B. Collins Moore, of Croton Township, is another pioneer whose life story is interesting. With his brother, Oel B. Moore, he came to Newaygo County in November 1865 from their old home in Oakland County via Ionia and Greenville. They came by stage from Ionia to Greenville and there inquired for John Moore, their uncle. He was well known there, they were told, living about eight miles west of town. They reached "John Moore's" after noon the next day but found it was not their uncle. Returning to Greenville they got their right bearings and started the next day for the home of he who was such a great factor in bringing prosperity out of the pine wilderness on the county line between Montcalm and Newaygo counties. He, who is now, Rev. William Judd, of Luther, well known to Record readers, then a boy, carried the mail on horseback up "the trail" from Greenville to "Moore's" as the settlement west of Howard City was then called.
The subject of this sketch was born in Dryden Township, Lapeer County, Sept. 28, 1843. In 1845 his family moved to Commerce, Oakland County. In the winter of 1864 he, and his brother, Joseph B. Moore, now chief justice of the Michigan supreme court, "drew cuts" to see which should enlist and who should remain at home and attend to the duties there. Joseph was the lucky man but to his dismay found that the regiment he had entered would never be sent out. Returning home Collins went to Detroit and enlisted in the Twenty-second Michigan Infantry and was afterward transferred to the Twenty-ninth, securing an honorable discharge Sept. 20, 1865.
The Moore brothers came to this section the same year primarily for the purpose of "looking land". A professional "land looker" gave them a tip on some government land in Pierson Township. When the Moore's got to the land office they discovered their "find" was not government land at all. They did not find what they desired so returned home. In 1867 Mr. Moore again came north and in company with J.H. Haskins, now of this city, "bached it" on the latter's place in Ensley Township one summer.
About this time Miss Angella L. Goff, of Grand Rapids, came to teach the first term of school in the Block school, razed recently, which had been built the preceding year by Mr. Moore's brother Oel. It was love at first sight and on Nov. 20, 1867 they plighted marriage vows and went back to Oakland County to reside. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to this vicinity again on a visit and purchased the place where they have since resided. They started "at the bottom" if ever a couple did and although poor health was an impediment kept steadily at work and now have a good farm of 120 acres, modern buildings, a pleasant home, are all out of debt, and have raised a family of seven children all of whom are living but one, Albert, who died last year. The others are: W.G. Moore, Quincy; Dr. N.H. Moore, Lansing; Fred R Moore, Lansing; Mrs. W.A. Blanding, Carson City; Miss Mabel Moore, Lansing; and J.J. Moore who helps conduct the home farm.
Mr. Moore says he never calculated living here when he came at first 40 years ago but regards himself lucky because he settled here, this climate and an outdoor life contributing to much better health than he would doubtless have enjoyed had he followed other work in a different location. He tells of getting lost in the woods near Pierson in the early days and how in vain he tried to strike civilization until he heard a cowbell tinkle. Following this sound he found the animal and taking it as a guide soon found himself in one of the fields of Pierson Bros., early pioneers in that section. This section was pretty wild when he first came into it but it has steadily but surely advanced until those who once scoffed at its resources are now numbered among the highest in its praise.
Mr. Moore is only another example of what persistence will accomplish even over discouraging obstacles at the start.
The sixth of a series of "Plucky Pioneer" sketches to be published in the Record each week.
Howard City Record
March 16, 1905
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Benjamin Collins Moore, 89, commander of J.T. Jones G.A.R. Post, until it gave up its charter a few years ago, since 1868 a resident of Croton Township, Newaygo County and of Howard City, quietly passed away Friday morning at 4 o'clock.
Mr. Moore is survived by three sons, Willard G., Norman H. and Jay J. and one daughter, Mrs. W.A. Blanding, of Greenville, 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He was born at Commerce, Oakland County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Moore.
In 1867 he married Angella L. Goff, a pioneer school teacher, and to them were born seven children. Mrs. Moore died June 12, 1914. For some 39 years he owned and operated the same farm in Croton Township, now the property of Hazen Walker. March 16, 1915 he married Mrs. Sarah V. Evans who died May 7, 1924.
