2018 from a member:
Lieut John Border Amos
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, February 22,1901
The subject of this sketch was born on April 13, 1833, on the old Amos farm near Bedford now owned by Adam Sellers and died on February 20, 1901, at his home in Bedford township.He was aged sixty-seven years, ten months and seven days.The deceased was a son of John and Rebecca Amos. He served his country during the civil war as a member of Company D,55th regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, enlisting as a private on October 12, 1861. He was promoted successively to corporal, sergeant, 1st sergeant and to second lieutenant,June 8, 1865, and was mustered out on August 30, 1865. At the battle of Cold Harbor Lieutenant Amos was severely wounded. He married Miss Sarah Mower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mower, of Rainsburg. Twelve children were born to them, three of whom - William, Frank and an infant daughter - preceded him to the spirit world. His wife and the following children survive him: Mrs. William Arnold, of Bedford township; Jennie and May, of Philadelphia; Charles, of San Jose, Central America; Annie and Sallie, at home; Ralph, of Bedford township; Ross, of Altoona and Mrs. George Householder, of Pittsburg. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters - Daniel W.,of Saxton; Samuel B., of Bedford township; Frank M., of Hendricks, W. Va.; Josiah, of Bedford borough; Mrs. Rebecca Akers, of Altoona, and Mrs. Elizabeth McMullin, of Missouri.Funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home of decedent and will be conducted by Rev. M. D. Culler, of the Lutheran church. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. Lieutenant Amos was an enthusiastic hunter and an ardent disciple of Izak Walton. He knew the haunts of the big bass and timid trout and frequently acted as guide for fishing parties composed of guests at our summer resorts. He was an honest, kind-hearted man and had many friends who will sincerely mourn his death.
2018 from a member:
Lieut John Border Amos
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, February 22,1901
The subject of this sketch was born on April 13, 1833, on the old Amos farm near Bedford now owned by Adam Sellers and died on February 20, 1901, at his home in Bedford township.He was aged sixty-seven years, ten months and seven days.The deceased was a son of John and Rebecca Amos. He served his country during the civil war as a member of Company D,55th regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, enlisting as a private on October 12, 1861. He was promoted successively to corporal, sergeant, 1st sergeant and to second lieutenant,June 8, 1865, and was mustered out on August 30, 1865. At the battle of Cold Harbor Lieutenant Amos was severely wounded. He married Miss Sarah Mower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mower, of Rainsburg. Twelve children were born to them, three of whom - William, Frank and an infant daughter - preceded him to the spirit world. His wife and the following children survive him: Mrs. William Arnold, of Bedford township; Jennie and May, of Philadelphia; Charles, of San Jose, Central America; Annie and Sallie, at home; Ralph, of Bedford township; Ross, of Altoona and Mrs. George Householder, of Pittsburg. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters - Daniel W.,of Saxton; Samuel B., of Bedford township; Frank M., of Hendricks, W. Va.; Josiah, of Bedford borough; Mrs. Rebecca Akers, of Altoona, and Mrs. Elizabeth McMullin, of Missouri.Funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home of decedent and will be conducted by Rev. M. D. Culler, of the Lutheran church. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. Lieutenant Amos was an enthusiastic hunter and an ardent disciple of Izak Walton. He knew the haunts of the big bass and timid trout and frequently acted as guide for fishing parties composed of guests at our summer resorts. He was an honest, kind-hearted man and had many friends who will sincerely mourn his death.
Family Members
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Elnorah N. "Ellen" Amos Arnold
1857–1947
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Harry Malden Amos
1859–1945
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Jennie Amos Snow
1861–1936
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Charles Marion Amos
1864–1941
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Anna Rebecca "Annie" Amos
1866–1967
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Ralph Moreland Amos
1869–1953
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John R. Amos Sr
1871–1948
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Irene Weichman
1874–1954
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Sally Amos Snell
1875–1962
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Edith Mae Amos Griffith
1877–1962
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Frank Amos
unknown–1881
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Infant Daughter Amos
