OBIT: Henry LAFFERTY, 1887, Blair County, PA

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THE DEATH RECORD.

MR. HENRY LAFFERTY

Mr. Henry Lafferty, a highly esteemed old gentleman, died at ten
minutes past 9 o'clock last evening at the residence of his son-in-
law, Mr. E. B. Snow, corner of Ninth avenue and Fourteenth street.
Mr. Lafferty was born in Trough Creek Valley, Huntingdon county, April
7, 1813.  He learned the trade of a shoemaker, which occupation he
followed until almost two years ago, when his health began to fail.
When quite young he located in Hollidaysburg, where he married Miss
Mary Haller, who survives him.  In 1870 he brought his family to this
city, where he lived ever since.  His children are Isaac, William,
David, Amanda, wife of Mr. John Fields, and Emma, wife, of E. B. Snow.
Mr. Lafferty was a kindly old gentleman, and was a good husband and
father.  He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was universally respected.
The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.  the exact hour will
be announced to-morrow.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Monday, January 3, 1887, page 1

LOCAL LACONICS.

We were in error yesterday in saying that Mr. Henry Lafferty died at
the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. E. B. Snow.  His death occurred
at his own residence, corner of Ninth avenue and Tenth street, from
whence the funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Services at the house and interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, January 4, 1887, page 4

Henry Lafferty.

To the long list of the names of those of our citizens who having
passed the allotted three score and ten, and who, full of years, have
passed over to the ranks of the majority, must be added this morning
the name of Henry Lafferty, who died at the residence of his son-in-
law, Edward B. Snow, 818 Fourteenth street, at ten minutes past 9
o'clock Sunday night.  The cause of death was gangrene, and he had
been ill for two years.  Mr. Lafferty was aged 73 years, 7 months and
25 days, having been born in Trough Creek valley, Huntingdon county,
April 7, 1813.  Learning the trade of a shoemaker he removed to
Hollidaysburg where he lived for many years, and where he was married
to Miss Mary Haller, who survives him.  In 1870 Mr. Lafferty came to
Altoona, and in this city, until two years ago, worked at his trade.
On account of his declining health he was then forced to quit work.
Beside his wife he leaves three sons and two daughters, all of whom
reside in this city.  They are Isaac, William and David Lafferty,
Amanda, wife of John Fields, and Emma, wife of Edward B. Snow.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, January 6, 1887, page 3