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Seal, Jane H.
On Jan. 6 Jane H., wife of William Seal, died at her home, 1004 North Front street, Philadelphia. The funeral took place on Thursday. Interment at Abington Friends' burying ground. Deceased was 69 years of age and was the mother of Thomas H. Seal, who is employed in the Jenkintown National bank, formerly of Jarrettown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 23, 1902, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Seipt, Anthony H.
Anthony H. Seipt, of Skippackville, one of the best known financiers in Montgomery county, died Sunday of hemorrhage of the brain, in his 77th year. He was for many years president of the Perkiomen Railroad company and one of the directors of the road.
At the time of his death he was a director of the Perkiomen and Sumneytown Turnpike company. He is survived by a widow and two children, Mrs. Emma, wife of Dr. Samuel Wolf, a professor of Temple college, Philadelphia, and Manillius D. Seipt, of Nashville, Tenn.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 4, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Barbara
Lansdale. Mrs. Barbara Sellers died from pneumonia on Friday afternoon. She was about 52 years of age and the widow of Mahlon Sellers. The latter was elected a member of assembly by the Democrats of Bucks about 1880, when he lived in Perkasie, but died a couple of years later. Mrs. Sellers was from a Milford family named Bach, and since her husband's death has kept a boarding house on Main street. Mahlon Sellers was an early publisher of the Perkasie News.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Catharine A.
Mrs. Catharine A. Sellers, wife of Josiah Sellers, of New Britain township, died at the home of M.B. Loux, of Hatfield, on June 26. Mrs. Sellers was the daughter of Mrs. Jesse Clime, of New Britain township, and was a very estimable woman. She is survived by her husband, her mother and the following sisters and brother: Mrs. W.B. Funk, Mrs. A.H. Clemens and J.J. Clime, all of Levin.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 23, 1903, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Daniel
Daniel Sellers of Chalfont, after suffering with cancer for many months, died July 7. He was 57 years of age and leaves a wife and eight children: Mrs. Arthur Renner, Mrs. Walter King, Lilla and Harriet, of Philadelphia; Ruth, Raymond, Ferd and Wardell. Mr. Sellers has been a resident of Chalfont or its vicinity all his life, having followed the manufacturing of brushes. He leaves two brothers, Harry, of Philadelphia, and Alphonso, of Chalfont. The funeral took place Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 17, 1902, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Daniel
Lansdale. Daniel Sellers, who died at Chalfont on July 7 at the age of 55, was the son of Daniel Sellers, Sr., of that place, who died there a few years ago at the age of 87. The deceased was the grandson of Philip Sellers who was sheriff of Montgomery county from 1817 to 1820 and owner of the Fort Side inn, then the Blue house, in Whitemarsh, from 1809 till his death in 1832.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 17, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Daniel and Davis Boggs
Fort Washington. Davis Boggs, a former resident of Whitemarsh, died last week at his home in Germantown. Half a century ago he taught the old Union school, which was held in Lyceum hall. He moved away from here and located in Germantown over 40years ago. He married a lady from near Broad Axe by the name of Prince. His father, John Boggs, was for many years head miller for Joseph Mathers at his old mill in Whitemarsh, and occupied the stone house nearly opposite the mill, where now resides Mr. Hinkle. John Boggs had two daughters, both milliners, and two sons, one a schoolmaster and the other a miller. The family was a highly respected one. The death of Daniel Sellers, at Chalfont, Bucks county, recently, recalls to mind the fact that he, too, was a teacher at the Union school at one time in the past. His father, Philip Sellers, owned and lived in the old Blue House, where Fort Side Inn now stands. After many years' residence there he bought the Summerfield farm and built the barn. He died on the place.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 26, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Daniel Wentz
Centre Square. Mrs. William H. Baker attended the funeral of her cousin, Daniel Wentz Sellers, at Chalfont.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 24, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, John R.
Lansdale. The late Rev. John R. Sellers was a brother of Martin H. Sellers, of Lansdale. He was 25 years old and a student of Dreu Theological seminary, Madison, N.J. His death occurred from escaping gas in his room in Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 8, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Rachel
The death of Mrs. Rachel Sellers took place suddenly on Saturday at the age of 68. She was a widow and leaves four sons and a married daughter, Mrs. William Stover. The sons are Frank, Hartley, Joseph and one living in Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 24, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sellers, Rachel
Lansdale. The late Mrs. Rachel Sellers was born in Towamencin, her maiden name being Drake. Her daughter Mary, was killed by the cars in Philadelphia, Oct. 5, 1883, at the age of 21 and her mother obtained $2000 damages. Her husband was Frank Sellers who died in Maryland some 25 years ago. The father of the latter was Philip Sellers, who lived in Flourtown and was sheriff of Montgomery county about 1820.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 31, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Selser, Unknown
Miss Lydia Selser received word on Monday that her brother, a wealthy old gentleman, of Philadelphia, had died at his hotel. The remains will be brought to the former's residence on South Main street, where the funeral will be held. Miss Lydia is an invalid and has been residing with her deceased brother's widow, Mary Selser, who is convalescent from illness endured while on a visit to Grant Sexton, formerly of this place, but now residing near Baltimore.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 8, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Seville, Harry
Fatal Accident on Trolley Line.
Near his home, about 9.30 o'clock Friday night, Harry Seville, of Plymouth, was struck by a car on the Norristown and Chestnut Hill trolley line and instantly killed.
Car No. 13 had left Norristown about 20 minutes prior to the accident in charge of Motorman Theodore McMain and Conductor William J. Hardaker, both of Norristown, and was proceeding at the normal rate of speed, when at a point near the man's home, Motorman McMain claims he saw Seville lying prostrate across the rails. He applied the brakes, but the intervening distance was too short to stop the car, and the wheels passed over the man's body just below the shoulders. He was terribly crushed.
The remains were later removed to his home, the tragic news having already been broken to his wife. Coroner Kane made an investigation. It is alleged that Seville had been drinking during the earlier hours of the evening. If such was the case his lying across the rails is easily accounted for.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 30, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sexton, Mrs. Jason
Springhouse. The funeral of Mrs. Jason Sexton, of North Wales, passed through our village on Saturday. Mrs. Sexton, who lived in this neighborhood for 21 years previous to moving to North Wales in 1896, had won the admiration and esteem of all who knew her, and leaves a host of friends in this neighborhood to mourn her loss.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 21, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sexton, Hester A.
