In an effort to research my line of the Auxer family, I've also researched the other lines, to an extent. Here are some of the obituaries I've gathered along the way. If they connect to your branch of the family, please let me know. I'd be delighted to exchange information with you! I have quite a database of Auxers and Auxer descendants!
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ANDREW MC GINNIS
Andrew McGinnis was married to Catharine Auxer, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Ward Axer. He died a tragic death and the report was found in the Lancaster Daily Intelligencer on Monday, August 25, 1884: Andrew McGinnis, who was struck by the engine of Frederick accomodation train on the Pennsylvania railroad on Friday afternoon, died from his injuries on Saturday night. Coroner Shifler was notified of the death, empanelled a jury and an inquest was held this morning. The testimony of the train men was to the effect that McGinnis was walking on the north track of the railroad, and to get out of the way of an approaching freight train, he stepped to the south track and was struck by the engine of the Frederick accomodation train. A few minutes before the accident, Mr. McGinnis was talking to James Armstrong, the watchman at the Prince street crossing of the railroad, and when he started down the railroad Armstrong warned him to be careful as the Frederick accommodation train was coming. The supposition is that Mr. McGinnis became confused, for if he would have taken one step he could have got on to the siding, and saved his life. Instead he crossed to the north track and was struck. The verdict of the jury was that he came to his death from injuries received while walking on the track of the Pennsylvania railroad, near the Relay House. The jury exonerates the employes of the Pennsylvania railroad from all blame for the accident. Deceased was born in this city in the spring of 1817. He learned the trade of coach blacksmithing and when a young man associated himself in business with Daniel A. Altick, under the firm name of Altick & McGinnis. That partnership existed for many years and the firm did a large business. It was dissolved some years ago by the retirement of Mr. McGinnis. Early in life he became a member of Lancaster lodge, No. 67, I.O.O.F. and Washington Encampment. He was also a member of Captain Franklin's Lancaster Fencibles, and when that company went into the United States services in April 1861, he went with them. After serving several weeks, he was discharged at Hagerstown, Md., on the ground of disability. He was one of the charter members of Admiral Reynolds post No. 405, G.A.R. The above named organizations will attend his funeral in a body on Wednesday afternoon. He was a Democrat in politics, and represented the First ward in common council several terms. A wife, three daughters and two sons, George W. and John, are the surviving members of his family.
The Well Known Carriage Blacksmith Dies from the Effects of His Injuries.
ANNA ELIZABETH MC GINNIS
The second one on this page is for Anna McGinnis, the daughter of Andrew and Catharine Auxer McGinnis. Catharine was the daughter of Jacob Auxer, my great-great grandmother's 2nd cousin. It appeared in the Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, on Friday, October 11, 1901:
Death of Miss Anna McGinnis.
Miss Anna McGinnis died on Thursday evening, at St. Joseph's hospital, after a long illness from different complaints. She was 56 years of age and a daughter of the late Andrew J. McGinnis. She passed the greater part of her life in this city. She has two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Pennybacker of Norristown, and Mary. Her only brother is George W. McGinnis.
McGinnis.- In this city, on the 10th ins., Anna McGinnis, aged 56 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also Fulton Home No. 26, and the members of Rebecca Lodges, I.O.O.F., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her cousin, Mr. Thomas H. McGinnis, No. 132 East James street, on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Lancaster Cemetery.
The Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
Friday, November 2, 1894
A YOUNG MAN'S TRAGIC DEATH. Albert Axer Falls Down an Elevator Shaft and Dies Several Hours After the Accident.
Albert M. Axer, son of Frederick Axer, residing at 306 New Holland avenue, met with a frightful accident late Thursday afternoon while at work in cleaning away the debris at the Wacker brewery on West Walnut street, which resulted in his death several hours afterwards. Axer was helping William Elias to remove some burned joists from the third floor of the ruined building and was working near an elevator shaft which is between the refrigerator and a shed. He and Elias were in the act of carrying out of the joists where it is supposed thtat the former tripped. He fell headlong down the shaft and lit on his head on a plank twenty feet below. The fall rendered him unconscious and he was carried into the brewery. The ambulance took him to his home, where Doctor J.A. Ehler was summoned, who found that the skull had not been fractured nor had any bones been broken, but that the young man was suffering from internal hemorrhages at the base of the skull. Owing to the condition of the man a thorough examination could not be made. Between eight and nine o'clock the injured man died without regaining consciousness. Deceased was 25 years of age and was married, and his wife, and two children survive him.
