OBIT: Hannah (Engles) BLACKBURN, 1920, Fishertown, Bedford County, PA

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Mrs. Hannah M. Blackburn

Mrs. Hannah M. Blackburn, wife of Uriah Blackburn died at her home in 
Fishertown, Wednesday January 7, after an illness of more than a year.
Hannah Blackhurn, whose maiden name was Hannah Engles, was born in Centre Co., 
Pa., 1838 and was married to Uriah Blackburn Christmas Day 1863. To this union 
were born four daughters: Clara, Sara, Edith, and Della, all of whom an 
epidemic of Scarlet Fever claimed by death within three weeks. Two children
later born, Albert E., who is now a prominent physician in Philadelphia
and a daughter named Charity who died in her youth.  Hannah Blackburn was a 
lover of home, where she gladly and sumptuously entertained hosts of her 
friends.  She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a friend to humanity and a
faithful supporter to every good cause. Her remains were laid to rest
in the Union cemetery at Fishertown on Saturday afternoon January 19.
The funeral services were in charge of two Friend ministers, Isaac Wilson
of Biglerville and Miss Bassett of Fishertown. 

Bedford Gazette   1/16/1920