Obits: BEATTY/BLACK Surnames: Connellsville, Fayette Co, PA
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FRONT PAGE GENIUS OF LIBERTY MAY 5 1887
James Beatty Obituary
Beatty died at
his home near Licenring, Fayette Co. Pa., May 3 1887. Mr James Beatty
proprietor of the Uniontown Demacrat aged 65 yrs. Mr. Beatty was born
August 26 1822 in Fayette Co. Pa. In early life he confessed his savior
and united with the Presbyterian Church at Tyrone. Mr Beatty was the
oldest of a family of six children four of whom two brothers and two
sisters still survive him. He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn
his loss. He was married twice. His first wife was Miss Sarah Jane
Sherrer, of Baltimore Md. to her were born 14 children 7 of whom are
stll living; his second wife Miss Francis A. Jones of Wattsburgh , Erie
Co. to her were born 5 children, 3 of whom survive him. In all then, Mr.
Beatty was the father of 19 children. The greater number of these are
married and have families. In all there are 17 grandchildren now living.
Mr Beatty was widely known throughout the country and was highly
respected by allwho knew him.
BEATTY, JOHN C. Genius of Liberty March 12, 1887
John C. Beatty, a plasterer by trade and well and favorably known to the
people of Connellsville and New Haven was found dead in his bed Thursday
morning May 5, 1887. Mr. Beatty was a man of powerful frame and to all
appearances in robust health. The evening before he was in New Haven and
apparently in perfect health. James Beatty, his father, whose death was
announced in the Genius last week was buried May 5 and John went out to
the home in Dunbar twp. near Leicenring, on the evening before retired
to bed at 12 pm. The next morning he was late getting up, and his sister
going to call him was horrified to find him cold and lifeless. The
cause of his death is supposed to be from heart disease. His funeral
took place on sunday under the King David Lodge of Dunbar, General Worth
Lodge of Odd Fellows, of Connellsville and Improved Order of Red Men of
Connellsville. The deceased was 37 yrs old . He possessed a genial
social disposition and many warm friends with whom he associated in life
will sadly miss his pleasant greetings. The members of the secret
organisations with which he was connected showed their appreciation of
his standing by turning out in large numbers to pay their tribute and
respect to his memory.
May 22, 1956 Daily Courier, Connellsville, Fayette Co. PA
Mrs CORA BLACK
Mrs. Cora Gertrude Beatty Black, 72, of 360 Arch St. died at 5:45 am
today at Connellsville state hospital where she was admitted
Thursday. She was born at Licenring No.1 Aug 6, 1884 the daughter
of James and Francis Jones Beatty and was a resident of the local
area all her life. She was a member of the Central Methodist Church.
She is survived by four sons; Harry of Maywood Ca., Albert of South
Connellsville, Donald of Connellsville, and Jess at home; three
daughters Mrs. Olive Camlin and Mrs Leola Schobert of Connellsville
and Mrs Fay Hall at home; 21 grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren. Her
husband James Lynn Black died in 1930. The body will be at the Munk
funeral home after 8 pm today.
October 1925 Mrs FRANCIS JONES BEATTY Mrs Francis
Adora Beatty, 59, widow of James Beatty died today at 3:00 at the home of
her daughter Mrs Cora Beatty Black 802 Run avenue from a complication of
disease she had been ill since Thursday morning. Mrs Beatty came to
Connellsville 11 yrs. ago. She was born in Wattsburg, Erie Co. a daughter of
the late Warren and Sarah Smith Jones. In 1876 she married and soon moved
to Licenring. Her husband died May 3, 1887. Since coming to Connellsville
she has resided with her daughter. In addition to Mrs. Black, the deceased
is also survived by another daughter, Mrs. John Daily of Dunbar, a step-
daughter, Mrs. Emma Sherrick at home, one brother George Jones of
Wattsburg; 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral
service will be held Wednesday aft. at the home of Olive Camlin, a
granddaughter, at 810 Franklin Ave. Interment will be at Laurel Hill
Cemetery.
Front page Daily Courier Connellsville Pa. June 14, 1930
J. LYNN BLACK is dead after long illness
James Black 58 yrs old died at 10:15 last night at his home 709 Run Avenue.
He had been ill a long time and bedfast for 6 months. Mr.
BLack was born at Rices Landing June 4 1872. The son of the late James T.
and Elizabeth Black he was married July 9, 1900 to Miss Cora Beatty,
daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. James Beatty of Licenring. The
were 9 children surviving and the wife; the following sons and
daughters Harry, Donald, Melvin, Cora, Fay, James and Jesse all at home,
Mrs Olive Camlin, Albert ad Mrs Leola Orndorf of this city and the
following brothers and sisters; R.A. Black of Nemicolin. A.H. Black of
Cambrige Ohio, Anna Worcester of Brownsville and T.W. Black of
Connellsville.
Mr. Black had been a resident of the community for 30 years He was
formerly engaged as a painter and paper hanger for many years. He sufferd
from lead poisoning. The funeral will be Monday at 2:00. Internment will
be at Laurel Hill Cemetery.