M069 Obituaries Book

Contains obituaries from Livingston Republican and Fowlerville Review

CLARK - OaK Grove, January 27. Elvin ClarK, son of James P. and Mary E. ClarK, aged 8y2ml5d. Apr i 1 1 , Issue LOTT - Mary Jane, March 27, daughter of Henry and Mary Lott, age 13yrs. Apr i 1 21 Issue HATTON - In Farmington, on Tuesday the 14th., K. H. Hatton, an old and respected citizen of that township. In the ~2nd year of his age. Oecased was a brother of Col Hatton of this village. FISHBECK - In Howell on the 19th. Richard FishbecK, aged 73yrs. STAFFORD - In Fenton, Gratiot County on the 24th, inst Mr- Joseph Stafford. NORTON - In Marion July 21. Henry H. Norton, aged 66years. July 29 Issue WILCOX - Of this village, July 24,. Mary Belle, adoped daughter of Calvin and Mary Wilco){, aged 4y2m5d. August 12 Is::.ue In this village, Aug 19, Anna J. Curtis, aged 41y?m?d(can't read). August 19 Issue WOOD - In Howell, Aug 13, EstKella (Estella) N. daughter of Charles A. and Eva P. Wood, aged 3 weeKs and 2 days. BREWER - In this village, Aug 14, George W. only sori c:f Thomas w. and Mary J. Brewer, aged ly7m17d. PULLEN - In Ann Arbor, Aug 12, Jennie Pullen, aged 22y7mSd: only daughter of Selden and Charlott~ Pull~n, deceased of this township. ) August 26 Issue HUNTER - can't read Octob er 6 Issue can't read October 24 Issue 1874 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Som~ Death Notices Some Obi tuar 11:!S WESTMORELAND - can't ,...,e,~o.J Nove fntier 11 Issue MAJ.:R - In the west of Hvwlid 1, Noverr,I: er 8, Jessie Marr, aged 5q years after which he was ever?? in great esteem by all who chanced to Know him, either in or out of the church. In 1836 his health becoming poor, unfitted him for the arduous duties of a master mechanic and fostoring a duties of master mechanic and fostering a? for ruel life, caused him to bid adieu to the past, with all its friends and associates. He emigrated to Michigan that year, to ply his? sKill upon a new farm; ta.King up 80 acres of Government land in the town of Linden, Wasthtenaw county, twelve miles northwest of Dexter. He journied to and from by aid of marKed trees, there being no roads at the early day; only one vast wildernest, swarming with game and savages. On said land he built a log cabin, moved into it on the first of October 183S, and for the want of facilites lived in it until the first of January with no other door than a bed-quilt; boards occupied the place of glass in the window, and the native soil served as hearth, upon which the old dutch oven did good service. No church, no schoolhouse, naught save the nobel forest and heven's blue canopy to greet the eye The thud of the woodmans ax-music to the civilized ear, although it spread devastation over the red man's hunting ground-soon changed things, and civilization and Christianity (co-worKers) laid the foundation of our society. About this time a Bapitist minister by the name of Rice came to · Brother ClarK's house and preached. He travled the woods and continued to pre·ach, and in the course of a short time found thirteen Baptist who were willing to meet and organized a church, which was done at Unadilla, Brother ClarK being chosen clerK, which office he continued to fill until there was a goodly number of members a prosperous church, which about that time (twenty-eight years ago) he sold his Linden farm and purchased one in Marion, which was ~uite new, where he found a few Kindred sprits, eleven in number, who met at his house, being the nuceleus of a flourishing church of which he long held the position of clerK, until his health gave way. Brother ClarK was afflicted with? rhematism for fourteen years, seven and half of which no child was halt so helpless, his limbs having become as rigid as masonr"'ely; yet, he was n o t forsaKen, although he often said "how long lord." This faith pointed other to God's care if they only trusted, saying: "The Lord is my rocK and my fortess, and my delivered, my God, my strength, in t~hom I will trust: My bucKler, and the h o rn o f my salvation, and my hight tower. :J:J 1 Lw<~,1 I J' 7/ ) ) January 11, Issue In Memor ian: 1877 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" OBITUARIES Mr. 2. F. Crosman, died suddenly of congestion of the lungs at his residence in this village, on Friday the 1st day of December 1876, aged 48 years and two months. Mr Croseman was in the prime of an apparently vigorous life - he had just fully entered upon his career as a succesful and prosperous merchant. He was at his store and on the street attending to his business as usual on Wednesday, Thursday, ThanKsgiving day, he passed at home with his family and friends. He said it was the most delightful thanKsgiving he had ever