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Abigal VINCENT INGRAM

OBITUARY -- Abigal INGRAM (From Saturday’s Daily)
Abigal VINCENT INGRAM was born Sept. 18, 1817, in the state of New York. When quite young she came to Hillsdale, Mich., where she was united in marriage to Cyrus INGRAM in 1840.
Soon after they came to Johnstown and for 55 years she had resided on the same farm. Five children were born to them. Two died in infancy. The husband and father died nine years ago.
Her daughters, Mrs. Betsy HAMILTON, of Johnstown; Mrs. Myra FRISBY, of Litchfield; and Mrs. MCKENZIE, of Penfield, survive her. She endured much of the hardships of pioneer life and through her long life of 88 years has ever been a faithful wife and helpful, loving mother. She united with the Protestant Methodist church when there was a class at the Gregory schoolhouse. Later her membership was transferred to Hickory Corners.
She has lived a quiet home life, loved and respected by all who knew her. After nearly five months of suffering, being cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Betsy HAMILTON, she has gone to her rest, having departed this life April 21, 1906. The funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. Chas. PALMATIER with burial at the Bedford cemetery. The dear familiar face with its kindly smile and words of welcome we shall miss from among us. The relatives have the sympathy of the many friends and neighbors.

Submitter: Elaine Bennett-Sharp
Submitter’s note: Mrs. INGRAM was the half-sister of Emeline BENEDICT PARDEE and Harriet BENEDICT VANDERWATER GIBSON.

William C. JOHNSON

William C. JOHNSON, second son of Amos and Betsy JOHNSON, was born in Orleans county, New York, Jan. 1, 1835 and died from heart failure at his home on Warner street Thursday evening, May 31, 1906. When but a boy he came with his parents to Williams county, Ohio. At the age of ten the death of the father pointed to even sterner duties than those already experienced and he went forth alone to battle life, reaping for himself a character above reproach. On January 24, 1855, he was married to Clarrissa MYERS who had come from New York also. To them were born two daughters, the eldest dying in 1871 at the age of fourteen, while the other daughter, Mrs. J.H. LAUGHLIN, was spared to care for the father who so much needed her. A few months were spent by himself and family in Kansas, but not being well suited they returned to Michigan which had been their home nearly all the time since, having lived on the farm recently owned in South Camden, about thirty-two years. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving his country three years. During the year of 1880, he accepted the christian faith and has since remained an earnest, straightforward christian man. One could not come withiin the range of individuality without feeling that anything petty or mean had no place in his mind or heart.
Being completely broken down in health, he sold the old home early in this year and moved to the village in March, where with loving tenderness he was watched over and cared for by the devoted wife aided by their daughter and others so ready to assist. Yet God thought best to call him home and on the last May day of 1906 he sank to rest in the glowing sunset, which was foretelling evening as his life. Besides the wife, daughter and three grandchildren, he left three brothers and three sisters with many loving friends. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday, June 3, conducted by Rev. F.L. NILES; interment made in Maplewood.

Submitter: Nancy Nally

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