Obituaries

AMRHINE, MARIETTA (WATSON)
Ypsilantian, February 27, 1890, Mrs. Mariette (Marietta) Amrhine, wife of John Amrhine of Denton, died of apoplexy, Feb. 23.

ARNOLD, CHARLES
Ypsilanti Daily Press, September 26, 1938. CHARLES ARNOLD LOSES LIFE AT BELLEVILLE; JUMPS FROM BURNING BOAT.  Charles Bion Arnold, 34, Route 1, Belleville, drowned Sunday afternoon in Edison Lake near that village while trying to swim to shore after jumping from a burning boat. Arnold was riding in an outboard motorboat with Claude Service, 28, Route 2, Plymouth, and Ferrall Williams, Route 3, Belleville, when the motor caught fire while they were about 30 feet from shore. The three men jumped into the water and Arnold's companions reached shore safely, but he sank in about 20 feet of water, probably unable to swim farther because of his heavy clothing. The boat burned to the water's edge.  It is believed the fire started from a leaky gas line. The trip had intended to drydock the boat Sunday, and were cruising near the races at McMullen Park when the fire started.  Mr. Arnold was born near Denton in 1902, and lived there all his life.  His parents are Dr. and Mrs. Bion Arnold.  He was graduated from Belleville High School and attended Cleary College here until he became affiliated with the O. A. Hankinson Co. where he has since been employed.  He married Miss Mary Heath Dec. 29, 1931 and is survived by her, his parents, and a brother, Seth, also of Denton.  Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Denton Methodist Church with Rev. G. T. Nevin officiating.  The Knights of Pythias will have charge of the commitment services at the grave in Denton Cemetery.

ARNOLD, SETH F.
January 7, 1967. Ypsi Press. Arnold, Seth F., 6758 Denton Rd., Belleville, Michigan. Age 60. Passed away this morning at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born March 2, 1906 in Denton, the son of Dr. Bion and Effie Ayres Arnold. He married Alma Dicks in Denton, August 2, 1929 and she survives. Mr. Arnold had lived his entire life in the Denton Community, was a member of Denton Methodist Church, president of Denton Cemetery Association, Blue Lodge No. 89, F&AM of Belleville, Royal Arch and Commander of Ypsilanti, Past Patron Order of Esther Star No. 73 of Belleville, he attended Ypsilanti Public Schools and graduated from University Of Michigan School of Engineering in 1929. He was employed as a Chemical Engineer with Ford Motor Co., Rawsonville Plant retiring June of last year. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Barbara) Shields of Athens, Georgia and Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Born of Milford, Michigan; two sons, John of Denver, Colorado, James of St. Clair Shores, eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 10, 1967 from the Stevens and Bush Funeral Home with the Rev. Clive Dickens officiating. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Friends may call beginning Sunday noon.

VIRGINIA BESSE WATSON BLANCHARD
Virginia Besse Watson was born on July 22, 1913 in Detroit, Michigan to Elizabeth Alexanderine and Glenn Watson.  She was big sister to brothers Raymond, Richard, Paul and sister, Elaine.  She grew up singing around the piano played by her Dad, Glenn with her mom Besse and the kids, and she enjoyed that her whole life long.  She graduated from Northwestern High School.  She moved to Binghamton, NY where she married Earle Brannas in 1935.  A year later, her first born, Audrey Virginia arrived.  She enjoyed golf, skiing, horseback riding, nature and being a stay-at-home mom.  The small family moved back to Detroit, where in 1942, Gail Elizabeth was born, followed 21 months later by her youngest, Valerie Ann.  Virginia and Earle were divorced about 1945.  In 1950, Virginia married a second time to Frederick B. Blanchard.  He became "Daddy: to these three young ones and together, Virginia and Fred began the adventure of opening a business.  Originally called "The Joy Club" their intent was to start one of the first singles clubs to help single people find fun, friendship and partners.  It was eventually renamed the Mark Twain Hall, and was a lively and successful business until sold in 1960 upon Fred's retirement.  Virginia was responsible for handling rentals; explaining features to prospective customers by phone and in person, kept the books, and helped check coats and spin platters (records).  Her personal touch in treatment of customers helped create a positive reputation for good service and promises kept.  Virginia and Fred enjoyed square dancing, golf and flying together.  As members of the Airplane Pilots and Owners Association and an Ercoupe Club, the enjoyed weekend trips where the club members would fly in formation to a different destination each trip.  Virginia was the navigator to her pilot, Fred.  She was also the only one willing to admit when they where lost and much to the chagrin of Fred, would get on the radio and call a nearby airport to ask where they were.  In 1973, after Fred's untimely death in 1970, Virginia sold their house in Detroit and moved to their home in Sarasota, Florida.  There she enjoyed walking about two miles each way to a favorite restaurant each evening for dinner.  Eventually, she became good friends with Al Barber and she once again enjoyed dancing and socializing with mutual friends.  She also enjoyed taking writing classes and has written several pieces which will be published for family members in the near future.  Virginia moved back to the Detroit area in 1989, and in 1998, after being diagnosed with dementia, moved to Presbyterian Village where she charmed and delighted residents and staff alike.  It is remarkable that she was never in her life hospitalized for illness until January 30, 2003.  Virginia Besse died peacefully on February 22, 2003 following a brief illness.  She loved all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and she will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

BULLOCK, NATHANIEL C.
Friday, August 16, 1901, Detroit Free Press.  Well-Known Artist Dead.  Nat C. Bullock of Detroit, Passed Away at Denton.  Had Been In Poor Health For Over Two Years.  Marines and Landscapes Were His Forte.  Nat C. Bullock, the well-known Detroit painter, died yesterday morning at Denton, Mich., from spinal trouble.  He had been in poor health for over two years past and in May last, his physician recommended him to leave Detroit to avoid the heated term in the city.  He went to Denton, his wife's former home at that time and about ten weeks ago his aliment assumed an acute form and he was confined to his bed from that time until his death.  Mr. Bullock was born in Detroit 53 years ago and was brought up and educated here.  He was widely known as a painter, both in oils and water colors, confining his work to marines and landscapes with a preference for the former.  His widow was formerly Miss Sadie Emerine, of Denton.  In addition to her, Mr. Bullock is survived by two brothers, Harry Bullock, artist, of Detroit, and Romeo Bullock who is now in the west.  His funeral will take place Sunday morning at Denton.

BURRELL, BURTON A.
Wed. March 18, 1942, Ypsilanti Daily Press. Burton A. Burrell, passed away Monday afternoon in Detroit at 4871 Rogers St. Surviving Mr. Burrell are his wife, Mrs. Annabelle Burrell, his daughter, Mrs. Thomas McCasey, Glennard Burrell, a foster daughter, Bettybell, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Downing, Geddes Road.  A son, Carl Burrell, preceded him in death.  The remains will lie in state in his residence until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.  Services will be conducted by H. C. Burrell at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 6142 Fort St. West, Detroit, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Denton Cemetery about 3:45.

BURRELL, VERNA (GORHAM)
Friday, December 5, 1890. Ypsilanti Commercial. It is with feelings of the most poignant grief and sorrow that we announce the death on Friday, November 21, 1890, in the village of Wayne, of Mrs. Verna Burrell, wife of Burton A. Burrell, and youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Gorham, age 22 years, 1 month and 15 days. Verna, who leaves a little daughter three weeks old, has been very sick, but was pronounced out of danger by the attending physician, and she was so much improved that her friends thought her ultimate recovery assured. But suddenly the summons came, and the brittle thread of life was broken, and she dropped dead from her chair. Heart disease was pronounced the immediate cause of death. Mrs. Burrell had been married not quite a year at the time of her death, and she was arrayed in her bridal robes for burial. Verna was loved by all who knew her, and her fiends were legion, as was fully attested by the large and sympathizing congregation which attended the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. S. W. Bird, at the M.E. church, Denton on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2 o’clock P.M. Six of her grief stricken cousins acting as bearers, laid her tenderly and gently to rest in the tomb in the cemetery of Denton.

COLEMAN, STEPHEN
(No paper mentioned) Death of Stephen Coleman. Stephen Coleman died at the home of his son, Alfred near Oakley, Saturday, January 13, 1907 after a long illness at the age of 80 years. He was born in New Jersey, March 14, 1827 and came to Farmington, Oakland County, Michigan when he was three years old. He resided there until young manhood, when on December 31, 1849, he married Eveline A. Trumble. They went to Ottawa County to live, remaining there a few years, and then moved to Vernon Twp., Shiawassee County and from there to New Haven where they resided on the farm where he died, during a period of 34 years. He leaves five sons, Alfred, Horace, Douglas, Frank and Fred and three daughters, Mrs. John Alchine of Nebraska, Mrs. Wm. Crane and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Shiawassee County. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Rev. Coates of Henderson officiating and interment was made in the Easton Cemetery.

