Note: Nancy's grave is unmarked per research of the cemetery records in March 2016 by Jay Cujas
AGED WOMAN MET HORRIBLE DEATH
Mrs. Nancy Henry Burned to Death at Monaca; Body Discovered By Her Daughter-In-Law.
Mrs. Nancy Henry was burned to death at the home of her son, James Henry, of Pacific avenue, Monaca, at 11:30 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Henry is an aged lady and made her home with her son. She has been an invalid for some time and while sitting in her bed room sewing this morning, lighted a pipe and started to smoke. In some manner her clothing caught fire and she was burned to a crisp. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry, started upstairs to see if she wanted anything and detected smoke when she entered the hall. Hastily running upstairs she discovered Mrs. Thomas lying on the floor at the bed room door. When the unfortunate woman’s clothing caught fire it is supposed she tried to get downstairs, but was so weakened that it was impossible and she sank to the floor. Mrs. Henry immediately called Dr. J. J. Allen, who arrived in a very short time, but too late to save her as she passed away shortly after his arrival. Mrs. Henry was twice married and the following children survive her: Mrs. Jane Campbell of Rochester; Mrs. Mary Balzer, of Kittanning; Isaac Chrisman, of Parkers Landing, and Mrs. Mary Black, of Monaca, all children of the late William Chrisman, of Kittanning, who died of wounds received during the Civil War. In 1870 Mrs. Chrisman married William Henry, also of Kittanning, who died several years ago and the following children survive: James, Cornelius, Henry and Mrs. Charles Grimm, of Monaca, and Mrs. Laura Fischer, of Fallston. Also three brothers, John, James and Hugh Hooks, three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Johnston, Mrs. Bell Bowser and Mrs. Phoebe Maginnis, all of the vicinity of Kittanning. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Monaca. The funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing. The fire department was called out but were not needed.
From: The Beaver Daily Times, Beaver, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday March 4, 1908
Obituary provided by: Jay Cujas
Married: Michael Christman, August 27, 1857, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Married: William Henry, January 31, 1871, in Pennsylvania
AGED WOMAN MET HORRIBLE DEATH
Mrs. Nancy Henry Burned to Death at Monaca; Body Discovered By Her Daughter-In-Law.
Mrs. Nancy Henry was burned to death at the home of her son, James Henry, of Pacific avenue, Monaca, at 11:30 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Henry is an aged lady and made her home with her son. She has been an invalid for some time and while sitting in her bed room sewing this morning, lighted a pipe and started to smoke. In some manner her clothing caught fire and she was burned to a crisp. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry, started upstairs to see if she wanted anything and detected smoke when she entered the hall. Hastily running upstairs she discovered Mrs. Thomas lying on the floor at the bed room door. When the unfortunate woman’s clothing caught fire it is supposed she tried to get downstairs, but was so weakened that it was impossible and she sank to the floor. Mrs. Henry immediately called Dr. J. J. Allen, who arrived in a very short time, but too late to save her as she passed away shortly after his arrival. Mrs. Henry was twice married and the following children survive her: Mrs. Jane Campbell of Rochester; Mrs. Mary Balzer, of Kittanning; Isaac Chrisman, of Parkers Landing, and Mrs. Mary Black, of Monaca, all children of the late William Chrisman, of Kittanning, who died of wounds received during the Civil War. In 1870 Mrs. Chrisman married William Henry, also of Kittanning, who died several years ago and the following children survive: James, Cornelius, Henry and Mrs. Charles Grimm, of Monaca, and Mrs. Laura Fischer, of Fallston. Also three brothers, John, James and Hugh Hooks, three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Johnston, Mrs. Bell Bowser and Mrs. Phoebe Maginnis, all of the vicinity of Kittanning. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Monaca. The funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing. The fire department was called out but were not needed.
