"A late copy of the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Daily Eagle, handed us by Charles Wagener, Esq., announces the death on the 29^th of September 1874 of John W. Squier at the above named place and at the age of seventy-five years.

He was born in New Jersey, 4 October 1799 (unknown place but possibly Essex County). For many years he was a resident of this village, and while here was proprietor of a carding machine and fulling mill in the same building now occupied as a planning mill by Millspaugh & French, just below this village. While here he acquired a wide acquaintance with the people, and he is well remembered by many of the older citizens. In 1i34 he moved to Washtenaw County, Mich., and in 1842 to Grand Rapids, where he became a wealthy miller. He leaves a widow and six sons and daughters."

Mr. Squier is buried in Fulton Street Cemetery.

Transcriber: ES
Created: 23 January 2008
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