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Charles Smith came to Hartland in 1834, and located 200 acres on section 25. He was known as a successful farmer, and continued to improve his land until his death, which occurred in 1875.
Adoniram Hubbell was also one of the pioneers of 1835, having removed from Newburgh, O., and purchased 200 acres on section 26,-reaching his possessions via Detroit, from whence he drove an ox-team and a covered wagon. He was ac- companied by two sons and a daughter. He fol- lowed the path marked by blazed trees, as had the few who preceded him. He arrived in October, and occupied an old dilapidated shanty one mile east of his land. However, before the winter closed they had erected a log house of their own, which, though primitive, was an improvement on the one they vacated. There were no doors; sheets suspended from the top being the only pro- tection. The wolves at times seemed determined to effect an entrance, when hot coals would be thrown at them. This served for a time to intimi- date them. Mr. Hubbell was a hatter by trade, and plied his calling vigorously during the winter season. He and his sons-Sardis F. and Ephraim A .- also broke up much of the adjoining land for the owners, keeping five yoke of oxen for the pur- pose. The younger son, Ephraim A., now resides on section 23, and Sardis F. is a prominent lawyer of Howell.
John Whalen removed from the northern part of Ohio to Michigan, and settled in Hartland in Octo- ber, 1835, on an additional 40, on section 12, on which he established himself. Mr. Whalen had six children, but one of whom is at present living in the county. He was a surveyor of much re- pute, and made many surveys of lands in Living- ston County. His death occurred June 20, 1851, in his sixty-fourth year.
Hubbard Bullard came from Monroe Co., N. Y., in 1834, and located 40 acres on section 13, and purchased an additional 40 on section 24. He accomplished the whole journey from his former home with teams, and on his arrival made a brief sojourn with Eli Lee until the completion of his own log house. He owned four yoke of oxen, and for years engaged in the occupation of break- ing land for the neighboring settlers. Mr. Bullard well remembers the first log school-house, which
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was built in 1836, and which he assisted in erect- ing.
The earliest instructor was Miss Sarah Huntley, who followed the custom of teachers of the day and "boarded 'round."
John R. Williams was the companion of Mr. Bullard in his pioneer experiences, and located 160 acres on sections 14 and 23,-80 acres on each. His father, John Williams, located 80 acres on section 24. He was one of the soldiers of the war of 1812, and lost a limb in one of the early battles. Mr. Williams died in 1837.
John and James Brophy were among the earliest pioneers, arriving in the township in 1835, and im- mediately entered 320 acres of land, which was divided equally and upon which they each erected a log house.
Elihu Haynes left his home in New York State in 1836, and purchased from government 80 acres in Hartland, to which he subsequently added 80 acres. He has since continued to reside upon his purchase.
One of the oldest pioneers of Hartland, Mr. O. E. Chambers, still survives, and resides within its limits. He came from Monroe County, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1836, via Detroit, traveling the whole dis- tance with an ox-team, his father having the pre- vious May located 80 acres upon sections 10 and II, and erected a log house. There were no roads at this early period, and the surrounding country, Mr. Chambers states, was a continuous stretch of black soil, the result of fires, which had swept vegetation for years previous. The year of his arrival a decided increase in population occurred, and it was not unusual to be summoned to a raising every day, his services as carpenter and joiner being in especial demand. His nearest neighbor was Thomas Hall, who located 160 acres on sections 14 and 15, and lived but a short time after his advent. His was the first interment in the cemetery at Hartland Centre.
In October of 1837 James Gleason entered 160 acres on sections 19 and 30. He left his former home in Orleans Co., N. Y., with an ox-team, coming via Detroit, and remaining with his friends, the Brophy brothers, until he had completed his log house. As his family increased he replaced this with a house of more ample proportions, in which he still resides. Mr. Gleason was elected to the State Legislature in 1853, and though not now an active politician, still maintains his interest in the public events of the day. The first Roman Catho- lic service in the township was held at his house, the rooms being barely large enough to accom- modate the worshipers. Father Morrissey, of Ann Arbor, was the officiating clergyman.
