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Burial of Centennarian

Green Bay Press Gazette, Sept 23, 1899
After posting my previous article "Following a lead on Martin Woodruff", Newspapers.com uploaded more copies of the Green Bay Press Gazette for the years 1870-2019.  I searched Martin Woodruff and the first result was his obit from Sept. 23rd 1899!   Sure enough, it mentions that he was living with his daughter, Mrs. Gravy at 334 Maple av.  It feels good to have my previous research confirmed.  The more sources, the better able we are to form a picture of someone's life. See my article Martin Woodruff: The Elder for more about him.

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