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Moeller, William
The coroner on Tuesday held an inquest on the death of William Moeller, late of Ambler. William Walmsley, Daniel F. Marple, I.H. Blackburn, Charles Dager and Jesse Davis were impaneled and a verdict of accidental death was rendered. The crew of the express were exonerated from blame and a recommendation was made to the company that a fence be erected between the tracks at Ambler station.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 13, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moeller, William and George Hersh
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.]
Moellers, Henry
Further information regarding the accidental death of Henry Moellers is to the effect that he left his work at 8.30 the morning he was killed, suffering from a heavy cold, which he had contracted earlier in the week. His family states he had never been under the doctor's care since childhood, so that the malady mentioned in connection with his death is false.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 20, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moitz, Alexander
Glenside and Around. Alexander Moitz of 1509 Carpenter street, Philadelphia, died suddenly on Sunday evening while visiting in the vicinity of Edge Hill. He had been a visitor all day in that place and while going to the depot for the purpose of taking a train to his home he suddenly became ill. Pedestrians hurriedly carried him to the home of Alfred H. Muir, a short distance away, and Dr. DeHaven was summoned. The unfortunate man was dead, however, before the arrival of the physician. Coroner Kane was notified and made an investigation.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 24, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mollett, Daniel
Rev. Daniel Mollett, a one time rector of St. Thomas' church, was buried in the cemetery Saturday, Mar. 3. He was in charge about 1860 and left to go to Torresdale. At one time he served in the army. He married and his wife lies buried in the cemetery. He was a very fine man and made many friends while here. He wrote a history of the old church, copies of which are preserved by the congregation.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 15, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Montanye, Martha M.
Jarrettown. The funeral of Martha M., wife of John A. Montanye, of near Edge Hill, was held on Wednesday last at the Methodist church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mooney, James
The funeral services of the late James Mooney, of Hickorytown, were held in St. Anthony's church Thursday morning, high mass being said over the remains. Mr. Miller, the deceased's partner, was present. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Amanda
North Wales. Mrs. Amanda Moore died at her residence on East Montgomery avenue. She was an aged lady and the mother of Esquire Moore, of Kulpsville. Her funeral takes place this Wednesday morning, interment at Kulpsville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 2, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Andrew Morton
Andrew M. Moore, of the firm of Moore & Sinnott, distillers and wholesale liquor dealers, Philadelphia, died Thursday last. About eight weeks ago he sustained injuries from a fall at Third and Arch streets, and since that time had been confined to bed. He had been in feeble health for about a year past, however, and last year was confined to the house for about five months with a sever attack of grip.
Andrew Morton Moore was in his 84th years, having been born March 6, 1814, at Hornerstown, Monmouth county, New Jersey. His father, Samuel Moore, carried on the business of a cooper at the latter place. His mother's maiden name was Chapman. His paternal great grandfather came from Ireland. Andrew M. Moore's father was in his 80th year when he was killed on the railroad at Hornerstown about 15 years ago, and his grandfather was a nonagenarian. Of his two surviving brothers, William Moore, who resides in Philadelphia, is over 80 years of age, and Samuel A. Moore, of Merchantville, N.J., is over 60.
Mr. Moore married Miss Eliza Chapman, who died 13 years ago. He leaves three sons, the eldest of whom, Albert H. Moore, is owner of the Cloverdell stock farm, at Colmar, on the Doylestown branch of the Reading railway, which since the death of Leland Stanford and the abandonment for breeding purposes of the Palo Alto farm, in California, is regarded as the leading stock farm for horse breeding in this country. Albert H. Moore is owner of the great sire Director and the dam of nearly every noted trotter and pacer on the American turf today. The other sons are Henry G. and George M. Moore. The latter is proprietor of the Girard House.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 3, 1898, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Anthony T.
