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WILLIAM HOSPITAL was born in Ireland, in
1842, came to America in 1853, and settled in Wayne Co. in 1869. He married Maggie Haitner in 1875. She Was born in Detroit, in 1854. Their children living are Lottie, John, Georgie, Margaret J , Charles and William
JOHN HUNTLEY, a farmer of Romulus, who died Sept 3, 1883, was born in New York State, in 1805, and came to Wayne Co. in 1838. In April, 1835, he married Charity Boker She was born in Vermont, Sept. 11, 1815. Their children living are Elizabeth, Charlotte, Daniel, Delia, Cornelia and Mary. Mrs. Boker is a member of the M. E. Church.
MRS. JEANNETTE (COOK) JACOT was born in New York State, July 20, 1811. In 1831 she mar- ried David F. Jacot. He was born Jan., 18( 8, and died Feb. 8, 1876. They came to Wayne Co. in 1837. Their children living are Mary C., David M., Henrietta, Sarah, Elias, Solomon, Ezra and Jessie. He was a shoemaker by trade.
GEORGE KILLINGBECK was born in England, May 4, 1829, and came to America, 1831, settling in Wayne Co. in 1865 He married Ellen Little, who was born in Canada in 1846. Their children living are John, George H., Samuel, Elizabeth and Martha,
SAMUEL R. KINGSLEY was born in New York State, May 21, 1810. He came to Wayne Co. in 1852, and married Polly Straight, Jan. 1, 1832. She was born in New York State, Nov. 15, 1807. Their children living are William P., Sarah A., John H., Orrin D., Samuel R, Jr., Mary J., Zacariah S. He was engaged in the mercantile business 1 5 years, and was Postmaster 19 years.
FRED. KUGAHT, a farmer of Romulus Township, was born in Germany, Sept. 13, 1845, came to America in 1868, settled in Detroit, and married Minnie Grunwold, in 1872. She was born in 1851. Their children are Charles, Anna, Minnie, John, Augustus and Fred. While in Detroit he was en- gaged in the brick business.
CHRISTOPHER LEVERANCE, a farmer of Romu- lus, was born in Germany, May 21, 1822, came to America in 1869, and settled in Wayne Co. He married Dora Leverance in 1848. She was born in Germany in May, 1822. Their children are Fred, John, Christopher, Charles and Sophia. Charles married Frances McConlogue, in 1887. She was born in 1870.
THOMAS MCCOLLOUGH, a farmer of Romulus Township, was born in Ireland in 1832, came to America in 1851, and settled in Wayne Co. in 1853. In 1858 he married Elizabeth Melley. She was born June 31, 1826.
THOMAS MCNUTT, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Ireland in 1815 ; came to America, Aug. 27, 1863. He married Elizabeth Wilson in 1843, who was born in 1825. Their children are John, James,
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Charles, Samuel, Thomas. William, Alexander, Catherine and Jane.
CHARLES MEYERS, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Germany, Feb. 27, 1834, came to America in 1862, and settled in Wayne Co. He married Anna Kagler in 1860. She was born Dec. 20, 1837. Their children living are Rachael, Charles, Her- man, Louis, and Louisa.
JOHN MILATZ, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Germany, Dec. 29, 1828, came to America in 1855, and settled in Wayne Co. He married Fred- ericka Brockmann in Feb. 1856 She was born in Germany, in 1836. Their children living are Charles, Eliza, John, William, Albert, and Edward.
GEORGE W. MOORE, SR., was born in New York City, Sept. 27, 1810, and came to Wayne Co., Nov. 9, 1843. He married Mary Emery, Oct. 12, 1837. She was born in England, in Oct. 1815. Their children are Francis M., James E, Eliza, Jasper, George N, and Minnie E. Mr. Moore was Supervisor of Romulus three years, Treasurer three years, Justice of the Peace, 22 years, he was also Town Clerk.
LUDWIG MONK, a farmer of Romulus Town- ship, was born in Germany, Nov. 11, 1838 ; came to America in 1871, and settled in Wayne Co. He married Julia Litsaw, in 1863. She was born in Germany, March 10, 1836. Their children are Albert, Rudolph, Augusta, Anna, and Matilda.
JAMES MUNDAY, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Scotland, in Feb 1818, came to America in 1838, and settled in Wayne Co., in 1858. He mar- ried Catherine McPherson. Their children living are John, Jennie, Maggie and Katie.
