OBIT: Jacob G. KIMMEL, 1932, Downey, Somerset County, PA

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JACOB G. KIMMEL
  
  Jacob G. Kimmel, aged 82, a prominent farmer of Downey, for more than 50 
years, died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock at his home following a long illness.
  He was born in Stonycreek Township, September, 1850.  He conducted a farm near 
Downey for more than 50 years, retired about 15 years ago, and had since been 
residing in Downey.  He was a surveyor for many years and also was one of the 
founders of the Downey Progressive Brethren Church, which was merged with the 
Berlin Progressive Brethren Church several years ago.  Mr. Kimmel served as an 
officer of the congregation for many years.
  Surviving are his wife, a son, A. P. Kimmel, of Downey, and a brother, Edward 
B. Kimmel, of Berlin R. D.  He also leaves eight grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of 
Rev. M. Z. Leatherman, pastor of the Berlin Brethren Church, followed by 
interment in the Downey Cemetery, in charge of C. H. Ross, Shanksville 
mortician.

Meyersdale Republican, December 22, 1932