--his younger brother, Abraham S. Kulp, having died at Lansdale, Aug. 6. Deceased was a farmer by occupation, and was an active Democratic politician. Years ago he held the office of constable and tax collector of the township, and upward of 20 years ago was the Democratic nominee for county commissioner, but failed of election. He was for 36 years one of the managers of the Union Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance company, of Montgomery county, having been elected in May, 1868. In 1869 he became a member of Wentz's Reformed church, Worcester, and for years was a member o the consistory. [Source: Ambler Gazette, October 13, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Mrs. N. Taylor Mrs. N. Taylor Kulp, long a resident of Three Tuns, died Saturday morning of consumption and dropsy, aged 62 years. Removing from Three Tuns some time ago, Mr. and Mrs. Kulp lived for a time in Germantown and later went to Line Lexington, where the deceased passed away. A husband and two daughters, Carrie, who lives with her parents, and Mrs. Daniel Heller, of Fort Washington, survive. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning by the Rev. Hilary Crouthamel. Interment was made at the Upper Dublin Friends' burying grounds. [Source: Ambler Gazette, June 25, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Nathan North Wales. Nathan Kulp a life-long resident of this town, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Martin McNett, on Elm avenue, Friday last. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon, Rev. R. Hetherington, of the Sanctuary M.E. church, officiating. He leaves a widow and a large family of grown-up children and grandchildren. He had been for many years a member of the Methodist church and a regular attendant until his illness, which was a protracted one. [Source: Ambler Gazette, November 15, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Sarah The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Kulp, widow of the late Enos H. Kulp, took place from the residence of her son-in-law, Peter Laller, on Sheaver street, Tuesday afternoon. Services were also held in the Sanctuary M.E. Church. Interment at Montgomery Square M.E. Church. Mrs. Kulp was one of our oldest residents. Her husband had long been in the tailoring business at Second and Walnut streets. [Source: Ambler Gazette, February 17, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Simon North Wales. The funeral of Simon Kulp on Sunday afternoon was largely attended. He was one of the few old time residents of Upper Gwynedd remaining. He had been in a feeble condition for several years and resided with his only son John on the old homestead. He also has an adopted daughter, Mrs. Robert Craven, of Ashbourne, to survive him. He was well known throughout this vicinity as an ardent worker in the Methodist church. He was interred in the family plot at Montgomery Square M.E. churchyard. [Source: Ambler Gazette, September 5, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Kulp, Son of Charles Charles Kulp, who moved to Indiana a year ago, lost a son by death. The remains were brought here to be buried from the residence of Leonard Kulp. The funeral took place on Thursday. Interment at Barren Hill cemetery. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 13, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Kunkle, E.F. Dr. E.F. Kunkel [sic], proprietor of a well known patent medicine, well known in Philadelphia and this vicinity, died last week in his 58th year, at 1603 Arch street, Philadelphia, where for many years he had resided with his nephew. He was born in Harrisburg, where he was educated and received the degree of doctor of medicine. Coming to Philadelphia bout 35 years ago, he established himself in the drug business with his brother, under the firm name of E.F. Kunkle and Company, at Tenth and Chestnut streets, and later removed to 259 North Ninth street. He was unmarried and a member of the Young Maennerchor. The deceased formerly owned a farm at the present settlement of Hoopeston, where he resided for some time. [Source: Ambler Gazette, August 6, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]