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(This obituary is from a relative’s scrapbook. The name and date of the paper are unknown.)
Obituary of Mrs. Anna McHarg
Mrs. Anna McHarg, one of the Northwest’s sturdy pioneers, who helped to make a civilization out of a wilderness, and who endured many hardships during the early days, passed away Sunday morning, October 23, at 5 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Viers, about 4 miles east of Fulda, at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 5 days, following a stroke, the 5th day of August, 1927, from which she never fully recovered.
The deceased was born in Leeds township, Megantic county, Canada, April 18, 1850. In 1873 she immigrated to the United States settling at Anoka, this state, her aged mother coming with her. Later she moved to Minneapolis, where she established one of the largest dress making shops at that place.
On August 28, 1876, she was united in marriage to John McHarg. They remained in Minnepolis until April 15, 1878, when she moved with her family to Fulda, settling on a farm in Belfast township, where she resided until death relieved her of her sufferings.
She is survived by four children, Joseph Archibald, of Fulda, Mrs. Robina Guthier of Minneapolis, Mrs. Jesse Barnard of Chandler, and Mrs. Ray Viers of Fulda, who were all in attendance at the funeral. She is also survived by one brother, J.T. Hardy of Tampa, Florida; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death in February 1920.
She was a member of the Royal Neighbor lodge of Fulda, who took possession at the grave. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Presbyterian church of Fulda, Rev. S.V. Sydenstricker officiating. Interment was made in Prairie Hill Cemetery, by the side of her husband.
Mrs. McHarg, in her everyday life was cheerulness personified. No matter where whe went she made friends and retained them because of her kindly, happy and affectionate disposition. She will indeed be missed by her family and her large circle of friends.
A wonderful mother, woman and aid; One who was better, God never made. A wonderful worker, so loyal and true, One in a million, that, mother was you. Just in your judgment, always right, Honest and liberal, every upright; Loved by your friends, and all whom you knew, Our wonderful mother, that was you.”
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