Obituary for James Westerman, Fairfield, Lenawee County, Michigan

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>From the Adrian Daily Times & Expositor, October 21, 1881

Death of Another Old Settler

Yesterday, at Blissfield, occurred the funeral of one of the oldest and most
respected citizens of Lenawee county, Mr. JAMES WESTERMAN.  Mr. Westerman was
an Englishman by birth, and came to this country when in his 18th year.  He
was always industrious and frugal in his habits, so that at the time of his
death, at the age of 77, he was master of a considerable competence. His death
occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Col. Pepple, in Detroit. The remains
were brought to Blissfield yesterday.  The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. Mr. Kerridge, and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and
sympathising friends. Mr. Westerman was one of the first members of the oldest
Odd Fellows lodge in America. he leaves a companion nearly as old as himself,
five children, all married, and numerous grand and great grandchildren.

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