[74-306] JANE GROSS, b Mar. 5, 1831; d Aug. 23, 1918; dau Thomas J. and Catharine (Heebner) Gross [74-80]; m Nov. 14, 1850, by Rev. H. S. Miller, Pastor of Lutheran Church, Trappe, Pa., to
PROF. ABEL RAMBO, 6b Mar. 19, 1821; d Mar. 10, 1887; s George and Annie (Fox) Rambo. Mrs. Rambo was.a cousin of the late Samuel Y. Heebner of Chestnut Hill, Phila. [W.Z. A.]
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Prof, Abel Rambo, A.M., was twice principal of Washington Hill Collegiate Institute, Trappe, Montg. Co., Pa. He first served from Aug. 4, 1845, to Oct. 10, 1846, and was again chosen principal, Apr. 2, 1849. While in charge of this institute Prof. Rambo gave special attention to preparing students for the duty of teaching in the common schools of Montg. Co. Although principal of an academic institute he always manifested warm interest in the education of the masses, and in recognition of his services he was elected superintendent of the common schools of Montg. Co. in 1863, which office he held until 1878.
While Prof. Rambo was principal of the collegiate institute the study of music was emphasized, and the institute enjoyed a high reputation for its attention to both vocal and instrumental music. Annual musical entertainments were given which attracted visitors from far and wide. The musical selections performed on these occasions consisted chiefly of oratorios and cantatas by the best composers. [Bean— Hist. Montg. Co.]