Amos F. Albright left Monroe Co., N. Y., for the West in 1832. He remained in Ohio until 1836, when he proceeded to Michigan, and en- gaged in his occupation of millwright. Having purchased land on section 16, he removed to Hart- land and made his temporary abode with Norman Brainard while he erected a log house upon his land. This house stood upon the site now occu- pied by the residence of Mrs. Chauncey L. Crouse. After completing a habitation he immediately began the erection of a grist-mill, which was completed and in working order the following fall. This mill, though a source of much accom- modation to the surrounding farmers, was prema- turely built as a matter of profit to the owner. Mr. Albright, finding himself involved, disposed of it in 1841 to Chauncey L. and Robert D. Crouse. He subsequently removed from the township, and now resides in Isabella Co., Mich., hale and hearty, though having reached the advanced age of sev- enty-eight years.
Hiram Scollard, whose peculiar characteristics have been more fully touched upon in the history of an adjoining township, entered land on sections I and 2 in 1836. He established a reputation as the eccentric miller, at Woodruff's Mills, in Brighton.
Dr. Josiah Clark was the first resident who prac- ticed the healing art. During the early years of his practice he resided on section 25, but died at Hartland Centre.
The earliest saw-mill within the boundaries of the township was erected by Mapes & Bursley in 1836. It stood upon section 7, on the banks of North Ore Creek, and enjoyed the patronage of the surrounding country, who were dependent upon it for most of the lumber used in the erection of their houses and barns.
William Smith, another of the prominent settlers of 1836, came from Pennsylvania with a family of six children, and located on section 6, where he purchased 130 acres of Col. Samuel Mapes, who located the land. He was one of the earliest jus- tices of the peace of the township, in which ca- pacity he officiated for many years, and was also an honored member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in Flint in 1852, and was suc- ceeded in his possessions by his son, Elisha G, who died in 1870.
As nearly as can be determined the earliest divine service was held in the first school-house, already mentioned, the officiating clergyman being that distinguished pioneer in Christian work, Elder Cosart.
Elder Jackson, a missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church, preached also at a very early date, and is remembered by many of the older
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residents riding by on horseback with his port- manteau at his side.
Elder Britton was also an early exhorter, and was accustomed to ride an old horse, with his wife and child seated behind him.
Probably one of these gentlemen performed the first marriage ceremony (the date of which remains uncertain) of Mr. George Cornwell to Miss Wil- liams, daughter of John Williams. Another early marriage was that of Lyman Lee to Miss Andrews.
Freeman Near emigrated from Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1839, and located at Hartland Centre. Dis- covering here a fine field for his abilities he estab- lished himself as a physician, and was the first in the little hamlet. He later married and continued to reside in the place until his death, which occurred some years since.
Ira D. Crouse removed from Avon, Livingston Co., N. Y., in 1843, having been induced by his brothers to assist them in their business at Hart- land Centre. As soon as he had accumulated suf- ficient means he purchased land, and since that time has added to it until he now owns 360 acres. He is one of the representative men of the town- ship, actively interested in all public enterprises, and especially zealous in the advancement of its educational interests.
Hiram Bussey removed from Wayne Co., N. Y., in 1844, and purchased from his brother, Calvin Bussey, who had preceded him, 160 acres, on sec- tions 4 and 9. At this late date the country was not thickly settled. His neighbors at this time were Calvin Bussey, James Webber, Elder David Youngs, and Le Grand Clark, the latter of whom came but a short time before and located, on sec- tion II, 220 acres.
Le Grand Clark, one of the prominent farmers of Hartland, came to the township in 1841, and purchased the farm upon section II, where he now resides, and which he has greatly improved.
C. A. Weaver became a resident of Green Oak in 1843, and in 1855 removed to Hartland, pur- chasing the foundry at the village, and owning it for several years. Later he became the proprietor of the leading hotel, which was burned, and rebuilt by him, and finally sold. He now resides upon a farm adjacent to the village.
