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Nace, Ann
Ann Nace, widow of the late Jacob Nace of Flourtown, died last Friday in her 91st year.
She had been more or less an invalid for the past 30 years, and for five or six years had not been out of the house. The cause of her death was old age and a general wearing out, supplemented by heart failure.
Nearly 70 years ago she was married to Jacob Nace, of Flourtown, and lived on the Bethlehem pike just north of Wheel Pump. Later in life they moved further up the pike, locating just south of its junction with the Wissahickon pike.
She was an exceptionally affectionate mother and highly esteemed and beloved by an exceedingly large circle of acquaintance.
Four children survive: A. Jackson Nace, Aaron K. Nace, Eliza Nace and Margaret Garrett, all of whom reside in Flourtown. The deceased also leaves five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran church Tuesday morning, the following clergymen officiating: Rev. A.W. Long, Springfield Presbyterian church; Rev. D.N. Dittmar, Fort Washington Reformed church; Rev. J.E. Detterich, Zion Lultheran, and Rev. M. Sheeleigh, D.D., who preached the sermon. The remains were interred in Union cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 14, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nagle, Joseph Sr.
Glenside and Around. Joseph Nagle, Sr., aged 92 years, died at 8 o'clock last Saturday morning after a couple of days' illness. Mr. Nagle was stricken with a stroke on Wednesday and did not regain consciousness. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. The interment was at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church cemetery, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Naog, Michael
Lansdale. Michael Naog, a Polander, residing in Lansdale, was killed on the morning of July 9, near Shelly station. He was a section gang laborer, being run over by the Scranton flyer. He was 27 years old and was buried in the Catholic cemetery on Monday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Napper, James
Three Tuns. James, son of the late James Napper, after a short spell of typhoid pneumonia, died on Saturday morning. His funeral took place on Tuesday at Rose Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 30, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neal, Mrs.
Jarrettown. Mrs. Neal's funeral on Thursday last was largely attended. The interment was at Rose Hill cemetery. The deceased was well and favorably known to a large circle of acquaintances, Her last illness dated from Christmas week and at times she rallied and hopes were entertained for her recovery, but gradually disease wasted her strength and Monday evening, Feb. 5, she passed away. The family wish to extend their thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance during her last illness and during their hour of bereavement.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neal, James
James Neal, of near Jarrettown, died suddenly last Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, in his 63d year. He had only been sick since Friday, and was up and around the house on the morning he died. He had been suffering from dysentery, heart trouble and a touch of pneumonia. He was assisted to his room Wednesday morning after being up later got down stairs again and was stricken down in the garden. He was then carried to his bed, where he died a few hours after.
Deceased was born in Philadelphia more than 62 years ago, but when quite young both his parents died and he was bound to George Allen, a farmer near Jarrettown. Here he remained till of age. He enlisted in the infantry on Aug. 28, 1861, in Company I, of the Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania, for three years. On Dec. 27, 1863, he was discharged near Brandy station, Va., and immediately re-enlisted as a veteran, being transferred to Company I on Nov. 2, 1864, in which he served under Captain Marshall C. Hong and Col. Edward Carroll.
It has been the lot of but few soldiers to participate in so many important battles and minor engagements as follows: Manasses, Bristol station, Brick Houst, second battle of Bull Run, Centreville Heights, Chantilly, Crampton's Gap, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Salmen Heights, Gettysburg and in the pursuit of the rebels after the battle as far as New Baltimore, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna river, Cold Harbor, Fort Stevens, Fisher's hill, Cedar creek, Hatches Run, the fall of Richmond, Gailor's creek and Lees' surrender. At Antietam he was wounded in the back by a piece of shell and at White Oak swamp a fragment of shell struck him on the head. At Salem Heights he was captured by the rebels and held prisoner at Libby and Belle Island for two weeks. He was paroled at Annapolis for about four months and on his discharge rejoined his regiment and was mustered out with his company and honorably discharge at Halls hill, Va., July 17, 1865.
On his return he married Sallie Conway, sister of Michael Conway, of near Ambler. One son, Edward, was born. The deceased followed farming at Jarrettown and also at Springhouse. For the past 15 years he kept tollgate above Jarrettown on the Chalfont pike. 10 years ago his wife was taken to the Norristown hospital, where she still remains.
