Erie County (PA) Genealogy
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Erie Observer April 1847 through December 1848
Deaths
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Deaths
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Abell, Margaret, after a painful illness of four weeks, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, aged about 27 years, 15 July 1847. (Erie Observer 24 July 1847)
Abell, Margaret Adelade, youngest daughter of Eliah Abell, of this place, aged 1 month and 16 days, 20 July 1847. (Erie Observer 7 Aug 1847)
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Ball, Jane, of Erie, in the 62nd year of her age, 25 August 1848. (Erie Observer 2 Sep 1848)
Ban.y, Mrs. Mary, in Amity, at the residence of her son-in-law Daniel Findlay, in the 85th year of her age, 20 March 1848. (Erie Observer 22 Apr 1848)
Barnett, Moses Sr., late of Fairview township, and formerly of Dauphin county in this state, at the residence of his son-in-law, George Moorhead, of Harborcreek township, aged 84 years. (Erie Observer 25 Nov 1848)
Barr, Martha Ann, in this place, daughter of Mathew R. and Laura Barr, aged 3 years and 10 months, 24 November 1848. (Erie Observer 2 Dec 1848)
Bartlett, Mary, youngest daughter of Jude and Henrietta Bartlett, aged nine years and eight months, in Edinboro, Thursday 25 May 1848. (Erie Observer 3 Jun 1848)
Battles, Asa, in Girard, in his 63rd year, 10 May 1848. (Erie Observer 3 Jun 1848)
Birch, Mr. Elliott, of North East township, aged 68 years, 26 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 8 May 1847)
Blair, J., in Girard, a revolutionary soldier, aged about 86 years, 2 April 1848. (Erie Observer 8 Apr 1848)
Blair, Smith, in Girard, aged 53 years, 31 March 1848. (Erie Observer 8 Apr 1848)
Bowman, Mr. Thomas, at his residence in Conneaut township, age [illeg.] years, 27 July 1847. (Erie Observer - 7 Aug 1847)
Boyd, Mrs. Barbara, in Waterford, consort of John Boyd, Esq., aged 76 years, 7 March 1848. (Erie Observer 25 Mar 1848)
Boyd, Mrs. Dorcas Bell, in Louisville, Kentucky, of sympathetic consumption, in the 37th year of her age, consort of James L. Boyd , formerly of Erie, on the night of 12 February 1848. (Erie Observer 4 Mar 1848)
Boyd, James, in Waterford, in the 86th year of his age, 17 April 1848. (Erie Observer 29 Apr 1848)
Boyd, William, at his residence in Venango township, in the 8?0?th year of his age, 5 October 1847. (Erie Observer 23 October 1847)
Boylan, Andrew, Esq., of this city, formerly of Venango county, in the 55th year of his age, 5 December 1848. (Erie Observer 16 Dec 1848)
Boylan, Mary, daughter of James and Margaret Boylan, aged 14 months and 10 days, 19 August 1847. (Erie Observer 28 Aug 1847)
Brawley, Anthony S., in North East, of consumption, son of John Brawley, Esq., in the 31st year of his age, 11 October 1847. (Erie Observer 16 October 1847)
Burdick, Rev. Enoch, in North East, one of the first settlers in this county, in the 74th year of his age, 23 March 1848. (Erie Observer 1 Apr 1848)
Burrows, Joseph, in Harborcreek, aged 85 years, a soldier in the Revolution, and formerly a resident of Groton, Conn., 25 September 1848. (Erie Observer 30 Sep 1848)
Burrows, Dr. T. J., at the residence of his father, in Waterford, in the 26th year of age, 20 Jun 1847. (Erie Observer 3 July 1847)
Bu?rt?, Catherine A., eldest daughter of George and Maria Bu?rt?, aged 14 years, 8 months and 12 days, 17 January 1847. (Erie Observer 22 Jan 1848)
Burton, John Sr., at his residence in Millcreek township, after a lingering illness, aged 82 years. (Erie Observer 7 Oct 1848)
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Calhoon, Lerinda Ianza, second daughter of Russel and Anna R. Calhoon, aged 3 years, 4 April 1848. (Erie Observer 8 Apr 1848)
