OBIT: Samuel THOMAS, 1918, Smith Valley, Huntingdon County, PA

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THOMAS

  Samuel Thomas died at his home in Smith Valley on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 
2 a.m., from the effects of Spanish influenza and pneumonia.  Mr. 
Thomas was twice married, his first wife being Miss Belle Curfman, who 
died several years ago.  To this union, one daughter was born, who is 
now Mrs. Edith, wife of John Park, of Saltillo.  He later married Miss 
Clara Leidy, a daughter of Jacob Leidy, of Saltillo.  To this union 
three children were born, two of whom are deceased.  He is survived by 
his wife, and one son Edward, who is very ill with influenza, and was 
unable to attend his father's funeral.  Mr. Thomas was a highly 
respected citizen and a consistent member of the Bowman's Chapel M. E. 
church, and Latta Grove Grange No. 935.  He was aged at time of death 
about fifty-four years.  The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with 
interment in the Saltillo cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Saturday Morning, November 16, 1918