OBIT: Mary (Hoffman) Menchey, 1916, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA

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Mrs. Edward Menchey

Mrs. Mary Menchey, Gettysburg’s oldest resident, died Monday evening at the age 
of 99 years, 2 months and 13 days.

She was born in Arendtsville, February 4, 1817, a daughter of Henry and 
Catherine Hoffman.  She was married in 1840 to Edward Menchey who died 34 years 
ago.  Mrs. Menchey has lived in the house where she now resides since her 
marriage.

She has been a member of St. James Church, for a long time.  On her 90th birthday 
anniversary, the Rev. J. B. Baker, her pastor, conducted a service at her home.

Surviving her are the following children:  Edward, James H. and John A. Menchey, 
and Mrs. Fannie Yeagy, Gettysburg, and Mrs. Rebecca Geiman, Hanover.  Eighteen 
grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren are also living.

 
The Hanover Herald – Saturday, April 22, 1916