He lived with his daughter, Mrs. E.F. Nellis in the Gravel Ridge neighborhood for a time and in 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Nellis and he came to Howard City to reside in his home in Orton street. Mrs. Nellis died July 20, 1931 and since that time Mr. Nellis has devoted himself to caring for Mr. Moore.
Mr. Moore was a member of a Sunday school from the time he was five years of age and early in life embraced the Christian religion and joined the Methodist church. He was an active member and staunch supporter of the church and a strong believer in prohibition.
Mr. Moore enlisted in Co. I, 22nd Michigan Infantry which later became the 29th Regt.
Howard City people mourn the demise of a faithful citizen, unswerving in his devotion to the ideals he believed right, and his family is left the heritage of an honored name and the memory of an exemplary loved one.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L.E. Price of Stanton, for 10 years the former pastor of Howard City M.E. church. His remarks were based on the text: "I have fought a good fight." Sacred selections were sung by a quartet comprised of Will Garbow, Mrs. G.B. Gaffield, Miss Noreen Gates and C.M. Gates. Boy Scouts under direction of O.A. MacNaughton constituted a guard of honor. Six grandsons were bearers.
The funeral arrangements were made by Blanchard & Scott.
Feb. 9, 1933
Howard City
The subject of this sketch was born in Dryden Township, Lapeer County, Sept. 28, 1843. In 1845 his family moved to Commerce, Oakland County. In the winter of 1864 he, and his brother, Joseph B. Moore, now chief justice of the Michigan supreme court, "drew cuts" to see which should enlist and who should remain at home and attend to the duties there. Joseph was the lucky man but to his dismay found that the regiment he had entered would never be sent out. Returning home Collins went to Detroit and enlisted in the Twenty-second Michigan Infantry and was afterward transferred to the Twenty-ninth, securing an honorable discharge Sept. 20, 1865.
The Moore brothers came to this section the same year primarily for the purpose of "looking land". A professional "land looker" gave them a tip on some government land in Pierson Township. When the Moore's got to the land office they discovered their "find" was not government land at all. They did not find what they desired so returned home. In 1867 Mr. Moore again came north and in company with J.H. Haskins, now of this city, "bached it" on the latter's place in Ensley Township one summer.
About this time Miss Angella L. Goff, of Grand Rapids, came to teach the first term of school in the Block school, razed recently, which had been built the preceding year by Mr. Moore's brother Oel. It was love at first sight and on Nov. 20, 1867 they plighted marriage vows and went back to Oakland County to reside. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to this vicinity again on a visit and purchased the place where they have since resided. They started "at the bottom" if ever a couple did and although poor health was an impediment kept steadily at work and now have a good farm of 120 acres, modern buildings, a pleasant home, are all out of debt, and have raised a family of seven children all of whom are living but one, Albert, who died last year. The others are: W.G. Moore, Quincy; Dr. N.H. Moore, Lansing; Fred R Moore, Lansing; Mrs. W.A. Blanding, Carson City; Miss Mabel Moore, Lansing; and J.J. Moore who helps conduct the home farm.
Mr. Moore says he never calculated living here when he came at first 40 years ago but regards himself lucky because he settled here, this climate and an outdoor life contributing to much better health than he would doubtless have enjoyed had he followed other work in a different location. He tells of getting lost in the woods near Pierson in the early days and how in vain he tried to strike civilization until he heard a cowbell tinkle. Following this sound he found the animal and taking it as a guide soon found himself in one of the fields of Pierson Bros., early pioneers in that section. This section was pretty wild when he first came into it but it has steadily but surely advanced until those who once scoffed at its resources are now numbered among the highest in its praise.
Mr. Moore is only another example of what persistence will accomplish even over discouraging obstacles at the start.
The sixth of a series of "Plucky Pioneer" sketches to be published in the Record each week.
