OBIT: Jacob S. FLEMING, 1896, Upton, Franklin County, PA

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Jacob S. Fleming died at his residence in Upton at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning 
aged 80 years, 3 months and 10 days.  Mr. Fleming's death was the consummation 
of a lingering and painful illness.  For months he suffered from a peculiar 
affection of the foot and during that time experienced the most excruciating 
pain.  Mr. Fleming was a prominent man in his section.  He was a native of 
Greencastle.  About twelve years ago with is wife he moved to Upton, and during 
his residence there made many friends and acquaintances.  He was a most 
exemplary citizen and Christian and his death has caused the profoundest sorrow 
to the entire community.  He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and 
an earnest worker in the cause of Christianity.  Deceased was the father of Mr. 
L. A. B. Fleming, of Greencastle, and Mrs. W. P. Noble, of Upton, who with his 
wife survive him.


People's Register, Chambersburg, PA, August 14, 1896