DENTON, MARY (WELLS)
January 6, 1940. Detroit Free Press. Mrs. Mary Wells Denton, born in Utica MI, 87 years ago died Friday in her home at 4211 Third. She lived there 69 years. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Walter B. Denton and her sons, William and George Denton. Services at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Burrell Funeral Home, 8738 Fenkell, conducted by Rev. George Martin, Burial at Denton.

EMERINE, ERNEST (AMRHINE)
Monday, April 8, 1940. Ypsi. Daily Press. ERNEST EMERINE DIES IN DENTON. Funeral To Be Wednesday, Burial in Denton Cemetery. Denton, Mich., Apr. 8 - Ernest Emerine, who had been making his home with his sister, Mrs. Claudia Schlicht, passed away suddenly over the week end following a heart attack suffered at Cooley Lake, west of Pontiac. Mr. Emerine’s body was found early Sunday in a house which he had been redecorating. Mr. Emerine, who as the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Emerine, was born in Denton and would have been 68 years old April 29. He was a member of the Shriners organization of the Masonic Lodge, and was formerly employed for ten years, in the G. H. Hammond Packing Co., Hammond, Ind. from 1910 to 1920. Surviving besides his sister are one daughter, Miss Mildred, who teaches in Hammond, Ind. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Moore Funeral Home, Ypsilanti. Rev. G.T. Nevin will officiate and burial will be in Denton Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home.

FOEX, TEDDY
Thursday, March 15, 1900. Ypsilanti Commercial.  Teddy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foex, of Detroit, who died last Tuesday, was brought here Thursday for burial.

FREEMAN, CHARLES
Monday, April 10, 1950. Ypsilanti Daily Press. Word was received this afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neir of the death of Charles Freeman at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Wiitenen, Ferndale. Funeral services will be Thursday from the Moore Funeral Home.

FREEMAN, JENNIE (GORHAM)
Ypsilanti Press, Friday, December 3, 1937. FREEMAN RITES WILL BE SUNDAY. Service to be on 85^th birthday burial in Denton Cemetery. Mrs. Jennie Gorham Freeman died this morning at 2 o’clock in the home of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Freeman. She was ill nearly three weeks and died of a general breakdown in health. Mrs. Freeman will be buried on her 85^th birthday, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. Services will be in the J. E. Moore Funeral Home, with her former pastor in Denton, Rev. W. T. Wallace, conducting the service. Burial will be made in Denton Cemetery. Mrs. Freeman was the daughter of Anson and Laura Watson Gorham and was born in Romulus Dec. 6. 1852. She lived in Cherry Hill and over 65 years in Denton. Her last days were passed in her son’s home. Mrs. Freeman belonged to the M.E. Church and in the Ladies Aid Society, Denton. She was married to Newell J. Freeman in Denton July 4, 1871. He passed away 22 years ago, Nov. 22. Mrs. Freeman is survived by one son, Charles A. Freeman. She leaves two grandchildren, Lynn Freeman, South Haven, and Mrs. Alfred Wiitanen, Ferndale. Mr. Freeman has two sons, Donald and Duane, and Mrs. Wiitanen a son, Wayne.

FREEMAN, NEWELL
Ypsilantian Press, November 23, 1915.  SERVICE OVER BODY OF NEWELL FREEMAN WILL BE AT THE DENTON CHURCH. The funeral of Newell Freeman will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the Denton Church. Nelson Freeman of this city and Burns Freeman of Plymouth are brothers.

GALPIN, PHILO
Taken from Superior Township Scrapbook - Family History Capers Vol. 8 No. 2  October 1984 at the Ann Arbor Genealogy Society.  Philo Galpin. In Memoriam. Died on the 4th of March 1883 in Superior in his eighty year, Philo Galpin who came from Monroe County, New York 1832 and located in Superior on the same farm which he has occupied for over ?? years.  By honesty and integrity, he gained many friends.  He leaves his aged wife, with whom he has lived almost 60 years and two children, Freeman Galpin and Mrs. Eliza A. Covert.  When the Master called, he was ready for his work was done.  Go to thy peaceful rest, For thee we need not weep.  Since thou art now among the blest. But hushed in a quiet sleep.

GEROW, DIANA (TOWNSEND)
Marshall Statesman. Friday, June 14, 1889. Mrs. Diana Gerow, aged 78 years, widow of the late Stephen N. Gerow and sister of Seth, Gideon and Jerry Townsend, all deceased, pioneers of this township, died June 6, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. V. Tompkins, of Albaim city. The funeral was held Saturday, at the village, Rev. N. A. Saxton, of the Universalist church officiating and the remains were placed besides those of her husband in the cemetery there. She leaves two sons and a daughter, besides Mrs. Tompkins, — Mrs. Susan Allen, of Dawson Dak., Jerry and W. T., Gideon, of A---- and a sister ten years her senior, who lives at Honeye Falls, N.Y. with her husband who is still older.

Albion Mirror June 5, 1889. Mrs. Diana Gerow died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. V. Tompkims, east of the college buildings, on Thursday, having been ill a long time. Her age would have been seventy-eight years next month. She had lived here or in this vicinity about forty years. She was the mother of Jerry and W. T. Jerow, and besides the daughter above named, is another, Mrs. Susan Allen, who lives in Dawson, Dakota. A sister ten years older, lives at Honeye Falls, N.Y., with her husband who is still older. Seth, Gideon and Jerry Townsend, all deceased, are formerly of Marengo, were her brothers. Funeral at ten o’clock today, at Marengo.

GORHAM, ANSON
Monday, February 2, 1914, Ypsilantian.  DENTON MAN WAS NEARLY NINETY.  Denton, Feb. 2. - Anson Gorham, one of the older men in this section died Sunday afternoon at his home here.  He was nearly ninety years old.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday.

GORHAM, BENJAMIN F.
Monday, 14 Jan 1963, Ypsilanti Press. Belleville - Benjamin F. Gorham of 50356 Geddes Rd. died Monday in Wayne County General Hospital. He was born Jan. 12, 1888, on Geddes Rd., the son of Walter B. and Lena Prebe Gorham. Mr. Gorham served in the Navy from 1907 until 1911 and in the Marine Corps from 1913 to 1914. Surviving are three brothers, Myron and William of Belleville and Cecil of South Lyon; six nephews and five nieces. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roberts Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

GORHAM, CECIL H.
Monday, 28 Sep 1970, Ypsilanti Press. Cecil H. Gorham, 69, of Elk Rapids, formerly of Ypsilanti, Conger-Bush Funeral Home.

GORHAM, CHARLES W.
Friday, 25 Oct 1985, Ypsilanti Press. Charles if. Gorham, 62 of 46000 Geddes, Canton; Wagner-Stark Moore Memorial Chapel, Ypsilanti. Age: 62. Died Thursday, October 24, 1985 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born September 15, 1923 in Denton, MI, the son of William W. and Grace A. (Clark) Gorham. He married Cecilia Saja May 28, 1977 in East Jordan, MI and she survives. Chuck served in the Army during WWII. He had been employed for over 30 years by Ford Motor Co. at the Rouge and Saline Plants. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 325 of Milan and a board member of Tri-County Sportsman League. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; his mother of Canton; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Linda) Fraser of Dexter and a son, Gary, Gorham of Whitmore Lake; Three grandchildren, Shelly and Terry Fraser and Jason Gorham; Two step-children, Harry John Saja Sr. and Paul Saja; three step- grandchildren, Heidi, Harry John Jr. and Alana, all of Brookland, MI and two brothers. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his father. The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Moore Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Kenyon Edwards St Joseph Mercy Hospital Chaplin officiating. Cremation will follow.

GORHAM, DAVID ALLEN
Monday, 2 Dec 1968, Ypsilanti Press. David Allen Gorham, 21, of 51319 Geddes Rd, Roberts Bros. Funeral Home. Age 21. Died Nov. 30, 1968 at 1360 LeForge Rd., while visiting. He was born May 31, 1947 in Ypsilanti, the son of Walter B. Gorham of Belleville and Mrs. Shirley J. Yates of Ypsilanti. Mr. Gorham served in Vietnam and was employed by Ford Motor Company. Surviving are one son, Elvis David; one daughter, Tina Marie both of Belleville, three sisters, Mrs. Sandra Steele, Mrs. Sheryl Gunnells, Mrs. Brenda Yates all of Ypsilanti; one brother, Douglas Gorham of Ypsilanti; his paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Gorham of Belleville and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude Hoekstra of Belleville. Funeral services will be held Wed. at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. George T. Nevin officiating. Interment will be in Denton Cemetery.

