Obituary, Friday, November 11, 1904, "The Germantown Independent-Gazette"
Stephen P. Harmer Dead.
Stephen P. Harmer, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, 276 Hermitage Street, Manayunk, on Saturday last, aged 65 years. He was a son of John W. Harmer and a cousin of the late Congressman Harmer. Mr. Harmer was born in 1839 in Germantown, where he established a shoe store, which he maintained until the war opened. He then enlisted in the 150th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, well known as the "Bucktails," and served through the war. After being discharged he took up his home in Manayunk, where he held a position with the Manayunk Gas Works. Six years ago his health failed. He was a member of the Hettie A. Jones Post, G. A. R., and Encampment 63, Union Veteran Legion. He leaves a widow, two daughters and three sons. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made at Westminster Cemetery.
Obituary, Friday, November 11, 1904, "The Germantown Independent-Gazette"
Stephen P. Harmer Dead.
Stephen P. Harmer, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, 276 Hermitage Street, Manayunk, on Saturday last, aged 65 years. He was a son of John W. Harmer and a cousin of the late Congressman Harmer. Mr. Harmer was born in 1839 in Germantown, where he established a shoe store, which he maintained until the war opened. He then enlisted in the 150th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, well known as the "Bucktails," and served through the war. After being discharged he took up his home in Manayunk, where he held a position with the Manayunk Gas Works. Six years ago his health failed. He was a member of the Hettie A. Jones Post, G. A. R., and Encampment 63, Union Veteran Legion. He leaves a widow, two daughters and three sons. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made at Westminster Cemetery.
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