OBIT: William MORNINGRED, 1899, formerly of Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM MORNINGRED.

  NEWARK, N.J., November 23. - William Morningred, a brakeman on the 
Pennsylvania railroad, formerly of Altoona, Pa., but now of this city, 
was killed on the Hackensack Meadows near the round house to-day.  
Morningred was at work drilling cars and stepped onto the tracks 
directly in front of a drill engine.  He was struck and instantly 
killed.  The body was taken to Jersey City.  Morningred leaves a widow 
and two children.
  The deceased was a son of Peter and Gertrude A. Morningred, residing 
at 1308 Thirteenth avenue.  It is about three years since he left 
Altoona and went to Jersey City, where he secured employment.  
Believing he would financially benefit himself a little over a month 
ago he became a brakeman.  While here he ran the stationary engine for 
the Pittsburg division turntable.  He was a member of the relief 
department.
  Mr. Morningred was born in this city November 2, 1872, and was 
consequently aged 27 years and 21 days.  He is survived by his wife, 
who was Miss Mary Russell, of Altoona, and two children.  In addition, 
his parents are living and these brothers and sisters: John, of Tyrone; 
Edward, of Boston; Miss Mary, residing in Johnstown; Catharine, wife of 
Charles Breth; and Josephine, wife of Lee Black, of Altoona; Emily 
Regina, wife of Edgar Bevins, of Newark, N.J.; Misses Clara, Ida, 
Christina and Gertrude, at home.
  The was a member of the Roman Catholic church, worshipping with St. 
John's congregation while he resided here.  The funeral arrangements 
have not yet been completed, but it is probable the body will be 
brought to Altoona for interment.

Morning Tribune, Friday, November 24, 1899

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

  The remains of Mr. William Morningred, who was killed at Hackensack 
Meadows, near Jersey City, last Thursday, were brought to this city 
Saturday evening on St. Louis express and conveyed to the home of his 
father-in-law, Mr. Edward Russell, 2200 Sixth avenue.  The funeral will 
leave the house at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon and proceed to St. 
John's Catholic church, of which he was a member during his residence 
in this city, where services will be held.  Interment in Fairview 
cemetery.

Morning Tribune, Monday, November 27, 1899