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Wacker, Mary
Broad Axe. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Wacker, of Norristown, passed through here Friday to Warminster.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 30, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wagenseller, John A.
John A. Wagenseller Dead.
John A. Wagenseller, well known in Ambler among the Baptist denomination, for years engaged in the printing and publishing business in Philadelphia, and an old resident of Germantown, died last week after a long illness at the home of his son-in-law, W.H. Ball, 50 East Washington Lane, Germantown. He was born in Upper Uschlan, Chester county Dec. 11, 1836. He went to Germantown in 1852 and learned the printing and publishing business with the Germantown Telegraph, which was then located at Main and Jefferson streets. In 1860 he started for himself in this business at 23 South Sixth street and continued there for 35 years. He was the grandson of Captain Henry Meyers, who commanded the Philadelphia Blues at Fort Delaware, and a great grandson of Henry Meyers, Sr., who was with Washington at Valley Forge. In religion Mr. Wagenseller was a Baptist, and a constituent member of the Third Baptist church, of Germantown. For a number of years he was the clerk of the North Philadelphia Baptist association and a member of the state board of Baptists. He married Emily Johnson, a daughter of Robert Johnson, one of Germantown's old manufacturers. He is survived by a wife and three children. The funeral took place on Saturday at 2 o'clock from the residence of his son-in-law. The services were conducted by the Rev. Ranson Harvey, D.D., pastor of the Third Baptist church of Germantown, assisted by the Rev. G.W. Folwell and the Rev. J.L. Ray, his former pastors. Interment was made in Ivy Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 9, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wager, Peter
The Death of Mr. Wager.
Mr. Peter Wager, one of the most noted men in the State, died at his residence, in Montgomery county, yesterday morning, in the 81st year of his age. Mr. Wager was an actor in the generation that has passed, and a spectator in the generation that is passing. Under the Administration of President Jackson he took an active part, and was one of that soldier's most true and trusted friends. This friendship he exhibited when he appointed the Government directors in the United States Bank. Mr. Wager, the late Henry D. Gilpin, and Mr. John T. Sullivan were appointed to represent the interests of the Administration, and more particularly the views of the President himself. Mr. Wager's connection with the Bank is a part of our most exciting political history, and the embarrassing duties it imposed upon him were discharged with judgment and fidelity. When those stormy days were over, Mr. Wager retired to his farm, and took but little interest in the active management of political affairs. When the rebellion broke out, he took a decided and noble stand in favor of the country, and, so far as his wide influence extended, sought to strengthen the Administration, and successfully prosecute the war. This we know; and we mention it as one of the noblest tributes that can be paid to the memory of a good, brave, and patriotic old man. The death of Mr. Wager severs another of the few links that bind us to the past generation, and as we record them, one by one, we feel how swiftly we are passing into a new era, and how rapidly the things of old are giving place to the things that are new.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, February 12, 1863, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wager, Peter
At Montgomery Square, Montgomery county, on Tuesday night, 10th inst., Peter Wager, in the 81st year of his age, formerly of Philadelphia. His friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, this day, the 17th instant, at 1 o'clock, P.M.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, February 17, 1863, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wagner, John
John Wagner, a veteran of the war of the Rebellion, died at his home at Hatfield, Montgomery county, on June 6. He was buried at the Hilltown Union cemetery on June 11 with all the honors of war. He was a member of Col. Edwin Schall Post, G.A.R., who attended the funeral in a body. This was the first funeral in the post in the past four years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 21, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wahlen, Heinrich
Heinrich Wahlen, who was convicted in Montgomery county some months ago of the murder of Max Hugo Hoehne, at Elm Station, P.R.R), in the fall of 1876, committed suicide in a most revolting manner on Saturday night, in order to escape execution ion the gallows. He first tried to break his skull with the iron register of the heater in his cell, and failing in this he tore the sheet of his bead into strips, from which he made a rope and hung himself.
[Source: New Holland Clarion, Saturday, March 2, 1878, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walker, Mrs. Gulielma M.
