Washington Co. Link Page
Used with permission of Elizabeth. Thank you, Elizabeth!
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Hi Helen,
I would be honored to have my information included on your web site and would
be happy to have contact with anyone who has queries or wants to chat about
the DAY material. Thanks!
Elizabeth
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SAMUEL_A._DAY-S_SCRAPBOOK
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The following announcements were found in my great-grandfather's scrapbook.
(His name was Samuel Addison Day and was the son of Samuel Day and Hannah
Cooper of Washington Co. Pa.) J. Wiley Day was Samuel A. Day's brother.
[Source: Obit in hand, newspaper unknown.]
February 3rd, 1874, of ____at the residence of her husband, J. W. DAY, in
Morris township, of this county, Mrs. CAROLINE DAY, in her 35th year.
"A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." This excellent young
mother was called away from the society of an interesting family. To die was
gain in her case, and it is in the power of her husband and children to
realize at no distant day that "the grave has lost its victory." She professed
faith during a revival meeting in West Union C. P. Church, under the ministry
of Rev. S. Winget, and remained a faithful member of this church. She was
very pious and unobtrusive in her manners.
"She opened her mouth with wisdom, and her tongue was the law of kindness."
She cannot be reproached for harshness or insincerity by her neighbors, but a
grateful expression of her kind acts and consideration for the comfort and
happiness of others is granted by all. The progress and success of Christ�s
cause was of absorbing interest to her, and her hope was that those she loved
would be induced to secure their interest in the righteousness of Jesus
Christ. Her faith in her spiritual change did not wane or waiver, but grew
stronger under trial until the last step of her pilgrimage. Many of her
friends enjoyed a pleasant interview with her the Sabbath previous to her
death. A decided answer was given in humble spirit of her loving trust in the
Redeemer. She expected death, but with fearless fortitude. Sustaining grace
was afforded to her, and she talked as calmly of death as if she was about to
take a pleasant journey. And so it has proved. She now "sees God face to
face,� has entered into the joy of her Lord," "knows as she is known," and
is "like Him."
Doubtless she realizes the fulfillment of the Christian's hope, "I shall be
satisfied when I awake with thy likeness." Her friends cannot otherwise
than miss her. Those who knew her as schoolmate, bride, mother, and friend
will miss her loyal friendship and Christian sympathy. When such dear ones
go to the place prepared for them, it makes Heaven more attractive and
precious. We should all strive to enter in.
(my note: Carolyn Day's maiden name was Carolyn Dunn born 1839, married J.
Wiley Day in 1863)
[Source: obit in hand. Newspaper unknown.]
Jan. 3, 1912
DEATH OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN
J. Wiley Day, Esq., of Old Concord, passed Away Wednesday.___ A Useful Life Ended
J. Wiley DAY, Esq., a prominent citizen of Washington county, died at his
home near Old Concord, Pa., Wednesday morning, January 3, at four o'clock.
He had been seriously ill for about six weeks, from a complication of
diseases. Mr. Day was seventy-four years of age and had been a prominent
wool and stock buyer of that community for over thirty-five years. He had
been an elder in the Old Concord Presbyterian church for many years and was a
delegate to the last general Assembly, held at Atlantic City, in 1911. He
was active in all church work and gave liberally to the support of church
causes. He served for many years upon the board of trustees of Waynesburg
College and was prominent in politics, having been twice nominated by the
Democratic party for State Representative.[sp.] He was respected as a business
man and had a strong influence for good in that community, where his death
will be felt as a serious loss.
He was twice married, both wives being now deceased. The following children
servive [sp]: Cassius S., Miss Anna B. and Joseph E. Day, at home; Mrs. F.
E. Beck, of Berkeley, Cal.; Mrs. J. R. Ledwith, of Waynesburg, and John W.
Day, and attorney, of Washington.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday at 11a.m., following
which the interment will be made in the Prosperity cemetery.
(My note: J. Wiley Day's second wife was Maria Horton -married 1876)
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OBITUARIES from Washington County newspapers. [source: obit in hand.
Newspaper unknown]
DAY--- Wednesday, January 3, near Old Concord, of liver congestion, and other
ailments, J. Wylie Day, aged 74 years. His first wife was Miss Caroline
Dunn, who died in 1874, and he later married Miss Maria Horton, who is also
deceased. The following children survive: Cassius S. Day, Miss Annie B.
Day and Joseph E. Day, all at home; Elizabeth, wife of J. E. Beck, of San
Francisco, Cal.; Bessie, wife of J. R. Ledwith, of Waynesburg, and John W.
Day, an Attorney, Washington.
(this was dated Jan. 3, 1912 in SCRAPBOOK # 1 obit. of J. Wiley Day)
Note: the following two articles are about J. Wiley Day's son JOHN W. DAY.
LIEUTENANT DAY IS REPORTED IMPROVING (note: no date)
According to a letter received a few days ago by Attorney A. M. Linn, from
his brother, Dr. Frank Linn, of Monongahela, Lieutenant John W. Day, who was
seriously wounded some time ago, is getting along satisfactorily. Dr. Linn
is looking after patients in the same hospital in which Mr. Day is located
and reports that, although it will probably be months before he is able to be
on duty again, that Mr. Day will undoubtedly recover. His wounds are
extremely painful.
