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Elizabeth Margaret Jenkins

F, #130111, b. 12 July 1893, d. 19 November 1976
Pedigree Link

Family: Leo W. Boone (b. 4 September 1888, d. 24 April 1953)

DaughterBetsy Margaret Boone+ (b. 14 July 1922, d. 13 July 1983)

Biography

Elizabeth Margaret Jenkins was born on 12 July 1893 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. She married Leo W. Boone on 1 March 1920 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She died on 19 November 1976 in El Monte, Los Angeles Co., CA.

She was buried in November 1976 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #46357723.
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Margaret Jane Whiteford

F, #130112, b. 30 March 1908, d. 21 August 1983

Parents

FatherJames Whiteford (b. about 1881, d. before April 1940)
MotherMartha Irwin (b. about 1884, d. after April 1940)
Pedigree Link

Family: Paul Harner Swadener (b. 30 December 1904, d. 1 December 1967)

DaughterPatsy Jane Swadener (b. 29 September 1930, d. 23 May 2011)
SonErnest Paul Swadener (b. 14 November 1933, d. 2 March 1993)
DaughterNancy Ann Swadener

Biography

Margaret Jane Whiteford was born on 30 March 1908 in Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Paul Harner Swadener son of George Halleck "Hack" Swadener and Berdella Maude Harner, on 19 November 1929 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Margaret Jane Whiteford died on 21 August 1983 in Riverside Co., CA.

Margaret Jane Whiteford was also known as "Peggy" Whiteford.
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Patsy Jane Swadener

F, #130114, b. 29 September 1930, d. 23 May 2011

Parents

FatherPaul Harner Swadener (b. 30 December 1904, d. 1 December 1967)
MotherMargaret Jane Whiteford (b. 30 March 1908, d. 21 August 1983)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Patsy Jane Swadener was born on 29 September 1930 in Los Angeles Co., CA.1 She married Adams. She died on 23 May 2011.

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Citations

  1. [S1982] San Gabriel, ED 19-704, sheet 2A, Household 28, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.

Ernest Paul Swadener

M, #130115, b. 14 November 1933, d. 2 March 1993

Parents

FatherPaul Harner Swadener (b. 30 December 1904, d. 1 December 1967)
MotherMargaret Jane Whiteford (b. 30 March 1908, d. 21 August 1983)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Ernest Paul Swadener was born on 14 November 1933 in Los Angeles Co., CA.1 He married Madeline M. Morago daughter of Rosa, on 25 June 1955 in Los Angeles Co., CA. He and Madeline M. Morago were divorced in September 1972 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 2 March 1993 in Riverside Co., CA.

Ernest Paul Swadener was also known as Ernest Paul Reed. He began military service on 16 January 1951 Korean War service, discharged 3 SEP 1954.
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Citations

  1. [S1982] San Gabriel, ED 19-704, sheet 2A, Household 28, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.

Martha Irwin1

F, #130117, b. about 1884, d. after April 1940
Pedigree Link

Family: James Whiteford (b. about 1881, d. before April 1940)

DaughterMargaret Jane Whiteford+ (b. 30 March 1908, d. 21 August 1983)

Biography

Martha Irwin was born about 1884 in Northern Ireland.1 She married James Whiteford about 1904.2 She died after April 1940.

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Citations

  1. [S1982] San Gabriel, ED 19-704, sheet 2A, Household 28, 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.
  2. [S706] San Gabriel, Dist. 1440, sheet 16A, Dwelling 415, Family 415, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

James Whiteford1

M, #130118, b. about 1881, d. before April 1940
Pedigree Link

Family: Martha Irwin (b. about 1884, d. after April 1940)

DaughterMargaret Jane Whiteford+ (b. 30 March 1908, d. 21 August 1983)

Biography

James Whiteford was born about 1881 in Northern Ireland.1 He married Martha Irwin about 1904.1 He died before April 1940.

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Citations

  1. [S706] San Gabriel, Dist. 1440, sheet 16A, Dwelling 415, Family 415, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.

