Erie-Huron County OhArchives Obituaries.....Spears, William W.  April 3, 1847
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MILAN LEDGER, April 1847
MILAN LEDGER
				   April 1847
				  OBITUARY.
	Died, on the 3d inst., in this township, WILLIAM SPEARS, Esq., aged 80 years.
Mr. SPEARS was one of the pioneers.  He purchased the farm on which he has since
resided, in the spring of 1817, and removed his family in the Autumn of the same
year.  He was born in York county, Pa.  At the age of 21, he removed to the
State of New York, where he married and continued to reside till he removed
hither.  The Presbyterian church in Penfield, N. Y., and that in Milan, were
both organized in his house.  He was the last survivor of the original members
of the church in Milan.  As a private Christian and an officer in the church, it
is believed he had the confidence of all.  He possessed a warm heart, was
liberal in his charities and had unbounded hospitality.  These traits of
character were prominent in him to the last.  Death was met by him with great
composure through faith in Christ.  We have rarely seen a greater concourse at a
funeral, than was at his.  The discourse, by Rev. E. JUDSON, was particularly
adapted to the occasion, giving a concise view of the life and character of the
deceased, and commending them, as examples to others.

				Sandusky Clarion
				Tuesday April 13, 1847
					DIED
	In Milan township, on the 3d instant, Wm. SPEARS, Esq. aged 80 years.  He had
resided there for 30 years, was well known and much respected.


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