----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 09/25/1890

Vansleet, Amelia (1812 - 16 Sep 1890)

Mrs. Amelia Vansleet died at the residence of her son Peter, in this village (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.), on Wednesday of last week, aged 78 years. She was born near Montreal, Canada, in the year 1812, was married to Peter Vansleet and removed to this country 42 years ago, and has resided at various points in the States since. Previous to coming here three years ago she had resided for several years on a homestead in Taylor Co. She leaves a husband, who resides at Appleton, one daughter, Hattie, and four sons, Peter, Joseph, David and Mead. The children were all present at the funeral, which occurred on Thursday last.