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January 27, 1904
Tri County Bulletin
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Civil War veteran Perry 'Clint' Older, born 1847 in Grand Rapids, visits hometown after 39 years away in Michigan, where he excelled as a mill-wright.
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First Visit In 39 Years.
Perry Older, of Carson City, Mich., was calling on friends at the Rapids, Monday. Mr. Older was born in Grand Rapids (then Gilead) in 1847. His father, Geo. Older, was foreman in the Purdy saw mill, and afterwards farmed the Howard place, on Beaver Creek. Perry received the nickname of "Clint" in early childhood, and old timers will remember "Clint" Older, but not Perry. "Clint" Older enlisted when a mere boy and served in the war of the Rebellion. He returned to the Rapids in the fall of 1865, but within a few weeks went to Michigan, where he has since resided. He is said to be one of the best mill-wrights in the country.
Perry Older, of Carson City, Mich., was calling on friends at the Rapids, Monday. Mr. Older was born in Grand Rapids (then Gilead) in 1847. His father, Geo. Older, was foreman in the Purdy saw mill, and afterwards farmed the Howard place, on Beaver Creek. Perry received the nickname of "Clint" in early childhood, and old timers will remember "Clint" Older, but not Perry. "Clint" Older enlisted when a mere boy and served in the war of the Rebellion. He returned to the Rapids in the fall of 1865, but within a few weeks went to Michigan, where he has since resided. He is said to be one of the best mill-wrights in the country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Homecoming
Civil War Veteran
Mill Wright
Nickname Clint
Family History
What entities or persons were involved?
Perry Older
Clint Older
Geo. Older
Where did it happen?
Grand Rapids (Then Gilead), The Rapids, Carson City, Mich., Beaver Creek
Story Details
Key Persons
Perry Older
Clint Older
Geo. Older
Location
Grand Rapids (Then Gilead), The Rapids, Carson City, Mich., Beaver Creek
Event Date
Born 1847; Returned Fall 1865; First Visit In 39 Years
Story Details
Perry Older, known as Clint, born in Grand Rapids in 1847 to Geo. Older, enlisted young in the Civil War, returned briefly in 1865 before moving to Michigan, where he became a top mill-wright; visits friends in the Rapids after 39 years.