James (sic) M. Wood, son of Joseph and Mary Ann Wood, was born in New Jersey, Nov. 4, 1823, and died at his residence near Albion, Wis., Sept. 7, 1893.
Mr. Wood was among the first settlers in this town. He was married to Ann E. Saunders, daughter of Jesse Saunders. Six children were born to this family, five of whom, and the mother, feeble in health, are left to mourn the loss of father and companion. Mr. Wood united with the Albion Church some time after making his home here. He was an active member and regular attendant at church till the trouble which arose in the school. Since that time he lived without the church, seldom ever entering its portals.
Mr. Wood was sick for a long time. During his sickness he was much revived in spirit and thought and talked of his departure with peace. One of his last acts was to be carried to the table by his sons the day before his death that he might once more ask a blessing with his family.
The large congregation attending his funeral services, Sabbath morning, Sept. 9th, attested the esteem in which the brother was held. E. A. W.
