OBIT: Matthias A. Bankert, 1913, York County, PA

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Matthias A. Bankert

Matthias A. Bankert died Wednesday, August 13, at 9:30 p.m. at his home, near 
Krentler’s schoolhouse, Penn township, from a paralytic stroke received that 
morning at 6 o’clock.  He was rendered unconscious, remaining in the condition 
until death followed.  His age was 62 years and 8 days.

The deceased had his left leg broken four weeks ago by a wagon wheel passing 
over it while hauling hay.  He was rapidly recovering from this injury, when the 
fatal stroke came.

Mr. Bankert was twice married, his first wife being Miss Elizabeth Wildasin, who 
passed away fifteen years ago.  In 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss 
Sarah A. Messinger, who survives him, with two children of the first wife:  
Samuel F. Bankert, of near Krentler’s schoolhouse and Pius Bankert, living near 
the Pumping Station, Penn township.

Funeral, Saturday, August 16, brief services at the house at 9 a.m., further 
services and interment at Wildasin’s meetinghouse, Rev. J. H. Hartman 
officiating.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, August 16, 1913