Ethelyn M. Ross

F, #130123, b. 18 May 1884, d. 31 March 1949

Parents

FatherSylvester Ross (b. 14 May 1853, d. 3 October 1943)
MotherEvangeline M. Cutter (b. 25 February 1855, d. 17 July 1902)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frederick Harner (b. 10 June 1885, d. 18 August 1950)

DaughterFlorence Elizabeth Harner+ (b. 20 June 1916, d. 19 September 2005)
SonRoss Matthias Harner+ (b. 22 August 1917, d. 10 March 1981)
DaughterMarietta May Harner (b. 26 May 1925, d. 3 October 2004)

Biography

Ethelyn M. Ross was born on 18 May 1884 in Hersey, Osceola Co., MI; daughter of Sylvester and Barbara Sabrina (Ayers) Ross. She married Frederick Harner son of Mattias "Tice" Harner and Henrietta Gross, on 31 December 1912 in Osceola Co., MI. Ethelyn M. Ross died on 31 March 1949 in Ashland Twp., Newaygo Co., MI.

She was buried in April 1949 in Oakdale Cemetery, Hersey, Osceola Co., MI, Findagrave #22083639.
Ethelyn M. Ross was also known as "Ethel" Ross.1
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Citations

  1. [S1576] Casnovia, Dist. 0002, sheet 1A, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1930 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1014-15; FHL #2340749-50.

Sylvester Ross

M, #130124, b. 14 May 1853, d. 3 October 1943
Pedigree Link

Family: Evangeline M. Cutter (b. 25 February 1855, d. 17 July 1902)

DaughterEthelyn M. Ross+ (b. 18 May 1884, d. 31 March 1949)

Biography

Sylvester Ross was born on 14 May 1853 in Ontario, Canada. He married Evangeline M. Cutter. He died on 3 October 1943 in Hersey, Osceola Co., MI.

He was buried in October 1943 in Oakdale Cemetery, Hersey, Osceola Co., MI, Findagrave #23845339.
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Evangeline M. Cutter

F, #130125, b. 25 February 1855, d. 17 July 1902
Pedigree Link

Family: Sylvester Ross (b. 14 May 1853, d. 3 October 1943)

DaughterEthelyn M. Ross+ (b. 18 May 1884, d. 31 March 1949)

Biography

Evangeline M. Cutter was born on 25 February 1855 in New York. She married Sylvester Ross. She died on 17 July 1902 in Hersey, Osceola Co., MI.

She was buried in July 1902 in Oakdale Cemetery, Hersey, Osceola Co., MI, Findagrave #23845357.
Evangeline M. Cutter was also known as "Eva" Cutter.
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Florence Elizabeth Harner

F, #130126, b. 20 June 1916, d. 19 September 2005

Parents

FatherFrederick Harner (b. 10 June 1885, d. 18 August 1950)
MotherEthelyn M. Ross (b. 18 May 1884, d. 31 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

Family: Harold Johannes Petersen (b. 26 April 1899, d. 14 February 1975)

DaughterBarbara Jean Peterson+
SonSteven Harold Petersen

Biography

Florence Elizabeth Harner was born on 20 June 1916 in Hersey, Osceola Co., MI.1 She married Harold Johannes Petersen son of Anna, on 21 December 1938 in Clinton Co., IA. Florence Elizabeth Harner died on 19 September 2005 in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI,

Obituary – The Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan; Wednesday, 21 SEP 2005, page 3B (Newspapers.com):

PETERSEN, MRS. FLORENCE E.

Grand Haven

Formerly of Grant

Mrs. Florence E. Petersen, age 89, died Monday, September 19, 2005 in Grand Haven.

She married Harold Johannes Petersen on December 21, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa and he preceded her in death on February 14, 1975.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara & Jim Buth of Coopersville; her son Steven Petersen of Coopersville; 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00i A.M. from the McKinley Grant Chapel, on Thursday, September 22, 2005 with Pastor Robert Porterfield officiating. Interment will be in the Danish Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held 7-9 P.M. Wednesday and 10-11 A.M. Thursday. For Memorials please consider the North Ottawa Hospice.

- McKinley Funeral Home, Grant.



