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John Falls, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Ireland Ang. 15, 1807, and is a son of Andrew and Rebecca (Little) Falls, of Irish ancestry. He came to this country in 1825 and settled in Hunter, Greene Co., N. Y., and remained there until 1832, when he went to Wayne county, where he remained until 1835, then came to this county, and settled on sec. 23, Concord tp., where he still resides. He was married May 3, 1835, to Mary E. Mead, daughter of David and Ann (Brown) Mead. He bought 80 acres of land when he came here, for which he paid $300; he has added to that until now he owns 332 acres, which are worth about $50 per acre. His wife died Nov. 28, 1875; of their 10 children S are living, viz .: Rebecca, born March 15, 1836; Caroline, born March 29, 1838; Mary, born June 29, 1839; Jane, born Sept. 5, 1841; Maria, born May 6, 1843; Ellen, born July 24, 1846; Emily, born Nov. +, 1849, died Dec. 9, 1854; John W., born Jan. 1, 1853, died Nov. 21, 1854; George A., born Dec. 12, 1855; Emma, born June 23, 1861. In politics, Mr. F. is a Democrat.
William H. Findley, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Cal- houn county, Mich., May 21, 1841, son of Gabriel R. and Effie (Lusk) Findley, natives of New York, the former of Irish ancestry, and the latter of German. He was brought to this county by his parents in 1852. and settled on sec. 32, Concord tp., where the father still resides. He was married March 25, 1863, to Mary A. Mann, daughter of Daniel and Miranda (Sears) Mann. Their 3 children are-Millie M., Bertha M. and Charles C. The same year he was married he bought 164 acres of land on secs. 23 and 26, upon which
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he moved. He is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics a Republican.
Hon. W. F. Goodwin was born at Canandaigua, N. Y., in 1812, where he lived until 1842, when he came to Michigan. In 1845 he came to Concord to reside, and followed milling and mercantile pursuits. In 1867 he was a member of the Constitutional Conven- tion, and has been elected a member of the Legislature from his district three times; in the fall of 1880 he was elected State Senator from his district. He began life poor, but by industry and a close attention to his business has acquired a fine property and has risen to prominence in his county.
Benjamin F. Griswold was born in Niagara county, N. Y., March 1, 1824, son of John C. and Betsey (Welsh) Griswold, natives of New York, and of Irish ancestry. He was brought to this State by his parents in 1825 and settled in Wayne county, where they remained until 1834, then moved to this county and settled in Concord tp., on sec. 1, where the father and mother died. He was married in 1847 to Anna Scott, who died Feb. 15, 1858. He was married July 4, 1858, to Elizabeth Miller, danghter of Peter and Eleanor Miller. April 3, 1872, Mr. Griswold took his own life; no canse conld be given for this rash act; he was a moral and upright man, loved and esteemed by his large circle of friends. He left 6 children-Ethel M., Eli A., John C., Anna E., Minnie E. and Grant B.
Delos W. Haviland, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Dutch- ess county, N. Y., April 26, 1823, son of Benjamin and Fanny (Wixon) Haviland, natives of Connecticut, the former of English ancestry. He was brought to this county by his parents in 1836 and settled on sec. 10, Concord tp. He was married Sept. 5, 1849, to Eliza French, daughter of William and Priscilla (Loomis) French. In the spring of 1849 he bought 75 acres of land on sec. 34, Concord tp., for which he paid $7.25 per acre; said land is now worth $100. In politics lie is a staunch Republican.
