Mary Sears Groesbeck

GROESBECK, SEARS

Posted By: Ruth McDowell (email)
Date: 12/17/2010 at 21:18:17

Afton Star Enterprise: July 1888

Died--Mrs. Mary Groesbeck wife of Henry Groesbeck, in New Hope Twp, July 16, age about sixty years. Mrs. Groesbeck has resided about 30 years in this county. Funeral was in charge of the Dunkard Association. On Tuesday the remains were buried in the Groesbeck cemetery.

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Afton Star Enterprise: Lorimor News July 17, 1888

Mrs. Mary Groesbeck, wife of Henry Groesbeck, residing near here, died on Tuesday night July 16 after a short illness. Mrs. Groesbeck was about sixty years old and has resided in this county over thirty years. She was so well known in the locality that for years she has been called "Aunt Mary" by all who knew her. She was one of those patient industrious women who make home pleasant and who will be missed , sadly missed from her home and society. The sympathy is universally felt for the aged husband and the family. The funeral exercises will be in charge of the Dunkard church of which Mrs. Groesbeck has long been a member. The remains will be buried in the cemetery in New Hope township.