Hershey, Emanuel *LINK*

Posted By: Carol Dempsey
Date: 30 November 2003

Versailles Policy, date unknown
b. 2.4.1821; d. 22 May 1914

AGED MAN DIED.

Emanuel Hershey, Well-known Pioneer Miller and Farmer
Of Adams Township Passed Away Friday Evening of Last Week.

Emanuel Hershey, one of the oldest and most widely known residents of this county, died at his home about two miles west of Gettysburg, Friday evening of last week, after an illness of a few days with pneumonia. At his advanced age there was not enough vitality left to wear out the attack.

Emanuel Hershey was born in Lancaster County, Pa., February 4, 1821, and therefore was in the 91st year of his age.

He was the eldest of seventeen children, eight of whom survive. His father being a miller, Emanuel became thoroughly acquainted with the milling business, and after moving to Ohio sixty-five years ago in this month, he was for some ears connected with the widely known Baers Mill, near Gettysburg.

He was married to Miss Magdalene Baer on November 14, 1844, and together they lived most happily. Mrs. Hershey still surviving. For the last few years they annually celebrated the return of their marriage anniversary, last November having been the 69th anniversary. Mrs. Hershey is in her 89th year.

Mr. Hershey was a life long member of the Dunkard church and was always one of the most active and interested members of the congregation and for many years served in the capacity of Elder. In every phase of life he was honest, industrious and good.

Funeral services were held last Monday afternoon at the home on account of Mrs. Hershey’s poor health. Rev. Christian had charge of the services. Interment in the Greenville mausoleum.

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Earlier article regarding Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Hershey
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MARRIED 59 YEARS

Couple Look Forward in Happy Anticipation to Their 60th Anniversary.

Elder Emanuel Hershey and wife, residing near Baer’s mill west of Gettysburg, celebrated their 59th marriage anniversary the 14th inst.

Several of their neighbors and friends called on them during the day and greeted them with hearty congratulations. Among the callers was John Baer, aged about 88 years and the only living brother of Mrs. Hershey, who lives in the vicinity.

Both Grandfather and Grandmother Hershey are enjoying good health and are now looking forward in happy anticipation to their 60th anniversary, Nov. 14, 1904. They were married at Lancaster, Pa., in 1844, and came to this county over a half century ago.

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