OBITS: CRAWFORD Family, mostly Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Aileen Fulcomer Copyright 2003. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ ________________________________________________ CLARK, Annie (CRAWFORD) - 1892 CRAWFORD, Alma (WAITE) - 1973 CRAWFORD, Bessie (McQUEAD) - 1968 CRAWFORD, David - 1903 CRAWFORD, Dorothy Dean - 1996 CRAWFORD, Eunice - 1886 CRAWFORD, Foster - 1895 CRAWFORD, Foster - 2003 CRAWFORD, Helen (MOORE) 1968 CRAWFORD, Isaac - 1896 CRAWFORD, James - 1809-1840 CRAWFORD, James - 1886 CRAWFORD, James B. - 1969 CRAWFORD, John - 1906 CRAWFORD, John A. - 1916 CRAWFORD, John Dean - 1958 CRAWFORD, Jordan W. - 1909 CRAWFORD, Joseph - 1885 CRAWFORD, Kathryn (LAUDER) - 1991 CRAWFORD, Kenneth M. - 1989 CRAWFORD, Laura (McQUEAD) - 1917 CRAWFORD, Lavina S. - 1952 CRAWFORD, Louisa M. (TUSSEY) - 1923 CRAWFORD, Margaret (FLECK) - 1911 CRAWFORD, Olivia - 1937 CRAWFORD, Robert - 1882 CRAWFORD, Robert Boyd - 1981 CRAWFORD, Ross F. - 1955 CRAWFORD, Samuel - 1910 HARNISH, Elizabeth (CRAWFORD) - 1892 ROGERS, Mary Catherine Loviniah HEAGEY (CRAWFORD) - 1930 Mrs. Annie (Crawford) Clarke At her home in Tyrone, Mrs. Annie Crawford Clarke wife of Rowan Clarke, M.D., after a brief illness, upon the evening of November 10, 1892, sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. Quite early in life, Mrs. Clarke united with the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church, and for many years adorned the doctrine of our God and Saviour by a walk and conversation that was apparent upon all occasions. In her character, the work of nature and of grace sweetly blended, so that by those who knew her, she will ever be remembered as a kind friend, an affectionate sister, a devoted wife, a sincere Christian, who having fought a good fight, with great peace and triumph and joy entered into that rest which remaineth for the people of God. After a short illness of inflammation of the bowels, Mrs. Annie Crawford, wife of Dr. Rowan Clarke died at her home on Logan avenue at 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Mrs. Clarke was the daughter of James and Eunice Crawford, of Sinking Valley. Some two years ago, she was married to Dr. Rowan Clarke, of this place, who survives her as also does two sisters and three brothers, viz.: Mrs. John Dysart, of Dixon, Illinois; Miss Emma, of Tyrone, and Isaac, Foster and John A. Crawford, of Tyrone township. A Christian woman, quiet in her demeanor, loveable in disposition, domestic in her habits, energetic in Christian work, without ostentation in the home and church circle her virtues and brilliants displayed their colors and shown the brightest. In their great and we might add sudden affliction, the husband, sisters and brothers have the sympathy of this community, who with the church of her adoption share in the bereavement. _____ Alma W. Crawford Alma W., Crawford, a resident at the United Presbyterian Home, Philipsburg, since Dec. 11, 1961, formerly of Sinking Valley, died at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 1973, at the home after a brief illness. She was born April 24, 1882, in Eden Valley, a daughter of John and Mary [Nevling] Waite, and married Ross F. Crawford on Dec. 12, 1906, in Sinking Valley. Mr. Crawford died Jan. 21, 1955. Surviving are two sons, Foster and Kenneth M. of Sinking Valley; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Isett of Havertown and Mrs. Marie Mingle, a guest at the Presbyterian Home, Philipsburg. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, Women's Missionary Society, and taught in the Sunday School for more than 60 years. She was a graduate of Indiana Normal School and taught in the public schools in Tyrone area. Friends will be received in the Getz & Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow and in the church after 1 p.m. tomorrow. Crawford - Services for Mrs. Alma W. Crawford, a resident at the United Presbyterian Home, Philipsburg, formerly of Sinking Valley, will be held in the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Barry T. Vance and the Rev. John P. Martin. Interment in Arch Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends will be received in the Getz & Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and in the church from 1 p.m. until time of services Tuesday. _____ Bess M. Crawford Bess M. Crawford - Miss Bess M. Crawford, a guest at the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, since June 7, 1962, died at Altoona Hospital on Saturday [June 2, 1968] at 11:55 p.m. following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 29, 1879 in Sinking Valley, the daughter of Warren and Laura McQuead Crawford. Prior to entering the home Miss Crawford had resided in Tyrone since 1902. Surviving is a nephew, Robert B. Crawford, of Philipsburg, and a grandnephew. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Tyrone Lutheran Church, of the Loyalty Class and of the Lutheran Church Women. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Getz & Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone, in charge of the Rev. Kent J. Krause. Burial will be in Presbyterian Cemetery, Birmingham. Friends will be received at the funeral home until the hour of service. _____ DAVID CRAWFORD Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA "David Crawford, one of Blair County's oldest and best known citizens, died at this home in Sinking Valley at 8:45 Thursday morning (August 20, 1903). On Monday last, he had a paraletic stroke. Perhaps no other citizen of the county was more widely known or had more friends that the big-framed, large-hearted man who was know as Uncle Davy Crawford. He was the son of William Crawford, the eldest son of James Crawford, of Irish nativity, who settled in Newry, where he died in 1824. William Crawford married Fannie Moore of Duncansville and settled in Sinking Valley in 1829. David was born near Newry November 20, 1820. In the year 1844, when the West was a vast unknown land, full of mysteries to all and of terrors to the timid, Mr. Crawford joined an emigrant party and crossed the plains to Oregon where he spent the next sixteen years of his life. While there, he had a taste of Indian warfare, having served as an officer in the First Oregon regiment, organized to make an end of the Cayuse insurrection. During the last years, he received a pension from the government. While in Oregon, true to this nature, he took an active part in the affairs of his adopted state. He and two other pioneers had the honor of organizing the first school district in the state. He never lost his interest in Oregon and kept posted by reading the weekly Oregonian. Shortly after his