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GEORGE DURHAM, of Van Buren, was born in New Castle Co., Delaware, Jan. 14, 1829. He came to Michigan in 1834. to Van Buren Township. Feb. 14, 1850, he married Ann Harman. She was born in Philadelpha, Penn, in 1830. They have ten children, Nathaniel, Josephine, Mary, Lizzie, Maggie, Ann, George H., Elias, Sarah Jane, and Charles A. Nathaniel died in 1867. They are members of the M. E. Church, of Denton. He has 40 acres of fine land under a high state of cultivation.
CLARISSA (MILLER) EDMONDS, of Van Buren, was born in Walworth, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1827. Her parents, Horace and Clarissa (Rawson) Miller, came to Michigan in 1835, locating in Van Buren, Mich. Clarissa Miller married Isaac Bush, of Van Buren, Dec. 29, 1852. Isaac Bush came to Michi- gan in 1831, and died in 1856, aged 49. July 4, 1860, Clarissa Bush married Palmer Tdmonds, of Gloversville, N. Y. Palmer was born in Glovers- ville, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1810. In the fall of 1861, Pal- mer and wife located in Van Buren, Wayne Co., Mich., on the farm, a part of which Clarissa now owns. Palmer Edmonds died April 23, 1885.
GEORGE ELWELL, of Van Buren, was born on Squams Island near the mouth of the Kennebeck River, Maine, Dec. 19, 1810. He came to Sump- ter Township in the spring of 1834, locating land on Section 5 of that town. He then returned to New York State, and on Nov. 24, 1834, married Lucy Curtiss, of Clarkson, Monroe Co., N. Y. Lucy (Curtiss) Elwell was born in June, 1818. In the spring of 1835 they returned to Wayne Co., Mich. By this marriage there were four children, Joseph, George, Rhoda, Delia. Lucy (Curtiss) El- well died in Feb., 1849, and in Jan., 1850, George
Elwell married Abbie Sumner of Ypsilanti. Abbie (Sumner) Elwell was born in Rochester, N. Y., June 27, 1821. Abbie's grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionry War, and her father fought in the War of 1812. Joseph, son of George Elwell, en- listed in the 9th Mich. Infantry in Dec., 1862, and served throughout the Rebellion. They are mem- bers of the Baptist Church. There are 108 acres in the home farm.
HARRY E. FORD, of Van Buren Township proprietor of Butternut Creek Flouring and Lumber Mills, was born in Belleville, Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 17, 1863. His parents, Charles M. and Alvira (Cutler) Ford, are Michigan people, his father be- ing born in Wayne Co. Harry learned his trade, that of flour milling, of his father. After finish- ing his trade Harry went to Rochester, N. Y., and engaged at his trade there. In 1884 his father purchased the Butternut Creek Mills and in the fall of 1886 came to take charge and assume pro- prietorship. Dec. 25, 1886, Harry E married Eda A. Randall, of Martinsville, Sumpter Township, Wayne Co., Mich. Eda (Randall) Ford was born in Sumpter, Mich., Dec 3. 1865. Her parents, Stephen and Helen (Martin) Randall, are farmers, and are still living in Sumpter. They manufacture 5,000 barrels of flour per year, besides doing exten- sive custom flouring and feed grinding. The lum- ber department turns out 200,000 feet of lumber. They have turning lathes and lumber planers, and manufacture window-casings and do all kinds of turning. Charles M., Jr., brother of Harry E., is an assistant, and is interested with Harry E. in the milling business.
