History of Kent County, Michigan, together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens, Part 134

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.); Chapman, Charles C., & Co. (Chicago)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 1434

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Ephraim C. Brown was born in New York, March 10, 1844 ; is son of John and Lucinda Brown, natives ofNew York. Mr. Brown came to this county in 1868 and settled on 88 acres on sec. 6, where he is farming and raising stock. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. C, 64th N. Y. V. I., and served three years and five montlis ; took part in 13 prominent and important engagements of the Army of the Poto- mac. He was. married in 1869, in St. Joseph Co., Mich., to Matilda . Peterson, born in Sweden in 1845. Mr. Brown has held the various school and tp. offices. P. O., Englishville.

. James Byrne was born in Ireland in 1814; is son of John and Mary (Welch) Byrne ; the former died in Ireland. In 1850 Mr. Byrne sailed for America and landed at Quebec, soon setting out for Grattan, arriving in June, 1850. A few years after he bought a farm in Ada, now owned by his son, Jolın. When he first reached Grattan he had four dollars in money, and when he bought his present farm of 250 acres in Plainfield he paid $15,000, the result of hard work and per- severing energy. He was married in 1844 to Catherine Doyle, of Newtown, Ire- land ; their family consists of five children-John, Charles, James, Mary Ann and Margaret, all married. Mr. Byrne has cleared and improved three farms since he came to this country.

Timothy Carpenter was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1797. His parents were of English extraction. He was married in October, 1927, to Melinda, daughter of William and Lydia (Tuttle) Miller, natives of Walkill, Orange Co., N. Y. Their family of children consists of the following: Exina (Mrs. H. Butler); Jane L., (Mrs. L. A. Seymour) ; Wm. Franklin, lumber merchant in Newaygo county ; Timothy, farmer in Nelson; David G., lumber dealer at Cedar Springs; Loren- zo A., farmer on old homestead; Nancy M. (Mrs. C. Hunter); Amanda M. (Mrs. D. Lewis), and Aleance A. (Mrs. H. Butler). Mrs. Carpenter's grand- . father was a Revolutionary patriot. When Mr. Carpenter brought his family into this country only the thoroughfare known as the "Old State Road " was laid out and in operation. The ways of communication otherwise were Indian trails. Mrs. Carpenter vividly remembers the entire catalogue of pioneer experiences, fully set forth in the " History of Kent County."

Thomas Clark was born in Sussex Co., England, in 1824. His father was game- keeper on the estate of Lord Ashburnham, and came to America in 1834 with his family. Mr. Clark's mother was Mary Brice before her marriage. They pro- ceeded to Ohio, and a year later located in Plainfield, Mich., where Mr. Clark was able in about six years to buy 60 acres of land, to which he has since added by purchase, until his estate aggregates 130 acres. In 1852 Mr. Clark set out to seek his fortune in the land of gold, and he started for California cia Panama, where he engaged in mining and building flumes. After an absence of six years he returned to Kent county : He was married in 1850 to Elizabeth, daughter of William B. and Lydia (Courtwright) Pinkney, pioneers of Michigan. Mrs. Clark was born in Lackawanna, Pa. Their children are-Henry S., Carrie A. and An- drew J. All reside at home.

Charles Cranmer, son of David and Bethia (Mills) Cranmer, was born in 1817 at Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., N. Y. His father and mother died when he was an infant; the former lost his life by the burning of his house, from which he was unable to escape. He spent a forlorn boyhood, his helpless situation im- pressing upon him the need of early and arduous struggles, to accumulate against the possible exigencies of the future. He came to Grand Rapids in 1860 and after a period of prospecting he purchased property one mile south of his pres- ent abode, selling it soon after and buying 100 acres where he resides. He has placed his farm under good improvemen's and occupies a high place in the es- timation of his townsmen. He was married in 1844 at Mt. Morris, N. Y., to Elila Brownell, of Groveland, Livingston Co., N. Y. She is daughter of Samuel. and Hannah (Lewis) Brownell, of the same county. Mr. and Mrs. Cranmer have four children-James M., Louisa S., Mary C. (Mrs. A. Crissman), and Frank L. The latter lives with his parents.

