Pennsylvania Families

Mount Union Times, February 21, 1919, page 1
Death of Morris Kiel
Morris Kiel, one of Mount Union's oldest residents and an old soldier, died at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Preston in town, on Saturday evening last, Feb 15, 1919. Deceased was born in Greensburg, Pa., Dec. 19, 1831. He spent about 22 years of his early life in that town, a portion of which he was keeper of the prison. From Greensburg he went to Johnstown, where he resided for seven years. In company with his brother Jacob, Mr Kiel opened up and conducted the first livery stable in Johnstown. Relinquishing the livery business, he entered into the grocery business, which he continued for some time. From Johnstown he went to Wilmore, Pa., where he became postmaster and which office he held for several years. He was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of Battery D, Fifth Penna. Artillery. At the close of the war he was honorably discharged (1865), after which he returned to Wilmore and continued business. From that place he came to Mount Union and residing here for a while, he and his family moved to Iowa. They returned to Mount Union about 1882.

Mr Kiel was twice married, first to Sue A Brady of Wilmore, to which union two children were born, namely: Mrs Sadie Noon of Johnstown and Mrs Mollie Noon of Wilmore. Deceased was married a second time to Margaret Shaver, who departed this life some years ago. Margaret Shaver was a daughter of Henry Shaver, at one time a resident of Mount Union. To the second union three children were born, namely: Mrs Edward Preston of Mount Union, with whom he made his home until the time of his death, Frank and Richard, both of town. The funeral was held on Tuesday of this week at 10 o'clock, in charge of Rev Norcross and Rev Carnell of the Methodist church. He was buried with the honors of war, interment being made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at this place. Funeral Director, Dunmire.