Henry was listed as 83 years old at the time of his death in Reidsburg and was born in Monroe Twp., Clarion Co., Pa. He was a farmer. Cause of death was listed as "old age", having been ill about two weeks. He was buried at Churchville, Nov 26, 1902.
Source: Lisa Kerr Illowite. "Transcription of the Clarion County Death Register, (1893-1906)". 2003. Print.
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"Mr. Henry Kifer, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Monroe Township, died last Sunday, Nov, 23, 1902. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Rev. G. Robinson, of Clarion, officiating, and the interment took place at the brick church in Licking Township. Mr. Kifer is survived by his wife and by his brothers, Andrew, Miles and Joseph Kifer,
and by several sisters. He was a son of Adam Kifer, one of the earliest settlers near Reidsburg, and was born and lived in Monroe township all his life, except a brief period he was at Pithole, during the oil excitement. He was a carpenter by trade and was a skillful and faithful workman. For a number of years past he has been invalid, and has been living a quiet and retired life."
Source: Source: Sally Jordan Reed. “Obituaries From Clarion Newspapers, 1901 Through 1905”. 2000. Print. (by permission)
Family Members
Parents
John Adam Kifer
1784–1856
Susannah Wegley Kifer
1787–1821
Spouse
Elizabeth Klingensmith Kifer
1824–1910
Siblings
Samuel A. Kifer
1810–1881
Abraham Kifer
1811–1881
Mary Kifer Edmonds
1814–1885
Andrew Jackson Kifer
1821–1905
Adam Miles Keifer
1842–1925
Half Siblings
Esther Kifer Klingensmith
1825–1906
Sarah Kifer Lloyd Reid
1827–1888
Lucy Kifer Elder
1828–1906
Catherine A. Kifer
1832–1929
Amanda Kifer Kuhns
1834–1919
Joseph Myers Kifer
1838–1919
Jacob Kifer
1838 – unknown
Susan Ellen Kifer Parker
1845–1925
Nancy Elizabeth Kifer Finnefrock
1846–1935
Clara Narcipia Kifer
1849–1874
