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Harriet Emma <I>Sisson</I> Hoard

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Harriet Emma Sisson Hoard

Birth
Allegany County, New York, USA
Death
18 Aug 1906 (aged 57)
Alfred, Allegany County, New York, USA
Burial
Alfred, Allegany County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
147
Memorial ID
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"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 36, p 569, June 25, 1906.

Harriet Emma Sisson Hoard, eldest of eight children of Alonzo and Patience Allen Sisson, was born in McHenry Valley, near Alfred, July 7, 1849. She died of a paralytic shock Aug. 18, 1906.

Three sisters and two brothers survive her. She was married to James W. Hoard Jan.1, 1868. Their gifted, daughter, Maud, a teacher at Alfred and Salem died in young womanhood. The only surviving child, Fred, has with his wife cared for the father and mother tenderly during their last days. She was baptized when a girl by Rev. N. V. Hull and joined the First Alfred Church, of which she has remained a faithful member. She was widely known for her kindness and her home for its hospitality. She took a great interest in the students, especially any that needed friends. She was foremost in beautifying the church and in inaugurating the project of building church parlors for its social life. She was deeply interested in the welfare of church, school and neighborhood life. Her memory will be lovingly cherished. Services at the home Aug. 21, 1906, conducted by Pastor Randolph. Text, Is. 66: 13, "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you."
L. C. R.
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 36, p 569, June 25, 1906.

Harriet Emma Sisson Hoard, eldest of eight children of Alonzo and Patience Allen Sisson, was born in McHenry Valley, near Alfred, July 7, 1849. She died of a paralytic shock Aug. 18, 1906.

Three sisters and two brothers survive her. She was married to James W. Hoard Jan.1, 1868. Their gifted, daughter, Maud, a teacher at Alfred and Salem died in young womanhood. The only surviving child, Fred, has with his wife cared for the father and mother tenderly during their last days. She was baptized when a girl by Rev. N. V. Hull and joined the First Alfred Church, of which she has remained a faithful member. She was widely known for her kindness and her home for its hospitality. She took a great interest in the students, especially any that needed friends. She was foremost in beautifying the church and in inaugurating the project of building church parlors for its social life. She was deeply interested in the welfare of church, school and neighborhood life. Her memory will be lovingly cherished. Services at the home Aug. 21, 1906, conducted by Pastor Randolph. Text, Is. 66: 13, "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you."
L. C. R.


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