Obituary for Rev M H Moody, Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan

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  Moody, Rev. M. H.  Died August 28, 1908

Arthur Graphic----Obituary
Reverend M. H. Moody was born in Lincolnshire, England, January 8,
1839.  Died at his home near Deckerville, Michigan, August 28, 1908.  At
the age of fourteen he came to this country with some friends who were
coming over, and settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan and soon afterward
began his preparation for the ministry.  At the age of 21 he was
licensed to preach by the Canaian Methodist Episcopal conference, and
served the church there until 1866, whe he cam to Illinois and joined
the Illinois conference, serving charges at loda, lovington and
Mackville (Atwood).
He then retired from the active ministry on account of his health and
engaged in farming, but still acting as local preacher, in whic he
continued until his death.
He was twice married.  To the first union were born four children, as
follows: Mrs. William hunt, Sarnia, Ontario, Mrs. Oliver howell, Mrs.
Johm McDonald and John E. Moody all of Arthur, Illinois.
To the second union were born three children, who with their mother
survive.  A faithful Christian soldier has passed into the presence of
the king.

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