Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ellis, Louisa P. (Wilson) 1900
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Demorest Scrapbook @ Belding Library, 7 Jun 1900

Finally Victorious. – Another Early Pioneer Gone.

“Aunt Louisa” is dead.  All knew it must come yet what sadness it brings.  She 
was one of the earliest among the pioneers of these parts and was known to 
nearly everyone.  Her friends have rejoiced because her life has been prolonged 
far beyond the usual allotment of men and women.  This last illness however 
proved too much for her weakened constitution and it could be seen that the end 
was steadily approaching, and Tuesday she quietly passed away.

Her maiden name was Louisa P. Wilson, she was born in East Shelburn, Mass., 
Nov. 3d, 1812 and would therefore have been 88 years of age her next birthday.

She was married October 22, 1834, to Mr. Lewis Ellis of Ashfield, Mass., where 
they lived until the spring of 1842 when they removed to Otisco.  Mr. Ellis 
died four years ago.  In those early times it took over three weeks to make the 
journey which can now be made in less than twenty-four hours.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis settled on the farm on the north side of the river in what 
is now an important part of the City of Belding, and where they have always 
lived.  There they built their home and developed their large and valuable 
farm.  They were the first settlers, and all this country was then a complete 
wilderness and inhabited only by Indians and wild animals.  About the time of 
their location here there was a large emigration from Ashfield, Mass., to this 
section and among them all, who were heads of families, Mrs. Ellis was the last 
survivor.

When about sixteen years of age she joined the Baptist church and ever remained 
an ardent and valuable member of that church.

Mrs. Ellis was widely known, respected and loved.  She was aunt or great aunt 
to most of the Beldings, Wilsons, Luicks and Ellises in this part of the 
country.  She leaves two children and four grandchildren – the latter, children 
of her daughter Mary, wife of Mr. Fred E. Ranney, who reside on the homestead 
and who have cared for their aged mother many years.  Her son, Mr. George W. 
Ellis and wife of Philadelphia were with her the last few weeks and rendered 
the most assiduous attention. 

The funeral services are to be held this (Thursday) afternoon at the family 
home conducted by the Reverends Quick and McConnell of the Baptist church 
assisted by Rev. Staley the Congregational pastor.


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