CHARLES L. FREEMAN, of Van Buren Town- ship, was born in Le Roy, Ingham Co., Mich., March 24, 1851. His parents, Daniel and Maria (Hall) Freeman, were New York people, and came to Michigan in 1848. They settled in Wayne Co. in 1860. Maria (Hall) Freeman died May 10, 1884, aged 57 years; Daniel is still living and in Califor- nia. Charles L. married Mary M. Hosmer, of Sumpter, Wayne Co., March 1, 1871. Mary (Hos- mer) Freeman was born in Sumpter, Aug 5, 1851. Charles L. was engaged in general merchandise in West Sumpter three and a half years, and was one year in the same business at Belleville. He held the office of Constable of Sumpter Township for five years, Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Sexton four years, and has been Constable of Van Buren one year. They have one child, Milo E., born Aug. 26, 1873. He is a member of F. & A. M., No. 89, of Belleville.
NEWELL J. FREEMAN, of Van Buren, was born in Van Buren Township, Dec. 10, 1848. His parents, Asher and Louisa Freeman came to Van Buren Township from New York in 1831, locating and
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living on the farm he owned until his death in Dec., 1886, aged 61. Louisa is living in Northville, Mich., with her daughter, Mrs. Hartwick. Newell was married to Jennie Gorham, of Denton, Wayne Co., Mich., July 4, 1871. Jennie was born in Romulus, Mich., Dec. 5, 1852. Her parents, Anson and Laura Gorham, came from New York, and are liv- ing in Wayne County. In 1878 Newell went to Detroit and engaged in cabinet work, being em- ployed at 35 Woodbridge Street East. He re- mained fourteen months when he returned to his farm. They have one child, Charles Anson, born March 30, 1874.
GEORGE R. FULLER, of Van Buren Township, was born in Norfolk, Eng., Oct. 12, 1844, and came to America in 1865. In 1876 he purchased the farm he now owns. December 9, 1877, he married Kate Pappiate, of Ypsilanti. Kate was born in Eng., Nov. 1, 1842, and came to America in 1869. Remble Fuller, father of George R., came to Amer- ica in 1867, and has since made his home with his son. Remble was born in England, March 25, 1817. They are members of the M. E. Church, of Belleville. The farm contains 40 acres, all under highest state of cultivation possible.
WILLIAM A. HAAK, of Belleville, Mich., was born in Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 12, 1845, and came to America with his parents in January, 1854, they locating in New Haven, Conn. Nov. 28, 1864, he married Barbara Hegel, of New Haven, Conn. Barbara (Hegel) Haak was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, Sept. 26, 1847, and came to America in 1854 with her parents, they settling in New Haven, Conn. Mr. Haak and his family came to Michigan in 1868, locating in Belleville, Wayne Co., Mich. In 1871, he was elected Township Clerk, of Van Buren Township, and held the office as such for 15 consecutive years. He was elected Justice of the Peace of the township in 1859, to fill vacancy, serv- ing the unexpired time of the term. He is engaged in real estate and insurance business, and is also a Notary Public. There are five children in the family, Charlotte M., born April 17, 1866; Emily W., born Sept. 18, 1867; Cora B., born Jan. 7, 1869; F. William, born April 14, 1871; Katie M., born March 3, 1874.
CHRISTOPHER HASSELBACH, JR., of Van Buren, was born in Germany, July 7, 1844. He, with his parents, came to America in 1852. July 3, 1852, they came to Canton Township, Wayne Co. His father, Christopher Hasselbach, died in March, 1879, aged 80 years. Julia A., his mother, is still living in Detroit, with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Lauppe. Oct. 21, 1867, Christopher married Flora M. Con- viss, of Van Buren. Flora M. was born in Van Buren, Nov. 13, 1851. Her parents, Garel and Mahaley Conviss, were Eastern people, settling in
Wayne Co, in 1835. Her father died March 5, 1884. aged 63 years. Eight children were born to them, Christopher B., born Sept. 11, 1868; Lura H., born May 25, 1870; George R., born Feb. 21, 1872; Frank W., born March 2, 1875; Jacob A., born March 4, 1876; Ralph A., born Sept. 25, 1878; Julia M., born Feb. 7, 1881, and died Oct. 8, 1881 ; Flora M., born Jan. 6, 1883. Christopher is a Mason, and has been Road Commissioner for a number of years. He has a still for distilling mint oil. He was chair- man of the building committee of the Tyler Street Church, of Van Buren, and is the only one of the first Board of Control who is living. He farms 150 acres.
