Philadelphia Public Ledger Death Notices (03 Feb 1879), Philadelphia Co., PA

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Philadelphia Public Ledger        February 3, 1879    page 2
Deaths

      “TAYLOR. – On the 1st inst., after a short illness, Joshua W TAYLOR, in 
the 49th year of his age.
      “The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral from the residence of his brother, Wm. S. Taylor, Cherry 
street, Mount Holly, 
N.J., on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at 12 M.”

      “TYSON – Suddenly, on the morning of the 30th ult., at the residence of 
John M. COMLY, Sarah TYSON, in the 61st year of her age.
      “Funeral on Second-day (Monday) 3rd inst., at 11 o’clock.  Carriages will 
meet the 9 A.M. train from N. Penna. depot at Willow Grove Station.  Relatives 
and friends are invited.”

      “VAN BRUNT –Willett C., died on the 31st of January, in the 28th year of 
his age.
      “Funeral from 3722 Market street.  Interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.”

      “VOLLMER- On the 1st inst., Joshua VOLLMER, in the 87th year of his age.
      “The relatives and friends of the family, also Soldiers of the War of 1812 
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 
o’clock, from his late residence, 514 Sylvester st.  To proceed to Lafayette 
Cemetery for interment.”

      “WALLACE- On the 1st instant, Jane Rutler WALLACE, wife of George Wallace, 
in the 65th year of her age.
      “The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the 
funeral, on Tuesday morning, at 10 o’clock, without further notice.”   [no 
location given]

      “WEBB – February 1st, Randolph WEBB only son of Susanna A. and the late 
Thomas W. Webb.
      “Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend 
the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, from 322 Christian street.  
To proceed to Old Swedes’ Church.”

      “WELLS – On the 1st instant, Miss Fannie WELLS, aged 80 years.
      “The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral, this (Monday) afternoon, at 2 o’clock, from the Widows’ 
Asylum, Eighteenth and Cherry streets.  To proceed to O.F. Cemetery.”

      “WILLARD – On Thursday evening, January 3th [sic], at his late residence, 
Pennell Plantation, near Hatboro, Lewis R. WILLARD, in the 70th year of his age.
      “The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral, this day, February 3d, at 11 o’clock A.M.  Carriages will 
meet 9 A.M. train at Bonair Station.”

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Philadelphia Public Ledger        February 3, 1879    page 2
Deaths

      “WILSON – On the 1st inst., Richard WILSON, in the 75th year of his age.
      “The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from his late residence, 
No. 4411 Paul street, Frankford.  To proceed to North Cedar Hill Cemetery.”

      “WOOD – On the 1st instant, Alice, daughter of A.G. and E.A. WOOD, and 
granddaughter of B.F. SANSSER, aged 5 years and 16 days.
      “Interred at Woodlands.”

      “YOUNG – On the 1st inst., Kate M., daughter of Joseph P. and Lizzie F. 
YOUNG, aged 2 years, 2 months and 11 days.
      “The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral, on Tuesday, Feb. 4th, at 2 P.M., from her parents’ 
residence, 2136 Sharswood street.  Interment at South Laurel Hill Cemetery.”