OBIT: Adam B. FREDERICK, 1918, Woodbury, Bedford County, PA

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Adam B. Frederick

Adam B. Frederick, aged 79 years, 10 months and 25 days, died about 10 o'clock 
Friday morning, September 27, 1918, at his home north of Woodbury, Bedford 
county.

For more than a year he had been suffering from kidney trouble but was engaged 
in active business until April 2, 1918, when a complication of diseases set in 
and he was compelled to give up his work.  At times his body was full of pain, 
but he bore it serenely until the end, when he peacefully closed his eyes and 
passed over to his reward.

Deceased was born November 2, 1838, in Blair county, on the farm now owned by 
Ira Grubb.

On January 24, 1861, he was united in marriage with Ann Kauffman, and took up 
housekeeping on a farm in Woodbury township, Bedford county, which he later 
purchased and where he continuously resided until the time of his death.  They 
followed farming and milling as an occupation for almost 55 years then this 
union was broken down by death.  January 22, 1915, a devoted and loving wife and 
mother was taken from the home.  This loss he realized most keenly.

Through many checkered scenes of life,
They hand in hand had journeyed on;
She sharing his cares as a loving wife,
But now death mother's gone.

Eight children blessed this union, three of whom preceded them to the grave.  
Surviving him are:  Mrs. Nancy Ebersole, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, Mrs. Clara Replogle 
and John K., all of near Woodbury, and Miss Lizzie at home.  He is also survived 
by eight grandchildren and the following sisters and brothers:  Mrs. Sophia 
Carson, of Altoona; Mrs. Annie Showalter, of Williamsburg; John, of Henrietta; 
Henry, of Curryville; Samuel, of Woodbury; and David, of Sinking Valley.

He was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of the Brethren in which he 
served as deacon and church treasurer for many years.  In 1912-13, when the 
Holsinger Church of the Brethren was built, he served as one of the building 
committee.

He was one of the oldest citizens of Woodbury township, and was held in high 
esteem by all who knew him.  He lived an upright Christian life, had a kind and 
sympathetic disposition, and very frequently visited the sick and those in 
distress.  He was always ready to help and comfort when such was needed.

The funeral service was conducted Sunday morning in the Replogle Church of the 
Brethren at Woodbury, by Elders D. T. Detwiler, J. R. Stayer, J. C. Stayer, J. 
B. Miller and J. D. Brumbaugh.  Text:  II Timothy 4:6-7.  His remains were laid 
to rest in the Eshelman cemetery beside those of his wife.

Martinsburg Herald, Hand-written date of October 4, 1918