• (Allshouse)-McLachlin-Breningstall, Harriet A. (1850-1945)

• Breningstall, Horace J. (1843-1925)

• Breningstall, Reuben G. (1869-1926)

• Breningstall-Housman, Susie A. (1873-1907)

• Clark, Hannah Southard 1831-1917

• Davenport, Edith Salisbury (1881-1955)

• Davenport-Shankland, Isabel R. (1879-1969)

• Davenport, John Sidney (1846-1937)

• Elder, Joseph (1836-1913)

• Eoff, Robert (1891-1959)

• Gillet-Peters, Sarah M.(1832-1921)

• Hobart, Christian (1826-1903)

• Hobart, Edward (1855-1938)

• Holmes-Peters, Mary J. (1827-1916)

• Housman-Kline, Genevieve H. (1920-2002)

• Housman, J.D. (1896-1982)

• Housman, James S. (1868-1910)

• Housman, John V. (Died 1903)

• Housman, William (Died 1924)

• Husted, Thomas D. (1860-1905)

• Jackson, Donald H. (1924-2005)

• Jackson-Leadbeater, Carol Madowitz (1917-2005)

• Main-Breningstall, Henrietta Elizabeth (1850-1912)

• McCune-Reed, Katherine (1861-1941)

• McDowell-Breningstall, Bertha (Born 1876)

• Peters, George (1822-1912)

• Peters, George Richard (1888-1954)

• Peters, George (1920-1998)

• Peters, Richard (1773-1853)

• Peters, Richard (1797-1862)

• Peters, Richard (1816-1883)

• Peters, Richard Gould (1832-1927)

• Peters, Richard Calvin (1862-1936)

• Peters, Richard George (1865-1934)

• Peters, Willard F. (1855-1934)

• Peters, Wilson E. (1921-1944)

• Rintoul-Davenport, Mary E. (1848-1940)

• Rowland, John Blakely (1871-1948)

• Schmid-Housman, Leda E. (1896-1974)

• Shankland, Fowler (1875-1948)

• Smith, Samuel (1827-1904)

• Southard-Clark, Maria (1808-1904)

• Stryker-Housman, Johanna (1839-1926)

• Trombly-Peters, Frances A. (1866-1944)

• Trombley, H. Jerome

• Trombley, Lewis E.

• Trombley, Louis William

• Trombley-Mead, Victoria

(ALLSHOUSE) McLACHLIN-BRENINGSTALL, HARRIET A.
From the Petersburg Sun - February 9, 1945
(Contributed by Lynn Fraser)

Oldest Resident, Mrs. H. A. Breningstall Dead
Passed Away Monday at Age of 95 As Result of Stroke Suffered Last Week Thursday

Mrs. Harriet Breningstall, for several years Petersburg's oldest resident, passed away quietly at her home on East Center street a few minutes before noon Monday, Feb. 5, 1945. She was 95 years of age and had been in comparatively good health until suffering a slight stroke last week Thursday.

Born in Independence, Ohio, October 18, 1849, she came to Petersburg with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Allshouse, in 1863. This trip was made by horse and buggy and her father, a harness maker by trade, continued at this work after coming here.

On September 25, 1867 she was united in marriage to Henry C. McLachlin and moved to Deerfield, where Mr. McLachlin conducted a general store. Soon after this they moved back to Petersburg, where Mr. McLachlin conducted the leading general store of the village for 25 years, passing away Feb. 11, 1911. As a sideline he started a private bank and in 1887, together with Arthur D. Gillmore, reorganized it into the Exchange Bank, under which name it operated until 1910, when the name was changed to the H. C. McLachlin and Co. State Bank. The bank continued under this name until Jan. 26 of this year, when it was changed to the Petersburg State Bank.

Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. McLachlin, Blanche passing away in 1897, and Mrs. Ada Rose in 1941. A grandson, Henry C. Rose, died in 1934.

Mrs. McLachlin married H. A. Brenningstall in 1914, and he passed away in 1925. She had been a member of the Methodist church since 1880 and also belonged to the Russell Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. As long as her health would permit she was active in both church and lodge work, and took a keen interest in affairs of the village in general. During recent years failing eyesight forced her to remain at home a good deal of the time, but her mind was always perfectly clear and she enjoyed visiting with her many friends, liking nothing better than to while away the hours reminiscing of days gone by.

Mrs. Brenningstall is survived by one granddaughter, Mrs. Laura Blanche Stewart, of Petersburg, and eight great grandchildren, three of whom are in military service. They are: Private Oliver Bovee, in Italy; Private Gaylord Bovee, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, and Oliver T. Rose, S 2/c, at Great Lakes.

Funeral services, in charge of Hemenway and Valentine, were held from the home at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, Rev. C. S. Risley, pastor of the Petersburg-Deerfield Methodist churches, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Earl R. Rice, of Detroit, pastor of the church here a number of years ago. Interment was made in Pleasant View cemetery.

From the Petersburg Sun, February 16, 1945
FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. H. A. BRENINGSTALL

Funeral services were held from the family residence on East Center street last Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Harriet Breningstall, Petersburg's oldest resident, who passed away Feb. 5th at the age of 95 years. Rev. C. S. Risley, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Earl R. Rice of Melvindale, pastor of the church here many years ago. Burial was made in Pleasant View cemetery. The pall bearers were Harry Brown, John Moxsen, Tom Burns, Carl Koppelman, Glenn Breitner, and Herbert H. Paquette.

Among the relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. Reuben Breningstall and Mrs. William Elder, of Detroit; Miss Laura Rose and Rm. And Mrs. Raymond Green, of Toledo; Rev. Earl R. Rice, of Melvindale; Miss Dorothy Whitney and Robert and Ada Jo Rose, of South Lyon; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fillmore, Mrs. Charles Fillmore, Mrs. Nathaniel Fillmore and Miss Laurabelle Fillmore, of Dearborn; Miss Janice Bovee, of Clayton, and Ed. Allshouse, of Pontiac. CARD OF THANKS - we desire to express our sincere thanks to all the kind friends and neighbors who in any way assisted during the illness and since the death of Mrs. Harriet Breningstall, also to the ministers, the pall-bearers, and those who sent flowers. - Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Stewart and family, Mrs. Henry Rose and family, and Miss Laura Rose.

Old Civil War Veteran Passes Away on Memorial Day- Had Lived in Petersburg 59 Years.  In the departure of our fellow townsman, Horace J. Breningstall, there is transferred to another home one of our best citizens.  One respected by all, and despised by none.  One who never failed in positions of trust committed to his care in the village, county, and in the employ of the government of the United States.  When tried as a commissioner, justice of the peace, postmaster, as an officer in the army, and commander, the real man was shown.  It is when we are put to the test quality is known.