GORHAM, GRACE AMY (CLARK)
Friday, 8 Feb 1986, Ypsilanti Press. Grace Amy Gorham, 51319 Geddes, Canton Township; Wagner-Stark Moore Memorial Chapel, Ypsilanti. Age: 90. Died Thursday, February 6, 1986 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1895 in Canton Township, the daughter of Charles and Della (Patterson) Clark. She married William W. Gorham May 15, 1920 and he preceded her in death February 4, 1977. Mrs. Gorham graduated from Michigan State Normal College in 1915. She started teaching school on the Eastside of Detroit, 1915-1920 and then in Van Buren Schools until her retirement in 1965. Survivors include two sons, William Gorham of Canton and Walter Gorham of Dearborn; ten grandchildren; William Gorham Jr., Judith Miotke, Kenneth Gorham; Karl Gorham, Laurie Merritt, Linda Fraser, Gary Gorham, Sandra Steele, Douglas Gorham and Sheryl Gorham; 24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Rogers and one brother, Joseph Clark, both of Mesa, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband William, February, 4, 1977; a son Charles W., October 24, 1985 and a grandson, David Gorham, November 26, 1968. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Moore Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Kennyon Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Cherry Hill Cemetery.

GORHAM, JOSEPH
Monday, 15 Jun 1942, Ypsilanti Daily Press. DEATH CLAIMS INJURED YOUTH. JOSEPH GORHAM SUCCUMBS; FUNERAL TO BE WEDNESDAY. Joseph Gorham, son of Joseph and Florence Bird Gorham, passed away Saturday in the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, 18 days after he had been injured when a block and tackle fell, striking his head. He was lowering a stove from the third floor of the Camp Studio building when the pulley loosened. Joseph was born Aug. 31 1926 in Romulus. He attended Denton grade school and was a sophomore in Belleville High School. He is survived by his parents, his sisters, Mrs. Lee (Marion) Terwilliger, this city and Betty Jane, Delores and Barbara, and two brothers, Thomas and Donald at home. Friends may call at the Geer Funeral Home until Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and at the Gorham home, 5956 Dellor Road until Wednesday noon. Services will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in Denton Methodist Church. Rev. William R. Snow will officiate and burial will be in Denton Cemetery.
(Cemetery stone shows death date to be 1925 -Diane)

GORHAM, JOSEPHINE
Tuesday, March 18, 1926, Ypsilanti Press, PNEUMONIA FATAL TO LITTLE GORHAM BABE, SERVICES SATURDAY. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock fir little Josephine Lena Mae Gorham, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gorham at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bird, Denton. Interment will be in Denton cemetery. Josephine passed away Wednesday morning from pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her parents, a sister, Miriam, and a brother, Joseph, Jr.

GORHAM, LOUISE SMITH
Monday, 27 Sep 1926, Daily Ypsilanti Press. PRIVATE FUNERAL FOR MRS. GORHAM. DENTON RESIDENT DIES IN ANN ARBOR HOSPITAL AFTER SHORT ILLNESS. Private funeral and burial services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the mother, Mrs. Alice Smith, one mile north of Denton for Mrs. Louise Smith Gorham. She passed away Saturday night in St Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor where she was taken Saturday noon for treatment following a five days' illness. Mrs. Gorham was born 32 years ago and spent her entire life on the place where she lived when called. Surviving are the husband and mother, Mrs. Alice Smith and five sisters, Mrs. George H. Smith, Detroit; Mrs. Fred Padget, Canton; Mrs. Albert Schrader and Mrs. Charles Rodenberg, both of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Myron Gorham, E. Michigan Ave., three brothers, Fred Smith; Alfred Smith and Burt Smith at home, and a half brother, Daniel Smith, Denton. Rev. Brewer, Ypsilanti, will conduct the services.

GORHAM, MYRON
Thursday, 13 Sep 1934, Ypsilanti Daily Press. DRIVER RELEASED IN GORHAM DEATH. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CHILD TO BE HELD IN RESIDENCE AND DENTON CHURCH. Carl Adams 45, Munith, whose truck struck and killed Myron Gorham, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gorham, Maple Rd., near Denton, Wednesday afternoon, was absolved from blame and released after making a statement to Asst. Pros. Atty. Smith in Detroit. Adams was held after the fatal accident by State Police who took him to Detroit for questioning. He told Atty. Smith the accident was unavoidable, the Gorham boy running across the pavement directly in the path of his truck as he was driving to Ypsilanti. The small boy was rushed to Beyer Hospital following the tragedy but was dead upon admittance. A skull fracture caused the death, according to Dr. David N. Robb, coroner, who was called. He is not planning to hold an inquest. Funeral services for the child will be held at the parent's residence, east of the city, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by final rites at the Denton Methodist Church at 2:30 with Rev. W.F. Ainsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Denton Cemetery. In addition to the parents, Myron is survived by two sisters, Marian and Betty Jane, and two brothers, Joseph Jr., and Tommy, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gorham, N. Territorial Rd., and grandfather Richard Bird, South Canton. One other child passed away two years ago.
(Cemetery stone shows death date to be 1933 -Diane)

GORHAM, NINA SMITH
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1940, Ypsilanti Daily Press. MRS. M. GORHAM TAKEN BY DEATH. HEART AILMENT FATAL TO RESIDENT OF DENTON. Mrs. Nina Smith Gorham, wife of Myron W. Gorham, passed away this morning at 4 o’clock of chronic myocarditis at her home in Denton. She was the daughter of John and Alice Argent Smith and was born Mar. 7, 1890 in Denton, where she always had lived except for a time in Detroit. She became the wife of Mr. Gorham in November 1912. Mrs. Gorham is survived by her husband, a son, Rodney W. Gorham, four sisters, Mrs. George H. Smith, Detroit, Mrs. Fred C. Padget, Mrs. Albert Schrader, and Mrs. Charles Al Rodenberg, Denton and a brother, Daniel Smith, Trenton. Friends may call at the Gorham home on Geddes Rd. until Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, after which time the body will be at the J. E. Moore Funeral Home where funeral services, conducted by Rev. George Nevins will take place at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Denton Cemetery.

GORHAM, ROBERT L.
Prescott, Michigan. Formerly of Ypsilanti. Age: 51. Died Saturday June 27, 1981 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1929 in Wayne, Michigan, the son of Cecil and Sybil Randall Gorham. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Stephen; one daughter, April: his Mother and Stepfather of Holiday, Florida, one grandson; one sister, Mrs. Lee (Marjorie) Boatwright of Belleville, Michigan; two nieces and one nephew also survive. Funeral service will be held 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Moore Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Susan DeFoe officiating, burial will follow in Denton Cemetery, Wayne Co., Michigan. Friends may call at the Moore Memorial Chapel beginning at 4 P.M. today. Wagner-Stark. Moore Memorial Chapel.

GORHAM, WALTER
Britton, MI. 12/9/1999 - Ann Arbor Online. Age 73, died Thursday, December 9, 1999 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1926 in Belleville, MI, the son of William and Grace (Clark) Gorham. Mr. Gorham was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy where he served during WW II. In 1947, he married Shirley Hoekstra in Angola, IN. Walter was remarried in 1968 to Helen Swift in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in death. Mr. Gorham was employed as a contractor and worked with plaster building homes and other businesses. He had been involved with the American Legion and the V.F.W. Mr. Gorham will always be remembered for his love of fishing and hunting in his earlier years. Survivors include his three children, Sandra (Michael) Gregory, Douglas (Carmen) Gorham, Sheryl (Van) Maroney; three step-children, Dennis, Tina and Glen; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, David; his parents; and two brothers, William and Charles Gorham; and granddaughter, Priscilla Gunnels. A funeral service was held Sunday at Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel with Rev. Latha Ravi of the First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti officiating. Contributions in Mr. Gorham's memory may be made to American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Lenawee.

GORHAM, WALTER
December 26, 1941, Friday. (Ypsilanti Press) Rites in Belleville. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon in the Roberts Funeral Home, Belleville, for Walter Gorham, who died Monday after a period of failing health. Interment was in Cherry Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gorham was born Dec. 27, 1857, and had lived all his life in this vicinity, for the last 50 years on the farm on Geddes, Rd. He is survived by his wife, Lena, and five sons, Myron, Benjamin, Cecil and William, all who live on Geddes Road, and Joseph, who is in the West.

GORHAM, WILLIAM ROBERT
Friday, January 29, 1994, Ypsilanti Press.  Gorham, William Robert, Canton, MI Age: 72.  Mr. Gorham passed away Wednesday, January 26, 1994 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born July 9, 1921 in Van Buren Township (Denton). son of the late William W. and Grace (Clark) Gorham. Mr. Gorham served in the Army in WWII in the 21st Ordinance Co. stationed in Fresno, CA. He also served in the Philippines and Japan. He was an employee of Ford Motor Co., retiring in 1977 after almost 30 years of employment. He is surviving by his wife Stella (Maleski) Gorham; five children, William R. (Janice) Gorham Jr. of Ypsilanti, Judy (Mike) Miotke of Hartland, Kenneth (Fiancée, Trish Eldred) Gorham, Karl (Barb) Gorham and Laurie (Jack) Roark, all of Belleville, 14 grandchildren and one brother Benjamin Gorham of Dearborn.  Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles Gorham.  In State, David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville, MI. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 29, 1994. Pastor Delbert Shinabarger, of Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment, Washtenong Memorial Park, Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 until 9:00 P.M. this evening. 

