Alexis LeBeau's Obituary, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan

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THE MONROE DEMOCRAT
JULY 15, 1886

Death of Alexis Labo

Alexis Labo died at his residence in the Fourth ward, Saturday, the 10th
inst. The deceased was born in a house which stood upon the river bank in
the
eastern part of the city, but the exact date we are unable to ascertain. His
age is variously stated, at 82 to 89 years, some of his family giving the
latter age which is probably pretty nearly correct. His life, as is that of
every pioneer, is a part of the history of the county and was full of
adventure. He saw much of the war of 1812 though he did not enter the army.
He saw his father shot beside him in their house on the north side of the
river by an Indian after opening the door to speak with several of them. The
deceased, his sister and an uncle were obliged to fly for their lives and
were pursued by the savages. After hiding and wandering about in the
wilderness several days they succeeding in escaping. The deceased was
married
three times. He was the father of 18 children, all of the first marriage, of
whom ten sons and three daughters survive him. He also leaves a widow. His
residence was in Frenchtown, where he accumulated a handsome property, until
about 1869 when he removed to the city to pass his declining years in the
ease and comfort he had so well earned. Mr. Labo was always an honored and
respected citizen and member of society, and his death will be regretted by
all who knew him, particularly by our old French residents of whom he was
one. A large number of friends paid their last tribute of respect to him by
attending the funeral services at St. Mary's church Monday forenoon.