MARY B. MINER, Farwell,  Clare County, Michigan

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Mrs. Mary B. Minar
 
Mary Barto was born in Burlington, Vt., Dec. 3, 1838. Coming to Michigan with her parents in her 
youth, she was united in marriage to Geo. S. Minar of Kalamazoo, Nov. 14th, 1858. To this union 
eight children were born. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ettie Mowl of Farwell, Feb. 
6, 1915, she having just passed the 78th milestone of life.
 
She was a kind and loving mother and a most patient sufferer. She leaves to mourn their loss four 
daughters, one son, two sisters, one brother, eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, 
and numerous other relatives and friends.
 
The funeral was held in Gilmore on Monday, Feb. 8, 1915, being conducted by Rev. Pritchard of 
the Farwell M. E. church. The remains were taken to Middleville for burial.