enjoyed, although he had, had that morning an attacK very similar to that of which he died the following day. Early Friday morning he had another attacK of the same Kind, but much less severe than on thursday. He remained at home that day and spent the forenoon worKing on his booKs, and writing business letters. After d ir1ner he did not resume his worK, but la id down on the 1 ounge and slept quietly for a hour or more. When he awoKe he talKed for a time with his wife in his usual cheerful and loving way. His banK booK was on the tabel, and she asKed him to explain to her the method of Keeping a banK account, while doing this and telling her of the increase and prosperity of his business, she was called from the room, but a few moments. In her absents he was again attacKed as formerly and not with???? the effect made by loving hearts and willing hands, died in about thir·ty minutes. Thus almost without warning, and with no opportunity to say farewell to thoes he loved and who loved him and when they could not believe it possible, he passed away. The story of the life thus suddently brought to a close is briefly as follows: Mr. Croseman was born in Vermont on the 1st of October 18?7. When a boy he went to Illinois with his brother A. T. Crosman, and other member of the family. After a time they removed into the State of Michigan. In 1852 or 1832 Mr-. Crosman came to Howell, and for five years was a clerK in the store of Col w. Lee, Then for a short time he was a partner in the same business. He was married to Miss Sarah Jewett on the 27th day of December 18??. She sur-v ies him as al so two sons their only children aged respectively seventeen and fifteen. After leaving Col. Lee's, Mr Crosman was for some thirteen years in businesss with his brother-in-law, Mr Wm. 8. Jewett. He than began business alone at the Place store The following entry made by him in his cash booK, indicates the time: opened store 11 o • c 1 ocK A. M. Saturday, May 17th, 18??. Begining at??, an unfavorable time and with a very limited capital he had by his ability, industry integrity and something of?? in his business, in less than four years, built up a large reliable and profitable trade. Through thus suddely stricKen down he left his affairs in good condition and his family in confortable circumstances. conti ) ) Mr. z. F. Crosman conti. Mr. Crosman united with the Presbyterian church in 18??, although not an active as many in his christian life, he had left such evidence of his real faith in Christ, and purpose to honor God, that his sorely bevervel family and their friends sorrow not as those who leave no hope. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, a true friend and Kind and charitable neighbor, a capable and upright business man, a good citizen, a consistent advocate and supported of all that was good and an uncompromising opponet of all wrong and evil. The hight esteem in which he held by thoes who Knew him was evident by the great number from town and county and abroad who were present at his funeral. The funeral was attended from his residents on Monday, the 4th day of December. The business places in town were closed. The services were conducted by the Pastor of the Presbyterian church, ?7? by Rev. E. Gregory. Re mar Ks were made from the text: "What I do thou Knowest not now, but thou shall Know hereafter." A choir of the members of the church sang: "Cast thy burden on the Lord." Jesus comes. His loss is sincerely mourned by the community and his 7? family have the sympathies of all. ) January 18 Issue 1877 LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries CLARA MAY HOLT, died December 19, 1876, only child of Wm. W. and Mary Holt, aged 6 years 8 months and 16 days. The life of this deer little child has been a short sweet sermon, whose text was love, love seemed to be the guiding rule of her existence at home and abroad causing her to become at school a peacemaKer - everywhere a welcome vistor. She loved her Sunday school, becoming familiar with many of its sweetest hyms and singing with them in gre-at pleasure. Her pa 1: ient endurance of pain, her evident Knowledge of approaching death, and tender concern for her parents so soon to be bereft of their only child, were very remarKable in one so young. May those who mour their loss be conforted in Knowledge that their bud of promise shall expand into a perfect blossom in the Heavenly Kindgom. January 25 Issue JOHN HOLMES, of this village committed suicide at his residen1:, on Sa1:urday morning last, by strichnine. He was an Englishman, and had resided in the county of Oceola. (should mean Oceola twp.) He was good circumstance financially, and no other reason than temporary insanity is to be assigned for the rash ac1:. The causes which produce the s1:a1:e of mind were probably -xwo fo 1 d: He had been dr ir,K ir,g very heavt 1 y for months, and had been Jiaving, or imagined he did, considerable domestic trouble. It appears that he first tried to hang himself, but failing in that tooK poison with the result ???