Thomas Cranston was born in North Kingston, R. I., in 1801. His father, Thomas Cranston, was a native of Newport, R. I .; his mother, Alice Eldred, was born in the same State. Mr. Cranston went to Vermont at the age of 13, where he pursued different vocations, returning to Tompkins Co., N. Y., and in the fall of 1838 came to Kent county, where he had in a previous prospecting tour fixed upon his location. He "entered " 160 acres of Government land at a date when settlers were the exception and not the rule, and the first pioneer could exempt

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all the privileges of that period. Indian trails served as roads, and necessity was a successful foe to monotony. . Mr. Cranston at four-score can look back with complacence on his early exertions, and with satisfaction at their results. . He was married in Tompkins Co., N. Y., to Betsey Eldred, a native of Vermont. Of 10 children born to them four are living - Fannie (Mrs. S. Post); Gardiner, married and resides near his parents ; Chastine and Alice, living at home.

Henry K. Crissman, one of the earliest settlers of Plainfield, was born in Warren Co., N. Y., in 1813. His parents, Benjamin and Mary (Kern) Crissman, were natives of Sussex Co., N. J. In 1833 he accompanied them to Macomb county. When passing through Detroit he was offered and strongly urged to buy 160 acres in the vicinity of the present site of the city hall, opera house, etc. The price asked was $900. Mr. Crissman obtained his education partially in the log school-house, and then entered a store, where he remained until he was 21, after which he spent about five years traveling through different States, finally lo- cating where he now resides. In 1847 he took possession of his claim and began the labor of clearing and improving. He was married in 1836 to Elenore Polen, who died in 1855, and he was again married to Mrs. Jemima Smith, of Ada, born in Dutchess Co., N. Y. Following is the recor dof Mr. Crissman's children : Ben- jamin, died from injuries from a threshing machine; Peter W. was a soldier of the civil war and is a farmer in this tp .; Amos was in the late war and is a farmer in Cannon ; William P., also a soldier, is located at Pierceton ; Henry K., farmer in Cannon; Edith (Mrs. Davey); Rusilla (Mrs. Davey); Charles, living at Rockford and Levi, killed by the fall of a tree. . Mrs. Crissman had four chil- dren by her former marriage-Mary (deceased), James L. (Capt. 10th Mich. Cav.), Elizabeth (Mrs. Bankley), and Sophronia (Mrs. C. A. Underhill) .

Matthew Crossman, son of Oliver and Theodosia Crossman, was born in 1826, " in London, Eng., and early in life was brought to America by his parents. He was married in 1856 at Erie, Pa., to Nancy Peck. They had three children -Edwin J., Clarence W. and Mary C. In 1862 Mr. Crossman enlisted in the 14th New York Reg. Vol., and, after passing through the severe campaigns in which that regiment participated, and escaping without injury, his command was ordered to join the forces organized for " Banks' Red River expedition." While on the march he was taken ill and sent back to Jefferson Barracks, in Missouri, where he died Aug. 12, 1864.

John Darling was born May 3, 1827, in Ulster Co., N. Y .; is son of Andrew and Eliza (Teed) Darling, natives of New York. Mr. Darling is the second son and was reared to the occupation of farmer. He settled in Newaygo county, where he resided six years, and afterward seven years at Big Rapids, moving to Kent county in 1873, buying 195 acres on sec. 33, worth $60 an acre. He was mar- ried in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1853, to Mary C. Able, born May 2, 1826, and died in 1878, leaving four of five children born to them-Edson A., Jane E., wife of Albert Soloman; Edgar J., Hannah, Freddie (deceased). Mr. Darling was mar- ried a second time at Kalamazoo, in 1876, to Ellen Depue, daughter of Ralph Depue, born in Ohio in 1844. They have one child-Johnson.