From: The Beaver Daily Times, Beaver, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday March 4, 1908
Obituary provided by: Jay Cujas
Married: Michael Christman, August 27, 1857, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Married: William Henry, January 31, 1871, in Pennsylvania
Note: Nancy's grave is unmarked per research of the cemetery records in March 2016 by Jay Cujas
AGED WOMAN MET HORRIBLE DEATH
Mrs. Nancy Henry Burned to Death at Monaca; Body Discovered By Her Daughter-In-Law.
Mrs. Nancy Henry was burned to death at the home of her son, James Henry, of Pacific avenue, Monaca, at 11:30 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Henry is an aged lady and made her home with her son. She has been an invalid for some time and while sitting in her bed room sewing this morning, lighted a pipe and started to smoke. In some manner her clothing caught fire and she was burned to a crisp. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry, started upstairs to see if she wanted anything and detected smoke when she entered the hall. Hastily running upstairs she discovered Mrs. Thomas lying on the floor at the bed room door. When the unfortunate woman’s clothing caught fire it is supposed she tried to get downstairs, but was so weakened that it was impossible and she sank to the floor. Mrs. Henry immediately called Dr. J. J. Allen, who arrived in a very short time, but too late to save her as she passed away shortly after his arrival. Mrs. Henry was twice married and the following children survive her: Mrs. Jane Campbell of Rochester; Mrs. Mary Balzer, of Kittanning; Isaac Chrisman, of Parkers Landing, and Mrs. Mary Black, of Monaca, all children of the late William Chrisman, of Kittanning, who died of wounds received during the Civil War. In 1870 Mrs. Chrisman married William Henry, also of Kittanning, who died several years ago and the following children survive: James, Cornelius, Henry and Mrs. Charles Grimm, of Monaca, and Mrs. Laura Fischer, of Fallston. Also three brothers, John, James and Hugh Hooks, three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Johnston, Mrs. Bell Bowser and Mrs. Phoebe Maginnis, all of the vicinity of Kittanning. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Monaca. The funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing. The fire department was called out but were not needed.
From: The Beaver Daily Times, Beaver, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday March 4, 1908
Obituary provided by: Jay Cujas
Married: Michael Christman, August 27, 1857, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Married: William Henry, January 31, 1871, in Pennsylvania
AGED WOMAN MET HORRIBLE DEATH
Mrs. Nancy Henry Burned to Death at Monaca; Body Discovered By Her Daughter-In-Law.
Mrs. Nancy Henry was burned to death at the home of her son, James Henry, of Pacific avenue, Monaca, at 11:30 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Henry is an aged lady and made her home with her son. She has been an invalid for some time and while sitting in her bed room sewing this morning, lighted a pipe and started to smoke. In some manner her clothing caught fire and she was burned to a crisp. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry, started upstairs to see if she wanted anything and detected smoke when she entered the hall. Hastily running upstairs she discovered Mrs. Thomas lying on the floor at the bed room door. When the unfortunate woman’s clothing caught fire it is supposed she tried to get downstairs, but was so weakened that it was impossible and she sank to the floor. Mrs. Henry immediately called Dr. J. J. Allen, who arrived in a very short time, but too late to save her as she passed away shortly after his arrival. Mrs. Henry was twice married and the following children survive her: Mrs. Jane Campbell of Rochester; Mrs. Mary Balzer, of Kittanning; Isaac Chrisman, of Parkers Landing, and Mrs. Mary Black, of Monaca, all children of the late William Chrisman, of Kittanning, who died of wounds received during the Civil War. In 1870 Mrs. Chrisman married William Henry, also of Kittanning, who died several years ago and the following children survive: James, Cornelius, Henry and Mrs. Charles Grimm, of Monaca, and Mrs. Laura Fischer, of Fallston. Also three brothers, John, James and Hugh Hooks, three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Johnston, Mrs. Bell Bowser and Mrs. Phoebe Maginnis, all of the vicinity of Kittanning. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Monaca. The funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing. The fire department was called out but were not needed.
From: The Beaver Daily Times, Beaver, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday March 4, 1908
Obituary provided by: Jay Cujas
Married: Michael Christman, August 27, 1857, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Married: William Henry, January 31, 1871, in Pennsylvania
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