Pvt. Co I 2nd Bn. P.V.
"Anthony"
"Amos Anthony, of Shelocta, age 75 years, dies very suddenly at his home on Wednesday last. He had been in his usual health and on the evening mentioned with his wife had returned from a visit to relatives in Center township. They arrived home about 4 o'clock and after supper he said he would go out and put the buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and she took hold of the shafts while he went to the rear and had just taken hold of the back of the buggy when he fell to the ground. His wife called for assistance but before he could be picked up he breathed his last. He was a brother of Mr. John Anthony, of this place and a reputable citizen. Deceased was 75 years 11 months and 5 days old, and was in his usual heath, He leaves a wife and five children, Mrs. B.H. Sharp, of Kansas, Mrs. John Caldwell, of Center tp, Mrs. Alice Steel, of Armstrong county, W.M. Anthony of Fort Worth, Texas, and R.N. Anthony, of Allegheny County. Deceased was born in Armstrong tp., April 22, 1819, and lived all his life (until two years previous to his death) on part of the farm on which he was born. He was a member of Curry Run Presbyterian church for over 50 years and served as Trustee for 20. Interment in Curry Run church yard on Saturday, March 30. Rev Wilson his pastor, officiating, His children desire to thank the many kind friends for their sympathy and assistance rendered."
-In the Indiana Weekly Messenger April 3, 1895
"A sudden Death"
"One of Armstrong Township's Citizens Dies in His 76th Year.
Mr. Amos T. Anthony, one of Armstrong township's well and favorably known citizens, died suddenly last Thursday evening, aged 76 years. A little over a year ago, feeling the infirmities of age coming upon him and his life partner they purchased a home in Shelocta and moved there from their farm in Armstrong township. Last Wednesday they visited their daughter. Mrs. John A. Caldwell, of Homer City, but on Thursday morning Mr. Anthony went to the stable to feed his stock and put his buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and as they were moving the buggy he fell forward on his face. Some neighbors came to him immediately and as they were carrying him to the house he expired. Mr. Anthony was an exemplary member of the Curry Run Presbyterian church for fifty years; serving as a trustee for over twenty years; he was also a member of the G.A.R. and Jr. O.U.A.M. at Shelocta. He was father of six children, five of whom survive him: Mrs. Melissa Sharp, of Kansas; Milton Anthony, Texas; Mrs. Agnes Caldwell, Homer City; Mrs. Sarah Steel, Gohecnville; Robert N., of Natrona, and J.J., deceased. His remains were interred in the Curry Run graveyard, on Saturday, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.J. Wilson.
April 22, 1846, Mr. Anthony was married to Miss Mary Johnston, of Indiana, Pa., who still survives him. She has the sympathy of all in this bereavement. "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."
-Indiana Progress, (Indiana, Pa) Wednesday, April 3, 1895
"Anthony"
"Amos Anthony, of Shelocta, age 75 years, dies very suddenly at his home on Wednesday last. He had been in his usual health and on the evening mentioned with his wife had returned from a visit to relatives in Center township. They arrived home about 4 o'clock and after supper he said he would go out and put the buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and she took hold of the shafts while he went to the rear and had just taken hold of the back of the buggy when he fell to the ground. His wife called for assistance but before he could be picked up he breathed his last. He was a brother of Mr. John Anthony, of this place and a reputable citizen. Deceased was 75 years 11 months and 5 days old, and was in his usual heath, He leaves a wife and five children, Mrs. B.H. Sharp, of Kansas, Mrs. John Caldwell, of Center tp, Mrs. Alice Steel, of Armstrong county, W.M. Anthony of Fort Worth, Texas, and R.N. Anthony, of Allegheny County. Deceased was born in Armstrong tp., April 22, 1819, and lived all his life (until two years previous to his death) on part of the farm on which he was born. He was a member of Curry Run Presbyterian church for over 50 years and served as Trustee for 20. Interment in Curry Run church yard on Saturday, March 30. Rev Wilson his pastor, officiating, His children desire to thank the many kind friends for their sympathy and assistance rendered."
-In the Indiana Weekly Messenger April 3, 1895
"A sudden Death"
"One of Armstrong Township's Citizens Dies in His 76th Year.
Mr. Amos T. Anthony, one of Armstrong township's well and favorably known citizens, died suddenly last Thursday evening, aged 76 years. A little over a year ago, feeling the infirmities of age coming upon him and his life partner they purchased a home in Shelocta and moved there from their farm in Armstrong township. Last Wednesday they visited their daughter. Mrs. John A. Caldwell, of Homer City, but on Thursday morning Mr. Anthony went to the stable to feed his stock and put his buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and as they were moving the buggy he fell forward on his face. Some neighbors came to him immediately and as they were carrying him to the house he expired. Mr. Anthony was an exemplary member of the Curry Run Presbyterian church for fifty years; serving as a trustee for over twenty years; he was also a member of the G.A.R. and Jr. O.U.A.M. at Shelocta. He was father of six children, five of whom survive him: Mrs. Melissa Sharp, of Kansas; Milton Anthony, Texas; Mrs. Agnes Caldwell, Homer City; Mrs. Sarah Steel, Gohecnville; Robert N., of Natrona, and J.J., deceased. His remains were interred in the Curry Run graveyard, on Saturday, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.J. Wilson.
April 22, 1846, Mr. Anthony was married to Miss Mary Johnston, of Indiana, Pa., who still survives him. She has the sympathy of all in this bereavement. "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."
-Indiana Progress, (Indiana, Pa) Wednesday, April 3, 1895
Pvt. Co I 2nd Bn. P.V.
