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Bedford County Genealogy Project Obituary Board

William Watson Devore, a very highly respected citizen of

Cumberland Valley Township, died March 20, 1928, at Centreville,

death being due to Acute Arthritis. He was born in Colerain Township,

November 28, 1851, the son of John H. and Mary (Morris) Devore.

He was twice married, being united in marriage to Catherine Defibaugh

in 1879 and in 1886 he was united in marriage to Sophia Weisel,

both deceased. The following children survive: Elbert E. Devore

(by first marriage), Mrs. Harry Shaffer of Wolfsburg, Pa.,

Mrs. Rebecca Hershberger, Bedford, Pa.; Mrs. W. C. Nave,

Cumberland Valley, Pa.; Mrs. John Hafer, Cumberland, Md.

Also the following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs.

Margaret Ward, Clearville, Pa.; and one half sister,

Mrs. Mary Atwell, Baltimore, Md., and John Devore, of

Johnstown, Pa. Funeral services were held at St. Mark's

Lutheran Church, Thursday afternoon, March 22, with

Rev. Ross, assisted by Rev. Gass, officiating.

Interment was made in St. Mark's cemetery.

(Source: Bedford Gazette, March 23, 1928)