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Almont Herald, January 27, 1921 Lapeer County, Michigan


Albert Edward Springett

Albert Edward Springett was born on the 4th day of December, 1843, at 
Appledore, Kent County, England.  At an early age he attended the 
Appledore schools, later graduating from Withersham College after which 
he taught school for a year or so then took up a position as bookkeeper 
with a large packing house in London, England.  It was in that city 
that he met and was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Ann Morgan, in the 
year 1864.  Four months later they sailed for America, taking between 
three and four weeks to cross the ocean.  After landing in New York 
they came by rail to Ridgeway, now Richmond, then on by stage coach to 
Almont, where they took their first meal at the home of the late Chas. 
Kennett’s parents.

During his first years here he kept books and looked after the men on 
the brickyard, operated south and west of here, on the Sol Cook far.  
Later he accepted a position as bookkeeper in the Union store, then 
located where the Lewis undertaking rooms are now, later he was in the 
employ of the late R. K. Farnum acting as bookkeeper in the grist and 
saw mill where he worked for many years.  After this he took the 
position as bookkeeper for the Ferguson and Allen peppermint farm, this 
being the last steady position he ever accepted.

Mr. Springett had been in poor health for several years but was always 
cheerful, patient and thoughtful of others until death released him on 
Friday afternoon, January 21st at 5:15.  He is survived by one daughter, 
Mrs. Elmer Clothier, she being the only living member of the family.  
He was a good citizen, a kind and loving father, and a good neighbor 
and his familiar form, seen daily on the streets will be greatly missed 
by all who knew him.  The funeral was held at the late home on Monday, 
Jan. 24th, at 2p.m., Rev. Jones of Royal Oak, officiating and the 
remains were laid to rest in the Almont Cemetery beside those of his 
wife who preceded him seven years ago.