Anthony T. Moore died at Righter's Hotel, in Buckingham, on Friday morning of paralysis. Mr. Moore was about 44 years old. He was a staunch Republican and was always an active worker in the campaigns and often served on the election boards. He was a painter by trade and was employed by the Reading Railway Company in finishing and lettering cars, but his health failing he removed to Buckingham about 12 years ago, where he has followed the occupation of house painter and paper hanger. He was a skillful workman and had the prospects the coming season of a large amount of work. He leaves a wife and five children, the youngest being about 5 years old. Much sympathy is expressed for the family.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence in Buckingham Valley on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Hillside Cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Daughter of David
Blue Bell. A daughter of David Moore, who died at her home at Montgomery Square, was interred in Boehm's burying ground this week. The funeral was private as the cause of death was diphtheria. A sister died but a couple of weeks ago with the same disease.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 1, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Elias
Elias Moore, for many years a resident of Sellersville, died on Monday, Aug. 15, at his home on Walnut street, at the age of 61. He had been suffering for some time from heart disease and was confined to his bed for several months. Mr. Moore has always been identified with any project tending to the advance of the town and served faithfully for the past 12 years as councilman. His widow survives him. The funeral was held on Friday, interment being at Montgomeryville cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1898, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Elizabeth
Penllyn The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Moore took place from her late residence Sunday, July 15. She was the widow of the late Henry Moore and had resided at the tollgate for the past 18 years, having had charge of the same since the death of her husband, which occurred several years ago. Interment was made at Boehm's Reformed burying ground.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Ellen
The funeral of Miss Ellen Moore, who was killed by a Doylestown and Willow Grove trolley car, was held at Horsham on Fourthday, the 7th, and was very largely attended. Several Friends spoke very acceptably at her late home. The interment was made in the Horsham Friends' burying grounds.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 15, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Ellen and Elwood L. Moore
Both Were Killed. Two Distressing Accidents in Which Two Persons Lose Their Lives—One at Willow Grove Under a Trolley Car—Other at Ambler in a Vat of Magnesia.
At Willow Grove.
A terrible accident, one that has shocked the people of two counties, occurred on the Doylestown and Willow Grove trolley road Sunday evening, about 5 o'clock, at the top of the long hill descending to Willow Grove. Miss Ellen Moore, aged 21, daughter of Alfred Moore, who resides at Five Points, about three miles above Willow Grove, and Edward Morgan, of Willow Grove, her fiancé, aged 22 were thrown under a descending trolley car by a frightened horse and so seriously injured that Miss Moore died a few hours later and Morgan, to whom she had been engaged but a few days, is now in the Jewish hospital badly hurt and unconscious of the terrible fate of his fiancée. Morgan and Miss Moore had been driving all the afternoon and were on their way to her home at Horsham. The horse was climbing the hill, just above the Springs hotel at Willow Grove, and the ascent was almost made.
Just then, on the brow of the hill came a car of the Doylestown line, moving south.
Morgan could not control the horse, which was frightened by the car. Directly in front of the car the carriage turned and was struck by the car. With all his might the motorman, Wynkoop Cornell, turned the car brake, but he was too late. Girl and man fell upon the tracks and in a moment were under the car wheels.
Miss Moore was extricated with little difficulty, but Morgan was jammed under the car and it had to be raised in order that he could be taken out. With all dispatch this work of mercy was done, and then the young man and his intended bride were hurried in a special car down the York road to the Jewish hospital.
Miss Moore was terribly injured. Both feet were crushed, her head was injured, there were general contusions of her body and probably internal injuries. At 9.30 o'clock Sunday night she died. Morgan has a broken should blade, a lacerated scalp and a badly contused foot.
The accident horrified those who witnessed it. Motorman Cornell was terribly shocked, but had done everything a man could do to avert it. The young people were thrown only a few feet ahead of his car and there was no possible way to stop in time to permit them to escape. The whole affair was very sudden and no blame has been attached to the motorman.
At Ambler.
A terrible accident took place Monday afternoon about 3 o'clock at the Keasbey & Mattison chemical works, Ambler, by which Elwood L. Moore, aged 44 years lost his life. He had been working under Edward Pole making some repairs to the roof over the magnesia department, when he slipped and fell head foremost into a vat of boiling magnesia liquor. Assistance at once hastened to his aid, but nothing could be done to rescue him without drawing off the hot liquid, which was immediately done, and in five minutes his body was rescued, but life was extinct, and it is supposed he died immediately on inhaling the hot gases. The unfortunate man had been working at the mill only a few weeks. He was married and leaves a widow, who resides on Greenwood avenue, Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 8, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Elwood L.
On November 5, 1900, Elwood L. Moore, in the 44th year of his age. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral, Friday morning, 11 o'clock, from his late residence, Greenwood avenue, Ambler. Interment at Boehm's.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 8, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Ida and Estella
Ravaged by Diphtheria.
