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William Wonn

Birth
Eckhart, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death
5 Apr 1891 (aged 71)
Eckhart, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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Death
William Wonn, a highly respected resident of Eckhart, died at his home in that place Sunday morning, aged 72 years. He was a good man during all the 45 years he was master mechanic in the Eckhart machine shops, enjoying the confidence of the several companies whom he served, and the respect of his fellow-citizens. A large and estimable family of sons and daughters survive. Mr. Wonn was a member of Mountain Lodge, No. 99 A. F. and A. M. of Frostburg.

Published Saturday, April 11, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 2, col. 5.
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Death of An Old Citizen
William Wonn, an old citizen of this county. Died at his home in Eckhart Sunday morning, in his 72 year. He has been master mechanic of the Eckhart shops since 1845, and has served in that capacity with efficiency, under the Maryland Mining Company, the Cumberland Coal Company and the Consolidation Coal Company, which companies have been owners of these shops since their construction. Mr. Wonn, besides being a capable official was in all respects a good citizen. About six months ago he was compelled to retire from the position owing to his infirmity. Surviving him are five sons and three daughters. The remains were interred in Allegany Cemetery, Tuesday, Rev. Haskell, of the M. E. Church officiating.

Published Friday, April 10, 1891 in THE WEEKLY CIVILIAN, Cumberland, Maryland on page 1, col. 2.

Courtesy of Charles (#46537097).

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Death
William Wonn, a highly respected resident of Eckhart, died at his home in that place Sunday morning, aged 72 years. He was a good man during all the 45 years he was master mechanic in the Eckhart machine shops, enjoying the confidence of the several companies whom he served, and the respect of his fellow-citizens. A large and estimable family of sons and daughters survive. Mr. Wonn was a member of Mountain Lodge, No. 99 A. F. and A. M. of Frostburg.

Published Saturday, April 11, 1891 in the MINING JOURNAL, Frostburg, Maryland on page 2, col. 5.
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Death of An Old Citizen
William Wonn, an old citizen of this county. Died at his home in Eckhart Sunday morning, in his 72 year. He has been master mechanic of the Eckhart shops since 1845, and has served in that capacity with efficiency, under the Maryland Mining Company, the Cumberland Coal Company and the Consolidation Coal Company, which companies have been owners of these shops since their construction. Mr. Wonn, besides being a capable official was in all respects a good citizen. About six months ago he was compelled to retire from the position owing to his infirmity. Surviving him are five sons and three daughters. The remains were interred in Allegany Cemetery, Tuesday, Rev. Haskell, of the M. E. Church officiating.

Published Friday, April 10, 1891 in THE WEEKLY CIVILIAN, Cumberland, Maryland on page 1, col. 2.

Courtesy of Charles (#46537097).

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  • Added: Sep 4, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58174131/william-wonn: accessed ), memorial page for William Wonn (16 May 1819–5 Apr 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58174131, citing Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by JKS (contributor 47135382).