OBIT: Michael MELVIN, 1880, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Death of Michael Melvin. Michael Melvin, of Tenth avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, died at his residence of consumption, on Saturday night. Deceased was aged 34 years, 3 months and 6 days. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral will take place from his residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock, to proceed to St. John's church. The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully requested to attend the funeral. Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Monday, February 23, 1880