OBIT: Agnes PITCAIRN, 1891, Shadyside, Allegheny County, PA

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Death of Mrs. Agnes Pitcairn.

  Mrs. Agnes Pitcairn, widow of the late John Pitcairn, died at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex. Pitcairn, Shadyside, near Pittsburgh, 
on Sunday afternoon, after a brief illness, in the 90th year of her 
age.  This good woman, who was spared for so many years to be the 
friend and advisor of those who loved her, is survived by the following 
children: Mrs. Catharine Branyan, of Assumption, Illinois; Mrs. Alex. 
Pitcairn, of Shadyside, Allegheny county; Robert Pitcairn, of 
Pittsburgh, superintendent of the Pittsburgh division, Pennsylvania 
railroad; Mrs. Dr. George R. Starkey and John Pitcairn, of 
Philadelphia, and Dr. Hugh Pitcairn, of Harrisburg, junior proprietor 
of the TRIBUNE.  Her life, which was coeval with the century, was one 
which her children may ever remember with affection and gratitude.  She 
measured up to every requirement of life and belongs to those whose 
memory shall bud and blossom in the dust.  The funeral will take place 
at 2.30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon from her late residence.  Interment 
at Shadyside.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, April 21, 1891