Hester A., wife of Hon. Jason Sexton, of North Wales, died this Wednesday morning about 4.10 after an illness of several weeks of grip, during which she suffered a relapse.
Deceased was about 60 years of age, having been born near Utica, N.Y., Mr. Sexton was born and raised in Schoharie county, that state. About 25 years ago they moved to Lower Gwynedd township and about two years ago removed to North Wales. One son, Grant, of Doylestown, together with her husband, survive. One daughter id dead.
Mr. and Mrs. Sexton have both been prominently identified with the North Wales Methodist Episcopal church and the funeral services will be held therein at 1 p.m. Saturday, interment being at Rose Hill cemetery, Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sexton, Hester A.
Hester A., wife of Jason Sexton, North Wales. Funeral will be held Saturday, March 16, 1901, at 1 o'clock p.m., in the North Wales Methodist Episcopal church. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery, Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, Alonzo
Dr. Alonzo Shaffer, of Essex, Conn., formerly a resident of Fort Washington, died at his home Thursday evening at 8 o'clock and was brought on to Fort Washington and interred in St. Thomas' cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The deceased was in his 32d year, and was the son of the late Jonathan and Margaret Shaffer, the latter of whom died at Fort Washington last August while on a visit. The family resided on the old homestead at Camp Hill, now owned by I.D.H. Ralph. He was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, having previously married Alice Irene Irwin, of Parksburg, Pa., on March 7, 1894.
In October, 1895, Dr. and Mrs. Shaffer moved to Essex, where he enjoyed a large practice. Two sons, J. Irwin and Robert Burns, who, with the widow, survive. It was during March of the present year that the doctor had his back bruised and injured by a shaft of his carriage in an accident. A complication of troubles almost immediately set in, and to recover his health the doctor spent weeks at Atlantic City and the Wernersville sanitarium and he returned home greatly benefited, but advised not to practice medicine for a year. Despite this warning and feeling so much better he again injured his back while performing an operation and he gradually failed in health until his heart gave out and the end came.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 2, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, Anna M.
Fort Washington News. The remains of Mrs. Anna M. Shaffer were interred Thursday in St. Thomas' cemetery from the residence of A.H. Carn, where she died. Rev. Mr. Miller, rector, had charge of the services. 26 of the funeral party took dinner at the hotel here. The husband of the deceased, Jonathan Shaffer, formerly owned the present Ralph Farm and quarried a great deal of lime there. After Mr. Ralph purchased the property he spent a small fortune in filling up the quarry hole.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 4, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, Anna Margaret
Mrs. Anna M. Shaffer died Monday afternoon at 4.50 at the residence of A.H. Carn, Fort Washington. She was the daughter of the late William Livzey, who formerly resided on the old Dager homestead, near Ambler, and also at Fort Washington. Deceased was born Jan. 22, 1848. About 32 years ago she was married to Jonathan Shaffer, who owned the present VanRenssalaer farm, near Camp Hill. They resided in Fort Washington for many years. About 1882 Mr. Shaffer died, leaving a widow and one son, Alonza, who afterwards studied medicine. In 1895 Mrs. Shaffer moved to Essex, Conn., with her son, who has built up a practice there. On Aug. 1 she came on to Fort Washington for a visit. She had been unwell and was hopeful the change would be beneficial. Instead, however, she took to her bed on arriving in Fort Washington and never recovered.
Services will be held this Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at Mr. Carn's, and services and interment will be held at St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 28, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, Caroline
Mrs. Caroline Shaffer, wife of the late William Shaffer, died very suddenly last Thursday at her home, in her 67th year. In the morning she was up and about as usual. Later, complaining of feeling sleepy, she lay down, became unconscious and died soon after. It is supposed she had a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence. Undertaker Fisher, of Chestnut Hill, had charge of the funeral. The attendance at the house was very large. Rev. D.N. Dittmar, pastor of the Reformed church, had charge of the services and was assisted by Rev. J.D. Dietterich, of Flourtown. Interment, which was private, was made at the Union cemetery. Whitemarsh. She leaves three children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 24, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, Henry
Henry Shaffer died on Feb. 8 at his home in Jenkintown, in his 84th year, of complications of diseases. The funeral was held on Friday from his late residence. Interment at the Union church yard, Whitemarsh. Mr. Shaffer was born at Pinetown, Upper Dublin township. He was a farmer by occupation. He leaves a widow and one son, Joseph Shaffer, who lives in Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 18, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, Susan
Susan, widow of the late Lewis Shaffer, died Friday in her 81sts year at the home of her son, Charles A., Elucid avenue, Ambler. Deceased at one time resided on the Kennedy farm at Pinetown and later owned and lived on the Herrman property, having erected the annex to the Clifton house. The husband of the deceased has been dead upwards of 25 years. The sons, Charles, of Ambler, and William, of Fort Washington, and Malinda survive. The daughters Mariah Hess and Eliza Pfleuger, are dead. Of late years the deceased has resided in Ambler, but formerly lived with her other son at Fort Washington. The funeral was held Tuesday from her late residence with services and interment at Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, William
William Shaffer, proprietor of the Fort Washington hotel, died Wednesday morning of this week at 1 o'clock, in the sixty-eighth year of his age.
The news of his death, which spread around early Wednesday morning, caused great surprise throughout the county, where he was honorably known. He had been sick with kidney trouble for about two weeks, and notwithstanding the efforts and skill of Dr. Newberry, Mr. Shaffer died. His bedside was surrounded by friends and members of the family.
The deceased was born in Whitemarsh on the farm now owned and occupied by Mr. A. Ralph, and first saw light in the stone house which a few years ago was remodeled on the Queen Anne style. His father's name was John Shaffer, who was a man of considerable property, owning a fine farm and later adding by purchase to his possessions. The deceased lived here until 1857, when he married Caroline, a daughter of Mr. Jacob Yeakle. After the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. William Shaffer moved into a little tenant house adjacent to the farmhouse on the Yeakle farm. While here he dug for iron ore on the part of his father's farm known as the Ottinger ground.