Hiram C. Hodge was born at Stamford, Bennington Co., Vt., Feb. 22, 1821; son of Warner I. and Sarah (Chesebro) Hodge, na- tives of' Adams, Berkshire Co., Mass .; their ancestors were English in the main, with French and Welsh blood intermixed. They re- moved from Vermont to Adams, Mass., when H. C. was but two years old and remained there until 1836, giving their 10 children a common-school education; S of the children lived to maturity. Those who were old enough, including the subject of this sketch, worked in a cotton factory several years, their father being the clerk of the firm known as Anthony & Hoxie. In 1836 the family left Massachusetts for Michigan, where the father had the year drevious entered a quarter section of land in Pulaski, Jackson Co., which is yet owned and occupied by members of the family. Mr. H. commenced teaching school at 15 years of age, devoting all his spare time to study, preparatory to the study of the law. He commenced his law studies with the Hon. Fidus Livermore, of Jack-
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son, and completed the same in the office of Messrs. Tallman & Dean, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1848. March 28, 1849, he left Michigan for the newly discovered El Dorado-California. Here he took an active part in advocating the adoption of a Free State Constitution; held several offices of trust while there in the county of Nevada, which he helped to organize. Mr. H. has been quite an explorer and traveler, having visited and written up for the press, most parts of the continent. His travels have extended through every State and Territory of the Union except Alaska, and also Mexico and Central America. He has been a member of both Houses of the Michigan Legislature,and served with credit to him- self and satisfaction to his constituents. Representing the impor- tant county of Jackson in the Senate in 1878-'9, he took an active part in all important legislation, winning the esteem and confidence of his fellow Senators. In 1880 he was the N. G. B. candidate for Congress, running ahead of his ticket. He is now and has been for several years past, living on his pleasant and well-cultivated farm just west of the business part of Concord village.
Mr. H. has been a writer for many of the leading papers of the Union, both East and West, and on his return from Arizona, where he had been nearly three years, he wrote a work on that Territory in 1877 which has had a large sale and created a great interest in that wonderfully rich mineral Territory. He is yet an active man, full of energy, taking an interest in all public matters, and al- though not rich, is in good circumstances and enjoys life and society His motto is, "Examine all things and hold fast to everything which is for the good of humanity."
Leonard Humphrey, P. O., Parma, was born in Wayne county, N. Y ., July 10, 1814, son of Ira and Abigail (Field) Humphrey, the former a native of Vermont, of Scotch ancestry, and born in 1777; the latter a native of Massachusetts, of English ancestry, and born in 1789. In 1835 he, in company with his father, came to this county and bought 160 acres of land on sec. 3, Concord tp .; returned to New York State in the fall, and the next spring (1836) moved upon the place where he still resides. He was married Jan. 1, 1840, to Anna C. Humeston, daughter of James and Lydia (Knapp) Humeston. He held the office of Notary Public two terms; has been Superintendent of the Union Sunday-school over 40 years, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In poli- tics he is a Republican.
Eli Hutchisson was born in Chenango county, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1800, son of Ephraim and Martha (Sexton) Hutchisson, natives of Massachusetts, the former of English ancestry, and the latter of Welsh. He was married to Huldah Chamberlain March 6, 1825, the daughter of Elias and Eunice (Aldrich) Chamberlain. They have had 9 children, 6 of whom are living, viz .: Martha, George S., Huldah, William H. H., Eli T. and Samnel C. The 5th son, William H. H., enlisted in the 1st N. Y. Mounted Rifles, in August 1862, and served nntil May, 1865; enlisted as a private, and was
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promoted from time to time until he was discharged; he held the office of Orderly Sergeant. Mr. H. came to North Concord station, Jackson county, in 1865, and took charge of the railroad station, a position he has held ever since. He held the office of Justice of the Peace in New York State 30 years.
Lot F. Keeler, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in this county Oct. 1, 1843, son of Lewis and Damaris B. (Blake) Keeler, the for- mer a native of Vermont, and of English ancestry, the latter of New York, and of French and Welsh ancestry. He received a liberal education, and was married June 14, 1871, to Sarah R. War- ner. daughter of John P. and Sarah A. (Heydenbink) Warner. The result of this nnion was 5 children, of whom + are living, viz .: Lewis W., born April 23, 1872; Fanny E., April 15, 1875; Ma- bei E., March 29, 1877; and Olive L., July 26, 1880. At one time, Mr. K. held the office of School Inspector of Concord tp .; he is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church and has been the Ruling Elder for the last seven years; for several years was Su- perintendent of the Sunday-school.
