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 64

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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ALASKA,

on section 3, 16 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, on the Grand Rapids division of the M. C. R. R., and 166 miles northwest of Detroit, is a post town with a population of 225. The village con- tains a flouring mill, two furniture factories, two saw-mills, two general stores, one hardware store, one boot and shoe store, four physicians, two lawyers, one wagon shop, one hotel, two saloons, one tin shop, one blacksmith's shop, and one furniture store. The village of Alaska has been mentioned as an outgrowth from the enterprise of Mr. Brown. It is beautifully located on the Thorn- apple and has already made a fair beginning. The water-power is first-rate, and is capable of further development. The water can be used several times in a short distance. As years pass on, Michigan will turn her attention more to manufactures, and then the Thornapple will be dotted with notion factories, and Alaska do business in a thousand of the "gimcracks" that are the wealth of the land. There is a Baptist church at Alaska, built in 1867.

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CALEDONIA CENTER, OR LA BARGE,

a village of 80 inhabitants, in Caledonia township, claims a post- office, saw and flouring mill, two blacksmith's shops, one shoe- maker, one wagon shop, one general store. The postoffice is in charge of Alexander Kilgore.

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES.

Among the principal manufacturing industries, the Caledonia handle factory, and the Center grist-mill claim special notice. The Caledonia Center grist-mill was built in 1870 by Wm. H. Brown, at a cost of $13,000. It contains three run of burs, and all the most approved machinery. The mills do a "merchant" and " custom" trade, and the flour manufactured is of the best quality. The concern was purchased by John W. Sanbrook and Chas. W. Dutcher Feb. 1, 1881. John McQueen purchased Mr. Dutcher's interest in June following, and with J. W. Sanbrook operates them.

The Caledonia handle factory was built in 1873 by Konkle & Peck at a cost of $14,000. The size of the main building is 30 x 64 feet, with a saw-mill 24 x 70. The motive-power is supplied by a 60 horse-power engine. The factory gives employment to 17 men, and the saw-mill to eight. The product is estimated at from 15,000 to 20,000 handles per annum. A branch of this fac- tory was located one and one-half miles west of Caledonia station in 1869-'70, where the manufacture of handles is carried on.

PERSONAL HISTORY.

The following biographical notices contain much instructive in- formation, both biographical and historical. Many of the early settlers are mentioned, and the story of their lives and progress related.

Elijah D. Alden was born in Broome Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1819. His parents, Elisha and Sallie Alden, were natives of Mas- sachusetts. Mr. Alden served an apprenticeship at the cabinet- maker's trade in early life, and in 1843 engaged in the business at Hastings, Mich. In 1836 he went with his parents to Pontiac, and in 1838 to Marshall, and to Hastings the following year. He went to Grand Rapids in 1851 and owned and managed a furni- ture factory until 1856, when he came to Alaska and built a fur- niture factory, at a cost of $5,000. He sold it in 1868 and invented the " Alaska Turbine," a very fine-working wind-pump. This he manufactured and sold for a period of three years, when he re- sumed the furniture business. He was married Jan. 1, 1843, to Isabella McClellan, a native of Tompkins Co., N. Y., born in March, 1824. They have nine children -- John S., Elvena (Mrs.

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Hugh B. McAllister), Avery E., Clara E., Robert P., Fred R., Will H., and Frank V.

Chauncey Babcock was born Nov. 25, 1830, in the State of New York. His parents, Job and Delilah (Freddenburgh) Babcock, re- moved to Washtenaw Co., Mich., when he was seven years of age. In 1849 Chauncey removed to Clinton county, and afterward to Ionia county, and in December, 1875, he settled in Kent county. He owns a farm of 58 acres on sec. 33, Caledonia tp. He was married Sept. 29, 1875, to Malva Seymour; they have one child-Phebe Cora, born Sept. 27, 1876. Mrs. Babcock belongs to the M. E. Church. Mr. B. is a Republican in politics.

