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VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP-ORGANIZATION AND OFFICERS.
Crane, 1861-1862 ; H. N. Brown, 1863 ; S. P. War- ner, 1864 ; Charles M. Anderson, 1865-1866; Jesse Kilpatrick, 1867-1868 ; Jesse Kilpatrick and W. W. Washburn, 1869; Samuel Kitzmiller, 1870; J. S. Sutton, 1871-1872; H. N. Brown, 1873; N. New- ton, 1874-1876; L. C. York, 1876-1879; S. Cle- ments, 1879-1881 ; R. Wrench, 1881; F. W. Warren, . 1882-1884; L. C. York, 1884; J. A. Lowry, 1885- 1888; S. Bird, 1889-
RAWSONVILLE, FORMERLY MICHIGAN CITY.
This village, the post-office of which was formerly called Michigan City, was platted by Matthew Woods, Amariah Rawson, and Abraham Voorhees, in 1836. By Act of Legislature of March 22, 1839, the name was changed to Rawsonville. It is located on the Huron river, on the line between Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. It has a good water power
and several mills. A Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1843. The first building was dedicated December 19, 1876. The lot cost $100, and the building $1,600. It seats 200. The fol- lowing persons have served as pastors : Wm. Tay- lor, J. S. Collins, H. Penfield, William Mothersill, F. Glass, I. C. Abbott, R. Bird, S. Bessy, Wm. Fox, J. Wortley, W. Donaldson, E. Klumph, A. Bigelow, C. M. Anderson, J. S. Sutton, S. L. Ramsdell, J. G. Morgan, J. Kilpatrick, S. P. Warner, W. W. Wash- burn, E. Barry, W. Clack, T. C. Higgins, - Jordon, B. B. Rogers, Jesse Robbins, John Wright, A. Ebling.
SECORD'S,
A small station on the Michigan Central Railroad, is named after Henry B. Secord, who bought land here in 1845.
PERSONAL SKETCHES.
CANTON.
CHARLES E. ANDREWS, of Canton, was born in Lyons, Wayne County, New York. April 7, 1832. He came to Michigan by team from Erie, Pa., in 1833 with his parents, Augustus and Dor- othy Andrews. January 20, 1858, Charles mar- ried Helen Cook, of Canton. Helen was born in New York, April 1, 1838. By this marriage there were two children; Alice Grace, born December 12, 1859, and Tracy, born April 30, 1863. Tracy died December 19, 1877. Helen C., died February 28, 1882. November 28, 1883, Charles married Ella Dickerson, of Rawsonville, Van Buren township. Ella was born August 28, 1845, in Leroy, Gene- see county, New York. Charles was elected Town- ship Clerk in 1853, held the office seven years ; then that of Treasurer for one year ; elected Jus- tice in 1881, and held the office two years In 1883 he was elected Town Clerk and held the office three years
R. D. BALLOU of Canton, was born in New York State, October 4, 1826, and came to Michigan with his parents, Royal and Mary (Hix) Ballou, in 1836. He has always resided at Canton, and engaged in farm- ing. He has been School Director.
THOMAS BLACKMORE, boot and shoe manu- facturer of Sheldons, was born in Lamentshire, England, July 21, 1839. He served an appren- ticeship in England for seven years. In 1861 he married Elizabeth Jones, of Somersetshire, England. Elizabeth was born in Somersetshire, April 21, 1840. Thomas came to America in 1869, locating in New York City, where he worked at his trade for one year. In 1870 he came to Sheldons and sent for his wife. He opened a shop and has since worked at his trade. They have seven children; Clara, Henry and Louisa were born in England, Charles, John, Mary, and Edna were born in America. Edna died when eleven months old. Mr. Blackmore is the only manufac- turer of boots and shoes in the township.
JOHN BRYANT, of Canton, was born in Niag- ara, New York, November 11, 1811. In 1833 he came to Michigan, and located on eighty acres of land in Hillsdale County. He returned to New York in 1835, and returned to Michigan in 1838. April 17, 1845, he married Sarah A. Smith, of
Hillsdale County, Michigan. Sarah was born in New Lebanon, New York, October 3, 1828. In 1864 they moved to Canton, Wayne County, where he had 100 acres of land. In May, 1887, their house was destroyed by fire. They have five children, Rachel A., born December 23, 1846; Annie C., born June 25, 1849; Nathaniel H., born December 21, 1851 ; Daniel S .. born September 5, 1852, and Harris J., born July 10, 1873. Nathaniel H. died August 2, 1860. On December 25, 1882, Daniel S. married Adelaide S. Oliver. born in Lisbon, Portugal, October 11, 1867. They have three chil- dren, John D., Jeannette A., Lavanche S.
