James A. Hull died at the home of his son George Hull, 504 York St. at 4 a.m. Monday from the effects of a stroke of paralysis and the general debilities of old age, aged 83 years, 3 months and 3 days. Deceased was a son of Andrew Hull of Penn Township, and was a shoemaker by trade. He was married to Catherine Crouse of Adams County, over 50 years ago, who died 12 years ago. For the past 12 years Mr. Hull had been making his home with his son, George. He is survived by the son George Hull, 504 York St. and one daughter, Mrs. Amelia Hetrick of New Oxford. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and a pensioner. He served as a private in Capt. Lutter?s Company of the 166th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Funeral Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the house, where brief services were held after which the funeral proceeded to Dubs Church, where further services were held and internment made. Rev. J. H. Hartman assisted by Rev. M.J. Roth, conducted the services.
Hanover Herald, Hanover Pa., Saturday Dec. 21, 1907
BAPTISM: James Alexander Hull, born Oct. 28, 1824 baptized Nov. 14, 1824. parents Abraham Hull and Magdalena, sponsors Mr. Keller and Wife, he was baptized at St. Mary's Union Church, Silver Run, Carroll Co, MD. Maryland German Church Records, Volume 7, Saint Mary's Church, Silver Run, Carroll County, Md., Lutheran Records 1784-1863, Reformed Records 1812-1866, Translated and Edited by Frederick S. Weiser, 1987
MARRIAGE: James Hull of York Co m. Catherine Crouse of York Co on April 5, 1847 by Rev. Scheurer per Han. Spectator in April 7 1847 issue. James Hull m. Catharine Crouse both of York Co on April 5, 1847 by Rev. Scheurer per Gazette April 13, 1847.
SOLDIER: Civil War James A. Hull served pvt Co. B PA-D.M. enlisted 10/16/1862 discharged 7/23/63 length of service 9m, Penn Twp. chronic rheumatism and piles. Pension 800884 Cert. 551189
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Parents:
Abraham Hull (1795 - 1863)
Magdalena Rahn Hull (1801 - 1849)
Spouse:
Catherine Crouse Hull (1828 - 1895)
Children:
Henry C Hull (1849 - 1901)*
*Calculated relationship
Inscription: James A. Hull born Oct. 28, 1824 died Dec. 16, 1907. Aged 83y 1m 18d.
