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Elizabeth E “Betsy” <I>Niblack</I> Sherd

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Elizabeth E “Betsy” Niblack Sherd

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
17 Mar 1876 (aged 67)
Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Daughter of John & Hannah (Harrison) Niblack; wife of Mahlon S. Sherd. Children: Matilda, Mary A, William Niblack, Jane Elizabeth, John N, Alta, Emmons E.

Tecumseh Herald newspaper March 23, 1873: "In Tecumseh, the 17th last, Elizabeth Sherd, wife of Mahlon Sherd, aged 67 years and 4 months. An affectionate wife, and a loving mother, faithful friend, she was beloved by all who knew her. She bore her long and painful illness with Christian patience and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Her loss is mourned by her husband, with whom she had lived for forty-eight years, and by four children and a large circle of relatives and friends."
In the same paper and page: "Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so generously rendered their assistance in the care of Mrs. Mahlon Sherd, during her last and fatal illness, and especially to the young ladies who tendered their aid, I desire to express my grateful thanks. Their Christian kindness will long be cherished in remembrance. Mrs. D. D. Marshall."
Elizabeth is shown as having been both in NY and in Philadelphia, PA, depending on which record is being viewed.
Daughter of John & Hannah (Harrison) Niblack; wife of Mahlon S. Sherd. Children: Matilda, Mary A, William Niblack, Jane Elizabeth, John N, Alta, Emmons E.

Tecumseh Herald newspaper March 23, 1873: "In Tecumseh, the 17th last, Elizabeth Sherd, wife of Mahlon Sherd, aged 67 years and 4 months. An affectionate wife, and a loving mother, faithful friend, she was beloved by all who knew her. She bore her long and painful illness with Christian patience and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Her loss is mourned by her husband, with whom she had lived for forty-eight years, and by four children and a large circle of relatives and friends."
In the same paper and page: "Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so generously rendered their assistance in the care of Mrs. Mahlon Sherd, during her last and fatal illness, and especially to the young ladies who tendered their aid, I desire to express my grateful thanks. Their Christian kindness will long be cherished in remembrance. Mrs. D. D. Marshall."
Elizabeth is shown as having been both in NY and in Philadelphia, PA, depending on which record is being viewed.


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44102818/elizabeth_e-sherd: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth E “Betsy” Niblack Sherd (17 Dec 1808–17 Mar 1876), Find a Grave Memorial ID 44102818, citing Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by SueB (contributor 47095401).