ALVAH S. HILL, of Van Buren, was born in Essex Co., N. Y., Feb. 29, 1827. While living in New York he engaged in jobbing and manufactur- ing lumber. Jan. 5, 1852, he married Martha A. Veilie, of Steuben Co., N. Y. Martha was born in 1829. They have had two children, Sarah, born in 1853, and died in 1883, and Frank, born in 1855. Alvah and family came to Michigan in 1856, locat- ing in Canton. Aug. 5, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, as a private. He was wounded at the battle of Gettysburgh ; was with General Grant until Sept., 1864. Again, at the battle of Petersburg, he was wounded, and on Dec. 6, 1864, was promoted to Regimental Color Ser- geant, and held that position until discharged in July, 1865. He returned to Canton, Mich., and engaged in lumbering. In the spring of 1881 he engaged in the grocery business at Inkster's, living there until 1885, when he sold out and engaged in farming in Van Buren. Three children were born after the war, Charlie, Jennie, and Mary. Charlie died in 1881, and Jennie died in February, 1884. Martha (Veilie) Hill died in September, 1884. In September, 1885, Alvah married Mrs. Frances Mils- paugh, of Van Buren. She was born in 1838. They are members of the M. E. Church of Canton. Alvah is a member of Corey Post, G. A. R., of Wayne.
MRS. HANNAH L. HORNER, widow of Clark Horner, was born in Barry, Orleans Co., N. Y., February 24, 1813. Her parents were Gideon and Welthy Freeman. April 26, 1832, Hannah L. Free- man married Clark Horner, of Orleans Co., N. Y, Clark Horner was born in Dryden, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1808. In May, 1832, he and his wife came to Huron Township (afterwards Van Buren), Mich. where he had purchased 80 acres of land from the United States Government, in 1831. In 1835 a Methodist class was formed at his house, being the first organization towards a church in the township. The first to meet were I. C. Moon and wife, A. Parks and wife, C. Horner and wife, and Ann Free- man. Mr. Horner served as steward of the M. E. Church of Canton for over 40 years. Two children
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were born to them. William K., born April 17, 1833, and Harriet, born Sept. 22, 1835. Harriet married Reuben Corey, March 4, 1862, and died Jan. 12, 1863. Anson R. was Harriet's only child, born Dec. 26, 1862, and died Feb. 12, 1863. Reuben Corey enlisted in Co. H, 24th Mich. Infantry, in Aug. 1862, and was killed in the battle of the Wilderness, in 1864. Clark Horner died Nov. 18, 1886, aged 77. Mrs. Horner has a farm of 40 acres in Van Buren, also two and a half acres in Denton. She has been a member of the M. E. Church of Denton since its organization.
MRS. RHODA C. HORNER, of Van Buren, widow of John B. Horner, was born in Collins, Erie Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1822. Her maiden name was Reed. She was married to John B. Horner, Nov. 5, 1843. John B. was born in New York State, Feb. 4, 1818. He came to Michigan in 1832, and located 40 acres of land in Van Buren, and kept adding to it until, at his death, he had 314 acres in one body. He died Sept. 10, 1885. Two children were born to them, Sarah Ellen, born Aug. 5, 1848, and married to John B. Goundry, of Van Buren, and Emma May, born Sept. 14, 1862, and married to Thomas M. Lucking, of Ypsilanti. Thomas and wife reside with Mrs. Horner upon the old homestead, which, since the division made to Sarah Ellen, contains 140 acres.