After a residence of five years here, they moved to the frame house just in the corner of the roads to the west of the present Camp Hill station, then on the Shaffer farm. He still followed the iron ore business till 1865, and with some degree of success.
In 1865 he moved up to Fort Washington, buying the house of Joseph McGowan, which is now owned by the Philadelphia & Reading railroad. While living here he erected the house now owned by John Gillian. In this new house he lived till after the death of his brother, in 1876.
In the meantime William Hersh had built the Fort Washington hotel and established the lumbar yard there. He died in 1864. At the sale the whole property was purchased by John Shaffer.
The deceased figured extensively in the lumber business before he obtained possession of the hotel property. When the lumber yard was established, the yard was opened by Conard & Lukens, who had it one year. It was then rented by Mr. Eli Hoover and Mr. Fitz White, who is now foreman in the yard for Mr. David Knipe. Hoover & White ran the business for four years.
In 1865 William Shaffer bought out Hoover's interests in the yard, and Shaffer & White conducted the affairs until 1869, when William Shaffer continued the business alone for two years. In 1871 Mr. White bought the business from Mr. Shaffer, who, until about 1877, lived rather a retired life, having made considerable from his undertakings and having heired about $20,000 from his father's estate. After four years of inaction, Mr. Shaffer again undertook the business, which he conducted till 1881, when he sold the lumber interests and yard to Mr. David Knipe.
In 1877 soon after his father's death, the property was sold to settle up the estate, and the deceased purchased the lumber yard, hotel property and brick house for about $30,000, which in 1865 had brought about $24,000.
The hotel was not at first taken charge of by its new purchaser, but rented to Mr. Samuel Bush, who, in 1885, committed suicide in the Wissahickon creek, while still landlord. Mr. Shaffer took possession now and placed his oldest son, George, in charge, and the latter's wife aided him in the management. This arrangement lasted about a year and a half, when Mr. Shaffer assumed charge in person. He still resided in the brick house, however, Mrs. Ambrose McGuire acting as landlady at the hotel.
Up to the time of Mrs. McGuire's death this was the arrangement, and Mr. Shaffer still continued as landlord and proprietor.
The surviving members of the family are Mrs. William Shaffer and three children, George, Albert and Mary, now the wife of Frederick Hugnagle, Jr.
Frank Shaffer, a brother of the deceased is a resident of Dover, Delaware. Mrs. Theodore Schreiber, a sister, lives at the Broad Axe, and Mrs. Jonathan Taylor, another sister, resides at Montgomeryville.
Mr. Shaffer was known extensively throughout this neighborhood, having had a long life of activity in this section of the county. He leaves a great many friends, who have been won by his honesty. He leaves a valuable estate, which is estimated at about $50,000.
The remains will be interred at the Union cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The friends and relatives will meet at the house at 2 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 11, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaffer, William
Flourtown. Jacob Coulter attended the funeral of William Shaffer on Saturday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaw, Albert P.
Albert P. Shaw, son of the late James and Charlotte Shaw, formerly of Carversville, died at his late home in Germantown, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, aged 48 years. The deceased was born on a farm adjacent to Carversville and after attending the public school finished his education as student of the Carversville Normal Excelsior institute, under Rev. F.R.S. Hunsicker as principal. Completing his education he learned the wheelwright business under John Huff, at Centre Hill, and having acquired full knowledge of the trade worked with David Duckworth, at Cottageville, and upon the death of Mr. Duckworth succeeded him in business, and later carried on a successful business in Carversville for 12 years. Then he went to Ambler, establishing a prosperous trade where he remained for several years in charge of the shops on Park avenue now occupied as a livery by Harvey Dager, and later removed to Germantown.
Albert P. Shaw was a descendant of good Quaker parentage. About two years ago he received a stroke of paralysis, which was succeeded by the second a little leiter on, both affecting the left side, and a short time back he received a third attack this time in the throat, from which he never recovered.
He married Miss Anna Reading, and three children were born to them, one daughter, Bertha, and two sons, Frank, of Ambler, and Charles, all of whom survive him. Two brothers, John and Harry, and two sisters, Grace Emma and Clementine, also survive. The deceased united with the I.O.O.F. and Free Masons while living at Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaw, B. Franklin
Blue Bell Chimes. Our neighborhood was surprised and shocked to hear of the sudden death of our popular young violinist, B. Franklin Shaw, on Thursday of last week. Deceased, who was in his 30th year, was sick, but a short time having played with the Ambler Band on Saturday evening. Sunday he was taken with the grip, which afterward developed into spinal meningitis, which caused his death.
Mr. Shaw was a favorite violinist of the neighborhood; he also played the euphonium, the slide trombone and other instruments. He was leader of the Blue Bell Orchestra, which he organized and a member of the Norristown Band, and played frequently with the Ambler Band, besides numerous solo engagements. He was also an honorary member of the Whitpain Literary Society, having been among the first members of the society. Always jovial and good natured, he will be missed among his many friends who have enjoyed his music. The funeral will take place from the residence of his parents on Tuesday. Interment and services at Plymouth meeting. The Norristown Band will play at the services at the house.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 30, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shaw, Lewis
Broad Axe. The funeral of Lewis Shaw passed through here Friday to Friends' meeting, Jarrettown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 12, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shay, Jesse
Jesse Shay, an old resident of Fort Washington, died Thursday morning in his 79th year at the home of his son in Philadelphia. He arose early and seemed as well as usual. He lay down on the couch and when the family went to call him it was found he was dead.
Deceased was born in the upper end of Horsham township on the old homestead. He had several brothers and remained on the farm until he married the daughter of Edward Burke, who at one time lived in the white house, corner of Tennis avenue and Bethlehem pike. After his marriage he lived on the farm below Blue Bell, which now belongs to the Charles Shoemaker estate and is occupied by Joseph C. Shoemaker. Later he sold out and removed to New Britain, where he kept the general store. While residing there William Garner, of New Britain, married the daughter Amanda. He had another child Edward.
