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Rhoades, Son of Mr.
Springhouse. The 10-year old son of Mr. Rhoades, who was recently kicked by a horse, died on Wednesday morning. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon; interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 10, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoades, Mary
Prospectville. T.P. Anderson and daughter Maude and Miss Anna M. Taylor attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Rhoads, of North Wales. She was in her 93d year.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoads, Charles
North Wales. The funeral of young Charles Rhoads on Monday morning was very largely attended. Services were held in the Shearer Street Baptist church. Rev. Clousser, the pastor, officiated. Interment was made in the Baptist cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 26, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoads, Mary
Mary, wife of Harry Rhoads, died suddenly on Monday of last week at the Norristown hospital, where she had undergone an operation. Her friends in this neighborhood were very much surprised, as the reports on Sunday, the day before she died, were favorable. Her funeral was largely attended. The Sabbath school mission class of Cold Point Sabbath school, of which she was a member, furnished some of the floral offerings for the occasion.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoads, Mary
North Wales. Mrs. Mary Rhoads, aged 93 years, widow of the late Samuel Rhoads, died at her home, on South Main street. Mrs. Rhoads was the mother of Assessor Milton Rhoads, of this borough. Her funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon from her late residence. Interment at Montgomery Baptist cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoads, Sarah
Narcissa. Mrs. Sarah Rhoads, widow of the late Henry Rhoads, died last Friday. Her funeral took place on Monday at Cold Point.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoads, Two Girls
Two little girls named Rhoads, aged respectively 8 and 13 years, were drowned on Friday of last week, in an excavation in a limestone quarry, near Port Kennedy, Montgomery county. The younger slipped in and the elder plunged in to her relief, and they both sank and drowned before assistance arrived.
[Source: New Holland Clarion, Saturday, September 23, 1876, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rice, George W.
George W. Rice, who has lived for the past 11 years at Fort Washington, died on Friday, aged 55 years, after a several days' illness, the cause being a stroke of paralysis. He had been in failing heath for two years, but his death was a surprise to many. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in the One Hundred and Nineteenth Pennsylvania infantry, and lost an arm on one of the battlefields of Virginia. He was a member of Wissahickon Council, 100, Jr. O.U.A.M.
The funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon in St. Paul's Reformed church. Interment at Whitemarsh cemetery. He is survived by a widow.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 7, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Richard, Samuel
Narcissa. Samuel Richard died last week. His funeral took place on Saturday and was very largely attended. Mrs. Richard, whose life was hanging in the balance, is reported much better, also William Richards' wife, who is ill, is reported improving.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Richards, Elizabeth
Narcissa. Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, widow of the late Samuel Richards, died on Sunday night. She was nearly 80 years of age.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Richardson, Mrs.
The remains of Mrs. Richardson, who was found dead in her bed, were taken on Saturday to the home of her sister at Telford, where the funeral was held.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 17, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Richie, William Henry
William H. Richie, a well known resident of Ambler, died at his home last Friday afternoon from an attack of typhoid fever, aged 65 years.
Deceased was born in Philadelphia and married Anna Blake, of Chestnut Hill. Nearly all their married life has been spent in this vicinity. For over 25 years he was foreman in the Ambler lumber and coal yard for David Knipe, then for Joseph Stackhouse and also for the present owner, J. Watson Craft. Of late he has been night watchman at the Hoopes & Townsend iron works, at Fort Washington. The following children, together with a widow, survive: Laura, wife of O.B. Rotzell, Fort Washington; Annie, wife of Howard Herst; Harry, Bruce, Maurice, Ellwood, Frank, Hester, all of whom reside at home.
Mr. Richie had been ailing for some time previous to his death, and his constitution was in no condition to successfully withstand the ravages of typhoid. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and interment was made at the Dunkard graveyard, service being held at his late home at 2 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 4, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Riege, Carl August Gustav
Carl August Gustav Riege, of 1440 North Marshall street, Philadelphia, died last Wednesday after an illness lasting four weeks. Some years ago the deceased resided in the First ward, Ambler, having a country place on Mount Pleasant avenue and Spring Garden street. For a time he was one of the representatives of his ward in the borough council, served with ability, but finally declined to again be a candidate for the position. Mr. Riege during his residence in Ambler was in the iron business in Frankford, manufacturing novelties of that material. Later, however, he became interested in a plant for the covering of wire used in the manufacture of ladies' hats, with which business he was associated at the time of his death. The deceased was born in Germany and came over to this country in his youth. He married Ella P. Clowet, who with one son, Archer, survive. Funeral services were held from the late home of the deceased on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, and the interment, which was private, was made the next day.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 17, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Righter, John
Funeral of John Righter.
