Martha Sersaw's obituary, Hamilton, Clare County, Michigan

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Obituary: Gladwin Record - August 1934


MRS. MARTHA SERSAW

     Martha Sersaw was born March 17, 1859, in Belleville,
Canada and died at her home in Hamilton, Clare County,
July 31, 1934, at the age of 75 years, 4 months, 14 days.

     She was married to Robert Sersaw in 1880. To this
union were born 14 children, six preceding her in death.
Her husband died March 31, 1926.

     Those left to mourn her loss are Mrs. Hattie Mose, 
Saginaw; Emma Muma, Grayling; George, Lorenzo, and
Ellis, at home; John, James, and William, of Hamilton 
township, Clare County, 29 grandchildren.

     Mrs. Sersaw was one of our oldest pioneers, having lived
in Hamilton township for over 50 years. She was a kind and
loving mother and loved by all who know her. She joined the
Latter Day Saints church in 1912.

     The funeral was held at the Allen Schoolhouse, conducted by
Elder George W. Bailey. Burial was at the Highland Cemetery at
Gladwin.