DeMott, Catherine (Herkimer)

Catherine DeMott
Oct. 25, 1828-April 16, 1909

Mrs. J. E. DeMott is dead.

Well known Pioneer Resident of Niles Township.

Mrs. DeMott, a prominent and well known early settler, who had been a witness of the county’s development from a pioneer epoch in its history to the present day, passed away at her home in Niles Township on last Wednesday [April 16, 1909] evening at the age of 80 years.

Mrs. DeMott, whose maiden name was Miss Catherine Herkimer, was born in Montgomery county, New York and was a distant relative of George Herkimer of Revolutionary fame and one of the distinguished citizens of the Empire state. She was married to John E. DeMott in New York on April 6, 1852. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. DeMott remained residents of Orleans county, New York until 1855, when they moved to Michigan, first locating on Portage Prairie, this county where they remained for a year. They afterward lived upon a rented farm in Niles township, and in 1861 Mr. DeMott bought the farm where he now lives.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. DeMott were born eight children, five of whom are still living. They are Thomas and Harry DeMott, Mrs. George Rowlee and Mrs. C. E. Fiske of Niles and Mrs. Henry Sandford of Fulton, NY.

Mrs. DeMott was a woman of a kind and lovable disposition and her friends were numerous. She scattered sunshine along life’s pathway and all who knew her mourn her demise.

The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow Afternoon at 1 o’clock, Rev. Mr. Miedema of Buchanan officiating. The remains will be laid at rest in Silverbrook Cemetery.