Simon P Bussard

Simon P. Bussard was born in Ringgold Twp., Jefferson Co., PA.

He was the son of Samuel Bussard, Sr. and Susannah Herter.

He married Melinda Katherine Fike abt 1883.

Simon died at his home near Emerickville in Pinecreek Twp., Jefferson Co., PA.

He was buried 23 Apr 1899.

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Death Notice, Wednesday, 26 Apr 1899, "The Star" (Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., PA), p. 2

Simon Bussard Dead.

Simon Bussard, of Emerickville, died in his home at that place at 9:30 A.M. Friday, April 21st, aged 39 years, 11 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held in the Church of God at Emerickville Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. The deceased was a brother of George Bussard, who died at this place a few months ago. Simon Bussard's death was caused by a complication of diseases. Seven years ago he received a bad sprain about the heart by heavy lifting and was never very strong after that. Several months ago, he had the grip, which was followed by pneumonia, and a few days before he died he had a stroke of paralysis and was not able to speak after that. The deceased leaves a wife and four children.