OBIT: William MARSHALL, 1888, Blair County, PA

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Death of William Marshall.

Mr. William Marshall, one of Altoona's oldest citizens, died at the
residence of his son-in-law, William B. Ford, general foreman of the
erecting shop, 1301 Fourth avenue, at twenty minutes past 7 o'clock
last evening.  The deceased was born in Lebanon, Lebanon county, and
was 79 years of age on the 17th of last June.  He came to this city
about the year 1858 and carried on his business, that of a plasterer,
for many years.  He had been in failing health for three months past
and on the 21st of July was stricken with paralysis, from the effects
of which he never recovered.  During his illness he received excellent
medical attendance and careful nursing, but despite all this he
gradually grew weaker and death claimed him at the time stated.  His
wife died in this city thirteen years ago.  To them were born fourteen
children, of whom four are now living, who are as follows:  William J.
Marshall, residing in Florida; James B. and Alexander Marshall, and
Mrs. William B. Ford, all of whom reside in this city.  The
arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed but will be
announced to-morrow.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, August 1, 1888