Morris St. John Annis. b. 1822 Sparta, Livingston County, N.Y. d. Oct 18, 1900. bd. Brickyard Cemetery, two miles west of Eaton Rapids., Mich. md. Oct. 15, 1846 - Thisbe Ann Ferris, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ferris of Eaton Rapids township. By the death of Morris St. John Annis, which occurred at noon Thursday, October 18, 1900, one of the early settlers of Eaton Rapids, and widely known among the pioneers of the county, passed away. He was born of revolutionary stock in the town of Sparta, Livingston County, N.Y. where he resided until the year 1843, when he started out on a western trip and landed in Louisville, Ky., where he worked about a year on the Ohio river, from which place he went to the state of Ohio, where he worked in an edge tool factory, returning to his birth place in the state of New York soon after. In the fall of 1845 he came to Michigan, locating at Eaton Rapids, where he worked at his trade, that of a blacksmith. October 15, 1846, he was united in marriage to Miss Thisbe Ann Ferris, after which he located on a farm three miles northwest of Eaton Rapids, where by hard work he made himself quite comfortable in this worlds goods. In his labors he was aided by his good wife, who did her part to build a home for their future years. As a result of their marriage seven children were born to them, five of whom are now living, viz: Samuel Annis, farmer of Eaton Rapids township; A. (Alvirus) W. Annis, shoe dealer of this city; Mrs. George Seely (Roxanne) of this city; Mrs. James William Seely (Sally Ann) of Eaton Rapids township; and Mrs. George Dewey of Machinac Island. The older residents of the city were quite well acquainted with the deceased, he having moved here from the farm some 18 years ago, and he was respected by all as a straightforward citizen and a good neighbor. Both Mr. and Mrs. Annis were always pleased to entertain their old friends, and the best from their abundant larder was none too good for those who called to see them. He was the son of Jacob Annis, a soldier of the revolution, and he took pride in informing his friends of the fact. For many years Mr. Annis was a member of the Baptist Church in this city and during the past two years of his illness he expressed a desire to be taken home to his Lord and Savior whenever He was ready. His companion, who has also been a great sufferer, is now in feeble health, and has the sympathy of her neighbors and friends in her affliction.
The funeral took place from the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Callen of the M.E. Church officiating owing to illness of the pastor. The remains were laid to rest in the Brickyard Cemetery two miles west of the city. George L. Booth, George B. Hamlin, Samuel Horner, Robert Hayward, George Rogers, and Henry Hused acting as pall bearers.
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The funeral took place from the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Callen of the M.E. Church officiating owing to illness of the pastor. The remains were laid to rest in the Brickyard Cemetery two miles west of the city. George L. Booth, George B. Hamlin, Samuel Horner, Robert Hayward, George Rogers, and Henry Hused acting as pall bearers.
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Morris St. John Annis. b. 1822 Sparta, Livingston County, N.Y. d. Oct 18, 1900. bd. Brickyard Cemetery, two miles west of Eaton Rapids., Mich. md. Oct. 15, 1846 - Thisbe Ann Ferris, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ferris of Eaton Rapids township. By the death of Morris St. John Annis, which occurred at noon Thursday, October 18, 1900, one of the early settlers of Eaton Rapids, and widely known among the pioneers of the county, passed away. He was born of revolutionary stock in the town of Sparta, Livingston County, N.Y. where he resided until the year 1843, when he started out on a western trip and landed in Louisville, Ky., where he worked about a year on the Ohio river, from which place he went to the state of Ohio, where he worked in an edge tool factory, returning to his birth place in the state of New York soon after. In the fall of 1845 he came to Michigan, locating at Eaton Rapids, where he worked at his trade, that of a blacksmith. October 15, 1846, he was united in marriage to Miss Thisbe Ann Ferris, after which he located on a farm three miles northwest of Eaton Rapids, where by hard work he made himself quite comfortable in this worlds goods. In his labors he was aided by his good wife, who did her part to build a home for their future years. As a result of their marriage seven children were born to them, five of whom are now living, viz: Samuel Annis, farmer of Eaton Rapids township; A. (Alvirus) W. Annis, shoe dealer of this city; Mrs. George Seely (Roxanne) of this city; Mrs. James William Seely (Sally Ann) of Eaton Rapids township; and Mrs. George Dewey of Machinac Island. The older residents of the city were quite well acquainted with the deceased, he having moved here from the farm some 18 years ago, and he was respected by all as a straightforward citizen and a good neighbor. Both Mr. and Mrs. Annis were always pleased to entertain their old friends, and the best from their abundant larder was none too good for those who called to see them. He was the son of Jacob Annis, a soldier of the revolution, and he took pride in informing his friends of the fact. For many years Mr. Annis was a member of the Baptist Church in this city and during the past two years of his illness he expressed a desire to be taken home to his Lord and Savior whenever He was ready. His companion, who has also been a great sufferer, is now in feeble health, and has the sympathy of her neighbors and friends in her affliction.
The funeral took place from the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Callen of the M.E. Church officiating owing to illness of the pastor. The remains were laid to rest in the Brickyard Cemetery two miles west of the city. George L. Booth, George B. Hamlin, Samuel Horner, Robert Hayward, George Rogers, and Henry Hused acting as pall bearers.
This info provided by Neil B - thanks.
The funeral took place from the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Callen of the M.E. Church officiating owing to illness of the pastor. The remains were laid to rest in the Brickyard Cemetery two miles west of the city. George L. Booth, George B. Hamlin, Samuel Horner, Robert Hayward, George Rogers, and Henry Hused acting as pall bearers.
This info provided by Neil B - thanks.
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