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ROYAL CRONK
ROYAL CRONK, who has made his home with his nephew, ROYAL CRONK, for some years, west of town, passed away very suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 25th. He had been suffering for some time with Bright's disease, and had not been as well as usual for a few days. The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. Millard officiating. Interment was made in Hastings.
The deceased, Royal Cronk, was born in Pekin, Wayne county, New York, September 20, 1831. He came to this state fifty-two years ago and has since been a resident here. He departed this life at the home of his nephew, Royal Cronk, Dec. 25, 1910, having attained the age of 79 years, 3 months and 5 days. He was the last to go of his immediate family, but leaves five nephews and their families and many acquaintances to mourn their loss.
Those present from away to attend the funeral were: MR. WILL CRONK, MR. GEORGE CRONK, MR. AND MRS. J.M. PAYNE, MR. W.J. PAYNE and HAMILTON FISHER, of Hastings, MR. L. HOSMER, of Woodland, MR. AND MRS. CRONK, of Charlotte; MISS LUCY CRONK, of Grand Rapids, and MR. AND MRS. R.E. WEEKS of Grand Ledge.
THE VERMONTVILLE ECHO, Vermontville, Mich., Wed., Dec. 28, 1910, Pg. 5, Col. 4, Obit. 1
Although Royal's obituary states he was born in PEKIN, WAYNE CO., NY, his ledger (Pg. 139), states Royal was born in PERRINGTON, N.Y.
Mike Cronk, grandson
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