Mr. Day is a well-known member of the local bar, and before he enlisted was
associated with Arthur Witherspoon. He is a lieutenant with the machine gun
company of the 110th regiment and was wounded in the second Battle of the
Marne.
January 11, 1921
FUNERAL OF LIEUTENANT JOHN W. DAY IS TO BE HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral Services of Lieutenant John W. Day, Machine Gun company, 110th
Infantry, 28th Division, prominent young attorney of Washington county, who
was fatally wounded in France, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
at the Central Presbyterian church.
The remains arrived in Washington Saturday night, and were removed to the
James E. Wilson mortuary, North Main street, where they will be kept until
the services are held. An American flag was draped over the casket, and a
soldier guarded the body on the trip from New York here.
Full military honors will be accorded the dead soldier and the prominent
organizations with which he was identified will also participate in paying
tribute to the body of the officer brought back to be finally interred in his
native land.
Former 28th Division and 110th Infantry officers as well as former members of
the Machine Gun company are expected here for the services. Among these will
be Captain J. Ed Boyle, of Beaver Falls, under whom Lieutenant Day served.
Captain Charles Schall, chaplain of the 28th Division, will be in charge of
the service, and will be assisted by Rev. J. H. Norris, of Old Concord, and
Rev. W. P. McConkey, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church. Ushers at
the service will be former service men.
Former members of the Machine Gun company, in which Lieutenant Day was an
officer, from its organization on the Mexican border until fatally wounded in
France, will be pall bearers. Company H., 110th Infantry veterans will
compose the firing squad.
Attorneys Lucius McK. Crumrine and Lloyd O. Hart were named as members of a
committee of the Washington Bar association to arrange for the organization
to attend the services in a body. The Bassett club male quartet will furnish
music at the services. The members of the organization will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 1 o'clock in the public meeting room of the courthouse.
The body will be taken to Prosperity following the services for interment in
the cemetery at that place, Lieutenant Day being a native of Morris Township.
There will be no services at Prosperity other than those at the grave.
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OBITUARIES from Washington Co. newspapers. [Source: obit in hand. Newspaper
unknown.]
December 18th, 1870, at his late residence in Morris township, of jaundice,
SAMUEL DAY, aged seventy-eight years.
The subject of the above notice deserves more than a brief obituary. He was
an esteemed elder of the Concord church, Cumberland Presbyterian. The proof
of the respect of his neighbors was that they often entrusted him with
important duties, which he discharged with rare fidelity. He was the friend
of the poor, and an humble, truthful, and conscientious man. We want the
class to which he belonged never to cease, but have a numerous succession.
His sorrowing wife and family have an abundance of precious reflections to
cheer them. A review of his life may safely be made-a few objectionable acts
may be seen, but his virtues will not be forgotten. We indulge the hope
that his sons will maintain the character their father has established.
(note: Samuel Day born June 26, 1793; married Hannah Cooper-daughter of
Zebulon Cooper and Mary White abt. 1818 in Washington Co. Pa. He was the son
of Daniel Day and Sarah Karnes. 8 children: Maria; Elmus; Emeline; Josiah;
Cephas; Samuel A.; J. Wiley; and Anneliza
DAY--September 6th, 1878 in Morris township, Mrs. HANNAH DAY, widow of Samuel
Day, in the eightieth year of her age. It matters little at what hour of the
day the righteous fall asleep. Early in life she had united with the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and so quietly had passed the years in
faithful discharge of Christian duties, that when the summons came she was
ready to enter into rest, and she died in full assurance of hope upheld by
the everlasting arms that had been her sure support through life.
(note: Hannah Cooper Day was born Nov. 17, 1798.)
MRS. SARAH LINDLEY
Mrs. Sarah Lindley, wife of Isaac Lindley, died of heart failure at her home
in Amwell Township, near Strabane, Friday evening March 24, 1899. Mrs.
Lindley's maiden name was Dickson. She was twice married, her first husband
being a Mr. Brown (note: JAMES BROWN born in Ireland 1806), who at one time
kept a hotel in Washington. The husband survives, also the following
children: Geo. Brown, at the Soldiers' Home, Dayton, O.; Mrs. Elizabeth Day,
wife of Dr. S. A. Day, of Philadelphia, formerly of Zollarsville, and a
brother of J. Wiley Day, of Old Concord; Mrs. Evans Powell, of Scenery Hill;
Mrs. Tombaugh, wife of B. E. Tombaugh, Esq., Washington; and Howard and Jesse,
at home.
(note: Sarah Brown Dickson Lindley was the mother-in-law of Samuel A. Day)
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The following obituaries were found in my great grandfather's scrapbook.
[Source: obits in hand. Newspaper unknown.]
JOSIAH DAY
At the Washington hospital about 12 o'clock last night, occurred the death of
Josiah Day, of Prosperity. His death was due to general debility, he being
82 years of age.
Mr. Day had been in failing health for the past two years or more, but his
condition did not become critical until about two weeks ago. He was brought
to the hospital on Monday.
Mr. Day was a son of Samuel Day, late of Morris township. While still a
young man he was united in marriage with Miss Phoebe Jane Minton of near Old
Concord, and soon afterwards located with his wife near Muscatine, Iowa.
