Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wright, William J. December 18, 1886
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Ionia Weekly Standard - Friday, Dec. 24, 1886

William J. Wright died of consumption at his home northeast of the city on Saturday

afternoon. Mr. Wright had been up and dressed every day until the morning of his 
death. The funeral was held at the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. L. Master 
conducting the services. William H. Borden post G.A.R., of which organization Mr. 
Wright was a member, acted as escort, and J.C. Taylor, T.G. Stevenson, J.W. Dye, 
Lewis Tanner, J.H. Canfield and M.L. Pike, all members of the 21st Michigan 
infantry, a regiment in which Mr. Wright served three years, where the pall bearers.

As commander of his company, the writer bears witness to the soldiery bearing of the

deceased, his courage, devotion to duty, and the uncomplaining cheerful spirit with

which he ever endured the fatigue of the march or kept faithful watch over his 
slumbering comrades. A brave soldier has gone to his reward.

Additional Comments:
Age: 46
Funeral: Tuesday, 21 December, 1886
Oak Hill cemetery
G.A.R. Co E 21st Mi. Inf. Sgt.

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