Cumberland County PA Obituaries and Death Notices
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Henry M. Campbell
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
May 5 1824
Died lately at Easton, Md., Henry M. Campbell, Esq., attorney at law, formerly of Carlisle, of an accidental wound in one of his legs, which terminated in a mortification.
Mrs. Mary Carothers
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), November 3, 1824
Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 28
Melancholy - On Friday last, Mrs. Mary Carothers, relict of Mr. John Carothers, late of West Pensborough township, was thrown from her horse about one mile west of this borough, and was so much injured by the fall as to be unable to ride - she was put into a wagon to be conveyed home, a distance of about four miles; but before she arrived at her late habitation, she had yielded to the cold embraces of Death. Her remains were conducted to the "bourne whence no traveler returns" on Sunday last. - Volunteer.
William R. Duncan
The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
May 31, 1820
Died on Wednesday the 17th inst., at the residence of this mother, in Shippensburg, Capt. William R. Duncan, of the corps of Artillery, United State's army, in the 25th year of his age.
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George Gangewer
The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
September 15, 1819
Died at Carlisle, on Thursday, the 2d inst., of consumption Mr. George Gangewer, editor of the Carlisle Patriot, in the 26th year of his age. He has left a young widow and infant son, to deplore his loss.
Hon. James Hamilton
The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
February 17, 1819
We are credibly informed that the Hon. James Hamilton of the 9th Judicial District, composed of the counties of Cumberland, Franklin, and Adams, died at his residence in Carlisle, on Saturday or Sunday last.
Mr. Haxton
The Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, January 10, 1810
Mr. Haxton, who was wounded in a duel with Mr. Shaw, in the neighborhood of Carlisle Barracks on the 27th ult., died of the wound two days after.
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Capt. William M. Littlejohn
The Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, PA)
10 Sept 1823 Page 3
Died on Sunday the 31st ult, near Bedford, Pa. On his way to the west, Capt. William M. Littlejohn, of Cumberland county, and formerly of the United States army. On the following day his remains were interred with military honors.
Maj. Gen. Henry Miller
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
April 14 1824
Died suddenly on the morning of the 5th inst., at his residence in the borough of Carlisle, of an inflammation of the bowels, in the 72d year of his age, Maj. Gen. Henry Miller, a distinguished officer of the revolution and late Prothonotary of Perry county.
The Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, PA)
1 Oct 1823 Page 3
Died at his late residence, about ten miles west of Carlisle, on Sunday the 14th ult, General Andrew Mitchell: In him were combined patriotism, sincerity and friendship, and his acquaintances will long regret the chasm made in society, but his departure. - Car. Vol.
Thompson, Matthew and John Moore
The Centinel, Gettysburg, PA, September 12, 1810
Died in Cumberland county, of typhus fever, on the 8th August, aged 28 years, Mr. Thompson Moore. On the 31st, Mr. Mathew Moore, aged 24 years. - And on the 1st September, John Moore, Jun. Esq., all sons of John Moore, Esq., of Dickinson township. On the 2d inst., the remains of the two latter young gentlemen were deposited in the same grave.
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Jacob Rahm
The Centinel, Gettysburg PA, J uly 12, 1809
Died, on the 24th ult., at his farm near Shippensburg, Jacob Rahm, Esq., in the 53d year of his age.
John Riley
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
June 23 1824
Carlisle, June 17
Accident
On Saturday last, a stranger was picked up lifeless, in a lane between the plantations of Thomas Fisher and Jonathan bell, near the Conodoguinet creek, in Eastpensborugh township. From a paper found in his pocket his name is supposed to be John Riley, and some say a resident of Allen township. And inquest was held over the body, whose verdict was, that he was killed by lightning during the storm on the Tuesday preceeding the day on which he was found. - Herald.
Margaret Rippey
December 21, 1808
Died in Shippensburg, on Sunday the 4th inst., Miss Margaret Rippey, daughter of Samuel (deceased) and Mary Rippey. The eulogium of this amiable young woman, snached in the bloom of life, is best depicted on the distressed countenances of her family and friends, numerous and respectable.
Mrs. Abigail Caroline Shippen
The Centinel, Gettysburg PA, January 4, 1809
Died at Shippensburg, on the 23s ult., Mrs. Abigail Caroline Shippen, the amiable consort of John Shippen, Esq., deceased.
Thomas R. Showers
Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
November 6 Page 3
Died on Sunday last, at the Holly Iron Works, in Cumberland county, Mr. Thomas R. Showers, formerly of this place.
