OBIT: Frank P. McCONNELL, 1900, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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F. P. McCONNELL.

  At 3.20 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. F. P. McConnell, a much respected 
citizen, passed away at his home, 2014 Tenth avenue, death being caused by 
kidney trouble.  Mr. McConnell was born September 28, 1844, in East Freedom, 
Blair county, and was married June 13, 1876, to Miss Jennie Moore, the 
wedding taking place in St. John's Catholic church, this city, Rev. Father 
O'Connor being the officiating clergyman.  He was in the service of his 
country during the civil war, being a member of company A, Two Hundred and 
Fifth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers.  He was a member of St. John's 
Catholic church, of St. John's Literary and Benevolent society and of the 
Pennsylvania Railroad Voluntary Relief association.  He was an employe of 
the company under Foreman Morris R. Davis.  His wife and the following 
children survive: Francis B., Mary C., Monica A., Jerome L. and Leo P. 
McConnell, all at home.  Four children preceded him to the grave.  His aged 
mother, Mrs. Catherine McConnell, is yet living, as are also these brothers 
and sisters: Mrs. P. Burns, Mrs. Ann Flaugh, Mrs. Stephen Duncan, Samuel and 
David McConnell, of Altoona, and Mrs. Joseph Nightwine, of Beaver Falls.  
The funeral will take place tomorrow morning, leaving his late home at 8:45 
o'clock and proceeding to St. John's church, where, at 9:30 o'clock, mass 
will be celebrated for the repose of his soul.  Interment in St. John's 
cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, November 28, 1900