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MARY METLER

[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]

Mrs. Mary A. Metler , widow of Peter Metler, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Beamer, North Pelham, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at the advanced age of 81 years. The funeral was held from the late residence on Sunday and interment made in the North Pelham Presbyterian church burying ground. Mrs. Metler was the oldest of four generations which existed up to the time of her death, viz: Mrs. Metler, Mrs. Beamer, Mrs. Thos. Disher and her daughter. She was born in Ireland, but nearly all her life lived in this township. Her husband, Peter Metler, was a renowned sheep farmer, and even today prizes at the fairs are taken in his name. One daughter survives.

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