AGED PIONEER CALLED HOME (1919)
Mrs. Jean Munro of Whitewater Suddenly Passed Over There
Mrs. Neil Munro, pioneer and loved citizen of Elk Lake neighborhood, passed away suddenly Friday, July 18th. she had been in usual health and had gone for a chat with Mrs. Frank Sours, her daughter, where she had spent a pleasant evening and was chatty and cheery during the while. About ten o'clock she took her leave and walked to the waiting car to return home. As she entered the car she was attacked with a painful heart trouble. The car was driven from the street to the door through which she ad passed but a moment before, and she was taken back into the Sours home. It was then discovered the heart was still, and the soul had taken its flight, and was with members of the family who had gone on before. The poor heart had been weakened and all but broken by the recent death of her son George.
Jean Morrison was born May 5, 1840, in Tarbeit, Argyleshire, Scotland. With her parents she crossed the Atlantic in 1843 and settled in Canada, where she grew to womanhood. There she was united in wedlock with Neil Munro August 19 (11),1858. Five children were born there in the Canadian home.
In 1868 they came to Michigan and have lived on the old farm for fifty-one years. During this more than a half century Mrs. Munro has endeared her memory to the people of the Grand Traverse region, of which she was one of the most long-time and best loved residents.
The most beautiful farm home an unbroken wilderness when she first came to it. by the labor of herself, her husband and children they subdued the forest primeval and helped to build a community pride, education and citizenship that is surpassed no-where in the Wolverine state. justice can never be done to the work of this early pioneer, whose beneficial influence will be felt for untold years.
She was an active member of the M. E. church, aid society and Sunday school for a great many years, and was a great lover of the home life. She also retained a deep love for Scotland--the land of her nativity.
Mrs. Munro was the mother of eleven children; Catherine Munro Carns, Duncan, Isabel and George, all deceased. Duncan and Isabel died on the same day in their early childhood; Margaret Munro Smith of Pontiac, Dr. Frank Munro of Buelah, Rena Belle Munro Robertson of Hersperia, Archie, Colin and Neil Munro and Matilda Munro Sours, all living at or near the old home. The husband and father passed on to the higher life in 1904. Besides these children there are left to mourn their loss twenty-five grand children, thirteen great-grandchildren, four brothers of this locality; William, Neil, Archie and John Morrison and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Hawley of Flint. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sours, where she seemingly had gone to to start on her quick, silent and long journey.
Her pastor, Rev. J. H. Rayle, conducted the service, and interment was made in Maple Grove. All the living children were present at the funeral to pay their last loving respect to their mother.
Mrs. Jean Munro of Whitewater Suddenly Passed Over There
Mrs. Neil Munro, pioneer and loved citizen of Elk Lake neighborhood, passed away suddenly Friday, July 18th. she had been in usual health and had gone for a chat with Mrs. Frank Sours, her daughter, where she had spent a pleasant evening and was chatty and cheery during the while. About ten o'clock she took her leave and walked to the waiting car to return home. As she entered the car she was attacked with a painful heart trouble. The car was driven from the street to the door through which she ad passed but a moment before, and she was taken back into the Sours home. It was then discovered the heart was still, and the soul had taken its flight, and was with members of the family who had gone on before. The poor heart had been weakened and all but broken by the recent death of her son George.
Jean Morrison was born May 5, 1840, in Tarbeit, Argyleshire, Scotland. With her parents she crossed the Atlantic in 1843 and settled in Canada, where she grew to womanhood. There she was united in wedlock with Neil Munro August 19 (11),1858. Five children were born there in the Canadian home.
In 1868 they came to Michigan and have lived on the old farm for fifty-one years. During this more than a half century Mrs. Munro has endeared her memory to the people of the Grand Traverse region, of which she was one of the most long-time and best loved residents.
The most beautiful farm home an unbroken wilderness when she first came to it. by the labor of herself, her husband and children they subdued the forest primeval and helped to build a community pride, education and citizenship that is surpassed no-where in the Wolverine state. justice can never be done to the work of this early pioneer, whose beneficial influence will be felt for untold years.
She was an active member of the M. E. church, aid society and Sunday school for a great many years, and was a great lover of the home life. She also retained a deep love for Scotland--the land of her nativity.
Mrs. Munro was the mother of eleven children; Catherine Munro Carns, Duncan, Isabel and George, all deceased. Duncan and Isabel died on the same day in their early childhood; Margaret Munro Smith of Pontiac, Dr. Frank Munro of Buelah, Rena Belle Munro Robertson of Hersperia, Archie, Colin and Neil Munro and Matilda Munro Sours, all living at or near the old home. The husband and father passed on to the higher life in 1904. Besides these children there are left to mourn their loss twenty-five grand children, thirteen great-grandchildren, four brothers of this locality; William, Neil, Archie and John Morrison and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Hawley of Flint. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sours, where she seemingly had gone to to start on her quick, silent and long journey.
Her pastor, Rev. J. H. Rayle, conducted the service, and interment was made in Maple Grove. All the living children were present at the funeral to pay their last loving respect to their mother.
