age 92, son of Joseph and Isabella Graybill Keagy
husband of Louisa Bair Keagy
member of Hanover Mennonite Church
children:
Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, MI;
Joseph H Keagy, York, PA;
Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Hershey, Hanover, PA.
(The following was taken from Ancestry.com - A History of the Kagy relationship in America : from 1715 to 1900)
Joseph G. Keagy was brought up on a farm and followed that calling until 1883 when he moved to Hanover, PA York Co., and engaged in the cultivation of tobacco and the manufacture of cigars. In 1891 he returned to the farm and conducted a dairy, poultry, fruit and vegetable farm. He was a man of business, a useful esteemed citizen. His judgement was often consulted by those in need of advice, and was followed with advantage. He had been frequently chosen to act as administrator, executor, assignee, and guardian, and has been the trusted treasurer of four corporations at the same time. The duties of these several positions, he had filled with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Keagy.-Joseph Keagy was born Aug. 29, 1851; passed away Jan. 14, 1944, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law with whom he had his home; aged 92 y. 4 m. 15 d. He was married to Louisa Baer who preceded him in death 24 years ago. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Hanover, Pa. He was the last surviving member of his family. He leaves to mourn his death, 3 children (Irma Vines, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Keagy, York, Pa.; and Martha Hershey, at home). Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Harvey Grove and further services at the Broadway Church by Bishop Richard Danner. Interment in the Keagy burial grounds near his late home.
God saw the road was getting rough;
The hills were hard to climb.
He gently closed his loving eyes
And whispered "Peace be thine."
His weary hours, his days of pain,
His weary nights are passed.
His ever-patient, worn out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
OBITUARY:
Joseph G. Keagy, 92, died Friday morning at 11:30 at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, Oxford Road, Hanover, RD 4. Death was due to infirmities.
Mr. Keagy was a son of the late Joseph and Isabella Graybill Keagy, and was born August 29, 1851. He was a member of the Mennonite Church, Hanover. His wife, who before marriage was Miss Louisa Baer, preceded him in death.
Surviving Mr. Keagy are three children, Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, Michigan, Joseph H. Keagy, York, and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, with whom he made his home; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive.
Funeral services Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Hershey home with further services in the Mennonite Church, Broadway, Hanover, with the Reverends Richard Danner and Harvey Grove officiating. Interment at the Keagy burial ground, near New Oxford.
The Gettysburg Times, Saturday, January 15, 1944, Page Two
husband of Louisa Bair Keagy
member of Hanover Mennonite Church
children:
Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, MI;
Joseph H Keagy, York, PA;
Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Hershey, Hanover, PA.
(The following was taken from Ancestry.com - A History of the Kagy relationship in America : from 1715 to 1900)
Joseph G. Keagy was brought up on a farm and followed that calling until 1883 when he moved to Hanover, PA York Co., and engaged in the cultivation of tobacco and the manufacture of cigars. In 1891 he returned to the farm and conducted a dairy, poultry, fruit and vegetable farm. He was a man of business, a useful esteemed citizen. His judgement was often consulted by those in need of advice, and was followed with advantage. He had been frequently chosen to act as administrator, executor, assignee, and guardian, and has been the trusted treasurer of four corporations at the same time. The duties of these several positions, he had filled with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Keagy.-Joseph Keagy was born Aug. 29, 1851; passed away Jan. 14, 1944, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law with whom he had his home; aged 92 y. 4 m. 15 d. He was married to Louisa Baer who preceded him in death 24 years ago. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Hanover, Pa. He was the last surviving member of his family. He leaves to mourn his death, 3 children (Irma Vines, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Keagy, York, Pa.; and Martha Hershey, at home). Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Harvey Grove and further services at the Broadway Church by Bishop Richard Danner. Interment in the Keagy burial grounds near his late home.
God saw the road was getting rough;
The hills were hard to climb.
He gently closed his loving eyes
And whispered "Peace be thine."
His weary hours, his days of pain,
His weary nights are passed.
His ever-patient, worn out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
OBITUARY:
Joseph G. Keagy, 92, died Friday morning at 11:30 at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, Oxford Road, Hanover, RD 4. Death was due to infirmities.
Mr. Keagy was a son of the late Joseph and Isabella Graybill Keagy, and was born August 29, 1851. He was a member of the Mennonite Church, Hanover. His wife, who before marriage was Miss Louisa Baer, preceded him in death.
Surviving Mr. Keagy are three children, Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, Michigan, Joseph H. Keagy, York, and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, with whom he made his home; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive.
Funeral services Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Hershey home with further services in the Mennonite Church, Broadway, Hanover, with the Reverends Richard Danner and Harvey Grove officiating. Interment at the Keagy burial ground, near New Oxford.
