Melon Festival the First 50 Years, Howell, Michigan - 2010
In 2010 the Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan was 50 years old. Video of photos through the first 50 years of the Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan. Soundtrack: Through Their Eyes, Bradley Joseph The Journey Continues, Background Music Artists (HCDL-bd-Melonfest-50-year-hd_m.mp4) Mentioned/observed: Honey Sweet Melon August P. Schmitt Joe Harris Dr. Louis "Pat" May Hicksville, Ohio Howard Danker Willard Wiltse Stanley Knight Patricia Dowen Cliff Heller Howell Livestock Marathon Gas Station Grand River Avenue Melon Queen Patsy Weller Julie Allen Garland's Mens Miss Livingston Miss Melon Queen Livingston County Courthouse Howell Centennial Eager's Restaurant D & R Electric Spagnuolo's Candy Livingston Drugs Baldwin's Hardware Mayor Heller Michigan Bell W. D. Adams Fred Catrell City Clerk Goodnow's First National Bank Edison Squadron 69 fire engines Laverne Ott Frank Ott Elizabeth Ott steam engine color guard Page Field Elaine Copeland Farm Bureau Queen Diamond Dot Market Howell Jaycees Howell High School Marching Band Itsell's Clothing Western Auto store Campbell Discount store Sutton's Hardware Shippy's paint Cub Scouts Masonic Temple Citizen's Insurance Shriner's Shrine Circus Howell Theater Standard Oil Platypus Phoenix Livingston Arts & Craft Association Esther Brown Howell Carnegie Library 5 K race Melon Tent State Street Michigan Avenue barbequed chicken unknown persons
Howell Area Archives, Howell, Michigan Duane Zemper Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, Howell, Michigan
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Grandchildren of Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith -June 1965
Photo of grandchildren and great nieces of Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith. Taken at Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith's 50th wedding anniversary at their house at 824 W. Grand River, Howell, Michigan in June 1965. View current location. Back row (left to right): Suzanne Sandling, Diane Hall, David Wiseley (baby), Lisa Sandling, Kathy Hall, Robert Wiseley, John Wiseley. Front row (left to right): Susan Hameister (great niece), Cyndy Sandling, Patti Sandling (arms around her little sister Heidi), Cynthia Hameister (great niece), Tom Wiseley (red shorts), Richard Hall, Julie Sandling, Jim Sandling. Missing: William Hall Jr who was in the U.S. Navy at the time.
1965 Celebration of Grace and Hiram Smith's 50th wedding anniversary.
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William Hemingway 90th Birthday at Dora (Hemingway) Davis Home in Howell, Michigan - 1903
William Hemingway 90th Birthday at Dora (Hemingway) Davis Home in Howell, Michigan - 1903. William Hemingway is Dora Davis' father. Back Row Left to Right: Martha Hemingway (unknown maiden name); Anna (Reason) Grieve; Fred Grieve (husband to Anna); Gertrude Katherine Grieve; Rhine and Annabelle Mapes; Isaac Davis (bowler hat); Thomas Farrell; Dora (Hemingway) Davis; Charlotte Farrell (unknown maiden name, wife of Thomas) Middle Row: Silas Hemingway; Phoebe (Hemingway) Grieve; William Hemingway; Ann Hemingway; Fred Hemingway Front Row: Casper Farrell?; Grace Grieve (married Hiram R. Smith); Harold Grieve; unknown; unknown
Family photo collection of Kathy Knall grand daughter of Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith with input from Isabelle (Grieve) Hameister (1908-2008).
Howell Melon Cookbook , Howell, Michigan - 1979
Howell Melon Cookbook , Howell, Michigan - 1979 compiled by the Howell Jaycee Auxiliary Compiled, edited, and typed by: Diane Blazon, Mary Lou Boutell, Pam Cunningham, Susan Jonckheere, Nancy Klynstra, Linda Koch, Isabel Light, Jill Moon, Lina Scott, Gretchen Shipley, Elaine Simo, Carol Thompson Names mentioned: Citizens Insurance Company, Lillian Craig Johns, August Schmitt, Hicksville farm, Willard Wiltse, Stanley Knight, Howard Dankers, Cliff Heller, Dr. May, Gerald Harmon, Stanley Dickson, Gene Burroughs, Les Merritt, Howard Gentry, Family Restaurant, Joe Harris, June Wroten, Toni Barger, Alice Neikirk, Barbara Jonckheere, Robert Frost
Probate Judge Susan Reck, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994
Probate Judge Susan Reck, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994 Susan Reck was Probate Judge for Livingston County from 1989 to 2007.
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53rd District Judge Michael Hegarty, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994
53rd District Judge Michael Hegarty, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994 First appointed in 1992, re-elected in 1994, 1996, and 2002. Retired in 2005.
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. <can't read well) of this town, aged 72 yrs. July 15 Issue STILES - In PincKney, July 7, Mary, wife of Henry Stiles, age <can't read) years. Ju 1 y 22 Issue FERGUSON - In this village, July 17, Alice Ferguson (colored) aged abt 13 or 15 years. CLARK - In Marion, July 18, Lyman ClarK, aged 71yrs. (see sept sheet> 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 <not sur~ of YEar~) GILBERT - In How-2 .. .l, November 4, ( a couple of wor-ds I can •t read) Augustus wife of John Gilbert, aged ?y6m2?d. CARDELL - In this village on the?, day of October, (some words can't read) R. W. Cardell, aged 88 years. November 18 Issue BROCK - In Hartland, Nov 5, Scott, son of Wm. BrocK, aged 4yrs. ) ) In Memory of Lyman Cl arK: In memory of Lyman ClarK, who died at his residence in Marion, July 18, 1874, aged 71 years. Mr ClarK was born in Trenton Oneida Co., N.Y., June 1, 1803. LiKe others of his day he received only a limited education in the common schools; after which he served a regular apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner, which fitted him for the severer duties of pioneer life. Mills, factories and churches dot the land, that are in part his handy worK. If not monuments to his industry. In the year 182S he married Lydia, the oldest daughter of George Wallace, with whom he lived in harmony 48 (i thinK) years and raised a large family, who are well Known among us-all except one having united with him in the promotion of Christ's Kingdon here on earth. It was in the year 1833, that Brother ClarK experienced religion, being baptised the same year by Elder Alanson???, at Whitebora<not sure of word> 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 <not good) SELEMAN, In????, March 19, 1877, Leo A. Seleman infant son of Henry and Eliza Seleman.? months and 13 days. STORK, In the village, March 31, 1877, Aman ?77 StorK, infand daughter of John and Mary StorK. April 12 Issue - no Apr i 1 19 Issue DAVIS, In OWOSSO, April 9, 1877, Alice Harding Davis, wife of J. ??? Davis and daughter of J. and Harding, aged 23 or 25 years. :) April 26 Issue - no May 10 Issue ) BOYDEN in Marion, May 4, 1877. William Boyden, aged 32y5m, REEVES, In PincKney, April 2q, 1877. Geo Reeves, aged 68y. DARROW, In PincKney, May?, 1877. Millard Darrow, aged ?y8m. WEBB, In Putnam, May?, Freeman Webb, aged 63ySrn8d<I thinK 63yrs> 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 <Wednesday> 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. <under Conway Cr-umbs > 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. <under Unadilla News.) September 26 Issue ROLLISON, Lois Rollison, aged 16 years, daughter of John Rollison died Sunday evening at s:o'clocK of Consumption at her home in this village. The funeral tooK place Tuesday morning from the house, and was largely attended by her school mates. the deceased, calm and resigned in her last hours, selected the hymns, the text and Rev. M. H. Petit to preach the sermon. KNEELAND, Mrs A. W. Kneeland, widow of the late D. C. Kneeland, and daughter of the 1 ate Or. L Wal Ker of Hamburg township and 1 eaves a daughter, Maude, and two sisters, Mr-s Carr of Unadilla, and Mrs E. S. Humphrey of Howell to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from the residence Wednesday at 3:o'clocK p.m. and was largely attended. October 3 Issue COPELAND, William Copeland was of the oldest pioneers of Conway township died on Sunday morning at the ripe old age of four score and seven. The funeral tooK place at his residence Tuesday morning last. HUGHES, John Hughes, aged 82 years , a pioneer of Handy township, died a weeK ago last Friday, after an illness of six months. The funeral tooK place from the Fowlerville Baptist Church on the following Sunday. Rev. C. Carey Willet preaching the funeral sermon. Deceased leaves a wife and four children. ) ) ) October 10 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICANw Some Death Notices Some Obituaries WEIMEISTER, John Weimeister departed his life on Friday last, aged 64 years 11 months 13 days. Deceased was a native of Germany, and came to America Thirty-five years ago. He was a poor man, but fugal. He at once settled in this county, and by hard worK and perseverance, accumulated a considerable property. He became a prominent citizen of our community. Public sprited and philanthropist, he has been identified with the development of the village of Howell and was the man whom, for many benefactions, the people could ill afford to loose. During his lifetime he has been variously engaged in business, at one time proprietor of a primitive grocery in Genoa township; at another a owner of a mill at OaK Grove. For a long time previous to his death the firm of Weimeister and O'Hern was widely Known. It represented a general banKing and mercantile business in Howell, and large property intrests in Detroit and Lansing, Luddington and elsewhere. A month or two ago the firm was disssolved. Mr Neil O'Hern retiring. John Weimeister was a man of undoubted probity, and the troubles which clouded the closing hours of his life and hastened his end, will not, it is firmly believed, be found to reflect upon his honor. As he was poor so he died, protesting to the last that no one need suffer lost through his instrumentally. The funeral which was largely attended, tooK place at ~;o'clocK Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Mason Fraternity, of which the deceased was a prominent member. Rev. Jas. H. KilpatricK and J.M. HauK assisted in the funeral rites. October 17 Issue LOWN, Mrs Mar·t in Lown, mother of Geo. Lown, Howe 11 and Thomas Lown, Brighton, died at the resident of her daughter Mrs E. BacKus, of Oneida township, Eaton County on the 9th of October. The maiden name of the deceased was Maria Heims, and she was born in Richfield, Otsego Co., N. Y. on the 20th of April 1806, which would maKe her aged 83y5m19d. She came with her husband Geo. Lown and a family of seven children to Michigan, June 3rd., 1836 and settled in Lodir then moved to Dexter township, where her husband died, March 29, 1860 (not sure of 6) since which time she has resided with her children. She was a member of the M. E. Church for over fifty years and died in the hope of blessed immortality. ) ) ) October 17 Issue 1889 •LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries SWITZER, At 1:o'clocK a.m. on Tuesday last, Mrs T. G. Switzer passed to the spiritual world. For four days prior to her decease, she was prostrated by a cold which was not considered by her physicians to be dangerous, but terminated in a fatal attacK of the croup. Mr-s Switzer, nee Agnes Do 1 e, was born in Dexter, Mich., Aug 24, 1849. She graduated from the Modern Language course of the State Normal in 1870, and immediately accepted the possition of preceptress of the school in this town, where she remained for three years, leaving in response to an invitation to fill a liKe position at Owosso, Mich., where she remained for two years. July 19th., 1876. She was married to Mr. T. G. Switzer of this place, where has been her home ever since. She leaves her husband with three children, two girls eight and eleven, and one boy of 10 years of age. She was a talented women, a loving wife and mother. Devoted to her family and home, which was full and perfect, with happiness. The funeral will taKe place this (Thursday> 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 <not sure) and emigrated to America over 30 years ago. A wife and three children mourn thier loss. The deceased was a member of the Episcopal Church and Rev. Wm. Galpin of Ann Arbor, officated at the funeral Friday afternoon. October 31 Issue STEDMAN, Uncle John Stedman died last Monday afternoon, after a three months of illness, aged nearly 84 years. <Unadilla.> 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??<cant read> 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. <under Fleming Fane ies). ) December 13 Issue SMITH, Charles Smith a grocer of JacKson died suddenly in Marshall the other day. ) ) ) December 19 Issue 1889 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices So me Ob it u ar i es JONES, Moses Jones, an old and respected resident of Cohoctah township died Sunday afternoon and the funeral was held Wednesday at 2:o'clocK. Mr Jones lived on the old homestead taKen up by his father in the early history of this county. He leaves a wife, but had no other family. December 26 Issue DEAN James Dean of Deerfield died Thursday December 19, at the age of 20 years 11 months 19 days. The remains were placed in the vault Monday. BURNS, Died December 21, at her home in this city, Mable C., aged 19 years 6 months, wife of Charles E. Burns, recently of Mo????, Livingston County, N.Y. from which place she came a happy bride only three months since. Mrs Burns endured her long and painful! illness with unsurpassed patience and cheerfulness, born of earnest Christion faith. The husband in his desolation and loneliness has the heart felt sympathy of this community to which he is so??? a stranger. SAYLES, Last Thursday Uncle Benjamin Sayles died, aged 84 years. He has been quite feeble for several years and his death was hastened by injuries received from a fall about ten days ago, while going to the stabel to feed his faithful horse. He will be greatly missed by all classes. He was a Methodist in matters of Religion; in politics a Republican and in general his affiliation were of the best. Rev. A. L. Forbes preached the funeral service last Sunday morning at the Methodist Church and the body was buried at Williamsville. (under Unadilla). ) ) Mr . O. W. Fuller,of Conway, after a long and severe illness with a cancer, died on the 24th inst. at the advanced age of 77 years. Mr Fuller has been a resident of Michigan 59 years and of conway township 29 years. He died a peaceful death surrounded by his wife and five children. The funeral, conducted by Rev. N. N. Clark, was held at the old residence where the deceased first settled when he came to Conway township . Livingston Republican - August 1, 1889 issue ) Jan 6, 1904 Issue 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries ELDRED BASING was born in Newberry, BerKshire county, England April 4, 1821 and died at his home in Marion, Dec. 11 1903. Mr Basing came to america with his family in there year 1838 and settled in the township of Marion, Livingston County, Michigan, which at that time was a wilderness. He was united in marriage to Miss Cordelia Burden, December 22, 1853. Five children were born to them. Mrs. Basing in the year 1863 was called from this world to that bright home above. Mr Basing was again married to Mrs. Priscilla Merritt of Putman. Nov. 21,1867. Both wifes and one child preceded him to a better world. Mr. Basing was a typical Methodist of olden times. To him Christian assurance was not only the doctrine of the gospel, but it was experimental Knowledge of the heart. His diligence in attending the means of grace was to many both a reproof and an inspiration, when disease laid hold on him, Knowing his days were numbered he strove more earnestly to himself for the happy translation. His last words were a fervent prayer. The funeral services were held Dec, 13, at the Marion M. E. Church, of which he was a faithful member. i Under Iosco News vi ANSON A STOI\E, died at his home in Mar ion To1~nsh ip, Dec. 30. The ,f• funeral was held on Saturday at M, P. Church. Rev. L. S. Ostrander ,.j'\J preaching. In spite of a cold, a large Congregation Assembled to pay 1,1aR. their respects to the dead . Mr. Stowe was born and had lived nearly all his life in Iosco, where he had many relatives & friends. ) Under OaK Grove News GEORGE A. WOOD, of the firm of Wood and Judd, died at his home early Monday morning. While he has been a patient sufferer for years with a dreadful disease of Tuberculosis, he was confined to the house only a weel<. He was a Kind neighbor & friend, upright and honest in his business relations and will be greatly missed by the community in IJh ich he lived. He leaves a wife and two little girls an aged father and a brother to mourn their loss. He was comparatively young being only 47 years of age. C. O. BURGESS, died suddenly in his home in Howell, Wednesday Oec. 30, 1903. He has not been well for several months, but was able to be about the house and apparently as well as usual. About five o'clocK while sm0Kin9 he fell from his chair and expired at once. The funeral was held Saturday, Howell Lodge ~38 F & AM being in attendenc:e. He was born in Almont, New Yol"K, Nov. 16, 1823. He came to Hamburg Township in 1851 and lived their until eighteen years age, when he moved to Howell. In 1848 he married Mary Ann Placeway. Six children survive him, Wm. W. of Saginaw, Geol"ge A. of Cambria Mrs, F. L. Brown of Chicago, Mrs. M. E. Dunning of OceolaJ The mother died eleven years ago. He was a member of M. E. Church and lived an exemp 1 ary 1 ife. ) ) ANSON A. STOWE,who died at his home in the township of Marion, Oec 30, was one of the earliest pioneers of this county, having been born in the township of Iosco, Oct 2, 1838, two years after his parents came to Michigan. He grew to manhood on the Iosco farm, where her always lived wntil a few years ago, except a short time, when he got gold fever and traveled overland with a party to PiKes PeaK. He was held in high esteem by his townsmen and many other office of Public trust, such as Supervisor, Treasurer, Commissioner, ect. He was married twice, the first time, Feb. 7, 1866 to Sarah M. Ward, who died March 3, 1888, leaving him with five small children,the youngest a babe of two weeKs, all of whom survice the father. Mrs D, W. Havens, of White OaK, Ansel G. of Iosco, Orley of White OaK, and Edna and Cecil of Marion, all having arrived at their majority except Cecil, His second marriage was to Phoeobe J. Russell, of Marion June 7, 1894, who survies him. His Church connection was with the Methodist, which he joined in early life and died a member of the Church at ParKer Corners, in Iosco, where his funeral was held on Jan, 2, , Rev. Ostrander officating. ) ) ) January 13, 1904 Issue 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBL.ICAM" Some Death Notices Some Ob it11ar ies Philetus Fredenburg was born in Germany, January 1, 1829, and died at his home in Tyrorie, Michigan, December 16, 1903, aged 74 years. He came with his p~rents to his country when but 4 years of age. During his boy hood days he lived in Wayn~ New YorK. In Apr 1 l 1861 he was united in mar·t' iage to Lc1.