The Wilkes-Barre Times, 18 March 1903
(Pennsylvania)

WELL KNOWN RESIDENT DIED LAST NIGHT
William Armstrong, one of the oldest and best known residents of Wilkes-Barre, died at 7:30 o’clock last evening of a complication of diseases, aged 65 years. He has been a resident of this city for many years and made many friends.
Mr. Armstrong was born at St. Austelle, Cornwall, England, on Feb. 1, 1838, and came to Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 1, 1865. He was inside foreman at Baltimore No. 2 mine up to several years ago, when failing health compelled him to relinquish the position.
Mr. Armstrong was first married to Mary Rowe, of Cornwall, England, on Sept. 26, 1865. She died on Feb. 6, 1896. He was married the second time to Elizabeth White on Oct. 20, 1897. His second wife and the following children by the first marriage survive. W. H Armstrong, Mrs. Charles Post, of Shickshinny, John J., and J. Fred Armstrong. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. James Symons, of Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. Sarah Bray, of Australia.
Deceased was a member of the First M. E. church and of Garfield Lodge, Sons of St. George. He was one of the best mining experts in this section and was connected with the D. & H. for a long number of years. He was held in esteem by all who knew him and they found him an example of true manhood.
The funeral will take place from the family residence, 68 West Jackson street, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho