OBIT: John A. Hamburg, 1912, Hanover, York County, PA

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John A. Hamburg

Another aged citizen of Hanover has passed away, John A. Hamburg died at Hotel 
O’Bold Tuesday, July 7, at 7 a.m. from a complication of diseases.  He reached 
the age of 87 years.

Mr. Hamburg was born in Taneytown, Md., and came to Hanover when a young man.  
For many years he was employed as a pattern-maker in the shops of the late 
Conrad Moul, Samuel Fitz and later Jacob Fitz, in the manufacturing of threshing 
machines.  Of a quiet and courteous disposition, he was greatly esteemed by all 
who knew him.

He was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Anna Adlesberger, who died many 
years ago.  About ten years after he death he was united in marriage to Miss 
Rebecca Breighner, whose death occurred six years ago.

The deceased is survived by one brother, John Hamburg, who resides in 
California, and a number of nephews and nieces living in Franklin county.

Funeral Thursday, July 11.  Requiem high mass at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph’s 
church, Rev. J. A. Huber officiating.  Interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, July 13, 1912