Mary was born on Jan. 8, 1892 in Florence, Kansas, one of the youngest of at least nine children born to William Oursler and Nancy Riggs. Her parents and all of her known siblings preceded her in death.
Mary married Buell David Burdick on June 2, 1915. They had three sons and divorced approximately 1922. She retained custody of the children and moved her family to Battle Creek, MI.
She married Oliver Clark Hall on March 20, 1926. No children were born to this union. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1961.
Mary passed away on Sep. 27, 1976 in Battle Creek, MI. She is interred at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek alongside her husband.
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