Converted many years ago and rededicating himself to God during his illness, he became outspoken for righteousness as a Christian.  He joyfully received the Holy Communion at our hands, confessing Jesus Christ as his Savior.

He was born in Dundee, Mich., on July 18th, 1843, thus lacking less than two months of being 82 years of age at the time of his departure, May 30th, 1925.

At the age of seventeen he enlisted at Monroe in Co. A, 4th regiment Mich. Inft. Vol., for three years.  Enlistment was on May 20, 1861, and he was discharged at Detroit June 30, 1864.  Re-enlisted March 20th, 1865, in Co. S, 5th Reg. U. S. Inft. Vol., and was finally discharged on March 20, 1866, at New York.  During his enlistment he served as corporal and was engaged in forty-three of the hardest fought battles of the Army of the Potomac, besides many skirmishes, and was twice slightly wounded.

He came to Petersburg 59 years ago.  Was united in marriage July 12, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Main, who departed this life in 1912.  To this happy union were born five children - Rueben G. Breningstall, of Detroit; Susie A. Housman, who departed this life some years ago; Adelaide Valrance, of Rockwood; Lucy M. Gove, of Battle Creek, and Gertrude M. Peters, of Petersburg. 

In 1914 he became the happy husband of Mrs. Hattie A. McLachlin, and thus shared the joys of life for over ten years. 

Besides his dear companion and four children now living, and many dear friends, he leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

The church of his choice and the Masonic order will miss him.

On Decoration Day, May 30, 1925, as the drum taps sounded in honor of the dead soldiers, his happy spirit took its flight to be with God. 

Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday forenoon.  Rev. N. Norton Clark officiating, assisted by Rev. W. G. Prout.  Among the out-of-town relatives and friends present were Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Breningstall, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breningstall, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. George Holmer, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Edson Valrance, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. William Milliman, Mrs. John Lowry, Mrs. John Harris, of Rockwood; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gove, of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Rose, Miss Laura Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bovee and son, of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and Mrs. Libbie McManus, of Jackson; Edgar Breningstall, of Pinckney; Mrs. Henry Montri and Mrs. Spohr, of Deerfield. 

R.G. Breningstall, who for thirty years conducted a drug store at Baker and Twenty-Third streets, Detroit, was buried Tuesday afternoon with services at his home, 2270 Atkinson Avenue, and at the mausoleum in Everygreen cemetery. Services at the home were in charge of Rev. Martin Anderson of Emmanuel Presbyterian church and at the grave in charge of Palestine lodge. Mr. Breningstall was also a member of the Michigan Sovereign consistory.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Bertha McDowell Breningstall; a daughter Idella, and a son, Joseph H. Breningstall. He had three sisters - Mrs. Harry Gove of Battle Creek; Mrs. Edson Valrance, of Rockwood, and Mrs. Geo. R. Peters, of Petersburg.

Mr. Breningstall was born in Petersburg 56 years ago, being the son of the late Horace J. Breningstall.

A SAD WEEK IN PETERSBURG
Two Funerals Held on Tuesday -  Mrs. JAS. S. HOUSMAN

Mrs. James S. Housman, whose serious illness has been noted from time to time in this paper, died at the family home at about seven o'clock last Sunday evening, July 21.  Although not unexpected, the even came as a sad shock to her relatives and numerous friends.  Taken away almost in the morning of life from a pleasant home, bound by the strong ties of affection for husband and children, it is but natural that the sympathies of the entire community should be fittingly shown by the large number of friends and neighbors that assembled on Tuesday afternoon at the house, where the funeral services were held, to pay a last tribute of respect to one whom they had know and loved.

Rev. C. W. Baldwin, of Detroit, a former pastor here, preached an excellent sermon, speaking words of comfort to those especially bereaved.  The various orders of which she was a member- the L.O.T.M.M and O.E.S.- were present; the W.R.C. was also in attendance.  At the close of the services the casket was taken by the bearers (Jerry Strabel, Arthur Tremain, Wm. VanVoorhies, Carl Kampmueller, A. C. Gradolphand Chas. Ulmer) and tenderly placed it in the hearse which conveyed it to the Petersburg cemetery, where the impressive burial service of the L.O.T.M.M. was held.  The flowers were profuse and beautiful, a number of set pieces being exceptionally fine.

In addition to the relatives residing here, there were present at the funeral her sister and husband, Mrs. And Mr. Edson Valrance, South Rockwood; brother, R. G. Breningstall, and wife, Detroit; an uncle, Geo. Breningstall, and wife Saginaw; her husband's brothers - Wm. H., of Eaton Rapids, and Ernest A., of Oak, Mich.- with their wives and children; also their sister, Mrs. Phy D. Grover, with her husband and children from Salamance, N. Y., besides personal friends from Toledo, Tecumseh and other points.

Susie Amelia Breningstall, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Breningstall, was born in the village of Petersburg Nov. 18, 1873, and died Sunday, July 21, 1907, aged 33 years, 8 months and 3 days.  Deceased had spent her whole life in this village.  In 1892 she was united in marriage to James S. Housman, who, with four children, her father and mother, three sisters (Mrs. Addie Valrance, Misses Lucy and Gertie Breningstall) and one brother (R. G. Breningstall), survive her.  Mrs. Housman had been a great sufferer for nearly four years, and fought for life during this time that she might live for her children.  She will be greatly missed at home and in the village.  Of a bright and cheerful disposition, she had a friendly word for all, and was a graceful hostess to all visitors. 

Miss Hannah S. Clark, a well known aged resident of our village, passed away at her home No. 206 Nelson Avenue on Tuesday after a lingering illness in her 86th year. She had been in fairly good health until last winter when she sustained an injury to her hip by a fall. Since that time she has not left her bed.

Miss Clark was born in New York City, Dec. 5, 1831, the daughter of Geo. W. Clark and Maria Southard. At the age of 12 years the family moved to Peekskill. They resided for many years in house which adjoined the Southard-Robertson foundry buildings on the east. Forty years ago with her sister, Miss Charlotte, who is also past her 80th birthday, she built the home in which she died. It was then about the only house in the neighborhood. There they have lived and as the years went by they saw that section of the village grow to be densely populated.

Miss Clark had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1853, in fact the oldest member of the church. For years she was active in the primary department of the Sunday School.

She is survived by her sister who is the last of the family.

The funeral services were held from her late residence yesterday (Friday) afternoon, the Rev. B.H. Everitt officiating. The interment was at Hillside.

Edith Salisbury Davenport, of Lakeville, Conn., at Los Angeles, Calif., on July 27, 1955, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Davenport of Staten Island, N.Y.; sister of Mrs. E.R. Lampson of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Fowler Shankland of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. R. Hoyt Sloan of Staten Island, N.Y.; Stephen R. Davenport of Riverside, Conn., and the late John Sidney Davenport of Richmond, Va. Funeral services at Los Angeles. Interment in Hartford

Mrs. Isabel R. Shankland, wife of the later Fowler Shankland, loving mother of Mrs. Pierre J. Walker, Mrs. Robert J. Zonne, James H., John D., and Sidney F. Shankland, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Monday 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Wilshire & St. Andrews. Interment private. San Gabriel Cemetery, Cunningham & O’Connor, directors. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

John Sidney Davenport of New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y., husband of Mary Elizabeth Davenport, died Sunday night in Litchfield, in his ninety-second year. Funeral at Catholic Apostolic Church, Case and Marshall streets, Hartford, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Please omit flowers

Joseph Elder, son of John and Mary Elder, was born April 8, 1836, in Wood county, Ohio, and died January 26, 1913, aged 76 years, ten months and 12 days.

He enlisted at Findlay in August, 1861, in Co. C, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at Nashville, Tenn., in December, 1862, to re-enlist in Co. B, 4th U.S. Cavalry. He participated in some of the most sanguinary engagements of the war, and was honorably discharged at San Antonio, Texas, on December 2, 1865, after a continuous service of 4 years and 4 months--most 7 months after the capture of Jeff Davis.

He came to Michigan in the fall of 1867 and was married to Clara A.Kilby at Petersburg Sept. 23, 1868. To this union were born five children, four of whom died in early infancy. He leaves a wife and son, two sisters, a brother, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

Funeral was held under the auspices of Morgan parker G.A.R. Post, at the M.E. church last Thursday afternoon. Sermon was by Rev. N. Norton Clark, assisted by the Revs. Balgooyan and Hosmer.

Robert J. Eoff of 12075 W. Nine Mile Rd., passed away on Saturday morning, Dec. 5, while en route to Florida with his wife.  He would have been 68 years old on Dec. 16.  Death occurred after a brief illness in an Indiana hospital.

Prayer services were held at the Phillips Home on Sunday evening, and on Tuesday morning. - Services for Mr. Eoff were held in the South Lyon First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Faze Larudee officiating at 1 p.m. on tuesday, Dec. 8.  Interment followed the services, at Petersburg, Mich.

Mr. Eoff was the son of Anna B. Jeffery and George Eoff, both deceased, and the step-son of Grant W. Stevens, also deceased.  he was one of two children.  His younger brother, Clarence N. Eoff of Oscoda, Mich. survives.  Born in Detroit on Dec. 16, 1891, Mr. Eoff traveled as a youth through much of the state of Michigan and Ohio.

His mother and step father bought the Eoff home and property from the Rush Clark family in the early 1920's.  The Eoffs moved here in the mid 1940's and started remodeling the old home.  Formerly in the advertising business, mr. Eoff stepped into real estate when the family moved to the Nine Mile Rd. address, and was the developer of many of the numerous subdivisions on Nine Mile Rd., Marshall Rd., and Rushton Rd.  He laid out the Four Lakes Gulf Course in 1927 that was subdivided in the early 1940's.

He was an Elder of the South Lyon First United Presbyterian Church, and an active Kiwanian.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife, the former Frances Peters, and his brother Clarence Eoff, five children, 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a nephew, Jeffery.

His eldest son, Robert J. Eoff, Jr. of Birmingham, Mich. is the father of four children: Robert Eoff III, Marcia, Garr and Richard.  Mrs. Kenneth Olson, the former Mary Helen Eoff, of Traverse City, has five Children: Karen, (Mrs. Sam Mitchell) of East Lansing, Ann (Mrs. Charles Dean Essex, Jr.) of East Lansing, John, James and Eric.  Mrs. Mitchell is the mother of Linda Jo, Mr. Eoff's great-granddaughter.  Mrs. Lysle H. White, Jr., the former Nancy Eoff, of Traverse City, is the mother of Lysle White III, Roger, Patricia, and Barbara.  Mrs. David E. Woehler, the former Patricia Eoff, of Four Lakes subdivision, is the mother of two sons, David Jr., and Bill.  Mr. Richard Eoff, the youngest son, is a resident of Detroit.  He is unmarried.

A memorial fund has been set up by Mrs. Eoff for her husband, and neighbors and friends may send their contributions, in lieu of flowers, in care of Rev. Larudee at the First Presbyterian Church.

Born on 29 Dec 1832 Allegany Co., NY, she was married to John Peters in Hillsdale, Co., Michigan on 29 Dec 1851.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1898 and she married Silas Leonard on 2 Aug 1907, he dying on 15 Oct. 1917 at Coe, in Isabella County, MI.  Sarah passed away in Isabella Co., Michigan on 12 Feb 1921 and is survived by her sons Willard F. Peters of Mt. Pleasant and George Herbert Peters of Marion, Michigan.  

Christian Hobart, an aged resident of this place, died at his home here Wednesday evening. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter, besides many friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Saturday afternoon. Iterment in Union cemetery.

Edward Hobart, aged 83 years, died this morning at 10 o'clock in the University, Ann Arbor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Whiteford Center. Mr. Hobart was a brother of Mrs. Vern C. Brewer of Dundee.

Special to the Evening News 07 Jun 1938 ~Whiteford Center News.

FUNERAL SERVICES - will be held at 2 p.m. Wenesday in Whiteford Center Lutheran Church for Edward Hobart, aged 83 years, who died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Whiteford Center.

Edward Hobart was born on January 28, 1855 in Whiteford Center. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hobart, his father being one of Whiteford Center's earliest settlers.

Edward Hobart was active in township affairs, serving as township supervisor for seven years and township clerk for three years. He was treasurer of the Whiteford Farmers Telephone Company for 15 years and also served as a director.

Except for two years spent in California and three years in northern Michigan, Mr. Hobart's entire life was spent in Whiteford Center. He never married.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. V.C. Brewer of Dundee.

Mrs. George Peters - Passed Away Last Monday at the Home of Her son in Petersburg. 

Mrs. Peters, the relict of the late Hon. George Peters, who had been in feeble health for some time, finally succumbed to the inevitable about five o'clock Monday morning, March 27, 1916, at the home of her son Richard G. Peters, in this village.

