This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AliciaKMarshall Surnames: LeClaire Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.houghton/4946/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bessemer Herald (Bessemer, Michigan) > 1901 > August > 3 Samuel LeClaire, aged 30, shot himself through the heart, dying instantly, at his home in Lake Linden. He leaves a widow and a family of small children. He was engaged in the livery business for some years, at which he prospered but sold the stable and opened a saloon, May1, since which time he became entangled in a number of lawsuits and killed himself in a fit of despondency. 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.