OBIT: Scott GWIN, 1919, Juniata, Blair County, PA

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FORMER ENGINEER FOR COUNTY DIES

Scott Gwin, Prominent Native of Blair, Succumbs Following Stroke

  Scott Gwin, a native of Blair county, widely known in this section,
and for years county engineer, died at his home, Broadway and
Nineteenth street, Juniata, at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  He
had suffered a stroke of paralysis eight years ago and had never been
well since, although able to be about until Monday when he was
suddenly stricken and sank gradually.
  Mr. Gwin was born July 24, 1847, the son of Judge James L. and
Lilyanne Gwin, and resided most of his life at the site of his late
home.  As a youth he was educated at Columbia Military academy and
Logan academy, being trained as a surveyor and devoting most of his
life to this work.  For many years he was county engineer of Blair
county and in this capacity became well known throughout this section.
He was for many years a member of the First Presbyterian church.  In
politics he was always a staunch Republican. He is survived by two
brothers, John L., of Cresson, and James L., with whom he made his
home.  His sister, Anna Rose, preceded him to the grave a few years
ago.
  The funeral services will be held at the late home Friday afternoon 
at 2:30 o'clock, following by interment in the Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, February 26, 1919, page 5