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Of the first town board, Peter Teeple is yet a respected member of the township. J. R. Stewart, after filling other offices of trust, and teaching for several terms the Cascade school, removed to the city, where he now resides. A. W. Denison was also a recipient of the various gifts of the voting public, for many years, and died from injury by the kick of a colt, in 1857, aged 52 years, univer- sally mourned by his townspeople. His widow, now Mrs. Johnson, yet lives, and to her are we indebted for much of our informa- tion in regard to the early days of Cascade. J. H. Woodworth is now engaged in fruit-culture in the north part of the township, near Ada village. Of T. I. Seeley we have known nothing since 1853. Messrs. Whitneys and Marsh we have spoken of in our preceding pages. Wm. Degolia amassed a fine property, and left the county in 1869. A few months after his removal. his body was brought back for burial. L. Stewart is also with those who, sleeping, dream not. Harry Clark yet lives, where he first broke ground, a hale old inan. Mr. Denison is a thriving farmer on the north line of the township.
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About the year 1848 W. H. Chillson came to Cascade and erected a small dwelling-house near the hotel; also a log house just across the river, to which, in 1849, Rev. Erie Prince, of Ohio, brought a small stock of Yankee notions and opened a store, or grocery, for those whose nearest trading point was Grand Rapids. Elder Prince deserves more than a passing notice. He soon iden- tified himself with the religious and educational needs of the young community. He held at one time the office of School In- spector, and, up to the time of his death, worked actively in the Sunday-school cause, as Superintendent in the different neighbor- hoods, now grown around the first nucleus of settlers. Was a picnic or temperance meeting to be looked after, or were chastened hearts called to lay their treasures in the dust, Elder P. was ever found ready to speak the kindly word, pour forth the earnest ap- peal, or, with tender thought of sympathy, lead the sorrowing mourner to Him who is the "resurrection and the life." The fathers and mothers of the little ones of to-day remember with affectionate respect the tall, slightly bowed form, the kind face, the searching, yet mild gray eye, and the hand lightly laid on the head, as he passed them with some friendly question, or brief ad- monition-seed sown in life's morning time. In the autumn of 1853 he was called upon to speak before the Kent County Agricalt- ural and Horticultural Society, at Grand Rapids, October 6; and his address will be found in the records of the society, for that year. About the year 1856, he donated to the township of Cascade the land occupied by the Cascade cemetery; and there his body lies buried. His grave is shadowed by a young oak, and un- marked-by an explicit clause in his will-by a headstone. He died Aug. 7, 1862, aged 65. In Church connection he was a Presbyterian.
A postoffice was given this township in 1847; it was established at Whitneyville, soon after its organization. The first Postmaster was Clement White, who held that position with only an intermis- sion of one or two years, until the office was discontinued in 1868.
A postoffice was also established at Cascade in 1854, Postmaster Dr. M. W. Alfred, first resident physician. A store was opened the same year at Cascade by Seymour Sage and William Gardner.
When the drum-beat of the Union echoed through our land in 1861, Cascade was not forgetful of her trusts and privileges as a small member of a great country. It is to be regretted that no complete list of those who donned the soldier's uniform has been preserved. We have called to mind SO volunteers, and the number is probably about a hundred. Of those who never re- turned we are also unable to give a perfect record. But, from every battle-field of the Republic, from 1861 to the close of the contest, came back a voice bidding some heart grow chill with pain, yet glow with hallowed pride, for the souls that were "march- ing on!"
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BEGINNING OF THE VILLAGE.
The village of Cascade was platted for Jefferson Morrison and Alexander Mckinstry, March 9, 1836. The first addition was made for Geo. S. Richardson, Oct. 12, 1872, by Surveyor R. S. Jackson. Mr. Dillenback says:
" Cascade can claim one or two school-houses of decidedly fine ap- pearance and convenience. But many of her school buildings are those erected in her infancy, and are wholly inadequate to the de- mands of the present school population. A movement is being made, however, to remedy this defect in many districts.
