OBIT: Jacob S. BIDDLE, 1919, Loysburg, Bedford County, PA

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Hon. Jacob S. Biddle

  Hon. Jacob S. Biddle, a well known and highly respected citizen of 
the southern end of the Cove, died at his home in Loysburg, at 8 
o'clock on Saturday morning of a complication of diseases. He had been 
in failing health for some time.
  Deceased was born February 12, 1844, and had been a resident of 
Loysburg and vicinity practically all his life. On Christmas day, 1867, 
he was united in marriage with Emma Shoenfelt and on Christmas day, 
1917, the couple observed their golden wedding anniversary surrounded 
by their children and grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
  Mr. Biddle was a veteran of the Civil war, having served three years 
in the Union army. He participated in some of the most prominent 
battles of the war and had an excellent service record. He was a member 
of the Grand Army post of Woodbury.
  Jacob S. Biddle was one of Bedford county's most prominent 
Republicans and during his vigorous days took a prominent part in 
politics. He represented his county in the state legislature from 1895 
to '97. He also took an active interest in home affairs, serving as 
school director for some years. He was a member of the Loysburg 
Methodist church, and for many years superintendent of the Sunday 
school of the congregation. Mr. Biddle engaged in farming as an 
occupation till about ten years ago, since which time he lived a 
retired life.
  He is survived by the widow and the following children:  Emory of 
Loysburg, Mrs. J. D. Ritchey of Lancaster, John A. of Canoe Creek, Roy 
L. of Anderson, Ind., Mrs. J. M. Woodcock, Homer S. and Warren H., all 
of Altoona. A brother, A. B. Biddle, of Johnson City, Tenn., also 
survives.

Blair County Genealogical Society, Morrisons Cove Herald Obituary 
Collection, vol. 19, p. 17
Morrisons Cove Herald, Friday, April 11, 1919