OBIT: Benjamin COBLE, 1914, Williamsburg, Blair County, PA

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BENJAMIN COBLE.

Benjamin Coble, a well known resident of Williamsburg, died at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Annie Alsopp, at that place at 6:30 o'clock Saturday morning of 
diseases incident to old age.  He had been in failing health for several years 
and had been confined to his bed for the past two weeks.  Deceased was a son of 
John and Martha Coble, deceased, and was born in Hartslog Valley, Huntingdon 
county, on August 16, 1835.  He spent the younger days of his life in that 
section of the state.  He is survived by these children:  Samuel F., Harry, and 
Mrs. Annie Allsopp, all of Williamsburg; Mrs. Mary M. Kipe, of Clover Creek, and 
Mrs. Julia Walls, of Ganister.  Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock 
Monday.  The remains were taken to Huntingdon county for interment in the 
Brumbaugh cemetery.

WILLIAMSBURG

The funeral of Mr. Benjamin Coble who died on Saturday morning took place at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Annie Allsopp on Monday morning.  The services were 
conducted by Elder W. H. Holsinger, assisted by Rev. Reese.  The funeral cortege 
left on the 11:30 train for Brumbaugh, Huntingdon county, where the remains were 
interred beside that of his wife who preceded him nearly three years ago.  He 
leaves to mourn their loss three daughters and two sons and a host of friends 
and acquaintances.

Martinsburg Herald, July 10, 1914