Later the family moved to Whitemarsh township and built the house now owned by James Van Court. On disposing of this property he moved further up the pike and erected the house now owned and occupied by Louis Kittson. Some 10 or 12 years ago he built a house on Summit avenue, and occupied it for a long time, removing from there last spring to the residence of his son-in-law in Philadelphia, where he died.
He was a member of St. Thomas' P.E. church and always attended the services whenever possible. For a long time he was one of the vestrymen. His wife survives, but for several years has been in poor health. His son Edward is in the lumber business in West Virginia. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon in St. Thomas' cemetery, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 7, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheaff, Fannie
Mrs. Fannie, the wife of John D. Sheaff, of near Fort Washington, died on Tuesday afternoon of last week at 2.30 after a short illness, aged 68 years. She had been down to Mothers' meeting at St. Thomas' church the previous Saturday and had returned home feeling ill. The funeral services were held Friday at St. Thomas' church, and interment was made in the family lot at Laurel hill.
The deceased's maiden name was Platt, and came originally from Chestnut Hill, but her parents are interred at St. Thomas' cemetery. She leaves a husband aged 81 years, who together with his sister, Ellen, about 84 years, now occupy the old Sheaff mansion. The latter has been an invalid for several years. Another sister, Watmaugh, resides in Washington.
The deceased was a very active worker in St. Thomas' parish, having maintained for years the school in connection with the parish. She was also interested in local charitable work, and spent considerable of her time and means in the direction.
The present Sheaff property has been in the possession of the family for nearly a century, having descended from the father, George Shaeff, who was a wine merchant in Philadelphia, and who also owned considerable property in that city. The present St. Thomas' church building, the third structure on the site, was commenced by the family. The stone was quarried on Skippack pike, near Mr. R.M. Cadwallader's property.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 30, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheaff, Fannie
The Mrs. Sheaff obituary notice last week was an error, as it credited the deceased with maintaining the St. Thomas' parish school, which a always been done by Miss Ellen Sheaff and to whom all the credit is due for this good work.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shearer, Euphemia
Miss Euphemia Shearer, daughter of the late Jacob Shearer, one of the first settlers of our borough [North Wales], and a sister to our well known lumber merchant, A.K. Shearer, died at her home, 116 South Main street, on Monday. Her funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. Services also at St. Peter's Lutheran church, of which she was a member.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shearer, John
Lansdale. The funeral of John Shearer took place on Saturday with interment in Lansdale cemetery. He had lived 23 years in this place and was in his 68th year. He was the father-in-law of William D. Heebner, who, with his wife returned from Florida to attend the funeral. One other daughter, Ella, resides here. His two brothers, Abel K. and Frank Shearer, reside in North Wales, together with a sister, Mrs. Eliza Weber, and a sister in Philadelphia, Mrs. Mary Moyer. They were children of Jacob and Elizabeth Shearer, who, at one time, owned much of the land upon which North Wales is built.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 25, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheeleigh, Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Faust
Jarrettown. A number of our people paid their tribute of respect to the memory of Dr. Sheeleigh and Mrs. Alvin Faust by attending their funerals last week.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheeleigh, Dr.
Fort Washington. The remains of the late Dr. Sheeleigh, of this place, last Thursday were followed to the grave by a large number of relatives, friends and fellow Christian workers. Rev. L.B. Hafer, formerly, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, had charge of the services at the house and offered prayer. Rev. F.J. Baum read the scripture. At Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh, Rev. J. Eugene Dietterich had charge. Dr. William M. Baum, of St. Matthew's church, Philadelphia, spoke, as did also Dr. Charles Albert, of Trinity Lutheran church, Germantown. Rev. Dietterich read one of Dr. Sheeleigh's poems, written several years ago. Rev. Baum read the committal service. The remains were interred in the family lot in Union cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheeleigh, Matthias
Rev. Matthias Sheeleigh, D.D., of Fort Washington, died Sunday evening at 8.25 of heart trouble and general weakening of the system attendant on old age. He was 78 years of age.
Dr. Sheeleigh is a native of Charleston, Chester county, and is of German descent. His parental great-great grandfather came over with the Palatinate refugees, landing in Philadelphia in 1732 and settling on the Perkiomen creek, then in Philadelphia county, but later separated and embraced in Montgomery. The name was at first written Schillig and Schillich, and is still thus pronounced around the ancestral homes. His early years were divided between school, clerking in a store and post office and teaching. Being ambitious in education, he studied at West Chester, then in Pennsylvania college, Gettysburg, and later in the Lutheran Theological seminary at the latter place.
He was received into the ministry in 1852 and has served the following churches: Valatie, New York, five years; Minersville, two years; Philadelphia, five years; Stewartsville, N.J., five years; and then continuously the Whitemarsh and Upper Dublin Lutheran churches. The pulpit of the former he resigned several years ago, after an active and faithful pastorate, during which time he received into that church upwards of 300 members. The pulpit of Upper Dublin he resigned in June, 1898, after a pastorate of 29 years, and retired from active preaching at the age of 77 and having served in the ministry 46 years.
The life of Dr. Sheeleigh has been one of great and continuous labor in the field of his chosen calling. Besides his faithful labors as pastor he has been called by the church to many positions of trust and honor. Three times he was elected secretary of the general synod and for over a quarter of a century he has been a member of the Lutheran board of publication, two years of which time as president, during 12 years corresponding secretary, and a number of years as reader and reviser of works offered for publication. For the last 34 years he has been a director in the theological seminary at Gettysburg, and for one term president of the board. He has been the only editor of the Lutheran Sunday School Herald, begun in 1860, and has prepared the Lutheran almanac and year book since 1871. Besides these arduous duties he has found time to continue his literary pursuits in other fields and has issued volumes of his own and translated a book from the German. He is the author of a thousand poems, among them being hymns, some of which have found their way into the recognized hymnals of the day. He was an enthusiastic local historian and was an authority on local history, taking a deep interest in the Montgomery County Historical society. Several years ago Dr. Sheeleigh organized a new Lutheran congregation at Fort Washington, which in the spring of 1898 dedicated a beautiful new house of worship known as Trinity Lutheran church, of which Rev. Frederick J. Baum is now pastor.