The funeral services were held Saturday morning from his late home and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 31, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neaval, Emma
North Wales Affairs. Mrs. Emma Neaval, who has been a patient sufferer for several years with pulmonary consumption, died on Saturday afternoon. Her funeral took place Wednesday afternoon; interment was made at St. Peter's cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 25 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neavil, Ephraim
North Wales. Another of our oldest residents has been called to his long home. Ephraim Neavil died at his home on Friday in the 88th year of his age. Mr. Neavil has been a resident of the vicinity all his life. Before the town existed he resided on a farm just above this place, but for many years lived where he died. He leaves on daughter, Emma, the wife of Bank Watchman N.W. Weikle, as the only survivor of his family. His wife, who was the daughter of the late Jacob Shearer, and a sister of A.K. Shearer, the lumberman, died a few years ago. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. Interment at St. Peter's.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neeley, James
James Neeley, of Hoopeston, age 52 years, died last Thursday at noon after a comparatively short illness. The remains were interred in Hillside cemetery on Sunday afternoon, services being held at his late residence.
Deceased was a Scotchman by birth, and was for years head gardener at the Van Renssalaer country home both for the late John R. Fell and also for Mrs. Van Renssalaer. He married late in life, and leaves a widow to mourn his loss. His property at Hoopeston comprises 20 acres and there is also in addition a lot of woodland at Camp Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 28, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neeman, William
Fitzwatertown. William Neeman, a well known and respected citizen of this town, died suddenly at his home on Friday night aged 77. His illness lasted about an hour, when he died of paralysis of the heart. Mr. Neeman had engaged in farming the greater portion of his life and had lived here for nearly 50 years. The wife of the deceased died about seven years ago. Before she married she was Maria Gettman. About four years ago the son Milton passed away. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.C. Mann, of Horsham. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Thursday afternoon. Interment at Union burying ground, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 16, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neff, Henry and Frederick
Two Brothers Killed.
While driving across the tracks of the Reading railroad's Bound Brook branch at the Welsh road crossing on Saturday, Dr. Henry F. Neff, a young physician of Bethayres, and his brother, Frederick, aged 10 years, were struck by an eastbound express train and instantly killed. The train was the New York express leaving the terminal at 9.30 a.m., reading Jenkintown at 9.53 o'clock and scheduled to pass through Bethayres at the rate of a mile a minute.
Dr. Neff was standing erect when the crash came, frantically endeavoring to lash the frightened animal into a burst of speed.
The pilot of the locomotive struck the front part of the vehicle and shattered it to fragments. All along the tracks were strewn small particles, the only part not being splintered being the swingle-tree, which was found 100 feet away, only slightly broken.
The horse was thrown almost 100 feet above the crossing, against a tool house with such violence as to break in the side of the building. The animal's remains were collected and buried beside the railroad.
Dr. Neff was carried for about a distance of 150 feet on the pilot of the engine and then thrown with terrible violence to the ground, beside the west-bound track.
Little Frederick's mangled body was picked up 240 feet away from where the carriage was struck. Carried on for a considerable distance by the train's momentum, he was then hurled through the air entirely across the tracks to a point a few feet down an embankment. He, too must have been killed at once.
The horse, carriage and harness were valued at $500. Dr. Neff boarded with Edward Thompson, near the point where the accident happened.
The brothers were sons of Mr. G. Rugen Neff, a well-known wealthy resident of Bustleton.
Funeral services were held from the Bustleton home on Tuesday.
At the inquest held by Coroner Kurtz, James Longhorn, the engineer of the express train which struck Dr. Neff's team testified that when he first saw the team approaching the crossing, his train was running at the rate of a mile in forty-eight seconds. Copious notes of the testimony throughout were taken by stenographers for the coroner, the railroad company and the father of the Neff's, who, it is understood, will institute suit for damages. In their verdict the jury say: "Dr. Henry S. Neff and Frederick Neff came to their deaths by being struck by a passenger express train on the New York division of the Philadelphia & Reading railroad at Bethayres, Welsh road crossing, and the jury, finding that this particular grade crossing is a very dangerous one, and that the railroad company is grossly negligent in not putting up safety gates for the protection of the traveling public, recommend the supervisors of Moreland township to compel the railroad company or its receivers to erect and maintain safety gates at this crossing."
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 27, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Neiweg, Laura M.
