In Memory Of Haskel Laraway

Haskel Laraway was born Oct. 31, 1822, in the state of New York, and departed this life Nov. 21, 1898, aged 76 years and 21 days. He came to Michigan in 1829. In 1850 he went across the plains to California, and remained in the gold fields about four years, returning to Michigan in 1854. Feb. 17, 1856, he was married to Sylvia J. Leland, settling in Salem township. Five children blessed this union; three daughters and two sons. Of these the two sons only survive their father. In 1865 he moved with his family to their present residence, where he resided 33 years. Three brothers and three sisters of the deceased survive, to mourn with his family and many friends, the kindly neighbor, the loyal brother, and loving husband and father. As an intelligent citizen, as a man of sterling honesty, conscientious and scrupulous beyond the average, Mr. Laraway was widely known and esteemed. He was a man of few words, yet with kindly instincts that found expression in practical deeds of kindness. As a familiar figure in this community for so many years he will be greatly missed.