OBIT:  PARRISH, Leo; 1907; Spangler, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 8 Nov 1907
Volume 41, Number 44


Died at Carrolltown 

Leo Parrish, one of the oldest residents of Cambria County 
and who was baptized by Father Gallitzin, prince-priest of 
the Alleghenies, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
William Lantz at Spangler in his 85th year. Mr. Parrish was 
born near Munster and had resided in Cambria County all his 
life except the time he spent while serving his country 
during the War of the Rebellion.  He enlisted in Co. D, 
135th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and was badly 
wounded in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863.  
Returning from the war he followed the pursuits of a 
farmer.  His wife died August 21, 1901.  He is survived by 
7 children, 43 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. 
The burial took place in the Catholic cemetery at 
Carrolltown, October 30th.