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Radcliffe, Mrs. And Child Owens
Two funerals took place at Cold Point Sunday afternoon, one an aged person. Mrs. Radcliffe, of Conshohocken, and the other a child of Mr. and Mrs. Owens, of Norristown. Mrs. Owens was formerly Miss Rodebaugh, of Hickorytown, daughter of John Rodebaugh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 22, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ramsey, William R.
Dr. William R. Ramsey, clerk to the board of Montgomery county prison inspectors, answered the death summons early Sunday morning. He died at the residence of Charles Egbert, 1013 DeKalb street, Norristown, aged 68 years. He was long a resident of Norristown, where he had many friends. He has a war record, being a surgeon in the civil strife.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rankin, Thomas I.
Thomas I. Rankin, of Philadelphia, manager of the Abram Cox stove works, Lansdale, died at his residence, 2017 North Twenty-Third street, Philadelphia, on Sunday in his 49th year.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 26, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rapp, Henrietta
Jarrettown. Henrietta, wife of Charles Rapp, died on Friday after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Monday from her husband's residence, Paxson road, near Dreshertown. Interment was made at Lower Tinicum church, Bucks county.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 7, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Raudenbush, Mrs.
Edward R. Gerhart, clerk at Keplar's store, went to Sellersville on Monday to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Raudenbush, who had died at the age of 80.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 27, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Raysor, Samuel
In Pottstown on the 9th inst., Samuel Raysor, in the 65th year of his age. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence on Cherry Street, below Evans, on Thursday morning at 10 oclock. Services and interment at Limerick Church. The funeral will arrive at the church at 12 o'clock.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, March 11, 1884. Submitted by Diana.]
Raysor, Samuel
Death of Samuel Raysor. Samuel Raysor died on Monday morning at his residence on Cherry Street between Evans and Franklin, this borough, aged 65 years. The cause of death was malaria of the bowels, from which he suffered for the past several months. Deceased was in the employ of the Penn and Reading Railroad Company for 35 years, lately as watchman in signal towers. Several years ago he was appointed watchman in the tower at the railroad crossing near Grosstown, two miles west of the borough, and removed at that time to this borough, from Limerick township, where he was born and resided for many years. He leaves a widow and two children, Harry P Raysor of Royersford, and Mrs. Mary Egolf, of Pottstown. Three children preceeded him into the eternal world. He was an honest, upright citizen, and was a consistent member of the Evangelical denomination.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, March 11, 1884. Submitted by Diana.]
Razor, Jane G.
Razor - October 21, at the residence of her son-in-law, M.L. Smith, in Bridgeport, Montgomery county, Jane G Razor, in the 70th year of her age.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, October 26, 1880. Submitted by Diana.]
Read, L.W.
After an illness of six weeks Colonel L.W. Read, a surgeon in two wars, for 25 years surgeon-general of the Pennsylvania National guard, a practitioner of wide repute, died Wednesday night at his home in Norristown from heart failure, after practicing his chosen profession a half century. Dr. Read was prominent socially and in the medicine fraternity, and was identified with Norristown's advances. Until a few months ago he was in robust health. An incident in Dr. Read's life that brought him into prominence was his removal in December, 1863, of the bullet that disabled General Hancock at Gettysburg. The general had lain many weeks on a bed of suffering at his Norristown home and his life was despaired of. The general himself had given up all hope of ever being able to rejoin his comrades, until on a December day in 1863, when he was visited by Dr. Read, who had come home on a day's leave. At the request of the general, with whom he had long been intimate, Dr. Read probed the wound and removed the bullet and was accorded the distinction of having saved the life of the hero of Gettysburg.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 8, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Read, Louis W.
Dr. Louis W. Read, aged seventy-two years, died suddenly at Norristown, Penn., yesterday of heart disease. He was Surgeon General of the Pennsylvania National Guard for twenty-five years, until a year ago. He served as a Surgeon during the Crimean war and was at Sebastopol during its siege by the allied forces. In 1863 he successfully removed a bullet from the body of Gen. Hancock, who had been wounded at Gettysburg, when other physicians had failed.