The funeral of the late John Righter took place from his home, in Spring Mill, Wednesday afternoon and was one of the largest attended funerals held in that section for a number of years. Besides the many relatives and friends of the family, about 30 members of Charity Lodge, F. & A.M., attended the funeral in a body. Rev. Cooke, of Conshohocken, had charge of the services. The pall-bearers were Samuel Brooks, William Slingluff, Benjamin Thomas, Harry Cressman, William E. Perry and Brooke Adams. Interment was made in Barren Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 2, 1899, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Righter, John A.
John A. Righter died at his home, Spring Mill, on Saturday, after a lingering illness, aged 79 years. He was a well-known Republican and the father of Horace B. Righter, the present Republican candidate for recorder of deeds. Three years ago he celebrated his golden wedding. Death was due to paralysis. His wife and four children, three sons and one daughter, survive.
John A. Righter, was a son of John and Elizabeth LeGaux Righter, and was born at Spring Mill, Sept. 16, 1821. He received his education in pay schools at various places in the county, for a time attending the Conshohocken and afterwards Wm. Kerr's schools. At 17 years of age his school life closed and he then remained with his father until 1847. Having married in 1845, he moved into the dwelling that was built by his father. He was there engaged in the mercantile business until the breaking out of the Civil war. In the meantime he engaged in the soapstone business in Lower Merion township, where he purchased a farm and worked soapstone quarries for 12 years. He then sold his farm to Howard Wood and Clement Griscom, and since 1876 has lived a retired life. He owned 11 1/2 acres of land near Phoenixville, in Chester county, and was well and favorably known throughout his community.
Mr. Righter was formerly an old time Whig, but was afterward an ardent Republican. He was a director and one of the promoters of the Tradesmen's bank, of Conshohocken. He had served as director of the poor of Montgomery county for three years and for many years was a school director of his district. In educational affairs he took an active part and was always interested in the progress of the schools. He was a member of Charity lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of that borough.
Mr. Righter was married on Dec. 11, 1845, to Rebecca Kirkner, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Kirkner, of Barren Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Righter had four children: Daniel, Horace B., Joseph K. and Kate, who married Michael K. Wood, of Conshohocken, and has a family of children, Frank A. and John R., the latter of whom is paying teller in the Tradesmen's bank, of Conshohocken.
The Righter family is a German extraction, and trace their American ancestry back to one of the three Righter brothers, who with two sisters, came to America. One brother located in Lower Merion township, and John, the great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, settled on Mill creek, Lower Merion township, where he owned a grist mill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Riken, Willie
Prospectville. Mr. William Hinkle attended the funeral of his nephew, Willie Riken, of Conshohocken, on Friday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 12, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rile, Mary Craft
Mrs. Mary C., wife of Albert G. Rile of Morris road, near Gwynedd, suffered death last Friday morning by falling down a well. About 10 o'clock she went to the cellar and very probably entered the cave to get some meat which was suspended in the well. In reaching over the edge to grasp the rope the supposition is that she lost her balance and fell into the well. She was discovered about an hour after accident, but she was then dead.
She was born in Horsham township on the farm now owned by Aaron Gordon, and was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Craft. About 30 years ago she was married to Albert G. Rile, of near Gwynedd, who, together with three children—Mrs. Bertha Stannard, of near Broad Axe; Charles Rile, of Ambler, and Miss Ida V. Rile, who teaches at Sunnyside school, Ambler—survives.
The deceased had been ailing the most of the winter. On Wednesday last her condition was rendered somewhat worse by a prostration, resulting from the barn being struck by lightning. However, she rallied and on Friday was feeling much improved. The remains were interred at Boehm's churchyard on Monday. Services were held at the house in charge of Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson, Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 2, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rinehart, Mary
Mary, widow of the late John Rinehart, died suddenly of heart failure, Sunday evening at the residence of her son, George H., 2734 North Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, aged 70 years.
Deceased and her husband many years ago lived on Forest avenue, Ambler, near St. Anthony's church. Later, after her husband died, she was appointed gatekeeper at the tollgate, which stood for many years at the corner of Main street and Butler avenue. At that time, which was before there was a regular agent at Ambler (then Wissahickon) station, one of her sons sold package tickets on the railroad. She was the mother of four children. Mary Jane died in December, 1885, and Rebecca died in June 1884. One daughter Fannie and son George survive.
Services will be held Thursday morning at 10.30 in Mount Pleasant Baptist church and interment will be made in the cemetery on Mount Pleasant.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rinker, Mary (nee Niterauer)
Mrs. Thomas B. Rinker, nee Mary Niterauer, died Monday afternoon at her home in Dreshertown of typhoid fever. Mrs. Rinker was very well known in Ambler and her death came as a great shock to her friends. She had been ill with typhoid fever and was recovering when she had a relapse which proved fatal. She leaves a husband and two small children, on six and the other four years of age. The funeral will be held at the house at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon and services at Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh, at 3 o'clock, where interment will take place.
Other members of the family, including the husband, have been ill with the same disease, but are now though to be out of danger. Mrs. Brooks, who with her husband has been boarding with them, was sent to Charity hospital, Norristown, about three weeks ago. She is also now recovering from this dreaded disease.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 30, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rittenhouse, Peter
Peter Rittenhouse, Willow Grove's oldest citizen, died at his home on the Davisville road opposite the postoffice, on Wednesday of last week very suddenly. He seemed in his usual health, and had been attending to his usual occupations. He had entered the house and was reading a newspaper when he fell from the chair and was dead when picked up by James Sines, who had been hastily summoned from nearby. Heart disease or a stroke of apoplexy had carried him off. The news quickly spread and created a sensation about the Grove, as everybody knew the aged man.
Deceased was born in Willow Grove and had resided there all his life of 75 years. He had seen the place change from a village of a few houses to one of the greatest pleasure resorts of the world. He was a blacksmith by trade and carried on business for many years on the site of the present trolley waiting room and car barn. He owned the property occupied by George W. Titlow, and the place where he resided. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. One daughter Sue, is the wife of Joseph Margerum, another is Lillian, wife of George Margerum. His granddaughter, Anna Bishop, made her home with him. The funeral was held Saturday at one o'clock, interment at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 13, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rittenhouse, Samuel P.
Samuel P. Rittenhouse, M.D., died suddenly at his home in Reading yesterday from hemorrhages, aged 63 years. He was a native of Montgomery County and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1853. In 1857, he located at Macungie and married Annie M., daughter of John and Hannah Shaffer. In 1868, he moved to Reading, where he enjoyed a large practice in partnership with his only living son, Dr. Jacob S. Rittenhouse. He was a contributor to both Alopathic and Homeopathic medical journals. In 1864, he was nominated by the Republicans of Lehigh County for the Legislature but was defeated. Since the war, he has taken no active part in politics. The following children survive: Dr. Jacob S., Annie H. and Hannah S., another son, John died at an early age. One brother, Jacob Rittenhouse, of Montgomery County, and three sisters survive: Mrs. Mary, wife of Charles Tyson, Mrs. Ann, wife of Thomas Evans; Mrs. Rachel, widow of Abraham Hunsicker, all residing in Montgomery County and Mrs. Elizabeth Detweiler, of Brookville, Ohio. There are two grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 27, 1895. Submitted by Jerri.]
Rivers, William H.
William H., son of Esther Rivers, died on Wednesday at the home of his grandfather, George Ferris, of Ashbourne, aged 15 years. The funeral was held on Friday, interment at St. Paul's cemetery, Ogontz.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 5, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roatchman, John
John Roatchman, father of Mrs. John A. Buchanan, of Bethlehem pike, died Friday at his Philadelphia home after a long illness. The deceased was a member of the firm of Roatchmand & Bro., machinists at Fifth and Berks streets. The funeral was held Tuesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 3, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robbins, Emanuel S.
Springhouse. Emanuel S. Robbins died on Friday morning in the 73rd year of his age, after an illness of several months. Mr. Robbins has been a tailor and resident of this place for 28 years, coming here from Jarrettown. He is survived by three granddaughters, Miss Maisie Brown and Mrs. Frank Heidrick, of Glenside, Miss Ida Brown, of Trumbauersville. Death was due to heart-failure. Funeral was held on Monday afternoon, interment at Brethren's church, Rose Valley.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 14, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roberts, Algernon
Mr. Algernon S. Roberts, an old and honored citizen of Philadelphia, died on Thursday last, at his country seat in Montgomery county.
[Source: The Franklin Repository, September 20, 1865, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roberts, Alice
Fort Washington News. Alice Roberts, mother of Ellwood Roberts, of Norristown, was interred in Plymouth Friends' burying ground Monday afternoon. She was in her 83d years. One son is in Kansas City and a daughter is Mary, wife of Samuel Livzey.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roberts, Isaac
Isaac Roberts, a well-known resident of Whitemarsh, died on Friday at his Spring Mill home. He was past 85 years of age. He resided most of his life in that village following farming. He had a large farm lying on the hillside, and the old homestead, located on the crest of the hill, commanded a fine and far-reaching view of not only the Schuylkill valley, but of the surrounding country.
His wife, Mary Roberts, died on the 30th of January. The couple were esteemed and respected by all who knew them. They were prominent members of the society of Friends of Arch street yearly meeting. There are no children, the nearest relative being a brother. Several years ago he sold all his farm except six acres surrounding the farmhouse.
