Husband of Katie Cupp, daughter of Samuel Cupp. Married October 22, 1887, Reading, Berks
The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried a lengthy article on page 1, September 11, 1892 issue concerning the circumstances of his demise. In a state of delirium from typhoid fever, escaping from the care of his wife, he climbed the stairs to the attic. His wife followed and with all her strength she tried to contain her husband from doing bodily injury to himself. However, in the struggle the two fell over the edge of the stairs together, resulting in severe injuries to the husband. He continued in the state of delirium till his death. His wife sustained bruises but no broken bones.
He was the son of Jacob Epler and was an exemplary young man.
Family mentioned:
An infant son, Morris Epler
Siblings: Calvin, Oliver and William Epler of Reading
Step-siblings (half-siblings) :
Mrs. Mary Davis of Reading
Mrs. Lizzie Printz of Reading
Frederick Epler of Topton
Samuel Epler of Mertztown
The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried a lengthy article on page 1, September 11, 1892 issue concerning the circumstances of his demise. In a state of delirium from typhoid fever, escaping from the care of his wife, he climbed the stairs to the attic. His wife followed and with all her strength she tried to contain her husband from doing bodily injury to himself. However, in the struggle the two fell over the edge of the stairs together, resulting in severe injuries to the husband. He continued in the state of delirium till his death. His wife sustained bruises but no broken bones.
He was the son of Jacob Epler and was an exemplary young man.
Family mentioned:
An infant son, Morris Epler
Siblings: Calvin, Oliver and William Epler of Reading
Step-siblings (half-siblings) :
Mrs. Mary Davis of Reading
Mrs. Lizzie Printz of Reading
Frederick Epler of Topton
Samuel Epler of Mertztown
Husband of Katie Cupp, daughter of Samuel Cupp. Married October 22, 1887, Reading, Berks
The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried a lengthy article on page 1, September 11, 1892 issue concerning the circumstances of his demise. In a state of delirium from typhoid fever, escaping from the care of his wife, he climbed the stairs to the attic. His wife followed and with all her strength she tried to contain her husband from doing bodily injury to himself. However, in the struggle the two fell over the edge of the stairs together, resulting in severe injuries to the husband. He continued in the state of delirium till his death. His wife sustained bruises but no broken bones.
He was the son of Jacob Epler and was an exemplary young man.
Family mentioned:
An infant son, Morris Epler
Siblings: Calvin, Oliver and William Epler of Reading
Step-siblings (half-siblings) :
Mrs. Mary Davis of Reading
Mrs. Lizzie Printz of Reading
Frederick Epler of Topton
Samuel Epler of Mertztown
The Reading Eagle Newspaper carried a lengthy article on page 1, September 11, 1892 issue concerning the circumstances of his demise. In a state of delirium from typhoid fever, escaping from the care of his wife, he climbed the stairs to the attic. His wife followed and with all her strength she tried to contain her husband from doing bodily injury to himself. However, in the struggle the two fell over the edge of the stairs together, resulting in severe injuries to the husband. He continued in the state of delirium till his death. His wife sustained bruises but no broken bones.
He was the son of Jacob Epler and was an exemplary young man.
Family mentioned:
An infant son, Morris Epler
Siblings: Calvin, Oliver and William Epler of Reading
Step-siblings (half-siblings) :
Mrs. Mary Davis of Reading
Mrs. Lizzie Printz of Reading
Frederick Epler of Topton
Samuel Epler of Mertztown
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