A month or more ago the home of constable David K. Moore, at Montgomery Square, was invaded by diphtheria, apparently of a malignant type, for the best medicines seemed to have no effect upon the disease. Ida, a 23-year old daughter, died, and shortly after her burial, Estella, aged about 17 years, was taken with the disease and on Sunday, Jan. 28, last she died. Two daughters, the oldest and youngest of the four and one son, still survive. The family reside near the Montgomery Square school building, and in consequence of the severe type of the disease, and as a preventative of its further spread, the school is at present closed. The four children of the family of Charles Rosenberger, at Colmar, have about recovered from the disease.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 8, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Mordecai H.
Dr. Mordecai H. Moore, the oldest resident of the Masonic Home, is dead. He was born in Lancaster county in 1807, and although he became totally blind about 40 years ago he traveled extensively in the west as a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 2, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moore, Son of John
A 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, of Ambler, died Monday morning and the funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Ambler Presbyterian church. Interment at Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 6, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moorehead, Matilda and Mary Moorehead
Two Women Killed. Run Down by an Express Train at Ogontz--The Railroad Company Exonerated.
In trying to save time by crossing the tracks of the North Penn branch of the Reading railroad at Ogontz station on Friday morning last two women lost their lives, one being instantly killed and the other dying of her injuries at 8.15 o'clock the same evening in the Jewish hospital. The women were Mrs. Matilda Moroehead, fifty-five years old, of Camden, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Moorehead, thirty-four years old, who resided at Northwood cemetery, where her husband, Samuel Moorehead, is sexton.
Mrs. Mary Moorehead's three children, the oldest but six years of age and the youngest a mere babe, escaped serious injury in a way that is regarded as marvelous.
The accident was due entirely to the carelessness of the women, and the coroner's jury exonerated the railroad company from any blame whatever.
Instead of walking down the steps to the turnpike, when they found they were on the wrong side, and going up by the steps on the other side, as they should have done, they attempted to go around the iron fence which separates the tracks, and in so doing had to cross the bridge over York road. It was while on this bridge that they were struck by the Royal Blue Line express from New York, which is due at Wayne Junction at 9.58 o'clock.
Mrs. Matilda Moorehead was found crushed into an almost unrecognizable mass against the iron fence, while her daughter-in-law was hurled over the railing of the bridge and into the road, fifteen feet below. Her skull was fractured, her left arm broken and she sustained other injuries, from which she died ten hours later, the trephining operation failing because of a hemorrhage of the brain.
How the Accident Occurred
The events leading up to the accident are as follows: Mrs. Matilda Moroehead was a widow, living in Camden with her youngest daughter. Thursday afternoon she went to Northwood cemetery to visit her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moorehead.
Friday morning, about 9 o'clock, Mrs. Moorehead, her daughter-in-law and the latter's three children started for Weldon on the outskirts of Glenside, to visit Mrs. Moorehead's niece, Mrs. John Utzy. The children were Tillie, six years old, Robert, four years old, and Bessie, the baby, but fifteen months old.
The party boarded a trolley car on the York road at Haines street and rode to the Reading station at Ogontz, intending there to take a train for Glenside. They mounted the steps on the west side of the track, but found that the trains on that side went into the city. Then they attempted to cross to the other side by going in around the iron fence separating the northbound and southbound tracks. They were struck by the New York express, as was stated above.
How the children escaped is a mystery that can never be solved. The elder Mrs. Moorehead carried the baby, while her daughter-in-law led the other two children. They were crossing the bridge, watching carefully their steps from one tie to the other.
When found the children were huddled together on the wooden stringer, as it is called, that runs along just inside the railing, with a space wide enough for a child, but hardly sufficient to allow an adult to stand on it safely. It is probable that the women saw this and quickly thrust the children on it in the heroic attempt to at least save the little ones while they themselves were hurled to death.
The inquest was held by Coroner Kurtz, assisted by Deputy Coroner J.W. Reeder, of Jenkintown. The crew of the train had gone back to Jersey City from the city, but were telegraphed for and arrived at Ogontz at 9 o'clock p.m. The jury consisted of Benjamin E. Dubree, William Shoemaker, Frank H. Hartzell, Thomas H. York, Dr. R.L. Cooper and Abell S. Hallowell.
