Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - U

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Umstead, Mary M.

Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Umstead took place at her home here. She had died on the previous Thursday after a protracted illness. She was a native of Germany, born in December, 1836, and coming to America in 1854. She was married to Levi Umstead at Barren Hill, Whitemarsh. The latter has lived here about 10 years, coming from New Britain township. The interment was a t Chalfont cemetery. The deceased left a sun Charles, and two daughters, Mary and Bertha--the latter married in Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 8, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Underkoffler, Mrs. Philip

Underkoffler, Nathaniel W.

Unger, Mary Jane

Mary Jane, wife of Henry Unger, of Fort Washington, died Saturday evening aged 64 years. She had been ailing for over a year. Deceased was the daughter of Frederick B. and Willie Ann Robeson, who resided opposite the Shaeff farm, the property now owned by Mr. Shelmerdine. About war time she was married to Henry Unger. Mr. Unger had kept a general store in the old building located where the Masonic hall now is, part of which was used as a tavern. The place burned down and was not rebuilt till the Masonic order erected the building in 1868. Meantime Mr. Unger acted as agent at the Fort station, and being an active Democrat was elected recorder of deeds. On the rebuilding of the store he opened up again and continued till a few years ago, when he sold to the late Charles C. Leaf. He has been cashier of the North Wales National bank since its organization.

The husband of the deceased and one son, Fred., survive; two children being dead. Mrs. Potts, of Whitemarsh, is a sister, and Howard Robeson, of Fitzwatertown, a brother. The funeral will be held this Thursday, services being held at St. Thomas' P.E. church, and interment will be made in the cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown

North Wales. A lady, a city boarder, who came out to the Hotel Algeo for her health, died suddenly on Saturday. The remains were taken back to the city.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown

To Be Given a Christian Burial.

In order that a stranger may receive a Christian burial and with a possible chance of revealing his identity Coroner Ashton last week exhumed the body of a man who has been buried since last May.

Last May the body of a man was found in an abandoned quarry in Plymouth township within a stone's throw of the magnesia works. When found the body had already undergone decomposition and the remains were in a terrible state. In fact so badly decomposed were they that it was impossible to touch the clothing of the unfortunate man. It was decided because of his that the remains be covered with dirt where they lay and that stones marking the grave be erected. This was done.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 9, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown

Unknown Killed on Rail.

An unknown man was killed on the Trenton Cut-off railroad near Cold Point Sunday by being struck by a fast freight while he was walking on the tracks. The body of the man was found lying along the tracks late in the afternoon and the coroner was immediately notified. An investigation showed that the man had been struck by a locomotive. His left arm was broken in two places and there was a deep cut in his head.

The man is a stranger. He is evidently a German about 50 years of age and was dressed like a man looking for employment. Over a pair of a overalls he wore a good pair of trousers. The man wore four shirts and a knit jacket, in the pocket of which was a slouch hat. He wore a derby hat at the time of the accident. In the clothes were found nearly $10, but there was nothing that would lead to the identification of the man.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 22, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Stumbled Over a Corpse.

While going through a wood near Wyndmoor, this county, Wednesday afternoon, a resident of that place made a most ghastly find, one which hints strongly at foul play. In taking a short cut he went through a rarely frequented portions, and in doing so stumbled and nearly fell over a bundle which lay partly hidden.

Upon making an examination he was horrified to find the badly mutilated for of a small child, which had been dead apparently for several days.

The corpse bore many marks of violence, and Constable O'Neill, who was summoned, believes that murder has been committed.

Preliminary investigation made by Coroner McGlathery and his physician, Dr. Miller, last week, indicated that the infant whose body was found in the woods at Wyndmoor by Percy Supplee on Wednesday was murdered or abandoned to be frozen to death.

The child's remains bear suspicious marks of violence. District Attorney Hendricks has been notified and is assisting the Coroner to unravel the mystery.

The child's remains bear suspicious month old and was well clothed in finely made apparel [sic]. From the appearance of the newspapers in which the child was wrapped it is certain it had not lain long before discovery. A post mortem examination is being made to-day.

While at Wyndmoor investigating the case Coroner McGlathery exploded a story attributing the mystery to tramps who occupy the woods frequently. It was said that some time ago a party of a half dozen tramps, among whom were two women, were seen in the woods. The Coroner found that this was last spring, and therefore could not have anything to do with the present case. The clothes of the dead infant would also eliminate the consideration of the tramp story from the mystery.

