Obituaries 1879

 


Baltimore Sun, Friday, 3 Jan 1879
Submitted by Anne Marie Willis

MILBOURNE - On January 2, Charles D. Milbourne, in the ??h year of his age. [Somerset county papers please copy.] The relatives and friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from Lee st Baptist Church, on Sunday morning, 5th inst., at eleven o'clock, without further notice.

 McGOWAN - On January 1, after a lingering illness, James J. McGowan, son of Mary and the late John McGowan. May he rest in peace. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, No. 1? Holland street, on tomorrow (Saturday) morning, at half-past eight o'clock, thence to Saint Vincent's Church where a Mass of Requiem will be offered for the repose of his soul. 

O'NEAL - On the morning of January 1, Juliet, the beloved wife of Samuel S. O'Neal and the third daughter of Mary A. and the late John B. O'Donnell. May she rest in peace. Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her mother, No. ?61 West Fayette street, on this (Friday) morning, at ten o'clock, thence to Saint Peter's Church, where a Requiem Mass will be said for the repose of her soul. 

RICHARDSON - On January 2, 1879, at 10 o'clock P.M., Minnie, wife of R. T. Richardson. Her funeral will take place from St. Paul's P. E. Church, to-morrow (Saturday) morning, 4th instant, at eleven o'clock. 

THOMPSON - Suddenly, on January 2, Mary Thompson, in the ?7th year of her age, consort of the late William Tompson. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her son-in-law, ??s Steffee(?), Millington avenue, Baltimore county, on this (Friday) afternoon, at half past two o'clock without further notice. 

TIGHE - on January 1, 1879, Katie J. Tighe, in her 17th year, the third eldest daughter of Alfred and Ann Tighe. May her soul rest in peace. Her friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from the residence of her parents, No. ? Randall(?) street, on this (Friday) afternoon, at two o'clock. 

WALTERMYER - On January 2, 1879, Sarah C., aged 31 years and 9 months, beloved wife of Charles H. Waltermyer. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, NO. 46 South Stricker street, on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.

 WEBER - On January 2, Minna, in the 9th year of her age, daughter of Theodore and Henriette Weber. The funeral will take place from No. ? East Lombard street, on tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon 4th instant, at two o'clock. 

WARNER - Departed this life on January 2, 1879, George W. Warner, aged ?4 years and 1 month. His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 8 Edmondson avenue, tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, 4th instant, at two o'clock. 

GAMBRIL - On December 28, 1878, at the residence of her grandfather, A. Gambril, "Riverside," Talbot county, Md., Lillie, aged ? years, daughter of John A. and Helen Gambril. [Annapolis (Md.) papers please copy. 

REILLY - On January 2, 1879, at 11:30 0'clock A.M., Bessie E., only child of James F. and Alice Reilly. (the rest of this notice is cut off on my copy)


 Baltimore Sun March 10,1879

SHEIBLEIN,At Woodberry,Baltimroe co on March 9,1879 Mrs Barbara SHEIBLEIN in
the 72 year od her age.(Philadelphia papers please copy)

SMITH-On the morning of March 8,Andrew SMITH aged 57 years a native of
Ayshire Scotland beloved husband of Agnus b Smith(Lorconing Md and
Zutherville Ohio papers please copy)
The firends and family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from
his late residence on east Pratt st this Monday afternoon at 3:00.

SMITH-Departed this life on the evening of the 8th March,at his late
residence,No 131 South Regester St,William n SMITH aged 21 years 4 months and
17 days.
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from
Asbury Church this (Monday) afternoon,12inst at 2:00.
 

TAYLOR-On Sunday march 9th at 4:30 P.M.in blissful hope of immortality beyond
the grave Frances J TAYLOR in the 44th year of her age.beloved wife of Samuel
W Taylor and only daughter of the late Atrill(?) and Samuel
Brown.(Philadelphia papers please copy)
Farewell immortality
Jesus is mine
Welcome Eternnity
Jesus is mine
Welcomce,Oh loved and blest
Welcome sweet scens of rest
Welcome My savior's breast
Jesus is mine
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral from her residence No 206 East Baltimore St on
tomorrow(Tuesday)afternoon.
 

