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, TN.,also survives.
Morrisons Cove Herald, Friday, April 11, 1919
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Father: Andrew Biddle b: 27 DEC 1801 in Clover Creek, near Williamsburg, Blair Co., PA
Mother: Susan Snowberger b: 25 APR 1814 in Taylor Twp., Blair (then Bedford) Co., PA
Married Emmaline S. Shoenfelt December 25, 1867 in Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Children include: Earl Biddle, Emory L. Biddle, Harriet Biddle, Anna M. Biddle, John Andrew Biddle, Homer Shoenfelt Biddle, Roy Logan Biddle, Warren H. Biddle.
Burial - Loysburg On The Hill, Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Hon. Jacob S. Biddle
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Citation for my corrections & additions:
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
Name: Jacob S Biddle
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 75
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1844
Birth Place: Loysburg, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Apr 1919
Death Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Andrew Biddle
Father Birth Place: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Susan Snowberger
Mother Birth Place: Roaring Spring Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 51423
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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, TN.,also survives.
Morrisons Cove Herald, Friday, April 11, 1919
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Father: Andrew Biddle b: 27 DEC 1801 in Clover Creek, near Williamsburg, Blair Co., PA
Mother: Susan Snowberger b: 25 APR 1814 in Taylor Twp., Blair (then Bedford) Co., PA
Married Emmaline S. Shoenfelt December 25, 1867 in Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Children include: Earl Biddle, Emory L. Biddle, Harriet Biddle, Anna M. Biddle, John Andrew Biddle, Homer Shoenfelt Biddle, Roy Logan Biddle, Warren H. Biddle.
Burial - Loysburg On The Hill, Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Hon. Jacob S. Biddle
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Citation for my corrections & additions:
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
Name: Jacob S Biddle
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 75
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1844
Birth Place: Loysburg, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Apr 1919
Death Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Andrew Biddle
Father Birth Place: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Susan Snowberger
Mother Birth Place: Roaring Spring Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 51423
Rob Dwyer
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, TN.,also survives.
Morrisons Cove Herald, Friday, April 11, 1919
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Father: Andrew Biddle b: 27 DEC 1801 in Clover Creek, near Williamsburg, Blair Co., PA
Mother: Susan Snowberger b: 25 APR 1814 in Taylor Twp., Blair (then Bedford) Co., PA
Married Emmaline S. Shoenfelt December 25, 1867 in Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Children include: Earl Biddle, Emory L. Biddle, Harriet Biddle, Anna M. Biddle, John Andrew Biddle, Homer Shoenfelt Biddle, Roy Logan Biddle, Warren H. Biddle.
Burial - Loysburg On The Hill, Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Hon. Jacob S. Biddle
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Citation for my corrections & additions:
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
Name: Jacob S Biddle
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 75
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1844
Birth Place: Loysburg, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Apr 1919
Death Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Andrew Biddle
Father Birth Place: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Susan Snowberger
Mother Birth Place: Roaring Spring Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 51423
Rob Dwyer
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, TN.,also survives.
Morrisons Cove Herald, Friday, April 11, 1919
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Father: Andrew Biddle b: 27 DEC 1801 in Clover Creek, near Williamsburg, Blair Co., PA
Mother: Susan Snowberger b: 25 APR 1814 in Taylor Twp., Blair (then Bedford) Co., PA
Married Emmaline S. Shoenfelt December 25, 1867 in Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Children include: Earl Biddle, Emory L. Biddle, Harriet Biddle, Anna M. Biddle, John Andrew Biddle, Homer Shoenfelt Biddle, Roy Logan Biddle, Warren H. Biddle.
Burial - Loysburg On The Hill, Loysburg, South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA
Hon. Jacob S. Biddle
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Citation for my corrections & additions:
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
Name: Jacob S Biddle
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 75
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1844
Birth Place: Loysburg, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Apr 1919
Death Place: South Woodbury, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Andrew Biddle
Father Birth Place: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Susan Snowberger
Mother Birth Place: Roaring Spring Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 51423
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