Isaac Roberts was a member of the Gwynedd family of that name, his ancestor, Robert Cadwalader, of Wales, having located in that township within a few years of its settlement, probably about 1702 or 1703. The children of Robert Cadwalader, after the Welsh custom took the surname Robert--Cadwalader ap Robert, that is, the son of Robert, and so on, which finally became changed to Roberts. The line of descent follows: Robert ap Cadwalader, the immigrant; Cadwalader ap Robert (subsequently Roberts), born in Wales in 1673, died at Gwynedd in 1731; Robert Roberts, of Gwynedd, born 1719, died 1760, married Sarah Ambler; Joseph Roberts, born 1747, died 1799, married Sarah Shoemaker and (second wife) Mercy Pickering, the latter being Isaac's grandmother; Isaac Roberts, born 1775, died 1851 in Whitemarsh, married Alice Comfort; Isaac, just deceased, who was born Feb. 1, 1814, married in 1850 Mary H. Bacon, of Greenwich, New Jersey. Isaac and Alice Roberts had a large family of children, of whom Hiram, born in 1816, is now the only survivor. Isaac Roberts was a cousin of Septimus Roberts, who died a year or two ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 4, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roberts, Joseph R.
Horsham. Joseph R. son of Rowland and Sarah Roberts, died at his home in Philadelphia aged 21 years. The funeral services were held on Wednesday at his city home, and at the meeting house here on Thursday. The Roberts family formerly lived here, and Mr. Roberts conducted the mill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roberts, Mary E.
Jarrettown. The funeral of Mary E., daughter of Emma and the late Jesse Roberts, was held on Saturday last from her mother's residence, near Dreshertown. Miss Roberts had been in failing health for some time, her death occurring Mar. 27. Interment was made at Upper Dublin Friends' meeting.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robeson, George Frederick
George Frederick Robeson, of Broad Axe, died early Sunday morning aged 63 years.
He was the son of Frederick Robeson, who lived on the present Shelmerdine farm, on Skippack pike. He was a painter by trade and was employed by Sylvester Jones, of Ambler, at the country seat of the Van Renssalaer's. He was buried Tuesday afternoon in St. Thomas' cemetery.
He was a brother of Mrs. Harry Unger, Fort Washington, and a brother of Howard Robeson, Fitzwatertown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 31, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robinson, Henry
The Heaviest Man in the County.
Henry Robinson, of Line Lexington, this county, well known in Montgomery and Bucks counties as one of the best of auctioneers, was stricken with paralysis on Wednesday last, and died Saturday morning, at 3 o'clock. He was found unconscious. It required seven men to lift him.
At the time of his death he weighted 350 pounds, he having fallen away somewhat during his sickness. His funeral took place Tuesday morning, when in order to have the body removed from the house the jambs of the doorway had to be removed. He leaves a widow and six children. He was one of the heaviest men in the state prior to his illness. He was buried at Montgomery Baptist cemetery. No hearse large enough for the reception of the body could be secured, so the remains were conveyed to the cemetery in a large covered wagon. Mr. Robinson frequently cried horse sales for Isaac Tyson in Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 17, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robinson, Orlando Chester
Dr. Orlando Chester Robinson, son of the late Samuel and Eliza Ann Robinson, died at his home in Huntington Valley Thursday morning, Aug. 4, after a lingering illness of consumption. His boyhood was spent in Southampton, where he read medicine under Dr. G.A. Parker, and afterwards graduated at the University of Pennsylvania. After finishing his course he located in Huntingdon Valley, and has since followed his profession at that place continuously since the year 1882. He was married to Miss Maggie Ayres, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ayres, of that place, who died in a few years. His second wife, who survives him with a young son, Chester, was Miss Bertha Slugg, the daughter of Ephraim Slugg, Huntingdon Valley. They were married in 1889. he was 42 years of age and had made a host of friends who deeply sympathize with his family in their bereavement. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, Huntington Valley. The body was interred in Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 11, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robinson, Raleigh
Raleigh Robinson, aged 22 years, youngest son of Dr. W.T. Robinson, of the Public Spirit, Hatboro, died in Washington, D.C., on Sunday of last week. He was a bright, intelligent young man, and held in high esteem by all who knew him. Consumption was the cause of his death, his mother and sister having also died with the same disease some years ago. Two brothers survive. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at Hatboro, interment being made in the cemetery at that place.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 21, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robinson, Theodora Jessie
Theodora J., wife of John W. Robinson, of Fort Washington, aged 21 years, died Thursday last at a Philadelphia hospital, where she had been removed only a few days previous. Funeral services were held in Trinity Lutheran church, Fort Washington, Saturday afternoon and the interment was private.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robinson, William T.
