|
CALHOUN COUNTY MICHIGAN CALHOUN COUNTY
In the fall of 1836 she removed to Watertown, this county; at that time the present village of DeWitt contained but one family—that of Capt. Scott.
Mrs. John V. Shaver—of Ovid township, died Feb. 22, '82. At the time of her death she was at the Asylum at Kalamazoo, where she had been for three years for treatment, her mind having become deranged under religious excitement.
John Van Housen—died March 27, 1882, aged 71 years. He was born in Seneca county, N. Y., and was a resident of Essex, this county, since 1864. He was a prominent member of the Baptist church for 47 years.
Morris Fedewa—was born in Germany, Sept. 24, 1812, died in St. Johns, April 2, 1882. He emigrated to America in 1842, and settled in the town of Dallas, this county, on 80 acres of land. He was engaged in the mercantile business in Westphalia, for some time, but abandoned it in 1860 and returned to the farm where he made a comfortable home for himseif and family.
James Doak—died May 15, 1882. He was born in Philadelphia, in 1814. He removed to this county about thirty years ago, and settled in the town of Bingham, where he lived until his death.
Stephen Price—of the township of Olive, died, August 5. 1882. He was born in Ayrshire, England. February 5, 1818, and when eighteen years of age emigrated to America and located in Oakland county, Michigan. In 1852 he moved into Clinton county, where he resided for thirty years. He was one of the early pioneers of the county, and by his industry and strict integrity accumulated a handsome property and numerous friends.
Michigan
Page 39
|
|
Please consider making a donation to help keep these sites alive.
Thank you
|