" Her present number of districts is ten. District No. 10 was organized in 1847. There is a frame house on section 35, built in 1848. District No. 4 was organized in 1847, and built a small frame house on section 9; are now (1870) erecting a fine structure on the same site, on the Cascade and Grand Rapids road, one mile from Cascade village. District No. 1 was organized in 1848, and built a school-house in 1849, on section 29, which stood until 1869, when a frame house was erected on the same site. District No. 2 was organized in 1849, and built a small log house on section 10, which yet stands. District No. 12 (fractional district, Cascade and Paris) was organized in 1849, and built a small frame house on section 31, in 1850. In 1867 a good frame house, painted white, and protected by window blinds, was erected. District No. 3 was organized in 1853, and built a frame house on section 14, in 1854. District No. 8 has a frame school-house, painted white, built in 1856, on section 8. Fractional District No. 10 (Cascade and Low- ell) was organized in 1859, and has a small log house on east side of section 13. District No. 5 was organized in 1857, and school taught in a small log house on south side of section 33; was re- organized in 1860 and log house built in center of section 33. This was burned in 1867, and a temporary building has supplied its place until the present year. A fine house is now in process of erection on section 28. District No. 6 was organized about 1860, and has a nice frame school building, painted white, and fitted with black walnut furniture, on section 26.
CHURCHES.
"Only one church edifice has as yet been erected in Cascade. This has been built by the Roman Catholics, and stands on the northeast corner of section 31. It was built in 1856, and cost about $1,000. The building is of wood, with a stone foundation. The society worshiping here was founded by Fathers Decunic and Vizoiski. The latter was parish priest in 1849, when the Church members were few and worshiped in private houses. Now the Church numbers about 47 families, to whom Father Rivers preaches monthly.
"Congregational Church of Cascade, organized Sept. 24, 1849,
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with nine members, viz .: G. G. Bailey, J. A. Barker, Christina Denison, E. R. Denison, Delia G. Bailey, Hezekiah Howell, Margaret Howell, Caroline Barker, Charles Coger. The whole number who have joined up to this date is 92. Number died and dismissed, 46; leaving present membership 46. Rev. R. J. Hess preached for the Church about three years, after which there were no services except occasional preaching by Rev. E. Prince, until August, 1851, when Rev. J. Ballard became pastor, and continued three years. In August, 1860, the Church took the name " Con- gregational Church of Ada," and the place of meeting was changed to the village of Ada."
The following brief sketches deal with the churches of Cascade at the present time:
The Catholic church of Cascade stands on section 31; was built: in 1836, at a cost of $1,000. Building is of wood. This society was founded by Fathers Decunick and Vizoiski. The latter was, parish priest in 1849, when the Church members were few and worshiped in private houses. A Sabbath-school is connected with the Church. The first meeting to organize this Church was held in the dwelling of E. Lennon.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Cascade, located at Whit- neyville, was organized Nov. 19, 1854. The preacher in charge- was Rev. Henry Penfield. The charter members comprised: Abraham Johnson, L. Lybarker, Amand Lybarker, Sarah A. John- son, James Randall, J. Lovejoy, Mrs. Lovejoy, M. Stewart, Mary Stewart, John Stewart, Ann Stewart, B. R. Buttler, Marietta. Buttler. There are only four of the charter members now living, so far as known, and none now living hereat this time. The pastors of this Church, from its organization to the present time, are named as follows: William McKnight, Thomas Clark, Edward Beard, John M. Pratt, Horace Bement, Horace Hall, James Jenkings, Daniel Engle, D. S. Haviland, H. Hollister, E. Bacon, H. Tamer, B. Whit- man. John Klose, A. J. Wheeler, and Rev. Clegern.
The Disciples Church of Cascade was organized Oct. 8, 1865. Elder Alanson Wilcox was the first preacher; Elder Sias the pres- ent. Charter members: Henry N. Lowry, Jane Lowry, Zebulon Stow, E. Stow, Horace Henshaw, Martha Henshaw, W. Stow, A .. Stow, Clara Stow, W. Belmay, Lucy Belmay, R. J. Stow, Hattie: Stow, L. Stow, Almira Griffith, Sarah S. Beckly, M. Baxter, A_ Stewart, Jane Shuman, and Olive Waldin. A new church build- ing was erected in 1880, and dedicated Oct. S, that year.
ORGANIC.
The township of Cascade was organized April 3, 1848. The first. town meeting was held at the dwelling of Zerah Whitney, April 3,. 1848. Harry Clark was elected Moderator; J. R. Stewart, Clerk ;. Zerah Whitney and Peter Teeple, Inspectors of Election. The meeting then proceeded to elect the following town officers:
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Supervisor, Peter Teeple; Clerk, John R. Stewart; Treasurer, Asa W. Denison; Justices, Leonard Stewart, Zerah Whitney. The present officers of the township are: Supervisor, Edgar R. Johnson; Clerk, Charles F. Holt; Treasurer, George W. Gor- ham; Justices, Henry Denison, John Proctor, Hugh B. Brown, Milo Baxter; School Inspector, Henry Denison; Highway Com- missioner, H. H. Stewart.
