Obituaries 1872
 

Baltimore Sun Jan 24,1872
Submitted by:  Lynn Smith

COONEY- Departed this life in Baltimore County, on the 24th of January,
CATHERINE wife of Wm. Cooney.In the 41st year of her age, a native of the parish of
Mayo, county Mayo Ireland, May she rest in peace.
Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral this (Friday)
morning, 26th inst. at ten o'clock.

GRIFFITH-On the 24th inst., THOMAS in the 33d year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral this
(Friday) afternoon 26th inst, at two o'clock from his late residence NO 274
East Madison ST.

LEITCH-On Wednesday, 24th inst., EDWARD J, only child of Edward G and Laura
Leitch aged 4 years, 4 months and 10 days.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
this (Friday) afternoon 26th instant three o'clock from the residence of his
parents NO 129 South Paca St.

REID- On Wednesday morning 24th instant,Mrs. HENRIETTA R, aged 61 years,
consort of Jesse D. Reid.She bore a lingering and painful illness with exemplary
patience and Christian fortitude.
Her funeral will take place this (Friday) morning, 26th inst. at ten
o'clock from her late residence NO 60 North Bond St. to which her friends are
invited.

SHECKELLS- On the 25th instant, ANNA ESTELLA,youngest daughter of Charles R
and Jane Sheckells,aged 8 years and 7 months.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral
this (Friday) afternoon 26th inst. at half past one o'clock from her late
residence NO 579 West Lombard ST.

WILLIAMS-On the 25th of January, of consumption, MIDA,daughter of the late
Edward and Julia Williams. May she rest in peace. Amen.
The funeral will take place on tomorrow (Saturday) morning 27th inst. at
ten o'clock from her uncle's residence NO 152 North Exeter St. and thence to St.
Vincent's Church.

BOWEN- On the 24th instant, FLORENCE EUGENIA, infant daughter of Amos E and
Tillie Bowen. One more name added to the fold of God.

Baltimore Sun, Feb. 17, 1872
Submitted by:  Mona Everett

 
CRONE--On the 15th instant, MARGARET, aged 1 year 11 months and 15 days, daughter of Jacob and Mary Crone. (York (Pa.) papers please copy.) The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral this (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock, from the south end of Clinton street, Canton.

GERLACH--On the 16th instant, after a lingering sickness, FREDERICK W., only
child of Frederick and Elizabeth Gerlach, aged 3 months and 14 days, and
grandchild of Barbara and Henry Weltzel(?), Sr.

Baltimore Sun April 11, 1872
Submitted by:  Jean Johnson

ABURN-On the morning of the 9th of April, JOHN ABURN, aged 80 years.
Deceased was a native of Lincolnshire, England but for the last fifty
years a resident of this city.
  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock, from his
late residence, No. 2 Thames street.
 
GRAY-On the morning of the 10th of April, ALICE S., aged 20 years, 3
months and 12 days, consort of George W. Gray, and second daughter of
Robert and Jane Holbin, of Calhoun county, Texas.
  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral on to-morrow(Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, from
the residence of her father-in-law, Mr. George W. Gray, Sr., No. 15
South Bond street.
 
KIRBY-On the 9th of April, HARRY AUSTIN, oldest son of R. H. and Olevia
J. Kirby, aged 6 years, 7 months, and 25 days.
  Father, the boy Thou gavest me,
    Beloved and prized so high,
  With pain intense, returned to Thee,
    To dwell with angels above the sky.
 
  His little voice no longer we hear.
    His lovely eyes no more we see.
  But to Thee we resign him without fear.
    For thou hast taken him home with Thee.
  The friends and acquaintance of the family are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral this (Thursday) afternoon, 11th instant at two
o'clock, from the residence of his parents, No. _9 Chase street.
 
MEDTART-On the 9th instant, JACOB C. MEDTART, in his 56th year.
  His funeral will take place from the Church Home this (Thursday)
afternoon, 11th inst., at three o'clock. His friends are respectfully
invited to attend without further notice.
 
