Obituaries 1877

 

 

Baltimore Sun April 2, 1877
Submitted by: Sharon Witzke Reinhard

SHINNICK – On the morning of April 1, of scarlet fever, MARTHA a., aged 3 years and 2 months, the youngest daughter of Jacob A. H. Sr. and Martha J. Shinnick.


Baltimore Sun August 28, 1877
Submitted by:  Helen Eardman

HENDERSON - On August 26, JANE HENDERSON, aged 80 years, of county Tyrone, Ireland.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of Mr. Henry Chapman, Greenmount avenue, opposite Point lane, on this (Tuesday) afternoon, a five o'clock.

KELLEHER - On the morning of 27th of August, JAMES O. aged 13 months, only child of Patrick and Katie Kelleher.
Darling Jimmy. we will miss thee,
Thy bright smiles no more we'll see;
But in Heaven a bright angel
Cheerful you will always be.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his parents, No 13 1/2 South Front street, on this (Tuesday) afternoon at four o'clock.

LITTIG - On Sunday, 26th August, SALLIE STERETT, wife of John M Littig.
Her funeral will take place fromher late residence, No 315 Park avenue, on this (Tuesday) afternoon.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.

O'NEILL - On Monday morning, August 27 at 4 1/2 o'clock.  THOMAS ANTHONY, aged 11 months and 9 days, only and beloved son of Thomas and Rebecca O'Neill.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 80 South Mount street, on this (Tuesday) afternoon, at three o'clock, without further notice.

PICKETT. - On the morning of August 26, JOHN A PICKETT, aged 26 years, the only son of John H. and the Late Mary C. Picket.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his father, No 334 North Stricker street, on this (Tuesday) afternoon at four o'clock, without further notice.

RITTER - Sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, on Sunday evening.  August 26, our beloved mother, A. MARY RITTER, in the 70th year of her age, wife of George Ritter.  She was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany but for the last forty-seven years a resident of this city.  She was what a mother ought to be.
Her funeral will take place from her late residence, Point lane, near Harford road, on to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at two o'clock, thence to Zion Church, Aisquith street, near Jefferson.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.

RICKEY - On 25th August, at 9:20 o'clock A. M., after a long and painful illness, MARTHA J., in the 59th year of her age, beloved wife of Albert Rickey.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully requested to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 58 East Pratt street, on this (Tuesday) afternoon, 28th inst., at four o'clock.

SHEIRY - On August 27, JACKSON SHEIRY, in his 56th year.
His funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 218 German street, on to-morrow (Wednesday) morning, at eight o'clock.  Requiem high Mass at St. Peter's Church at 8:30 o'clock.

SHADRICK - On Sunday, August 26, at 2 o'clock, JOHN T. SHADRICK, in the 41st year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his mother-in-law, No. 2 South Ann street, on tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon, 29th inst., at four o'clock.

WHELAN - On Sunday, August 26th, 1877, of apoplexy, CHRISTOPHER WHELAN, a native of the parish of Killmeson, county Meath, Ireland (rest cut off)


Baltimore Sun September 7, 1877
Submitted by: Sharon Witzke Reinhard

FOSTER – Departed this life on 6th of September, MARY E. in the 38th year of her age, beloved wife of William J. Foster. Funeral form her late residence, no 103 South Poppleton St.

NIXON – On the morning of 6th of September, HATTIE L. aged 10 months, daughter of William H. and Ellen P. Nixon. Funeral from the residence of her grandparents at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

PARKINSON  - On the evening of September 5th, Mrs. CYNTHIA Parkinson, aged 79 years, relict of the late James Parkinson.  Funeral from the residence of her son, No 342 North Broadway.

PIERPOINT- On 6th September, after a short but painful illness, ABALINE, aged 78 years, 3mos and 3 days, beloved wife of the late Thos. Pierpoint. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, W.E. Clements, No 455 Saratoga street.

SMITH – On September 5, after a painful illness, JOSIAH K. Smith, beloved husband of Margaret Smith.  Funeral from his residence near Catonsville.

SWAIN – On September 6, EVA, infant daughter of G. Edwin and Lucy A. Swain. Funeral from the residence of her father, No. 73 Winchester St.

SAUMEING- On the morning of September 6, LYDIA, Infant daughter of M.A. and W.B. Saumenig, of Baltimore County.

HECKROTTE – On September, 3, after a protracted illness, HENRY  W. Heckrotte, in the 52 year of his age, a veteran of the late Mexican war.

SMITH- Suddenly at Sand’s Point. L.I., September 5, LEILA GRAHAM, in her 13th years, oldest daughter of Marshall P. and Mary L. Smith.


Baltimore Sun November 23, 1877
Submitted by:  Helen Eardman

COLLADAY - On Wednesday, November 21, at 9 o'clock A.M., of diphtheria, our darling FLORENCE youngest daughter of Chas. R. and Mary A. Colladay.
Her funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, No. 519 West Fayette street, on this (Friday) afternoon, at two o'clock.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectifully invited to attend.

