Mrs. Henrietta C. THOMPSON - Mrs. Henrietta C. Thompson was born in Lyons county, N. Y., April 29, 1817 and entered into rest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ODEKIRK, Homer, Sunday evening, January 22, 1893. 

Her maiden name was THORP. In 1837 she was united in marriage to James Thompson and removed with him to Port Gibson, New. York. Six children blessed their union, three Of whom survive. In 1866 they came to Homer where she has since resided. She was converted in 1836 and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she continued a true and faithful member until transferred to the church triumphant. Fifty-seven years a christian, her faith grew stronger and brighter through all life's added years.

Her life work is done, but her influence still lives and the memory of her consecrated life is embalmed in the hearts of her loved ones and friends.

Mrs. Ann THOMPSON BURLAND. Mrs. Ann Thompson Burland, one of the oldest pioneers, died at the home of her son, William, in Eckford, February 7, 1893.

Deceased was born in Rickle, Yorkshire, England, November 28, 1808. She sailed from England June, 1830, with her husband, and three little girls. Eliza, now Mrs. Henry Williams, of Whitewater, Wis.; Betsey (deceased), wife of Jas. Watrous, of Marshall; Ann, wife of Augustus Turner, of Stanberry, Mo.

After a long and tedious journey they reached Detroit, remaining there about a year, during which time a little son was born to them who died at that place. From Detroit they moved to the farm known as the Geo. Bentley farm in Marshall township, where their son, William, was born. They next came to Fredonia where Mr. Burland located a large tract of land, he being the first man to break a furrow in that township. Here were born Alice (deceased), wife of Wm. McCue, of Plainview, Minn.; Merenda, wife of Joh Brown of St. Louis Mo.

They endured the hardships incident to early pioneer life remaining tit this home until the death of Mr. Burland.

Mrs. Burland was baptized in the Episcopal church of England and was at the time of her death a member of Trinity church, Marshall.

Mrs. Ephraim MARBLE -- Mrs. Ephraim Marble died February 9, 1893, at her home in Marshall.
Mrs. Marble was a daughter of Y. M. Hatch, a native of Connecticut. Her grandfather, Timothy Hatch, was also a native of that New England state and was a soldier of the Revolution. He removed from Connecticut to Cayuga Co., N. Y., where he was a farmer until his demise.

Y. M. Hatch carried on farming in Now York until 1837, when he brought his family to Michigan and bought land in Clarence township, this county, thus becoming one of its earliest settlers. He built in the woods and clearing the land around him, improved a choice farm and became one of the most successful farmers of his community. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Hannah SWIFT, was a very energetic woman and had much to do with his success.

Mrs. Marble was the eldest of five children and was born in the township of Wolcott, Cayuga county, N. Y., Dec; 2, 1825, She was twelve years, old when the family came to Michigan and has been a witness of most of the growth of Calhoun county. She was given superior educational advantages, pursuing a good course of study in a select school at Marshall and later at Olivet institute. She, was but sixteen years old when she began teaching and followed that profession some eight years. December 6, 1849, she was united in marriage with Ephraim Marble who one year before had returned from serving his country in the Mexican war. Five children were born to them all of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood.

Possessing true culture and refinement she understood the art of making her home beautiful and attractive.. While her husband was fighting his country's battles during the late civil war, she was left alone with the care of four small children. In that trying situation she showed no small business ability in looking after the farm and financial interests, and bravely endured the constant. anxiety for her husband. Her character and training united with a loving disposition made her a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, and a kind and sympathizing friend and neighbor.

Russell M. HOWARD -- Russell Marshall Howard, one of the early settlers of East Eckford, and a highly esteemed citizen of that locality up to a few years ago, when be removed to Redfield, S. Dakota, died February 18, 1893, of diabetes. The Redfield Journal-Observer says:

"An old and respected citizen, a kind and loving father has gone to his rest. Russell M., Howard was born in Schoharie county, N. Y., February 10, 1813, and was just 80 years and 8 days old at the time of his death. His boyhood days were spent in New York state and be ,removed with his parents to Oneida county, the same state, and lived there for a number of years. In 1849 he decided to start out into the world for himself and came west, locating in Michigan. He finally settled down in Calhoun county, that state. In 1850 he was married to Emeline Morse, who died here in October, 1889. He came to Dakota in January, 1883, and located in Redfield. Shortly afterward he took up a homestead in Faulk county, which he finally transferred to his only surviving daughter, Mrs. W. H. Smith, of Faulk county.

