Death of Octogenarian
Henry Jopling, Sr., one of Inkerman's best known and respected residents died last evening at his home. Deceased had been ailing for the past three years. Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in his death. Mr. Jopling was born July 30, 1833 at Seton Dalanwell, Northumberland County, England, and was 80 years of age. When a young man he came to this country and for some time resided in Pottsville. For the past 55 years he made his home in Inkerman where he was employed as foreman for the Pennsylvania Coal Co. for 34 years at No. 14 colliery and the old No. 2 shaft. He was an active member of the Inkerman Chapel and when in good health attended services there. He was one of the oldest members of St. John's lodge, No. 233. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. George Walker, of Plainsville, John Jopling of Plymouth, Henry C. Jopling of Waterloo, New York; Mrs. M. L. Harding of Scranton and two grand children, Joseph and John Mitchell, who made their home with them. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house and will be in charge of St. John's Lodge, No. 233. interment in Pittston Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 26 Jul 1913)
Note: Wife Anne Spowart Adamson who he married in 1857 died on July 3, 1885 in Inkerman. Cannot locate her grave or burial information.
Source: Family Search
Henry Jopling, Sr., one of Inkerman's best known and respected residents died last evening at his home. Deceased had been ailing for the past three years. Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in his death. Mr. Jopling was born July 30, 1833 at Seton Dalanwell, Northumberland County, England, and was 80 years of age. When a young man he came to this country and for some time resided in Pottsville. For the past 55 years he made his home in Inkerman where he was employed as foreman for the Pennsylvania Coal Co. for 34 years at No. 14 colliery and the old No. 2 shaft. He was an active member of the Inkerman Chapel and when in good health attended services there. He was one of the oldest members of St. John's lodge, No. 233. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. George Walker, of Plainsville, John Jopling of Plymouth, Henry C. Jopling of Waterloo, New York; Mrs. M. L. Harding of Scranton and two grand children, Joseph and John Mitchell, who made their home with them. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house and will be in charge of St. John's Lodge, No. 233. interment in Pittston Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 26 Jul 1913)
Note: Wife Anne Spowart Adamson who he married in 1857 died on July 3, 1885 in Inkerman. Cannot locate her grave or burial information.
Source: Family Search
Death of Octogenarian
Henry Jopling, Sr., one of Inkerman's best known and respected residents died last evening at his home. Deceased had been ailing for the past three years. Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in his death. Mr. Jopling was born July 30, 1833 at Seton Dalanwell, Northumberland County, England, and was 80 years of age. When a young man he came to this country and for some time resided in Pottsville. For the past 55 years he made his home in Inkerman where he was employed as foreman for the Pennsylvania Coal Co. for 34 years at No. 14 colliery and the old No. 2 shaft. He was an active member of the Inkerman Chapel and when in good health attended services there. He was one of the oldest members of St. John's lodge, No. 233. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. George Walker, of Plainsville, John Jopling of Plymouth, Henry C. Jopling of Waterloo, New York; Mrs. M. L. Harding of Scranton and two grand children, Joseph and John Mitchell, who made their home with them. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house and will be in charge of St. John's Lodge, No. 233. interment in Pittston Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 26 Jul 1913)
Note: Wife Anne Spowart Adamson who he married in 1857 died on July 3, 1885 in Inkerman. Cannot locate her grave or burial information.
Source: Family Search
Henry Jopling, Sr., one of Inkerman's best known and respected residents died last evening at his home. Deceased had been ailing for the past three years. Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in his death. Mr. Jopling was born July 30, 1833 at Seton Dalanwell, Northumberland County, England, and was 80 years of age. When a young man he came to this country and for some time resided in Pottsville. For the past 55 years he made his home in Inkerman where he was employed as foreman for the Pennsylvania Coal Co. for 34 years at No. 14 colliery and the old No. 2 shaft. He was an active member of the Inkerman Chapel and when in good health attended services there. He was one of the oldest members of St. John's lodge, No. 233. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. George Walker, of Plainsville, John Jopling of Plymouth, Henry C. Jopling of Waterloo, New York; Mrs. M. L. Harding of Scranton and two grand children, Joseph and John Mitchell, who made their home with them. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 2:30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house and will be in charge of St. John's Lodge, No. 233. interment in Pittston Cemetery.
(Wilkes-Barre Record, 26 Jul 1913)
Note: Wife Anne Spowart Adamson who he married in 1857 died on July 3, 1885 in Inkerman. Cannot locate her grave or burial information.
Source: Family Search
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