Allegheny County PA Archives Obituaries.....Gschwend, Charles September 8, 1902
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The Pittsburgh Press; VOL. 19, No. 248, Page 2; Monday Evening, September 8, 1902
Charles Gschwend died at 8 o'clock this morning [Sept. 8, 1902] at his
residence, 49 Thirteenth street, Sharpsburg. He was one of the best known men in
that neighborhood. He was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden in 1838, and was
brought to this country when an infant. The family located first in Pittsburg
and then moved to Butler.

From there Mr. Gschwend moved to Shaler township, where he lived for 28 years.
He served three terms as justice of the peace and then moved to Sharpsburg.
Deceased was a proficient musician, and at various times directed the choir of
St. Joseph's Church, Sharpsburg, and the choirs of St. Ann's and St. Anthony's
Churches, Millvale, in the latter for 16 years. For 42 years Mr. Gschwend was
toll collector on the Butler plank road, and retired two years ago on account of
ill-health. He is survived by his wife and one son, James B. Gschwend. The
funeral will be held Wednesday morning from St. Mary's Church, Sharpsburg, at 9
o'clock. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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