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Bontrager, Clara M. (1864-1957)
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Middlebury, Ind. — Mrs. Clara M. Bontrager, one of the oldest residents of this community, died Sept. 2 at the age of 93. The widow of the late Benj. A. Bontrager, she leaves over 100 descendants, including three daughters, 15 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren. |
Middlebury, Ind. — Mrs. Clara M. Bontrager, one of the oldest residents of this community, died Sept. 2 at the age of 93. The widow of the late Benj. A. Bontrager, she leaves over 100 descendants, including three daughters, 15 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren. |
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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Sep 12 p. 2
Birth date: 1864
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LEAVES OVER 100 DESCENDANTS
Middlebury, Ind. — Mrs. Clara M. Bontrager, one of the oldest residents of this community, died Sept. 2 at the age of 93. The widow of the late Benj. A. Bontrager, she leaves over 100 descendants, including three daughters, 15 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Middlebury Mennonite Church, with Wilbur Yoder and Harold Yoder in charge.