The testimony of Joseph Butler, of Jersey City, fireman; John G. Dolber, of Elizabeth, conductor; A.H. Sebring, of Jersey City, baggage master, and John Menigh, of Jersey City, brakeman, all corroborated the testimony of Engineer Rhodes. No other witnesses were examined except those mentioned.
Verdict of the Jury
The verdict rendered was:
"Mrs. Matilda Moorehead, of Camden, came to her death by being accidentally struck by engine No. 450 of train No. 517 on the North Penn branch of the Reading railroad, at Ogontz, on September 20, 1895. The railroad company is exonerated from all blame."
No action was taken on the death of Mrs. Mary Moorehead, which was reported just as the jury had adjourned, as she died in Philadelphia county.
The accident caused no end of excitement in the fashionable suburb of Ogontz. Everyone expressed sorrow for the bereaved husband and the little children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 26, 1895, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morgan, Antram Foulke
Antram Foulke Morgan, of Quakertown, died last week in his 80th year. His relatives at this place attended the funeral on Tuesday at the Friends' meeting in Quakertown. Last year about this time he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his wedding. He was born in Gwynedd and was the son of 'Squire Morgan, who then resided at Carrontown, above Springhouse. In 1846 he married Martha Harris, of Chester county. Three sons are living: George C., a temperance worker and miller, of Norristown; Joseph, of the same place, and Thomas, of Quakertown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 30, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morgan, Charles
Born in Whitpain. Charles Morgan, of Wilkesbarre, Passes Away. Death Comes After 87 Years of Active Life--Sketch of the Deceased--Born in an Old Property on Skippack Pike and Moved to Wilkesbarre in 1839.
Charles Morgan, of Wilkesbarre, died on New Years day in his 88th year. He was known to a few of the older residents of this section of the country, having been born in Whitpain township. He was the son of Benjamin, who had married Tacy Stroud, and was born on Oct. 31, 1814, in the little stone house on the east side of Skippack pike, near the private entrance to Barton Hoopes' summer home.
His father was a blacksmith and carried on the trade in a shop on the same side of the road near the house. The deceased came from one of the oldest and most eminent families in England, being descended from Edward Morgan, who came to this country about 1686, arriving in Philadelphia and settled in the district of Moyamensing. Later he took up his residence in Gwynedd.
The subject of this sketch was by birth a member of Gwynedd meeting, although his family became connected with the Methodist church, and although he attended, he still retained his membership with the Society of Friends. He learned the trade of shoemaking with John Preston, of near Blue Bell, and later drifted to Philadelphia, where he followed his trade. In 1839 he appeared to be losing his health, gave up this business and on Aug. 1 left the city expecting to recuperate in the Wyoming valley until cold weather. He was nearly two days and three nights reaching Harrisburg on the old Columbia railroad and went from there to Wilkesbarre by canal. His letters at the time state he was much impressed with the town of 1200 people and its surrounding mountain beauty. Frosts coming on and regaining his health he decided to stay and spent several weeks fishing in the Susquehanna and hunting among the mountains.
On returning to Wilkesbarre he continued shoemaking till 1834 and thereafter was in partnership with John Kline. In 1868 he purchased the hardware business, continuing to manage it until 1870, when he entered a partnership in a shoe store with his son Jesse. After 15 years' active work in this enterprise he retired, being succeeded by the firm of C. Morgan's Sons.
On April 2, 1842, he married Ellen Hann, of Huntington township, Luzerne county, who was born Dec. 5, 1823. Besides his widow the following children survive: Jesse T., William P., Charles E., Benjamin F., Anna L., wife of Dunning Sturdevant; Ella H., wife of Willard Post; Mary E., wife of William S. Goff. The following children are deceased: Edward S., Tacie S., wife of B.O. Luxley, of Philadelphia, and Walter, who died in infancy.
The life o the deceased was eminently an active one. He had a keen insight into the affairs of the business and commercial world. His stories of the early days of stage coaches were interesting to his large circle of friends and acquaintances. His last years were spent without cares, and he went among his friends apparently contented and happy. He had been a member of the Wyoming Historical society since 1858, being vice president of the same in the years 1862 and 1863. The funeral took place Friday, interment being at Hallenback cemetery.