Mrs. Gulielma M. Walker, who for many years resided with her son-in-law Charles Dewees, now of Centre Square, died Wednesday night, after a long period of sickness. Mrs. Walker was well advanced in age, some 80 years old. She is the mother of our townsman, Mr. William C. Walser, Mr. Thomas B. Walker, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Charles Dewees, of Centre Square. The funeral was held on Monday and interment was made at Neshaminy burying grounds.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 1, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walker, Jacob
Jacob Walker, aged 88 years, died in Philadelphia on Sunday from weakness incident to old age. For many years the family was a well known one in this vicinity, moving from Marble Hall to the Morris road near Gwynedd. It was on the property now occupied by his son-in-law, David Bernhardt, that the deceased lived until about four years ago, when he removed to the city. He leaves several children and a nephew, Morris Walker, residing in Ambler. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday evening at 2603 Columbia avenue and services and interment will be made Thursday morning at 10.30 at Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 31, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walker, Willie C.
In the death of Willie C. Walker, son of William C. and the late Emma A. Walker, the family have the sympathy of the community. Willie had been ill for several weeks; and his life was despaired of more than once, but last week hopes of his recovery were entertained. But the end came on Monday morning about eight o'clock, when the vital spark was extinguished. Willie was the only son and a great favorite with the family, who deeply mourn his departure. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the Baptist church.
The immediate cause of his death was tubercular meningitis, which would have impaired his mind had he recovered. He was first of all, about three months ago, taken with a heavy cold, which settled into pneumonia. After improving slightly, typhoid fever set in and for days he lay very low. An improvement came, but only for a while, to be supplanted by a more terrible trouble—tubercular meningitis. During the last stages of his illness he was conscious only at times, and suffered greatly at the time of his death. Dr. D.W. Shelly was the physician in attendance, but when the fatality grew serious he called Dr. Andrews, of Philadelphia, to his aid.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 7, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wallace, Jennie
On Feb. 16, 1898, Jennie, wife of William A. Wallace.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her husband's residence, Ambler, Pa. Interment strictly private.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 17, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wallace, Jennie
The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Wallace was held last Saturday at 2 o'clock from the home of her husband. Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson conducted the services. Rev. Lyman P. Powell read a passage of Scripture. The coffin was literally covered with flowers. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 24, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wallace, Jennie McCray
Jennie McCray, wife of Wm. A. Wallace, of Park and Euclid avenues, Ambler, died Wednesday morning shortly after 2 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks. Dr. D.W. Shelly had been attending her, but despite the best efforts of the medical staff she succumbed to her illness. She was married to Mr. Wallace in November, 1894, and he alone survives her. Mrs. Wallace leaves a host of friends not only in Ambler, but wherever known, and all unite in their expressions of sympathy to the bereaved husband.
The interment, which is private, will be made Saturday afternoon at Rose Hill cemetery. Services will be held at her late residence at 2 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 17, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walt, Ann
Ann, wife of John F. Walt, of Ambler, died Tuesday, aged 41 years. The funeral will be held Friday morning from her late residence. Mass at St. Anthony's church, Ambler, at 10 o'clock. She leaves a husband and several children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 23, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walter, Infant Child of Calvin
Walter, Tobias
Tobias Walter, one of Plumstead's well-known citizens, died at his home on the Cabin Run Friday evening, from diseases incident to old age, aged 83 years. Mr. Walter was a carpet weaver by trade, besides taking care of the farm, and was active up to about a year ago when disease began to tell on him. He was a member of the Point Pleasant Baptist church since April 20th, 1851, and led an active, earnest, Christian life, and his place in church was always filled. For the past 30 years he was deacon and at his death was the senior deacon of the church. He is survived by seven children as follows: John H., Jacob and Tobias, of Philadelphia; Michael, of Fort Worth, Texas; Asher and Sibbie at home, and Mrs. Mary Slutter, of Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 23, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walters, Emma
The first of the victims of the typhoid fever epidemic here, was Emma, wife of Simon Walters, who died Friday afternoon last. She was a young woman of about 25 years and leaves two small children. She was the daughter of John Moyer, of this place. Her interment was in Lansdale cemetery on Tuesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 3, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walters, John
Death of Pennsburg Merchant
John Walters, aged 78 years, died at his residence at Pennsburg at 6.30 o'clock Saturday morning from stomach troubles. Deceased was a prominent merchant of the Upper End borough and a member of the school board. He was also treasurer of the Pennsylvania Reformed Sunday school. His funeral will take place this Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 19, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walters, Ross
Penllyn. Ross, son of George and Amanda Walters, died Sunday in his 25th year. The funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon from the home of his father-in-law, J.W. Lutz, services and interment at Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Charles
Charles Walton died at the home of his son-in-law, S.H. Lowry, near Morgan's mill, above Willow Grove, on Thursday morning, of a tumor in the stomach. He had been a man of --- --- township, for a number of years, and was a well-known resident, at one time owning the farm now known as the Heston Walton place, on the Davisville road. Two sons and one daughter survive him: C. Harvey, of Chicago, George, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. S.H. Lewry. Mr. Walton was a hard working man, and a resident that was highly respected.
