OBIT: Richard J. CROZIER, 1900, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MAJOR R. J. CROZIER.

  In the death yesterday of Major Richard J. Crozier at his home, 1118 
Eighth avenue, at 10 o'clock in the morning, there passed from mortality to 
immortality one of Altoona's most respected citizens.  He had been in 
failing health for several years past and the direct cause of his death was 
heart failure.  The deceased was a native of Ireland and was born there 76 
years ago.  When a youth he came to this country and thirty-five years ago 
came to Altoona and resided here ever since.  He saw service in two wars - 
that with Mexico and the one between the north and the south.  He responded 
to the call for volunteers in 1861, being one of those who enlisted for 
ninety days.  Later he joined the Sixty-second regiment, Pennsylvania 
volunteers, and was promoted major for gallantry on the field of action.  He 
was twice wounded at the battle of Gaines' Mills in 1862.  
  It was while he was home on a furlough because of these wounds that he was 
married to Miss Lucy Lowe, who survives him, with the following children: 
Russell and Edgar, of Philadelphia, John, of Harrisburg, Mrs. William L. 
Gartland, Virginia and Lucy, of this city, and Richard, of Pittsburg.  For 
many years he was engaged in the paper and paint business in this city.  He 
was a charter member of the Eighth Avenue Methodist Episcopal church.  The 
funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at an hour yet to be decided 
upon.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, May 16, 1900