Etc. -- Mrs. Darius Lefler's 1897  obituary
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A transcription of a page 1 article from 16 Sep 1897 Waterford Star newspaper.

Death of Mrs. Lefler

The death of Mrs. Darius Lefler occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, at the residence of her son, Mr. Isaiah Lefler. Deceased was sick but two or three days. The funeral took place to Greenwood cemetery on Friday last, Rev. A. Slaght officiating.

Mrs. Lefler came to this country in a sail boat from England over 48 years ago and settled in Waterford, where she has lived ever since, being 64 years of age at the time of her death.

She was married twice. By her first husband she has one son, Mr. Wm. Mace, who is now living in this place. She also has two sons and one daughter living, viz: Isaiah Lefler, Isaac Lefler and Mrs. Edward Glover. There are also two sons and one daughter dead.

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