His funeral was held on Monday, services at Horsham Meeting at 11.30 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 5, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Charles J.
Charles J. Walton, a retired hat dealer and a well known resident of the Twenty-first ward, died suddenly Thursday at his home, 275 Green Lane, Roxborough. Mr. Walton was born nearly 78 years ago in the old district of Northern Liberties, and was a son of Jeremiah and Catharine Walton. His mother belonged to the Hitner family of Barren Hill. In early life Mr. Walton learned the trade of hat making and for many years carried on the business on Market street, near Ninth. For many years he was treasurer of the Manayunk, Roxborough and Barren Hill incline Plane and Railway company. He was a member of St. Timothy's Protestant Episcopal church, in which he served as a vestryman. He was a liberal contributor to St. Timothy's hospital and other charities in that section of the city. Two children, Miss Emily Walton and the Rev. Horace Walton, a Protestant Episcopal clergyman survive him. He was a brother of the late Rudolph S. Walton, a member of the board of education.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 12, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Elizabeth
Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, widow of the late Josiah Walton, died at the home of Mr. Harry Ritchie, on Belmont avenue, Ambler, Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, at 2 o'clock, of heart disease and paralysis. Mrs. Walton was in her 66th year. She had been making her home with William Blake, in West Ambler, for several years, and was visiting Mr. Ritchie at the time of her death. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the house and also at the Frankford Baptist church. Interment at North Cedar Hill cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 26, 1899, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Jacob L.
At his residence, in Hatboro, Montgomery county, Pa., on Second-day afternoon, Jacob L. Walton, aged 59 years and 4 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, on Fifth-day, Fourth month, 17th inst., at 10 o'clock a.m., without further notice.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, April 17, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Lewis
Lewis Walton, long a resident of the vicinity of Horsham Friends' meeting, of which he was a member, died on the 3d inst., after a long illness, aged 82 years. Funeral on the 7th inst. From the residence of his son-in-law, Eldridge Tomlinson, Byberry, at 9.30 o'clock and at Horsham meeting house at 1.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 8, 1903, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Margaretta
Margaretta Walton, sister of Lydia Foulke, of Gwynedd, who was the wife of Daniel Foulke, both long since deceased, died Wednesday at the home of her nephew, Joseph S. Walton, at George school, Newtown, Bucks county. Deceased was a valued minister of the Society of Friends. She was born in Chester county in 1829. She married Jesse Walton who died 45 years ago, and was buried at London Grove Friends' ground. Funeral on the 7th inst., at 2 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Walton, Mary
Prospectville. Mrs. Mary Walton died at the residence of William Lewis last Tuesday morning of apoplexy. The funeral took place from the home of her brother-in-law, Theo. Allen, on last Saturday. Interment at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 23, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wambold, Abraham H.
Abraham Wambold Dead.
Abraham H. Wambold, of Sellersville, died at 7.30 o'clock Thursday morning, Feb. 1, aged 55 years. A widow and one son, B. Frank Wambold, survive. Funeral services Tuesday morning. Interment at Sellersville. Mr. Wambold was born on the place where he died. Five generations of Wambolds have been reared at the old homestead. The deceased spent his entire life on the farm. Three Abraham Wambolds have owned the farm, the deceased, his grandfather and his great-grandfather. The father of the last Abraham was Noah Wambold. The Wambold homestead prior to the deceased's ownership included a well-known tannery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 8, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wambold, Infant Child Benjamen
Wampole, I.W.
The funeral fo the veteran I.W. Wampole took place on Thursday morning last from his late home Second and Walnut streets. Members of the St. Peter's church council and of Lansdale council, I.O. of U.A.M., acted as pall bearers.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 9, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wampole, Isaac W.
Squire Wampole Dead at Ripe Old Age.
Isaac W. Wampole, the venerable Justice of the Peace, North Wales, died Monday morning at 4.30 o'clock. He had been failing for some time, and, being in his 83d year, his advanced age would not permit another rally. Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon, and interment will be made in the Lutheran Cemetery, at North Wales.