DAVID PHIPPS was born in England, in 1836, and married Clarissa (Hosner) Tyler, in 1887. She was born in New York State, Jan. 31, 1817. Her first husband was Jason Tyler, whom she married in 1838. He was born in 1819, and died July 8, 1883. Her children are Tanjore T., John, Albert, Wilder, Polly and Annabell.
CORNELIUS C. POST was born in the State of New Jersey, Feb. 9, 1808, and came to Wayne Co., in 1832. He married Mercy Tyler, Dec. 31, 1829. She was born Nov. 7, 1814, and died Dec. 21, 1844. Their children living are Jason T., Polly A., and Lucinda. He married his second wife, Sarah (Lewis) Connor, Nov. 18, 1846. She was born Jan. 15, 1810, in St. Johns, New Brunswick. They have two children, George C. and Sarah J. His father, Cornelius H. Post, was born in 1762, served in the war of 1776, and died in 1848.
JOHN PRESTON, a farmer of Romulus Town- ship, was born in Ireland in 1828, came to America in 1853 and settled in Wayne Co., in 1858. In 1855 he married Johanna Stepleton. She was born in Ireland, in 1823. They have one child, John, born in
February, 1859. He is a member of the Catholic Church.
ANDREW J. PULLEN, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Wayne Co., N. Y , Jan. 26, 1815, and came to Wayne Co., Mich., in July, 1832. In 1838 he married Jane E Bloomer. She was born in 1821, and died in 1856. Their children are Mary J., Julia E., Charles, and Nancy. In 1858 he married his second wife, Miss Esther Hall. She was born Oct. 15, 1834. Their children living are Nettie, Edwin S. Grant, Henry W , Eugene K., and Myrtle. Mr. Pullen was Town Supervisor fourteen years. Clerk three years, and also Superintendent of Schools.
HIRAM RAWSON, a farmer of Romulus, was born in New York State, Nov. 19. 1809, and came to Wayne Co., Mich., in 1842. He married Lavina Besley in 1834. She was born in New York State, Feb. 11, 1814. Their children are Glover, James, Hannah A. and William.
DANIEL ROSE, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 7, 1818, came to Wayne Co. in April 1847, and married Iantha Grommond, April 4, 1847. She was born Feb. 7, 1.816. Their children are, David, born April 16, 1848, and Emma, born Feb. 7, 1852.
FRED SCHWARTZ, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Germany, Jan. 5, 1832, came to America in 1872, and settled in Wayne Co. He married Minnie Groff in 1867. She was born in Germany, March 30, 1837.
JULIUS SCHULZ was born in Germany, Aug. 7, 1860, came to America in 1881, and settled in Wayne Co., and married Annie Conrad, Jan 10, 1887. She was born Feb. 7, 1860. He is a black- smith by trade.
GEORGE STEWART was born in Ireland, April 15, 1826, and came to America in 1844. He mar- ried Frances McGuire in 1848. She was born in 1827, and died in 1860. Their children living are Thomas, John, Samuel and James. His second wife was Libbie Weldon whom he married in 1870. She was born in 1842. Their children are Francis, George and Bertha He is a shoemaker by trade.
WILLIAM STEWART, a farmer of Romulus, was born in Scotland in 1813, and came to America in 1854. In 1860 he married Anna Keaton. She was born in Ireland, 1823. Their children living are Mary and Sarah. Mr. Stewart served thirteen years in the British Army. He is a member of the Catholic Church.
MICHAEL THEAD, a farmer of Romulus town- ship, was born in Germany in March, 1835, came to America in 1863, and settled in Wayne Co. in 1883. In 1863 he married Henrietta Kruer. She was born in Germany in Oct., 1835. Their children are Augustus, Bertha, Herman and Julius.
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ANDREW THREADGOULD was born in England Oct. 21, 1827, came to America in 1850, and set- tled in Wayne Co. He married Mrs. Caroline L. Litogot, daughter of Orange Brown, March 1, 1874. She was born Jan. 18, 1833, and died Feb. 15. 1884. He is a blacksmith by trade.
DANIEL WEBBER, a farmer of Romulus town- ship, was born in Maine, April 17, 1812, and came to Michigan in 1866, and settled in Romulus, Wayne Co. In 1868 he married Mary (Archbald) Johnson. She was born in England, May 27, 1845. Their children are, Chloe M., Daniel, Jr., and Wal- ter L. Mr. Webber is a carpenter by trade.