Deceased had reached a ripe old age  - 88 years, six months and five days - her birth being on Sept. 22, 1827, at Batavia, N.Y.   Her maiden name was Mary Jane Holmes, and she accompanied her widowed mother and a brother to Monroe, Mich., in 1844.  Three years later (in 1847) she was united in marriage to Hon. George Peters of Petersburg, and since that time had always resided here.  Mr. Peters passed away Jan 11, 1912.  To children survive - Richard G. of this place, and Mrs. Helen Rea, of Buffalo.  There are also seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Deceased was a charter member of the Petersburg Presbyterian church - and the last one to pass on to the other shore.  She will be deeply missed, not only by the immediate family but also by all of her acquaintances.

Funeral services were conducted a at the home Wednesday afternoon, March 29, the Rev. David Howell, former pastor here, delivering the sermon, and interment was in the family lot in the Petersburg cemetery.

Genevieve H. Kline, age 82, of Uniontown, died Wednesday, November 20, 2002, in Aultman Hospital. She was born August 15, 1920, in Petersburg, MI, to the late James Deal and Leda (Schmid) Housman. A retired cook and owner of Kline's Kandy Kitchen, she will best be remembered for making her delicious cookies and pies for everyone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William V. Kline, Sr., in 2000 and; a brother, Carl Jim Housman. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Leda and Gregg Pavlides; son and daughter-in-law, William Vince Jr. and Kathie Kline; grandson, Nicholas Kline, all of North Canton; step-grandson, Justin Rollins of Columbus; brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Eleanor Housman of Petersburg, MI; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kline of North Canton; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Karlo Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Shultz officiating. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Pleasant View Cemetery in Petersburg, Michigan with Pastor John Mehl officiating. Friends may be received at the funeral home 5-8 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The Family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Surgical I.C.U. at Aultman Hospital and Hartville EMS for their outstanding service and expert care.

J.D. Housman, age 85, of 83 W. Center St., Petersburg, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1982, in the Evangelical Nursing Home, Saline.  For the past three years he had been in poor health.

From 1922 to 1931, Mr. Housman had been the postmaster in Petersburg.

Services were held 3 p.m. Wednesday, in the Spencer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with The Rev. Michael Clemmer of Petersburg United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery.  Arrangements were made by the Earle Little Funeral Home, Monroe. 

Born April 28, 1896, in Petersburg, he was a son of James S. and Susie (Breningstall) Housman.  He married Leda Schmid in 1916.  She died April 14, 1974.

He was a lifetime resident of Petersburg.  After serving as postmaster from 1922 to 1931, he was a rural carrier from 1931 to 1962. 

Mr. Housman was one of the originators of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, which formed in January, 1939, and he was its first treasurer.  He was a World War I veteran and a member of Harry Bamm Post 72, American Legion, Dundee.  Survivors include two sons, Carl J. and Calvin W. of Petersburg; a daughter, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Kline of North Canton, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Idella Holmer of Miami, Fla; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Petersburg United Methodist Church. 

James S. Housman, whose tragic death is chronicled in another column of this paper, was born at Castleton Corners, Staten Island, March 15, 1868, hence lacked only fourteen days of being 42 years of age.  His parents, Mrs. And Mrs. John V. Housman, came to Michigan in 1871, locating at Morenci, where James attended the village school and later learned telegraphy at the Lake Shore station.  His first appointment as a station agent was about twenty one years ago, when he took charge of the Lake Shore business at Ida.  He was promoted from that station to Petersburg in May 1891, and here he continued to make his home and faithfully perform his duties until the fatal accident of last Tuesday, March 1.

Nov. 14, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Susie Breningstall, daughter of our townspeople, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Breningstall.  To them were born four children - three daughters (Hazel, Bina and Idella) and a son (Deal) - who are now left orphans, their mother, after a long and painful illness, passing away July 21, 1907.

On January 20, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Mead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Mead, of this place and she is now bereft of a kind and devoted husband - a man whose constant aim was to make his home a happy one.  His taking away at this time, practically in the prime of life, is indeed a sad blow to his wife, children, mother, brothers, sister and friends.  He will be greatly missed - not only in the family circle, but also by his Masonic and Maccabee brethren and the people of the entire community, by whom he was held in high esteem.

Besides his own immediate family and mother, there are left three brothers (Wm. H., of Grand Ledge; J. Val., of  Salamance, N. Y., and Ernest A. of Oak, Mich.) and one sister (Mrs. Phy D. Grover, of Salamance, N. Y.)  All are here this week.

Funeral services, under the auspices of Masonic fraternity, will be held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon.  Sermon by Rev. Bear. 

INSTANTLY KILLED!
John V. Housman, Head Sawyer at Stone’s Saw-mill
Struck by an Edging and Instantly Killed

The community is shocked to learn of the sudden and tragic death of our esteemed townsman, John V. Housman, who was working as head sawyer at Stone’s saw-mill.  The accident happened shortly before four o'clock this afternoon, while some plank were being edged.  The carriage had been gigged back and Mr. Housman had his back turned toward the saw and hurled with great force, striking him in such a manner as to instantly break his neck.

He was about 65 years of age and leaves a wife and five children - Wm. H., of Milan; Mrs. Phy D. Grover and J. Val. Housman, of Bradford, Pa., and Ernest A., of Oak, Mich.  All have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.

Note: (Husband of Johanna Stryker Housman; Father of James S. Housman- the article mentions 5 children but only 4 were listed- James was left out).

Wm. H. Housman, oldest son of our townslady, Mrs. Johanna Housman, was found dead in his bed at Glendale, Calif., last Saturday morning.  He had not been in good health for some time, but was seemingly feeling all right at the time of retiring that night.  Burial will take place in Detroit, where the remains are expected to arrive today.  Mr. Housman was engaged in the printing business for many years, serving his apprenticeship on the the Morenci Observer back in the seventies.  Later he published the Hanover Local, the Milan Leader, the Eaton Rapids Review and the Grand Ledge Independent.  On retiring from the newspaper game, he engaged in the drug business in Detroit, where he resided until some months ago, when he removed to Glendale.  He leaves a wife, one son and a daughter, besides his mother, two brothers and a sister. 