"Mr. Howard always took a great deal of interest in the political affairs of the nation. He was one of the original old line whigs, having been one of the first in the organization of the republican party in Michigan.

"He had been in failing health ever since the death of his faithful companion of many years, whose loss he keenly felt because of physical infirmities.

"As the junior member of Hatch & Howard, he has been in business here for some years, though not actively engaged about the store.

"He leaves a daughter and son to mourn his loss, the former, Mrs. W. H. Smith, of Faulk county, and Chas. T. Howard our honored townsman."

Samuel J. HENDERSON -- Samuel J. Henderson died at his residence in Albion on Feb. 21, 1893, aged 74 years. This death, so sudden, so unexpected to nearly all our citizens, brought a shook to the community, and a feeling of deep sadness everywhere. No more familiar figure walked the streets of our city than Mr. Henderson. Bright, genial, companionable, to meet him was always a pleasant incident of a walk down the street.

He was born at Royalton, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1819. At the age of twelve be followed the tide of emigration from the Empire state to the wilds of Michigan, and located at Jackson. At the age of twenty-five, a carpenter by trade, he came to Albion, and resided here continuously from that time until his death. Always a man who participated in public affairs, he has, steadily held some office or other during his entire residence in this city, For more than thirty years he was either sheriff, under sheriff or deputy sheriff. He was elected to the office of sheriff in the fall of 1880, and served one term. He was. elected supervisor of the township of Sheridan several times before Albion became a city, and after that was continuously supervisor of the second ward. An old resident says that Mr. Henderson was a member of the Calhoun county board of supervisors, with scarcely a skip, for twenty years.

Mr. Henderson was married Nov. 30, 1850, to Miss Julia E., daughter of Dr. Packard. From this union three children were born. Two of them, Seward and Ellsworth, died at the ages of two and four respectively. The daughter, Dora, is the wife of J. Russell Sackett, of Saginaw. Mrs Henderson died June 30, 1874. May 25, 1883, he married Miss Anna Whapples who, with her little daughter Ethel, survives him. He also leaves a brother and sister in Oakland, Cal., and a sister in Jackson.

A. J. VAN DUSEN -- A. J. Van Dusen, a son of Jacob Van Dusen, was born at Canajoharie, Montgomery county, N. Y., July 12, 1813. Death, came February 25, 1893, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 13 days.

In the spring when but 19 years old, Mr. Van Dusen came to Michigan, settling then at Augusta, Kalamazoo county, where he remained until he moved to Marshall 55 years ago. When but twenty years old he was married to Miss Hannah Austin, of Galesburgh, Mich. To this union was born their only son, Jerry Van Dusen, whose death less than a year ago was a great shock to his father. The death of his first wife occurred thirteen years ago.

Mrs. Orlin PUTNAM --Mrs. Orlin Putnam died at her home in Eckford, March --, 1893, aged 78 years.  She was born in Rome, Oneida county, N. Y., June 6, 1815, her maiden name being Brown. In 1837 she came with her parents to Michigan, locating in Clarendon, and in the year following was united in marriage to Mr. Putnam.

Mr. and Mrs. Putnam resided in Clarendon until 1856, when they removed. to the farm in Eckford where she lived to the time of her death. 

She was the mother of nine children, six sons and three daughters, all of whom, with her husband, survive her. The children are Charles, Frank, George, Henry, John Edwin, Louana, now Mrs. Griggs, Fanny now Mrs. Van Buren, Eliza, now Mrs. Pandy.