To this union were born the following children, all of whom survive: Laura,
united in marriage with Mr. Dorn, now residing near Muscatine; Miss Bell,
of Muscatine, who was at the bedside of her father at the time of his death;
Mary, united in marriage with Mr. Robb, of Muscatine; Addison, who lives
on a farm near Muscatine; Goldsmith, of Sweetland, Iowa, and the Rev. John
W. Day, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Des Moines, Iowa.
Mrs. Day died several years ago and Mr. Day later located in the East. About
ten years ago he was united in marriage with Mrs. Andrew, widow of Hindman Andrew,
late of Prosperity, and the couple took up their residence in that village, where
they had since made their home.
When his health falied (sic) him two years ago, Mr. Day made a trip back to
his old home in Iowa with the hope that a change of climate might prove
beneficial, but his constitution was already broken and he failed to
recuperate. He then came back to Prosperity.
Two brothers of the deceased survive, J. Wiley Day, of Old Concord; and Dr.
Samuel Addison Day, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. [note: Mr.?] Day was an elder in the Presbyterian church in Iowa, and
was elected to the same office in the Upper Ten Mile church at Prosperity.
[notes: This article was undated, but family records indicate that Josiah
Day was born July 13, 1827, and if he was 82 when he died, it would date the
article as 1909.
He was born in Morris township, Washington County, PA.]
[dated 1891]
DEATH OF MRS. JOSIAH DAY
At 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Josiah Day, who had been ill with
pneumonia, passed away peacefully at her home in Sweetland township, at the
age of 57 years, 11 months, and 15 days. The deceased ranked high in the
social world of Muscatine County and for many years has been an active and
consistent member of the Presbyterian church.
Her maiden name was Phoebe J. Minton, she being a native of Washington
county, Pa., where she was united in marriage to Mr. Day, May 4, 1854. Six
children graced their union and until recently the family circle remained
unbroken.
Laura C., the eldest, born April 29, 1855, is the wife of Ezra Dorn, a stock
dealer and banker of Danbury, Woodbury county, Iowa;
Belle S. resides at home; Mary L. wedded A. B. Raub, a resident farmer of
this county and a son of one of its oldest settlers; J. W. was educated at
Parsons college in Fairfield, Iowa, and is now engaged in teaching; Addison
N. and Goldsmith O. are still inmates of the paternal home.
Mr. and Mrs. Day came to this county in 1866 and have resided here ever
since. Mr. Day is a prosperous and leading farmer, well known throughout
this section, and with his sorrowing family will receive the smpathy of the
community in this sad affliction.
The funeral took place Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence, with
interment in Melpine cemetery.
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The following are obituaries found in my great grandfather's scrapbook. They
are from unknown newspapers in Washington County, Pa. Some are undated, but
I'll supply the date in brackets if I can.
[source: obits in hand. Newspaper unknown]
[hand dated 1910]
Mrs. Joseph B. Wise Passes Away at Her Home in Zollarsville After Months of
Suffering----Maiden Name was Stockdale.
HUSBAND IS SICK WITH LITTLE HOPE OF RECOVERY
Zollarsville, March 4 - Her husband lying unconscious and near to death,
Mrs. Sarah Virginia Wise, wife of Joseph B. Wise, Sr., died this afternoon at
3 o'clock at her home in Zollarsville. Valvular heart trouble was the cause
of death and the end came after a sickness which had its beginning last
October. She was aged 77 years.
The daughter of William Stockdale and Hannah McQuaide Stockdale, of near
Lindleys Mills, Morris township, Mrs. Wise was the last surviving member of
the Stockdale family. Her family was a widely known one and many of its
members had attained to positions of importance both in this county and
elsewhere.
Mrs. Wise was a graduate of Waynesburg college and was united in marriage
with Mr. Wise over 50 years ago, the semi-centennial anniversary of her
marriage day having occurred last fall. She had resided in Zollarsville
since her marriage, breathing her last in the same building in which she
began housekeeping as a bride.
Beside her husband she leaves two sons, William F. and Charles S. Wise,
both attorneys of Pittsburg. The arrangements for the funeral have not been
completed.
Joseph Wise, Sr., the husband has been ill since last September and
for the past three days has lain unconscious with practically no hopes of his
recovery. He is one of the wealthiest and best-known farmers of the county and
the owner of the widely known Wise grove of Zollarsville.
[hand dated 1910]
JOSEPH B. WISE
STAUNCH DEMOCRAT
Of Zollarsville, this County [my note: Washington county, Pa.], Succumbs
After a Long Illness Covering Several Years.
Joseph B. Wise, a life-long resident, a respected citizen, a retired
farmer and Democrat, died Thursday morning at his home at Zollarsville after
several months' illness. The cause of his death was a complication of
diseases. He was aged about 77 years.
Mr Wise had been seriously ill since last September. At times he would be
unconscious, but would rally and would apparently be much better for a few
days. He became worse this week, and his death occurred at 9:30 o'clock
Thursday morning.
Mr. Wise was born in the same room where he died. He had always lived in
this same house. There he first saw the light of day and there his life came
to a close. His wife died on the 4th of this month.
