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Historical Collections
Collections and Researches made by the
Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society
Reprint VOL. XXI
Wynkoop Ballenbeck Crawford Co., State Printers 1912-1913

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         MAURICE J. LICKLY died at his home in Wright, Hillsdale county,
       Mich., December 31, 1891. Deceased was born in Putnam county, N.Y.,
       August 20, 1829, hence he was a little over sixty-two years of age
       at the time of his death.
       
         At the age of seven years he moved with his parents to Hillsdale
       county, and since that time has lived here for the most part. In
       1852 he was married to Miss HARRIET COOPER, whom he leaves with 
       five sons and one daughter, numerous relatives and a large number
       of friends to mourn his departure.
       
         Just as the old year went out the spirit took its flight, as he
       said, "To awake in a new light," which words were strangely pro-
       phetic of the end so near.
       
         Although the call was sudden he was found ready, for he was a
       most earnest and consistent Christian. He was deeply interested
       in Sunday school and Christian endeavor work, and the many weep-
       ing eyes on the day of the funeral, testified to the strong hold
       he had upon the young people. When the Congregational church was
       formed at LICKLY'S Corners he was warmly in favor of the movement
       and took a very active part. He was appointed one of the deacons
       and superintendent of the Sunday School. He dearly loved the study
       of the bible and inspired others with the same love. He was a con-
       scientious but outspoken man. He always had the courage of his
       convictions but worked first to know what was truth and right.
       
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