Deceased had been active in politics in his town, having held the office of Justice of the Peace since the borough of North Wales was incorporated, in 1869. He also acted as Clerk of Council. He is survived by three children, Isaac W., of North Wales; Mary, wife of Auctioneer A.A. Delp, of Lansdale, and Miss Emily of North Wales.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 2, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Warner, Bertha
Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Warner took place on Friday last from the Reformed church and the interment was made in Lansdale cemetery. She had been sick over two months. She had been married but one year and was 22 years of age. She was the daughter of ex-County Commissioner Charles D. Loch.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 16, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Warner, Hugh
Horsham. The funeral of Hugh Warner, one of the oldest residents of this place, was held at the Friends' meeting house Aug. 11 and was largely attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 22, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Warner, Madaline
Jenkintown. Madaline, the 5-year-old daughter of Charles Warner, died Monday morning of bronchial complication, after a short illness. Interment took place Wednesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 21, 1899, p. 9. Submitted by Nancy.]
Washington, Moses
Willow Grove Man Murdered.
Another murder has been added to the long list of tragedies in the county. This time it is the result of a family fight among colored folks. The victim, Moses Washington, of Willow Grove, died Saturday evening, Jan. 16, at the Jewish hospital, in Philadelphia. Death was caused by blood poisoning, which set in a bullet wound inflicted by John Green. The murderer is still at large and unless a reward is offered for his arrest, it is not likely that he will be captured, as he is supposed to be outside of the state, and the authorities have made no move toward his apprehension.
The fatal wound was inflicted at Washington's home on the evening of Dec. 28th when Green, who lived in New Jersey, came with his lady friend, Miss Johnson, Washington's sister-in-law, to pay a visit to the Washington's. When he Green wanted to stay all night Washington's wife objected and told her husband to put him out. Henry Newman, another colored man, however, offered to do the job, and ousted Green successfully. Shortly afterward Washington went to the door. Green, who was still outside, flourished his revolver and fired. The bullet struck Washington in the thigh. The injured man was at once removed to the Jewish hospital. Blood poisoning, which proved fatal, set in Friday. Green was arrested last week, when Washington's condition became critical, on a warrant sworn out before Justice of the Peace Goentner, of Willow Grove. He was placed in the Jenkintown lock up, but on Friday night he effected his escape by breaking the bars on the cell window. With the bars out the window opening was only nine inches cross, but Green managed to crawl through and he probably dropped head first to the ground.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 18, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Watson, Strickland
Strickland Watson, aged 78 years, died at his home in Hatboro on Saturday of paralysis from which he had been a sufferer for some time past, but was able to be about his home until about a week ago, when he was stricken to his bed. Deceased was the son of the late Jesse Watson, a noted carriage builder, and at the time of his death was the oldest resident of Hatboro, having been born in that borough and had been a resident of Hatboro all his life. He early learned the trade of wheelwright and for many years carried on his vocation successfully. In his day Mr. Watson rendered valuable services to his native town. He filled the office of burgess, school director, councilman and street commissioner with great credit. In early life he married Eliza Walton, daughter of Jacob Walton, a well known innkeeper. His wife died several years ago. He leaves a family of four children, J. Barnsley and Jesse, of Philadelphia; Albert, of Chester county, and Jacob, who resides in the west. In politics he was a Republican and belonged to the Society of Friends.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 10, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Waxler, Benjamin
Benjamin Waxler, of near Chestnut Hill, an old resident of this part of Montgomery county, died Monday of cancer of the face, from which he had been suffering a long time. He was raised in Gwynedd and several years ago he resided on the old Burk place, Upper Dublin township. His wife was a Lesher, who by the death of a relative in Germantown, heired some means. One son was born to them. The funeral will be held Friday and services and interment will be held at Zion Lutheran church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weak, Emma Catharine
On Wednesday morning about six o'clock Emma Catharine, wife of Charles Weak, of Jenkintown, died of neuralgia of the heart. She was in the 52d year of her age.
Deceased is survived by her husband and two sons, C. Harry and Elwood S. She was the daughter of Cephas Ross and Martha Biddle, and was born in Bucks county. Her sisters are Mrs. Mark Branin, Mrs. W.H. Thomas, Mrs. Thomas McCorkle and Mrs. Charles Richardson. John H. Biddle, who resides in Washington, D.C., is a brother.