She was buried in September 2005 in Danish Lutheran Cemetery, Ashland Twp., Newaygo Co., MI, Findagrave #99588871.
Florence Elizabeth Harner lived on 19 April 1940 in Grant Twp., Newaygo Co., MI.2
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Citations

  1. [S1576] Casnovia, Dist. 0002, sheet 1A, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1930 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1014-15; FHL #2340749-50.
  2. [S4419] Grant Twp., ED 62-21, sheet 9A, Household 165, 1940 Federal Census, Newaygo County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1797.

Harold Johannes Petersen

M, #130127, b. 26 April 1899, d. 14 February 1975

Parents

MotherAnna (b. about 1855)
Pedigree Link

Family: Florence Elizabeth Harner (b. 20 June 1916, d. 19 September 2005)

DaughterBarbara Jean Peterson+
SonSteven Harold Petersen

Biography

Harold Johannes Petersen was born on 26 April 1899 in Grant, Newaygo Co., MI; son of Nels and Anna (Miller) Petersen, natives of Denmark. He married Florence Elizabeth Harner daughter of Frederick Harner and Ethelyn M. Ross, on 21 December 1938 in Clinton Co., IA. Harold Johannes Petersen died on 14 February 1975 in Grant, Newaygo Co., MI.

He was buried in 1975 in Danish Lutheran Cemetery, Ashland Twp., Newaygo Co., MI, Findagrave #7696130.
Harold Johannes Petersen lived on 19 April 1940 in Grant Twp., Newaygo Co., MI.1
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Citations

  1. [S4419] Grant Twp., ED 62-21, sheet 9A, Household 165, 1940 Federal Census, Newaygo County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1797.

Ross Matthias Harner1

M, #130128, b. 22 August 1917, d. 10 March 1981

Parents

FatherFrederick Harner (b. 10 June 1885, d. 18 August 1950)
MotherEthelyn M. Ross (b. 18 May 1884, d. 31 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

Family: Muriel Maxine Williams (b. 2 August 1923, d. 12 April 2007)

SonDale Eugene Harner
DaughterPatricia Ann Harner+ (b. 5 May 1943, d. 10 February 2021)
DaughterBonnie Harner
DaughterPamela Jill Harner
SonRichard Ross Harner
SonMichael Harner

Biography

Ross Matthias Harner was born on 22 August 1917 in Hersey, Osceola Co., MI.1 He married Muriel Maxine Williams daughter of George Edward Williams and Gladys Verda White-Bennitt, in February 1939 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Ross Matthias Harner died on 10 March 1981 in Sarasota Co., FL,

Obituary – The Times Herald, Port Huron, Michigan; Thursday, 12 MAR 1981, page 3D (Newspapers.com):

Ross M. Harner

BAD AXE – Ross M. Harner, 64, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 1981, in Sarasota, Fla.

He was born Aug. 22, 1917, in Hersey, Mich. He married Muriel M. Williams in February 1939 in Muskegon.

Mr. Harner was a station agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Port Huron, Pigeon and Caseville. He had worked in Bad Axe for the last 21 years, retiring in 1980. He was the owner and founder of Bad Axe Honda Sales. He was an avid photographer.

He is survived by his wife; three sons, Dale, Richard and Michael, all of Bad Axe; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Patricia) Wing and Mrs. Bruce (Pamela) Hoffman, both of Lapeer, and Mrs. Henry (Bonnie) Sheldon, Bay city; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Florence) Peterson, Grant, Mich,, and Mrs. Carl (Mary) Pierce, Monterey, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dan Shinabarger, pastor of the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Verona Cemetery.

Visiting hours begin at 7 p.m. today in the MacAlpine Funeral Home.



He was buried in March 1981 in Verona Township Cemetery, Verona, Huron Co., MI, Findagrave #36276184.
Occupation: Railroad station agent (1962.) Ross Matthias Harner lived in April 1950 in Whitewater, Grand Traverse Co., MI.
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Citations

  1. [S1576] Casnovia, Dist. 0002, sheet 1A, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1930 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1014-15; FHL #2340749-50.

