James Armor WITHERSPOON, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 1946, in his home, R. D. 1, Bulger, following a lingering illness. Mr. WITHERSPOON was a prominent farmer in Robinson township. He was born December 2, 1864, the eldest son of Samuel and Jane ARMOR WITHERSPOON. Mr. WITHERSPOON died on the farm on which he was born. He was united in marriage on March 11, 1896, with Sara Elizabeth BIGGER, who died November 24, 1928. Mr. WITHERSPOON was a life-long member of the Robinson United Presbyterian church and served as an elder for more than 30 years and a teacher of the Sabbath school for over 50 years. He leaves a son, Thomas B. WITHERSPOON, and a daughter, Elizabeth WITHERSPOON BIGGER, both of Robinson township; two grandchildren, James Culley BIGGER and Margaret Elizabeth BIGGER; three sisters, Mrs. E. A. CULLY of New York, Mrs. Lee B. PURDY of Sewickley and Miss Clara WITHERSPOON at home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in charge of his pastor, the Rev. R. B. FULTON of the Robinson United Presbyterian church. ---- (Source: Sept. 20, 1946 Obits. McDonald PA Record) (Contributor: Victoria Hospodar Valentine, [email protected])
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