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| Report of the Pioneer Society of the State of Michigan Vol. XVII, 1891 Lansing, Michigan W. S. George & Co., State Printers & Binders Page 31 BAY COUNTY |
| Ann Goodwin, wife of John Oliver, of Bay City, one of the early pioneers of Michigan, died in Bay City, January 11, 1890, in the 77th year of her age. Mrs. Oliver was born in the county of Kent, England, June 9, 1813; emigrated to America in 1830 and was married to John Oliver April 28, 1831, at Geneva, New York, and emigrated to Michigan in 1843. A great part of her later life has been spent in Bay City where she was widely known, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. |
| Mrs. Oliver was one of the noblest of women, a true Christian and philanthropist. She was held in great respect by all classes. Come few years since she celebrated her golden wedding, on which occasion all the old settlers and prominent citizens attended to wish them a happy voyage in their declining days. She leaves an aged husband to mourn her loss. |
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