return to the East, he settled in the upper end of Sinking Valley, where he resided until his death. In 1860, he married Miss Margaret Fleck, who survives him as do also two brothers, Jordan of Sinking Valley and Samuel of Dixon, Illinois. He is also survived by a large connection in Sinking Valley, this city and other sections of the county. In his political opinions, Mr. Crawford always sympathized with the Republican party after its organization and the state and national tickets received his support. In religion, he was a Presbyterian, having long been a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church. Although he resided several miles from the place of worship, he was very regular in his attendance at the services. His Christian character was known and approved of all men and the praise of his liberality is in the mouths of his neighbors. He was also a life member of Mountain Lodge No. 281, Free and Accepted Masons of this city. Many of the Tribune's readers will regret that he has been called to join the majority, and his neighbors will surely feel that Sinking Valley will be the poorer for his departure. The funeral of the last David Crawford took place Monday from the family residence in Sinking Valley. The service was conducted by Rev. F. L. Bergstresser of the Lutheran Church in Tyrone. The cortege which followed the remains of the good citizen to the cemetery at Arch Spring, where the interment was made, was one of the largest ever seen in the county. In the line were 98 conveyances. It looked as though the entire country side ad turned out and there were also a number of friends from Altoona, including a delegation from the Masons." Obituary: Tribune David Crawford, one of Blair county's oldest and best known citizens, died at his home in Sinking valley at 8:45 'clock Thursday morning. He had been in failing health for about ten years, but his friends were not apprehensive of this death until Monday last when he was the subject of a paralytic stroke which resulted fatally at the hour above noted. Perhaps no other citizen of the county was more widely known or had larger body of appreciative friends than the big framed, large hearted man who was known as "Uncle Davy" Crawford. David Crawford was the son of William Crawford, who was the eldest son of James Crawford, of Irish nativity, who settled in Newry, where he died in 1824. William Crawford married Fannie Moore, of Duncansville, and settled in Sinking Valley in 1829. He died four years later at the comparatively early age of 48 years. David was born near Newry November 19, 1820, so that at the time of hi death he was in the 83d year of his age. In the year 1844, when the west was a vast unknown land, full of mysteries to all and of terrors to the timid, Mr. Crawford joined an emigrant party and crossed the plains to Oregon where he spent the next sixteen years of his life. While there he had a taste of Indian warfare, having been an officer in the First Oregon regiment, organized to make an end of the Cayuse insurrection. During late years, he was in receipt of a pension from the government in recognition of his services. While in Oregon, true to his nature, he took an active part in the affairs of his adopted state and he and two other pioneers had the honor of organizing the first school district in the state. He never lost his interest in that great state and kept himself posted by means of the weekly visits of the Oregonian. Shortly after his return to the east, Mr. Crawford settled in the upper end of Sinking Valley, where he resided until his death. About that time, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Fleck, who survives him, as do also two brothers, Jordan W. Crawford, of Sinking Valley, and Samuel Crawford, of Dixon, Illinois. He is also survived by a very large connection in Sinking Valley, this city and other sections of the county. In his political opinions, Mr. Crawford always sympathized with the republican party after its organization and its state and national tickets invariably received his support. In religion, he was a Presbyterian having long been a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church. Although, he resided several miles from the place of worship, he was very regular in his attendance upon the services. His Christian character was known and approved of all men and the praise of his liberality, is in the mouths of all his neighbors. He was also a life member of Mountain lodge, No. 281, Free and Accepted Masons, of this city. Although, he fully rounded out his useful life having attained to a good old age, many of the TRIBUNE's readers who were acquainted with the subject of this notice will regret that he has finally been called to join the majority and his neighbors will surely feel that Sinking Valley will be the poorer for his departure. The funeral of the late David Crawford took place Monday from the family residence in Sinking Valley. The services were conducted by the Rev. F. L. Bergstresser, of the Lutheran church, Tyrone, at 10 o'clock in the morning and very largely attended. The cortege which followed the remains of the good citizen to the cemetery at Arch Spring where the interment was made, was one of the largest ever seen in the county. In the line were ninety-eight conveyances, in which were relatives or friends of the deceased. It looked as though the entire country side had turned out and there were also a number of friends from Altoona. These latter included a delegation from Mountain lodge No. 281 Free and Accepted Masons, of this city. _____ Dorothy Dean Crawford Dorothy Dean Crawford, 86, 207 Ottawa St., Johnstown, formerly of the Presbyterian Home of Hollidaysburg, and Tyrone, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996, at Lee Hospital, Johnstown, following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 18, 1909, in Sinking Valley, the daughter of John Dean and Helen [Moore] Crawford. Miss Crawford was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hollidaysburg. She retired as a social studies teacher from the Tyrone Area School District in 1971, after 38 years of service. Miss Crawford was a 1927 graduate of Tyrone High School and a 1931 graduate of Wilson College. She received her masters in education degree in social studies from Penn State University in 1950. Surviving is a sister, Eleanor C. Weiss of Johnstown. Friends will be received form 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg. Crawford - Services for Dorothy Dean Crawford of Johnstown, formerly of Tyrone, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, by the Rev. Barry Vance. Interment at Arch Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of