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JOHN CAREY

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John CAREY was born in England,Dec.29,1839.Died at   Ft.Wayne,Ind.,Jan.22,1916,aged 76 yrs. and 26 days.He was a Civil war veteran.The surviving relatives are sons Sherman, Daniel, and George, all in the west, 4 brothers, Orvill of Nebr., Charles of South Dakota, George and Thomas F., of Hicksville, one sister Ruth BUBB of Toledo. His wife died 24 years ago and one son Charles 15 years ago. He joined the M.E. church when a young man in Wayne county,but was not identified with any church at time of death.Funeral service was conducted by Rev.W.E. Strete at the Hosack funeral parlor and interment in Forest Home cemetery.

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ROXEY ROSSETTA (GRANDY) CAREY

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Roxey Rossetta,daughter of Ezra and Jane GRANDY,was born in Milford township,Defiance county,Ohio,Jan.8,1847.With her parents she removed to Illinois for a short time;with this exception her residence has been in Milford.She was united in marriage with Daniel CAREY,April 14,1867.To them was born three children,two sons and one daughter.The husband died Jan.8,1881,and the daughter June 30,1913. In her youth she joined the Church of the United Bretheren in Christ at Milford Center and never was forgetful of the one who alone hath the words of eternal life.She knew something of the pioneer life of the community and left with the three fatherless children increased her responsibility and care.Faithfully she performed her part and was always ready to aid others as opportunity presented.She departed this life Oct.17,1916,aged 69 years 9 months 9 days. She is survived by two sons,Horatio of Findlay,O.,Henry P., of Milford, two brothers, Henry GRANDY of Milford, Albert GRANDY of Terry, Mont., seven grandchildren and many friends who deplore their loss. Funeral services from the West Milford U.B., Friday, conducted by Rev. J.W. LILLY.

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We wish to express our appreciation,and extend our thanks to the neighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance in this time of bereavement in the death and burial of our mother.Also to the choir,and minister. - The Children.