Thomas D. Husted, son of General James William Husted (Yale 1854), who was for twenty-three years a member of the New York State Assembly and six times its Speaker, was born September 18, 1860, at Peekskill, N. Y. His mother was Helen M., daughter of Thomas C. Southard, of Peekskill. After graduation he studied law a year at the Albany Law School, continued his study at Port Henry, N. Y., till January, 1885, and then in New York City, where he was admitted to the bar on May 15. After a period of general practice he gave his attention chiefly to corporation law and to real estate enterprises. He was a fluent speaker and a natural leader, with a marked talent for organization. Just before the reunion of his class in 1903 he received an injury while on shipboard, resulting in blood poisoning and a long illness from which he never fully recovered. He died of pneumonia at his home in New York City January 11, 1905, at the age of 44 years.

He married, June 3, 1886, Carrie Louise, daughter of Morris E. Clinton, of Peekskill, who is also deceased. A daughter survives them. A brother graduated from Yale College in 1892.

Donald H. Jackson of Williston fell asleep in death on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in The Vermont Respite House in Williston. Born July 28, 1924, in Detroit, Mich., to Harry and Bina Jackson, Don graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1942 and attended Michigan State University. He served for three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, and was honorably discharged in February of 1946. He married Helen (Hentnik) March 16, 1946, and they enjoyed almost 60 years together. They were avid dance roller skaters from 1939 to 2001. In 1946, Don and Helen built their first home in Lansing, Mich., later moving to Detroit, then in 1962 to Shelburne where they again built a home for their now family of seven. When their children married, they sold the family home and moved up to Grand Isle. They resided in Vermont for 27 years. Don spent over 42 years in the printing profession, starting at Malover Printing in Detroit, and then printing companies in Burlington — The Lane Press, Queen City Printers, George Little Press, Allied Printing & Essex Publishing. In 1990, happily retired, Don and Helen moved to Sebring, Fla., where they lived until this past summer. Don and his wife were devoted Bible students and were very active as Jehovah's Witnesses for over 50 years. At Don's death he was serving as an elder in the South Congregation (Burlington) of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Jackson of Williston; and their five children, David, Patti, Paul, Mark and Joel. He also had 11 grandchildren, Chelsea, Kylee, Lisa, Christine, Ian, Seth, Luke, Micah, Jared, Katy and Jason; and five great-grandchildren, Olivia, Halie, Eric, Nicholas and Saphie. Don is also survived by his sister, Betty Lou Hequembourg, and her husband, Harry, of Fort Myers, Fla. His brother, Howard J. Jackson, and sister Carol Jean Leadbeater predeceased him. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 26, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 610 Main St., Colchester. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either Worldwide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses, 610 Main St., Colchester, Vt. 05446, or to The Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. Arrangements are in the care of Stephen C. Gregory Cremation Service, Shelburne.

HAMPTON - Carol Jeanne Jackson Madowitz Leadbeater, 88, died Monday, July 4, 2005. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, she had been a resident of Hampton for the last 10 years. She attended First United Methodist Church of Fox Hill with the help of her good friend, Nancy Terrell.  Mrs. Leadbeater was an assistant librarian for the Miami, Fla., Public School System from 1965 through 1978. She served as a school volunteer at Cooper Elementary in Hampton until 2000. Mrs. Leadbeater was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Madowitz; her son, Jay Madowitz; second husband, Frank Leadbeater; and grandson, Glenn Hennegan. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Dennis Hennegan of Spotsylvania, Va.; two grandchildren, Lynn Fraser and Kellie Chilbert; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be private and she will rest next to her husband, Milton, in Miami Memorial Gardens in Miami, Fla. Arrangements are being provided by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton.

Note: Daughter of Harry Jackson and Bina Housman

Mrs. Breningstall Passed Away

Elizabeth Main, daughter of Thomas and Henrietta Main, was born in Stonington, Ill., August 25, 1850.  At an early age her mother died and she accompanied her father to California, where she remained until the age of fourteen, at which time her father died, then she and her brother came to Petersburg, making her home with her sister, Mrs. Susan Rose, until her marriage to Horace J. Breningstall July 12, 1868.

Five children were born - Reuben Grant, Susie Amelia, Adelaide, Lucy May and Gertrude Main.  For nearly 44 years she lived a life of perfect wedlock, until she was called to her heavenly home February 14, 1912.  Mrs. Breningstall was a devoted wife and mother; no task or duty at whatever cost to herself was too hard for her to do.  She was a member of the M. E. church, was loved by all, and was a willing helper in times of sickness and death.

A husband and four children are left to mourn her loss - Reuben, of Detroit, Mrs. Edson Valrance, of Rockwood, Mrs. H. C. Gove and Gertrude of Petersburg, Mrs. J. S. Housman having departed her life July 21, 1907, at the age of 32 years.

Funeral will be held at the home Saturday (tomorrow) at 12 o'clock noon.  The M. E. Paster, Rev. Jas. S. Priestley, will officiate. 

Former Resident of Jefferson Died Feb. 27 at Home in Oneonta

Mrs. Katherine Reed, 79, who had been ill since early in November, succumbed to a complication of diseases at 11 o’clock on Thursday, February 27th, at her home at 23 Fair street, Oneonta. The funeral was held at the Bookhout funeral home, 357 Main street, Oneonta, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Dr. Boyd McClearly, past of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. A temporary interment was made in the Bookhout vault with a later burial at Jefferson.

Mrs. Reed was born in Bloomville, July 25, 1861, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Peters) McCune and was married to David Reed on November 16, 1910 at Jefferson. Mr. McCune passed away on April 27, 1922.

Mrs. Reed was a member of the jefferson presbyterian Church. She went to Oneonta in 1933 to make her home with her brother, the late Ralph McCune. Surviving are a brother, John McCune of Covine, Cal.; a niece, Mrs. Walter Simmons of Albany.

The many friends of Mrs. Bertha I. Breningstall, 14379, Mansfield, were saddened at her sudden passing on Oct. 1.  She was born on March 25, 1876, and saw the city progress from a small river port community.

Her husband, Reuben G. Breningstall, owned and operated a drug store at 23rd and Baker street for many years.

Mrs. Breningstall was one of the first women drivers in this city.  As far back as 1902 she and her husband were driving one of the first automobiles through the unpaved streets of Detroit.  She had been to see her daughter with her car on the afternoon preceding her death.

Mrs. Breningstall was an active member of Immanuel Presbyterian church for over half a century.  she held a life-time membership in the Druggists Wives association and was active in the Community Club and the Rosedale Women's club for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. William F. Idella- Elder, of Bretton Drive, and a son, Joseph H. Breningstall, of Warrington drive, and four grandchildren.

Died at His Home in Petersburg Today, Aged 90 Years

The Hon. George Peters, one of the most prominent farmers and politicians in Monroe county, died at his home near Petersburg this morning at the age of ninety years.

