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GENERAL DEATHS MARRIAGES LEGAL XXXXXX
Source: Press - Philadelphia
Dated: Nov. 9, 1857
DEATHS:
- On the 6th instant, SARAH McGONEGAL, wife of Arthur McGonegal, aged 25 years.
- On the 6th instant, MARY ANN, wife of Joseph M. Burk.
- On the 7th instant, Mrs. MARY BEANS.
- On the 4th instant, WM. B. REED, aged 40 years.
- On the 7th instant, JOSEPH, eldest son of Sallie C. and the late John T. SILL, in the 5th year of his age.
- On the 7th instant, KATE S., daughter of J. P. and Mary FRASER, aged 7 months.
Source: Press - Philadelphia Inquirer
Dated: April 15, 1865
DIED:
     AARON - At Mount Holly, N. J., on Tuesday, April 11th, Rev. SAMUEL AARON, in the 65th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, in Mount Holly, this day, the 15th instant, at 1 o'clock P.M.
     ALDRICH - On Fourth-day morning, the 12th inst., JOSEPH W. ALDRICH.
    
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited, without further notice to attend teh funeral from his late residence in Downingtown, this (Seventh) day, 15th Instant, at 2 o'clock P.M.  Friends attending the funeral can leave the city by the Pennsylvania railroad at _ A.M. and can return the same afternoon.
BENNETT - On the 12th Instant, DAVID V. BENNETT, in the 64th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his isle residence.  Twenty third Ward, this day, the 10th? inst., at 10 o'clock.  To proceed to Cedar Hill Cemetery.
     BELL - On Thursday morning, of inflammation of the brain, ANNIE LLOYD, youngest daughter of JAMES E. and ELLA BELL, aged 7 years and 2 months.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from the residence of SAMUEL W. BELL No. 1812 Wallace street, on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
     DANNON - On the 12th instant, in the 23d year of her age, BRIDGET DANNON, wife of ANDREW F. DANNON, lately deceased.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her father, MR. JOHN TIGHE, Somerset street, below Frankford avenue, this (Saturday) afternoon, 15th instant, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
     BLAYLOCK - On the 12th instant Miss SARAH BLAYLOCK, daughter of MARY and the late WILLIAM BLAYLOCK, in her 14th year.
     The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her mother, Fernon street, above Ninth, below Tasker, this day at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Odd Fellows Cemetery.
     BRADLY - ANNA, daughter of JAMES and JANE BRADLY, aged 4 years, 4 months and 2 days.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 210? N. Second street, above Race, on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  To preceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
     COCRRAN COCHRAN- On the 18th Instant, STERLING GRAHAM, son of JOHN and REBECCA COCHRAN, aged 10 months and 13 days.
     THE WORDS OF JESUS
     "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
     "Not our will, but thine, O'God, be done."
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his parents' residence, No. 1433 Vine st., this (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Glenwood Cemetery.
     CALLAHAN - At City Point, on the 2d of April, 1865, from wounds received in front of Petersburg, while nobly charging on the enemy's wo___, RICHARD CALLAHAN, in the 28th year of his age, a member of Company D, Eighty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers.
     CHARLES DORAN, aged 61 years and 3 months.
     His funeral will take place at 1 o'clock P. M., day, from his late residence, corner of Richmond and shackamaxon streets, Kensington.  Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice.  (Chicago papers please copy)
     EDDY. - On the 11th instant, at City Point, Va., Captain HENRY M. EDDY, of the One -hundred-and-fourteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, of wounds received at the battle before Petersburg, Va., son of JASON and SARAH EDDYD, in teh 26th year of his age.
     His friends, relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his parents on Pratt, below Forty-first street, this day, at 10 o'clock A. M.  To proceed to Odd Fellows' Cemetery.
     FRITOT - On Tuesday, the 11 instant, Mrs. ELIZABETH FRITOT, in the 35th year of her age.
     The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her father, Wm. Taggert, Mt. Vernon st. , this (Saturday) afternoon, 15th instant, at ) o'clock.
     GALLOWAY. -
     GRACE. -
     GORDON -
     HUNTERSON. -
     LAWRENCE. -
     MILLER. -
     MULFREY -
     McKEEVER -
     MUSGRAVE -
     PATTERSON -
     PIFER -
     QUINN -
     RILEY -
     RUSH -
     SHINN -
     SMYTH -
      SILVER
- At Red Lion, Delaware, on Sunday, April 9th, 1865, Mrs. SARAH SILVER, wife of Wm. Silver, Esq., in the 68th year of her age.
     SCHOFIELD -
     SERGEANT -
     SNYDER -
     VANDERSLICE -
     WANDS - On the 12th Instant, ALEXANDER H. WANDS, aged 66 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of is son-in-law GEORGE W. PALMER, No. 1037 S. Ninth street, this (Saturday) morning, the 15th instnat, at 10 o'clock A.M., without further notice.
     WEBB  - On the 10th instant, RICE B., son of JOHN and CHRISTIAN WEBB.
    
