Obit for McHARG, Mrs. Anna Hardy (b.1850 d.1927), Murray Co., MN ========================================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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In 1873 she came with her mother to Minnesota, and on August 28, 1876 she was united in marriage to John McHarg at Westminister Presbyterian church at Minneapolis. In the spring of 1878 the McHargs moved to their home in Murray county settling on what is now known as the McHarg homestead in Belfast township. Following the death of Mr. McHarg in 1920, Mrs. McHarg continued to make her home with her daughter on the old homestead and here she passed away quietly. Mrs. McHarg was the mother of four children, Joseph Archibald, of Fulda; Mrs. Robina Guthier, of Minneapolis; Mrs. Jesse Barnard, of Chandler; and Mrs. Harriet Viers, of Fulda, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of their dearest one. Besides her children, Mrs. McHarg leaves one brother, J.T. Hardy, of Tampa, Florida, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild as well as a great number of friends. Mrs. McHarg was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Fulda, but other thatn this she belonged to no organizations altho she was deeply interested in community affairs and enterprises, and did all she could to help whenever opportunity afforded. She was of Scotch partenage and took a great pride in her ancestry. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Canada, and held a letter from that church at the time of her death, but had never affiliated with a church in this country. As one of the oldest settlers in the county, she was wildly known, and will be greatly missed by her wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon, and interment made in Prairie Hill Cemetery." ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2nd of 2 separate obits of Mrs. Anna Hardy McHarg (This obituary is from a relative's scrapbook. The name and date of the paper are unknown.) Obituary of Mrs. Anna McHarg Mrs. Anna McHarg, one of the Northwest's sturdy pioneers, who helped to make a civilization out of a wilderness, and who endured many hardships during the early days, passed away Sunday morning, October 23, at 5 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Viers, about 4 miles east of Fulda, at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 5 days, following a stroke, the 5th day of August, 1927, from which she never fully recovered. The deceased was born in Leeds township, Megantic county, Canada, April 18, 1850. In 1873 she immigrated to the United States settling at Anoka, this state, her aged mother coming with her. Later she moved to Minneapolis, where she established one of the largest dress making shops at that place. On August 28, 1876, she was united in marriage to John McHarg. They remained in Minnepolis until April 15, 1878, when she moved with her family to Fulda, settling on a farm in Belfast township, where she resided until death relieved her of her sufferings. She is survived by four children, Joseph Archibald, of Fulda, Mrs. Robina Guthier of Minneapolis, Mrs. Jesse Barnard of Chandler, and Mrs. Ray Viers of Fulda, who were all in attendance at the funeral. She is also survived by one brother, J.T. Hardy of Tampa, Florida; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death in February 1920. She was a member of the Royal Neighbor lodge of Fulda, who took possession at the grave. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian church of Fulda, Rev. S.V. Sydenstricker officiating. Interment was made in Prairie Hill Cemetery, by the side of her husband. Mrs. McHarg, in her everyday life was cheerulness personified. No matter where whe went she made friends and retained them because of her kindly, happy and affectionate disposition. She will indeed be missed by her family and her large circle of friends. A wonderful mother, woman and aid; One who was better, God never made. A wonderful worker, so loyal and true, One in a million, that, mother was you. Just in your judgment, always right, Honest and liberal, every upright; Loved by your friends, and all whom you knew, Our wonderful mother, that was you."