OBIT: William CARROLL, 1923, Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM CARROLL

One of the best know residents of this city died at his home 909 Third
avenue, at midnight last night.  Death being caused by a complication
of diseases.  Mr. Carroll, who was 85 years old, was born in Ireland
and came to this country in 1866.  After coming to this country, he
spent the greater part of his life in this city.  In 1868, he entered
the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad company and continued with
them for 38 years, being a forger in Altoona machine shops.  He was
retired from active service in 1906.  He is survived by the following
children:  James Vincent Carroll and Mrs. Mary Carroll who made their
home with him, J. W. Carroll and George S. Carroll, who also reside in
this city.  Eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also
survive.  He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church, St.
Anthony's society and the Holy Name society.  He was also a member of
the relief.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Mt. Carmel
church on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.  Interment will be made in
St. John's cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, August 20, 1923, page 20