Ionia-Montcalm County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rich, Noah June 14, 1904
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The Belding Banner, Thursday, June 23, 1904
Noah Rich died Tuesday, June 14, age 69 years, at his home in Bloomer 
township, Montcalm county.

The decedent was among the first settlers of the township of Otisco.  He was a 
son of Noah Rich who built the hotel in Smyrna more than 50 years ago.  Thirty 
years ago he moved into Bloomer township and cleared up a new farm, having 
also lived in Lyons and Bushnell previous to that time.

He was born in Seneca county N.Y., and was an own brother of Belden Rich and a 
half brother of Abijah Rich.  He leaves behind his wife, four children, Wi…
(illegible) who lives on the old homestead, Mrs. Jennie Carroll of Crystal 
Lake, Edward Rich of Sparta, and Benjamin Rich.  He also leaves one brother, 
Rufus Rich of Spencer.  He enlisted in the old 3rd Mich. Reg. and served his 
country for two years.  The funeral was held in Oakgrove, on his lawn, 
Wednesday and was attended by many of his old neighbors and friends.  
Interment took place at Bushnell Center cemetery.  Walter and Chas. Rich of 
this township attended.


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