MILTON E. CARLETON, farmer, brick and tile manufacturer, of Canton,, Mich , was born on the farm he now owns, October 13, 1845. His father, Martin Carleton, died April 27, 1884, aged 81. His mother, Sarah (Owen) Carleton, died January 15, 1888, aged 80 years April 3, 1867, Milton married Eliza M. Rich of Canton. Eliza was born in Ypsilanti in 1842. She died August 6, 1878, aged 36 years. They had five children by this marriage. Walter R., born September 6, 1868 ; Frank M., born October 24, 1871; Claud D., born May 14, 1875, and died September 14, 1875; Floyd H., born February 20, 1877, and died October 26, 1881; Lida M., born July 30, 1878, and died October 30, 1881. October 20, 1381, he married Carrie Rash of Canton, Michigan. Carrie was born August 31, 1852. They have two children, Ralph, born May 17, 1883, and Ray Owen, born August 28, 1886. In 1878 Mr. Carleton erected his brick and tile works, putting in the latest and best of machinery. He annually manufactures 400,000 pieces of tile and 500,000 brick, giving employment to nine men. He carries on extensive farming employing three men. He is a member of F. & A. M., also A. O. U. W., of Sheldons. Eliphalet Carleton, brother of Milton, enlisted in Company D, Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry, and was wounded at Battle of Gettysburg. He died July 13 following the battle, and was brought home and buried at Sheldon's Corners.
JOSEPH CLARK, of Canton, was born in Nor- folk, England, March 18, 1833. He, with his parents, Charles and Margaret Clark, came to the United
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States in 1853, locating at Rawsonville, Wayne County, and worked by the day for the farmers. They afterwards went to Iowa, where Joseph re- mained until 1859. when he returned to Ypsilanti. May 14. 1863, he married Mary Ann Roach of Ypsilanti. Mary was born in Cornwall, England, September 6, 1837. Her parents, William and Elizabeth Roach, came to Canton in 1858. Eliza- beth died July 13, 1883, aged 64. William is still living in Van Buren County, Michigan. After his marriage, Joseph worked rented farms for eleven years. In 1875 he purchased the farm he now owns. They have three children, Charles R., born August 31, 1870 ; Willie J., born June 26, 1874; and Gracie, born November 12, 1876.
SYLVESTER P. CLARK, of Canton. was boru in Canton, November 18, 1849. His parents Roswel P. and Sylvia (Tripp) Clark came to Mich- igan, in 1833. Sylvia died in 1870, aged 47 years. November 21, 1871, Sylvester Clark married Eliza- beth Miller of Greenfield, Michigan. Elizabeth was born in Greenfield, July 29, 1854. Her parents were Horace and Mary (Larkins) Miller. Horace died in 1855. Mary is still living in Springwells, Michigan. Sylvester came upon the farm he now owns in 1870. In 1884 he erected a large and com- modious farm house.
MRS. DORA A. CORWIN, of Canton, was born in Canton Wayne County, Michigan, September 17, 1853. Her maiden name was Lyndon ; her parents were Samuel and Jane R. Lyndon. For biography of Samuel see this History of Wayne County. March 11, 1074 Dora A Lyndon married Frank A. Corwin of Canton. Michigan. Frank A. was born in Canton, Wayne County. Michigan May 12, 1851. His parents, Edward and Harriet (Bartlett), were Eastern people, coming to Michi- gan, at an early day. In the Spring of 1884, Frank erected a large and commodious brick residence. After a sickness of only four days Frank died, Octo- ber 2, 1884. Mrs Corwin finished the house and is now living there. They have two children, Edward Samuel, born January 19, 1878, and Jennie Ethel, born November 8, 1880.
JOHN W. COTTON was born in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, October 1, 1866. His parents, Myron and Laura (Huston) Cotton were born in Michigan, and are still living. Myron owns and operates the steam saw and feed mill at Denton, Wayne County, Michigan. John remained at home until after his marriage, on December 6, 1886. His wife was Effa M. Parkhurst, of Canton, Michigan. Effa was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, July 20, 1868. Her parents were James and Lorena Parkhurst, and were born in Michigan. In the fall of 1877 John and wife came to the farm on which he was born and now owns. They have no children.
