Merritt J. Woodward, a Civil War veteran, a pioneer in this part of the state, and one of the oldest residents of Gratiot County, was born in Allegan County Nov. 5, 1846; and died at the home of a son at Elwell, June 25, 1928. He was a firm believer in the third angel’s message.

H. P. Waldo
Lake Union Herald
18 Jul 1928