Carson, John, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Wm. Allison, in Venango tp., aged 72 years. (Erie Observer 17 July 1847)
Carter, Samuel, in this borough, aged 71 years, 14 Feb 1848. (Erie Observer 19 Feb 1848)
Chase, B., of Consumption, of North East, aged 40 years, 15 December 1848. (Erie Observer 30 Dec 1848)
Christie, Fitz James, of this place, about 32 years, 19 September 1848. (Erie Observer 30 Sep 1848)
Cochran, Permelia, in Connautville, Crawford Co., daughter of Capt. Andrew Cochran, aged 27 years, on the morning of 28 August 1847. (Erie Observer 4 Sep 1847)
Constable, Mrs. Elizabeth, consort of Mr. John Constable, of this city, aged about 35 years, 25 December 1847. (Erie Observer 1 Jan 1848)
Converse, Asa, of this borough, aged 32 years, 23 October 1847. (Erie Observer 30 Oct 1847)
Cox, Margaret Ann, infant daughter of Charles S. and Nancy Cox, aged 16 months and 5 days, on Tuesday last, in this city. (Erie Observer 7 Aug 1847)
Culbertson, Andrew, in Harborcreek tp., aged about 75 years, 19 December 1847. (Erie Observer 25 Dec 1847)
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Deamer, Miss Mary, in the 51st year of her age, 20 Jun 1847. (Erie Observer 17 July 1847)
Domars, Mrs. Mary, consort of Mr. John R. Domars, of Millcreek township, in the 39th year of her age, 20 October 1847. (Erie Observer 30 Oct 1847)
Draper, James A., at the residence of William Truesdail, Esq., of congestive fever, in the 31st year of his age, on Friday last. (Erie Observer 4 Sep 1847)
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Fleming, William, in this place, after a lingering illness, aged 57 years, on Monday evening last. (Erie Observer 30 Dec 1848)
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Gee, Mrs. Amy, in Springfield, wife of James Gee, in the 51st year of her age. Her death was caused by that loathsome disease called the black-tongue, which terminated her earthly existence in a very short time, 8 March 1848. (Erie Observer 18 Mar 1848)
Gifford, Mr. Wm. S., in Venango, in the 53d year of his age, 20 Apr 1847 (Erie Observer 8 May 1847)
Gould, William, Esq., a highly esteemed citizen of Springfield township, aged 71 years, 27 November 1848. (Erie Observer 16 Dec 1848)
Graham, Helen Viola, in Galena, Ill., daughter of William and Calista P. Graham, aged one year and eight months. (Erie Observer, 21 Aug 1847)
Graham, Nelson S., youngest son of William Graham, Esq., of Green township, aged 19 years, 28 December 1847. (Erie Observer, 22 Jan 1848)
Grant, Susan, of bronchial consumption, at the residence of her father in Wayne, daughter of Joseph P. and Clarissa Grant, in the 20th year of her age, 22 February 1848. (Erie Observer 4 Mar 1848)
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Hallock, Miss Mary, at Piermont, Rockland Co., N. Y., daughter of Mr. Joshua Hallock, formerly of this place, 23 August 1847. (Erie Observer 4 Sep 1847)
Hamiton, Alexander, of Washington township, aged about 73 years, 9 October 1847. (Erie Observer 16 Oct 1847)
Harwood, Henry, only son of Charles R. and Elizabeth Bell, aged 1 year 7 months and 6 days, in Clarksville, 3 Jun 1847. (12 Jun 1847)
Hays, Mr. Martin, of Greene, aged 71 years, 5 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 24 Apr, 1847)
Henry, William, in this borough, son of Michael and Mary Ann Henry, aged 4 years, 10 months and 19 days, 28 August 1848. (Erie Observer 9 Sep 1848)
Henry, William G., in Harborcreek, son of the late William and Rebecca Henry, aged 20 years, 11 August 1847. (Erie Observer 21 Aug 1847)
Himebaugh, Peter, in Greene tp., after a lingering illness, aged about 60 years, 14 December 1847. (Erie Observer 25 Dec 1847)
Homer, Mrs. Elizabeth, at the residence of her father Jacob Ha?ssl?er, in McKean, aged 25 years and 12 days. (Erie Observer 2 Dec 1848)