Dr. W. N. Keeler is the oldest resident physician in Con - cord, and was born in Caynga county, N. Y., in 1832, where he lived during his earlier years. In 1847 his parents removed to this county, since which time he has remained here. In the year 1853 he graduated at the Eclectic Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and at once located at Concord. His genial manners and superior qualifications have won for him a large circle of friends, and he now has the leading practice in his town.
Horuce Knowles, P. O., Parma, was born in Livingston county, N. Y., May 31. 1844, son of Jerod and Levina (Farwell) Knowles, natives of Vermont. He came to this State in 1865 and stopped in Genesee county three months, when he came to this county, worked by the month and earned money enough to buy the un- divided half of 80 acres. In March, 1870, he married Miss M. Rice, daughter of Edwin P. and Sibley H. (Whitney) Rice. The same year he moved upon his farm. They have 3 children -- Laura E., Alvin E. and Blanche. In politics Mr. K. is a Repnb- lican.
Samuel Malcom, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Massa- chusetts, May 19, 1815, son of Charles and Lucy (Rice) Malcom, natives of Massachusetts, the former of Scotch ancestry, and the latter of English. He came to this county in 1837, and settled in Sandstone tp., where he worked out by the month, and also worked land on shares. He was married July 14, 1834, to a Miss Kinney, who died April 15, 1846, leaving 2 children. June 13, 1848, he was married to Harriet Drake, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Finley) Drake; 2 of their 3 children are living, and 1 belonging to the first wife, making a family of 3 children living, viz: Louisa A., Hattie L. and Byron D. Mr. Malcom is one of the Trustees of Corporation of the village of Concord. In politics he is a Republican.
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Daniel S. Mann, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in this county July 31, 1841, son of Daniel and Miranda (Sears) Mann, na- tives of New York, the former of English ancestry. He was reared on a farm, and received a liberal education. He was married Oct. 3, 1873, to Ellen E. Keeler, daughter of Lewis and Damaris B. (Blake) Keeler. Mr. Mann's father came to this county in 1836, and stopped in the tp. of Parma, and in 1840 he moved to Concord tp. and settled on sec. 20; remained there until 1872, then moved to the village of Concord, where he died May 21, 1876, of heart disease, after an illness of three days.
Lathrop Marsh, farmer; P. O., Albion; was born in Otsego county, N. Y., Dec. 13, 1813, son of Spencer and Louisa (Wood) Marsh, the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of Mas- sachusetts, and of English ancestry. He came to this county in 1845, and settled on sec. 18, Concord tp. He was married in May, 1854, to Eveline Devmaly, who died May 25, 1872. He was married again to Ann G. Coy, Oct. 30, 1872, daughter of Cyrus and Rebecca (Bunnell) Coy. He has 3 children-Ida G., Della G. and Jennie M. In politics Mr. M. is a Democrat.
Erastus G. Olcott, farmer; P. O., Parma; was born in Madison county, N. Y., March 21, 1829; son of Israel and Laura (Adams) Olcott, natives of New York and of English ancestry. Mr. Olcott was married Dec. 25, 1852, to Maria E. Taber. He came to this county in 1856, and settled in Sandstone tp., where he remained until 1858; he then moved to Concord tp. and bought 80 acres of land in sec. 3, for which he paid $9 per acre; said land is now worth $60 per acre. Mr. O. is a Republican.
George W. Osborn, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Greene connty, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1841; son of William and Jane (Tompkins) Osborn, natives of the same State, the former of English ancestry. He was brought to this county by his parents in 1856, and settled on sec. 18, Concord tp. He was married Jan. 19, 1871, to Emily H. Taylor, daughter of James and Rachel (Leech) Taylor, and their 3 children are Rachel I., Vola J. and Ralph H. Mr. O. is a con- sistent member of the M. E. Church. He owns a farm of 120 acres on sec. 14, Concord tp., worth $60 per acre.
E'. A. Purker, present manager of Concord Mills, was born at Batavia, N. Y., in 1822, where he lived until he was 29 years of age, and where he acquired his education. He learned the trade of miller at Bnshville, Genesee Co., N. Y. In 1850 he came to Mich- igan, and located at Jonesville, Hillsdale Co. Since coming to this State he has been in the milling business at Jonesville, Litchfield, Grass Lake and Concord, and has acquired the reputation of a first- class miller.