MISS THURSTY M. CUMMINGS, of Canton, was born in Gaines, Orleans County New York, February 26, 1838. Her parents, Isaac and Sarah Cummings, came to Canton Michigan in 1825, soon afterwards returning to New York. In 1850 they returned to Canton township, Michigan, remaining here until their deaths. Isaac died Feb- ruary 20, 1880, aged 88 years; Sarah died March 6, 1887, aged 71 years. One child, Jane, now Mrs. Erdman, was born after they came to Michigan. She is a widow, and lives in. lonia, Mich.
CHARLES ESSLINTER, of Canton, was born in Germany, February 23, 1864. and came to the United States, April 21 1884, going direct to Ann Arbor, Michigan. He learned his trade of black- smith in Germany, and while living in Ann Arbor he worked at it. In March, 1887 he came to Manning's Mills in Canton and opened a general repair shop. On July 3 1887, he married Mary Reddeman of Ann Arbor. Mary was born in Pasewalk, Germany, June 11, 1864. She, with her parents, William and Mary, came to America in 1883. Mary died December 20, 1886, aged 40 years. William is still living. They have one child Charles William, born May 9, 1888.
PIKE GOODELL of Canton, was born in Su- perior, Washtenaw County, Michigan, January 10, 1833. His parents. Jonathan and Aurilla (Ste- phens) Goodell, were from Watertown, New York. They came to Michigan in 1826. Pike remained at home until he was 21 years old. His father then deeded him 80 acres of land in Superior town- ship. September 10, 1856 he married Mary Huston, of Canton. Mary was born in Michigan, February 16, 1837. Her parents were W. B. and Hulda (Knapp) Huston. They were Eastern people, and came to Michigan in the twenties. They are both dead. In 1862 Mr. Goodell came to Canton, where he purchased 95 acres of land. In 1885 he purchased 20 more, which gives him a farm of 115 acres, all under a high state of cultivation. They have no children.
MRS. LUCRETIA GORHAM, widow of Benjamin Gorham, of Canton, was born in Rochester, New York, July 28, 1829. Her maiden name was Watson. Her parents, Walter and Rebecca Wat- son, came to Michigan, September 4, 1830 Walter taking up eighty acres of land from the Govern- ment. Rebecca died in 1879, aged 70; Walter died in 1880 aged 71 years. To Benjamin and Lucre- tia Gorham two children were born: Walter B. and Willis A., born December 27, 1857. Willis A. died when two months old. Walter B. is living, and his biography appears in this history.
WALTER B. GORHAM, of Canton, was born in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, December 27, 1857. His parents, Benjamin and Lucretia
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(Watson) Gorham, were Eastern people, coming to Michigan before it became a state. Benjamin died January 14, 1877, aged 52 years. January 18, 1887. Walter married Paulina Prebe, of Canton. Paulina was born in Germany, April 28. 1869. She came to the United States with her parents God- frey and Elizabeth Prebe in December, 1880. They first located in Detroit, and in 1883 they pur- chased a farm in Canton, Wayne County, Michi- gan. They had one child, Benjamin born January 12, 1888.
JAMES B. GOULD, blacksmith, of Cherry Hill, Canton township, was born in Madison County, New York. January 25, 1836. His parents, Samuel and Sally Gould, came to Michigan in the fall of 1835, locating in Monroe County January 25, 1861, James married Mary Southwood, of Monroe County. Michigan. Mary was born August 3, 1839, and died January 17, 1876. April 14, 1880, James married Frances Thurston, of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Frances was born in Genesee County, New York, September 7, 1846, her maiden name being Rowe. The children by the last marriage are : Nina E., born December 6, 1880; Eda M., born January 21, 1882, died March 29, 1888; Jennie Belle, born June 26, 1883. James began his trade at North- ville, Michigan, working at Ypsilanti, Milan, Stony Creek, and in 1886 came to Cherry Hill, Wayne County.