Mr. Wise received his education in the public schools of his home community
and later he attended Green academy and Waynesburg College, where he was
graduated. For a number of years he was a well-known teacher and taught at many
places in Washington county and also over in Greene county.
He had been very successful in life and of late years had lived retired.
He owned at the time of his death many acres of land and coal. He was a
consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he was a
staunch Democrat, and for several terms served as justice of the peace at
Zollarsville. At one time he was a candidate for assembly. There survive
him two sons, Charles S. and William F., attorneys at the Allegheny county
bar. Both sons are graduates of Washington and Jefferson college.
BLACHLY ---Wednesday, October 28, 1903, at his home in Wilkinsburg, PA., Dr.
Stephen L. Blachly, aged 87 years.
Funeral service at the home in Wilkinsburg at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
Interment in the Prosperity Cemetery Friday morning at 11 o'clock.
[Notes: I don't know what county Wilkinsburg, Pa. is in, but I'm assuming
that Prosperity Cemetery is the one in Prosperity, Washington county, Pa.]
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The following announcements were found in my great-grandfather's scrapbook.
His name was Samuel Addison Day (1835-1917). He was born in Washington
County, Pa. and was the son of Samuel Day (1793-1870) and Hannah Cooper
(1798-1878) daughter of Zebulon Cooper and Mary White.
[Source: obit in hand. Newspaper unknown]
THE LATE HON. ELMUS DAY
Hon. Elmus Day, who passed to his reward on September 4, 1900, was a
prominent and esteemed resident of Sweetland township [Iowa] since 1865. He
was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Washington county, November 23, 1821.
His father was engaged in milling in connection with farming until 1841. On
the old home farm Elmus grew to manhood, assisting in farm work from the time
he was old enough to follow the plow.
On the 12th day of April 1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Rachel
D. Conkey, and of the six children gracing this union but four survive. Mrs.
Day was called to her final rest January 14, 1861. Mr. Day was again married
on December 30, 1862, to Miss Susanna Kelley, who passed away in 1870,
leaving her husband and two children to mourn, while many held her memory in
tender affection.
On coming to Muscatine county Mr. Day purchased a farm, on which he
resided ever after. It consisted of 350 acres of land, which is under
cultivation, and under his wise management each year almost without
exception, yielded an abundant harvest.
Politically Mr. Day was a staunch democrat and from early manhood
advocated the principles as ably enunciated by Jefferson, Jackson and
Douglass. While not a politician in the generally accepted use of the term,
he always manifested an interest in politics, and on several occasions was
called upon to fill local offices of honor and trust. In 1871 he received
the democratic nomination for the office of representative in the 14th
General Assembly, and while at that time the county was overwhelmingly
republican, generally giving from 700 to 800 majority for the candidate of
that party, he entered upon the canvass and was elected by a small
plurality. In his own township, which usually gave a majority of ninety for
the republican ticket, he received a majority of eighteen over his opponent,
showing that his personal popularity was great among those who knew him. No
higher testimonial of his honesty and integrity could be asked. During his
term of service he carefully considered all questions that came before the
house, and his course during that time received the highest approval of his
constituents.
Religiously, Mr. Day was identified with the Presbyterian church, and
almost from the beginning he served as an elder. The cause of the Master
found him ever ready to do and to sacrifice for the good of the cause. As a
citizen he was ever modest and unassuming, and was held in the highest regard
by all with whom he was brought in contact.
[Note: Elmus Day is the brother of Samuel Addison Day]
I think I'll add the two marriage announcements for Elmus Day. Again the
source is "in hand" in the scrapbook, and the newspaper in unknown.
DECEMBER 30th, 1862, By the Rev. L. Hewitt, Mr. Elmus Day, of Greene Co.,
Pa. and Miss Susanna Kelley, of Fayette Co. Pa.
MARRIED
At Muscatine, Sept 28, 1882, at the residence on East Fifth street, by the
Rev. J. H. Barnard, Hon. Elmus Day, of Sweetland, and Mrs. Dr. Gray, of this
city.
[note: I've copied this announcement just as it appeared in the newspaper.
He must have married a 3rd time. I don't know what city is referred to in
connection with Mrs. Dr. Gray. Or could it be his son? I don't have any
information on his children.
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The following obituaries were found in my great grandfather's scrapbook.
They are from unknown newspapers in Washington County, Pa. Some are undated,
but I'll supply the date in brackets if I can.
[source: obit in hand.]
For the Cumberland Presbyterian.
DIED: On Wednesday, the 28th day of December 1859, Mrs. MARTHA COOPER in
the seventy-first year of her age.
The deceased was for many years a worthy and consistent, yet unassuming
member of Bethel Congregation, Washington county, Pa. Possessed of abundant
means, she felt it incumbent on her to relieve the necessities of the poor
around her, yet no trumpet was sounded before her when she distributed alms,
her motto seemed to be, "Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand
doeth."
Her death was very sudden; but the numerous relatives left behind are not
compelled to "sorrow as those who have no hope."
May her aged husband, and sons and daughters be by grace duly prepared to
follow her to that better country where we hope she has gone.
W. HANNA
DIED: On Saturday, the 18th of February 1860, Father EPHRAIM COOPER, in
the 88 year of his age.
