OBIT: Jonathan ALBRIGHT, 1915, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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Albright, Jonathan

"Jonathan Albright" An aged and respected citizen of Meyersdale died at his home 
on Tuesday, aged 88 years. He was twice married, his first wife being Susan 
Bittner, she having died forty years ago; his second wife who survives him was 
Sarah Shultz. He was a veteran of the Civil War. The following are sons and 
daughters: Lincoln, DeLoss, James, William; Mrs. Ellen Kuhn, Mrs. Wm. Mosholder. 
The funeral was held on Tuesday with interment in Greenville Cemetery, Rev. 
Romesburg officiating.

Meyersdale Commercial, Dec. 16, 1915

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"Jonathan Albright" Who died on December 14, was born on Feb. 24, 1828, being 
aged 87 years, 9 months and 20 days. He entered the Union Army August 1864 and 
served to the close of the war. He was twice married, his first wife being 
Susanna Bittner, unto whom were born seven children as follows: Jesse Albright, 
deceased; Ross Albright; Lincoln Albright, Mrs. Ellen Kuhn, all of Meyersdale; 
Mrs. Clara Fuller of Sand Patch; Mrs. Susie M. Carothers, of Altoona. His second 
wife was Mrs. Sarah Stanton. To this union six children were born: Edward 
Albright, deceased; Mrs. Mary Burley; Mrs. Maggie Beal; Mrs. Lizzie Mosholder; 
Mrs. Lydia Beal; Wm. Albright; all of Meyersdale and fifty-four grandchildren 
and thirteen great grandchildren. The deceased had been a resident of Summit 
Township for forty years and was always a kind father and a loving husband and a 
good neighbor. In politics he was a staunch Republican. He had always been a 
hard workingman, having worked on sawmills and driving team. Interment was made 
in the Grenville [*sic] Cemetery, Rev. Romesburg officiating.

Meyersdale Commercial, Dec. 23, 1915