OBIT: Jacob H. ROOT, 1934, Bellwood, Blair County, PA

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JACOB H. ROOT

Employed as an engineer on the Cresson division of the Pennsylvania railroad, 
died at 8.20 o'clock last night at his home on North Tuckahoe street, Bellwood, 
of a complication of ailments after a three-month serious illness.  He was aged 
59 and was a son of John L. and Lorena Ebaugh Root, both deceased.  Surviving 
are his widow, who was Miss Pearl Hagerty; three sons and two daughters, 
William, Robert, Allen and Myrtle Root, all of Bellwood, and Mrs. Charles Irwin 
of Chambersburg, and these brothers and sister: Edward, Clair, Amos and Lloyd 
Root, all of Bellwood, and Mrs. Minnie Davis of Altoona.  He was a member of 
the B. of L.R. and E. and the United Brethren church of Bellwood.  Funeral 
services will be conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  
Interment will be made in the Antis cemetery.

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 3
Hand-dated April 6, 1934