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his parents' residence, No. 1040 Beach street, on Monday, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Ronaldson's Cemetery.

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I. O. of O. F. - THE MEMBERS OF GOOD Samaritan Lodge No. 29?, and the Order in general, are requested to meet at teh Hall, THIRD and GERMAN Streets, to morrow (Sunday), at 12 o'clock, _ M. to attend the funeral of our deceased Brother, JOHN J. STRINGER.
                    JOHN M. CAREY, N. G.
 
Attest: SAMUEL ELWELL, Sec'y

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MASONIC NOTICE - THE MEMBERS OF Montgomery Lodge, No.  1), A. Y. M.,  the officers an d members of the Grand Lodge, and the Order in general, are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall, this day, the 15th instnat, at 3 o'clock P. M., to attend the funeral of their deceased brother, Colonel WILLIAM SERGEANT.
    
By order of the W. M.          J. T. THOMAS, Secretary.
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THE MEMBERS OF THE PHILADEOPHIA Lodge No. 30?, A. P. A., are requested to meet at their Hall, LOCUST street, above Braod, on Sunday, at 1 o'clock, to attend the funeral of brother JAMES McMICHAEL.  Internment at Mount Moriah.
                    SAMUEL BUNTING, W. M.
  JOHN McCLELLAN,
Secretary.
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FENIAN BROTHERHOOD - THE MEMBERS of the Philadelphia circle are earnestly requested to attend at their Hall, TWELFTH and CHESTNUT Streets, on Sunday, at 3 o'clock P. M., to take action upon the death of our late fellow member, General SMYTH.
                    ANDREW WYNNE, Centre
  M. CAVILLE, Secretary.

Source:  The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
Dated:  Apr. 22, 1865
DIED:
     ADAMS -
At Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Virginia, April 20th, of wounds received in front of Petersburg, April 2d, while nobly fighting for his country, SAMUEL ADAMS, of Company F, One-hundred-and- nineteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania, Volunteers, son of WILLIAML and HENRIETTA ADAMS, in the 24th year of his age.
     Due notice will be given of the funeral.
     BRISTOL - On the 20th Inst., Mrs. Martha Bristol, aged 70 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, No. 186? Craven street, Second, above race street, on Sunday, 23d inst., at one o'clock
     BARINGER -  Bristol, Pa., on Wednesday, April 19th, MARY ANN, wife of WM. BARRINGER.
    
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her brother, Joseph Hockman, Beminster town ship, bucks county, Pa., on Sunday, Apr. 23d, at 10 o'clock A. M.
    
DOWMAN -
     BLAKE -
     CURRY -
     FLETCHER -
     KEESEY -
     KITCHEN -
     MIFFLIN -
     MATHIS -
     McKINLEY -
     McLAUGHLIN -
     McNABB -
     McNAMARA -
     MILLER -
     NICE -
     PLUMMER - On the 21st inst., JOSEPH P. son of EVERETT H. and A. O. PLUMMER, in the 104th??
 year of her age.
     REESE - On the 19th inst., VALENTINE REESE in his 37th year.
     The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday next, the 23d inst., from his late residence, at Holmesburg.  Twenty-third Word.
     RUSSELL -
April 20th, 1865, HENRY H. RUSSELL in the 28th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family, also Kings___ Lodge No. 309 General Taylor Encampment No. 54, I. O. of O. F., the T. B. Society of Paschalville, are requested to attend the funeral from his late residence, Serrill street.  Darby, on Sunday, the 23d inst., at 2 o'clock.  Interment at Mount Moriah.
     REEL
- On the 20th instant, Mrs. ANNA ELIZABETH REEL, widow of the late JOHN REEL, in the 91st year of her age.
     The relatives and Irlonds of the family are respectively invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, RICHARD WEST, No. 1319 Sheckomaxon Street, this (Saturday) afternoon, 22d, inst., at 2 o'clock.
     SANDERS - On the 10th instant, at the Naval School Hospital, Annapolis, Md., Corporal ALEXANDER _ SANDERS, Company H, Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry, in the 25th year of his age.
     Due notice of the funeral will be given.
     WATFORD -
On the 20th instant, ISAAC JOSEPH WATFORD, in the 56th year of his age.
    
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, also, the Nothern Liberty Lodge, Mount Olive Encampment, No. 6, I. O. of O. F., and Washington Grove of United Ancient Order of Druids, from No. 1839 Cherry street on the Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Odd Fellows Cemetery.  
Source:  The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
Dated:  Apr. 22, 1865
DIED:
     ADAMS -
At Fairfax Sem__ary Hospital, Virginia, Apr. 28th of wounds received in front of Petersburg, April 2d, while nobly fighting for his country's ____ SAMUEL ADAMS of Company I, One-hundred-and-nineteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the 24th year of his age, son of WILLIAM AND HENRIETTA ADAMS.
    