Dr. William T. Robinson died at his home, 1621 North Sixteenth street, Philadelphia, Sunday morning, of kidney disease, after a two months illness. He was in the 63d year of his age.
Dr. Robonson was born in Boston, but most of his life was spent in Philadelphia and its vicinity. His education was obtained in the public schools of Philadelphia and in the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine for 10 years in Hatboro, Montgomery county, and in 1873 established the Hatboro Public Spirit. He was its editor until his death. For six years he served the state as physician at the Lazaretto and was afterwards connected with the bureau of health for eight years. This work he continued unitl ill health obliged him to retire from it. He served for four years as surgeon of the Bucks County regiment, the 104th Pennsylvania volunteers. It was largely through his instrumentality that the village of Hatboro was converted into the borough of Hatboro.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rodemich, Valentine
Jarrettown. The funeral of Valentine Rodemich, late of Philadelphia, was held at Jarrettown M.E. church on Thursday last. He was a brother to John S. Rodemich, of this place, and was formerly a resident her for many years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 24, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rodemick, Mrs. Valentine
Springhouse. B.F. Danehower and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Valentine Rodemick at Jarrettown on Saturday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rodenbaugh, John
Probably Murdered
Coroner McGlathery, of Norristown, is of the opinion that John Rodenbaugh, who was found dead Saturday along the Trenton Cut-off railroad, near Lancasterville, was murdered. It was supposed that Rodenbaugh had been struck by a freight train and hurled into a pool of water and drowned. Dr. W.G. Miller made an autopsy Sunday and found that death was not due to drowning. This led Coroner McGlathery to make an investigation and he learned that the body was found by John Carson, a considerable distance from the railroad. Rodenbaugh's hat and watch were found some distance from the body, and there was every indication that there had been a struggle. Rodenbaugh, who resides in Plymouth township, had informed his wife that he was going fishing with a lantern and gig. His companions were to have been two colored men, who live in a hut in Lancasterville. Rodenbaugh's body was found 50 feet from the hut. An unsuccessful effort was made Sunday afternoon to locate the two men, but they have disappeared.
On Wednesday the mystery surrounding the death of Joseph [sic] Rodenbaugh had not been cleared up. Coroner McGlathery, of Norristown, held an inquest Monday afternoon and Dr. Miller testified that death was caused by a broken back. It was brought out that Rodenbaugh and several companions quarreled Friday evening at Lancasterville, where the men had been drinking. Rodenbaugh then started to walk to Fort Side inn. The next morning his body was found near the Trenton Cut-off railroad.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 24, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rodenberger, Infant child of Edward
Rodrock, H.T. and C.T. Custer
Wreck Inquest to Be Held.
Coroner Kane stated Monday that he would hold an inquest on Wednesday afternoon at Lansdale o f the cases of C.T. Custer, of Philadelphia, and H.T. Rodrock, of Doylestown, who were killed on the North Pennsylvania railroad at Gwynedd. The accident was the result of some one tampering with the tracks, wrecking a passenger train. Several persons are under suspicion, but no arrests have yet been made.
The jury selected by Coroner Kane are: Dr. W.A. Ridington, William Doan, Allen Tyson, Harry Ruth, Thomas Hillwick, Harry Funk, all of Lansdale.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 3, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roehm, Elizabeth
Elizabeth, widow of the late Joseph Roehm, died Saturday at her home in Gwynedd township adjoining Jenkins' store, at Friends' Corner and was buried in Mount Peace cemetery, Philadelphia, on Tuesday afternoon. She leaves a family of three daughters: Kate, wife of William Seigert, of Philadelphia; Mary and Sarah, and one son, Joseph.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 4, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rogers, Evan
Narcissa. Evan Rogers, who lived with Isaac Styer, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 9, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rohrback, Michael
Michael Rohrbach a long-time resident of Flourtown, died on Wednesday of last week, aged 72. He had been ailing for a long time, and death finally resulted from heart failure. He was an active member of the following fraternal organizations: Wissahickon lodge, No. 178, I.O.O.F., Flourtown; Encampment, No. 94, I.O.O.F., and Cold Point castle, No. 13, K.G.E. He leaves a widow and several children. The remains were interred Saturday in the Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 20, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Romig, Mabel and Vincent, and Florence Minninger
Lansdale. Three more deaths from infectious diseases have occurred. These were Mabel Romig, a 14-year-old girl, from scarlet fever on Monday of last week, followed by her 10-year old brother Vincent on Wednesday. On Thursday these were followed by Florence Minninger, aged 13, from diphtheria resulting in paralysis of the heart.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ronan, Mrs. Richard
Mrs. Richard Ronan died Sunday at her home in Centre Square, after a lingering pulmonary affection. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. Interment at St. John's Lutheran churchyard.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rorer, Clinton
Clinton Rorer Dead. Clinton Rorer, ex Sheriff of Montgomery county, and a prominent politician, died Tuesday morning at the home of his niece. Mrs. Arnold Aiman, at Wyndmoor, near Chestnut Hill, aged 64 years. Death was due to an attack of Bright's disease. Mr. Borer [sic] was born in Chestnut Hill. He has been a farmer most all his life. In politics he was a Democrat, and in 1898 he was nominated for congress in the Seventh district, but was defeated by Irving P. Wanger. Mr. Rorer was a member of several secret orders. He is survived by two nieces.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 14, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rorer, Joseph
On the 13th instant, Joseph Rorer, in the 21st year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his father, Daniel Rorer, Hatboro, Montgomery county, on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, August 14, 1861, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rose, Mary W.
