OBIT: George W. GRAY, 1900, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS.

  George W. Gray, died at his home on Juniata street last evening at 
6:30 o'clock of dropsy.  Deceased was born a Rebecca Furnace, Blair 
county, in 1829 and was aged 71 years.  In early life he engaged? As a 
forman at the various forges and latter [sic] followed the occupation 
of quarryman.  He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisted at the 
beginning [and] continued a valiant soldier until the end of the war 
when he received an honorable discharge.  A few years ago [his eyes]  
became impaired and continually grew worse until he became sightless.  
Mr. Gray was always a staunch democrat and took an active part in 
politics.  --?-- survived by the following children, Samuel and 
William, of Williamsburg, Miss Jennie and Mrs. Culbert, of Claysburg; 
also three brothers and --?-- sisters: John, Samuel and Mercer, of 
Hollidaysburg; Mrs. Catharine Raugh, --urg; Caroline and Mary, of 
Williamsburg.  The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Morning Tribune, Monday, January 15, 1900