[Obits in hand: Newspaper unknown]
September 24, 1876, at Roundbrook, N. J., of consumption, SARAH F., wife of
Rev. Charles W. Cooper, formerly of Washington, Pa., aged forty-three years.
1880 - COOPER - April 11, in Franklin Township, STEPHEN COOPER, aged
eighty-three years.
[Note: Stephen Cooper, born Jan 26, 1792 in Franklin township, Washington
county, Pa.; married Hannah Bane in 1816. He was the son of Zebulon Cooper
and Mary White.]
[no date]
COOPER--May 16, at his home in South Centerville, N. Y., of Brights disease,
Rev. Charles W. Cooper, aged about 60 years. Mr. Cooper graduated at
Washington and Jefferson College in 1849. He has a number of relatives in
this county. [Washington county, Pa.]
[no date of year]
Monday night, June 14th, at his residence in Morris township [Washington
county, Pa.] of general debility, Hon. J. R. DAY, in the forty-seventh year
of his age.
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The following announcements were found in my great- grandfather's scrapbook.
His name was Samuel Addison Day (1835-1917). He was born in Washington
County, Pa. His parents were Samuel Day (1793-1870) and Hannah Cooper
(1798-1878), daughter of Zebulon Cooper and Mary White.
[Source: obit in hand - undated. Newspaper unknown]
[Washington County, Pa.]
MRS. CAROLINE PARKINSON
Mrs. CAROLINE PARKINSON, wife of Hon. R. W. PARKINSON, died at her home at
Old Concord, on May 8, aged 69 years. The deceased was a daughter of ELIAS
and ELIZABETH DAY, and a great granddaughter of ARTEMAS DAY, a prominent
citizen and soldier of the Revolutionary time. She was a graduate of
Waynesburg college, and for ten successive years was a teacher in various
localities. On May 7, 1861, she was married to ROBERT W. PARKINSON, who was
her friend from childhood, their fathers owning adjoining farms. She is
survived by the husband and five children, viz: J. E., Old Concord;
ELIZABETH at home; CARRIE, wife of Prof. J. E. GARVIN of Waynesburg college;
R. W. Jr., of Washington; and E. O., at home; also by two sisters, MRS. JANE
SIMPSON, West Beau street, Washington, and MRS. HANNA GOGLEY, of Pittsburg,
widow of the REV. J. G. GOGLEY, deceased, late of that city.
Short services were held at the home of the deceased and a half hour later
the regular services were held at the Old Concord C. P. church, after which
the interment was made in the Prosperity cemetery.
[Source: obit in hand - undated. Newspaper unknown]
[Washington County, Pa.]
HARVEY ANDREW
At the advanced age of 80 years, HARVEY ANDREW died at his home in Morris
township, after a short illness. His death was due to congestion of the
brain. He had been in apparent good health up until last Wednesday morning,
when he first complained of feeling unwell. He remained in his room, but
during the day was able to take his meals as usual. On Wednesday night he
became delirious and from that time rapidly declined.
Mr. Andrew, early in life, turned his attention to agricultural pursuits.
He became a successful farmer and stock raiser, devoting a great deal of
attention to the sheep and wool industry.
The deceased was a son of JESSE ANDREW, late of Morris township, Greene
county, and spent the earlier years of his life in Greene county. About 40
years ago he located in Morris Township this county, where he had since
resided. Besides his wife, three sons and two daughters survive.
[Source: obit in hand - undated. Newspaper unknown]
[Washington County, Pa.]
(Note: the following article has portions of 3 lines missing due to tears
along the edges.)
DR. O. L. BLACHLY IS DEAD IN CALIFORNIA
Former Washington County Physician Succumbs to Attack of Acute Gastritis and
Brain Hemorrhage - Native of Morris Township.
A message has been received in Washington announcing the death of DR.
OLIVER L. BLACHLY, a native of Morris township, which occurred Saturday at
his home in Pasadena, Cal. He had been in ailing health for some time but
was not confined to his bed. He died rather suddenly Saturday morning, the
cause being acute gastritis and brain hemorrhage. The interment will be in
Pasadena ...(missing)......BLACHLY was the so......(missing).........BLACHLY,
.... (missing)...... of a family of physicians,........(missing).....whom was
DR. EBENEZER BLACHLY, who lived in Huntington, Long Island, and was born in
1709. There has been at least one physician in every generation of the
descendants of DR. EBENEZER BLACHLY. The family located in Morris township, in 1806.
DR. OLIVER L. BLACHLY was educated at Waynesburg College and later
graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He practiced for
a time at Sparta, but later located in Wilkinsburg. Probably 10 years ago he
moved to Pasadena, Cal., where he had since resided.
He was married to Miss ANNA SHERRARD, daughter of the REV. JOHN SHERRARD,
who survives. A son, STEPHEN BLACHLY, who lives in California, graduated
from Washington and Jefferson College. Another son, JOHN, while a student at
W. & J. was drowned in a Canadian lake during a summer vacation. A daughter,
MARY, was married only a few weeks ago and lives in Idaho. He leaves one
brother, HENRY S. BLACHLY, and a sister, MRS. MINERVA GOODWIN, both of whom, live in California.