Edward Smyser
Child Drowns
Carlisle, Pa., Today (AP) Edward Smyser, two years old, drowned late yesterday in an abandoned mill race near his home in Boiling Springs. The boy fell into the water while playing with some other children. [Lebanon Daily News, Thursday Evening, November 5, 1931, Page 1 - Transcribed by Nancy Piper]
William R. Thompson
Donated by Susan Alexander Llauget
The Gettysburg Compiler", May 14, 1927
"WILLIAM R. THOMPSON"
"William R. Thompson, Carlisle's second oldest citizen and a prominent Civil War veteran. He died on Tuesday morning at his home in that place, aged 98 years. He had celebrated his birthday April 14 and had been seriously ill less than a week. He was born in Northampshire, England, the son of a sailor. Mr. Thompson had already seen five years experience at sea when he arrived in New York in 1862. He enlisted in the cause of the Union almost as soon as he had landed, and served with the Third New York Independent Battery in the Civil War for three years and ten months. He fought in the battle of Gettysburg, Antietam, Petersburg, Wilderness and several other noted engagements. He was a member of the Captain Colwell's Post Number 201, G. A. R. of Carlisle and was one of the post's active members. He was a member of the Brethren Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nancy Thompson, sons G. Robert and Harry Thompson of Gettysburg and Hall Thompson of Hunterstown. Shortly before his death, Mr. Thompson was sought out because of his near-centenary age to give his formula for longevity. In his reply, he attributed his age to simple living and stated his firm belief in plain foods. He smoked and chewed tobacco from the time he was twelve years old. He lived a number of years in Adams County, but for 14 years had lived in Carlisle where his step-daughter, Mrs. Emma Emlet, cared for him in his declining years. Mr. Thompson was wounded in Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg and in describing his service in the army, he said he fought as hard as he could. Although his sight and hearing were somewhat impaired, his mental functions remained clear and keen to the end and he always delighted to engage in reminiscences."
"The Evening Sentinel" (Carlisle, PA.), May 10, 1927
"WILLIAM R. THOMPSON"
"William R. Thompson, Carlisle's second oldest citizen and a prominent Civil War veteran, died at his home, 42 East Penn Street, at 8:55 o'clock this working. He was 98 years old April 14. He had been seriously ill less than a week. Mr. Thompson was born in Northampshire, England, and came to this country in 1862. For five years prior to arriving at New York he had been a sailor. His uncle was a sea captain. Thompson had scarecely landed until he enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War, in the Third New York Independent Battery. He fought at the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, Petersburg, the Wilderness and saw service in other notable engagements. He was in the Civil War for a period of three years and ten months. He was a man of splendid character, a loving husband and father and was greatly devoted to his stepdaughter, Mrs. Emma Emlet, who for years ministered to him and took excellent care of him as he advanced in years. He was a member of the Brethren church.
"Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nancy Thompson, sons Robert and Harry of Gettysburg, and Hall Thompson of Hunterstown, Adams County.
"He was a member of Captain Colwell Post 201, G. A. R. of Carlisle, and was popular among its membership.
"When a SENTINEL reporter interviewed him little more than a year ago, Mr. Thompson said he attributed his long life to simple living, and that he was a firm believer in plain foods. He said he chewed and smoked tobacco from the time he was twelve years old.
"For forty years he lived in Adams county, but for fourteen years resided in Carlisle. In his younger days his occupation was that of a mason. Mr. Thompson was wounded in Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. In telling of his war experiences the aged veteran said: 'I fought as hard as I could,' Mr.
Thompson counted it one of the joys of his life to attend the Kiwanis club dinners which are given annually by this organization. Although his sight and hearing were somewhat impaired his mental faculties were very good and he delighted to indulge in reminiscenses."
MARGARET LONG SLONAKER (THOMPSON)
Donated by Susan Alexander Llauget
OBITUARY:
"Wife of William R., janitor of the Methodist Church. Died of heart disease at home on Railroad Street. Died Saturday morning in her 69th year. She was born in this place and was twice married. By her first husband she leaves one son, Thomas H. Lee, now living in Callensburg in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Her second husband and three sons also survive her. They are Harry Thompson of this place, Robert and Forest of Straban Township. Until about three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson lived in Hunterstown, this county when they moved to Gettysburg. The funeral took place this morning with services at the house, conducted by Rev. G. M. Glenn. The internment was at Salem Church, near Granite Station." (3)
(3) The Gettysburg Compiler, December 7, 1897
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Rev. Samuel Waugh
The Sprig of Liberty, Gettysburg, PA
January 23, 1807
Departed this life, on Saturday the 3d of the present month, in the 58th year of his age, the Rev. Samuel Waugh, Pastor of the united congregations of Silver Spring and Monahan. He had been but a few days ill, and was able to perform some of the duties belonging to his office on the Thursday preceeding. His body was interred on the Sabbath, and a very great concourse of people attended on this mournful occasion.
He has been settled as Pastor in these congregations between 20 and 30 years, and was by them much beloved. In this event, his afflicted widow and six small children have lost an excellent husband and father. - Carlisle paper
Children of Michael Waggoner
The Centinel, Gettysburg PA, January 4, 1809
Carlisle, Dec. 28
On Thursday the 15th instant, the following most melancholy accident happened in Tyrone township, Shearman's valley. Mr. Michael Waggoner had placed some unbroken flax around the kitchen fire after night to dry, which by some means took fire and consumed the house, with three of his children, one girl about twelve and two boys, one ten and the other eight years of age.
John Wilson
The Centinel, Gettysburg PA, February 22, 1809
Died on Monday last the 30th ult in the Seventeenth year of his age, John Wilson, only Son of the late Rav. Samuel Wilson, some time past or of the Congregation of Big Spring, and on Tuesday following his remains were interred in the burial ground of this place. A tedious illness he bore with uncommon patience, and exemplary resignation, and expired without a groan.
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