Several years ago the deceased was visiting the neighborhood of his birth and went round among the old friends who were still living. It was with keen interest that he marked the advancement and progress of this locality. His brother was Benjamin Morgan, late of Willow Grove, who died June 9, 1896.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 9, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morgan, Ezra
Fort Washington News. John Detwiler was relieved at the station last Friday by Theodore M. Smith while the former attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Ezra Morgan, of Carversville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 12, 1903, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morgan, William
Probable Murder.
The police of Norristown are of the opinion that William Morgan, whose remains were found on the tracks at Conshohocken, was killed and robbed and his body placed on the railroad track to make it look as if the man was accidentally killed. His pockets had been rifled and there was a bruise on his forehead, apparently made by some blunt instrument. Coroner Kane thinks it is murder and is making an investigation.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 23, 1902, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morris, Emma A.
Mrs. Emma A. Morris, who resided at Fort Washington, with her daughter, M. Susan Morris, for a number of years, passed quietly away on Saturday night after an illness of several months, first being afflicted with la-grippe, which culminated in pneumonia, ending a long and useful life, she being in her 78th year.
Before moving to Fort Washington the deceased resided in a quaint old house on the property of Job Mather, above Ambler. She was especially noted for her kindness of heart and constant cheerfulness of life, shedding sunlight wherever she went and lighting up the lives of all with whom she came in contact. Her most lasting and self-sacrificing life work was performed in connection with her membership with the Mount Pleasant Baptist church. Originally she was a member of the First Baptist church, Norristown, having been baptized by Rev. Samuel Aaron. She transferred her membership to the Mount Pleasant church Jan. 31, 1858, while Rev. Thomas C. Trotter was pastor. Previous to 1870 this church had a hard struggle for existence, the house being closed for months at a time, the limited resources of the church being insufficient to maintain a continuous service. Then it was that Mrs. Morris with utter disregard for her personal comfort or convenience served gratuitously, prompted by the ardent love she bore the cause, as sexton, in which capacity she regarded it a pleasure to do the work. She also served as collector of finance for a number of years. The present church building at Ambler stands as a monument to the Christian fortitude and fidelity of this noble Christian woman and of her work of love back in the 50's and 60's. Especially worthy of emulation is the life of such an one.
The funeral services will be held from her late home at Fort Washington this Thursday morning at 9. Services at Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Ambler, and interment at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 30, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morris, Joseph Sr.
Joseph Morris, Sr., died Thursday night at about 11.30 o'clock at his home, near North Wales, of neuralgia of the heart, in the 65th year of his age. He had been ailing for some months, but was able to be about, going to his business daily in Philadelphia until within a few weaks of his death. Mr. Morris was well known in this community. Some years ago he conducted the coal yard in North Wales no occupied by H.P. Lalley, when he sold out to A.L. Saxton. He is survived by one son and two daughters, Joseph Jr., of North Wales, and son-in-law of Isaac G. Freed; Lydia, wife of A.H. Dickinson, of Upper Gwynedd and Alice, residing at home. His wife died a little more than two years ago. Deceased was a member of Covenant lodge of Odd Fellows, of Philadelphia. The funeral took place on Monday morning --- --- late residence. Interment in Norwood cemetery, near Oak Lane.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morris, Joshua
Lansdale. Joshua Morris died on Friday last and his funeral was on Monday afternoon, with interment in Lansdale cemetery. He was about 52 years of age and leaves a widow and two children by a previous wife. Harry, of Chalfont, and Ella, of Camden.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morris, Joshua
Lansdale. The late Joshua Morris was 61 years of age. His wife was Emeline, daughter of Christian Goettler. He came here many years ago, from near Bridgepoint, Doylestown township.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morris, Wayne LaMar
Wayne LaMar, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Morris, died suddenly at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. J.M. Walters, on Thursday of last week and was buried on Saturday at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 17, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Morrison, Jonathan J.
Jonathan J. Morrison, a well-known resident of the lower end of Montgomery county and a prominent real estate and general business agent, died, aged 85 years, at his home in Bethayers, on Wednesday afternoon, rather suddenly. He had been out the day previous attending to his usual work. Mr. Morrison was a staunch Democrat and when he resided in Philadelphia many years ago he filled the position of commissioner of highways. He held the office of justice of the peace in Moreland for over 10 years. The deceased was a widower and leaves one daughter, Mrs. Theodore Wynkoop, who husband has been dead for several years.
