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SANGSTER< Harriet

Source: Kingman Star Friday, August 16, 1907

 
Harriet A. Sangster, daughter of George and Mariah B. Sangster, was born near Indianapolis July 4 1846. To this union were born four children, one having died in infancy.  The other three, Geo. E. of Cayuga, Sallie B. Shirkie of Clinton and Wm. A. who lives on the farm near Silverwood, survive her. In April 1873 she united with the Baptist church at Covington and continued to be a faithful member in this church until in 1875 when she removed to Waterman, Ind.  She joined by letter the Zion Baptist church at Waterman in 1878 and lived a consistant Christian until death took her away August 8 1907, her age being 61 years, 1 month and 4 days. The decedent was an affectionate wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor and friend to all.  She leaves to mourn her loss a devoted husband, three children, six grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends.  A short service was conducted from the residence in this city after which the funeral train wended its way to the Baptist church Waterman where at one o’clock the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Airhart. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. – S

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