Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thornton, Hiram 1885
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The Ionia Standard, Friday, February 27, 1885

Orleans.  Correspondence of The Standard:

Hiram Thornton, an aged and well known resident died at his home on Tuesday 
last.  Deceased was born in the state of New York and spent his youthful days 
there; moved to Michigan in 1835, settled in the eastern part of the state and 
from thence to Orleans where he has resided for the last 33 years.  He was 
highly respected by all who knew him; he was a widower, his wife having died 
June last.  Six children survive him, three sons and three daughters.  The 
funeral took place at the Methodist church on Thursday, Rev. Mr. Woodward 
officiating.  Mr. Thornton was in his eighty-seventh year and was buried in 
his wedding coat.


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