February 5, 1915
Samuel L. Ash, in his 74th year, died at his late home on West Main street, Coatesville, last night, shortly after 10 o'clock, following an illness of a year, during which time he had been a sufferer of several paralytic strikes. He had been a farmer and resided on what is known as the Miller place, West Caln, for fourteen years, previous to coming to Coatesville, where he, up until a few years ago, had been engaged in the hauling business.
He was a son of David Ash and was born and raised at Sciousca*. He is survived by a widow, who was formerly Miss Hannah E. Windle; one sister, Hannah Mary Ash, Reading, and one brother, Charles Ash, Virginia Avenue, this borough, and four sons, William C., of Marcus Hook; Hayes W., Howard and Chester, Coatesville.
The deceased was a member of the Society of Friends. He was considered quite an athlete some years ago, and when a young man was a member of the West Caln base ball team, a nine in those days that was considered to be fast in his county. (sic)
*Note: Sciousca was located just north of Coatesville.
February 5, 1915
Samuel L. Ash, in his 74th year, died at his late home on West Main street, Coatesville, last night, shortly after 10 o'clock, following an illness of a year, during which time he had been a sufferer of several paralytic strikes. He had been a farmer and resided on what is known as the Miller place, West Caln, for fourteen years, previous to coming to Coatesville, where he, up until a few years ago, had been engaged in the hauling business.
He was a son of David Ash and was born and raised at Sciousca*. He is survived by a widow, who was formerly Miss Hannah E. Windle; one sister, Hannah Mary Ash, Reading, and one brother, Charles Ash, Virginia Avenue, this borough, and four sons, William C., of Marcus Hook; Hayes W., Howard and Chester, Coatesville.
The deceased was a member of the Society of Friends. He was considered quite an athlete some years ago, and when a young man was a member of the West Caln base ball team, a nine in those days that was considered to be fast in his county. (sic)
*Note: Sciousca was located just north of Coatesville.
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