OBIT: Ellen (WALKER) COUNTRYMAN, 1916, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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Countryman, Mrs. Ellen

  Mrs. Ellen Countryman, wife of J. H. Countryman, died very suddenly of 
apoplexy at her home on North Street, Friday, March 17. Her death was a great 
shock to her family and many friends in the community as she had seemingly been 
in her usual health up until she sustained the stroke. Mrs. Countryman was born 
December 22, 1859, at the home farm in Somerset County; her parents being Nelson 
and Lydia (Gorty) Walker. On February 10, 1876, she was united in marriage with 
J. H. Countryman. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Norman Elmer 
and Anna Laura, preceded her to the grave. One son, Milton Oliver of 
Philadelphia survives besides the husband. The following brothers and sisters 
are living: William H. Walker, Chelsea, Iowa; Milton Walker, Jenners; Mrs. J. J. 
Walker, Holsopple and Mrs. John Hoontz, Newark, O. Deceased was a faithful 
member of the Lutheran Church. The funeral took place at 9:00 a. m. Monday, her 
pastor, Rev. D. W. Michael, officiating, the services held in the Lutheran 
Church, interment in Fritz Church Cemetery.

Meyersdale Commercial, Mar. 23, 1916