W. J. Wilber's obituary, Dover Township, Lenawee County, Michigan

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Monday, July 28, 1890

Obituary--W. J. Wilber

Wm. J. Wilber departed this life Saturday morning, at 7:30, of kidney 
trouble, aged 80 years and 6 months.

Mr. Wilber was born in Saratoga County, N. Y. in 1810. He came to Michigan in 
1841, and located a farm in Dover township remaining thereon a number of 
years. Some twenty years ago he purchased a piece of land one half mile north 
and two miles east of Clayton, where he resided at the time of his death. He 
was twice married, his first wife having died a number of years ago. There 
are five children living, all boys, three residing in Colorado, and two in 
Michigan, one in Adrian. Oscar Wilber, who went to Dover on train 21 last 
night and Burr Wilber, who resides in Hillsdale. Mrs. Nellie Wilber, who 
makes her home in Florida was also present at her father's death bed.