[Source: New York Times, November 2, 1900. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reading, Samuel
Prospectville. The funeral of Samuel Reading, late of Prospectville, was held at his parent's residence at this place on Thursday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Bisbing, pastor of the Prospectville church, and Mr. Weidner, of Pleasantville. Many sorrowing friends and relatives paid their last respects to their friend and brother. Mr. Reading was a member of the Prospectville Methodist church and was a bright and industrious young man. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The many friends of the deceased extend to the family their most heartfelt sympathy in the time of their bereavement and sorrow. The interment was made in Hatboro cemetery. The pallbearers were George Fry, William Burkhardt, Harry Fillman, Edgar Ritter, William Fillman, Irvin Ritter.
In the bloom of youth and beauty,
He from earth was called away;
Ended was his earthly duty,
And no longer could he stay
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 25, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reading, William
All Around Glenside. Mr. William Reading, one of Glenside's oldest and most respected citizens, died of general debility at his home, on Glenside avenue, last Saturday night. He had been complaining for a number of weeks and his demise was not unexpected. Mr. Reading up to last autumn was actively engaged in agricultural pursuits. He operated one of the finest and best regulated truck farms in the township. Mr. Reading leaves a wife and one son, Hiram Reading, whose residence adjoins that of his parents. The funeral services will be held this week.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reagan, John
Reagan--At Madison, Chester county, on the 6th inst., John Reagan, aged 76 years and 6 days
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, January 11, 1887. Submitted by Diana.]
Reagan, John
Death of John Reagan, at Madison
John Reagan, in his day a quite prominent and highly respected citizen of Chester county, departed this life on Thursday afternoon, at the residence of his son-in-law John[sic] D Henzey, at Madison Chester county, near Pottstown aged 76 years and 6 days. He had been an invalid over a yea, from a complication of internal diseases. His wife died nearly five years ago, and they leave six children - P Wiley Reagan, of Pottstown; Mrs. Joseph D. Henzey, of Madison; Owen W Reagan, of Hagerstown; Harry C. and J. Allen Reagan of West Chester, and Willis I. Reagan, of near the same place.
John Reagan was born in Chester county, but in his early days moved to Albany township, Berks county, and engaged in iron the iron business and agriculture. He returned to Chester county and for forty years followed farming in South Coventry, near Pughtown. For five years he was Assistant U S Assessor for several of the northern townships in Chester county. For a long period he took an active part in political affairs, as a member of the Republican party.
George Reagan, father of John Reagan, died in Virginia about 10 years ago, aged about 93 years. This gentleman was for a long time an iron manufacturer in Berks county, owning Windsor and other forges, and large tracts of land in northern Berks county.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, January 11, 1887. Submitted by Diana.]
Reagan, Sallie A.
Reagan--On the 20th inst, in Pottsgrove township, Sallie A Reagan, wife of John, aged 66 years, 1 month and 29 days.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, April 25, 1882. Submitted by Diana.]
Reagan, Sallie
On Thursday about noon, Mrs. Sallie A Reagan, wife of Mr. John Reagan, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Joseph D Henzey, in Pottsgrove township. Deceased was taken ill last autumn, while living at the toll bridge of the Madison Bridge, and thinking that a change of location and removal from the river would be beneficial, Mr. Reagan resigned his position and the invalid was taken to the home of Mr. Henzey. Very little benefit was derived however, from the change, and death was finally intervened as stated. Mrs. Reagan was the mother of seven sons and three daughters, five of whom survive her. Washington, the eldest, was killed at Ellis' Agricultural Works, during the terrible storm in October 1878. She was a most estimable Christian woman, and her departure will be sadly felt by a very large circle of relatives and acquaintenances. Deceased was in the 67th year of her age. The family resided for many years in S. Coventry township, Chester county, about one mile from Pughtown.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, April 25, 1882. Submitted by Diana.]
Reaver, Jacob C.
Ex-burgess Jacob C. Reaver, one of the best known residents of Lansdale, died at his home on Fourth street last Wednesday morning after a long and lingering illness, in his 54th year. His funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.. at the house. Interment was made in Montgomery Baptist cemetery.
