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William H Lockerby

Birth	:	24 Feb 1859 Vienna, Oneida County, New York, USA
Death	:	29 Mar 1934 Branch County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9366989, -84.8933029
Plot	:	Old Cemetery lot 301
Description	:	It has been a noticeable fact in the history of the world that the lawyer has figured more prominently in public life than the representative of any other profession or business. The reason for this is obvious & requires no explanation for the qualities which fit one for the successful practice of law also prepare him for the understanding of the intricate questions which involve the welfare of state and nation. Practicing at the bar of Quincy & Branch county Mr. Lockerby has won a notable position as a strong & earnest lawyer & his fitness for leadership has led... Read More	It has been a noticeable fact in the history of the world that the lawyer has figured more prominently in public life than the representative of any other profession or business. The reason for this is obvious & requires no explanation for the qualities which fit one for the successful practice of law also prepare him for the understanding of the intricate questions which involve the welfare of state and nation. Practicing at the bar of Quincy & Branch county Mr. Lockerby has won a notable position as a strong & earnest lawyer & his fitness for leadership has led to his selection for public offices, including that of state senator from which he retired in 1905 after a 4 year term. Mr. Lockerby was born in West Vienna, Oneida County, New York Feb. 24, 1859, His father John Lockerby was born in Scotland in July 1837 & is now living in Quincy. He came to the U.S. when 3 years of age with his parents David & Mary Lockerby located in West Vienna, New York. His educational privileges were limited. He attended school at West Vienna for a brief period & afterward gained some familiarity Avith the trade of boat building but his principal occupation was that of farming. He came to Michigan in 1869 & settled in Quincy twp. purchasing a tract of timber land on section 4. He at once began to cut away the trees & clear away the brush, thus preparing the fields for cultivation. As the years passed he advanced from an humble financial position to one of affluence. In 1890 his health failed & he purchased a home in Quincy & retired to private life. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, affiliates with the Masonic fraternity & gives his political allegiance to the Democracy. His life has been in consistent harmony with upright principles & has gained & retained the respect & good will of his fellow-men. He married Miss Flavia Hollenbeck who was born in Oneida county, New York in 1840 & is still living. Her father Cornelius Hollenbeck, was of Holland extraction & was a farmer by occupation. Mrs. Lockerby was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. They had 2 children, William H. & Harriet, the latter dying at the age of 17. W.H. Lockerby pursued his education in the district schools & the public schools of Quincy but studied largely at home. He afterward engaged in teaching school for 5 years & he began reading law with M.D. Campbell of Coldwater as his preceptor. He was admitted to the bar Dec. 14, 1884 & worked in the office of his preceptor for a year afterward at the end of which time he opened an office in Bronson. After a brief period however he returned to Quincy & formed a partnership with Milo Campbell which continued for a year. He has since been alone in practice & has a large clientage, distinctively representative in character. He practices in all of the courts of the state & was admitted to the federal courts in 1902. In Sept. 1882, Mr. Lockerby was married to Miss Cora Gorball a daughter of Ezekiel & Catherine Gorball of Girard, Michigan. Her father, a farmer by occupation, was one of the pioneer settlers of Branch County, coming from England to America at an early epoch in the history of this part of Michigan. His daughter, Mrs. Lockerby was born in Girard, March 6, 1865 & by her marriage has become the mother of 3 children: Carroll J. born in June 1883 & died June 1890; Metha born Feb. 18, 1888 & Marjorie born Sept. 3, 1899 & died in Sept. 1901. Mrs. Lockerby is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Lockerby has taken the various degrees of the Masonic fraternity & belongs to the Grange. He is recognized as one of the prominent representatives of the county & has filled various local offices, having been school inspector, twp. clerk & a member of the Branch County board of school examiners for 5 years. He was also circuit court commissioner for 4 years & was appointed by Governor Rich a member of the railroad & street crossing board, serving for 4 years & during that entire time acted as its secretary, Still higher political honors awaited him, for he was chosen by popular suffrage to the office of state senator & was a member from 1901 until 1905. While in the general assembly he was connected with important legislation & was a stalwart champion of many movements & measures which he believed would promote the welfare of the commonwealth. He is public spirited & progressive to an eminent degree & has the warm friendship & regard of many of the leading men of the state, while in his home town he is popular, no man having a more favorable acquaintance than William H. Lockerby. Source: " A Twentieth Century History & Biographical Record of Branch County Michigan" by Rev. Henry P. Collin

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William H Lockerby's memorial is located at: Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, USA.
When did William H Lockerby death?
William H Lockerby death on 29 Mar 1934 in Branch County, Michigan, USA
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Latitude: 41.9366989
Longitude: -84.8933029

Family Members:

Parent

John Lockerby

(1838 - 1913)

Flavia J Hollenbeck Lockerby

(1840 - 1926)

Spouse

Cora L Gorball Lockerby

(1865 - 1924)

Children

Carroll J. Lockerby

(1883 - 1890)

Marjorie Lockerby

(1899 - 1901)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.9366989, -84.8933029

2. Mason Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9216995, -84.9597015

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Coordinate: 41.9486111, -84.9950000

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Coordinate: 41.9613900, -84.9925000

9. Saint Marks Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 41.9406740, -84.9992740

10. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.9425100, -84.9996800

11. United Methodist Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 41.9415850, -85.0001050

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13. Amish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0211790, -84.8935030

14. South Allen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9175900, -84.7772300

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Coordinate: 41.8685989, -84.9713974

16. Todd Town Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9989430, -84.8036280

17. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0339940, -84.8638920

18. Allen Cemetery
Allen, Hillsdale County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9561110, -84.7600000

19. Lockwood Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8837250, -85.0145170

20. Oak Grove Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9427986, -85.0338974

21. Lester Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8330994, -84.9310989

22. Whig Center Cemetery
Butler, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0433330, -84.8611110

23. Branch Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9368200, -85.0485990

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Girard Township, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0217018, -84.9989014