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BATTLE CREEK BY A. D. P. VAN BUREN
It would seem that a feeling of faintness or weariness came over him; that he laid the Bible on the stand beside him, composed himself into an attitued of repose, clasped his hands before him, and entered into rest as calmly as an infant falls to slumber.
PETER DUBOIS.
Another of the old pioneer settlers has passed from among us. Peter Dubois, whose death occurred on the 30th ult., came to South Battle Creek from Greenfield, Saratoga county, in May, 1836, and settled on the fine lands which he has since cultivated. He was born on the 5th of May, 1800, and at the time of his death was 75 years 3 months and 25 days old. Mr. Dubois was universally respected as a citizen and neighbor; as a man of sober and industrious habits, who conscientiously and faithfully discharged the duties growing out of the various relations of life. Some years ago he united with the Congregational Church in this city, and he continued a member until his death. In February, 1869, he was called to part with the wife of his youth, and about a year subsequently he was married to Mrs. Van Tuyl, who still survives. Besides her he leaves two sons and a daughter to revere his memory. His funeral was attended on the first inst, at South Battle Creek, a large gathering of his friends being present. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. James Verney, of Le Koy.
ANSON MAPES
died at his residence, in the township of Battle Creek, on the 31st of March, 1875, in the 65th year of his age.
The subject of this notice was born in the township of Hoosac, Eensselaer county, New York, on the 5th day of May, 1810. The following year his parents moved to Spafford, Onondaga county, N. Y., where he resided until 1828 or '29. His father's death in 1825, left Anson, then but 15 years old, to manage the farm and to a great extent provide for the family, which he did with that industry, ability and fidelity, for which he was ever after distinguished.
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