(can't read) above. SARAH L. WINTON, in Ithica, Gratiot Co., at the resident of her uncle. Wm. E. Winton, December 7, 1876, aged 24 or 34 years 7 months and 21 days. JACOB VANZILE, in Howell, January 17th, 1877 of typhoid pneumonia, in the 39th year of age. February 8, Issue EUGENE MANN, in PincKney, January 24th, 1877, aged 30 years. The funeral was held at his late residence in PincKney, on Saturday 27th, and was largely attended by the citizens of this village and vicinity. In the death of Mr Mann, his family has lost an affectionate husband and society a valuable citizen. February 15 Issue McMILLAN, died suddently in Cohoctah on Monday, February 5th, 1877 of????, Jane, wife of Isaac McMillan aged 67 years and? months. The funeral was held from the late residence of the deceased in Cohoctah on Wednesday ?7, 1877 and was largely attended by many warm hearted friends. In the death f Mrs McMillan her family has lost an affectionate companion and a tender ) ther. Her loss is deeply felt by all who Knew her. ) March 8, 1877 Issue 1877 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries PATTERSON, Mr Peter Patterson, an old resident of the vicinity, after a long and painful illness, departed this life last Thursday night and was buried in the Green OaK Cemetery 1 ast Sabbath. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr- Gelston of the Presbysterian church of Ann Arbor at the F. W. Church. April 5 Issue HARDY, died at OshKosh Wis., April 30, 1877. Mary E. Hardy, wife of Ira M. Hardy and daughter of Edwin Bachlor, formerly of Oceola, Livingston Co., Mich. Whe r e her remains were conveded for burial. May 17 Issue NOBEL, In broad H???, ???, May 11, 1877. Addie T. Nobel, aged 25yrs. MER I THEW, In Wixom Mich • Apr i 1 29th , 1877 , of cons ump t ion • K it t ?? Merithew, eldest daughter of William H. and Lucida Merithew, aged 15yrs or 18 years and 6 months. July 5, Issue WETMORE, The funeral of Mr-s Julia Wetmore was observed from the resident of her fathers. Or. Wm. L. Wells, on Tuesday afternoon last. A large number of sympathizing friends and relatives were in attendence. The husband and parents of the deceased have the heartfilled sympathies of the intere community. Mrs Wetmore was one of the most intelligent and accomplished ladies of the village. She V....t fill be greatly missed • ) } ) July~, 1877 Issue 1877 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Not ices Some Obituaries WETMORE, The funeral of Mrs Julia Wetmore was observed from the resident of her fathers. Dr t.,,rn. L. Wells, on Tuesday afternoon last. A large number of sympathizing friends and relatives were in attendence. The husband and parents of the deceased have the heartfilled sympathies of the intere community. Mr-s Wetmore was one of the most ite 11 igent and accornp 1 ished ladies of the vi 11 age. She will be greatly missed. Ju 1 y 19, 1877 Issue HOPPER, In this village, July 14, 1877, Blanc?? C. Hopper, daughter of ?? Hopper aaged 10 years and 10 months. BLACK- At his residence in the town of Hamburg on the? day of May last. Mr William BlacK, aged 77 years and 3 days. DODD, at his residence, one mile east of Parshaville on July 3 or 5, Jaspe? Dodd, aged 75year? months 17 days. Mr Dodd was born Feb 18, 1802, he came into this State 18??, settled near Birmingham, OaKland Co. in 187?. He removed to Parshallville, Livingston County, where he settled on and cleared up one of the finest farms in this section. He leaves a wife and three children to mour his loss. The community feels the lost of another of its pioneer fathers. August 2, 1877 Issue GREENLEAF, In Iosco at the residence of her son-in-laws, Samuel A. Mapes esq., July 21, 1877. Mrs Catherine Greenleaf was born in Dutchess County, New YorK, when a girl moved to Orange County, sarre State, where she resided until when she came to Mich., some ten or? years ago and has resided with constent member of the Prebysterian 0 ~\ Church for over 60 years. Blessed are the dead who died in the Lo}d. September 6, 1B77 Issue 1877 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries Right side of newspaper is missing, tried to copy as it was: PIONEER GONE Just as we 90 to Press we learn that venerable old man, Sylva.nus La.Ke, last evening about ten o'clocK, ?? Cardell 's. Mr La.Ke lived to the re???? able age of Ninety-five years and?? months, the oldest man, with one tion, in Livingston County. He was in