OBIT: Albert M. WERTZ, 1914, Hilltop, Blair County, PA

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ALBERT M. WERTZ 

Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Young, at Hilltop, last evening 
at 8:15 o'clock, aged 77 years.  He was born June 9, 1837, and was united in 
marriage to Miss Catherine Rickey of Butlerville, who with one son and one 
daughter, preceded him to the grave.  He spent his life farming and retired 
many years ago from active labors.  He served with honor in the Civil war in 
Company F, One hundred and Thirty-seventh regiment.  He is survived by the 
following children: Annie and Mrs. David Denlinger of Iowa; Aden B. Wertz of 
Tyrone; Mrs. William Vipond of Brush mountain; Mrs. John Young and Mrs. James 
Graham of Hilltop; Bert, who resides on the family farm in the Loop, and 
Eugene.  The funeral services will be held at the home of John Young at 
Hilltop Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Frankstown cemetery. 
Mr. Wertz was a loving husband and father and lived a beautiful Christian 
life.  It was his greatest pleasure in his declining years to have his 
children about him and feel the strength of their love and affection.

Altoona Mirror, April 29, 1914

Additional Comments:
Albert was a son of Jacob and Ruth (Baird) Wertz. His wife was the former 
Catherine Ritchey.

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