OBIT: John MINICK, 1901, Saluvia, Fulton County, PA

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  John Minick, one of Licking Creek township's oldest and most highly 
respected citizens, died at his home near Saluvia September 4, 1901, on his 
73d birthday.
  Mr. Minick had been in ill health for several months; and on Friday before 
his death he suffered an attack of dysentery and his weakened constitution 
caused his friends to despair of his life from the first.
  The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 22 Regiment 
until wounded at the battle of Kearnstown, Virginia. At that place he 
donated his left hand to the cause he loved so dearly. After his discharge 
he returned to his home, and for a number of years was employed at R. 
Austin & Son's tannery. 
  Since that time he has lived a retired life.
  The deceased was married to Miss Lydia A. Daniels, sister of the late John 
Daniels, in January, 1847. He is survived by his wife and five children, 
namely, John H., at Hyndman; Rush, of Altoona; George, of Everett; Anna M., 
married to James Hampton, residing at Hustontown, and Sarah, married to H. J. 
Mellott, residing at Deshler, Ohio. Also one brother, James Minick, of 
Saluvia. The children were all permitted to be present before his death 
except Mrs. Mellott. Mr. Minick was a kind neighbor, generous to a fault, 
had all those qualities essential to good citizenship, and he will be 
sadly missed by his aged wife who, for more than 54 years, was his faithful 
helpmeet, as well as by a very large circle of friends.
  His remains were borne to the cemetery at Asbury, Thursday evening by six 
of his old comrades, where a large number of friends and neighbors paid 
their last mark of respect to one who always commanded it. Rev. Wolf of 
McConnellsburg conducted the services, preaching a very impressive sermon 
from Job 7:1.

clipping, September 4, 1901

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