New Hampshire and in early life ed to Vermont. Lived in the latter till about 50 years of age. He then Mt. Clemens ever since, maKing his at B. w. Cardell 's in this city, for last twenty-nine years. Funeral ser at Mr Candell 's a1: 9:o' clocK Friday noon. General at1:endance in re??????? September 20 Issue EDWARDS, In Oceola, September 16, 1877, Bertha C. only child of Wm. S. ) and Margaret Edwards, aged S months and four days. ) October 4 Issue Suicide. Just as went to press Thursday evening here was a cloud of gloom settled down over our village. Miss Maggie Lonergan, a promising young lady about 20 years of age, was found dead in Thompson La.Ke, near 1:he 1:he ceme1:ery. For some days and weeKs she had exhibi1:ed slight signs of derangemen1: and 1:his is doubtless what brough1: her to such an un1:imely end. Miss Longergan's home was in Yarmouth Nova Soctia and about four months ago she and her mother came to Howell, to visit Mrs O. Shields, who is a sister of the deceased. Since her arrival here her health has not been good, having chills and fever considerably and corresponding depression in sprits. She complained a good deal of late o-f pain in the head. Yesterday mornings.he arose as usual and seemed better than she had been previously and so expressed her-self to her sister, and aided in doing the worK about the house. About 9 o'clocK A.M. she dressed herself and went, as Mrs Shield supposed to visit the fair grounds which were near by the house. Noon came and she did not return, but there was no parasol on the banK of the la.Ke, tied together, and abou1: ten feet -fr·om the edge of the water the body was found with face down. Where 1:he body was the water was not over three feet deep. The young lady was bright, fine looKing and educated. The case is one of unusual sadness. At the inquest held last evening the decision was that Maggie Lonergan committed suicide through temporany in sanity. ) ) October 2~, 1877 Issue 1877 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices some Obituaries CROSSMAN, In Unadilla Sept 20, 1877, Jacob L. Crossman aged 79 years. He was an old resident of Unadilla. November 1, 1877 issue FAWCETTE, in Cohoctah Oct, ?, 1877 at the residents of her parents. Mary Ann Fawcette, aged 17 years. From PincKney news.section. Our community was saddened on Sunday morning last by the account of the death of Walter S. Mann, probably the most promment business men of our place. Mr Mann was born in Selden, Genessee Co, New YorK on the 29th of June 1836, and was consequently in his 42nd year. He was the eldest son of the late Alvin Mann, PincKney's pioneer mercant, with whom he came to this place when a mere child. Since reaching his majority t+. Mann has been closely allied with the business intrests of the place and foremost in its growth and imporvements. In company with his brotherin- law. Thompson Grimes, Esq., he built and owned the only bricK blocK of which our village can boast. This he occupied as a general store. He was al so senior partner in the firm of Mann and Teeple, dealers in hardware. He was a Kind husband and an indulgent father-affordable and friendly to •11 with whom he associated. Closely attentive to his business his ventures met with more than ordinary success. He leaves a widow and five young children. His family are well provided for. Besides leaving a handsome property, as the result of his endeavors, he also held a pol icy in the New YorK Life Ins. Co., for 310,000(not sure is three) His presence will be long missed in the community. November 22 Issue In the village, November 19, 1877, Millie J. Beurman, daughter of C7?? E. Beurman, aged 18 or 19 years. ) ) ) November 29, 1877 Issue SAMUEL A. MAPES 1877 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries At a meeting of the session of the Presbyterian Church at Plainfield, November 16th., 1877 the session prepared a minute on the death of Elder Samuel A. Mapes. Samuel A. Mapes was born at Mount Hope, Orange County, N.Y., Sept. 11,1809 met with a change of heart at the age of 17, years united with Congregation Church at that place; afterwards was an officer in the church there. Came to Michigan in the year 1854 and united with this church, May 20th., 1855, was ordained a Ruling Elder January 20th, 1856. Died at his residence in Iosco, Livingston Co., Mich. Oct 17th, 1877, aged 68 years. It has pleased God in his mysterious Providence to?? us??? in the removal of our beloved brother and fellow laborer. The value of his service as a member ar,d officer is not to be comp???. His counsels were wise,?? judgemer,t just. His heart was bound up in the we 1 fare of the church, his choice earnest in the promotion of her pro??? his means generously bestow ???in her need. His heart was in the things of Zion. It is with grief we realize that henceforth we are to discuss the things which shall promote inK blob for about 7 lines. Our sincerest sympathies 90 out to his bereaved family in their sore afflication. We commend them to the care of that God who as a "father" Piti??? them that fear HIM "should comforeth us in all our triberlation", praying that he will sustain them in their trials and maKe his gr-ace abound unto them. that a copy of these minutes be presented to the bereaved family. the clerK of this session. ) ) January 10 Issue: 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries (under Tyrone Tidings) GREEN,George Green died on New Years day. Mr- Green was born in England in 1805. He was 83 years old last Nov., he came to America in 1832 & lived in Scio until 1836, when he came to Detroit, where he has always lived. His wife died about four years ago. Mr Green has been an invalid for the last five years. All that loving hands could do has been done to maKe his last days confortable. He leaves four children William & James, Mrs Hatt and Mrs Holcomb. Mr Green was one of the wealthiest men in Deerfield, was a Kind father and a good neighbor-. January 24 Issue FERRIS, Wm. Ferris, a gentleman, aged about 63 years, and well Known in Howell, died Thursday morning last of acute Pneumonia. He lived alone Just north of the foundry, in which shop he was employed. He was confined to his home about one weeK, during which he utterly refused to taKe one drop of medication, beliving he would be healed by divine faith. In his bed, beneath the ticK was found twenty nine dollars and one cent in cash, and some paper or notes which brought the amount up to about $50 or $60. January 31 Issue CAMP, Mr-s Phebe J. Camp, wife of M; W• Camp of Fowlerville died last Thursday morning of inflamation of the lungs. She was an er-nest christian lady, and had been a resident of this County for over fifty years. January 31 Issue DONIGAN, Thomas Donigan, for many years a resident of Cohoctah and who lately lived in Fowlerville died last Thursday, aged 64 years, the funeral tooK place on Saturday last. January 31 Issue CONINE, Mrs David Conine of OaK Grove died on Wednesday, Jan 25, aged 57 years. She was buried on Friday, the funeral being held at the church near her home. Deceased had been a resident of this County for up wards of 20 years, and was a much respected lady. February 7 Issue COOK, The funeral services of Mrs EzeKiel CooK, formerly of this place (Hartland) who died in Tuscola County, was held at the M:.. Er Church, Tuesday at 10:o'clocK A.M. and the remains deposited in the Hartland Cemetery. ) } ) February 7, Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries LAKIN, John LaKin of West Putnam, passed over to the silent beyond last Wednesday, aged 69 years. He died of Heart disease. Ma.rch 14, Issue TOCK, Mrs A. W. TocK, died Saturday aged 73 years. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Monday. Rev. N. G. Lyons of Bay City officiating. March 21 Issue VEALEY, FranK Vealey, the young man who was so badley injured at Brighton, recently, died at a hospital in Detroit and was buried in Fowlerv ii le last weeK, Wednesday, whel"e he has rel at ion and many friends. Ma.rch 28 Issue CRANDAL, The funeral of Ml"s FranK Crandal who died last weeK Tuesday tooK place on Thursday from the M. E. Church, and was largely attended. The wifes of the members of the K.O.T.M. of which Society, Mr Crandal is a member, and the young ladies M.B. Church adorned the coffin with beautiful floral tributions, Cadlilies, and other choice flowers. Mrs Crandal was a lady of sweet disposition and was generally loved. (unable to maKe out rest) April 4 Issue BURDEN, Freeman R. died on Sunday last at the residence of his sons, Alonco in this village, aged seventy nine years. The funeral was held yesterday at s:o'clocK A. M. from the sons residents, with burial at Putnam. April 25 Issue LINK, Charles of JacKson County died at the home of his son-in-laws, Mr. Rappleyea, in this villiage last Thursday night, aged 57 years. The funeral observed on Friday from the home. April 25 Issue CORNELL, Miss Sarah Cornell, died Saturday evening, April 20, after a illness of two weeKs of inflammation of the lungs. The death of Miss Cornel both the neighborhood and Church has sustained a great loss, she never felt that a tasK to care for thoes who needed help. No one will more Keenly miss her, than her aged father, who so much needed her care. ) ) ) April 25 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries GORDON, The funeral services of the late Mrs Sarah Gordon was held at the Coghran school house, on the 14th. inst;, Conducted by the