Burns Cause Her Death. Leaning Over to Light a Stove With a Burning Candle in Her Lap—West Philadelphia Home the Scene of Tragedy – Funeral at Dreshertown.
Laura M. Neiweg, of Dreshertown, aged 24 years, was seriously burned last Saturday morning about 8 o'clock at the home of Rev. Mr. Stillman, in West Presbyterian. She was removed to the Pennsylvania hospital in the afternoon. She recovered consciousness from the burns to tell the story of the accident.
She was stopping down to light an oil stove, which they had in the room and had deposited a lighted candle in her lap. In stooping over she upset the candle, setting fire to her dress, burning her severely over the body and limbs. She suffered great agony and finally death relieved her.
Miss Nieweg was a graduate of the Upper Dublin township schools, and was a consistent member of the Jarrettown Methodist church. For a number of years she was secretary of the Sunday school and sang in the choir of the church.
Deceased was the daughter of Annie R. and the late Augustus Neiweg and the funeral services were held Tuesday from her mother's residence. Service and interment were made at Jarrettown M.E. church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 27, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nelson, William
The body of William Nelson, formerly a druggist here [Jenkintown], arrived Monday from Colorado, whither he had gone for his health. The funeral services took place from the residence of his brother-in-law, on Leedom street, this Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Hillside cemetery. The Pioneer Fire company attended in a body. Mr. Nelson was chief of the company for several years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 3, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nester, Sallie M.
Mrs. Nester, nee Sallie Matz, formerly of Ambler, died at Wyomissing, near Reading, Wednesday, Aug. 21, and was buried Saturday from the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. C.H. Dittes, in Wyomissing, services being conducted by Rev. B.H. Zweizig. Interment was made at Sinking Spring cemetery.
Two months ago deceased was married to Oscar F. Nester, after which they took up their residence in Wyomissing. Several weeks ago she was taken seriously ill, the disease being a form of anemia. Everything medical skill could suggest was done, but to no effect and she died on the 21st inst. The many friends who gathered to see the happy couple married little imagined they would so soon see her attired in her wedding dress ready for her last resting place. She had many warm friends in Ambler who admired her for her quiet manner and gentle disposition, and the floral offerings from them were profuse and beautiful.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 29, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Newbold, George Carpenter
Broad Axe. The funeral of George Carpenter Newbold, from Norristown, aged 15 years, passed through our village on Friday to St. Thomas' church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 21, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Niblock, Alexander
Alexander Niblock, of Ambler, died Friday at 3.30 p.m., at the home of Charles H. Gerhart, where he had been confined by general debility and gradual failing of health for over two months.
He was born Sept. 5, 1823, in Buckingham, Bucks county, and married while in Branchtown, where he lived till 1864, when he moved to Upper Dublin township near Ambler, on a farm on Bethlehem pike, now owned by Dr. R.V. Mattison. About 16 years ago he disposed of this to his son George and took up his home in Amber, where he resided, spending apportion of his time each year with his children.
Services were held Tuesday at his late residence and were in charge of Rev. J.D. Detrich, of Flourtown. The funeral was private and interment was made at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. The deceased leaves the following children: Mrs. Fannie Selner, of Davisville; Mrs. Mary Peterson, Horsham; George and Harry, of Ambler, and Ellsworth of Blue Bell.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 24, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Niblock, John Davis
John Davis Niblock, well known to our readers, died Friday evening at Colorado Springs of lung trouble. He leaves a widow.
The deceased was born near Pittville, Philadelphia county, Jan. 11, 1858, and was the son of Alexander Niblock, now of Ambler. He married Emma, daughter of Elwood Potts and for a time lived in Ambler, but three years ago he rented the Fitzwatertown hotel, which business he recently disposed of to George S. Maust, and in August he and Mrs. Niblock went west to try to regain his health.
The body has been brought east and will be interred this Thursday morning in Union cemetery, Whtiemarsh, the funeral being held from the home of Frank Potts, near Fort Washington.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Niblock, Mary L.
Mary L., wife of Harry R. Niblock, of Ambler, died Monday morning at 4.05 in the 38th years of her age from a stroke of paralysis. She was stricken while visiting her neighbor, Mrs. H.S. Cope, Thursday afternoon and experienced a peculiar sensation while in conversation. She seemed to realize her condition and suggested going home. Her random conversation alarmed Mrs. Cope, who summoned help and assisted Mrs. Niblock home. On getting inside the door she ordered one of her sons to run for the doctor and on being assisted to the couch, sank down unconscious. She remained in that condition until her death although at times it was evident that she understood what was going on about her, but she remained speechless until she died.