JARBOE - On the evening of Nobember 21, 1877, WILLIE M., aged 2 years 8 months, only child of J.W. and S.E. Jarboe.
Put away the little dresses
That my darling used to wear.
He will need them on earth never,
He hath climbed the golden stair.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 211 West Fayette street, on this (Friday) morning, at eleven o'clock.

JEFFERYS - On 21st November at 12 o'clock P.M. JOHN BACKUS, aged 25 years, son of Sarah and the late Thomas R. Jefferys.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 133 East Monument street, on to-morrow (Saturday) morning at eleven o'clock.

MARR- On November 22, JOHN T. MARR, in the 57th year of his age.
Due notice will be given of the funeral.

MACCUBBIN - On the morning of November 21, 1877, AGNES J. MACCUBBIN, in the 62d year of her age, relict of the late Samuel Maccubbin.
Her relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, No. 117 McCullough street, this (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock.

NEILY - On 22nd of November, ANNIE R., aged 7 years, daughter of J.W. and Hannah W. Neily. 
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully required to attend the funeral this (Friday) afternoon, 23d instant at two o'clock.

O'NEILL - On November 10, of diphtheria, JENNIEE, aged 5 years and 6 months, youngest daughter of John F. and Lavinia O'Neill; and on November 22, of diphtheria, NANNIE L., aged 7 years and 7 months, second daughter of John F and Lavinia O'Neill. [Cincinnati papers please copy.]
Her funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, No 65 Harlem avenue, on this (Friday) afternoo, at half past two o'clock.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.

O'BRIEN- On Thursday morning, November 22, after a painful illness, JAMES L. O'BRIEN, in the 25th year of his age. R.I.P.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, northwest corner of Oak and Shirk streets, on tomorrow (Saturday) morning, at nine o'clock, thence to proceed to Saint Ann's Church, where a Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.

SMITH - On Wednesday, November 21, at the residence of her brother-in-law, Wendel Bollman, ANN MARIA SMITH, in the 65th year of her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on this (Friday) morning, 23d instant, at e o'clock.

HOFFMAN-  At "Waltham",  near Centerville, Md., on November 21, HOWARD, only son of Geo. B. and the late Louse Howard Hoffman.

LA BARRER - On November 21, ELLA L., aged 5 years and 5 months, the only child of SAMUEL E. and Alice A. La Barrer.
We closed the eyes and folded the hands
Of our idol gone to rest.
She was all we had, and we loed her so.
And now she sleeps on the Saviours breast.

WOLF- On November 22, at 12:15 o'clock A.M., of diphtheria, SADIE LEE, aged 4 years and I month beloved daughter of Marcus W. and Sarah M. Wolf, A bud on earth, a flower in Heaven.


Baltimore Sun
Submitted by: Sharon Witzke Reinhard

BEHRENS – Departed this life on the morning of November 25, 1877, JULIA, in the 67th year of her age, the beloved wife of Jacob Behrens, (New York papers please copy) funeral from her late residence, No 9 North Gay street.

BECK- On 26th of November, after a short illness, CHRISTIANA BECK, beloved wife of August Beck. Funeral from her late residence, Garrison Lane.

HILL -  On November 26 after a painful illness,  WILLIAM A. Hill, in the 69th year of his age. Funeral from the residence of his son, John A. Hill, No. 30 Arlington Ave.

JOHNSON- On November 25, James B. Johnson aged 56 years. Funeral from Bethel Church, Saratoga Street.

KNIGHT- At Navassa Island, on November 8, after a short illness, Captain W. H. Knight, in the 53rd year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No 8 Warren Ave.

LINDSAY – At Washington D.C. on November 22 of scarlatina, OLIVE, aged 8 years, 11 months and 26 days, only daughter of Alfred and Emma Lindsay. Remains taken to Brooklyn, NY, the residence of the parents, for interment.

MURPHY – On November26 at his late residence, No 180 North Fremont street, James E. Murphy, in the 29th year of his age. Due notice will be given of the funeral.

PARKER – On November 26, ANNIE, infant daughter of Llewellyn L. and Annie M. Parker. Funeral will take place from the residence, Mount Washington.

RILEY - Fell asleep peacefully on November 26, 1877, of diphtheria, WIILE EDGAR, aged 9 years, 2 months, and 15 days, only child of John J.G. and Annie Riley. Funeral from the residence of his father. No. 143 South Paca street.

ROSE- CAROLINE, in her 63rd year, beloved wife of Jacob Rose. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her niece, Mrs.  H. F. (?).

SHINNICK – On the morning of November 25, 1877, Jacob A.H. Shinnick, aged 31 years, the youngest son of Jacob A.H. and the late Margaret Shinnick (Cincinnati and Zanesville (Ohio) and St. Louis (MO) ) papers please copy. Funeral from his late residence 124 Chesapeake street, Canton, MD.

THOMPSON – On November26, 1877, WILLIAM D. Thompson, eldest son of Rebecca R. and the late Stephen J. Thompson.