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MARY POTH

[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 10 February 1921]

Mary Poth, nee Miller, relict of the late Daniel Poth, was born in Baltimore, Md., March 3, 1837, and died in Pelham, February 2, 1921, in her 84th year. About 62 years ago she was married to Daniel Poth. Eleven children were born to them. For a time they lived in Gainsboro Township where she united with the Church of the Evangelical Association of which she remained a faithful and highly respected member to the day of her departure. Ten years ago her husband preceded her in death. One son, John at Chantler, where she had her home in recent years and one daughter, Harriet, Mrs. Torrence, Niagara Falls, N.Y., survive. She also leaves five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the home of her son, at Chantler last Saturday, Feb. 5th, 1.30 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.E. Beese. Interment was made in the Dawdy cemetery.

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