Grand Ledge Independent School

Geo. A. Brown

BROWN—Wednesday morning, May 24, George A. Brown passed away at the age of nearly 73 years.

For about a quarter of a century Geo. A. Brown had resided in Grand Ledge, where he was engaged at dentistry most of the time. The past few years he was a great sufferer from physical Ills, and death was undoubtedly a welcome relief. He leaves widow and two sons, Daniel and David, beside a brother. B. M. Brown, of Ann Arbor, and a sister at Denver, Col. He was a kind husband and father, and had the respect of a large circle of neighbors. Funeral services were held this morning, at the house, conducted by Rev. B. S. Pratt.

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