WILLIAM K. HORNER, of Van Buren, was born in Van Buren, on the farm he now owns, April 17. 1833. His parents, Clark and Hannah L. Horner, came from New York State in 1832, locating in Van Buren Township, upon 80 acres of land Clark Horner had purchased in 1831. Clark Horner died Nov. 18, 1886, aged 77 years. May 5, 1856, William K. married Esther Lamkin, of Exeter, Monroe Co., Mich. Esther was born Aug. 14, 1838. They have had five children. Della, born Feb. 4, 1857, and died Feb. 12, 1858; Mary, born Aug. 14, 1859; Esther M., born November 1, 1861 : Hattie L. and Clara B.
HARVEY R. HUBBARD, of Van Buren Township, was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1807, and came to Michigan in 1817, locating in Detroit, then to Section 16 of Huron Township. He married Rosinah Wright, of Romulus, Mich., July 4, 1839. Rosinah was born Nov. 29, 1819. They have had II children, John, James N. C., George F., Letitia, Lavina, Gilbert, Hartwell and Harvey, twins, Theo- dore, Eliza E., and Sarah. Those that have died are George F., John and Harvey.
ALFRED JACKSON, proprietor of the Arlington Hotel of Belleville, Wayne Co., Mich., was born in England, Oct. 26, 1854. His parents, Thomas and Sarah (Towler) Jackson, came to America in 1855, locating in Rawsonville, Mich. Alfred remained at home, working with his father upon the farm which he purchased in Van Buren, in 1861, until the spring
of 1874. Sarah (Towler) Jackson died in 1884, aged 72 years. Thomas is still living with Alfred. Nov. 26, 1874, Alfred married Hattie Thompson, of Ypsilanti, Mich. Hattie was born in Van Buren, Mich., July 6, 1854. Her parents, William and Charlotte Thompson, were English people, coming to America in 1851. Charlotte died in 1873, aged 56. William is still living. After his marriage Alfred purchased the farm of his father, remaining there until 1886, when he moved to Belleville. In March, 1888, he purchased the Arlington Hotel, and began life as a landlord. Their only child, Charlie, was born Sept. 8, 1884.
ISAAC JEWEL, of Van Buren, was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1842. He, with his parents, came to Michigan in 1844. In 1851 they moved to the farm Isaac is now on. May 5, 1861, Isaac mar- ried Elizabeth Daugherty, of Canada. Elizabeth was born Sept. 14, 1841. Isaac enlisted in the 7th Mich. Cavalry, in Feb., 1862. During the threshing season he operates two threshers of his own. They have five children, John C., born Jan. 9, 1862; Isaac L., born June 1, 1863; Betsey E., born Aug. 6, 1865; Clarence D., born Oct. 23, 1868 ; and Asa W., born Aug. 14, 1874. His father, Daniel Jewel, died July 21, 1868, aged 52 years.
HENRY B. JOHNSON, of Van Buren, was born in Raisinville, Monroe Co., Mich., July 29, 1841. His parents, Jacob K. and Deidama (Frasier) John- son, came to Michigan in 1830. Jacob K. died in 1851, aged 60 years ; Deidama died in 1872, aged 55 years. Aug. 5, 1861, Henry B. enlisted in Co. K, Ist Michigan Infantry. He was made a prisoner at the battle of Gaines's Mill, in June, 1862, and held for 67 days, being confined at Libby and Belle Island, and again, on July 2, 1863, at the battle of Gettysburgh, being held until he made his escape. He was discharged Aug. 7, 1864, by reason of ex- piration of enlistment. He returned to Wayne Co. and engaged in farming. July 4, 1865, he married Elizabeth L. Hurd, of Huron, Wayne Co., Mich. Elizabeth was born in Van Buren, Nov. 13, 1848. They have 10 children, Mary L., Oliver E .. Sarah E., Norman B., William, Caroline, Charles, Emma May, Mabel, and a baby.
JOHN JOSLIN, of Van Buren, was born in Noble, Noble Co., Ind., Feb. 14, 1844. His parents, John M. and Fannie (Arnold) Joslin, located in Detroit in 1847. When John was 13 years old he began for himself, selling papers in Detroit. When 18, he went into the country to work at farming. Feb. 22, 1867, he married Mary Spear, of Van Buren. Mary was born July 15, 1844. Her parents, Joseph and Rachel (Post) Spear, are yet living. Mr. and Mrs. Joslin have three children, Francis, born Oct. 22, 1869; Jennie, born Sept. 15, 1872 ; Bertha, born Dec. 21, 1873. The family are members of the
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Tyler Street M. E. Church of Van Buren. Mr. Joslin is a member of the A. O. U. W. of Sheldens.
ISAAC LEONARD, of Van Buren, was born in Washington Co., N. Y., Sept. 21, 1818. In 1841, he married Susan Anderson, of New York State. Susan was born in 1820, and died in 1843. In 1844 he married Mary B. Anderson. Mary was born in 1824. In 1855 he came to Michigan and purchased 40 acres of wild land. He made the first clearing, and has erected substantial buildings. The farm is under a high state of cultivation, and Mr. Leonard and wife are in circumstances of com- fort and ease. They have no children.
CHARLES L. LERAY, wagon and carriage manufacturer and photographer of Belleville, Mich., was born June 27, 1867. His parents, Joseph and Roxana LeRay, were Eastern people, coming to Van Buren, Wayne Co., Mich., in 1873. In 1875 his parents moved to Belleville, his father opening a wagon shop. In 1878, his father formed a co- partnership with Charles Whipple and they estab- lished a general wagon and blacksmithing works. Charles L. began his trade in 1884. In 1886 he purchased Mr. Whipple's interest in the works, and in 1887 learned the Photographer's trade, fitting up rooms and putting in the latest improvements. He has a good business established.
JAMES MCGOUGH, of Van Buren, was born in Scotland, Jan. 13, 1844, and came to the United States in 1845. In 1866 James moved to Detroit, Mich. In March, 1882, he married Mrs. Mary (Livernois) Busha, of Greenfield, Wayne Co., Mich. Mary was born in Springwells, in March, 1845. Mrs. Busha is the mother of six children, named Busha, Daniel, George, Emily, and Frances. Em- ily and George died when infants and George W., died when I I months old. Joseph was born Oct. 16, 1878, and is with his stepfather. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Gough have had three children, Peter, who died when an infant ; Mary Ann, born Dec. 29, 1884; Lottie, who died when an infant. Mr. McGough farms 100 acres.
ROBERT H. MCKINSTRY, of Van Buren, a car- penter and joiner and farmer, was born in Van Buren, Wayne Co., Mich., Aug. 28, 1836. His parents, Archie and Mary (Adams) Mckinstry, came to Michigan in 1834, taking up 80 acres of land in Van Buren, Wayne Co., and living there until their deaths. Archie died Oct. 23, 1884, aged 73; Mary died May 12, 1885, aged 75. Robert lived at home until he was 21. He then learned his trade. Oct. 16, 1863, he married Mary E. Sitlington, of Canton, Mich. Mary was born in Canton, Dec. 1, 1843. Her parents were Henry and Fanny Sitlington. Her mother is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Mckinstry have nine children, Henry R., born July 11, 1864; George, born Dec. 18, 1865 ;
Fred, born Dec. 23, 1867 ; Mary Ellen, born Sept. 25, 1869; Frank, born Sept. 23, 1871; Ira, born May 22, 1875; Ervin, born May 14, 1878 ; Elsie,
. born April 9, 1880; Steve, born Aug. 5, 1884. Ira died July 22, 1876. The rest are living. Mr. Mc- Kinstry is a member of Myrtle Lodge, No. 89, F. & A. M., of Belleville.
WILLIAM H. MCKINSTRY, of Van Buren, was born in Van Buren, April 1, 1841. His parents, Hugh and Betsey Mckinstry, came to Van Buren in 1834, and took up 80 acres of land from the government. Hugh died in 1854, aged 54 years. Betsey died in 1885, aged 86. William H. owns the farm his father took from the government. His par- ents lived with him until their death. The farm is under a high state of cultivation. He has five barns and outbuildings, the house being recently built. Mr. Mckinstry is a member of the M. E. Church, of Sheldon's Corners.
JONATHAN MILLER, of Van Buren, was born in Walworth, Wayne Co., N. Y., Dec. 1, 1821. His parents, Horace and Clarissa (Rawson) Miller, with a family, came to Wayne Co., Mich., in 1835. October 15, 1848, he married Eliza Wylie, of Van Buren, Eliza was born in Augusta, Mich., Oct. 15, 1833. He has always been engaged in farming. They have seven children, Dora, Nora, I eafy. Willa J., Elmer and Bertha. Nora died Nov. II, 1886. Eliza (Wylie) Miller died March 11, 1888.
MRS. ISABELLA MOTT, of Van Buren, widow of Adam R. Mott, was born in Delaware Co .. N. Y., Oct. 10, 1826. Her parents, Henry and Jean- nette (Crawford) Robson, came to America from England, in 1818. Henry and wife and four chil- dren came to Van Buren Township, Michigan, in 1831. Jeannette died in 1877, aged 74; Henry died in 1880 aged 76. Isabella Robson married Ezra Francisco, of Van Buren, Mich., Feb. 13, 1855. Ezra was born in New York, July 14, 1829. Two children were born, Robert H., born Oct. 19, 1855 ; Belle, born July 22, 1857 ; both are living. Ezra died Oct. 11, 1859 October 11. 1863, Mrs. Isa- bella Francisco married Adam R. Mott, of Canton, Mich. Adam was born in Massachusetts, Sept. 25, 1807. He came to Van Buren Township, Michi- gan, in 1834. By this marriage one child, Blanche, was born, Oct. 30, 1868. Adam R. Mott died March II, 1886. Robert H. Robson. son of Isabella Mott, married Ann Fuller, of Canton, Mich., Oct. 24, 1877. Ann was born Feb. 21, 1854. They have four children, Maud, born Sept. 5, 1879; David Ezra, born Jan. 3. 1881 ; Aristeen, born May 9, 1885; Guy, born April 10, 1888.
JOHN L. NOWLIN, of Van Buren Township, was born in Dearborn, Wayne Co., Mich., April 29, 1858, and is a son of Michael Nowlin. He at- tended school at Ypsilanti, seven years. October
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17, 1883, he married Hattie L. Horner, of Van Buren. Hattie (Horner) Nowlin was born in Van Buren Township, Oct. 14, 1866. John's farm con- tains 48 acres.
MICHAEL NOWLIN, of Van Buren was born in Kent, Dutchess Co., N. Y., July 18, 1816. His parents were James and Catherine Nowlin. Cath- eine died in 1846, aged 58 years. James died in 1864, aged 89 years. January 6, 1849, Michael married Sarah Nowlin, of Dearborn, Mich. Sarah was born in Kent, Duchess Co., N. Y., Oct. 27, 1825. Her parents were John and Lorinda Now- lin. John died in 1869, aged 76 years. Lorinda died in 1873, aged 71 years. Michael came to Michigan in 1835, locating in Macomb Co. In 1859 he came to Dearborn, Wayne Co .. and re- mained there until 1868, then going to Ypsilanti for the purpose of educating his children. In 1875 he moved to Van Buren, where he has since resided. They have four children, Laura Ann, born March 20, 1851 ; Mary, born Nov. 23, 1852; Laura A., born Feb. 17, 1855 ; John L., born April 29, 1858.
OWEN OWENS, of Van Buren, was born in Floyd, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1830, and came to Michi- gan in 1845, working his way from the East. He located in Van Buren Township, and remained here until the breaking out of the rebellion. Aug- ust 24, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 11th Mich. Vol- unteer Infantry, as a private. He was afterward detailed as teamster. He went with the regiment and remained with it until his discharge in the fall of 1864. February 18, 1865, Owen married Char- ity Jewell, of Sumpter, Mich. Charity was born in Rose, Wayne Co., N. Y., Dec. 27, 1844. Her people came to Michigan in 1846. Mr. Owen came to Van Buren in 1867, and has since resided here. They have two children, Idella, born Feb. 14, 1874, and Milo, born April 6, 1877.
REV. DAVID J. PARKER, of Van Buren, Wayne Co., Mich., was born in Parma, Monroe Co., N. Y., Feb. 20, 1822. His father's name was John Parker. He died Jan. 20, 1858, aged 80 years. His mother's maiden name was Mercy Tyler. She died May 2, 1842, aged 56 years. Mr. Parker came to Detroit on the old steamer, Chesapeake, May 6, 1839 and located on his present farm in Oct. 1839. He married Jerusha P. Savage on March 23, 1842. She was born in Charlotte Township, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., on May 15, 1824. Her father, Minor Savage, died in Jan., 1861, aged 71 years. Her moth- er's maiden name was Clarissa Dunham; she died in August, 1869, aged 76 years. Mr. Parker com- menced his ministry, in December, 1853. His wife died July 23, 1855, aged 31 years, and he mar- ried Amanda Savage, his wife's sister, on Dec. 12, 1855. She was born in Charlotte, Chautauqua Co., N. Y .. April 28, 1826. Mr. Parker was ordained
to the work of the ministry by an ecclesiastical council composed of delegates from Baptist Churches. Rev. M. Allen, of Detroit, was Modera- tor, and Rev. S. Cornelius, of Detroit, clerk of said council, which convened at the house of Henry Peters, in Ash, Monroe Co., Mich. May 19, 1857. Mr. Parker was pastor of the Baptist church of Ash for 12 years. The church is reorganized and is now the Baptist church, of Flat Rock, Mich. In 1847-8 he preached at Monroe City, and has been a pioneer preacher or self-appointed missionary, preaching in school-houses in the following town- ships : Huron, Romulus, Brownstown, Taylor, Sumpter, and Van Buren, and in Berlin, Monroe County. He was pastor of the Baptist Church of New Boston, Mich., from Sept. 16, 1871. His second wife died Jan. 7, 1887, aged 60 years. He married his third wife, Mrs. Emma J. Savage, widow of Cornelius D. Savage, who was a brother of his first and second wife, on June 1, 1887. Her maiden name was Emma Jane Blanchard. She was born in Penn Yan, N. Y., on April 11, 1840. Her father's name was Gabriel Blanchard ; her mother's maiden name was Hannah M. Henry ; both deceased. Mr. Parker has had five children, David A., died Aug. 23, 1843, aged two years. Frank F., is at Caldwell, Bois Co., Idaho. Dr. A. J. Parker is a physician in Caro. Two daughters live near Wahjamega, Tuscola Co., Mich.
MRS. LUCY A. READ, of Van Buren, was born in New York State, Aug. 12, 1830. She married Henry Punches, of Van Buren, Nov. 15, 1847. He came to Michigan in 1832, taking up 80 acres of land from the government. They had eight chil- dren. Mr. Punches died April 10, 1871, and on Aug. 2, 1872, Mrs. Punches married Richard Read, who died in Oct., 1873. Her farm contains 120 acres,
WILLIAM RENTON is a native of Scotland, being born in Innerwick, June, 1824. He came to America in 1850, and lived in Geneva, N. Y., until 1853, when he settled in Van Buren Township, on a splendid farm of 200 acres. He married Agnes Greig in Detroit, March 4, 1861. She is also a native of Scotland. They have had nine children, seven of whom are now living, viz .: Andrew T., Elizabeth, David G., Jessie R., William O., Belle and Theodore W. Mr. R. cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln, and has continued with the Republican party since then.
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