Adams County PA Archives Obituaries.....Carbaugh, John May 24, 1921
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Star and Sentinel 1921-05-28
FORMER COUNTY MAN DIES AT AT 93 

John Carbaugh died After Illness of Two Days at Home in York. 

Following a sickness of two days from the infirmities of old age, John Carbaugh,
died Tuesday night at 12 o'clock, at the home of his son, John A. Carbaugh, 759
West King street, York. He was aged 93 years, four months and 24 days. He is 
survived by two sons and one daughter, John A. Carbaugh, York, at whose home 
he died; William H. Carbaugh, New Oxford; and Miss Sarah G. Carbaugh, Orchard 
street, Hanover. Fifteen grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren also
survive. 

Despite his advanced years, Mr. Carbaugh gave the impression of a much younger man,
being erect of posture and still agile on his feet. Until Saturday last he was able
to be about the house, and only took to his bed on that day. 

Mr Carbaugh. was born at Mt. Rock on December 31, 1827, the son of William and
Rosanna Leonard Carbaugh. He was born and raised on a farm, and for many years 
was a successful farmer. Later in life he started a brick yard at Berlin Junction,
which he afterwards turned over to his son, W. H Carbaugh, who conducted the 
business until a short time ago, when it was discontinued. 

John Carbaugh served two enlistments during the Civil War each time receiving an
honorable discharge. He was a lifelong Whig and Republican. He was Catholic in 
religion and attended services at Conewago chapel while a resident in that 
vicinity He was married to Miss Anastasia Staub who preceded him in death 21
years ago.

For the past six months Mr. Carbaugh has made his home with  his son in York. Prior
to that time he resided with his daughter on Orchard street. 

Funeral Friday at 7:45 o'clock from 759 West King street, York, proceed to New
Oxford with requiem high mass by the Rev. H. J. Howarth at 9 o'clock in the 
Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment in the family plot in the Catholic
cemetery, New Oxford. 

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