OBIT: Catherine L. E. (Smyser) Hay , 1913, York, York County, PA

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Mrs. Catherine L. E. Hay, widow of Dr. Jacob Hay, one of the best known practioners in York 
county a score of years ago, died Jan. 1st, in York, at the family residence.  Death was caused 
by paralysis.

Mrs. Hay was well known in the city, having lived in the West Market street home for many 
years.  Her husband, Dr. Jacob Hay, who died about 15 years ago, engaged in the practice of 
medicine in the house for 25 years, and his father, Dr. Jacob Hay, for 50 years prior to his 
son.  Mrs. Hay was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smyser, deceased, being born and 
reared in York county.  She was aged 67 years and 10 months and was an active member of St. 
Paul’s Lutheran church for many years.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, January 4, 1913