Mary W. Rose, widow of Aaron Rose, with one exception the oldest resident of Newtown, died early Friday morning, Jan. 6. She was in her 90th year and had spent the most of her life in Newtown, where her husband for a long term of years was proprietor of the Temperance House, now kept by Charles Johnson. Previous to that he was a prominent school teacher. Of late years she resided on Court street, Newtown, with her three daughters, Anna, Laura and Emma. Death was due to ailments incident to advanced years. She had been confined to the house almost helpless for a considerable period.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 12, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rose, Sarah M.
The funeral of Sarah M., wife of Councilman Thomas Rose, was held last Wednesday. Services were conducted by Pastor Brown in the Ambler Presbyterian church. Miss May Gibson, of Philadelphia, a close friend of the deceased, sang two solos. Rev. Brown's remarks fittingly touched upon her unselfish labors in behalf of the many organizations connected with the church. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful, coming from the different societies of the church with which she had been actively identified. A large number of friends and relatives were in attendance. Interment was privately made in [R]ose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 27, 1902, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rose, Sarah M.
Sarah M., wife of Councilman Thomas Rose, of Ambler, died Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock aged 49 years. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Hannah Delp and was born on the old homestead, on Stump road, near Montgomery Square. About 24 years ago she married Mr. Rose, who then resided at New Hope. They moved to Weldon and after a few years went west settling in Helena, Mon., where they remained seven years. On returning east Mr. Rose was made superintendent of the Keasbey & Mattison company, a position he has held ever since. Four children were born to them, tow of whom are buried in the west and one at Chalfont. Edwin is the only child living. The deceased has suffered for years from catarrh and about three weeks ago became afflicted with erysipelas. After a long and painful illness, blood poisoning set in finally resulting in death. She was a member of the Ambler Presbyterian church, in which she was an active worker, always taking on a lively interest in all its affairs.
The funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon in the Ambler Presbyterian church, Rev. N. Thomas Brown, pastor, officiating. Interment was made privately in Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 20, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberger, Esther
Mrs. Esther Rosenberger, widow of Martin Rosenberger, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Jacob B. Clemmens, near Harleysville, Tuesday morning of last week, of a stroke of apoplexy. She was aged 77 years and 2 months. Her husband died about four years ago. Two daughters survive—Lizzie, widow of Benjmin [sic] Ruth, and Sallie, wife of John B. Clemens. Two brothers and on sister survive. They are John Bergey, of Philadelphia; Benjamin Bergey, of Bridgetown, and Mrs. Mary Shupe, of near Harleysville.
The funeral was held Saturday. Interment was made at the Towamencin Mennonite meeting house.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberger, Frank
Lansdale. Frank Rosenberger, whose funeral took place last Wednesday from his home in Philadelphia, was the son of John B. Rosenberger, of Lansdale, deceased, and was in his 39th year. The interment was made in Leidy's church yard, near Souderton. He kept a restaurant in the city and died from appendicitis. His father as the founder of the Lansdale Republican. Brothers, Jerome and John F. Rosenberger, reside in Lansdale.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 9, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberger, Mary
Lansdale. Mrs. Joel Rosenberger died here on Friday last and her funeral was on Monday. She was 74 years of age, and was once Mary Kindig, of Hatfield. She leaves a son, Oliver Rosenberger, of Lansdale, several grown grandchildren and one great grandchild.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 8, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberger, Sarah F.
Lansdale. Mrs. Sarah F. Rosenberger, who was buried at Fricks graveyard in Hatfield on Sunday, was the mother-in-law of Oliver Atthouse, a former hotel keeper in Lansdale. She was the widow of Benjamin Roseberger [sic], was near 80 years of age and had lived in Philadelphia for 30 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 20, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberger, Two Daughters of Henry
Rosenberry, Joseph
Joseph Rosenberry died at his home in Lansdale Wednesday morning, Mar. 1, aged 47 years. Mr. Rosenberry had been employed by Heebner & Sons for about 25 years, the last 10 or 15 years as traveling man. He was on the road the week before his death, but on Monday morning remained in bed. The disease, diabetes, progressed rapidly, terminating fatally Wednesday morning about 7 o'clock.