FRANK WEGIENKE was born in Germany, April 18, 1843. He came to America in 1872, and settled in Wayne Co. in 1876. He married Mary Wagner in 1869. She was born in 1853. Their children are, Witek, Maggie, Jennie, Peter, Katie, Joseph, Mary, Hattie and Rosa. He is a member of the Catholic Church.
AMBROSE P. YOUNG was born in New York State, May 23, 1814, came to Wayne Co. in 1836, and married Eliza A. Dykeman, Feb. 22, 1838. She was born in Nov., 1816, in New Jersey. Their children living are Nancy S., Adeline A., Thomas B., Augusta J., George H., Frank P., Charles E., Ida M., Mary E., and Anna J. Mr. Young has been Justice of the Peace 40 years ; also, Super- visor, Town Clerk, and School Inspector, and was elected to the State Legislature in 1840, and 1881. He was also Deputy Sheriff three years. He is a carriagemaker by trade.
DANIEL ZELMER was born in Germany, Jan. 17, 1829, came to America in 1856, and settled in Wayne Co. in 1868. He married Louisa Block in 1863. She was born in 1744, and died in August, 1874. Their children are, Fred, Millie, Charles and Lena. He married his second wife, Minnie Schamsky. in 1875. She was born in Germany in 1847, and died in 1877, leaving one child, Emma.
SPRINGWELLS.
HARRY BUTTON was born at Erieville, N. Y., in 1820. His father, Richard Button, was born in Connecticut, and died at Canandaigua, N. Y. His mother, Amenia Sims, was born in Connecticut and died at Erieville, N. Y. Mr. Button married Lucy Strong, of Brownstown, Mich., and settled at Green- field in 1839. Her father, Amasa Strong, and her mother, Patience, were born in Connecticut, and died in Springwells, Mich Mr. and Mrs. Button had three children. His business is farming and coopering. He has a farm of 22 acres. He has held the offices of Drain and Road Commissioner, and Justice of the Peace.
ELIZABETH HAGGERTY was born at Greenfield, Mich., in 1838. Her father, John Strong, was born in England, and her mother also. They came to Greenfield in 1826. Her father was Supervisor, School Director and Road Commissioner. She mar- ried Lorenzo Haggerty, Dec. 8, 1861. He was born at Greenfield, in 1836. They have two sons. Mrs. Haggerty owns 50 acres of land, and is also en- gaged in the manufacture of brick, on the Chicago Road. The sons are members of Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges.
JOHN HOLMES was born in England, in 1819. His parents were also natives of England. Both of them died at Greenfield. John Holmes married Emma Allen, of Consul, Staffordshire, Eng., Dec. 25, 1849. He married his present wife, Sarah L. Ward, Aug. 14, 1859. They have six children. He settled in Springwells, in 1842, and has 46 acres of land.
. WILLIAM HOLMES was born at Yorkshire, Eng., in 1821. He married Eleanor Adams, of Colchester, Canada, Jan. 4, 1846, who was born in 1830. Her father, Andrew Adams, was born in Canada, in 1802, and when 10 years of age served on the war ship Lady Provost, and was captured with the ves- sel during the War of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have six children, and own 135 acres of land, Mr. Holmes served as School Director several terms.
ABRAHAM LAPHAM was born at Springwells, Wayne Co, Mich., in 1830; married Ruth T. Smith, in 1856. Her parents were Eastern people. Abraham's parents settled in Detroit in 1828. Mr. and Mrs. Lapham have one son, Charles E. They own 69 acres of land.
J. C. McDonald was born at Springwells, Wayne Co., Mich., in 1834, and settled on his pres- ent farm of 108 acres in 1869, and. in addition to general farming, is extensively engaged in the manufacture of brick and tile. He married Mar- garet A. McFarlane, of Greenfield. Eight children were born to them. He was Township Treasurer two years, County Superintendent of the Poor from 1881-3, and Treasurer of Springwells in 1877.
GEORGE A. T. WHEELER was born at Salina, N. Y., in 1810, and settled at Springwells, on his present farm of 75 acres, in 1829. He married Jane Cabacier, of Springwells, in 1832. They had seven children, Harvey, Joseph, Marcus, Jane, An- son, Annie, and Franklin. Joseph was a soldier in the 5th Mich. Infantry, and was killed at the Battle of Seven Pines, Va, in May, 1862. Marcus died
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of exhaustion after the Battle of Fredericksburg, on Dec. 29, 1862. He was a member of Capt. Edward's company of the 24th Mich. Mr. Wheeler has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, School Director, and Deputy Sheriff, and was Orderly Sergeant of Col. Thayer's regiment.
