OBIT: George M. JACKSON, 1920, Duncansville, Blair County, PA

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VETERAN R.R. MAN DIES FROM STROKE

  George M. Jackson, a retired Pennsylvania Railroad company shop hand, 
who had served the company for a period of 42 years in one department, 
the Fourteenth Street Wheel foundry, died this morning at 1:25 o'clock 
at the home of his youngest son, George W. Jackson, in Duncansville, 
following a stroke of apoplexy which he sustained on Tuesday afternoon 
at 2:30 o'clock, his death being peaceful and quiet, like the long and 
useful life which came to a close.
  Mr. Jackson was born at Arch Springs, Feb. 19, 1846, thus celebrating 
the 74th anniversary of his birth on the day of his death.  His wife, 
Sarah Emma, and one son, Francis J. and one daughter, Alphia, preceded 
him to the grave. He was the father of five children, four of whom 
survive: Mrs. George J. Carnill of 2326 Beale avenue, Henry B. Jackson 
of 2824 Spruce avenue and John C. and George W., with whom he made his 
home, of Duncansville.
  He is also survived by one brother, David F. Jackson and by three 
sisters, Mrs. Louisa Van Scoyoc of Houtzdale, Mrs. Felicia Megahan of 
Huntingdon and Mrs. Genophia Stiffler of Altoona.  He was a consistent 
member of the Methodist Church, uniting with the Chestnut Avenue church 
in this city at the age of 24 years, following his marriage to Sarah 
Emma Bowser of Mifflin county.  He later transferred to the Simpson 
church and then to the Broad Avenue, then the Epworth church, where he 
worshipped up until very recently. He was a member of the Orinoco 
Tribe, I. O. of R. M.
  Following the building of the South Altoona foundry by the 
Pennsylvania Railroad company, he was transferred there from the 
Fourteenth street shop where he was employed until his retirement four 
years ago.  He was a good husband and father and a kind neighbor, 
beloved by all who came in contact with him.  Funeral announcement will 
be made later.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., February 19, 1920

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