Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Russell, Edwin A. November 14, 1899
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Belding Banner – Thursday, 23 November 1899
Edwin A. Russell was born in Virgil, Courtland Co., N. Y., July 24th, 1826, 
and died at his home in Portland, Nov. 14, 1899.  He came with his parents to 
Otisco, Mich., in 1838 where he lived until fourteen years ago when he came to 
Portland where he lived until called to the home above.  He was married to 
Miss Henrietta Thornton, in 1850; in Washtenaw county, Michigan.  He was 
converted to God forty years ago under the ministry of the Rev. W. W. Johnson, 
and united with the M. E. Church.  He remained a faithful member to the close 
of his earthly life.  Most of the time he held official position in the 
church, being a steward at the time of his death.  Mr. Russell possessed a 
quiet, retiring disposition, never self-asserting but always considerate of 
the interests of his fellow man.  He was true in all the relations of life, a 
manly Christian man.  He held the respect and confidence of all who knew him 
in life, and was mourned by all when he passed away.

He was the oldest of seven children and the first removed by death from that 
devoted circle.  Three brothers and three sisters survive him, all of whom 
reside in Michigan, save one sister whose home is in Kansas.  All were present 
at the funeral.  Mr. Russell enjoyed exceptionally good health through life 
until about a year ago when it began to fail him.  For the last few weeks he 
was a great sufferer, but he endured with marked patience and Christian 
fortitude.  His devoted companion of nearly 50 years who survives him and all 
of the family are comforted by the thought that he lived well and died in good 
hope of the better life beyond.  The funeral services were held at his late 
residence Thursday at 2 pm before a large concourse of relatives and friends.  
The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. W. H. Carlisle, assisted by 
Re. D. E. Millard.




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