Rev. Robert Cunningham. The death and burial occured in January, The funeral services were deferred on account of the prevalence of Scarlet fever at that time. May 9 Issue VAN BLARACUM, John Van Blaracum died Monday morning at 3:o'clocK at the residence of his son in the eastern part of the village, aged about 65 years. The funeral tooK place from the house on Tuesday, May 16, Issue FINK, Mrs Mary E. FinK, widow of the late Wm. H, Spencer, died at her home in Detroit at 10:30 p,m. On Saturday last and was buried in Detroit from her late home on Monday at 2 p.m. Mrs FinK was a Kind and nobel hearted woman possessed that motherly disposition and sympathy that won the respect of all who Knew her. Her many friends in this village are grieved at her sudden death as it was not generally Known that she was sicK. VAN RIPER, It was with feelings of regret and sorrow that the news was received on Saturday evening last that Mrs Floyd Van Riper was dead, having fell a victim to spinal disease. Mrs Van Riper's maiden name was Lillian Dean. She was a Grandaughter of the Rev. Wm. Haw, and came to this village some three years ago to assist in the care of her Grandparents, she was married to Mr Van Riper a little more than one year ago. She was but 26 years old,. It is said of her that she was a perfect lady in all her walKs and associations. Mr Van Riper tooK the 7: o'clocK train with remains for Fort Erie, near Buffalo, her parental home, where she was buried. ELLSWORTH, Edward Ellsworth, a resident of this county for over fifty years,died at his home, north of this village, last Thursday of heart disease, aged 80 years. He lived in the township of Conway. PHILLIPS, Miss Fanny Phillips, a former resident of Hartland died at Fenton last weeK, 45 years. HAUSE, Miss H. C. Hause died in Detroit last weeK Monday. She was 72 Years, and her remains were brought to Brighton, her former home for burial. ) ) ) May16 Issue 1889 NLJVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries CORDLEY, Charles A. Cordley, who lived four miles east of PincKney village, died at his home last weeK Tuesday, aged 50 years. He was born at the homestead where he always lived, and where his last hours of life were spent. HIGHT, Edwin N. Hight died in Oberlin, Ohio Thrusday evening May 9, of Typhoid Pneumonia. His remains were brought home Friday evening, the funeral taKing place at the house on Saturday at 3p.m. conducted by Rev. M. H. Pettit of Howell. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, notable among them was a large wheel presented by the class of •87". Mr Hight was a promising young man. 2 or 3 years ago, he graduated from the High School in Howell with the class of "87•. Last fall he went to Oberlin Ohio to attend school and become a member of the Baptist Church, while there, he was a earnest worKer in the Church and loved by all who Knew him. (this item under Genoa Grist> June 6 Issue 1 NICHOLS, Died, Friday May 31, 1889 of Consumption. Miss Ella Nichols, at the home of her parents in Handy township, aged 23 years 11 months 23 days. She was one of Livingston County's best teachers, a Musician of ability and generally loved and esteemed by a large circle of friends and relatives. July 11 Issue CLARK, Drowned, the sad ending of a bright young life was that of William ClarK the son of Dr. Wm. C. and Adda Huntington, of Howell in the Cedar River in Wi 11 iamston, Mi. He was 10 years. (more to article, copied from a Williamston newspaper) August 8 Issue WATSON, Uncle John Watson died last Wednesday morning, July 31, aged nearley 87 years, Himself and wife have lived in Unadilla village for the passed ten years, but formerly lived on the LaKe Valley farm near West Unadilla and were pioneers in this section. He fell and dislocated his hip about five years ago, being permanently disabled, but other wise his health was good. He was the father of Albert Watson and Mrs William Livermore of Unadilla, Mrs o. H. Obert and W. E. watson, former register of deeds for Liv. Co. and at present a collector of Internal Revenue, Bancroft, and Mrs. s. G. Ives of Chelsea. A Baptist in faith, the last rites were performed at the M. E. Church last Friday and burial tooK place at Williansville Cemetery. ) ) ) Aug 8 Issue 1889 •LIVIl'OSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries GROSTIC, Mr-. Charles Grostic of Genoa, came to Howell last Saturday and was taKen seriously sicK, He was carried home Sunday and died on Monday. A post mortem examination failed to show any of his sudden death. The deceased was born in Germany, Sept 13, 1831, and died Aug 5, 1889. Having lived many years in Genoa, honored and respected by all, he leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a Kind