OBIT: Peter KNIERIEM, 1916, Wellersburg, Somerset County, PA

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Knieriem, Peter

  Peter Knieriem, 80 years old, died at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home 
in Wellersburg following a lingering illness from infirmities. Beside his wife 
he is survived by the following children: Mrs. G. W. Bradour, Mrs. C. H. Evans 
and J. P. Knieriem of Cumberland; Mrs. Levi Witt of Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. Jas. 
Harper of Pittsburg; Mrs. Herbert Boger of Meyersdale; and Lewis Knieriem at 
home.

Meyersdale Commercial, Mar. 9, 1916

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  An aged and respected citizen of Wellersburg, died at his home in that place 
Tuesday of last week and was buried the following Friday. He was aged 79 years, 
10 months and 15 days. Mr. Knieriem was born in Germany, coming to this country 
when he was 16 years of age. In 1861 he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca 
Emerick. Besides the wife, the following children survive: Mrs. William Bradour 
of Cumberland, Mrs. Levi Witt, Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. Chas. Evans, Cumberland; Mrs. 
Jas. Harper, Pittsburg; Mrs. Herbert Boger of Meyersdale; John Knieriem, 
Cumberland and Louis Knieriem at home. The deceased for 47 years was a member of 
the Odd Fellows which order had charge of the funeral services which were held 
on Friday in the Reformed Church and was very largely attended. Interment was 
made in Cook Cemetery. Henry Knieriem, of New York City and Henry Rinker, of New 
Jersey, nephews of the deceased attended the funeral.

Meyersdale Commercial, Mar. 16, 1916

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  The funeral of Peter Knieriem who died at his home last Tuesday morning took 
place Friday afternoon with service in the Reformed Church by Rev. Koske. Burial 
was made in the Cook Cemetery. Pallbearers, being I. O. O. F. members were Chas. 
Mont, Milton Snyder, William Steele, Henry Crump, James Buckley and John Miller 
all of Mt. Savage, the flower bearers were James Rolfe and L. Winebenners of Mt. 
Savage and Edward Wilhelm of this place.

Meyersdale Commercial, Mar. 16, 1916