The Coroner stated Saturday morning that although he had a tangible clue which might solve the mystery he was not prepared to divulge it. He has consulted with the District Attorney and arrests may follow the announcement of the result of Coroner's Physician Miller's post mortem.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 22, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown Boy

Unknown Female Infant

Found Baby in a Creek. Dead Body Discovered in Race at Rose Valley. New Born Child Fished Out of the Water in the Rear of Fausts' Tannery on Monday--No Clue to Parties Who Neglected the Baby--Coroner investigating.

A dead female infant was found at Rose Valley, Upper Dublin township, at noon on Monday by Alvin Faust. Its discovery caused considerable excitement in the ancient village. The body, which was that of a white child, was found lying in the race of the tannery just back of Mr. Faust's new residence and near the small bridge which spans the creek. The body was entirely nude, and was that of a child apparently but a few hours old.

From appearances the child could not have been placed there before late Sunday evening as Mr. Faust uses the bridge frequently during the day in passing from his house to the barn of his farm, which lies just over the creek to the south.

The discovery was immediately telephoned to the Coroner's office at Norristown and instructions were returned to place the corpse in the hands of Undertaker Davis, of Ambler which was done immediately.

Coroner Kane is expected over in Ambler this Wednesday to investigate the discovery of the dead body and ascertain if possible any clues which may lead to the apprehension of the guilty parties. Just a week ago Samuel Tyson, of near Hatboro, found the body of a baby girl in a four quart jar in a quarry near that place. The theory was advanced at that time the body in the bottle may have been a physician's specimen. The finding of a second baby in an interval of less than a week at a point not less than eight miles distant presents an entirely different line of thought--the possibility that the proprietors of baby farms in Philadelphia are taking this method of disposing of bodies rather than risk further chance of discovery and arrest for conducting the nefarious business, by disposing of the bodies in Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown Female Infant

Baby Case a Mystery. Coroner Investigates the Finding of a Corpse at Rose Valley. Postmortem by Physicians Reveals Premature Birth--Local Police Instructed to Trace Any Clue Discovered--Body Interred.

Mystery still surrounds the identity of the dead infant found Monday, April 4, in a stream back of Fausts' tannery at Rose Valley. As was stated in last week's issue of the "Gazette," the corpse was turned over to Undertaker Davis, and was held in his establishment awaiting investigation by Coroner Kane, who was over on Wednesday last. He ascertained all the circumstances of the discovery of the body and viewed the spot where the child lay in the water, and apparently exhausted all the information, in none of which was there anything which would lead to the discovery of how the child came to be in the steam nor by whom and when the infant was placed there. The coroner decided to empanel no jury, but instructed Officer Boileau to look into the mystery and follow up any and all clues which might result from further investigation.

On Friday Dr. F.E. Yerkes, of Ambler, and Dr. Bibighaus, of Edge Hill, made an autopsy and found the body was that of a prematurely born child. They verified the statements that the body had been dead when cast into the stream and that it had lain there only a few hours when discovered. Acting under advice from the coroner, Undertaker Davis buried the body Friday evening.

Investigation in the case only further strengthens the theory that the intention of the mother was to dispose of the body, perhaps to hide the fact of child-birth from those who knew her. Coroner Kane still inclines to the belief that the body may have been brought from Philadelphia for disposal.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown Female Infant

Murdered with a Needle.

An autopsy by Coroner's Physician Miller on the body of the female infant found Saturday afternoon, May 26, at Ogontz, has revealed a most remarkable murder. The babe was killed by a long needle thrust into its brain. A tiny hole in the soft bone of the skull showed where the sharp point penetrated.

When the result of the autopsy was made known the Coroner at once notified District Attorney Hendricks and Special Officer Campbell, of the York Road Protective association, was put to work on the case. Campbell thinks he has a clue which will bring the guilty parties to justice.

The body, apparently that of a child about a week old, was discovered in a field adjoining the property of Robert Beatty, by Jennie Hoover and Mary Adams, who were gathering clover. It was evident that the box containing the corpse had not been long in the field, as it was perfectly dry, though there had been a recent rain.

James Gibson, coachman for Mr. Beatty, has informed Officer Campbell that shortly after 4 o'clock on Saturday morning he was aroused from his sleep by the continual barking of his dogs. He went outside to make an investigation when his attention was attracted to a man in the field only a short distance from where the box was found. Mr. Gibson is of the opinion that the box was placed in the field at that time.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 7, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Unknown Hobo

Unknown Italian

Unknown Male Child

Unknown Tramp

Unknown, Simon

Urffer, James

Urffer, Sarah