OBIT: Isabell A. (MURKE) DAVIS, 1905, Blair County, PA

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RECORD OF DEATHS.

Mrs. Isabella Davis

At 7 o'clock Tuesday evening Mrs. Isabella Davis, a much respected
resident of the First ward, died at her home, 702 Lexington avenue,
after an illness which extended over a period of four years.  Death
was the result of diseases incident to advanced years.  The maiden
name of the deceased was Murke and she was born at Blairsville,
Indiana county.  She was a granddaughter of Charles Malone, who was
one of the early settlers of what is now Blair county.  Her
grandmother and the grandmother of the late Governor Andrew G. Curtin
were sisters and much of Mrs. Davis's early life was passed in
Bellefonte.  Her husband, Philip J. Davis, was an engineer in the
employ of the Pennsylvania railroad company and lost his life near
Duncansville when the boiler of engine 46 blew up.  This was in 1868
and the next year Mrs. Davis became a resident of this city and since
resided here.  She endeared herself to many by her excellent qualities
of heart and mind.  Her memory was remarkable in that she could recall
distinctly many of the occurrences of the early days of the county.
Surviving her are these children: Mrs. A. J. McHugh, William A., Harry
J., Emmet and Mary, all of this city, and Sister Charles Regina, of
Pittsburg.  She also leaves one grand-daughter, Marie Vaughn who made
her home with her.  Mrs. Davis was also related to Dr. P. J. Malone,
Mrs. Robert Adams and Mrs. John Glass, all of this city.  On her
husband's side of the house there is but one brother living, David L.
Davis, of Nanty-glo, Cambria county.  Mrs. Davis was a member of St.
John's Catholic church, ever attentive to her church duties a good
friend, a loving wife and mother. The funeral arrangements will be
announced later.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, December 27, 1905, page 5

Funeral Notice.

The funeral of Mrs. Isabelle A. Davis will take place from her late 
home, 702 Lexington avenue, at 8.30 o'clock Friday morning and
proceed to St. John's Catholic church, where services will be
conducted at 9 o'clock.  Interment in St. John's cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, December 28, 1905, page 4

Funeral Notice.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth [sic] Davis will take place
this morning.  The cortege will leave her late residence, 702
Lexington avenue, at 8.40 and proceed at St. John's Pro-Cathedral,
where mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock.  Interment will
follow in St. John's cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Friday, December 29, 1905, page 5

Find A Grave
Isabell A Davis
BIRTH 1825
DEATH 1905 (aged 79-80)
BURIAL Saint Johns Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
MEMORIAL ID 92441500