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CALHOUN COUNTY MICHIGAN CALHOUN COUNTY
He was particularly active during, the Gratiot famine in 1856, and many generous acts to the sufferers are still recounted by the remaining pioneers, now the able farmers of Gratiot county.
James Youdan—died March 17, 1883. He was born in England in 1824, and emigrated to this country in 1835. He had been a resident of this county since 1844, until within the past five years, when he moved to Clare county. He was for many years Supervisor from the township of Essex where he lived, and also held other offices of trust in his township. For his honesty, integrity, cordiality, and many acts of kindness, he was held in high esteem by the entire community.
Mrs. Frederick R. Butler—died March 25, 1883. She was born in this county in 1851, and was a daughter of George Buck.
Peter Mead—died April 28, 1883. aged 60 years. He was born at Elmira, N. Y., and has been a resident of St. Johns since 1858.
Mrs. Emily Foglesang—died May 3, 1883, aged 70 years. She was an old resident of St. Johns, and an estimable woman.
Mrs. Joseph Wood—died May 3, 1883, aged 66 years. She has been a resident of St. Johns upwards of twenty years, and was an honored member of the Methodist church for many years. Her husband died June 3, 1883. Mr. Wood was engaged for many years in the milling business, first as miller for R. M. Stech, then for himself under various firm names, as Joseph Wood & Co., Wood & Russell, Wood & Sons.
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