William F. Parkinson, farmer; P. O., Albion; was born in Erie county, N. Y., Nov. 9, 1819; son of Sylvanus and Sarah (Ferris) Parkinson, natives of New York State, the former of Scotch and English ancestry, and the latter of Irish. He was brought to this county by his parents in 1836, and settled in Concord tp., sec. 5. He was married July 9, 1845, to Celinda Gibbs, daughter of
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Elmore and Elizabeth (Buel) Gibbs. Their 3 children are James A .. born Sept. 26, 1846, now practicing law in Jackson; John Le Narn, born Jan. 7, 1851, in the grocery trade at Jackson, and Hiram Buel, born March 4, 1852, still living at home. Mr. Parkinson is a Republican.
William Passmore (deceased) was born in England Dec. 18, 1811; son of John and Agnes (Buckinghamn) Passmore, both of English ancestry. He came to this country in 1852, and stopped in Genesee county, N. Y., where he remained two years. He was married March 28, 1852, to Phobe Kingdon, daughter of Joseph and Phoebe (Barrow) Kingdon. In 1854 he moved to this State, stopping in Calhoun county two years, and in 1856 moved to the tp. of Parma. The first 12 months he worked a rented farm, and then worked six months by the day. In the spring of 1856 he moved upon a farm of 60 acres of his own on secs. 4 and 9, Concord tp., where he died Sept. 24, 1878, leaving 4 children- Charles W., born Dec. 18, 1853; John F., born June 18, 1857; Carrie A., born Feb. 11, 1859, and Effie M., born March 1, 1864.
Daniel Perry (deceased) was born in Genesee county, N. Y., Dec. 3, 1823, son of Daniel and Mamie (Hitchcock) Perry, natives of Massachusetts, the former of English ancestry. He was
brought to this county in 1832, and settled on what is now known as Moody hill, near the city of Jackson. In 1834 he moved with his parents to Concord tp., where Oct. 15, 1851, he was married to Theoda L. Welsh, daughter of James and Kezialı (Barrett) Welsh. The result of this union was 2 children-Frank S. and Nelson W .; they have an adopted daughter, Etta M. His father gave him 80 acres of land on sec. 14; he bought other pieces adjoining until he owned 200 acres, worth about $65 per acre. His death occurred April 2, 1871.
Joseph Perry, brother of the preceding; P. O., Concord; was born in Pennsylvania Nov. 2, 1813. Nov. 24, 1836, he married Diana Woodworth. He then in company with his father bought 360 acres of land on secs. 14 and 15, Concord tp., where his wife died. He was married again, to Rachel Teeter, July 1, 1849; she died Feb. 14, 1881; of their 12 children, 9 are living. The oldest son died in the army of a gunshot wound received Dec. 31, 1862, at the battle of Stone River. The second son also died in the service of his country. Mr. Perry held the office of Justice for four years, and for 15 or 16 years was one of the School Board.
Austin Pomroy (deceased) was born in Madison county, N. Y., Jan. 23, 1804, son of John and Deborah (Foster) Pomroy, natives of Connecticut. He came to this county in 1835 and bought 160 acres of land on sec. 30, Concord tp .; returned to New York that fall, and April 28, 1836, was married to Betsey Randall, danghter of Henry and Sarah (Robinson) Randall. They immediately moved to his farm in this county, where he remained until his death, which occurred March 23, 1877. He was several times elected to the office of County Surveyor, and also held varions
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offices of trust in the tp. He was a inember of the Presbyterian Church and one of its Elders for 34 years. He was loved and esteemed by all who knew him.
Lyman B. Ray (deceased) was born in Livingston county, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1839, son of John and Hannah (Bishop) Ray. He came to Jackson county in 1864, and bonght 120 acres of land on sec. 9, Concord tp., for which he paid $22 per acre; said land is now worth $80. He was married March 10, 1864, to Miss Short, daugh- ter of Josiah and Sarah P. (Carpenter) Short; their 6 children are- G. Walter, born Jan. 12, 1865; J. Norton, born June 19, 1866; Graves J., born Nov. 19, 1870; Ralph L., born Sept. 25, 1872; Anna M., born Oct. 25, 1874; Lyman B., born May 28, 1879.
Mark Ray, P. O., Concord, was born in Bennington county, Vt., July 20, 1814, son of John and Elizabeth (Langdill) Ray, and of English ancestry, the latter a native of New Hampshire, of Irish and Scotch ancestry. In 1818 he moved with his parents to New York, and in 1855 came to this State and bought 160 acres of land in Macomb county, and then returned to New York. He was back and forth several times up to 1852. April 6, 1843, he married Elvira J. Hartson, daughter of Alpheus and Laura Richardson. In 1852 he moved to this connty and settled in Concord tp., in sec. 14, where his wife died June 22, 1859, leaving 2 children- Emily A., born June 12, 1845; and Frank A., born July 16. 1849. Mr. R. held several offices of trust in the tp., and during the war served as enrolling officer for Concord tp. He is a Republican.
Charles Root was born in Wayne county, N. Y., Feb. 16, 1821, son of Daniel and Rhoda (King) Root, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of New York. He was brought to this county by his parents in 1835, and settled in sec. 10, Concord tp. His father was a shoemaker, of whom he learned the trade, and in 1841 he left home and went to work for himself. In 1844 he opened a shop in the village of Concord with Mr. Malcolm; in 1848 Mr. M. sold his interest to Jerry Reynolds; they continned the business until 1857, when Mr. Root bought Mr. Reynolds' interest and continued the business alone until 1874, when Mr. Severance bought a half interest. Mr. R. has applied himself very closely to business, having taken but six weeks' vacation since 1844 (he then attended the Centennial), and in that time he has not lost one day from sickness. He actually wore a hole through an inch and a quarter floor with his boot, standing at his cutting board. Mr. Root was married Oct. 3, 1849, to Lucretia Scranton, daughter of Elnathan and Lucretia (Andrews) Scranton; the result of this union was 4 children-3 boys and 1 girl. Mr. Root is a member of the Universalist Church, and in politics a Greenbacker.
George S. Scranton, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Genesee county, N. Y., Jan 22, 1826, son of Elnathan and Lucretia (An- drews) Scranton, the former a native of New York and of English ancestry; the latter of Vermont, of English ancestry. He was brought to this county by his parents in 1843 and settled in sec.
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32, Concord tp., where the father died Ang. 5, 1855. He was married Aug. 21, 1856, to Elizabeth F. Hodge, daughter of Homer and Roxanna (Paine) Hodge. He lived on the old homestead after he was married until 1871, then moved to the village of Concord where he still resides. They have 2 children-Dan S. and Ella F. He held the office of School Inspector two terms; is a member of the First Universalist Church, and is Treasurer of the sante; in politics a Republican.
Nathan Shotwell, farmer; P. O., Concord; was born in Genesee county, N. Y., May 14, 1826, son of Isaac M. and Edna (Pound) Shotwell, the former a native of New York, the latter of New Jersey. He was married May 2, 1850, to Phebe B. Gardner, danghter of George W., and Diana (Berry) Gardner. The result of this union was 5 children-Rozilla P., Ambrose M., Cassius C., Ida A., and Manly N. He came to this county in 1868 and settled in Concord tp., on sec. 22; he bought 106 acres of land for which he paid $8,000; said land he now valnes at $100 per acre. He has quite an afflicted family ; his eldest son was born blind and the young- est having very little use of his arms and lower limbs. The oldest son graduated at the blind institute at Batavia, N. Y., also in the full English course at the Normal school in Ypsilanti. He is now Princi- pal of the literary department of the Little Rock, Ark., school for the blind; also publishes a bi-monthly paper at Little Rock, called Our Reporter. Two years ago last winter he was instrumental in getting a bill through the State Legislature for the relief of the blind in Michigan.
