OBIT: David M. CONFER, 1861, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Marlene Stone Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm __________________________________________ SAD ACCIDENT AND DEATH It becomes our painful duty this afternoon to announce the untimely death of Mr. David M. Confer, Dispatcher for the Penna. R.R. Company at this place. Yesterday evening about 5 o'clock, while in the act of coupling some cars, he was caught between them, and so severely injured internally, that he died about two hours afterwards. We called to see him a few minutes after the casualty, and found him suffering from the most acute pains,, although not a bruise and only a very slight scratch could be seen, yet it was evident that his insides were horribly crushed-Dr. McCullough was in attendance, and rendered all the assistance medical skill could suggest, but his injuries were of too serious a character, and but little relief could be given. He was sensible up to the time of his death, and although suffering "under the most excruciating pains, he conversed freely with those around him. Mr. Confer was a sober, polite, industrious, accommodating, active and energetic business man, and during the four or five years he resided in this place, he won himself a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was universally beloved and esteemed by all who knew him, and his sudden and painful demise has cast a gloom over our town--. Only a few short hours ago, Mr. Confer was one of the healthiest, most robust and most active amongst us, and now he lays cold and still in death. "Truly, in the midst of life we are in death". He leaves a wife and seven small children, the youngest only a week or two old, to mourn his unexpected death. His wife loses a fond and affectionate husband, his children a kind and indulgent father, Huntingdon a good and useful citizen, and the R.R. Company, a prompt, careful, active and trusty employee. Hunt Globe 19th. Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Pa., Wednesday, December 1861 1860 Eastern Half, Huntingdon County, PA David Confer, 30 Ann C. Confer, 30 Ann Matilda Confer, 10 Leonoia Mary Confer, 8 Elizabeth Confer, 6 Elmira Virginia Confer, 4 Ida Rebecca Confer, 2 Samuel Blair Confer, 9.12