OBIT: James Henry WELCH, 1913, native of Adams County, PA

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James Henry Welch was born in Adams county, Pa., May 28, 1838, and passed away 
at his home in Winterset, Iowa, on June 21, 1913, at the age of 75 years and 24 
days.  October 16, 1862, he was enrolled as a private in Co. G. 165th Regiment 
Pennsylvania Militia Infantry and was mustered out with his company at 
Gettysburg, July 20, 1863.  In 1864 in Young America, Ind., he was united in 
marriage to Lydia Anne Fisher, who died November 24, 1890.  Nine children were 
born to this union, one son dying in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Flora 
Hodgson, dying March 24, 1912.  On July 16th, 1892, he was married to Mary Reece 
Snyder, who, with four daughters and three sons, mourns his death.  Mr. Welch 
was honored and respected by all who knew him.  The funeral services were held 
from the home in Winterset, Iowa, June 23, conducted by Rev. L. F. David, the G. 
A. R. using their burial service.  Interment in the Winterset Cemetery.

Gettysburg Compiler – Wednesday, July 16, 1913