Deceased was the only surviving child of the late Jacob Reaver, who lived for many years on the Reaver homestead just east of Lansdale. The father died some 10 years ago. The son first served a milk route in Lansdale from the homestead dairy, but subsequently built the home on Fourth street and moved to town. Here he quickly became a political factor, served a term in town council, then a term as burgess, was president of the local fire company, and became a useful citizen generally.
Mr. Reaver was twice married, a daughter, Jennie, by his first wife was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smith when but six weeks old upon the death of the mother, and still lives with the family in Philadelphia. His first wife was a daughter of the late William Davison. About five years ago he married the widow, Mrs. Lizzie Wampole, who also survives. Soon after his second marriage he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which rendered him an invalid and which primarily led to his death.
Deceased was a prominent member of the Lansdale P.O.S. of A., and also of the Lansdale Beneficial society (recently dissolved). The members of Camp 120, P.O.S. of A., met at the hall on Sunday at 1.30 and attended the funeral in a body.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 6, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reazor, Brandt
Penllyn. Brandt Reazor died suddenly of sunstroke on Monday. He was in his 63d year and leaves a widow and three sons.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 6, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rech, Jacob
Jacob Rech, a well-known and highly respected citizen died at his summer home, Oreland, last Friday morning of heart disease. Mr. Rech came to Philadelphia when only 15 years old where he resumed an apprenticeship at blacksmithing begun in Germany. He later established a carriage factory which grew into an immense business at Eighth street and Girard avenue, Philadelphia. Mr. Rech was a director and former president of the Integrity Trust company and president of the Warwick Iron and Steel company and the National Security bank. He is survived by two sons, two daughters and ten grandchildren. Mr. Rech was 76 years old.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Redfield, Daughter of Edward
Glenside. A tragedy happened in this neighborhood last Monday morning at 8 o'clock. The beautiful, winsome five year-old daughter of Edward Redfield was killed by the awful weight of an immense 18 by 20 barn door falling upon her. She had been playing about the barn and accidentally knocked the support away from the door, it being off its hinges and being supported by a long pole. The child was killed outright, every spark of life being crushed out at once by the cruel blow. It is not known yet what arrangements have been made for the funeral.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 23, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Redington, John Earle
Sad Shooting Accident. Charles Redington Picks Up a Rifle, Points It at the Clock and Accidentally Shoots His Little Brother Earle--Death Follows Soon After.
John Earle a 3-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Redington, of Ridge avenue, Ambler, was shot in the head wit a 22 calibre rifle Saturday evening, by his brother Charles, aged 10.
Thomas Redington, an older brother, had been out gunning during the day for rabbits about the neighborhood and returned about 5.45. Upon entering the house he was asked by his mother to get a bucket of water, on which errand he went immediately, not even stopping to withdraw the bullet from the weapon.
The gun was placed in the corner, where Charles found it. Being fond of a gun and often having expressed himself as desiring one, he picked it up, examined it and, he claims, pointed it at the clock. When the weapon was discharged the ball entered the skull of his younger brother back of the left ear and took a course directly across the back of the brain, lodging on the right side of the head near the ear. When shot he was scarcely more than three feet away from his brother, and with his back turned to the gun was intently watching the fire in the stove.
Dr. D.W. Shelly and Dr. C.B. Hough were at once called and the wound was probed three or four inches for the ball. The doctors deeming it dangerous to examine further, the ball remained undiscovered. The patient bled profusely, showing that the ball had penetrated the blood vessels of the brain. Despite medical aid, the patient lived but little over an hour, dying at 7 o'clock.
The family and neighbors are prostrated by the sad event. Word was immediately sent to Mr Thomas Redington, the father, who has been in Cuba for the past two months, employed on some work for the Bethlehem Iron company, but he was unable to return in time for the funeral.
Coroner Milton Kurtz and Dr. J.R. Umsted, coroner physician, of Norristown, came Sunday morning and an inquest was held. The jury was Dr. D.W. Shelly, Dr. C.B. Hough, George G. Davis, Albert Camburn, Edward Pole and Thomas Bitting.