Howard City Record
March 16, 1905
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Benjamin Collins Moore, 89, commander of J.T. Jones G.A.R. Post, until it gave up its charter a few years ago, since 1868 a resident of Croton Township, Newaygo County and of Howard City, quietly passed away Friday morning at 4 o'clock.
Mr. Moore is survived by three sons, Willard G., Norman H. and Jay J. and one daughter, Mrs. W.A. Blanding, of Greenville, 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He was born at Commerce, Oakland County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Moore.
In 1867 he married Angella L. Goff, a pioneer school teacher, and to them were born seven children. Mrs. Moore died June 12, 1914. For some 39 years he owned and operated the same farm in Croton Township, now the property of Hazen Walker. March 16, 1915 he married Mrs. Sarah V. Evans who died May 7, 1924.
He lived with his daughter, Mrs. E.F. Nellis in the Gravel Ridge neighborhood for a time and in 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Nellis and he came to Howard City to reside in his home in Orton street. Mrs. Nellis died July 20, 1931 and since that time Mr. Nellis has devoted himself to caring for Mr. Moore.
Mr. Moore was a member of a Sunday school from the time he was five years of age and early in life embraced the Christian religion and joined the Methodist church. He was an active member and staunch supporter of the church and a strong believer in prohibition.
Mr. Moore enlisted in Co. I, 22nd Michigan Infantry which later became the 29th Regt.
Howard City people mourn the demise of a faithful citizen, unswerving in his devotion to the ideals he believed right, and his family is left the heritage of an honored name and the memory of an exemplary loved one.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L.E. Price of Stanton, for 10 years the former pastor of Howard City M.E. church. His remarks were based on the text: "I have fought a good fight." Sacred selections were sung by a quartet comprised of Will Garbow, Mrs. G.B. Gaffield, Miss Noreen Gates and C.M. Gates. Boy Scouts under direction of O.A. MacNaughton constituted a guard of honor. Six grandsons were bearers.
The funeral arrangements were made by Blanchard & Scott.
Feb. 9, 1933
Howard City
B. Collins Moore, of Croton Township, is another pioneer whose life story is interesting. With his brother, Oel B. Moore, he came to Newaygo County in November 1865 from their old home in Oakland County via Ionia and Greenville. They came by stage from Ionia to Greenville and there inquired for John Moore, their uncle. He was well known there, they were told, living about eight miles west of town. They reached "John Moore's" after noon the next day but found it was not their uncle. Returning to Greenville they got their right bearings and started the next day for the home of he who was such a great factor in bringing prosperity out of the pine wilderness on the county line between Montcalm and Newaygo counties. He, who is now, Rev. William Judd, of Luther, well known to Record readers, then a boy, carried the mail on horseback up "the trail" from Greenville to "Moore's" as the settlement west of Howard City was then called.
The subject of this sketch was born in Dryden Township, Lapeer County, Sept. 28, 1843. In 1845 his family moved to Commerce, Oakland County. In the winter of 1864 he, and his brother, Joseph B. Moore, now chief justice of the Michigan supreme court, "drew cuts" to see which should enlist and who should remain at home and attend to the duties there. Joseph was the lucky man but to his dismay found that the regiment he had entered would never be sent out. Returning home Collins went to Detroit and enlisted in the Twenty-second Michigan Infantry and was afterward transferred to the Twenty-ninth, securing an honorable discharge Sept. 20, 1865.
The Moore brothers came to this section the same year primarily for the purpose of "looking land". A professional "land looker" gave them a tip on some government land in Pierson Township. When the Moore's got to the land office they discovered their "find" was not government land at all. They did not find what they desired so returned home. In 1867 Mr. Moore again came north and in company with J.H. Haskins, now of this city, "bached it" on the latter's place in Ensley Township one summer.