McPHAIL-Fell asleep in Jesus, April 10th at 5:15 P.M., after an illness
of upwards of eight years, MARY ANN, eldest daughter of James L. and
Margaret Ann McPhail.
   The funeral will take place on to-morrow (Fiday) at twelve
o'clock__from the residence of her parents, No.__0 Fremont street.
 
ZINKAND-On the morning of the 10th of April, MARY ANN, aged 72 years,
relict of the late Henry Zinkand. May she rest in peace.
  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
atend her funeral on to-morrow (Friday) morning, at nine o'clock, from
her late residence, No. 325 East Lombard street.

Baltimore Sun July 31, 1872
Submitted by: Sharon Witzke Reinhard

ALLARD- On the 29th of July, MINEARVA, youngest daughter of Albert A. and Ann Elizabeth Allard, aged 23 months and 7 days (New York papers please copy). Funeral from 108 East Eager Street.

BRADBURN – On the 30th of July, Mrs. Sarah Bradburn, wife of Samuel Bradburn, in the 78th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her son, Capt. Lewis Bradburn, No, 338 Gilmore Street near Patterson Ave.

CHMPAYNE – Suddenly on the morning of the 29th instant, Mrs. NAAMAH Champayne, beloved wife of the late Wm. R. Champayne, in the 70th year of her age. Funeral from her later residence No 9. Chatsworth.

CHANEY – On the 30th instant, GEORGE LEE, aged 18 month, 24 days, only son of William and Rosanna Chaney. Funeral from No.7 Wills street, near Block.

COSBY –On board the bark James Muir, port of Baltimore, on the morning of the 30th of July, Thomas Stowe, aged 4 months and 4 days, infant son of Capt. Foster S. and Edith H. Cosby, or Yarmouth Nova Scotia.  Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore.

FARRELL- departed this life on the morning of the 30th of July, CATHERINE FARRELL, aged 3 years, 3 months and 7 days, daughter of James and Mary Farrell. Funeral from Wm. O’Briens, corner of High and Addison St.

Baltimore Sun August 15, 1872
Submitted by:  Christine Schott

CHRISTOPHER Harry C 13 Aug 1872 On the morning of the 13th of August, at one o'clock, HARRY C CHRISTOPHER, United States Navy, second son of Nicholas and Eliza M Christopher, aged 39 years. [Philadelphia, New York, and Louisville papers please copy.] His relatives and friends and those of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on this (Thursday) afternoon, at four o'clock, from the residence of his father, No 622 West Fayette st., corner of Stricker street.

COLLINS Jas F 14 Aug 1872 Suddenly, at his residence, in Baltimore county, on the 14th instant, at half-past three o'clock, JAS. F.. son of the late Jno Collis, and son-in-law of Levi Hoffman, in the 40th year of his age. Due notice will be given of the funeral.

EAGLESTON Mary J 13 Aug 1872 Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 13th of August, MARY J, aged 23 years, youngest daughter of Ann and the late Isaiah Eagleston. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on this (Thursday) afternoon, at four o'clock, from the residence of her brother-in-law, Thomas Duvall, No 83 North Ann street, thence to the Church of Our Saviour, corner of Broadway and McElderry street, where the funeral services will take place.

MYERS Julia 14 Aug 1872 On the 14th instant, of consumption, JULIA MYERS, aged 20 years. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this (Thursday) afternoon, at half-past four o'clock, from her late residence, No 210 Barre street.

POWER John T 14 Aug 1872 On Wednesday morning, 14th instant, after a lingering illness, JOHN T, eldest son of Richard and Anastasia Power, in the 36th year of his age. [Norfolk and New York papers please copy.] Due notice will be given of the funeral.

ROSE Philip A 13 Aug 1872 On the 13th instant, PHILIP A, infant son of George and Eliza Rose, aged 7 months and 11 days. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this (Thursday) afternoon, at five o'clock, from his parents' residence, No 482 Light street.

SANDS Mary 13 Aug 1872 Suddenly, on the 13th instant, MARY SANDS, beloved wife of Lawrence Sands, in the 29th year of her age. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn their loss. She was a native of county Donagall, Ireland. May she rest in peace. Amen. Her funeral will take place from her late residence, No 74 Lewis street, this (Thursday) afternoon, at half-past three o'clock, without further notice.

STREB Mary Elizabeth R 13 Aug 1872 On Tuesday, August 13th, 1872, MARY ELIZABETH R, beloved daughter of Nicholas and Wilhelmina Streb, aged 13 years 11 months and 18 days.
Oh! weep not, dear father and mother,
Nor mourn my early doom;
Nor you, dear sisters and brothers,
Weep in anguish on my tomb.
Nor you, my dear companions,
Wear not a cloud upon your brow,
For never, 'mid our brightest joys,
Were I so blest as now.
Yet again we hope to meet you,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in Heaven with joy to greet you,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
WMS
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral this (Thursday) afternoon, August 15th, at two o'clock, from her parents' residence, northeast corner of Orleans and Durham streets.

BAGGE Rosetta Lee 12 Aug 1872 In Chicago, on the 12th instant, ROSETTA LEE, second eldest daughter of Thos and Rosetta Bagge, aged 9 years. The funeral took place yesterday from No 64 Perry street to St Patrick's Cemetery.

BARRENGER Emanuel B 11 Aug 1872 On the 11th instant, EMANUEL B, beloved son of Andrew C and Sarah A Barrenger, in the 16th year of his age. (rest of copy cut off)
 

Baltimore Sun August 17, 1872
Submitted by:  Meriah Williams
 

BAKER-On the 16th of August, CHARLES W. BAKER, in the 26th year of his age.  The relatives and friends are especially requested to attend the funeral on to-morrow (Sunday) morning, at half-past nine o'clock, from No. 348 North Gay street.
 
DORMAN- "Safe in the arms of Jesus," ANN DORMAN, who departed this life on Thursday morning, August 15th, aged 58 years, wife of the late Thomas Dorman.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on this (Saturday) morning, at ten o'clock, from her late residence.  No. 75 North High street.
 
FREEBURGER- On the evening of the 15th inst., MARY ANN, beloved wife of Andrew J. Feeburger, in the 38th year of her age.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully requested to attend the funeral, from her late residence.  No 294 South Sharp street, this (Saturday) morning, at ten o'clock, without further notice.
 
HUZZA- At Washington, August 16th at twenty minutes past one o'clock P.M., LOTTIE, wife of Luther D. Huzza, and daughter of the late John G. Gehring.  Her funeral will take place from the residence of her brother, J. George Gehring, No. 97 North High street, at three o'clock this (Saturday) afternoon.- Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
 
HYSAN- On the 16th instant, JOHN FRANCIS, infant son of william and Georgeanna Hysan, aged 3 months.
Our darling Johnie has gone to rest,
He cannot hear our cries;
He cannt feel our throbbing breast,
For he is in the skies.
'Twas hard to give him up, dear Lord,
With his young life just begun,
Yet hallowed be Thy name, oh, God,
Thy holy will be done.
 
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral this (Saturday) afternoon, at three o'clock, from his parents' residence, No. 288 Gough street.
 
KANE- On the 16th of August, JOHN KANE, aged 68 years, a native of the parish of Pertumney, county Galway, Ireland.  May he rest in peace.  The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, on to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at half-past on o'clock, from his late residence No. 14 Pleasant alley.
 
KING-On the morning of the 16th instant, after a short illness, TACEY E. KING, widow of the late Joseph King, Jr. in the 78th year of her age.  Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 154 North Charles street, on first day (Sunday) afternoon, 18th (cuts off here)
 

Baltimore Sun September 6, 1872
Submitted by:  D. Rhema

 
 CROMWELL  Death of an Old Citizen - Mr. Joshua Cromwell, an old and well-known citizen of East Baltimore, senior partner of the firm of Joshua Cromwell & Sons, sailmakers, foot of Ann street, died on Wednesday night last in the 73d year of his age. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning.