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GEORGE W. HEATH was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., May 27, 1828, and came to Michigan in 1852. Eight years afterward he settled in Sumpter, and has lived there since. In 1850 he married Maria S. Litchfield, of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. They had eight children, only one of whom is living. Franklin Heath, their son, resides in Sumpter. Mr. H. has filled many township offices.
NATHAN HEATH was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1849, came to Michigan in 1857, and settled in Livonia. In 1867 he removed to Sump- ter, and has resided there since. His father, William Heath, was a native of New York State. He died in 1870 ; his wife died in 1884, advanced in years. Nathan married Mary Disbrow, of Sumpter, in 1870. They have five children, Bert, Maud, Arthur, Cora, and Bessie. For several years Mr. Heath was engaged in mercantile business, and is now engaged in farming. His family are members of the M. E. Church.
WILLIAM HEATH was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., June 10, 1838, came to Michigan in 1858, and finally settled in Sumpter, on his farm of 32 acres, in 1867. He married Melinda A Guest, of Cayuga Co., N. Y., Dec. 29, 1860. They have had five children, three of whom are living, viz., Sarah J, Emma E., and Mary A. Sarah J. married Buell Hawker, of Willis, Mich. Mr. Heath is a staunch Republican.
SYLVESTER HENRYS was born in Detroit, Jan. 13, 1850. Abner Henrys, his father, was a native of New York State. He came to Michigan at an early day. He died in 1882. His wife resides in Elk Rapids. Sylvester married Clarissa Elwell, daughter of Benjamin Elwell, June 3, 1873. They have two children, Benjamin, aged 13, and Delphia, aged two. He has lived in Sumpter since 1865.
GEORGE HORN was born in Norfolk, England, Nov. 9, 1846, came to America and settled in Michigan in 1861. He enlisted in 1862, and served three years in Co. C, 24th Michigan. He was in the battles of Gettysburgh, Richmond, etc. He mar- ried Mary Gotts, of his native town in England, Dec. 3, 1865. They have five children, John H., Susan E., Hattie M., George W., and Thomas J. He has resided in Sumpter Township since 1880, on his farm of 30 acres. He is a member of Joe Davis Post, No. 376, G. A. R., of Belleville.
ALBERT J. R. HURD was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., July 11, 1846. When he was eight years old he came to Michigan with his father, Reuben B. Hurd, who settled in Huron, where he lived until 1868, when he removed to Sumpter. In 1870 he married Eveline Bridger, daughter of William
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Bridger, of Sumpter, one of the early settlers of Wayne Co. They have eight children, Myrtle E., Sarah L., Reuben D., Eliza C., Charles W., Eva L., Robert G., and James F.
REUBEN B. HURD was born in Gorham, On- tario Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1816, came to Michigan in the fall of 1854, and settled in Wayne Co. After living in Huron and Canton, he removed to Sump- ter, and purchased the farm on which he lives, in 1872. He married Eliza Jane Colburn, of Can- andaigua, N. Y., March 6, 1840. They had six children, four of whom are living, Albert J. R., Mary E., Alfred R., Allen D. Lydia A. and Martha J. died after reaching womanhood. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd brought up their grandaughter, Eliza A. Elwell.
RICHARD JENNINGS was born in Raisinville, Monroe Co., Mich., Sept. 14, 1860. He married Belle Cole, of Raisinville, Monroe Co., in 1880. They have three children, George, Mary and Jennie. Mr. Jennings has held several township offices
ROBERT KEMP was born in Scotland, January 29, 1817. He emigrated to the United States in 1852, accompanied by his wife and children. He married Miss Elizabeth Black. They have six chil- dren, Mary A., James, Andrew, Robert, Belle and Eda. Mr. Kemp settled on the farm of 160 acres on which he has since lived.
SAMUEL KINGON was born in the County Down, Ireland, and came to America in 1851. He re- mained in New York City until 1864, when he re- moved to Michigan. In 1855 he married Grace Menuse, of New York. They had two children. She died in 1862. He married his second wife, Elizabeth Gorman, of Detroit, in 1876. They had five children, Robert, Sarah, Albert and Alfred (twins), and Samuel.
HERMAN KONRE was born in Germany, April 27, 1840, came to America several years ago, and located in Sumpter on 40 acres of land that he pur- chased in 1884. He married Miss Christiana French, of his native town in Germany. They have two children, William and Herman. His family are members of the Christian Church.