Marietta May Harner1

F, #130129, b. 26 May 1925, d. 3 October 2004

Parents

FatherFrederick Harner (b. 10 June 1885, d. 18 August 1950)
MotherEthelyn M. Ross (b. 18 May 1884, d. 31 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Marietta May Harner was born on 26 May 1925 in Hersey, Osceola Co., MI.1 She married Carl Henry Pierce son of Charles H. Pierce and Iva Marie Allison, on 14 September 1947 in Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI. Marietta May Harner died on 3 October 2004 in Montclair, San Bernardino Co., CA.

She was buried in October 2004 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #75931295.
Marietta May Harner lived from 1991 to 2004 in Montclair, San Bernardino Co., CA.
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Citations

  1. [S1576] Casnovia, Dist. 0002, sheet 1A, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1930 Federal Census, Muskegon County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1014-15; FHL #2340749-50.

Anna1

F, #130131, b. about 1855
Pedigree Link

Family:

SonHarold Johannes Petersen+ (b. 26 April 1899, d. 14 February 1975)

Biography

Anna was born about 1855 in Denmark.1
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Citations

  1. [S4419] Grant Twp., ED 62-21, sheet 9A, Household 165, 1940 Federal Census, Newaygo County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1797.

Muriel Maxine Williams

F, #130132, b. 2 August 1923, d. 12 April 2007

Parents

FatherGeorge Edward Williams (b. 13 October 1893, d. 21 December 1948)
MotherGladys Verda White-Bennitt (b. 21 August 1896, d. 8 August 1979)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ross Matthias Harner (b. 22 August 1917, d. 10 March 1981)

SonDale Eugene Harner
DaughterPatricia Ann Harner+ (b. 5 May 1943, d. 10 February 2021)
DaughterBonnie Harner
DaughterPamela Jill Harner
SonRichard Ross Harner
SonMichael Harner

Biography

Muriel Maxine Williams was born on 2 August 1923 in Casnovia, Kent/Muskegon Co., MI; daughter of George E. and Gladys V. (White) Williams. She married Ross Matthias Harner son of Frederick Harner and Ethelyn M. Ross, in February 1939 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Muriel Maxine Williams died on 12 April 2007 in Sarasota Co., FL.

She was buried in April 2007 in Verona Township Cemetery, Verona, Huron Co., MI, Findagrave #36276185.
Occupation: Railroad station agent (1962.) Muriel Maxine Williams lived in April 1950 in Whitewater, Grand Traverse Co., MI.
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George Edward Williams

M, #130133, b. 13 October 1893, d. 21 December 1948
Pedigree Link

Family: Gladys Verda White-Bennitt (b. 21 August 1896, d. 8 August 1979)

DaughterMuriel Maxine Williams+ (b. 2 August 1923, d. 12 April 2007)

Biography

George Edward Williams was born on 13 October 1893 in Ottawa Co., MI. He married Gladys Verda White-Bennitt. He died on 21 December 1948 in Kent Co., MI.

He was buried in December 1948 in South Casnovia Cemetery, Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #21111169.
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Gladys Verda White-Bennitt

F, #130134, b. 21 August 1896, d. 8 August 1979
Pedigree Link

Family: George Edward Williams (b. 13 October 1893, d. 21 December 1948)

DaughterMuriel Maxine Williams+ (b. 2 August 1923, d. 12 April 2007)

Biography

Gladys Verda White-Bennitt was born on 21 August 1896. She married George Edward Williams. She died on 8 August 1979 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

She was buried in August 1979 in South Casnovia Cemetery, Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #21111168.
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Carl Henry Pierce

M, #130135, b. 28 February 1923, d. 25 October 1989

Parents

FatherCharles H. Pierce (d. 1957)
MotherIva Marie Allison (b. 17 October 1894, d. 14 February 1969)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Carl Henry Pierce was born on 28 February 1923 in Conklin, Ottawa Co., MI; son of Charles Henry and Iva Marie (Allison) Pierce. He married Marietta May Harner daughter of Frederick Harner and Ethelyn M. Ross, on 14 September 1947 in Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI. Carl Henry Pierce died on 25 October 1989 in San Bernardino Co., CA.

