Abraham H. Thoman, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Berwick township, died at his home near Abbottstown, Wednesday, December 27, at 11 p.m. from pneumonia. He was aged 89 years, 5 months and 16 days. He is survived by one son, Josiah M. Thoman, of Hanover and three daughters, Mrs. Susan Danner, of Berwick township, Mrs. Abigail Renoll, of Hamilton township, and Mrs. Anna Hale, at home.…[He] spent his early life on his father's farm and at a youthful age taught school in Berwick township. Later he learned the milling trade, after which he and his brother, Anthony Thoman, bought a mill near Seitzland, York county, where he continued milling until the death of his wife, who was Miss Maria (Polly) Moul. He was married for the second time to Miss Rebecca Wildasin, after which he removed to Paradise township, York county, and began farming, continuing as a most successful farmer for a period of about 30 years when his second wife died. In 1890 he was again married, his third wife being Miss Catharine Wolf…Mr. Thoman was member of the Reformed Church and manifested a great interest in the work of the church, having in his years of vigor and health served in the several official capacities as elder and deacon. In politics he was a Democrat, and from time to time held positions of trust in the communities in which he resided.
extracted from the Gettysburg Times 29 Dec 1911
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Abraham H. Thoman, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Berwick township, died at his home near Abbottstown, Wednesday, December 27, at 11 p.m. from pneumonia. He was aged 89 years, 5 months and 16 days. He is survived by one son, Josiah M. Thoman, of Hanover and three daughters, Mrs. Susan Danner, of Berwick township, Mrs. Abigail Renoll, of Hamilton township, and Mrs. Anna Hale, at home.…[He] spent his early life on his father's farm and at a youthful age taught school in Berwick township. Later he learned the milling trade, after which he and his brother, Anthony Thoman, bought a mill near Seitzland, York county, where he continued milling until the death of his wife, who was Miss Maria (Polly) Moul. He was married for the second time to Miss Rebecca Wildasin, after which he removed to Paradise township, York county, and began farming, continuing as a most successful farmer for a period of about 30 years when his second wife died. In 1890 he was again married, his third wife being Miss Catharine Wolf…Mr. Thoman was member of the Reformed Church and manifested a great interest in the work of the church, having in his years of vigor and health served in the several official capacities as elder and deacon. In politics he was a Democrat, and from time to time held positions of trust in the communities in which he resided.
extracted from the Gettysburg Times 29 Dec 1911
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