OBIT: William PLUMMER, 1906, formerly of Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM R. PLUMMER 

A veteran of the civil war, died at the National Soldiers' home at 
Dayton, O., last evening of diseases incident to old age.  Deceased was 
72 years and for many years made his home in this city.  The news was 
received last night by telegram by his family.  The remains will be 
brought to this city for interment.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., August 22, 1906

WILLIAM L. PLUMMER  

Whose death at the soldiers' home at Dayton, O., was briefly referred 
to in yesterday's Mirror, was born at Tyrone Forges and was aged 72 
years.  He resided many years in Altoona and was one of the first 
Pennsylvania railroad trainmen.  During the war he served in the Forty-
ninth Pennsylvania volunteers.  He is survived by the following 
children: W. C. and Elis of Allegheny, Clair G. of Cleveland, Mrs. F. -
-? Bingman?, Irene Plummer of Altoona, also by one sister Mrs. H. Kate 
----- of Altoona, and these brothers George W. of Hollidaysburg, J. L. 
of -----?, Jacob E. and John of Tyrone, and Eli of Altoona.  The 
remains will be brought to this city tomorrow and on Friday afternoon 
interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., August 23, 1906

1880 Altoona, Blair County census -
William R. Plummer, 44  
Matilda Plummer, 48  
William C. Plummer, 21  
Alice M. Plummer, 18  
Blanche C. Plummer, 16  
Clare G. Plummer, 13  
Ellis Plummer, 10  
Irene G. Plummer, 7