Christie Ann Green Wood's obituary Sheridan Township, Clare County, Michigan Copyright © 2001 by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. MIGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed MIGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the MIGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. THE CLARE SENTINEL, Friday November 12, 1926 FUNERAL OF MRS. JAMES WOOD SATURDAY Was a Pioneer of Sheridan Township--Passing on at the Age of Eighty-two Years The funeral services of Mrs. James M. Wood, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Orvis at Battle Creek, were held from the Thurston funeral home last Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Frank Bates of the Eagle. Christie Ann Green was born June 9th, 1844 in Hancock county, Ohio, where she spent her girlhood days. August 17th, 1871 she was united in marriage to James M. Wood and six children were born to them. They moved to Sheridan township about the time of their marriage and she continued to make her home there until several years ago and has since been visiting at the homes of her children. The children are Charles C., of Walla Walla, Wash.; John B. of Irvin, Wash.; Jessie L., and Mrs. Mary A. Orvis, of Battle Creek; and Mrs. Effie Harvey, of Flint; a daughter, Rose E., has preceded her in death. The two sons, Charles and John of Washington, were unable to attend the funeral. Mrs. Wood lived a very devoted Christian life and leaves the memory of a sterling character for her family and friends made during the many years at her old home, enduring and sharing the hardships of the pioneers.