Mrs. Elias HEWITT -- The death of Mrs. Elias Hewitt, which occurred at her home in Marshall on Monday, March 6, 1893, removes a citizen who has been closely identified with Marshall since an early day.

Mrs. Hewitt was born in Cattaraugus county, N. Y., April 24, 1819, and was married June 10, 1841, at Berger, Genesee county, N. Y. Together with her husband she removed to Michigan in 1841, and settled in Leonidas, St. Joseph county. In November, 1846, she settled in Marshall and lived there up to the time of her death.

She was strictly domestic in her tastes and habits and deeply attached to family and home. She enjoyed the love of all who knew her and will not soon be forgotten. Her whole life was of a christian character and she tried to do good to all around her and especially to her family. She leaves to mourn her, death, her husband, Elias Hewitt, Esquire, a daughter, Mrs. M. A. Blue, and a son, Chas. E. Hewitt, of Detroit.

Wallace W. STILLSON -- Wallace W. Stillson died at his home in Battle Creek, March 6, 1893, aged 52 years.

Deceased was born in Keating, Pa., April 28, 1841, and moved with his parents at an early age to Michigan. February 18, 1862, he was married to Miss Amelia Nichols, and soon afterward enlisted in Co. C, 21st Michigan Infantry, and served three years honorably and, meritoriously. He was in the employ of Nichols & Shepard Co. for twenty five years, twenty years of which time he was foreman of, the engine paint shop. He served in the old volunteer fire department of Battle Creek, being a member of Union hose company No, 1, and a member, of the running team. He was a member of Farragut Post No. 32, GAR., Security Lodge No. 44, A OUW, Battle Creek Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Vibrator Workingmen's Society.

Deceased leaves a wife and three children, Fred C., Helen, and Wallie W.

J. Martin CALDWELL --J Martin Caldwell died in Florida, where he had gone for his health, March 8, 1893, aged 63 years.

Deceased was born in Pennsylvania, September 18, 1829. He removed to Michigan with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell, in 1834, and located in Verona, which was then a rival of Battle Creek. Afterwards the family removed to Battle Creek.

When about nineteen years of age, Mr. Caldwell commenced his business career as a clerk in the drug store of A. T. Havens, where the store of E. R. Smith is now located. Mr. Havens came from Palmyra, N. Y., and had bought out the drug stock of Beach & Taylor. In 1843 Mr. Havens started another drug store across the street in what was known as the old checkered building, where Preston's shoe store is now located. The store was run in the name of Mr. Havens' brother-in-law, Franklin Smith, but Mr. Caldwell had charge of the business. When Mr. Caldwell left the store of Mr. Havens to take charge of the now place of business, Mr. Wm. Andrus took his old, position and commenced his career as a drug clerk.

After running this business for several years Mr. Havens discontinued the new store. In 1851, when the gold fever had seized upon the people of the country and all the young men were going to the new Eldorado, Mr. Caldwell made the trip by water. He remained in the golden state several years, engaged in mining, and then returned to Battle Creek. Upon his return to Battle Creek he was married to Mrs. Helen Parker daughter of the late John Nichols.

He entered into the boot and shoe business in a building on the site of the store now occupied by James Geddes. The firm was Caldwell & Galloway. Charles Peters afterwards bought the interest of Mr. Galloway, and the firm became Caldwell & Peters. Subsequently Peters sold out to Mr. Caldwell.
When the old Battle Creek House was destroyed by fire the buildings on the opposite corner, one of which was occupied by Caldwell, were also burned. He lost his entire stock. He then moved into the store in the Andrus block now occupied by Jacobs.

In April, 1876, he moved into the store now occupied by Harbeck & Livingston and continued in business until May, 1891, when he sold out to the above firm and retired from business, on account of his health.
From the above it will be seen that the deceased was not only an old pioneer but a prominent business man, He leaves a wife and one son, Ned Caldwell, two brothers, James T. and Josiah, of Battle Creek, and two sisters, Mrs. Al Tichenor, of Battle Creek, and Mrs. W. B. Buck, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Deceased was a member of the Athelstan Club and the American Legion of Honor.

Samuel W. MCCREA ---Samuel W. McCrea died at his home in Battle Creek, March 14, 1893. Mr. McCrea was born April 18, 1819, at Ballston Springs, Saratoga county, N. Y. When 12 years old his father, who was a Presbyterian minister, moved with his family to Dover, Ohio, and afterward to Westfield, Medina county, Ohio, where his mother died. While the family were living in Ohio, Mr. McCrea was sent to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he received his schooling.

August 7, 1846, he was married to Miss Frances M. Porter, at Mt. Jackson, Pa. In April, 1847, he removed to Battle Creek and engaged in the manufacture of hats with a Mr. Winters. The next spring he bought out a stock of groceries of Charles Lyon. and embarked in that business. Subsequently he bought out Win. H. Coleman's interest in the dry goods firm of Coleman & Brinkerhoff, and conducted the dry goods in connection with the grocery business.

In company with George Morton, Mr. McCrea built a block in Decatur, Illinois, and started a grocery store, putting it in charge of Fred Parker. Subsequently Mr. McCrea went to Decatur, when his building and stock were destroyed by fire.

Mr. McCrea was for a time in St. Paul, Minn., and in Leavenworth, Kan. In 1859 he returned permanently to Battle Creek and bought Wm. Raymond's interest in the grocery store of Raymond & Sweet, located in a building on the site of L. Strauss store. Subsequently he bought the interest of Lucius Sweet, and conducted the business alone. When the old Battle Creek House was burned the flames swept across the street and destroyed the building and stock of Mr. McCrea. After the fire be moved into the old Angell building where Trump is now located. From there he moved to South Jefferson street in the store adjacent to Caldwell & Baker's; thence into the store now occupied by Preston; thence into the store now occupied by Reynolds & Ashley. He continued in the grocery business for seventeen years in the last store.

On May 16, 1891, he retired from business permanently selling his grocery to two of his clerks, Reynolds & Ashley.

Deceased took interest in the welfare and prosperity of our city and in 1878-9 was alderman from the fourth ward, and during his term, of office served the city well and faithfully.

He was a man of good business ability, sterling integrity and honesty; a worthy citizen and a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves a wife and three children, John W. and Miss Ida McCrea, of Battle Creek, and Harry McCrea, of Denver, Col.

Harvey J. DUBOIS -- the death of Harvey J. Dubois, which occurred April 25, 1893, South Battle Creek loses its last old pioneer.

He was born in Saratoga county, N. Y., on the 5th of January, 1825. His parents, Peter and Sallie Dubois, together with their three children, Harvey J., James G., and Esther M., moved to Michigan in 1836, and located on a farm in South Battle Creek, where five years later a second daughter, Anthenette, was born to them. Harvey was eleven years of age when he came to this place, and he has continued to reside here up to the time of his death. Fifty-seven years of life, full of lively interest known only to early days in Michigan, coming here among the first, he has noted the rapid development and its present high position among its sister states. All this goes to make up such a life.

At the age of twenty-eight he was married to Cynthia J. Stickney, of his native state. The 7th of April was their 40th marriage anniversary.

To Mr. and Mrs. Dubois were born three children, Charlotte E., L. Louette, and Cayton H.
Mr. Dubois was a successful farmer, careful and judicious in his calculations, keeping well the fertility of his farm, giving to Ills beautiful home a fruitful and prosperous appearance.

In politics he was not partisan. He might be said to be independent; governed always by what he thought was right. All his transactions in life were honorable and upright, even in temper, not passionate or unkind, with none to point, at a single instance where he did them an injustice.

He was interested in the welfare of his brother farmer, and was zealous in bettering his condition as a class. He joined the Grange organization at the first, and continued an active member up to the last few years, retaining unabating interest, but unable to attend on account of his blindness.

Of his family, his wife and daughter, Mrs. L. Louette Woods, her husband and four little grandchildren are all that remain. Of his father's family, James G. Dubois, of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Anthenette McCollum, who resides at Lawrence, are all that survive.