Clinton County MI Archives Obituaries.....Tucker, Samuel  May 28, 1912
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Clinton Republican May 30, 1912
Samuel Tucker
Pioneer of DeWitt, Died Tuesday Morning

    Samuel Tucker was born in Chautauqua County, New York , April 29th 1834. 
December 11, 1859, he was married to Eliza Jane Thompson.  In 1865 they came to
DeWitt Township and bought a farm which was almost an entire wilderness, but by
hard work and perseverance made it into a fine farm.  Six years ago he sold his
farm retired to rest from his labors.  He bought a home in DeWitt village where
he resided until his death which occurred early Tuesday morning, May 28th, 1912.
 He was a member of the Masonic lodge, a charter member of the O.E.S. and a
member of the Clinton county pioneer society.  He was a kind husband, father,
friend and neighbor, loved and respected by all.  Everyone had a good word for
uncle Sam as he was called.  He was the life of social gatherings wherever he went.
    He has been in poor health for several months from a complication of
diseases.  He is survived by his faithful wife who has kindly and patiently
cared for him through his illness.  Three sons, Cash of Partello, Earl of DeWitt
village and Fred who bought the homestead, one granddaughter, beside a host of
other friends.
    The funeral was held at his late home Thursday morning at 10 a.m.  Interment
in DeWitt cemetery.
    Rev. G.T. Fisher officiated at the church.  The F. & A.M. took charge of the
services at the cemetery.


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