In his political belief Mr. Peters was a Republican and served as a member of the state legislature in 1867-1868.  For twenty four years he held the position of postmaster at Petersburg.  By reason of his prominence in politics and in agricultural pursuits he was well known both in his home county and in Lenawee.

George R. Peters, who operated a grocery store in Petersburg for a number of years, passed away at the Los Angeles General Hospital at 7:00 P.M. last Wednesday, February 24th. Funeral services were held Saturday in Alhambra, Calif., with the Rev. George Jenkins of the Community Friends Church officiating, and burial was made at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier.

The son of Richard and Frances Peters, he was born at Petersburg on March 16, 1888. He grew up on the Peters frarm a mile and a half west of Petersburg, the family for many years operating this as a dairy farm, which at that time was known for miles around as the largest venture of its kind anywhere in this area.

On December 24, 1913, Mr. Peters was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Breningstall, and he operated a grocery store here from shortly before his marriage until moving to Battle Creek in March of 1931. His first store was on Center steet about twhere the building now occupied by Perry's Radio Shop stands. This building was destroyed by fire, along with the Fred Kohler hardware and C.J. Wittman meat market in what was Petersburg's largest fire, and he then re-opened for business in part of the old Exchange Holtel on the site now occupied by the Petersburg State Bank. when this building was torn down to make room for the bank, a new brick building, now occupied by Drouillard's Plumbing Shop, was erected to house his grocery business.

Mr. and Mrs. Peters moved from Battle Creek to California in February of 1947, and have resided at 1517 So. Marengo Ave. in Alhambra since that time. he had been employed by the American Police Patrol, stationed at the American Pipe and Steel Co. - Surviving, besides the widow, are one son, George; one brother, Will Peters, of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Eoff, of Lyons, Mich., and Mrs. John Wilkins, of Detroit; an aunt, Mrs. George Bieber, of Petersburg, and three grandchildren.

PETERS, GEORGE RICHARD
(Taken from Original News clipping)

Born March 16, 1888 Petersburg, Michigan
Passed on February 24, 1954 Los Angeles, California

George R. Peters, a native of Petersburg, Michigan, born March 16, 1888, passed away at the Los Angeles County General Hospital at 7 PM February 24, 1954.

Living in Petersburg throughout his early years, he owned and operated the Peters Grocery until 1931 when he moved to Battle Creek, Michigan where he worked at the Michigan Carton Co. Poor health in 1944 prompted him to take a position at Alexanders Pharmacy operating a Postal Sub-station. Moving to Alhambra, California in 1947, he has been employed by the American Police Patrol stationed at the American Pipe and Steel Co.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, who resides at 1517 South Marengo Avenue, Alhambra, Calif., and one son, George H. Peters of Alhambra, two grandsons, Richard and David; and one granddaughter Kathleen; one brother William of Deland, Fla; two sisters Mrs. Frances Eoff of South Lyons, Michigan; and Mrs. Helen Wilkins of Berkely, Michigan.

Funeral Services were held at Turner, Stevens, and Turner in Alhambra, Calif. Interment was at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Calif. The Rev. George Jenkins of the Community Friends Church of Alhambra officiated.

Passed from this world at his home in Cottonwood, AZ; Aged 78 Years and 5 Days.

George Horace Peters who parted this life on the 15th of January 1998, was a man of truth, dignity, intelligence, and warmth. He gave to his five children these same fundaments which have made them successful in their own lives.

Due to a fire in the family's home town, George was born in Toledo, Ohio on 05 Jan 1920 and was the son of George and Gertrude (Breningstall).  The family's normal residence was in Monroe County, Michigan where his great great grandfather had migrated in 1824 from Harpersfield, New York and purchased land from the U.S. government where Petersburg now stands and was thus named for him.

His father owned a grocery store and had been township clerk, but after the Great Depression, they moved to Battle Creek and he attended Lakeview Jr. High and delivered morning papers and worked at the Lakeview Pharmacy for 25¢ an hour, and with a small scholarship, his saved earnings, and help from his parents, George graduated in 1938 and attended Michigan State where he joined Alpha Chi Sigma and Professional Chemical Fraternity. 

He was a Senior ROTC when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.  A week after graduation, on June 20th, George left Battle Creek and entered the service as a captain where he was first to command Battery "C" of the 3rd Platoon in San Francisco.  He then was shipped to the Aleutians and after twenty months, came home for a thirty day leave and married Louise Baker (of Battle Creek) who had moved to Los Angeles, California with her parents.  They were married on the 25th of May 1944 and settled for a time in Riverside.  George continued his military service in Panama and the Philippines, where he was stationed when their first child was born, then eventually moved to Arizona in the 1980's where after living in Sedona and Tucson, they settled in Cottonwood near their two sons, Dave and Bill Peters.

George is survived by his wife Louise (Baker) and children Richard Peters of Lumberton, NC; Mrs. Kathleen Coombes of Prescott, AZ; David Peters of Cottonwood, AZ; William Peters of Cottonwood, AZ; Mrs. Robin Kitts of Phoenix, AZ; and nine grandchildren.

DIED - In this village, on the 6th inst., after an illness of two days, Mr. Richard Peters, father of Mr. John Peters, in the 80th year of his age. He was one of the first settlers of Stamford, where he resided for some forty years. About twenty years since he removed to Onondoga county, where he remained eighteen years. About two years since he changed his residence to Preble, Cortland county. Last fall he came to this village, and arranged his affairs to make Bloomville his permanent residence, but death has taken him to the spirit land. While a resident of Stamford he was a member of the Methodist church of this place. He was prepared and resigned to die, and assured his friends that it would be well with him. It is only seven weeks since we recorded the death of his wife.

His funeral will take place to day at 1 o'clock P.M., at the church in this village. Sermon by Rev. D. Gibson.
Laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery - Bloomville, NY [Headstone Photo]

DEATH OF A PIONEER: Richard Peters, aged 64 years, died at his residence in Petersburg, Monroe Co., on Wednesday March 5th. He had been ill with inflmation of the lungs only six days. He had previously enjoyed robust health.

Mr. Peters emigrated from Delaware Co., MY and located at Petersburg in 1824, the place taking its name from him, as he was founder of the village. Having settled at the place when he was quite young, he had spent nearly all of his manhood in redeeming the rich soil of Michigan from the wilderness, and contributed to make our state what it is, one of the richest agricultural States in the Union; and he goes to his final rest leaving hosts of warm friends who deplore their loss by his death. Mr. Peters was the father of the Hon. George Peters, Representative in the present State Legistlature from Monroe Co.