SUPERVISORS.
Peter Teeple.
1848-51
Henry Holt . 1865
Asa Denison 1850
Henry C. Denison 1866-7
F. A. Marsh.
1851
Alfred Stow 1868
Peter Teeple. 1852-4
Edgar R. Johnson. 1869-72
G. H. Denison 1855-7
Horace Henshaw. 1873
Peter Teeple.
1858
Edgar R. Johnson. 1874-7
G. H. Denison. .
1859
Henry C. Denison 1878
Edgar R. Johnson
1860-1
Edgar R. Johnson
1879-81
Horace Henshaw
1862-4
CLERKS.
John R. Stewart. 1848-52
H. G. Holt. . 1866-9
Asa Denison
1852-3
William H. Stapleton 1869
Luther M. Sage.
1854
H. C. Denison. 1870
Edgar R. Johnson
1855-60
M. W. Danforth 1871
Henry C. Denison.
1860-5
- C. F. Holt 1872-81
TREASURERS.
Asa Denison 1848-50
Frederick A. Marsh 1850
Alva W. Blood 1851
Ezra Whitney. 1852-5
Geo. W. Gorham. 1866-7
F. A. Marsh .. 1855
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Franklin Patterson. 1879
Asa Denison 1856
Chancey Patterson
1857-9
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Zerah Whitney, Leonard Stewart,
Thomas Seeley, Harry Clark. ... 1848
William Degolia. 1849
G. M. Auble. . . 1850
Hiram Tobias 1851
H. B. Brown. 1868
L. Meach. . 1869
Geo. F. Richards. .1870
John T. Proctor. 1871
H. C. Denison. 1872
H. B. Brown 1873
Milo Baxter. 1874
M. W. Alfred, J. S. Murray. 1858
Jacob Croninger, Henry Holt, John C. Shaw . 1859
Horace Henshaw 1860
David A. Blan. 1861
Henry Holt 18$2
Horace Sears 1863
H. B Brown, John T. Proctor. .1864
H. S. Toney. .1865
H. B. Smith. 1866
John T. Proctor 1867
Zerah Whitney. 1852
John Brougham 1853
Samson Parker 1854
Heury Holt, Harry Clark. 1855
William Degolia. 1856
J. C. Shaw. 1957
John T. Proctor. 1875
Charles Buttrich, H. Henshaw. .1876
H. B. Brown .. 1877
Horace Henshaw 1878
John T. Proctor. 1879
H. Lockwood.
1880
H. B. Brown, H. C. Denison. 1881
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Geo. W. Gorham.
1880-1
S. M. Gardner 1859-62
Geo. W. Gorham 1862-3
Thomas Cook. 1864-5
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GRANGES.
The Cascade Central Grange was organized Jan. 8, 1874. Cen- tral Grange Hall was built at. an expense of $1,000. The present officers are: Master, Geo. W. Sinclair; Overseer, W. W. Reynolds; Lecturer, Paulina Buttrick; Steward, John Hulbert; Assistant Steward, H. B. Sinclair; Chaplain, Elisha Reynolds; Secretary, Or- ville Reynolds; Treasurer, Loran Lewis; Gate-Keeper, Barney Sin- clair; Pomona, Florence Buttrick; Flora, Perlie Sinclair; Ceres, Rachel Sinclair; L. A. S., Phebe Hulbert.
Cascade Grange No. 63 .- Officers: Master, R. W. Martin ; Over- seer (vacancy); Secretary, C. Buttrick, jr .; Chaplain, A. J. Auble; Treasurer, M. Tister; Steward, L. Beard; Assistant-Steward, J. Ryde: Lecturer, H. G. Holt.
Whitneyville Grange (Cascade), No. 222, was organized Jan. 15, 1874, with 60 charter members. Officers: William B. Croninger, Master of Grange; Charles Barris, Overseer; Mrs. M. J. Cronin- ger, Lecturer; O. D. Peet, Steward; Elbert A. Toun, Assistant Steward; Mrs. F. S. Bates, Chaplain; J. F. Fraser, Secretary; R. J. Dean, Treasurer.
