Uriah Cross was born May 10, 1861 in Dundas Co. Ontario, the son of James and Charlotte Cross. He came to Michigan in 1881 and settled on the farm in Columbia township which was little more than a clearing and which he developed and which has ever since been his home, except for about three years spent in the mercantile business in Maple Ridge and eight years in Oxford. On May 10,1883, he was married to Mary E. McNeil of Almer township who preceded him in death just 12 years.

To this union were born six children who all survive: Mrs. Anna DeFord, Twining; Rev. W. J., Bay City; Urvan U. of Colling, Sherman T. of Detroit; and Charles M. and Vernon of Flint. There are 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He also leaves to morn his lose three brothers, Rev. E. A. Cross of Fairhope, Ala; Milton of Colling; and Rev. W. J. of Perry and two sisters, Mrs. Sophronia Earl of Caro and Mrs. R. B. Hare of Unionville. On January 14, 1925, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Oddy of Oxford, she died about a year ago. There were two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bertha Davis of Standish; and Mrs. Edith Clinsmith of Pontiac; besides five step-grandchildren. He died very suddenly of heart failure while in prayer meeting in the Free Methodist Church, Bay City, May 30, 1934 being just 73 years and 20 days old. He was an indulgent father and a good neighbor. He was converted at an early age and joined the Free Methodist Church about 45 years ago of which he remained an acceptable member until his death.

A short service was held at the home of his son in Bay City, conducted by Rev. Mustard, assisted by Rev. A. D. Warren and Rev. M. D. Ormston. The funeral service was held in the Almer Free Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. S. H. Porterfield of Davison. His remains rest beside those of his first wife in the family lot in Almer Cemetery.

Tuscola County Advertiser; Published 6/8/1934

2nd marriage info:
MARRIED: Uriah Cross, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925"
Name: Uriah Cross
Age (Expanded): 63 years
Birth Year: 1862
Birthplace: Ontario, Canada
Spouse's Name: Mary E Oddy
Spouse's Age (Expanded): 62 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1863
Spouse's Birthplace: Frandon Township, Oakland, Mich.
Event Date: 14 Jan 1925
Event Place: Oxford Twp, Oakland, Michigan
Father's Name: James Cross
Mother's Name: Mamie Bolt
Spouse's Father's Name: Jeremiah Lockwood
Spouse's Mother's Name: Charlotte Thompson
GS Film number: 2342770
Digital Folder Number: 4001630
Image Number: 352
Reference ID: v 8 rn 37
COMMENT: The mother's name for Uriah Cross should be Charlotte Thompson, not Mamie Bolt. The mother's name for Mary should be Rachel Goff, not Charlotte Thompson. The information provided in the marriage return to the state, see FamilySearch.org, records both the married name of the mother and any maiden names or previous marriages. In this case the blocks for this entry got bumped down which created the indexing error.

DIED: Uriah Cross, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
Name: Uriah Cross
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 30 May 1934
Event Place: Bay, Bay, Michigan, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Marital Status: Widowed
Birth Date: 10 May 1861
Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1861
Father's Name: James Cross
Mother's Name: Charlotte Thompson
GS Film number: 001973180
Digital Folder Number: 005363546
Image Number: 02720