Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bennett, Dr. Nemiah M. February 11, 1911
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The Ionia Standard, Friday, February 17, 1911
After an illness of three years, the last four months of which he was confined 
to his bed, Dr. Nemiah M. Bennett passed peacefully away on Saturday evening, 
Feb. 11th.  He was born at Milo, Yates county, New York, on June 28th, 1833, 
and would have been 78 years of age next June.  He was one of the earlier 
settlers in Orange township, driving here from York state, reaching the end of 
his journey on Thanksgiving day, 1858.  He settled on the farm now owned by 
Wm. T. Hinds, five miles south of this city, and lived there for a number of 
years, after which he moved to Ionia, where he practiced as a veterinary 
surgeon until three years ago.  

He is survived by a widow and four daughters; Mrs. C. W. Stilson and Miss 
Lotta of this city, and Mrs. A. P. Crell of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Seymour J. 
Barkwell of Greenville.

The funeral was held a the home on Yeomans St. on Tuesday at 2 p.m.  Rev. M. 
M. Callen of the M. E. church officiating.  Interment in Balcom cemetery.

Subsequent Publication:

Dr. Nemiah Bennett, well known pioneer and for many years a veterinary, passed 
peacefully away Saturday evening, Feb. 11, at his home on Yeomans St., after 
years of suffering.  Dr. Bennett was a man of wide acquaintance, having a 
large practice throughout the surrounding country and in the city.  He was of 
a kind, friendly disposition, which made him many friends who will mourn his 
death.

Dr. Bennett was born in Milo, Yates Co., N.Y. on June 28, 1833, coming to 
Michigan in ’58, driving the entire distance.  He settled on what is now the 
William Hinds farm with his parents.  In 1864 he married Miss Sarah West of 
Orange.  Four children were born to them and all survive.  

He was a sterling democrat, always taking a great interest in politics though 
never holding office.  He was a kind and loving father in his home, where he 
will be greatly missed, and by his near neighbors, by whom he was highly 
esteemed.   Although a terrible sufferer for three years, he was always bright 
and hopeful, always looking on the bright side and thinking he would soon be 
better.  His wonderful patience in his long suffering was remarked upon by all 
the many friends who visited him in his last illness.

The funeral services were held at his home on Yeomans St.  Rev. Callen 
officiated and Mrs. G. M. Phelps and Mrs. Thane Benedict sang.  The remains 
were placed in Balcom cemetery.

Card of Thanks:

We desire to thank the neighbors and friends who were so kind to our husband 
and father during his long illness, and so kind to us in our bereavement; and 
also for the beautiful flowers sent by friends and societies.  Your sympathy 
was a great comfort in our sorrow.

Mrs. Sarah Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. Stilson
Mr. and Mrs. Crell
Mr. and Mrs. Barkwell
Miss Lotta Bennett


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