OBIT: Joseph R. HEWITT, 1876, Williamsburg, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by MS Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ DIED. HEWITT - Mr. Joseph R. Hewitt, of Williamsburg, one of the oldest merchants in the county and one of our most prominent business men, departed this life at his residence on the 8th last, after a lingering illness. He was one of our most wealthy citizens, and a gentleman of integrity in all his transactions, and his departure will be mourned by numerous relatives and many friends. Peace to his memory. The Register, Hollidaysburg, Pa., Wednesday, January 12, 1876