OBIT: John H. STOUDNOUR, 1914, Blair County, PA

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DEATHS OF A DAY.

JOHN H. STOUDNOUR.

Following an illness of several weeks, John H. Stoudnour, a well known
resident of the county and a veteran school teacher, died at his home
in Martinsburg, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

He was born in Millerstown, this county, October 17, 1840.  Early in
life he became an instructor in the county schools and for many years
ably filled this capacity.  He was regarded as one of the most
successful teachers and for thirty-two terms taught in North Woodbury
township.  He leaves a host of friends who highly esteemed and
respected him.  He is survived by his wife and ten children:  Samuel,
Mrs. J. H. Kensinger and Mrs. M. B. Wineland, all of Martinsburg; Levi
B. and John, of Roaring Spring; Mrs. J. E. Kensinger, Mrs. D. B. Hart
and Mrs. E. G. Ritchey, all of this city; David, whose where abouts
are unknown, and William, of this city. One sister, Mrs. Polly
Metzker, of near Martinsburg, also survives.

Funeral services will occur tomorrow morning at the Church of the
Brethren, Martinsburg, conducted by the Rev. Moses R. Brumbaugh,
assisted by Elder F. R. Zook.  Interment will follow in Millerstown.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, February 28, 1914, page 9