services Tuesday at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg. Also surviving are nephews: John C. Weiss of Johnstown and Robert S. Weiss of Warsaw, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, or Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church. _____ Eunice Crawford Obituary: "Mrs. Eunice Crawford... This mother in Israel fell asleep on April 4th 1886, in the eighty-ninth year of her age. On the farm in Sinking Valley, where she died, she had spent more than two-thirds of a century. She outlived three of her married children and some of her married grandchildren. Some of her great-grandchildren were verging upon womanhood at the time of her death. Mrs. Crawford possessed a vigorous intellect, which she cultivated with careful and constant reading. She was remarkable for her great energy and activity, and retained to the last her mental and bodily strength. For many years a professed follower of Christ herself, she welcomed into the fold of the Saviors all of her surviving children, and many of her grandchildren. One of her sons has been an active ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years, and all of her children are prominent in the communities where they reside. Her faith in Jesus as the only Savior of sinners was clear and biblical. The Bible was her daily companion, and her study of it intelligent and earnest. A few hours before her death, she accurately notes, "For we know that if our earthly house of his tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." This passage marked in the Bible she used, with her own hand, was apparently the expression of her hope, and confidence when the earthly house of her tabernacle should be dissolved; and in this confidence she fell asleep. "Make the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace." _____ Foster Crawford Foster Crawford - Death of a Prominent Citizen of Sinking Valley - The sinking Valley correspondent of Tribune writes: This community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Foster Crawford, which occurred soon after 7 o'clock on Wednesday morning October 9 [1895], at his late home near the Brick church, after a short but severe illness. He had been about his usual work, on the farm on Monday. That night he became ill and a physician was called. The case was serious one from the beginning and little hope of his recover was entertained. Medicine seemed to have no effect, and during his illness he suffered greatly from pain. While the doctors did not know exactly what the trouble was, it was agreed that death was caused by inflammation of the stomach, brought about by the rupture of a blood vessel. Mr. Crawford was one of a large and influential family in this valley. His father was one of the early settlers, and by economy and thrift, characteristic of his time, became owner of a large amount of land, which has since been divided into several farms and owned by his sons. The same industrious characteristics marked the life of the deceased. He led a quiet, unassuming life, even tempered, always the same pleasant and congenial disposition. Not only was he strictly attentive to his own affairs, but interested in the welfare of the community and of his own church, in which he was an active and faithful member, as was also his entire family, which speaks well of any father. His death will cast a shadow over the entire community, the church of which he was an active member and most deeply over the home in which he was a very kind husband and an intelligent father. The family are almost heart-broken over this sudden visitation of death. They surely have the sympathy of the entire community. The time of the funeral has not yet been made known but will be published later. To mourn his death there remain Mrs. Crawford, four children, Alice, Margaret, Ross and John, all at home. Also two brothers, Isaac H., John A., of this valley and one sister, Mrs. Dr. W. H. Morrow of Bellwood. Thus another of a generation that is slowly but surely passing away, has been called to his eternal rest. It behooves the generation that is taking their places to emulate their virtues, and to perpetuate the honesty, frugality and faith of their fathers. . . . . Place. In addition to this information our Tyrone correspondent furnishes the following: Mr. Crawford was aged 64 years, 1 month and 14 days. In addition to the other relatives noted as surviving him is a sister, Mrs. Ellen Dysart, of Dixon, Ill. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. and will be conducted at his late home near the Brick church, by Rev. S. W. Young, his pastor. Interment in Arch Springs cemetery. . . . Mr. Foster Crawford, sixty four years of age, at his home near Arch Spring, October 9, 1895. The deceased was an intelligent, beneficent citizen, a loving and tender husband, a kind and devoted father, and a Christian friend and neighbor of peculiarly attractive and winning graces. For thirty-six years he was a consistent and honored member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church, where he was a regular attendant and a worshipper thoughtful and devout. At time of death, he was an officer in both the church and Sunday-school. He leaves behind in the home a sorrow widow, two daughters and two sons. _____ Foster Crawford Foster Crawford, 94, Sinking Valley, Tyrone RD 1, and a guest at Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Home, died Monday night, may 6, 2003, at Altoona Hospital He was born Oct. 16, 1908, in Sinking Valley, a son of Ross F. and Alma [Waite] Crawford. He married Evelyn M. Stephens June 15, 1935, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Altoona. She died April 28, 1996. Surviving are a granddaughter, Regina M. Hall, and great-grandson, Casey Michael hall, both of Pasadena, Texas. He was preceded in death by a son, Ross, Aug. 8, 1977. Mr. Crawford was a lifelong self-employed Sinking Valley beef and dairy farmer. He was member of Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, where he had served as a deacon, trustee and for 30 plus years as an elder. He was a member of the adult Sunday school class and had served as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was a charter member of Tyrone Township Planning Commission. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003, at Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church with Pastor Pam Szurek and the Rev. Robert Borland officiating. Private interment will be made in Arch Spring Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, c/o Bill Black, RD 1, Box 302, Tyrone, Pa 16686. Arrangements are by Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone. _____ Helen (Moore) Crawford Mrs. Helen M. Crawford, 703 W. 15th St., died at 6:30 a.m. today [July 19, 1968 at Atloona Hospital where she had been admitted May 2. She was born in Scotch Valley, Blair County, on Aug. 12, 1880, a daughter of William Perry and Alvenia Wray Moore and was married to John Dean Crawford, a widely-known Sinking Valley farmer who died Jan. 16, 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy, with whom she resided, and Eleanor, wife of Dr. George D. Weiss, Kutztown; two grandsons, John C. Weiss, Johnstown; Robert S. Weiss, Stratford, Conn., and a nephew. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, a member of the Moore Mission Circle and the Crawford Bible Class. Funeral service will be held at the residence on Sunday at 2 p.m., in charge of the Rev. Gerald Stalnaker. Burial will be in Arch Spring Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Blair County unit of the American Cancer Society. Friends will be received at the residence on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. _____ Isaac Crawford Obituary: "The remains of Isaac Crawford, who died at the Polyclinic hospital in Philadelphia Tuesday evening of last week, were brought here on fast line Wednesday evening and taken to the home of Chambers O. Templeton, esq., on North Lincoln avenue. On Friday at 12:30 o'clock a short service was held at the house, after which the funeral cortege proceeded to Arch Springs and at the Presbyterian church at that place full service was held, which was conducted by Rev. J. H. Mathers, D.D., and H.G. Furbay, Ph. D., interment to follow in the cemetery grounds adjoining the church. The subject of this notice was born on the old homestead farm in Sinking Valley on the 25th of May, 1829, and at death was aged 66 years, 9 months and 15 days. He grew to manhood on the old farm and subsequently, by thrift and industry, became largely interested in several farms, flouring and saw mill business and merchandising in the valley where he was born; also engaged in the lumber business at Philipsburg and at one time largely in the stock droving. In 1878, he was admitted as a member of the firm of Isaac Crawford & co., the largest department store in Tyrone, which place he held at death. He was an upright, straightforward and successful business man and thereby accumulated considerable wealth. He was unmarried. He was one of eleven sons and daughters of James and Eunice Crawford. His grandparents were James and Eleanor Crawford, early pioneers of Old Sinking Valley. Of his brothers and sisters but three survive, viz: John A. Crawford , of Arch Springs; Mrs. Captain John Dysart, Dixon, Ill., and Mrs. Dr. W. H. Morrow, Bellwood. Those of his immediate family who preceded him were: Thomas Crawford, who died in Clearfield county; Mrs. Joseph Dysart, at Altoona; Mrs. Mary Morrow, at Arch Springs; James Crawford, who died some years ago in Sinking Valley; Mrs. Elizabeth Harnish at Dixon, Illl.; Mrs. Dr. Rowan Clark, in this town, and Foster Crawford, who died suddenly at his home in Sinking Valley last October. Mr. Crawford was the paternal uncle of Mrs. C. O. Templeton and her sister, Miss Ella Morrow, who after the death of their mother some years since, conducted his household affairs for him until the marriage of the former, the latter continuing in the same capacity, and was with him when he died. To them their loss will be more keenly felt. He was member of many years standing in the Presbyterian church of Arch Spring, and was a liberal contributor and active in church work. In business matters, he was honest, upright and fair in all his dealings. Naturally, he was of a retiring disposition and was better known at home. He will not only be sadly and sorrowfully missed by those who were near and dear to him, but his business associates will lose his kindly advice, mature judgment and encouragement. His chair in the old family home has become vacant, never to filled again on this earth, and another milestone numbered with the obliterated. Those who tread upon the earth are but a handful to the tribes which sleep beneath it bosom." _____ James Crawford Note: Narrative found in Dorothy Morrow Kessler's book. Looks as if it is out of one of the 'vanity books,' but written after his death, so not sure. James Crawford was a native of West township, in the county of Huntingdon, son of John Crawford, a farmer and justice of the peace in said township. James, the subject of this brief memoir, was born in February, 1809. He received a good education, graduated at Jefferson College, Canonsburg, with second honor, read law for the prescribed period, and was admitted to the bar at Huntingdon the 14th of January, 1833, and soon afterwards located at Hollidaysburg, opened an office, and immediately entered upon a successful career of practice in that place, which was at that time a small town or village, just leaping into importance on account of being destined to become the connecting link between the Pennsylvania Canal and the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Upon the completion of that great thoroughfare Hollidaysburg became a place noted for business, and especially for law business. Mr. Crawford had made a happy selection. He was Hollidaysburg's first lawyer, and lived long enough to see it become a thriving town and assume a name and a place upon the map of the State, but not long enough to see it become a seat of justice and have courts of its own. As a lawyer, Mr. Crawford was well read, careful, and true as steel to the interests of his clients. He had for a young lawyer, a good practice. He was a man of sound common sense and of tolerable conversational powers. For strict morality and purity of life in private and public stations, he had no superior, and in the practice of his profession, he lived fully up to the obligation of his oath to act with all good fidelity, to use no falsehood, nor delay any person's cause for lucre or malice. Such men as Mr. Crawford were not to be found in every household, and the country had a call for such men, which diverted him for a while from the narrow limits which usually confine the employment of a youthful attorney in a village. Mr. Crawford was a Democrat of the old school, and his party honored itself in 1835 by nominating him as their candidate for the Legislature, but as there was at that time an opposition majority of more than eight hundred in the county, he was defeated, though re ran more than four hundred votes ahead of his colleague on the ticket. In 1836, he was again nominated for the same office and elected. This was before the division of the county was agitated in political circles, and that question did not enter into the contest. It was the personal popularity of Mr. Crawford that carried him into office. As a member of the Legislature, Mr. Crawford was attentive and industrious, always at his post, but he was not a talking member. He retired to private life and continued to pursue his profession. He was in delicate health for some years, consumptive, and gradually wasted away. He died at the old homestead, above Petersburg, on the 18th of February, 1840, at the early age of thirty-one years, and was buried at Huntingdon. _____ James Crawford IN MEMORIAM - James Crawford - Died in his home in Sinking Valley, Pa., September 19th [1886], James Crawford, aged sixty-four years. Mr. Crawford died in the house in which he was born, and where he had spent his life of more than three score years. His father died when he was yet a young man, leaving a widow and a large family of children. James, being the oldest child and son, took his father's lace maintaining for years a home for his widowed mother and her children. He was noted for his kindness and generosity to his mother and his brothers and sisters. He never married, but gave his labor and energy to the support of his mother and her other children. As a man he was diligent to business doing with his might what his hands found to do. He was noted for the integrity of his character, being "an Israelite in deed in whom there was no guile," and upon whose good name there was no stain. He was a prominent citizen and a member of the Presbyterian church for many years, steadfastly attached to its order, worship and doctrine, liberal in its support, and constant in attendance upon the services of the sanctuary. He fell asleep, so peaceful was his departure, resting, as he said, his hope of salvation from sin and misery upon Christ alone. _____ James B. Crawford James Boynton Crawford, R.D. 1, Box 169, Tyrone, died Friday, October 3, 1969 at 6:30 p.m. at the Altoona Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. He had been in failing health since December 1968. Born June 19, 1913 in Sinking Valley, Tyrone R.D. 1, he was a son of Ross and Alma [Waite] Crawford. He married Kathryn Louder on October 26, 1940 in the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. William H. Galbriath presiding. He is survived by his wife, his mother, of the Philipsburg Presbyterian Home, and three children: James Crawford, Jr., Sinking Valley, Tyrone R. D. 1; R. Thomas Crawford, Wilmington, Delaware; and Mrs. Robert [Jane] Pepple, Oxford, Pa. Two brothers, Foster Crawford and Kenneth M. Crawford, both of Sinking Valley, also survive. The deceased was a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church and a teacher in the Adult Bible Class of that church. He was a member of the Tyrone Area School Authority and was secretary of the Arch Springs Cemetery Association. He had been engaged in farming all his life. _____ John Crawford Altoona Mirror, July 28, 1906 Mention of whose death was made in last evening's Mirror, was found dead in his home in Laurelville (?) in Sinking Valley, where he had lived alone for the last five years. Mr. Crawford was the son of Armstrong and Sarah Dysart Crawford, deceased, and was born in Sinking Valley on the farm on which he tilled for many years. December 11, 1832. Being aged at death 82 years, 7 months, and 16 days. His grandfather, James Crawford, was a settler in Sinking Valley prior to the Revolutionary War. In early life, John Crawford was married in Illinois to Miss Jane Sharrer, who died in 1857. He is survived by one son and son daughter, Warren Crawford of Tyrone and Mrs. H. K. McCaulley of Altoona. Also by one brother, Alexander Crawford, of St. Paul, Minn, two half-brothers and four half-sisters, Russell Crawford of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. D. S. Keith of Altoona, Misses Sarah, Lucy, Fannie and James A. Crawford of Tyrone. The late Mrs. James Morrow of Tyrone was a twin sister. The funeral took place this afternoon at 4 o'clock, services being conducted by Rev. S. S. Stair. Later interment followed in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Arch Springs. _____ John A. Crawford Altoona Mirror Tyrone Resident Drops Over Dead John A. Crawford Stricken With Heart Failure While on Way to Attend Meeting of Bank Directors [Friday, Nov. 24, 1916] John A. Crawford, a director of the First National bank of Tyrone and one of the Central City's most prominent residents, dropped dead at 9:30 this morning while walking down Tenth street, in Tyrone, on his way to attend a meeting of the board of directors of the bank. Heart disease was the cause of death. Mr. Crawford, who, despite his age, had been in excellent health of late, fell over on the sidewalk in front of the residence of Mrs. Mary Boyer. He was carried into her home and a physician was summoned, but he was dead before the doctor arrived. He was a son of James and Eunice Tubbs Crawford and was born in Sinking valley July 14, 1834, his parents being pioneer residents of this section. He was raised on his father's farm and later entered the Pennsy employ as a clerk, finally becoming agent for the company at Newport. Later he left the Pennsy service and returned to Arch Springs, where he operated the Arch Spring flour mill for many years. The same mill is now operated by his son-in-law Frank Hagerty. Mr. Crawford was a boyhood friend of Edward Bell Isett of Bellwood, who died very suddenly a few days ago while visiting in Tyrone, and only day before yesterday attended the funeral of his life-long friend. In 1855, he was married to Elizabeth Stoner of Sinking Valley. He was a member of Tyrone lodge, No. 499, Free and Accepted Masons, and several years ago celebrated the 50th anniversary of his membership as a Mason. He was also a prominent member of the Presbyterian church, being for many years an elder of the Arch Spring Presbyterian church, but being connected with the First Presbyterian church of Tyrone since his residence there. Mr. Crawford was one of the organizers of the First National bank of Tyrone, a member of the board of directors and held the position of secretary of the board. For some years, he was a member of the board of poor directors. The wife of the deceased died ten years ago. The following children survive: Mrs. Frank H. Hagerty of Arch Springs, Miss Vene Crawford and Mrs. W. F. Minary, both at home; Mrs. Charles Keller of Wilkinsburg, Mrs. E B. Raymond of Dixon, Ill., and James S. Crawford of Pitsburgh. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Ellen Dysart of Dixon, Ill., and Mrs. Morrow, wife of Dr. William H. Morrow of Bellwood. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon with services at the house on Washington avenue at 1:30. Rev. H. W. Bieber of the First Presbyterian church of Tyrone, will have charge. He will be assisted by Rev. Walter Harnish, pastor of the Arch Spring Presbyterian church. The remains will be taken over land to the Arch Spring cemetery where interment will be made. _____ John Dean Crawford John D. Crawford, A well-known retired farmer of Sinking valley, who resided at 703 West Fifteenth Street, Tyrone, died at 11:55 o'clock last night at the Tyrone hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Sinking valley March 14, 1879, a son of Foster and Louisa [Tussey] Crawford, and was married to Helen Moore of Canoe valley March 14, 1907. For many years, he operated the old Crawford homestead farm in Sinking valley, retiring in 1945. He was a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church, where he served as an elder, but after removing to Tyrone he became a member of the First Presbyterian church, which he also served as an elder. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Weiss of Kutztown and Dorothy, at home; a sister, Mrs. Hayes W. Culp of Altoona; a nephew, William P. Moore, at home, and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the home after 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Crawford- Funeral services for John D. Crawford of 703 West Fifteenth street, Tyrone, will be held at his late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Robert Hutchinson. Interment will follow in the Arch Spring Presbyterian cemetery. Friends are being received at the late residence on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock and on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Funeral arrangements in charge of the Graham and Getz funeral home at Tyrone. _____ Jordan W. Crawford Mr. Jordan W. Crawford, a prominent and well known citizen died at his home in Sinking Valley, Friday morning at 12:30 o'clock. During the last year, his health was somewhat impaired owing to his advanced years. He was a son of William Crawford and Fanny [Moore] Crawford and was born in Sinking Valley on what is know known as Reuben Fox farm near Laurelville, January 12, 1832. He spent his boyhood days in Sinking Valley and at an early age went to Dixon, Illinois, where he followed for some years the occupation of carpenter. In the year 1858, he crossed the plains in company with his brother David Crawford, deceased, who had formerly been in Oregon and returned to accompany, as a guide, an emigrant train over the trails which led to the far west. He spent more than fifteen years of his life in Oregon, Idaho and California. He then returned to Sinking Valley and for some years was engaged in farming and for the last twenty-three years had lived a retired life in his comfortable home with his niece, Miss Fanny Morrow. Mr. Crawford was a man of retiring disposition and occupied his time in reading and informing himself on the affairs of the country, and by information gained through reading and traveling, he was a most genial and companionable gentleman. He enjoyed the company of young people and was especially interested in their welfare. He was the youngest of a family of seven brothers and one sister all deceased, except Samuel Crawford, of Dixon, Illinois. Mr. ..." _____ Joseph Crawford Part of the article is missing from the right side "At his residence in Sinking Valley, Pa. ... 9th, 1885, Joseph Crawford in the ... his age. Mr. Crawford died very sudde ... walking in his yard, he fell, was unable to ... soon as possible he was carried into his home ... a few moments breathed his last breath ... denly called to meet the Master we believe ... call. For many years he was ... of Sinking Valley Presbyterian church ... very diligent in his attendance upon the ... . Though he lived four miles from the church ... was seldom absent. He was a benevolent ... to help with his prayers and means the ... Savior. He was noted for his great ... heart. He made himself useful and now the ... has come and called for him he is greatly... weeks before his summons to go hence to ... more he gave great attention to the ... Bible, spending hours in the delightful ... though realizing that his stay on earth ... short. He came to his grave as a shock ... eth in his season, and his end was peace" _____ Kathryn (Lauder) Crawford Mrs. Kathryn L. Crawford, 76, of Sinking Valley, Tyrone R.D. 1, died Tuesday, March 19, 1991, at 10:30 a.m. at her home following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1914, at Tyrone R.D. 1, the daughter of R. Blair and Florence [Neff] lauder. On Dec. 26, 1940, she was married to James B. Crawford who preceded her in death Oct 3, 1961 (error, actual 1969). She is survived by two sons and one daughter: James B. Crawford Jr., and R. Thomas Crawford, both of Sinking Valley and Mrs. Jane Pepple, Oxford. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Kelly Crawford and Shane Crawford; two brothers and one sister: Robt. S. Lauder, Duncansville, Ross N. Lauder, Tyrone R.D. 4 and Mrs. Mary E. Hobart, Durham, N.C. She was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Marshall. She was a graduate of Shippensburg State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and had taught school in Alexandria prior to her marriage. She was a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, the first female ordained Elder of the Church, Clerk of the Session since 1977; a life member and for 20 years treasurer of the Harnish Mission Circle and had been a Sunday School teacher in both the Youth and Adult Classes. Private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family with interment in Arch Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 24, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Samuel T. Lewis III officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home. _____ Kenneth M. Crawford Kenneth M. Crawford, 77, of Sinking Valley, Tyrone R.D. 1, died Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:25 p.m. at the Tyrone Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 22, 1922, in Sinking Valley, the son of Ross F. and Alma [Waite] Crawford. March 27, 1937 at the home of the bride in Sinking Valley, he was married to Doris Pease who survives. Also surviving are five children: Alma C. Carolus, Inman, south Carolina; Aileen Burmeister, Newark, Delaware; Richard K. Crawford, Newark, Delaware; Mary E. Thounhurst, Verona, Pa.; Stanley Crawford, Sinking Valley. Seven grandchildren, one brother, Foster Crawford of Sinking Valley also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of the Arch Spring Presbyterian Church of which he was a lifetime Elder and a member o f the Adult Sunday School Class. He was member of the Tyrone School Authority Board. He was a retired Sinking Valley dairy farmer. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Richard H. Searer Funeral Hoe with the Rev. Samuel T. Lewis III officiating. Interment will follow in the Arch Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. _____ Laura (McQuead) Crawford Obituary in Tyrone Herald reads: "Tuesday morning at 6:55, Mrs. Laura McQuead Crawford passed peacefully into the eternal rest, after suffering from rheumatism the past 8 years. Laura McQuead Crawford was a daughter of James and Mary McCullough McQuead and was born 66 years ago at Tyrone Forges. The greater part of her life was spent in Sinking Valley. Sixteen years of her life were spent in Tyrone. February 20, 1878, she was united in marriage with Warren Crawford. Mrs. Crawford was devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tyrone, and a member of the Home department of the Presbyterian Sunday school. The following children survive to mourn a loving mother's death. Miss Bessie Crawford, James H. and John B. Crawford, all of Tyrone. Private funeral services will be conducted at the home on Bald Eagle Avenue and Herald Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. H. W. Bieber D. D., and Rev. J. P. Miller. Private interment at Birmingham." _____ Lavina S. Crawford Lavina S. Crawford of 909 Washington Avenue, Tyrone, died at her home at 9:45 o'clock Tuesday night after an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1860, a daughter of John and Elizabeth [Stoner] Crawford. Miss Crawford was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Tyrone, teacher for many years of the Bible class bearing her name, a member of the Ladies Aide society, the Moore Mission Circle and a charter member of the Roundtable club. Surviving are one brother, James of Pittsburgh, and a brother-in-law, W. F. Minary, with whom she resided. Friends are being received at the home. _____ Louisa M. (Tussey) Crawford LOUISA M. CRAWFORD - Aged Sinking Valley Resident Died in Altoona Today [July 1923] This morning at ten o'clock, Mrs. Louisa Mary Tussey Crawford of Sinking Valley passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hays Culp in Altoona, of diseases incident to old age. Mrs. Louisa Mary Tussey Crawford was a daughter of the last John and Margaret Tussey early settlers of Sinking Valley. She was born December 14, 1842 and resided most of her life in Sinking Valley. On March 3, 1870, she was united in marriage with Foster Crawford who preceded her to the grave in 1895. She was a sincere Christian woman and a devoted member of the Arch Spring Presbyterian church. Surviving to mourn her passing are two sons, Ross S. and John D. Crawford, of Sinking Valley, and Mrs. Hays Culp of Altoona. The funeral announcement will be made in Monday's Herald. Mrs. Lou M. Crawford, widow of Foster Crawford, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hays Culp, of 201 Maple avenue, on Saturday morning after a long illness. She was 80 years old ... _____ Margaret (Fleck) Crawford Obituary: "At the home of her niece, Mrs. Robert Hileman, in Sinking Valley, Mrs. Margaret Crawford died suddenly on Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m. She had been in her usual health and was sitting in the kitchen. Mrs. Hileman left the room for a moment and returned to find the lifeless form of her aunt, death having come without warning. Mrs. Crawford was a daughter of Henry and Catharine [Ramey] Fleck, early settlers of Sinking valley. She was born February 21, 1827, and was the last survivor of a family of eight children. She was married July 24, 1860, to David Crawford, who died eight years ago. A number of nieces and nephews in Blair county and throughout the west survive to honor her memory. She had been a member of the Lutheran church since early girlhood and was revered by all who knew her. Her long life had given her a wide acquaintance and just as wide esteem. The funeral service will be held at the Hileman home, in Sinking Valley, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, her pastor, Rev. G. L. Courtney officiating. Interment in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Arch Spring." _____ Olivia Crawford "Miss Olivia Crawford, the last of the family of Robert and Mary (Fleck) Crawford, pioneer settlers of Sinking Valley, died at her home, 1206 Lincoln Ave, Tyrone Saturday morning at 10 o'clock following an extended illness with complication of diseases. Miss Crawford was born in Sinking Valley, Blair county, on December 9, 1855. She resided in Sinking Valley practically all her life until seven years ago when she came to Tyrone. She was the last of the immediate family. Members of her family include three nephews and one niece: Virgil Crawford, of Kittanning; Robert Crawford, of Franklin Grove, Illinois, Irvin Crawford of Jeannette; Mrs. Mabel McKnight, of Pittsburg. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Valley. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Allen Clay Lambert, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, followed by burial in the Lutheran Cemetery in Sinking Valley." _____ Robert Crawford Tyrone Herald Mr. Robert Crawford, aged sixty-three years, ten months, and a few days, died at his home in Sinking Valley on Friday last, and was buried at the Lutheran Church of that place on Sunday. Mr. Crawford was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church for many years, and lived a life that proved him to be sincere in all his professions. Religion with him was not a cloak to be worn on special occasions, as a mere passport in society, but an ever-flowing fountain of pure delight, accompanying him in all his walks through life, and guiding his every action. His dealings with his fellow-men were always straight-forward and upright. As a man, he was honest, industrious, and benevolent. The appreciation in which he held as a citizen was shown by the large number of people who paid respect to his remains. It is said to have been the largest funeral ever known in Sinking Valley; not less than eighty distinct conveyances were in the funeral procession. The deceased was an old resident of Sinking Valley, having lived there nearly his whole life. In his younger days he spent a part of his life in Illinois and Missouri, but found the people and climate of the fertile valley more congenial to his tastes. He married a Miss Fleck, daughter of David Fleck, who survives him. He first purchased the farm on which John Isett now lives, but sold it and bought the farm on which he died. His family is left in comparatively