This morning Coroner Shank held an inquest on the body and empaneled the following jury: James A. Miller, John Sekinger, John W. Wagoner, John H. Leonard, Wm. O. Metzger, and William Miller. Their verdict was that death resulted from concussin(sic) of the brain.The Lancaster Intelligencer
Saturday, November 3, 1894
DEATHS AXER. - November 1st, 1894, in this city, Albert, son of Frederick and Mary Axer, in his twenty-fifth year.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his father's residence, No. 306 New Holland Avenue, where services will be conducted by Rev. C.E. Haupt, on Monday aftternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Lancaster Cemetery.
This obituary for Jacob Auxer, Jr., another son of the above referenced Jacob. It appeared in the Lancaster Evening Press on Tuesday, July 12, 1864.
DIED
AXER. July 11th, in this city, Jacob Axer, in the 44th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence in North Prince street, between Leman and James streets, on Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock.
FREDERICK AXER
FREDERICK AXER DEAD A Well Known Blacksmith and Liveryman of This City. Frederick Axer, a well known citizen of Lancaster, died shortly before 7 o'clock this morning at his home, 306 New Holland avenue. The cause of his death was congestion of the brain and he had been sick for over a week.
The deceased was in the sixty-third year of his age. He was a son of the late Jacob Axer, and was born in this city, where he has lived since, with the exception of five years that he was in Maryland and other parts of the South. He learned the blacksmith trade with the late Andrew McGinnis, for whom he worked up to 1876, when he engaged in business for himself at the place where he died. He was also engaged in the livery business for some years past and was proprietor of a line of hacks. While in Maryland, the deceased enlisted in the Second cavalry of that state, in which he served until he was taken prisoner before Richmond. He was taken to Libby prison where he was confined for nine months. He was a very hard workingman and a splendid mechanic and had many friends. He leaves a wife and three children, viz LeRoy Axer, a well known hackman, who was employed by his father and Misses Winifred and May at home.The Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
Friday, April 29, 1898DEATHS
AXER - In this city, on the 28th inst., Frederick Axer, in his 63d year. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 306 New Holland avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Lancaster cemetery.
Mrs. May W. Kable (sic) Mrs. May W. Kabel, (sic) wife of Henry Kabel, (sic) died on Monday evening at her home, No. 119 Pearl street, after a short illness. She was twenty-eight years old and was a daughter of the late Frederick Axer. Besides her husband she is survived by a brother, Leroy, and a sister, Minnie.
DEATHS KADEL - In this city, on the 18th inst., May W., wife of Henry Kadel and daughter of Mary and the late Frederick Axer, aged 28 years.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 119 Pearl street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment private.
Mrs. Adam J. Auxer Mrs. Anna E. Auxer, wife of Adam J. Auxer, 52 East Chestnut street, died Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble. She was a daughter of William and Catharine Hensel and was born in this city, October 21, 1842. She was a lifelong and active member of the First Methodist Church.
Her husband survives and four children, Lizzie E, at home, William H., 140 East Chestnut, Frank A., Camp Hill and Edwin H., 1020 Wheatland avenue. Also six grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Hardy, city and Mrs. John Bush, Carlisle.
The funeral service will be held in the home, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment private in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Mary Diehl was the wife of Henry F. Auxer, another son of Adam and Elizabeth Spurrier Auxer. Her obituary appeared in the Lancaster Intelligencer, Saturday, February 25, 1893:
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Auxer Mrs. Mary A. Auxer, wife of H.F. Auxer, died at an early hour this morning, at her husband's residence, No. 106 East Vine street. She was in ill health for three months, due to a general breaking up of the system. Deceased was 52 years old, and the daughter of Henry Diehl. She was born in this city. For many years she was a member of St. John's Lutheran church. She was well known in this city, was a most estimable woman and had many friends, who will regret to hear of her death. There survive her husband and three children, Charles A., and Harry A. married and Miss Anna at home. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon.
DEATHS. AUXER - In this city, on the 25th of February, 1893, Mrs. Mary A. Auxer, wife of H.F. Auxer, in the 53d year of her age.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence No. 106 East Vine street. Interment at Lancaster Cemetery.
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