The lightenings may flash and the loud thunders rattle,
       He heeds not, he hears not, he's free from all pain,
    He sleeps his last sleep, he has fought his last battle,
       No sound can awake him to glory again.
     The friends and those of __ family, and members of the regiment and soldiers in general, also Provost Guard, and members of the independence Hose and Steam Fire Company, are respectively invited to attend his funeral, from his parents' residence, No. 2312 Frankford road, above Cumberland street, on Wednesday, at 1 o'clock, without further notice.
     ALEXANDER - On the 23d instant, HARRY ZEIOLE__?, son of Samuel D. and Mary Ann Alexander, in the 4th year of his age.
     BOOTH - On the 22d instant, FRANK, son of John and Sallie Booth, aged 6 years and 3 months.
     The relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, from his parents' residence, No. 221 N. Twenty-second street, this Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Mount Moriah.
     BAKER - Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 22d Inst.  ANN ELIZA, beloved daughter of George and Susan Baker, in the 24th year of her age.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her parents' residence, Bridge street, Whitehalt, Twenty-third Ward, on Wednesday afternoon, the 26th inst., at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to cedar Hill Cemetery.
     CARROLL - Killed at the battle of Taylor's Creek, Va., Captain JAMES J. CARROLL, of Company A, Ninety-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, Sixth Army Corps, to the 22d year of his age.
     Due notice _t the funeral will be given when the body is recovered.
     CURTIS - On the 22d instant, LAURA, daughter of the late Captain GEORGE R. and ELLEN CURTIS, in the 14th year of her age.
          She has gone to meet her father in heaven.
     The funeral to take place this day, the 25th, at 2 o'clock from the residence of her mother, No. 1604 Spring Garden street.
     GIDDINGS - On the morning of the 23d inst., Rev. WILLIAM M. GIDDINGS, aged 54 years.
     The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 120 Callowhill street, on wednesday afternoon next, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Woodland Cemetery.
     HART - Killed in action, March 31st, near Dinwiddie Court House, Va., JAMES H. HART, Major First New Jersey Cavalry.
     His friends and those of the family are respectfully invited in attend his funeral, at Southampton Baptist Church, Bucks county, on Thursday, April 27th at 11 A.M.
     HAIG - On Saturday, 22d last, at 11 o'clock, A. M., after a lingering illness, which she born with Christian fortitude, Mrs. RACHEL, the wife of THOMAS HAIG, in the 54th year of her age.
          On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
            And cast o wishful eye
          To Canaan's fair and happy land,
            Where my possessions lie
          D. the transporting, rapturous scene
            that rises to my sight.
          Sweet fields arrayed in living green,
            And rivers of delight.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her husband, No. 926 N. Fourth street, on Wednesday afternoon next, at 2 o'clock, without further notice.  To proceed to Laurel Hill.
     HURST - On Saturday afternoon, the 22d instant, GEORGE W. HURST, in the 39th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family, members of Typogra__cal Union, No. 2, and of the Last Man Brotherhood, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, this (Tuesday) morning, at 10 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 1909? Franklin street. (Baltimore papers please copy)
     JEWELL - On the 12th of April, of wounds received in the late Battles, JAMES JEWELL, Company D, Sixty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.
     Due notice of the funeral will be given, if the body is recovered.
     KIRKPATRICK - On the 23d instant, WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, aged 24 years.
          That once loved form, now cold and dead,
            Each mournful thought employs;
          We weep, our earthly comforts fled,
            And withered all our joys.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, Fails to Schuylkill, Laboratory Hill, likewise the Munayank? Lodge, No. 21, I. O. of O. F., also of Wyainslug Tribe, No. 56, Improved Order of Red Men, this day the 25th of April, to meet at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Ronaldson's Cemetery.
     McCULLEN, THOMAS L.
    
McGINITY, OWEN
     McMENAMY, ANN
     MAULL, MARY, Mrs.
     MOORE, JAMES T., MR.
     MORIN, HENRY J.
     PALMER, EDWARD OSTIN
     PILLING, WILLIAM B.
     PATTON, JAMES
     RITTENHOUSE, SARAH, MISS
     ROBINSON, JANE
     SIVELL, WM., MR.
     SMART, ERASTUS
     SCHALLER, LYDIA
     SANDERS, ALEXANDER T., Corporal
     SHREVE, MATTIE M.
     TAYLOR, ELIZABETH
     TRAINER, MARGARET EMMA
     TUTE, LIZZIE A., MISS
     WHARTON, DEBORAH F.
     TARER, JAS. ALBERT
Source:  The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dated:  Tuesday, May 1, 1865

