Hi to JAMES List: Dave Wilson posted the attached 1940 obituary from Huntingdon County, PA, which contains a reference to daughter Alice JAMES, Shade Gap, PA. Does anyone recognize this family, particularly Alice JAMES? Max James, researching JAMES families in western PA. --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Dave Wilson" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 22:03:05 -0700 Subject: obits David H. GUMBERT David H. GUMBERT, well known farmer of Germany Valley, died at his home at 1:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 1940, after an illness of several months. David H. GUMBERT was born at Cumberland, Maryland, July 15, 1859, the son of Frederick and Anna Christiana (HOSEFELT) GUMBERT. He was united in marriage with Sarah C. WATSON at Orbisonia, January 25, 1888 by the Rev. Mr. STEVENS. They established their home in Germany Valley where Mr. GUMBERT followed farming as an occupation. Mrs. GUMBERT died some years ago. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Germany Valley. He loved the country life and was a great hunter. He spent much time in the woods and fields during the hunting seasons. Mr. GUMBERT served as road supervisor in that district for some time. Following are the surviving children: Mrs. Luella EXLER, Mrs. Mary KELLY, of Altoona; David G. GUMBERT at home; Charles GUMBERT, Kent, Ohio; Mrs. Alice JAMES, Shade Gap; Mrs. Hope HALL, Carlisle. There are 21 grandchildren in the family and 2 great grandchildren as well as one brother, John GUMBERT of Shade Gap. Funeral services were held at the Stone Church of the Brethren in Germany Valley, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. George SWAYNE, of Germany Valley, officiated at the services. Clark funeral service. ========================= ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]