MANISTEE, Mich., April 2 - Funeral services, under direction of the Knights of Pythias, will be held here Monday for Richard G. Peters, who at two junctures in his life was rated as a millionaire and who died here virtually "broke."

Death came quickly and unexpectedly. Peters dreamed until the last of recouping his fortune for the third time.

He was born in New York and came to Michigan when 16, beginning work at Monroe with the old Michigan Southern Railway as surveyor's rodman. Coming to this region he made investments in the lumbering business which ultimately netted him millions.

His holdings at one time included vast timber lands, two saw mills, a shingle mill, a barrel factory and a salt block on Manistee lake, in addition to several short railway lines in northern Michigan, a line of ships on the Great Lakes and dock and mill property at Benton Harbor.

PETERS, RICHARD G. 1865 - 1934

Richard G. Peters, 68, Buried Here Sunday - Was Former Resident of Community and at One Time Most Prominent Farmer in This Section.

It again becomes the unpleasant duty of the writer to record the passing of a former greatly esteemed citizen - a man much beloved by all with whom he came in contact - Richard G. Peters.

Mr. Peters had not been in good health for some time and a short time ago was removed from his home at Wampler's Lake to Mercy Hospital, Jackson, where he passed away March 29, 1934, at the age of 68 years, nine months and 20 days.

Richard G. Peters was the only son of Hon. George Peters, who way back in 1824 emigrated from Harpersfield, New York and purchased form the U.S. Government about six hundred acres of land, where Petersburg now stands.

Richard G. Peters arrived on the scene June 9, 1865, and when old enough very ably assisted his father in conducting the large farm (now the Gilman farm) west of Petersburg.  He continued actively in this work until failing health compelled him to retire.

He was united in marriage Sept. 27, 1885 to Miss Frances Trombly, who still survives.  Four children (all now living) were born to this union.  They are William F. of Brooklyn; George R. of Battle Creek; Mrs. Robert J. Eoff and Miss Helen Peters, of Detroit.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Helen Rea, of Hamburg, New York.

Mr. Peters was a very public spirited man, and generous to fault.  Although for a number of years past he had spent little time in the old home town, yet he will be greatly missed and long remembered by his old friends.

The remains were brought to the home of his brother-in-law, Louie Trombley, where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Rev. F. A. Blake delivering a short discourse.  Services at the grave were under the auspices of the Blanchard Lodge No. 102, F. & A.M. of which Mr. Peters had long been a true and upright member.

Richard Peters, an old resident of Penfield, Ohio, died at the residence of his son David Peters, on November 9, 1883.

Mr. Peters immigrated from Harpersfield, Delaware Co. NY in 1850 to Penfield. Deceased was sixty-seven years of age.

In his religous views, Mr. Peters was a Baptist, and had been for years a useful and consistent member of that church. Such was the confidence of his fellow townsmen in his honesty and ability, that he was for several terms elected Justice of the Peace in Penfield.

Mr. Peters was a man of intelligence and sound judgement. Although liberal in his views he was positive in his convictions and would not be swayed by popular opinion. Mr. Peters was a Democrat and was for years the leader of the little "Band of Democrats" in Penfield. His fidelity to principle and useful work as a man, will long be remembered and cherished by those who knew him.

R.C. Peters Dies at age 75
Richard C. Peters, 73, president of the former Peters Trust Co., died early Friday in a hospital at Houston, Tex., where he had been ill six weeks.

Mrs. Peters, who had been in poor health the past year, had been traveling in search of a residence suitable for his condition, when he was stricken in Houston. He underwent an operation in the hospital at Houston. with him at the time of his death were his wife and a daughter, Mrs. W. H. Belcher, of Memphis, Tenn.

His son, R.B. Peters, of 4822 Cass St., secretary of the Peters-Cameron Co., had returned from Houston Jan 18.

Mr. Peters, though president of the Peters-Cameron Co., had not been active in business the past year and a half because of poor health.

He was authority on information relative to farm properties and had been connected with farm mortgage and insurance business for many years in Nebraska. He had operated a farm mortgage and insurance business in West Point for several years until 1897 when he moved to Omaha to organize the R.C. Peters Co.

Mr. Peters organized the Peters Trust Co. in 1907, remaining as its president until the firm went into bankruptcy in 1929. He had also been chairman of the board of the former Peters National bank.

Mr. Peters was well known for his active aid and generous support to all community improvements. He was the first president of the University club and belonged to the Dundee Presbyterian church.

He was born in Petersburg, Mich., and attended the University of Michigan. He moved to West Point after his marriage.

Also surviving is another daughter, Mrs. Clayton Shaw, of Inglewood, Cal., who will come to Omaha for the funeral.

RICHARD G. PETERS DIES AT MANISTEE (1927)
Once Largest Timberland Owner in Michigan Is Dead at 95

Manistee, April 1- Richard G. Peters, 95, once known as the biggest individual owner of timberlands in Michigan, died here Friday morning after having made two fortunes in the vast forests of this section and lost them through unscrupulous salesmen.

Mr. Peters, partially blind up until his death, dreamed of his third fortune. At one time he erased two and one third million dollars from the books of his creditors in six years.

Mr. Peters was born in Delaware county, New York, July 2, 1831*. At 18 he moved to the farm of an uncle, Richard Peters at Petersburg, near Monroe. When the state sold the old railway line between Monroe to the Michigan Southern railway young Peters got a job as rodman for the surveyors, starting him on a career such as few men in Michigan have ever experienced.

The R.G. Peters Salt & Lumber Co. capitalized at $1,000,000, was organized at Eastlake, Manistee suburb, and employed 1,100 men. Two large mills turned out 1,000,000 feet of lumber a day and a single mill with 2,000,000 a week capacity was also operated at Benton Harbor the company owned valuable dock properties. The firm had it's own line of vessels plying Lake Michigan. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

*Family records indicate Richard was born in 1832

Willard F. Peters, a former resident of St. Louis and Shepherd, died in Saginaw, March 17th at the age of 79 years, three months and l0 days. Funeral services were held in Saginaw Wednesday afternoon, and the body was taken to Salt River cemetery for interment. The casket was opened at the cemetery and a short service conducted for the benefit of those who were unable to go to Saginaw. 

Willard Fremont Peters was born November 26, 1855, in Angola, Indiana. In 1879, he was united in marriage to Ella Jane Ruthven and moved to eastern Nebraska where they resided until the year 1912, at which time they moved to Manistee. After living there a year they moved onto a farm near Shepherd where they lived nine years. They were living in Mt. Pleasant when Mrs. Peters passed away ,seven years ago, since which time Mr. Peters has lived alternately with his sons, Arthur J. In St. Louis and Harley E. in Saginaw. 