Jonathan J. Morrison was born May 4, 1815 near Doylestown. He removed to Willow Grove when about 50 years of age and conducted a large real estate business there for about 10 years, during which time he became identified with business interests in Bucks county. For several years thereafter he operated the Wittee flour mill, in Whitemarsh township, but remained in that locality for only a few years. About 20 years ago he removed to Bethayers where he continued in business until death. For a number of years he was a director of the Jenkintown bank. He was a member of Kensington Lodge, No. 211, F. and A.M. He was buried Saturday morning at 10.30 from his late residence, Bethayres, at the Southampton Baptist church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 22, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moser, Peter
Mr. Peter Moser, of Douglass township, formerly a resident of Pottsgrove township, Montgomery county, died on Thursday last, after a long illness. He was widely known, and much respected. His funeral took place yesterday from the Lutheran church at Pottstown.
[Source: Reading Eagle, November 9, 1868, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mosser, Mr.
Broad Axe. The funeral of Mr. Mosser from Norristown passed through this village Sunday to the Brethren's church near Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 31, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mowday, David Y.
David Y. Mowday, who had been in the undertaking business since 1858, and who had buried fifteen thousand bodies during that time, died last evening. He was seventy-tree years of age.
[Source: Pottstown Daily Ledger, April 11, 1910. Submitted by Betty.]
Mowday, Elizabeth Baker
Elizabeth Baker, widow of John R. Mowday, died last night at the family residence in Glendale [a.k.a. Pine Iron works and Pine Forge], she only surviving her husband by only one month. She was 77 years of age and was ill with dropsy for some time. Mrs. Mowday was a daughter of John Baker and lived in Glendale vicinity all her life. She was one of the last survivors of a family of eighteen children eleven daughters and seven boys. The only survivors now are Matilda, wife of Peter Eagle, of Rattlesnake Hill and Lucinda, widow of Henry Albright of Boyertown. Mrs. Mowday is survived by seven children: Edward Mowday, of Reading; Annie, wife of Augustus Coller, Pottstown; Mary, wife of Harry W. Whitacre, Pottstown; Sallie, wife of John Reifsnyder, Pottstown; Morris, Reba and Florence Mowday at home.
[Source: Daily Pottstown Ledger, Tuesday, April 9, 1907. Submitted by Betty.]
Mowday, John R.
Aged Resident of Pine Iron Works Passed Away.
John R. Mowday, one of the best known residents of Pine Iron Works, died on Wednesday evening. The cause of his death was illness brought on by old age. He was aged 75 years.
A widow, Elizabeth, survives; also the following children: Morris, Rebie and Florence, at home; Edward, of Reading; Sallie, wife of John Reifsnyder; Annie, wife of Augustus Coller; Mary, wife of Harry Whitacre, of Pottstown.
Deceased was born near Pine. He was a farmer by occupation but for two years conducted the coal business on South Hanover Street, at present conducted by I. B. Stichter. He was last year the supervisor of Douglass Township and always took an active part in politics.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. All services will be held at the house and the interment will be made at Amityville.
[Source: Pottstown Daily News, Friday, March 1, 1907. Submitted by Betty.]
Mowday, Sarah
Mowday--Near Pine Iron Works, Berks Co., on the 6th inst., Sarah Mowday, in the 82d year of her age.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, January 10, 1882. Submitted by Betty.]
Mowday, Sarah
Sarah Mowday died at the residence of her son John R. Mowday, near Pine Iron Works, Berks County, on the 6th ins., in the 82 year of her age. The cause of her death was inflammation of the lungs. Deceased was the mother of seven children three sons and four daughters all of whom are living. They are John R. Mowday, Mrs. Nathan Swavely and Mrs. Daniel Eagle all of Pine; Wm. Y. Mowday and David Y. Mowday, prominent citizens of Norristown; Mrs. Israel Jones, of Pottstown and Mrs. John Reinerd of Baumstown.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, January 10, 1882. Submitted by Betty.]
Moyer, Catharine
Mrs. Catharine Moyer, died at Niantic, this county, on Wednesday night, aged 78 years and 3 days. The cause of death was heart disease and debility consequent to old age. Her husband Abm. and three daughters survive. The later are Kate, wife of Rev. C.H. Herbst, of Pottstown; Louisa, wife of John Linsenbigler, and Susan, wife of Abraham Latshaw, both of Niantic. Deceased was a kind and loving mother and wife, respected by all who knew her.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, January 3, 1888. Submitted by Diana.]
