Franklin County PA Obituaries and Death Notices

General Robert Brown

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
March 26 1823 Page 3

Died at his residence in Allen township, Northampton county, Pa., on the 26th day of February last, in the 79th year of his age,

General Robert Brown, a patriot and soldier of the Revolutionary War. The deceased was universally respected. The urbanity and republican plainness of his manner - the uprightness and probity of his character, secured to him the affections and esteem of all who knew him.

He was a member of the Senate of Pennsylvania for some time. He was then called upon by the freemen of the District to represent them in the Congress of the United States, of which body he continued a member 16 or 17 years. His remains were interred on th 28th in the burial ground near his residence, and notwithstanding the severity of the cold, the concourse was unusually large. Not one half of those present could enter the church.

Peter S. Dechert

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
February 26 1823 Page 5

Died in Chambersburg, on Wednesday the 12th inst, in the 27th year of his age, Peter S. Dechert, Esq, a member of the Legislature from Franklin county, and only son of Jacob Dechert, Esq., leaving an amiable widow and one child, to lament the loss of one of the best fathers and husbands.

The Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, PA)
6 Aug 1823 Page 3

Died on Friday the 25th ult, aged about 58 years, Isaac Eaton, Esq., one of the associate Judges of the courts of Franklin county.

The Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA
Chambersburg, Jan 8, 1801

On the night of the 6th inst., George Ewald, baker of this place (Chambersburg), murdered his wife by beating her in the most barbarious manner, They were both much addicted to intoxication and to all appearance equally lost to every human virtue. He was yesterday morning lodged in the prison of this town to await his trial.

The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
September 8, 1819

Mr. John M. Ferrin of Unity township, Franklin county, was killed on the 24th ult., by the bucket falling on him, while in the act of deepening his well.

The Adams Centinel, Gettysburg, PA
November 9, 1802

Chambersburg, Oct. 27
Between the 20th and 23rd instant, Soloman Gault of this town, put a period to his existance, by hanging himself. He left his home on Wednesday the 20th, and on Saturday afternoon last, was found hanging to a tree in the woods adjacent to this town. He has left a wife, and a family of small children, to deplore his unhappy end.

Doctor James Hamilton

The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
August 4, 1819

Died on Sunday the 18th ult., at Mr. Conrad Brown's tavern, in Franklin county, Doct. James Hamilton, of this county.

Colonel James Horner

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
December 24, 1823 Page 3

Died on the 20th ult., near Mercersburg, Franklin county, Colonel James Horner, formerly of this county

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
November 27 1822 Page 4
Chambersburg, Nov. 12

Accident - On Monday night the 4th inst. Mr. Conrad Hourse, who has occupied Mr. Snider's Mill, at Conococheague creek, for some time past, was found dead in the cogpit of said mill. He was mashed in a shocking manner, having been drawn, as is supposed, under the water wheel. - Repository.

The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
September 8, 1819

Died at Doylestown, on the night of the 23rd ult., Mrs. Rebecca Ingham, consort of S. d. Ingham Esq., secretary of the commonwealth.

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
March 29, 1820

On Friday, the 19th inst., James Kerr, of Hamilton township, was found drowned in Beck creek. He was on his return from the township election. - Franklin Rep.

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
May 28 1823 Page 3

Departed this life, about 3 o'click on the morning of the 19th inst., John M. Maclay, Esq., Sheriff of Franklin county, aged about 43. The deceased was the son of an eminent whig of the Revolution, he served a tour of duty in the late war, and was severely wounded at the battle of Bridge-water, in upper Canada; and rendered other important public services. - Frank. Repub.

Mrs. Martha Patterson

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
July 21, 1824

Died at her residence near Strasburg, Franklin county, Pa., the 7th inst., Mrs. Martha Patterson, consort of Capt. Nicholas Patterson, deceased, aged 96. - Repos.

Mrs. Elizabeth Poe

The Republican Compiler, Gettysburg, PA
September 22, 1819

Died on Saturday the 11th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Poe, the amiable consort of Capt. James Poe, of Franklin county.

Capt. James Poe

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
July 3 1822 Page 3

Chambersburg, June 25

Another Revolutionary Patriot gone!

Capt. James Poe, died at his residence, in Antrim township, Franklin county, on Thursday night last, in about the 76th year of his age. How long this venerable patriot served in the revolutionary war we are not able to tell, but it was a considerable time, nor even in the late war with great Britain did the courage of this old veteran flag. He shouldered his musket, marched to Baltimore, and during the whole of the inclement season, that, that city was besieged by Lord Wellington's invincibles, though in a delicate state of health, could the old hero be prevailed upon to leave the intrenchments, but fearlessly clung to his post until after their retreat. He filled several important civil offices - he represented this county in the state senate for about eight years. A few years more and not a star of '76 will illuminate the American horizon! Peace to these departed heroes! May they all find a sure port and protection within the Battlements of heaven. As a husband, parent and citizen, he was much esteemed and admired. - Republican.

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
April 2 1823 Page 3

Died on the 16th ult, in Largan township, Franklin county, Pa, Mr. Rohn, aged one hundred and sixteen years.

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
Wednesday, September 25 1822 Page 3

Died on Friday the 13th inst., in Chambersburg, Mr. Alexander Scott, Silversmith.

This is one of those instances of mortality in which the mind when least authorized, is most disposed to mourn over the office of death. Sorrow is always signalized under bereavements of rare merit. Mr. Scott's illness was as peculiar in character as short in duration. He left home on the 6th inst. to accompany his daughter (Mrs. Wm. M'Gaughy, Jr.) to her residence in Adams county. On his return the next day, he was seized with a paralysis of the left side, which completely disabled him; and in that condition was conveyed home. Apparently, with but little suffering he grew gradually weaker, and died on the Friday following. - Frank Repos.

John Sloan

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
September 8, 1824

Chambersburg, Aug. 31

It is with feelings of deep depression and sorrow, we have to announce the sudden death of another of our near neighbors: The Editor of the "Franklin Republican", Mr. John Sloan, is no more - he was attacked with the fever on the evening of the 22d instant, which baffled every effort of his physicians, and terminated his existence early yesterday morning.

The publication of the paper is to be continued by the Widow of Mr. Sloan.

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
September 13, 1820

On Saturday, the 28th ult., the house of Mr. John Wise in Peters township, was struck by lightning, and his son about 12 years of age killed - the father, mother and one other child knocked down, without being materially injured. - Franklin Republican.

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