OBIT: William Henry RODCAY, 1908, native of Williamsburg, Blair County, PA

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Novinger Missouri Newspaper

William H. Rodcay was born in Williamsburg, PA, July 5, 1842, and died 
February 2, 1908 at his home near Novinger, aged 65 years, 6 months and 27 
days.  He resided in Pennsylvania til the age of about 18, when he enlisted in 
Company D, 22nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers where he served til 
close of the war.  In 1884 he was married to Miss Ellen Johnston, of 
Pittsburg, PA., and in 1886 he and his wife came to Missouri, where they have 
resided ever since.  To this union three children were born, Adie, Harry and 
Earnest D., of whom with the widow, survive.

Adair Co MO Newspaper

Death of Wm. H. Rodcay
  Wm. H. Rodcay died Sunday February 2 at his home near this city, of 
neuralgia of the heart at the age of 65 years.  He leaves a wife and three 
children, Adie, Harry, and Earnest D.  Funeral was held Wednesday morning at 
10:30 in the M. E. church in this city.  Rev. Isaac Capps conducting the 
services.  Burial was in the Novinger Cemetery.
  Mr. Rodcay was an old-time stationary engineer and was at the time of his 
death employed in that capacity at the mine of the American Fuel Company at 
Danforth. He was well known and respected.

Additional Comments:

William Henry Rodcay was born William Henry Rodkey.  Parents names unknown at 
this time.

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