William E. Kough, of Carlisle, formerly of Mount Union and well known throughout this section as a native of Huntingdon County, died at Carlisle, June 3rd, at an advanced age. This word came to Mount Union Friends, Tuesday. He was aged 82 years and 26 days.
William E. Kough was born May 7, 1858, in Huntingdon County, the son of Jacob and Catharine (Enyeart) Kough. His grandfather, George Kough, came to America from Germany early in life and was a farmer. Mr. Kough received his early training in the common schools and also spent time at Milnwood Academy, which flourished at Shade Gap, more than fifty years ago.
Having been reared on a farm he continued this work with his father until he was 20 years of age after which he went farming on his own accord. Eight years were spent in this occupation after he entered the United States mail service, and was retired after many years of service. His run was for many years from New York to Pittsburgh.
On September 30, 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Maggie C. Rothwell, of Smyrna, Delaware. One daughter, Kathryn, who is now Mrs. John Spaeth, of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, was born to this union.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Maggie Kough, one daughter and two granddaughters, Margaret and Kathryn , of Lansdale.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 5th, at 4 p.m. E.D.T. from the J. C. Lutz funeral home. Interment will be made in the White Cemetery at 11 a.m. in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Thursday, June 6th.
Mr. and Mrs. Kough were lifelong members of the Presbyterian Church, being active in the Mount Union Church before moving to Carlisle to reside.
William E. Kough, of Carlisle, formerly of Mount Union and well known throughout this section as a native of Huntingdon County, died at Carlisle, June 3rd, at an advanced age. This word came to Mount Union Friends, Tuesday. He was aged 82 years and 26 days.
William E. Kough was born May 7, 1858, in Huntingdon County, the son of Jacob and Catharine (Enyeart) Kough. His grandfather, George Kough, came to America from Germany early in life and was a farmer. Mr. Kough received his early training in the common schools and also spent time at Milnwood Academy, which flourished at Shade Gap, more than fifty years ago.
Having been reared on a farm he continued this work with his father until he was 20 years of age after which he went farming on his own accord. Eight years were spent in this occupation after he entered the United States mail service, and was retired after many years of service. His run was for many years from New York to Pittsburgh.
On September 30, 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Maggie C. Rothwell, of Smyrna, Delaware. One daughter, Kathryn, who is now Mrs. John Spaeth, of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, was born to this union.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Maggie Kough, one daughter and two granddaughters, Margaret and Kathryn , of Lansdale.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 5th, at 4 p.m. E.D.T. from the J. C. Lutz funeral home. Interment will be made in the White Cemetery at 11 a.m. in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Thursday, June 6th.
Mr. and Mrs. Kough were lifelong members of the Presbyterian Church, being active in the Mount Union Church before moving to Carlisle to reside.
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