Obituary of Martha H Ames, Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan

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Source:  The Vermontville Echo Newspaper, Vermontville, MI - January 1916

     Martha H. Ames was born in Jefferson County, New York, July 13th,
1823.  Her education, which was above the average, was obtained in the
common schools of that time.  She was united in marriage to Zera Rawson
September 23rd, 1840 and located at once in Pittsfield, Lorain County,
Ohio, where they together converted a wilderness into a home.  To their
union was born nine children; B. Franklin, John W., Edmund W., Addie E.,
Bela W., Sarah A., Laura E., Fred E. and Henry H., all of whom survive.

     She was left a Widow Feb. 11, 1898 and since that time had made her
home with her son Fred and family whose loyality, devotion and attention to
her was most praiseworthy, never a request going unanswered nor a want
unsupplied.

     This beautiful life ceased December 31st, 1915, after the age of 92
years, 5 months and 18 days had been attained.  She leaves to treasure her
inspiration and exceptional influence, nine children, twenty-six
Grandchildren, forty Great Grandchildren, making a total of 79 living
descendants.  Her true character is best portrayed in the sterling
qualities of the splendid homes made in this community by her several
children and Grandchildren.

     The Funeral Services were conducted at her late home Tuesday, January
4th, where eight of her children, several Grandchildren and many
sympathizing neighbors and friends paid their last respects and her remains
were laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.  The floral pieces were beautiful
and many and attest to the esteem in which she was held by those whose
acquaintance she had made.





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