GORHAM, WILLIAM WARREN
Saturday, 5 Feb 1977, Ypsilanti Press William Warren Gorham, 80, 51319 Geddes Rd. , Canton Township, Geer Funeral Home. Age 80. Died suddenly, Friday, Feb. 4 at his residence. Mr. Gorham was born Aug. 8, 1896 in Canton Township, MI, the son of Walter B. and Lena Prebe Gorham. A lifelong resident of Canton Township, he married Grace Clark in Detroit on May 15, 1920. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War I, a member of the American Legion, Belleville Post. Mr. Gorham had been engaged in the plastering contracting business for 40 years. Surviving are: his wife, three sons, William R., Charles W., both of Canton, and Walter B. of Dearborn, nine grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Four brothers preceded Mr. Gorham in passing. Funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. from the Geer Funeral Home with Rev. Hugh C. White officiating. Burial will follow in Cherry Hill Cemetery.

HARNDEN, ENOS
Monroe Democrat, April 3, 1890, pg. 4, col. 4, vol. 11  Harnden, Enos, of Samaria, Deceased March 26th, aged 70 years. A wife and large family survive. His remains were taken to Ann Arbor for burial

 HARNDEN, JAMES M.
April 27, 1937, Detroit Free Press.  Services for Mr. Harnden will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in his home, 13964 Abbington Road. Burial will be in Woodmere Cemetery.  Mr. Harnden, who died Sunday, was born in Port Byron, N.Y., Feb. 1, 1840, and had lived in Detroit for 55 years. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Flora Jarvis and Mrs. Bertha Cromwell of Arcadia, Fla., and a nephew Frank Whitney.

HUTTON, FRANK G.
March 22, 1947. March 24, 1947. Ypsi Daily Press. Dr. Frank G. Hutton. Funeral services for Dr. Frank G. Hutton who passed away Saturday about 8:30 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a lingering illness, will be Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 from the Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Speer and Rev. Walter Hayler officiating. Internment will be in Flowers Mausoleum in Highland Cemetery. He was born Oct. 30, 1878 in Windsor, Ont. He married Neyl G. Noyer Sept. 10, 1902. who passed away Dec. 19, 1945. On Oct. 1946, he married Mrs. Mollie Hawkins who survives him. He is also survived by one son, Merl and two grandchildren, Ypsilanti. Dr. Hutton was a graduate of Windsor High School and the University of Indiana. College of Dentistry, April 13, 1901. He located in Ypsilanti in the fall of 1902 where he practiced until his recent illness. He was a member of the Phoenix Lodge No. 13, F. and A.M., Eastern Star 119, Knights of Pythia charter member of the Kiwanis

HUTTON, MERL N.
October 7, 1971. (No paper name) Hutton, Mr. Merl N., 4038 Thorn Oaks, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 66. Passed away October 6, 1971 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital at after a lingering illness. Born Nov. 22, 1904 in Ypsilanti, the son of Frank G. and Neyl Noyer Hutton. Mr. Hutton lived in this area all his life. He was a life member of the Washtenaw Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Helen; on son, Frank N. of Detroit; one daughter, Mrs. Samuel P. (Marlene) Cannon of Danville, Ill; two grandchildren. Private services will be held Friday with Fr. D. Burke of St. Andrews Episcopal Church officiating. In lieu of flowers the family have requested that contributions be made to the Michigan Heart Fund or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Fontana Funeral Home.

HUTTON, NEYL GRACE (NOYER)
Dec. 20, 1945. (No paper name) Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Moore Funeral Home for Mrs. F. G. Hutton; wife of Dr. Frank Hutton, 119 College Pl. She died of a heart attach Wednesday night at about 9 o’clock. The Rev. Raymond Bair will officiate and services will be at the funeral home. Miss Nell G. Noyer was born April 25, 1880 in Akron, Ind. the daughter of Calvin and Charity R. Noyer. She was married in 1901 to Dr. Hutton in Akron and is survived, in addition to her husband by one son, Meyl N. of Ypsilanti, two grandchildren, and a brother, Rofl C. Noyer, of Chicago. The late Mrs. Hutton was a member of the Eastern Star, Past Matrons Association, The Women’s Friday Bridge Club, the Women’s Study Club and the Presbyterian Church.

ROWE, ALFRED T.
Thursday, May 25, 1939. Ypsilanti Daily Press. ALFRED T. ROWE TAKEN BY DEATH SUCCUMBS AT DENTON HOME WEDNESDAY: LAST RITES TO BE SATURDAY (Special to the Daily Press) Denton, Mich. May 25 - Alfred T. Rowe passed away at his home here Wednesday after an illness of several weeks. He was born in Detroit in October, 1871, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Rowe, who survive him. Also surviving him are his wife, Mary, to whom he was married in 1901; two brothers, Otis Willis and Asa, Detroit. The body will lie in state at the church from noon until 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at which time the funeral services will be held with Rev. L. M. Blakley, Detroit, officiating assisted by Rev., G. T. Nevin, Denton. Services at Denton Cemetery will be conducted by the Pingree Camp No 5 of Spanish War Veterans. Mr. Rowe had been a member of the regular army at the time of the Spanish War.

ROWE, MAE WATSON
Monday, 2 Oct 1944, Ypsilanti Daily Press. Mrs. Mae Watson Rowe, Detroit, formerly of Denton, died Sunday after a long illness. Mrs. Rowe was born near Denton May 24, 1877, daughter of George and Martha Watson. She spent the early years of her life in that locality, later moving to Detroit where she married Alfred T. Rowe October 16, 1901. Surviving are one brother, Frank W. Watson, Detroit, and several nephews and nieces. Her husband preceded her in death May 25, 1939. Burial will be in Denton following funeral services at the home of her brother, 14200 Whitcomb, Detroit, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

SCHLICHT, CALVIN
Monday, June 30, 1930. Ypsilanti Press. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CALVIN SCHLICHT HELD. Final rites were held Sunday afternoon from Denton Methodist Church for Calvin Schlicht who died Friday evening. Rev. E. W. Zoller, pastor of the church officiated. William Hamilton and James Simpson, Belleville sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Abide With Me." and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Interment was in Denton cemetery. William Burrell, John Padgatt, John Gerrick, Albert Grace, Dempster Norwood and Fred Lau, all old neighbors of Mr. Schlicht, were pall bearers. Relatives and friends from Ann Arbor, Manchester, Belleville, Thomas, Plymouth and Ypsilanti completely filled the church.

SCHLICHT, CLAUDIA (AMRHINE)
Tuesday, June 22, 1948, Free Press.  June 21. Schlicht-Claudia M., beloved mother of Frank S., Emery C., John R., Alden C., Mrs. Lottie Newton and Mrs. Edna Talaga.  Funeral from the Harvey A. Neely Funeral Home, 5683 Maybury Grand. Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial at Denton, Mich.

SCHLICHT, JOHN R.
May 17, 1969 (No paper named) Schlicht, Mr. John R. 736 Campbell, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Age 76. Died Friday evening at Beyer Memorial Hospital. He was born in Denton, Michigan Sept 2, 1982 of Calvin and Claudia Emerine Schlicht. He married Dolores Hunt in Elkhart, Indiana July 23, 1935. Mr. Schlicht had been employed by the Michigan Central Railroad, now Penn Central Railroad, for 43 years retiring in March of 1958. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Boyd (Winifred) Brown of Ypsilanti, Mrs. Robert (Connie) Burdrick of Belleville, one son, Duane of Ypsilanti; 12 grandchildren. A son, Woodburn, preceded his father in passing in August, 1981. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Geer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Friends may call beginning this evening at 7. Geer Funeral Home.