Mrs. Weak was a member of the Church of Our Saviour and had a host of friends.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weaks, Clarence
Willow Grove Items. Clarence, infant son of George and Susan Weaks, died of marasmus on Wednesday at 3 p.m. The funeral was held Friday at 10 o'clock. Interment at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 8, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weaks, Mrs. George
Mrs. George Weaks died suddenly Thursday evening at her home in Hatboro, after a few hours illness. In the early afternoon she was stricken while about her usual household duties and in a few minutes was unconscious and expired surrounded by her family about 7 o'clock. She was a hard working woman, 49 years old. She is survived by a husband and six children: Mrs. William Gourley, of Glenside; Keziah, Mary, William, Charles and Harry Weaks. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, interment at Hatboro cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 23, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weaver, Abraham
Centre Square. Abraham Weaver, of Philadelphia, formerly of this place, was buried on Wednesday at Wentz's church. He was an uncle of Harry Werkeiser, of this place. His age was 77 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 8, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Webb, Frank P.
Frank P. Webb, assistant manager of the Philadelphia clearing house, died at his home at Jenkintown, Thursday evening. He had been ill for several weeks with kidney trouble.
Mr. Webb had been connected with the clearing house for the past 17 years and was held in high esteem among his associates. He was a member of the Union league. At his home, at Jenkintown, where he had resided for 13 years, he was connected with the Jenkintown club and reading rooms and was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Our Savior at that place. He is survived by a widow.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Webster, Asher
Asher Webster died at his residence, opposite Allen Thomas' saw mill, near West Point, Tuesday, Aug. 31. Deceased was born about 66 years ago on the old homestead near Three Tuns, now occupied by his brother. A sister resides in Philadelphia and another in Indiana. Up to the time of his illness last winter Mr. Webster was engaged quite extensively in the lumber business, buying growing lumber wherever he could in Montgomery and Bucks counties and converting it into bridge plank, etc. He belonged to an old Quaker family of Horsham, was a most worthy citizen and a man of the highest integrity. About 30 years ago he purchased the small farm on which he resided, removing thereto from Friends' Corner, Gwynedd. His wife, formerly Miss Sarah Shaffer, of Fort Washington, survives him, together with two children--Ida L., formerly a school teacher, now the wife of Ellwood Hoot, Esq., of West Point, and Naylor L., a clerk in the Girard Avenue bank, Philadelphia. The funeral took place from his late residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Puff's church, Upper Dublin.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 9, 1897, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Webster, Charles E.
Charles E. Webster, son of Harris and Mary A. Webster, formerly of Horsham, died at the German hospital, Philadelphia, on Thursday of typhoid fever, aged 22 years. The deceased was employed in an undertaking establishment in Philadelphia. While a patient in the hospital he jumped from the second story window of the building on the Monday previous to his death and escaped over the fence into Girard avenue, which probably hastened his death. He was only captured by a fleet-footed nurse, who overtook the fugitive after a chase of nearly a square.
Dr. Kirchner had just left the sick man's bedside shortly after 5 o'clock and was consulting with a nurse when Webster threw off the bed clothes and ran to the window. Throwing up the sash he sprang out just as the physician and several attendants reached for him. He landed on the soft, rain-soaked ground and quickly regaining his feet, made for the iron fence, eight feet high along the Girard avenue side of the institution.
By this time an alarm had been given and a dozen doctors, nurses and attendants were in pursuit of the sick man. The latter in climbing the fence, left the greater part of his only garment fluttering from a picket when he dropped into the street. Just escaping two trolley cars, the exhausted man started out Girard avenue, but his strength was failing and he had gone only a short distance when a nurse with a blanket caught up to him and he was carried back to his cot. The exposure and suffering from this escapage resulted in symptoms which caused his death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 9, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Webster, Joseph
Died of His Injuries.
Joseph Webster, of West Chester, died Sunday morning at Charity hospital, Norristown, from injuries received Saturday night at Lansdale by being struck by a train while crossing the track. Webster and a companion named Isaac Gibson had come from Easton and were in search of lodgings for the night when the accident occurred. Gibson was brought to Norristown and lodged in jail to be held as a witness at the inquest. The two men were peddlers. Webster was a widower, 45 years of age. His mother lives on a farm in Chester county, and has the care of his two children. His injuries were chiefly to the head, and in addition his right leg was crushed.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weeks, Mary
Mary, the two year-old child of Mrs. Christian Weeks, of Perkasie, died on Friday afternoon of consumption.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wehner, Mrs. Charles J.