The deceased leaves a wife and three children: Emma, Lillie and David. He was elected a member of Lansdale council on the Republican ticket at the recent election, an office which he had filled before. He was one of the best known citizens in the vicinity and greatly respected all.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 9, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberry, Minerva
Lansdale. The funeral of the late Minerva Rosenberry was deferred for a week after her death because her father, C.G. Rosenberry, was absent on business in Virginia and could not immediately be found.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 4, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberry, Tillie
Lansdale. Mrs. Tillie Rosenberry, wife of County Chairman W.H. Rosenberry, died on Wednesday evening of last week at the hoe of her parents in Telford. Her name was Hafler. Her ailment was quick consumption, and she was about 30 years of age. They were married last December.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 31, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ross, Carrie
Coroner Ashton, of Norristown, was in Fort Washington Thursday investigating the sudden death of Carrie Ross, an infant child which was born the previous Sunday. The child was apparently in good health until Wednesday night, when it became suddenly ill and died the next morning.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 25, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rothrock, Mary Ann
Lansdale. The funeral service of Mrs. Mary Ann Rothrock, took place in the Reformed church on last Wednesday evening and was largely attended. Her interment took place near Bethlehem the next day. Revs. Luckenbill, of Souderton, and Lindaman, of Hilltown, spoke in the church. She was the daughter of Jacob Hess, of Northampton county, and very near 79 years of age. Her husband, Rev. David Rothrock, who died in Bethlehem in 1897, had been a Reformed minister for 41 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 8, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rotzell, Charles C.
Charles C. Rotzell, Flourtown, died Saturday morning at 3.30 in the 67th year of his age, after an illness of several weeks, death resulting from cancer. For some years he has made his home at Hotel Springfield, which is conducted by his son, Edmund P.
A widow and the following sons and daughters survive: Irvin, of Jarrettown; Charles S., of Coatesville; Sylvester, of Flourtown; Oliver B., of Fort Washington; Edmund P., of Flourtown; Kate, wife of James Potter, of Norristown; Ida, wife of William H. Brand, of Flourtown; Annie, wife of Milton Hoffman, of Flourtown; Bertha, who resides at Hotel Springfield, Flourtown; Jennie, wife of Charles McCool, of Flourtown.
The funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment being privately made at the Union cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 25, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rowland, Elizabeth
On Wednesday morning, 20th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland, relict of the late Benjamin Rowland, of Cheltenham, Montgomery county, Pa., in the 81st year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, this (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her daughter, Annetta Myers, near Shoemakertown, without further notice.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, April 23, 1859, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Royer, Lewis
Dr. Lewis Royer, aged 82, died of apoplexy Thursday evening at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. W.J. Ashenfelter, Pottstown. He lived nearly all his life at Trappe. After being graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1845 he was engaged in the wholesale drug business in Philadelphia. He was largely interested in coal and iron operations in Huntingdon county and was president of the Tradesmen's National bank, of Conshohocken. He was a member of the state senate from 1878 to 1882. His funeral took place on Monday, interment taking place in Montgomery cemetery, Norristown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 3, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ruch, George M.
George M. Ruch died at his home at Rose Valley last Friday at 10.45 p.m. of consumption after a long illness, aged 69 years.
The deceased was born in Roxborough and was the son of Peter and Margaret (nee Miller) Ruch. When the lad was five years of age the parents moved to the old farm adjoining Upper Dublin Lutheran church. Here they resided for upwards of 25 years and the deceased grew to manhood. He learned the bricklaying trade in Philadelphia, but later forsook it for carriage building, a more lucrative vocation in the country. For a year he kept the general store at Penllyn and on Nov. 12, 1857, married Mary Amanda, daughter of Jonathan and Sabina Henry, of Rose Valley.
Mr. Ruch then gave up storekeeping and returned to carriage building, working at the old shops at Three Tuns and then had the old shops on the Charles VanCourt place, now the property of Joseph Haywood, on the Bethlehem pike, and the shops have long since been removed. While still working there he removed to the old Hague property and later secured work at Washington Square.
Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Ruch removed to Rose Valley to take care of Mr. and Mrs. Henry. The latter died on Jan. 4, 1886, but Mr. Henry lived to almost round out the century, dying on Sept. 5, 1892, in his 99th year.
