He was born in either Hamburg or Windsor Twp outside of Hamburg.
husband of Sophia Shollenberger
(surname on her gravestone is 'Schollenberger')
HAMBURG – DEATH OF A LEADING CITIZEN
On Tuesday afternoon Mr George Shollenberger of Hamburg, whilst on his way home, sank down in the street and in a few moments expired – supposed cause of apoplexy. Up to this time he enjoyed very good health. He was a highly respected and useful citizen in the community and leaves a large family to mourn the loss of a most affectionate father. He was a store keeper, for a number of years Post Master of the town, always a supporter of the best interests of the place, and did much towards building up the Emanuel Church.
(Reading Eagle, Thursday April 23, 1868) - Confirmed by oleyboy
husband of Sophia Shollenberger
(surname on her gravestone is 'Schollenberger')
HAMBURG – DEATH OF A LEADING CITIZEN
On Tuesday afternoon Mr George Shollenberger of Hamburg, whilst on his way home, sank down in the street and in a few moments expired – supposed cause of apoplexy. Up to this time he enjoyed very good health. He was a highly respected and useful citizen in the community and leaves a large family to mourn the loss of a most affectionate father. He was a store keeper, for a number of years Post Master of the town, always a supporter of the best interests of the place, and did much towards building up the Emanuel Church.
(Reading Eagle, Thursday April 23, 1868) - Confirmed by oleyboy
He was born in either Hamburg or Windsor Twp outside of Hamburg.
husband of Sophia Shollenberger
(surname on her gravestone is 'Schollenberger')
HAMBURG – DEATH OF A LEADING CITIZEN
On Tuesday afternoon Mr George Shollenberger of Hamburg, whilst on his way home, sank down in the street and in a few moments expired – supposed cause of apoplexy. Up to this time he enjoyed very good health. He was a highly respected and useful citizen in the community and leaves a large family to mourn the loss of a most affectionate father. He was a store keeper, for a number of years Post Master of the town, always a supporter of the best interests of the place, and did much towards building up the Emanuel Church.
(Reading Eagle, Thursday April 23, 1868) - Confirmed by oleyboy
husband of Sophia Shollenberger
(surname on her gravestone is 'Schollenberger')
HAMBURG – DEATH OF A LEADING CITIZEN
On Tuesday afternoon Mr George Shollenberger of Hamburg, whilst on his way home, sank down in the street and in a few moments expired – supposed cause of apoplexy. Up to this time he enjoyed very good health. He was a highly respected and useful citizen in the community and leaves a large family to mourn the loss of a most affectionate father. He was a store keeper, for a number of years Post Master of the town, always a supporter of the best interests of the place, and did much towards building up the Emanuel Church.
(Reading Eagle, Thursday April 23, 1868) - Confirmed by oleyboy
Gravesite Details
Tombstone date of death is off by one year and 2 days. I have confirmed that his obituary is in the Thurs. 23 Apr 1868 Reading Eagle and that his death is indicated as Tues the 21st.
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