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DEATHS
WITHIN
1877
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Friday January 5, 1877 Just as we are going to press we learn of the sudden death of Mr. Henry LASHER, which occurred at Howell on Wednesday morning, caused by hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr. LASHER had been married only a short time, his wife being, formerly, Miss Millie BRIGGS, of this village, who has the deep sympathy of her numerous friends here.
Friday January 12, 1877 BENEDICT--DIED In Fowlerville, Dec. 13th, 1876, Monah Pearl, only daughter of A. H. and M. M. BENEDICT, aged 3 years 7 months and 18 days. The following beautiful poem was addressed to Mrs. BENEDICT by a lady friend of Grass Lake, on hearing of the death of little Pearl: Under the snow yonder That crowns the golden hills, Just touched by the sunset’s glory, Your darling lieth
still. Lieth she still--your darling-- In the slumber none can break, Nor hearth the snowbirds chirping Or the fights the
songsters make. Lilly lids droop o’er the eyes, Calm as the blue sky above, And the sweet lips ne’er reply To your cry of
yearning love. And little bands like rose leaves folded O’er a pauseless breast, And little feet you love to hear Are quiet now, at
rest. Oh weep, ye willow, for her: Oh closely bow your head: Weep tears with the mother in sorrow, Her darling Pearl is
dead. Then the zephyrs whispered softly, With the eye of faith upraised, Have ye not heard from the home of God. That never a child
is spurned. But as gems in His crown of glory, They shine as the stars forever, Then mother heart cease your lamenting Your darling is
happy today. Then the shadow lifted slightly And my tear-dimed eye could see Far beyond the veil that darkens She is waiting there
for me. Though she was laid beneath the snow Yet we know her feet have trod The golden stair that leadeth Up and to the throne of God.
Neighboring News -- Byron - Jan. 6, 1877
Friday January 12, 1877 Mr. Ezra D. BARNES, an old and respected citizen, died at his residence on the 26th ult., of apoplexy. He has been a resident of our town over forty years and was its first Supervisor. He was a benevolent man; kind and genial, and will be sadly missed by the community. He was a member of Byron Lodge, No. 43, I. O. O. F. And had received all the honors of the lodge. The funeral was held at the house of the deceased, last Sabbath. Rev. O. SANBORN, of Linden, officiating. He was buried in the Byron Cemetery according to the rites of the order of which he had been a long and faithful member.
Friday January 26, 1877 Just as we go to press we learn of the death of James VAN LOON, formerly of this place, which occured at Lapeer a few days since.
Neighboring News -- Pinckney - Jan. 28, 1877
Friday February 2, 1877 Eugene A. MANN, brother of W. S. MANN, and son of Alvin MANN, who has been such a prominent character in the history of our town, died at his residence in this village on the 23d inst., of quick consumption. His death will be regretted by a large number of relatives and friends. While attending
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the funeral of Mr. MANN on Saturday, the 27th, Mrs. Dan. RICHARDS fell through a door, down a flight of stairs into the cellar, receiving some severe injuries on the head and shoulders. After she had been taken home she remained unconscious for several hours. Dr. HAYS is attending her and at present writing she is gaining rapidly.
Friday February 23, 1877 An infant son, Supervisor ABBOTT was burried from the Baptist church on Sunday.
Friday March 16, 1877 Billy ROBINSON, liquor dealer of this village, who has been suffering for some time with an affliction in the head and face, died on Wednesday evening.
Neighboring News -- Byron - April 3, 1877
Friday April 6, 1877 The funeral services of Mrs. Saml. JOSLIN, will be held in the Baptist Church to-day at 10 o’clock.
Friday April 20, 1877 Mr. S. L. BIGNALL, sr., of this village, died at his residence on Wednesday afternoon at about four o’clock, aged 76 years. The deceased was highly respected and leaves behind a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his demise.
Friday April 20, 1877 Holloway BROWN, a former resident of Iosco, in this county, was killed on Wednesday, the 11th inst., at Glenn’s Mills, near Sheridan. While at work sawing lumber he in some way stumbled and fell forward on the saw, which caught him on the right shoulder and completely severed the arm from the body. He arose, walked down stairs out of the mill and bled to death in about 15 minutes. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely end.