Peter A. Bale was born in Palmyra, Wayne Co., Pa., June 25, 1830; is son of Henry and Lydia A. Bale, both natives of Sussex Co., N. J. His father was born Feb. 8, 1790; and his mother, Jan. 6, 1795. They removed in August, 1838, to Knox Co., Ohio, and in 1851 to Caledonia. Mr. Bale, sr., entered 160 acres of land in Bowne, and 80 acres in Cascade, on which latter tract he located. He died March 8, 1872; his wife died April 17, 1865. Mr. Bale, of this sketch, is eldest son and fifth child of a family of nine chil- dren. He learned his father's trade of blacksmith when young, and enlisted Sept. 15, 1863, in Oo. A, 1st. Reg. Mich. Engineers and Mechanics. He performed honorable service for his country, and was discharged Aug. 25, 1865. He was married May 4, 1856, to Melissa M., daughter of James and Louisa Russel, born in Williams Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1836. Two of three children are liv- ing-Mary M. born Nov. 17, 1860; and Jane, Feb. 28, 1870. Mr. Bale is a Republican and owns 40 acres of land on sec. 22.

O. B. Barber, representative pioneer, was born in Auburn, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1820. He is third child of Ira and Esther Barber, na- tives of Vermont. His grandfather, an Englishman, came to America prior to the American Revolution, and his father was en- gaged in the second conflict between America and Great Britain. Mr. Barber was reared on a farm and educated at the common school. In 1838 he went to Galesburg, Illinois, and two years after to Ma- coupin county, that State, where he remained until February, 1849, coming then to Caledonia, where he purchased a farm of 114 acres on sec. 26, on the old Battle Creek and Grand Rapids stage route, then the sole thoroughfare of the forest. The long succession of coaches seen in those days slowly winding over the Government roads were known as pioneer trains; Indians and wild beasts still held possession, and the first settlers made their way through diffi- culties and obstacles that would appall the generation of to-day. Mr. Barber was one of 13 voters at a town meeting in 1849, but five of whom survive. At that meeting Mr. Barber was elected Assessor and Highway Commissioner; since which he has officiated as Town- ship Treasurer one year, Drain Commissioner five years, and Jus- tice of the Peace 16 years. He was appointed Postmaster in 1861, and retained the position 18 years. In former days he was a Whig, but has advocated Republican principles since the organization of

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that party. He was married Oct. 4, 1843, to Abbie J., daughter of Joseph B. and Nancy (Andrus) Mason, born in Lebanon, Grafton Co., N. H., July 22, 1822. They have had 10 children, eight of whom are living. Following is the record :- Mary E., born Aug. 4, 1844 (Mrs. Geo. W. Barber); Maria L., Oct. 19, 1845 (Mrs. Owen A. Nichols); Wm. O., June 7, 1847 (married Ruth Campbell); James M., Sept. 19, 1851 (married Ruby Barnum); Emma E., Oct. 22, 1853 (Mrs. Wm. Baker); Estella E., April 3, 1860 (Mrs. Lewis Smith); Fred R., April 8, 1862; Frank M., Feb. 12, 1864; Walden W., March 7, 1849, died in September, 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Barber are members of the M. E. Church.

Tobias Bergy, merchant, was born in Waterloo Co., Pr. of Onta- rio, Can., April 29, 185l. He is a son of Isaac and Nancy Bergy, the former a native of Bucks Co., Pa., the latter born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1815. They located on sec. 30, this tp., in 1871, where the father bought 120 acres, and also 160 acres in Bowne. He died March 18, 1874. Mr. Bergy of this sketch was reared on a farm and obtained his business education at Hamilton Commercial Col- lege, graduating in September, 1867, when he entered the mercantile house of John Fleming, of Ontario, remaining until 1871. In February, 1872, he opened a grocery store in the depot at Caledonia, being likewise Postmaster, express and station agent. In 1874, he built a store at a cost of $2,200, and entered wholly into trade, resigning his several positions. His stock includes dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, clothing and sewing-machines, valued at $10,000, annual sales aggregating $33,000. He also deals in bug- gies, etc., doing $2,000 worth of business in that trade in 1880. He has perfected arrangements for the introduction of the manu- facture of vegetable ivory buttons, the first enterprise of the kind in the State. He will erect the necessary buildings (30x50 feet) and fit up with the required machinery at an estimated expense of $8,000. The works will be ready for operating Nov. 1, 1881, and will require 25 hands.