SMITH, RUTH (COLEMAN)
1945 OWOSSO ARGUS PRESS. Mrs. Ruth Smith Taken by Death. Aged Lady in Failing Health Several Years. Mrs. Ruth Smith, 87, died in her home at 820 Ada street Friday evening at 5 o’clock after several years of failing health. Funeral services will be held from the Knapp & Smith Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, the Rev. C.R. Lyon officiating. Interment will be made in the Easton Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born in Ottawa County, June 22, 1858, the daughter of Steven and Eveline Coleman. She was united in marriage to Joseph Smith, Mary 4, 1877. In 1880 Mr. Smith purchased a farm in New Haven Township, where Mrs. Smith continued to reside after the death of Mr. Smith in 1909, until 1916 when she came to Owosso to reside with her daughters, the Misses Maude, Etha and Florence Smith. In addition to those named she is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. Lulah Stuart of Henderson, Mrs. May Schautz of Owosso, and Mrs. Alma Turk of Lennon. There is one son, Alvah Smith of Henderson. Mrs. Smith is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Crane of Corunna, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

SOBER, ORSON A.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 1893 Ypsilantian In the death of Orson A. Sober, Friday, December 1, 1893, this community loses one of its most prominent citizens. Born in the state of New York in 1822, at the age of ten years, by the death of his mother, he was thrown entirely upon his own resources. At the age of ten years he was bound out to William R. Waldron of Salem until 21 years of age, and received $100 for his services. The only education he received was obtained by attending a district school during the winter. With the $100 that he obtained from Mr. Waldron, he bought 80 acres of timbered land in the township of Salem. With no other capital but his ax he cleared 20 acres the first year, and then sold the land. The following five or six years he successfully taught school in the townships of Salem, Lima and Superior. O. A. Sober belonged to that peculiar type of men who, possessed of nothing but American grit and a good constitution, came in an early day, from the state of New York and settled in the boundless wilderness of Michigan. In 1850 he bought 80 acres of land in the town of Superior on which he has ever since resided. Subsequent purchases have made it one of the finest farms of 250 acres in the county. In former years he was engaged in breeding and shipping fine wool sheep to the western states and territories. As a successful breeder of fine stock, he had but few equals. He was a prominent member of the grange, contributing an occasional article to the Michigan Farmer which commanded respectful attention and comment. He was a man of strong convictions, and was always ready to give reasons for the faith that was in him. In politics, he belonged to that school which had for its teachers such men as Henry Clay and James G. Blaine. As a debater in the grange, he commanded by his earnestness, respectful attention from his adversaries. He was a republication because, as he often said, they represented the best thought and intelligence of the American people. Where schoolhouses and churches were the thickest, republicans could be found in greatest abundance. Mr. Sober will be missed in the town and neighborhood where he has lived for 40 years. A strong man intellectually and morally has gone. His place will be hard to fill. The colored man to whom he has given employment, lo! these many years, will miss him. Starting from the lowest round of the ladder in pursuit of a competency, he was one of the people, and no one, however poor and willing to work, ever applied to him in vain. He had words of encouragement and good advice to give to all. In his family relations he was peculiar afflicted, only one of his six children, Little Stella, surviving him. Though the day was a stormy one, and the fresh fallen snow lay deep on the ground, his friends and neighbors from far and near, regardless of many political conflicts, gathered around his casket, and with strong arms and kindly hearts carried him to his last resting place.  Mrs. O. A. Sober desires to express her grateful appreciation of the many kindness of her neighbors during the period of Mr. Sober’s sickness and of the Grange for the beautiful bouquet of flowers contributed by them in token of their respect and fraternal regard for the deceased. 

THOMA, BEATRICE E.
Toledo Blade, Sept. 20, 2002  Beatrice E. Thoma, 90 years, formerly of Grantley Road, Toledo, died Thursday, September 5, 2002, at Swan Pointe Care Center, Maumee. Beatrice was born on August 30, 1912, in Toledo, to Robert and Ethel (Miller) Thoma. Beatrice was a secretary at several area offices. Her true love was art. She was an instructor at the Toledo Museum of Art and a member of the Toledo Artist Club. She enjoyed all forms of art, including sculpting and artistic carvings. She was fond of animals, mostly cats.  Surviving is her "adopted family", Regina Campos of Toledo, Janice (Carl) Gedert of Toledo, Kelly Gedert of Sylvania, Cindy Gedert of Toledo, and Kerri Gedert of Denver, CO. She was preceded in death by her sister, Leona Thoma. There will be no visitation and services were private. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Association and Related Disorders, 2500 North Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neville Funeral Home, Reynolds Corners Chapel, Toledo, Ohio, 419-535-0951.

TODD, ANN
Todd_April 27, at residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Van Sickle, 807 Maybury Grand, Ann, Beloved wife of William Todd and mother of Mrs.. N. M. Watson, Dora S. Allen and Mrs. W. E. Van Sickle.  Funeral from her daughter's residence Tuesday at 2 p.m.  Interment at Grand Lawn Cemetery.

TOWNSEND, LEWIS
(No paper, clipping in Walter & Rebecca (Townsend) Watson's bible.)  Wealthy Marshall Man Dead. Marshall, Mich. Aug. 25th (1894) - Lewis Townsend died this morning, age nearly 77 years. He came to Calhoun county (MI) 42 years ago and has accumulated a very large fortune.

TUCKER, AUDREY
Audrey V., April 26, 2006, age 70 of Wayne.  Beloved wife of Tom.  Dear mother of Dan, Craig (Victoria), Kevin (Georgeanna) and Laurie Beth.  Sister of Valerie Brannis and Gail West.  Grandmother of Jessica Sullivan, Danté, Monique and Nicholas Tucker, Alana Joerin, Justin Tucker, Travis and Thomas Yaconis, Paul, Marshall, Madison and Alexa Tucker.  Great -grandmother of Isaiah and Lincoln Joerin.  Mrs. Tucker was the retired Senior Services Director for the City of Wayne.  Service Monday 10 a.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland.  Family will receive friends Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m.  Please visit and post a tribute at uhtfuneralhome.com

TURK, ALMA (SMITH)
Mrs. Alma Turk Dies Early Today. Owosso Argus, 1963. Mrs. Alma Turk, 71, of 11447 Wilkinson Rd., Lennon, died suddenly this morning at Memorial Hospital. Death was due to a stroke. Funeral services are to be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Scarletts Funeral Home with the Rev. James Taulbee officiating. Burial is to be in Wilkinson Cemetery. Mrs. Turk was born April 28, 1882 in New Haven Township, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Smith. She graduated from Owosso High School in 1913 and attended Ypsilanti Normal. She taught rural school in Shiawassee County and married William L. Turk Aug. 28, 1917 in the Methodist parsonage in Owosso. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Easton and on the Forest School Board for several years. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Iris) Lott of Durand and Miss Irene Turk of home; three sisters, Miss Maud Smith, Miss Florence Smith and Mrs. Mae Howell, all of Owosso, her twin brother, Alvah Smith of Henderson. Two sisters, Mrs. Lulah Stuart and Miss Etha Smith, predeceased her.

TUXBURY, EARL S.
Free Press, Sunday Jan 22, 1967.  Jan 20. Beloved husband of Ethel; also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Deceased was member of Wayside Lodge No. 2 I.O.O.F.  Funeral from Harper-Muligan Funeral Home, 7 Mile. Monday 2:30 p.m.

TUXBURY, ETHEL (WATSON)
Monday, April 27, 1992, DETROIT FREE PRESS. age 91, Beloved wife of the late Earl.  Ethel was a member of Rebekah Lodge # 495, I.O.O.F. Services at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, S. of Six Mile, Wednesday 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 3-9.

WATSON, ALICE E.
Sun, March 9, 1975 - DETROIT NEWS - Dear mother of Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Grugel; sister in law of Ethel Tuxbury; grandmother of Mrs. John (Nancy) Davidson and Mrs. Donald (Susan) Holtz; also survived by two great-grandsons. Funeral from Harper-Mulligan Funeral Home, 7 Mile, Monday 11 a.m.

WATSON, ALFRED T., SR.
Sat, July 7, 1984 - DETROIT NEWS. Passed away July 5, 1984. Dear Husband of Dorothy, Father of nine children, sixteen Grandchildren and son of Mary K. Watson of Detroit. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Monday at St. Stanislaus Church in Hillards. Visitation 7 to 9 pm. Saturday and 2-4 and 7 to 9 pm. Sunday at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home, in Wayland.

WATSON, CARL B. 
Free Press, January 24, 1969.  Jan 22, Beloved husband of Alice; de4ar father of Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Grugal; brother of Mrs.. Ethel Tuxbury; grandfather of Nancy and Susan.  Funeral from Harper-Mullean Funeral Home (7 Mile Memorial Chapel), 19530 W. 7 Mile, Saturday, 11 am

WATSON, CHESTER ROY
Jan. 31, 1934 - DETROIT FREE PRESS. Rites for C. Roy Watson, 80 W. Warren Ave., well known automotive engineer, will be held at the Burrell Funeral Home, 8738 Fenkell Ave., 2 p. m. Wednesday with burial in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Ailing for the past nine months, Mr. Watson had been seriously ill two weeks when he died at his home Sunday night. He was born in Escore on May 19 1886 and came to Detroit when he was four years old. After graduating from Central High School he went with the Cadillac Motor Car Co. where for many years he had charge of the experimental department and was closely associated with the late Henry M. Leland in the development of Cadillac cars. He was a member of the Society...(other side was not in library file.)

