Richard Metcalf
Dies at His Home at Askam Last Night.
Richard Metclaf, mention of whose serious illness was made in last evening's issue of the TIMES, died last night at his hom at Askam. He had been prostrated by a paralytic stroke about ten days ago and from that time he gradually declined until the end. He was consious all of yesterday and was visited by Rev. Melville C Smith of Illinois, not only recognizing him but conversing freely of the early days of this valley and requesting that Mr. Smith offer prayer which the latter did, the sufferer several times responding, "Amen." Mr. Metcalf had reach his 8?the year. He was one of Hanover township's oldest settlers. He was a man of fine characteristics, and was universally respected. his Christian character through life gives his memory an inestimable fascination, and will render it sacred in its exemption from oblivion and decay. Every element of his nature was responsive to the call for sympathy, and his religious principles were as steady as his morals were pure. Socially he was straightforward, his judgement was good, and in church matters his religious influence never missed an opportunity of doing good, or neglected the furtherance of the Christian religion. His memory is inseparable from active, earnest Christian duty, and in his life and influence we have an example of elevated morality and religious principle, and a well remembered efficiency in bringing Scriptural truth within the grasp and comprehension of a rural and unlightened community. In social life he was queit and unostentatious, and his best acts and intentions were devoted to the interests of the church and the advancement of religion, and his memory will be cherished for a kindness of nature as long as we value the good influences of a life spent in promoting and securing the best interests of the community in which he lived. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon and the interment will be in Hanover Green cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 14, 1894.
Burial of Richard Metcalf
The Funeral Services Attended by Many Old Residents of the Valley.
The funeral of Richard Metcalf took place from the family residence at Askam this afternoon and among the large number in attendance were seen many of the older people of the Wyoming Valley who had been associated in former years with the deceased in Christian work.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Melville C Smith, who was a minister in the valley thirty years ago, but who has since been connected with the central Illinois M.E. conference. He paid a worthy tribute to the deceased and ambodied in his discourse numberous instances of self denial practiced by Mr. Metcalk in reaching the various out-of-the-way places in order to preach the gospel. He was assisted in the services by Rev. F. N. Smith. After the services the remains were brought to this city and interred in the city cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 16, 1894.
He was Christened on 25 Feb 1810 in the town of his birth.
He immigrated to the USA on 21 Jun 1824 via the Port of NYC, on the Ship Solon from Liverpool.
Dies at His Home at Askam Last Night.
Richard Metclaf, mention of whose serious illness was made in last evening's issue of the TIMES, died last night at his hom at Askam. He had been prostrated by a paralytic stroke about ten days ago and from that time he gradually declined until the end. He was consious all of yesterday and was visited by Rev. Melville C Smith of Illinois, not only recognizing him but conversing freely of the early days of this valley and requesting that Mr. Smith offer prayer which the latter did, the sufferer several times responding, "Amen." Mr. Metcalf had reach his 8?the year. He was one of Hanover township's oldest settlers. He was a man of fine characteristics, and was universally respected. his Christian character through life gives his memory an inestimable fascination, and will render it sacred in its exemption from oblivion and decay. Every element of his nature was responsive to the call for sympathy, and his religious principles were as steady as his morals were pure. Socially he was straightforward, his judgement was good, and in church matters his religious influence never missed an opportunity of doing good, or neglected the furtherance of the Christian religion. His memory is inseparable from active, earnest Christian duty, and in his life and influence we have an example of elevated morality and religious principle, and a well remembered efficiency in bringing Scriptural truth within the grasp and comprehension of a rural and unlightened community. In social life he was queit and unostentatious, and his best acts and intentions were devoted to the interests of the church and the advancement of religion, and his memory will be cherished for a kindness of nature as long as we value the good influences of a life spent in promoting and securing the best interests of the community in which he lived. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon and the interment will be in Hanover Green cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 14, 1894.
Burial of Richard Metcalf
The Funeral Services Attended by Many Old Residents of the Valley.
The funeral of Richard Metcalf took place from the family residence at Askam this afternoon and among the large number in attendance were seen many of the older people of the Wyoming Valley who had been associated in former years with the deceased in Christian work.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Melville C Smith, who was a minister in the valley thirty years ago, but who has since been connected with the central Illinois M.E. conference. He paid a worthy tribute to the deceased and ambodied in his discourse numberous instances of self denial practiced by Mr. Metcalk in reaching the various out-of-the-way places in order to preach the gospel. He was assisted in the services by Rev. F. N. Smith. After the services the remains were brought to this city and interred in the city cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 16, 1894.
He was Christened on 25 Feb 1810 in the town of his birth.
He immigrated to the USA on 21 Jun 1824 via the Port of NYC, on the Ship Solon from Liverpool.
Richard Metcalf
Dies at His Home at Askam Last Night.
Richard Metclaf, mention of whose serious illness was made in last evening's issue of the TIMES, died last night at his hom at Askam. He had been prostrated by a paralytic stroke about ten days ago and from that time he gradually declined until the end. He was consious all of yesterday and was visited by Rev. Melville C Smith of Illinois, not only recognizing him but conversing freely of the early days of this valley and requesting that Mr. Smith offer prayer which the latter did, the sufferer several times responding, "Amen." Mr. Metcalf had reach his 8?the year. He was one of Hanover township's oldest settlers. He was a man of fine characteristics, and was universally respected. his Christian character through life gives his memory an inestimable fascination, and will render it sacred in its exemption from oblivion and decay. Every element of his nature was responsive to the call for sympathy, and his religious principles were as steady as his morals were pure. Socially he was straightforward, his judgement was good, and in church matters his religious influence never missed an opportunity of doing good, or neglected the furtherance of the Christian religion. His memory is inseparable from active, earnest Christian duty, and in his life and influence we have an example of elevated morality and religious principle, and a well remembered efficiency in bringing Scriptural truth within the grasp and comprehension of a rural and unlightened community. In social life he was queit and unostentatious, and his best acts and intentions were devoted to the interests of the church and the advancement of religion, and his memory will be cherished for a kindness of nature as long as we value the good influences of a life spent in promoting and securing the best interests of the community in which he lived. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon and the interment will be in Hanover Green cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 14, 1894.
Burial of Richard Metcalf
The Funeral Services Attended by Many Old Residents of the Valley.
The funeral of Richard Metcalf took place from the family residence at Askam this afternoon and among the large number in attendance were seen many of the older people of the Wyoming Valley who had been associated in former years with the deceased in Christian work.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Melville C Smith, who was a minister in the valley thirty years ago, but who has since been connected with the central Illinois M.E. conference. He paid a worthy tribute to the deceased and ambodied in his discourse numberous instances of self denial practiced by Mr. Metcalk in reaching the various out-of-the-way places in order to preach the gospel. He was assisted in the services by Rev. F. N. Smith. After the services the remains were brought to this city and interred in the city cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 16, 1894.
He was Christened on 25 Feb 1810 in the town of his birth.
He immigrated to the USA on 21 Jun 1824 via the Port of NYC, on the Ship Solon from Liverpool.
Dies at His Home at Askam Last Night.
Richard Metclaf, mention of whose serious illness was made in last evening's issue of the TIMES, died last night at his hom at Askam. He had been prostrated by a paralytic stroke about ten days ago and from that time he gradually declined until the end. He was consious all of yesterday and was visited by Rev. Melville C Smith of Illinois, not only recognizing him but conversing freely of the early days of this valley and requesting that Mr. Smith offer prayer which the latter did, the sufferer several times responding, "Amen." Mr. Metcalf had reach his 8?the year. He was one of Hanover township's oldest settlers. He was a man of fine characteristics, and was universally respected. his Christian character through life gives his memory an inestimable fascination, and will render it sacred in its exemption from oblivion and decay. Every element of his nature was responsive to the call for sympathy, and his religious principles were as steady as his morals were pure. Socially he was straightforward, his judgement was good, and in church matters his religious influence never missed an opportunity of doing good, or neglected the furtherance of the Christian religion. His memory is inseparable from active, earnest Christian duty, and in his life and influence we have an example of elevated morality and religious principle, and a well remembered efficiency in bringing Scriptural truth within the grasp and comprehension of a rural and unlightened community. In social life he was queit and unostentatious, and his best acts and intentions were devoted to the interests of the church and the advancement of religion, and his memory will be cherished for a kindness of nature as long as we value the good influences of a life spent in promoting and securing the best interests of the community in which he lived. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon and the interment will be in Hanover Green cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 14, 1894.
Burial of Richard Metcalf
The Funeral Services Attended by Many Old Residents of the Valley.
The funeral of Richard Metcalf took place from the family residence at Askam this afternoon and among the large number in attendance were seen many of the older people of the Wyoming Valley who had been associated in former years with the deceased in Christian work.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Melville C Smith, who was a minister in the valley thirty years ago, but who has since been connected with the central Illinois M.E. conference. He paid a worthy tribute to the deceased and ambodied in his discourse numberous instances of self denial practiced by Mr. Metcalk in reaching the various out-of-the-way places in order to preach the gospel. He was assisted in the services by Rev. F. N. Smith. After the services the remains were brought to this city and interred in the city cemetery. -- Wilkes Barre Times, July 16, 1894.
He was Christened on 25 Feb 1810 in the town of his birth.
He immigrated to the USA on 21 Jun 1824 via the Port of NYC, on the Ship Solon from Liverpool.
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Obituary states he was buried in Hanover Green cemetery, but funeral notice states he was buried in the Wilkes Barry City Cemetery.
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