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 56

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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Alonzo H., born May 28, 1840, died at two years of age; John Bowen (adopted), born Aug. 8, 1842; infant twins (deceased); Salma W., born July 15, 1846, married Martha Bump March 3, 1868; Oliver F., born April 26, 1848, died aged 20; Albert H., born April 12, 1850, married Alice H. Everett, of West Hurley, N. Y., May 20, 1876; William Henry, born Sept. 2, 1852, married Louise Rice, of Walker, in 1874; infant (deceased); Charlotte J., born Oct. 6, 1855, married Selia S. Hersey Nov. 1, 1877; Ira M., born March 13, 1858, died at the age of five years; infant (deceased); Martin P., born July 27, 1861; Jena C., born June 20, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Birdsall be- long to the Congregational Church. He has been a Trustee inany years, and during his whole life a liberal supporter of all educa- tional and religious movements. He has paid in the aggregate $3,000 for the building of five churches, and aided in their main- tenance. He was on the steamer "Atlantic," lost on Lake Erie in 1852, when 450 of 600 passengers were lost. He accords a just

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proportion of his success in life to the influence and good manage- ment of his wife, who shared with him the labors and difficulties of his pioneer life, and now shares in his prosperous content. Mr. Birdsall's portrait on another page is a copy of one taken at the age of 62 years.

Francis C. Brewer was born Feb. 21, 1835, in Jackson county. His parents, Alonzo and Eliza Brewer, were natives of Ontario Co., N. Y. They came to this county in 1846, where the father died in 1864 and the latter in 1863. Mr. Brewer enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in 1863 and was in the Union army two years, see- ing considerable active service. He was married in 1861 to Mary S., daughter of Samuel and Huldah Colton. They have two chil- dren living of four that have been born to them-Claude and Maude. Mr. Brewer has a farm of 100 acres on sec. 29. He has been Assessor four years and is a member of the Masonic order. P. O., Englishville.

James Boyd was born July 14, 1826, in Ontario Co., N. Y. His parents, Benjamin and Sally(Taggart) Boyd, were natives of Vermont, and located in this county in 1844; settled in the timber as there were no improvements on the land they purchased. His father died in 1853 and his mother in 1875. Mr. Boyd was married in 1853 to Emily, daughter of John and Mary Lamb, of Lapeer county. They have had eight children-Charles H., James F., William H. (deceased), Carrie W .. Siegle, Emma B., Clara (deceased) and Fred E. Mr. Boyd enjoys the esteem of his fellow townsmen, and is justly regarded for his uprightness and integrity. He has been the incumbent of nearly all the tp. offices.

Christian Brown, farmer, sec. 31, was born in Germany, March 25, 1832. He came to America in 1845 and to this county in 1850. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in Co. E, 2d Mich. Cavalry , and served four years; he was in the battles of Perryville and Chickamauga, and was mustered out of service at Macon, Georgia. He was married in Ohio in 1866 to Sophia Kruppe, a native of Germany, born in 1833. They are members of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Brown owns a farm of 80 acres.

Elisha T. Brown was born at Medina, Orleans Co., N. Y., June 25, 1828; is son of Avery and Melinda (Hatch) Brown. Avery Brown was a tailor by trade and pursued his business at Medina, and afterward at Rochester, N. Y., where he was estab- lished for some years in the old Arcade. A memorable incident of the period of his residence at the latter place was the famous leap of Sam Patch from the bridge above the falls of the Genesee. Mrs. Brown walked across on the stringers of the bridge long be- fore its completion. Mr. Brown moved with his family to Genesee, N. Y., where he was engaged 18 years in the pursuit of his business. Meanwhile his oldest son came to Michigan, and in 1848 he followed with the remainder of his family and located on the southwester quarter of sec. 33, on 120 acres of land, a gift of

