Holland City News, Thursday, October 25, 1906

James Fairbanks

James L. Fairbanks was instantly killed while picking apples in his orchard in Fillmore Township last Thursday forenoon. He was standing in a wagon. The horses became frightened and he fell backward to the ground. Death resulted from concussion of the brain. He leaves a wife and four children, Alva of this city, Mrs. Anna Loing of Georgetown, Isaac of Grand Rapids, and Oscar, who is attending the Michigan Agricultural College. He was 64 years of age. The funeral services were held at the home Monday forenoon, Rev. A. T. Luther officiating. The members of the A. C. Van Raalte Post, G. A. R., of which Mr. Fairbanks was a member, attended the funeral in a body.

(Sgt. James Fairbanks was a veteran of the Civil War and served in the 13^th MI Infantry, Co. 1. He is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.)