Branch County MI Archives Obituaries.....Saunders, John M. 1899
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Coldwater Courier, Feb. 10, 1899
John M. Saunders died at the residence of Mrs. John Young in Detroit, Thursday 
of last week and his body brought here Saturday for burial in Oak Grove 
Cemetery beside his wife who died 30 years ago.  The deceased was 87 years old 
and had not been sick previous to his death. He had arisen in the morning and 
partly dressed himself and died while sitting in his chair, apparently without 
pain or a struggle.  Mr. Saunders was born in Lewis County, New York, August 
20, 1812 and came to Michigan in 1855 and resided in this city and county until 
about ten years ago when he made his home with his children. First in Chicago 
then in Detroit. He married Almira REYNOLDS when they both resided in Lewis 
county. He was a street commisioner for many years.  He was a quiet unassuming 
man but he had the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens by his 
uprightness of character and explemplary good habits. Rev. H. P. Collin held 
short services at the grave. Mr. John Young accompanied the body from Detroit 
to here. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John YOUNG and a nephew 
Mr. R. M. Saunders of this city.


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