Mrs. Charles J. Wehner died at Mountain home, Cresco, Pa., on the 7th inst., after a few days' sickness. Mrs. Wehner has been a frequent visitor of late years at the home of her sister, Mrs. N. Dickey, on the heights.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 24, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weidenbaugh, Ella Maria (nee Yerger)
Mrs Ella Maria (Yerger) Weidenbaugh, 56, wife of Harry Weidenbaugh, died at her home yesterday morning. Surviving besides her husband are 4 children: Emma, wife of Walter Wolfgang, Blanche, wife of George Lightcap, Hazel and Harry at home. Two sisters: Katie, wife of Elwood Weidenbaugh, & Mabel, wife of Clarence Smith. The funeral will be held at the home on Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial in Augustus Lutheran Cemetery, Trappe.
[Source: Pottstown Mercury, February 10, 1948. Submitted by Judy.]
Weidner, Laura
Laura, eldest daughter of Frank N. and R. Ella Weidner, died at her parents residence, No. 3711 North Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1904.
Typhoid fever followed by pneumonia was the cause of this untimely death. The deceased was from and resided near Narcissa, until Nov. 1903, when the family removed to the city.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday evening followed by services at Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell, on Tuesday after which the remains were interred at Rose Hill cemetery. The services at the church were attended by a large concourse of sorrowful and sympathizing relatives and friends. When this dear daughter and sister just blossomed into womanhood she gave herself to her Lord and master by uniting with his followers and serving him with whole heartedness.
Being blessed with a cheerful and loving disposition, she scattered sunshine and won friends in every circle in which she moved, and the broken circle now is found in the home, the church, the Sunday school, the sewing and the social circle--a link in the chain of loving, willing and devoted service has been severed here, only to be added to the endless chain of redeeming love in the mansions of rest, peace and eternal bliss.
May we, who are left to mourn our loss, be stimulated, not only to imitate, but to practice the virtues which adorned the life of this dear daughter, sister, classmate and friend, and while we grieve let our grief be tempered with thankfulness, that the giver of all good, allowed us to bask in the sunbeams of her beautiful life here, and has given us abundant assurance of the still more beautiful and beatific life to which she has been called. --Contributed.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 28, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weidner, Laura
Blue Bell. The funeral of Miss Laura Weidner, of Philadelphia, formerly a resident of Narcissa, was held at Beohm's church on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery. The deceased was highly respected and beloved by all. She was an active member of Beohm's church also of the Young Ladies' Sewing circle connected with the church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weikle, Charles N.
Charles N. Weikle, ex-chief burgess and a former prominent figure in politics and business, and also member of secret societies, died at the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ashford, Third and Walnut streets, on Saturday last of tuberculosis. His funeral will take place this Wednesday morning. Interment at St. Peter's by Masonic rights. He leaves a young wife and a son. He was the son of our chief of police, N.W. Weikle, and a member of the now dissolved firm of Weber & Weikle, manufacturers of carpenters and contractors' supplies. He was 37 years old.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weiler, William
Centre Square. William Weiler, a respected citizen of this place for a number of years, who was taken to the Lutheran home, at Germantown, over a year ago, last Friday morning was found dead in bed by the matron of the institution. His funeral took place on Monday from the home; interment at St. Michael's cemetery. He leaves a family. His wife died about two years ago. Deceased's occupation while residing here was huckster, and he was known by every one as Dutch Billy. His age was 78 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 24, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weinhart, Sarah
Suicide Near Perkasie
Mrs. Sarah Weinhart, aged 32 years, wife of Frederick Weinhart, living about one mile from Perkasie on a farm, committed suicide Tuesday morning of last week by shooting herself in the stomach with a shotgun. For the past few months she had been suffering form melancholia.
Mrs. Weinhart's home was in Philadelphia, but as she had been suffering for several months with nervous diseases, she was taken to the home of her brother-in-law, Charles Hass, near Perkasie. The change, it was thought would be beneficial. But she failed to improve and would at times wander off for hours.