Lorenzo L. Armstrong emigrated to the State in 1835, and to Hartland in 1842. In 1845 he went to Milford, but not finding the advantages it offered superior to those of the township he first located in, returned in 1853 and purchased a farm embracing 480 acres, and took up his residence upon it. He has since that time been a leading spirit in all that pertains to the welfare of the township.
The soil of Hartland is a gravelly loam, fertile, and well adapted to the growth of wheat, of which abundant harvests repay the toil of the farmer. The surface of the township is undulating, with broad acres of level land interspersed with gently sloping hills, which give variety and beauty to the landscape.
Several lakes dot the surface of the ground, chief among which are Round Lake, Long Lake, Brophy Lake, Whalen Lake, and Dunham Lake. North Ore Creek also affords a water-power in the southern portion of the township.
On the map of the township may be seen a nar- row neck of land on the line of sections 27 and 28, between Long and Round Lake. On this isthmus, partially covered with trees, dwelt in a certain rude independence old Shakaw, the retired chief of a remnant of the tribe that once peopled the wilder- ness embraced in the present county of Livingston. When the advance of civilization turned these wild lands into beautiful fields, the ranks of the tribe were broken, and the chief, having separated himself from his followers, repaired to the beautiful spot mentioned, to spend in retirement the remnant of his days. Here he constructed a primitive abode, made entirely of bark. The family of Sha- kaw consisted of one son and two daughters. Near the hut of Shakaw was a similar one constructed of bark, in which the friend of the chief, Portabeek, with his family, consisting of two daughters and two sons, made their abode. He was a man of lofty bearing, which, accompanied by a command- ing form and a strong will, made him feared and respected by the brethren of his tribe. When Sha- kaw chose this secluded spot on the banks of the two lakes for his home, Portabeek followed his friend into retirement. Neither seemed disturbed by the progress of civilization around them, and the axe and plow had little influence in changing their primitive life. The ground they occupied was left untilled, and the woods and streams continued to supply their meagre wants. It would seem natural that to complete the romance in the lives of these two life-long friends, the daughters of Shakaw should be wooed by the dusky sons of Portabeek. But history does not thus record it.
These Indians are well remembered by many of the older white settlers. They finally removed to the northward, and it is said that old Shakaw died at a comparatively recent date in Isabella County.
Annexed is a list of individuals who made orig- inal entries of land within the township of Hart- land :
SECTION I. Acres.
William Thompson, April, 1836.
.. 208.56
A. F. Albright, June, 1836 .. Hostod.b ...
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Acres.
H. R. Scollard, June, 1836 .. 80
Ledyard Flint, June, 1836. 160
Ledyard Flint, December, 1836. 205.28
SECTION 2.
W. H. Townsend, October, 1835. 198.24
William Thompson, April, 1836 .. 195.72
SECTION 3.
John I. Blackman, April, 1836 118.65
Henry Hawkins
Van R. Hawkins, June, 1836. 80
Levi Andrus, July, 1836.
160
J. C. Whalen, October, 1836
117.03
Jacob Westervelt, October, 1836.
40
O. E. Darrow, October, 1836
80
Alanson Olds, January, 1837
80
Samuel Cowles, April, 1837 ..
40
SECTION 4.
James Webber, October, 1835.
120
Major Curtis, January, 1836 .. 156.21
Franklin Curtis, March, 1836 .. 40
Austin Wakeman, March, 1836 ..
117.52
H. and V. R. Hawkins, June, 1836.
80
Calvin Bussey, September, 1836
80
Thomas Bussey, September, 1836.
40
Jacob Westervelt, October, 1836.
80
SECTION 5.
Isaac Parshall, September, 1835 179.92
Ezra Gleason, October, 1835 80
John I. Rice, November, 1835 80
Major Curtis, December, 1835
197.93
David Curtis, March, 1836.
40
SECTION 6.
E. Gleason, May, 1836 40
J. Maplebeck, June, 1834 .. 79 54
Samuel Mapes, December, 1835. 40
William Chapman, April, 1835
59-52
Calvin Bussey, June, 1835
40
Abel Hyde, October, 1836 ..
80
Russel Morton, January, 1836.
56.17
SECTION 7.