Marriage Announcement
(hand dated- 1881)
BLACHLY - SHERRARD - May 18, by Rev. J. H. Sherrard, assisted by Rev. T. J.
Sherrard, at the parsonage, Prosperity, Pa., Dr. OLIVER BLACHLY, M.D. of
Sparta, Pa. and ANNA R., daughter of the officiating minister.
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The following announcements were found in my great-grandfather's scrapbook.
His name was Samuel Addison Day (1835-1917). He was born in Washington
county, Pa. His parents were Samuel Day (1793-1870) and Hannah Cooper
(1798- 1878)
[Source: obit in hand - undated. Newspaper unknown]
[Washington County, Pa.]
MRS. S. L. BLACHLY
MARIA W. BLACHLY, wife of DR. STEPHEN L. BLACHLY, a former resident of
Sparta, died at her home at Wilkinsburg, near Pittsburg, at 8 o'clock this
morning, aged 78 years. Mrs. Blachly had been ill from the effects of a
stroke of paralysis received a few years ago, but the direct cause of her
death was general debility.
Her maiden name was WADE, and her home during her early life was in
Westmoreland County. She was born at the present site of Stockdale,
Westmoreland County, where she resided until her marriage to DR. STEPHEN
BLACHLY, which occurred 44 years ago last July.
In her early life she became a Christian, and her life was an exemplary
one, her greatest desire being to better the condition of others. She was a
member of the First Presbyterian church of Wilkinsburg.
During the years of her life, which were spent at Sparta, Mrs. Blachly made
many friends, all of whom will with regret learn of her decease. She is
survived by her husband. The funeral services will be held at her late home
on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, and the interment will be made at 12
o'clock Sunday in the Prosperity cemetery.
[Source: obit in hand - undated. Newspaper unknown]
Note: Scrapbook #5 has a short notification of Stephen L. Blachly's death,
dated Wednesday, October 28, 1903. The following article fills out the
background on him.
[Washington county, Pa. newspaper]
DEATH OF DR. S. L. BLACHLY
Aged Physician, Long a Resident of Sparta, Passed Away at Wilkinsburg.
DR. STEPHEN L. BLACHLY, an esteemed and highly respected resident of
Wilkinsburg, died at his home at that place Wednesday morning, of general
debility, aged 87 years.
DR. BLACHLY was born at Sparta, this county, and read medicine with his
father until the age of 22 years. He was educated at Washington college, and
later received his degree from Jefferson Medical college, Philadelphia.[Pa.]
On January 9, 1840, he was united in marriage with SARAH, daughter of
BENJAMIN LINDLEY, and to this union five children were born, two of whom died
in infancy. A daughter, MINERVA, resides in Wilkinsburg; a son, DR. O. L.
BLACHLY, is a practicing physician at Wilkinsburg, and another son, HENRY S.
BLACHLY, is proprietor of a drug store at Waynesburg.
Mrs. Blachly died in 1857, and in 1859 the doctor was married to MARIA,
daughter of JAMES and MARGARET WADE, of Fayette County, whose death occurred
but a few weeks ago. [note: see previous obit. This would place MARIA'S death
in 1903 also]
The deceased resided for more than a half century at Sparta, where he
always had an extensive practice. During his practice he was frequently
president of the Washington County Medical Society, and was also a member of
the American Medical Association and of the Alumni Association of Jefferson
Medical College. He was regarded as one of the most skilled practitioners in
Washington county, being the first physician to administer anesthetics in
the performance of difficult operations.
During his long practice he took an active part in the affairs of church
and of state, and was foremost in the promotion of all deserving enterprises.
With the cause of temperance he was identified practically as well as
theoretically, having always abstained from the use of intoxicating liquor.
In politics he was a Republican, having joined the ranks of that party in
its early days. For about 60 years he was a member of the Upper Ten Mile
Presbyterian church at Prosperity, being a ruling elder of the church for
more than 34 years.
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Subject: [PAWASHIN-L] SAMUEL A. DAY'S SCRAPBOOK #10
The following announcements were found in my great-grandfather's scrapbook.
His name was Samuel Addison Day (1835-1917). He was born in Washington
County, Pa. His parents were Samuel Day (1793-1870) and Hannah Cooper
(1798-1878).
These are from Washington County, Pa.
[Source: obit in hand. Newspaper unknown.]
The following obituary of an old time and esteemed citizen of Morris
Township, is copied from the PRESBYTERIAN ADVOCATE of September 24, 1851,
and published by request.
Died, Aug. 27, after an illness of six days, MR. STEPHEN DAY, of Greene
Co., Pa.
The deceased was for 25 years a member of the Presbyterian Church of Upper
Ten Mile, to which in all its vicissitudes, he remained a steady and devoted
friend, being seldom absent from his place in the house of God, and never
wanting in his duty to its various and cherished interests.
A man of eminently peaceful and retiring spirit, but of steadfast and
consistent piety, he kept on the even tenor of his way, maintaining a
profession without display, a name without reproach and a character without a
blemish.
To the qualities of an affectionate husband and a kind father he added
those of an obliging neighbor and a useful citizen.
