OBIT: John H. WALTON, 1904, formerly of Blair County, PA

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John H. Walton

  John H. Walton of Cresson, a former resident of Altoona, died at 
Summerhill on Saturday morning last of Bright's disease.  Mr. Walton 
was born in England 55 years ago. After receiving his early education 
and training there he came to America and settled in New York. He was a 
machinist by trade and after leaving New York traveled through the 
west. During his life he worked in Arizona, Colorado, and California 
and in Pittsburg. While in Pittsburg he was married, to which union six 
children were born. One son, John, died several years ago in a 
Philadelphia hospital after undergoing an operation.  Twelve years ago 
he went to Altoona and secured employment in the Pennsylvania Railroad 
shops under foreman David Boorman.
  Owing to two of his daughters being employed in that place he moved 
to Cresson last fall, going to his work to Altoona each morning.  
During the winter while waiting for a train in the early morning he 
contracted a severe cold which developed into the disease which caused 
his death.
  Several months ago his physician ordered a change of climate.  He 
accordingly went south and after spending a short time at Jacksonville 
and finding that his health was not improving he returned to Cresson.  
A few weeks ago he went to Summerhill with the hope of prolonging his 
life, but gradually grew more feeble until death brought relief.
  His wife and five children survive:  Emma, Bessie, Alice, Thomas and 
Frank, all at home.  He was a prominent lodge man being a member of 
Logan Lodge No. 490., Free and Accepted Masons of Altoona, Lake Ontario 
Commandery, No. 32, Knights Templar of Oswego, N. Y. and Jaffa Temple 
A. A. O. N. M. S. of Altoona. He was formerly a member of Media Temple 
of Watertown, N. Y.  He was also a member of the Royal Arcanum and 
Junior Order United American Mechanics.
  The remains were taken to Altoona Monday afternoon where the funeral 
services were held, conducted by Logan Lodge F. & A. M.  Interment 
followed in Fairview cemetery.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa., Volume XXXVIII, Number 33, Friday, 
August 19, 1904