This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: WILLISON, SMITH, DAVIDSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4129/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Aged Man, Found in Swamp, Expires: William E. WILLISON, 76, discovered unconcious in a marsh near Portage Center, Tuesday, died in Borgess hospital Wednesday evening, a result of hunger and exposure. Reported missing by his daughter, Mrs. George SMITH, with whom he had made his home near Carpenters Corners, he was found lying face downward in the much three days later by Richard Dykstra, who happened to be walking through the marsh. The aged man is believed to have stumbled and fallen and to have been stunned by the impact, as his cheek was bruised and his mouth filled with blood. Services and burial will take place at Battle Creek. Ahe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. SMITH, Carpenters Corners and Mrs. Roy DAVIDSON, Battle Creek. The deceased had been a resident of Battle Creek for many years before coming to the home of his daughter in Portage township. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Thursday, April 9, 1931 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.