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Clara Edith Riggs (b. July 17, 1944, d. October 15, 1946)

Clara Edith Riggs (daughter of Clarence Emmett Riggs and Elsie Irene Boerma) was born July 17, 1944 in Lakeview, Mi, and died October 15, 1946 in Lakeview, Cato Twp., Montcalm Co., Mi.

Notes for Clara Edith Riggs:
Source: Death Record Mecosta Co., Liber # G, Pg # 417. Ravenna Twp. Cemetery Records. Tombstone-Ravenna Twp Cemetery ( see photo)

Age at Death:1 year 2 months 28 days
Cause of Death: Accidental Poisoning from Kerosene - duration 4 hours.
Occupation: child
While visiting an Uncle's farm with her parents, Clara found a soda bottle that had kerosene stored in it and drank it.
Clara was buried in Aetna Cemetery in Mecosta Co. Mi, plot # 622. May 14, 1992, Clara was moved to Ravenna Twp
Cemetery to be placed along side her mother, Elsie Boerma Riggs. This is on record with the Ravenna Twp. Office and was recorded by Jim Irish, Sexton.

More About Clara Edith Riggs:
Burial: October 17, 1946, Aetna Twp. Cemetery, Morley, Mecosta Co.. Mi.