OBIT: Harry E. PERCHY, 1915, Blair County, PA

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DEATHS OF A DAY

HARRY E. PERCHY

Harry E. Perchy, a retired Pennsy employ, [sic] Civil war veteran and
widely known resident of the city, died at 7:55 o'clock last evening
at the home of his son, Harry W. Perchy, of 221 East Crawford avenue,
of Bright's disease.

Mr. Perchy was born in Huntingdon county on June 18, 1840 and had been
employed by the Pennsy since he was 16 years of age.  He served
several enlistments in the Union army.  Fourteen years ago he was
retired by the Pennsy and had been ill for the past two years.  He was
married to Lizzie Newman, on November 2, 1861.  His wife died fifteen
years ago.  He was a Lutheran by faith and was a member of Verandah
lodge, No. 532, I. O. O. F., and Post 62, G. A. R.   One son, Harry W.
Perchy, survives with seven grandchildren.  Funeral services will
occur on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, followed by interment in
Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, April 10, 1915, page 16