JAMES GUNN, Cherry Hill, Canton township, was born in Canada, March 4, 1848. His parents, John and Mary Gunn, came to Detroit, Michigan, in 1855, living in Detroit for five years, then coming to Canton, Wayne County, in 1860. John died June 13 1878, aged 56 years. Mary is living at Cherry Hill, Canton township. James married Katie Burns, of Plymouth, Michigan, January 7, 1875. Katie was born in Canada, October 1, 1860. Mr. Gunn has followed farming during the greater part of his time in Michigan. He has been elected constable of Canton continuously since 1872. Four children have been born : James E., born August 13, 1877 ; Maggie, born July 26, 1880; John F., born June 16, 1882, Katie May, born January 23, 1887.
H. O. HANFORD, of Canton, was born in Per- rinton, New York, October 5, 1824. In 1844 he came to Michigan, where he engaged in teaching during the winter and worked on farms in summer. In the Spring of 1848 he returned to New York. May 15, 1849, he married Margaret Clayton, of Canton, Michigan. Margaret was born in Mont- gomery, New York, August 18, 1827. They re- mained in New York until 1850, when they returned to Michigan, bringing his parents, Jesse and Eunice Hanford, with them. His purchased a farm near Plymouth. His mother, Eunice, died February 28, 1864, aged 81 years. Jesse died February 25, 1868,
aged 91 years. Margaret (Clayton) Hanford, died November 10, 1861. They had three children, Helen E., born July 24, 1850, died February 9, 1858; William, born July 6, 1853 died February 4, 1858; James H .. born July 25 1858. February 12, 1866, H. O. Hanford married Margaret R. Cramer, of New London, Iowa. Margaret was born in New York, October 17, 1836. Her parents were James and Ann Eliza Cramer. James died August 21, 1878, aged 66 years ; Ann E., is still living. Their children were Anna B., born February 27, 1867, died November 7, 1867; Isabella L., born Decem- ber 23, 1868 ; Minnie A., born April 13, 1870, died March 8, 1882; May, born May 10, 1874. Mr. Hanford purchased his present farm of 290 acres in 1862, and engaged in general farming and stock raising He has held office of Township Clerk, of Plymouth, and Justice of the Peace, of Canton township two terms. He has been chairman of the executive committee of the Michigan State Agricul- tural Society since 1870.
MRS. JAMES W. HANNAN, of Canton, was born in New York State, September, 28, 1820. She came with her parents to Michigan in 1831, locat- ing at Detroit, and married on November 25, 1839. Mr. Hannan was born in New York State Novem- ber 15, 1812. They have eight children. Mr. Hannan died October 15, 1882.
JASON A. HIX, of Canton, Michigan, was born in Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan, February 12, 1861. His parents were Amos and Julia (O'Brien) Hix. Jason remained at home until after he was twenty-one. December 25, 1881, he married Caro- line L. Pullen of Van Buren, Wayne County, Mich- igan. Caroline was born in Van Buren, Wayne County, Michigan, May 27, 1861. Her parents, Jenks and Matilda (Carpenter) Pullen, are living, and residents of Van Buren. Mr. Hix is engaged in farming. They have one child, Mabel, born Octo- ber 21, 1887.
WILLIAM HOLMES, of Canton, was born in Clarkston, Monroe County, New York, June 5, 1825. He, with his parents, came to Michigan in 1835. December 31, 1851, he married Cornelia Hutchinson of Ypsilanti. Cornelia was born in Watertown, New York, August 12, 1832. Her parents, James and Elizabeth came to Michigan in 1836. William enlisted December 19, 1861, in Company H, First Michigan Volunteer Infantry as a private, joining the regiment in Maryland. He was in the Battle at Malvern Hill, and was slightly wounded. He was taken sick soon after and sent to the Hospital, thence to Convalescent Camp at Washington in December. He was discharged January 24, 1863, being unfit for service. He re- turned to Ypsilanti, Michigan. In April, 1865, he came to his present farm in Canton. They have
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three children, Florence E., born October 3, 1852 ; Florus E., born January 25, 1858 ; Aaron E., born October 31, 1866.
BENJAMIN W. HUSTON, of Canton, was born in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, April 26, 1856. His parents Reuben and Sarah (Gill) Hus- ton came to Michigan in 1836. Reuben Huston is one of the most successful farmers of Canton. September 19, 1876, Benjamin married Emma Lewis of Superior, Michigan. Emma was born in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, August 17, 1858. Her parents Andrew J., and Helen (Howell) Lewis were born in Michigan. Andrew J., died January, 1862, aged twenty-seven. Benjamin Hus- ton has three children, Frank R, born May 15, 1879; Milton B., born July 13, 1881 ; Sarah E., born April 21, 1886. Mr. Huston is Moderator of School District No. I, of Canton.
