Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Harroun, Charles S. D. 1915
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The Belding Banner, Wednesday, November 3, 1915

Charles S. D. Harroun, one of the very earliest pioneers of this section of 
the county, died in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hecox in Greenville Monday, 
aged 95 years.  The deceased came to this locality from New York state in 1836 
and was active in helping to clear up and build up from the virgin forests and 
lay the foundation for the present improvements we now enjoy.

He was a brother of the late G. V. Harroun of this city.

Mr. Harroun purchased 80 acres of land in Montcalm county, the tract costing 
him $175.  At present it is the site of the Pere Marquette depot.  He assisted 
in organizing the first bank in the county; and knowing the Indian language, 
he made himself useful in transacting a great deal of business with the 
various tribes of Western Michigan.


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