A. and R. Tenney, October, 1832. 197.16
John T. Brown, February, 1835. 157.08
Abby Mapes, June, 1835 ...
40
J. T. Brown, August, 1835.
120
Asa Parshall, September, 1835
80
Samuel Bidleman, September, 1835
40
SECTION 8.
J. Maplebeck, November, 1837. 40
Garry Griswold, May, 1837.
40
B. Townley, December, 1836. 40
Abram Dean, December, 1836. 40
Samuel Mapes, December, 1834.
40
Abby Mapes, October, 1835 40
Nehemiah Lamb, November, 1835. 80
Nehemiah Lamb, December, 1835. 80
B. M. Towsley, June, 1836 40 William Gannon, July, 1836. 40
Daniel Griswold, July, 1836 .. 40
John Van Derhoop, October, 1836. 40
Abram Dean, November, 1836.
40
Dennis Whalen, November, 1836.
40
SECTION 9.
Jos. S. Webber, October, 1835. 80
- Nichols, November, 1835 120
Cyrus Jackson, June, 1836. 320
Calvin Bussey, September, 1836 80
Thomas Bussey, December, 1836.
40
SECTION 10.
Jas. Chambers, May, 1836. 40 Cyrus Jackson, June, 1836. 240
Seth I. Smith, June, 1836 ... 80
John Hopkinson, September, 1836.
80
Acres.
Z. Shaw, September, 1836. 40
Peter Hartman, September, 1836. 80
Smith Irish, November, 1836. 40
Dennis Whalen, November, 1836 40
SECTION 11.
John Whalen, November, 1836. 40
Freelove Adams, April, 1836 40
James Chambers, May, 1836. 40 Samuel Hosford, June, 1836 .. 40
Samuel L. Hale, June, 1836. 80
Jos. B. Enos, June, 1836. 120
J. C. Whalen, June, 1836. 40
Royal Baker, June, 1836 40
H. S. Snediker, September, 1836. 120
Josiah Hale, October, 1836. 40
A. C. Taggart, May, 1836. 40
Ledyard Flint, June, 1836.
160
Ledyard Flint, June, 1836 80
H. & V. R. Hawkins, June, 1836. 80 H. S. Snediker, September, 1836. 240
John Whalen, October, 1836. 40
SECTION 13.
Dennis Whalen, July, 1834. 40
J. Coburn, May, 1836.
40
Hubbard Bullard, June, 1836.
40
H. S. Snediker, September, 1836
200
Adolphus Cary, Jr., October, 1836. 160
James Whalen, October, 1836.
40
Noah Cowles, April, 1837.
80
J. C. Russell, December, 1838 40
SECTION 14.
John Williams, June, 1834. 80
A. P'helps, July, 1834.
80
Dennis Whalen, July, 1834. 80
Eli Lee, July, 1835.
80
George Huntley, July, 1835
40
Thomas Hall, May, 1836. I20
Elisha B. Hall, May, 1836.
80
Moses Taggart, June, 1836 .. 8c
SECTION 15.
Aaron Phelps, July, 1834 .. 80
Orman Holmes, September, 1835. 80
C. W. Pierce, October, 1835 80
Thos. Hall, May, 1836.
80
James Snow, June, 1836.
80
Cyrus Jackson, June, 1836
160
George Hastings, October, 1836
40
A. Cary, Jr., December, 1836.
40
SECTION 16.
A. F. Albright, October, 1837 ..
80
A. F. Albright, October, 1837.
40
Albright & Flint, August, 1839.
40
J. Flint, September, 1843 ..
160
H. Gleason, November, 1843
40
J. D. Crouse, 1845 and 1847
160
Lucy Norton, March, 1848.
40
H. H. Middah, July, 1850
40
SECTION 17.
Joe Brophy, March, 1835. 160
James Brophy, March, 1835. 160
John Cullen, December, 1835. 160
Thomas Mackey, December, 1835 80
Thomas Sullivan, January, 1836.
40
Thomas Kelley, September, 1836
40
SECTION 18.
