OBIT: Daniel KINCH, 1898, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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DANIEL KINCH.

Death of One of Altoona's Most Widely Known Constables.

  Daniel Kinch, one of the best known residents of this city, died 
suddenly at his home, 1303 Eighth avenue, at 4:45 o'clock this morning 
of apoplexy. He had been ailing for some time with stomach trouble, and 
during the past three weeks had lost considerable sleep, which was the 
immediate cause of the disease which caused his death.  During the 
night he complained of being short of breath.  He finally got up, 
dressed and sat down on a rocking chair near the window for some fresh 
air.  When he arose he tottered and fell unconscious.  He was placed in 
bed but expired in a short time.  When death came the members of the 
house were at his bedside.  The deceased was the son of David and Mary 
Kinch, deceased, and was born at Neff's Mills, Huntingdon county, 
November 6, 1837.  Early in life he learned the blacksmith trade at 
Huntingdon Furnace and afterwards went to Warriorsmark, where he lived 
until 1883 when he came to this city.  He entered the employ of the 
Pennsylvania Railroad company and remained in its service until 
appointed chief of police under Mayor Mann.  He served as health 
officer under Mayor Breth.  Two years ago he was elected constable of 
the Fourth ward, which office he held at the time of his death.  Mr. 
Kinch was an attendant at the Methodist church and a member of the 
order of Red Men.  He was a man of excellent character and much 
esteemed by a large circle of friends.  He made a capable, 
conscientious and popular officer.  He was married February 29, 1859, 
to Miss Adeline Rider, at Warriorsmark, who survives, with the 
following children: Harry B. and Mrs. M. J. Davis, of this city; J. C., 
of Corry; Effie M. and Nettie, at home.  He is also survived by these 
brothers and sisters: Ex-Mayor David Kinch and Frank Kinch, of this 
city; Henry Kinch, of Warriorsmark; Mrs. Susan Zeutmyer [Zentmyer], of 
Franklinville, Huntingdon county; Mrs. Mary Waring, Phillipsburg, and 
Mrs. Caroline Keatley, of Tyrone.  Funeral services will be conducted 
at the house tomorrow evening at 8:30 o'clock.  The remains will be 
taken to Warriorsmark on Thursday morning on seashore express, and 
interment made at that place.

Altoona Mirror, Tuesday Evening, February 22, 1898