This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenmeasel196 Surnames: Green-Hower-Swansboro Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.schuylkill/12375/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pottsville Evening Republican Pottsville, Pennsylvania Monday January 30,1928 DEATH CLAIMED GIRARDVILLE'S OLDEST RESIDENT Death claimed probably the oldest resident of Girardville Sunday morning when Sarah (Hower) widow of Robert Green, died at the home of Robert Green, cormer of Main and William streets. Mrs. Green was 95 years old and resided in Girardville the greater part of her life. She was one of the oldest residents of the county. She was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church in that town and took an active part in church work until too feeble to attend. She was apparently well until a few weeks ago, when she was stricken with illness incident to old age. Mrs. Green is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Swansboro, of Pittsburgh.The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon. Services at the residence at two o'clock. Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery, Girardville. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.