The society has a new hall 22 x 50 built in 1879, at a cost of $1,000.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Andrew J. Auble was born Feb. 11, 1835, in Seneca Co., N. Y. His father, William Auble, was born in 1785, of German descent, and died in 1872. His mother was of Scotch-Irish ancestry, born in 1805, and died Aug. 8, 1869. Mr. Auble came to Michigan in 1852 and located on sec. 30. Fifteen years after he purchased 80 acres on sec. 9, now' valued at $3,200. He was married May 17, 1864, to Amelia C. Angle, of Caledonia. They have two chil- dren-Herbert A., born April 24, 1867, and Ralph P., May 8, 1880. Mrs. Auble was born March 6, 1845. In politics Mr. A. is a Re- publican, has been Town Treasurer and Overseer of the Poor, and belongs to Ada Lodge, No. 280, F. & A. M. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church. William Auble (mentioned above) was under Gen. Scott at Fort Erie, Black Rock and Lundy's Lane. He was beside his superior officer when he was wounded at the last-named fight and saw him held on his horse when too weak from loss of blood to ride without aid.
Isaac E. Auble is a native of Seneca Co., N. Y., where he was born June 6, 1833. His father, William Auble, served three years in the war of 1812, and died Jan. 28, 1872. His mother, Betsy (Allen) Auble, died Ang. 8. 1869. Mr. Auble came to this county with his parents in 1852, and settled on sec. 30, where he owns 70 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. He was married Dec. 1, 1865, to Luzina Angell, of Caledonia. Two children have been born to them-Angeline M., born Feb. 26, 1867, and Cor- delia R., Dec. 30, 1870. Mr. A. was three years in the war of
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the Rebellion, and took part in the battle of the Wilderness and at Gettysburg. He is a Republican.
John Brass is a native of the Orkneys, Scotland, where he was born in 1847. His parents were Magnus and Christenia (Hutchings) Brass. On his arrival in America in 1872, Mr. Brass went to Grand Rapids, where he worked at his trade seven years, when he bought 80 acres of land on sec. 15, this tp. He was mar- ried in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 5, 1868, to Ann Leonard, a native of the Orkneys, daughter of James and Celia (Inkster) Leonard, born Aug. 22, 1847. They have four children, born in the following order: Celia Christenia, April 18, 1869; John, July 5, 1871; Maggie A., Oct. 22, 1875, and Anna Della, Oct. 9, 1878. An item of interest is the possession by Mr. Brass of a copy of the celebrated portrait of Sir William Wallace, the "Champion of Scotland," the original of which was sold by Oliver Cromwell, when as lord high protector of England he disposed of the art collection of Charles I., and which is now the property of Sir John Maxwell, Bart. Mr. Brass is engaged in rearing pure-blooded Durham stock. He is a Republican, and both himself and wife are Presbyterians.
Charles Buttrick, jr., is the proprietor of the "Kent County Po- mona Nurseries," located one mile east of the village of Cascade. He is the son of Charles and Perlina Buttrick, and was born in Java, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Sept. 24, 1839. His parents were na- tives of New York. The Buttrick family settled in this tp. in October, 1843. In 1859 Mr. B., of this sketch, went to California, and five years later to Idaho, and the next season returned to Michigan. He enlisted in March, 1865, in the 16th Mich. Inf., and 'at the close of the war went to Idaho, and 18 months after came back to Michigan. In 1872 he bought 40 acres on sec. 14. to which, by subsequent purchases, he added 40 acres more. He was married Feb. 1, 1872, to Mrs. Rosetta, widow of James W. Washburn, who died in November, 1863, leaving one child-Homer B., born Sept. 3, 1858. Mrs. Buttrick's father was a native of Massachusetts; her mother, of Canada. She was born Nov. 23, 1837. Mr. Buttrick is a Republican, and a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity.
The management of the "Pomona Nurseries" is conducted on the basis of fair dealing. The proprietors operate on the principle that he who plants a tree is a public benefactor, and to secure a permanent benefit, the tree should be planted with discretion. An invariable rule is to deliver only such stock as is adapted to the climate. The stock includes all varieties of fruit trees, with grapes, strawberries, raspberries, currants, quinces, etc .; also an as- sortiment of evergreens and flowering and ornamental shrubs for lawn planting.