Hughes, Martha, after a short illness, consort of the late Thos. Hughes, of this borough, aged 61 years, 18 August 1847. (Erie Observer 21 Aug 1847)
Hughes, Perry, at Utica N.Y., of this place, aged 24 years, 5 September 1848. (Erie Observer 30 Sep 1848)
Huie, Andrew Jackson, in Millcreek, eldest son of John and Electa Huie, aged 16 years, 19 January 1848. (Erie Observer 22 Jan 1848)
Huie, Martha Jane, daughter of John and Electa Huie, aged 11 years, 27 November 1847. (Erie Observer 4 Dec 1847)
Lytle, Mary Hyatt, daughter of James and Kesia Lytle, aged eight months and eight days, 18 August 1848. (Erie Observer 16 Sep 1848)
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Janes, Orrin, son of Oliver Janes, of Dropsey on the Heart, of North East, in the 20th year of his age, 16 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 24 Apr, 1847)
Jurdon, Victory, in this borough, daughter of James W. and L. Jurdon, in the 6th year of her age, 28 Mar 1847. (Erie Observer 10 Apr, 1847)
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Kent, Miss Dency P., in Springfield, aged about 26 years, 16 November 1848. (Erie Observer 2 Dec 1848)
Kincaid, Jane Hays, daughter of Mary and the late Robert Kincaid, aged 26 years and 8 months, on the evening of 16 December 1847. (Erie Observer 25 Dec 1847)
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Leacock, Miss Margaret, in this place, in her 22d year, 13 February 1848. (Erie Observer 19 Feb 1848)
Lee, Daniel F., at the residence of his father, aged 23 years, son of S. C. Lee, Esq., of Green township, 16 July 1847. (Erie Observer 24 July 1847)
Leland, Thomas, at his residence in Guilford, Medina county, Ohio, on the 19th of October last, a Revolutionary Soldier, formerly of this county, in the 91st year of his age.
Loomis, George Dallas, son of W. W. and Marietta Loomis, of this city, aged 2 years 11 months and 17 days, 7 January 1848. (Erie Observer 8 Jan 1847)
Loomis, Guy, of inflammation on the brain, son of T. M. Austin, aged 2 years and 6 months, 31 August 1847. (Erie Observer 4 Sep 1847)
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Mackey, Mrs. Mary Jane, in Harborcreek, aged 19 years, 19 November 1848. (Erie Observer 2 Dec 1848)
Martin, Eliza Ann, in Harborcreek, daughter of Mr. James Martin, aged 4 years, on Wednesday last. (Erie Observer 22 Apr 1848)
McClelland, John Quincy Adams, son of Alex. McClelland, of Millcreek, in the 5th year of his age, 10 February 1848. (Erie Observer 19 Feb 1848)
McFayden, Neal, in McKean township, aged 79 years, 23 November 1848. (Erie Observer 2 Dec 1848)
McKee, Mrs. Elizabeth, after a protracted illness, consort of the late Alexander McKee of Millcreek township, in the 35th year of her age, 3 April 1848. (Erie Observer 8 April 1848)
McSparren, Edmund, son of Clark and Mary A. McSparren, of this city, aged about 2 years, 13 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 24 Apr, 1847)
Mehaffey, William Henry Harrison, of an affection of the lungs, aged 11 years and 5 months, 18 November 1848. (Erie Observer 25 Nov 1848)
Metzler, Mrs. Elizabeth, at the residence of her son Jacob Metzler, in Millcreek, aged 82 years 4 months and 4 days, 6 March 1848. (Erie Observer 18 Mar 1848)
Milner, Helen E., daughter of William and Margaret Milner, aged 1 year 9 months and 13 days, in Green tp., 16 August 1848. (Erie Observer 26 Aug 1848)
Moltrup, Miss Amanda, in Londonville Ohio, formerly of Millcreek, aged about 23 years, 4 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 10 Apr, 1847)
Moorhead, Effie Jane, infant daughter of Thomas Moorhead, Jr., of Lung Fever, aged about 14 months, on the Sabbath evening, 19 December 1847. (Erie Observer 25 Dec 1847)