JOHN HUSTON, 2d, was born April 11, 1828. in Greece, Monroe County, New York. His father's name was Benjamin W. Huston; his mother's maiden name, Huldah Knapp. They came to Mich- igan in May, 1835, and located in Canton, Wayne County. His mother died July 6, 1864, aged sixty- four ; his father died November 24, 1874, aged seventy-four years. John was married October 28, 1857, to Betsey Ann Mott. She was born in Canton, April 11, 1836. Her father's name was Adam R. Mott, her mother's was Betsey Patrick. The children are Louisa, born July 30, 1858, and Jason D., born May 24, 1860. Benjamin Huston was elected Jus- tice of the Peace in 1841, and held the office until 1865, when John was elected and now holds the office. He has also held the office of Supervisor five years, Town Clerk, one year, Deputy Sheriff, two years, under Peter Fralick, besides other minor offices.
ROBERT L. HUSTON was born November 7, 1833, in Canton, Michigan. His parents were John and Laura Huston. John Huston came to Michi- gan in 1827, moving his family here in 1833. His wife Jane A., was born May 17, 1839 in Ann Ar- bor, Michigan. Her parents Peter and Jane Comer came to Michigan in 1838. Robert and Jane (Comer) Huston were married July 17, 1856. Their children are as follows : Owen L., born March 4, 1858; Annette Gertrude, born July 3, 1861 ; Dwight M., born November 19, 1862 ; Ida Adell, born February 2, 1865 ; Charles C., born March 27, 1867; Leon V., born October 21, 1869 ; Mary Jane, born June 15, 1873 ; Robert Newton, born December 5, 1875; Clarence J., born May 19, 1878. Robert was school director for one term.
SAMUEL H. JOSLIN, merchant and manufactur- ing blacksmith of Sheldon's Corners, Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, was born in Rochester, New York, January 3, 1835. Samuel with his
parents, Nathaniel and Sophronia Joslin, came to Dearborn Township, Wayne County, Michigan, in 1838. Nathaniel was by trade a blacksmith He enlisted in the Ordnance Department of Arsenal at Dearborn in 1842, serving until 1847. Nathaniel and Sophronia Joslin were killed in an accident on the M. C R. R., in 1852. Samuel learned his trade of his father, working at it until 1859, when he began farming. June 26, 1859, he married Lou- vina A. Gardner, of Nankin, Michigan. Louvina was born in 1840. They had two children; Clara A., born June 9, 1860, and May L, born June 16, 1865, and died in December, 1865. Samuel married Lorena Parkhurst, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, on May 8, 1879. Lorena was born in Ypsilanti, April 1, 1843 They have two children, Ada, born July 24, 1864, and Effa May, born July 20, 1868. In 1856 Samuel went West prospecting. In 1872 he came to Sheldon's Corners and engaged in blacksmithing. In 1878 he engaged in mercantile business at Sheldon's Corners. In 1884 he was appointed postmaster of Canton, holding the office until Sep- tember, 1885. He buys and sells $2,500 worth of butter per month, and handles 1,000 dozens of eggs per month. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., of Sheldons
WALTER KINGHORN, of Canton, was born in Alleghany County, New York, November 23, 1854. His parents, Alexander and Ann (Havens) Kinghorn, were Americans. Alexander enlisted in 1862 as private in Company G., 130 New York Volunteers Infantry, and was killed at Cold Har- bor in June, 1864. In 1865 Walter and his mother came to Michigan. Walter married Leah Jose- phine Wheelock, of Canton, on November 4, 1880 ; Leah was born in Canton, Michigan, December 14, 1849. Her parents, Andrew Jackson and Mary Ann (Gregory) Wheelock were Eastern people, coming to Michigan while it was yet a Territory.
JAMES LILLEY, of Canton, was born in England, July 2, 1815. He came to America in 1834, work- ing in Detroit, Michigan. In 1836 he returned to England. On July 23, 1838, he married Mary Ann Lee, of Yorkshire, England. Mary Ann was born in Yorkshire, England, June 17, 1817. After mar- riage James and his wife came direct to Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, where he purchased forty acres of land. In 1846 he purchased forty acres additional. Five children have been born, Ann, Elizabeth, William, Jane and James, all of whom are living.