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Wm. Hatch, Mrs. Brown's brother, to her, in fulfillment of a promise in behalf of her sons, -that when they were large enough to work he would give her a farm for them. The family lived on it 14 years, and at her death. in 1862, it was sold and the proceeds divided among the heirs. Mr. Brown died Aug. 23, 1869, at Chester, Ottawa Co., at the residence of his son, Wm. Avery Brown. with whom he lived after the death of his wife. Mrs. Brown's ancestors were descended from the Pilgrims who came to this country in the Mayflower. Mr. Brown. of this sketch. learned his father's trade and followed it about eight years. He was mar- ried July 1, 1851, at Honenye Falls, Monroe Co., N. Y., to Laura, daughter of John and Martha (Bartl-tt) Brodish. Her father was a native of New York and died in 1867, at Honeove Falls; her mother was born in Massachusetts and died in March, 1863 The . latter was the first white child born in Ontario Co., N. Y. In 1852 Mr. Brown bought 80 acres of land on sec. 29, whichi he has ever since occupied. At the time of the purchase the land was in a perfectly wild state, without a foot cleared for any purpose. Mr. Brown at once set about improving space sufficient for the erec- tion of a house and built a dwelling 20x26 feet. which the family inhabited 28 years and where all their children were born except the eldest. Mr. Brown has added to his estate until it aggregates

In 110 acres of choice land with 70 in advanced improvement. the course of his management and efforts to reclaim Kent county from the wilderness he has cleared about 400 acres of land. In politics he is a Republican and has served his tp. in nearly all its offices; has been Treasurer six years; Highway Com. two terms; and in 1881 was elected Justice of the Peace. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have been members of the Congregational Church of Alpine and Walker since its organization. They have five chil- dren, born as f llows: Julia M., March 29, 1852; Francis E., Dec. 22, 1854; George H, Feb. 20, 1858; Martha M., June 28, 1860; J. Warren. May 13, 1863. Mr. Brown is engaged in the sale of agricultural implements at No. 14 West Bridge street, Grand Rapids. His portrait is presented on another page.

K. J. Brown was bornin Livingston Co., N. Y., in 1835. His parents, Avery and Melinda (Hatch) Brown, came to this county in 1848. Early in life Mr. Brown followed the vocation of tailor but is now a farmer. He owns 80 acres on sec. 18. He has held nearly all the tp. offices and is now Town Clerk. He was married in 1857 to Betsy Clark, of this county. She was born in 1834. They have four children - Helen M. (Mrs. Edward Darling), Clara A. (Mrs. Willis Darling), Perley C. and Kent H.

Abel Chase, farmer, sec. 16, was born in 1825 in New York. He is a son of Bela and Orilla (Miller) Chase. They were the first settlers in the tp. of Lyon, Oakland Co., and came to this county in 1829. Mr. Chase was married in October, 1850, to Re- becca Herrick, of Washtenaw county, born in 1834. They have two children-Minnie E. and Charles H. Mr. Chase owns 90 acres of well-improved land and has held the office of Tp. Clerk

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three years. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. P. O., Grand Rapids.

John Coffee was born in Ireland in 1812. He is a son of William and Mary (Gooding) Coffee, of Irish and Scotch descent. Mr. Coffee settled in this county in 1840, and was married the same year in Miami Co., Ohio, to Marinda J. Gooding, born in Ontario Co, Ohio, in 1819. Of nine children born to them five are living- Julia (Mrs. D. Featherstone), Mary (Mrs. B. F. Hass), Saralı J. (Mrs. George E. Gale), John R. and George. William H., Izora, Nola and Luella are deceased. Mr. Coffee has retired from act- ive engagements but owns a farm of 175 acres on sec. 19. Has held all the school and tp. offices and been Justice ever since the organization of Alpine.

John A. Cooper, farmer, was born in Upper Canada (Pro. of On- tario), in 1835. He is son of Jones G. Cooper and came to this county in 1865. He was married in'1856 to E len Rice,'of Canada, where she was born in 1837. They have four children -- James G., Sarah E, William A. and Reid. P. O., Alpine. Mr. Cooper has a farm of 80 acres.

Casper Cordes was born Nov. 11, 1821, in Prussia. His parents, Anthony and Elizabeth (Platte) Cordes, were natives of Prussia. Mr. Cordes owns 200 acres of land-150 acres of the same he has cleared of its forests-house $2,000, and barn $1,500, on sec. 27. He was one of the earliest settlers in the tp. and was first Treas- urer after the organization of the town. He was married in this county in 1843 to Mary A. Martin, a native of Detroit, born in 1827. Of 11 children 10 are living-Thersa (Mrs. Joseph Berles), Frederick W., Plaina (Mrs. William Pulte), Anna, Sophia (Mrs. Charles Smith), Julius, Josephine, Louisa, Amelia and Theodore. Mr. Cordes is considered as belonging to the solid and influential element of Kent county. He also owns lot 10, block 21, on which is a dwelling house,-value $4,000.

Eber Cordes, farmer, is a native of Prussia, born in the year 1827. His parents, Anthony and Elizabeth (Platte) Cordes, emi- grated to America and located in this county in 1836. Mr. Cordes is a substantial representative of the advantage every man may derive from the privileges afforded by our form of government. Places of power are but accidents, while the rights of citizenship and landholder may accrue to every individual, no matter how humble. Mr. Cordes owns a tract of 300 acres of land, and is justly held in high esteem. He was married in 1853 to Elizabeth Schlick, born in Prussia in 1837. She died in 1857, leaving one child, Joseph P. Mr. Cordes was married in 1858 to Thersa Berles, a native of Prus- sia, born April 4, 1838. They have nine children -- Mary A. (Mrs. Anthony Hammersmith), Anna F., Edward P., Julia L., Caroline T., Henry N., Clement J., Anthony W. and Louis F. They lost one son-Richard.

Frederick W. Cordes, farmer, was born in this county April 4, 1847. His parents, Casper and Mary (Martin) Cordes, were na- tives of Prussia, emigrated in 1835 and located where they still

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reside, in this tp. Mr. Cordes was married in Kent county in 1876 to Rosa, daughter of August and Frances Meyer (the former born in Switzerland, the latter in Canada). Mrs. Cordes was born in Canada, Aug. 31, 1856. Mr. Cordes has a farm of 80 acres on sec. 26. Both himself and wife are members of the Catholic Church.

William Cordes is a native of Prussia, born Feb. 2, 1832. He is a son of Anthony and Elizabeth Cordes, and came to this country in 1836. He went to California in 1850, where he spent a year mining, and made $2,000. He was married in 1856 to Catha- rine Hoffman, born in 1834. They have had seven children, of whom six are living-Josephine, Adelaide (Mrs. Henry Stein- brecher), Francisca, Albert F., Elizabeth and Emma. Richard is de- ceased. Mr. Cordes has a fine farm of 160 acres, situated on sec. 26. He is one of the earliest settlers in Alpine. P. O., Grand Rap- ids. A portrait of Mr. Cordes is given in this work.

Henry A. Dennison, a pioneer of this tp., was born Apr. 12., 1818, in N. Y. He is a son of Avery and Mercy L. (Benedict) Den- nison, and came to this county in the fall of 1843. In 1841 he was married in Oakland county, to Agnes E., daughter of Guy and Bet- sey E. Phelps. born in N. Y. in 1821. They have had seven children -Elizabeth E. (deceased), Emeline R, Lida J., Hala A. (wife of E. Clement), Calista W., Cordelia S. and James R. At 18 years of age Mr. Dennison commenced making his way in the world. He purchased 87 acres on sec. 28, at that time a wholly unbroken wilderness. His first abode was a log house, 18 x 24, with blan- kets hung in the windows. Bears and deer were plenty, and in several encounters with the former he was victorious, while shoot- ing the latter was a common achievement among the first set- tlers. P. O., Grand Rapids.

