OBIT: Alexander G. NEWMAN, 1932, near Rockwood, Milford Township, Somerset 
County, PA

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ALEXANDER G. NEWMAN

  Alexander G. Newman, a prominent farmer of Milford Township died at his home 
near Rockwood on Tuesday, October 17, from infirmities incident to old age.  He 
was born May 5, 1851, and was aged 81 years, 5 months and 13 days.
  He was a son of George and Mary (Ringler) Newman and was born and reared in 
the vicinity of Maple Glen, Elk Lick Township.
  After marrying Anna Fike, daughter of John J. Fike, he lived for several years 
on his father-in-law's farm in Summit Township, now owned and occupied by John 
P. Saylor.
  In 1885 he moved onto a farm in Milford Township, near Rockwood, where he 
lived until his death.  He was one of the outstanding farmers and stockmen of 
that section for many years.
  He united with the Church of the Brethren at Meyersdale when he was 21 years 
old, to which he adhered until he was called to his heavenly home.
  He is survived by the following children:  Judd, of Akron, Ohio; John, of 
Sharon, Pa.; Lloyd, of Uniontown, Pa.; Mrs. N. N. 
Shaulis, Norristown, Pa.; Mrs. Ollie Meyers, Harry and Milton, at home, and 
Calvin, of Rockwood.  Two brothers and two sisters survive - Ananias Newman, of 
Los Angeles, Calif., Josiah Newman, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Mrs. C. Moreland 
and Mrs. David Shumaker, both of Omaha, Nebraska.  He was the grandfather of 
Mrs. George Detweiler.
  The funeral services were conducted in the Pleasant Hill Church of the 
Brethren on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Walter F. Berkebile.

Meyersdale Republican, October 20, 1932