Harriet Driggett

Married 28 Oct 1877 in New Boston (Huron Twp.), Wayne Co., Michigan to William Hansor
Born 11 Jun 1857 in Delaware
Died 24 Jan 1936 in Milan, Washtenaw Co., Michigan

To them were born:

Notes

• Harriet's age in the census records: in 1860, age 1; in 1870, age 11; in 1880; age 21; in 1900, age 41 (b. Mar 1859); in 1910, age 51; in 1920, age 60.
• In 1900 Harriet was reported to be the mother of 8 children, of which 8 were alive.
• In 1910 Harriet was reported to be the mother of 9 children, of which 9 were alive.
• Submitted by Sally Stanley of Whitmore Lake, Michigan.
  Obituary [from uncited Michigan newpaper]
  Harriett Driggett was born in Camden, N.J. March 15th, 1859 and died Jan. 30th, 1924. At the age of nine years she came to Michigan with her parents. October 28, 1878 she was united in marriage to Wm. Hansor and to this union were born nine children all of whom survive her.
  She was converted in her early life and for twenty-seven years has been an active member of London church, Foreign Missionary and L. A. S. She was a long and patient sufferer and always had a smile and pleasant word for everyone. She was a faithful wife and kind and loving mother.
  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and nine children, David and John, of London; Claude, Mrs. V. A. Draper, Mrs. Geo. Dressell, of Milan; Mrs. Walter Long, of Maybee; Mrs. Frank Crittenden, of Pontiac; Mrs. Walter Knox and Lloyd at home. Twenty grand children and one great grand child; three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Gilbert Parrish, of Royal Oak, Mrs. E. S. Wilson, of Pittsfield township, Mrs. Frank Bixby, of Milan, Elisha Driggett, of Flat Rock, and W. T. Driggett, of Charlevoix. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
  
  We have lost our darling mother,
  She has bid us all adieu.
  She has gone to live in Heaven,
  And her form is lost to view.
  Oh, that dear one, how we loved her.
  Oh, how hard to give her up.
  But an angel came down for her
  And removed her from our flock.
  
  Card of Thanks
  
  We wish in this manner to thank the friends and neighbors of London and Milan, and the Ladies' Aid for the many floral offerings and the many acts of kindness. Also Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haight for the beautiful songs. Especially we thank Rev. Clifford and Rev. Campbell for their comforting words given us during our recent sad bereavement.
  
  Mr. Will Hansor
  Mr. David Hansor
  Mr. John Hansor
  Mrs. V. A. Draper
  Mrs. Walter Long
  Mr. Claud Hansor
  Mrs. Frank Crittenden
  Mrs. George Dressell
  Mrs. Walter Knox
  Mr. Lloyd Hansor.

Sources

• 1860 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co., Delaware Twp., Page No. 72 [=672], 499-492, 30 Jun 1860
• 1870 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Wayne Co., Huron Twp., Page No. 1 [=201], 2-2, 01 Jul 1870
• 1880 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Wayne Co., Huron Twp., Village of Waltz, E.D. 255, Page No. 9 [=189A], 71-72, 07 Jun 1880
• 1900 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., London Twp., E.D. 74, Sheet No. 8B [=193 verso], 174-176, 15 Jun 1900
• 1910 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., London Twp., E.D. 98, Sheet No. 4B [=121 verso], 89-89, 23 Apr 1910
• 1920 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., London Twp., E.D. 112, Sheet No. 8A [=21], 183-185, Monroe and Saline Rd., 17 Jan 1920