Deceased was the daughter of Frank Ruch, of Springhouse, and was married to Mr. Niblock on April 10, 1890, after which they came to Ambler, where they resided ever since. A husband and the following children survive: Harry, Alexander, Ada, Nellie and Willie. A son of Horace died in infancy.
The funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from her late residence, 417 Butler avenue, ambler. Services at the Ambler Presbyterian church at 2. Interment in Whitemarsh cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 12, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Niblock, Mary L.
Feb. 19, 1903, Mary L., wife of Harry R. Niblock, in her 38th year. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral Thursday at 1 o'clock from her husband's residence, 415 Butler avenue, Ambler. Services at Ambler Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock. Interment at Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 12, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nice, Jesse
Jesse Nice, a well-known resident of Camp Hill, died Saturday morning of cancer of the stomach, aged about 70 years. The remains were interred in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh, this Wednesday.
The deceased was a brother of Jacob and Harper Nice, of Ambler, and the old homestead is located on the west side of the railroad at Lawnton. He married a daughter of George Rossiter, of Blue Bell, and about 37 years ago moved to the present home, on the Fell property at Camp Hill, succeeding Daniel Erb. His children are: Horace, Samuel, Geatrell, Harper, Percival, Mrs. Elizabeth Arbuckle and Anna May.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nice, Jesse
A large number of Amblerites attended the funeral of Jesse Nice from his late residence, near Camp Hill, last Wednesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 2, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nice, Mary C.
Mary C., widow of the late Jesse Nice, of Camp Hill, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at 3.30 in her 58th year. She had been up and around that day doing her usual work. She was seized with a coughing fit, bursted a blood vessel in her brain and died in a very short time.
Deceased's husband died two years and two weeks previous. She was a member of St. Paul's Reformed church and leaves the following children: Mrs. Lizzie Arbuckle, Horace, Samuel, Geatrell, Anna May Fallows, Harper and Percy. Her father was George Rossiter, of Blue Bell, and she has a brother of the same name still living at that place, and she also has a brother Joel, who is a clergyman of the Reformed faith residing in Baltimore, Md. She was married about 40 years ago.
The remains will be interred this Wednesday afternoon at the Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 7, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nichols, Emily
Mrs. Emily Nichols, of Hartsville, died suddenly from paralysis, on Thursday morning at the residence of Mrs. Charles Long, Chestnut Hill, where she was visiting. Mrs. Nichols was a daughter of the late Robert Darrah, of Hartsville. She leaves two sons—H.S. Prentiss Nichols, a prominent attorney, of Philadelphia, and Edgar Nichols, who lived with his mother. The deceased was a sister of the wife of Rev. D.K. Turner, of Hartsville. For a number of years she was a member of the board of visitors to the Bucks county almshouse.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nieweg, Augustus
Jarrettown. There was a very large gathering of friends and relatives at the funeral of Augustus Nieweg, of Dreshertown, on Monday. The services at the Methodist church here, where interment was made, were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.F. Kingsley. Former pastors Rev. E.W. Stillman and Rev. Wm. H. Beyer were also present and made addresses. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in this their hour of deepest sorrow.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 4, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nieweg, Augustus
Edge Hill. Quite a number of friends attended the funeral of Augustus Nieweg at his home in Dreshertown last Monday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 4, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nixon, Mrs.
Mrs. Nixon, who resided on Sixth street, died in a Philadelphia hospital on Saturday. An operation was performed on Friday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 3, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nolte, Raymond
Penllyn. Raymo[n]d, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nolte, died Saturday night, after an illness of several days. Services were held in the Baptist chapel at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in charge of Rev. E.E. Valentine, of Ambler, and interment was made at the Upper Gwynedd Baptist church. Raymond had been in J.L. Brown's employ for some time and had many friends in the neighborhood, who sincerely grieve at his early death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Nugent, John
John Nugent, a farmer of New Britain township, dropped dead at his home on Thursday while preparing to attend the funeral of Mrs. Michael Reagan, of the Turk, in Doylestown township. Mr. Nugent was a brother of Mr. Reagan's first wife. Death resulted from heart disease.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 2, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]