good circumstances. All is property was attained by his own exertions and industry. _____ Robert Boyd Crawford The Progress, Clearfield Co, PA Heart Attack Blamed for Death of Motorist: "Robert Boyd Crawford, 66, of 799 Spruce St, Philipsburg, [Centre Co, PA] died in Bradford Township [Clearfield County, PA], Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. He was born in Gettysburg, July 29, 1915, a son of John and Mary Heagey Crawford. He is survived by his [second] wife, Patricia Sheehan Crawford; and a son, Walter Boyd, at home. [and a daughter, Aileen Fulcomer, of Tyrone, PA]. Mr. Crawford was a construction inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic Church. Funeral services will be in the Beezer Funeral Home, Philipsburg, Friday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Paul Turnball officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery. Friends will be received in the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m." _____ Ross F. Crawford Ross S. Crawford, Sinking Valley, Tyrone R.D. 1, died at his home Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock following a brief illness with a heart condition. Mr. Crawford was a lifelong resident of Sinking Valley and followed the vocation of farmer. He was a son of Foster and Louisa Tussey Crawford and was born in Sinking Valley Sept. 7, 1875. On Dec. 12, 1906, he was married to Alma Waite. His grandfather, James Crawford, was a pioneer resident of Sinking Valley, taking up farming in that area about 1790. Following attending the Sinking Valley schools, he attended Grove City College. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Foster, Kenneth M. and James B. Crawford, all of Sinking Valley; a sister, Mrs. Hayes Culp, Altoona, and a brother, John D. Crawford, Tyrone, and nine grandchildren. He was a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church at Arch Spring. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Graham and Getz funeral parlors, Tyrone, at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Robert Curry, pastor of the Wildwood Presbyterian church, Pittsburgh, and former pastor of the Sinking Valley church. Burial will be in the Arch spring cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral parlors after 7 p.m. today. _____ Samuel Crawford DEATH COME TO SAMUEL CRAWFORD Has Long Been An Honored Resident of Nachusa and Dixon Samuel Crawford, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of Lee county, died at 5 o'clock Sunday [August 15, 1910] morning at his home, corner of Seventh Street and Galene avenue. Up until a few days ago, he was up and around. Mr. Crawford's principal ailment was old age, as he celebrated his 87th birthday last May. Mr. Crawford moved to Dixon from his farm in Nachusa township in 1883, and since that year has resided here. His wife died about 25 years ago. He leaves three sons, but no brother and sisters, he being the last of family of nine children. His sons are: C. B. and Wilson C. of this city, and William J. Crawford of Californian. Samuel Crawford was born in Blair county, PA, May 15, 1823. Like his father, he was reared a farmer, and educated in the common schools of his boyhood days [that of the old subscription plan]. February 10, 1848, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary A., daughter of Jacob and Nancy [Wilson] Burket, also a native of Blair county, Pa., In April following his marriage, Mr. Crawford stated for Lee county by way of the rivers Ohio, Mississippi and Illinois. On his arrival in this county, he at once began improving his prairie home, which he had two years previously entered in Sec. 9, T. 21, R. 10, and transformed it from a state of nature, inhabited by deer and solves, into one of the finest farms in Nachusa township. It comprises 400 acres of excellent farming land. When he first had wheat to sell, he hauled it by team to Chicago over the unbroken prairie, without roads or bridges. Mr. Crawford was a member of the Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be conducted at the late home at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Dr. S. S. Cryer and the burial will be in the Burket cemetery. _____ Elizabeth (Crawford) Harnish 1892 Mrs. Elizabeth Harnish. - Upon Tuesday, February 16 while upon a visit to relatives in the town of Dixon, Ill., Mrs. Elizabeth Harnish fell asleep in Jesus. Throughout her illness, she manifested the same Christian graces which had characterized her entire life. No one could be in her company without being impressed by her gentleness. To gentleness, she added patience. To patience, she united a rare devoutness of spirit. The worship of the sanctuary was the great comfort of her life. God's ways are mysterious. In a distant western home, smitten by sickness, she lingered for a little while, but in spite of the helpful ministries of medical skills and untiring love, she gradually grew weaker until, at last, as the day was breaking, she passed in calm and joyful triumph to be forever with the Lord. Her remains were brought home. Appropriate funeral services were held at Arch Spring Presbyterian church, with which she united in early life and then all that was mortal of this loved one was laid to rest amid the dust of her kindred until the day break and the shadows flee away. ... J.R.D. .... Tyrone, March, 1892 _____ Mary Catherine Loviniah Heagey (Crawford) 1930 Mrs. Silas Rodgers. . . . Died of Heart Disease at Home of Miss Bessie Crawford. . . . After suffering from heart disease for more than a year, Mrs. Mary Catharine Crawford Rodgers, wife of Silas Rodgers, died at the home of her sister-in-law, Miss Bessie Crawford, 105 West Thirteenth Street on Sunday evening at 9:10 o'clock. Mrs. Rodgers had been in a critical condition since July 15, 1930. Mrs. Mary Catharine Rodgers was a daughter of George W. G., and Mrs. Alice Lady Heagey, of near Gettysburg. Deceased was born at Gettysburg, May 10, 1894, and had resided in Tyrone fifteen years and one year in Mount Union. She was married twice, her first husband, John Crawford, died in 1918 during the flu epidemic in Tyrone. On June 18, 1924, she was united in marriage the second time with Silas H. Rodgers, who survives her death. She is also survived by one son, Robert Crawford, her parents and seven sisters and brothers. Mrs. Rodgers was a member of the First Lutheran church, the Sunday school and the Ladies' Aid Society. In all these, she was faithful and true to every obligation. Funeral services will be held at the home of Miss Bessie Crawford, 105 West Thirteenth Street on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Dr. E. M. Morgan. Interment will be made in Eastlawn.