Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Knowles, Edmund B. 1897
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Ionia Daily Standard, 5 Oct 1897

Edmund B. Knowles died at his home in this city, on Sunday evening.  He was 
born in Rockbrook, Ireland, June 7, 1831, and came to Michigan, locating in 
Ionia, in May, 1855.  He was married to Miss Louise York, a sister of Mrs. Dr. 
W. B. Cutler, June 15, 1857.  Six children were born to this union, three of 
whom are still living: George, Harry, and Miss Anis J.

Mr. Knowles has made his home in Ionia ever since his first coming over forty 
years ago, and was widely known and highly esteemed as a man of sterling 
integrity, an honorable and useful citizen.  He was a home-lover, who found his 
pleasure with his family, to whom he always showed the deepest affection.  His 
charity extended to all mankind, and he was always ready to find excuse for 
others’ shortcomings.  He was, however, firm in his convictions of right and 
had no hesitancy in asserting his opinions.  He was a life long, unwavering 
Democrat in politics, and was active in election contests, without working 
politics for personal ends.  He served one or two terms as city collector, the 
nomination and election coming to him as a deserved testimonial of confidence 
and regard from his fellow citizens.

Deceased had been in poor health for several years, but he had been severely 
ill only a few weeks.  He was a member of the Royal Arcanum, in which he 
carried a policy of $3,000.

Mr. Knowles joined the M. E. church about ten years ago, and has since been a 
consistent, worthy member.

The funeral services took place this afternoon, at the family residence on 
Morse street, conducted by Rev. W. H. B. Urch, and were largely attended by 
sympathizing friends.  The bearers were H. A. Rich, A. S. Wright, George 
Knowles and Frank Caswell.  Interment in Highland Park.


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