Harriet Emma Sisson

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The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 36, p 569, June 25, 1906.
Harriet Emma Sisson Hoard, eldest of eight children of Alonzo and Patience Allen Sisson, was born in McHenry Valley, near Alfred, July 7, 1849. She died of a paralytic shock Aug. 18, 1906.
Three sisters and two brothers survive her. She was married to James W. Hoard Jan.1, 1868. Their gifted, daughter, Maud, a teacher at Alfred and Salem died in young womanhood. The only surviving child, Fred, has with his wife cared for the father and mother tenderly during their last days. She was baptized when a girl by Rev. N. V. Hull and joined the First Alfred Church, of which she has remained a faithful member. She was widely known for her kindness and her home for its hospitality. She took a great interest in the students, especially any that needed friends. She was foremost in beautifying the church and in inaugurating the project of building church parlors for its social life. She was deeply interested in the welfare of church, school and neighborhood life. Her memory will be lovingly cherished. Services at the home Aug. 21, 1906, conducted by Pastor Randolph. Text, Is. 66: 13, "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you."

Family/Spouse: James Walker Hoard. James was born on 2 Mar 1843 in West Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 29 May 1906 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Alfred Rural Cemetery, Alfred, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the home of her parents, in Alfred Centre, N. Y., Oct. 4. 1892, Miss Alice Mande Hoard, aged 21 years, 6 months and 14 days. She became an earnest disciple of Christ when about 12 years of age, and continued faithful in service and consistent in spiritual development till her triumphant translation to the higher life. She had reached quite unusual attainments for one of her age in classical learning, and had shown marked ability as a teacher. She was a post-graduate of Alfred University, and had taught one year as Assistant Instructor in the Latin Department. She was a very efficient member and worker in the church and Young People's Christian Endeavor, also in her Literary Society. Her loss in all these places is deeply felt. The large concourse of friends at her funeral manifested a very deep sympathy for her bereaved parents and brother in their great loss. But they have the perfect assurance that she was prepared for the change. T. R. W.
(The Sabbath Recorder, Vol 48, No 41, p 656, Oct. 13, 1892).