Aaron Steeves, one of the oldest men in Mille Lacs County, passed away at his home in Princeton Township on January 14, following a short illness. Had he lived until the 14th of next month Mr. Steeves would have reached the ripe old age of 95 years, For the past year or two he had been subject to attacks of sickness, but consequence of his rugged constitution they were of short duration he was indeed a remarkable man for
age, retaining full possession of his faculties until the last.


The funeral was held from the German Methodist church on Monday afternoon and Rev W. H. Orrock, who conducted the services, paid a deserved tribute to the worth of the good old gentleman whom death had called to his reward. Four pretty selections were rendered by the church choir and there were many beautiful floral offerings. The interment was in Oak Knoll cemetery and the long procession which followed the remains to their last resting place gave mute testimony of the high esteem in which deceased was held.


Aaron Steeves was born at Coverdale, Albert county, New Brunswick, on February 14, 1816, and passed the early part of his life there, following the occupation of shipbuilding and rafting. He was married in January, 1847, to Miss Catherine Wheaton, and of this union seven children were born, five of whom are living—Mrs. Thomas Scribner, Petiteodiac, N. B.; William Steeves, Mary Rines and Catherine Applegate, Princeton; and Abel Steeves, Spokane, Wash. His wife died in New Brunswick in 1856 and in 1857 he was married to Miss Margaret Vincent. Of this union nine children were born, five of whom survive, viz., Mrs. John Nokes, Cottage Grove, Oregon; Robert Steeves, Seattle, Wash.; Henry and Arthur Steeves, Princeton; and Fred Steeves, Beach, N D.
Twenty-four grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren also survive him. With his wife and family Mr. Steeves came to Princeton on November 30, 1866, and settled on section 14, township of Princeton, where he lived continuously until called by death. His wife died on June 21, 1910.

Mr. Steeves was an honorable man in all his dealings—his word was as good as his bond. He possessed a kind, cheerful nature which rendered his personality attractive—everyone who knew "Grandpa" Steeves loved and respected him. No better neighbor or more affectionate husband and father than be ever lived, and long will his memory be held in reverence by a host of friends.

Princeton Union January 19, 1911