OBIT: Jonas and or John A. WABLE, 1915, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Wable, Jonas
 
  Jonas Wable, who was well known here died a few days ago at Bolivar after a 
short illness with pneumonia. His son-in-law, E. J. Weimer and Funeral Director 
I. D. Heckler brought the body to Rockwood where funeral services were held in 
the Sanner Church.

Meyersdale Commercial, Dec. 23, 1915

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Wable, John A.

     John A. Wable, died December 16, near Bolivar, Pa. where he was employed in 
a lumber camp, aged 59 years. Mr. Wable was a son of David and Sarah Ankeny 
Wable, pioneer residents of Black Township, who resided on the farm now owned 
and operated by William H. Weimer. He was twice married his first wife having 
been Sabina Eliza Sanner, a daughter of the late Levi Sanner. To this union were 
born - Etta, wife of E. J. Weimer of Rockwood and Viola, deceased. His first 
wife dying, after some years, he married Julia Shaffer of Somerset. Miss Gladys 
Wable of Windber is a surviving daughter. The following brothers and sisters are 
living: Hiram Wable of Rockwood; Mrs. Lydia Miller of Ralphton; and Mrs. Isaiah 
Miller, of Davenport, Nebraska. The body was brought to Rockwood for interment.

Meyersdale Commercial, Dec. 30, 1915

[NOTE: the two obits although one lists Jonas and the other lists John A. could 
very well be two different individuals. However, with both obits having in 
common: listing a son-in-law E. J. Weimer, died at or near Bolivar, Pa., body 
taken to Rockwood, and dates of newspaper article are so close it could very 
likely be the same individual or one who changed his name as he got older.

From the following census:
1860 - Milford Twp., there was David and Sarah Wable listed with son Jonas.
1870 - Milford Twp., they had a son listed as Jonas A. age 14.
1880 - Milford Twp., they had a son listed as Wable A. age 23.]ap