Obituary of Agnes Amelia Brilhart BURD (1914), Clinton Co., PA

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Agnes Amelia Brilhart Burd
 
"Unidentifed Newspaper Clipping, ca Jul 4, 1914
(probably the Lock Haven Express)
 
Mrs. Burd Died Saturday 
 
Funeral Services Were Held In The Lutheran Church Wednesday.  Mrs. George Burd 
passed away at her home, on Main street, Saturday evening, July 4, 1914 at 8:00 
o'clock, following an illness of many months.
 
Agnes Amelia Brillhart, with promise of long life found her first home in 
Bellefonte, with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brillheart, her parents, on November 21, 
1851, and there brought joy through a bright and happy childhood, enriching the 
home by the loving disposition she developed.
 
On March 10, 1881, Miss Brillheart was joined in marriage to George Burd at 
Aaronsburg, Pa., and for many years, Loganton has been their home.
 
The deceased is survived by her husband, one son, Ambrose, at home, and two 
daughters, Mrs. Mittie Kettner, of Greene township, and Mrs. Ellen Lucetta Deyo, 
of Illinois.  Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.
 
Mrs. Burd was a most excellent christian woman and possessed many beautiful 
traits of character.  She enjoyed the association and fellowship of her friends 
and neighbors, by whom she was loved and most highly esteemed.  
 
Mr. Burd and family have the sympathy of the entire community.
 
Funeral services were held in the Lutheran church at 9:30 Wednesday morning. 
Rev. John R. Reish, pastor, officiating, assisted by Revs. H. C. Kleffel and O. 
G. Martin."
 
Note:  The above information is somewhat incorrect.  Agnes was born in 
Aaronburg, Centre County, and was orphaned just before her 5th birthday in 1855.