William Sturman: In the death of this gentleman that County has lost one who had been a familiar figure here for about a quarter of a century. His life affords an example of what may be accomplished mentally, financially, and morally, by one who is determined to build up his character and his fortune, and is worthy to consideration of all who, like him, began life with little means. He was born in Crick, Northamptonshire, England, May 7, 1822, being a son of Samuel Sturman. In 1844 he married Mary Ann Baker, and in 1850 the emigrated to America. They made your home in Detroit until 1856, and their Mr. Sturman learned the plasterer’s trade, at which he worked more or less during the remainder of his life.

Mr. Sturman was for when he landed on American shores, but he and his wife were prudent and anxious to have a home of their own, and he managed to save, so that within a few years the own some property. In 1856 it was exchange for a farm in Southfield Township, this County, and after three moves they settled on a farm where they resided until October, 1889. Only until help Mr. Sturman then sold out and removed to Birmingham, where his Death Took Pl., December 29, 1890. So wellhead he managed and so industrious he had worked that he was able to leave and estate of considerable value. He was well educated man and was regarded as one of the most intellectual persons in the community. He was a Republican but took no active part in political affairs. He was much interested in the cause of Christianity and worked for the church, giving time and money to advance its interests. He and his wife were reared under the teachings of the Church of England budding 1865 both United with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Southfield. Mrs. Sturman was born in Warwickshire, England, on 4 January, 1819, and is now living in Birmingham, this County. She is a daughter of William and Mary (Warwick) Baker, and traces are ancestry to generations of Honorable English men and women. She and her husband had four children, only one now living, Mary A. William died was six years old and Georgiana when 27. Mary is now the wife of Alfred Adams, of Detroit, and their family consists of four children, viz: Ella B., Mamie S., Alfred Willie and Anna Gracie. Mrs. Sturman and to society, as many friends and well-wishers. Anna Gracie. Mrs. Sturman