ALFRED WOODWORTH was born at China, Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1800. His parents came to Michigan in 1832, locating at West End, upon the
farm now owned by the son. Alfred married Phoebe Jane Smith, of Greenfield, Wayne Co., Mich., Dec. 25, 1843. She was born at Petersburg, N. Y., July 28, 1825. They have had nine chil- dren. Mr. Woodworth's grandfather carried the mail during the Revolutionary War, when 15 years of age; and his great grandfather fought in the Revolutionary and old French Wars. His farm contains 245 acres of land.
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THOMAS ADAIR was born in Antrim County, Ireland, Oct. 28, 1818, and came to America in 1852. After living a few years in New York City he removed to Michigan, and settled in Sumpter on a farm of 70 acres. He married Miss Mary J. McLean, of his native village. They have had TO children, six of whom are living ;- William, Jane, Mary, Anna, Maggie, and Thomas Jr.
CHARLES F. ALLEN was born in Windom County, Vt., June 20, 1822, came to Michigan in 1854, and purchased the farm he lives on in Sump- ter. He married Miss Mary Wanzer, of Wash- tenaw Co., March 28, 1863. They have four chil- dren, Mary E., Charles M., Vilette M., and Edwin H. Two of his children are married, and reside in Plymouth, Mich.
NICHOLAS ALEXANDER was born in Harris- burg, Pa., March 27, 1856. He has lived in Michi- gan since 1873. He was five years in the U. S. Regular Army, Ioth regiment, in the Company of Capt. Norvill, of Detroit. He married Elizabeth Louis in 1882. They have one child, Addison.
WILLIAM H. ANDERSON is a native of Michi- gan, and was born in Rawsonville, Oct. 8, 1864, and has always resided in Wayne County. His father, Erastus Anderson, was one of the first set- tlers of Michigan. William married Miss Anna Mative, of Huron, July 9, 1883. They have one child, Clara B. His business is threshing.
CHARLES A. BARROWCLIFF was born in Erie Co., N. Y., Jan. 27, 1848. When 10 years old he came to Michigan, with his father, Samuel Barrow- cliff, who in 1861 purchased a farm in Sumpter, where he still resides. His wife died in 1882. He has two brothers and two sisters, John and Joseph, Jennie P. and Lizzie. Charles married Miss Eva Sweet, in 1876. They have three children, John, Flora, and Clyde.
WALTER E. BEEBE was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., May 17, 1858; came to Michigan with his father, Dennis Beebe, in 1869, and settled in Sump- ter. Walter and his father have been engaged in
merchantile business at West Sumpter for several years. Walter received the appointment of Post- master of that office in 1886.
WILSON M. BEEBE was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., Jan. 4, 1861, and came to Michigan with his parents in 1869. He married Miss Mary Darling, of Sumpter, Aug. 29, 1886. For some years he was engaged in merchantile pursuits with his father, Darius Beebe, but is now farming.
HENRY A. BIDDLE was born in Huron Town- ship, Feb. 4, 1835. His father, Cornelius Biddle, was a native of New York State, and came to Michigan at a very early day. He died in 1880; his wife died in 1883. Henry married Melissa Heath, of Huron, in 1862. They have four chil- dren, Elizabeth, Isabella, Roderick, and George. He has lived in Sumpter since 1872.
LEE BROOKINS was born in Kentucky, March 17, 1853, came to Michigan in 1870, and married Amanda Louis, of Sumpter, May 28, 1882. They have two children, Rachel A., and James F. He is a member of M. E. Church.
ALMANSON R. CHAFFIN was born in Lewis Co., N. Y., Jan. 22, 1827, came to Michigan in 1868, and lived in Van Buren Township until 1873, when he removed to Sumpter and there purchased his farm of 40 acres. In 1849 he married Miss Flora M. Wright, of Jefferson Co., N. Y. He has served as Justice of the Peace, and is a member of Wesleyan M. E. Church.