Moyer, Euphemia
Euphemia, widow of John S. Moyer, died Friday at the residence of her son, Milton K. Moyer, near Belfry, aged 80 years. The cause of death was a fractured hip and gangrene. Deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters--John K. Moyer, of Towamencin; Milton K. Moyer, with whom deceased made her home; Mrs. Daniel Kepler, of West Point, and an unmarried daughter who resided with her mother.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 30, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, Harvey
Harvey Moyer, a young married man, 27 years of age, died of pulmonary consumption on Sunday evening. He wasa formerly a salesman for A.C. Godshall, the miller.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 18, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, Henry W.
Henry W. Moyer, of North Wales, died at 9.15 o'clock Wednesday night. His sickness dates back to about a year ago, when he began doctoring. Nearly all of last winter he kept indoors but did not seem to recover as rapidly as was hoped for. Spring came, and he was able to go out, but was pale and emaciated. The warm weather of summer did not improve him, and a complication of diseases set in. He became very weak, was able to pay but little attention to his business and gradually became weaker and weaker until lhe took to his bed about three weeks ago.
Mr. Moyer was born in Franconia township, June 25, 1841. He was therefore in his 64th year at the time of his demise. After completing his education at Washington hall, Trappe, he went to North Wales about 1868 and entered into the milling business with George Schlotterer. The firm of Moyer and Schlotterer lasted about two years, when E.K. Freed purchased Mr. Schlotterer's interest in the business, and the firm of E.K. Freed & Co. was created, Mr. Moyer becoming the junior partner. In the meantime Mr. Moyer had married Miss Mary L. Bean, and they resided on Montgomery avenue, in one of the frame dwellings near Fourth street, which Mr. Moyer built. The firm name of E.K. Freed & Co. continued for about 11 years, when deceased sold his interest to Mr. Freed. The firm of E.K. Freed & Co. also conducted the feed and coal business at West Point, and the interest of Mr. Freed at this place was purchased by Mr. Moyer, who conducted it alone for a time, when he took in as his business partner his brother-in-law, L.W. Mattern, and the firm of Moyer and Mattern came into existence. Mrs. Moyer having died in 1873, in February, 1878, Mr. Moyer married Miss Adelaide Mattern, of Worcester. Deceased also operated a coal yard near the North Wales railroad station, which he sold about a week previous to his death. A singular coincidence is that at 7.30 o'clock Wednesday evening the transaction for the sale of Mr. Moyer's personal property connected with the coal yard was closed, and in less than two hours following the former owner was dead. Deceased is survived by his widow, who was his second wife, and two children by his first marriage--Minerva and Clinton. He was the last of his family--a brother, Simon having died about a year ago. Mr. Moyer was a useful and active man during his lifetime. At the time of his death he was a director in the North Wales National bank and also in the North Wales Building and Loan association. He had likewise served the borough as a councilman, and had been a member of the school board. He had also served as a director in the North Wales Water company, and North Wales Loan and Improvement company, and a few years ago was a director in the Lansdale Trust company. He occupied the substantial brick dwelling on the south east corner of Main and Walnut streets, which he erected 30 or more years ago. His funeral took place Monday morning. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery, Norristown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 8, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, John L.
Funeral of John L. Moyer.
The funeral of the late John L. Moyer, formerly of Quakertown, who died on Thursday at the home of his son, W.E. Moyer, at Atchinson, Kan., took place Friday afternoon and was largely attended. The services were held at his late home, No. 104 North Eighth street, Allentown, and were conducted by Rev. Theodore Stevens, pastor of the Linden street Methodist church, and Rev. William Banford, of Philadelphia, formerly of Allentown. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. The pallbearers were James M. Ritter, Allen T. Frederick, Christian Swartz and Daniel Weaver.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 18, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, Mary
Mrs. Mary Moyer, widow of the late Abraham Moyer, died on Monday morning, Dec. 10, of apoplexy, at the home of her son, Abraham G. Moyer, near Pleasant Valley, at the advanced age of 90 years. Deceased had been ailing for about a year. The funeral took place Thursday, when interment was made at the Springfield Mennonite meeting house. Rev. A.B. Shelly and A.M. Fretz conducted the services. The deceased is survived by two sons and one daughter. They are Abraham G. Moyer, with whom she resided; William G. Moyer, of Chalfont, and Mrs. David Bean of Perkasie.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 20, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, Mary A.
