The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-05-16
PIONEER SETTLER GONE.
David B. Mcconnell Departed This Life
Last Wednesday Night.


At l0.45 p. IN. Wednesday, May 8.
1906, David B. Mcconnell died at the
home of his son, Frank A. Mcconnell,
at Franks Tavern, Reynoldsville, after
short illness. General debility was
cause of death. He was born in Centre
Co., Pa, September "a, 1921, and was
"a years, months aid IA days old at
time of death. He was the son OF
William and Margaret Moore Nc
Cornell, both of whom were born in
Ireland. Mr.. Mcconnell was one OF
family of eleven children and he was
the last one of the family to depart this
life. He moved with his parents to
Beechwoods settlement in 1881, when
that section was vast wilderness and
wild animals roamed the forests at will,
making him one of the pioneer settlers
OF Beechwoods.
In 1S47 Mr.. Mcconnell was married
to Charlotte Campbell, of Clarion Co.
In 1869 he bought and moved on farm
near Brookville, where he resided until
five or six years ago when he sold his
farm to the county commissioners for a
county home. After selling the farm
he came to Reynoldsville to live with
his son, F. A. Mcconnell. His wife
died April a. 1880, over 26 years ago.
In November, 1865, deceased joined
Hobah Lodge, No. 276, F. & A. M, in
Brookville and was an honorary MEM
ber of that lodge the past four years.
Politically he was always stalwart
Democrat. Several times he was
elected justice Of the peace, but would
not accept the Office.
Uncle Davie" was genial, good
natured man, consequently, had host
of friends and was we'll known in the
county, especially by the old inhabit-
ants. He was the father of Ave sons
and one daughter, two OF the sons,
''To OF" and George, having died some
years ago. He is survived by three
sons and one daughter, Frank A. and
Ed. L. Mcconnell, OF this place, j. Ray
Mcconnell, OF Kirkman, Pa, and Mrs.
Barton Hutchins, OF Shebota, Miss.
Short funeral service was held at
Franks Tavern at 200 p. m. Friday,
conducted by Rev. A. ]. Meek, Ph. D.,
pastor of the Baptist church, and in
terment was made in the Beechwoods
cemetery.
Eleven members OF the Brookville
Masonic lodge and number OF Reyn-
odsville Masons attended the funeral.
The Brookville lodge had charge of the
service at the cemetery. Priester Bros.
undertakers, had charge of the funeral.
The floral tributes were beautiful,
consisting of wreath from the Reynolds
vile Preceptory of the Amalgamated
Window Glass Workers of America,
sheaf Of wheat aud carnations from
Daughters of Rebekah, bouquet from
Thelma Matthews, bouquet from
Teatephia Evans, bouquet carnations
from Mr.. and Mrs. K. G. Schuckers,
bouquet carnations and roses from
Misses Cora Lsrimer, Blanche Brown,
Isabel McHenry and Verna Peace, six
dozen carnations from Masonic Lodge
of Brookville, bouquet Of sweet peas
and carnations from Masonic Lodge of
Reynoldsville, bouquet from Mr.. and
Mrs. George Crissman, of Lindsey,
pillow of carnations and lilies from
grandchildren.
Out of town relatives and friends who
attended funeral were S. Miles and
j. r. Mcconnell, of Coraopolis, Mr..
and Mrs. M. Allgeier, Mrs. N. G. Pin
ney, Of Brookville, John Miller and
wife, of Punxsutawney, Jas. A. Cooper
and wife, of Warsaw, nine Masons from
Brookville, also number OF relatives
and friends from Dubois, Falls Creek
and Beechwoods.