Thomas Tyrrell, March, 1836. 157.25
John Jordan, March, 1835 80
Thomas Tyrrrell, August, 1835 79.67 Thomas Kelley, December, 1835 40
Thomas Sullivan, January, 1836.
40
John Cullen, January, 1836.
40
William Gannon, January, 1836. 80
John Jordan, September, 1836. 40
B. O. Cavanagh, October, 1836
40
James Gannon, May, 1837 .. by.
39.67
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HARTLAND TOWNSHIP.
SECTION 19.
Acres. 80
Benjamin Wait, October, 1835.
C. Pecoard, January, 1836 ..
40
James McDonnell, March, 1836. 39.38
Elihu Haines, March, 1836.
I20
George Lemon, June, 1836 ..
I 20
Isaac L. Platt, August, 1836.
40
J. B. Weeden, September, 1836. 157.84 Hugh Mckeever, August, 1838. 39.38
SECTION 20.
David F. Hess, October, 1835. 40
Halsey Bidwell, May, 1836 .. 200
Joseph Hard, June, 1836 40
Thomas Conlon, June, 1836
40
George Lemon, June, 1836.
80
Dennis O'Reardon, November, 1836. 40 Patrick Crosby, August, 1837 40
Hugh Mckeever, August, 1838 80
John Cullen, July, 1854.
40
SECTION 21.
Norman Brainard, June, 1835. I20
David F. Hess, October, 1835 40
N. Brainard, December, 1835.
40
Solomon Foster, July, 1836.
40
Solomon Daillard, August, 1836
240
R. D. Hess, September, 1836.
40
N. Brainard, October, 1836 ..
40
Relecta Hastings, April, 1837.
40
Patrick Kelley, September, 1837. 40
John G. Horton, May, 1835. ...
I20
C. W. Pierce, October, 1835 .. 80
Lavius Tenney, March, 1836.
80 Cornell Lansing, March, 1836 80
Cornell Lansing, May, 1836.
80
R. D. Hess, September, 1836.
40
Lavius Tenney, September, 1836
40
Laura Hubbell, November, 1836
40
SECTION 23.
John Williams, June, 1834 :. 8c
George Huntley, June, 1834 8c
George Bulkley, June, 1834. 40 Aaron Phelps, July, 1834 .. 160
Rufus Tenney, December, 1835. 40
Eunice Tenney, January, 1836.
40
John B. Smith, May, 1836.
40
Bliss Charles, June, 1836 40
C. T. Charles, June, 1836 40
John Hopkinson, September, 1836.
80
Laura Hubbell, December, 1836 40
SECTION 24.
John C. Russell, December, 1838. 40
B. B. Kercheval, October, 1836 .. 40
A. Carey, October, 1836. 40
E. I. Smith, September, 1833.
80
George Burnet, April, 1834.
40
John Williams, October, 1834.
40
John Williams, February, 1835 40
E. I. Smith, June, 1835 80 Harriet Smith, June, 1835 .. 40 Crocker Hastings, October, 1835 40 J. T. Clark, November, 1835. 40 N. P. Morse, September, 1836. 40
S. T. Armstrong, October, 1836 80
SECTION 25.
Charles Smith, April, 1833 160
Lavius Tenney, May, 1833 ... 80
Eli Lee, May, 1833. 120
E. J. Smith, September, 1833 .. I 20
William Kinney, October, 1833
80
E. Armstrong, June, 1835 ..
40
John C. Morse, November, 1836.
40
SECTION 26.
John Glines, November, 1836. 40.
Acres.
John Glines, July, 1834 ... 40
Aaron Phelps, March, 1835. 40
Eber Adams, July, 1835 .. 160
A. Hubbell, November, 1835. 40
Jeptha Coburn, February, 1836 40
Charles Smith, February, 1836. 40
E. J. Smith, May, 1836.
80
A. Hubbell, May, 1836. 40
William Kinney, September, 1836 .. 40
A. Hubbell, October, 1836. 40
SECTION 27.
Abner Hyde, January, 1836. 40
N. P. Morse, May, 1836. 40
C. B. Phillips, May, 1836. 80 Levi Maxfield, May, 1836. 40
Isaac F. Brant, August, 1836. 120
George Cornell, September, 1836. 80
John Glines, October, 1836.