husband, a loving father, a sincere christian. ACKER, Mrs Emily AcKer, wife of the late F. A. AcKer, of Brighton, died last weeK Friday, aged 70 years of Heart Disease. Deceased has resided in Brighton and vicinity for more than 50 years, and was highly respected lady. The funeral was held on Sunday from the Brighton M. E. Church. Aug 22 Issue PARDY, A telegram received last Friday from the Soldiers home at Grand Rapids, announced the death of Samuel M. Pardy where upon his friends ordered his remains to be brought here, and they arrived on the fast train Saturday night. A special encampment of Gilluly Post, of which the deceased was a worthy member, was held and arrangements made for the burial which tooK place from the six corners school house at 2:30 o'clocK on Sunday, Rev. Carey Willets preaching an excellent funeral sermon, and all that remained of Samuel M. Pardy was interred in the Vaness burying grounds. Mr Pardy was one of the first members of Co. K. 9th. Mich. Infantry and served a year and one half with credits to himself and company. Had he lived until the middle of September next he would have been 71 years old. Much credit is due the Baptist choir of this place for the sweet strains of music rendered although having but half a hour in which to prepare to attend the funeral. They as well as the M. E. Choir are always ready to respond when the Grand Army boys call on them. RAINSEY, Dr. W.R. Rainsey, who died at Birmingham last Friday, was well and favorably Known here and the husband of Edith DuBois, who is left with two small children. (under Unadilla News> ABBOTT, Cyrenus Abbott, a pioneer of Unadilla, aged 76 years, died at his home near Plainfield, last Friday of Cancer in the stomach, after several months illness. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Plainfield, and a much respected citizen. The funeral was held last Sunday. ) ) ) August 22 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries SHOOK, Mrs Delilah ShooK was born in North l..hitehall, IAl'litehall County County, Penn., August 17, 1810 and died of paralysis at her home in Tyrone, Michigan, Aug. 12, 1889. On the 18th day of last April she was stricKen with dreaded disease which has had since been suffered, enduring pain with patience and looKing forward to the time when the wheels of time would stand still and she would be at rest. The deceased, with her husband, moved from the State of New YorK in the fall of 1854 and settled in Tyrone where she has since resided. On the 22 March 1877, she buried her husband. Her son Perry being the only one left at home tooK charge of the farm, and cared for his mother, but in a little over two years he was taKen from her by death. Since that time she has had the management of her farm and made it a financial success. As a mother none could wish for a better, nothing seemed a tasK which contributed to the comfort of her children. She has been a consistent Christian for many years, and a member of the M. E Church, from which her funeral tooK place on the 13th. inst. Rev. Jas. Balls, preached the sermon. She leaves three sons and a daughter to mourn her loss. MILLS, John H. Mills brother of Dr. W. J. Mills, died at the home of the latter, in this village, on the 14th inst. of Chronic Diarrhea and resulting diseases, aged 55 years. He has been great sufferer ever since he served in the Army during the Rebellion, and for the last few years has been rapidly failing, when death finally received him of his sufferings. His home was formerly in Conway, but he went to OaKota in 1885 in hopes the climate there would improve his health. In hopes the climate there would improve his health. In 1887 he returned and resided in Brighton, until May 1889 when he came to Howell and resided with his brother. me CL,:,,rrs HUNTER, Died at the residence of her Son-in-law, Samuel Muntff', aged 73 years 9 months 19 days. The deceased maiden name was Agnes Milne, was born in New Scot 1 and, After a marr- ied 1 ife of some years in Scotland, Mrs Hunter moved to the United States and in the fall of 1804, came to Livingston County, where she has since resided, honored and respected by all who Knew her. For twenty-one years the deceased has been a conscientious member of the First Presbyterian Church of Howell. The funeral tooK place from the Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, August 27, 1889 ,,__,_ ,-. __ J:wJ ')i~~ O~ :)5,l'tgq-'rtJ,'\,-0.., /), L, :rr{,IA\,tVV ) ) ) September 5 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries NEERING, Granny Neering died at Cor-runa last we~K, at the great age age of 95 years and 7 months. Almost a Centenarian. JOLSIN, Five year old child of Mr and ,.,....s E. Jolsin, died Wednesday, funeral Thursday (under Unadilla News.