It is said that Mrs. Weinhart arose some time before 5 o'clock Tuesday morning and went into a room adjoining that in which she and her husband had been sleeping. Some minutes after that he was startled by the loud report of a gun and awoke to fine his wife lying on the floor of his room dead with the gun lying beside her. Her husband says that the gun was not left loaded.
Coroner Kunsman went to the scene of the suicide on Tuesday and made an investigation, but as there were some mysterious circumstance, did not hold an inquest at that time. On Wednesday morning he again went to Perkasie, presumably to hold the inquisition.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 18, 1901, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weir, Philip J.
Jenkintown. Philip J. Weir, one of our old, respected citizens, died last Sunday morning in his 70th year. The funeral will be held from his late residence, 200 Walnut street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Northwood.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weisel, Mrs. George
Mrs. George Weisel, of Chalfont, died Monday afternoon last. Mrs. Weisel is a sister of Mrs. H.S. Cope, of this place. Mr. Cope says that his shoe store will be closed on Thursday afternoon of this week, when the funeral will be held.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 1, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weiser, Clement Z.
Rev. Dr. C.Z. Weiser, of East Greenville, who had been an invalid for a long time, died on Tuesday of last week at his home, aged 67 years. The immediate cause of death was apoplexy. He is survived by a widow, the daughter of Judge Gutelius, of Mifflinburg, Pa. He was the father of three sons and one daughter, but all are deceased. The funeral was held Tuesday. Interment at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church.
Rev. Clement Z. Weiser, D.D., was born in Snyder County, Pa., in 1831. He was the fourth in descent from Marshall College, Mercersburg, in 1850, and accepted a charge in his native county, which he served until 1862, when he was called to assist his father, the late Rev. Dr. Daniel Weiser, who was pastor of the New Goshenhoppen Church. He succeeded his father and remained in the charge until some years ago, when age and infirmity compelled him to retire from the ministry. Dr. Weiser was a power in the Reformed Church. He was at one time a trustee of F. and M. College, Lancaster. Probably his most distinguished services to the church were rendered in 1877, when he introduced and had passed in the General Synod a resolution which led to the appointment of the celebrated peace commission. Dr. Weiser was an author of considerable ability and published several books. He was for a number of years chaplain of the Sixth Regiment, National Guards of Pennsylvania.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weiss, George
Died Aged 92 Years.
George Weiss, the oldest man in Allentown, with the exception of Harry Helfrich, who is 94, died last week at the home of his son-in-law, John VanKirk, in that city. He was 91 years, 11 months and eight days old, and was born in Hilltown, Bucks county. He became a member of the Reformed church at the age of 16 years, being confirmed at Friedensville. He was a blind maker by trade, but for many years he was in the hotel business in Philadelphia and at Montgomery Square.
Forty four years ago he moved to Allentown and for 33 years he was engaged in the blind-making business. 11 years ago he retired and lived from that time on with Mrs. John VanKirk, who is his only child. Mrs. VanKirk is a deaf mute, as is also her husband. Deceased also has a foster granddaughter, Grace VanKirk, a deaf mute, who is attending the Deaf and Dumb institution in Philadelphia.
The funeral took place Friday afternoon, Rev. G.W. Richards officiating.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 29, 1898, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Weiss, Joseph Casper
Joseph Casper Weiss, of Flourtown, died Sunday in the 97th year of his age. He resided with his son, Mr. A. Weiss, but formerly lived at chestnut Hill. The deceased was a native of Germany, and was brought to America at the age of two years during the struggles of Napoleon. It was to avoid the horrors of this warfare between the states of Germany and France that the father, Anthony Weiss, fled, carrying the boy on his back, leaving all his possessions behind him. They settled in Germantown and after a time prospered. When the deceased was a young man he purchased a farm near Germantown and later had a large farm near Chestnut Hill, on which he resided till 1895. During the anti-slavery agitation he was active in aiding the escape of fugitive slaves.
In 1838 Mr. Weiss married Annie Gilbert, daughter of the late John Gilbert, of near Oreland. In all eight children, five sons and three daughters, survive as follows: Augustus, Morris, Gilbert, of Flourtown; Emanuel, living near Broad Axe; Mrs. Mark Hartley and Mrs. Albert Marchant, of near Chestnut Hill; Joseph of near Prospectville, and Mrs. August Gilbert, residing on the Hallowell farm, near Oreland.