Neighboring News -- Byron - April 23, 1877
Friday April 27, 1877 The death of Mrs. C. A. HUNT, which occurred Saturday evening last, has cast a gloom over our village. She leaves a husband and a tender infant. The deceased was a daughter of the Rev. E. WESTLAKE. She came to reside in this village about one year ago, and by her kind and Christian character had won the affection of all with whom she associated.
Friday April 27, 1877 The funeral obsequies of Mr. S. L. BAGNALL, sr., took place on Friday afternoon at three o’clock, from his residence. The remains were taken to Unadilla and interred with others of the family.
Neighboring News -- Byron - April 30, 1877
Friday May 4, 1877 Mr. Reuben KELSEY, an aged farmer residing one mile east of this village, died very sudden this evening, of apoplexy.
Byron - June 4, 1877 Friday June 22, 1877 The funeral services of Miss Mary LABRING took place last Tuesday afternoon, The Rev. Mr. BROCKWAY, of Gaines officiating.
Friday June 29, 1877 Death of T. J. FISHER-Mr. Tillot J. FISHER, who for some time has been suffering from consumption and whose death has been looked for for several weeks, died at his father’s residence in this village on Tuesday morning, aged 31 years. The funeral services took place from the M. E. Church on Wednesday at two o’clock. The deceased was well known for his musical abilities and leaves quite a large circle of friends and relatives.
Neighboring News -- Iosco - July 11, 1877
Friday July 20, 1877 Another old and respected resident, known as Grand-ma GRAY, was followed to her grave on Friday the 6th inst. Some years ago the deceased moved from the Empire State to this and has reared quite a family of children that have become useful men and women. She was nearly four score years old and has often within the last year expressed a desire to pass beyond, feeling that she was living on borrowed time and that her mission on earth was done. Over sixty years she lived a devoted Christian, bore her trials meekly and now we trust has gone home, where, as nearly her last words expressed it, "the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest." I. B. A.
Friday August 3, 1877 The remains of Mrs. REED, wife of James REED, living just south of the village, was buried from the Baptist Church on Monday. The deceased had been married 35 years, and with her husband moved into this township over 23 years ago, on to the place where the family now resides. Her demise leaves a wide breach in the family circle.
Neighboring News
Friday August 3, 1877 Dr. B. S. KNAPP was fearfully poisoned on the hand and arm a few days since, while assisting at a postmortem examination on the body of Charles WHITMORE at Gaines, who died of congestion of the bowels.
Neighboring News -- Byron - Aug. 13, 1877
Friday August 17, 1877
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The funeral services on the body of Mr. Eben CLOSE took place at his residence on Thursday last, Rev. Mr. HERRICK assisting.
Friday October 5, 1877 The infant son of Joel BUSHEY was buried on Sunday last.
Friday November 23, 1877 THE DEATH OF E. B. FOWLER We clip the following from the Watertown Daily Times, of a recent date. Mr. FOWLER was some what known here in social and commercial circles as a cousin of Mr. Ralph FOWLER, of this village, and as being connected with the Watertown Agricultural Insurance Co.: Earl B. FOWLER, the subject of this notice, was born in the town of Steuben, Oneida Co., July 19th, 1809. As an early age he engaged in the mercantile business at Turin, Lewis county, in company with Orrin Woolworth, and for several years Fowler & Woolworth were the leading merchants of that section. In 1833 he moved to Antwerp and engaged in the mercantile business and the purchase of produce doing a large business in butter and cheese. He continued in that business for nearly 20 years, which he abandoned to organize the Agricultural Mutual Insurance Company, removing to this city very soon after commencing the organization of this company, or in 1858. He has resided among us since that time. When he abandoned his mercantile life to engage in insurance business, he devoted his indomitable energies to a single object, that of the developing his pet scheme of farm insurance disconnected from a general business, and when others faltered, he persevered until his labor was crowned with success and his company duly organized for the transaction of business. Mr. FOWLER was then appointed general agent of the company, which office he held for many years. He lived to see the company for the success of which he labored so long and so industriously, a success, and to know that that success was the forerunner or cause of the formation of other companies, which have resulted in establishing a much larger insurance interest in this city than any city of its size in this State, and probably in the United States. Wherever energy, perseverance and indomitable will were requisites to success, Mr. F. was an invaluable co-worker and was sure of success. Mr. FOWLER leaves a widow, one son and two daughters to mourn his loss.
Neighboring News - Byron - Nov. 26, 1877
Friday November 30, 1877 The infant son of J. W. and
E.
BARNUM was burried on Friday last. The services were held at the
house.
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