Sept. 23, 1892, Lapeer Clarion

"Death of Mrs. Beach.

Three weeks ago we noted that Mrs. J.P. Roberts was summoned to Chicago by the alarming illness of her mother, Mrs. Susannah M. Beach. Mrs. Roberts arrived in time to do for and comfort in the few remaining days. Rheumatism and consumption followed by dropsy terminated a long and worthy life. The afflicted daughter and sons brought the remains to this city on Friday.

Mrs. Susannah M. Beach, who died in Chicago, Sept. 14, at the age of 70, was a daughter of Hozial and Waty Howland, early settlers of the county, having left Pennsylvania in 1832. Her father was a direct descendant of John Howland (sic), who was one of the pilgrims of the May Flower; her mother an own cousin of Gen. Warren, the hero of Bunker Hill. At the age of 19 she became the wife of William Beach, well remembered by all the older residents of this community having been prominent is social and political circles. For over 20 years she has been an invalid, during the past few weeks an intense sufferer. Patient and hopeful she passed away to meet her reward in a better land where pain and sorrow are unknown.

Her children, Rodney W., of Detroit; Edward M., of Chicago, and Mrs. John P. Roberts, of Lapeer, survive her. Services were held in Chicago, Friday at 2:30 and here Saturday at 2. The latter took place at the residence of the daughter, Mrs. Roberts. Rev. P.G. Robertson conducting the exercises. The relatives above named were present, also Mrs. Rodney Beach, sister-in-law Miss Mary Wood, of Rochester, brother Ira Howland, of Lapeer township and others.

Deceased was known and beloved by all the early settlers of this city, of which she was herself for many years a resident. Ripe and ready she was as a sheaf of wheat for the harvest."