Mr. and Mrs. Ruch have since resided on the property at Rose Valley, which has been greatly developed and improved of late years. Four children were born to them: Milton, who resides at Belmont avenue and Spring Garden street, Ambler; George W. lives at home; Harry died when two years of age, and Ellsworth reached two and one-half years when death overtook him.
Mr. Ruch has been an invalid for several years and was a very patient sufferer. The funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from his late residence. Services, in charge of Rev. M.G. Richard, were held in Upper Dublin Lutheran church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Hendricks castle, No. 117, O.A.K. of M.C., of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 29, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rue, John Rinehart
John Rinehart Rue died at his home, 504 Race street, Ambler, at 11.15 o'clock Monday morning in his 55th year. Deceased was born in Chester county on Nov. 28, 1846, and on Sept. 25, 1873, was married to Annie Whittock, after which they removed to Penllyn, where he followed his trade of painter. Later he conducted the feed and coal yard at that place for a number of years. From there he removed to the Mather farm, near Ambler, where he resided six years. In 1885 he removed to Ambler and has since followed his trade. Last February he was stricken with Bright's disease and dropsy, from which he has suffered since, being confined to his bed most of the time. Several days ago he contracted a heavy cold which terminated in congestion of the lungs, the immediate cause of his death.
Deceased was a member of Bethany commandery, No. 39, Knights of Malta, and was a director of the Ambler Building and Loan association for a number of years. A widow and four children, Vinnie W. Davis, Harriet H., Laura E., and George T. Rue, survive.
The services will be held in Mount Pleasant Baptist church, of which he was a member for the past 30 years, and at the time of his death president of the board of trustees, at 2.30 this Thursday afternoon. Interment at Rose Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 31, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rupertus, Jacob Sr.
Jacob Rupertus, Sr., died Monday in Montgomery township, aged 73 years. His remains were taken to Philadelphia Wednesday evening, where the funeral was held on Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 2, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ruth, Angeline and Abraham Cassel
Lansdale. The death of Mrs. Angeline Ruth and Abraham Cassel took place there [sic] at the close of last week. Both are buried at the plain Mennonite meetinghouse, a mile northwest of Lansdale, the first on Tuesday and the second on Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ruth, David
Lansdale. The father of Mrs. Robert Winch, of Lansdale, was burned in South Perkasie on April 13. His name was David Ruth, and his son, Rev. C.W. Ruth, resides in Los Angeles, Cal., but came home to his father's funeral.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ruth, George H.
George H. Ruth, of Ambler, died Monday. The family resided for many years in Pottstown, but some months ago moved to Ambler. Deceased was in his 51st year. He was a coachmaker and coachpainter by trade, and followed that occupation near Douglassville when a young man. Some years ago he took charge of the Perkiomen and Reading turnpike gate at High and Keim streets, Pottstown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 2, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ruth, John
Lansdale. The late John Ruth was buried on Friday last at the Plains Mennonite church, a mile northwest from here. He was the father of Postmaster Harry D. Ruth. He was born in Plumstead, Bucks country, in 1821, and had lived in Lansdale for 43 years. His death was caused by three strokes of apoplexy, all occurring on Sunday evening, the 23d ult.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 3, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rutherford, Ellen D.
Mrs. Ellen D. Rutherford, wife of Walter B. Rutherford, died Aug. 26, at the home of her brother-in-law, Lewis W. Rutherford, below Willow Grove. Mrs. Rutherford had been ill about five weeks and died from a complication of diseases. She was the daughter of the late Ogden and Catharine Conard, of Johnsville, and is survived by a husband and two sons, three and seven year old. The funeral was held on Friday, interment being made at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 4, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rutter, John
Dropped Dead on Road. Colored Man Falls from His Horse Dead on the Bethlehem Turnpike at Fort Washington--Hemorrhage the Cause.
John Rutter, a colored man, of Philadelphia, dropped dead Thursday on the Bethlehem turnpike, below Fort Washington, opposite the home of J.H. Huckle. The man was bleeding profusely when picked up. Dr. D.W. Shelly, of Ambler, who was in the neighborhood at the time, was summoned, but the patient had died before he arrived. The doctor pronounced death due to hemorrhages.
The body was removed to George G. Davis' undertaking establishment at Ambler where it was identified by a brother of the deceased and removed on Monday for burial. Coroner McGlathery viewed the remains and decided a jury not necessary, accepting Dr. Shelly's statement as sufficient.
Rutter was formerly of Chesapeake City, Md., but was employed at Brigg's riding academy, Twenty-third and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, where he was a jockey. Thursday morning he set out to take a horse from the riding academy to the Colmar stock farm. On his way thither death overtook him as described. He was 34 years old.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 6, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rutter, William
Horsham. The funeral of Wm. Rutter, who died on Wednesday last, was largely attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]