OBIT:  BEYNON, Howard; 1907; Gallitzin, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 24 May 1907
Volume 41, Number 21


Decapitated Body Found on the Tracks

The remains of Howard Beynon, a well known resident of 
Gallitzin and a former resident of Ebensburg, was found 
Monday morning along the tracks just west of Gallitzin with 
the head severed from the body.  Just how or when the 
accident occurred is not known.

Howard Benyon (sic) was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lizzie 
Beynon, well known residents of Ebensburg.  He was 
assistant to ex-Sheriff Blair for many years and later 
worked for the railroad.  He was married about 
twenty years ago to Miss Clara Beebe of Allegheny township 
and to this union there are three children.  Benyon is 
survived by one brother and three sisters, besides his 
parents and family.  The brothers and sisters are: Wesley 
of Pittsburg; Malinda, wife of R. H. Roberts; Misses Annie 
and Clara, well known school teachers, all of Ebensburg.

The funeral took place at Gallitzin.