Beaverton Historical Society Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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Henry Ammon
Henry Ammon departed this life Aug. 6, 1903, at 5:30 a.m., aged 68 years, 9
months and 10 days. Deceased was born in Holmes county, O. He enlisted in Co. C of the 67th
regiment and served three years in the Civil War. After the war he united in marriage to Rachael
Crosker, and three sons were born to the union, Clell, of the upper peuinsula, and Lon and Will,
of Sage, Gladwin county, who were with him at his death. His first wife died in 1883, and in 1884
he married Amelia Huston. To this union wasborn one son, Barnie, who died at the age of 12 years.
His second wife died at Port Huron five years ago. Since her death he spent the most of his time in
Ohio, at the Michigan soldiers' home at Grand Rapids, and of the late with his son Lon, at whose
residence he died. He was patient sufferer from the effects of rheumatism, which made him helpless.
He was highly esteemed. Besides his sons, a sister, Mrs. Mary Croskey, of Ohio, mourn his loss. The
body was laid to rest in Highlan d cemetery Aug. 7. Funeral service were conducted by Rev. O. F. Bulman.
"Dearest father, how we miss you
From around our circle here,
But we know that thou art circled
In the Saviour's home with care.
"Jesus took you from among us,
For what reason we know not;
But we know that we shall meet thee
In a home to part no more."
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Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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08/06/1903
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Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, MI
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CO C 67 REG OH CIVIL WAR
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Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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08/14/1903
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:1 C:2
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Transcription Information
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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