JAN 31, 1934 DETROIT NEWS. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR WATSON TODAY. Short Illness Fatal to Automotive Engineer. Funeral services for C. Roy Watson, automotive engineer and inventor, were to be held today at the Burrell Funeral Home, 8738 Fenkell avenue, with burial in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Watson died at his home, 80 Warren avenue west, Sunday after an illness of two weeks. Illness interrupted his work on an automatic transmission inventions, Mrs. Watson said. Born in Escore, May 19, 1886, he came to Detroit in 1890. He was graduated from Central High School and then became associated with the Cadillac Motor Car Co., being in charge of the experimental division for many years. Mr. Watson was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and was the author of several treatises on the philosophy of invention. During the war he was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Air Services, and served in England and France. His fraternal memberships included Detroit Lodge, No. 2, F. & A. M.: Monroe Chapter, R. A. M.; Monroe Council, Royal and Select Masters; Michigan Sovereign Consistory, Moslem Temple and Detroit Chapter No. 116, O. E. S. He leaves his wife, Cecilia L. Watson; his mother, Mrs. Esther Todd Watson and four brothers.
(Note: Sources show Roy was born in Windsor. His parents lived in Escore, MI but he was born at his grandmother’s farm in Windsor. -Diane) 

WATSON, CLARA M.
August 7, 1956, Detroit Free Press.  Suddenly of 36530 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twsp., beloved wife of Raymond E, loving mother of Lt. Raymond A, Mrs. Margaret Schlacht and Harold F., dear daughter of Mrs. Sarah Miller, dear grandmother of eight grandchildren, dear sister of Carl Rigg.,  Services from the Wm. D. Clyne Funeral Home, ------ Gratiot Ave, East Detroit Saturday at 2 p.m.

WATSON, CLIFFORD C.
Friday, December 3, 1943, Free Press.  Watson-Clifford C. of 6895 Auburn beloved husband of Mary, dear father of Pvt. John and Alfred, brother of Frank and Mae V. Rowe.  Funeral from the Walter Dalton Funeral Home Warren at Calhoun.  Saturday 2 p.m. Burial in Denton Mich.

WATSON, CLIFFORD WALTER
Friday, Jan. 15, 1960, Free Press (had his name listed as Watson, Walter Clifford - Diane)  Beloved husband of Edna M. (nee Kersky), father of Mrs. Ruth Deen, grandfather of Paul, Robert, Keith and Susan; son of the later Frank Watson, brother of Carl and Mrs. Ethel Tuxbury; uncle of Mrs. Eleanor Grugel; great-uncle of Nancy and Susan Grugel. Services at Schmatzriedt Sons Funeral Home, 16624 Grand River, Saturday at 3 p.m.

WATSON, DAVID O.
THE PONTIAC PRESS. MAY 17, 1961. MICHIGAN. DAVID O. WATSON. Milford - Service for David O. Watson, 58 of 1104 E. Commerce St., will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Richardson - Bird Funeral Home. Masonic graveside service will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Watson, owner of the Watson Builder Supplies Co., died today at Northville Community Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Milford Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons; Milford Lodge No. 165., F&AM; Milford Chapter No. 148 OES; and the Milford Methodist Church. Surviving besides his wife Bessie are two sons, Mark J., at home and Nelson D. of Fort Knox, Kt,; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Nissen of Wixon, three brothers, Gary of Milford, Glenn of Detroit and Donald of Isalamorada, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

WATSON, EDMUND
Ypsilanti Daily Press, Wednesday January 24, 1934, EDWARD WATSON RITES IN DENTON FORMER DENTON FARMER DIES IN DETROIT; FUNERAL SATURDAY AFTERNOON. (Special to the Daily Press) Denton, Mich., Jan. 24 - Edward Watson, one time farmer of this district, died this morning at the home of his son, Raymond, Detroit, after an illness of five years with dropsy. Mr. Watson was born in Canton Township, Mary 1870, the son of George and Martha Watson. He married Miss Eva Babcock here in 1888 who died five years ago. Except for approximately the last 15 years he had lived solely in this vicinity. Two sons, Raymond and Wendle, Detroit, survive and there are also two brothers, Frank and Clifford Watson, Detroit and a sister, Mrs. May Rowe, here. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Denton church with burial in the cemetery here.

WATSON EDNA MARIE 
Detroit Free Press, July 7, 1974  age 73, July 3, 1974. Beloved sister of Mrs.. Elmer (Dorothy) Lawandowsky, and Mrs. Franklin (Dolores) Engel; dear sister-in-law of Mrs. Lee Kersky, also survived by nine nieces and nephews.  Funeral service at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd. (east or Newburgh).  Day and time of service later.

WATSON, ELIZABETH A. (CHISHOLM)
Detroit News, Nov. 16, 1978, Age 85, Suddenly.  Wife of the late Glenn W.; dear mother of Mrs. Virginia Blanchard, Raymond, Paul A., Mrs. Elaine Wilcox and the late Richard; grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 10; great-great-grandmother of three.  Funeral from the Harvey A. Neely Funeral Home 30200 Five Mile Road (West of Middlebelt) Saturday, 11 a.m.

WATSON. ESTHER GALA
Milford Times, Friday, November 22, 1918, pg. 5.  Death of Miss Esther Watson. Within the last week a heavy affliction has come to Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Watson in the death of their only daughter, Miss Esther, which occurred early last Saturday morning in a Detroit hospital. She became ill the latter part of October from influenza, from which pneumonia developed. She had seemed to pass the crisis safely and was reported to them as out of danger, and likely to make a good but slow recovery. In fact, arrangements had been made for her to come out here last Saturday, accompanied by her nurse. But on Friday her condition became alarming and early Saturday morning the family's anticipations of having her at home for a few weeks was changed to grief for her death. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Neely's undertaking parlors and the burial was at Woodlawn. Miss Watson was 28 years of age, and was employed as bookkeeper for the Schroeder Glass & Varnish Co. Besides her parents she leaves five brothers, of whom two, Lieut. Roy Watson and Gary N. Watson are in military service, the former overseas and the latter is supposed to be somewhere on the voyage.  Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Watson and David Watson were in Detroit Monday for the funeral of Miss Esther Watson. (Note - Our records indicate that Esther Gala was buried at Grandlawn Cemetery) 

WATSON, ESTHER JANE (TODD)
Milford Times, Friday, December 20, 1935.  A two weeks' illness was terminated Friday night, December 13, by the death of Mrs. Esther Jane Watson at her home on East Commerce street, Milford.  Her age was 71 years.  The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Leonard Sanders, and the interment was at Denton. Mrs. Watson was born in Canada, Aug. 23, 1864, and long lived in Detroit, where her husband, Nelson M. Watson, was prominent as an inventor and machinist.  They came to Milford to make their home about twenty years ago, and here Mr. Watson passed away June 1, 1929.  Four of their sons survive her, Donald Roy of Butler, Pa.; Glenn, of Binghampton, N.Y.; Gary and David O., of Milford.  She leaves one sister, Mrs. Agnes Van Sickle, of Detroit, and nine grandchildren.  

WATSON, EVA BABCOCK
Monday, 19 Jan 1925, Daily Ypsilantian. FORMER RESIDENT OF DENTON DIES Mrs. Harry Morgan has received word of the death of a cousin, Mrs. Eva Babcock Watson, who died of pneumonia at her home on Wabash Ave., Detroit, eight o'clock Saturday evening. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at her residence in Detroit and at three o'clock services will be held in Denton at the Denton M.E. Church. Interment will be made in Denton. Mrs. Watson was a former resident of Denton.

WATSON, FRANK
Thursday, 16 Feb 1956, Detroit Free Press. Feb 15, husband of Jennie, dear father of Carl, Walter and Mrs. Ethel Tuxbury, grandfather of Mrs. Eleanor Grugel and Mrs. Ruth Deen; also survived by five great grandchildren. Funeral from the Harper Mulligan Funeral Home, 164 Hamilton, Saturday, 1 p.m. under auspices of Wayne Lodge No. 2, IOOF.

WATSON, GARY N.
Milford Times, June 15, 1966. SERVICES HELD FOR GARY N. WATSON. Gary N. Watson, 69, of 2205 Wixom Road, Milford, died suddenly Saturday, June 11.  A resident of the area for the past 62 years, Mr. Watson was born January 31, 1897, in Detroit.  A retired mail carrier, he served Milford rural route patrons for 37 years.  He retired in 1957.  Mr. Watson was a member of the Milford Methodist Church, Milford, F & AM Lodge No. 165 of which he was a Past Master and life member.  A veteran of Word War I., he was a member of the Milford American Legion Post.  Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. at the Richardson-Bird Funeral Home, Milford, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Rev. Howard Short, Milford, Methodist Church, officiated.  Memorial service was conducted by Milford Lodge No. 165 on Monday evening.  Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Claire; three children, Homer of Milford, Mrs. Homer (Esther) Warden also of Milford, and Robert of Bowie, Maryland; five grandchildren and a brother, Glenn of Detroit.

