Category 1900-1950

Mrs. Adelaide L. Hall, aged a little more than 82 years had lived most of her life in Gratiot County and had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church over sixty years. The writer was called to conduct… Continue Reading →

Nehemiah Hainer, eldest son of Peter and Mary Anne Hainer, was born in the province of Ontario, Canada, Jan. 7, 1856. With his parents, he came to Michigan at the age of about one year. On July 14, 1878 he… Continue Reading →

Elizabeth Whitmore Wildman was born at North Star, Gratiot Co., Mich., Mar. 2, 1870. Her parents, Daniel C. and Ann Whitmore were pioneer settlers in that section of Michigan. On Dec. 8, 1902 she was united in marriage with John… Continue Reading →

Mrs. Elenna L. Davidson-Peters, 74, was born March 15, 1869, in Gratiot County; and died at her home near Bancroft, Sabbath morning, Nov. 6. She had resided in the vicinity of Owosso most all her life and was a member… Continue Reading →

Mrs. Ambra Whitmore Kowalski was born Mar. 13, 1902 in Gratiot County Mich.; and fell asleep Apr. 24, 1942. At the age of thirteen she, with her parents, accepted the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist faith and for years had… Continue Reading →

Mrs. Sadie Shaull was born in Gratiot County, Michigan, Sept. 27, 1874; and died Jan. 25, 1933. She was married on July 3, 1894, to David Shaull who now survives her. She was a strong believer in the Seventh-day Adventist… Continue Reading →

David Stevenson was born in Scotland, Jan. 8, 1842; and died in Gratiot County, Michigan, Oct. 16, 1930. He was united in marriage to Miss Lelia Hersey, of Dryden, Michigan, July 4, 1869. He is survived by his wife and… Continue Reading →

Mrs. Myron Robinson was born in Gratiot County, Michigan, Feb. 8, 1872; and died at her home in Lansing, Mich., Aug. 2, 1930. She was married to Wm. J. Reynolds. One daughter was born to them. Dec. 22, 1908, she… Continue Reading →

Luella Eckert was born in Gratiot County, Michigan, May 18, 1871. She was married to Homer C. Griffin Dec. 23, 1891. He died June 8, 1928, and she died Nov. 23, 1928. Interment took place at the Elm Hall cemetery… Continue Reading →

Merritt J. Woodward, a Civil War veteran, a pioneer in this part of the state, and one of the oldest residents of Gratiot County, was born in Allegan County Nov. 5, 1846; and died at the home of a son… Continue Reading →