Chester County PA Archives Obituaries.....William RALSTON, 1905

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Daily Local

West Chester Pennsylvania

January 10 1905


WILLIAM RALSTON


After a long, quiet but useful life, William Ralston of West Vincent Township 
died on Sunday last, in his 85th year. His death was due to the 85th year. His 
death was due to the infirmities of old age. The deceased was a farmer and all 
his life resided in West Vincent Township, where he was a large property owner. 
His wife, Sarah, whose maiden name was Mosteller, died several years ago.


Three children survive him; Hon Frank Ralston, who served one term in the 
Legislature, having been elected on the Fusion ticket; Mrs. Clifford Emery 
of Birchrunville, and William who lives on the home farm as does Frank, the 
eldest son.


The deceased was a Democrat in politics, but was never an office holder. He 
belonged to the Episcopal Church, and was an upright, virtuous and good citizen.


Ralston – In West Vincent Township, Chester County, Pa, on January 8 1905, 
William Ralston aged 84 years 4 months and 21 days.


The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend 
the funeral without further notice from the late residence on Friday January 
13 1905. To leave the house at 11 o'clock a m. Services in St Andrews Episcopal 
Church,. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Carriages will meet 9:30 a m train 
at Chester Spring Station.


Daily Local

West Chester Pennsylvania

January 14 1905


The funeral of William Ralston late of West Vincent took place yesterday, a 
large number of relatives and friends being present. The day was cold and 
disagreeable, but several of those present were from a considerable distance. 
Services were conducted by Rev E C Suit, pastor of St Paul's and St Matthew's 
Churches, and Rev Mr Schnering, pastor of Vincent Baptist Church. Interment 
was made at St Andrew's Episcopal Cemetery. Bearers were Jonah McAfee, George 
R Ralston, Clinton K Mosteller, Abram Mosteller Jr, John W Orr, and Joseph 
Aikens, West Chester was represented at the funeral by ex-Postmaster and Mrs. 
Lewis C Moses and Mr and Mrs. Clinton K Mosteller