OBIT: Henry HENCHEY, 1882, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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  They Are Passing Away. - On Monday of last week, Henry Henchey 
complained of not feeling well, on Tuesday he still complained, and on 
Wednesday he took his bed, gradually growing worse until Tuesday 
evening last, Oct. 10, 1882, at 7 o'clock, when the cold hand of death 
ended his sufferings and earthly career, at the age of 68 years, -- 
months and 15 days, having been born in Canoe Valley, about three miles 
above Water Street, Huntingdon county, May 25, 1814.  Pyemia was the 
cause of his death.
  Mr. Henchey spent a portion of his early life in Ohio, where he 
married his first wife, who died in Tyrone some sixteen years since.  
He also survived his second wife, who died in this place a year ago 
last January.
  Returning to Pennsylvania, he lived in "Scalplevel," Sinking Valley, 
a short time before locating in Tyrone, as one of the pioneers of the 
place, in 18-- when the Pennsylvania railroad was under construction in 
this section.  He was a tinner by trade, and had a wide spread 
reputation as being a first-class mechanic - master of the trade he 
learned as a boy, and which he followed during his whole life, carrying 
on business for himself in this place from the time he first came here.
  One daughter and three sons survive him, viz: Thomas, residing in 
Altoona, and John, William and Laura living in Tyrone.
  A consistent member of the M. E. Church for a number of years, he 
died with the assurance of resting in peace throughout eternity.
  A good citizen, and respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, he 
will be missed in the community, his acquaintance having extended to 
almost every one in the town and its surroundings for miles.
  Peace be with him, as is the condolence of the community with these 
who mourn their loss in the death of a good, kind, indulgent father.
  The remains of the deceased were buried in the Tyrone cemetery --- 
forenoon, funeral from the M. E. church.

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., October 12, 1882