OBIT: Zachariah MCGINNIS, 1897, Formerly of Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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Death of Zachariah McGinnis.

Zachariah McGinnis, a former resident of this city, died on Tuesday at his home 
in Philadelphia.  He was confined to the house since Christmas, and death 
resulted from dropsy.  He was 48 years old and a son of Christian McGinnis.  He 
attended the public schools of this city after which he learned the blacksmith 
trade at the coach works of Altick & McGinnis, his father being in charge of the 
blacksmithing branch of that business.  Deceased worked for that firm for many 
years and also for other coachmakers in this city.  About five years ago he 
removed to Philadelphia, where he worked at his trade until ill health compelled 
him to retire.  His remains were brought to-day to his father's home, No. 308 
West Grant street, from which place the funeral will take place.  His wife, 
three sons and one daughter survive.  John A. and Christian McGinnis, of this 
city, are surviving brothers; Mrs. George Gormley, of this city, and Mrs. John 
Dyer, of Philadelphia, are surviving sisters.

He was a member of the old volunteer fire department, having been a member of 
the Friendship Fire company for many years.  He was an active member of the 
company and rarely missed a fire.  He had many friends in this city who will 
regret to hear of his death.

Lancaster Intelligencer, Wednesday, August 11, 1897