Nijah D. Chamberlain was born Jan. 2, 1821, in Glenville, N. Y. His father, Benj. Chamberlain, was born in Massachusetts; his mother, Hannah (Bailey) Chamberlain, in New York. In 1845
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Mr. C. bought 60 acres of land in Portland, Ionia Co., where he lived 31 years, and sold out to buy 80 acres in Charlotte, Eaton Co. He sold a second time 18 months after, and after a residence of five years in the city of Charlotte, he bought 80 acres on sec. 7, this tp., where he now resides. The place is desirably located and valued at $65 per acre. He was married Oct. 26, 1843, to Permelia, daughter of John W. and Charlotte (Randolph) Smith, natives of New Jersey, of Phelps, Ontario Co., N. Y. The follow- ing is a record of their children: Benj. Franklin, born April 22, 1845, died May 16, 1864, of a wound, received May 12; Charles, born Aug. 29, 1848; James. born Sept. 1, 1850, died Feb. 14, 1864; John R., born Nov. 7, 1852, died Jan. 11, 1854; Mary E., born Jan. 2, 1857; William, born May 20, 1859, died Sept. 10, 1872; Stewart, born June 22, 1867.
William Clark was born at Sandgate, Vt., June 25, 1824. His father and mother, James and Eunice Clark, were born in Vermont, the one of Scotch, the other of English descent. The senior Clark bought 80 acres of land in Cambridge, Lenawee Co., in 1835, where he lived 15 years, when he disposed of his farm, and lived with his son until his death, in 1856. In 1844, conjointly with his brother Harmon, William Clark bought 341 acres, where he now lives. Harmon Clark was born in New York in 1826, and after their joint purchase, their property was owned in common until the death of the last named, in March, 1875. His wife, Louisa, daughter of Livingston Morse, of New York, died before him. They had seven children, four of whom survived them-Henrietta, born in 1859; Walter, in 1862; Flora, in 1855, and Olive, in 1868. Jan. 28, 1848, Mr. Clark, of this sketch, married Esther Jane, daughter of Obadiah and Hannah Green. The record of this family of 12 children is as follows :- Theodocia, born Mar. 14, 1850; Hannah, born in 1851, died Feb. 12, 1861; Albert C., born Feb. 10. 1852; Harriet, born Sept. 1, 1855, died May 10, 1859; Ellen J., born Nov. 27, 1859, died Mar. 3, 1872; William, born Jan. 10, 1861, died May 21, 1868; Frank L., born Nov. 5, 1864; Fred. L., born July 22, 1866, died Oct. 22, 1866. Four children died in infancy. The mother died March 21, 1872. Mr. Clark was married May 5, 1872, to Phila A., widow of Duncan Campbell, of Bowne, daughter of Levi and Phila Stone, of Lowell. One child has been born to them-William H., June 27, 1873. Mrs. C. was born Nov. 12, 1834. Mr. Clark is a Republican, and both he and wife are connected with the M. E. Church. The homestead is located on sec. 36, and is held at $50 per acre. Mr. Campbell was killed at the battle of the Wilderness. He left a son and daughter- Alida B., born Jan. 1, 1860, and Charles D., born July 24, 1862.
Daniel Croninger was born June 30, 1818, in Wayne Co., O. He is the son of Joseph and Barbara (Speace) Croninger, natives of Pennsylvania. His father died in Ohio and his mother in Michigan. In March, 1849, Mr. C. fixed his residence on sec. 35, this tp., where he bought 80 acres of land, now estimated as worth
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$4,000. He bought at the same time 80 acres in Caledonia, op- posite his homestead, which he has transferred to his son William. He was married May 12, 1839, to Melissa L. Bliss, of Rutland Co., Vt., daughter of Bradley and Anna (Woods) Bliss. Two chil- dren are living -- William Bradley, born June 16, 1840, and Mary Jane, Oct. 10, 1841, both born in Euclid, Cuyahoga Co., O. Mrs. C.'s paternal grandfather was one of Washington's body-guard in the Revolution. Mr. C. is identified with the National party.
William B. Croninger was a soldier in the 6th Mich. Cav., and served three years and three months in the war of the Rebellion. He was married to Mary Jane Workman, of Caledonia, Feb. 13, 1866. They have one child, Harry Hazel, born May 14, 1879. Mrs. C. is the daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Workman, both natives of New York.
