Pruyn, Margaret (Harder)

Margaret (Harder) Pruyn
April 11, 1826-June 8, 1901

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 10, 1901, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library


    Mrs. Margaret Pruyn died at her home, near Barren[sic] lake, Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock, at the age of 75 years.. The cause of her death was a complication of diseases, together with old age.
    Deceased leaves four children, who are the Misses Jennie, Louise and Kate, and Mr. John Pruyn.
    The funeral will occur from the late residence at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Dr. Lowrie will conduct the services. Interment will be in Silver Brook cemetery.
    Mrs. Pruyn was a most estimable lady, as well as one of the oldest settlers in this vicinity, and her death came as a shock to the community.
Niles Republican, Thursday, June 13, 1901, page 1, col. 2, reprinted from Niles Daily Sun, Monday, June 10, 1901, microfilm Niles District Library


Monday's Sun.

    Mrs. Margaret Pruyn, widow of the late Henry Pruyn, passed away at her home near Barron lake, Saturday evening about 6:45 o'clock.  The cause of death was uraemia, the end coming after a painful illness of six weeks.
    Deceased, who was well known and had a wide circle of acquaintances, was 76 years of age and had for many years been a resident of these parts.  She leaves three children to mourn her demise. She was a sister of J.E. Harder of this city.
    The funeral was held at 2:30 this afternoon from the late residence, the Rev. Lowrie, officiating. Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.  Mrs. Pruyn was a devout member of the Presbyterian church and will be greatly missed in the home and church.