> DENTON, Five year old child of Mr and Mrs Daniel Denton, died Thursday, funeral Friday at Willamsville. afternoon at 2: o'clocK October 24 Issue MUSSON, Wm. W. Musson, died at his residence in this village Wednesday Oct. 16, the deceased was born in England, Aug 5, 1833 November 7 Issue WHITCOMB, S. N. Whitcomb was found dead in his bed at the home of his son, N. N. Whitcomb, one mile east of PincKney, Wednesday morning, Oct 30th, the deceased was 82 years old and has been a resident of this county 44 years. His funeral was held Friday at 11:o'clocK. BARR, Richard Parshall received a telegram weeK before last, announcing the death of sisters daughters. Miss Carrie Barr, aged about 19 years. She was a young lady of great nobillity and intellgence. It will be remembered that the parents of the deceased visited relatives in this county last September and upon thier return, found thier only daughter sicK with diphtheria, she only live a weeK after thier return. ) ) November 7 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries PARSONS, died Oct 14, at the residence of her son Charles L. Parsons in Burns, Shiawassee County. Mrs Elizabeth Parsons aged about 74 years. The deceased was the wife of C. O. Parsons Sr. they moved to this township in 1837 and have occupied the same farm ever since. Her aged companion, with whom she traveled 55 years, six sons and two daughters survive her. Her name appears on the relics of the M. E. Class booK, held as a souvenier by the present leader, as one of the original members, of which she was a constant earnest worKer for ~2 years. She was buried on the 18th. from their residence on the old homestead. The services were conducted by her former pastor, Rev. N. N. ClarK of Vernon. This is the third death in three months within a radius of one-fourth miles. The others were Wm. Copeland aged 78 years and O. W. Fuller, aged 78 years. November 14 Issue SMITH, A telephone dispatch was received Wednesday morning announcing the fact that Rev. w. Smith, who was the pastor of M. E. Church here for some years and greatly beloved by his people, died just before reaching New YorK on his way home from Europe. LARE, Nettie Lare, youngest daughter of Josph?? of Oceola, died of diphtheria Saturday Nov 9th 1889. This is the second death in Mr-. Lare's family within a few weeKs of the same disease, and the family is beveaved indeed. The funeral service will be held in the near future. CLAWSON, Mrs Christina Clawson, aged 94 years and a resident of Plainfield since about 1836. Departed this life Sunday morning at 1:o'clocK. The funeral was held at the Presbyerian Church Wednesday forenoon, conducted by the Rev. Jameson. November 21 Is.sue GORDON, Died at his home in Tyrone Thursday Nov. 14, James Gordon, a very worthy young man. WALL, Joseph Wall a young man 26 years old, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit, Tuesday and was brought home for burial to J day(Thursday) at the church. ) ) November 28 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries GOTT, John Gott who has been living at Gowen, for a few years past, was Killed by a falling tree, while in the woods chopping, November 9th. Mr Gott for many years a resident of the township of Handy and will be remembered by many of his old neighbors. He was totally blind at the ti~~ of his death. PHILLIPS, W. B. Phillips of Bancroft was Killed by the cars, at Horton, Kas., recently. December 5 Issue PICKARD, Mrs Irene PicKard, aged 76 years, died at the residence of Thomas Wingar, Monday noon. The funeral was held yesterday at the Hamburg Church. LEE, Laura, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. o. Lee, of Brighton, died at home on monday evening. November 25th. of scarlet fever. Aged 2 years and 10 months. BARNARD, Mrs Pardon Barnard died in Flint last Friday at the age of 77 years. The remains were brought to Howell for internment and the funeral was held from the residence of O. H. Benedict Monday at 2:o'clocK. Rev. F. W. Warren. BRIGGS, Mrs Wm. A. Briggs died Wednesday morning,Nov. 25th. at her brothers in brooKlin, N.Y., where she had gone for treatment. Mr. Briggs being notified by telegraph started at once and was present at the funeral on Friday. The remains were taKen to Providence, R. I. for interment. TEFT, Some time ago a little son of Mrs Teft and grandson of Rev. o. H. Bushnell died with diphtheria, and Sunday Nov. 24, the funeral services were held in our school house, conducted by the Free Methodist Minister.

Collected by Joanne (Rogers) Shaffer, “M069 Obituaries Book,” Howell Area Archives Digital Archive, accessed December 7, 2024, https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/10103.