November 18, 1924
BACKENSTOSE- In Downingtown, on Nov. 16, Levi Z. Backenstose, in the 74th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family, also employes of the Penna. Railroad Co., are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, 315 Stuart avenue, on Thursday, Nov. 20. Meet at the house at 2 o'clock. Interment in Northwood Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.
Daily Local News, West Chester, Chester County, Pa
November 21, 1924
Yesterday afternoon, the funeral services of the late Levi Z. Backenstose was held from his late residence on Stewart (sic) avenue. Rev. M.R. Heilig, of the Lutheran Church, officiated. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends and many beautiful floral pieces were presented by them as their last token of respect. On Wednesday evening the members of Alert Fire Company, No. 1, turned out in a body to pay their last respects to their departed brother fireman. The pall bearers were as follows: Edward Nelms, William L. John, Nelson Clark, Joseph Charles, Harry Dennis, A. Catherman, all members of the M.W. department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, with whom the deceased had worked for many years, until he was retired several years ago. Interment was made in the family lot at Northwood Cemetery.
November 18, 1924
BACKENSTOSE- In Downingtown, on Nov. 16, Levi Z. Backenstose, in the 74th year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family, also employes of the Penna. Railroad Co., are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, 315 Stuart avenue, on Thursday, Nov. 20. Meet at the house at 2 o'clock. Interment in Northwood Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.
Daily Local News, West Chester, Chester County, Pa
November 21, 1924
Yesterday afternoon, the funeral services of the late Levi Z. Backenstose was held from his late residence on Stewart (sic) avenue. Rev. M.R. Heilig, of the Lutheran Church, officiated. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends and many beautiful floral pieces were presented by them as their last token of respect. On Wednesday evening the members of Alert Fire Company, No. 1, turned out in a body to pay their last respects to their departed brother fireman. The pall bearers were as follows: Edward Nelms, William L. John, Nelson Clark, Joseph Charles, Harry Dennis, A. Catherman, all members of the M.W. department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, with whom the deceased had worked for many years, until he was retired several years ago. Interment was made in the family lot at Northwood Cemetery.
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Israel Zerbe Bagenstose
1833–1913
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William Zerbe Bagenstose
1835–1912
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Catherine Zerbe Bagenstos
1837–1867
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John Zerbe Bagenstos
1839–1866
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1841–1905
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Sarah Zerbe Bagenstose Leinbach
1843–1919
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Daniel Zerbe Bagenstose
1845–1903
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Isaac Zerbe Bagenstose
1848–1927
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Henry Zerbe Bagenstose
1849–1928
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Darius Zerbe Bagenstose
1859–1906
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