A well-known pioneer of
Houghton Township, Jeremiah Fick, died at his home on the second
concession on 16 Jan 1919.
"Jerry" attained
the ripe age of 81 years and was well and favorably known to the
older residents of the township, having in his younger day
traversed the district with a threshing outfit.
He was a good mechanic, an
energetic worker and square in his dealings.
Besides a wife, he leaves
two daughters, Mrs. Delbert Matthews and Mrs. Wm. Jackson. Also
two sons, Lemain and Emery, the latter being a returned soldier.