WATSON, GEORGE WASHINGTON
Ypsilantian, Dec. 4, 1900, The funeral of George Watson took place Tuesday at Denton.

Ypsilanti Commercial, Dec. 6, 1900, Thursday, George Watson, formerly a well known resident of Denton is dead, at the age of 54 years.

WATSON, GLENN W.
(No paper mentioned) Inventor of the radio typewriter. Feb. 25 1931. Native Detroiter and son and grandson of inventors. He introduced the radio typewriter Feb 25, 1931 in a dramatic demonstration flashing a signal from Detroit to Admiral Richard Byrd in Antarctica in the electronic impulses sent by the typewriter. He also invented the radio piano, a machine that wrote replicas of personal signatures and an improved steam generator. Not all creations were successful. In 1938 he displayed an electric ray cooker he claimed would cook a steak "in the blinking of an eye." "The steak was burnt to a crisp." "But it could have been eaten," Mr. Watson declared. In recent years, he did his experimenting in a basement workshop in his home. Of the skepticism that greeted the device, he said "No one believes in anything new, so an inventor has to be a salesman too." Mr. Watson was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Moslem Shrine and a life member of Detroit Lodge 2 F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, 2 daughters, Mrs. Elaine Wilcox, Mrs. Virginia Blanchard, 3 sons, Raymond G., Richard N. and Paul A., 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Burial is at Grand Lawn in Detroit.  

Glenn W. Watson, 79, Communications Inventor. Services for Glenn W. Watson, 79, inventor of the radio typewriter and a score of other devices, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Watson of 13422 Marlowe died Tuesday in Southfield nursing home. Mr. Watson, a native Detroiter, was the son and grandson of inventors. He introduced the radio typewriter Feb. 25, 1931, and a dramatic demonstration, flashing a signal from Detroit to Adm. Richard Byrd in Antarctica in the electronic impulses sent by the typewriter. Mr. Watson also invented the radio piano, a machine that wrote replicas of person signatures, and an improved steam generator. Not all of Mr. Watson’s creations were successes. In 1938, he displayed an electric ray cooker he claimed would cook a steak "in the blinking of an eye." The steak was burned to a crisp. "But it could have been eaten," Mr. Watson declared. In recent years, he did his experimenting in a basement workshop in his home. What he considered his greatest accomplishment, a typewriter that recorded messages sent by mental telepathy, was never recognized. Of the skepticism that greeted the device, he said: "No one believes in anything new, so an inventor has to be a salesman too." Mr. Watson was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Moslem Shrine and a life member of Detroit Lodge 2 F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Blanchard and Mrs. Elaine Wilcox three sons, Raymond G., Richard N. and Paul A., 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery.  

WATSON, HOMER N.
(From funeral home booklet) Homer N. Watson, a lifetime resident of Milford, died on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township.  He was 81 years old.  Born in Milford on February 20, 1925, the son of Gary & Clair (nee, Saxton) Watson, Homer was raised in the first family home at the corner of East & Canal Street before his family moved to Wixom Road near the Watson property known as Glengary Woods.  Along with his sister, Esther, and brother, Robert, the Watson’s held family get-togethers, played and picnicked in Glengary Woods.  As a young boy, quiet and insightful, he was drawn to fishing the local rivers and lakes; an interest that would resonate throughout his entire life.  In 1944 Home graduated from Milford High School, the same class as his sister, and went onto honorably serve his country with the United States Army, fighting in the Battle of the Budge during WWII.  Years after returning home from the War, he began his work as a test-driver with General Motors Corporation and bought the home on Bishop Street where he cared for his widowed mother.  He resided there into his early seventies before suffering a stroke in 1998.  After his stroke, he retired to Golden Years Assisted Living Home on Canal Street in Milford where he enjoyed the view of the Huron River, reading and numerous friendships. In additional to his boyhood fishing trips, Home took his nephews on many memorable adventures to fish the waters of Canada.  He was a great uncle and loved to share his enthusiasm for the outdoors with loved ones.  He also enjoyed building and maintaining model trains, we a gifted photographer and film developer-better known as the man behind the camera at many family functions, and truly enjoyed the art of capturing events in a photograph.  Above all, Home was a true gentlemen, good natured and well-liked among other locals at Big Boy’s and Klancy’s Restaurants.  Although quiet, he was the kind of pleasant man whose absence was and will be well noticed in a small town like Milford. Including his sister, Esther Warden and brother, Robert (Nancy) Watson, he is survived by his nephews, Donald Warden, Dale, Douglas and Brian Watson, niece, Lynn Watson-Powers; great-nephews, Devin, Dustin and Robert, great-niece, Rebecca, cousin, Ned (June) Watson and numerous good friends and neighbors.

WATSON, JOSEPH WARREN
Ypsilanti Commercial Saturday, January 27, 1872. Watson - In the Town of Canton, January 24, 1872, J. Warren Watson, aged 23 years. Mr. Watson was a young man of uncommon promise. Though possessing no more than an ordinary common school education, with the exception of the knowledge he acquired by fireside reading and culture, he wrote some fine poems. He was the author of the word-renowned poem, "Beautiful Snow." He contributed some splendid pieces to the Commercial, also in the Commercial Advertiser, Detroit, and literary journals East. Social, gentle and kind in manner, he was greatly beloved by all that knew him. Like Kirk White, he is cut off before his genius had begun to reach its full development. He was a member of the Me. E. Church. Though he loved to communicate brief catches of poetry to contribute to the amusement of gay and festive circles, he rarely entered them himself, but seemed to live as if profoundly conscious of his early death. He died after a lingering illness of that fell destroyer of so many bight ambitious, and beautiful youths - consumption. Farewell, Warren! Your pleasant, genial face will be missed in our office.

WATSON, LAURA CLAIRE  (SAXON)
Milford Times, Nov 14, 1973.  TO HOLD SERVICES FOR L. CLAIRE WATSON NOV. 15.  L. Claire Watson, 78, of 919 Bishop, Milford, died at her home, Monday, November 12, 1973.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m., at the Richardson-Bird Funeral Home, Milford, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Rev. Wayne Brookshear will officiate.  A lifetime resident of the area, Mrs. Watson was born January 20, 1895 in Walled Lake.  She was a member of Milford United Methodist Church.  Surviving are two sons, Homer N. of Milford and Robert S. of Bowie, Maryland; a daughter, Mrs. Homer (Esther) Warden of Milford: and five grandchildren.

WATSON, LULU (WHIPPLE)
JUNE 5, 1934 DETROIT FREE PRESS. Funeral services for Mrs. Lulu Whipple Watson will be held at 1:30 p. m. Thursday from her home, 3755 Moore Place, followed by burial at Fenton, (Denton) Mich. She died Sunday night in Grace Hospital. Mrs. Watson was born Oct. 5, 1877, in Marshall, Mich., but lived in Detroit for many years. Prominent in Rebekah circles, she was treasurer of Mabel Rebekah Lodge No. 44, I. O. O. F. at the time of her death. In June, 1928 she was recommended by members of that lodge for the degree of chivalry. At a special session of the department council of Saginaw Oct. 16, 1928, the degree was conferred. She was also a member of Auxiliary Canton Anthony Wayne No. 51, I. O. O. F.; of the Past Noble Grands Association; of Mabel Rebekah Past Noble Grands Club and Lodge No. 890, Mystic Workers of the World. Surviving are her husband, Frank; two sons, Carl and Walter Watson; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Tuxbury, and two granddaughters.

Tuesday, 5 Jun 1934, Ypsilanti Daily. DENTON FUNERAL FOR MRS. WATSON. SERVICES AT CHURCH HERE THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR FORMER RESIDENT. (Special to the Daily Press). Denton, Mich., June 5 - Mrs. Frank Watson who as Lula Ginlen (Gillen) spent her girlhood here died in Grace Hospital, Detroit, Sunday. Mrs. Watson was born in Marshall Oct. 5, 1877, and came to Denton when a young girl and made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Stephen Whipple. Her marriage to Frank Watson, Detroit, occurred April 9, 1896; the couple had lived there since. Mrs. Watson's interest centered in lodge work and she was active in that endeavor, belonging to a number of chapters in the state. She is survived by the husband; two sons, Carl and Walter and a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Tuxbury, and two granddaughters, all Detroit. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 at the Denton M. E. Church Rev. L.M. Blakely, Detroit, and Rev. W.P. Ainsworth, officiating. Burial will be in Denton Cemetery.   

