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ington Streets, commenced business in July, 1877, and has a large custom.
J. K. FLOOD, dry goods and groceries, bought of George A. Wagar, on State Street; business established in 1881, doing $25,000 annually.
MRS. W. W. BEAUMONT, dry goods and notions, established on State Street, in 1875, doing a large business.
O. W. KNox's general store, established on Main Street, in 1868, and in 1875 moved to State Street. Originally started by White & Knox, and the latter purchased in 1874. He does a large business.
THE WAGON AND CARRIAGE SHOP of J. K. Cooper & Son was established in 1867, and is now on State Street; size of building, 20x 32, with paint shop in second story; blacksmith shop, 20x32.
THE WAGON AND CARRIAGE SHOP of B. S. Parks, on State Street, was established November, 1878.
THE SEWING MACHINE AGENCY of L. E. Pratt was established in 1880, and handles the genuine Singer, doing a business of $15,000 annually.
MOORE's HOTEL, built by B. Moore, in the Fall of 1866, opened June 16, 1867; leased in 1872 to Tyler Carmer, and afterward to J. Tyler, and now, since 1878, to W. H. Bailey. Size, 40x52.
THE BANK, and dwelling attached, built by B. Moore, in 1873. DR. L. STUCK, dentist, came to Hart in August, 1880, and being very skilful and experienced, has met with great success. He is a graduate of Wisconsin Dental College, and has had twenty-five years' experience.
The church edifices are those of the Methodist Episcopal, and that of the United Brethren.
Hart was first supplied with Methodist preaching from the pastor at Pentwater. The first pastor appointed to the Hart charge by the conference was Rev. J. R. A. Wightman, in 1866. In 1867 Rev. B. S. Pratt was pastor, followed by Rev. G. A. Phillips in 1869, he by Rev. C. Howe in 1871, he by Rev. E.L. Kellogg, 1873, and he by Rev. J. Draper in 1874. In 1875 Rev. J. N. Dayton was pastor; he was succeeded by Rev. J. H. Thomas, in 1877, and he by Rev. W. L. Tilden, in 1879.
Hart has a very neat and commodious school building, two stories in height, with excellent grounds, and a small building on the same lot for a primary school. Prof. James Brassington, who recently passed the examination in law and has commenced prac- tice in Hart, was, until recently, the efficient principal.
Joe Hooker Post No. 26, G. A. R., was organized August 16, 1881, and is a flourishing institution, with over 30 members. The following are the officers for 1882: W. E. Thorp, commander; L. G. Rutherford, senior vice commander; I. D. Reed, junior vice com- mander; W. R. Colier, surgeon; J. V. Cahill, quartermaster; L. G. Crumb, chaplain; J. A. Colier, officer of the day; J. H. Slater, adjutant; William McRae, officer of the guard; Frank Edwards, quartermaster sergeant; C. E. Croff, sergeant major.
THE HART CORNET BAND was organized in August, 1878, mak- ing its first appearance in public in October following. The leader is Charles Bergman (E flat cornet). The members are: J. Widoe, drum major; W. H. Bailey, B flat; C. Rollins, B flat; C. A. Gurney, B flat; B. S. Reed, alto; C. Johnson, alto; G. A. McIntyre, alto; W. H. H. Turner, tenor; A. Rollins, baritone; W. Vanwickle, tuba; T. J. Main, base drum; E. Fisher, snare drum; F. Falkener, cymbals. The band is becoming quite efficient, and is popular and obliging.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
MAHAR WIGTON was born in Sussex County, N. Y., January 25, 1803. At a very early age, in connection with his parents, settled
in Columbia County, N. Y., where he remained till 1815, when he moved to Tompkins County, and was married April 15, 1826, to Amelia Ellis, who was born June 3, 1804, and died April 10, 1868, at Hart, Mich. Mr. Wigton commenced in life (having learned the trade of miller) as a farmer, miller and lumberman, in Erie County, Penn., in 1826, where he remained till 1850, when he moved to Chautauqua County, N. Y., remaining till1866, when he made Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., his home, and is the owner, with his son-in-law, Mr. Bosworth, of a large flouring and custom mill, saw mill, and much village property. He has four living children,-Mrs. Lydia P. Bosworth, Mrs. Nancy A. Sprigg, Edmund P., and Warren M.
WILL H. WIGTON was born in Erie County, Penn., Novem- ber 29, 1858, being grandson to Mahar Wigton, and son of John E. Wigton. Settled in Hart in 1866; commenced in the boot and shoe line, March 1881, on State Street, and is doing an extensive business in that line.
ANDREW D. VAN WICKLE was born in Wayne County, N. Y., April 12, 1825. Settled in Erie County, Ohio, in 1844, and engaged in manufacturing and selling fanning mills for twelve years, when, in 1856, he moved to De Kalb County, Ind., and engaged in the same business for six years. In 1862 he settled in Van Buren County, Mich., remaining till 1865, when he made Hart, Oceana County, his home, settling on Section 34, and engaged in farming. Since he has been in Hart, he has enjoyed the confidence of his townsmen to a large extent, having been supervisor, justice of the peace, president of the agricultural society, etc. Besides being engaged in general farming, he is paying considerable attention to fruit culture; also breeds the Holstein variety of cattle. Married, September 27, 1847, to Sarah B. Morehouse, who was born August 1, 1825, and died October 31, 1856; second marriage, March 14, 1857, to Helen A. Bishop, born in Wayne County, N. Y., October 10, 1837.
D. T. DEMMON was born in Wyoming County, N. Y., July 17, 1837. Settled in Hart, Mich., in 1867, and is engaged in farming on Section 33; also owns and operates a steam thresher. In Winters he is largely engaged in getting out lumber of various kinds. He served in the Ninth New York Cavalry during the war of the rebellion. Married, May 2, 1859, to Sarah Ann Loomis, who was born in Wyoming County, N. Y., April 8, 1840. Four children- Frank L., Lula A., Norman R., and Hattie A., born 'August 23, 1872, and died February 18, 1873.
PETER GALLIEN was born in Ohio, July 15, 1837. Settled in Racine County, Wis., in 1848; learned the mason's trade, which he followed for a while in Wisconsin, and still follows, in connection with farming. Settled in Hart, Section 28, in 1864; married December 24, 1861, to Julia Ann Palmiter, who was born July 16, 1842. Three children.
DR. S. R. WILLIAMS was born in Dayton, Ohio, March, 3, 1810; moved to Wayne County, Ind., in 1815, and thence, in 1848, to Elkhart County, Ind. Commenced the practice of medicine in 1844, which he continued till 1878, when he settled on a farm on Section 17, Hart, where he now lives. He made Hart village his home in 1867. Married, December 25, 1835, to Mary Marine, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., June 28, 1820.
GEORGE BATE was born in Hamilton, Ont., June, 1818; moved to Rochester, N. Y., in 1822, and to Lenawee County, Mich., in 1848, and engaged in the baking business. In 1865 he moved to St. Joseph County, Mich., and was in the fruit culture. In 1881 made Hart, Oceana County, his home, and is engaged in the baking and grocery business.
W. F. LAKE was born in Warren County, N. Y., September 6, 1829. Settled in Hillsdale County, Mich., in 1837, and in Hart, Section 32, in 1859. Married, January 1, 1857, to Lucy Warren, who was born in Huron County, Ohio, January 10, 1887.
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F. G. READING was born at Detroit, Mich., September 14, 1833. He early learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he has followed in connection with contractor and builder, but at present (1882) he couples farming with his trade, living on Section 9, Hart Township. He has been township treasurer, justice of the peace, etc. Served in the army in the quarter-master's department for two years, Army of the Potomac. Married, January 1, 1860, to Matilda Baxter, who was born in Charleston, N. Y., July 24, 1887. Six children, all girls. His father, H. H. Reading, was born in Sum- merset County, England, December 4, 1800. Settled in Oakland County, Mich., in 1832; lost his wife March 4, 1881; now lives with his son in Hart, and is engaged in life insurance.
CHARLES GURNEY was born in Grange County, Ohio, June 6, 1853. His father moved to Tuscola County, Mich., the same year. Mr. Gurney received the degree of B. S. at the Tuscola High School, and subsequently studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1881. For several years Mr. Gurney has been engaged in teaching school a portion of the year. Settled in Hart in 1879, and is the present township clerk.
C. C. NEWELL was born in Geauga County, Ohio, August 28, 1851. Settled in Hart, Section 36, in 1869; occupation, a farmer.
W. H. WATERS was born in Broome County, N. Y., May 14, 1842. Settled in Jackson County, Iowa, in 1854, moving to Mont- calm County, Mich., in 1855; returned to York State in 1858, remaining till the Spring of 1862, when he settled in Oceana County, Mich. Enlisted, in 1864, in the Third Michigan Infantry; served in the Army of the Cumberland till the close of the war. Engaged in farming till 1875; then worked as carpenter and joiner till 1882, when he purchased an interest in a furniture store on State Street, Hart. Married, August 28, 1862, to Charlotte Good- enough, who was born in Broome County, N. Y., October 20, 1843.
SAMUEL YATES was born in Wiltshire, England, April 28, 1822. Settled in Ionia County, Mich., in 1857, and in Hart, Oceana County, in 1863, on Section 18, where he now resides, and is engaged in farming, gardening, and dealing in stock. Married November 14, 1860, to Mrs. Samantha Hatch, who was born in Genesee County, N. Y., in 1828, and died October, 1864.
A. C. RANDALL was born in Yates County, N. Y., February 8, 1818. Early occupation, a farmer and teacher. Settled in Oceana County, Mich., in 1856, in what is now Shelby Township. In 1869 he settled on Section 14, Hart Township, where he now resides. Since he has lived in the county, he has been highway commissioner two years, justice eleven years, township clerk four years. Married, Februrry 26, 1840, to Sophronia Anderson, who was born September 2, 1822. Five living children. One son, Lewis A., born June 27, 1847, and died August 16, 1864, from disease contracted in the army.
DAVID BENHAM was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., May 29, 1826. Early learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, at which he worked in Tompkins County till 1865, when he made Hart, Oceana County, his home, and engaged in building and contracting, doing a great portion of the building in Hart for some years. He and partner established the planing mill on Water Street, and at present, 1882, is president of the Hart Manufacturing Company. Married, May 29, 1849, Mary A. Niver, who was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., November 12, 1830.
DR. L. STUCK was born in Seneca County, N. Y., January 1, 1831. Moved to Steuben County, N. Y., in 1835, and to Adrian, Mich., in 1842. Dr. Stuck has practiced dentistry since 1858. He invented and patented the metallic die for artificial teeth, which is being recommended and used by several universities. He located at Hart in 1881. Married first in 1858, to Sarah Barnum, who died
in 1854; second marriage-in 1857, to Emma M. Wheeler, of Hud- son, Mich.
JOHN V. CAHILL was born in Erie County, N. Y., May 8, 1840. Moved to Green Lake County, Wis., in 1848. Enlisted October, 1861, in the Tenth Wisconsin Infantry, and served in the Army of the Cumberland for three years; was wounded in the head at Per- rysville, Ky., October 8, 1862. In June, 1872, went to Marion County, Kas., where he remained five years; then settled in Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., and worked at his trade-carpenter and joiner- till 1880, when he established business in the sale of agricultural implements. Married, June 4, 1867, to Lydia E. Miers, who was born in Luzerne County, Penn., March 3, 1843.
N. MILLER was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., August 26, 1833. Settled in Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., in the Spring of 1861; worked in Corbin & Ford's gristmill for about three years. In 1866 he settled on Section 9, where he now resides, being a farmer. Has been justice, constable, deputy sheriff, under sheriff, and township treasurer. Married, December 26, 1860, Amelia E. Corbin, who was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., December 31, 1838. Two liv- ing children-Mary L. and Le Roy.
MELVIN A. LUTHER was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., Octo- ber 17, 1841. Settled in Hart, February, 1866, on Section 16, where he now lives. Enlisted April, 1861, in the Twenty-third New York Volunteers; served two years; wounded at Smith's Mountain, Md. Married, August 5, 1866, Ida I. Corbin, who was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., August 5, 1849. Three children-Ernest L., Fred. A. and Martin E.
ROBERT MCALLISTER Was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, Febru- ary 28, 1817. Emigrated to New Brunswick in 1824; thence to Livingston County, N. Y., in 1838. In 1856 he settled on Section 5, Hart Township, Oceana County, where he now lives. Married, October 12, 1843, Henrietta Rosebrugh, who was born in Livingston County, N. Y., September 8, 1823. Six children.
GEORGE B. ROLLINS was born in Poland, Me., March 11, 1838. Settled in Oceana County in 1855. Enlisted in 1862 in the One Hundredth Indiana Volunteers; served three years as chief regi- mental musician. Married, March 11, 1866, to Mary A. Hitchcock, who was born in Munson, Ohio, January 25, 1845.
T. J. MAIN was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., May 24, 1829. Settled in Hart in 1866, and worked as carpenter and joiner. Estab- lished a livery in 1878, which he still carrres on. Married December 11, 1856, Soffalia J. Niver who was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., August 6, 1833. Two children.
ISAAC D. REED was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, October 10, 1835. At the age of eighteen learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he followed some three years. In 1856 he settled in Barry County, Mich., and engaged in farming. In May, 1861, he enlisted in the Third Michigan Volunteers, serving in the Army of the Potomac, and participated in all of the engagements, till the Fall of Richmond, as regimental wagon-master. Settled in Hart in 1877, and engaged in mercantile business. Is the present township treas- urer. Married, August 24, 1864, to Frances M. Cannon, who was born in Huron County, Ohio, March 14, 1847. Two children.
ENOCH T. MUGFORD was born in Portland, Me., January 14, 1829. Settled in Chicago in 1852, following the trade of carpenter and joiner. In 1854 he made Oceana County his home, and in 1858 settled in Hart Township, Section 80, where he now resides. Has held several township offices, and is now serving his seventh term as supervisor. Married, March 21, 1851, to Martha Jane Nut- ter, who was born in Wolfsboro, N. H., September, 1828. Five children-William E., Joseph B., Menzo E., John P., and Susan M.
IRA C. FORD was born in Seneca County, N. Y., March 30, 1850. Moved to Fulton County, Ohio, in 1862, and to Oceana County,
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RES. OF N. MILLER, HART , OCEANA CO., MICH.
RES.OF T. S. GURNEY , HART, OCEANA CO., MICH.
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Mich., in 1875. Engaged in farming till 1881, since which he has been scaling logs. Was superintendent of schools in Crystal for three years. Married, January 28, 1878, to Clara L. Main, who was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., June 20, 1858. Two children- Mary A. and Lloyd A.
LYMAN B. CORBIN .- Among the many who have contributed their energies toward making Hart what it is and what it hopes to be, there is, perhaps, no one more entitled to take a front seat than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Chenango County, N. Y., April 15, 1814. Early learning every department of the business connected with the gristmill, we find him as early as 1845 erecting a large stone mill at Dryden, N. Y. In 1862 he settled in Hart, Oce- ana County, and the same year built the first gristmill in this part of the county. Later we find him exerting a powerful influence toward securing the county seat and railroad in Hart. He was twice mar- ried; first, in 1837, to Mary A. De Long, who died September 8, 1852; second, August, 1853, to Sally A. Messinger, who died April, 1879. He died August 22, 1880, leaving six children-Mrs. N. Miller, Mrs. M. A. Luther, Mrs. W. Hart, Webb, Fred. L. and Frank. Fred. L. Corbin was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., Feb- ruary 3, 1858. Married, February 10, 1881, to Laura Collins, who . was born in Hart Township, June 2, 1862.
A. S. WHITE was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., Novem- ber 24, 1842. In 1867 he settled in Clinton County, Mich., and engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Knox, where they re- mained one year, and then moved their business to Hart, Oceana County, where they continued the business until 1874, at which time Mr. White retired from the mercantile business, and with others estab- lished a bank in Hart, since which he has been its cashier. Mar- ried, February 24, 1875, Ella H. Alverson, who was born in Jeffer- son County, N. Y., May 5, 1844. Two children.
REV. JOHN BLISS was born in Pennsylvania, December 9, 1829. Received a common-school education. Settled in Sheboygan County, Wis., in 1846, and engaged in farming. Moved to Lake County, Ill., in 1849. Commenced preaching in the Wesleyau Methodist Church in 1858; ordained in 1861, since which he has ever followed his calling in different localities. Settled in Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., in 1866, and for five years acted as missionary to the Indians in that county. Also has a farm on Section 14, Hart Township. Has been twice married; first, March 24, 1851, to Maria Butcher, who died November 9, 1853; second marriage, August 14, 1864, to Martha J. Curtis, who was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., June, 1834.
AMBROSE MASON was born in Washington County, N. Y., Octo- ber 16, 1830. Settled in Ashtabula County, Ohio, in 1836. He lived in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties, Mich., from 1860 till 1867, when he settled in Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., on Section 28, where he resided till 1882, when he moved to Hart, to work at his trade-a builder and contractor. Is the present county coroner. Married February 9, 1860, to Ann G. Burke, who was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, May 24, 1833. Five children-Calvin B., Mary O., Lizzie A., Ina S. and Ambrose J.
JESSE MILLS was born near Toronto, Canada, October 26, 1847. Settled in Hart in 1860. Enlisted, in 1863, in the Twenty- sixth Michigan Infantry. Taken prisoner at Appomattox, June 5, 1864. Now is engaged in farming on Section 22, Hart Township. Married, July 4, 1870, to Agnes Gratten, who was born in County Down, Ireland, July 24, 1851.
VICTORY SATTERLEE was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., April 20, 1822. Moved to Warren County, Pa., in 1831, and to Montcalm County, Mich., in 1847. In 1857, before the organization of the township of Hart, we find Mr. Satterlee cutting his road from Shelby to his future home in Hart. His nearest gristmill was Grand Rapids,
and, with no neighbors south of Pentwater River in Hart, he com- menced to hew out a home for himself and family. Upon the or- ganization of the township, in 1858, he was elected justice, and ever since he has been esteemed as a worthy citizen. He has been en- gaged in farming till 1880, when he settled in the village of Hart, and purchased a hotel. Married, March 9, 1845, Mary Ann Fish, who was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., February 28, 1831. Seven living children, and lost three by death.
DR. MICHAEL R. CHADWICK was born in Merionethshire, Wales, April 6, 1819. Settled in Michigan in 1842. Graduated in med- icine at the Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1855. Dr. Chad- wick immediately commenced the practice of his profession in Marion, Grant Co., Ind. In 1867 he made Hart, Occana Co., Mich., his home, still practicing, together with the drug business, in con- nection with his son, H. J. Chadwick, a graduate of the Michigan College of Medicine, Detroit, in 1881. Dr. Chadwick was married December 25, 1848, to Caroline Godden, who was born in Stark County, Ohio, November 25, 1828.
DAVID JOHNSON, son of Hezekiah, was born in Green County, N. Y., June 18, 1832, and the same year his father settled in Huron County, Ohio. Mr. Johnson's early occupation was that of clerk. In 1858 he settled in Barry County, Mich., and soon engaged in farming, which he continued till 1870, when he made Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., his home, and engaged in hardware business, which he still follows. He was elected probate judge in 1880-still holds. Mar- ried, March, 1861, to Lydia Reed, who died November 10, 1880, leaving three children-Charles R., Lewis E. and Jennie. His father, Hezekiah, died at Coldwater, Mich., November 3, 1876.
S. G. ROLLINS was born in New Gloucester, Me., May 18, 1813. Settled at Irving, N. Y., in 1836, remaining for a term of years, when he made Cleveland, Ohio, his home, following his trade, that of ship carpenter. In 1855 he found his way to Pentwater, Oceana Co., Mich., where he worked at his trade for a year, when he settled on Section 16, Hart Township, remaining till the time of his death, which occurred February 5, 1875. Mr. Rollins was among the very first settlers in Hart Township. At his house the first town meeting was held. He was elected the first supervisor. His daughter, Mary O. (Williams), taught the first school, and was the first lady married in Hart. Mr. Rollins was married May 18, 1835, to Susan C. Sawtelle, who was born in Minot, Me., December 19, 1812. Eight children-Eliza B., George B., Mary O., Lucretia, Albert H., Margaret Jennie, Charles E. and Alfred.
STEPHEN BURDICK was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., March 29, 1826. Moved, when very young, to Chautauqua County, N. Y., where he remained till 1841, when he settled in Erie County, Pa., where he remained three years; returning to Chautauqua County, where he learned the trade of miller. In 1852 he returned to Erie County, Pa., and for four years was headmiller in the Girard mills. In 1867 he made Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., his home, and at present (1882) is engaged in the flouring mill of Wigton & Bosworth; besides having a farm on Section 27. Married, August, 1849, to Laura J. Hall, who was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., May 7, 1828. Three children.
W. L. MILLER was born in Onondaga Township and County, N. Y., September 13, 1824. In 1831 he settled in the town of Bennington, Genesee County, remaining till 1839, when he made Cattaraugus County his home. He early learned the trade of miller at Springville, Erie Co., N. Y. He worked as miller at Lockport and Batavia till 1852, when he settled in Clark County, Ohio, where he remained till 1873, when another move found him at Grand Rapids, Mich. In 1878 he settled in Hart, Mich., where he is engaged as headmiller for Wigton & Bosworth in their flouring mill.
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Married, January 1, 1849, to L. M. Springsteen, who was born in Monroe County, N. Y., January 18, 1828. One child.
M. H. BOSWORTH was born in Bradford County, Pa., January 80, 1829. In 1862 he settled in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and in Hart, Oceana County, Mich., in 1874, and is in business with Mahar Wigton, in their flouring and sawmills. Has held the office of township treasurer two terms, and is considered a thorough business man. Married, July 2, 1851, to Lydia P. Wigton, who was born October 3, 1829. One son-M. W., born December 18, 1857.
WARREN M. WIGTON was born at Harbor Creek, Erie Co., Pa., September 24, 1843. In 1849 moved to Ripley, Chautauqua Co., N.Y. In 1866 made Hart, Oceana Co., Mich., his home, where he still resides, being book-keeper and general manager in the firm of Wigton & Bosworth, in their flour and sawmill. Has held the posi- tion of secretary of the Oceana County Agricultural Society for several years. Mr. Wigton has been twice married, first, February 14, 1870, to Mary P. Huff, who was born in Jackson County, Mich., November 17, 1851, and died at Hart, January 30, 1871; second marriage, May 8, 1873, to Miss Elizabeth Kelley, who was born in Lenawee County, Mich., 1854.
DR. HENRY B. HATCH was born in Kalamazoo County, Mich., July 31, 1858; received his literary education at Hillsdale College, Michigan. He studied medicine, and graduated at the Medical Univer- sity of Michigan at Ann Arbor, in 1876, also receiving a special diploma for physical diagnosis. Upon graduation, he immediately commenced the practice of his profession at Three Rivers, Mich. In 1878 he located at Hart, Mich., where he still continues the practice of medicine in connection with a large drug store, pur- chased of J. K. Flood. Dr. Hatch was married May 14, 1875, to. Clara S. Truax, who was born in Pennsylvania, February 28, 1857, one child, Sadie M., being born May 7, 1878.
A. R. CHAPPELL was born in Eaton County, Mich., October 9, 1844 His first business on his own account was farming. In 1868 he engaged in the manufacture of hand rakes and handles. In 1870 he settled in Hart, Oceana Co., and with D. Johnson established a hardware store. The copartnership continued till 1878, when Mr. Chappell went for himself till 1880, when he took a partner (D. J. Matthews), who is still in business with him. Mr. Chappell is also a stockholder and treasurer of the Hart Manufacturing Company; has been notary public twelve years and postmaster from 1872 to 1881; married December 28, 1865, to Mary J. Salisbury, who was born in Monroe County, N. Y., April 29, 1847.
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