To the interests of Zion, few men evinced a warmer attachment of a more
uniform devotion. When these languished he sighed in secret. When
c[C]hristians manifested the life and power of religion, and sinners were
brought to enquire after the Savior, his joy was lively and abundant. The
prosperity of the Redeemer's kingdom was a subject which to him was ever
welcome, and upon which it was his delight to converse.
To the mind of one at least, who was witness to his pious breathings after
Zion�s welfare, it comes as a sorrowful reflection that the opportunity often
afforded of going up with him to the Lord's house, and of taking sweet
counsel together, will no longer be enjoyed.
For the salvation of his children and friends in particular, his solicitude
was so intense that, when in answer to his and a mother's prayers, a
number of them were recently enabled, by divine grace, to give their hearts to
the Savior, he was quite overcome with emotion, ready with the pious Simeon to
exclaim--"Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen
thy salvation."
For such a man death could have no terrors, though coming unexpectedly to
himself as to others. He had only, when summoned, to set his house in
order, and to commit his spirit to God. In the full possession of his mental
faculties to the last, he expressed no desire to live, except for the sake of
others.
Taking an affectionate farewell of every member of his loved and sorrowing
family, as they gathered around him, and commended them all to the merciful
care of his heavenly father, without a groan or a struggle he fell asleep in
Jesus. Truly to him to live was Christ and to die was gain.
[Source: obit in hand. Newspaper unknown.]
Died, at Sparta, Pa., January 29, 1881, Mrs. Sarah Day. The deceased was
born and brought up on what is known as the "Jolly Farm," four miles south of
Washington, in Franklin Township. She was born Feb. 8, 1799. She was
married to the late Stephen Day, Esq., Dec. 11, 1817.
They removed to Morris township, Greene county, in the Spring of 1818,
where Mrs. Day continued to reside until the time of her death. She had
gone, some three months previous to her death, to visit at her son, Stephen
Day, in Sparta. Taken suddenly and severely ill she was not able to be
removed to her home.
She was a faithful member of Upper Ten Mile church for over fifty years.
She was always very highly esteemed in the community where she lived as a
woman of great worth and strength of Christian character.
Piously trained herself, she took special care in the training of her
children, two sons and four daughters, all earnest Christians, who remain to
mourn their loss. Though Mrs. Day was called in God's inscrutable Providence
to pass through a furnace of sufferings in the last few days of her life, yet
she bore it all with great patience and submission, giving the strongest
testimony to the power of Jesus' grace to sustain, and his preciousness to
comfort her soul.
Again and again, in her last hours, did she express the most triumphant
confidence in the precious promises, and assurance that Jesus was "able to
keep that which she had committed to him against that day." God grant we all
may be "followers of her, who, through faith and patience, has inherited the
promises" and entered upon her reward.
[Source: obit in hand. Newspaper unknown.]
(Hand-dated 1917)
DR. S.A.DAY, NATIVE OF MORRIS TOWNSHIP DIES IN GERMANTOWN
New of the death of DR. S. A. DAY of Germantown, Philadelphia, a
native of Morris township, this county, at his home last Saturday, has just
reached here. Dr. DAY was born February 23, 1835, the son of SAMUEL DAY, a
prominent farmer of Morris township. He was educated in the public schools and
attended Waynesburg College, receiving his degree from that institution in 1859.
JUDGE JAMES INGHRAM of Waynesburg is the only surviving member of that class.
DR. DAY graduated form Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia and
practiced his profession for some time in this county, later removing to
Philadelphia. There he engaged in the drug business. Subsequently he retired
and took up his residence in Germantown.
In 1863, He married Miss Elizabeth J. Browne, a graduate of Washington
seminary. She survives, together with the following children; GEORGE M. DAY
of Chicago. FRANK B. DAY of Philadelphia, and MRS. W. N. COLLINGS of
Lansdowne. DR. DAY was a brother of the late J. WYLIE DAY of Morris township.
[Source: announcement on hand. Newspaper unknown]
On Thursday, March 12th, 1863, by the Rev. J. I. Brownson, D.D., at the
residence of the bride's guardian, Joseph Henderson Esq., DR. S. A. DAY of
Zollarsville, to Miss LIZZIE J. BROWNE, of Washington, Pa.
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The following announcements were found in my great-grandfather's scrapbook.
His name was Samuel Addison Day, born in Washington Co. Pa, 1835, died in
Philadelphia, Pa. 1917. He was the son of Samuel Day (1793-1870) and Hannah
Cooper (1798-1878)
These announcements are from Washington Co. newspapers.
[Source: marriage announcement in hand. Newspaper unknown.]
Wednesday evening, May 26, at the residence of Jas. D. Ulery, in East
Liberty, Allegheny county, by Rev. J. D. Herr, J. MILLER DAY, Esq. of Morris
township, and MRS. M. McKENNA, formerly of Scenery Hill.
[Note: page 560, of Beers Biographical Record gives the date as May 20, 1874]
[Source: announcement in hand: newspaper unknown]
1876. August 29, by Rev. T. H. Colhouer, J. WILEY DAY, of Morris township,
and MISS MARIA E. HORTON, of East Bethlehem township, both of this county
[Washington co. Pa.]
[Source: announcement in hand. Newspaper unknown]
(undated) March 30th, in Philadelphia [Pa.], at the residence of Dr. S. A.
