Beaverton Historical Society Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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Christopher C. Fouch
DEATH OF C.C. FOUCH
ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED TO HIS LONG HOME.
MASONIC FUNERAL SERVICES HELD MONDAY LARGE ATTENDANCE.
The death of C.C. Fouch took place last Saturday
afternoon. He had been wasting away from consumption
for some time, and his death was not unexpected. Mr.
Fouch was one of the earliest residents of Gladwin,
and but few persons are now residing in the
corporation who were here when he came here.
In 1877 he came here and engaged in the merchantile
business, continuing therein until 1881, since which
time he has principally looked after his real estate
interests. When Mr. Fouch came to Gladwin, there was
no railroad or stage running to the place, the usual
outlet being via road, not a very good one, to Loomis,
on the F. & P.M. road. There was only one mail a week,
and that very small, carried on horseback. The
population of the county was less than a thousand, and
the village of Gladwin contained only a few families.
Mr Fouch was a prominent factor in public affairs, and
served with credit and ability in many official
positions.
In accordance with his wishes funeral services held
Monday were conducted by Gladwin lodge F. & A.M., of
which he was a member. Rev. J. S. DeLong offered
prayer at the house, a hymn was sung, and at the grave
the principal Masonic service was conducted. A large
number followed the remains to their last resting
place in Highland cemetery.
At the grave was read the following "Masonic roll":
"Brother Christopher C. Fouch was born in Burns
township, Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1837, being the
first child of Jonathan and Rebekah Fouch. He departed
this life on Saturday, April 21, 1900, at his
residence in this city. Mr. Fouch had been a resident
of Gladwin since 1877, and had witnessed its growth
from a few families to the present. He came to
Michigan with his parents in his twentieth year. From
his nineteenth to his twenty-ninth years he engaged in
teaching in Ohio and Michigan, excepting one year's
service in the army, from which his health was greatly
impaired. In 1866 he was elected to the office of
clerk and register of deeds of Isabella county. Having
been admitted to the bar, he moved to Clare county and
was elected prosecuting attorney three terms in
succession. In Gladwin county he filled the offices of
judge of probate, prosecuting attorney two terms,
circuit-court commissioner, county school examiner and
secretary of the board of examiners several years,
supervisor of Grout township, justice of the peace a
number of years, and minor offices. Mr. Fouch was also
engaged in the merchantile business a number of years
in Clare county, and during the first years of his
residence in Gladwin county. For several years he has
been in declining health, and a few years since moved
to Alabama to try a southern clime. His health not
improving he returned to Gladwin about a year ago,
since which time his health has steadily failed.
"Christopher C. Fouch was made a Mason in Wabon
lodge, No. 305, Mt. Pleasant, in 1870. He took the
chapter degrees in the same year, and the order of
Knighthood at Big Rapids, Pilgrim Commandery, No. 23.
He was also Master of Corning lodge at Farwell.
"In January, 1890, he became a charter member of
Gladwin lodge, No. 397, on its organization, and was
first master of the lodge. He has been a member of
this lodge since its organization, except during his
absence in the south, but upon his return united
therewith, although his health has not permitted his
attendance. He was a devoted and zealous Mason, and
one of the most ardent workers in the upbuilding of
Gladwin lodge.
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{Note: Actual Recorded Date of Death is: unk. Name: Christopher C. Fouch}
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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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Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, MI
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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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4/27/1900
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:1 C:3
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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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