Mr. B. set out in life with a capital of $250, which his business energy has swelled to $25,000, and he is justly considered one of the solid men of Caledonia. He was married March 2, 1873, to Isabelle, daughter of M. B. and Sarah Johnson, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. B. was born July 6, 1850, in Waterloo Co., Pr. of Ontario. They have had five chil- dren, but two of whom are living-Maud, born Aug. 10, 1877, and Earl, April 1, 1879. Mr. Bergy is a Republican, and has held the office of Tp. Clerk three terms.

Levi Bowman, farmer, was born in Waterloo Co., Pr. of Ontario, Nov. 23, 1833; is son of Jonathan and Polly Bowman, natives of Bucks Co., Pa. He was married Nov. 14, 1860, to Susanna, daughter of Jacob and Eby Kress, born in Waterloo Co., Pr. of Ontario, June 18, 1840. They have had two children-Mary Elma was born May 31, 1862, and Martha (dec). In September, 1865, Mr. Bowman settled on his farm of 130 acres on sec. 34. He has been a tiller of the soil nearly all his life; was engaged 10 years

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in the manufacture of grain cradles. He is a Republican in

politics.

George E. Brown, son of Wm. H. and Clarissa C. Brown, was born in Middleville, Barry Co., Oct. 14, 1845, and came to this county with his parents in 1849. He was married Dec. 16, 18€6, to Anna, daughter of Aaron and Harriet Smith, natives of Eng- land. Mrs. Brown died March 16, 1868, and Mr. Brown was married April 4, 1869, to Ellen E. Smith, born in Pontiac, April 4, 1851. Of two children born to them, one is living-Frela S., born Oct. 9, 1874. Verlin S. was born Sept. 4, 1871, and died July 13, 1874. Mr. Brown owns a farm of 160 acres in secs. 10. and 15, and is engaged in agriculture and raising stock. In 1876 he built a fine residence, at a cost of $2,000. He subscribes to the doctrines and principles of the Republican party.

Wm. H. Brown (deceased) was an honored pioneer of Cale- donia. He was born in Warwick, Kent Co., R. I., in the year 1810. His parents, Othaniel and Martha (Whitehorn) Brown, were natives of the same State. In early manhood Mr. Brown went with his parents to Genesee Co., N. Y., and at a very early day in the history of Western Michigan, he came to Thornapple, Barry Co., and entered 100 acres of land. Becoming dissatisfied, he hired an Indian chief to take him down Thornapple river on a prospecting tour. He selected a farm and entered a large tract of land in Cal- edonia, of which the homestead includes a portion. In 1853 he built a grist mill at Alaska, and operated it for a number of years. In 1868 he erected a flouring mill at Caledonia Center, at a cost of $14,000, also building a saw-mill at that place. He built two saw- mills at Alaska soon after his settlement. The original name of Alaska was Brownsville, founded and platted by Mr. Brown. He was married in 1845 to Clarissa Paul. Of their four children two are living-Geo. E. and Hattie N., born Nov. 18, 1848 (Mrs. Joel Jackson, of Minneapolis, Minn.). Another son, Charles H., was a member of Co. E, 21st Reg. Mich. Inf., and died April 14, '63, in his country's defense. Another daughter, Caroline A., is de- ceased. Mrs. Brown died Aug. 3, 1858, and Mr. Brown was again married, March 25, 1860, to Lufanna, widow of Francis Donaldson, and daughter of John S. and Elizabeth Leck. She was born in Ulysses, Tompkins Co., N. Y., July 18, 1828, and by this marriage had four children. The following named are living-Carrie M., born March 14, 1863; Alva W., Nov. 14, 1865, and Freddie O. C., Sept. 30, 1868. She has two children by her former marriage- Frank S., born Sept. 6, 1849, and Libbie, July 2, 1865, wife of Aaron Fisher. Mr. Brown was popular in public life; he was an ardent believer in and advocate of the principles of the Republican party; was many consecutive years the incumbent of town offices, whose duties he discharged to his own credit and the entire satis- faction of his constituents. He was one of the organizers of the Baptist Church of Alaska, and was Deacon at the time of his death, which occurred Oct. 14, 1877, after a period of protracted illness.

