OBIT: George G. HASTINGS, 1918, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

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GEORGE G. HASTINGS.

  George G. Hastings, well known in this city and famous as a panther hunter, 
died at his home in Bellefonte, on December 29 after an illness covering a 
period of a year and a half.  He was born April 11, 1848, the son of Thomas 
and Mary Gray Hastings and was the last surviving member of his family.  He 
was a successful farmer and is credited with having shot the last panther in 
Pennsylvania.  Nine children survive, three of whom reside in this city.  
Interment was made at Bellefonte.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 14, 1919, page 10