M. P. Dole, son of Moses R. and Mary (Clemins) Dole, was born in Vermont, in 1813. His parents were respectively of Scotch and Irish descent. They came to this county in 1848. Mr. Dole's op- portunities for education were limited, and at the age of 17 he learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked for 28 years; since which time he has followed the vocation of farmer. Hewas married in Monroe Co., N. Y., March 21, 1841, to Harriet N., danghter of Philip and Lois Corill, natives of Connecticut, of Scotch descent. They have three children -- George E., Harriet E. (wife of P. W. Johnson), and Louisa A. (now Mrs. D. W. Giddings). Mr. Dole is a Republican. He has held the position of Highway Commissioner and is Deacon of the Baptist Church, of which his wife is also a member. He owns SO acres of land on sec. 33, worth $90.00 per acre.

Avery Downer, farmer, sec. 15, P. O., Alpine, is a son of David B. and Nancy Downer, and was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1828. With the exception of four years spent in California he has been all his life in his present occupation. In 1858 he acquired ownership of 80 acres, sec. 15. in this tp. He was married at Grand Rapids in 1859, to Melissa H. Russell, born in Vermont in

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1836. They have four children-Russell, Eudora L., Mary and Pearley F. Two are deceased -- Clara J. and Avery. Mr. Downer is a Democrat.

John H. Edison was born in this county June 4, 1844. - His parents, Hines and Charity (Haynes) Edison, are natives of Can- ada. They settled on sec. 2, Walker tp., where the former died in 1878 and the latter in 1858. Mr. Edison was reared to the occu- pation of a farmer, which he has pursued successfully through life. He was married in 1870 to Augusta Nells, born in Canada in 1848. She is the daughter of J. J. and Mary Nells. Mr. and Mrs. Edi- son have one child, Lula M., born Sept. 28, 1880. Mr. Edison owns 120 acres of land on sec. 2, worth $60.00 per acre.

Chancey Field was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1830. His father, Jedediah Field, came to this county in 1855. He was mar- ried in New York in 1854, to Mary Carl. She was born in 1831 and died in 1868, leaving three children-Albert A., William W. and Elmer E. Mr. Field was again married in New York in 1869, to Anna M. Lathrop, born in New York in 1838. They have two children -Edith S. and Gracie. Mr. Field enlisted in the war for the Union in 1862 in Co. H., 6th Mich. Cavalry. He was in the service three years and three months, and was in the battles of Winchester, Gettysburg, etc. He is the owner of 130 acres on sec. 2; P. O., Englishville.

John W. Field, farmer and gardener, was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1833. His father, Jedediah Field, was a native of Connecticut; his mother, Bethena Field, was born in New York. They came to this county in 1855. Mr. Field was married in 1854 to Wealthy Nippross, born in Lake Co., Ohio, in 1840. Their four children were born as follows :- Fred F. in 1856, Carrie J. in 1858, Alice B. in 1869 and Emma O. in 1871.

Norton Fitch, Supervisor of Alpine tp., was born in Orleans Co., N. Y., Nov. 17, 1833. His parents, Amos and Jane Fitch, were natives of New York and came to this county in 1848, the date of Mr. Fitch's introduction to the State of Michigan, being at that time 15 years of age. He was married in 1855 to Sophia Murray, born in Ohio in 1833 and died in 1879, leaving two chil- dren-Amasa N. and Sabrina M. Mr. Fitch owns a finely improved farm of 280 acres, valued in the aggregate at about $17,000, situated on sec. 4, Alpine tp. His handsome brick residence is located in a most desirable spot, with the best possible outlook over the adjacent country for miles. He is justly rated as one of the most enterprising and substantial citizens and farmers of 'Alpine; is Republican in politics and has served his town in most of its local offices; has held school offices for 10 years consecutively; has been Treasurer five years, and is now officiating as Supervisor for the fifth term. On the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, he felt impelled to respond to the call of the nation and he enlisted Ang. 17, 1861, at Grand Rapids, in Co. C, First Reg. U. S. Sharpshooters, for three years, or during the war. The regiment