John Donnellon was born in Ireland, son of Daniel and Elizabeth Donnellon, natives of Ireland. He came to this country in 1867, and settled at Grand Rap- ids for a short time. He is a farmer, and lives on sec. 23, where he owns 80 acres of fine land. He was married in 1873 to Mrs. Mary Bullard, born in Orleans Co., N. Y., in 1835; they have two children-Elizabeth A. and Jessie I., twins. Mrs. Donnellon has three children by a former marriage-Charles F., Newion A. and Clifford C. Mrs. Donnellon is a member of the Episcopal Church; Mr. Donnellon is a member of the Disciples' Church, and is a Democrat. P. O., Austerlitz.

Benedict Eldred was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1824. His parents, John and Martha (Brown) Eldred, were natives of Rhode Island. He came to this county in 1843 via Detroit, and to Ann Arbor by rail, that being the terminus of the Mich. C. R. R. He located a farm in a heavily timbered district where his most vigorous efforts were necessary, but by the combined forces of strength and application, he brought his estate to a condition of beauty and profit, and the forests that once resounded with the blows of the ax are now replaced by fertile fields; and the value of the place is enhanced by fine, commodious and substan- tial buildings. He was married in 1852 to Maria Post (see sketch of John Post). They have had four children-Lillian (Mrs. Geo. Depue, of Clinton, Lenawee Co.) Martha (Mrs. Geo. Hutchins, of Algoma), Elnore (lives at home) and Jacob (deceased.)

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Naison Finch is a native of " old Chautauqua Co.," N.Y., born in 1816. He fell in love with a sailor's life in early boyhood, and at the age of 10 commenced seafaring in miniature by engaging as driver on a canal-boat, continuing this occuption some time, when he shipped before the mast on an ocean vessel, which proved to be a slaver bound for the coast of Africa. After cruising on the coast for some time they secured a cargo of about 600 negroes, which they landed at Charleston, S. C. He shipped again for the West Indies, making two voyages, and then made a number of trips along the coast between Boston and Mobile. On one of these they lost seven men with yellow fever. After this experience he left the ocean and returned to New York, where he remained until 1856, when he determined to make a venture for a home in the wilds of Michigan. He was married to Esther Smith, of Oswego Co., N. Y., a native of Massachusetts. Her father was a soldier of 1812. They have several children as follows: William, James, Henry (Captain at Manistee life-saving station), George, Alta and Fred. Mr. Finch belongs to the Masonic Lodge of Rockford, No. 246.

Cornelius Friant, an old and much respected citizen of this tp., was born in New Jersey in 1806. He went from there to Wayne Co., N. Y., and thence in1837 to Plainfield, Kent Co. He located land and built a cabin, and in the fall went in a canoe to " Scott's" to obtain their household goods left there in the previous spring. Mr. Friant was a powerful, vigorous man, and besides stalwart strength and unbroken health, he brought to the accomplishment of his life purpose an indomitable will and most persistent energy, the results of which are plainly man- ifest in his present surroundings, and do eminent credit to his efforts. He was mar- ried in Wayne Co., N. Y., in 1827, to Huldah Hatch. They have had six children- Geo. W .. Andrew J., Catherine, now wife of A. Watson, of Grand Rapids; Caroline, wife of Henry Norris, of Grand Haven; Cornelia, now Mrs. H. W. Hall, of Grand Rapids, and Thomas, dealing in lumber at Grand Haven.

John D. Graves, son of Wm. and Lydia (Dodge) Graves, was born in Ohio in 1819. His parents died when he was young, and in the course of events he was left to be brought up by a family named Kinney, who lived near Buffalo. At 14 he took the world into his own hands, and by the strictest economy, was soon able to begin traffic in horses, which business he pursued with success for some years. In 1853 he opened a blacksmith-shop at Big Rapids, which he operated until 1871, when he bought 110 acres, located on what is known as the "Prairie," in this tp. . He was married in 1847 to Sarah Patterson, of Ontario, Canada, a native of Scotland. Their children are-William E., Isabella (Mrs. B. Z. Hill), Delia, Robert, Sarah, John, Ettie, and Lewis.

