SVC Burial Book #1, 1882-1913, pg 174.
Info on this pg states "we are indebted to Mr Alvin McClimans, for the following report in interments in the cemetery for the year 1880".
LEECH, J.A. interred 7 Sep 1880
~~~~~~~~~~
The Record-Argus (Greenville, Pennsylvania)09 Sep 1880, Thu Page 3
DEATH OF J.A. LEECH
John Alexander Leech died at his residence on Eagle Street, in the place, at half past 2 o'clock, Monday morning, Sept 6, 1880, aged 55 years and 18 days. Deceasedd was born in Salem Tp, August 16, 1825, and at an early age came to Greenville to learn the carpenter trade, apprenticing himself to the late Wm Dumars. Subsequently he engaged in the foundry business in this place with the late B.F. Baskin and Geo E Lashells; after this he was with Allen Turner in the tin and stove business, then in the grocery business with R. Derickson, when he had his wholesale establishment in the rooms now occupied by Wm. Achre & Son, and then he was for a number of years selling agent on the road for Packard & Co., the well-known hardware merchants of this place, and finally with his brother Plimpton in the stone quarrying business. During this time he held several local offices, among them that of Secretary of the School Board. He was married Sept 16, 1851, to Miss Phoebe Freeman, of this place, who, with four children, two sons and two daughters, all grown up, and a brother and two sisters, survive to mourn his loss.
The funeral which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Revs. Bignell, Warren, and Peate, of the M.E. Church, of which deceased was a consistent member, as he also was a member of the Masonic fraternity. We herewith append the substance of Rev. W.P. Bignell's remarks on the occasion of the funeral ceremonies:
J. ALEXANDER LEECH was born August 16, 1825. His parents, Rev. Samuel and Jane Leech, were devoted Methodists, and brought up their children under strict religious teaching. Alexander was baptized in infancy by his uncle, Rev. Charles Elliott, D.D., an honored name in the history of the Methodist Church. At the age of thirteen, under the labors of Elder Wm. Swazey, a noted revivalist, he was converted and united with the church, and has ever since been in the fellowship of the M.E. Church, and at his decease was, we think, the oldest male member of the church in Greenville, connected with the society in this place longer than any of his brethren now residing here. He inherited, as a family trait, great willpower and independence of character. He was intelligent, reasonable, and open to convictions, but when he had deliberately made up his mind and found his opinion, he held to it with tenacity; consequently, when he resolved upon a religious life, he studiously held upon his way; was true to his vows, and maintained his Christian integrity everywhere. He was loyal to his church and rendered faithful service for many years as chorister, trustee and steward. He carefully ordered his domestic affairs. Well regulated and properly disciplined, his children honor him and will always bless his memory.
For five years he had been in declining health, and in the opening of this year, coming to the conclusion that his recovery was not possible, set about, in his quiet way, to more fully assure himself of the certitude of his faith, striving to be ready for the call of the Master. He found nothing in himself or in what he had done, but relied simply on the merits of the Crucified One, and rested confidingly on the promises of the Divine Word for present and eternal salvation. To his pastor and his brother and sisters, who so faithfully waited, as well as to his now bereaved wife and children, he declared that his Heavenly Father gave him continent and abiding peace. To the prayers offered at his bedside, he would fervently respond, and must earnestly prayed himself that in that last struggle he might peacefully and sweetly rest in the arms of the Good Shepard. In this calm trust our friend and brother quietly passed away from us to the scenes and associations of the innumerable company who stand in the presence of God and praise Him day and night.
The family and relatives of the deceased extent their heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and for assistance rendered in the hour of deep affliction.
Info on this pg states "we are indebted to Mr Alvin McClimans, for the following report in interments in the cemetery for the year 1880".
LEECH, J.A. interred 7 Sep 1880
~~~~~~~~~~
The Record-Argus (Greenville, Pennsylvania)09 Sep 1880, Thu Page 3
DEATH OF J.A. LEECH
John Alexander Leech died at his residence on Eagle Street, in the place, at half past 2 o'clock, Monday morning, Sept 6, 1880, aged 55 years and 18 days. Deceasedd was born in Salem Tp, August 16, 1825, and at an early age came to Greenville to learn the carpenter trade, apprenticing himself to the late Wm Dumars. Subsequently he engaged in the foundry business in this place with the late B.F. Baskin and Geo E Lashells; after this he was with Allen Turner in the tin and stove business, then in the grocery business with R. Derickson, when he had his wholesale establishment in the rooms now occupied by Wm. Achre & Son, and then he was for a number of years selling agent on the road for Packard & Co., the well-known hardware merchants of this place, and finally with his brother Plimpton in the stone quarrying business. During this time he held several local offices, among them that of Secretary of the School Board. He was married Sept 16, 1851, to Miss Phoebe Freeman, of this place, who, with four children, two sons and two daughters, all grown up, and a brother and two sisters, survive to mourn his loss.
