U.S. Post Master
Post Office Location: Martha Furnace, Centre, Pennsylvania
Appointment Date: 17 Feb 1838
CURTIN "On Sunday morning last, at the residence of his son, (Gen. J. I. Curtin) in Lock Haven, Roland Curtin, Esq. of this place, aged 67 years."
"As embracing all the facts in the life of the estimable and lamented citizen whose death is above recorded, and as a just and graceful tribute to his memory, we print the following obituary of him from the pen of D. I. Hastings, Esq., who is conversant with Mr. Curtin's history." [D. I. Hastings was the Governor of Pa. 1895-1898]
Mr. Hastings says: "Yesterday witnessed the funeral of the oldest native born citizen of Bellefonte.
Roland Curtin was born on the second day of September 1808, in the stone house on the corner of Allegheny Street and Cherry alley, lately occupied by John B. Awl. Deceased was the third son of Roland Curtin, who emigrated to this country from Ireland in the year 1792, and was among the earliest settlers of this county. He was a gentleman of refinement and education, having received thorough scholastic training in Paris and Rome. His family consisted of Austin, James, Roland, John, Andrew (Ex-Governor) Curtin and Constans. Roland Curtin survived his two older brothers, and the three younger survive him. Up to his eighteenth year he attended various schools, receiving the bulk of his education in a then well known academy in the city of Harrisburg. At the age of eighteen he engaged actively in the iron business with his father. There was no way of shipping iron then, except by arks on the river, or in wagons. Before there was even a good wagon road across the mountains to Pittsburgh, young Roland, as he was then called, transported many a wagon load of iron from this county to that city. When the prices were good in the East, he took charge of the arks, via the Susquehanna, to market. The manufacture of iron was the business of his life, and for over fifty years he was activity engaged as a manager of iron works, the greater part of the time at the well-known Eagle Iron Works, at what is now called Curtin's Station.
On the 17th of June 1834, he was united in wedlock with Eliza Irvin, daughter of General John Irvin, who, with General Potter, at an early day, was the largest landowner in the county.
In 1836, Roland Curtin & Sons, for which the deceased was the managing partner, built Martha furnace, and manufactured iron there in connection with the Eagle Works, until 1848, when the former was sold. He remained at the latter place as partner and one of the managers until the year 1869, when he removed to Bellefonte. Two years ago he sold his interest to his two sons, Austin Curtin and Andrew Jr. Since that time he has lived quietly with his family and friends, enjoying the fruits and blessings of his old age. Surviving him are the widowed mother and seven sons. Viz.: Captain Austin Curtin, of the Eagle Iron Works; General J. Irvin Curtin, of Lock Haven; Orlando W. Curtin, Roland D. Curtin, Andrew G. Curtin, Jr., James Constans Curtin, and William I. Curtin, two daughters, Margery Jane and Annie Irvin, died in infancy.
He had for many years been enjoying good health, until the present summer. Processed of remarkable bodily and mental vigor, he endured the worry and toil of many years of active business life that would have broken down many another man. During the present summer, his emaciated face and feeble step indicated that his life journey was drawing near the end. Several weeks ago, by advice of his physician, he went to the seashore in the hope that a change would be beneficial. He selected Ocean Grove as the place best suited to his taste, and remained there until nearly a week ago, experiencing much benefit. On his return, he caught cold and on reaching Lock Haven, on Thursday last, was compelled to remain there in the family of his son. He suffered intensely until Saturday morning, August 14, at about 11 o'clock he was given an opiate, when he opened his eyes, he gave one last look at his weeping family gathered at his bedside, then closed his eyes forever, never after speaking. His breathing continued regularly until within twenty minutes of one o'clock on Sunday morning, when he passed away calmly and peacefully.
Roland Curtin was a remarkable man in many particulars. Plain, straightforward and processed of a vigorous mind, he was felt as a strong man in every circle in which he moved. In his relations with his fellow men he was open, loyal and true, of humane and affable demeanor; always honorable with himself and in his judgments of others; no law but his word was required to fulfill his engagements. In his religious duties he was always vigilant; and no man was ever more punctual than he in his attendance on the services of the church. As regularly was he found-when health permitted- in his seat in the Presbyterian Church. It is the prerogative of noble natures, that they retain their influence after death. The lamps that guided us on earth become stars to light us from above, and the beneficent example of this good man may still claim our aspirations. His life and character will maintain their ennobling influence long after his ashes have moldered in the tomb."
Democratic Watchman, August 20, 1875.