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Newton, Mrs. Mary, very suddenly, of Wesleyville, aged 71 years, 25 February 1848. (Erie Observer 4 Mar 1848)
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Olds, Mrs. Abigail Olds, after a protracted illness, consort of Mr. Elisha Olds, of Millcreek township, in the 37th year of her age, 11 August 1847. (Erie Observer 21 Aug 1847)
Olds, Mary, daughter of Mr. Elisha Olds, aged 4 months and 10 days, 15 August 1847. (Erie Observer 21 Aug 1847)
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Partridge, Catharine, daughter of Geo. And Betsey Partridge, aged 15 years and 2 months, 1 October 1848. (Erie Observer 14 Oct 1848)
Perley, John M., son of Samuel and Frances Perley, aged 3 years and 8 months, 4 November 1847. (Erie Observer 13 Nov 1847)
Philips, Mrs. Abigail, in this city, in the 28th year of her age, 24 August 1848. On the day following, Louisa, infant daughter of the above deceased, aged 9 months. (Erie Observer 2 Sep 1848)
Pinney, Mrs. Louisa, consort of Martin Pinney, of Harborcreek, aged 34 years, 18 July 1848. (Erie Observer - 29 Jul 1848)
Pollock, Mr. Charles, at Greggsville, Pike County, Illinois, aged 39 years, second son of Capt. James Pollock of Leboeff township, in this country
Pratt, Timothy, Sen., of Waterford township, aged about [illeg.] years, 21 July 1847. (Erie Observer 7 Aug 1847)
Presley, Joseph, son of A. W. Brewster, Esq. of this borough, aged 2 years and 2 months, 24 August 1847. (Erie Observer 28 Aug 1847)
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Reese, Thomas, Esq., at his residence in Harborcreek township, aged 85 years, this morning. (Erie Observer 6 May 1848)
Reynolds, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of George Reynolds, in Green township, aged 39 years, 6 May 1848. (Erie Observer 27 May 1848)
Reynolds, John, of Waterford township, aged about 46 years, 8 March 1848. (Erie Observer 18 Mar 1848)
Rhodes, Miss Caroline, in Elkcreek, in the 20th year of her age, 21 August 1847. (Erie Observer 4 Sep 1847)
Riblet, Mrs. Malvira, consort of Mr. David Riblet, of Harborcreek township, aged 21 years, 10 August 1847. (Erie Observer 14 Aug 1847)
Ross, Perrin, of North East township, in Warren County, Pa. at the residence of his son, in the 69th year of his age, 20 July 1847. (Erie Observer 31 July 1847)
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Saltsman, Mrs. Eliza Jane, of Pulmonary Consumption, consort of Anthony Saltsman, of Millcreek, aged 3?9? years, 14 October 1848. (Erie Observer 4 Nov 1848)
Sanborn, Mr. George, of Venango, aged 73 years, 5 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 24 Apr 1847)
Sawdy, Mrs. Zerviah, wife of Capt. David Sawdy of Conneaut township, 3 December 1847. (Erie Observer 25 Dec 1847)
Sedgwick, Aaron, in Waterford, aged 76 years, 12 April 1848. (Erie Observer 29 Apr 1848)
Skinner, Stephen, at his residence in McKean township, in the 56th year of his age, 12 May 1848. (Erie Observer 20 May 1848)
Smith, Seth, infant son of Adam and Catharine Ann Smith, in Millcreek, 30 January 1848. (Erie Observer 5 Feb 1848)
Smith, Susannah, in Wayne, daughter of John and Salomy Smith, aged 18 years 7 months and 7 days, 19 November 1848. (Erie Observer 25 Nov 1848)
Smyth, Sherburn Brewster, of lung fever, son of Sherburn and Susan Smyth, of this place, aged 1 year and 11 months, 23 December 1847The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 oclock. (Erie Observer 25 Dec 1847)
Stancliff, Thomas, in McKean, aged 50 years, 20 May 1848. (Erie Observer 3 Jun 1848)
Stanclift, Lemuel, of McKean township, aged 84 years, a revolutionary soldier, and of the earliest settlers of McKean township, 3 April 1848. (Erie Observer 8 Apr 1848)
