Chester County PA Archives Obituaries.....William H. WAY, March 21, 1910
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The Oxford Press March 24,1910
William Henry Way, born near Kennet Square, third month 27, 1829, passsed from 
life on the third month 21,1910, at his home on Market Street, Oxford, being 
within a few days of 81 years of age. About two weeks previous to his death he 
had grip, and did not regain his accustomed strength, gradually growing weaker 
until the end.
     William H. Way was a son of William and Susan Plankinton Way. When he was 
10 years old his father bought the farm in New London township, now owned by 
James H. Way, half-brother of the deceased. He attended the public schools in 
his neighborhood and later spent two winters at Hopewell Acedemy under the 
tutelage of Hon. Jesse C.Dickey. After completing his school course, he taught 
school for a few winters.
   On fourth month 17,1862, he was united in marriage to Sarah M. Gawthrop. 
Four children were born to them, three of whom survive; J. Allen Of Oxford; 
Charles H., of Philadelphia and Amy, a teacher in Swarthmore Prepartory 
School. Another daughter, Elizabeth H., died about a year ago.
   After his marriage Mr. Way bought the mill property in New London township, 
now owned by Franklin Kirk. This he later exchanged with Theodore Kirk for the 
farm in East Nottingham township, near Pugh and Lyons' mill, which he still 
owned. Here he resided for a number of years, improving the property greatly. 
His wife died Tenth month 23, 1886. On Fourth month 1, 1888 Mr. Way retired 
from the farm, removing to Oxford, where he has since resided.
   On Sixth monthe 9,1890 Mr. Way married Mary R. Heald of Kennett Square , 
the well known minister of the Society of Friends, who survives him. The 
deceased was life long member of the Society of Friends. He was active in 
establishing the Oxford Meeting which he attended constantly and supported 
earnestly.
   In politics Mr. Way was a Whig in early life and had been a Republican 
since the formation of the party. In every movement for public betterment, 
whether local, State or National, he took deep interest. An earnest advocate 
of temperance, he supported the work of the Good Templars` organization. He 
was a charter member of Oxford Grange.
   Mr. Way was a man of mild and pleasant demeanor. He was a close reader of 
current events and few men were better informed. He retained his mental and 
physical activities well until his last illness and passed away as he lived at 
peace with all mankind. To his family he leaves the rich hertiage of a 
stainless name; to the community in general the example of a life righteously 
spent.
   The funeral will be held at his late home on market Street on the Sixth day 
at 10:30. Interment will be in New West Grove Friends burying ground


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