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Few men excel Mr. Brown in the spotless record he left as a pre- cious memory to his family and friends. His life was one of usefulness and liberality, and in dying he gave evidence of the sincerity of his belief in the Master's precepts, by bequeathing $5,000 to the Foreign Missionary Society.

The portrait of Mr. Brown appears on another page of this volume.

Marcus Buell was born in Angelica, Allegany Co., N. Y., April 19, 1829. His parents, Rev. Parker and Amanda (Everetts) Buell, were natives of Connecticut. His father was born March 4, 1784, and was a soldier of 1812; studied for the ministry, and was an or- dained preacher of the M. E. Church, belonging to the Genesee Conference, of New York. He died May 6, 1851. His wife was born March 4, 1800. Mr. Buell, of this sketch, learned the trade of car- penter and joiner,at which he worked nine years. He enlisted in the civil conflict Aug. 17, 1861, in Co. A, 9th Reg., M. V. I., and was on duty in the detached brigade of the Army of the Cumberland. He was in the battles of Chattanooga and Murfreesboro, where, July 13, 1862, he received five bullet wounds. He spent some time in hospital No. 8, and was transferred thence to Camp Chase, receiv- ing his honorable discharge Aug. 7, 1862, when he returned to Romeo, Mich., where he had settled in 1852. He located on 80 acres, sec. 11, Caledonia, in April, 1867. He was married in Sep- tember, 1849, to Mary G. Bennett. They had four children, three of whom are living-George L., Aurelia A. and Charley D. Mrs. Buell died Oct. 23, 1865, and Mr. B. again married, May 23, 1866, Mary J., daughter of Harvey and Eleanor Fisher, who was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Sept. 12, 1840. She is a member of the Bap- tist Church. Mr. Buell is connected with the Masonic order aud the Grange, and belongs to the Greenback party.

Edward Campau, a pioneer of Kent county, was born in Detroit May 9, 1825. He is son of Francis E. and Monique (Moran) Cam- pau, and a lineal descendant of Marquis Jacques Campau, so inti- mately identified with the founding and early history of Detroit in connection with M. LaMotte Cadillac. His parents went to Grass Point on Lake St. Clair when he was five years old, where, in 1838, his mother died and he soon after came to Grand Rapids, where he lived three years with his Aunt Supernant and his Uncle Louis Moran. In the spring of 1842, in company with his cousin, Anto- nine Campau, he set out on a trading expedition among the Indians on the Grand river and its tributaries, exhibiting in this enter- prise the inherent traits which so strongly characterize the Campau family. On his return he entered the employ of Clinton Smith, proprietor of the " Old National Hotel," as porter and chore-boy, at $8 per month. In December following he obtained a position as stage-driver on the old Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo stage-route, which he held four years, receiving $10 and $12 a month. He engaged with Wm. H. Withey in the same capacity and remained until the line was transferred to the plank road. In all his expe-

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rience as a " stager" Mr. Campan remained perfectly temperate, never being tempted by the emergencies of the weather, by weari- ness or excitement to taste the "fire-water" in order to keep warm or cool, to rest or stimulate to exertion, and he remains a total ab- stainer to this day. He purchased 63 acres in sec. 11, to which he afterward added 40 acres. It was all in its primitive state, and in 1855 he began his career as a pioneer farmer, experiencing all the effort and hardship necessary to convert the wilderness into bloom- ing, productive fields. In all his labors and plans he has been cheered and aided by his wife, who bore her share of the burdens without complaint or faltering. He was married Feb. 25, 1846, to Phebe, daughter of William and Mary C. (Goodwin) Lewis, natives of Oneida Co., N. Y. She was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., July 12, 1828. Her grandfather served in the war of 1812. They have one - child, Frank E. (see sketch). Mr. Campau's educational advant- ages were limited, he never having attended school but six months; but he had the clear discernment to take advantage of every oppor- tunity that offered, and is well acquainted with books, especially ancient and modern history. His opportunities to learn from con- tact with mankind have far exceeded those of most men, and he has not neglected his privileges. He is a self-made man, and a much more than ordinary sample of that class, which includes the best material we have. He is a man of high purpose, liberality and unblemished character. Mr. Campau's portrait appears on another page.

