Chester County PA Archives Obituaries.....Benjamin HARLEY, 1891
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BENJAMIN HARLEY - 1891:
Death Notice in Local Chester Co newspaper of 6/4/1891:
Benjamin Harley, a prominent citizen of Northern Chester, died of paralysis 
yesterday afternoon, at his home in North Coventry, aged nearly 86 years. He was 
a Justice of the Peace ten years and an active part in business and political 
affairs for over half a century.  He leaves three sons and three daughters.
 
Funeral of Benjamin Harley, Local Chester Co paper, 6/9/1891:
The funeral of the venerable Benjamin Harley, one of the oldest and best known 
citizens of north Chester county, took place on Sunday at 1:30 o'clock, from the 
residence of his son Harrison Harley, in North Coventry township.  There was a 
large attendance  - many relatives and friends being present from a distance. 
Rev. J P Hetric conducted religious services and preached an appropriate service 
at the house.
The pall-bearers were six young men: Lewis R Harley, Frederick Harley, Edward 
Harley and Wayne Harley, grandsons;  Ellwood A Leopold, a grandson-in-law and 
Rudolph Harley, a relative of the deceased.  Mr. Harley was in his 86th year.  
The remains were interred at the East Coventry Mennonite Burial Ground.