ILL HEALTH BELIEVED REASON FOR TRAGIC DEATH
Mrs. Wm. Abbott Takes Life When Left Alone for Brief Time
The family of William Abbott have the sincere sympathy of the community in the tragic death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Bessie Keith which occurred last Saturday morning at their home in Hatton township. Mrs. Abbott took her own life with a shot gun while her husband was on a brief errand at the barn. Death was instant. Ill health of many years is believed to have prompted her in the act. Coroner Andrew Friz was called and pronounced the death due to self-inflicted wounds.
Bessie Keith, daughter of Warren and Emma Keith was born in Grant township, Clare County, February 4, 1882. She departed this life January 29, 1938 at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 28 days.
Her entire life with the exception of nine years spent Flint was lived in different places in Clare County.
In the year 1900 she was united in marriage to William Abbott. To this union was born four children, namely Earl, of Detroit, Alfred of Clare County, Aca at home, and Mrs. Elva Lyons, of Pettaluma, Cal.
She was a good and faithful wife and mother. No sacrifice was too great where her family and loved ones were concerned.
She has been in poor health over a period of many years,' and her passing is a great sorrow to all.
She leaves to mourn, her faithful husband and children, nine grand children, two brothers, Amasa, of Mt. Pleasant, Charles Keith, of Clio, one sister, Lillie Bennett of Sheridan township, and many friends.
The funeral services- were held from the Doherty Funeral Home-Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Kleinhardt officiating and interment made in Cherry Grove. (Clare Sentinel dated 4 February 1938-Thanks, Tom)
Mrs. Wm. Abbott Takes Life When Left Alone for Brief Time
The family of William Abbott have the sincere sympathy of the community in the tragic death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Bessie Keith which occurred last Saturday morning at their home in Hatton township. Mrs. Abbott took her own life with a shot gun while her husband was on a brief errand at the barn. Death was instant. Ill health of many years is believed to have prompted her in the act. Coroner Andrew Friz was called and pronounced the death due to self-inflicted wounds.
Bessie Keith, daughter of Warren and Emma Keith was born in Grant township, Clare County, February 4, 1882. She departed this life January 29, 1938 at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 28 days.
Her entire life with the exception of nine years spent Flint was lived in different places in Clare County.
In the year 1900 she was united in marriage to William Abbott. To this union was born four children, namely Earl, of Detroit, Alfred of Clare County, Aca at home, and Mrs. Elva Lyons, of Pettaluma, Cal.
She was a good and faithful wife and mother. No sacrifice was too great where her family and loved ones were concerned.
She has been in poor health over a period of many years,' and her passing is a great sorrow to all.
She leaves to mourn, her faithful husband and children, nine grand children, two brothers, Amasa, of Mt. Pleasant, Charles Keith, of Clio, one sister, Lillie Bennett of Sheridan township, and many friends.
The funeral services- were held from the Doherty Funeral Home-Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Kleinhardt officiating and interment made in Cherry Grove. (Clare Sentinel dated 4 February 1938-Thanks, Tom)
ILL HEALTH BELIEVED REASON FOR TRAGIC DEATH
Mrs. Wm. Abbott Takes Life When Left Alone for Brief Time
The family of William Abbott have the sincere sympathy of the community in the tragic death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Bessie Keith which occurred last Saturday morning at their home in Hatton township. Mrs. Abbott took her own life with a shot gun while her husband was on a brief errand at the barn. Death was instant. Ill health of many years is believed to have prompted her in the act. Coroner Andrew Friz was called and pronounced the death due to self-inflicted wounds.
Bessie Keith, daughter of Warren and Emma Keith was born in Grant township, Clare County, February 4, 1882. She departed this life January 29, 1938 at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 28 days.
Her entire life with the exception of nine years spent Flint was lived in different places in Clare County.
In the year 1900 she was united in marriage to William Abbott. To this union was born four children, namely Earl, of Detroit, Alfred of Clare County, Aca at home, and Mrs. Elva Lyons, of Pettaluma, Cal.
She was a good and faithful wife and mother. No sacrifice was too great where her family and loved ones were concerned.
She has been in poor health over a period of many years,' and her passing is a great sorrow to all.
She leaves to mourn, her faithful husband and children, nine grand children, two brothers, Amasa, of Mt. Pleasant, Charles Keith, of Clio, one sister, Lillie Bennett of Sheridan township, and many friends.
The funeral services- were held from the Doherty Funeral Home-Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Kleinhardt officiating and interment made in Cherry Grove. (Clare Sentinel dated 4 February 1938-Thanks, Tom)
Mrs. Wm. Abbott Takes Life When Left Alone for Brief Time
The family of William Abbott have the sincere sympathy of the community in the tragic death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Bessie Keith which occurred last Saturday morning at their home in Hatton township. Mrs. Abbott took her own life with a shot gun while her husband was on a brief errand at the barn. Death was instant. Ill health of many years is believed to have prompted her in the act. Coroner Andrew Friz was called and pronounced the death due to self-inflicted wounds.
Bessie Keith, daughter of Warren and Emma Keith was born in Grant township, Clare County, February 4, 1882. She departed this life January 29, 1938 at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 28 days.
Her entire life with the exception of nine years spent Flint was lived in different places in Clare County.
In the year 1900 she was united in marriage to William Abbott. To this union was born four children, namely Earl, of Detroit, Alfred of Clare County, Aca at home, and Mrs. Elva Lyons, of Pettaluma, Cal.
She was a good and faithful wife and mother. No sacrifice was too great where her family and loved ones were concerned.
She has been in poor health over a period of many years,' and her passing is a great sorrow to all.
She leaves to mourn, her faithful husband and children, nine grand children, two brothers, Amasa, of Mt. Pleasant, Charles Keith, of Clio, one sister, Lillie Bennett of Sheridan township, and many friends.
The funeral services- were held from the Doherty Funeral Home-Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Kleinhardt officiating and interment made in Cherry Grove. (Clare Sentinel dated 4 February 1938-Thanks, Tom)
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