OBIT: Charles Matthew CROFT, 1919, Gaysport, Blair County, PA

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DEATHS OF CHILDREN.

  Charles Matthew Croft, the young son of William and Emma Kennedy Croft, died 
at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the parental home in Gaysport, aged 10 
years, 10 months and 29 days, having been born February 13, 1908.  Death was 
caused by influenza.  He is survived by his parents and several brothers and 
sisters.  The funeral announcement will be made later.

Altoona Tribune, Monday, January 13, 1919, page 4

FUNERAL NOTICE

  The funeral of Charles Croft, who died at his home in Gaysport on Sunday, will 
be held at St. Patrick's church, Newry, tomorrow at 9 a.m.  Interment in St. 
Patrick's cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 14, 1919, page 9

DEATH OF A CHILD.

  Charles Matthew Croft, son of William and Cecelia Croft, died at the home of 
his parents, 209 Bedford street, Gaysport, Sunday morning at 5:25 o'clock of 
influenza.  He was born in Hollidaysburg February 13, 1908.  He is survived by 
his parents and the following sisters and brothers: Daisy M., Adda D., Cecelia 
C., Tracy L. and Barney D., all at home; Mrs. Irwin Ott of Altoona and Jesse J. 
Croft with 601st engineers in France.  Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 
9 o'clock with interment in Newry.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 14, 1919, page 10