A Sketch Of Jacob Luick

A SKETCH OF JACOB LUICK

Died, in Lima, Washtenaw county, Mich., March 5, 1903, Jacob Luick, aged 66 year and 9 days.

The deceased was the son of David and Katharine Luick, who were among the very early settlers in this section of the country. He was born in Lima, on Feb. 24, 1837, and was the fifth in a family of twelve children - seven brothers and five sisters - eight of whom are now living.

On Oct. 2, 1860, he was married to a Miss Mary Ann Smith, also of Lima; and to them were born two children. Mrs. Mary Angeline Stabler of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Anna L. Paul of Chelsea. Soon after their marriage they bought the farm of Thomas Smith, Mrs. Luick's brother, consisting of 100 acres, to which later 65 acres more were added. And this is now considered one of the most highly improved farms in these parts of the country, for Mr. Luick was a hard worker and very thorough in whatever he undertook. He was also a kind and liberal provider in his family and very prompt and honorable in his business dealings. Neighbors and friends can truly say that he had a large share of that generosity that ever stands ready to lend a helping hand, wherever there seemed to be need of it, and often he would anticipate the need by voluntarily proffering his services. Though not himself an attendant on church services, yet solicitors for aid in this line of work were generally kindly received and not sent away empty handed. 

And so there has passed from among us a lifelong resident of Lima who has left behind him conspicuous marks of energy and persistence, and who was very widely known and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends and acquaintances.

The funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday, March 8, conducted by Rev. F.L. Curry, pastor of the Baptist church of Dexter. Interment was in the Clements cemetery.