Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mick, John 1902
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Belding Banner, 13 Mar 1902, page 1

Hon. John Mick Dead.

Representative in State Legislature From This District Suddenly Summoned.

Quite a shock to his many friends in Belding was occasioned last Friday by the
news of the sudden death of John Mick, which occurred about noon of that day
from paralysis of the heart muscles.  Mr. Mick had had several attacks of heart
trouble the past year, but he seemed cheerful and continued in pursuit of
business and everyday duties.  He left his home that morning and walked a mile
and a half to Clarksville, where he filled out an insurance policy.  He then
rode home, and at the above hour was working in the front yard.  He suddenly
collapsed, and Dr. Flint, who was called at once, decided that he died instantly.

He was one of Ionia county’s prosperous farmers, an influential and respected
citizen, and it would be hard to single out a man whose death would be felt more
keenly than that of Honest John Mick.

John Mick was born in Wurtemberg Germany, August 26, 1841, in which country his
early education was obtained.  He came to America in 1860 and worked on a farm
until Dec. 20, 1862, when he enlisted as private in the Eighth Michigan cavalry
and served during the civil war under the flag of his adopted country, being
honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky., December 30, 1865.  He came to Michigan
in 1866.  After following the occupation of brick moulder for a number of years
he finally purchased a farm, married and settled down to farming.  He held
various offices in the township, having been drain commissioner, supervisor of
Campbell township for 17 years, under sheriff and deputy county treasurer.  He
was a staunch Republican and was elected to the legislature of 1901-1902 by a
plurality of 509 over W.F. Bricker, Democrat, serving with honor to his
district.  Though not heard from to any extent on the floor, his advice in
committee and conference was sought for.  He was one of the most honored men of
the legislature on 1901.

Since that time his life has been quiet and at his home in Campbell, but had he
lived he no doubt would have been heard of again in public life.  But he liked
the quiet life, and reared a family of four sons and one daughter.  The eldest
son, Charles and daughter Velma, are married and they with a grief stricken
widow survive him.


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