Obituary for Illey Ostrander, Wilmot, Tuscola County, Michigan

Copyright © 1998 by Ralph Clouse. This copy contributed for use in 
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TUSCOLA COUNTY ADVERTISER, Friday, 5 May 1899, pg. 8:

"Old Mrs. Ostrander died on Friday last at the age of 70 years. She was
 born in Canada near Niagara and came to Michigan about 26 years ago. 
She has been almost blind for some time and death to her was a welcome 
guest. Her husband died six years ago and since that time she has lived 
with her daughters, Mrs. John Dorling (sic) and Mrs. John Jeffery. The 
funeral was at the home of Mrs. Jeffery's where she was at the time of her 
death. Rev. Desjardin officating."
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TUSCOLA COUNTY ADVERTISER, Thursday, 22 June 1893, pg. 3:

"Iley Ostrander, one of the oldest residents of this town (i.e., Wilmot), 
died on Sunday night, and was buried Tuesday. He was much respected farmer. 
Mrs. J. G. Jeffery and Mrs. J. Dorland were his daughters."
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