George L. Smalley was born in the town of Hampton, Saratoga Co., N. Y., in the year 1821. Here he lived with his parents un- til 1834, when the family removed to Michigan. His education was received at Concord, Jackson Co., and during the earlier part of his life worked at mechanical work. In 1854 he went to Jackson where, in company with his brothers, he embarked in mercantile business. In 1858 he was elected Sheriff of Jackson county, in which position he served two terms. At the end of this time he was appointed Deputy Provost Marshal of the same county and held this office until 1864, when he resigned. He then went to Chicago, where he has since been engaged in the manufacture of horse-shoe nails, and is now Superintendent of the Northwestern Horse Nail Co. He is also interested in fine stock, and with his brothers, has a fine farm called " Burr Oak Farm," located in the eastern edge of Concord village. The prime object of this farm is the raising of thoroughbred cattle and sheep. They have now nine blooded Holstein cattle that are exceedingly fine; they also have some thoroughbred Cotswold sheep. Their farm contains about 400 acres and has every facility for the development of fine stock.
William Spratt (deceased) was born in Connecticut June 20, 1788, son of William and Elizabeth (Sealey) Spratt. He came to this county and settled on sec. 21, Concord tp., and remained there until his death, which occurred Sept. 18, 1850; he left a family of
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6 children. He was married to Alına Harvey when he was about 22 years old. He bought 320 acres of land in this county, for which he paid $9.50 per acre; said land is now worth $100 per acre. " Albert L. Spratt, a bachelor, and his maiden sister, Adelia, reside on the old homestead.
William H. Spratt (deceased) was born in Hampton, New York, March 12, 1812, son of William and Alma (Harvey) Spratt, the former a native of Connecticut, and of Scotch ancestry. He was married to Polly Clements Feb. 7, 1833, daughter of Johnison and Lucy (Worden) Clements; they have had 3 children, of whom two are living-William H., and Mary M., now the wife of H. K, Billings. Mr. S. came to this county in 1835 and bought 60 acres of land on sec. 20, Concord tp .; remained there until 1849, when he sold and moved upon a farm he had previously bought on sec. 26, Concord tp .; remained here until 1871; when he moved to the village of Concord, where he died March 10, 1872. The widow remained in the village two years after his death, then moved back to the farm, where she still resides, with her daughter.
Tallmadge Stevens, lumber merchant, Concord, was born in Newark, N. J., Dec. 8, 1816; son of Ebenezer and Chloe (Fair- childs) Stevens, natives of Connecticut. In 1840 he went to Marshall, Mich., where he engaged in the mercantile business, bring- ing his goods with him from Connecticut; remained two years and then moved his stock of goods to Concord, where he continued in the same business until 1849. In the meantime he built a saw and grist mill in Spring Arbor; went out of the mercantile business, engaged in milling until the fall of 1850, when his mill was de- stroyed by fire. The value of the mill was $9,000, and there was an insurance of $3,500. The same year Mr. S. went to Racine, Wis., where he was engaged in buying grain and wool; in 1851 bought Congress Hall and ran that until December, 1853, when he sold his hotel and went to Madison and rented the Capitol House, furnished it at a cost of $18,000, and had, in connection, a first- class livery stable; remained there two years, sold his interest for 820,000, then purchased a hotel at Beaver Dam, which he con- ducted one year; in 1857 went to St. Louis, Mo., where he fol- lowed the practice of medicine (homeopathy) and farming; remained there until 1863; ran a hotel at Little Rock, Ark., till 1865, sold out for 830,000; returned to Kalamazoo, Mich., and en- gaged in farming and fruit-growing; in 1868 went to Battle Creek and rented the Potter House and furnished it; in 1869 sold out and came to Jackson, where he purchased the furniture of the Marion House, and conducted it until 1870, when he was burned out, sav- ing a small portion of his furniture, which he took to Greenville and furnished the Webster House, and remained there until 1873; went to Langston, where he ran a saw-mill one year; returned to Concord and embarked in the lumber business, and has remained . since. He married for his first wife Louisa Humphrey, March 8, 1841; she died in Madison, Wis., Sept. 22, 1855, leaving 3 daugh- ters. For his second wife he married Rebecca Bigelow, Nov. 15,
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