Testimony was given by both Thomas and Charles. Thomas said he had just returned from gunning when he was summoned on an errand by his mother. He stood the gun in the corner without withdrawing the ball. He heard the rifle go off.
Charles testified that he picked up the rifle, cocked it, and just as he was about to aim it at the clock, the gun, which was very sensitive on the trigger, went off and his younger brother fell. He said that the latter was standing near the stove.
Dr. Hough testified that the bullet had been probed for, but the child was in a dying condition. Dr. Shelly corroborated the testimony.
The jury rendered the verdict that John Earle Redington came to his death through the accidental discharge of a rifle in the hands of his brother.
Services were held at the house Tuesday evening and conducted by Rev. F.C. Thomas, pastor of the Ambler M.E. church. The deceased was buried this Wednesday morning at Freemansburg, Northampton county, Pa.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 7, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reed, Alfred
Crushed by an Elevator. Alfred Reed, Colored, of Ambler, Meets a Horrible Death by Being Crushed by an Elevator at the Chemical Works--His Own Carelessness to Blame.
Alfred Reed, colored, of Ambler, was killed Saturday afternoon about 5.30 by being crushed to death by a freight elevator at the Keasbey & Mattison chemical works. He had been working at the mill the greater part of the winter, living until recently with George Kneezel, where he had resided for several years. His work comprised that of cage tender and had nothing whatever to do with the elevator. It is supposed that he desired to get to one of the higher floors and in order to save time threw himself on the freight elevator as it was passing the first floor on its upward trip. He was not quick enough, however, and before he could draw his body over the edge the elevator had reached the ceiling and he was caught between the two, his chest and stomach being crushed flat. Death is supposed to have resulted almost instantly.
It is not known whether his body stopped the platform or whether an employe who saw the affair reversed the lever, but at any rate the elevator stopped and his body was rescued. The platform runs from the cellar to the top of the building and is used in hauling stone, coke, etc., up to the kilns. It is capable of hauling three tons at a single load.
A physician was summoned immediately, but life was extinct. Deceased was a hard working colored man, aged about 40 years and unmarried.
The coroner came over on Monday, but held no inquest, rendering his verdict of accidental death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reed, Alfred
Funeral services over the body of the late Alfred Reed were held by his colored friends Tuesday evening in east Ambler, and this Wednesday morning the body was taken south to be interred at his old home not far from Baltimore. Deceased leaves property valued at several thousand dollars, with a niece and an uncle as his nearest heirs.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reed, Barbara Ellen
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Reed, wife of Henry C. Reed, of Quakertown, died Monday afternoon, Oct. of paralysis in the 50th year of her age. Her husband and these children survive: Mrs. William Livers, of Ashland; Mrs. Harvey R. Miller, of Quakertown; Misses Jennie, Evan and Pearl and Monroe and Elwood, residing at home. There are three grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. M.J. Llewellyn, of Ashland, and Mrs. Tillie Sager, of Jersey City, and two brothers, Peter Willson and John A. Wilson, of Plumsteadville, survive. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence of the deceased on Wednesday evening of last week by Rev. F.K. Fretz and on Thursday afternoon interment was made in the cemetery at Ashland, Schuylkill county.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 15, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reed, Clinton
Clinton Reed, of Edge Hill, died last Sunday evening of consumption while the church bell was tolling. He will be buried this Thursday afternoon. At his request the school children, his former playmates, will be at the funeral. Clinton, who was about 10 years of age, will be deeply missed by all.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 7, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reed, John
Mr. H.W.B. Reed, of Ambler, attended the funeral on Saturday of his brother, John Reed, of Salfordville, who died Wednesday. Interment was made in the Old Goshenhoppen church. Deceased leaves a family.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 23, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reed, Jonas
Lansdale. The funeral of Jonas Reed took place on Saturday. The services were held in the Evangelical church and his interment in the cemetery. He was a man of means, had long lived in this vicinity, was born in Sumneytown in 1828, and married Mary, daughter of Rev. Thomas Saybold, the Evangelical preacher. He left a widow, two sons, Allen and Milton, and one daughter, Louisa, wife of Rev. W. Hile, of Reading.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]