OBIT: Joseph GREEN, 1839, near Milesburg, Centre County, PA

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Died, 

  On Saturday the 2nd inst. At his residence near Milesburg Centre co., 
Pa. Joseph Green Esq., in the 74th year of his age.
  The deceased emigrated at an early period from Chester co; was among 
the first settlers of Centre county; and during a long life one of its 
most enterprising citizens - always anxious for, and aiding in its 
improvements. Being extensively engaged as an Iron master, for many 
years; the farmer, mechanic and laborer, can well attest the importance 
he was to the community; in giving the farmer a certain market for the 
product of his farm and the latter constant employment about his 
establishment. His heart was generous, and free, his hand always open. 
The unfortunate, and the poor, never knocked at his door in vain. The 
widow and the orphan's tears, will moisten his grave; for they in truth 
have lost a kind and unostentatious benefactor.
  Like the ancient Patriot - "He died in a good old age, an old man, 
and full of years; and is gathered to his people" - having left a large 
and numerous circle of relations and friends to lament his loss.
Communicated.

Huntingdon Journal, Huntingdon, Pa., Wednesday, February 27, 1839