Lyons Herald, 8 Dec 1910
Ira Gilmore Lived In Lyons Over Sixty Years.
Ira Gilmore died at his home in this village Sunday, December 10, at the advanced age of 86 years. His last illness was of short duration, although he had been in feeble health for the past year.
Deceased was born in Warsaw, Wyoming county, N.Y., in March, 1824. When but six years old his father died and he went to live with his grandparents.
About the year 1845 he came to Lyons and continued his residence here until his death, except for a year or so spent with one of his daughters in the west. He was married to Miss Usrula Sparling who died many years ago. Four daughters were born to them – Mary Bennett, Millie Fortune, Emma Huss and Clara Trefry – all of whom are living in the West and at a distance too remote to allow them to be present at the funeral or during his illness.
Mr. Gilmore was a man of rugged honesty, and the record of his life is one of honor and integrity. His simple, truthful faith in others somewhat saddened the latter years of his life. He was a member of the Lyons Baptist Church for over fifty years and his Christian character is the best monument that can be given him.
The funeral was held Wednesday at the Baptist Church, being conducted by Rev. Mr. Branch of Ionia, assisted by Rev. Wm. Judd, who read an obituary of deceased. The music was furnished by Messrs. Balch and Hale and Mesdames DeVore and Grant with Cora Henderson at the organ. The remarks of Mr. Branch were especially fine. He said the highest tribute that could be paid to deceased was that he was a Christian.
The pall-bearers were F. T. Gleason, A. S. Bunnell, A. Stryker and John Hale.
Lyons Herald, 8 Dec 1910
Ira Gilmore Lived In Lyons Over Sixty Years.
Ira Gilmore died at his home in this village Sunday, December 10, at the advanced age of 86 years. His last illness was of short duration, although he had been in feeble health for the past year.
Deceased was born in Warsaw, Wyoming county, N.Y., in March, 1824. When but six years old his father died and he went to live with his grandparents.
About the year 1845 he came to Lyons and continued his residence here until his death, except for a year or so spent with one of his daughters in the west. He was married to Miss Usrula Sparling who died many years ago. Four daughters were born to them – Mary Bennett, Millie Fortune, Emma Huss and Clara Trefry – all of whom are living in the West and at a distance too remote to allow them to be present at the funeral or during his illness.
Mr. Gilmore was a man of rugged honesty, and the record of his life is one of honor and integrity. His simple, truthful faith in others somewhat saddened the latter years of his life. He was a member of the Lyons Baptist Church for over fifty years and his Christian character is the best monument that can be given him.
The funeral was held Wednesday at the Baptist Church, being conducted by Rev. Mr. Branch of Ionia, assisted by Rev. Wm. Judd, who read an obituary of deceased. The music was furnished by Messrs. Balch and Hale and Mesdames DeVore and Grant with Cora Henderson at the organ. The remarks of Mr. Branch were especially fine. He said the highest tribute that could be paid to deceased was that he was a Christian.
The pall-bearers were F. T. Gleason, A. S. Bunnell, A. Stryker and John Hale.
Family Members
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Amelia E Gilmore Fortune
1847–1919
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Mary C Gilmore Bennett
1851–1933
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Clarissa G. "Clara" Gilmore Trefry
1853–1921
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Janet Adelaide Gilmore
1856–1906
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Emma Jane Gilmore Hughes
1858–1950
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Della Gilmore
1863–1867
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Zera Adelbert Gilmore
1863–1867
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Emery l. "Infant" Gilmore
unknown–1860
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Ezra M. "Infant" Gilmore
unknown–1860
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