John Phillip Smith's obituary, Mt Plesant, Isabella County, Michigan

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Obit of John Phillip Smith
Husband of Mary nee Kelly Smith

"John Phillip smith was born in province of Ontario, Canada, 
January 11, 1841, and departed this life at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Emma Bacon, 1025 South Main Street, Mt Pleasant, 
Michigan, May 6, 1923, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Kelly, November 3, 1860, 
and to this union was born 10 children. He was preceded in death 
by his wife in 1915, sons William in 1914, Walter in 1919, Charles 
in 1892 and three others who died in infancy. He is survived by 
two sisters in Canada and 4 children; Mrs. Ida Bacon, Judson W. 
and Eli Smith of Mt Pleasant, MI. Mrs. Emma Hollister of Twining, 
a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and 
friends. Mr. Smith came to Michigan about the year 1863, settled 
in the wilderness near Midland and has resided in the counties of 
Midland, Gration and Isabella ever since. He was an industrious man 
and during his sojourn here he bulit up a nice home.