Surviving are the two sons and ten grandchildren of the latter, Willard is on coast guard duty in Oregon, and Harold in the navy in China, both of whom are sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peters. 

Funeral Planned for Pvt. Peters

The body of Pvt. Wilson E. Peters has arrived from overseas on the Robert F. Burns, according to word received by his father, Wilson E. Peters, Sr. of Petersburg. Funeral arrangements will be made when further word is received by the Hemenway, Valentine & McNeil funeral home of Petersburg.

Pvt. Wilson, killed in the Battle of Strasbourg Nov. 27, 1944, was inducted April 24, 1944, and trained at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark., and Fort George G. Meade, Md., before going to England for the final phase. He was a graduate of Petersburg High School.

Mrs. Mary E. Davenport, widow of John Sidney Davenport of Stapleton, N.Y., was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Tuesday morning. Deacon Charles Mitchell of the Catholic Apostolic Church officiated. Mrs. Davenport died in Stapleton Thursday. The funeral was held there Monday.

John B. Rowland of five Corners, aged 77 years, died in the Auburn City Hospital after a short illness.

He is survived by two brothers, Eben Rowland and Ira Rowland, two nieces and one nephew.

Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery at Five Corners.

The funeral was held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at the home. arrangements were made by A.E. Redman.

Bearers were: Paul Myers, Paul Crotty, Merton Rowland and Wallace Conner.

Mrs. James Deal (Leda E.) Housman, age 77, of 83 W. Center St., died at 8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday in Memorial Hospital Unit, Monroe, shortly after being admitted.

Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McNeil and Spencer Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating.  Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery.  Bearers were Mike Watson, Gordon Wittman, Everett Collins, Dick Vasbinder, Al Gilson and Tom Beverly.

Born October 26, 1896 in Deerfield, she was the daughter of Carl and Eva Schmid.  She was married ot Mr. Housman in 1916.  A life member of the Petersburg Deerfield region, she was a former school teacher.  She was a member of the Petersburg United Methodist Church and the Women's Civic League. 

Surviving are her husband; two sons, James and Calvin, both of Petersburg; a daughter, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Kline of Canton, Ohio; three brothers, Carl and Guy Schmid, both of Petersburg, and Walter Schmid of Sun City, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Dorothy) Averill of Saginaw and Mrs. Mabel Schmidt of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and five grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. 

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. from his home for Fowler Shankland, 73, of 321 Muirfield Road who died yesterday. Mr. Shankland, who was engaged in the real estate business until his retirement 10 years ago, was a native of Nashville, Tenn., and came here more than 50 years ago. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Isabel R. Shankland, three sons, James H., John D., and Sidney F. Shankland, two daughters, Miss Edith Shankland and Mrs. Louisa S. Zonne, and a sister, Mrs. Jefferson P. Chandler.

AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD Samuel Smith, of Smithton, lived in Pettis since 1865.

Samuel Smith aged 76, died at his home in Smithton and was buried Sunday from the Christian Church at that place, Rev. Babbet officiating. Samuel Smith was born in New York State July 18, 1837, and there was reared and educated until the end of his 10th year. then he came to Illinois where, August 29, 1849 he was married to Miss Cornelia buck, who has been his companion since. In 1865 th family removed to Pettis County, locating near Smithton where Mr. Smith owned, and for years, cultivated a fine farm. Of the union 13 children were born and eight of them live to comfort the mother for the death of her life companion. Samuel Smith was one of Pettis Counties substantial and well respected citizens. His was an upright light and his death will be regretted by all.

Maria Southard, widow of the late Geo. W. Clark, died at her home, No. 206 Nelson avenue, on Tuesday, in the 97th year of hr age. She had been confined to her room for the past five years from lameness, but was in apparent good healthy until a fall, which occurred on March 17th, from the shock of which she never recovered.

Mrs. Clark was born in Fishkill, May 17, 1808, and was the daughter of Thomas and Hannah Jones Southard. Her early girlhood was spent in Fishkill and then her parents moved to New York. About 75 years ago she married Geo. W. Clark in New York. He died in 1860. Sixty years ago they moved to Peekskill and she has resided her ever since. When the deceased came to Peekskill she brought her letter from the Reformed church of New York and deposited in the First Presbyterian church of this village. For sixty years she has been a faithful and consistent member of that church. During her earlier years she was active in church work.

Two daughters, Miss Hannah S. and Miss Charlotte P., of this village, and five grandchildren survive her.

The funeral services were held yesterday (Friday) afternoon at 2 o’clock, from her late residence, the Rev. B.H. Everitt officiating. Interment was at Hillside.

Johanna Stryker was born in Gravesend, Long Island, Dec. 29th, 1839, and was the last surviving member of a family of nine.

In the year of 1858 she was married to John V. Housman, of Staten Island, N. Y., whose death occurred in 1903.  They were the parents of five children:  William H., who passed from this life in January, 1924; James S., who also passed to the great beyond in March, 1910; Mrs. Anna Grover and John V., of Salamanca, New York, and Ernest A., of Plymouth, Mich., together with thirteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren who survive her.

Mrs. Housman resided in Petersburg for the last forty years and was a devoted and active member of the Methodist church and Sunday school.  She was affiliated with the Russell Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the W. C. T. U.

In her declining years she was tenderly cared for by her grandson, J. D. Housman and wife, with whom she resided until December 9th, 1926, when she was called to her reward of a life well spent on earth.

Her soul has gone to the world beyond,
Here on earth she could not stay,
Her loving words and smiling face,
Will linger in our hearts always.

Mrs. Housman Funeral -  The funeral of the late Mrs. Johanna Housman was held Sunday afternoon at the home of her grandson, Postmaster J. D. Housman, and interment was in the Petersburg cemetery by the side of her husband. 

Among those from away who came to attend the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Housman and Mrs. P. H. Grover, of Salamanca, N. Y.; Mrs. W. H. Housman, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holmer, W. H. Sewell, ?? Brick and Mrs. W. A. Averill, Jr., of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, of Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Myra Viets, of Dundee; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seiser and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Frayer, of Deerfield.

Mrs. Frances T. Peters, 77 years old, died in Detroit at 11:30 o'clock Saturday morning after an eight weeks illness. Mrs. Peters was born November 11, 1866 in Petersburg and was married September 27, 1885, to Richard G. Peters, who died March 29,