Joseph Louis Green, son of Duty J. and Mary Coon Green, was born in Albion, Wis., May 23, 1847, and died November 16, 1926, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. D. Emerson, on the farm where he was born.
When a young boy he made a profession of religion and united with the Albion Seventh Day Baptist Church.
He was married in 1866 to Miss Hannah Thomas; and to this union were born three children: Martha (Mrs. D. D. Emerson) and Louis J., both of Albion, and a child who died in infancy.
Mrs. Green died October 1, 1874, and on April 15, 1876, he married Miss Eleanor Locke, who helped him bring up his children as though they were her own; and in turn he helped to care for her aged brother and sister, who lived and died in his home and to whom he gave kind and helpful attention.
He was of a very sympathetic nature and always ready to help his neighbors when in trouble. The second Mrs. Green died in April, 1916, and since that time Mr. Green has made his home alternately with his son and daughter, who have faithfully cared for him during his long illness.
He leaves two children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Farewell services were held from the home of his daughter, on November 18, conducted by Pastor J. H. Hurley, and the body was laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery. J. H. H.