TOUSSAINT LADUKE was born in Detroit, June 26, 1840. His father settled in Detroit at a very early day. He was a native of Montreal, and died in August, 1882; his wife died in April. 1878. Toussaint Laduke married Miss Diana Lookey, of Germany, in Sept., 1879. They have one child, Theodore. Mr. Laduke has always been engaged in farming, is a member of the Catholic Church, and votes the Democratic ticket.
CHARLES LIETZ was born in Prussia, May 5, 1835, came to America in 1861, and settled in Huron township, Wayne Co. In May, 1864, he married Miss Elizabeth Niemann. They have
seven children, Theodore, Bertha, Caroline, Charles, Edward, Henry and Louis.
ROBERT B. LOUIS was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Oct. 24, 1819. After living in New York and Canada, he came to Michigan in 1848. He was in the British Army, and served in the late war. He married Jane R. Key, of New York, in 1846. They have ten children, Lorenzo, William, John, Emma, Perry, Orlando, Elizabeth, Julianna, Amanda and Eleanor.
AUGUST MANKE was born in Germany, Feb. 14, 1822, and came to America in 1852. After liv- ing in Detroit and Port Huron, he enlisted in 1861, and served four years in Co. K, 2d Mich. Cavalry. He was Sergeant of his company, and was honor- ably discharged at Macon, Ga., in 1865. He is a member of G. A. R., Post No. 200, of Carlton. Mr. Manke has eight children, Charles, Louisa. Henry, August, Jr., Christian, Oscar, Adam and Eva, and has lived in Sumpter since 1868.
JAMES MANZER was born in Calhoun Co., Mich., Feb. 23, 1844, and has continued to reside here ex- cept when he was in the War of the Rebellion. He enlisted in 1864 in Co. I, 12th Mich. Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He is a member of Wallace Post, No. 95, G. A. R. July 14, 1873, he married Miss Eva Lawrence, of Au- gusta, Mich.
JOHN V. H. MANZER was born in Calhoun Co., Mich., Jan. 18, 1851. In 1858 he removed to Wayne County, and located in Sumpter, and has resided there since then. He married Miss Nettie Going, of Livingston Co., Mich., Aug. 8, 1884. They have two children, Sammy and Ruth. He is a farmer, and votes the Democratic ticket.
THOMAS J. MANZER was born in Monroe Co., New York, in 1836, and came to Michigan with his parents. Henry Manzer, his father, settled in this State in 1841, and died in Sumpter in 1883, aged 86. Thomas married Lydia Head, of Rhode Is- land, in 1852. His second wife was Sarah M. Quack- enbush of New York, he has one son. He served in Co .B, 14th Mich. Infantry.
ALEXANDER H. MARVIN was born in Brock- port, N. Y., April 15, 1842, came to Michigan in 1862, and settled in Sumpter. He married Miss Theresa Briyer, of Lyons, N. Y., in 1863. They have ten children, viz .; Mary J., Maria E., Daniel W., Henrietta A., Lillian A., John H., Ernest R., Edward A., Cora L. and Floyd, another son. George R. died some years since. Mr. Marvin is engaged in farming.
RUSSELL MERRELL was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Nov. 27, 1833, and came to Michigan, with his parents, in 1837. His father, Alfred Merrell, was one of the first to settle in the town of Huron. He was well known throughout the State, and died
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in 1859, aged 53. His wife died in 1841. Rus- sell married Hannah Jewel, of Monroe Co., Mich., in 1859. They have eight children, George A., Clark, Ezra, Mary, William L., Ida V., Hannah and Wal- ter G. His brother, John Merrell, died in 1880. He has one sister, Mrs. Mary Pate, who resides at Corunna, and another, Mrs. J. D. Emmons, who lives at St. Johns.
WILLIAM MERRITT was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Dec. 11, 1813, a county noted as being the birthplace of the late Henry Ward Beecher, Horace Greeley, and other noted men of the past genera- tion. When quite young he moved to Geneva, N. Y., then to Wayne Co., in the same state; and in 1858 he came to Michigan and settled in Sumpter. He married Miss Lavina Bump, of Litchfield, Conn. They have had nine children, eight of whom are living : William, Philander, Isabella, Mary A., Charles, Edson, Alice, Ellsworth and James. Lydia died some years ago. Mr. Merritt is a member of the Free Methodist Church.
