OBIT: William HARNISH, 1893, Frankstown Township, Blair County, PA

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William Harnish,

At the residence of his son, A. C. Harnish, at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday 
evening, March 26, passed from his earthly trials to the great beyond, 
which is welcomed by those who have led an honest, upright life.  The 
deceased was born in Huntingdon county, April 6, 1817, and had five 
brothers and three sisters, of which number one brother, Peter, 
survives him.  He married Maria Ross and to their union were born seven 
children, three sons and four daughters - Margaretta, Catharine M., 
wife of William Waters, Juniata B., Samuel R., William E., Archie C., 
and Marie E., wife of William J. Matthews.  He is survived by one son 
and one daughter, Archie C. and Maria E.  He was a member of the 
Presbyterian church of Hollidaysburg.  The funeral services will be 
held at the residence of his son, A. C. Harnish, in Frankstown 
township, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18.  Interment in Presbyterian 
cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday Evening, March 27, 1893