The deceased was a wonderful man despite his years and had a very vigorous constitution. Up to the time of his serious illness in February, his children say they never remember his needing the services of a physician but once. From this illness last spring he never fully recovered.
The funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, interment being made in St. Thomas' cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 23, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wells, Henry C.
Fort Washington. On Friday of last week our deputy postmaster, H.C. Walker, drove to New Centreville, Chester county, to attend the funeral of his uncle, Henry C. Wells, interment was at Friends' Valley meeting cemetery. The round trip covered some 34 miles. He was home by 5 p.m.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 14, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wells, Ida Chaloner
On March 1, at Ambler, Pa., Ida Chaloner, wife of Charles H. Wells.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 7, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Wells, Ida Chaloner
Mrs. C.H. Wells, of Butler avenue, Ambler, died at her home last Friday afternoon at 12.05, in her thirty-seventh year. Mrs. Wells had been sick for over two years with nervous affection, which, it is supposed, started with liver trouble. Two years ago this month, Dr. William Pepper, of Philadelphia, and Dr. M. Newberry, the family physician, after an examination, ordered her to Europe to Carlsbad, hoping the means taken would bring about the desired end. For several months she remained abroad and returned seemingly cured, being apparently as strong and as healthy as ever.
The old trouble again appeared, which finally resulted in her death. Last fall she spent some weeks in the Catskill mountains, where she recuperated, but upon returning the change brought about by the mountain air overcame the faint approach of health, and she was again forced to resign entirely to the doctor's care.
During all her illness the pain suffered and stoutly endured was intense, yet thro9ugh the severe trial, the weakening system fought a brave battle. Throughout the past three weeks life was only preserved through the aid of stimulants. During this time and up to within four or five hours of her death, intense pain and terrible suffering accompanied the waning struggle for life. The few hours just previous to her death was the only time in her prolonged illness that the sufferer was actually free from the terrible pain which accompanies nervous affections.
Just after the return from the mountains the family removed to Hotel Wyndham, where they remained until over a month ago, when at the earnest solicitation of Mrs. Wells the home was reopened and the patient removed. There was a change for the better almost immediately, but it was due only to the change made and also to the knowledge of being once again in her own home. A reverse action soon appeared, and during the severe attacks resulting it was apparent that every one left the patient weaker.
Her death was like the quiet ebbing of the tide, so peaceful, so restful after the long months of the struggle with death. Almost up to the last she was conscious, and when death finally triumphed, it allowed the patient sufferer to pass quietly away even as the summer evening glides into the night.
Mrs. Wells, or Ida Chaloner, was born in Philadelphia about thirty-seven years ago. In August of 1880, fifteen years ago, she was married to Charles Herbert Wells. Three children survive, Edna, Charles Herbert, Jr., and Dorothy, the latter being about four years of age.
The funeral which took place on Tuesday at West Laurel Hill cemetery, was in charge of Undertaker William Weaver, of Philadelphia. A special combination car was attached to the 1.55 express at Ambler, which carried the relatives and friends and the remains to the city.
In the morning at 10.30 services were held at the house in charge of Rev. Wm. Allen, Jr., of Pennington, N.J., formerly pastor of the Ambler Presbyterian church, and Rev. Wm. Nelson, present pastor.
The numerous friends of the bereaved family unite in the expression of their sympathies at the loss sustained, and hope that they may serve to bear up the wifeless husband and the motherless children when the realization of the loss manifests itself.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 7, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Welsh, Ellen
Mrs. Ellen Welsh, of Willow Grove, died on Tuesday of last week, aged 76 years. She has resided there for a number of years. Her husband lost his lfie in the rebellion. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Edward Madden, Mrs. Joseph Balme and Mrs. Charles Raisner. She was buried on Saturday at 8 a.m., from the residence of her son-in-law, Charles Raisner, Willow Grove heights. High mass at Immaculate Conception, Jenkintown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 11, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Welsh, John Lowber
Fort Washington News. Funeral services over John Lowber Welsh, deceased financier, will be held on Thursday morning, August 25, at 11 o'clock, at the Welsh home at Chestnut Hill. Interment will be made at Whitemarsh, following the services at the home. It is expected that some of the best known financiers of the country, including J. Pierpont Morgan, will attend the funeral. Rev. J. Andrews Harris, rector of St. Paul's P.E. church, Jenkintown, will conduct the services, which will be simple in character.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 25, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]