During the more than 29 years of pastoral service here—26 years at Whitemarsh and Upper Dublin united, and for over three years subsequently at the latter place after resigning the former in 1895—the following brief notes are in place:
Dr. Sheeleigh preached at the two places 3300 sermons; conducted funeral services 404 at both places—151 at Upper Dublin in 29 years and 253 at Whitemarsh in 26 years; marriages solemnized at the two points, 225; members received at the two churches, 440, being respectively 155 and 285.
Dr. Sheeleigh married Sabina M. Diller, who survives him together with the following children: Luther, Jersey City, N.J.; Elizabeth, of Fort Washington; Mary, wife of Rev. U.S.G. Rupp, of Baltimore, Md.; Grace, of Fort Washington; Matthias died several years ago.
The funeral will be held this Thursday morning at 10.30 o'clock and interment will be made in the family lot in Union cemetery Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 19, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheetz, Mrs. George, Caleb Heydrick, and George Sill
The remains of Caleb Heydrick were laid to rest last Thursday in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. The funeral was a very large one. Services were held in Zion Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. Sheeleigh and Revs. J. Eugene Dietterich, D.N. Dittmar and L.B. Hafer were present. A peculiar circumstance was the interment of three very old persons in this cemetery on three succeeding days. Caleb Heydrick was 92, Mrs. George Sheetz was buried on Friday, having died aged 84. On Saturday Rev. George Sill was buried in the cemetery. He was 78. Mrs. Sheetz was the widow of a retired farmer, who died several years ago. At one time he owned the farm on the Skippack pike near Broad Axe, which Edward Barnes afterwards sold to Mr. Price, of chestnut Hill. For several years she had been residing in Flourtown. Rev. Sill 25 years ago was pastor of Zion Lutheran church and lived at Broad Axe where Harry Stout now resides.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 13, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheip, Mrs.
A gruesome accident occurred at the Hilltown church cemetery the other day, while the funeral of Mrs. Sheip, an aged woman, was in progress. A strap used to lower the coffin broke and the casket fell head foremost into the grave. The glass covering it wasa broken and the lid knocked off. It was with difficulty that the coffin was raised. It was necessary to prepare the body a second time before interment could take place.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 19, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheip, Levi C.
Rev. Levi C. Sheip, pastor of Salem Reformed church, was found dead in bed in his apartments in the Meyers building, Doylestown, Thursday morning, Feb. 18. Although Mr. Sheip had not been feeling very well for several days, complaining of a cold and a pain in his chest, there was at no time any fears of serious results, and Wednesday evening he attended a meeting of the church council in the law offices of Chas. F. Meyers. When Mrs. Meyers went to Mr. Sheip's rooms Thursday morning she found him dead in bed, death having resulted from heart disease. Mr. Sheip's last services as pastor of the congregation were on Sunday Feb. 7, when farewell services were held in the old church edifice, a new church home being in course of erection, and which it was expected the congregation would occupy for the first time on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Levi C. Sheip was the son of John and Hannah Snyder Sheip, and was born in New Britain township, Bucks county, Dec. 30, 1833. The Sheip family was of Swiss descent, and the pioneer settled in that county in the early part of the last century. Mr. Sheip taught school for several years, until he entered the Frederick institute to prepare for college.
He graduated from Franklin and Marshall college in 1861. In the fall of that year he opened a boys' school in Temperance hall, Doylestown, but in 1862 entered the Reformed Theological seminary at Mercersburg. In 1864 he was ordained, and in 1865 accepted a call from the Reformed church at Bloomsburg, Pa. He served this congregation for two years, when he became principal of a school in West Philadelphia. After teaching there a year he received a call to Salem Reformed church, Doylestown, and assumed charge Dec. 1, 1868, which position he continuously occupied until his death.
In 1871, associated with Professor Henry H. Hough, Mr. Sheip established Linden Female seminary, Doylestown, which was continued until 1879. In the fall of the latter year Mr. Sheip was elected principal of the borough schools, and remained in that position until the erection of the school building in 1890, when he resigned.
Mr. Sheip had traveled extensively in Europe, and his lectures, based on materials gathered abroad, were always popular and interesting. Of late years his favorite pastime was a study of German language and literature and the political and religious history of the German people.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 25, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheive, Ann
Blue Bell. The funeral of Ann Sheive, late of Norristown, was held from her residence on Oak street. Interment was made in the cemetery connected with Beohm's Reformed church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 26, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shelly, John
After a lingering illness John Shelly, an aged resident of Hatboro, died of general debility. At one time he was a prominent railroad contractor and had erected many bridges and stations for the various railroad companies. He was a Republican and a veteran of the Civil war. He was the father of the late Elmer E. Shelly, who was killed in the Exeter wreck, and Mrs. John Landis, wife of Superintendent Landis, of the mint, Philadelphia. The funeral was held last week and interment was made at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 6, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shelly, Marshall
Marshall, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. D.W. Shelly, died Saturday evening at 7 o'clock after a long illness, aged nine years. The remains were privately interred in St. Thomas' cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 7, 1903, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shendale, Twin Daughter of Lizzie
Sheppard, Ann Katherine
Ann Katherine, wife of John Sheppard, of Ambler, died this Wednesday morning in her 73d year. Death resulted from dropsy, with which she had been a sufferer for a long time.
