Death Of Watson Geer

Watson Geer, of Superior, one of the prominent men of the county, died at the home of his daughter,' Mrs. M. J. Lewis, in Ypsilanti, last Saturday. He was fatally injuredj in a runaway accident in Ypsilanti about ten days previous to his death. Mr. Geer was bom in Floyd, Oneida county, New York, April 5,1825, and was one of a family of nine children. His facher died when he was fourteen years old, his mother dying two years previous. In 1850 he carne to Michigan with his brother, and purchased the Leonard farm. He was married December 15, 1852 to Mary ƒ., daughter of the late Esek Pray. For nearly forty-one years have they, side by side, traveled the path of life, sharing the joys and sorrows with each other. ín 1856 he bought his recent home, the birthplace of his wife. Mr. Geer was the father of three sons and two daughters, two of whom were called home in early life. The suryiving children are Mrs. M. T Lewis, of Ypsilanti, Milton and Thomas Geer, of Superior. Public life had no attractions for Mr. Geer. There was no place so dear to hun as his own home. He was a man of true worth and stric integrity. He was a kind and ob liging friend and neighbor, alvvays ready to assist the needy, and wil be greatly missed in the community. The funeral services were held Tuesday.