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COMMITTED SUICIDE - Coroner Taylor held an inquest on Saturday upon the body of a man named David Davis, who lived in the Twenty-third Ward, and whn committed suicide on Friday night by swallowing two ounces of landanum.  He had been very much depressed in spirits for some time past.
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ACCIDENTS  - On Saturday Mr. Hugh Slavin a brakeman on the Reading Railroad, had his foot crushed by a car running over it.
     George Roch, seven years old, fell of a fence at Twenty-second and Hamilton streets, and broke his arm.  Both the above cases were admitted into the Pennsylvania Hospital.
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FATAL FALL. - A man named Richard Hartman, while at work on a scaffold on the schooner Hope, lying at Vina street wharf, fell on Saturday and was killed.  The Coroner held an inquest on the body.
Source:  The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dated:  Tuesday, April 25, 1865
DIED:
     ALEXANDER. - On the 23d instant, HARRY ZEIGLER, son of SAMUEL D. and MARY ANN ALEXANDER, in the 4th year of his age.
     BOOTH. - On the 22d instant, FRANK, son of JOHN and SALLIE BOOTH, aged 8 years and 3 months.
     The relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral from his parents' residence, No 221 N. Twenty-second street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Mount Moriah.
     BAKER. - Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 22d inst., ANN ELIZA, beloved daughter of GEORGE and SUSAN BAKER in the 24th year of her age.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her parents' residence, Bridge street, Whitehall, Twenty-third Ward, on Wednesday afternoon, the 26th inst., at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Cedar Hill Cemetery.
     CARROLL - Killed at the battle of Taylor's Creek, Va., Captain JAMES J. CARROLL, of Company A, Ninety-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, Sixth Army Corps in the 22d year of his age.
     Due notice of the funeral will be given when the body is recovered.
     CURTIS - On the 22d instant, LAURA, daughter of the late Captain GEORGE R. and ELLEN CURTIS, in teh 14th year of her age.
     She has gone to meet her father in heaven.
     The funeral to take place this day, the 24th, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her mother, No. 1004 Spring Garden street.
     GIDDINGS - On the morning of the 23d inst., Rev. WILLIAM M. GIDDINGS, aged 54 years.
     The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence.  No. 120 Callowhill street, on Wednesday afternoon next, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Woodland Cemetery.
     HART. - Killed in action, March 31st, near Dinwidddie Court House, Va., JAMES H. HART, Major First New Jersey Cavalry.
     His friends and those of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, at Southampton Baptist Church, Bucks county, on Thursday, April 27th at 11 A. M.
     HAIG - On Saturday, 22d inst., all 11 o'clock, A. M., after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. RACHEL, the wife of THOMAS HAIG, in the 54th year of her age.
          On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
               And cast a wishful eye
          To Canaan's fair and happy land,
               Where my possessions lie.
          O, the transporting, rapturous scene
               That rises to my sight,
          Sweet fields arrayed in living green,
               And rivers of delight.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her husband, No. 926 N. Fourth street, on Wednesday afternoon next, at 2 o'clock, without further notice.  To proceed to Laurel Hill.
     HURST - On Saturday afternoon, the 22d instant,
   GEORGE W. HURST, in the 39th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family, members of Typographical Union, No. 2, and of the Last Man Brotherhood, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, this (Tuesday) morning, at 10 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 1609 Franklin street.  [Baltimore papers please copy.]
     JEWELL - On the 12th of April, of wounds received in the late battles, JAMES JEWELL, Company D, Sixty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.
     Due notice of the funeral will be given, if the body is recovered.
     KIRKPATRICK - On the 2ed Instant, WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, aged 24 years.
          That once loved form, now cold and dead,
               Each mournful thought employs;
          We weep, our earthly comforts fled,
               And withered all our joys.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late reidence, Falls of Schuylkill, Laboratory Hill, likewise the Manayunk Lodge, No. 31, I. O. of O. F., also the Wyalasing Tribe, No. 56, Improved Order of Red Men, this day, the 25th of April, to meet at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Ronaldson's Cemetery.
     McCULLEN - On the 21st instant, from exposure and starvation whilst in a Rebel prison, THOMAS L. McCULLEN, of Company K, One-hundred-and-ninetieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the 26th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family, the members of the regiment and other volunteers now in the city, also members of the washington Engine Company, are members of the Washington Engine Company, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his uncle, Thomas Graham, No. 518 S. Twelfth street, this day, 25th instnat, at 4 o'clock.
     McGINITY  - On the 22d inst., OWEN McGINITY.  The relatives and male friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence. No. 1515 Cadwalader street, above Jefferson, this (Tuesday) afternoon, 25th instant, at 2 o'clock, without further notice.
     McMENAMY. - On the 23d instant, ANN, wife of Edward McMenamy, aged 43 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her husband, N. W. corner Ridge road and Buttonwood street, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 1 o'clock.  Funeral service at the Church of the Assumption; interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
     MAULL - On the 24th inst., Mrs. Mary MAULL, in the 84th year of her age.
     Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her son-in-law, John H. Scott No. 511 Queen street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, without further notice.
     MOORE - On the 22d instant, Mr. JAMES T. MOORE, in the 40th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends also the members of Kensington Lodge, No. 211, A. Y. M. Heneosis Adolphin Lodge, No. 28, I. O. of O. F., Spring Garden Council, No. 38, O. U. A. M., Union Division S. of T., and members of the Northern Liberty Hose and Steam Fire Company, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, No. 1856 Sepviva street, below Norris, on Thursday, 27th instant, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Franklin Cemetery.
     MORIN. - At Carrysville Hospital, Maryland, on the 15th instant, HENRY J. MORIN, of Company B, One-hundred-and-ninety-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the 15th year of his age, son of John and Elizabeth Morin.
     The relatives and friends of the family, and the members of the One-hundred-and ninety-second Regiment, also the Provost Guard Regiment of the city, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his father's residence, No. 273 S. Fifth street, this (Tuesday) morning, at 7
½ o'clock, to move precisely at 9.
     PALMER. - On the 23d instant, EDWARD OSTIN,  (s)on of Emma and the late George Palmer, in the 14th year of his age.
     Funeral from his mother's residence, No. 335 N. Ninth street, on Wednesday morning, at 11 o'clock.
     PILLING - Wounded at Petersburg, while bravely fighting for his beloved country, and died at City Point April 14th, 1865.  WILLIAM B. PILLING aged 18 years and 8 months.
     His funeral will take place form his grandfather's residence, No. 606 N. Eighth street, on Wednesday, Apr. 26th, at 10 o'clock A. M., his relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral without further notice.
     PATTON - On the 23rd inst., JAMES, son of George R. and Susan B. Patton, aged 7 years and 1 month.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his grandfather, Morris Morris, No. 1500 Coates street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 4 o'clock.
     RITTENHOUSE - On the 21sst instant, Miss SARAH RITTENHOUSE.
    