William Headsworth was born in Lancastershire in 1829, and came to this country in July, 1849, settled first in Lowell, then in Ottawa county, and then in Grand Rapids, in 1858. He was married in Ottawa county in 1855 to Orpha Slaughter, born Jan. 1, 1837; they have one child-Lucas S., born April 1, 1870. Mr. Headsworth is a farmer, and resides on sec. 27.

William Hedges was born in Aston, England, in 1829, and came to America when 20 years old, to make an effort to secure a home, a privilege denied the poor men of his native country, He is a sturdy, hard-working man, who has experi- enced all the changes incident to a life of struggle and determination. He was married at Eastmanville, Ottawa Co., to Orpha Slaughter, a native of Holland.

Abram B. Hendricks was born in Holland in 1831; is son of John and Mary Hendricks, natives of the same place; the former lives at Grand Rapids, aged 90; the latter died in 1879 at the age of 82. His parents settled at Grand Rapids in 1846, where they brought up a family of seven girls and three boys, of whom Mr. Hendricks is the youngest. He was married Sept. 15, 1854, at Grand Rapids, to Mary Dykeman, born in Holland in 1830: they have five children - John H .. Jen- nie, Cornelius, Mary and Dora. Mr. Hendricks owns 40 acres on sec 23. P. O., Austerlitz.

Thompson Hill was born in 1823 in Lincolnshire, England. He is son of Thomas and Susan (Thompson) Hill. He arrived in New York, April 14, 1851, and went from there to Onondaga Co., N. Y., and four years after to Gaines, Kent Co., where he was engaged many years in farming. In 1874 he sold his farm and bought 80 acres, which he now occupies. In addition to this he rents 40 acres. He was married in 1859 to Elizabeth Uphane, of Holland. Her father was one of the early settlers of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have eight chil- dren-J. Frederick, Fannie M. (Mrs. S. L. Dane), Mary C., Phebe A., Peter V., James R., Jemima S., Orpha M. Mr. Hill is independent in politics. He be-

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longs to the Grange, and is interested in everything that promises to further the interests of husbandry. When he reached this country he had only two sixpences wherewith to begin the world, one an American and the other a British coin.

Charles E. House is a son of one the most esteemed citizens of Plainfield, and resides upon the homestead of his father. He is a young man of promise, and possesses traits of character eminently calculated to render him a useful and valuable citizen. His hopeful courage and buoyant energies will insure him an active and successful career.

Wm. Hyser, physician and surgeon, was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Sept. 11, 1826; is son of Henry and Helen Hyser, natives of New York. He began the study of medicine at the Geneva Medical College about the year 1846, and graduated at Buffalo University in 1850, commencing the practice of his profes- sion in this tp. the same year. In September, 1863, he enlisted as Captain in the 6th Mich. Cav., and was discharged for disability; re-enlisted in 1864, and served one year ; was in both Grant's campaigns on the Potomac. He resumed his busi- ness in Plainfield in 1865; was married in this county in 1852 to Jeanette M. Saunders, born in New York in 1830; they have four children -. Herman W., Jen- nie E., Frank H. and Albert. Dr. Hyser has held the offices of Tp. Clerk, Justice of the Peace, School Inspector and Supervisor; belongs to the Masonic order, Lodge No. 34. P. O., Austerlitz.

John Jones, son of John and Sarah (Philips) Jones, was born in Hertfordshire, England. June 29, 1849, he arrived in New York city. He located his present home in 1853, and took possession of it six years later, moving his family into the wilderness, where they camped under a tree while he built their " cabin home." He was married in 1852, in Ontario county, to Eliza Sparks; they have five children-John H., William H., C. Benjamin, Arvilla J. and Bertha A., all living at home. Mr. Jones, although born an alien, is thoroughly imbued with all the principles that render a man essentially an American citizen. He has spent his life in hard labor, and has acquired an intelligence and knowledge of men and affairs that render him a valuable citizen. He and his entire family are actively awake to all matters of progress and benefit to the community, especially in the cause of temperance.

