Death Of Thomas M. Mckernan

Onoby one the od pioneeis of this county aro passing away, and it will not bo many years before all the early settlers will havo passed f rom the stage of action . Thk Oemockat this week is called upon to chronicle the death of one of Washtenaw's oldest citizens, Mr. Thumas iMcKernan, of Northfleld, a man who was universally respected where ever knowa. He rea boru iu Couuty Monahau, Irelaud, on thc lst of May, 1800. At the age of 26 year he was united in mamage to Miss Anne McDermoti, oft he same place. Tüey eniigrated to Orange county, N. Y., where they remained six years, and moved to Michigan in 1832, and settleü in Northfleld, on a fann of 200 acres which Mr. McKernan located from the governnient, and where he resided at the time of his death. He was a splendid neighbor and a strictly honest mau. He was ever ieady toassist a friend even if he was obliged to discomtnode himself. He signed many notes for his neighbors, aud he could say what few men could say, that he uever lost a cent by so doing. He was known far and near as oíd "Tom Mack," and there was nothing his neigubors wouldu't do for liim. In politics he was an anti-slavery democrat until the organization of the republican party, when he became a republican, aud ever afterwards voted the ticket. He was a great adniirer of Abraham Lincoln, Chas. Suuiner, and other anti-slavery meu. Un til 20 years ago he was rather skeptical in religious matters, but as years rolled by he bocame religious and was a flrm beliover in the Catholic faith. Physically Mr. McKernan was a very powerful man. llis educatiou was very limited, as he never attended school but threo weeks, and Iearned to lead after his marriage . He was the father of mue children, flve of whom are living, Catharine, John and James, who live on the old homestead.and Thomas anti l'atrick in this city. The funeral was held Monday at the Catholic church in Northfleld and was largely attended.