Obits: Margaret A. Moorhead (1923), Indiana Co., Pennsylvania Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Karen Moorhead ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** April 1, 1923 MRS. MARGARET A. MOORHEAD One of the good mothers of the community called by death during the week was Mrs. Margaret A. Moorhead, who died early Sabbath morning at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Fair, of Pittsburgh, where she had made her home for several years. Mrs. Moorhead had been in declining health for several weeks but her condition did not become critical until ten days before her death, which resulted from apoplexy. Assuming the form of a quiet sleep her peaceful passing to a better land was in harmony with the confidence and assurance with which she solved all problems along life's pathway. Mrs. Moorhead, who was in her 82d year, was born near Livermore in Conemaugh township, January 28, 1842, and was the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Hugh Speedy, among the early and substantial residents of that section. When a young woman she taught school in the county for several years. Following her marriage on April 20, 1869, to the late A.T. Moorhead, who for many years was editor of The Progress, the couple located in Indiana, where they spent their entire wedded life. Shortly after death of her husband over ten years ago Mrs. Moorhead resided in the Fair home. Although a devoted good woman and busy with the cares and responsibilities in rearing a large family she found time and pleasure in religious affairs, and during her active years was a prominent worker in all the circles of the First United Presbyterian chuch, of town, where she held membership. Her interest and love for the home church never wavered, and while not permitted to worship here in recent years she remained a contributor to all the various circles to the last and was keenly interested in the welfare of the congregation. Her beautiful christian character was reflected in her kindly interest and concern in her home and community, where she served so many years, and the many friendships cultivated abide as loving testimonials of the esteem in which she held by those who came in touch with her life. The remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery on Tuesday afternoon following the funeral services which were conducted at the home of her son, Albert S. Moorhead, of South Seventh Street. Her former pastor, Rev. Chalmers G. Morrow, now pastor of the Fourth United Presbyterian church, Pittsburgh, officiated. The surviving children are Albert S. Moorhead and A. Ralph Moorhead of this town; Mrs. Clarence R. Lininger, of Middlebury, Ind.; Mrs. Frank M. Fair, of Pittsburg; Frank E. Moorhead, of Erie; Mrs. John K. Braillier, of Latrobe; H.H. Moorhead, of Everson; Mrs. William Sanson, of Clarion, and Mrs. David K. Hill, of Tulsa, Okla.