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Macomb Daily Journal - October 15, 1912

Joseph Bean, one of the older and more respected citizens of Colchester, died a few minutes before noon this morning, after an illness extending over a period of time. Death resulted from a complication of troubles. He was in the neighborhood of 65 years.

The time of the funeral has not yet been decide on and will be announced later.

Deceased has been a resident of the county practically ever since he was married. After the death of his wife, several years ago, he retired from farming and has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Welch.

He leaves besides the daughter, 2 sons, Vilasco and Bert, both of Colchester.

Contributed by Linda Worstell