Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Collar, Benjamin Ellis 1911
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Lowell Ledger, 15 Jun 1911

Benjamin Ellis Collar was born in Connecticut January 9, 1836, and passed away
at his home in South Boston June 4, 1911.  He was the youngest of a family of
seven children all of whom have preceded him.  When about three years old his
parents moved to New York state, coming to Michigan eight years later.  He spent
his young manhood on a farm in the township of Ada, where he was married in 1864
to Amelia E. Richards, who passed away February 12, 1897, to them were born
three children Gaylord who died at two years, Ernest and Anna who still remain.
 In 1866 they moved to Campbell township living for three years on what is now
known as the Scovill farm.  They then purchased the farm in South Boston where
he resided until his death.  A kind husband and indulgent father he was loved
most by those who knew him best.    


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