ALFORD D. LYNDON, of Canton, son of Sam- uel and Rebecca Lyndon was born in Canton, Michigan, June 21, 1851. Since 1866 he has had charge of the stock department of his father's farm. November 27, 1872, Alvord married Sarah M. Butler, of Plymouth, Michigan, Sarah was born
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in New York City, March 18, 1852. Her parents were Jeremiah and Sarah Butler. Samuel Lyndon died in 1888 In the Spring of 1888 Alford moved to the old homestead for the purpose of making a home for his mother. He has three children, Al- ford S., born March 16, 1875 ; Mabel Pearl born December 7, 1876 ; and Roy !. , born February 7, 1879.
JOHN S. LYON, of Canton, was born in Bethel, New York, June 1, 1831. He with his parents, John W., and Rebecca Lyon, came to Michigan in 1838, locating in Canton. He married Elizabeth J. Smith, of Canton. Elizabeth was born in Canton, February 14, 1840. Her parents were Alva J., and Eunice Smith. John learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade, working at it for several years. They have had six children, Alva J., George, William, Rosa B., Mary A., and Minnie M. All living ex- cept Alva J., who died September 14, 1864, aged one year.
REBECCA LYON, of Canton, was born in West- ern Fairfield, Conn., June 26, 1814. Her maiden name was Fayerweather. October 10, 1830, Re- becca Fayerweather married John W. Lyon of Bethel, New York. John was born in Fairfield, Connecticut, September 10, 1807. They came to Ypsilanti, Michigan, June 17, 1838, with two chil- dren. In 1861 John W., enlisted in Company F., 66 Illinois Volunteers as a private. He died April 26, 1862, from disease contracted in the army, leaving eight children : John S., Samuel L., George, Joseph B, Eliza J., Betsy C, Almira M., Mary R. Those who have died are George, Almira M., and Joseph P. Joseph P., enlisted in Company D., Fourth Michigan Cavalry, July 3, 1862, and was taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison for one year, was then taken to some other prison and no trace of him has ever been found. Mrs. Lyon has adopted the following grandchildren: Rosa B. Lyon, when she was four years old ; Mary, a sister of Rosa, when she was three years old, and George, their brother, when he was six years old.
MRS. ALFRED MOORE, of Canton, was born in Lima, New York, April 7, 1821. Her maiden name was Louisa N. Rose. She, with her parents, George and Nancy Rose came to Washtenaw County, Michigan, in 1833. Nancy died Decem- ber 8, 1848, aged forty-eight years. George died in 1855, aged sixty-five years. Louisa N. Rose married Alfred Moore, June 3, 1840. Alfred was born in Orange County, New York, in 1802. In 1823 Alfred walked from Orange County, New York, to Canton, Michigan, locating 440 acres of land. He returned to New York after locating this land, and in 1825 returned with his wife. His first wife's name was Hannah Moore. She died in 1848, leaving seven children ; Horton, Isabella,
Leona, Solon, Augusta, Eveline, and George, none of whom are now living Louisa (Rose) Moore had eleven children, Ruizah, Mary E., Addison J., Alfred M , Abbie J , Ellen V., Virgil L, Milton V, Edith A , Effie A., and Mina L: Ellen V., Milton V., and Edith A., are dead. Alfred Moore died February 8, 1880, aged seventy-eight years. Mrs. Moore still lives on the homestead, the two young- est children living with her.
CLARK MOTT, of Canton, Michigan, was born September 21, 1844, His parents, Adam R. and Betsey Mott were Eastern people, coming to Michi- gan in 1832. In 1839, Adam purchased 120 acres of land which constitutes part of the farm Clark now owns. Betsey died November 4, 1860, aged forty-six years. Adam R., died March 11, 1886, aged seventy-eight years. Clark married Rachel Howson, of Canton, Michigan, November 4, 1868. Rachel was born in Canada, January 1, 1852. Her parents John and Margaret O'Riley came to Can- ton, Wayne County, Michigan, in 1865. They have four children, Bertha S., born July 5, 1871 ; Bertel G., born June 16, 1873; Edith C., born November 24, 1876; Floyd A., born August 13, 1881.
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