OBIT: Henry SHAW, 1925, East Freedom, Blair County, PA

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HENRY SHAW,

One of East Freedom's oldest and best known residents, died at his home 
Sunday morning at 9.30 o'clock, death following a two week's illness 
from complications. Mr. Shaw was born at Poplar Run, March 10, 1845, 
the son of William and Malinda Shaw. Early in life the family moved to 
East Freedom where he resided ever since. As a young man, he was 
engaged in hoop making, later learning the blacksmith trade. Later in 
life he was employed by the D.M. Bare Paper company at Roaring Spring. 
Mr. Shaw was a stalwart citizen and took an interest in public affairs, 
serving the township on various occasions as an auditor and as road 
supervisor and one term on the election board. He was united in 
marriage in 1885 with Miss Rebecca Weyandt, who died during the present 
winter. He is survived by two sons, Charles and Frank, both of East 
Freedom. Eight grandchildren and several sisters survive. He was a 
devoted member of St. Patrick's Catholic church in Newry, where funeral 
services will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, in charge 
of Rev. O'Donnell. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery, 
Newry.

Altoona Mirror, Monday, 9 February 1925, p. 36, col. 1