Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dick, John November 6, 1892
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Ionia Sentinel - 17 Nov 1895
The late John Dick, whose sad death, occurred on Sunday, Nov. 6, was born in 
Bavaria, Germany, May 10, 1839, where his parents are still living at an 
advanced age.  He lived in his native country until 15 years of age, when, like 
so many other young and enterprising Germans, he turned his face toward the 
western continent and took passage at Liverpool, on a sailing vessel bound for 
New York.  He was 54 days making the voyage.  After spending nine days in the 
metropolis he came to Michigan and hired out to Wm Kitson of Easton township as 
a laborer on the latter's farm.  He worked for Mr. Kitson eight years, receiving 
$5 a month the first year and the last averaging about $13 a month.  

He enlisted Aug. 21, 1862 in Company K. 21st Michigan infantry from which 
regiment he was discharged March 12, 1863, after participating in the battle of 
Perryville and other engagements with Buell's army of the Cumberland.  Dec. 15, 
1863, he reenlisted in the Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, with which regiment 
he served till the end of the war and was finally discharged Sept. 22, 1865.

He then came to Ionia nd purchased the farm where he lived till the time of his 
death.  He was marred Nov. 1, 1861 to Susan Robertson, sister of Duncan and 
David Robertson, who came to this country from Scotland when she was 16 years 
old.  Mr. Dick was a prosperous and successful farmer and stock breeder.  He was 
a good citizen, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and much respected.  
In politics he was a republican.  

His funeral was on Wednesday, Nov 9th, and his remains were taken to Highland 
Park for interment under the escort of Wm. H. Borden, G.A.R.

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