Sarah Jane Hardesty

January 15, 1916

Sarah Jane, the nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hardesty, of near Branch, died about five o'clock Saturday evening after a two weeks illness from diphtheria.  Owing to the nature of the disease to which the child succombed, the funeral will be private.  The arrangements had not been completed at a late hour last night.

The child is survived by the parents and six brothers and sisters. They are Alfred, Opal, William, Telford, Letha and Vesta all of the home.

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NOTE: Sarah Jane was born January 18, 1908. She is buried in Branch Methodist Church Cemetery.

Transcribed and Submitted by
Gwendolyn Hardesty Oliver
1186 Neil Ave., Unit C.
Columbus, Ohio 43201
coliver@netwalk.com