The funeral which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Revs. Bignell, Warren, and Peate, of the M.E. Church, of which deceased was a consistent member, as he also was a member of the Masonic fraternity. We herewith append the substance of Rev. W.P. Bignell's remarks on the occasion of the funeral ceremonies:
J. ALEXANDER LEECH was born August 16, 1825. His parents, Rev. Samuel and Jane Leech, were devoted Methodists, and brought up their children under strict religious teaching. Alexander was baptized in infancy by his uncle, Rev. Charles Elliott, D.D., an honored name in the history of the Methodist Church. At the age of thirteen, under the labors of Elder Wm. Swazey, a noted revivalist, he was converted and united with the church, and has ever since been in the fellowship of the M.E. Church, and at his decease was, we think, the oldest male member of the church in Greenville, connected with the society in this place longer than any of his brethren now residing here. He inherited, as a family trait, great willpower and independence of character. He was intelligent, reasonable, and open to convictions, but when he had deliberately made up his mind and found his opinion, he held to it with tenacity; consequently, when he resolved upon a religious life, he studiously held upon his way; was true to his vows, and maintained his Christian integrity everywhere. He was loyal to his church and rendered faithful service for many years as chorister, trustee and steward. He carefully ordered his domestic affairs. Well regulated and properly disciplined, his children honor him and will always bless his memory.
For five years he had been in declining health, and in the opening of this year, coming to the conclusion that his recovery was not possible, set about, in his quiet way, to more fully assure himself of the certitude of his faith, striving to be ready for the call of the Master. He found nothing in himself or in what he had done, but relied simply on the merits of the Crucified One, and rested confidingly on the promises of the Divine Word for present and eternal salvation. To his pastor and his brother and sisters, who so faithfully waited, as well as to his now bereaved wife and children, he declared that his Heavenly Father gave him continent and abiding peace. To the prayers offered at his bedside, he would fervently respond, and must earnestly prayed himself that in that last struggle he might peacefully and sweetly rest in the arms of the Good Shepard. In this calm trust our friend and brother quietly passed away from us to the scenes and associations of the innumerable company who stand in the presence of God and praise Him day and night.
The family and relatives of the deceased extent their heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and for assistance rendered in the hour of deep affliction.
SVC Burial Book #1, 1882-1913, pg 174.
Info on this pg states "we are indebted to Mr Alvin McClimans, for the following report in interments in the cemetery for the year 1880".
LEECH, J.A. interred 7 Sep 1880
~~~~~~~~~~
The Record-Argus (Greenville, Pennsylvania)09 Sep 1880, Thu Page 3
DEATH OF J.A. LEECH
John Alexander Leech died at his residence on Eagle Street, in the place, at half past 2 o'clock, Monday morning, Sept 6, 1880, aged 55 years and 18 days. Deceasedd was born in Salem Tp, August 16, 1825, and at an early age came to Greenville to learn the carpenter trade, apprenticing himself to the late Wm Dumars. Subsequently he engaged in the foundry business in this place with the late B.F. Baskin and Geo E Lashells; after this he was with Allen Turner in the tin and stove business, then in the grocery business with R. Derickson, when he had his wholesale establishment in the rooms now occupied by Wm. Achre & Son, and then he was for a number of years selling agent on the road for Packard & Co., the well-known hardware merchants of this place, and finally with his brother Plimpton in the stone quarrying business. During this time he held several local offices, among them that of Secretary of the School Board. He was married Sept 16, 1851, to Miss Phoebe Freeman, of this place, who, with four children, two sons and two daughters, all grown up, and a brother and two sisters, survive to mourn his loss.
The funeral which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Revs. Bignell, Warren, and Peate, of the M.E. Church, of which deceased was a consistent member, as he also was a member of the Masonic fraternity. We herewith append the substance of Rev. W.P. Bignell's remarks on the occasion of the funeral ceremonies:
J. ALEXANDER LEECH was born August 16, 1825. His parents, Rev. Samuel and Jane Leech, were devoted Methodists, and brought up their children under strict religious teaching. Alexander was baptized in infancy by his uncle, Rev. Charles Elliott, D.D., an honored name in the history of the Methodist Church. At the age of thirteen, under the labors of Elder Wm. Swazey, a noted revivalist, he was converted and united with the church, and has ever since been in the fellowship of the M.E. Church, and at his decease was, we think, the oldest male member of the church in Greenville, connected with the society in this place longer than any of his brethren now residing here. He inherited, as a family trait, great willpower and independence of character. He was intelligent, reasonable, and open to convictions, but when he had deliberately made up his mind and found his opinion, he held to it with tenacity; consequently, when he resolved upon a religious life, he studiously held upon his way; was true to his vows, and maintained his Christian integrity everywhere. He was loyal to his church and rendered faithful service for many years as chorister, trustee and steward. He carefully ordered his domestic affairs. Well regulated and properly disciplined, his children honor him and will always bless his memory.