JOHN MILLER was born in Chester Co., Pa., in 1842, came to Michigan in 1858, and has lived here since. In 1883 he purchased his farm of 120 acres, in Sumpter. He married Mrs. Ruth Chester, of Pennsylvania, in 1863. They have seven children, Joseph, Martin, William, Alta, John, Mary and Blanche.
JOHN A. MILLER was born in the town of Orange, Schuyler Co., N. Y., Dec. 20, 1839. He removed to Michigan, with his parents, in the fall of 1861. His father, John D. Miller, died Jan. 4, 1887, aged 84. His mother resides in Rawsonville, Wayne Co. He married Mandance Lampkins, of Augusta, Mich., May 24, 1869. They have three children, Alta A., Leroy A., and Cora A. He has lived in Sumpter since 1861, and is a member of Myrtle Lodge, F. & A. M., of Belleville.
ROBERT MILLER was born in Delaware, Sept. 27, 1822, came to Michigan in 1864, and settled in Sumpter. He married Mary Jones, of New Jersey. They had 12 children, nine of whom survive, viz., Maria, Elizabeth, Sarah, Josiah, Mary, Virginia, Philander, Rebecca and Oliver. His wife died Aug. 16, 1880.
RICHARD R. MOORE was born near Toronto, Canada, in 1832. When four years old he came with his parents to Michigan, and settled in Wayne Co. Edward Moore, his father, died in 1848. His mother died in 1863. He married Anna Bidell, of Sumpter, Jan. 1, 1864. They have two children, Isabelle and John. He located in Sumpter, in 1866, on his farm of 55 acres, and has lived there since.
HENRY NIEMANN was born in Springwells, Wayne Co., Feb. 5, 1856. His father, Henry Nie- mann, a native of Germany, was born in 1819, came to America in 1852, and settled in Wayne Co. His
father and mother reside in Huron. Henry married Caroline Horll, of Monroe Co., Mich. They have two children, Minnie and Charles. He is engaged in farming in Huron township.
THEODORE NIEMANN was born in Springwells, Wayne Co., Jan. 11, 1858. His father. Henry Nie- mann, a native of Germany, was born in 1819, came to America in 1852, and settled in Wayne Co. Theodore married Julia Horll, of Monroe Co., Mich. They have three children, Theodore. Jr., Eda, and George. He is engaged in burning charcoal and farming.
PETER OTTER was born in Germany, Sept. II, 1843, came to America and settled in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1862. In 1864 he enlisted, and served to the close of the war in Co. D, 19th Ohio, and re- ceived his discharge June 8, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of Joe Davis Post, No. 376, G. A. R., of Belleville. In 1870 he married Isabella Osumes, of Sandusky, Ohio. They have had six children, four of whom are living, Katie, Lena, Martha, and John H. He has lived in Sumpter Township since 1882, on his farm of 113 acres.
HENRY OTTO was born in Germany, Aug. 24, 1828, came to America in 1853, and settled in Michi- gan in 1868. He purchased a farm of 60 acres, in Sumpter, and still resides there. He married Rosa Lombard, in 1856. They have ten children, nine of whom are living, viz., Emma, William, Mary, Albert, Henry, Rosa, Carrie, Edward, and Augusta. He is a prominent member of the Free Metho- dist Church, and a leading Prohibitionist of his town.
LEVI J. PARR, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1819. When young he went to New Jersey with his parents. In 1869 he came to Michigan, and settled in Sumpter Township. His first wife was Margaret Dats, of New Jersey. She died in 1853. He married his second wife, Levina Hoff- man, of New Jersey. in 1855.
JOHN PERKINS was born in Kent Co., Dela- ware, March 23, 1839, and came to Michigan with his parents and settled in the town of Canton, Wayne Co. His father still resides there. George removed to Sumpter in 1873, and purchased the farm of 40 acres he now lives on. Oct. 9, 1862, he married Miss Anna M. Miller, daughter of Robert Miller, of Sumpter. They had eight children, seven of whom are living, viz, Clara, Ida, Sarah J., Ag- nes, Sally, Annie M., and Etta M. Clara married Augustus Schultz, of New Boston.