Day, by the Rev. D. A. Cunningham, D.D., WM. H. ULERY and MISS IDA M.
LINDLEY, both of this county [Washington co. Pa.]
[Note: S. A. Day moved from Washington Co. to Philadelphia in 1872. This
would place the marriage sometime after 1872. Ida Lindley (his wife's
half-sister) was the daughter of Sarah Dickson Brown Lindley and Isaac Lindley.
[Source: at hand. Newspaper unknown]
(undated) POWELL - LINDLEY - Sept. 21, by Rev. J. A. Miller, E. J. POWELL,
of Scenery Hill, and ANNIE LINDLY, of Lone Pine.
[Source: at hand. Newspaper unknown]
MARRIED
CLIFT-KENNEDY- in Ida Grove, on Thursday evening, Jan. 27th, 1881, at the
residence of the bride's father, Jesse Kennedy, Esq. Dr. A. X. Shoemaker, of
Chicago, officiating; MR. CHAS. M. CLIFT and MISS EULALIA TERESA KENNEDY; both of
Ida Grove.
Although this was a very quiet wedding, the high social position occupied
by the bride and groom make it an important social event. The bride is a
daughter of one of our largest land owners and farmers, a graduate of the
Lewisburg Female University of Pennsylvania, is accomplished in all womanly
graces, and held in high esteem by her large list of friends and
acquaintances.
The groom is the junior member of the firm of Governor & Clift,
druggists, is a man of sterling worth, blessed with an abundance of the
wherewith to keep the wolf from the door, and is universally popular because
of his many fine business and social qualities.
The happy pair took the eastern train, Friday, for a two or three week's
visit among friends of the groom in Boone, Moingona, Sioux City and other points.
The ERA joins their many friends in offering congratulations, trusting and
believing that the future has in store for them much of peace, contentment and
joy.
[Source: announcement in hand. Newspaper unknown]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1900
Miss Elizabeth B. Day, daughter of Dr. S. A. Day, of Twelfth and Mount
Vernon streets, [Philadelphia, Pa.] was married on Tuesday evening to Mr.
Walter N. COLLINGS by the Rev. William E. Marden, pastor of the West Green
Street Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed at the future home of
the bride and groom, 3225 North Carlisle street. Miss Mary S. Savidge was
maid of honor, and Mr. Carl Collings, brother of the groom, was best man.
Mr. Collings was connected with the State Fencibles for a number of years,
and was captain of Company M, Sixth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the
Spanish-American War.
Mr. and Mrs. Collings will be "at home" after March 1 at their residence,
3225 North Carlisle Street.
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This article was found in Samuel A. Day's Scrapbook. There is no date but
because it talks about a semi-centennial celebration of the church
organization, it appears to have been written in 1883. It was from an
unknown Washington County, Pa. newspaper.
BETHEL C. P. CHURCH
The congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Bethel, at Van
Buren, celebrated the semi-centennial of the church organization on the 19th
to the 22d of May. Rev. Samuel McBride preached the opening sermon on
Saturday at 3 o'clock pm. There were services and the administration of the
sacrament on Sunday when the Rev. A Freeman, of Old Concord, and Mr. McBride
officiated.
On Monday there was a historical sermon by the Rev. Freeman, which was
listened to with the greatest interest throughout.
Tuesday, the 22nd, was the great jubilee day. The weather was inclement
and drizzling rain almost constant, but there was a large concourse of
interested and animated spectators. People of all denominations, and of no
sect, came in from every quarter and extended friendly greetings and cordial
sympathy. Rev. J. R. Morris, of Windy Gap, Greene County delivered an
interesting discourse.
The Church was organized May 20th, 1833, with a membership of 167. Eight
ruling elders were then elected: Ephraim Cooper, Sylvanus Cooper, Thos.
Axtell, John Wolfe, Samuel Day, Isaac Condit, Samuel Weir and Archibald Mc-Cracken, all of whom are dead.
The elders now holding office are: Martin Post, Jonas Cooper, J. W.
Patterson, H. B. Lindley, Harvey Lindley, and Josiah Cooper.
The trustees of the church are J. N. Connet, Hiram McClain and J. N.
Andrew; Moderator, W. I. Lindley, Secretary, John B. Weir, Esq., and A. O.
Day, treasurer.
The church is now under the care of the Rev. W. H. Baugh who is said to be
a considerate, able and acceptable pastor. During the days of the
celebration the Rev. Stephen Winget, of Prosperity, who was for several years
pastor of the church, the Rev. A. B. Miller, of Waynesburg College and
several other preachers delivered discourses.
The church edifice was wholly rebuilt several years ago and is a handsome
and substantial brick building. There is also a handsome and commodious
parsonage and about 5 acres of grounds owned by the congregation. The church
has no debts, pays the salaries promptly, is in an excellent neighborhood and
is said to be growing in numbers and influence.
[Note] This article will be the last of the scrapbook postings. I hope these have
been helpful.
Best regards to everyone,
Elizabeth
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I have to apologize. I forgot to add the PA. after Washington County in some
of my postings. All the articles posted are about people and events in the
Washington County area of Pennsylvania unless the particular announcement
says otherwise.
Elizabeth
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