Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Jackson, David  March 24, 1924
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The Lake Odessa Wave, Thursday, March 28, 1924
The genial old man, Mr. David Jackson died Sunday and will be missed from the 
community as well as from the home.  He was nearly ninety-one years old and 
was spry and cheery all his days.  He had a loyal Christian nature being a 
faithful attendant of the church of his choice, the Wesleyan Methodist of West 
Sebewa.  

He and his wife have been spending their later years with their son, Comfort 
Jackson, who lives in this village.  The funeral was held at the Calvary U. B. 
church Tuesday.  Rev. Isaac Mourer assisted by the pastor, RE. Lyon, conducted 
the services.  Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Goodemoot and Mrs. David Smith furnished the 
music.  Burial was at Lake Side.

David Jackson was born on Ontario, Canada May 30, 1833, and died at his home 
in Lake Odessa March 22, 1924, at the age of 90 years, 9 months, 22 days.  He 
was the second son of a family of 12 children, four of whom preceded him in 
death.  He came to Michigan in July 1871 and has since lived in Odessa 
township.  

He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, three sons, one daughter, four 
brothers, two sisters, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  

He was married to Jane Whitelaw March 1, 1857, thus having lived together for 
67 years.  He embraced religion and joined the Wesleyan Methodist church many 
years ago and was faithful to the end of life.


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