David M. Hendershot

Democratic Watchman (Centre Co. PA) David M. Hendershot, a well known resident of Spring township, died at his home near the Nittany furnace at five o'clock Wednesday morning, July 5th after a brief illness with acute kidney trouble. He was 51 years and 9 days old and had lived in this locality most of his life, being a laborer by occupation. Surviving him are five sons and one daughter namely: Wesley, at home; Mrs. Edward Kane of Bellefonte; Robert of Hayes Run; Fred, McClure and William *, at home. One brother also survives, William* of Harrisburg. The funeral was held from the Forge M.E. Church at 2:30 o'clock last Friday afternoon. Rev. John Mattern, of the Martinsburg M.E. church, had charge of the services and was assisted by Rev. H.N.Hepler. Burial was made in the union cemetery.

Those for a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William* Hendershot of Harrisburg; Mrs. Theodore Lipton, of Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Jane Heberling, of Mill Hall; Mrs. C.O. Jones of Lock Haven; Mrs. Jane Austin and grandson, of Milesburg, and Rev. John Mattern, of Martinsburg. 14Jul1911

Donated by Barbara Rudy at barudy@aol.com

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