LEVI CLARK was born in Ohio, in 1840, and came to Michigan with his father, George Clark, the same year. His father resides in Leslie, Mich. Levi mar- ried Margaret French, of Exeter, Monroe Co. They had one child, Alvira, who died in 1872. He mar- ried his second wife, Isabella Humphrey, of Monroe, Mich. He has been Drain Commissioner and Highway Commissioner. In 1865 he enlisted in Co. H, 24th Mich. He is a member of Perry Baker Post, No 200, G. A. R.
HIRAM J. COYKENDALL was born in Canton, Wayne Co., Mich., Aug. 29, 1856. His father,
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Jacob Coykendall, came to Michigan from the State of New York, at an early day. He died in 1865 ; his wife is still living at an advanced age. She resides in Nankin, Wayne Co. Hiram married Miss Lizzie Pullen, of Van Buren Township, Dec. 25, 1878. They have three chidren, James H., Ettie M., and Ralph J. He is a member of Galaxy Lodge No. 384, I. O. O. F., and has resided in Sumpter since 1819.
JOHN A. CROFT is a native of New Jersey, be- ing born in Monmouth Co., Aug. 5, 1819; came to Michigan in 1834, with his father, Job Croft, and settled in Lenawee County. His father died in 1845, aged 55 ; his mother died in Ohio, aged 80 years. John married Esther M. Gorton, of Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1843. She died in 1885. They had seven chil- dren, six of whom are living, Albert, Hannah A., Clara, Mary, David, Etta, and Ella. Adelaide died several years ago. His children are all married ex- cept Clara. He was Postmaster for twelve years at West Sumpter ; is engaged in the insurance busi- ness and farming, and is a member of the Society of Friends. He married his second wife, Mrs. Rachel Rankin, Aug. 7. 1887.
WILLIAM J. CROSS was born in the County of Norfolk, England, April 3, 1809, came to America in 1852, and settled in Detroit, where he lived until 1855. The next year he purchased a farm in Sumpter, and has resided there since. In 1833 he married Miss Rebecca Andus, of Cambridgeshire, England. They have had 12 children only three of whom are living, viz .: Rosanna, now Mrs. Hiram Randall, Martha, now Mrs. David B. Babcock, and Thomas a resident of Flint, Mich. Mr. Cross has served his town for many years in different capaci- ties.
CHARLES B. CURTIS was born in Scioto Co., Ohio, Nov. 20, 1841, and settled in Sumpter Town- ship on his present farm in Nov. 1864. The same year he married Miss Rhoda Samson, of Pike Co., Ohio. They have five children, Laura A., John W., William D., Bertha V., and Lottie A. Mr. Curtis has filled the office of Justice of the Peace in his town. He owns a splendid farm of 320 acres, and is also engaged in burning charcoal.
WILLIAM C. CURTIS was born in Scioto Co., Ohio, March 4, 1847, came to Michigan and settled on his father's farm of 120 acres, in Sumpter, in 1869. He married Miss Josephine Searl of his native county, in 1857. They have two children, . Charles W., and Edith E. He was a member of the National Guard of Ohio, during the late war, was called to the front in 1864, and served in Co. F, 140th Ohio Infantry, until the surrender of Gen. Lee. He has served four years as Drain Commis- sioner for his town, is a member of the M. E. Church, and a leading Republican.
CHARLES E. CUTLER was born at Avon, Living- ston Co., N. Y., June 27, 1831. When four years old he came to Michigan with his father, Charles Cutler, who settled in Van Buren, where he lived until his death in 1858, aged 52 years, his mother died in 1833. He married Ursula Vanderpool, of Yates Co., N. Y., in 1850. They had nine children, six of whom are living, Marshall, Fred, Myron, Charles E. Jr., George and Walle. Mr. Cutler is one of the leading Democrats of his town.
CHARLES DANES has resided in Wayne Co., since he was 12 years old. He was born in Living- ston Co., N. Y., July 27, 1821. From 1833 to 1857, he lived in Van Buren Township. He then pur- chased his present homestead, and has occupied it ever since. He married Maconda Sterling, of Van Buren. She died Feb. 10, 1855. They had two children, Ann and William. In 1856 he married Julia Jewett, of Newbury, Ohio. They had three children, viz .: Edwin C., John E., and Mary J. Mr. Danes has filled several offices in his town with fidelity. He is a prominent Democrat. His son William Danes has been clerk of Sumpter Town- ship three terms.