TAYLOR-At Mount Pleasent Baltimore county ont he evening of March 7,Mary
second daughter of the Elijah TAYLOR
Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from
her late residence this(Monday)afternoon at 3:00

WALTHAM-Departed this life ont he 9th day of March 1879 at 8:45 A.M. after a
short but painful illness Sarah A WAATHAM.

The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully requested to attend
her funeral from her late residence No 2332 east Lombard St to
morrow(Tuesday) afternoon 11th inst at 3:00

WAXTER-Departed this life on the 9th March at 4:00 A.M. after a short but
painful illness Ernestin WAXTER in the 79th year of her age a native of
Krfuet Prussia Germany,but a residnet of this city for the last 34 years.
The relatives and frineds of the family are respectfully invited to attend
her funeral from the residence of her son-in-law No 87 Rose St on tomorrow
(Tuesday) morning at 10:00

WOOD-On the 9th of March of Diphtheretic Croup Willie E WOOD aged 8 years and
5 months,son of Charles and Letta Wood.
His funeral will take place from his grandfather Samuel h Riggs,Montgomery co
Md.

HOWARD-On the 7th of March of diphtheria james aged 18 months 7 days ,second
son of William R and E.M.Howard

HANNA-On Sunday 9th of March,1879 Mary Kate the infant daughter of Henry W
and Annita Hnna

PATTERSON-On Friday March 7th Sidney in the 85th year of her agemwidow of the
late Edward Patterson and daughter of the late General Samuel Smith.
 


Submitted by: Dan Rhema

VAIN, Fell asleep in Jesus, on 8th April, after a lingering illness, MARY VAIN, leaving a large family to mourn their loss.
POEM (illegible)
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 6601 East Fayette street, on tomorrow, Friday afternoon, the 11th instant at half past one.
 


Baltimore Sun July 30, 1879
Submitted by: Helen Eardman

Ginn - Suddenly, at Gunthersville, Long Island, New York, on July 25, 1879, GEORGE W. GINN, JR.
Remains interred at Winchester, Va.

Haynes - On July 29, WALTER DAVIS, infant son of D. Frank and Sallie E.D. Haynes.
Funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 266 Hoffman street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, 30th instant, at five o'clock.  Friends are invited.

Kless - ANNIE ELIZABETH, in the 60th year of her age the beloved wife of Henry Kless, Sr.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 415 East Baltimore street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at four o'clock.

Morgan - On the morning of July 29, CHARES S., aged 45 years 6 months and 3 days, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Morgan.
The relatives are requested to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 8 Lee street, to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at four o'clock, without further notice.

Myrsinger - On Tuesday, July 29, at 5 o'clock A.M. WILLIAM MYRSINGER, in the 43d year of his age. [Washington papers please copy.]
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 162 Dolhinstreet, on o-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at three o'clock.

Pforr - On July 28, after a short but painful illness, my beloved husband, AUGUST PFORR, aged 41 years 5 months and 2 days, born in Hersfeld, Churhessen, but for the last twenty-three years a resident of Baltimore.
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 128 Linden avenue, on this (Wednesday) afternoon, at three o'clock.
HIS BELOVED WIFE, ELIZA PFORR AND THREE CHILDREN.

Skinner - On 28th July, Mrs. S.P. SKINNER, relict of the late Jeremiah P. Skinner.
One notice of the funeral will be given.

Stephens - On July 29, ANNIE J., aged 18 years, daughter of James M. and Camilla E. Stephens>
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 267 West Fayette street, on to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at three o'clock.

