James Badger
March 2, 1888
Death of James Badger
DIED at 11 o’clock age 70 years. Mr. Badger came to this county in 1844 form the state of New York, and returned the same year and married Miss Elizabeth Herkimer, and soon after moved her and resided on the farm where he died. He was a man of great industry and accumulated several hundred acres of the rich bur oak soil of the Indian reserve. He leaves three sons and three daughters. No man in this section of the country was more esteemed for his honesty and integrity than Mr. Badger. He was always ready to contribute to any public enterprise, and aid the distressed and needy, whenever or whoever they might be. He will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but by all in this section of the country. His funeral will take place Tuesday at 1 p.m., at his late residence.
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