Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sargent, Nancy (Oberson) 1905
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Nancy Oberson was born near Paris, France, June 13, 1846, and died at the home
of her son, Millard F. Sargent, in Saranac, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1905, aged 58 years,
seven months and 20 days.

When a young girl she came to America with her father, her mother having died
some years before.  Nov. 4, 1868, she was married to William W. Sargent of this
village, who at the time was a widower with several children, and since that
time she has continued a resident of Saranac and vicinity, and as a consequence
established quite an extensive acquaintance, and was as generally beloved and
respected as acquainted.

‘Tis probably no exaggeration to say that no woman in this community ever
enjoyed the esteem and respect of everyone in a greater degree than did Nancy
Sargent.  She combined the qualities of a refined and noble womanhood.  ‘Tis
doubtful that her voice was ever heard in reprimand or ridicule.  One of the
best evidences of her worth and character is the affection shown her by her
foster children, whose love could not be greater if she had been their natural
mother.

When a girl of fourteen she united with the M.E. church, and has ever proven her
faith by a life of consistency and charity.

For several months Mrs. Sargent has been failing in health, and most of the time
suffering acute pain, yet her cheerfulness and fortitude were remarkable.

She is survived by three sons – Millard F. of Saranac; Freeman T. of Duluth, and
Alwyn, an invalid at the Traverse City Infirmary.  Peter Oberson of Saranac, and
John Oberson of Odessa, are brothers.  There are many other relatives and
friends who will cherish the memory of Nancy Sargent.

The funeral was held from the M.E. church, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 7, the Rev.
A. B. Johnson officiating.


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