WILLIAM PICKREM was born in Delaware, in 1835, came to Michigan in 1857, and has lived in Sumpter since 1863. He married Mary A. Miller, of Delaware, in 1853. They have had II children, only four of whom are living, Mary A., John, Albert and Frank. His family are members of
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the Wesleyan Church. His wife died Oct. 24, 1885. His farm consists of 40 acres.
MARTIN PLUMB is a son 'of Havillah Plumb, who settled in Wayne Co., at a very early day. He was born Jan. 1, 1798, and died Dec. 10, 1873. He secured his lands when Michigan was a ter- ritory ; his patent is dated March 16, 1837, and is signed by Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States. Martin still retains the original patent. His mother died Sept 3, 1876, aged 65. Martin married Miss Louisa Cross, Oct. 8, 1870, She died in Jan. 1872. His second wife was Mrs. A. E. Elwell, of Sumpter. They were married Nov. 18, 1874. They have one son, Havillah M.
GEORGE W. PRINCE was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Sept. 22, 1848, and came to Michigan with his parents in 1852. His father, Thomas Prince, still resides in Van Buren, Wayne Co. George purchased his farm of 40 acres in Sump- ter, in 1874. He married Miss Harriet A. Mar- shall, of Sumpter, in 1868. They have two chil- dren, Lewis and Alfred J. He is a member of the M. E. Church.
STEPHEN RANDALL was born in Vermont, Dec. 30, 1827. When 14 years old, he went to Niagara Co., N. Y., with his father, David Randall. In 1854 Stephen came to Michigan, and located on his farm of 200 acres in Sumpter. His father died in 1884, aged 70; his mother died in 1887, aged 80. Stephen married Miss Helen Martin, of Sumpter, in 1853. They have three children, Ella, Jeannette and Edith. Mr. R. for many years was a merchant, and Postmaster of Martinsville, up to 1886.
JOHN RENTON was born in Innerwick, Scot- land, Sept. 20, 1842, and came to America with his parents in 1851. His father, Andrew Renton, died in 1878, aged 81, his mother died in 1855, aged 52. He married Mrs. Margaret M. J. Kemp, of New York City, in 1865. They have five children, Mary, Charles, James F., Margaret and Joanna. Mr. R. has served as Deputy Sheriff, under Sheriffs Coots, Clippert, and Littlefield, and has filled sev- eral township offices. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, 24th Mich. Infantry ; was wounded at Gettysburg, and then was sent to David's Island, St. Mary Hospital, New York City, and acted as orderly in General Hayes' office until he was dis- charged at David's Island in 1865. He is a mem- ber of Joe E. Davis Post, No. 376, G. A. R., of Belleville; has been Junior Commander of the Post, and Officer of the Day.
MORRIS V. RICHARDS was born in Monroe Co., Mich., Oct. 25, 1863. His father, W. V. Rich- ards, was a native of Vermont, came to Michigan in 1826, and settled in Wayne Co. For many years he resided in Huron. He died Oct. 2, 1882.
His wife, Lucretia Richards, still lives on the farm in Huron. Morris has one brother and one sister, Wesley C., and Julia E., who married George R. Gifford, of Sumpter. Morris is a member of the M. E. Church. In politics he is a Prohibitionist.
ASA ROUNSIFER was born in Warren Co., New Jersey, June 19, 1817, came to Michigan in 1867, and settled in Livingston Co., where he resided un- til 1878, when he removed to Sumpter, purchased his farm, and erected a large saw mill. He mar- ried Miss Hulda Dats, of New Jersey, in 1841. They have five children, Mary, James, Aaron, Sarah, and George. He has held many offices in his town, and has been Drain Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, and is a Democrat of the old school.
GEORGE M. ROUNSIFER was born in New Jersey, Sept. 15, 1861, came to Michigan with his father, Asa Rounsifer, who for many years has been one of the leading citizens of Sumpter, and has been Justice of the Peace for several years. George married Miss Ella Whitcomb, of Sumpter. She died Feb, 13, 1886. He is engaged in manu- facturing charcoal, has two large kilns and is also engaged in farming.
ROBERT SHAFER was born in Canada, Oct. 8, 1851, came to Michigan in 1875 and settled in Sumpter in 1880. August 20, 1884, he married Mrs. J. S. Day, widow of the late George Day, who died in March, 1882. They have six children, Levi, Samuel, Al- bert, Emma, Lizzie, and Oliver. He is a member of the Free Methodist Church.
