Death Of James B. Van Atta

The funeral services of James B. Van Atta, a well kuown Salem farmer, were held on Tuesday. Mr. Van Atta was bom March 9, 1809, in the township of Washington, Warren county, New Jersey. His grandfather was a revolutionary soldier. In the year 1835, he married Miss Elizabeth Wise. He first settled in Oakland county, removing to Washtenaw county in the year 1839. A number of children survive him. He was a strong, vigorous man. whose sturdy honesty and diligence commanded the respect of every one. Duriug his long life he accumulated a handsome competence.