Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Bevins, James E. July 27, 1843 - 30 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 9:04 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago James E. Bevins, Judge of Probate and Postmaster at Le Roy, was born in the town of Conesus, Livingston Co., N.Y.., July 27, 1843. He received a common school education by working on a farm in summer and attending school in the winter: also attended high school at Bergen Academy, Genesee Co., N.Y., two terms. He came to Michigan in the spring of 1866; worked at the carpenter's trade during the summer in Kent County; went north in the fall and worked for J.H. Rogers in Mecosta County one year in a store. Built a store in Paris in 1867, and commenced mercantile business in partnership with his brother under the firm name of Bevin Bros. Mr. Bevins was married to Miss Alice Haynes, Oct. 3, 1869. In 1870 he homesteaded in Osceola County; built branch store at Leroy in fall of 1871 and moved on the homestead in Le Roy Rownship. He was appointed POstmaster in March, 1872, and still holds the office. He bought 80 acres of land where Le Roy stands, and platted the village in 1873. He has served two terms as Supervisor of his township, once by appointment and once by election. He was agent for the United States Express Company four years. Was elected President in 1883, when Le Roy was incorporated as a village, and re-elected in 1884, receiving every vote cast at the election. He voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and voted the Republican ticket ever since. At the Republican County Convention of 1884 he received the nomination for Judge of Probate, and was elected by 773 majority, running ahead of his ticket in the county and in his own township. In Le Roy he had 130 majority over both the Democrat and Prohibition candidates, the vote standing: J.E. Bevins, Rep., 179; D. McGovern, Dem., 34; W.A. Lewis, Pro., 15. Mr. Bevins' parents were John and Olive (nee Huble) Bevins. His grandfather on his father's side came from Wales, and his grandmother was a German. His mother's people came from Connecticut and settled in Conesus about the year 1812. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of 12 children, six boys and six girls. His mother died when he was six years old, and his father married a Miss Mary Ann Perry, about 1852, and by her had three children, - two sons and one daughter, making a family of eight boys and seven girls. His father died in Chili, Monroe Co., N.Y., in 1864, at the age of 72 years; leaving all of his 15 children alive at the time of his death. Four of the children have since died, all being over 50 years of age at the time of their death. One of the children (a boy), by his second wife, was drowned at the age of 27 years. Mrs. Bevins was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y. Her parents came from England and moved to Kent Co., Mich., when she was 12 years old. Mr. and Mrs. B. have had three children, - two girls and one boy. They lost their first child, a girl, when she was only five weeks old. They now have the two: the girl, Jessie M., is 13, and the boy, John W., 9 years old. Ever since Mr. Bevins' advent into Osceola County he has been intimately identified with its growth and progress. In every enterprise looking to the better development of the country, the material advancement of its wealth and the welfare of its people, he is ever to be found in the van. Just such men are required to open up and settle a new country and develop its resources to the best advantage. While Mr. Bevins is enterprising, he is also cautious, safe and judicious in all undertakings, bringing to bear rare good judgment and business ability in carrying out any plan. While serving himself and his family, he has also served his neighbors in various official capacities and always with that same devotion, earnestness and unselfishness he has served his own. In public positions he has ever won the favor and good wil of the people, as in private life he commands the respect and wins the esteem of all who are fortunate enough to know him. As the subject of the foregoing brief biographical outline has proved himself a thorough representative of that class who rise in the world by adherence to good maxims, the publishers of this ALBUM take especial pleasure in presenting his portrait in connection herewith, on the page preceding the commencement of this sketch. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/bevins1038gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 5.1 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Pettibone, Nathan O. May 11, 1830 - 30 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 9:03 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Nathan O. Pettibone, farmer on section 28, Hartwick Township, and civil engineer by profession, is the son of Roswell and Harriet (Ball) Pettibone. His father was born about 1788, in the State of Vermont, and probably underwent as many years of pioneer experience as any man who ever lived. Vermont was admitted as a State in 1790, and the events in her history immediately preceding that era form some of the most interesting records of the annals of the settlement and adjustment of this continent. In 1826 he came to Oakland Co., Mich. At that date few white men aside from the Indian traders were permanently settled in the State, and in that section the "Lo" family were more numerous than agreeable. He secured considerable tracts of valuable land in that county, whose agricultural facilities are well known, going later to the county of Monroe. In 1838 he purchased a small property in Hillsdlae County, where he lived a little more than 30 years and died in 1870, aged 82 years. He was a soldier of 1812, enlisting from the State of New York. While in Monroe Co., Mich., the famous Toledo "War" was on the carpet, which served as the source of much excitement, and he was in community of Southern Michigan when the place was greatly disturbed by the chances and apprehensions resulting from the Black HawK War. The mother of the subject of this sketch was born in New England and died in February, 