The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, Rittenhouse Town, this day, the 25th instant, at 2 o'clock P. M.
     ROBINSON - On the 21st instant, Jane wife of Frederick Robinson aged 36 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her husband, at Darby, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 12 o'clock.  To proceed to St. James the Less, Laurel Hill.
     SIVELL - On the 21st instant, Mr. WM. SIVELL, aged 61 years.
     His relatives and friends, and those of the family, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Henry H. Smith, Rio Grande place, Jefferson avenue, above Prime street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
     SMART - At Burkesville Station, on the 8th instant, of wounds received at the battle of Farmsville, ERASTUS SMART, of Company A,, Eight-second Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the 24th year of his age.
                         Gone but not forgotten.
     SCHALLER
- On the 24th of April, at 3 o'clock in the morning, LYDIA, daughter of Chas A. and Emilie Schaller, aged 6 weeks.
     SANDERS - On the 18th instant, at the Naval School Hospital, Annapolis, Md., of typhoid fever, Corporal ALEXANDER T. SANDERS, Company H, Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry, in the 25th year of his age.
          He fell not on the battlefield,
               Where soldiers fain would die;
          Such death for him was not decreed,
               Amid proud victory's cry.
          His duty done, in higher sphere
               His duty done, in higher sphere
          Where earth-worn, ransomed spirits rest
               Beyond the change of time.
          Calm by thy rest, beloved one,
               We lay thee gently down;
          With saddened hearts we breathe farewell!
               God give the "lasting crown."
     SHREVE. - On Friday evening, 21st inst.,. MATTIE M., wife of Dr. J. R. Shreve, and eldest daughter of Alfred and Jane Holly?, aged 27 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her parents No. 5 Baltimore avenue, below Fortieth street, West Philadelphia, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock.  Interment at Woodland Cemetery.  Cars leave Darby road and Market street every half hour.
     TAYLOR - On Saturday, April 22d, 1865, MARY ELIZABETH, only child of Chrispin and Martha Taylor, aged 18 years and 17 days.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 122 N. Tenth street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
Source:  The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
Dated:  Apr. 26, 1865
SHARON WICK'S NOTE:  There are several typos in this article.
DIED:
ADAMS -
At Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Virginia, Apr. 20th, of wounds received in front of Petersburg, April 2d, while nobly fighting for his country's honor, SAMUEL ADAMS, of Company I, One-hundred-and-nineteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the 24th year of his age, son of William and Henrietta Adams.
The lightnings may flash and the loud thunders rattle,
     He heeds not, he hears not, he's free from all pain;
He sleeps his last sleep, he has fought his last battle,
     No sound can awake him to glory again.
     The friends and those of the family, and members of the regiment and soldiers in general, also Provost Guard, and members of the Independence Hose and Steam Fire Company, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his parents' residence, No. 2312 Franklord road, above Cumberland street, on Wednesday, at 1 o'clock, without further notice.
     BAKER - Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 22d inst., ANN ELIZA, beloved daughter of George and Susan Baker,in teh 24th year of her age.
     The relatives and friends on the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her parents' residence, Bridge street, Whithall, Twenty-third Ward, this (Wednesday) afternoon, the 26th inst., at 2 o'clock.  To proceed to Cedar Hill Cemetery.
     BRADLEY - On the 24th instant, FRANCIS BRADLEY, aged 50 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 1802 South street, on Thursday afternoon, at 1 o'clock.  Services at St. Patrick's Church; interment at Cathedrol Cemetery.
     BAIRD - November 26th, 1864, of starvation and brutal treatment in Salisbury Prison, North Carolina, JAMES BAIRD, Company M, 21st Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry, aged 24 years, son of Andrew and Eleanor Baird.
     CORSON
- Of small-pox, on the 25th inst., JOSEPH CORSON, in the 44th year of his age, formerly of Chester county.
     Interment on Fifty-day morning, at Whiteland Meeting House Ground, Chester county.
     FRASER - At riverton, N. J., on Tuesday morning, 25th instant, SOPHIE C., eldest child of John and Sophia D. Fraser, in the 9th year of her age.
     Funeral services in the Church of Riverton, on Thursday, at 9 o'clock.
     GARWOOD - In Camden, April, 21st, GEORGIANA HERRING, daughter of Joseph and Mary Jane Garwood in the 14th year of her age.
          Fare thee well, my father and mother,
               After my suffering I now have rest;
          I am but sleeping, not dead, dear mother,
               At Jesus feet, for he loves me best.

          Good Bye father, mother, sister and brothers,
               Fare thee well, land of my birth;
          When you around my grave do cluster,
               Let not a tear fall on the earth.,

          Hark mother, dost thou hear the angles?
               Ah, how pretty they can sing;
          They call me mother, so fare thee well;
               I can hear the bells in heaven ring.
     GIBSON - On Sunday, April 3rd, at half-past 6 o'clock A.M., Dr. CHARLES BELL GIBSON, Professor of Surgery in the Medical College of Virginia, in the 50th year of his age.
     GIDDINGS - On the morning of the 23d inst., Bev. WILLIAM M. GIDDINGS, aged 84? years.
     The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 120 Callowhill street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Woodland Cemetery.
     HART - Killed in action, March 31st, near Dinwiddie Court House, Va., JAMES H. HART, Major First New Jersey cavalry.
     His friends and those of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral at Southampton Baptist Church, Bucks county, on Thursday, April 27th at 11 A.M.
     HAIG - On Saturday, 22d inst., at 11 o'clock, A. M. after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christianfortitude, Mrs. RACHEL, the wife of Thomas Haig, in the 54th year of her age.
         
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
               And cast a wishful eye
          To Canaan's fair and happy land,
               Where my possessions lie.
          O, the transporting, rupturous scene
               That rises to my sight
          Sweet fields arrayed in living green,
               And rivers of delight.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her husband, No. 926 N. Fourth street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, without further notice.  To proceed to Laurel Hill.
     HARNETT - On the 24th instant, MARY HARNETT, aged 21 years.
     The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her uncle, Rev. J. S. Walsh, Brandywine, Delaware, on Thursday next, 27th instant, at 10 o'clock.
     HENDRICKSON. - On the 22d instant, EDWARD HENDRICKSON, aged 50 years, 7 months, and 27 days.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 43 Bergen street, Gloucester City, N. J., this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
     JONES - On the 22d instant, at McClellan Hospital, CHARLES W. JONES, of the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Company D, aged 28 years and 6 months.
     The relatives and friends of the family, also the members of his regiment now in the city, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of Joseph T. Sparks, No. 513? Watkins street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Lafayette Cemetery.
     LITIGOW - On the morning of the 24th instant, DAVID LITHGOW, son of Samuel P. and Letitia Lithgow, in the 38th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends, and those of the family, also Franklin Lodge, No. 5, I. O. of O. F., are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his father, No. 1001 Wistar street, on Thursday, at 3 P. M.  To proceed to Woodlands Cemetery.
     McCOY - On the 23d instant, JOHN McCOY, aged 33 years.
     The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, Sergeant street, below the Trenton Railroad, Nineteenth Ward, this (Wednesday) morning, at 8 o'clock.  Sevices and interment at St. Anuc's Church.  (St. Anne's????)
     McFILLIN - on the 24th instant, Mrs. MARGARET McFILLIN, aged 50 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 613 Charles street, South, above Fourth, this (Wednesday) morning, at 8
½ o'clock.  Funeral service at St. Philip de Ner_; interment at the Cathedral Cemetery.
     McINTYRE - On the evening of April 24th, Mrs. MARY McINTYRE, in the 78th year of her age.
     The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her grand-children, No. 614 Otis, into Wood street, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, without further notice.  To proceed to St. Ann's Cemetery.
     MOORE - On the 24th instant, ANNIE M., daughter of Thomas G. and Mary Moore, aged _ years and _ months.
     The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her father, No. 1012 Grace street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 8 o'clock.
     MOORE - On the 22d instant, Mr. JAMES T. MOORE in the 40th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends, also the members of Kensington Lodge, No. 211, A. Y. M., Hencosts Adolphin Lodge, No. 54, O. U. A. M., Union Division S. of T., and members of the Northern Liberty Hose and Steam Fire Company are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, No. 1856 Sepviva street, below Norris, on Thursday,27th instant, at 1 o'clock.  To proceed to Franklin Cemetery.
     NEFF - On the 24th instant, SAMUEL NEFF, in the 67th year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 230 Vine street, on Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.  To proceed to Odd Fellows' Cemetery.
     PINKERTON - On Sunday morning, 23d instant, HUGH PINKERTON, Sr. in the 82d year of his age, formerly of the City of Londonderry, Ireland.
     PALMER - On the 23d instant, EDWARD OSTIN, __ of __ma and the late George Palmer, in the 14th year of his age.
     Funeral from his mother's residence, No. 335 N. Ninth street, this (Wednesday) morning, at 11 o'clock.
     PILLING - Wounded at Petersburg, while bravely fighting for his beloved country, and died at City Point, Apr. 14th, 1865, WILLIAM B. PILLING, aged 18 years and 8 months.
     His funeral will take place from his grandfather's residence, No. 606 N. Eighth street, this day, April 26th, at 10 o'clock A. M., his relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, without further notice.
     RANDALL - On Monday, April 24th 1865, HARRIET ALLEN, wife of Samuel W. Randall, in the 32d year of her age.
     RULON. - On the morning of the 25th instant, of diphtheria, ANNA BURR, daughter of Samuel A. and Rebecca B. W. Rulon, in the 7th year of her age.
     The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral, on Friday afternoon, at 4 o'clock from the residence of her parents, No. 1826 Delancy place.
     SCHALLER - On the 24th of April, at 3 o'clock in the morning, LYDIA, daughter of Chas. A. and Emilie Schaller, aged 6 weeks.
     SANDERS - On the 18t instant, at the Navel School Hospital, Annapolis, Md., of typhoid fever, Corporal ALEXANDER T. SANDERS, Company H, Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry, in the 25th year of his age.
          He fell act on the battle-field
               Where soldiers fain would dddddie;
          Such death for him was not decreed,
               Amid proud victory's cry.

          His duty done, in higher sphere
               He seeks a peaceful clime,
          Where earth-worn, ransomed spirits rest
               Beyond the change of time.

          Calm he thy rest, beloved one,
               We lay thee gently down;
          With saddened hearts we breathe farewell!
               God give the lasting crown."

     SMITH - On the 24d instant, ni consumption, ELIZABETH SMITH, daughter of Ann and the late Michael Smith, aged 32 years.
     The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of their mother, No. 824 Essex street, Christian street, above Eighth, this (Wednesday) morning, at 8½ o'clock.  Funeral service at St. Paul's Church.  Interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
     SHERIDAN - At Mount Pleasant Hospital, of wounds received at the South Shio Railroad, March 29th, THOMAS SHERIDAN, Company D, One-hundred-and-ninety-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers in the 33d year of his age.
     The relatives and friends of the family, also St. Paul's Benevolent Society, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, Gray's Ferry road, below Christian street, this (Wednesday) morning, at 8½ o'clock. To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
     TRAINER  - On the 22d instant, MARGARET EMMA, daughter of Henry and Lizzie Trainer, aged 3 years.
     The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her grand-parents, John J. Russell, No. 8407 Market street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, 26th instant, at 2 o'clock, without further invitation.
     WILARTON - On the morning of the 21th instant, DEBORAH F. WHARTON, eldest daughter of Wm. Jr. and Anna W. Wharton, aged 12 years.
     Funeral this (Fourth-day) morning, 26th inst., at 10 o'clock, from No. 140 N. Twelfth street.
     WARE - On the 24th instant, ELIZABETH WARE, wife of Josiah Warr.
    
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her into residence, No. 122 Reed street, this day, 26th inst., at 1 o'clock.
     WEBB. - On the 23d instant, AMY WEDD, aged 65 years.
     The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her nephew, John Poriew, no. 773 S. Front street, this (Wednesday)

 

 

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
Dated: Nov. 8, 1897
     John SAMPLE, 20 years old, of 2120 East York Street, was run over by a wagon at Front and York streets on Saturday night and sustained concussion of the brain.  He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
Dated: Oct. 8, 1912
DIED:
   BARTLETT -
Suddenly, 5th inst. George C. Sr. husband of Elizabeth S. BARTLETT, aged 84.  Services for relatives and friends, Tues. 10 A.M. residence. Pleasantville, N. J.  Interment in Philadelphia private.
   BENNETT - At Presbyterian Home for Aged Couples and Single Men Bais. Pa. 6th inst.  William BENNETT aged 80.  Relatives and friends invited to services at Home Tues, P. M. on arrival of 210 train from Broad Street Station.  Interment Westminster.
  BEWLEY - 1610 Wolf St., 6th inst. Charles H., son of Linie C. and late Charles H. BEWLEY.  Relatives and friends also employes of the Philadelphia Trading Company, invited to services.  Wed. 2 P.M. apartments Oliver H. BAIR, 1820 Chestnut st.  Interment private.  Fernwood.  Friends may view the remains Tues, 8 to 10 P.M.
   BIGNELL - 6th inst. Francis L., widow of John F. BIGNELL, aged 81.  Relatives and friends invited to services Wed. 2 P.M., residence, 5350 Greenway ave.  W. Phila.  Interment private.  Remains may be viewed Tues. 8 to 10 P.M.
   BRICKNER - 5th inst. Helen T., only daughter of C. Linton and Emma H. BENNER aged 23.  Relatives and friends invited to services Tues. 1:30 P.M. parents' residence, 1906 Bridge street Frankford.  Interment private.  William Penn.  Remains may be viewed Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
   BRISTOW - 5th inst. Lewis L. BRISTOW.  Relatives and friends, also Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association No. 13 invited to services Wed. 2 P.M. residence of son, Nehemiah C. BRISTOW, 625 Porter st.  Interment Fernwood.
   BURNS - 5th inst. Annie, widow of Thomas BURNS.  Funeral, Wed. 8:30 a.m. residence, 4889 Merion ave.  Solemn requiem mass at Our Mother of Sorrows', 10 a.m.  Interment St. Dennis'  Relatives and friends invited.
   CANNEY - Suddenly, 7th inst.  Daniel husband of late Mary R. CANNEY.  Relatives and friends, also employes of Girard Point Grain Elevators, invited to funeral.  Thurs 7:30 a.m. residence nephew Mr. John J . MORAN, 1537 S. 12th st.  High mass, St. Augustine's 9 a.m.  Interment St. Denis.
   CAPPICUS - 5th inst. Ella, wife of Frederick CAPPICUS, daughter of late Michael and Catharine LOGAN.  Relatives and friends invited to funeral, Wed. 8:30 a.m. residence, 3346 North 2d st.  High mass St. Veronicas of Frederick A. DREER, residence, 1520 Spruce st.  Services house, Tues. 11 a.m.  Interment strictly private.
   DUNGAN - 7th inst.  William L. husband of Margaret DUGAN (nee YOUNG), aged 63.  Relatives and friends, also Phila Police Department and Police Pension Fund, invited to funeral, Fri, 1:30 p.m. residence, 591`0 State road.  Wissinoming.  Interment Old Pennypack Baptist.
   ELLISON - 5th inst. at Pittstown, Pa. Louisa S. ELLISON.  Relatives and friends invited to funera.  Wed. 3 p.m. from Chapel at Baptist Cemetery, Haddonfield, N. J.
   EVERLY - 4th inst. Lidie, wife of Wilmer R. EVERLY and daughter of Adam and Margaret HENSEL.  Relatives and friends invited to services.  Tues. 2 p.m. husband's residence, 2153 N. Franklin st.  Interment private, Northwood.  Remains may be viewed Monday at 7 p.m.
   FELTON - 5th inst. Sarah A., widow of Henry D. FELTON, aged 82.  Relatives and friends invited to services.  Tues, 2 p.m. precisely, residence, 109 E. Tabor road, Olney.  Interment private.
   FLAHEY,
   FOSTER
   GARTLAND
   GEARING
   GOLDSTEIN

   GRANGE
   HAINER
   HOLMES
   HOPE
   JOHNSON
   KEHL
   KENNEDY
   KENSIL
   KILLEN
   KILLMURRAY
   KINDIG
   KNAPPER
   KNOX
   KRAUSS
   LENASAN
   LEWIS
   LIVEZEY
   LOFTUS
   LUCK
   McCARTNEY
   McDEVITT  
   McFALL
   MACKEY
   MECLEARY
   MEEKER
   MERVINE
   MITCHESON
   MOORE
   NEILL
   NEVIN
   PALMER
   PIERSON
   PROPERT
   REED, Lucy C.
   RIEDER, Mary E.
   ROBERTSON, William
   ROBINSON, Matthew Stanley Quay
   ROSSELL, Jesse C.
   RUSH, Timothy
   SARGENT -
At Seattle, Wash. 30th ult. Georgie M., wife of late Frank P. SARGENT.  Relatives and friends, also all ladies' Societies of B. of L. F. and E. and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, invited to funeral.  Thurs afternoon, residence of Robert P. MORTON, 1444 S. Broad st.  Remains may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Services at Holy Trinity, 19th and Walnut sts., 2:30 p.m. interment West Laurel Hill.
   SAVAGE
   SCHOFIELD
   SCHRAMM
   SEHER
   SHAW
   SHISLER
   SHUBERT
   SMITH
   SMITH
   STAMET
   THOMPSON
   THOMAS
   THOMPSON
   TILTON
   TOOLE, James A.
   TORBERT, Elizabeth
   TRUMBAUER, Sarah S.
   WEISSER, William H.
   WELSH, John
   WENZELL, Edward Y.
   WHITEHOUSE, John F.
   WILSON, William  
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