About this time Miss Angella L. Goff, of Grand Rapids, came to teach the first term of school in the Block school, razed recently, which had been built the preceding year by Mr. Moore's brother Oel. It was love at first sight and on Nov. 20, 1867 they plighted marriage vows and went back to Oakland County to reside. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to this vicinity again on a visit and purchased the place where they have since resided. They started "at the bottom" if ever a couple did and although poor health was an impediment kept steadily at work and now have a good farm of 120 acres, modern buildings, a pleasant home, are all out of debt, and have raised a family of seven children all of whom are living but one, Albert, who died last year. The others are: W.G. Moore, Quincy; Dr. N.H. Moore, Lansing; Fred R Moore, Lansing; Mrs. W.A. Blanding, Carson City; Miss Mabel Moore, Lansing; and J.J. Moore who helps conduct the home farm.
Mr. Moore says he never calculated living here when he came at first 40 years ago but regards himself lucky because he settled here, this climate and an outdoor life contributing to much better health than he would doubtless have enjoyed had he followed other work in a different location. He tells of getting lost in the woods near Pierson in the early days and how in vain he tried to strike civilization until he heard a cowbell tinkle. Following this sound he found the animal and taking it as a guide soon found himself in one of the fields of Pierson Bros., early pioneers in that section. This section was pretty wild when he first came into it but it has steadily but surely advanced until those who once scoffed at its resources are now numbered among the highest in its praise.
Mr. Moore is only another example of what persistence will accomplish even over discouraging obstacles at the start.
The sixth of a series of "Plucky Pioneer" sketches to be published in the Record each week.
Howard City Record
March 16, 1905
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Benjamin Collins Moore, 89, commander of J.T. Jones G.A.R. Post, until it gave up its charter a few years ago, since 1868 a resident of Croton Township, Newaygo County and of Howard City, quietly passed away Friday morning at 4 o'clock.
Mr. Moore is survived by three sons, Willard G., Norman H. and Jay J. and one daughter, Mrs. W.A. Blanding, of Greenville, 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He was born at Commerce, Oakland County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Moore.
In 1867 he married Angella L. Goff, a pioneer school teacher, and to them were born seven children. Mrs. Moore died June 12, 1914. For some 39 years he owned and operated the same farm in Croton Township, now the property of Hazen Walker. March 16, 1915 he married Mrs. Sarah V. Evans who died May 7, 1924.
He lived with his daughter, Mrs. E.F. Nellis in the Gravel Ridge neighborhood for a time and in 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Nellis and he came to Howard City to reside in his home in Orton street. Mrs. Nellis died July 20, 1931 and since that time Mr. Nellis has devoted himself to caring for Mr. Moore.
Mr. Moore was a member of a Sunday school from the time he was five years of age and early in life embraced the Christian religion and joined the Methodist church. He was an active member and staunch supporter of the church and a strong believer in prohibition.
Mr. Moore enlisted in Co. I, 22nd Michigan Infantry which later became the 29th Regt.
Howard City people mourn the demise of a faithful citizen, unswerving in his devotion to the ideals he believed right, and his family is left the heritage of an honored name and the memory of an exemplary loved one.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L.E. Price of Stanton, for 10 years the former pastor of Howard City M.E. church. His remarks were based on the text: "I have fought a good fight." Sacred selections were sung by a quartet comprised of Will Garbow, Mrs. G.B. Gaffield, Miss Noreen Gates and C.M. Gates. Boy Scouts under direction of O.A. MacNaughton constituted a guard of honor. Six grandsons were bearers.
The funeral arrangements were made by Blanchard & Scott.
Feb. 9, 1933
Howard City
The subject of this sketch was born in Dryden Township, Lapeer County, Sept. 28, 1843. In 1845 his family moved to Commerce, Oakland County. In the winter of 1864 he, and his brother, Joseph B. Moore, now chief justice of the Michigan supreme court, "drew cuts" to see which should enlist and who should remain at home and attend to the duties there. Joseph was the lucky man but to his dismay found that the regiment he had entered would never be sent out. Returning home Collins went to Detroit and enlisted in the Twenty-second Michigan Infantry and was afterward transferred to the Twenty-ninth, securing an honorable discharge Sept. 20, 1865.
