Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Roof, Clarissa 1902
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The Ionia Daily Standard, Saturday, July 26, 1902


Mrs. Clarissa Knox-Roof died last night at her home in Lyons, after a long 
illness, at the ripe age of 83 years.  

Deceased was the eldest daughter of John Knox, who located in Lyons in 1835.  
Mr. Knox was a distant relative of Gen. Knox of the revolutionary war, and a 
direct descendent of John Knox, the Scotch reformer.  In October 1838, the 
same year Ionia county was organized, she was married to Adam Roof, who had 
just been elected the first register of deeds of the county.  Mr. Roof 
occupied many other positions of honor and responsibility, and this family was 
one of the most prominent in this section of the state.

To this union were born six children, of whom five survive; Albert K. Roof of 
Lyons; Mrs. Addie Hutchinson of this city; Nellie, wife of John Hale of Lyons; 
Clara, wife of Charles R. Thomas of this city; and Miss Lulu, whose home has 
been with her mother.

Deceased was a fine type of the honored pioneer character, whose sterling 
traits of character and kindness of heart endeared her to a wide circle of 
friends.  None knew her but to love her, and the memory of her good deeds and 
loving kindness will long remain precious to the friends with whom she was 
most closely associated.

The funeral service will be held at the late residence at 2 p.m. on Monday.  
It is probable that Rev. Dr. Thomas of this city will officiate.

Another Publication:  The Portland Observer, Wednesday, July 30, 1902

Clarisa, widow of the late Adam Roof, died at her home in Lyons on Friday 
night last, aged 83 years.  Mrs. Roof was a sister of Harvey Knox of 
Portland.  She was a pioneer of Ionia county, having come here in 1845.  
Harvey Knox and wife, Fred Knox and wife and others from Portland attended the 
funeral, which was held Monday afternoon.


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