Tolcott R. Croninger was born Sept. 24, 1836. in Euclid, O. He is the son of Jacob and Sally Ann (Dodge) Croninger. His father was born in 1808 in Pennsylvania, emigrated thence to Ohio, and came to this tp. in 1849, where he now lives with his son. His mother died in 1867. Mr. Croninger is engaged at Whitneyville in general blacksmithing, and manufacturing wagons and sleighs; repairs steam engines, and makes one of the best three-horse equalizers in the State. He has been similarly engaged 25 years. He was married May 3, 1863, to Elnora N., daughter of Sidney S. and Caroline (Davis) Cook, natives of New York, born Jan. 14, 1843. They have four children-Lizzie L., born April 4, 1864; Emma J., April 7, 1866; Frederick J. T., Aug. 12, 1870, and Nora Maud, Aug. 3, 1879. Mr. C. is acting School Director, and is a Republican.
M. W. Danforth, M. D., was born at Hudson, Ohio (Western Reserve), Aug. 28, 1843. His father, H. Danforth, M. D., is a practicing physician at Hudson, Ohio. He was born at St. Albans, Vt., in 1811, and removed to Ohio in 1820, where he has prac- ticed his profession since 1837, and is as hale and hearty as he was at 40. Dr. Danforth read medicine with his father, and attended lectures at Philadelphia Medical College, and graduated Jan. 1, 1869. He settled in Cascade, March 15, 1870, and has established his reputation as a competent, reliable, conscientious physician. He has three brothers and one sister. Two brothers are mechanics at Akron, O., and his sister is Mrs. G. S. Richardson, of Paris. C. E. Danforth, M. D., the youngest child, is established at Grand- ville, where he is doing an active and successful business. He lo- cated there in 1880.
Henry C. Denison was born Dec. 22, 1834, in Oneida Co., N. Y. His father was born in Connecticut in 1802, and was drowned Sept. 15, 1873, in Lake Michigan, going down in the steamer Ironside. His mother was born in New York, in 1805, and died in Spring Lake, Mich., April 22, 1881. Mr. D. was married Oct. 13, 1858, to Helen E. Tobias, of Cascade. Three of eight children are living-Minnie C., born Feb. 18, 1862; Nina F., born Jan. 12,
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1865, and Perry M. G., born June 14, 1878, Of five children deceased four died of diphtheria. Mrs. D. was born Dec. 16, 1838, in Kent Co., Conn. Her father, Stephen Tobias, was born in Sharon, Conn., March 26, 1804, and died Sept. 16, 1880, at Green- ville, Mich, Her mother, Irene (Stewart) Tobias, was born in Connecticut, May 20, 1809, and died March 9, 1858, in this tp. Mr. Tobias settled in Cascade in the spring of 1850. In 1862 Mr. D. bought 60 acres of land' on secs. 15 and 22; sold it five years later and bought 72 acres on sec. 16, which he sold in 1868, and the *following year purchased 80 acres where he now resides. Besides these he has owned several 80-acre lots entirely disconnected with homestead. He is a Republican. His parents settled in Columbia, Jackson Co., in 1835, and in 1846 changed to this tp. In 1863 they went to Paris, and three years after to Ottawa county, where they died. Mr. D. has been Supervisor three years, School In- spector three years, is now Justice of the Peace and Superin- tendent of Schools.
Morri's W. Denison was born Oct. 31, 1825, in Madison Co., N. Y. He is the son of Gideon H. and Christiana (Dibble). Denison. His father was born in August, 1802, and drowned in Lake Michigan, going down in the famous "Ironside." His mother was born in New York in 1805. In 1851 Mr. Denison commenced farming in sec. 8, on 50 acres of land, and about 1859 bought 80 acres in sec. 3, where he resides, His land is valued at $50.00 per acre. He was married Nov. 15, 1853, to Mary A. Abel, of this tp. She is a native of Nunda, Livingston Co., N. Y., born Aug. 10, 1830, daughter of Gordon M. and Clarissa M. Abel. Mrs. Abel was born in New York, Sept. 19, 1807, and died March 28, 1858. Mr. Abel was born May 7, 1800, and died Feb. 25, 1857. Mr. and Mrs D. are the parents of three children -- Robert C., born June 4, 1855, died Apr. 4, 1865; Harlie A., born Oct. 14, 1866, and Gettie Bell, born Oct. 31, 1869. Mrs. Denison is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. D. is a Republican. P. O., Ada. He settled in Columbia, Jackson Co., in 1835, and, in 1845, located where he now lives, on sec. 8. At that date the population was an equal mixture of Indians and whites, and the primeval forest was almost intact. He with four others built the road from Whitneyville to Cascade, and endured his quota of pioneer experiences.
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