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Cass County, Michigan

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Newsome - The Cassopolis Vigilant June 2, 1924 - Mrs. Cordelia Allen Newsome, daughter of Bennett and Elma Wade Allen, was born in Porter Township, Cass County, Michigan, Jan. 16, 1859, and departed this life, May 31, 1924, at the age of 65 years, 4 months and 15 days, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Asa Stewart, in Dowagiac. She was united in marriage to Henry Clinton Newsome, April 25, 1878. To this happy union two children were born, Bertha Mae and Dr. Otis E. Newsome.
    At an early age Mrs. Newsome was enlisted in the service of Jesus. She became a member of the Chain Lake Church Ladies Aid Society and was always a diligent worker. She will be remembered as a sincere Christian, a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Newsome had resided in Calvin Township most of her life. After the death of her husband, eight months ago, she being afflicted with poor health was welcomed to the homes of both her son and daughter. About two weeks ago she went to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Stewart of Dowagiac, where she spent her last days as a patient sufferer. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs Bertha Stewart of Dowagiac, a son Dr. Otis E. Newsome of Calvin, five brothers, Edward Allen of Dowagiac, Frank and Oscar Allen of South Bend, Indiana, George Allen of Calvin and Wallace Allen of Benton Harbor; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and other relatives and a large circle of friends.
    Additional Comments: Excerpts from the Allen History manuscript of Rosanna Allen Wilson, 1924. Bennett Allen the father of Cordelia enlisted in the Civil War in 1862. Elma Allen, the mother of Cordelia, was the daughter of Hardy and Elizabeth Wade. Clinton Newsome was the son of Eaton Newsome and Mary Ann Anderson. A photo of the Chain Lake Missionary Ladies, including Cordelia Newsome, is found on the Family Photo Album page. - contributed for this page by: Jan Cortez

NOTT ---- GEORGE NOTT PASSES AWAY --------------------- Was One of County’s Oldest Residents and had Enjoyed Good Health ----------------------- George W. Nott, one of the oldest pioneer residents of this vicinity, died Friday at the age of 85, death following a stroke of paralysis recently received. Mr. Nott came to this county about forty years ago from Berrien, where he first located. He settled in Pokagon township, and enjoyed the reputation of being an industrious, upright man. Of late years he has made his home with his son, Aaron, and up to a year ago, or even less, it was his custom to walk to the city quite often. The wife and three children survive him, the children being the son Aaron, a daughter living at home and Mrs. Belle Cooper of this city. - contributed by: Linda L. Livingston

MRS. GEORGE W. NOTT. - - 1823 to 1910 - Mrs. Geo. Nott, formerly a resident of the vicinity, died at her home near Dowagiac last Thursday, after an illness of only a few days. The remains were interred beside those of her husband, who was buried Sought Berrien Center Churchyard two months ago. Mary Nott was born in Pennsylvania, April 24, 1823, and died on February 24, 1910. She was one of a family of ten children, all of whom are dead, except a brother, Aaron McKune of this Vacinity. She married in 1847 to Geo. W. Nott, who died December 24 last. Nearly all of their married life has been in Berrien and Cass County. They left three children, Aaron Nott, and Mrs. Mary Johnston, living south of Dowagiac, and Mrs. Belle Cooper of Dowagiac.

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