OBIT: William M. Group, 1916, Idaville, Adams County, PA

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William M. Group

William M. Group, a lifelong resident of Adams county and a well known retired 
farmer of Idaville, died on Monday following a stroke of paralysis which he 
suffered two days previously.

Mr. Group was born near Idaville, a son of Jesse Group.  At the time of his 
death he was aged 72 years, 5 months, and 27 days.  He followed the occupation 
of farming in that vicinity the greater part of his life retiring few years ago 
and moving to Idaville.  

He was married to Miss Ella Starner, Idaville, who survives together with the 
following children:  N. L. Group, and Warren Group, Idaville; Inglebert Group, 
Cornwall, and Mrs. Annie Erb, Reading; one brother, Jesse L. Group, Idaville, 
and a sister, Mrs. Jacob Richwine, Hunters Run, are also living.

He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in Company C, 101st Regiment 
Penna. Vol. Infantry, under Captain Fitchorn and Colonel David Morris.  He was 
honorably discharged June 25, 1865.  Mr. Group was a member of the Eldon Post, 
G. A. R., Bendersville.

He was a life-long member of the United Evangelical church, Idaville, and took 
an active part as trustee and class leader.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, January 15, 1916