1835, in Monroe County. Five children susrvived to bless her memory, four of whom are yet living. A daughter Harriet, was marrie din Washtenaw Co., Mich., and is deceased. John is a farmer in Clare County. Lydia (Mrs. Duesler) resides on a farm near Hersey. Sarah (Mrs. Brockway) lives at South Allen, Hillsdale Co., Mich. Mr. Pettibone was born May 30, 1830, in Farmington, Oakland Co., Mich., and was little more than four years old when his mother died. He was cared for by the family survivors and reared to the age of 18 years with few school privileges, owing to the pioneer condition of the country. On approaching manhood he realized keenly his deficiencies, and devoted every leisure opportunity to the acquirement of information to remedy the defect. Feeling that he was and should be in need id a thorough knowledge of grammar, he procured a copy of Brown's text- book on that subject, then holding a place of honor in the common curriculum of study, and committed not only the "Rules" to memory, but also nearly the entire work. A thorough familiarity with the book is in itself a liberal education. At the age of 21 he commenced teaching, which vocation he followed until he entered the military service of the United States, a little more than a year after the breaking out of the Rebellion. He enlisted Aug. 28, 1862, at Angola, Steuben Co., Ind., in the 74th Volunteer Regiment of that State. The regiment joined the Army of the Cumberland, and Mr. Pettibone participated in its chances until his discharge in the winter of 1864. He was under fire at Perryville and at Hartsvile. On obtaining his liberty once more he returned to Southern Michigan, and in the spring following (1865) he came to Osceola County. He secured a homestead claim in the township and near the vilage of Hersey, situated on the Muskegon River. At that period there was not a location made north of his place for many miles along the course of the river. His education and tastes fitted him to supply a peculiar demand of the place and period, and he at once gave his attention to land prospecting and surveying, in both which avenues he has continued to operate with gratifying results. In 1875 he purchased 100 acres of land in the township of Hartwick, where he has operated as a farmer and been active in his professional duties. In political princciple and connection he is a Prohibitionist. He has been County Surveyor three terms, Township Treasurer and Supervisor, and held all the minor local offices. He was married in September, 1875, near Independence, Iowa, to Amelia Roberts. Of their five children one is deceased. The others are recorded as follows: Elva, married; Fred resides in Colorado; Emma and Frank live at home. Mrs. Pettibone was born in 1833, in Dexter, Washtenaw Co., Mich., and is the daughter of George and Temperance (Monroe) Roberts. Both her parents are deceased. She is a member of the Congregational Church. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/pettibon1037gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 5.2 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Nixon, Robert February 11, 1844 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 9:02 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Robert Nixon, farmer, section 35, Evart Township, was born Feb 11, 1844, in Belleville, Hastings Co., Ont. His parents, John and Margaret Nixon, were natives of Ireland. They came to American in the early part of of the present century, settling first in Ottawa, Can., where they resided a few years, and removed to Madock Township, Hastings Co., Ont., where they have since resided. Mr. Nixon commenced the life of a lumberman when he was 17 years of age, and operated as such in the Canadian forests, where he spent five winters, meanwhile passing the summer seasons on the lakes as a sailor, operating on his last trip as mate. In 1861 he came to Cape Vincent, Jefferson Co., N.Y., and in 1865 settled permanently in Osceola County, since which time he has passed every winter season in the woods except two. In 1877 he bought an unimproved farm, on which he located, and now has 40 acres cultivated and 10 acrs chopped (1884). Since coming to Michigan he has operated as foreman of the camps of different parties. His first employment in that capacity was with Brown & Nestor, on Tobacco River. He was next with Smith Brothers at Sturgeon Creek, and subsequently with Shaw & Williams and Mark Fleitze. Mr. Nixon is a Republican in political sentiment, and served two years as School Director in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County. He was married Aug. 7, 1874, to Jane McCormick, and they are the parents of four children: Flora, born Jan. 3, 1876; Charles, June 20, 1877; Wellington, Jan. 26, 1879; Manly, Oct. 13, 1882. Mrs. Nixon is the daughter of Archibald and Flora (McCallum) McCormick. Both parents died in Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ont., the demise of her father occurring when she was a year old, and she was wholly orphaned when she was two years of age. She was born Aug. 7, 1855, in Puslinch, and has two brothers - John and Archibald. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/nixon1036gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Baumgardner, Edward C. September 16, 1852 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 9:01 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Edward C. Baumgardner, farmer, section 33, Richmond Township, is the son of Jacob and Catherine (Koutz) Baumgardner, natives of Switzerland and Pennsylvania respectively. After their marriage they settled in Ohio, and subsequently moved to Van Buren Co., Mich., going thence to Ionia County, where they remainde until death. They had four children, - Edward C., Noah and Seymour. One died in infancy. Mr. Baumgardner was born Sept. 16, 1852, in Van Buren Co., Mich. He was a student at public schools until he was 18 years of age. He remained at home three years after that age, when he began to work by the month, in which he operated seven years, faming summers and in the lumber woods winters. In 1876 he bought 80 acres of land in Richmond Township, under some improvements, on which he settled in the spring of 1882. Two thirds of the place is now in a good state of cultivation. In political connection he is a Republican and has held the office of School Assessor. He was married in Richmond Township, April 10, 1879, to Mary J. Robbins, and they have two children, - L.J., born Jan. 24, 1880, and Leo V., born Dec. 18, 1882. Mrs. Baumgardner is the daughter of James G. and Olive E. Robbins. (See sketch of J. G. Robbins.) She was born June 4, 1861, in Richmond Township, and is the first white child born in Osceola County. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/baumgard1035gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Freedman, Henry H. June 16, 1854 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 9:00 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Henry H. Freedman, cigar manufacturer at Reed City, was born June 16, 1854, in Hungary, of which country his parents, Joseph and Lena Freedman, were also natives. He was brought up on a fam and emigrated to the United States in 1870. He passed two years at Cleveland, Ohio, and returned to the land of his birth in 1873. He visited there six months and again crossed the sea to America, locating in Coldwater, Mich. He learned his business of cigar-making of B.S. Tibbitts of that place, and continued to operate in Branch County for some years. In February 1883, he came to Reed City and established his business, which has gradually grown in popularity and increased in extent. He employs eight men, and is putting upon the market the cigars known to the trade as the "Unknown," the "Eclipse," "Osceola" and "Reed City." He puts out about 35,000 monthly and rolls all kinds of manufactured tobaccos. Mr. Freedman is a member of the Masons, - lower body, Royal Arch Chapter and Jacobs Commandery, No. 10, at Coldwater. He also belongs to the encampment. He was married June 27, 1877, in Coldwater, to Louise Graff, and they have one daughter - Blanche - born Feb. 24, 1884, at Reed City. Mrs. Freedman was born June 17, 1857, In Rochester, N.Y. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/freedman1034gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Staninger, William H. October 11, 1841 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:59 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago William H. Staninger, farmer on section 12, Osceola Township, was born Oct. 11, 1841, in Mercer Co., Pa. He received a common-school education, and at the age of 20 years he began to operate as a farm laborer, coming to Michigan in 1854. In the course of the second year of the war he entered the army, enlisting Aug. 6, 1862, from Lenawee County, in the 18th Regt. Vol. Inf. His captain was Charles R. Miller, latterly a prominent citizen of Adrian. The regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland, and the period of Mr. Staninger's military service was two years and ten months, or until the practical end of the war. He fought at Decatur and Athens, Ga., espacing unhurt, and received his discharge May 16, 1865, at Huntsville, Ala. He returned to Lenawee County, and was occupied on his father's farm until March, 1870. At that date he severed his business relations there and proceeded to Osceola County and Township, securing 200 acres of wholly unimproved land. All surroundings and circumstances were of the pioneer order, neighbors were remote, supplies high-priced and market far away; but all obstacles were surmounted with cheerful courage and unremitting toil, and Mr. Staninger has 90 acres of well-improved land. He is an adherent of the party whose interest he fought for and to which he clings with perfect loyalty. He was married March 3, 1866, in Morenci, Lenawee Co., Mich., to Alida J. Partridge. She was born March 3, 1850, in Lenawee County, and is the daughter of Ira J. and Sachra M. (Berger) Partridge. Her parents were born and married in the State of New York, and came to Michigan about 1834. Her father died March 28, 1884, in Osceola County. Her mother lives in Adrian and is 63 years old. Two children are included in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Staninger: Viola, born Sept. 3, 1867; and Earl, April 14, 1884. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/staninge1033gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Allen, Stephen H. February 22, 1818 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:58 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Stephen H. Allen, farmer, section 36, Burdell Township, was born Feb 22, 1818, in Kentshire, Eng. At the age of 16 he entered the British sailing service and became a sailor on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. During the 20 years in which he was a seaman, he was engaged 12 years as a marine, and in the naval military service during the war with china in 1840-1, and was on the coast of Africa five years, engaged in the capture of slave vessels. He sailed on all the seas and oceans of the Eastern continent and visited all the European nations that had a seaboard. He came to the port of New York in 1852, where he was soon after married to Eliza Conway. They have had seven children: William E. was born Feb. 15, 1853; Joseph P., Nov. 1, 1855; Edward E., Sept. 26, 1861; Stephen, Feb. 22, 1862. Stephen H. (1st) John and Mary are deceased. Mrs. Allen was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, Dec. 5, 1832, and lived in her native country until her marriage. After that event Mr. Allen established a mercantile business in Brooklyn, and also operated as a ship-rigger, carrying on both branches of business until 1859, the year of his removal to the West. He located first in Chicago, where he resided three years. Among his experiences in the Garden City were two disasterous fires, which involved heavy loss and inconvenience. He came thence to Plymouth, Ind., where he was variously employed four years. He removed his family in 1874 to Kalamazoo, where he left them and came to Osceola County. He located a homestead claim of 80 acres, on which he made some improvements and returned to Kalamazoo. The Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad was then in process of construction, and he became an employee of the corporation, and worked on the line until it reached the vicinity of his home, where he brought his family for the first time. There the first opening in that part of the county was made at a time when Reed City was but little more than begun, and Cadillac had no existence, either in fact or fancy. His place is now nearly all improved and has suitable and good farm belongings. Mr. Allen continued to work on the line of railraod as it extended north until it reached Rapid River, when he returned to his farm labot. He is a Democrat in political persuasion, and is an Episcopalian in Church connection; Mrs. Allen is a Catholic. He has been Justice of the Peace nine years and held the various school offices. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/allen1032gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.2 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Collins, Charles W. July 1, 1844 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:55 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Charles M. Collins, senior member of the firm of Collins & Amspoker, manufacturers and dealers in furniture and undertakers' wares, at Reed City, was born July 1, 1844, in Brant Co., Ont. At the age of 23 years Mr. Collins took leave of the farm where he had been brought up, and went to Stratford, Ont., where he obtained a situation in the agricultural house of Sharman Brothers as traveling salesman, in which capacity he passed a year; he then spent two years in the acquistion of the trade of a cabinet-maker at St. Mary's Ont. He then went to Atchison, Kan., and operated in that line a few months. He remove next to a farm in Brantford, Washington Co. Kan., operating as a farmer and builder until the date of his coming to Reed City, in the fall of 1876. He bought the site of his present business stand, and erected a building and commenced the sale of furniture. In 1879 he erected a brick building in the rear of the store, fitted it up with machinery and began the manufacture of the wares in which he deals. He formed a partnership with T.J. Amspoker, Oct. 1, 1881, and they have a stock which represents a cash value of about $10,000 and tranact annually an extensive business. The warehouse of the firm fronts on Higbe Street. Mr. Collins was married at Norwichville, Dec. 25, 1866, to Mary Ann Clemmens. she was born in Bronte, Ont., June 1, 1845, and is the daughter of Thomas Clemmens. They have five children: Lillie was born Feb. 25, 1868, in Stratford, Ont., Leland was born April 17, 1871, in Brantford, Kansas, where Gertrude was born Oct. 20, 1874; Frankie was born June 18, 1879; and Georgie, May 23, 1880. The last two named were born at Reed City. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/collins1031gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.5 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Stephan, Herman September 15, 1843 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:54 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Herman Stephan, farmer, section 20, Richmond Township, was born in Germany, Sept. 15, 1843, of which country his parents, Gottlieb and Julia Stephan, were also natives. They emigrated to the Dominion of Canada in 1855, when their son was 13 years of age. The latter remained there until 1862, the date of his removal to Osceola County. His first homestead claim of 80 acres is included in the farm of 118 acres of which he is now owner, and of which 98 acres have surrendered to the forces of energy, judgment and perserverance that have been brought to bear on them, and are under creditable and profitable cultivation. In the fall of 1863 Mr. Stephan enlisted in the Fourth Michigan Calvary, and remained in the military service of the United States until the close of the war. Still true to the principles for which he braved the fate of war, he is a supporter and endorser of the issues of the Republican party. He was first married Sept. 19, 1865, in Richmond Township to Mary Ruppert, and they had four children, - Ernest, William, Laura and Julia. Their mother died Sept. 17, 1875. Mr. Stephan was again married Nov. 21, 1875, to Elizabeth Schnatz. She was a native of Germany, as was her predecessor, and was born April 4, 1853. Two children born of the second marriage died in infancy. Four survive, - Mary, Catherine, Herman and Lizzie. The parents belong to the Lutheran Church. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/stephan1030gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Smith, John September 7, 1833 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:53 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago John Smith, farmer, section 12, Evart Township, was born Sept. 7, 1833, in York, Washtenaw Co., Mich. His parents, Harmon and Eliza (Davenport) Smith, are natives of the State of New York. the removed in 1847 to Ronald Township, Ionia County. His mother descended from the Davenport brothers, - John, Isaac and Morris, - whose posterity has kept intact the lineage record from their emigration to this country in the Colonial period, and who were Quakers in religious sentiment. She was born July 19, 1812, either in Dutchess or Orange Co., N.Y. The father was born Sept. 27, 1805, in Lima, Livingston Co., N.Y. Mr. Smith went to Iowa when 23, and after passing a year in the Buckeye State returned to Ionia. He came to the township of Evart Feb. 11, 1867, at a period when the natural condition of the county afforded ample scope for the indulgence of his tastes and proclivities for hunting and trapping, which he turned to profit, and which he has pursued more or less ever since for sport when no necessity urged. He settled on 80 acres of land, where he has since resided. He was married, in Orient Township, Dec. 12, 1865, to Mary Ann Tennant. she was born Dec. 29, 1845, in Macomb Co., Mich., and is the daughter of William and Betsey (Burdick) Tennant, of Orient Township (see sketch). Mr. and Mrs. Smith have had six children: Harmon, born Dec. 17, 1867; Rhoda, Oct. 7, 1871; Alva, March 20, 187-. Ida born Sept. 11m 1869, died Oct 26, 1879; Alva, born April 12, 1876, deied Nov. 13, 1879; Ethan, born Dec. 7, 1873, died Nov. 1, 1879. These children died within three weeks, of diptheria. Their mother joined her little ones gone before to the land of the silent majority April 1, 1881. Mr. Smith is a Democrat. He has been Treasurer three terms, and Highway Commissioner and Justice of the Peace one term each. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/smith1029gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.6 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Welch, Wellington August 16, 1843 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:50 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Wellington Welch, farmer, section 25, Hartwick Township, was born Aug. 16, 1843, in Euclid, Cuyahoga Co., OHio. His parents, Sardis and Marinda (Dillie) Welch, were natives respectively of Connecticut and Ohio, and of Scotch and French descent. The former died in 1857, the latter in 1880. Mr. Welch is the youngest of the six children included in his father's family, and was reared at home. When he was 18 he entered the Union Army to aid in quelling the Rebellion, enrolling in Co. C, the color company of the 18th U.S. Inf., under the command of Lieut.-Col. O.L. Shepherd, and attached, after being mustered into the service, to the Army of the Cumberland. He was in active service in 13 engagements, among them the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Hoover's Gap, Mission Ridge, and the campaign under Sherman til the fight before Atlanta. He received two gun-shot wounds at Stone River, - one in the arm and one in the hip. He was hit five times in the same engagement, his clothing being severely torn. Among other casualties it sustained was the scalping of his cap,the top of which was taken cleanly off! He was discharged before Atlanta, Aug. 7, 1864, from Co. B., first Battalion. the company was so cut to pieces at the battle of Stone River that a sufficient number was not left to form as a company, and the remnant was transferred, Mr. Welch going to Co. B. He returned to his home and resumed his place as assistant on the familyhomestead, his brother, Orlando B., enlisting in another company and regiment. Soon after his return to his home he entered the commercial college at Cleveland and completed a course of study in 1866. He spent two years subsequently in farming. His marriage to Cecelia Dillie occurred Oct. 14, 1868, in the place of his birth, and they have one child, Alice L., born April 21, 1870. Mrs. Welch is the daughter of Milton and Lauretta (Lilly) Dillie. Her father was born in Pennsylvania, her mother in New York. They are now residents of Euclid, Ohio. In January 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Welch came to Michigan to establish a home, and made a homestead claim of 120 acres of land on section 28, in Hartwick Township. The place was entirely wild, and in an unsatisfactory location, and afte a year's residence they decided to make a change, and purchased 40 acres, afterwards 40 more, in the same township, three-fifths of the tract being now under cultivation. Mr. Welch is a Republican. He has been Township Clerk four terms, and is now School Director. He is Clerk of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which himself and wife are members. He has been connected wuth the Odd Fellows. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/welch1028gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.4 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Wagar, Warren A. August 17, 1840 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:49 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Warren A. Wagar, Supervisor of Sylvan Township and farmer on section 28, was born Aug. 17, 1840, in Yates Co., N.Y. Charles Wagar, his father, was a native of the same State and followed the pursuit of agriculture in Yates County until his death, which occurred in 1841, within the first year of the life of his son. His mother, Sophronia (Wier) Wagar, is a native of New york, and is now a resident of Wayne County in this State, and is aged 67 years. After the death of Mr. Wagar she again married. Warren was a member of his mother's family until he was 13 years of age, when he found a home with a young man named Gage. Between three and four years later, he became an inmate of the household of Morgan Gage, father of his former patron, with whom he remained until he was 22 years of age, attending school and obtaining a knowledge of the builder's trade. He was married Aug. 27, 1862, in Yates County, to Mary A. Green. She was born in that county and died there in June, 1864, leaving one child, Charles, who was born Oct. 9, 1863. The wife and mother when dying urged his speedy union with a friend to whose care she wished to entrust her infant child, and in accordance Mr. Wagar was married Feb. 16, 1865, to Jennie M. Van Liper. she was born Nov. 9, 1845, in the State of New York, and is the daughter of Jeremiah Van Liper. One child constitutes the issue of this marriage, Elnora, born Spet. 23, 1866. After his marriage Mr. Wagar was occupied at his trade, which he pursued with success until 1877 in his native state. In that year he concluded to seek a home in Michigan, which he did and made his location on the place he now resides, April 27, 1877. He at first purchased 120 acres of land, to which he added five acres soon after. Later he sold 40 acres, and has about 20 acres of the remaining 85 acres under the plow. He is the owner of a half interest in 80 acres of pine land on section 24. Politically he is a Democrat and has been Justice of the Peace two years; is the present incumbent. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/wagar1027gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.8 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Fleischhauer, Frederick J. September 23, 1854 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:47 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Frederick J. Fleischhauer, wagon and carriage manufacturer, general blacksmith at Reed City, and manager of the Clifton House, was born Sept. 23, 1854, in Waterloo, Ont. He is the son of John W. and Mary Fleischhauer, and was reared on his father's farm in Waterloo Co., Ont. He was 17 years of age when he began to acquire the knowledge necessary to the prosecution of the business in which he has been actively engaged for many years, and he served an apprenticeship of three years at Wellesley, in his native county, afterwards becoming a journeyman and operating in that method eight years. In 1881 he went to Milwaukee, Wis., and three months later, proceeded to Reed City, where he opened his shop in December 1881. He is doing a successful busiess, requiring two assistants in the various departments except in wood work, all of which is made by his own hands. He purchased the Clifton House in October, 1883. The establishment accommodates a limited number of guests and has a restaurant attached. The property belongs to his wife. He is the owner of his shops and their sites. Mr. Fleischhauer was married Oct. 19, 1883, at Reed City, to Ernestine Treptow. she was born in Canada, Sept. 13, 1857. One child, Edward F., was born of their union, at Reed City, Sept. 23, 1884. Mr. Fleischhauer has one daughter by an earlier marriage, Caroline, born in November, 1879, in Richmond Township. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/fleischh1026gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Leeman, George W. April 26, 1840 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:46 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago George W. Leeman, farmer and lumberman, resident on section 23, Hartwick Township, was born April 26, 1840, in Albany Co., N.Y. His father was born in the north of Ireland, of Scotch parentage. He came to the United States with his parents when he was two years old and resided in Albany Co., N.Y., many years. He was married there and soon afterward came to Michigan and settld in the township of Paris, in Kent County, and afterward to Oakfield, where he lives now, aged about 78 years. The mother, Sallie A. (McKinley) Leeman, was of Scotch descent, and was born in Albany Co., N.Y. She died Sept. 19, 1883, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Mowitt, whom she was visiting. They had 12 children. Mr. Leeman is the fith child in order of birth. He came to Kent County when he was 14 years of age. After securing a good practical education and living at home with his parents until he was 24 years of age, he became in 1864, the owner of 80 acres of land, which he increased to 120 acres by later purchase in the township where his father was a landholder. In 1867 he sold his property and removed to Osceola County, purchasing 40 acres of land on section 23, Hartwick Township, on which he settled, and later purchased a like quantity of land in addition. He afterward sold the latter to E.J. Terrill, and has placed all the remaining portion - his original purchase - under improvements. In political affiliation Mr. Leeman is a Republican with prohibition principles, and he has officiated as Highway Commissioner in his township and as Justice of the Peace. He was married Nov. 10, 1864, in Greenville, Montcalm Co., Mich., to Hannah M. Huff. They have one child, - Gracie Bell, born Feb. 22, 1876. Mrs. Leeman was born June 23, 1839, in Orion, Oakland Co., Mich. She attended the common schools of her native county until she was 15 years old, and after her parents removed to Greenville she completed her education in Montcalm County. She began teaching there, and continued that calling until she had served 17 terms successful labor as an educator. Her parents, John and ______ (Fuller) Huff, are still living in Montcalm County, and are aged respectively 72 and 67 years. They are of German descent, he is a native of the State of New York and she of Vermont. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/leeman1025gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Shay, George W. October 12, 1834 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:45 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago George W. Shay, liveryman, at Reed City, was born Oct. 12, 1834, in Schoharie, N.Y., and is the son of William and Anna (Diver) Shay. His father was a miller and owned a mill on Foxen Creek, a stream which flowed through the township. In 1844 the family removed their residence to Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Shay was employed in the Cuyahoga Works, and acquired a knowledge of engineering, in which he was occupied several years. He came to Salem Township, Michigan, and bought a small farm on which he was resident until his removal in 1875 to Isabella County, where he owned 40 acres of land, and there maintained a residence two years.He came to Reed City in the spring of 1877 and founded his present business. He has about 15 horses generally in his stables and livery appointments suited to his patronage. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the A.O.U.W. He has officiated six years as member of the Village Council. Mr. Shay owns his business premises, residence and other village property. His marriage to Martha M. Higginson took place April 15, 1857, in Superior, Washtenaw Co., Mich. She was born Oct. 16, 1837, in Detroit. Their children are, William, Emma and Ida. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/shay1024gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Peel, Charles October 12, 1838 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:44 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Charles Peel, farmer, section 23, Hartwick Township, was born Oct 12, 1838, in Leicestershire, England. His father, William Peel, emigrated from his native country with his wife and children in 1842, locating in Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio. Mr. Peel was three years of age when his parents became residents of the Buckeye State, where he remained during the years of his minority and obtained his education in the common schools. On attaining his majority he came to Michigan, making his first location at Jamestown, Ottawa County, where he engaged in farming on 40 acres of land, of which he became the proprietor by purchase. In the second year of the War of the