Age 70 years. Buried May 24, 1915.
The Washington Times May 22, 1915
Anacostia
Henry A. Linger Sr., aged seventy one, died at his home, 1708 Good Hope Road, last night, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, followed by Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Eight children survive: F.C., William A.., H.A., Charles F. and Edwin O. Linger and Mrs. George C. Havenner, Mrs. Thomas H. Herbert, of Alexandria and Mrs. James G. Lang, of New York.
At the age of twelve Mr. Linger came to this country from Germany. During the Civil War he served in the field hospital staff. He was a pioneer in the mattress manufacturing business in the District and retired from business about fifteen years ago. For twenty five years he was Superintendent of the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, and was President of the Anacostia Citizens' Association a number of years.
The Washington Times May 22, 1915
Anacostia
Henry A. Linger Sr., aged seventy one, died at his home, 1708 Good Hope Road, last night, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, followed by Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Eight children survive: F.C., William A.., H.A., Charles F. and Edwin O. Linger and Mrs. George C. Havenner, Mrs. Thomas H. Herbert, of Alexandria and Mrs. James G. Lang, of New York.
At the age of twelve Mr. Linger came to this country from Germany. During the Civil War he served in the field hospital staff. He was a pioneer in the mattress manufacturing business in the District and retired from business about fifteen years ago. For twenty five years he was Superintendent of the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, and was President of the Anacostia Citizens' Association a number of years.
Age 70 years. Buried May 24, 1915.
The Washington Times May 22, 1915
Anacostia
Henry A. Linger Sr., aged seventy one, died at his home, 1708 Good Hope Road, last night, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, followed by Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Eight children survive: F.C., William A.., H.A., Charles F. and Edwin O. Linger and Mrs. George C. Havenner, Mrs. Thomas H. Herbert, of Alexandria and Mrs. James G. Lang, of New York.
At the age of twelve Mr. Linger came to this country from Germany. During the Civil War he served in the field hospital staff. He was a pioneer in the mattress manufacturing business in the District and retired from business about fifteen years ago. For twenty five years he was Superintendent of the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, and was President of the Anacostia Citizens' Association a number of years.
The Washington Times May 22, 1915
Anacostia
Henry A. Linger Sr., aged seventy one, died at his home, 1708 Good Hope Road, last night, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, followed by Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Eight children survive: F.C., William A.., H.A., Charles F. and Edwin O. Linger and Mrs. George C. Havenner, Mrs. Thomas H. Herbert, of Alexandria and Mrs. James G. Lang, of New York.
At the age of twelve Mr. Linger came to this country from Germany. During the Civil War he served in the field hospital staff. He was a pioneer in the mattress manufacturing business in the District and retired from business about fifteen years ago. For twenty five years he was Superintendent of the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, and was President of the Anacostia Citizens' Association a number of years.
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