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Mrs. E.E. GIBSON [Harriet BENEDICT]

Still Another Pioneer -- Added to the Long List of those Who Have Died Within the Year
Mrs. E. E. GIBSON, whose illness has been repeatedly mentioned in these columns, died Friday afternoon, after a long illness and was buried Sunday afternoon at Sand Creek Cemetery after the funeral services at the M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. D. CRONK. (Photograph is inserted here.)

Harriet BENEDICT was born in Springwater, Livingston county, March 26, 1836. When a child she came with her parents to Litchfield, where she has spent the remainder of her life.

Of her father’s family of eighteen children only six are now living, two brothers and four sisters: Joel BENEDICT, Litchfield; L. Nathan BENEDICT, Denver, Col.; Mrs. Emmeline PARDEE, Three Oaks; Miss Mary BENEDICT, Litchfield; Mrs. Johanna CREDIT, Jonesville; Mrs. INGRAHAN, Johnstown.

Harriet Benedict was united in marriage to Isaac VANDERWATER in 1852. One child blessed this union, Mrs. Cora DRAKE of Concord. Mr. Vanderwater died in 1870 and in 1881 she was again married to Edward E. GIBSON.

During Mrs. Gibson’s long residence, of over fifty years, in this village, she has made a large circle of acquaintances and intimate friends. For nearly thirty years Mrs. Gibson has been a devoted member of the Methodist church in this place.

She was possessed of many excellent traits of character, a kind neighbor, devoted wife and mother, commanding the highest love and esteem of all who knew her.

For the past two years she has been a great sufferer and during that time there were weeks when it was thought she could not live from day to day, but through it all she was most patient and trustful and her faith in her Savior never wavered. She often prayed that if it was God’s will she might be released from her sufferings.
Submitter: Elaine Bennett-Sharp
Submitter’s note: Mistakes were made in the names of family members reported by the newspaper. These names should read: Elnathan BENEDICT of Denver and Mrs. Emeline PARDEE of Three Oaks. I believe the Mrs. Ingrahan of Johnstown should actually read Mrs. INGRAM, who was a half sister to Harriet Gibson.

William GILLETT, Sr.

AMBOY - Wm. Gillett, Sr., died oct. 3d and was buried the 5th. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church. He had been a resident of Amboy for 40 years.

LUCILLE GOULD

PITTSFORD - Lucille Gould, 90, of 2260 Jerome Road, Pittsford, died Saturday (April 12, 1986) at Thorn Hospital in Hudson following an extended illness.

Born in Pittsford, Nov. 3, 1895, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary Bump. She spent her entire life in Hillsdale County.

She was a member of the Pittsford Congregational Church and the Womens Fellowship.

On Aug. 2, 1914, she married Lynn Gould who preceded her in death in 1964.

One son, Herbert of Pittsford, survives.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pittsford Congregational Church. Interment will be at the Leonardson Cemetery in Pittfsford.

Friends may call anytime after 7 p.m. today at the Van Horn-Eagle Funeral Home. Mrs. Gould will lie in state Wednesday from 12 noon until service time.
Submitted by Pat McArthur

LYNN GOULD

Lynn Gould Dies At Age 73
Lynn Gould, 73, died at his home on rte. 2, Pittsford Wednesday morning after an illness of 5 weeks. Gould, a farmer, had resided at his present home for the past three years. He spent most of his life in Hillsdale County.

He was born in Morenci, Feb. 15, 1890, a son of Adelbert and Matilda Lair [Lehr] Gould.

On Aug. 2, 1914 he married Lucille Bump who survives. He is also survived by one son, Herbert L. Gould of rte. 2, Pittsford.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Pittsford Congregational Church. Rev. Raymond Hallock will officiate. Burial will be at the Leonardson Cemetery at Pittsford.

The body will be at the Van Horn Funeral Home until 11:30 a.m. Friday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until services.
Submitted by Pat McArthur

RAY ADELBERT GOULD

Ray Adelbert Gould, 64, a well-known farmer in Adams township, died suddesnly of a heart attach at hishome at 788 East Bacon road Thursday at 2 p.m.

Gould was born in Fulton county, O., Sept. 11, 1884, the son of Adelbert and Matilda Lahr Gould. He came to Hillsdale county when he was young and has lived here since.

On February 17, 1909, Gould married Margaret Alpaugh, who survives.

Besides his widow, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Pearl Armstrong of Pittsford, two brothers Emery and Lynn, both of Pittsford.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Dutcher chapel. Rev. G. A. Emerich, a retired pastor of Congregation churches, will officiate at the services and at the burial which will be in Leonardson Memorial cemetery in Pittsford.

Hillsdale Daily News, Aug. 8, 1949
Over 150 persons attended the funeral services for Ray Adelbert Gould, 64, well-known farmer in Adams township, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Dutcher chapel.

Rev. G. A. Emerich, retired pastor of Congregational churches officiated at the service and at burial held at Leonardson memorial cemetery in Pittsford.

Gould died suddenly of a heart atack at his home on East Bacon street road Thursday.

The pall-bearers at the funeral were Hugh Earl of Hudson, Mark Earl of Pittsford, Ray Earl of Holt, Dale Armstrong, Pittsford, Herbert Gould of Pittsford and Clare McArthur of Grand Ledge.
Submitted by Pat McArthur

JAMES B. GREEN OBITUARY

James B. Green, aged 72 years and a resident of the county most of his life, died last evening about 6:00 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Spieth, 50 Westwood street. Death was from a complication of diseases and he had been ill for a week.

Mr. Green had been in Hillsdale five years, and before that he lived in Amboy township. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. The friends will meet at the house at 1:30 and at the United Brethren church at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. E.C. Mason will officiate. Burial will be in the South Amboy Cemetary beside the wife who died six years ago.

Mr. Green leaves six children. Mrs. Lauren Britton and Samuel Green of Amboy; Bert Green of Waldron; Lee of Jackson; Harvey of Reading; and Mrs. Spieth. There are also three brothers and one sister, M.A. Green of Bellingham, Wash., L.F. Green in Grand Rapids, a brother in Ohio, and Mrs. Nora Leininger of Toledo. Mr. Green was a member of the United Brethren Church.

Submitted by Bonnie Walsh
Submitter Note: J.B. Green was also called Bert or Burd Green. It is believed his middle name was Burdette. The newspaper made a mistake "a brother in Ohio" was actually his son, Claude T. Green. Claude's mother was Margaret Feltis, 1st wife of James B. Green. His 2nd wife was Huldah King.

Samuel R. GREEN Obituary

Camden--Funeral service for Samuel R. Green, 72, Thursday afternoon at the West Amboy United Brethren church. Rev. G. A. Ward of near Fremont officiating.