Elijah Konkle was born in Pennsylvania March 10, 1827; is son of Abram and Catherine Konkle, natives of Pennsylvania. They came to this tp. in 1839, and spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Konkle spent the years of his early life mostly in lumbering; 27 years ago he engaged in farming, and owns 80 acres on sec. 22. He was married May 28, 1848, in this county, to Eliza J. Lamoreaux, born in New York in 1829. They have had two children-Charles and Amanda (deceased). P. O., Belmont.

Hollis Konkle was born Dec. 1, 1824, in Northampton Co., Pa .; is son of Abram and Catherine (Driesbach) Konkle, natives of Pennsylvania, and came to this county in 1839; the former died Sept. 1, 1879, aged 79; the latter June 22, 1866, - aged 64. Mr. Konkle came to Plainfield with his parents, and occupied himself in farming and lumbering. He was married in this county June 27, 1849, to Mary, daughter of Edwin and Philena Sheldon, born in New York May 11, 1834; they have two children -Ida and Edwin H. Mr. Konkle owns 115 acres on sec. 22, worth $50 an acre. He has held the offices of Supervisor six years, Tp. Treas- urer seven years, and the various school offices.

George Lawrence was born May 15, 1824, in Delaware Co., N. Y .; is son of James and Catherine Lawrence, natives of New York, who came here in 1856; the former died in 1857, the latter in 1867. He was married in this county in 1846 to Lucina Miller, born in Delaware Co. in 1824. They have had 10 chil- dren, four living - Edna W., Lois L., Frederick and Georgia A. Mr. Lawrence has been a farmer all his life, and owns 107 acres of land on sec. 21; has held the office of School Director. P. O., Belmont.

William Livingston was born at Kingston, Canada, in 1818. He is son of Silas and Elizabeth (Truesdale) Livingston, the latter a native of Connecticut. His father was a descendant of the family at Livingston Manor, Scotland. His parents went to Rochester, N. Y., when he was in his infancy, removing in 1832 to Oak- land county, and four years after to Grand Rapids. In 1838 Mr. Livingston located his home on the farm he now owns, north of the site of the village of Plainfield. He is a man of accredited worth and integrity; was one of the pio- neer settlers, and has been identified with every movement for the good of his tp., and particularly interested in the advancement of educational matters.

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He was married in the spring of 1839 to Margaret Miller (see sketch of Miller family). Mr. and Mrs. Livingston have emerged hale and hearty from a 40 years' conflict with time and circumstances, and bid fair to enjoy their success for years to come. Their eldest daughter, Martha, married Frank Konkle, who died a few years after, leaving a daughter, Orpha, who has since resided with her grand- parents, and is the object of their warm affection. Monroe was a member of the 6th Mich. Cav., and was killed at Falling Waters, one of the severest figlits of the civil war. John married Augusta Bliss, and resides at Janesville, Wis. George is the fourth child. Fred married Belle Philips, and is in business at Grand Rapids. Charlie married Sarah Stevens, and lives at Rockford. Myron is still at home. Mr. L. is a member of I. O. of O. F., and has been Town Treas- urer 15 years.

Herbert McCauley, blacksmith, was born in Adrian in 1855; is son of William H. and Caroline McCauley, the former a native of Canada, the latter of England. They came to this county from Canada in 1874. The father died in 1877; he was a blacksmith, and taught his son the business, which he has since worked at; he was m tried Feb. 14, 1878, to Ada, daughter of Castil and Angeline Scovill, na- tives of New York. Mrs. M. was born in this county in 1859; they have one child-Claude, born Nov. 11, 1878. P. O., Austerlitz.

Alfred Miller, farmer, was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1826; is son of George and Anna (Aikerley) Miller, natives of the Empire State. In 1837 they settled on sec. 23, this tp., where the former is still living (born in 1799); the latter, born in 1797, died in 1877. Mr. Miller was the eldest son and holds the homestead, consisting of 140 acres (his father entered 160 acres). He was mar- ried in Kent county in 1856, to Catherine Austin, born in New York in. 1840, and died in 1875, leaving two children-Nora and Fay A. Mr. Miller has been As- sessor of this tp. P. O., Austerlitz.

