OBITUARY
MYERS. George Washington Carson Myers, son of John and Elizabeth McCune Myers, was born in Mercersburg, March 2, 1837, and passed into the peaceful home of eternal life on Oct. 2, 1911. Mr. Myers was reared and received a liberal common school education in this place, and learned the cabinet making trade with the, late T. A. Waddell and subsequently took up the trade of painting and graining of which art he became a proficient master. At an early age he was married to Miss Laura Amsley and from this happy union five children were born, all living except the eldest boy: Oliver in Philadelphia, Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough in Media. Pa., and Mrs. Clara Criswell and Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J.
The major portion of the life of Mr. Myers was spent in this town and his affable manner, sterling integrity and well-rounded Christian character brought to him the enjoyment of a firm friendship from all with whom he came in contact and this popularity together with his civic pride for the welfare of the town brought to him the honors of office in our local government, serving as Chief Burgess and in other offices with credit and distinction.
At the call for volunteers in the war for the preservation of the Union his inherited ancestral patriotism prompted him to enlist into Company C, 126th Penna. Volunteer under command of Captain R. S. Brownson, serving with fidelity during the period of nine months, at the end of which enlistment, he was honorably discharged, then after a brief period he re-enlisted in the 21st Regiment, Pa. Cavalry, serving until the end of the war. He was a member of McCullough Post, No. 497, G, A. R., and was also a member of Marshall Lodge, No. 233, I. O. O. F. for forty-five years, of which organization he manifested a deep interest in the principals for which it taught and was honored with its offices
For the past eight years brother Myers has made his home with his, youngest daughter Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J. His wife, having preceded him in death. A number of years ago and it was a yearly custom for him to visit his old hometown and spend a week or two with his only brother A. A. Myers and renew old acquaintances and enjoy the marked improvement of the town; and the peculiar incident of his death comes from the fact that it was on the journey of one of these visits in company with his niece, that in Harrisburg. Pa., when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis and was brought on to this place where after lingering for over two weeks, he passed from us. The funeral of our deceased brother was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m., services conducted by his former pastor and firm friend Rev. J. G. Rose, D. D., assisted by his home pastor Rev. R. W. Peach. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, and thus passes from us a patriotic soldier, as earnest, faithful and true Odd-Fellow and a firm and true Christian man.
--Source: Mercersburg Journal, October 6, 1911, pg. 1. Microfilm edition deposited in the Fenwick Library, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
MYERS. George Washington Carson Myers, son of John and Elizabeth McCune Myers, was born in Mercersburg, March 2, 1837, and passed into the peaceful home of eternal life on Oct. 2, 1911. Mr. Myers was reared and received a liberal common school education in this place, and learned the cabinet making trade with the, late T. A. Waddell and subsequently took up the trade of painting and graining of which art he became a proficient master. At an early age he was married to Miss Laura Amsley and from this happy union five children were born, all living except the eldest boy: Oliver in Philadelphia, Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough in Media. Pa., and Mrs. Clara Criswell and Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J.
The major portion of the life of Mr. Myers was spent in this town and his affable manner, sterling integrity and well-rounded Christian character brought to him the enjoyment of a firm friendship from all with whom he came in contact and this popularity together with his civic pride for the welfare of the town brought to him the honors of office in our local government, serving as Chief Burgess and in other offices with credit and distinction.
At the call for volunteers in the war for the preservation of the Union his inherited ancestral patriotism prompted him to enlist into Company C, 126th Penna. Volunteer under command of Captain R. S. Brownson, serving with fidelity during the period of nine months, at the end of which enlistment, he was honorably discharged, then after a brief period he re-enlisted in the 21st Regiment, Pa. Cavalry, serving until the end of the war. He was a member of McCullough Post, No. 497, G, A. R., and was also a member of Marshall Lodge, No. 233, I. O. O. F. for forty-five years, of which organization he manifested a deep interest in the principals for which it taught and was honored with its offices
For the past eight years brother Myers has made his home with his, youngest daughter Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J. His wife, having preceded him in death. A number of years ago and it was a yearly custom for him to visit his old hometown and spend a week or two with his only brother A. A. Myers and renew old acquaintances and enjoy the marked improvement of the town; and the peculiar incident of his death comes from the fact that it was on the journey of one of these visits in company with his niece, that in Harrisburg. Pa., when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis and was brought on to this place where after lingering for over two weeks, he passed from us. The funeral of our deceased brother was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m., services conducted by his former pastor and firm friend Rev. J. G. Rose, D. D., assisted by his home pastor Rev. R. W. Peach. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, and thus passes from us a patriotic soldier, as earnest, faithful and true Odd-Fellow and a firm and true Christian man.