The Moore brothers came to this section the same year primarily for the purpose of "looking land". A professional "land looker" gave them a tip on some government land in Pierson Township. When the Moore's got to the land office they discovered their "find" was not government land at all. They did not find what they desired so returned home. In 1867 Mr. Moore again came north and in company with J.H. Haskins, now of this city, "bached it" on the latter's place in Ensley Township one summer.
About this time Miss Angella L. Goff, of Grand Rapids, came to teach the first term of school in the Block school, razed recently, which had been built the preceding year by Mr. Moore's brother Oel. It was love at first sight and on Nov. 20, 1867 they plighted marriage vows and went back to Oakland County to reside. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to this vicinity again on a visit and purchased the place where they have since resided. They started "at the bottom" if ever a couple did and although poor health was an impediment kept steadily at work and now have a good farm of 120 acres, modern buildings, a pleasant home, are all out of debt, and have raised a family of seven children all of whom are living but one, Albert, who died last year. The others are: W.G. Moore, Quincy; Dr. N.H. Moore, Lansing; Fred R Moore, Lansing; Mrs. W.A. Blanding, Carson City; Miss Mabel Moore, Lansing; and J.J. Moore who helps conduct the home farm.
Mr. Moore says he never calculated living here when he came at first 40 years ago but regards himself lucky because he settled here, this climate and an outdoor life contributing to much better health than he would doubtless have enjoyed had he followed other work in a different location. He tells of getting lost in the woods near Pierson in the early days and how in vain he tried to strike civilization until he heard a cowbell tinkle. Following this sound he found the animal and taking it as a guide soon found himself in one of the fields of Pierson Bros., early pioneers in that section. This section was pretty wild when he first came into it but it has steadily but surely advanced until those who once scoffed at its resources are now numbered among the highest in its praise.
Mr. Moore is only another example of what persistence will accomplish even over discouraging obstacles at the start.
The sixth of a series of "Plucky Pioneer" sketches to be published in the Record each week.
Howard City Record
March 16, 1905
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Benjamin Collins Moore, 89, commander of J.T. Jones G.A.R. Post, until it gave up its charter a few years ago, since 1868 a resident of Croton Township, Newaygo County and of Howard City, quietly passed away Friday morning at 4 o'clock.
Mr. Moore is survived by three sons, Willard G., Norman H. and Jay J. and one daughter, Mrs. W.A. Blanding, of Greenville, 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He was born at Commerce, Oakland County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Moore.
In 1867 he married Angella L. Goff, a pioneer school teacher, and to them were born seven children. Mrs. Moore died June 12, 1914. For some 39 years he owned and operated the same farm in Croton Township, now the property of Hazen Walker. March 16, 1915 he married Mrs. Sarah V. Evans who died May 7, 1924.
He lived with his daughter, Mrs. E.F. Nellis in the Gravel Ridge neighborhood for a time and in 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Nellis and he came to Howard City to reside in his home in Orton street. Mrs. Nellis died July 20, 1931 and since that time Mr. Nellis has devoted himself to caring for Mr. Moore.
Mr. Moore was a member of a Sunday school from the time he was five years of age and early in life embraced the Christian religion and joined the Methodist church. He was an active member and staunch supporter of the church and a strong believer in prohibition.
Mr. Moore enlisted in Co. I, 22nd Michigan Infantry which later became the 29th Regt.
Howard City people mourn the demise of a faithful citizen, unswerving in his devotion to the ideals he believed right, and his family is left the heritage of an honored name and the memory of an exemplary loved one.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L.E. Price of Stanton, for 10 years the former pastor of Howard City M.E. church. His remarks were based on the text: "I have fought a good fight." Sacred selections were sung by a quartet comprised of Will Garbow, Mrs. G.B. Gaffield, Miss Noreen Gates and C.M. Gates. Boy Scouts under direction of O.A. MacNaughton constituted a guard of honor. Six grandsons were bearers.
The funeral arrangements were made by Blanchard & Scott.
Feb. 9, 1933
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