HONORES CITEZEN OF GRAYLING IS DEAD
John Leece Passed Away Sunday,
John Leece, highly esteemed citizen and one of Crawford County's oldest residents passed away at his home in this city Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock, and thus a life of much usefulness came to a close. Mr. Leece had been unable to get down town since Thanksgiving, but it was only two weeks ago that he was taken to his bed. j
In a small Village in England named Rustland, lived Thomas Leece and Margaret Leece and on March 3rd, 1832 to them was born a son John Leece. When but a young man he came to America, his parents having come here some time before. At this time he located in Livingston county, which was in August 1856. After a short residence in this place he moved to Jackson, Mich., where on October 2, 1854 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lound. To this union four children Were born, George, William, Jay and Fred. Mrs. Leece died soon after the birth of the youngest son.
On October 2nd 1878 he was again united in marriage this time to Miss Mary Giddings, who survives him. Four children blessed this union, they being Ange, Harry, Albert and Harvey. Mr. Leece with his family came to Crawford county soon after his, second marriage and located eight miles from Grayling down in the Stephan's district, ten years later moving into Grayling The early part of his life he fllowed farming as a trade, but the latter years he s a trade, but the latter years he with his wife have conducted a hostry to accommodate the teachers of the schools here in Grayling. The elderly couple have won the respect of everyone whom they chanced to meet, by their hospitable and congenial ways. Mr. Leece served as County Register of Deeds for Crawford county for out sixteen years, and also at one supervisor of this township. Besides this he was a member of the Methodist Church, belonged the local Chapter Eastern Star and was a life member of the Masonic order.
Besides his wife, of his eight children, survive him Jay Leece of Jackson, Harry Leece of Detroit, Mrs. Bert Ashenfelter, Grayling, George Leece of Jackson and William Leece of Gross Village, Michigan.
The funeral was held yesterday afernoon from the home at 1:30 o'clock ind at the Michelson Memorial church at 2:00. It was conducted by the Masonic Order of which the deceased was a most devoted and faithful member. Mr. Leece was a goodman and lived a good life and the community is better for having had him in it. Mrs. Leece and children have the sympathy of the public in their loss.
Those from out of the city, who were in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Leece and son Norman of Jackson Harry Leece of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. William Leece of Jackson.
Grayling Avalanche 1919-03-06
John Leece Passed Away Sunday,
John Leece, highly esteemed citizen and one of Crawford County's oldest residents passed away at his home in this city Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock, and thus a life of much usefulness came to a close. Mr. Leece had been unable to get down town since Thanksgiving, but it was only two weeks ago that he was taken to his bed. j
In a small Village in England named Rustland, lived Thomas Leece and Margaret Leece and on March 3rd, 1832 to them was born a son John Leece. When but a young man he came to America, his parents having come here some time before. At this time he located in Livingston county, which was in August 1856. After a short residence in this place he moved to Jackson, Mich., where on October 2, 1854 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lound. To this union four children Were born, George, William, Jay and Fred. Mrs. Leece died soon after the birth of the youngest son.
On October 2nd 1878 he was again united in marriage this time to Miss Mary Giddings, who survives him. Four children blessed this union, they being Ange, Harry, Albert and Harvey. Mr. Leece with his family came to Crawford county soon after his, second marriage and located eight miles from Grayling down in the Stephan's district, ten years later moving into Grayling The early part of his life he fllowed farming as a trade, but the latter years he s a trade, but the latter years he with his wife have conducted a hostry to accommodate the teachers of the schools here in Grayling. The elderly couple have won the respect of everyone whom they chanced to meet, by their hospitable and congenial ways. Mr. Leece served as County Register of Deeds for Crawford county for out sixteen years, and also at one supervisor of this township. Besides this he was a member of the Methodist Church, belonged the local Chapter Eastern Star and was a life member of the Masonic order.
Besides his wife, of his eight children, survive him Jay Leece of Jackson, Harry Leece of Detroit, Mrs. Bert Ashenfelter, Grayling, George Leece of Jackson and William Leece of Gross Village, Michigan.
The funeral was held yesterday afernoon from the home at 1:30 o'clock ind at the Michelson Memorial church at 2:00. It was conducted by the Masonic Order of which the deceased was a most devoted and faithful member. Mr. Leece was a goodman and lived a good life and the community is better for having had him in it. Mrs. Leece and children have the sympathy of the public in their loss.
Those from out of the city, who were in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Leece and son Norman of Jackson Harry Leece of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. William Leece of Jackson.