Sterret, Thomas Woods, at the residence of Col. David S. Clark, in this borough, of Bilious Intermittent Fever, in the 31st year of his age, on Tuesday last. (Erie Observer 9 Oct 1847)
Stewart, Mr. John, in Millcreek, aged 83, one of the early settlers in this county, 24 Mar 1847. (Erie Observer 10 Apr, 1847)
Stohlman, Charles F. E., son of Geo. W. and Eliza Brecht, of Millcreek, aged 1 year 8 months, 6 September 1847. (Erie Observer 11 Sep 1847)
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Tabor, John, at his residence in North East township, aged about sixty years, 1 June 1848. (Erie Observer 10 Jun 1848)
Thayer, Albert, in Millcreek, aged 57 years, 25 September 1848. (Erie Observer 30 Sep 1848)
Thomas, J[illegible] Sr., in Springfield, in consequence of a stroke, in his 88th year, 19 February 1848. (Erie Observer 4 Mar 1848)
Titus, Norman H., in this borough, in the 21st year of his age, 10 July 1847. (Erie Observer 17 July 1847)
Towner, De Witt C., at the residence of his father, Capt Joseph Towner, in this city, 25 November 1848. (Erie Observer 16 Dec 1848)
Trask, Miss Elizabeth, in this borough, after a lingering illness, in the 16th year of her age, 16 August 1848. (Erie Observer 30 Sep 1848)
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Vaughn, William, suddenly, in this borough, aged about 40 years, 28 February 1848. (Erie Observer 4 Mar 1848)
Voehler, Mrs. Catherine, in Washington County Wisconsin, consort of George Voehler, formerly of this place, in the 64th year of her age, 12 June 1848. (Erie Observer 22 July 1848)
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Wakely, Mrs. Amanda, consort of Thomas Wakely, in the 54th year of her age, 19 April 1848. (Erie Observer 29 Apr 1848)
Walters, Mrs. Elizabeth, after a protracted illness, consort of Mr. Solomon Walters, of this borough, aged 50 years, 20 August 1847. (Erie Observer 28 Aug 1847)
Waltz, Peter D., In Girard, a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner, aged 97 years, 5 November 1847. Mr. Waltz entered the army at an early period of the Revolutionary struggle and remained until its close in 1783. He was a native of Montgomery County, New York. (Erie Observer 27 Nov 1847)
Warfel, Henry, of Millcreek township, aged about 60 years, 30 December 1847. (Erie Observer 8 Jan 1848)
Webster, Wm, of North East, aged 70 years, 12 June 1847. (Erie Observer 26 Jun 1847)
Weed, Mrs. Angelina, in Green township, of consumption, consort of W. L. Weed, in her 21st year, 6 August 1847. (Erie Observer 21 Aug 1847)
Weigle, Caroline, of consumption, consort of Manasses Weigel, aged 22 years, 9 months and 11 days, 16 August 1848. She was buried in the German Evangelical burial-ground, on which occasion an appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. C. E. Stuebgen. (Erie Observer 26 Aug 1848)
Weldon, Samuel, in Fairview, aged about 53 years, 26 March 1848. (Erie Observer 8 Apr 1848)
Wells, Mrs. Mary, in Wesleyville, aged 38 years, wife of Jarvis Wells, after a brief illness, 30 Mar 1847. (Erie Observer 10 Apr, 1847)
Wells, Robert Livingston, in Millcreek, in the 18th year of his age, on the morning of 30 December 1847. (Erie Observer 8 Jan 1848)
Wildman, Jonathon, in Greenfield, aged thirteen years and two months, 20 Apr 1847. (Erie Observer 8 May 1847)
Williams, Permilla, in Wattsburg, only daughter of Dr. W. B. and Mary Jane Williams, aged 5 months and 16 days, 15 October 1847. (Erie Observer 23 Oct 1847)
Worallo, Rev. Wm, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Millcreek Mission, in the 47th year of his age, 9 Feb 1848. (Erie Observer 19 Feb 1848)
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Zimmerman, John, of Millcreek township, after a protracted and painful illness, aged 57 years, 21 July 1847. (Erie Observer 24 Jul 1847)
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