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was composed of picked inen, each being required to pass rigid examination, especially as to skill in marksmanship. He was sworn into the service in Detroit and soon after was appointed Corporal. He was erguiged in the following battles :- Siege of Yorktown. April 5, 1862; Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862; Han- over C. II., June 27, 1862; Mechanicsville, June 26-27, 1862; Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862; Charles City Cross Roads, June 30, 1862; Malvern Hill and the battle near Manassas, Aug. 30, 1862. At the latter his left arm was shot off by a shell, and he received his honorable discharge, Oct. 18, 1862. As a sharpshooter he had a varied experience; he spent long, weary hours on the pieket line, sometimes standing knee-deep in water all night, and fre- quently sleeping on the wet ground. On his discharge his superior officers, in acknowledgment of his faithful and efficient services, presented him with the following certificate: "Corporal Fitch. has proved himself to be a true soldier, and in all the engagements he proved himself a brave soldier, and the cool courage which he usually showed before the enemy is well worthy of note." The portrait of Mr. Fitch appears on another page.

Wellington Fitch, farmer on sec. 17, Alpine tp., is a native of Evans, Erie Co., N. Y., and was born Dec. 21, 1836; his parents were Amasa and Jane (Tinkler) Fitch, the former a native of the South of England and the latter of Orange Co., N. Y. They came to Kent Co., Mich., in 1848, and bought land on sec. 31. Sparta tp. The subject of this sketch was the third of five children. He received a common-school education, and at the age of 21 years commenced life for himself, chopping and clearing land for other parties. With about $400 assistance from his father he bought 44 acres of land .. Sept. 25, 1859, he was married to Mary C. Saur, a native of Sweden, and daughter of John and Catharine (Parsons) Saur, who came to America in 1851, and settled in Oakland Co. They afterward moved to this county, where they died. Mr. Fitch enlisted in the 1st Regiment U. S. Sharpshooters, Aug. 21, 1861, to serve in the Union army during the war of the great Rebellion; served three years, was promoted Color Sergeant, and was honorably discharged Aug. 21, 1864. He participated in all the engagements of the Army of the Potomac, from the siege of Yorktown to the battle of Spottsylvania Court-House, where he was wounded in the left hand and arm by a musket ball, while his regiment were supporting a battery. This wound laid him up three months, when his terin of enlistment expired. He took part in 24 different engagements. Mr. and Mrs. Fitch have a family of two children-Wellington, jr., born Nov. 29, 1861; and Leona, born Nov. 4, 186S. Mr. Fitch is the owner of a finely improved farm of 115 acres, and is considered one of the most substantial and enterprising farmers of his tp. He is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Masonic fra- ternity.

William Fitzgerald, farmer, is a native of Upper Canada, Prov- ince of Ontario, born Oct. 14, 1818. His father, James Fitzger-

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ald, was of Irish birth; his mother, Rachel Butler, was German by descent. He came to this county in 1858, and June 25, 1841, was married in Upper Canada to Sabra Tyrrell, born in Potora in 1813. They have had four children, of whom three are living-Joel, Mary E. and Edward. Mr. F. has a well-improved farm of 80 acres, ou sec. 7, which he has earned by his own hard and almost unremit- ting toil. He is a Republican. P. O., Pleasant.

Erastus J. Fox is the son of Moziah G. and Rachel (Coleman) Fox, natives of Connecticut. He was married in Niagara county in 1842 to Betsey Bullen, born in Niagara county in 1824, and now de- ceased. They have had nine children, of whom five are living -- Olive (wife of E. O. Rees), Mary, George M., William H. and Ella R. A son, Ferren, died from a wound received while serving as a Union soldier. They have lost besides, a daughter, Mary A., and twin infants. Mr. Fox was a soldier in the war for the Union; he enlisted in September, 1861, in the 2d Mich. Cavalry, and served 23 months. He was mustered out at Nashville. He settled in this county in 1845 and located 80 acres on sec. 22, this tp., which he has " made a farm from the stump." He is a Republican and has held the office of Highway Commissioner. P. O., Alpine.

Elisha W. Fuller was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., in 1822. His parents were Silas and Dilla Fuller. He came to this tp. in 1845 and settled on sec. 10, where he owns 160 acres. He under- went all the hardships and privations of pioneer life, being obliged at that early date to carry all the provisions for his family from Grand Rapids on his back. He was married in this county, in 1848, to Keziah Brewer, born at Grass Lake, Jackson Co., in 1826, and died in 1857, leaving two children-Lafayette and Laura, wife of Charles C. Anderson. Mr. Fuller was married in 1858 to Rachel Nickson, of this county. She was born in New York in 1833. They have four children-Dirilla, George M., Jennie J. and Monroe.