WILLIAM S. DICKERSON was born in Yates Co., N. Y., Aug. 13, 1850. When 12 years of age he came to Michigan with his father, Abraham Dicker- son, who purchased a farm and settled in Sumpter. His father died in 1881, aged 85 ; his mother died in 1879, aged 68. He married Miss Erminie E. Crys- ler, of Sumpter, 'Feb. 11, 1872. They have seven children, Laura J., Augustus H., Razilla C., George A., Urilla M., John M,, and Elva E.
ALBERT C. DUBOIS was born near Albany, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1816. When a child, his parents moved to Steuben Co., N. Y., then to Livingston Co., where he lived until 1854, when he came to Michi- gan and purchased the farm of 60 acres in Sump- ter, and has resided there since. His first wife was Miss Sarah Palmer, whom he married in 1860. She died July 28, 1887. They had one son, Charles A. He married his second wife, Sarah C. Ackley, of Eaton Co., Mich., Sept. 5, 1881. He has served his town many years in the various offices to be filled, and is a member of Myrtle Lodge, No, 89, F. & A. M., of Belleville.
GEORGE DUNBAR was born in Washtenaw Co., Mich., Feb. 2, 1840. His father, Shadrack Dunbar, was from New York State, and was an early settler in Michigan. George married Betsy Tollen, in 1862. The same year he enlisted in Co. C, 17th Michigan, and served until he lost his voice, when he was hon- orably discharged. They have one child.
BENJAMIN ELWELL was born in Maine, Feb. 20, 1809. He located his lands and moved his family in 1834, to the farm he now occupies. In 1833 he married Eliza Hosner, of Maine. They have had
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eight children, all of whom are living, except one, Jeannette, Benjamin Jr., Henriette, Mary R., Betsey. Charles L., and Clarissa. Frank died in 1874, aged 38 years.
MILO ELWELL is a native of Sumpter, being born in that town Feb. 3, 1855. His father is Ben- jamin Elwell, one of the pioneers of Michigan. He with his wife still reside in Sumpter. Milo married Miss Mary A., daughter of John Wortley, May 18, 1884.
DAVID FARR was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1822 ; came to Michigan in 1848, and lived here until 1855, then returned to New York State. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he enlisted and served three years in the Ioth New York Heavy Artillery, and was discharged June 23, 1865. He is a member of the Joe E. Davis Post, No. 375, G. A. R., of Belleville. He married his third wife, Sarah H. Foot, Oct. 19, 1886. He has three chil- dren, Albert, Adelbert, and Hubert. He has lived in Sumpter since 1867, on his farm of 86 acres.
EDWARD GARLICK was born in England, Feb. II, 1847, and came to America with his parents in 1855. His father, John Garlick, located in Cleve- land, O., and then removed to Wayne Co., Mich., in 1860. He died in 1880, aged 64, his wife died in 1884, aged 64. Edward married Miss Matilda E. Samson, of Sumpter, in 1872. They have seven children. Thomas J., Robert E., Jessie S., Salem C., David E., and Minte V.
RIALTO GIFFORD was born in Bergen, Genesee Co., N. Y., Oct. 9th, 1829, moved to Norwalk, O., in 1866, and two years later came to Michigan and and purchased a farm in Sumpter. He married Miss Louisa M. Flinn, of Springport, Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1854. They have four children, Ella G., Horace E., Carrie L., and George R. Ella G. mar- ried John Charlesworth, of Sumpter. Horace E. re- sides in Antrim Co., Mich., and Carrie L. married Andrew Whipple, of Sumpter. Mr. Gifford has been Highway Commissioner, and is a leading Democrat of his town.
LAWRENCE W. HAYDEN was born in Albany, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1822, came to Michigan in 1855, and purchased a farm of 40 acres in Sumpter. Pre- vious to coming West he worked at boiler making. He married Miss Julia F. Pratt, of Madison Co., N. Y., in 1847. They had six children, four of whom are living. Frank, Charles, Libby and Henry. Mrs. Hayden died Sept. 26, 1866.
HOWARD B. HAYNOR was born in Yates, Or- leans Co., N. Y., in 1846, and came to Michigan, with his parents, in 1859. His father, Alexander J. Haynor, died in 1883, aged 71 ; his mother died in 1882, aged 65. He married Frances Bennett, of Sumpter, March 6, 1869. They have two children, Ada L. and Dora K. Mr. H. enlisted in the Ist
Michigan Cavalry, and served until he was dis- charged, in March, 1866. He was in the battle of the Wilderness, and many others.
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