OBIT: James F. Eck, 1916, Hanover, York County, PA

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James F. Eck

Following an illness since last June, James Francis Eck, one of Hanover’s most 
highly respected citizens, died at his late home, No. 213 Locust street, at 8 
o’clock Wednesday morning.  Death ensued from a complication of diseases.  He 
was aged 61 years, 10 months and 3 days.

The deceased was a son of the late John and Barbara (Leighton) Eck, and was born 
in Emmitsburg, Md., March 16, 1854.  When a young man he learned carpentering as 
an apprentice, in Prince George County, Md., and 42 years ago he came to Hanover 
where he followed his trade for seven years.  Mr. Eck then took up railroading 
in the days of the Hanover Branch Railway which he followed for thirty-five 
years.  For many years he was foreman of the local wrecking crew of the Western 
Maryland and later was connected with the motive power repair department in the 
local shops.

Mr. Eck was a member of St. Joseph’s catholic church and took an active part in 
the auxiliary bodies of the church.  He was a charter member and Past President 
of St. Joseph’s Beneficial Association, Hanover, a member of the Western 
Maryland Railroad Beneficial Association, of Baltimore, and a member of Conewago 
Council Catholic Benevolent Legion, No. 625, of McSherrystown.  He was a charter 
member and a Past President of Eagle Fire Company No. 3, and served as delegate 
to the Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Association of which he was also a member.

Mr. Eck was married in Conewago Chapel April 23, 1879 to Miss Rosa A. Adams, a 
daughter of the late John Quincy Adams and wife, of Berwick Township, Adams 
county, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. Fr. Enders.

He is survived by his wife and three sons, John J. Eck, at home, Jules J. Eck, 
of Pine Street, and Henry F. Eck, of Baltimore Street.  Three grandchildren, 
Estelle, Jules, Jr., and James Eck, Jr., also survive, and three brothers, 
Daniel Eck, of Fairfield, Henry Eck, of Carlisle St., and Thomas J. Eck, of 
Philadelphia, also one sister, Mrs. Kate Curtin, of Midway.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, January 22, 1916