Lancaster (PA) New Era, 15 Nov 1943.
"George H. Ackerman, eighty, 347 W. King St., died suddenly in his home at 11 o'clock last night as the results of a heart disease. Retiring some years ago after operating a tinsmith business and later a grocery store, he was widely known and took an active interest in church and lodge circles. Born in Lancaster, Oct 17, 1863, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Ackerman. Early in life he conducted a tinsmith business and later a grocery store. He took an active interest in Monterey Lodge, No. 242, IOOF, for 60 years and also was a member and former Treasurer of Union Fire Co. No. 1. He was an active member of Christ Evangelical and Lutheran church and a member of the church school since its organization in 1867. He served in most of the important offices and on committees of the church council for 44 years and was a member of the choir for 50 years. He also was a delegate to a number of conferences and meetings of the Lutheran church. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Elizabeth, wife of William E. Morton, this city; Helen, wife of Jacob S. Posey, near Willow Street, and Howard, at home. Three grandchildren Helen Morton Trost, Walter Posey and Jean Posey, also survive."
"George H. Ackerman, eighty, 347 W. King St., died suddenly in his home at 11 o'clock last night as the results of a heart disease. Retiring some years ago after operating a tinsmith business and later a grocery store, he was widely known and took an active interest in church and lodge circles. Born in Lancaster, Oct 17, 1863, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Ackerman. Early in life he conducted a tinsmith business and later a grocery store. He took an active interest in Monterey Lodge, No. 242, IOOF, for 60 years and also was a member and former Treasurer of Union Fire Co. No. 1. He was an active member of Christ Evangelical and Lutheran church and a member of the church school since its organization in 1867. He served in most of the important offices and on committees of the church council for 44 years and was a member of the choir for 50 years. He also was a delegate to a number of conferences and meetings of the Lutheran church. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Elizabeth, wife of William E. Morton, this city; Helen, wife of Jacob S. Posey, near Willow Street, and Howard, at home. Three grandchildren Helen Morton Trost, Walter Posey and Jean Posey, also survive."
Lancaster (PA) New Era, 15 Nov 1943.
"George H. Ackerman, eighty, 347 W. King St., died suddenly in his home at 11 o'clock last night as the results of a heart disease. Retiring some years ago after operating a tinsmith business and later a grocery store, he was widely known and took an active interest in church and lodge circles. Born in Lancaster, Oct 17, 1863, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Ackerman. Early in life he conducted a tinsmith business and later a grocery store. He took an active interest in Monterey Lodge, No. 242, IOOF, for 60 years and also was a member and former Treasurer of Union Fire Co. No. 1. He was an active member of Christ Evangelical and Lutheran church and a member of the church school since its organization in 1867. He served in most of the important offices and on committees of the church council for 44 years and was a member of the choir for 50 years. He also was a delegate to a number of conferences and meetings of the Lutheran church. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Elizabeth, wife of William E. Morton, this city; Helen, wife of Jacob S. Posey, near Willow Street, and Howard, at home. Three grandchildren Helen Morton Trost, Walter Posey and Jean Posey, also survive."
"George H. Ackerman, eighty, 347 W. King St., died suddenly in his home at 11 o'clock last night as the results of a heart disease. Retiring some years ago after operating a tinsmith business and later a grocery store, he was widely known and took an active interest in church and lodge circles. Born in Lancaster, Oct 17, 1863, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Ackerman. Early in life he conducted a tinsmith business and later a grocery store. He took an active interest in Monterey Lodge, No. 242, IOOF, for 60 years and also was a member and former Treasurer of Union Fire Co. No. 1. He was an active member of Christ Evangelical and Lutheran church and a member of the church school since its organization in 1867. He served in most of the important offices and on committees of the church council for 44 years and was a member of the choir for 50 years. He also was a delegate to a number of conferences and meetings of the Lutheran church. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Elizabeth, wife of William E. Morton, this city; Helen, wife of Jacob S. Posey, near Willow Street, and Howard, at home. Three grandchildren Helen Morton Trost, Walter Posey and Jean Posey, also survive."
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