1853 Drouin Collection for Shefford Methodist, folio 8: Sarah Swan widow of the late Silas Geer of thee Township of Shefford, died on the fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three and was buried on the seventh day of the same month and year in the presence of the subscribing witnesses by me R.A. Flanders, Minister. Signed Samuel Bradly & Francis Geer.