Silas Milton Hauger

Silas M. Hauger, a highly respected retired farmer of Brothersvalley, died in the Windber Hospital Wednesday, May 29th, after having just reached his 86th birthday. He was a patient in the hospital for several weeks. A son of Simon and Rose Ann Hauger, he was born in Brothersvalley Township, May 29, 1860, and was a resident of Somerset County during his entire life. His wife, Rebecca Cover Hauger, preceded him in death by one year. He is survived by these children: Luella, wife of Ralph Landis; Arlo, of Northville, Mich.; Carson, San Francisco, and Jay, who lives on the home farm and with whom his father made his home after the death of his wife. He also leaves three sisters - Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs.Elmer Rhoads and Mrs.Wilson Gumbert, all of Berlin R.D. Mr. Hauger was a faithful member of the Berlin Reformed Church and was one of

the outstanding citizens of this community. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson & Son's funeral home, with Rev. Herman C. Snyder and Rev. Dr. Stephen in charge. Interment in I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, June 6, 1946

Around 1885, he bought Pleasant Valley Farm, north of Berlin, PA.