< :.sa Dorm?? an<.J then l:..:i.me to Tyrone, settling on the farm where h..: ~t il 1 re~ .lded a't the 1: ime of his dea1:h ,over 12 years <itgo. He was thci las;.i: surviving member of a family of six children. He was the fa1:her of nine children, of which seven together ,:i-th their mother, are left to mour 1:he loss of a Kind, loving husband and father. The funeral was held at the Tyrone M. E. Church, Rev. Wall<er officiaing, using as his. text, "Ho1a1 long shall the Jour-ney be?" Neb. 2-6. Interment in Tyrone cemetery. MRS JOHN SLEIGHT: Mrs John Sleight of Iosco, whose serious illness with pneumonia was announced in this paper last, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1904, aged 64 years. Funeral services were held at the West Marion church Friday afternoon, burial in the Green cemetery. Margaret Gorton was born in the state of New YorK and came with her· par-ents to this county when but a child. She was married to John Sleight, of Iosco, 45 year-sago, since which time she was a resident of Iosco, where she was Known and respected by all who came within the circle of her acquaintance. Besides the sorr-owing husband she leaves two children, a son in OaKota and a daughter who still remains at home. Mrs Sleight is spoKen of in terms of love by all, her home life being especially noticable for the spr-it of love and by all, her home life being especially noticable for the sprit of love and painstaKing Kindness towar-d all. Her- death leaves a void that can't be filled, and the sorrowing ones have the unfeigned sympathy of all. ORRIN F. SESSIONS: Orrin F. Sessions was born, September 6, 1821, in the state of Vermont, and died in Howell, Mich., Jan 7, 1904, When he was eight years of age his father died and three years later, his mother. With a large family came to Michigan, Commerce, OaKland county. In 1850, he moved to Cohoctah, in Livingston Co., where he resided until his health failed in 1881, and then came to Howell, where since made his home. Of a family of a 1a1ife and four children, only one survives him, Mrs C. L. CooK, of this village, his wife having died four-year-sago. An aged sister, Mrs Ella Bordon, and also one brother, Rodney c. S, -ession both of Grand Rapids, remain. Funeral services wer-e held at the home Saturday morning, Jan?, Rev. C. ? Adams officiating. Under Iosco News: Death has reaped a harvest in our midst during the past weeK. The funeral of Mrs John Sleight was held at her home in the t.est part of town, Friday, January 8, Mr's McGlotney died at the home of her soniw Nelson Waters in South Iosco, Thursday January 7. She had been in feeble health for many years. Her- first husband, JAmes Waters, gave his life for his country at the battle of Spotsylvania. Her second husband sur-vives her-. ) ) ) January 13 Issue: Under Iosco News: MRS GEORGE KIRKLANJ: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Not ices Some Obituaries Mrs George KirKland, an old and honored resident of Iosco passed away Saturday January 9, after many years of suffering. She was a member of the M. E. Church for many years, and although unable to attend services she was a willing and 1 iberal contributor to the various interests at home and abroad. She leaves a husband, one son and four daughters. The funeral will be held at her late home Tuesday P.M. Under Cohoctah center news: Wayne Hoisington: Died early Wednesday morning, at the home of his parents in Cohoctah, little wayne, son of B. M. and Myrtie Hoisington. He being a bright little fellow maKes it seem hard, but God Knows best. MRS CRANDALL CASE: Mrs Crandall Case, aged 81 years died at the home of her daughter in Brighton, Saturday, January 9, 1904, after a lingering illness, from dropsy and heart failure. Deceased has been a resident of this county since 1838. She leaves three daughters, Mrs George Jolly and Mrs Cushing, of Brighton, and Mrs Ransom Fillmore, of Lansing. January 20 Issue: JAMES C.LOVE: The death of James C. Love occurred at the family residence in Oceola township, Jan 12, 1904. Aged 67 years 3 months and 6 days. The funeral services were held Saturday, Rev. Schofield officiating. Mr. Love was born in YorK State, but when a boy came with his parents to Tyrone township. For about 40 years Mr. and Mrs Love have been honored and respected residents of Oceola township. He leaves a widow and three daughters, Mrs C. Legg of Oceola, and Mrs J. B, Wallace of Morrice, and Minnie Love, who lives with her parents. Under OaK Grove news: MRS WN. CONNINE: Death has again entered our mist, calling away Mrs Wm. Conine of this village Monday, Jan 18, in her twenty-sixth year of her age, of scarlet fever. Mrs Conine was an earnest christian, a member of the M. E. Church in OaK Grove. A faithful wife and devoted mother, her place in her home being the one where she excelled most. She will be sadly missed there, and leaves behind to mour their loss a bereaved stricKen husband, a l ittle son of five years, parents, brothers and sisters, besides a large circle of friends and neighbors. In that land where the rainbow never fades and the flowers never die, whither this loved one has gone all the broKen ties of earth will there be united again, "Some sweet day bye and bye." The years of her 1 ife as we count time was brief and yet full of good worKs, faithful devotion to the interests of her home, and above all to her love for the master. The husband and relatives have the deep sympathy of our entire community. Interment at Parshallville near her old home. ) ) ) January 20 Issue: JULIUS A. RANNEY: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Not ices Some Obituaries Mr. J. A. Ranney died at the home of his sister, Mrs Dr. Wells, Sunday morning at nine 0'clocK. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10:30 and the remains were taKen to Rochester, New YorK, for burial. The family have always lived at Rochester until three and a half years ago, Mr & Mr-s Ranney came here. Julius A. Ranney was born in Rochester, New YorK August?, 1831, He was married to Mary c. Brown, who survives him, January 7, 1867. Besides this wife he leaves a brother F. G. Ranney, of Rochester; and two sister, Mrs Wm. McPherson Jr. and Mrs Julla Wells, both of Howell, Another sister Mrs Milo Gay, died during the past year. Mr Ranney was a member of the Presbyterian church of Rochester, and Mason. January 20 Issue: MRS DORA KING: Mrs Dora King (nee Spiece) died at her home near Ortonville, OaKland County, January 18, 1904, aged nineteen years and six months. The remains were brought to her parents home in Cohoctah, where she always lived until last March, when she with her husband, Mr Clyde King moved to OaKland County. The funeral was held at the Cohoctah u. B. Church, January 21, Rev. ??????. She leaves an infant son, husband, father, mother and four sisters, besides a host of friends to mour their loss. Dora was much esteemed for her Kindness of heart and loving deeds. The Saviour that she loved and trusted was with her in her last sicKness and tooK away the sting of death so that her last hours were spent in singing arid prayer. The sympathy of the entire community are with the bereaved husband and her family; but may the dear Saviour sustain them all in this their hour of afflication. ) ) January 20, 1904 Issue A GOOD WOMEN CALLED: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries CECELIA PRUDEN was born in Oswetgo, New YorK on the 10th day of January, 1844, and was the second child of the late Joseph Pruden and Cythia M. Pruden, who is still living. On the 10th day January 1861 when seventeen years of age, she was married to Robt Mountain, who died about nine years ago. The year following their marriage, her husband enlisted and Mrs Mountain, animated by that patoriotic sprit, and devotion to the union cause, which???? the noble women of the North during those days and troulious times that tried mens souls, went South to render such assistance as she was able to the sicK and wounded soldiers. She was too young to be enlisted, but despite this fact, she became a nurse, and rendered valuable and efficient service in the hospital at Alexanderia VA. At the age of 14 she became a member of the first Baptist Church of Howell and remained a member here until her removal, about four years ago, to Conorsville, Ind. at which time she transfered her membership to the church in that city. She was a devoted and earnest christian and prompt and faithful to the call of duty in all the relations of life. She was the mother of four children, one of whom, Mamie Mountian, died several years ago, in Howell, when but fifteen years of age. Those living are .W.W. Mountain, of Detroit, Mrs Alma Keen of Chicago and Dr. Joseph R. Mountain, of Connosville, Ind., with who she was living at the time of her death. Besides an aged mother, she left two sisters, Mrs Harriette Pierce, of Detroit, and Mrs Julla Mountain, of Hartland. Brief funeral services were held at the family residence of Dr. Mountain, in Connorsville, and the remains were brought to Howell and the funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. Cooper. Interment in the family plot in OaK Grove Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the community, where the deceased has lived the greater part of her busy and useful life. FRED STAPLETON: Killed in New YorK city by Mogul Engine. Remains brought to Howell for burial, Friday. Fred Stapleton, whose parents, Mr and Mrs John Stapleton, live at Howell, was Killed in New YorK City, January 11, 1904. The remains were brought here and the funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 1 clocK. Fred was a switchman and while on duty he stepped from the engine he was with, and was run down by a mogul engine and was pinned under the wheels, while yet alive he gave directions to the worKmen how to get him out, but he died before they could get him loose. The remains were brought to Howell and the funeral services were held Friday afternoon. He leaves a wife and two daughters, one daughter, Mrs Henry PecK, is married and lives at Rome, Ohio. At the time of the accident his wife was at Lawton, Mich., caring for her father, who was not expected to live. She will return to New YorK now. Among those present at the funeral were[ George Stapleton and wife, of Detroit, Chas. Stapleton and wife, of Toledo, FranK and wife of Decatur, Will Dansby and wife, of Paw Paw. Earl Wilson came with Mrs Stapleton from Lawton. ) ) ) January 20 Issue J.M. EAGER: 1s0q "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries J.M. Eager died at the family residence in Oceola, Sunday January 17, 1904. The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. L. S. BrooKs officiating. J.M. Eager was born in Orange county, New YorK, November 25, 1826, being 77 years, 1 month and 23 days old at the time of his death. A family of one sister and six brothers were born to his parents, Mr-. and Mrs. W. ? Eager only three of whom survive him. He was married to Emily Crowfoot in Detroit, December 1846. Soon after his marriage he came to Oceola, which, at that time was almost an unbroKen wilderness. Has been almost a continous resident of that township since coming, except a few years while engaged in the milling business in Millngton, Tuscola county. To them six children were born, four of whom are living, Samuel C., who has always lived with his parents, w. B. , who lives upon the old homestead, Mary J. Who is now of Owosso and Francis E. who lives three miles south of the old house. James A., who died Dec. 13, 1898. The widow who now survives, has lived with him in unbroKen companionship for- 57 years. HELEN C. VOGT: The death of Helec C. Vogt occurred at the family residence in Marion, January 12, 1904. The funeral was held, Thursday, Rev. L. s. BrooK officiating. Helen C. Vogt was born in Marion, Oct 23, 1864. Her father died July 20, 1902. She leaves mother, sister and brother to mour their loss, Mrs Albert Roberts and Mrs Charles Hanson, of Marion, Mrs John Kinquist, of Howell, Mrs Fred Griswold, of Handy, Miss Clara Vogt and FranK Vogt. MRS JOHN O. WHITE: Mrs John D. White died suddenly at her home in Marion early Saturday morning, January 16, 1904. Aged <looKs liKe 38yrs). The funeral was held at the Catholic Church, PincKney , Monday morning. Mrs Whites maiden name was Theresa Murphy, a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy of Putnam. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad and unexpected bereament. MRS MARY DOOLITTLE: Mrs Mary Doolittle, aged 83 years, died at the home of her son in Fenton, January 8, 1904. Deceased had been a resident of Livingston County for over 30 years, where she has made her home until last April. She leaves a family of four children, Alfred Doolittle, of California, Mrs George Cole, of Owosso, Mrs Simon Rider, of Cohoctah and Myron Doolittle, of Fenton. She was always doing acts of Kindness, but did them so ~uietly that few Know of her minis-trations, she loved the word of God and sought to let its promises and precepts, it words of wisdom of blessed hope and comfort, dwelling her richly, which to her was the veritable fountain of life. The Saviour what sustained and Kept her in life at last tooK away the sting of death. ) ) ) January 27 Issue: MRS DORA KING: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries Mrs Dora King (nee Spiec e) died at her home near Ortonville, OaKland County, January 18, 1904, aged nineteen years and six months. The remains were brought to her- par-en1:s home in Cohoctah, wher-e she had awways lived until last March when she with her husband Mr Clyde King, moved to OaKland County. The funeral was held at 1:he Cohoctah U. B. Church, January 21, Rev. Whitace officiating. She leaves an infant son, husband, father, mother and four sisters besides a host of friends to mour their loss. Dora was much esteemed for her Kindness of her and loving deeds. The Saviour that she loved and trusted was hours were spent in singing and prayer. The sympa1:hy of the entire community are with the bereaved husband and her family; bu1: may the dear Saviour sustain them all in this their hour of affiction. Under Parshallville News: B. F. AUSTIN: The sudden death of B. F. Austin of Oceola, was quite a shocK to the community as he was sicK only a few days. He had been a resident of Oceola nearly 25 years. Was a quite unsuming man, honest in business, always at his home. Interment at Parshallville. He leaves a sorrowing widow, three sons, Herbert, Jay and FranK, one daughter, Mr-s Clarence Spaulding, recently married. The family have the sympathy of the community. MRS SAMUEL SKYES: Mrs Samuel SKyes died at her home in PincKney January 23, 1904, aged 83 years. She leaves two sons C. P. SKyes of PincKney and George SKyes of Detroit. She was married to Samuel SKyes in 1849 and lived with her husband until 1902 about 53 years when he died. MRS ED. E. SHIELDS: About ten weeKs ago Mrs Ed E. Shields, nee Nellie BrooKs, left Howell to join her husband at AKron, New YorK, where he has a position as superintendent of a milK factory. Last Saturday her remains were brought to Howell for burial. She died at the hospital at Buffalo, Jan 20, 1904, where she had been taKen for an operation. Nellie BrooKs was married to E. E. Shields about five years ago while he was employed in the mi 1 K factory here. They have a bright, handsome little girl between three and four years old. Little Hildah will remain here with her grandmother- BrooKs for the present. The sudden death was a shocK to the many friends of Mrs Shields here. MRS HARRY O MOULE: Mrs Julia Moule, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm R Gannon, of Hartland, died at her home in Pitsburg, PA., January 16, 1804 of small poxs. Ulla Gannon was born February 8, 1873 in the village of Hartland, where she spent her childhood days. Naturally of gental disposition and genorous heart, she had won the friendship of a wide circle of acquaintance, who will sincerely regret her early death. September 25, 1901 she was happily married to Harry o. Moule, of Oxford and shortly afterward they moved to Pittsburg. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by four brothers, all of whom have the sympathy of all. ) ) January 27, 1904 Issue: MISS BESSIE FISHER: 1904 LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries The death of Miss Bessie Fisher occurred at the family residence in this village, Thursday January 21, 1904. The remains were taKen to New Hudson Saturday for burial. Miss Bessie was taKen with typhoid fever in Noverrber and has been a patient sufferer since that time. During her long sicKness she never complainined but was ever hopeful for the best. Only a few days before her death she said God Knows best. She was born at New Hudson, Jan 12, 1890, fourteen years ago. February 3, 1904 Issue: NELLIE BROOK SHEILDS: Nellie BrooK Sheilds, the oldest of three children born to Winton and Cornelia BrooKs, first opened her eyes to the light of day in Genoa, Livingston, County, Mich., November 6, 1872, After a little more than thiry-one years she passed to her enternal reward from the hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday night, January 21, 1904. Where she had been taKen for a surgical operation. W-.en eight years of age she came with her parents to Howell, Mich., was educated in our public schools, grew up among us respected, beloved and greatly esteemed among her associates. On the twenty-third of August 1890 she was married to Edward E. Sh'e i 1 ds, by whom she 1 eaves a daughter, Hilda. She moved 1 ast November to AKron, N.Y. and had been settled in her new home only three weeKs, when she quietly slipped away to her eternal home. She was converted during the pastorage of Rev. J H KilpatricK and on August 23, 1891 united with the Howell ME Church of which she remained a member ti 11 her removal to AKron, New YorK. She leaves in sorrow a husband, a daughter, a mother, a brother, a sister, besides a lare circle of distant relatives and friends, MRS ANNA FITZSIMMONS: Died at her home in the village of Howell, Monday, Febr·uary t, 1904 of consumption, Mrs Ann Fitzsimrnons, aged 45 years. Ful',eral services will be held at St. Mary's Church, PincKney, Thursday and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of her husbands, who passed away some 14 years ago. deceased was the daughter of Chas. O'Connor of this village and was born in the twonship of Marion, where the greater part of her life was spent. She was united in marriage to Christoper Fitzsimmons and her mar-r ied 1 ife was spent most 1 y at P incKney. She was a patient suffer from consumption for several years, but through it all she was cheerful and confident of the reward that awaited her beyond the veirl. A truly christian character was hers and the grim messenger had no terrors for her waiting soul. ) ) ) February 3, Issue: LUKE H WHITMORE: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries The remains of LuKe H Whitmore were brought to Howell, Saturday for burial. He was a brother of Mrs Daniel Terhune, who died last May and formerly lived in Genoa township. He was born in Seneca county, N.Y. , September 3, 1822; came to Michigan with his parents at the age of two years. At the age of 22 he entered the University having obtained his education at Ann Arbor and later at Overlin College where he graduated in 1844. His life was one of interest to many. Though some unKnown providence he was stricKen with insanity at the age of 24 and sustain that affliction at intervals till the close of his life, which came suddenly, January 28, 1904. But during these many years he has held positions of trust as supervisor, school inspector and taught several terms of school, was a devoted member of the Wesleyan Methodist church. Fifteen years ago his situation was such that he had to be placed in Pontiac assylum where it was his desire to remain. HENRY SOULE: Henry Soule of Brighton died at Howell on Wednesday of last weeK, and the remains were taKen to Brighton for burial, Mr Soule had lost his mind and was being detained here until he could be sent to Pontiac. He became so weaK that it was evident he could not live but a few days, and he was taKen to the home of Ben Porter, where he could be cared for. Mr Soule was an old resident of Brighton, having been in the employ of Roy King many years. February 10,, 1904 Issue: MRS OOGLAS MARR: Emma Matilda Marr died at the family residence in this village, Feb. 4, 1904, aged 37 years 8 months and 11 days. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Rev CL Adams officiating. She was born in Howell township, April 24, 1866, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm White. Deceased was mar·r ied 1:o Doug l asi Marr, March 10, 1896, who survives her. By her sad and untimely death 1:wo children are left motherless, a boy 18 months old and a girl 6 years old. She was converted and joined the ME Church about 12 years ago, of which she rerr~ined a faithful member to the end, adorning her profession by a quiet patient life of love. Besides her husband, children and other relatives she leaves a large circle of devoted friends. ) February Hl, 1904 Issue Mrs Lucy M. DicKerson: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries The death of Lucy M OicKerson, widow of the late David OicKerson, occurred at the home of her son, Goodell B. DicKerson, in Marion, Sunday, Feb 7, 1904. The funeral was he 1 d Tuesday afternoon, Rev. C L Adams officiating. She was born at Ithaca, N.Y. Dec 22, 1811 and was therefore 92 years, one month arid s ixteer, days old at the time of her death, She was married April 22, 18?? to David DicKerson, who died Oct 4, 1884 The deceased came to Marion this county Sept 1837, and was the oldest person as well as the oldest resident of that township. Five children survive her, James W. DicKerson and Malinda Harger, both of Howel 1; Simon W DicKerson of Mar ion; Mary ? Barnard of Shepherd, and Goodell B DicKerson of Marion, besides 21 grand children and 36 great grand children and two great great grand children, nearly all of w ho m l i v e i n t h i s i mme d i at e v i c i n i t y • She was one of the oldest members of the M E Church of Howe 11 ,. having united with that church upon its first organization, and died a firm be 1 iever in its doctrine. February 17, 1904 Issue WILLIAM HINMANON: William Hinmanon died at his home in Lansing, Monday 15, aged 85 years. He 1 eft Howe 11 in 1847 and has lived in Lansing 57 years. He with his brother Derastus Hinman(spelled this way) located at Howell in 1837 and is well remembered by the old settlers. The first store opened in Lansing was owned by Chas. P Bush and John Thomas, and Wm Hinman was their clerK. Feb 22, 1849, he married Sarah, only daughter of Mr Bush. She died April 26, 1900. Four children surive them, Wm C and Miss Jennie Hinman, of Lansing, Mrs Ada Bowman of Seattle Washington, and Mrs A Beamer of Lansing. He was a brother in law of Isaac W Bush, of Howell, and uncle of Geo Hinman, editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean. Under Green OaK news: MRS HOMER CASAR: Mrs Homer Casar, formerly Mr's FranK McCrovy, died at her home in this township Monday Feb 1. She leaves a husband and seven children to mour her 1 oss. Deceased tJas born in the town of Monahan, Ire 1 and, Aug 16, 1837. She married FR McCrovy and came to Michigan, where she has resided ever since. The interment was at the Baptist cemetery. SODDARD TWITCHEL: Soddard Twitchel, an old pioneer settler of this township, died at his home in Ann Arbor, Feb. 11, at the advanced age of 97 years. The remains were brought to this place for burial in the family lot in the ) Hamburg cemetary ) February 17 Issue: MRS ALBERT DEWOLF: 1904 "LIVINGSTON REPUBLICAN" Some Death Notices Some Obituaries After a lingering illness of about two years, Mrs Albert Dewolf passed away at her sisters home, Mrs Wiedemyer, at Whitmore LaKe Sunday Feb. 7, aged 33 years. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church, Rev. Quinn officiation. The remains were laid in the Family lot in the Hamburg cemetery. She leaves three small children and a grief stricKen husband to mour their loss. JOSEPH RIECHKOFF SR. Joseph RiechKoff Sr. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Joseph Bennett Sunday Feb. 7, 1904 at the advanced age of 84 years 3 months and 11 days. The funeral held from the ME Church Wednesday Feb 10, Rev Brandfield, of Brighton, Officating. The remains were laid away in the Hamburg cemetary. Five children are left to mour their loss, Miss Sophia RiechKoff, Mrs GA Billson, Mrs Joseph Bennett, Mrs Lizzie Gou 1 d and Joseph R iechKoff Jr. al 1 of th is to1rnsh ip. Mr R iechKoff was born in Mee 1 enblH'g, Germany, Oct 27, 1819. At the age of 14 he commenced to l ear·r, the trade of shoe tnaK ing. He was married to Anna BohnsacK, Oct 8, 1847, Eight children were born to them, five are st i 11 living. He came to th is country with his fami 1 y, arriving in Ann Arbor, Sept 12, 1864, where he worKed at his trade for about one year, when he moved to Whitmore 1 a Ke, where he remained at the bench for about ten years, he then moved on a farm at Pleasant LaKe this township for three years from there he moved to Brighton wher-e he resumed his trade until his wife died, Feb. 7, 1881, when he went to live with his son. MRS HANNAM LEE: Mrs Hanna M Lee, daughter of one of the oldest pioneers of Gr-een OaK, died at her home in that township, Feb 4, 1904, at the age of 87 years 4 months and 28 days. She was born in Orleans county New YorK in 1816 and moved to Green OaK with her father in 1830. February 24, 1904 issue HENRY W PIPP: Henry Pipp died at the home of his son in Detroit, Feb 13, 1904, aged 73 years. For many years he was a prominent business man in Brighton The remains were brought to Brighton for burial. MR EVERETTS: Mr Everetts died at his home one mile southeast of this village last Friday at the advanced age of 79 years. Funeral held at the house Monday, Rev Palmer- off ic iat ing. The remains were ta.Ken to Dexter for burial. He leaves one daughter, Mrs We 1 ch of JacKson, to mourn the loss of a Kind and loving father. FREDERICK SAUNDERS: FredericK Saunders died at the home of his daughter, Mrs GA Marsh, in Handy Feb. 17, 1904, aged 87 years. He was born in England, Oct 14, 1817. ) J CALLED HOME Sarah COLBORNE died at the home of her daughter Mrs A. N. McIntosh in this village Saturday aged nearly 93 years. She was born at Charlemont, Mass., March 5, 1817, and moved with her parents to New York, where she marrid Israel B. Colborne at Williamsville August 13, 1835 and resided here for a time, then moved to Cheektowa, where they resided ten years, then moved back to Williamsville and in 1854 moved to Buffalo, coming to Michigan in 1859 and settling in the township of Conway this county, where she continued her residents until 1893, after the death of her husband, when she came to this village, where she has resided since that time, living to the remarkable age of nearly 93 years. She was the mother of 11 children, eight of whom survive her. She was a true wife and mother in the sense of the word, braving the privations of comparaively near country and rearing a family of sons and daughters that are an honor to her and the world. She was converted when but a young girl united with the Baptist Church, living a faithful, consistent christian life that has been helpful to all with whom she came in contact. Although she attained a great age she retained her sweet, pleasant ways, and was faithfully and tenderly cared for by her daughters in her declining years, four of the daughters being with her almost constantly during the last, few days of her life. The funeral services were held at the Antrim Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. A. A. Rose off., and the remains were interred beside the husband Fowlerville Review - December 17, 1909 issue Buried at Fuller Cemt. Israel B. COLBURN, an early settler of this township, died on the 13th inst. The funeral was held on the 15th., but the interment was postponed until the next day, to allow some of the family to arrive from Kansas. The deceased was a man universally respected wherever known; an earnest christian worker and did much to establish and support the Baptist society in the neighborhood where he lived, and of which he was an honored member. In his death the community have lost a good citizen, and the Church a strong support. Livingston Republican June 22, 1882 issue Fowlerville Review-December 27. 1936 issue '") Kingsley Avis: ) Kingsley A, Avis 76, died Thursday December 17 at Pontiac Hospital. He was born in Conway township, Livingston County, Sept 25, 1860. He was united in marriage to Ellen Barber in 1879 and lived in Fowlerville all is life, two daughters preceeded him in death. He leaves to mour their loss, his wife Ellen, and one sister of Wil 1 iamstor, and one brother George of Adrian, and three grandsons, Floyd Dezes and Lavern Dezes and Kenneth ClarK. Funeral services were held Saturday Dec 19, at the Vogt Funeral Home, Rev A, Stanley Stone officiating, Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Forgot to write Issue date down: E 1 l en E • Av is Ellen E. Avis was born in Handy township October 12, 1981 and mar·ried to Kingsley Avis May 23 or 28, 1879. She died at her home here Mon.day morning April 7 at the age of(/ '7'-//) 79y5rn25d. Surviving are one sister Mrs Julia Rose of Cadillac, three grandchildren, Floyd Dezes, Kenneth and La.Vern ClarK and many other relatives and friends. Her Husband and two daughtrs, Mrs Mable Dezess and Mrs Alta ClarK Hineman preceeded her in death. Funeral services were held at Vogt Funeral Home, Wednesday April 9, Rev Ira Cargo officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. They can't seem to get the grandchildrens surnames stright, ) DR. ERNEST ADOLPH BUEK, A BRIGHTON PIONEER Whi.le not a famous man, nor a great one, nevertheless Ernest A. Buek typified the dedicated, devout (his family were members of St. Michael's in Hamburg, Germany), often forgotten common people whose sturdy leadership gave our rural areas the strength to grow and flourish. The eighth of eleven children,born October 28, 1802, to Kaspar Henrich Buek ( a gardner, florist and insurance agent) and Friederike (Voight) in Hamburg, Germany, Ernest received a complete education in history and law-. Beginning secondary school at the age of 15 in 1817, his diligent, continued efforts resulted in the conferring of honors in Canon and Civil Laws, together with the deg~ee Doctor of Law, on May 21, 1826. On October 28, 1829, he married Elizabeth Henrietta Knauth. In the 1800s many Germans immigrated to America because of compulsory military service, lack of available land and political reasons. Dr. Buek and his family were among them. By mid-June, 1838, the Plymouth was anchored off Sandy Hook, the approach to New York Harbor. On board were Ernest, Elizabeth and their five children, the eldest eight years old, along with prospective pioneers and soldiers of fortune. Besides household belongings, Ernest brought along his law library, the works of Sha<:espeare, Schiller and Goethe, and his Heidelberg degree of Doctor of Jurispruderx:: e. All these were loaded on a boat, floated up the Hudsop, transferred to a barge, towel on the Erie Canal (during which time the children learned their first words of English~ "Low Bridge"l and by boat again from Buffalo to Detroit. A stagecoach from Detroit finally brought them to their destination - Hamburg in Livingston County. Already many from Germany had settled in Hamburg and Genoa townships, which was perhaps an inducement to buy 40 acres in Section 15 of Hamburg Township in the S800 area of present day Cowell Road on August 2, 1838. On the 40 acres of woodland running back into the