AGED PIONEER CALLED HOME (1919)
Mrs. Jean Munro of Whitewater Suddenly Passed Over There
Mrs. Neil Munro, pioneer and loved citizen of Elk Lake neighborhood, passed away suddenly Friday, July 18th. she had been in usual health and had gone for a chat with Mrs. Frank Sours, her daughter, where she had spent a pleasant evening and was chatty and cheery during the while. About ten o'clock she took her leave and walked to the waiting car to return home. As she entered the car she was attacked with a painful heart trouble. The car was driven from the street to the door through which she ad passed but a moment before, and she was taken back into the Sours home. It was then discovered the heart was still, and the soul had taken its flight, and was with members of the family who had gone on before. The poor heart had been weakened and all but broken by the recent death of her son George.
Jean Morrison was born May 5, 1840, in Tarbeit, Argyleshire, Scotland. With her parents she crossed the Atlantic in 1843 and settled in Canada, where she grew to womanhood. There she was united in wedlock with Neil Munro August 19 (11),1858. Five children were born there in the Canadian home.
In 1868 they came to Michigan and have lived on the old farm for fifty-one years. During this more than a half century Mrs. Munro has endeared her memory to the people of the Grand Traverse region, of which she was one of the most long-time and best loved residents.
The most beautiful farm home an unbroken wilderness when she first came to it. by the labor of herself, her husband and children they subdued the forest primeval and helped to build a community pride, education and citizenship that is surpassed no-where in the Wolverine state. justice can never be done to the work of this early pioneer, whose beneficial influence will be felt for untold years.
She was an active member of the M. E. church, aid society and Sunday school for a great many years, and was a great lover of the home life. She also retained a deep love for Scotland--the land of her nativity.
Mrs. Munro was the mother of eleven children; Catherine Munro Carns, Duncan, Isabel and George, all deceased. Duncan and Isabel died on the same day in their early childhood; Margaret Munro Smith of Pontiac, Dr. Frank Munro of Buelah, Rena Belle Munro Robertson of Hersperia, Archie, Colin and Neil Munro and Matilda Munro Sours, all living at or near the old home. The husband and father passed on to the higher life in 1904. Besides these children there are left to mourn their loss twenty-five grand children, thirteen great-grandchildren, four brothers of this locality; William, Neil, Archie and John Morrison and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Hawley of Flint. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sours, where she seemingly had gone to to start on her quick, silent and long journey.
Her pastor, Rev. J. H. Rayle, conducted the service, and interment was made in Maple Grove. All the living children were present at the funeral to pay their last loving respect to their mother.
Mrs. Jean Munro of Whitewater Suddenly Passed Over There
Mrs. Neil Munro, pioneer and loved citizen of Elk Lake neighborhood, passed away suddenly Friday, July 18th. she had been in usual health and had gone for a chat with Mrs. Frank Sours, her daughter, where she had spent a pleasant evening and was chatty and cheery during the while. About ten o'clock she took her leave and walked to the waiting car to return home. As she entered the car she was attacked with a painful heart trouble. The car was driven from the street to the door through which she ad passed but a moment before, and she was taken back into the Sours home. It was then discovered the heart was still, and the soul had taken its flight, and was with members of the family who had gone on before. The poor heart had been weakened and all but broken by the recent death of her son George.
Jean Morrison was born May 5, 1840, in Tarbeit, Argyleshire, Scotland. With her parents she crossed the Atlantic in 1843 and settled in Canada, where she grew to womanhood. There she was united in wedlock with Neil Munro August 19 (11),1858. Five children were born there in the Canadian home.
In 1868 they came to Michigan and have lived on the old farm for fifty-one years. During this more than a half century Mrs. Munro has endeared her memory to the people of the Grand Traverse region, of which she was one of the most long-time and best loved residents.
The most beautiful farm home an unbroken wilderness when she first came to it. by the labor of herself, her husband and children they subdued the forest primeval and helped to build a community pride, education and citizenship that is surpassed no-where in the Wolverine state. justice can never be done to the work of this early pioneer, whose beneficial influence will be felt for untold years.
She was an active member of the M. E. church, aid society and Sunday school for a great many years, and was a great lover of the home life. She also retained a deep love for Scotland--the land of her nativity.
Mrs. Munro was the mother of eleven children; Catherine Munro Carns, Duncan, Isabel and George, all deceased. Duncan and Isabel died on the same day in their early childhood; Margaret Munro Smith of Pontiac, Dr. Frank Munro of Buelah, Rena Belle Munro Robertson of Hersperia, Archie, Colin and Neil Munro and Matilda Munro Sours, all living at or near the old home. The husband and father passed on to the higher life in 1904. Besides these children there are left to mourn their loss twenty-five grand children, thirteen great-grandchildren, four brothers of this locality; William, Neil, Archie and John Morrison and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Hawley of Flint. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sours, where she seemingly had gone to to start on her quick, silent and long journey.
Her pastor, Rev. J. H. Rayle, conducted the service, and interment was made in Maple Grove. All the living children were present at the funeral to pay their last loving respect to their mother.
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