McKENZIE, Moses H.

Moses H. McKenzie died at his residence in Summit township, near Vim, on Sunday afternoon, February 6, aged 43 years, 10 months and 5 days.

Mr. McKenzie's health had been failing for over a year, nevertheless he continued to attend to his business of mail carrier until the 9th of December, when he had to give up work, but was not confined to his bed until three weeks before his death.

Moses H. McKenzie was born in Greenville township, near Pocahontas, April 1, 1866, where he spent his younger days.

On June 18, 1895, he was married to Miss Ella Hummel, of Garrett co., Md., who with an adopted daughter survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by three brothers and seven sisters, the brothers are Edward of Mt. Savage, Md.; Washington, of North Dakota; and Frank of Finzel, Md. The sisters are Mrs. Agnes Garlitz, of Frostburg, Md.; Mrs. Barbara Seiss, of Stoyestown; Mrs. Nora Sherman, of Blue Jay, W. Va.; Mrs. Florence Conway, of Mt. Savage, Md.; Mrs. Gertrude Robinson, Avilton, Md.; Mrs. Grace Lutz, of Mt. Savage, Md.; Miss Mary McKenzie, of Finzel, Md.

Mr. McKenzie was a man who was highly respected by every person who knew him for his sterling traits of character. He was a sincere Christian, being a devout member of SS Philip and James Catholic church, a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor, an honest and law abiding citizen who lived up to every obligation between man and man. He was best known to the citizens of Meyersdale, for the last three years being mail carrier on Rural Route No. 8, and was prompt and faithful in his duties, and was respected both by the employees in the postoffice and the patrons on the Route for his accommodating disposition at all times. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock yesterday from SS Philip and James church, services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. Father J. F. Looney. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Hand dated 1910 (2nd week of February)
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 31, 2011