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Death of a Pioneer

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Parent Issue
Day
23
Month
March
Year
1894
Copyright
Public Domain
Obituary
OCR Text

Mrs. Mary Ann DeForest died Wednesday; at her home on N. DivisiĆ³n, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The funeral will be held from the house today at 4 o'clock. Mrs. DeForest was 68 years of age and had long been a resident of this country, having settled with her parents in Vork township sometime in the 30's. She was of English lineage, her father, George Gadd, having been a member of the Royal Horse Guards and a member of the King's body guard. He took part in tlie battle of Waterloo and was awarded a medal, which is now in the possession of Geo. DeForest, of Detroit, for distinguished service in the battle. Mrs. DeForest was married in 1844 and has been for many years a widow. Mrs. DeForest was a refined lady and a member of the Episcopal church.