OBIT: Anna (SNYDER) DOWNING, 1899, native of Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ DEATH OF MRS. THOMAS K. DOWNING. A telegram was received in this city yesterday afternoon announcing the death at the Homeopathic hospital in Baltimore, the result of an operation, of Mrs. Thomas K. Downing, of Niagara Fall, [sic], N.Y. The deceased was the youngest daughter of Jacob and Margaret Snyder, both of whom have preceded her to the grave, the family residence being at 1123 Thirteenth avenue. Mrs. Downing was a Baptist in her religious faith. Her husband and one daughter, Katharine, survive, as do also one brother and several sisters. The body will be brought to this city for interment, arriving on Pacific express this morning. The hour of the funeral will be announced later. Morning Tribune, Thursday, November 23, 1899 Note: Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County Genealogical Society, page 104 - DOWNING, Anna Snyder, d. 11/22/1899, a. 34y r. Niagara Falls FUNERAL NOTICE. The funeral of Mrs. T. K. Downing will take place from the late residence of her father, Jacob Snyder, 1123 Thirteenth avenue, this (Friday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Services public; interment private. Morning Tribune, Friday, November 24, 1899