Grayling Avalanche 1919-03-06
HONORES CITEZEN OF GRAYLING IS DEAD
John Leece Passed Away Sunday,
John Leece, highly esteemed citizen and one of Crawford County's oldest residents passed away at his home in this city Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock, and thus a life of much usefulness came to a close. Mr. Leece had been unable to get down town since Thanksgiving, but it was only two weeks ago that he was taken to his bed. j
In a small Village in England named Rustland, lived Thomas Leece and Margaret Leece and on March 3rd, 1832 to them was born a son John Leece. When but a young man he came to America, his parents having come here some time before. At this time he located in Livingston county, which was in August 1856. After a short residence in this place he moved to Jackson, Mich., where on October 2, 1854 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lound. To this union four children Were born, George, William, Jay and Fred. Mrs. Leece died soon after the birth of the youngest son.
On October 2nd 1878 he was again united in marriage this time to Miss Mary Giddings, who survives him. Four children blessed this union, they being Ange, Harry, Albert and Harvey. Mr. Leece with his family came to Crawford county soon after his, second marriage and located eight miles from Grayling down in the Stephan's district, ten years later moving into Grayling The early part of his life he fllowed farming as a trade, but the latter years he s a trade, but the latter years he with his wife have conducted a hostry to accommodate the teachers of the schools here in Grayling. The elderly couple have won the respect of everyone whom they chanced to meet, by their hospitable and congenial ways. Mr. Leece served as County Register of Deeds for Crawford county for out sixteen years, and also at one supervisor of this township. Besides this he was a member of the Methodist Church, belonged the local Chapter Eastern Star and was a life member of the Masonic order.
Besides his wife, of his eight children, survive him Jay Leece of Jackson, Harry Leece of Detroit, Mrs. Bert Ashenfelter, Grayling, George Leece of Jackson and William Leece of Gross Village, Michigan.
The funeral was held yesterday afernoon from the home at 1:30 o'clock ind at the Michelson Memorial church at 2:00. It was conducted by the Masonic Order of which the deceased was a most devoted and faithful member. Mr. Leece was a goodman and lived a good life and the community is better for having had him in it. Mrs. Leece and children have the sympathy of the public in their loss.
Those from out of the city, who were in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Leece and son Norman of Jackson Harry Leece of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. William Leece of Jackson.
Grayling Avalanche 1919-03-06
John Leece Passed Away Sunday,
John Leece, highly esteemed citizen and one of Crawford County's oldest residents passed away at his home in this city Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock, and thus a life of much usefulness came to a close. Mr. Leece had been unable to get down town since Thanksgiving, but it was only two weeks ago that he was taken to his bed. j
In a small Village in England named Rustland, lived Thomas Leece and Margaret Leece and on March 3rd, 1832 to them was born a son John Leece. When but a young man he came to America, his parents having come here some time before. At this time he located in Livingston county, which was in August 1856. After a short residence in this place he moved to Jackson, Mich., where on October 2, 1854 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lound. To this union four children Were born, George, William, Jay and Fred. Mrs. Leece died soon after the birth of the youngest son.
On October 2nd 1878 he was again united in marriage this time to Miss Mary Giddings, who survives him. Four children blessed this union, they being Ange, Harry, Albert and Harvey. Mr. Leece with his family came to Crawford county soon after his, second marriage and located eight miles from Grayling down in the Stephan's district, ten years later moving into Grayling The early part of his life he fllowed farming as a trade, but the latter years he s a trade, but the latter years he with his wife have conducted a hostry to accommodate the teachers of the schools here in Grayling. The elderly couple have won the respect of everyone whom they chanced to meet, by their hospitable and congenial ways. Mr. Leece served as County Register of Deeds for Crawford county for out sixteen years, and also at one supervisor of this township. Besides this he was a member of the Methodist Church, belonged the local Chapter Eastern Star and was a life member of the Masonic order.
Besides his wife, of his eight children, survive him Jay Leece of Jackson, Harry Leece of Detroit, Mrs. Bert Ashenfelter, Grayling, George Leece of Jackson and William Leece of Gross Village, Michigan.
The funeral was held yesterday afernoon from the home at 1:30 o'clock ind at the Michelson Memorial church at 2:00. It was conducted by the Masonic Order of which the deceased was a most devoted and faithful member. Mr. Leece was a goodman and lived a good life and the community is better for having had him in it. Mrs. Leece and children have the sympathy of the public in their loss.
Those from out of the city, who were in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Leece and son Norman of Jackson Harry Leece of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. William Leece of Jackson.
Grayling Avalanche 1919-03-06
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