William C. Dodge, Henry J. Dodge, 10 North 49 West
Henry scrip-claimed a quarter in section 16, 10N 49W in 1871, originally granted in favor of the State of Texas.
He MIGHT be the one in 1880 Allegan County, Michigan, 36, born in Wisconsin, farming. Mary is 37, Arthur 13, Warren 10, Clara 8, and Marsha 6. Next household is Philander Dodge, 66, with Thirza 63, both born in New York.
Henry Judson Dodge was born at Grandville, Wisconsin, July 15 1844, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.A. Keeney, in Hartford Michigan, August 5 1920, after an illness of eight months.
August 5 1862, he enlisted in Co. K 23rd Wis. Volunteers and served in the Civil War three years and one month. Mr.Dodge was a charter member of Zach Chandler Post, No. 35,G.A.R. of South Haven. He united in marriage to Mary E. Shumway at Madison, Wisconsin, January 26 1866. They celebrated their golden wedding in 1916. Five children were born to this union, four of whom survive him, one, Ella M., dying in infancy. Mrs. Dodge passed away two years ago.
For three years after his marriage he resided in Mt. Vernon, Wisconsin and in 1869 came to Michigan settling in Casco township, Allegn county. He resided in or near South Haven until 1910 when he moved to Hartford and for a while was engaged in the milling business with W.A. Keeney. He served as highway commissioner for South Haven for fifteen years.
He is survived by two sons, Arthur Dodge of Flint, and Warren Dodge of South Haven and two daughters, Mrs. Clara McKenzie of South Haven and Mrs. W. A. Keeney of Hartford: thirteen grandchildren. One grandson Alexander McKenzie died in France. The pallbearers were the following grandsons: Truman, Charles, Roy, Ralph and Warren Dodge and Harold Fowler.
Mr. Dodge was a faithful and beloved member of the Hartford Baptist Church and was highly esteemed for his sterling character, and by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home in Hartford and at the First Baptist Church of South Haven.
Internment was at Lake View cemetery, South Haven. The burial service was in charge of Zach Chandler Post., G.A.R.
Those from out of town in attendance at the funeral service were; Arthur Dodge and family of Flint, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Truman Dodge, Cheshire, Michigan; Charles Dodge of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Mr. and Mrs. Con. Tack, Wyandotte, Mr. and Mrs. Job Hamlin, Cheshire, Michigan and Mrs. C.P. Shumway, Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Shumway rendered efficient and faithful service in helping to care for Mr. Dodge during his illness. "
William scrip-claimed 160 acres in sections 16 and 17, 10N 49W in 1871, originally granted in favor of the State of Texas.
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