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Jacob Yorgey

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Jacob Yorgey

Birth
Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
11 Apr 1884 (aged 86)
Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Jacob's death was reported in the "Montgomery Ledger" on 15 Apr 1884: "Jacob Yorgey, a venerable and estimable citizen of Douglas Township, Berks County, residing about four miles from Pottstown, passed away on Friday morning in his 88th year. His death was the result of a fall several weeks ago by which his thigh was fractured, and also old age and general debility.

He had followed the occupation of farmer all his life. And was the father of ex-sheriff George R. Yorgey, Ephraim Yorgey, both of Douglas Township, and these daughters survive him: Mrs. Frederick Neiman, Mrs. Henry Baker, and Mrs. Henry Rhoads. He was the grandfather of Dr. L.C.B. Yorgey of this borough.
Jacob's death was reported in the "Montgomery Ledger" on 15 Apr 1884: "Jacob Yorgey, a venerable and estimable citizen of Douglas Township, Berks County, residing about four miles from Pottstown, passed away on Friday morning in his 88th year. His death was the result of a fall several weeks ago by which his thigh was fractured, and also old age and general debility.

He had followed the occupation of farmer all his life. And was the father of ex-sheriff George R. Yorgey, Ephraim Yorgey, both of Douglas Township, and these daughters survive him: Mrs. Frederick Neiman, Mrs. Henry Baker, and Mrs. Henry Rhoads. He was the grandfather of Dr. L.C.B. Yorgey of this borough.


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  • Created by: Donna J Breuer
  • Added: Oct 13, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98811006/jacob-yorgey: accessed ), memorial page for Jacob Yorgey (12 Oct 1797–11 Apr 1884), Find a Grave Memorial ID 98811006, citing Pottstown Cemetery, Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Donna J Breuer (contributor 47582244).