Deceased was the daughter of John and Ann Kibblehouse, of Whitpain township, and was born on Dec. 28, 1831. In 1874 she was married to J.M. Sheppard, who was then living in Trenton, N.J. They moved to Philadelphia and then came out to Whitpain, residing on Sandy Hill, at Three Tuns and Jarrettown, and 25 years ago took up their abode in the house in Ambler where Mrs. Sheppard died. Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard had no children. Harry W. Sheppard, who resides with them, being a step son.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 3, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sheppard, Katherine
The funeral of Mrs. Katherine Sheppard was held Saturday from her late home in Ambler and was largely attended. Interment was made at St. John's church, Centre Square.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 10, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Shepperd, Joseph
Lansdale. The late Joseph Shepperd buried in Doylestown last week, was the father of Robert A. Shepperd, long a resident of Lansdale. The deceased was 76 years of age, a native of Buckingham, but died in Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sherry, Anniea>
Shewell, Mary Lukens Mary Lukens Shewell, widow of the late Abraham Shewell, of New Britain, died on Wednesday afternoon of last week at the residence of Philip Brunner, Philadelphia, from the effects of a paralytic stroke, in her 86th year. The deceased was a daughter of John Goucher, of Solebury. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Shewell lived at New Britain. In the death of Mrs. Shewell the last of the family, including several brothers and sisters, disappears. Mrs. Allen Thomas died at West Point several years ago and was buried at New Britain. Walter Shewell, son of Mr. Shewell, was a prominent United States civil engineer on board a man-of-war. He died about 25 years ago and was buried with distinguished honors at the New Britain Baptist burying grounds. [Source: Ambler Gazette, December 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Shields, Kathryn All Around Glenside. Miss Kathryn Shields, after a prolonged illness of several months, died at her home on East avenue, Edge Hill, last Monday morning. She had been affected with a species of stomach trouble, which slowly reverted to a quite serious complaint and resulted in her death. The funeral services will be held this week at the Immaculate Conception church, Jenkintown. [Source: Ambler Gazette, April 18, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shields, Mary E. Mrs. Mary E. Shields died at the home of her son-in-law, Charles DePrefontaine, Blue Bell, Saturday morning, Jan. 22. Before Christmas Mrs. Shilds had a stroke of paralysis, at which time she fell and broke her hip bone. She was confined to her bed until the time of her death. She leaves three daughters and two sons, all of whom reside in Philadelphia, except Mrs. C. DePrefontaine. She also had 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment was made in Odd Fellows' cemetery, Philadelphia, on Tuesday. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 27, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Charles Charles Shoemaker, a well-known farmer of Whitpain township, died at his home at Blue Bell on Thursday evening, Jan. 6. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, proceeding to Plymouth Friends' meeting. Mr. Shoemaker had been unable to attend to his affairs since early in the summer, during which time he was stricken with paralysis at different intervals. On Sunday previous to his death he had a stroke, and he never regained consciousness. Deceased was born in Springfield township July 8, 1836, where he lived until 1878, when he removed to Whitpain. He was the son of Enoch and Rachael Shoemaker. On Dec. 24, 1863, he married Mary, daughter of Joseph P. and Rebecca A. Conard. His wife and eight children survive him: Joseph, Ella Park, Rebecca, Rachael DePrefontaine, Annie, Mary, Charles and Frank; also five grandchildren. Mr. Shoemaker had been identified with the Ambler Building and Loan association since 1883, being a director for several years and holding the office of vice president at the time of his death. He was one of the organizers and first directors of the Ridge Avenue farmers' market, a charter member and one of the organizers of Wissahickon Grange, No. 760. He also held offices in the Whitpain Literary society at different times. Mr. Shoemaker was not a public man, caring little for politics, finding his pleasures, after the toil of the day, in the refuge of his home and home companions. Invariably jolly and good natured, he won for himself a host of friends. During his long illness he never complained, but bore his suffering patiently. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 13, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Charles A number of the old residents of the place attended the funeral of Charles Shoemaker at Plymouth Meeting on Tuesday of last week. There was preaching by Nathaniel Richardson, of Byberry, and Alvin Haines, of Abington. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 20, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Charles Quite a large number of people from this vicinity attended the funeral of Charles Shoemaker, at Blue Bell. He was charter member of Wissahickon Grange, No. 760, and treasurer for a number of years. He was very jovial and good natured and was missed very much indeed when he found it impossible for him to attend the meetings that had been cheered by his presence so long. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 20, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Daniel Daniel Shoemaker, a well known farmer of Upper Dublin township, died very suddenly of heart failure Thursday evening at 11.45 in his 75th year. The deceased was born on the property where he died, June 30, 1825, and was the son of Silas and Hannah Shoemaker. On Jan. 10, 1867, he married Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary Laybold, of Centre Square. Five children were born, two daughters dying in infancy. The three sons are: Silas, teller of the Atlantic City National bank; John L., clerk in the auditor-general's office, Harrisburg, and who resides at Three Tuns; Thomas F., who resides on the farm. Mr. Shoemaker was seriously gored by a bull in Sept. 1897, but after many weeks of suffering he recovered his general health. The day of his death he was busy about the place, helping, as was his custom, with the farm work. He ate a hearty supper. At 11 o'clock he was taken ill and in less than an hour was dead. He was one of the best farmers in the community. His place, which is locate don Butler drive, was always a model farm with commodious buildings and productive acres. The place comprising 80 acres was occupied by his father all his life and then passed down to the deceased. But since the spring of 1897 has been farmed by his youngest son, Thomas F. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and interment was made at Upper Dublin Friends' meeting, of which he was a member. [Source: Ambler Gazette, March 1, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, David Klein Dr. David Klein Shoemaker, one of the oldest residents of this part of the country, died at Hotel Wyndham, Ambler, on Monday morning of this week, in his seventy-fourth year. The latter part of last week Dr. Shoemaker was taken very ill and Dr. C.B. Hough was summoned to his bedside. He pronounced the trouble appendicitis and summoned Dr. D.W. Shelly to aid him. Dr. Shoemaker's condition became so serious that on Saturday evening Dr. Baer, of Philadelphia found it necessary to perform an operation on the patient, with the result that peritonitis set in and on Monday at 12.15 a.m. he died. Dr. Shoemaker was born in 1821 at Whitemarsh, in the house now occupied by Maurice Weiss, on the Bethlehem pike. He was the son of David Shoemaker. After attaining the age of manhood he entered the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated about 1846. During his term at the college, when the Philadelphia riots of 1844 broke out, he volunteered his services as surgeon in the First troop of Montgomery county and served till the end of the trouble. Thomas Bitting, of Ambler, was in the same company. In "Sketches," a book published by the Montgomery County Historical society, in the article on the first troop of cavalry of Montgomery county, by Hon. Hiram C. Hoover, there is mention made of a Kline Shoemaker, who was very likely the deceased. After his graduation he undertook the practice of medicine in Whitemarsh and, with Dr. Bolton, had his office in the house now occupied by William Trexler, just opposite the Union church. In 1849 he married Elicia Mallen Sendos, Rev. Mr. Diehl, rector of St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh, performing the ceremony. Soon after they moved to the old Whittie mansion in Whitemarsh. Here he remained for a short time, then moved to Carbon county and with his family settled at Rockport, which at that time was at the head of the Lehigh canal and from whence almost all the anthracite coal was shipped. At this place he continued until only a few years ago, when he retired from practice and returned to the scenes of his younger days, taking up his residence in Ambler. During the part of his life he spent up in Carbon county he became one of the most widely known men of that section. He was a prominent physician and also an aspiring politician. In 1860 he ran on the Republican ticket for congress in that district, now the eighth congressional, then known by the name of the tenth legion. It was a very strong Democratic district, usually going by about 5000 majority, but by a strong canvass and a union with the Douglass Democrats, Dr. Shoemaker was nearly elected, being on ly defeated by a majority of 500 votes. A professed friend was wholly responsible for this defeat, which on the other hand might have made him a member of congress. In this election, however, he accomplished the unprecedented work of carrying Carbon county for the Republicans, and it remains to this day as the only time that the county left the Democratic column. Dr. Shoemaker was a very warm friend of Andrew G. Curtin, governor of Pennsylvania, and was appointed port physician at the lazaretto by him in 862. In 1872 he was county chairman for his party, and was also a presidential elector to the college that elected General Grant. In 1873 Governor General Hartranft appointed him again to the same position. Dr. Shoemaker served through both terms with honor and fidelity, upholding both by doing his duty in all things. In 1867 he was elected president of the Mahanoy Coal and Iron company which had its colliery at Shoemaker, near Mahanoy city, in Schuylkill county. Several incidents in his life display the remarkable character of this wonderful man. While a student at the university, the college at that time was attended by many young men from the southern part of the country, who very often became hilarious and excited over the questions of the day and very often resorted to a reckless shooting through the building. Dr. Shoemaker and some other challenged these southerners to combat for their recklessness. The details of the combat were never reported, but the action caused the desired result. Another instance occurred during his canvass for congress in 1860. His opponents, knowing that he was making a strong fight, invented a slander which was published in one of the papers of that region. A short time after, Dr. Shoemaker was appointed one of the judges at the county fair. On this occasion he met the editor of the paper and publicly horsewhipped him before the spectators, making him not only recant his statements both verbally and in the next issue of his paper, but also admit that they were not so. These facts go to show more than anything else the character of the man. He was upright in all things and had a host of friends, numbering among his more prominent ones such distinguished men as Governor Curtin, General Cameron, Hon. Donald Cameron and Judge Ketchem. Dr. and Mrs. Shoemaker had twelve children, all but one of whom were born in Carbon county. Mrs. Shoemaker and the following children survive: John K., who is passenger agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad company and lives in Philadelphia; Samuel B., who resides in West Virginia; Wister, of Philadelphia; Gertrude, who married C.R. Ege, of Philadelphia; Ann E., married George E. Campbell, of Philadelphia; E.S., of Pittsburg, and Frank, who resides in Philadelphia. The remains were interred in the graveyard at St. Thomas' church, Whitemarsh, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The funeral was private, only the family and a few friends attending. [Source: Ambler Gazette, May 30, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Elizabeth L. Elizabeth L., widow of the late Daniel Shoemaker, of Upper Dublin township, died Thursday at the old homestead, the residence of her son, Thomas F., on Butler drive, near Three Tuns. She was born in Whitpain township 67 years ago, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Laybold. In 1876 she married the late Daniel Shoemaker and removed to the farm, which was the property of the latter's father before him. Three sons, Silas, of Atlantic City; John L., of Three Tuns, and Thomas F., survive. Two daughters died in infancy. In February, 1900, the husband died, and the deceased has been ailing for a long time with rheumatism, but it was only recently that it took a serious turn. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Upper Dublin Friends' meetinghouse. [Source: Ambler Gazette, February 13, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Isaac L. Isaac L. Shoemaker died at his home in Norristown on Tuesday, in the 82d year of his age. Mr. Shoemaker was born in Upper Dublin township and was a member of the Shoemaker family of that township, being the only son of John and Martha L. Shoemaker. He followed farming in Horsham township for 27 years, after which he moved to Norristown and lived retired, devoting his time mainly to the interests connected with the Mutual Insurance Company of Montgomery County, being president of the board of directors. His wife died two years ago. Mr. Shoemaker leaves four children: William M. and John, engaged in business in Philadelphia; Morris H., insurance agent, Norristown; Mrs. J.L. Gottman, of Jenkintown. Deceased was an active Republican and a member of the Society of Friends. In early life he was a Whig. In 1851 he was the Whig candidate for county commissioner against Wm. W. Dunn, his brother-in-law, a Democrat, and was defeated. In 1870 he was elected by the Republicans to the office of jury commissioner. [Source: Ambler Gazette, April 8, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, James James Shoemaker, of Horsham township, died on Sunday evening, Aug. 12, at the age of 78 years. For some time Mr. Shoemaker had been more or less afflicted with kidney trouble, which was the cause of his death. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital, Philadelphia, for treatment, but the best medical skill could not prolong his life. The deceased was a life long resident of the neighborhood and had lived for more than half a century on his farm, where he was actively engaged when stricken with his last illness. He was a highly respected citizen, and held several local offices, was a successful farmer and a member of the society of Friends. He was buried on Wednesday, the 15th inst., at 2.30 p.m. in the Friends' burying ground at Upper Dublin meeting house, this property having been given by the grandmother of the deceased to the Friends perhaps more than a century ago. Mr. Shoemaker survived his wife just four years and four months. He leaves to mourn his loss seven children—five daughters and two sons: Miss Bella F. Shoemaker, who has been housekeeper for her father since the death of his wife; Addie B., wife of Charles E. Chandler, of Germantown, Philadelphia; Harry J. Shoemaker, of Doylestown, Bucks county, Pa.; A. Brock Shoemaker, of Tullytown, Pa.; Lottie S., wife of Russell B. Twining, of Hatboro; Emilie S., wife of Edward B. Webster, Tioga, Philadelphia, and Mary S., wife of Isaac Warner, of Horsham. [Source: Ambler Gazette, August 23, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, James Prospectville. Mr. James Shoemaker, who has been complaining for some time, died in a Philadelphia hospital last Sunday evening at 8.30 o'clock. The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Interment at Upper Dublin Friends' meeting. [Source: Ambler Gazette, August 16, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Jane Mrs. Jane Shoemaker, wife of Isaac L. Shoemaker, died Monday at the family residence, 820 DeKalb street, Norristown, in the eighty-first year of her age. The maiden name of deceased was McClean, and she belonged to a family of Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, who settled prior to the Revolutionary war in the vicinity of Hatboro. She and her husband spent the early part of their married life on a farm in Horsham township, relinquishing that occupation in 1869 and moving to Norristown, where they have since resided. Deceased had enjoyed excellent health up to her present illness. She took a heavy cold two weeks ago which developed into grip. She appeared, however, to be doing well until Sunday afternoon, when her symptoms took a change for the worse, and she died as stated. She leaves four children: Emma, wife of Charles Cottman, of Jenkintown; and John, William and Morris H. Shoemaker, all of Norristown. Deceased was an exemplary wife and mother, devoted to her family, and always thinking of others rather than herself. Her death was so unexpected as to be a severe shock to her family, and especially so to her husband, who is well advanced in years. The funeral will occur on the 4th inst; interment at Upper Dublin Friends' burying ground. [Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, John K. John K. Shoemaker, whose funeral took place Monday, was a well-known hardware dealer. He was born at Blue Bell, this county, 60 years ago, and when a youth was employed in a general store at Jenkintown for 12 years, after which he went to Philadelphia, connecting himself with Grove & Armbruster, wholesale hardware dealers. After the Civil war the firm was changed to Grove & Shoemaker, and the firm dissolved in 1880. Mr. Shoemaker then connected himself with Buehler, Bonbright & Co., 427 Market street, and remained with them until they dissolved. He then went with the Supplee Hardware Co., continuing with the house until ill health compelled him to retire. [Source: Ambler Gazette, July 28, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Samuel B. On Wednesday of last week Samuel B. Shoemaker, son of the late Doctor David Shoemaker, who recently died in Ambler, underwent an operation for appendicitis at a hospital in New York. It was though he would recover, and he was so well on Saturday that at noon he wrote a cheerful letter to a friend. At 6 p.m. the same day he died. The funeral was held at St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh, on Tuesday and was largely attended by friends from this vicinity. It is a strange coincidence that Samuel died from the effects of an operation for the same disease that caused the death of his father only a few weeks ago. When his father was buried Samuel was an attendant at the funeral here, apparently in the very best of health. He weighed more than 200 pounds. Samuel was a single man about forty years of age. He was a missionary of the Episcopal church, holding a license to preach, and was especially active in the society of St. Andrew's Brotherhood. The services at St. Thomas' church were conducted by Rev. Thomas Moore, of Philadelphia, who preached the funeral sermon at the burial of Doctor Shoemaker. [Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.] Shoemaker, Susan P. Susan P., wife of Charles M. Shoemaker, died early Friday morning after a short illness at her home in Ambler in the 78th year of her age. She had been ailing for some time, but on Sunday, March 27, was quite cheerful in sprits and apparently in fairly good health when she retired. The next morning about 6 o'clock she was found by her husband lying unconscious on the floor of her room. Although medical aid was at once summoned the patient never recovered consciousness. Deceased was the daughter of Isaac and Tacy Thomas and was born on the old homestead on the Bethlehem turnpike below Rose Valley, in the long stone building recently razed by Dr. R.V. Mattison. On Sept. 15, 1852, she was married to Mr. Shoemaker, and lived to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this union. Mr. Shoemaker was then residing in Philadelphia, and at once took his wife to his own home, remaining in the city until Feb. 9, 1859, when they removed to a property, which Mr. Shoemaker purchased on the Doylestown turnpike opposite the Horsham hotel. Here they resided till June 6, 1864, moving then to the old Reiff property, on Butler avenue, Ambler, at the old Reiff Mill road. This was their home for three years, during which time Mr. Shoemaker had purchased 10 acres of land, comprising his present home and extending out to Lindenwold and Park avenues. On this tract he commenced the erection of a home, into which they moved on Thanksgiving day, 1868, and where they have resided for over 35 years, with the exception of a few months of one year spent in Philadelphia. One son, Samuel, of Ambler, with his father survive. Besides there are grandchildren: Susan, wife of John R. Taylor, of Ambler; Jennie, wife of Preston Biddle of Ambler and Mamie. There is also one great grandchild, Atla Taylor. A brother, David Thomas ,of Camp Hill, alone remains of the original Thomas family. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the late home of the deceased, and interment was made at Upper Dublin Friends' burying ground, of which society the deceased was a member. [Source: Ambler Gazette, April 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shupe, Samuel R. Samuel R. Shupe, the well known Norristown auctioneer, died Wednesday night of last week while sitting in a chair at the home of his sister, Miss Kate Shupe, Evansburg, where he had called, as was his custom to visit his sister whose house adjoins his own. Miss Shup [sic], at first did not realize it was a slumber which has no awakening in this world, until she attempted to arouse him in order to go to bed. This was the third of a series of apoplectic strokes which he suffered within three years. The first impaired his powers of speech and prevented his continuing the business which he conducted with remarkable success, being active of speech and nimble of wit. Last fall while out fishing he was stricken the second time. His wife, one son Horace, employed in Norristown, and four daughters survive him. He was a member of Zook post and fought gallantly during the Rebellion. [Source: Ambler Gazette, January 14, 1904, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.] Shutt, Jacob Prospectville. Jacob Shutt, formerly a well-known resident of this place, died at his home in Lima, Ohio, last Thursday. The funeral will take place this Thursday at Pleasantville Reformed church, Eureka. [Source: Ambler Gazette, May 11, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.] Shutt, Sallie Ann The funeral of Sallie Ann, wife of Oliver P. Shutt, of Tradesville, was held at New Britain on Saturday afternoon. In spite of the very disagreeable weather a large number of friends and relatives of the deceased attended the services. Rev. F.W. Randall, pastor of the New Britain Baptist church, preached the funeral sermon. Interment was made in the Baptist burying ground at New Britain. [Source: Ambler Gazette, June 13, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]