--Source: Mercersburg Journal, October 6, 1911, pg. 1. Microfilm edition deposited in the Fenwick Library, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
OBITUARY
MYERS. George Washington Carson Myers, son of John and Elizabeth McCune Myers, was born in Mercersburg, March 2, 1837, and passed into the peaceful home of eternal life on Oct. 2, 1911. Mr. Myers was reared and received a liberal common school education in this place, and learned the cabinet making trade with the, late T. A. Waddell and subsequently took up the trade of painting and graining of which art he became a proficient master. At an early age he was married to Miss Laura Amsley and from this happy union five children were born, all living except the eldest boy: Oliver in Philadelphia, Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough in Media. Pa., and Mrs. Clara Criswell and Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J.
The major portion of the life of Mr. Myers was spent in this town and his affable manner, sterling integrity and well-rounded Christian character brought to him the enjoyment of a firm friendship from all with whom he came in contact and this popularity together with his civic pride for the welfare of the town brought to him the honors of office in our local government, serving as Chief Burgess and in other offices with credit and distinction.
At the call for volunteers in the war for the preservation of the Union his inherited ancestral patriotism prompted him to enlist into Company C, 126th Penna. Volunteer under command of Captain R. S. Brownson, serving with fidelity during the period of nine months, at the end of which enlistment, he was honorably discharged, then after a brief period he re-enlisted in the 21st Regiment, Pa. Cavalry, serving until the end of the war. He was a member of McCullough Post, No. 497, G, A. R., and was also a member of Marshall Lodge, No. 233, I. O. O. F. for forty-five years, of which organization he manifested a deep interest in the principals for which it taught and was honored with its offices
For the past eight years brother Myers has made his home with his, youngest daughter Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J. His wife, having preceded him in death. A number of years ago and it was a yearly custom for him to visit his old hometown and spend a week or two with his only brother A. A. Myers and renew old acquaintances and enjoy the marked improvement of the town; and the peculiar incident of his death comes from the fact that it was on the journey of one of these visits in company with his niece, that in Harrisburg. Pa., when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis and was brought on to this place where after lingering for over two weeks, he passed from us. The funeral of our deceased brother was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m., services conducted by his former pastor and firm friend Rev. J. G. Rose, D. D., assisted by his home pastor Rev. R. W. Peach. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, and thus passes from us a patriotic soldier, as earnest, faithful and true Odd-Fellow and a firm and true Christian man.
--Source: Mercersburg Journal, October 6, 1911, pg. 1. Microfilm edition deposited in the Fenwick Library, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
MYERS. George Washington Carson Myers, son of John and Elizabeth McCune Myers, was born in Mercersburg, March 2, 1837, and passed into the peaceful home of eternal life on Oct. 2, 1911. Mr. Myers was reared and received a liberal common school education in this place, and learned the cabinet making trade with the, late T. A. Waddell and subsequently took up the trade of painting and graining of which art he became a proficient master. At an early age he was married to Miss Laura Amsley and from this happy union five children were born, all living except the eldest boy: Oliver in Philadelphia, Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough in Media. Pa., and Mrs. Clara Criswell and Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J.
The major portion of the life of Mr. Myers was spent in this town and his affable manner, sterling integrity and well-rounded Christian character brought to him the enjoyment of a firm friendship from all with whom he came in contact and this popularity together with his civic pride for the welfare of the town brought to him the honors of office in our local government, serving as Chief Burgess and in other offices with credit and distinction.
At the call for volunteers in the war for the preservation of the Union his inherited ancestral patriotism prompted him to enlist into Company C, 126th Penna. Volunteer under command of Captain R. S. Brownson, serving with fidelity during the period of nine months, at the end of which enlistment, he was honorably discharged, then after a brief period he re-enlisted in the 21st Regiment, Pa. Cavalry, serving until the end of the war. He was a member of McCullough Post, No. 497, G, A. R., and was also a member of Marshall Lodge, No. 233, I. O. O. F. for forty-five years, of which organization he manifested a deep interest in the principals for which it taught and was honored with its offices
For the past eight years brother Myers has made his home with his, youngest daughter Mrs. Anna M. Leib in Camden, N. J. His wife, having preceded him in death. A number of years ago and it was a yearly custom for him to visit his old hometown and spend a week or two with his only brother A. A. Myers and renew old acquaintances and enjoy the marked improvement of the town; and the peculiar incident of his death comes from the fact that it was on the journey of one of these visits in company with his niece, that in Harrisburg. Pa., when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis and was brought on to this place where after lingering for over two weeks, he passed from us. The funeral of our deceased brother was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m., services conducted by his former pastor and firm friend Rev. J. G. Rose, D. D., assisted by his home pastor Rev. R. W. Peach. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, and thus passes from us a patriotic soldier, as earnest, faithful and true Odd-Fellow and a firm and true Christian man.
--Source: Mercersburg Journal, October 6, 1911, pg. 1. Microfilm edition deposited in the Fenwick Library, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
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