The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-08-28
THE DEATH RECORD.


GEMMILL-Mr. James NJ Gemmill perhaps
the oldest man in that section of the county,
died at his home at Freeland, N. G. R. R., on
the Goth instant, aged 90 years Mr.. Gemmill,
who had been a remarkably vigorous man,
was successfully engaged in business at Free
land many years and for about fifty years post
master there He prided himself in the fact
that he was, at the time he gave up the office,
either the Oldest or next to the Oldest, post
master in point of service in the United
States. He was in all respects an excellent
citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect
of the people of the community generally.
Besides his widow he is survived by four chill
dren-Mr. James s. Gemmill, Mrs. P. l.. Mer-
riken and Misses jamie aud Annie Gemmill.
The funeral took place at Zion M. P. Church,
near Freeland, on Monday morning Rev. Mr..
Johnson conducting the services. Conowingo
Tribe of Red Men, of which deceased was
member, attended the funeral in a body and
conducted the ceremonies at the grave.
DEBAUeH-After an illness of about two
years Mr.. Henry DeBaugh, who was before
his health failed, a wel-known carpenter and
builder, died on Friday night of last week at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. 9. Thomas,
in Towson, aged 70 years. The cause of his
death was paralysis Mr.. DeBaugh was born
near Towson and spent his entire life in this
neighborhood. Besides his widow he is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Thomas, and two
sons-Messrs. Albert and Howard DeBaugh,
of Towson. Mr. Philip A. DeBaugh, of Cub
Hill, Hartford road, is brother, and Mrs. Ju-
Illus Rudiger, of Towson, is a sister. The flu
neral took place at 2 P. NJ. on Monday, Rev.
Thomas e. Copes conducting the services. In
terment in the cemetery at Providence. John
Burns Sons had charge of the funeral ar
rangements. The pall-bearers were Mes srs.
Edward, Clinton. William and Frederick De-
Baugh, Marion Thomas and Edward Burns.
WILLIAMS. Mr.. Luther NJ Williams, aged
80 years. said to be the Oldest man in the vicin-
ity of Freeland, Baltimore county, died at
1890 O'Clock Tuesday night from paralysis.
He had been the Oldest only since the death of
Mr.. James L. Gemmill, 80 years old, who
was buried last Monday. Mr.. Williams had
been in remarkable health for bis age and
had done some moving on the day before his
death. He was born in Baltimore county and
had lived on his farm sixty years: He is sur
vived by sister. Miss Ellen Williams, of
Monkton. There also survive him three daugh
ters-Mrs. E. S. Bond, of Baltimore and Misses
M. Elizabeth and Annie L Williams. of Free
land-and two sons-Messrs. l.. Meredith Will
liams. of Freeland, and II. B. Williams, of
Mount Washington.
McNEILLF.-M Mrs. Margaret McNeile died at
the home of her son, Mr.. Martin ]. Dunn, at
Lauraville, ON Saturday night. She had been
i'll about two weeks. She was born Ga years
ago in Kings county, Ireland where she was
first married. After being left widow, with
one son, Martin j. Dunn, she came to America
and located at Swansey Park, on the Hilen
road. where she was married to Mr.. John Nc
Nellie, who was at one time employed as q
surveyor by Mr.. Robert K Hartin in the con-
struction of the tunnel and works by which
the water was taken to Baltimore from
Loeb Raven
DILwoRTH.-Mrs. Susan Dilworth wife of
Mr. William j. Dilworth of Govanstown died
OF q (hnrQh HOmo and Infirroaru in RoIfi-
more, on Thursday, after having undergone an
operation for internal trouble, aged So years.
Besides her husband she is survived by two
children-Mrs. Frederick Hilgartner and Mr..
Charles Dilworth. The funeral will take place
at her late home at 8 A. NJ. on Sunday Inter-
ment in st. Johns Cemetery, Kingsvile.
GIBsoN-Mrs Catherine w Gibson, aged 43
years, wife of Mr.. John 9. Gibson. died last
Saturday at her home on Nicoll avenue, at
Govanstown. Besides her husband she is sur
vived by four children-Mr. @. l.. Gibson,
Misses Catherine G, Gibson and Mary Estella
Gibson and Master John G Gibson. Mr.. Frank
Ward of Govanstown, is her brother. Mrs.
Gibson was daughter of the late Bernard
Ward of Baltimore.
CoFIELL.-Mr. Noah Co6ell died on Sunday
last at the home of his son, Mr.. Frank Cofell,
near Arcadia, 4th district, aged SO years. For
years Mr. Cofiell was resident of the 9th
district. His wife, who was Miss Tracey,
died many years ago. He is survived by two
daughters and five sons.
HocHsTEDT.-Mrs. Charles Hochstedt. aged
SO years, wife of Mr.. Charles NJ. Hochstedt, of
Hamilton, died on Wednesday at her home
after a prolonged illness. She was born in
Pikesviile and lived there until nine years
ago, when she married.
Jurors for the September Term of Court.
Tsrlw nsnw. 1nnwr he teauN
to serve at the September term of the Circuit
Court, which begins on the third Monday of
the month. Following is the list, the figures
after the names indicating the district the
Juror is from:
Charles H. SchOtta.. INV. w. @. Stewart. -. 5
William Feast IOeanh KQaalQr. &