OBIT: John Gallitzin LAKE, 1880, Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA

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Death of J. Gallitzin Lake.

  John Gallitzin Lake, Register and Recorder of Cambria county, whose 
serious illness was noted in Saturday's TRIBUNE, died at his home in 
Ebensburg that day, after a brief and painful illness.  A short time 
ago he took a trip to Iowa for the purpose of visiting his brother, who 
resides in that State, and upon returning some two weeks since, 
complained of feeling unwell.  He was compelled to take his bed, and 
his symptoms seemed to improve somewhat up until Tuesday last, when a 
relapse occurred, and his illness then became of a most alarming 
nature.  He grew gradually worse up until Saturday, when death ended 
his mortal career.  Deceased was born in Loretto about the year 1838, 
educated at St. Francis College, and subsequently read law and was 
admitted to the bar.  Two years ago he was elected Register and 
Recorder on the Democratic ticket, and is said to be the first official 
of the county who died during incumbency.  A wife and two children 
survive him.  The deceased had many warm and sincere friends, and the 
news of his unexpected demise will be received with sorrow by all.  As 
an officer of the Court he was always courteous and obliging, and his 
heart ever overflowed with kindly feelings for those with whom he 
became familiar.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Monday, July 26, 1880