WATSON, MRS. GEORGE (MARTHA BURRELL)
Saturday, 3 Apr 1915, Ypsilanti Daily Press. DETROIT WOMAN WILL BE BURIED AT DENTON WHERE RELATIVES ARE LIVING. The body of Mrs. George Watson, aged about 70 of Detroit and sister of James Burrell, will be brought Monday to Denton for burial. Mrs. Watson is survived by four sons and one daughter. She is a former resident.

WATSON, MELVINA C. (HARNDEN) (See Nelson Watson)
Monday, 3 Jun 1929, Ypsilanti Daily Press. Double funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, 2:30, from Denton Methodist Church for Mrs. Melvina C. Watson, 91, Detroit, who passed away Saturday morning and her only son, Nelson Watson, 65, Milford, who died Saturday evening. Mrs. Watson, who is grandmother of Dr. F.G. Hutton, Ypsilanti, was born in Cleveland, 0H. and spent several years of her early life at Denton, later going to Detroit to reside. She is survived by nine grandchildren, eight grandsons and one granddaughter; Dr. Hutton, Ypsilanti, three grandsons and the granddaughter are in Detroit, two in Milford, one in Vancouver, one in Pittsburgh, Pa., and one at Miami, Fla. Mr. Watson was able to be up part of the time Saturday, passing suddenly that evening. His widow and five sons survive. Interment will be at Denton Cemetery.

WATSON, MINNIE (GOODELL)
June 20, 1940. (No paper named) Burial here for Mrs. G. Watson. Former resident taken by death in home in Chicago. Mrs. Minnie L. Watson passed away Saturday morning at her home in Chicago of coronary thrombosis after undergoing an operation three weeks ago from which she seemingly had recovered. She was the daughter of Solon and Huldah Knapp Goodell and was born Sept. 24, 1864 in Canton Township. She lived in Denton until she was married July 3, 1889, to George W. Watson. They lived in Detroit, Chicago, Louisville, and in Pennsylvania, where Mr. Watson passed away March 28,1929. Surviving Mrs. Watson are her daughters, Misses Ruth and Dorothy, Chicago; her son, George Faye Watson, Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Holmes, Ypsilanti and Mrs. Albert Staebler, Frains Lake; three brothers, George, Lansing, Harry and Clifford Goodell, Denton. Preceding Mrs. Watson in death were a son, Merle Watson, a sister, Mrs. Rilla Smith, and three brothers, Bert, Frank and Faye Goodell. Funeral services took place this afternoon at two o'clock in the Geer Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter B. Haylor officiating. Burial will be made in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit.

WATSON, NELSON MARSHALL (See Melvina Watson)
MILFORD, OAKLAND COUNTY. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1929. DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR MOTHER AND SON. N.M. Watson and Aged Mother Pass on Same Day. The community was surprised to learn Sunday of the death shortly before midnight of Nelson Marshall Watson, at his home on east Commerce street. While it was known that he had long been in ill health, people were not aware of the last brief illness which has a sudden termination. He lacked but one hour of reaching his 65^th birthday. Nelson Marshall Watson was born June 2, 1964, at Arbelia, Mich. and resided in Detroit for forty-five years. He was married in 1885 to Miss Esther Todd, who survives him with five sons, Roy of Collier City, Florida, Don of Butler, PA, Glenn of Detroit, Gary and David of Milford. Their only daughter, Esther Galia, died in Nov. 1918. Mr. Watson had for many years been a Mason of the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, Consistory and Shrine. A remarkable co-incidence in connection with his death is that he outlived but a few hours his venerable mother. Mrs. Melvina C. Watson, who passed away Saturday at 5 a.m. at the age of 90 years. The double funeral of mother and son was held Tuesday afternoon at Denton, Wayne county. A brief service was conducted by Rev. O. J. Lyon at the home on Tuesday noon, following which the remains were taken to Denton, Wayne county where the funeral was held under Masonic auspices. While residing in Detroit Mr. Watson was well-known as a machinist and electrical engineer, and his work brought him in touch with Henry Ford and many others, then working in obscurity, who have since become prominent in the automotive world. He had great mechanical genius, and had a hundred of more inventions to his credit. Of these the best known were a time record clock, an electrical medical vibrator and an electrical annunciator. In his early manhood Mr. Watson joined the U.S. Marines and served on board the "Vandalia" which later became famous for its shipwreck near Cape Horn. In April 1915, Mr. Watson realized his ambition for a home in the country by the purchase of the property on East Commerce street, and where he was associated with his sons, David and Gary in the concrete block business which they have developed from a small beginning.   

Monday, 3 Jun 1929, Ypsilanti Daily Press. Double funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, 2:30, from Denton Methodist Church for Mrs. Melvina C. Watson, 91, Detroit, who passed away Saturday morning and her only son, Nelson Watson, 65, Milford, who died Saturday evening. Mrs. Watson, who is grandmother of Dr. F.G. Hutton, Ypsilanti, was born in Cleveland, 0hio. (Rochester, NY), and spent several years of her early life at Denton, later going to Detroit to reside. She is survived by nine grandchildren, eight grandsons and one granddaughter; Dr. Hutton, Ypsilanti, three grandsons and the granddaughter are in Detroit, two in Milford, one in Vancouver, one in Pittsburgh, Pa., and one at Miami, Fla. Mr. Watson was able to be up part of the time Saturday, passing suddenly that evening. His widow and five sons survive. Interment will be at Denton Cemetery.

THE 1929 PONTIAC DAILY PRESS. N. M. WATSON, 65, INVENTOR, MASON DIES SATURDAY. MILFORD MAN KNOW AS PROLIFIC GENIUS. FUNERAL ON TUESDAY (from staff correspondence). MILFORD, June 3–Nelson Marshall Watson, 65 years old, inventor, contractor and prominent Mason died Saturday at midnight, in his home here, within a few hours of the time his mother, a resident of Denton, Mich, succumbed in her home at the age of 89 years. Mr. Watson was well known as a prolific inventor, especially in Detroit where most of his life was spent. He is credited with the creation of a time click, electric indicator for elevators, an electrical signal system which has been widely used on lake and ocean vessels, adding machines, automobile starters and many others. His list of inventions is said to run into the hundreds. He was at various times associated with Fred Wardell and Harold Wills of Detroit in developing his inventions. For the last 14 years Mr. Watson has been engaged in the cement business here. He was prominent in all branches of the Masonic fraternity. Of large size, being six feet four inches tall and weighting 300 pounds, Mr. Watson’s commanding figure made him well known everywhere he appeared. He was the grandson of Walter Watson, generalled credited with being the man who played a fife at Milford’s last hanging back in the early days of the village. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Esther J. Todd Watson, five sons, Roy, of Collier City, Fla; Don of Butler, Pa., Glenn of Detroit, Garry M. and David of Milford. A service will be held at the home Tuesday, at noon with Rev. Otto Lyon in charge, after with the body will be taken to Denton where a double funeral will take place, with Masonic services at the Denton cemetery.  

WATSON, RAYMOND G.
Detroit News Feb. 10 - 1984 Feb. 8, 1984. Beloved husband of Ruth E. Father of Diane Charnawskas, Brian, Scott, Michael and the late Mark. Also leaves three grandchildren. Brother of Virginia Blanchard, Elaine Wilcox, Paul Watson and the late Richard Watson. Services on Monday 11 am at the Ross B. Northrop & Son Funeral Home 19091 Northville Road at Seven Mile Road, Northville.

WATSON, RICHARD N.
(DOD Jan. 19, 1972 - No paper named) Watson, Richard N., suddenly in Calif., formerly of Detroit. Husband of Bernice; father of Sandralea; son of Mrs. Glenn Watson and the late Glenn W. Watson; brother of Mrs. Elaine Wilcox, Mrs. Virginia Blanchard, Ray and Paul Watson. Burial from Galt Mission Chapel, Galt, Calif., Saturday, 2 p.m.

WATSON ROY A.
Thursday, May 5, 1932, Ypsilanti Daily Press. FORMER RESIDENT OF DENTON DIES IN DETROIT. (Special to the Daily Press) Denton, Mich., May 5 - Roy A. Watkins (Watson), a former resident of Denton, will be buried from the Denton Church Saturday afternoon; 3 o’clock, with Rev. Sykes, Detroit, officiating. Mr. Watkins was born in Denton 36 years ago, the son of Edmund and Eva Watkins. He has lived the past 25 years in Detroit, where he was engaged as a machinist. His wife, Clarissa Watkins, and one son, Wesley, aged 16, survive.

WILSON DORCAS
 NORTH GOWER Wilson, Mrs. Dorcas, Kemptville Weekly Advance, January 8, 1903, Dorcas Campbell, relict of the late Alexander Wilson, died Sunday, January 4th, 1903, aged 85 years, at her home at Reeve Craig, Ont. Mrs. Wilson was born in County mayo, Ireland, also married there. She leaves six daughters and six sons. For a number of years she was totally blind but two years before death regained sight and could read smallest print.