OBIT: Jesse PLUMMER, 1893, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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John [sic] Plummer,

An old citizen of Altoona, died at his residence, 812 Fifth avenue, at 
2 o'clock this afternoon, aged 79 years.  He was the father of John W. 
Plummer, the contractor, and an uncle of Register and Recorder J. Lee 
Plummer.  Further particulars and funeral notice will be given 
tomorrow.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Friday Evening, April 21, 1893

Jesse Plummer,

Whose death was briefly noted in yesterday's Mirror, was born near 
Wilmore, Cambria county, October 13, 1814, and was, therefore, at the 
time of his death, aged 78 years, 7 months and 8 days.  He was by 
occupation a forgeman, and his life was spent, in its early years, in 
the interest of the iron business of the Juniata valley.  He was 
employed first at Maria Forge, later at Old Bedford Forge, afterward at 
Tyrone Forge and afterwards at what was known as Bell's Forge.  When 
this iron industry was superceded by others more extensive Mr. Plummer 
came to Altoona in 1865, and for sixteen years worked in the 
Pennsylvania Railroad machine shops.  About the year 1838 he was 
married to Miss Rebecca McIlney, who died in Tyrone, August 31, 1860.  
The fruits of this union were nine children, of whom one passed away in 
infancy.  The other are Mrs. Mary E. Fleck of Sinking Valley, the widow 
of Aaron Fleck; Mrs. Lucy Fleck also of Sinking Valley, J. W. Plummer, 
Mrs. Jennie E. Dougherty, Joseph G. Plummer and Clarence Plummer of 
this city,  Mrs. Sadie L. Dibert of Claysburg, and one deceased, Mrs. 
Rosa Green, who had resided in Altoona.  Mr. Plummer was an uncle to 
Register and Recorder J. Lee Plummer.  Besides the descendents 
mentioned he leaves forty-two grandchildren.  In the year 1849 Mr. 
Plummer was converted and at the time of his death was a member of the 
First United Brethren church of this city.  He was a good husband and 
father, a quiet and unassuming citizen.  He had been ailing for the 
past two months.  Funeral services will be conducted in the First 
United Brethren church tomorrow morning at 10:30 and interment will 
follow in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Saturday Evening, April 22, 1893