Edmonds - Fell asleep in Jesus, Monday morning, July 28, at the residence of C.B. Payne, Lancaster county, Va., near "Lawson's Bay,"  ELIAS CARTER EDMONDS, aged 22 years 4 months and 11 days.
For two years  or more he bore his suffering with meekness and patience, looking forward to the "Rest that remaineth for the people of God."

Helmling - Suddenly, on July 27, JOHN V., the beloved husband of Ora, and the only son of the late John and mary Helmling, in the 36th year of his age.
Gone, but not forgotten.

McComas - On July 29, 1879, ROBERT VERNON, aged 19 days, infant son of David S. and Susie McComas.

Russell -  On 28th July 18789, in Chicago, W.W. RUSSELL, aged 85 years.


Baltimore Sun Oct 31, 1879
Submitted by Anne Marie Willis

 BROWN - On October 30, Margaret Brown, aged 60 years, beloved wife of John T. Brown. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her son-in-law, David Bear(Bean?), Frederick county, Md., on this (Friday) morning.

 HUNTER - On Wednesday, 29th of October, 1879, Susan, aged 6 years 10 months and 19 days, only and beloved daughter of Julia A. and Jerome Hunter. TO SUSIE HUNTER, BY HER GRANDFATHER, R.S.H. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still'd; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. You'll bury me, dear parents, beneath the hawthorn shade, And you'll sometimes come and see me, where I am lowly laid; I shall not forget you, dear parents, when you pass, With your feet above my head, in the long and pleasant grass. Oh, I will come again, dear parents, from out my resting place, Though you'll not see me, dear parents, I shall look upon your face; Though I cannot speak a word, I shall hearken what you say, And be often with you when you think I am far away. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, on this (Friday) afternoon, 31st instant, at three o'clock. {Susan's grandfather was Robert Hunter.) 

HUSSEY - On Thursday, October 30, at 12:40 A.M., Wenona S., aged 7 years 1 month and 25 days, daughter of James R. and Columbia J. Hussey. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, No. 82 South High street, this (Friday) afternoon, 31st instant, at two o'clock. 

JOHNSON - On October 29, 1879, Cecilia Johnson, aged 32 years, beloved wife of Charles JOhnson, and eldest daughter of J.H.C. Thirkel. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, on this (Friday) morning, at ten o'clock.

 MURPHY - At Woodberry, on 30th October, Mrs. Ellen Murphy, in the 63d year of her age, widow of the late Peter Murphy, a native of the county of Monaghan, Ireland. May she rest in peace. Her funeral will take place from Saint Thomas's Church, Woodberry, to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at nine o'clock. 

SCHULZ - On 29th of Octber, Louis Schuylz, in the 28th year of his age. He leaves a wife and two children. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 61 Druid Hill avenue, this (Friday) afternoon, at half-past one o'clock. His funeral sermon will be preached in Saint Paul's German Lutheran Church, corner of Saratoga and Fremont streets. 

STRASBURGER - On Wednesday, 29th of October, Victor Strasburger, in the 42d year of his age,[the rest is cut off my copy]
 


Baltimore Sun November 8, 1879
Submitted by:  Christine Schott

AHRENS J H 5 Nov 1879 On November 5, Mrs. J H AHRENS, aged 67 years [Western papers please copy.] The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, at her late residence, Chase's Station, PW & B RR, To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clock.

BERRY
James 6 Nov 1879 Departed this life, on November 6, 1879, JAMES BERRY, in the 38th year of his age.
Come stand beside my dying bed,
And see me calmly pass away;
My trust is in Jesus, and He has said
"My hands shall wipe all tears away,"
Together we struggled through sorrow and woe,
Each other's burdens and troubles to bear;
But my Father has called me, and I must go,
Oh! trust Him, and we both shall meet o'er there."
The relatives and friends are cordially invited to (rest of copy cut off)


November 18, 1879--Baltimore Sum
Submitted by Anne Marie Willis

PEARL - Departed this life, on 17th November, at 8:30 P.M., PETER PEARL, aged 50 years.
Due notice of the funeral will be given to-morrow.

