Cumberland County PA Obituaries and Death Notices
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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General Andrew Mitchell
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.
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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.
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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."
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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
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