OBIT: Jonathan IKE, 1899, native of Blair County, PA

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JONATHAN IKE.

  On Wednesday, October 18, Jonathan Ike died at his home at Gardner, 
Centre county, after an illness of seven weeks.  Born May 25, 1814, he 
was aged 85 years, 4 months and 23 days at death.  Deceased was born 
near Hollidaysburg, where his early life was spent.  About thirty-five 
years ago, with his family, he settled at Gardner's station, in Centre 
county, where he has since lived.  His occupation was that of a farmer 
and he was well known by the older citizens of the community.  He was a 
member of the United Brethren church.

Morning Tribune, Monday, October 23, 1899

AN OLD CITIZEN.
Jonathan Ike Died at His Home at Gardner From Old Age.

  Jonathan Ike died at his home at Gardner at 10.30 last Wednesday from 
disease incident to old age.  He had been ill about seven weeks.  Born 
May 25, 1814, he was aged 85 years, 4 months and 23 days at death.
  Deceased was born near Hollidaysburg where his early life was spent.  
About thirty-five years ago with his family he settled at Gardner's 
station in Centre county, where he had since lived.  His occupation was 
that of a farmer.  He was well known by the older citizens of the 
community.  He was a member of the United Brethren church and the 
funeral services were conducted at the Allegheny chapel by Rev. Mr. 
Newell at 9 o'clock Friday forenoon.  Interment at Baughman cemetery.
  The wife of the deceased, Mrs. Ellen Ike, survives and is aged 76 
years.  These sons and daughters survive also: Mrs. Catharine Gardner, 
of Vail; Mrs. Sarah Dipou (?), of Osceola Mills; David Ike, of 
Clearfield; Mrs. Mary E. Bryon, of Woomer Settlement;  Mrs. Eliza 
Woomer, of Houtzdale; Mrs. Rachael Bryan and A. C. Ike, of Gardner.

Tyrone Herald, Tyrone, Pa., October 26, 1899