SMITH - On November 17, WILLIE A., aged 7 years 7 months and 24 days, eldest son of Ebenezer and Armintha Smith.
Lonely the house and sad the hours
Since our dear Willis is gone;
But oh, a brighter home in Heaven
Than ours is his own.
His funeral will take place from the residence of his parents, No. 265 Gough street, on to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at three o'clock. The friends are invited.

STEVENSON - On Sunday morning, November 16, 1879, at his late residence, Baltimore county, east of Greenmount Cemetery, JAMES STEVENSON, in the 70th year of his age.
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Hacks will be in waiting at the residence of his son, John Stevenson, No. 254 East Madison street, at half past two o'clock.

STARR - On 16th November, GEORGE, in the 62nd year of his age, beloved husband of Vallurea Starr. [Washington (D.C.) and Albany (Oregon) papers please copy.]
The relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 97 Asquith street, this (Tuesday) morning, 18th instant, at ten o'clock.

TUCHTON
- On November 17, SARAH E., wife of John Tuchton.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 127 North Howard street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock.

WEBB - On Monday, 17th November, at 5:20 P.M., AMANDA COMET, beloved wife of Wm. G. Webb.
The funeral will take place from Harford avenue Church. Due notice of time wil be given.

WILHELM - On November 16, at 11 o'clock P.M., MARY ELLEN WILHELM, aged 37 years and 9 months, wife of Matthew H. Wilhelm, and the eldest daughter of Ellen and the late John D. Foreman. - "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Her funeral will take place from her late reesidence, No. 24 Hare street, Canton, to-morrow (Wednesday) morning, 19th instant, at ten o'clock.

KELLY - On 14th day of November 1879, FANNY S., the beloved wife of Henry W. Kelly, and eldest daughter of the late Edwin G. Dorry. Requiescat in peace.

SHANE - Suddenly, on 17th November, of scarlet fever, LANKFORD JACKSON, in the 10th year of his age, beloved son of the late Lankford J. Shane and Henrietta Byrd.

WEST - On November 16, of consumption, SARAH L. WEST, youngest daughter of William T. and the late Ruth Ann West, of Cecil county, Md.
 


24 Dec 1879 -- Baltimore Sun
Submitted by Rose


BALLARD.--On Tuesday, 23d of December, at 2 1/2 o'clock P.M.,
FREDERICK BALLARD, in the 63d year of his age. May he rest in peace.
Amen. [New York and Philadelphia papers please copy.]
Due notice of the funeral will be given.


CASPARI.--On 23d December, THEODORE CASPARI, in the 57th year of his
age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral, from the residence of his brother-in-law, No. 11
North Poppleton street, on to-morrow, (Thursday,) 25th instant, at
twelve o'clock M.


DONELSON.--On December 22, 1879, IDA E., daughter of Elijah and
Averilla Donelson. [Baltimore, Frederick, and Howard county papers
please copy.]
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral, from Woodberry M. E. Church, this (Wednesday)
afternoon, 24inst., at half-past two o'clock.


GILL.--At Washington, D. C., on 22d of December, JAMES R. GILL, in
the 66th year of his age, formerly a resident of this city.
His funeral will take place from his late residence, northwest
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Seventeenth street, Washington, D.
C., this (Wednesday) morning, at ten o'clock.


KUENNE.--On 23d December, MARY KUENNE, aged 21 years, 5 months and 1
day, the beloved wife of Edward Kuenne.
Her funeral will take place from her late residence, No. 235 Light
street, on to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, 25th instant, at two
o'clock.


LYCETT.--On December 23, PATRICK LYCETT, aged 70 years, a native of
the parish of Asketon, county Limerick, Ireland, but for the
last thirty years a resident of Baltimore. May he rest in peace.
[Washington papers please copy.]
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 148
Chesapeake street, to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at one o'clock.


