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The History of Tuscola, Michigan
H. R. Page & Co., Chicago - 1883


     JOHN DEITZ, farmer, was born in Germany, December 11, 1838. He came with
     his parents to America when about eight years of age. On the voyage they
     encountered a dreadful storm, which so damaged the ship that it drifted to
     the Azores Islands, where they obtained repairs, and then made the rest of
     the trip. He came to Michigan in the fall of 1856, and worked for a time in
     lumber camps and at farm work. On October 23, 1861, he enlisted in the
     Second Michigan Infantry, Company F, and served until discharged, January
     5, 1863, for disability from epilepsy, caused by a gunshot wound in the
     head, received at the battle of Fair Oaks, May 3, 1862. He had previously
     fought in the siege of Yorktown, at the battle of Williamsburg, and in
     other encounters. He suffered much from the wound for about eight years,
     and received a pension during this time, but his disability ceased, and he
     voluntarily reported the fact and gave up his pension: and received compli-
     ment as being the first soldier who have been known so to do since the war.
     He settled in section 17, in Ellington in the spring of 1866. He was mar-
     ried to Miss MALVINA MALLORY, of Ellington, May 12, 1867. She died April
     24, 1868. She left one son, DAYMOND S., Mr. DIETZ was married May 1, 1869,
     to Miss ELIZABETH MALLORY, who died August 21, 1877, leaving three child-
     ren, JAMES B., LUCY E., and JOHN H. His third marriage was to Miss MARY L.
     DAVIS, of Caro, February 1880. She was born in York, Mich., August 7, 1849.
     They have 21 acres of land, about seventy of which are under cultivation.
     They have also a thriving orchard of the best varieties of fruit, and he is
     about to erect a new dwelling to perfect their home comforts. He has been
     school moderator, highway commissioner and justice of the peace, and is now
     serving as treasurer of his township. The funeral of Mrs. E. DIETZ was con-
     ducted by Hon. Judge WILDER, of Watrousville, and was the first spiritual
     funeral ever held in Ellington.

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