He was buried in 1989 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #75930976.
Carl Henry Pierce began military service on 24 February 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 1 MAY 1946.
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Charles H. Pierce

M, #130136, d. 1957
Pedigree Link

Family: Iva Marie Allison (b. 17 October 1894, d. 14 February 1969)

SonCarl Henry Pierce (b. 28 February 1923, d. 25 October 1989)

Biography

Charles H. Pierce married Iva Marie Allison. He died in 1957.

He was buried in 1957 in McNitt Cemetery, Conklin, Ottawa Co., MI, Findagrave #21640422.
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Iva Marie Allison

F, #130137, b. 17 October 1894, d. 14 February 1969
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles H. Pierce (d. 1957)

SonCarl Henry Pierce (b. 28 February 1923, d. 25 October 1989)

Biography

Iva Marie Allison was born on 17 October 1894 in Illinois. She married Charles H. Pierce. She died on 14 February 1969 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

She was buried in February 1969 in McNitt Cemetery, Conklin, Ottawa Co., MI, Findagrave #21640539.
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J. Clifford Miller

M, #130138, b. 19 May 1878, d. 22 November 1963

Parents

FatherJohn A. Miller (b. 1852, d. 6 January 1933)
MotherSarah C. Hardman (b. 7 July 1850, d. 2 December 1915)
Pedigree Link

Family: Maggie Pearl Harner (b. 10 June 1879, d. 2 March 1958)

DaughterGertrude Miller+ (b. 9 September 1903, d. 10 January 1993)
SonJohn Harner Miller+ (b. 22 December 1909, d. 11 July 1981)

Biography

J. Clifford Miller was born on 19 May 1878 in Greene Co., OH. He married Maggie Pearl Harner daughter of Mattias "Tice" Harner and Henrietta Gross, on 4 February 1903 in Greene Co., OH. J. Clifford Miller died on 22 November 1963 in Clark Co., OH.

He was buried in 1963 in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #76463519.
Occupation: Farmer (1942.) J. Clifford Miller lived on 16 January 1920 in Mad River Twp., Clark Co., OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S1359] Mad River Twp., Dist. 36, sheet 6A, Dwelling 105, Family 105, 1920 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1353-4; FHL #1821353-4.

John A. Miller

M, #130139, b. 1852, d. 6 January 1933
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah C. Hardman (b. 7 July 1850, d. 2 December 1915)

SonJ. Clifford Miller+ (b. 19 May 1878, d. 22 November 1963)

Biography

John A. Miller was born in 1852 in Mad River Twp., Clark Co., OH; son of Reuben and Hester "Hettie" (Snyder) Miller.1 He married Sarah C. Hardman on 15 December 1873 in Greene Co., OH. He died on 6 January 1933 in Clark Co., OH,

Obituary -- Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Ohio; Friday, 6 JAN 1933, page 17 (Newspapers.com):

DIES AT SON'S HOME

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John A. Miller, 80, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday at the home of his son, Clifford Miller, Route 4, Springfield pk., near Osborn.

He was born in Mad River township. Besides the son at whose home he died, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Alice Rall, of Detroit, Mich.

Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Burnal (sic) will be made in Fairfield Cemetery.



He was buried in 1933 in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #76691452.
Occupation: Farmer.
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Citations

  1. [S399] Mad River Twp., p.308, Dwelling 200, Family 210, 1860 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 943; FHL#803943.

Sarah C. Hardman

F, #130140, b. 7 July 1850, d. 2 December 1915
Pedigree Link

Family: John A. Miller (b. 1852, d. 6 January 1933)

SonJ. Clifford Miller+ (b. 19 May 1878, d. 22 November 1963)

Biography

Sarah C. Hardman was born on 7 July 1850 in Greene Co., OH; daughter of Peter Elliot and Maria (Clayton) Hardman. She married John A. Miller on 15 December 1873 in Greene Co., OH. She died on 2 December 1915 in Clark Co., OH.

She was buried in December 1915 in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #76691439.
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