40
Benjamin Brevoort, October, 1836.
40
James Handy, November, 1854 .. 40 John Glines, October, 1855. 40
L. L. Armstrong, January, 1856. 40
James Grubb, January, 1860. 40
SECTION 28.
D. F. Hess, October, 1835 ..
80
I. H. S. Hurlbert, October, 1835. 80
Elisha Mudge, July, 1836. 80 I. F. Brant, August, 1836. 120
Laura M. Hess, September, 1836. 40
Medad Ferry, January, 1838.
40
John B. Smith, June, 1838.
40
Laura Lewis, August, 1838 .. 40 Samuel Mapes, November, 1852. 40 J. H. Handy, December, 1854 40
H. A. Potter, May, 1855 ..
40
SECTION 29.
I. H. S. Hurlbert, October, 1835 ... 80
M. McDonnell, May, 1836 80 ..
Stephen C. Hathaway, May, 1836 ..
80
Thomas Conlon, June, 1836.
40
Wm. J. Cochrane, August, 1836
320
Julia A. Hess, February, 1839.
40
SECTION 30.
A. Rogers, Jr., May, 1836.
39.72
M. McDonnell, May, 1836 ..
160
James Gleason, May, 1836.
80
Mary McGuire, May, 1836
39.72
Ira C. Hathaway, May, 1836.
160
Silas Hathaway, May, 1836.
119.95
Wm. N. Hoyt, September, 1836.
40
SECTION 31.
R. B. Ruggles, August, 1835. 165.54
Benjamin Tanner, April, 1836. 160
Henry S. Lisk, May, 1836 .. 80 Patrick Mullen, June, 1836. I20
Charles Bartley, August, 1836.
40
Wm. A. Clark, September, 1836.
81.90
SECTION 32.
Charles Robinson, July, 1834 .. 80
Joseph Robinson, June, 1835.
40
H. S. Lisk, May, 1836.
80
S. Kilpatrick, May, 1836.
80
Abm. M. Topping, August, 1836
160
Isaac L. Platt, August, 1836.
160
Benjamin Blain, November, 1854
40
SECTION 33.
Benjamin Tanner, April, 1836. 120
Elijah Marsh, June, 1836. 80
Isaac F. Brant, August, 1836. 80
Betsey Marsh, October, 1836.
40
Israel Armes, February, 1837.
H. H. Wharner, October, 1837ested by.
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HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Acres.
Samuel Crippen, May, 1838 40
Morris Whitehout, February, 1846. 40 I. H. Handy, February, 1853 .. 40
Michael Walsh, August, 1853. 40
Franklin Walsh, March, 1858 40
Robert Sloan, March, 1854 ... 40
SECTION 34.
H. Goodspeed, July, 1835. 80
Joseph Young, May, 1836. 160
W. H. Johnston, June, 1836. 80
Chauncey Childs, September, 1836. 160
Benjamin Brevoort, December, 1836 .. 40
Isaac Collins, September, 1838. 40
L. M. Armstrong, December, 1853 40
H. J. Ross, December, 1854. 40
SECTION 35-
Emeline Hewett, June, 1839 .. 80
Benjamin Wood, December, 1833. 40
Cornell Lansing, March, 1835. 80
Ibrook Tower, May, 1835. 40
R. & J. Tenney, July, 1835. 120
Charles Smith, November, 1835. 40
John B. Smith, December, 1835. 40
F. W. Goodman, December, 1835. 40
William Kinney, September, 1836. 40
Solomon Cooper, November, 1837. 40
Wells Farr, January, 1838 40
Keyes Child, June, 1838 40
SECTION 36.
John Cosart, November, 1836. 40
Alvah Tenney, October, 1832 80
Jesse Tenney, April, 1833 80
John C. Morse, May, 1833. 40
Erastus J. Smith, September, 1833. 40
John Wood, December, 1833. 80
Benjamin Wood, Jr., December, 1833 .. 40
John Cosart, October, 1835. I20
William Kinney, September, 1836. 80
H. T. Ross, December, 1854 .. 40
The following is an alphabetical list of the resi- dent tax-payers in the township of Hartland in 1844:
Andrus, Rebecca.
