Machin, Sarah Anslow

Sarah Anslow Machin

1853-1917

Niles Daily Star, January 31, 1917, page 1

    Miss Sarah Anslow Machin passed to the Great Beyond at 3 o'clock this morning, at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas A. Bunbury, 606 Grant street.  Miss Machin had been
seriously ill for the past five weeks, as the result of arterial sclerosis.
    Miss Machin was born October 29, 1853, near Philadelphia, Pa., but came with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Machin, three years later, to reside in Bertrand, where she
grew to womanhood.
    For many years, she was prominent in educational circles of the county and city,
having taught for many years in the country schools and the Niles Public schools.  She
served for some time on the County Board of Examiners.  During her residence in Bertrand
she always took an active part in the life of the village, and after the removal of the
family to Niles took a deep interest in church, school and civic affairs fo the city. She
was a lifelong and devoted member of Trinity Episcopal church and held the office for many
years of secretary of the Woman's guild.  She took a keen interest in the work of the Fort
St. Joseph Historical society and acted as its treasurer.  For 15 years she was record
keeper of Victress Hive, L.O.T.M., rendering efficient service in this and all the
organizations with which she was connected.
    She leaves her mother, Mrs. Mary Martin, and one sister, Mrs. Bunbury.  Supt. T.W.
Swain of the Niles Gas Co., is a nephew and Mrs. F.A. Ortman of Detroit a niece.
    The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Trinity church, Rev. Mr.
Wilkins of Dowagiac will probably officiate.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.