George Miller was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1799; he is a son of Samuel and Rebecca (Shafer) Miller natives of Germany, who emigrated to America be- fore the Revolution and settled in New York, where they remained till their death. They had 11 children, all of whom lived to maturity except one. Mr. Miller, of this sketch, emigrated to Kent county in 1837, and settled in Plainfield tp. on sec. 23, where he still resides. When Mr. Miller first sett ed in this county he took up 160 acres of Government land, this being appropriated by the Gov- ernment for school purposes. He purchased it from the Government, and although he had no means when he came to this county, by a long life of industry, econ- omy and perseverance, he acquired a nice property, consisting of 200 acres of excellent land. He has held different offices, with honor to himself and satis- faction to liis constituents; has been Justice of the Peace 20 years.

He was married in Delaware county in 1819, to Ann Akerly, who was born in New York, Aug. 14, 1797, and died in 1877. She was the daughter of John and Catherine Akerly, both natives of Holland. They have had by this marriage 13 children-Margaret, wife of William Livingston; Losina, wite of George Law- rence ; Alfred; James; Catherine, wife of Cornelius Barnes; Charles and Henry. The deceased are Rebecca and Maria and three infants.

Mr. Miller, though 82 years of age, is in good health and in the full possession of all his mental powers. He was one of the early and honored pioneers of Kent county. He has always given liberally to all benevolent and church pur- poses in this community. We give his portrait in this work.

Thomas Peel, son of Wm. and Elizabeth (North) Pecl, was born in England; in 1836. His father was steward on a large estate in that country, a position he held for some time previous to his removal to America. In 1861 Mr. Peel was married to Fannie Wilford, of Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio, who died in 1870, leaving three children. He was again married, to Phebe Willis, a native of England. Their children are-Delbert, Melvin, Jessie (deceased), Myrtie, Mary and Frank. Mr. Peel bought his farm in 1875, and has since been occupied in clearing and im- proving his land and has given much attention to fruit growing. He was a soldier in the civil war, and belonged to Co. H, First Mich. Reg. Engineers and Mechanics, where he did efficient service.

Hiram W. Peckham was born in West Sparta, Livingston Co., N.Y., in 1887. His parents, Stephen and Susan (Hall) Peckham, were natives respectively of Ver- mont and Berlin, Mass. They had eight children -- Margaret, Stephen, Betsey, Daniel, Sarah, Hiram W., Mary and Sabrina, all of whom are living in the State of New York except Mr. Peckham, of this sketch. At 20 his father released

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him from his obligation as a minor, and he set forth to accomplish a man's share of the world's labor and to deserve any success which might result. He has a fine farm of 80 acres, and has made heavy expenditures besides for incidental family expenses. He was married in 1861 to Rachel Post, who died in 1866, leaving one child-Estelle; was again married in 1871, to Amanda Conway, of Ohio. They have one son-Arthur H.

Christopher Post was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Feb. 8, 1832; is son of Jacob and Polly Post, natives of Holland, who came to this tp. Oct. 4, 1844, and settled in Plainfield, remaining until the death of the former, which occurred in 1875, when he was 67 years of age; the latter died in 1874, aged 63. Mr. Post came here with his parents and has ever since been engaged in farming and lum- bering. He was married in this county in 1852, to Ellen, daughter of Peter and Phebe Wilson, born in Ohio in 1839; they have seven children-Eliza, Joseph, Carrie (wife of Ernest Cranmer), Bell, Eva, Maude and Albert C. Mr. Post has held the offices of Highway and Drain Commissioner, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 246, at Rockford. He owns 142 acres on sec. 8, where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. P. O., Belmont.

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History of Kent County, Michigan, together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens, Part 134

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.); Chapman, Charles C., & Co. (Chicago) Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co. Number of Pages: 1434

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.); Chapman, Charles C., & Co. (Chicago)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 1434