high hills on the shore of beautiful Pleasant (Winans) Lake, a typical log house was built with the little family moving in on October 26. Over the fireplace, the German pioneer set a board in which he had carved "Erolich in Hoffnung, Geduldig in Tru.t:sal, Haltaeam Geihete"(Be joyful in hope, patient In guffering, constant in prayer.) (Dtn"'ing the years to come, he would have full need of this philosophic admonition.) Dr. Bue.1< knew both French and Italian in addition to his native German, but lacked a ~peaking command of the English language. He had come to America to practice his profession but found no law business for such as he. (Condensed .and edited from "A Biogr,aph ical Sketch of Dr. Ernst Adolph Buek, Compiled by Rebert Lee Watson". To be continued.) BRIGHTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 481 Bright en, Mi. 48116 Pr .inted courtesy: OLD KENT BANK 300 W. North St. Brighton, Mi. 48116 • • J& ~cl•#Slltl Howell, Mi. 4884 Ii LIVINGSTON COUNTY PRESS - Wed. Nov 16, 1949 issue MR FREDE. DISBROW Mr Fred E. Disbrow, 84 of Fowlerville died at his farm home early 1 Friday morning after a long illness. He was born in Iosco township, June 29, 1865(not sure of 6) and bas been a resident of the community for seventy years. J He was united in marriage with Lucella Isham, who preceeded in death Jan 29, 1926. To this union were born seven children. T.D. of this community, Mrs Myrtle Cole of Lansing, Mrs Lucile Patrick of Plymouth, Mrs Glayds Throne of Fowlerville, Mrs Ruby Disbrow, Mrs Virginia Glazier who has been caring for him at bis home. Besides his children he leaves to mourn their loss, a sister Mrs Retta Cole of Williamston, several grand children, one great Grand child and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at the Amtrim Baptist Church Sunday, November 13, at 2: OB·P.M. w/ rev~r end Roy Brown and Reverend H. ~ - Clough officiating. Burial was in the Fuller cemetery in Atrim. ) ) JANE W. DREW Mrs Jane W. Drew died at her home in Marion Oct. 19, 1900, age 77 years. The funeral was held at the residence, ~onday and the remains were laid to rest in the famil cemetery, on the farm. Mrs Drew was of the mothers of I srael(?) having lived in Marion about fifty four years, respected and honored by all who knew her. She leaves a large family of children to cherish er memory. (Oct 24, 1900 issue-Livingston Republican) ) _) Elbert Foster passed away Elbert Parker Foster died at his home south of this village early f•1onday-....mQ~i~g, after an illness of lonr standing. He was born . in t he townsJ!,ip of Iosco Oct. 13, 1852, and alwa ys resided in that tuw~ship . April 14, 1876, he was united in marria,re to Miss Hannah Fewless and. to them were born six children, Only two of whom survive, with the sorrowing wife and a number of relatives to mour the loss of a kind husband, father and neighbor. The funeral services will be held at the home today, conducted by the Rev. L. H. Stevens. Fowlerville Reve iw - .April 29, Issue P'owlerville Reveiw - May 6, 1925 issue Elbert Parker Foster, son of l'.,artin and Susan Foster, was born in Iosco township, Livingston county on Oct 13, 1852, and passed peacefully away at his home April 27, 1925. On April 14, 1876, he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Fewless of Iosco. .and soon after settled on a farm near the old homstead, ~,here tbey were privileged to enjoy 49 years together. To this union was born six children, four of them l)aased away in in:rancy. Although the link now broken, that bound him to his home and family he loved so well, there is a lasting memory of one whpm performed faithfully and well all that was intrusted to his care. He was road commissioner of Iosco twp., for over ten years, during which time, he made a host of friends. Hie three score and. twelve years were years of industrious activity. He leaves besides a sorrowine wife, one son, James Foster of Iosco; one daugl1ter, Mrs Frank Shafer of Fowlerville; six grandcb ildren, t~o brotbers, Gustavus and Orville Foster of Iosco and one sister Mrs Mary Ward of Iosco. Loss of verus The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. L. H. Stevens _) MARTIN FOSTER Died in Iosco March 11- An Early pioneer, Honored and Respected, The death of Martin R. Foster, one of the earliest and most respected pioneers of Li~ingston County, occurred at the home of his oldest son, Gustavus; in Iosco, March 11, 1905, aged 89 years, 11 months• and 18 days. Martin R. Foster was born in the town of Debon, Washington County, N.Y. He was the oldest of a family of seven chlldren of whom only three are now living. At the early age of 12 years he was obliged to leave bis widowed mother arid was adopted by a good and kind family by the name of Palmer. He stayed with them . until he was 21 and during that time he acquired a good school education. In Ontario 1841, he married Susan Halleck and lived in that township two years, then with their oldest child, a little babe, they came to Michigan and settled, on a place in Iosco, formerly purchased by him in 1836. At that time the country was all a dense forest, where the deer and bear were often seen running about. They set to work with a determined will and cleared their farm and although they edured many privations a good comfortable home was obtained. Nine children were born to them, four of whom, with the devoted wife and mother, have passed on to the better land, Their oldest son gave his life for his country dying at Alexandria, Virginia. He also leaves 27 grandchildren and 18 great grand children. Some 50 years ago he united with the Methodist Episcopal church and remained a faithful and sincere christian until his death. His bible was his constant compaion. He gave largely of his means for the support of the gospel, always ready to aid in times of trouble and bereavement. His work on earth is now done and his children will miss a loving and faithful father, who has gone to reap his reward. Bleassed are the dead•· who die in the Lord from henceforth, "Yea, said the Sprint that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them," In Iosco township news section: Martin R. Foster one of the pioneers of Iosco and the oldest man in the township, being nearly ninety, died at the home of his oldest son, Gustave, on Saturday March 11. He was for many years a prominent man in the township, taking an acti~e part in schools. He was a stanch republican and held the office of county coroner at the time of his death. Fowlerville Review - May 12 isssue - 1925 "') Katie Wallace Foster was born Aug 25, 1884 in Sh iawasee county, Michigan, and passed way on Monday May 4, 1925. _) She \'/,as married to Charles E. poster, of Iosco township, Livingston County, May 25, 1900 and to this union was born four children, Arthur of Detroit, Pearl who passed away in infancy, Frances and baby Claude. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopa church of Detroit. There are left to mourn their loss, a daughter, father Frank Wallace and brother Mac Wallace of Handy, and one grandson, besides a host of friends and other relatives. Though she is pratly missed by her family and f-riends there is a lasting and comforting memory of her love with us here. Lots of verses followed/ ) ) J Livingston County Press-Wed., May 27, 1859 Issue LEE GERHAROSTEIN: Funeral services for Lee Gerhardstein 74, of 1246 House road, Webberville, were held Monday May 18, at 1:30 at the Liverance Funeral Home in Fowlerville with Reverend J. N. Cobb officiating. Interment followed at Webberville Cemetery. Mr Gerhardste in succumbed to a heart attacK at McPherson Community Health center on May 15. He was stricKen the preceding at his home. Born November 19, 1884, in Monon, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Mary Gerhardstein, he spent his early years in Indiana and Illinois. His marriage to Susie Yocoon occurred September 10, 1916 at Chebar,se, Illinois. In 1936 he moved his family to the Webberville address from Illinois. His lifes worK was farming. Survivors include the widow: four sons, Melvin of Toledo, Ohio: Robert of Van Neuys, California: Leo of Mason and Leonard of Wayne: Two daughters, Mrs Harold (Audrey) Green of Byron and Mrs Reuben <Helen) Rode of Howell: a sister, Mrs Bess JacKson of KanKaKee Chebanse, Illinois. Seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. ) J The funeral services of Mrs A. Harp of Gregory, were held at the M.P. Church, here Friday forenoon, and were conducted by Rev. A. B. Sutcliffe, of Gregory, Mrs Harp was well known in this locility, and the friends extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. (Plainfield News) , ) ) Mrs Frank Brockway Mrs Frank Brockway, died at the family residence here, Feb. 12, 1906, aged 59 years, 8months and 29 days. The Funeral was held from the residence, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. c. L. Adams offisti~g. Mrs Brockway has lived at Howell many years and bas a large circle of friends. She was a member of the M.E. Church and lived a consistant christan life. ) ) Jane (Bronson) HUFF Mrs Jane (Bronson) Huff died at her home in this village early Sunday morning. She was born in the State of New York, April 24, 1842 and came with her parents to Michigan when a child settling at Vernon, Shiawassee county and was there married to Joseph Huff, June 2, 1858 and crune to this • place 1904. She vms the mother of 11 children, three of whom, with the husband preceeded her to the better land The living are Fred of Marion, Charles of Oceola, John of Grand Blank, Joseph of Handy, Mrs Lura Buell of Holly, Mrs Kate Bronson of Grand Blank, Lillie Huff of Ann Arbor, and Libbie Edwards of Lansing. Her mother and four sisters and three brothers and 27 grandchildren and 2 Great grandchildren also survie her. She was a loving wife and mother, a healpful neighbor and lived a consistant christian life, being a faithful member of the Baptist church, having been converted at Parshallville in 1888. She was an ardent worker in the W.R.c. and the serV'ices were conducted untier the auspices at the Baptist church, Wed. Morning, the Rev. P. N. Cayer off., the remains in the Lovejoy Cemt. Fowlerville Review, Dec 17, 1909 issue All courthouse