Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Riker, J. February 21, 1880
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Belding Home News - Thurs. Feb. 26, 1880


Death of a Pioneer

Died at his residence in this township Feb. 21 after a severe illness of one 
week, Mr. J. Riker aged 78 years.

Mr. Riker was born in N.J. in 1802. When thirty years of age he removed with 
his family to the state of New York and settled in Stuben County. Here he 
remained until 1839 when he removed to Michigan and located in this township on 
the county line north of this village where he has ever since resided. He was 
among the very first settlers of the township, and at the time of his death had 
resided more years in the town than any other living person except his 
surviving companion. Soon after his settlement here, he became a member of the 
Congregational Church at Ionia, and continued his membership with that church 
until the time of his death. He was a worthy citizen, and his memory should be 
cherished as one of those sturdy pioneers who entered Grand River Valley at an 
early day, and by persevering industry made for himself a home. On Sunday, Feb. 
15th he had a stroke of paralysis a few days later the erysipalas set in and he 
suffered intensely until the time of his death.

His funeral took place at the residence on Monday, and was attended by a large 
concourse of neighbors. Sermon by the editor.



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