OBIT:  William Lynas McMATH, 1942, Shade Valley, Huntingdon County, PA

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William L. MCMATH died at his late home in Shade Valley, on Wednesday night,
December 9, 1942, at 9:25 o'clock. He had been in failing health for several
years but was usually able to take a daily walk about his farm, until he
contracted a cold two weeks ago.  His condition became critical when pneumonia
set in last Monday.

He was the youngest of seven children born to William Simpson MCMATH and Elizabeth
Waters MCMATH, and was born August 27, 1870, in the same house in which he has
always lived. He was the last of his family as his sister, Margaret MCMATH MCVEY
died one month before, on Nov. 9, 1942.  He was a direct descendent of Samuel MCMATH,
who served in the Revolutionary War and was the first settler in Tell township.

Mr. MCMATH derived great pleasure in his association with his family and friends,
being both humorous and musical. He had a very high regard for truth and justice
which he practiced in his daily life and taught to his children and grandchildren
by word and example.  He had a deep interest in anything pertaining to the betterment
of his community. He served as justice of the peace for six years and later as school
director for six years. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to friends and
neighbors and no poor person ever went away from his door hungry or cold.