The deseased was 76 years, two months and 21 days of age. He was born in Frederick county Md., at Rocky Ridge and was the son of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Martin) Eby. When a young man he learned the milling trade which he followed for a number of years; started at the Robert's mill, Taneytown and later running the Otterdale mill on Double Pipe Creek. Later he engaged in farming, retiring 19 years ago when the family moved from Union township, Adams county to Frederick street. Fifty years ago he was married to Miss Susanna Spangler, of near St. James church, Adams county, who prededed him in death two years ago. He is survived by one son, Frank Eby, Union township, and two daughters, Mrs. M. S. Carbaugh, with whom he made his home and Miss Ottie Eby, Frederick street. Five sisters, Mrs. Belle Fisher, Riolto, California; Mrs. Amelia Cummins, Los Angles, California; Mrs. Sarah Martin, Waynesville, Ohio; Mrs. Frances Ens, Sullivan, Ind; and Mrs. Ella Brooks, Harveyburg, Ohio, and the following grandchildren: Mrs. Stanley Bankert, Detroit, Mich; Allen, Richard and Emma Louise Eby, Union township and Elizabeth and Ottie Carbaugh, Frederick street, also survive.
While residing in Adams county he always took a deep interest in the public schools, serving Union township as a director for a number of years. He was a faithful member of Christ Reformed church, near Littlestown.
Burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The deseased was 76 years, two months and 21 days of age. He was born in Frederick county Md., at Rocky Ridge and was the son of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Martin) Eby. When a young man he learned the milling trade which he followed for a number of years; started at the Robert's mill, Taneytown and later running the Otterdale mill on Double Pipe Creek. Later he engaged in farming, retiring 19 years ago when the family moved from Union township, Adams county to Frederick street. Fifty years ago he was married to Miss Susanna Spangler, of near St. James church, Adams county, who prededed him in death two years ago. He is survived by one son, Frank Eby, Union township, and two daughters, Mrs. M. S. Carbaugh, with whom he made his home and Miss Ottie Eby, Frederick street. Five sisters, Mrs. Belle Fisher, Riolto, California; Mrs. Amelia Cummins, Los Angles, California; Mrs. Sarah Martin, Waynesville, Ohio; Mrs. Frances Ens, Sullivan, Ind; and Mrs. Ella Brooks, Harveyburg, Ohio, and the following grandchildren: Mrs. Stanley Bankert, Detroit, Mich; Allen, Richard and Emma Louise Eby, Union township and Elizabeth and Ottie Carbaugh, Frederick street, also survive.
While residing in Adams county he always took a deep interest in the public schools, serving Union township as a director for a number of years. He was a faithful member of Christ Reformed church, near Littlestown.
Burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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