OBIT: Adam C. LEPLEY, 1915, Summit Township, Somerset County, PA

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Lepley, Adam C.

PROMINENT MAN DEAD, Adam Lepley of Summit Township Succumbs After an Illness of 
Only a Few Days. One of Somerset County's prominent citizens a man worthy of 
respect for his substantial character, Squire Adam C. Lepley, died at his home 
in Summit Township on Monday at 1 p. m., lacking but a few months of having 
reached the four score mark. Last Thursday Mr. Lepley became ill with what is 
popularly called la grippe and though medical aid did all that was possible he 
became worse until his earthly career was ended. During his brief illness he was 
conscious at intervals and recognized members of the family and friends who 
stood by his bedside. Mr. Lepley was born in Northampton Township, on January 
25, 1836 and died on October 4, 1916 (1915?) making his age 79 years 8 months 
and 9 days. He grew to manhood on his father's farm and attended the public 
schools. He followed the pursuit of his father and from the force of 
circumstance became of an inventive turn of mind became quite skilled in 
blacksmithing and carpentry and generally found a solution to mechanical needs. 
The greatest part of his long life was spent in Larimer Township near Deal where 
he bought a farm and later moved to Summit Township where he purchased a farm 
belonging at one time to Jacob Hershberger, this being about 43 years ago. This 
farm was in very poor condition but by thrift Mr. Lepley made it one of the 
choice places in the county. Mr. Lepley was twice married, his first wife being 
Miss Salome Engle, who died in 1873. There were born by this union the following 
children: John A. of Corrigansville, who is engaged in large lumber interests; 
Daniel F., manager of a mine supply company at Connellsville; Solomon, a 
machinist of Connellsville; H. G., at present tax collector of Elk Lick 
Township; Chas. F., a farmer in Brothersvalley Township and a son who died in 
infancy; Mrs. Lucinda Poorbaugh, of Wallace, Neb.; Mrs. Clarissa, wife of Joshua 
Yutzy; Mrs. Agnes, wife of Jarad Walker, of Summit Township. His second wife, 
who survives him, was Mrs. Nancy Miller, whose maiden name was Harshberger. Four 
daughters were born to them: Mrs. Ada, wife of Lloyd Hay, who has purchased the 
homestead farm and where Mr. and Mrs. Lepley have been living; Mrs. Fannie, wife 
of Richard Nicholson; Miss Nancy and Miss Etta at home. Mr. Lepley was a 
lifelong Republican; he was elected county commissioner for one term. He filled 
several of the local offices of the township always manifesting a lively 
interest in matter pertaining to the public good. For many years he was justice 
of the peace. He was the second member to join the Masonic order in this place 
following its institution. Mr. Lepley in early life united with the Reformed 
Church having for many years his membership with the White Oak Church and later 
he changed to the church at St. Paul because of its convenience to his home. The 
funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, meeting at the house at 2 o'clock. Rev. 
E. S. Hassler, of Lake, Ohio, a former pastor of the deceased officiated at the 
funeral assisted by the Masonic Lodge of Meyersdale. The sermon was preached in 
the church. There survive besides the children whose names have already been 
given, 42 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Meyersdale Commercial, Oct. 7, 1915