Orrin Gee was born in 1817 in Canada. His father, Christopher Gee, was born in Vermont; his mother, Mary Gee, was a native of New Hampshire. They were of English and Scotch ancestry and lived and died in Canada. Mr. Gee was married in 1840 to Priscilla Simpson, born in Canada in 1820. He left the dominion in 1853 and settled on 90 acres of land on sec. 31. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and worked at the business to a considerable ex- tent in this county some years ago. He is a Republican and has held different positions of responsibility in school matters; himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church. They have had five children-William F., Walter S., Charles E., Byron (deceased ) and George. P. O., Grand Rapids.

Seymour Gooding, a pioneer of Kent county, was born in On- tario Co., N. Y., in 1822. His parents, Christopher and Sally Gooding, natives of Massachusetts, came to this county in 1854. Their son came here in 1842 and purchased 160 acres of land on sec. 20. He was married in 1852 to Jane Rosecrans. She was

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born in 1824. They have two children-George and Durenda. Mr. Gooding has lived here nearly 40 years, and has been identified with all matters relating to the welfare of the people of this tp. He ranks among the solid and influential citizens of Kent county.

Julius Greiner is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1822. His parents were Frederick and Sophia Greiner. He settled in Detroit in 1849, and two years after he was married to Sophia Berne. She died in 1854, and in 1857 he was married to Rosa Keissel, a native of Germany. In 1865 he settled on 160 acres of land on sec. 21.

Francis Haynes, son of Isaac and Ann (Smith) Haynes, was born in London, England, Feb. 6, 1811; attended the common schools till 14 years old, then apprenticed with a millwright, served seven years, and has always worked at that business. He was married in 1833 to Mary Bonner, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Bonner, born in Guilford, 30 miles from London, Nov. 9, 1809. They had seven children, of whom six are now living -- Isaac (now deceased), Grace, Rose, George, Emma, Lottie, Herbert. He came to this country in 1841 and located in Ann Arbor one year, and built the Peninsula Mills at Dexter; then Huron Mills, at Ypsilanti; Fulton Mills, at Brooklyn, N. Y., and Bridge Street Mills, New York. He then worked in Peck Slip, N. Y., in putting up cotton presses, and as foreman. He then built for Cooper, Stroup & Wilder mills in Etowah, flouring mills, large. He then built the Canton Mills in Wayne county, at Canton. Next he went to Georgia and built flouring mills for Dr. Ayers, near Rome. Previous to the last he was superintending compressing of cotton in Savannah and Charleston, Georgia, one year. He then came to Grand Rapids in 1851, and engaged for John W. Squires in the millwright business, and also for Martin L. Sweet, repairing his mills, and built an ax factory for W. S. Gunn. He then built a large mill for Martin L. Sweet, flouring, known as Grand Rapids City Mills; then built the Black Lake Mills, of Holland, for Plugger. He then built the Lyons Mills. He also superin- tended Ball's machine shop one year; also for Mr. R. E. Butterworth. He then built the Eagle Plaster Mills of Grand Rapids. He then built three plaster-mills at Grandville, and numerous others.

He had one son, George, who enlisted in Pentwater in the 3d Mich. Cav., and served throughout the war, and veteranized and was discharged in Texas in 1865. His wife is a member of the Episcopal Church. He owns a farm of SO acres of land on sec. 21, Alpine tp., 65 of which are under cultivation. Buildings cost $3,000.

James Hill, son of John and Mary Hill, was born in England in 1834. He came to this county in 1858, where he was married to Mary A., daughter of James and Ann Snowdon, natives of Eng- land, where Mrs. Hill was born in 1840. They have three children- Rowland S., Anna E. and Carrie M. Mr. Hill has a valuable farm

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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 56

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