OBIT:  SANKERS, Anthony; 1909; Allegheny Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, November 19, 1909
Volume 43, Number 47


Anthony Sankers Dead 

Anthony Sankers, a prominent resident of Allegheny 
Township, died at his home Tuesday, death being the result 
of diseases incident to old age.  The funeral was held from 
the Catholic Church at Loretto this (Friday) morning and 
was largely attended.  Mr. Sankers was a devout Catholic 
and a lifelong Democrat.

The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sankers. His 
mother was born in Adams County while his father was born 
in Germany.  The deceased was married Feb. 29, 1848 to 
Susan Parrish who died Feb. 2, 1875.  These children 
survive:  Manuel, George and Mary Sankers, at home in 
Allegheny Township; Caroline, wife of M. Bradley of 
Allegheny Township and William and Zeta, at home.  Also 
surviving are 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  
Two brothers, Samuel of Gallitzin and Ambrose of Loretto, 
also survive.

The deceased had been living on his Allegheny Township farm 
since 1850 and was well known through that district.  He 
was about 90 years of age.