Mary A. Herrick died in Troy Dec. 1982 (SSDI). This source does not give the day. NY State Library does not have the Troy Newspapers covering this time period. Mary A. Sharp ws b. about 21 Oct. 1891 (per 1900 Census), dau. of Benjamin F. Sharp (1832-1905) and Amelia J. Adams Dodge (b. ca 1853, dp 1930) Benjamin F. Sharp was born about 18 Aug. 1832 in Stuyvesant, Columbia Co., NY, d. 22 Sept. 1905 N. Nassau, T/ Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY (DC 40847; son of Peter Sharp (DC) and Effie (no surname known yet). Benjamin married c1888 a widow, Amelia J. Dodge (nee Adams), mother of Minnie Dodge b. Sept 1886.. Benjamin and Amelia had Mary A. Sharp Herrick and 2 daughters who may never have married-Effie E. b. Mrch 1893 (1900 Census), still single 1930 reiding with mother; Annie b Sept. 1896 (1900 Census), residing with mother 1930. Is it possible that someone can find Mary A. Herrick's obituary for me in one of the Troy newspapers? I will pay whatever charge is necessary. Thank you, Deanna Smith