OBIT: Joseph LASHER, 1893, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Death of Joseph Lasher

  Joseph Lasher died at the residence of his son Peter Lasher, in 
Altoona, on Wednesday evening last, of the ills incident to old age.
  Mr. Lasher had been bedfast only two days, although his health has 
been failing for some years.  Born on June 9, 1807, he was nearly 86 
years of age. His birth place was Wittenberg, Germany.  When he was 32 
years old he came to this country, landing in Baltimore.  From there he 
went to Water Street, Huntingdon county, and afterwards worked on the 
old Portage road.  Prior to 1860 he settled in Hollidaysburg, which 
place he made his home until just about one year ago.  Mr. Lasher was a 
widower for nearly 20 years, his wife having died in 1873.  He is 
survived by two sons, Peter and William, and a number of grandchildren.
  He was a member of St. Michael's German Catholic church of 
Hollidaysburg.  The funeral took place on Friday.  His remains were 
brought to Hollidaysburg and interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Hollidaysburg Register, Hollidaysburg, Pa., February 1, 1893

Additional Comments:
Immigration - Ship Bangor, departed Le Havre, France arrived in 
Baltimore 6 Aug 1840 (surname spelled Leiser)

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