Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hawley, William C. 1890
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Ionia Standard, 3 Jan 1890

Died, December 28th, after a long and painful illness, Wm. C. Hawley, aged 68 
years.  Mr. Hawley was born in Livingston Co., N.Y., where he grew to manhood, 
and eventually became one of the most prominent business men of the state.  In 
1847, he married Miss Harriet Nowlen, who died in 1854, leaving two children, 
George and William.  George was killed by accident in 1888; Wm. resides here, 
and is engaged in business at Muir.  Deceased came to Lyons in 1855, where he 
has since resided.  In 1864, he married Miss Verona Coon, who with three 
children, survive him.  Mr. Hawley was a man of more than ordinary ability.  
Politically he had been a life long Democrat, and had held many positions of 
honor and trust in that party; was postmaster at Lyons during the Cleveland 
administration, retiring when the Republicans came into power.  Socially, he 
was a pleasant, companionable gentleman, inclined to look upon the bright side 
of life; a kind and indulgent husband and father, ever watchful for the welfare 
of his home.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, under the 
auspices of the Order of the Free Masons, of which he had been an honored and 
esteemed member for over thirty years.  The remains were buried in the 
beautiful cemetery east of the village.  Memories will be cherished many years 
of Wm. C. Hawley.


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