Rebellion he enlisted at Grand Rapids in the First Regiment, Mechanics and Engineers, enrolling in Co. H, Capt. W.P. Ennis. His command joined the Army of the Cumberland and Mr. Peel was a participant in the battles of Perryville, Lavergne, and Bentonville, besides being in various minor affairs. He escaped without wound or capture, and was honorably discharged JUne 19, 1865, after a military service of over two years. He was made Corporal, and in August, 1864, was promoted to Second Sergeant. He returned on leaving the army to Oakfield, Kent Co., Mich., where he engaged as assistant in a saw and shingle mill, spending three years in that employment. In 1867 he purchased 40 acres of land in that township, on which he operated two years, going thence to Greenville, Montcalm Co., Mich. Some months later he sold his interest there, and in the same year, 1868, he purchased 40 acres which has since been his home. He is now the owner of 120 acres, and 80 acres of the tract are under improvements and cultivation. He is an exceptionally good farmer. Mr. Peel was formerly a Republican, but is now a supporter of the principles of the Prohibition element. He has officiated in his township as Treasurer and School Assessor. He was married Jan. 1, 1860, in Paris, Kent County, to Lucy A. Leman, and they have had seven children, - William A., Albert W., Elnora, Percy J., Harvey F., Howard E. and Frank E. Mrs. Peel was born July 6, 1840, in Newfane, Niagara Co., N.Y., and was 12 years of age when she came with her parents to Paris, where she was reared and educated. She is a member of the Baptist Church. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/peel1023gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.1 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Hoffmeyer, John May 8, 1833 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:43 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago John Hoffmeyer, farmer, section 24, Osceola Township, was born May 8, 1833, in Perth Co., Ont. His parents were born im Germany, where his father pursued the vocation of millwright. They emigrated fro the fatherland in early life, settling in Canada. The father died there about 1863. In 1866 the mother became an inmate of the family of her son. She died in 1883, aged 81 years. Mr. Hoffmeyer was a pupil in the common schools until he was 19 years old. He began his career of independence as a teamster, which was his business about three years. In the fall of 1855 he went to Toledo, Ohio, where he obtained employment in the ship-yards. He continued to work there and as a carpenter two years. In 1857 he went to work in the machine shops of the railroad at Toledo, and in the switch-yard, and was appointed fireman on the Michigan Southern Railroad. Six months of service in that position was succeeded by an appointment as engineer for the same corporation, in which capacity he operated two years. He next engaged as engineer on the cleveland Railroad, where he was occupied three years. In 18--, associated with another man, he purchased a canal boat. After 18 months of canal experience he disposed of his interest in inland navigation property and returned to Toledo, where he again engaged in the ship-yards. One year later he came to Osceola County and labored a year in the saw-mills of D.A. Blodgett. At the end of that time he located on the Muskegon River, at a point now included in Osceola Township. This was in 1866, and he was the first settler in the township, his nearest neighbor being 16 miles distant. He secured his farm under the regulations of the homestead law, including 160 acres of land. He is now the owner of 270 acres of land in Osceola Township and 510 acres in the county. He had a choice and valuable farm, now comprising 110 acres of improved and cultivated land. He is a decided Republican and radical in his political views. He has officiated five years as Justice of the Peace and held several other official positions in Osceola Township. He was married Oct. 7, 1855, in Toledo, to Mary A. Dane. They have had eight children. Two died when infants. Edward, Frank, charles, Laura, Alonzo and Ella M. are living. Mrs. Hoffmeyer was born Sept. 28, 1833, in England, which was the native country of her parents, Richard and Ann Dane. The family came to Ontario in 1841, where the father died about 1850, and the mother July 25, 1884. The death of the father left a family of six children dependent upon the exertions of the older members. Mrs. Hoffmeyer was the oldest and devoted herself to the maintenance of the family until her marriage. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/hoffmeye1022gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Hayes, Eli L. January 25, 1852 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:41 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago Eli L. Hayes, Supervisor of Richmond Township, was born Jan. 25, 1852, in New Haven, Conn. His father, Eli D. Hayes, was born Sept. 25, 1825, and is still pursuing the business of wood engraver and landscape painter, in which he has passed his life. His mother, Cordelia (Lewis) Buck, was born April 6, 1828 in Newton, Fairfield Co., Conn. Mr. Hayes was a rsident of New Haven and attended school until he was 17 years old, when he engaged as a surveyor with his brother, and acquired a practical knowledge of the business, which he followed several years. At the age of 18 years, he engaged in surveying for wall maps for F.W. Beers & Co. and C.O. Titus, following the calling in portions of Michigan and in Osceola County. In 1879 he settled in Reed City, and in company with a man named Lewis, founded a grocery and crockery trade, under the style of Hayes & Lewis, the relation existing five years, and including a traffic in builders' materials. They afterward sold their entire interests and are now arranging ant settling their business affairs. Mr. Hayes is the proprietor of a considerable amount of property at Reed City, and owns ten acres of land in the vicinity of New Haven, Conn. He was married Sept. 17, 1879, at Reed City, to Anna Lewis, and they have one child, Eli, born July 2, 1880. Mrs. Hayes was born Sept. 14, 1856, in Sanilac Co., Mich., and is the daughter of William and Emmeline Lewis. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/hayes1021gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Bennett, William October 14, 1833 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:40 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago William Bennett, farmer, section 14, Evart Township, was born Oct. 14, 1833, in Steuben Co., N.Y. and is the son of Thomas and Angeline (Jamison) Bennett. The former was born April 5, 1810, in Steuben County. In 1869 he came to Michigan and is now a resident on section 28, Evart Township. The mother of William was born June 14, 1809, and died Feb. 9, 1865, in Steuben County. In the maternal line of descent Mr. Bennett is of Scotch lineage. His father came of Dutch ancestry. He was reared on a farm in his native county and during his majority remained under his father's control. On reaching the period of his legal freedom he went to Oconto Co., Wis., and engaged as foreman for the lumber firm of Eldridge & Balcom, with whom he continued a year. At the end of that time he returned to the county where he was born, and again engaged for a time in agricultural pursuits. He went back to the employment of Eldredge & Balcom in the Badger State, and after a service of six months he went to Butler Co., Iowa. He bought a farm which he owned three years. Meanwhile he went to Pike's Peak, there interesting himself in mining. He came back to Iowa, sold his farm, and in May, 1868, came to this State and settled near Georgetown, Ottawa County, on Grand River, for two years, then one year in New York State, then for a time on Grand River agin; and finally came to the township of Evart, where he bought the farm he now owns. In the fall he went again to the State of New York, and during the winter which succeeded he managed a lumber camp in Pennsylvania. In the spring of 1869 he returned to Osceola County and engaged as foreman in the lumber interests of Edward Cole, for whom he operated three years. In 1872 he came to this township and commenced lumbering for Wright & Grove, and continued one year in their employment, his family meanwhile residing on the farm on which there were no improvements except a log house. He has now 30 acres under the plow and a good frame house and barn. Mr. Bennett is a Democrat in political conviction and action. He has acted through four terms as Sipervisor, has been School Director since he came here, and has served one year as Highway Commissioner. He was married Dec. 14, 1858, to Frances A. Benaway, and they are the parents of seven children: Thomas was born Oct. 1, 1859; Alonzo, June 16, 1861; Elliot L., May 4, 1864; William, April 8, 1866; Carrie, Feb. 1, 1869; Jennie, June 23, 1871; Mortimer, April 23, 1873. Mrs. Bennett is the daughter of Thomas and Lettia (Brewer) Benaway. The former was born Jan. 9, 1813, in Dutchess Co., N.Y.; the latter April 15, 1809, in New Brunswick, N.J. They had five children: Esther A. and Morgan M. are living; Andrew and Sarah A. are deceased. Mrs. Bennett was born Feb. 9, 1838, in Steuben Co., N.Y. Mr. Bennett has two brothers - Benjamin R. and John J. Thomas is deceased. Mary A., Addie and Permelia are his surviving sisters. Nancy, Eliza and Sarah are not living. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/bennett1020gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb

Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Taylor, George F. May 15, 1846 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jan Cortez http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00020.html#0004939 January 21, 2008, 8:38 pm Author: Chapman Brothers, Chicago George F. Taylor, farmer, secrion 29, Hersey Township, was born May 15, 1846, in Portland, Ionia Co., Mich., and is the son of Charles and Mary (Olmstead) Taylor. The latter died in April, 1859, in Portland. His father was born in 1817, and in 1836 came to Plymouth, Wayne Co., Mich., where he remained a year, going thence on foot to the township of Portland, at that date containing but four settlers. He arrived there in the spring, when the roads were impassable; and as all supplies were brought from Detroit subsistence was a matter of some difficulty. For two weeks Mr. Taylor's food consisted of greens and fish. He was unmarried and made his way into the wilds of Michigan to establish himself preparatory to founding a home. He returned to New York, and was married. Mr. Taylor remained with his father five years after attaining his legal freedom. He was then married and rented a farm, which he conducted one year, going thence to Portland village, where he was employed three years on the railroad. He passed the year subsequent as a farm assistant, working by the month, when he became interested in the business of boring wells, and followed that calling two years. In 1878 he came to Hersey Township but did not take possession of the farm on which he now operates until 1883. He was married April 22, 1872, to Delilah Kinney, daughter of Fernando C. and Huldah (Clark) Kinney. Her mother died April 5, 1875, in Portland, and was nearly 64 years of age. Her father was married again and resides on a farm in Hersey Township. she was born June 10, 1846, in Portland, and is the third child of six born to her parents. Mary A., Sarah A., Jerome and Harriet are living. Sylvester was a soldier of the 27th Mich. Vol. Inf., was wounded at Petersburg and was buried at City Point, July 6, 1864. He sustained a flesh wound in the thigh, a bullet passing entirely through the limb, from the effects of which he died at the City Point Hospital four days later. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been the parents of three children. Elroy B. was born June 4, 1876, and died March 1, 1877. an unnmaed infant died when four days old. Ray B. was born Jan. 27, 1883. Mr. Taylor is an adherent of the Democratic party. Additional Comments: 1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Osceola Co. Chapman Brothers, Chicago File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/osceola/bios/taylor1019gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb