Obit: Thomas Stephenson, 1903: St. Clair, Schuylkill Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Steranko steranko@pottsville.infi.net USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________ "Death of War Veteran" Pottsville Republican - Monday, March 23, 1903 Thomas Stephenson, a well known citizen of St. Clair, PA. died at the residence of his son Harry, assistant outside foreman at St. Clair Colliery, at midnight Saturday. Deceased was the well known blacksmith of the Schuylkill Valley, and it is claimed the family is the only one in Schuylkill County that has three (3) generations of blacksmiths. He was 74 years of age and is survived by five (5) sons and one (1) daughter. Son, William G. Stephenson of St. Clair, Mrs. James (Mary Ann) Richards of St. Clair, Harry Stephenson, Asst. foreman of Silver Creek, Charles Stephenson of Buck Mountain, Thomas Stephenson of California, David Stephenson of Shamokin. Funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon. He was a veteran of the Civil War and at one time resided in Minersville where he conducted smithery. "Funeral of Thomas Stephenson" Pottsville Republican - Thursday 3/26/1903 The funeral of Thomas Stephenson took place from the home of his son, William Stephenson at St. Clair, yesterday afternoon, which was largely attended by relatives and friends of the family. Rev. Dinkle of New Philadelphia and Cumbola circuit officiated at the house and grave. Miss Stephens of Middleport and Miss Madara and John Bailey of Tucker Hill rendered a beautiful solo and quartet entitled "Oh to be There". The deceased was a member of G.A.R. Post No. 47 of St. Clair, which also attended. A squad from Company K, N.G.P. fired 3 volleys over the grave of the departed, after which the taps were given by the bugler, Charles Schlottman. The pall bearers were: William Urch, Joseph Dennings, Patrick Burke, L. Lewellyn, Llewellyn of GAR Post, John Bailey, William Reynolds of Tucker Hill. Koch Bros. had charge of the funeral.