Source: Hillsdale Daily News 12 Jan. 1892 Died December 31, 1893, at his residence in Wright, Hillsdale Co. Michigan, after an illness of six days, Maurice J. Lickley. He was attacked by the grip on Christmas night and died New Year's eve. Lung troubles soon developed from the past and no medicine seemed to do him any good. His suffering were severe but he bore them patiently and heroically. Deceased was born in Putnam Co. N.Y. August 20, 1829, hence was a little over 62 years of age at the time of his death. At the age of seven, he moved with his parents to Hillsdale County, and since that time has lived here for the most part. In 1852, he was married to Miss Harriet Cooper, whom he leaves with five sons and one daughter, numerous relatives and a large number of friends to mourn his departure. Just as the old year went out the spirt took it's flight, as he said "To awake in a new light," which words were strangely prophetic of the end so near. Although the call was sudden he was found ready, for he was a most earnest and consistent Christian. He was deeply interested in Sunday school and Christian Endeavor work, and the many weeping eyes on the day of the funeral, testified to the strong hold he had upon the congregational church was formed at Lickley's Corners he was warmly in favor of the movement and took a very active part. He was appointed one of the deacons and superintendent of the Sunday school. He dearly loved the study of the bible and was inspired others with the same love. He was a conscience but outspoken man. He always had the courage of his convictions but worked first to know what was thrust and right. Not only does death come with terrible meaning to the large family connections, but to the little church, the S.S., to the Endeavor society, and to the community at large. His sons speak of him as a "model father", and all declare a very useful man has gone. It will be a long time before his place will be a long time before his place is filled. It seems strange that so able and useful man should be thus stricken down, but such are the ways of Providence. There are mysteries past finding out that compass our lives at every point. We reach out and ask, why ? But only a mocking echo comes back to us. The funeral services were held at the church, conducted by Rev. G. S. Bradley of Hudson, in the presence of a very large concourse of people. Source: Hudson Gazette 8 Jan. 1892 Died December 31, 1891, at his home in Wright, Maurice J. Lickly. Born in Putnam County, New York August 20, 1829 and was a little more than 62 at death. At 7, he moved with his parents to Hillsdale County. In 1852, he married Miss Harriet Cooper, who survives as do 5 sons and 1 daughter. 3 of his sons are from Saginaw, Lewis, Leroy, and James.