Born near Raymond, IA.
Merla Clio Sawyer, one of 12 children, was born on 16 Oct 1895. Clio's
parents, William and Eva (Longaker) Sawyer made their home in Spring Creek
Township near La Porte City where Clio received her education.
Died of cancer of the throat.
Eva Marie Sawyer, one of 12 children, was born on 4 Dec 1901. Her
parents, William and Eva (Longaker) Sawyer made their home in Spring Creek
Township near La Porte City where she received her education.Cause of death was a stroke suffered on 9 August 1994 at home of Cleo
Sawyer, San Gabriel, CA, where she had lived since April 1985 after the
death of Evelyn (Reitz) Sawyer, wife of Cleo Sawyer, brother of Eva. Eva
was found unconscious in the home about 10 am on 9 August and never
regained consciousness. She was transfered from the hospital to a nursing
care home in Pasadena where she passed away on 1 Sep 1994. CGT/