"Anthony"
"Amos Anthony, of Shelocta, age 75 years, dies very suddenly at his home on Wednesday last. He had been in his usual health and on the evening mentioned with his wife had returned from a visit to relatives in Center township. They arrived home about 4 o'clock and after supper he said he would go out and put the buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and she took hold of the shafts while he went to the rear and had just taken hold of the back of the buggy when he fell to the ground. His wife called for assistance but before he could be picked up he breathed his last. He was a brother of Mr. John Anthony, of this place and a reputable citizen. Deceased was 75 years 11 months and 5 days old, and was in his usual heath, He leaves a wife and five children, Mrs. B.H. Sharp, of Kansas, Mrs. John Caldwell, of Center tp, Mrs. Alice Steel, of Armstrong county, W.M. Anthony of Fort Worth, Texas, and R.N. Anthony, of Allegheny County. Deceased was born in Armstrong tp., April 22, 1819, and lived all his life (until two years previous to his death) on part of the farm on which he was born. He was a member of Curry Run Presbyterian church for over 50 years and served as Trustee for 20. Interment in Curry Run church yard on Saturday, March 30. Rev Wilson his pastor, officiating, His children desire to thank the many kind friends for their sympathy and assistance rendered."
-In the Indiana Weekly Messenger April 3, 1895
"A sudden Death"
"One of Armstrong Township's Citizens Dies in His 76th Year.
Mr. Amos T. Anthony, one of Armstrong township's well and favorably known citizens, died suddenly last Thursday evening, aged 76 years. A little over a year ago, feeling the infirmities of age coming upon him and his life partner they purchased a home in Shelocta and moved there from their farm in Armstrong township. Last Wednesday they visited their daughter. Mrs. John A. Caldwell, of Homer City, but on Thursday morning Mr. Anthony went to the stable to feed his stock and put his buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and as they were moving the buggy he fell forward on his face. Some neighbors came to him immediately and as they were carrying him to the house he expired. Mr. Anthony was an exemplary member of the Curry Run Presbyterian church for fifty years; serving as a trustee for over twenty years; he was also a member of the G.A.R. and Jr. O.U.A.M. at Shelocta. He was father of six children, five of whom survive him: Mrs. Melissa Sharp, of Kansas; Milton Anthony, Texas; Mrs. Agnes Caldwell, Homer City; Mrs. Sarah Steel, Gohecnville; Robert N., of Natrona, and J.J., deceased. His remains were interred in the Curry Run graveyard, on Saturday, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.J. Wilson.
April 22, 1846, Mr. Anthony was married to Miss Mary Johnston, of Indiana, Pa., who still survives him. She has the sympathy of all in this bereavement. "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."
-Indiana Progress, (Indiana, Pa) Wednesday, April 3, 1895
"Anthony"
"Amos Anthony, of Shelocta, age 75 years, dies very suddenly at his home on Wednesday last. He had been in his usual health and on the evening mentioned with his wife had returned from a visit to relatives in Center township. They arrived home about 4 o'clock and after supper he said he would go out and put the buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and she took hold of the shafts while he went to the rear and had just taken hold of the back of the buggy when he fell to the ground. His wife called for assistance but before he could be picked up he breathed his last. He was a brother of Mr. John Anthony, of this place and a reputable citizen. Deceased was 75 years 11 months and 5 days old, and was in his usual heath, He leaves a wife and five children, Mrs. B.H. Sharp, of Kansas, Mrs. John Caldwell, of Center tp, Mrs. Alice Steel, of Armstrong county, W.M. Anthony of Fort Worth, Texas, and R.N. Anthony, of Allegheny County. Deceased was born in Armstrong tp., April 22, 1819, and lived all his life (until two years previous to his death) on part of the farm on which he was born. He was a member of Curry Run Presbyterian church for over 50 years and served as Trustee for 20. Interment in Curry Run church yard on Saturday, March 30. Rev Wilson his pastor, officiating, His children desire to thank the many kind friends for their sympathy and assistance rendered."
-In the Indiana Weekly Messenger April 3, 1895
"A sudden Death"
"One of Armstrong Township's Citizens Dies in His 76th Year.
Mr. Amos T. Anthony, one of Armstrong township's well and favorably known citizens, died suddenly last Thursday evening, aged 76 years. A little over a year ago, feeling the infirmities of age coming upon him and his life partner they purchased a home in Shelocta and moved there from their farm in Armstrong township. Last Wednesday they visited their daughter. Mrs. John A. Caldwell, of Homer City, but on Thursday morning Mr. Anthony went to the stable to feed his stock and put his buggy in the shed. His wife accompanied him and as they were moving the buggy he fell forward on his face. Some neighbors came to him immediately and as they were carrying him to the house he expired. Mr. Anthony was an exemplary member of the Curry Run Presbyterian church for fifty years; serving as a trustee for over twenty years; he was also a member of the G.A.R. and Jr. O.U.A.M. at Shelocta. He was father of six children, five of whom survive him: Mrs. Melissa Sharp, of Kansas; Milton Anthony, Texas; Mrs. Agnes Caldwell, Homer City; Mrs. Sarah Steel, Gohecnville; Robert N., of Natrona, and J.J., deceased. His remains were interred in the Curry Run graveyard, on Saturday, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.J. Wilson.
April 22, 1846, Mr. Anthony was married to Miss Mary Johnston, of Indiana, Pa., who still survives him. She has the sympathy of all in this bereavement. "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."
-Indiana Progress, (Indiana, Pa) Wednesday, April 3, 1895
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