The Philadelphia Inquirer, 1 December 1891
(Pennsylvania)

NEARED THE CENTURY MARK
John Goodfellow, of Germantown, Passes Away After a Long Life
John Goodfellow, Sr., one of the oldest and best known citizens of Germantown, died on Sunday evening, at the residence of his son, Samuel Goodfellow, East School lane in his 96th year. He was in possession of his faculties until within a short time of his death. He was out of the house on Tuesday last, but the following day he took to his bed. The deceased was born in Cornwall, England, in 1796. He learned the trade of carpentry and came to this country when 21 years of age.
He settled in Germantown, and found employment with James Oglebee, contractor. He frequently walked from Chestnut Hill to the Three-Mile Run, near the city, a distance of about five miles, and was always in time to begin his day’s labor at 7 o’clock. He walked the same distance returning home. He was employed in the erection of many of the old-style houses of that section.
He possessed remarkable eyesight for one of his advanced years, being able to read the daily papers without the aid of glasses. He was very much opposed to the use of tobacco in any form and experienced little sickness throughout his whole life. He had eight children, three of whom are living—John, Samuel and Robert.
The funeral will take place to-morrow at 2 o’clock from the residence of his son, Samuel Goodfellow.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho