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Note for: William Snyder Coble, 16 AUG 1867 - 3 APR 1873 Index

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William & Edwin died of scarlet fever in Altoona, PA. They were brought to Marion & buried at the White Church in the same grave. Afterwards, their little bodies removed to the Heidelberg Reformed Grave Yard at Marion.

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Note for: John Reed, 11 OCT 1806 - 7 SEP 1852 Index

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His parents moved from Berks Co., PA., to Franklin Co., PA., in 1808, where they lived until 1852 when they were swept down by cholera. John, hearing of his parents' illness, hastened from his farm near Jackson Hill, Franklin Co., PA, to Marion. Scarcely had he returned home when he was seized with the terrible disease. He lingered several days & singular as it may seem, no one of allthe friends who attended him were taken with the malady.

A large concourse attended his funeral. The sermon preached by David H. Foucht, from the text, "Precious is the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints." Both John & his wife were earnest & faithful members of the Lutheran Church.

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Note for: William Snyder Reed, 8 AUG 1838 - BET 1882 AND 1930 Index

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He commenced farming at the age of 19 for his mother, after his marriage, they moved to his father-in-laws, John Benedict, farm near Attenwald, Franklin Co., PA., and he has been farming for 32 years, but William is one of the farmers who finds time to be a useful citizen & serve his fellow men. He has served as guardian for 7 wards & gave for 1 ward the heaviest personal bond ever given in Franklin Co., $62,000. He is a trustee of Lebanon Valley College. In 1865, he was elected Tax Collector of Guilford Twp., & in 1878, was elected to the office of County Commission for 3 years. Five or six times, he has been drawn as juror & served as foreman of the grand jury. He has held many offices of trust & honor. He & his family are strict adherents of the United Brethren Church.

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Note for: Anna Rebecca Reed, 22 MAR 1866 - BET 1895 AND 1960 Index

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Anna commenced her college course in Lebanon Valley College in the fall of 1883, & graduated in the scientific course in 1888. Being deeply interested in missionary work, she was called to labor as assistant superintendent of the YWCA, Haven, CT. In the fall of 1889, she returned home & married.

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Note for: Katie Snyder Reed, 4 SEP 1868 - BET 1897 AND 1962 Index

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Katie took a course in Labanon Valley College, developing much musical talent, taking music as her principal study. After she returned home, she married.

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Note for: Morrison Weimer, 17 JAN 1863 - BET 1895 AND 1954 Index

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He lived with his parents on a farm attending the district school until the age of 16 when he began to teach. He taught school 3 winter terms. He entered Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA., at the spring term of 1882, graduating inthe "AB" school, classical course in 1887. In the fall of 1887, he entered the Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Ct., graduating in 1890. He was called to Sedgwick, KSS, where he was pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church.

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Note for: Aaron Albion Long, BET 1845 AND 1871 - BET 1896 AND 1958 Index

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Aaron taught public school 2 sessions. He entered Lebanon Valley College, March 1884, & graduated June 13, 1889, with a degree of AB. He entered Union biblical Seminary, located at Dayton, OH., September 4, 1889, & graduated May 5, 1891. He was licensed to preach in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, February 28,1890, at the annual conference held in Chambersburg, PA. After their marriage, he was called to his first charge at Highspire, Dauphin Co., PA.

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Note for: Samuel Branthaver, 27 DEC 1827 - BET 1887 AND 1920 Index

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He was a farmer & lived in Quincy Twp., PA. In 1862, he enlisted in the 158th Regiment, PA Volunteers, to serve his country as a soldier in the late Civil War. He was promoted to Second Sergeant & participated in many battles.

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Note for: Jeremiah Overcash, 23 APR 1839 - 10 OCT 1872 Index

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After their marriage, they commenced farming on her father's farm near Jacson Hall, Franklin Co., PA. Until afew years prior to his death, he relinquished farming on account of ill health & moved to New Franklin, PA., where he died.

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Note for: Harry J. Wertz, 13 NOV 1866 - BET 1896 AND 1957 Index

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In the spring of 1891, they took up their abode on the old Wertz Farm near Altonwald, Quincy Twp., PA, where he engaged in farming.

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Note for: James McFerren, 8 SEP 1840 - BET 1884 AND 1932 Index

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They are membersof the U.B. Church & are engaged in farming on a farm owned by his father, near New Franklin, PA.

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Note for: Abagail Ann Blair, 31 JAN 1819 - BET 1853 AND 1914 Index

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Soon after Henry's death, Abagail moved to Greencastle, PA., where she now lives (1890).

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Note for: John C. Gilland, 27 JUL 1849 - BET 1892 AND 1941 Index

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He was educated in some of the best free & select schools of Franklin Co., PA. Also, spent 18 months in Ursiaus College, Collegeville, Montgomery Co., PA. In 1873, he began reading medicine with Dr. William Grubb of Greencastle, PA. In 1876, March 11, he graduated at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He began practicing medicine in New Franklin; remained there 2 years when he moved to Greencastle where he enjoys a lucrative practice.

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Note for: John Bitner, 13 MAR 1820 - 10 APR 1852 Index

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John was a man of sterling worth, an earnest Christian.