records say maiden name Johnson ) Fowlerville Review - June 19, 1929 Issue Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends for their kindness and sympathy at the burial of our father. Mr. & Mrs. E. D. Defendorf and Thelma Dr. & Mrs H. E. Defendorf. Dr. Byron Defendorf Dr Byron Defendorf was born July 4, 1839, at Onondagua County, New York and died at Chelsea, Mich. June 12, 1929. He came to Michigan in 1863 and settled in Fowlerville where he practiced medicine and December 27, 1865, he married Miss Hulda Colborn to whom five children were born. Charles B. Edar, Edgar D., Grace A., Gertrude N. and Dr. H. Ernest, Mrs Defendorg and daughter Grace, having passed on before Charles and Gertrude living in West Edgar at Fowlerville, and Dr. H. Earnest at Grand Blank. Dr. Defendorf, practiced his profession in this village for 47 years, where his children grew to man and womanhood, when he sold his property here and moved to Chelsea, where he resided for 17 years until his death. Soon after coming to Fowlerville he united with the M.E. Church and was a faithful and honored member, having held many offical positions and was one of the most active members faithful to every trust imposed upon him and respected by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at Chelsea, and the remains brought to Fowlerville where a number of friends gathered at the Greenwood cemetery and a short service was conducted by the Rev. L. B. Butt. ) J Chelsea Standard - December 25, 19 13 issue Hrs Byron Def'endor!': Miss Hulda Augusta Colborn was born in Chee.l~towaga, _ New York May 9, 184? and died at ho~e in Chelsea, Tuesday Morning, December 23, 191 , . - . She was united ~n marriage with Dr. Byron Defendort nt Conway, Livingaton County, December 27, 1865, and they t!l:)_de their ho1ne in _Fowlerville until Aug. 1, 1910, •.:,hen they became residents ·of Chelsea. She was a mnber nf the M. E. Church and an active worker in the . society, she l.s survived by her husband, three sons, Chas. B. ot Casper Wyoming, Edgar D. ot Fowlerville Dr. H. E. o f Cheioco 1;md one daughter Mrs A. N. Ring of Idaho. The funer~,1 will bo h eld Frlday. R.ev. J. w. Campbell . o f fic1at1ng. Inte.~mapt Oak 9rove Cemtery. _ . (the F'owlerville records sho w ahe was re!llOVoq to i'"'oi•Jlarvillo bes ide ·her huebDnd, p er my first letter) t.:h elsea Standa rd - ·f1'burs day Jw1e 13. 1929 issue Dr. -Byron Defendorr: Dr Byron De:tendort died a t the Metho dist _Home Wednesday morning, Ju.no 121 1929. lie wa e. born in Skaneatter, Onond~a CQ.unty, Ne-w York, July 4, 1839 • On December 27,, 1865 he was married to Huldn Colborn 9 f _0n:.iwc.y• tT,p., · Mich.- . In 1910 Dr Dofondort fflOVed hia family from Fowlerville to Cholsea. and purchased the house now owned by Peter Gor man. · Dr Def'endorf p1•i1eticod medicine heri:, . for several yeara. Hra Detondorf' died· on Dec. 23, 1913. In 1916 Dr. Uofendorf moved to Fowlerville ~ don J,une 11-, 1919 he returned t o Chelsea and boc,Jme a momber o l" t h e Methodist home. !fe is aurvived by four children, Edward of .F'owlorville, ~,:, rnea of Grand Bl onc1 Ch t!.I'les B. Midwest, 1Vyominc, Hettie Ring o! DuJ.11, .Ldaho a nd sevoral grandchildren. Funeral servi ces will be held ·a.t tsn O'clock, li'ridey morning at the home ond interment will be at Fowlerville. Joanne(l~gera)Shaf'ter Livingston County Republican - June 16, 1937 issue J WILLIAM HAGMAN William Hagman son of Magnus and Kaisa Hagman, was born in Falkarpin, Sweden, July 17, 1850, and departed this life at Howell, Michigan, June 17, 1937 at the age of 86 years, 10months 24 days. ) ) On June 25, 1876 he was united in marriage to Augusta Abramson who passed away June 2, 1922. To this union was born ten children, all of whom are living: Huldah Montague, Harry, Arthur, Frank, John and Max of Howell. Eva Miller of Toledo, Ohio. Ester Coon of Dexter, Michigan •. Mildred London of Detroit, and Claude of Bay City, Mich. On July 5, 1881, he came to Howell, Michigan, from his native country Sweden, and resided in Livingston county since that time. He leaves to mour their loss besides his children, two sisters, Mrs Ida Abramson, of Howell, Mrs Emma Peterson of Fowlerville, 23 grand children, 13 great grand children, and one great great grand child. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Sunday, June 13, at 2:30 P.M., Rev. Homer N. Nobel officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery, Howell, Mich. ) William F. LUDTKE died at his home in East Handy early Monday morning after an illness of only a few days. He was born at Gross Dallentine, Germany, August 13, 1848, where he spent the first 40 years of his life, and was there married to Miss Amelina Engfer in 1873, coming to the United States in 1888 and settling in this township where he resided until his death, his wife having preceded him to the better land. He was the father of 13 children, Paul H., Max, Chris and Pauline of Handy, Mrs Edith Risch and Martha Hagerman of Howell, Mrs Alphonso Black of Oceolo and Mrs William Veith of Cohoctah, who survive him. He was a faithful member of the Evangelical Luthern Church for many years. The funeral services will be held at the Luthern Church Wednesday, the Rev. J. B. Sause officiating. Fowlerville Review Jan 26, 1921 issue Card of Thanks To the friends and neighbors, who so kindly ministered to us during the illness and burial of our loved wife and mother, by the many acts of kindness and tender words of sympathy, we desire to express our grateful thanks. Also to the pastor for his words of comfort, for the music and flowers, all tokens of friendship and kindness which is all fully appreciated by us. William Ludtke and Family Fowlerville Review June 5, 1903 ) ) Cyrus Marr, who was deceased, March 2nd., was announced last week, was born Sept. 29, 1825, in Markham, Canada. Settled with his parents in 1839 on the farm where he died. He was twice married and was the father of five children, three of whom, with his wife, survive him. The surviving children are Mrs I. L. Turner of Saginaw. Mrs David Hilderbrant and Mrs Fred H. lfasper, of Howell. Mr. Marr was a prominent citizen in this township and a highley respected. The funeral was held on Friday from the resident at one:o'clock and was largely attended, Rev. Thomas of Fowlerville officiating. Livingston Republican March 10, 1897 ) ) Copied from the Livingston Republican - November 28, 19~8 issue-front page. John McDanield6 John McDaniels passed away at his home in this village Sunday November 25th 1906, age 63 years 11 days, after a lingering illness from gallstones. Mr McOaniels born in Whitt???looKs liKe Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, England, November 13th 1843, At the age of 17 he came to America and settled in the township of Howell, at the age of 18 he enlisted for three years in Co. D 15th Michigan Infantry, later reenlisted in the same co., February 2 1864 being promoted to Corporal and remaining until August 13th 1865, when he was mustred out at Little RocK, ArKansas, returing to Howell ~here he has since resided, He was married in Howell to Mary Setchfield, March 11, 1866. He is survived by his wife two daughters and three sons. The children are, Mrs E. Messenger, of Gobels, Mich., Mrs MarK Earl of Howell, Edward of California, Glen of Marshall and Arthur of Howell, also five grand children. The funeral was held at the residence at two o'clocK this afternoon, Rev. Roberts officiating. The Masonic order of which he was a member having charge of the service at the grave, the G.A,R, also being in attendance. Livingston Republican - March 19, 1885 issue-Front page bottoni Died: McDaniels-In Howell, Sunday last, Mr McDaniels, father of Ed McDaniels aged 87 years. ) Called Home L. D. McIntosh died at his home in this village on Tuesday evening, after a lingering illness, aged 82 years. The deceased was born at Canedea, Alleghany county, New York, March 24, 1821; and resided there until he grew to manhood and was married Jan. 1, 1842 to Mary Nettleton. They came to Michigan in 1853. Settling in the township of Argentine,Genessee county where they resided until they came to this township in 1878, and have lived in this immediate vicinity since that time. For over 60 years he and his estimable wife had journeyed the rugged pathway of life together, a pleasure allotted to but a few of the human family. He was a man of considerble physical strength until within the last few years. A few months since he was stricken with paralysis, since which time he has been unable to speak very districly, but his mind has been at work and made peace with God. He was the father of five children, three of whom, A. N. McIntosh, Mrs J. T. Richmond and Perry McIntosh, with his aged wife still survive him. The funeral service will be hld at the home this morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. G. L. Adams officiating, and the remains interred in Greenwood Cemetery. Fowlerville Review June 12, 1903 issue ) ) ) The Livingston County Press - June 13, 1928 issue Mrs Clara RANDALL Clara Randall was born June 7, 1843 in Middletown, Uermont and was married to Peter Randall in Feb. 17, 1865, to this union was born seven children, Mrs Francis Sanders of West Rupert Ut •• Frank of Beaverton, Mich .• Mrs Sarah Maville of Luther, Charlie of Howell. Earnest of Detroit and Mrs Lillie Meeker of Washington, Mich., her husband and one daughter. Mrs Gertie Park of Dorset, Vermont~ havin9 preceded her in death. There are 35 grandchildren and 33 9reat-9randchildren. Mrs Randall was one of the pioneer settlers of Luther, Mich., and leaves a wide circle of relatives and friends to mour her loss. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3: o oclock in charge was Rev. W. C. Donald. The body was taken to 819 Rapids for burial. ) ) Livingston Republican Feb. 21, 1906 issue Frederick Theordore Risch, was born in Meckienbury Germany, April 2, 1840, and departed this life, February 12, 1906. In the year 1868, he was united in marriage, to Miss Mary Wagenknecht, of the same place. He came to America in the· year 1870, and has been a r@sident of Howell 36 years. He was a member of the Luthern Church. His illness was a short duration; He departed this life without a struggle, when he was called to his reward. He was a loving devoted husband and father and a good kind neighbor, loved most by those who knew him best. The funeral services we~e held at his home, Thursday, Feb. 15, conducted by Rev. Smith, of Genoa Lutheran church and attended by a large circle of sympathizing friends and neighbors. His body was laid to rest in the Oak Grove cemetery, ahere to await the glorious resurection morn. May God bind up the bleeding hearts of those who mour and help them to realize that their loss is his gain. ) Amos Rogers, an old and much respected settler in Brighton since 37, died Saturday and was buried Sunday in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. He was a little over 70 years old at his death. Livingston Republican June 22, 1882 issue ) ) Anne Hait Christian 5634 Caminito Isla La Jolla, Calif. 92037 Jan\iary 13, 1987 t the court houso tod•y •nd w•L. ln the de•th index under t T's and seen the following..,,name and it caught my eye(the ) hope this helps. Death booK 2 page 146 James Holmes TtJ i 11 y -mal white -marr ied-9Sy4m11d - died Mar ion twp-died of old age-born Engl a-farmer-parents, James and Ann Twilly resd. of Engl and. Died Dec. , i'S.08 .... So I had to go to the library a'ttd see if I could find an obit., please note the diff. spelling of the la~ ame. Hope this helps. ½,iv ingston Republican December 9, 190~ JAMES H. TWILLEY "OLD PIONEER GONE" - age 96 years Befitting a very active career during which James H. Twilley worKed diligntly for the good of his family and the community in which he 1 ived. The end came peacfully after a few weeKs of rapidly failing vitality. His was a life of exceptional good health and even to the last he retained his faculties in spite of the fact that he was one of the two oldest men in the county being 96 years old last July, James Holmes Twilley was born in Essendine, Richland county, England, July 23, 1812. He was married to RebeKah Lound, December 25, 1841, at Edenham, where the family lived until they came to America in the summer of 1850. After living four years in the township of Brighton, the following three years in that of Howell, he settled on the farm in Marion where he always lived until six years ago when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs W. A. ClarK where he has remained with the exception of one winter spent at the home of an other daughter Mrs Charles WilKinson in Conway. Mr TtJ i 11 ey died December 4, 1908 and is survived by five daughters, fifteen grand-children and five great grand daughters. The funeral was held at the home of Mr & Mrs Walter ClarK in Marion, December 7, Rev A.H. Stonex of Dearborn, assisted by Rev. George Mccallum of Marion center, conducting the service. Six grand-sons laid the remains at rest in LaKeside cemetery by the side of the wife and mother who died deeply regreted, November lS, 1890. I loo~rd in the cemeteryl booK for th e above cer¥tery locat/ in the O.AlR, boo • 1 l Please let me KnoJ if this worKs out. JRS/j s Joanne(Rogers)Shaffer 2070 PincKney Rd. Howell, MI 48843 .) MRS RUSSELL WATTERS Lulu Kenyon, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kenyon was born in Warren County New York, October 1, 1895 and departed this life December 1, 1920, age 25 years 2 months and 3 days. She spent most of her girlhood days in Northern Michigan. On March 18, 1914, she was united in marriage to Russell Watters of Marion township, Livingston County. The most, of her short married life was spent near Howell. November 25, she was taken ill with pneumonia, which later developed into Typhoid pneumonia. She was of genial disposition, winning many friends by her pleasant ways. She leaves behind her hus~and to mourn her early death and infant daughter, June : · ,. .. Erva, five months, and a son Devere age three years, father and mother of Detroit, two brothers, Douglas of Iosco township, Livingston county, and Harold of Detroit~ two sisters, Mrs Joe Simons and Mrs Clinton Jones both of Detroit, many other relatives and hosts of friends. Livingston Republican ) ) ) Mrs Margaret Fulkerson Watters died at the borne of her son Chauney, I n ~osco, on Thursday of last week. She was born in New York, July26,1833 and came to Michigan with her parents in 1840, settling in Bridgewater where she married Joseph Watters Oct 30, 1950 and then moved to Iosco in 1864. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom surv ived her, the other three with the husband having gone on before. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, the Rev Mr Mitchell Off. Fowlerville Rev i ew-Thursday June 13, 1913 ) ) J PINCKNEY DISPATCH Vol 1 pg 33 - March 8, 1888 issue Mrs John Weimast;er died at her home in this village. (Howell) born in Germany, she came here with husband to this countrv about 38 Years ago and settled in what has been known as the Dutch grocery in Genoa. About 25 years ago they moved to this city to reside. For some years her health has grown feeble. About 6 PM last evening she took to her bed. Her friends saw she was going to and summons her relatives. The deceased was a member of the German Church of this City. Her Pastor, Rev. A. Holmbuber conducted the service at her home. (Livingston Herald) J ) _). I nsta ntly killed at Gregory William Wood and Winfield Backus both of Unadilla township Whil e crossing the Grand Trunk Railroad Monday Evening - Freight struck them Monday evening about five o'clock, while crossing the Grand Trunk railroad, William Wood and Winfield Backus were struck by the west bound freight and instantly killed. A can of gasolin~ was exploded in the collison and added to the horror of the occastion. Both of the fireman and engineer were injuried by the gasoline but it is thought not seriously. I t is claimed by those near by that they did not hear the train whistle until it was just upon them. How the men could drive upon the track just ahead of a train and not see the danger is a mystery. It was about time for the passenger train and the driver may have mistaken the freight for the passenger and expected that it would stop before reaching the crossing, but that will never be known. The track was in plain sight both east and west so that an approching train could be easily seen. Mr Wood was about 60 years old, one of the prominent farmers of Unadilla township, living a mile and a half north of Gregory. The lad, Winfield Backus, son of Orange Backus, was about 16 years, of age and was working for Mr. Wood. The men had been to Gregory and were just returing home when the accident happended. Livingston Republican - November 27, 1912 issue ) MRS GERTRUDE WORTHINGTON: Mrs Gertrude Worthington passed away at her home in Fowlerville after a lingering illness of Tyhoid fever, on Tuesday September 1, at the age of 22 years. She was born in Marion, Livingston county June 3, 1886, she moved with her parents to Howell in 1893. On November 19, 1903 she was married to James R. Worthington at Howell and moved to the township of Handy, where she lived until her death, with the execption of a few years that were spent at Lansing. Two children were born, who with their father, live to mourn the loss of kind loving mother and wife. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Thursday afternoon at 2: oo'clock, The Rev. W. G. Stephen officiating a and the remains were interred in Greenwood cemtery. (Fowlerville Review, Sept, 4, 1908 issue) ) _) The Fowlerville Review Friday June 2, 1893 JOEL c. CHOATE, died on his f.:1rm South of this Villa~e, on Friday las t, 86 yco.rs, Tl e 1%1s born in the State of Vermont, December 13, 1807. His mother died when he was quite young and in 1837 h e came l'lith his father to Michig an and soon after compl e t ely orpho.ned by the death of his father. Ile was th e lo.st one of twelve children, six girls and six bo y s . He settled upon his f :u-m in this township in an e.:u-ly date and was one of the most active pioneers. He was honest and upright in all his dec1lings and was much loved and respected by thoes who knew him. The Funerf1l services were held .'.lt th e So\lth Handy M.E. Church on .Sunday morning last ~t ten o 1 clock, the Rev. T. P. Ba ruum officiating. /
Benedict School, Livingston County, Michigan
Benedict School, Livingston County, Michigan The school was located in Genoa Township Section 16. Hiram Smith began at this school around age 5 (about Fall term of 1888). Minnie Vogelsberg was the teacher. Three Fires Elementary School is in the field that used to be behind the Benedict School. unknown year of photo View 1875 map location.
Stone School, Livingston County, Michigan
Stone School, Livingston County, Michigan Hiram Smith standing in front of school his father transferred him to when he was 13. Hiram Smith wrote "Clyde (older brother) could read most of the first reader and count to 100, but I only knew some of my ABC's and could only count to 10. The handmade wooden desks were large; along the walls were benches where we would sit when waiting to recite our lessons. The teacher's desk was in front; when we got in trouble we would have to sit under her desk. A wood shed was attached to the main room, where we boys would eat our lunches on stormy days. In back, the play yard was divided by a wooden fence, one side for boys, one for girls. The stove was ...where we would dry out our socks....My father was elected school director a few years later and the district board purchased new desks with ink wells. It was fun to draw a funny face on your ink bottle and bob it up and down in the hole to entertain the kids behind you. At first we had to furnish our own books, but later the district bought books from Ginn and Co. ...Father made sure we did not miss school; when storms were bad or snow drifts were high, he would take us in the sleigh and even take down fences to get through. Many kids were kept at home during spring planting and fall harvest, but not us. Our parents insisted that we get our schooling." unknown location and year of photo
Winans Lake School, Livingston County, Michigan
Hiram Smith taught school for one term in 1903-04. Located in Hamburg Township Section 15. unknown location and year of photo View 1875 Map of Location.