ISAAC POUND DIED THURSDAY

Was Pioneer of Newburg Township
and Civil War Veteran

Isaac S Pound was born in Ontario
Co., NY, Sept 22 1836. He died at
his home in Newburg township, Feb.
15,1923, aged 86 years,4 months and
23 days.

In the fall of 1844, when eight years old,
he with his parents moved to Michigan
from Ontario, NY, locating in Newburg
township, Cass County, where he has
since lived, except about four years
that he lived at Decatur, MI, and about
11 months spent in the service of his
country during the Rebellion. He was
married to Miss, Elizabeth Hinchman
of Silvercreek township, Cass Co MI.
in March 1862.

In August 1864, the deceased answered
his country's call for soldiers. He enlisted
in the 14th Michigan Battery of Light Artillery
and served until the close of the Rebellion.
He was honorably discharged in July 1865.
The deceased became a charter member of
W.J. May Post of the Grand Army of the
Republic, located at Jones, Mi., July 24, 1882.
He is only survived by one charter member,
Comrade, Samuel P. King.
The deceased was raised by Christian
parents and gave his heart to God about
seven years ago, and was baptized by the
Rev. James Springsteen, since which time
he has been a firm believer in Christ and
died in the triumph of living faith.
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Pound was
blessed with seven children, all surviving
him except one boy, Edward, who died in
infancy. They are Ella, wife of Fred J.
Timm, Fred Pound of Marcellus, Eva, wife
of Andrew J. Poe, Carrie, wife of Thomas G.
Barks, Arther J. Pound of Newburg, Jennie,
wife of Wm. Butler, Joseph W. Pound,
both of Cass County.
The deceased was a devoted husband, an
indulgent father, a loving grand parent and an
honorable and Loyal defender of his country.
He was a good citizen and neighbor, an
honest man, the noblest work of God.
He leaves to mourn their loss, a devoted
wife, six children, twenty four grandchildren,
twenty one great grandchildren, many nephews
and nieces, and a host of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held at the Poes Church
in Newburg township on Sunday the 18th inst.,
conducted by Rev. J.W.Springsteen, assisted
by the M.P. Choir of Corey and attended by
a congregation of relatives and friends of the
family that filled the house, thus testifying to
their high esteem of the deceased and their
sympathy for the aged companion who has
faithfully toiled with him to the end. Burial
took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Source Guy D Pound

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