F. E. Campau, son of Edward and Phebe Campau, pioneers of Kent county, was born in Cascade, Dec. 21, 1851. He grew to man- hood in his native county, attended the High School at Grand Rapids and graduated in 1869. He was married Dec. 25, 1872, to Clara Bateman, a native of New York, born Dec. 8, 1853. They have one child, Abbie A., born Feb. 25, 1874. Mr. Campau was a teacher six years; was principal of the Alaska schools one year; has been Township Clerk one year, Superintendent of Schools two years and School Director five years. He is leader of an orchestra of five pieees. July 10, 1876, he engaged in the mercantile busi- ness and is managing a profitable trade. His stock of general merchandise is valued at $4,000 and his annual sales amount to $12,000.

Levi Carpenter, retired farmer, was born in Deerfield, Tioga Co., Pa., July 22, 1827. He is son of Lyman and Almira (Cook) Car- peuter, natives of New Hampshire. His grandfather, Levi Cook, was a Captain in the Revolutionary Army. His paternal grand- father settled with a small colony in Duffield, Tioga Co., Pa., 60 miles from other settlers. Mr. Carpenter is second son and sixth child of a family of 12 children, nine of whom are living. He was reared on a farm, attended the common school, and, while still young acquired the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he pursued 20 years. In 1857 he went to Will Co., Ill., and in 1864 to Joliet, and worked in a door and sash factory three years. In 1860 he bought

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a farm in sec. 23, Caledonia. He was married Jan. 28, 1848, to Harriet, daughter of Nathaniel C. and Cynthia (Smith) Tiffany, born in Massachusetts Oct. 4, 1826. They had four children, only one of whom is living-Charles E., born in. November, 1861. Cyn- thia, Curtis W. and Dency A. are deceased. Mr. Carpenter is a Republican in politics and has held the office of Highway Com- missioner 10 years, and of School Directc nine years.

Edwin W. Clark, harness-maker, was born in Brant Co., Pro. of Ontario, Can., July 20, 1850. His parents, John and Harriet Clark, were natives of Ireland, and came to America in 1833, set- tling in South Dumfries, Brant Co., Ontario, where his father died Oct. 9, 1877. Mr. Clark is the twelfth of 13 children, was brought up on a farm and educated at the common schools. He served an apprenticeship of three years in St. George, Ontario, and had a shop there two and one-half years, coming to Caledonia in 1877. He was married Oct. 31, 1878, to Rachel, daughter of Amos and Mary (Wismer) Clemens, born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 6, 1852. Mr. Clark belongs to the Republican party and is a member of the I. O. of O. F.

George N. Cooley, veteran pioneer of Kent county, was born on the Connecticut river, in Massachusetts, Aug. 14, 1810. During his early childhood his parents went to Ontario Co., N. Y., where he lived until 16, when he found himself adrift in the world with his bereaved mother to support. In 1834 he went to Monroe Co., N. Y., and took a trip on foot through the " Western wilds," including Northern Ohio, via Ft. Defiance, through northern Indi- ana to White Pigeon, Mich., thence to La Porte, Ind., where he took the "Old Sac" trail to Joliet, Ill .; he remained there until January, 1836, and then proceeded homeward on horseback. In the autumn of 1843 he went to Livingston county, and in 1848 to Irvin, Barry Co., where he owned a farm which he had " entered." In March, 1853, he purchased 80 acres on sec. 14. He owns 120 acres on secs. 13 and 14, and also 20 acres on sec. 14, of which he has cleared and improved 70 acres. He was married in May, 1856, to Hannah, daughter of Thomas and Jane Pattison, born in Cumberland Co., Eng., Sept. 19, 1826. They had three children, one of whom is living-Henry N., born March 28, 1865. Mr. Cooley has been a Republican since the inception of the party.