Mary A., wife of Allen G. Moyer, of Danboro, Bucks county, died at her home on Friday, after suffering for several years with a complication of diseases. Her maiden name was Mary Ambler Brand, and she was born at Ambler Jan. 22, 1852. She is survived by her husband and eight children, five sons and three daughters: J. Arthur, of Willow Grove; Rev. Purdy B., of Coatesville; Harvey K., of Doylestown; Carey and Jesse, who live at home; Neta, wife of Pearson Leatherman, of Buckingham; Margaretta, wife of Wilson Fretz, of Gardenville, and Nellie, who lives at home; by her mother, Margaret Brand, who is 85 years old, widow of the late John Brand, of Line Lexington, and a direct descendant of Lord Admiral Spencer, of Revolutionary fame; by one brother, Spencer H. Brand, of Lansdale; by three sisters, Mrs. John B. Markley, of Lansdale; Mrs. Lewis N. Smith, of Chalfont, and Mrs. Levi S. Snyder, of Hatfield. She was a member of the Doylestown Presbyterian church, a kind, faithful mother, loved and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at her late residence and at the Doylestown Presbyterian church this Wednesday. Interment was made at Doylestown cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 18, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, Rhiner
Killed While at Play
Coroner Kurtz Friday evening held an inquest in the case of Rhiner Moyer, aged 10 years, a son of John Moyer, of Telford. The boy was instantly killed while paying in a box car. The car was shifted while the boy was looking out of the door and struck another car on the same track, the force of the shock causing the door of the car to close suddenly, crushing Moyer's skull between the frame of the car and the door. A verdict of accidental death was rendered.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 27, 1896, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, William B.
William B. Moyer, who had been engaged in the butchering business in Lansdale for several years, died on Saturday evening at his residence near Orvilla. He sustained an injury to one of his legs some time ago, and it is thought blood poisoning set in, which caused his death. He leaves a widow and several children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 11, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Moyer, William B.
Lansdale. The funeral of the late William B. Moyer was largely attended at Orvilla Evangelical church on last Wednesday. He was 46 years of age. In his youth he had attended Brunner's academy, North Wales, and was for seven years a school teacher mostly in Hatfield. He leaves a widow and seven children, besides his mother, residing in Lansdale, and who is 82 years old. His youngest sister, Mrs. Samuel K. Swartley, is quite prominent here in church and temperance work.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 18, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mullin, William
Springhouse. The funeral of the late William Mullin was held at the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. Maurice Idell, on Friday of last week. Interment was made at Horsham meeting.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mumbauer, Infant child of Emanuel
Mumbauer, Infant child of Harvey
Mummy, Infant Child of Albert
Centre Square. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mummy died on Monday and was buried on Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 13, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Munshower, Louisa
Mrs. Louisa Munshower, a highly esteemed and estimable lady, residing with her son-in-law, John Wentz, in Whitpain township, near Blue Bell, was stricken with paralysis in bed on Sunday night and was found in the morning in an unconscious condition. She died on Monday afternoon. Deceased was in her 79th year, and is survived by two children—Mrs. John Wentz and Mrs. Mary Buskirk, of Hatboro. The obsequies will take place Friday afternoon, followed by interment at the Whitemarsh Union cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 10, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Murphey, Philip
Mr. Philip Murphey, proprietor of the Mermaid hote, Chestnut Hill, died on Saturday afternoon and was buried on Tuesday morning. Mr. Murphey was a member of Chestnut Hill Court, No. 110, Foresters of America. The court attended the funeral in a body and had charge of the services.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 9, 1897, p. 11. Submitted by Nancy.]
Musselman, Charles Jr.
Lansdale. The funeral of Charles Musselman, Jr., took place on Monday evening. He was a boy of about 14 years, drowned in a deep quarry hole on Saturday, half a mile east of town, where he had gone to swim. His father, of the same name, is a carpenter and goes to Ambler on a wheel every day to work.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 31, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Muttershead, Child of Henry
Jarrettown. A little child of Henry Muttershead died from cholera infantum this week and was buried at Jarrettown cemetery on Monday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 31, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Myers, Mary Louisa
On the 6th instant, Mary Louisa, daughter of John and Martha Myers, in the 4th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her parents, No. 194 Main street, Norristown, this (Thursday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, January 9, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]