The Gettysburg Times, Saturday, January 15, 1944, Page Two
age 92, son of Joseph and Isabella Graybill Keagy
husband of Louisa Bair Keagy
member of Hanover Mennonite Church
children:
Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, MI;
Joseph H Keagy, York, PA;
Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Hershey, Hanover, PA.
(The following was taken from Ancestry.com - A History of the Kagy relationship in America : from 1715 to 1900)
Joseph G. Keagy was brought up on a farm and followed that calling until 1883 when he moved to Hanover, PA York Co., and engaged in the cultivation of tobacco and the manufacture of cigars. In 1891 he returned to the farm and conducted a dairy, poultry, fruit and vegetable farm. He was a man of business, a useful esteemed citizen. His judgement was often consulted by those in need of advice, and was followed with advantage. He had been frequently chosen to act as administrator, executor, assignee, and guardian, and has been the trusted treasurer of four corporations at the same time. The duties of these several positions, he had filled with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Keagy.-Joseph Keagy was born Aug. 29, 1851; passed away Jan. 14, 1944, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law with whom he had his home; aged 92 y. 4 m. 15 d. He was married to Louisa Baer who preceded him in death 24 years ago. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Hanover, Pa. He was the last surviving member of his family. He leaves to mourn his death, 3 children (Irma Vines, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Keagy, York, Pa.; and Martha Hershey, at home). Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Harvey Grove and further services at the Broadway Church by Bishop Richard Danner. Interment in the Keagy burial grounds near his late home.
God saw the road was getting rough;
The hills were hard to climb.
He gently closed his loving eyes
And whispered "Peace be thine."
His weary hours, his days of pain,
His weary nights are passed.
His ever-patient, worn out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
OBITUARY:
Joseph G. Keagy, 92, died Friday morning at 11:30 at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, Oxford Road, Hanover, RD 4. Death was due to infirmities.
Mr. Keagy was a son of the late Joseph and Isabella Graybill Keagy, and was born August 29, 1851. He was a member of the Mennonite Church, Hanover. His wife, who before marriage was Miss Louisa Baer, preceded him in death.
Surviving Mr. Keagy are three children, Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, Michigan, Joseph H. Keagy, York, and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, with whom he made his home; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive.
Funeral services Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Hershey home with further services in the Mennonite Church, Broadway, Hanover, with the Reverends Richard Danner and Harvey Grove officiating. Interment at the Keagy burial ground, near New Oxford.
The Gettysburg Times, Saturday, January 15, 1944, Page Two
husband of Louisa Bair Keagy
member of Hanover Mennonite Church
children:
Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, MI;
Joseph H Keagy, York, PA;
Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Hershey, Hanover, PA.
(The following was taken from Ancestry.com - A History of the Kagy relationship in America : from 1715 to 1900)
Joseph G. Keagy was brought up on a farm and followed that calling until 1883 when he moved to Hanover, PA York Co., and engaged in the cultivation of tobacco and the manufacture of cigars. In 1891 he returned to the farm and conducted a dairy, poultry, fruit and vegetable farm. He was a man of business, a useful esteemed citizen. His judgement was often consulted by those in need of advice, and was followed with advantage. He had been frequently chosen to act as administrator, executor, assignee, and guardian, and has been the trusted treasurer of four corporations at the same time. The duties of these several positions, he had filled with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Keagy.-Joseph Keagy was born Aug. 29, 1851; passed away Jan. 14, 1944, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law with whom he had his home; aged 92 y. 4 m. 15 d. He was married to Louisa Baer who preceded him in death 24 years ago. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Hanover, Pa. He was the last surviving member of his family. He leaves to mourn his death, 3 children (Irma Vines, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Keagy, York, Pa.; and Martha Hershey, at home). Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Harvey Grove and further services at the Broadway Church by Bishop Richard Danner. Interment in the Keagy burial grounds near his late home.
God saw the road was getting rough;
The hills were hard to climb.
He gently closed his loving eyes
And whispered "Peace be thine."
His weary hours, his days of pain,
His weary nights are passed.
His ever-patient, worn out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
OBITUARY:
Joseph G. Keagy, 92, died Friday morning at 11:30 at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, Oxford Road, Hanover, RD 4. Death was due to infirmities.
Mr. Keagy was a son of the late Joseph and Isabella Graybill Keagy, and was born August 29, 1851. He was a member of the Mennonite Church, Hanover. His wife, who before marriage was Miss Louisa Baer, preceded him in death.
Surviving Mr. Keagy are three children, Mrs. Claude Vines, Detroit, Michigan, Joseph H. Keagy, York, and Mrs. Ralph A. Hershey, with whom he made his home; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive.
Funeral services Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Hershey home with further services in the Mennonite Church, Broadway, Hanover, with the Reverends Richard Danner and Harvey Grove officiating. Interment at the Keagy burial ground, near New Oxford.
The Gettysburg Times, Saturday, January 15, 1944, Page Two
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