FRANCIS SMITH was born in Ontario Co., N, Y., March 3, 1848, came to Michigan with his par- ents in 1853, and settled in Sumpter. His father, John R. Smith, died in 1883, aged 77; his mother still lives in Sumpter. Francis married Miss Eliza- beth Miller, of Sumpter, in 1869. They have six children, Marlow, Cora, Lee, Mary, James and Florence M. Calvin and Morris Smith, his broth- ers, served in the late war. They reside in Ohio.
MANZER C. SQUIRE was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., May 12, 1831, came to Michigan in 1868, and has lived in Sumpter since. His father, Lodwick Squire, was a native of Vermont, and set- tled in Michigan in 1853. He was a Wesleyan minister, and preached for 35 years. He died in Feb., 1881, aged 76 ; his wife died in Feb., 1883, aged 72. Manzer married Clarissa Jenkins, of Ver- mont, March 31, 1855. They have two sons, Walter F., and Edgar L. Mr. S has been Town Clerk. In politics he is a Republican.
JOHN T. THOMPSON was born at Ypsilanti, Sept. 10, 1856. His father, William Thompson, is a native of England, came to America in 1848, and settled in Washtenaw Co., where he still resides ; his mother died in 1873. He married Miss Eva
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Freeman, of Sumpter, Feb. 14, 1880. They have four children, Ora, Lee, Elva and Lottie. He is a farmer.
JOSIAH THURSTON was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Dec. 9, 1818, came to Michigan with his father, John Thurston, and located in Sumpter in 1845. His father died in Feb. 1874, aged 70 ; his mother died in 1868. Josiah married Miss Cordelia Parker, of Oswego Co., N. Y., in March, 1845. Not having any children of their own, they adopted one, who married Howard Haynor, of Sumpter. Mr. Thurs- ton has filled many offices in his township, and is a member of the M. E. Church.
ROMEYN VAN WORMER was born in Mont- gomery Co., N. Y., January 31, 1828, came to Michigan in 1855, and settled in Canton, Wayne Co. In 1862 he removed to Sumpter, and pur- chased his farm of 100 acres. He married Miss Susan Dickerson, of Gates Co., N. Y., January 15, 1853. They have six children, Antoniette, Albert, Augustus, Frank, Wallace and Ettie. Mr. Van Wormer has been Township Clerk, Treasurer, Drain and Highway Commissioner. His sons have farms of 20 and 40 acres each. He is a member of Myrtle Lodge, No. 89, F. & A. M., of Belleville.
DANIEL C. VOORHEIS was born in Van Buren, Wayne Co., Mich., Aug. 18, 1839. His father, Joseph Voorheis, was one of the very early settlers of Michigan ; his death occurred Sept. 16, 1881, aged 71 years ; his mother died May 2, 1838, aged 23 years. Daniel married Mrs. Louisa Hauer, of New York State, March 24, 1866. They have four children, John D., Elmer W., Lura L., and Wilbur J. Mr. Voorheis enlisted in August, 1862, and served three years in the 5th Michigan Cavalry. He received an honorable discharge July 3, 1865. His regiment was in 63 battles, and he was in 59 of them. He was with his regiment at the battle of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Gettysburgh and Petersburgh. He is a member of Davis Post, G. A. R., of Belleville. In politics is a Republican, and has filled many township offices.
JOHN WALLACE is a native of New York City, where he was born May 10, 1852. When three years old he came to Michigan with his parents. His father, Thomas Wallace, settled in Sumpter in 1857, on the farm on which he still resides. He married Jessie F. Clay, of Dearborn, Wayne Co., March 11, 1886. They have one child, Florence. He is a member of the M. E. Church. In politics he is a staunch Republican.
JOHN H. WALTZ was born in the Mohawk Valley, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1831, came to Michigan in 1842, and settled in Sumpter, 1878. Dec. 31, 1866, he married Zylpha Z. Squire, daughter of the late
Rev. Lodwick Squire. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. B, 3d Mich. Cavalry, and served until the close of the Rebellion. He is a member of Wallace Post, No. 95, G. A. R.
THEODORE WARREN was born in Cortland, Westchester Co., N. Y., in 1833, came to Wayne Co., Mich., in 1868, and settled on the farm he now owns in Sumpter Township. He married Rachel A. Gilman, of Rockland Co., N. Y. For many years he carried on the blacksmith business in the East before coming to Michigan. His farm con- sists of 133 acres, all of which is under a high state of cultivation.
GEORGE WILCOX, was born in Huron Town- ship, Wayne Co., Mich., in 1841. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he was one of the first to enlist and sustain the Union. He served four years and eight months in the Ist Michigan Cavalry, and was in many battles that his regiment participated in, among the prominent ones being Second Bull Run, Cedar Creek, Winchester, and the Wilderness. He was at Appottomax when Gen. Lee surrendered, and was discharged at Salt Lake City, March 10, 1865. In March, 1887, he married Mary Martin. They have two children, Anna E. and Persis A.
JOHN W. WORTLEY, of Sumpter Township, was born in Matthold, Norfolk, Eng., Aug. 11, 1838. He came to America with his parents, Richard and Ann (Gordon) Wortley, in 1852. They located in Caledonia, N. Y. They moved to Rawson- ville, Mich., in 1853. Since he was 13 years of age John W. has cared for himself, and what ever he may possess is the result of his own industry. Aug. 21, 1861, he married Fidelia D. Torrey, of Augusta, Washtenaw Co., Mich. Fidelia (Torrey) Wortley was born in Augusta, July 21, 1842. Her parents, Samuel and Paulina (Geer) Torrey, were Eastern people, and came to Michigan in 1838. John W. Wortley and family came to Wayne Co. in 1865. They have two children, Frances P., born April 29, 1863, and Mary A., born May 21, 1865. They attend the Free Church of Sumpter. Their farm contains 40 acres.
RICHARD WORTLEY. one of the oldest residents of Wayne Co, was born in the County of Norfolk, England, Oct. 11, 1811, came to America in 1852, and lived at Caledonia, Livingston Co., N. Y., for one year ; he then moved to Wayne Co, Mich., and purchased his present homestead in 1860. He has three sons, viz .: John, Thomas, and William G. He is a member of the M. E. Church ; has filled many township offices, and in politics he al- ways votes for the best man, irrespective of party. His farm consists of 83 acres, his dwelling is a very substantial one.
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CHAUNCY AKAUS was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., in 1836, came to Michigan with his father, Hiram Akaus, in 1844, who settled in Dearborn, and soon afterwards purchased a farm in Taylor. His father died in 1878, aged 60; his mother died in 1883, aged 60.
HIRAM W. AKAUS was born in Taylor, Feb. 24, 1852, and has always resided there. His father, Hiram Akaus, came to Michigan from Wayne Co., N. Y., in 1844. Hiram W., married Miss Delia Butler, of Nankin, Jan 1, 1882. They have one child, Alta. He has been Drain Commissioner, and is a School Director, and one of the leading Demo- crats of his town.
FREDERICK BAADE was born in Prussia, May I, 1831, came to America in 1872, and settled in Wayne County. In 1880 he purchased his farm in Taylor. In 1859 he married Miss Minnie Lawrence. They have nine children, Minnie, Mary, Annie, Augusta, Bertie, Rachel, Matilda, John, and Em- ma, living. He is a member of the German Luth- eran Church.
GOTTFRED BAKER was born in Germany, March 19, 1843, came to America in May, 1869. He married Minnie Belter of his native village in 1869. They have nine children, Lena, Charles, Martha, Fred, Minnie, Hulda, Emma, Mamie, and William. Lena married Fred Koths of Taylor Mr. Baker is a member of the German Lutheran Church.
REV. GUSTAV BASTIARE was born in Prussia, May 19, 1851, came to America in 1875, and settled in Canada, where he was ordained as a minister of the German Lutheran Church, Oct. 19, 1875. He married Miss Mary Hallem, Sept. 10, 1879. They have three children, Clara M. V., Adolph W., and Gustav F. M. In Dec. 1887, he was appointed pastor of the German Lutheran Church, of Taylor.
GEORGE W. BEADELSTON was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1825, came to Michigan in 1853, and settled in Wayne Co. After living in Jackson and Macomb Counties, he returned to Wayne and purchased a farm in Taylor, in 1872. He married Miss Rhoda Loppens, of Monroe Co., N. Y. They had one child that died in infancy.
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