Cosart, John.
Atwood, David.
Dyre, Edward.
Armstrong, Elias.
Dibble, Henry A.
Armstrong, Giles. Devine, Robert.
Armstrong, Simeon.
Flint, Ledyard.
Bussey, Calvin.
Ferry, William C.
Bussey, Hiram.
Finney, John.
Brown, Walter.
Gleason, Elijah.
Boulton, James.
Griswold, Gary.
Brock, Matthew. Griswold, Daniel.
Brown, Portius, Griswold, Henry.
Brophy, John.
Graves, Harley H.
Brophy, James.
Graves, Charles K.
Brainerd, Norman.
Gannon, Richard.
Brown, Stephen.
Garfield, John.
Bradley, Orlando.
Gleason, John.
Clark, Le Grand.
Gillingham, John.
Chambers, James.
Griffin, George J.
Gleason, Hiram.
Cimmer, Nathan.
Gannon, William.
Cary, Adolphus.
Glines, John.
Chambers, James, Jr.
Grant, George.
Chambers, L. C.
Graham, David.
Crouse, C. L. & R.
Gleason, James.
Clark, Josiah T.
Griswold, Benjamin.
Cullen, John.
Hodges, Russell.
Cook, Ezekiel.
Hodges, Willard.
Haynes, Lyman.
Hale, Elisha B.
Huntley, William E.
Mapes, Hiram.
Holmes, Orman.
McCormick, Jacob.
Huntley, Erastus L.
Near, Freeman.
Haines, Stephen.
Parshall, Isaac.
Haines, Elihu.
Phillips, Charles B.
Horton, John G.
Rice, John I. Ross, Charles.
Huntley, Henry O.
Hubbell, Adoniram.
Richardson, A. W.
Hathaway, Ira.
Ross, John.
Hess, David F.
Seed, Hugh.
Hess, George.
Smith, Beriah G.
Johnson, William S.
Johnson, Widow.
Simons, Alfred S.
Jordan, John.
Kesler, Jacob.
Seeley, William D.
Kelly, Thomas.
Kinney, George.
Kinney, William N.
Smith, Erastus J.
Kinney, H. R.
Smith, Charles.
Littlefield, Anthony R.
Townley, Daniel.
Lamb, Aroswell.
Thayer, I. R.
Lennon, Margaret.
Townley, Benjamin W.
Lanning, William C.
Tyrrell, Thomas.
Lyon, Abiel.
Tenney, Lavius.
Lake, Warner.
Livermore, Lampson.
Whalen, Josiah C.
Lee, Eli.
Webber, James S.
Lee, Adon.
Westervelt, Jacob.
Morgan, Dudley.
Marvin, Richard.
Minor, Ezra.
Whalen, John.
Maxfield, Thomas.
Whalen, James.
Menter, Daniel.
Whalen, Dennis.
Mckeever, Hugh. White, Sandford. Mapes, Samuel, Jr. Williams, John.
Mudge, John.
Williams, Sally.
Mudge, Samuel T.
Waters, Vincent.
Mills, John H.
Wood, John.
Maxfield, Levi.
Youngs, David.
McDonald, Michael.
HARTLAND CENTRE.
This little village, which is located northwest of the geographical centre of the township, was settled not long after the first settlement was made in the township, but it assumed no special importance as a centre of trade until some years later. Rufus Tenney is said to have made the earliest location of land within its limits, and the first store was opened by George J. Griffin, from Rochester, N. Y., in 1839. This was for a long time the head- quarters of the hamlet, where the news of the day and political topics were discussed, and where various matters relating to the welfare of Hartland had their origin. Township-meetings were also held here for several years, and liquor was freely dispensed. After canvassing the ballots, the elected candidates were accustomed to exercise their hos- pitality, and a free-and-easy time was the inev- itable result; some of the early pioneers who still survive having a vivid recollection of the condition in which they sought their homes after these elec- tion revels.
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