LANG.--On 23d December, ERMANCE DENA, daughter of Jerome and Brigith
Lang.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral, from No. 576 West Baltimore st. on this
(Wednesday) afternoon, 24th instant, at two o'clock without further
notice.


O'BRIEN.--On Monday, December 22, after a brief illness of scarlet
fever, WILLIAM A. BOYD, aged 1 year and 11 months, youngest son of C.
J. and Jennie O'Brien.
We loved him, yes, no tongue can tell
How much we loved him, and how well;
God loved him, too, and He thought best
To take our darling home to rest.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 581 West Lombard
street, on this (Wednesday) morning, at ten o'clock.


THOMAS.--On December 23, at 5:30 o'clock A. M., after a short
illness, JOSEPH B. THOMAS, Sr, in the 73d year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 518 West Fayette
street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, 24th instant, at two o'clock. [No
flowers.]



25 Dec 1879 -- Baltimore Sun
Submitted by Rose



MARION,[first line of text cut off]
M., CHARLES MARION, only and beloved child of Emma and Henry Jubb,
and grandson of Sarah A. and John T. Legg.
Little Charley was our darling,
Pride of all our hears at home;
But an angel came and whispered,
Little Charley, do come home.
Lonely the house and sad the hours
Since our dear babe has gone;
But oh, a brighter home than ours
In Heaven is now his own.
The relative and friends are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 167 Orleans street,
on this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o'clock.


KLEES.--On December 22, at New Windsor, Md., after a short illness,
HENRY KLEES, Sr., in the 67th year of his age.
The funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 415 East
Baltimore street, to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, 26th instant, at one
o'clock, thence proceed to the Broadway German M. E. Church,
Broadway, near Eastern avenue. The relative and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.


KOFFENBURGER.--Fell asleep in Jesus, on 23d December, at 11:40
o'clock P. M., MAGGIE E. KOFFENBURGER, in the 19th year of her age.
The funeral will take place from Franklin-street M. E. Church, on
to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, 26th instant, at two o'clock.


LYCETT.--On December 23, PATRICK LYCETT, aged 70 years, a native of
the parish of Asketon, county Limerick, Ireland, but for the
last thirty years a resident of Baltimore. May he rest in peace.
[Washington papers please copy.]
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 148
Chesapeake street, on this (Thursday) afternoon, at one o'clock.


MCPARLAND.--On Wednesday morning, December 24, of pneumonia, PETER
ALOYSIUS, aged 2 years 3 months and 24 days, only son of Michael and
Mary McParland.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 216 Battery avenue,
on to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, at two o'clock. 


MULLIN.--On December 24, ANNA MARIA MULLIN, in the 74th year of hr
age, wife of the late Thomas Mullin, Jr.
Due notice of the funeral will be given.


PERINE.--On 24th December, 1879 of scarlet fever, THOMSON GOVER,
aged 16 months, youngest son of Thomson P. and Lizzie C. Perine.
The funeral will take place from the residence of his parents, No.
711 west Baltimore street, Christmas afternoon, at three o'clock.


ROACH.--On Wednesday, December 24, 1879, MARY ELIZABETH, aged 25
years, the beloved daughter of William and the late Fanny Roach. May
her soul rest in peace. Amen.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral, from the residence of her father, No. 14 Low street, on to-
morrow (Friday) morning, at eight o'clock, thence proceed to Saint
Vincent's Church, where Requiem Mass will be said for her repose.


WALKER.-- Departed this life, on 22d December, after a lingering
illness, our dear mother, SARAH WALKER, in the 87th year of her age,
a native of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, the beloved wife
of the late John F. Walker.
Her funeral will take place from her late residence, No. 62 South
Greene street, on this (Thursday) afternoon, at half-past two o'clock.


WINKS.--Fell asleep in Jesus, on Tuesday morning, December 23, at 6
o'clock, JOHN W. WINKS, Jr., aged 25 years 4 months and 1 day,
consort of Harriet D. Winks.
His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral, from the residence of her father,
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