OBIT: Thomas A. DURBIN, 1900, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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'Squire Thomas A. Durbin Dies at His Home in This City.
WAS STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
For Years He Was Prominent in the Ranks of the Local Democracy and Was 
at One Time One of the City's Aldermen.
HE WAS BORN IN CAMBRIA COUNTY.

  At 10 o'clock yesterday morning, 'Squire Thomas A. Durbin, an old and 
well-known resident, died at his home, 2405 West Chestnut avenue, of 
paralysis.  He had been enjoying fairly good health up until Saturday 
morning about 9.30 o'clock, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis.  He 
seemed to be recovering from its effects, but yesterday morning he was 
stricken with a second stroke.  He continued sinking until he passed 
into the great beyond.
  The deceased was born near St. Augustine, Cambria county, April 11, 
1830.  He came to Altoona thirty-five years ago and was the first 
alderman of that part of the city which now comprises the Fifth and 
Sixth wards, having been elected at the first municipal election in 
1868.  He served but one term and did not seek re-election.  After 
retiring from the office he engaged in the mercantile business in the 
old Franklin hotel property at Seventeenth street and Ninth avenue.  He 
continued in business for several years, and since then has lived a 
retired life.  In politics he was a democrat and took an active 
interest in the affairs of the party.  He was a member of the Sacred 
Heart Catholic church and enjoyed the esteem and friendship of a wide 
circle of acquaintances.  
  In 1858 he was married to Belle Creighton at St. Augustine, Cambria 
county.  She preceded him to the grave eighteen years.  Four children 
were born to the union, the Eldest, Edward, dying some years ago.  He 
is survived by two daughters, Sadie C., a teacher in the public 
schools, and Celia, at home, and one son, George, of Youngstown, O.  He 
is also survived by these brothers and sisters: John and Luke Durbin, 
Miss Ann Durbin and Mrs. Mary Dodson, of Chest Spring, Cambria county.
  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Morning Tribune, Wednesday, February 14, 1900

LOCAL BREVITIES.

  The funeral of ex-Alderman Thomas A. Durbin will take place this 
morning.  The funeral cortege will leave his late residence, 2405 West 
Chestnut avenue, at 8.30 o'clock and proceed to Sacred Heart Roman 
Catholic church where services will be held at 9.  Interment will be 
made in St. John's cemetery.

Morning Tribune, Thursday, February 15, 1900