Contributor: J Curtin Baum (49513242)
Post Office Location: Martha Furnace, Centre, Pennsylvania
Appointment Date: 17 Feb 1838
CURTIN "On Sunday morning last, at the residence of his son, (Gen. J. I. Curtin) in Lock Haven, Roland Curtin, Esq. of this place, aged 67 years."
"As embracing all the facts in the life of the estimable and lamented citizen whose death is above recorded, and as a just and graceful tribute to his memory, we print the following obituary of him from the pen of D. I. Hastings, Esq., who is conversant with Mr. Curtin's history." [D. I. Hastings was the Governor of Pa. 1895-1898]
Mr. Hastings says: "Yesterday witnessed the funeral of the oldest native born citizen of Bellefonte.
Roland Curtin was born on the second day of September 1808, in the stone house on the corner of Allegheny Street and Cherry alley, lately occupied by John B. Awl. Deceased was the third son of Roland Curtin, who emigrated to this country from Ireland in the year 1792, and was among the earliest settlers of this county. He was a gentleman of refinement and education, having received thorough scholastic training in Paris and Rome. His family consisted of Austin, James, Roland, John, Andrew (Ex-Governor) Curtin and Constans. Roland Curtin survived his two older brothers, and the three younger survive him. Up to his eighteenth year he attended various schools, receiving the bulk of his education in a then well known academy in the city of Harrisburg. At the age of eighteen he engaged actively in the iron business with his father. There was no way of shipping iron then, except by arks on the river, or in wagons. Before there was even a good wagon road across the mountains to Pittsburgh, young Roland, as he was then called, transported many a wagon load of iron from this county to that city. When the prices were good in the East, he took charge of the arks, via the Susquehanna, to market. The manufacture of iron was the business of his life, and for over fifty years he was activity engaged as a manager of iron works, the greater part of the time at the well-known Eagle Iron Works, at what is now called Curtin's Station.
On the 17th of June 1834, he was united in wedlock with Eliza Irvin, daughter of General John Irvin, who, with General Potter, at an early day, was the largest landowner in the county.
In 1836, Roland Curtin & Sons, for which the deceased was the managing partner, built Martha furnace, and manufactured iron there in connection with the Eagle Works, until 1848, when the former was sold. He remained at the latter place as partner and one of the managers until the year 1869, when he removed to Bellefonte. Two years ago he sold his interest to his two sons, Austin Curtin and Andrew Jr. Since that time he has lived quietly with his family and friends, enjoying the fruits and blessings of his old age. Surviving him are the widowed mother and seven sons. Viz.: Captain Austin Curtin, of the Eagle Iron Works; General J. Irvin Curtin, of Lock Haven; Orlando W. Curtin, Roland D. Curtin, Andrew G. Curtin, Jr., James Constans Curtin, and William I. Curtin, two daughters, Margery Jane and Annie Irvin, died in infancy.
He had for many years been enjoying good health, until the present summer. Processed of remarkable bodily and mental vigor, he endured the worry and toil of many years of active business life that would have broken down many another man. During the present summer, his emaciated face and feeble step indicated that his life journey was drawing near the end. Several weeks ago, by advice of his physician, he went to the seashore in the hope that a change would be beneficial. He selected Ocean Grove as the place best suited to his taste, and remained there until nearly a week ago, experiencing much benefit. On his return, he caught cold and on reaching Lock Haven, on Thursday last, was compelled to remain there in the family of his son. He suffered intensely until Saturday morning, August 14, at about 11 o'clock he was given an opiate, when he opened his eyes, he gave one last look at his weeping family gathered at his bedside, then closed his eyes forever, never after speaking. His breathing continued regularly until within twenty minutes of one o'clock on Sunday morning, when he passed away calmly and peacefully.
Roland Curtin was a remarkable man in many particulars. Plain, straightforward and processed of a vigorous mind, he was felt as a strong man in every circle in which he moved. In his relations with his fellow men he was open, loyal and true, of humane and affable demeanor; always honorable with himself and in his judgments of others; no law but his word was required to fulfill his engagements. In his religious duties he was always vigilant; and no man was ever more punctual than he in his attendance on the services of the church. As regularly was he found-when health permitted- in his seat in the Presbyterian Church. It is the prerogative of noble natures, that they retain their influence after death. The lamps that guided us on earth become stars to light us from above, and the beneficent example of this good man may still claim our aspirations. His life and character will maintain their ennobling influence long after his ashes have moldered in the tomb."
Democratic Watchman, August 20, 1875.
Contributor: J Curtin Baum (49513242)
U.S. Post Master
Post Office Location: Martha Furnace, Centre, Pennsylvania
Appointment Date: 17 Feb 1838
CURTIN "On Sunday morning last, at the residence of his son, (Gen. J. I. Curtin) in Lock Haven, Roland Curtin, Esq. of this place, aged 67 years."
"As embracing all the facts in the life of the estimable and lamented citizen whose death is above recorded, and as a just and graceful tribute to his memory, we print the following obituary of him from the pen of D. I. Hastings, Esq., who is conversant with Mr. Curtin's history." [D. I. Hastings was the Governor of Pa. 1895-1898]
Mr. Hastings says: "Yesterday witnessed the funeral of the oldest native born citizen of Bellefonte.
Roland Curtin was born on the second day of September 1808, in the stone house on the corner of Allegheny Street and Cherry alley, lately occupied by John B. Awl. Deceased was the third son of Roland Curtin, who emigrated to this country from Ireland in the year 1792, and was among the earliest settlers of this county. He was a gentleman of refinement and education, having received thorough scholastic training in Paris and Rome. His family consisted of Austin, James, Roland, John, Andrew (Ex-Governor) Curtin and Constans. Roland Curtin survived his two older brothers, and the three younger survive him. Up to his eighteenth year he attended various schools, receiving the bulk of his education in a then well known academy in the city of Harrisburg. At the age of eighteen he engaged actively in the iron business with his father. There was no way of shipping iron then, except by arks on the river, or in wagons. Before there was even a good wagon road across the mountains to Pittsburgh, young Roland, as he was then called, transported many a wagon load of iron from this county to that city. When the prices were good in the East, he took charge of the arks, via the Susquehanna, to market. The manufacture of iron was the business of his life, and for over fifty years he was activity engaged as a manager of iron works, the greater part of the time at the well-known Eagle Iron Works, at what is now called Curtin's Station.
On the 17th of June 1834, he was united in wedlock with Eliza Irvin, daughter of General John Irvin, who, with General Potter, at an early day, was the largest landowner in the county.
In 1836, Roland Curtin & Sons, for which the deceased was the managing partner, built Martha furnace, and manufactured iron there in connection with the Eagle Works, until 1848, when the former was sold. He remained at the latter place as partner and one of the managers until the year 1869, when he removed to Bellefonte. Two years ago he sold his interest to his two sons, Austin Curtin and Andrew Jr. Since that time he has lived quietly with his family and friends, enjoying the fruits and blessings of his old age. Surviving him are the widowed mother and seven sons. Viz.: Captain Austin Curtin, of the Eagle Iron Works; General J. Irvin Curtin, of Lock Haven; Orlando W. Curtin, Roland D. Curtin, Andrew G. Curtin, Jr., James Constans Curtin, and William I. Curtin, two daughters, Margery Jane and Annie Irvin, died in infancy.
He had for many years been enjoying good health, until the present summer. Processed of remarkable bodily and mental vigor, he endured the worry and toil of many years of active business life that would have broken down many another man. During the present summer, his emaciated face and feeble step indicated that his life journey was drawing near the end. Several weeks ago, by advice of his physician, he went to the seashore in the hope that a change would be beneficial. He selected Ocean Grove as the place best suited to his taste, and remained there until nearly a week ago, experiencing much benefit. On his return, he caught cold and on reaching Lock Haven, on Thursday last, was compelled to remain there in the family of his son. He suffered intensely until Saturday morning, August 14, at about 11 o'clock he was given an opiate, when he opened his eyes, he gave one last look at his weeping family gathered at his bedside, then closed his eyes forever, never after speaking. His breathing continued regularly until within twenty minutes of one o'clock on Sunday morning, when he passed away calmly and peacefully.
Roland Curtin was a remarkable man in many particulars. Plain, straightforward and processed of a vigorous mind, he was felt as a strong man in every circle in which he moved. In his relations with his fellow men he was open, loyal and true, of humane and affable demeanor; always honorable with himself and in his judgments of others; no law but his word was required to fulfill his engagements. In his religious duties he was always vigilant; and no man was ever more punctual than he in his attendance on the services of the church. As regularly was he found-when health permitted- in his seat in the Presbyterian Church. It is the prerogative of noble natures, that they retain their influence after death. The lamps that guided us on earth become stars to light us from above, and the beneficent example of this good man may still claim our aspirations. His life and character will maintain their ennobling influence long after his ashes have moldered in the tomb."
Democratic Watchman, August 20, 1875.
Contributor: J Curtin Baum (49513242)
Post Office Location: Martha Furnace, Centre, Pennsylvania
Appointment Date: 17 Feb 1838
CURTIN "On Sunday morning last, at the residence of his son, (Gen. J. I. Curtin) in Lock Haven, Roland Curtin, Esq. of this place, aged 67 years."
"As embracing all the facts in the life of the estimable and lamented citizen whose death is above recorded, and as a just and graceful tribute to his memory, we print the following obituary of him from the pen of D. I. Hastings, Esq., who is conversant with Mr. Curtin's history." [D. I. Hastings was the Governor of Pa. 1895-1898]
Mr. Hastings says: "Yesterday witnessed the funeral of the oldest native born citizen of Bellefonte.
Roland Curtin was born on the second day of September 1808, in the stone house on the corner of Allegheny Street and Cherry alley, lately occupied by John B. Awl. Deceased was the third son of Roland Curtin, who emigrated to this country from Ireland in the year 1792, and was among the earliest settlers of this county. He was a gentleman of refinement and education, having received thorough scholastic training in Paris and Rome. His family consisted of Austin, James, Roland, John, Andrew (Ex-Governor) Curtin and Constans. Roland Curtin survived his two older brothers, and the three younger survive him. Up to his eighteenth year he attended various schools, receiving the bulk of his education in a then well known academy in the city of Harrisburg. At the age of eighteen he engaged actively in the iron business with his father. There was no way of shipping iron then, except by arks on the river, or in wagons. Before there was even a good wagon road across the mountains to Pittsburgh, young Roland, as he was then called, transported many a wagon load of iron from this county to that city. When the prices were good in the East, he took charge of the arks, via the Susquehanna, to market. The manufacture of iron was the business of his life, and for over fifty years he was activity engaged as a manager of iron works, the greater part of the time at the well-known Eagle Iron Works, at what is now called Curtin's Station.
On the 17th of June 1834, he was united in wedlock with Eliza Irvin, daughter of General John Irvin, who, with General Potter, at an early day, was the largest landowner in the county.
In 1836, Roland Curtin & Sons, for which the deceased was the managing partner, built Martha furnace, and manufactured iron there in connection with the Eagle Works, until 1848, when the former was sold. He remained at the latter place as partner and one of the managers until the year 1869, when he removed to Bellefonte. Two years ago he sold his interest to his two sons, Austin Curtin and Andrew Jr. Since that time he has lived quietly with his family and friends, enjoying the fruits and blessings of his old age. Surviving him are the widowed mother and seven sons. Viz.: Captain Austin Curtin, of the Eagle Iron Works; General J. Irvin Curtin, of Lock Haven; Orlando W. Curtin, Roland D. Curtin, Andrew G. Curtin, Jr., James Constans Curtin, and William I. Curtin, two daughters, Margery Jane and Annie Irvin, died in infancy.
He had for many years been enjoying good health, until the present summer. Processed of remarkable bodily and mental vigor, he endured the worry and toil of many years of active business life that would have broken down many another man. During the present summer, his emaciated face and feeble step indicated that his life journey was drawing near the end. Several weeks ago, by advice of his physician, he went to the seashore in the hope that a change would be beneficial. He selected Ocean Grove as the place best suited to his taste, and remained there until nearly a week ago, experiencing much benefit. On his return, he caught cold and on reaching Lock Haven, on Thursday last, was compelled to remain there in the family of his son. He suffered intensely until Saturday morning, August 14, at about 11 o'clock he was given an opiate, when he opened his eyes, he gave one last look at his weeping family gathered at his bedside, then closed his eyes forever, never after speaking. His breathing continued regularly until within twenty minutes of one o'clock on Sunday morning, when he passed away calmly and peacefully.
Roland Curtin was a remarkable man in many particulars. Plain, straightforward and processed of a vigorous mind, he was felt as a strong man in every circle in which he moved. In his relations with his fellow men he was open, loyal and true, of humane and affable demeanor; always honorable with himself and in his judgments of others; no law but his word was required to fulfill his engagements. In his religious duties he was always vigilant; and no man was ever more punctual than he in his attendance on the services of the church. As regularly was he found-when health permitted- in his seat in the Presbyterian Church. It is the prerogative of noble natures, that they retain their influence after death. The lamps that guided us on earth become stars to light us from above, and the beneficent example of this good man may still claim our aspirations. His life and character will maintain their ennobling influence long after his ashes have moldered in the tomb."
Democratic Watchman, August 20, 1875.
Contributor: J Curtin Baum (49513242)
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