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CALHOUN COUNTY MICHIGAN CALHOUN COUNTY
Mrs. Bingley Russell—died Dec. 2, 1882, was a pioneer of this county, being the daughter of Joseph Wood, who located at St. Johns in an early day.
Mrs. Eunice DeWitt—died Dec. 21, 1882, in Riley township, aged 81 years. She had been a resident of this county since 1865, and was formerly from Wayne county, N. Y.
Mrs. Betsey Woodruff—died Jan. 30. 1883. She was born Jan. 5, 1800, near Boston, and moved to Clinton county, in 1838. She united with the M. E. church twenty-three years ago, has ever lived a Christian life, and is now enjoying her reward.
. Mrs. Walter 0. Butler—died Feb. 26, 1883. She was born in New ¦ Britain, Connecticut, in 1829, and has been a resident of St. Johns since 1871. She was a member of Chapel street Congregational church, New Haven, Connecticut, and was a devoted Christian, an affectionate wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor.
Miss Rose Hall—died Feb. 28, 1883, aged 24 years. She was a resident of St. Johns from early infancy, her father having been miller there for John Swegles & Co. when St. Johns was first started.
Hiram Benedict—died March 1, 1883, aged 84 years. He was the first
white settler in the township of Essex, and that beautiful stretch of country called "Benedict's Plains" was named in honor of him, and was for many years the seat of his activities and generous hospitality. He owned the first store In Essex, itself a small matter perhaps, but it carries one back to the days of pioneer life. He was kind to the poor, the widow and the orphan, in fact, there are but few of the old settlers in this community who have not realized some kindness from him.
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