OBIT: Elizabeth CUNNINGHAM, 1885, Blair County, PA

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Death of an Old Citizen.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham, one of the oldest residents of Blair
county, died last night at 10.30 o'clock at the residence of her son,
John D. Cunningham, No. 2405 West Chestnut avenue, from old age, she
being aged 84 years, 7 months and 2 days.  The deceased was born in
Sinking Valley in the year 1801, and resided there until 1848 when she
came to Altoona, her husband having died the year previous.  She has
resided here ever since, making her home principally at the residence
of her son John.  She was a consistent member of the First
Presbyterian church, a devout Christian and a kind and charitable
neighbor, always doing what she could to help those in distress or
assist the needy.  She leaves three daughters and two sons to mourn
their loss - Mrs. Nancy Reagen, Mrs. Emily Berkholder, Mrs. Kate
Detwiler and John D. Cunningham of this city, Mrs. Mary Burkhart of
Sugar Run, and Hamilton Cunningham of Bellwood.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., July 9, 1885