OBIT: GITTINGS, John; 1912; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 29 Mar 1912 Volume 45, Number 13 John Gittings John Gittings of Ebensburg, a former county auditor and a prominent citizen, died Sunday night at his home. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Congressional church in this place, the Rev. H. H. Guernsey being in charge. John Gittings was born in Cambria township Jan. 10, 1837, and was therefore in his 76th year. He was a son of the late Andrew and Hannah Gittings. For 11 terms he was a school teacher. He resided on a farm in Cambria township near Munday's for a long time, moving to Ebensburg eight years ago. For years he was prominently connected with the Lutheran denomination, holding all the offices in the church of that faith near his old home. Since coming to Ebensburg he had attended the Congregational church, there being no Lutheran Church here. He was a deacon of the local congregation. Mr. Gittings fought in the war between the states, being a member of the Two Hundred and Ninth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. He was census taker for Jackson township in 1890 and for Ebensburg in 1900. For three terms he was a county auditor, being a member of the board which went out of office following the naming of a county controller last year. Mr. Gittings was taken sick early in January, Bright's disease being his ailment. He grew weaker gradually and death was hastened by an apoplectic stroke suffered Saturday. The deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Ida, wife, of P. Davis of Mineral Point; Hattie, wife of D. L. Pringle of Croyle township; V. F. Gittings of Chicago and Richard Gittings of Ebensburg. There are 13 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Mr. Gittings was married Oct. 3, 1861 to Anna Hughes. These sisters survive: Mrs. Sarah Davis of Johnstown and Mrs. Thomas B. Davis of Ebensburg. Several brothers and sisters are dead; one, William Gittings, dying in Pueblo, Col., several weeks ago.