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Stoltzfus, Aaron B. (1881-1960)
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Birth date: 1881 |
Birth date: 1881 |
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| + | <font size="+2">'''Tractor Mishap Fatal Near Bareville, Pa.''' </font> |
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| + | Smoketown, Pa. — A tractor accident near Bareville on Sept. 15 took the life of Aaron B. Stoltzfoos [''sic'' Stoltzfus], 78, a deacon of the Amish Mennonite church near Bird-in-Hard. |
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| + | When the accident occurred, he was working alone on the farm of his son Samuel near Gap, using the tractor with a power mower attached to clear a pasture near the barn. |
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| + | It is believed that he got off the tractor, which then rolled over his legs. Found by his wife under the tactor, he died shortly after arrival at the hospital. Death was due to shock from a compound fracture of the left leg. |
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| + | Survivors include his widow, Annie; four sons, James and Samuel of Gap, Simeon of Bareville and Thomas of the home; and one daughter, Sarah of the home. |
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| + | Funeral services were held at the Weavertown Amish Mennonite church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. |
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Note: Death notice is for Aaron B. Stoltzfoos. |
Note: Death notice is for Aaron B. Stoltzfoos. |
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| + | ''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1960 Nov 24 p. 8 |
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Revision as of 15:55, 18 October 2018
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Sep 29 p. 5
Birth date: 1881
text of obituary:
Tractor Mishap Fatal Near Bareville, Pa.
Smoketown, Pa. — A tractor accident near Bareville on Sept. 15 took the life of Aaron B. Stoltzfoos [sic Stoltzfus], 78, a deacon of the Amish Mennonite church near Bird-in-Hard.
When the accident occurred, he was working alone on the farm of his son Samuel near Gap, using the tractor with a power mower attached to clear a pasture near the barn.
It is believed that he got off the tractor, which then rolled over his legs. Found by his wife under the tactor, he died shortly after arrival at the hospital. Death was due to shock from a compound fracture of the left leg.
Survivors include his widow, Annie; four sons, James and Samuel of Gap, Simeon of Bareville and Thomas of the home; and one daughter, Sarah of the home.
Funeral services were held at the Weavertown Amish Mennonite church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Note: Death notice is for Aaron B. Stoltzfoos.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Nov 24 p. 8
