Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2026 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== USGenNet Data Repository Notice: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ============================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ============================================================================= The Marshall Statesman June 28, 1889 LEWIS WILMARTH On Sunday, June 23, LEWIS WILMARTH, one of the oldest residents of Marshall, died at Kalamazoo, from the in- firmities of old age, which for a considerable time had impaired his intellectual faculties, and of late gradu- ally overcome his physical strength. He passed peacefully away, seemingly without disease and without pain. The re- mains were brought here for burial, and funeral services were held at the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. ELIAS COOLEY. The deceased was one of twin broth- ers born near Victor, N.Y. Sept 27, 1803. February 15, 1832, he was married to Miss ANGENETTE RAWSON. They came to Michigan in 1836, and located in Adriam, where they lived for four years, and then removed to Marshall. Here he engaged as manager of a general store. Later he was associated with ASA B. COOK in the mercantile business under the name of COOK & WILMARTH, for a few years, when they divided the stock, and he continued the business alone. At one time ARZAH ROBINSON, late of Eckford, was partner. From 1854 to 1856 the business was carried on by WILMARTH & Son. The latter taking up his residence in Grand Rapids. MR. WILMARTH soon after retired from mercantile life and took up the insurance business, which he followed for several years, until incapacitated by old age from further active duties. He made a public profes- sion of religion in youth and united with the M.E. church, of which he always continued a zealous and consisten mem- ber. The first Methodist church in Adrian was organized in his house, with less than a dozen members. In politics MR. WILMARTH was an anti-slavery whig, and after the breaking up of that party a republican, but he was content to do his duty as a citizen and was never an aspirant for public office. In September, 1886, his companion who had stood by his side for fifty-four years, journeyed on be- fore him to the other shore. Five daughters and one son are now living, namely: MRS. HELEN GIFFORD of MRS. MARION CROWDER, in California; MRS. JENNIE MALLETT, in Nebraska; MRS. MARIA CRISSY, in Illinois; MRS. SOPHIA BISSELL, of Albion; and OSCAR R. WILMARTH, of Grand Rapids. These three last named were present at the funeral. ===============================================================================