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SHATTUCK, Orlo William

SHATTUCK, Orlo William

Male 1849 - 1906  (57 years)

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  • Name SHATTUCK, Orlo William 
    Birth 20 Jun 1849  Plainfield, MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _COLOR 11 
    Death 21 Jul 1906  South Haven, MI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Covert, MI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Covert Cemetery 
    Person ID I3891  Puffers
    Last Modified 17 Apr 2015 

    Family ROOD, Mary Evelyn,   b. 8 Feb 1852, Portland, ME Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 May 1935, South Haven, MI Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 4 Feb 1873  Covert, MI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. SHATTUCK, Mary Foss,   b. 3 Jan 1876, Covert, MI Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jan 1956, South Haven, MI Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     2. SHATTUCK, Elna Frances,   b. 17 Oct 1883, Covert, MI Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Jun 1927, West Palm Beach, FL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 43 years)
    Family ID F4030  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Mar 2024 

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  • Notes 
    • South Haven Tribune Monday July 23, 1906

      BURIED AT COVERT TODAY

      Funeral Services of O. W. Shattuck Conducted by Pastor Who Married Him 3 3 Years Ago

      Former Pupils Sang Favorie Hymn
      The funeral services of the late Orlo W. Shattuck were held this aftern oon at 2 o'clock at the Congregational Church in Covert, the services b eing conducted by Rev. F.W. Bush of the Congregational Church of Dougla s, MI, assisted by Rev. W. H. Walker of this city and Rev. T. C. W illiams of Covert. Short services were held 10:30a.m. at the family ho me in this city, before the remains were taken to Covert. At this servi ce J. W. Carpenter of of this city sang two selections, "Does He Care" a nd "Some Sweet Day."
      For several years previous to his residence in this city Mr. Shattuck w as choir master of the Congregational church choir in Covert and eight o f his former pupils sang at the funeral service "Lead, Kindly Light" on e of Mr. Shattuck's favorite hymns. A duet, " O Morning Land", and a s olo, "There is a Land of Pure Delight" were also sung.
      Interment was in the family lot in the cemetery in Covert, within sight o f Mr. Shattuck's old home.
      Orlo S. Shattuck was born at Plainfield, MA, June 20, 1849 a nd was the oldest of the five children of W. J. and Laura P. Shattuck.

      At the age of 22 Mr. Shattuck left his birthplace and came to Covert, t aking the position of fireman at the "North Mill" for the late A. S. Pa ckard. In 1873 Mr. Shattuck was married to Evelyn M. Rood of Covert, t he marriage ceremony being performed by Rev. F. W. Bush, then of Covert , who also conducted the funeral service today.

      For more than 20 years Mr. Shattuck made his home in Covert most of tim e intertwined in farming. In 1896 he moved to South Haven, where he has s ince resided. During his residence here he has been engaged in the live ry business.
      Mr. Shattuck was taken ill in March with jaundice from which he suffere d until death came July 21st.

      In his personal and business late Mr. Shattuck was callable and pleasan t and he will be missed by his many true friends and by transient visit ors to South Haven to whom his recognition or hearty handshake at the d epot or boat was a pleasant welcome.
      Besides the immediate family consisting of his wife, two daughters, Mar y F. Shattuck and Elna F. Mitchell, Mr. Shattuck is survived by two sis ters and two brother, Mrs Geo W. Leslie, Mrs. S D. Kenney, Fred O. Shat tuck and S. H. Shattuck.