Obituary

MRS. JOHN ANDERSON

Miss Edith Eva Tuttle was born in the town of Lafayette, Monroe County, April 1, 1856. She spent the early years of her life in her childhood home. . . .

At the age of 18 she was united in marriage to John Anderson. To this Union seven children were born, four girls and three boys, six of whom survive. Mr. Anderson passed away two years and four months ago. Mrs. Anderson's Health failed rapidly following the death of her husband and she passed to her reward on the evening of Friday, April 29.

From the time of her marriage she has been a resident of Angelo. The children who survived are: Harvey J. and Ulysses G. of LaValle, Albertus of Angelo, Mrs. U. G. Rogers of Hobson, Montana, Mrs. J. M. Rogers of Madison, and Mrs. J. M. Wilhelmsen of Angelo. She is also survived by one brother, Gilbert Tuthill, of Sparta, and thirty grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson was a patient, loving mother and an ever willing neighbor and will be greatly missed by a host of friends and relatives. Burial services were held at the home and the church at Angelo last Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. William Lodwick. Interment at the Angelo Cemetery.

The Sparta Herald Newspaper, Sparta Wisconsin, Thursday, 5 May 1927

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Will of Edith Anderson - Filed on May 3, 1927 - Monroe County, Wisconsin, Probate Court

I, Edith Anderson of Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and Testament.

First: It is my will that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executor as soon after my demise as possible.

Second: I hereby give, devise and bequeath to my son, Albertus Anderson, the sum of Four hundred ($400.00) Dollars.

Third: All the rest residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my six children namely: Albertus Anderson, Ulysses Anderson, Harvey J. Anderson, Ella Rogers, Bertha Rogers and Gertie Wilhelmsen, share and share alike.

Fourth: In case of the death of any of my said children before my estate is distributed, it is my Will that the share or shares of any deceased children shall be divided equally between those that are still living.

Fifth: I hereby nominate and appoint my son Albertus Anderson Executor of this my last Will and Testament and authorize him to compromise and settle all claims either for or against my said estate.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of June A.D. 1925

Signed: Edith Anderson (seal)