For five years he had been in declining health, and in the opening of this year, coming to the conclusion that his recovery was not possible, set about, in his quiet way, to more fully assure himself of the certitude of his faith, striving to be ready for the call of the Master. He found nothing in himself or in what he had done, but relied simply on the merits of the Crucified One, and rested confidingly on the promises of the Divine Word for present and eternal salvation. To his pastor and his brother and sisters, who so faithfully waited, as well as to his now bereaved wife and children, he declared that his Heavenly Father gave him continent and abiding peace. To the prayers offered at his bedside, he would fervently respond, and must earnestly prayed himself that in that last struggle he might peacefully and sweetly rest in the arms of the Good Shepard. In this calm trust our friend and brother quietly passed away from us to the scenes and associations of the innumerable company who stand in the presence of God and praise Him day and night.
The family and relatives of the deceased extent their heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and for assistance rendered in the hour of deep affliction.
Info on this pg states "we are indebted to Mr Alvin McClimans, for the following report in interments in the cemetery for the year 1880".
LEECH, J.A. interred 7 Sep 1880
~~~~~~~~~~
The Record-Argus (Greenville, Pennsylvania)09 Sep 1880, Thu Page 3
DEATH OF J.A. LEECH
John Alexander Leech died at his residence on Eagle Street, in the place, at half past 2 o'clock, Monday morning, Sept 6, 1880, aged 55 years and 18 days. Deceasedd was born in Salem Tp, August 16, 1825, and at an early age came to Greenville to learn the carpenter trade, apprenticing himself to the late Wm Dumars. Subsequently he engaged in the foundry business in this place with the late B.F. Baskin and Geo E Lashells; after this he was with Allen Turner in the tin and stove business, then in the grocery business with R. Derickson, when he had his wholesale establishment in the rooms now occupied by Wm. Achre & Son, and then he was for a number of years selling agent on the road for Packard & Co., the well-known hardware merchants of this place, and finally with his brother Plimpton in the stone quarrying business. During this time he held several local offices, among them that of Secretary of the School Board. He was married Sept 16, 1851, to Miss Phoebe Freeman, of this place, who, with four children, two sons and two daughters, all grown up, and a brother and two sisters, survive to mourn his loss.
The funeral which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Revs. Bignell, Warren, and Peate, of the M.E. Church, of which deceased was a consistent member, as he also was a member of the Masonic fraternity. We herewith append the substance of Rev. W.P. Bignell's remarks on the occasion of the funeral ceremonies:
J. ALEXANDER LEECH was born August 16, 1825. His parents, Rev. Samuel and Jane Leech, were devoted Methodists, and brought up their children under strict religious teaching. Alexander was baptized in infancy by his uncle, Rev. Charles Elliott, D.D., an honored name in the history of the Methodist Church. At the age of thirteen, under the labors of Elder Wm. Swazey, a noted revivalist, he was converted and united with the church, and has ever since been in the fellowship of the M.E. Church, and at his decease was, we think, the oldest male member of the church in Greenville, connected with the society in this place longer than any of his brethren now residing here. He inherited, as a family trait, great willpower and independence of character. He was intelligent, reasonable, and open to convictions, but when he had deliberately made up his mind and found his opinion, he held to it with tenacity; consequently, when he resolved upon a religious life, he studiously held upon his way; was true to his vows, and maintained his Christian integrity everywhere. He was loyal to his church and rendered faithful service for many years as chorister, trustee and steward. He carefully ordered his domestic affairs. Well regulated and properly disciplined, his children honor him and will always bless his memory.
For five years he had been in declining health, and in the opening of this year, coming to the conclusion that his recovery was not possible, set about, in his quiet way, to more fully assure himself of the certitude of his faith, striving to be ready for the call of the Master. He found nothing in himself or in what he had done, but relied simply on the merits of the Crucified One, and rested confidingly on the promises of the Divine Word for present and eternal salvation. To his pastor and his brother and sisters, who so faithfully waited, as well as to his now bereaved wife and children, he declared that his Heavenly Father gave him continent and abiding peace. To the prayers offered at his bedside, he would fervently respond, and must earnestly prayed himself that in that last struggle he might peacefully and sweetly rest in the arms of the Good Shepard. In this calm trust our friend and brother quietly passed away from us to the scenes and associations of the innumerable company who stand in the presence of God and praise Him day and night.
The family and relatives of the deceased extent their heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and for assistance rendered in the hour of deep affliction.
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