Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Olmsted, Ellen M. May 6, 1906
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The Lyons Herald, Thursday, May 10, 1906
Died at her home in Muir Sunday, May 6th, Mrs. Jay Olmsted, aged 60 years.  
She was ill but 8 days, death resulting from a stroke of paralysis.  Ellen M. 
Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Stone of Ionia township, was born in 
Orangeville, New York, November 23, 1842, moving to Ionia township when quite 
young.  She was married to Jay Olmsted February 19, 1863, since which time 
they have lived on North Plains, being among its most highly and respected 
citizens.  At the age of 14 years deceased united with the Christian Church, 
being baptized by Rev. Isaac Errett, and for nearly 50 years was a faithful 
worker, performing every duty with a loyalty that knew no faltering  Two sons 
were born, Colonel J. Olmsted and Dorious Olmsted, both of Salem, Oregon, the 
latter arriving home before his mother passed away.

The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. N. Cooper of the 
Muir Disciple Church officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross, Miss Chase and 
Mrs. Jay Hayes furnished the music, with Miss Esther Newhouse as accompanist.  
The floral offerings were beautiful.  The pall bearers were Darius Stone, Bert 
Stone, Judson Stone, Orin Stone, all nephews of deceased, and Harry Knapp and 
Allie Knapp.  Interment in North Plains cemetery.


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