Mrs. Minerva Green Bliven, daughter of Edward and Sarah Green, was born in Scio, Allegany County, N. Y., in 1836, and passed from this life at her home near Edgerton, Wis., October 13, 1927.
When sixteen years of age she came west with her parents, settling on a farm near Newville. In early life she gave her heart to Christ and united with the Rock River Church.
On August 14, 1858, she was united in marriage to Milo Bliven. Six children were born to this union. Three of them died in infancy. Jennie Bliven grew to womanhood, married, and left a daughter Ruby, Now Mrs. Ruby Gains. Jennie passed away twenty-eight years ago. Only two of the children survive the mother - Mrs. Cassius Williams and Eugene Bliven, both of Edgerton. Funeral services were held from the home on October 15, 1927, conducted by Pastor J. H. Hurley, and the body was laid to rest in the Edgerton cemetery beside that of her husband. Music was furnished by Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Sayre.
J. H. H.
