Berrien County MI Archives Obituaries.....Stevens, Simon  April 8, 1887
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Berrien Springs (MI) Era, Wednesday, April 13, 1887,
Simon Stevens, long a resident of this place, fell from a load of hay at the
premises of his son-in-law, Mr. Miller, of Buchanan twp., Wednesday, March 30,
and died from injuries then received., Friday, April 8, 1887, aged 78 years.  He
was born near Elmira, N.Y.; lived in Ontario county in that state for several
years and then removed to Indiana.  From there he came to this place about 30
years ago.  His wife died nearly fifteen years ago and his two sons both live in
Washington territory.  His daughters, Mrs. Miller of Buchanan and Mrs.
Richardson of So. Haven, with their husbands, were present at the funeral, which
occurred Sunday from the Methodist church, Rev. W. J. Hathaway conducting the
services.


Additional Comments:
Name is variably spelled Simeon/Simon and Stevens/Stephens in census and other
records.  He is buried at Rose Hill cemetery with wife Experience.

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