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Peachey, Rufus (1955-1963)
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| − | Belleville, Pa. — An eight-year-old Amish boy, Rufas Peachey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Israel b. Peachey, died recently in Lewistown hospital of lockjaw. |
+ | Belleville, Pa. — An eight-year-old Amish boy, Rufas [''sic'' Rufus] Peachey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Israel b. Peachey, died recently in Lewistown hospital of lockjaw. |
The lad had run a splinter in his leg while sliding down a board, and the wound apparently was healing when he complained of difficulty in opening his mouth. Death came two days later. |
The lad had run a splinter in his leg while sliding down a board, and the wound apparently was healing when he complained of difficulty in opening his mouth. Death came two days later. |
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| − | The grandparents are Rufas A. Peacheys, Sr. and Jacob J. Peacheys. |
+ | The grandparents are Rufas [''sic'' Rufus] A. Peacheys, Sr. and Jacob J. Peacheys. |
Latest revision as of 15:12, 28 January 2020
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1963 Jun 6 p. 11
Birth date: 1955
text of obituary:
Belleville, Pa. — An eight-year-old Amish boy, Rufas [sic Rufus] Peachey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Israel b. Peachey, died recently in Lewistown hospital of lockjaw.
The lad had run a splinter in his leg while sliding down a board, and the wound apparently was healing when he complained of difficulty in opening his mouth. Death came two days later.
The grandparents are Rufas [sic Rufus] A. Peacheys, Sr. and Jacob J. Peacheys.
