OBITUARY: Huntingdon Co, PA 

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THE DAILY NEWS OR ALTOONA MIRROR NEWSPAPER: FEBRUARY 6, 1925:  Joseph Fray [sic] Chilcoat, 
the age father of our townsman, George W. Chilcoat, passed away at his home at Pogue, 
Wednesday, February 4th after an illness of Pneumonia, at the advanced age of 85 years, 
10 months, and 21 days.  Born in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon Co., Pa., May 14, 1838, he was 
the son of Alvah and Catharine (Booher) Chilcoat.  He was united in marriage with Miss 
Mary Weight, who died nine years ago.  When a boy of 14 years of age Mr. Chilcoat joined 
the Methodist Episcopal Church and remained strong in the faith until death.  Mr. Chilcoat 
was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member 2nd Regiment, Company D, PA, Cavalry.  
Mr. Chilcoat was the father of twelve children, and the following ones survive him:  
Mrs. Hannah Detwiler of Lancaster, A.K. Chilcoat of Rock Hill Furnace, Mrs. Hester Bactel 
[sic] and Miss Blanche Chilcoat at home.  Mrs. Ionia Clark of Pogue, George W. Chilcoat 
of Mt. Union, and Jacob A. Chilcoat at home.  One sister Hester Lynn of Shelby, Ohio and 
one brother, John B. Chilcoat of Orbosonia, also survive.  Funeral services were held 
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home in charge of Rev. D.Y. Brouse.  Burial was
made in the Chilcoat family cemetary near the Chilcoat home, A.J. Barben, Mt. Union undertaker.