OBIT: Edward C. Wenschoff, 1912, formerly of Abbottstown, Adams County, PA

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Death of a Veteran

Word has been received of the death of Edward C. Wenschoff, at his home near 
Emmitsburg, Md.  He was the only son of Dr. E. C. Wenschoff, formerly of 
Abbottstown, and was 76 years of age.  He died this morning.

The deceased served in Cole’s cavalry during the Civil war and spent 17 months 
in Andersonville prison.  His discharge called him a brave soldier.

The latter part of his life was spend retired on his farm.

The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Milton A. Spangler, of Franklin 
street, and Mrs. William Panebaker, of West Chestnut street, and a son, Franklin 
Wenschoff, of this place.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, July 20, 1912