Chester-Montgomery County PA Archives Obituaries.....Ewing, John February 5, 1901
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Daily Local News, February 5, 1901
Daily Local News, February 5, 1901
John Ewing
At the age of 63 years, John Ewing, who formerly resided in Chester County, 
died at his home in Pottstown.  He was well-known in the neighborhood of 
Coventryville, where he had resided for a number of years as a farmer.  He 
married Elizabeth Eachus, formerly of East Nantmeal, who survives him, and is 
a sister of Mrs. Kate A. Garrett, of West Chester.  Four children are living, 
Laura, wife of Leonard Amole, Pottstown; Elwood, of Pottstown; Sallie, wife of 
John Holman, of this county, and Fred, who is at home.  Mrs. Garrett and her 
son, Walter and daughter, Carrie, will attend the funeral tomorrow.

Daily Local News, February 7, 1901
The last sad rites over the remains of John Ewing, formerly of this county, 
were held yesterday morning at 10 o’clock from his late residence, No. 230 
South Street, Pottstown.  Rev. John Stringer, pastor of the First M.E. Church 
conducted the religious ceremonies, which were very impressive.  The floral 
tributes included a sheaf of wheat with the word “Father” inscribed upon it; 
burial blanket, from Elwood Ewing, wax lilies, from Fred Ewing, sheaf of wheat 
and smilax, from Mrs. John W. Halteman; wreath from Mrs. Ewing; bouquet of 
carnations from Mrs. Lyman Amole; cut flowers from friends.  The pall bearers 
were chosen from Pottstown Lodge No. 429 Knights of Pythias, and were as 
follows:  Walter E. Shinehouse, Samuel I Smith, Harry G. Baldwin, Joel Fox, 
Irvin W. Riegner and Hezekiah Keiter.  The members of the Lodge attended in 
body.  Interment was made at Mt. Zion Cemetery




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