Andrews, Hilda

Hilda Andrews

Nov. 29, 1875 – Jan. 23, 1937

     Mrs. George L. (Hilda Putman), Andrews, 61, lifelong resident of Pokagon township died suddenly at her home, one mile east of Pokagon at 12:30 Saturday afternoon. Heart trouble was the cause of her death.

     Beside her husband, Mrs. Andrews is survived by a son, Donald, living at home. A daughter, Mrs. Edward Reid of Detroit.

     The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Uzziel Putman, Mrs. Andrew was born in Pokagon on Nov. 29, 1875.  Mr. Putman is claimed to be the first white child born in Cass County.

     The Rev. Thomas Rice of the Methodist Church of Buchanan will conduct the funeral services at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the Price and Kiger Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

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