Joseph Croninger, pioneer of Kent county, was born in Portage Co., O., Aug. 31, 1822. His parents, Joseph and Barbara Cron- inger, were natives of Westmoreland Co., Pa. They removed to Cuyahoga Co., O., when he was five years old, where he grew to manhood. In June, 1847, he bought 40 acres on sec. 35, Whit- neyville. Like his brother Michael (see sketch), he was a great deer-hunter and exhibits a number of trophies of his work in the shape of horns, etc. He has an elk horn which he found, measur- ing four feet and two inches in length and is 13 inches at the base. He was married Nov. 20, 1845, to Martha S., daughter of Michael and Mary Stewart, born in Euclid, Cuyahoga Co., O., June 2, 1825.

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They have one child-John M., born July 12, 1849. He was mar- ried May 27, 1876, to Eunice E. Gardner, born near Waterford, Ont., March 1, 1856. They have one child-Matilda A., born May 11, 1879. Mr. Croninger located on his present farm of 70 acres (sec. 23) in April, 1863.

Michael Croninger, a veteran pioneer of Kent county, was born on the Ohio river, Feb. 14, 1814. He is son of Joseph and Bar- bara Croninger. His grandfather, Joseph Croninger, was one of Gen. Washington's body guard through the Revolutionary war. In 1836 Mr. Croninger came to Detroit, Mich., and manufactured 900 barrels of cider. He made a second trip to Michigan in 1846 and entered 160 acres on sec. 33, Cascade tp., and the following year settled with his family on the new farm. It was, in its orig- inal state, claimed as free territory by Indians and wild animals. Mr. Croninger was an expert with the rifle and became the cham- pion deer-hunter. One exploit was the killing of two deer by one shot. In 1866 Mr. C. moved to Caledonia, where he now owns 80 acres on sec. 22. He was married Oct. 14, 1839, to Aurilla, daughter of Bradley and Anna Bliss, born in Franklin Co., Vt., Feb. 29, 1820. They have had four children, four of whom grew to maturity-Elizabeth A. (Mrs. W. H. Potts), Ida M. (Mrs. H. Gruss), Della I. (wife of Geo. Phalings) and Sydney B.

Charles W. Dutcher, son of Charles and Sarah A. Dutcher, was born Feb. 13, 1840. In 1848 he went to Cuyahoga Co., O., where he grew to manhood and learned the trade of molding ship tim- ber, which he followed 12 years in that State. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion Aug. 13, 1862, in Co. G, 103d O. Vol. Inf., and took part in the battles of Ft. Mitchell, Strawberry Plains and Frankfort, where he left the regiment and acted as assistant wagon- master until October, 1862, when he was honorably discharged. He was married Aug. 24, 1861, to Lodemia A. Dutcher, born Oct. 23, 1838, daughter of John and Harriet Dutcher. They have five children -- Ella L., John W., George F., Fred G. and Arthur G. In 1867 he came to Ada, where he owns a farm of 80 acres, in sec. 32. In 1874-'5 he was in the U. S. employ cutting ship timber in New Orleans, and came home in 1876. He is a Republican. Mrs. Dutcher belongs to the M. E. Church.

David W. Dutcher, prominent farmer, was born in Randolph, Cayuga Co., N. Y., June 29, 1832; is son of Charles and Adelia Dutcher, of the same county. The former was born Jan. 9, 1800, of German parentage, and the latter May 17, 1808, of French descent. Mr. Dutcher, sr., died Dec. 18, 1873. Mr. D., of this sketch, went to Euclid, Cuyahoga Co., O., with his parents, and in October, 1854, came to Cascade, and in 1855 purchased 80 acres. on sec. 14, this tp. He enlisted in the civil war in Co. C, 1st Reg. Mich. Engineers and Mechanics. He was in the battles of Green river, Shiloh, Murfreesboro and the seven days' fight at Corinth,. where he was hurt by falling from a bridge. He was discharged in August, 1862, and returned home with Gen. Garfield. He was

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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 64

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