OBIT: Amos D. Stambaugh, 1916, formerly of Smith’s Station, York County, PA

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Died in Illinois

Amos D. Stambaugh died Jan. 18, at his home in Baders, Illinois, from pneumonia, 
aged 77 years, 8 months and 8 days.

Mr. Stambaugh was a son of the late Henry and Leah Stambaugh, of Smith Station 
and went to Illinois in 1864.  He was twice married, his first wife died 12 
years ago.  His second wife, on Dec. 17th last, slipped on the ice and fractured 
her hip.  She was taken to the Galesburg Hospital, and when the news was brought 
to her of her husband’s death, the shock was too great to bear and she died the 
next day, Jan. 19th.  Her age was 64 years, 10 months and 28 days.

Mr. Stambaugh leaves five sons and two daughters, children of his first wife:  
Albert W., of Browing: Mrs. Sarah Hays, of Vermont; John S., of Astoria; Henry 
W., Mrs. Rosa Skiles, Nathaniel and Amos, of Baders, Illinois.  He is also 
survived by one brother, Henry D. Stambaugh, of Smith Station, York county, and 
a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Meckley, of York street, Hanover.

The funeral services were held from the Christian church, Thursday and Friday 
afternoons, Rec. Chloe officiating.  Interment in the Baders cemetery.

 
The Hanover Herald – Saturday, February 5, 1916