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SIMEON HOWE, a farmer of London, was born at Wells, Rutland county, Vt., February 25, 1832. His parents came to London in 1833, locating on a farm of eighty acres. July 5, 1858, Simeon married Emeline C. Graves, of London, Mich. She was born at Dun- dee, April 13, 1842. February, 1866, he purchased 45 acres of land where he now resides. Four children were born to them: George T., Julia E., Simeon L., and Herman. Mrs. Howe died August 3, 1887.
WILLIAM B. JONES, a farmer of London, was born in the State of New Jersey, January 14, JS34. His father was in the war of 1812. William married May 4, 1859, Caroline Martin, of Macon, Mich. She was born May 16, 1834. After his marriage he rented a farm at Lodi, Mich. In 1871 purchased a farm at Monroeville, and during the same year sold it, pur- chasing the farm in London. No children have been born to them, but in 1877 they adopted an orphan boy. Address, London.
JOHN J. KILPATRICK, an active London farmer, was born in Steuben county, N. Y., April 27, 1835. Learned the painter's trade in New York State. Octo- her 7, 1856, married. His wile was born in England. Five children were born to them. Mrs. Kilpatrick died June 1, 1865. January 20, 1866, he married Mrs. Emma C. Bedell, widow of James M. Bedell, who died at the Government Hospital in 1862. Eight chil- dren were born by this second union. Mr. Kilpatrick is a great reader, and in 1885 lost by fire a valuable library. Address, London.
DELOSS G. LAMKIN, farmer of London, was born in Exeter, Mich., January 17, 1848. His parents came to Michigan in 1835. February 25, he mar- ried Margaret Pelton, of Exeter. She was born May 27, 1849. In 1872 he purchased the farm they now own. No children were born to them. Address, Lon- don.
ELIJAH M. LAMKIN was born Sept. 6, 1830, at Raisinville, Mich. His parents located in Michigan in 1820. August 23, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 11th Mich. Vol. Inf. as private. At the battle of Stone River he was wounded; was discharged Sept. 16, 1864, and returned to Michigan. Married Martha D. Sabin, who was born at Lyonsville, Pa., July 29, 1843. Six children have been born to them. Mr. Lamkin owns 155 acres of land.
OLIVER C. LAMKIN, a farmer of London, was born in London, Monroe county. Nov. 18, 1843. His parents were early settlers of London. August 22, 1862, he enlisted in Co. K, 5th Mich. Cav., as private; was in battles of Gettysburg, Winchester and Cedar Creek: was discharged in June, 1865, as sergeant. March 18, 1866, he married Anna Hawks, of Exeter, who was born in New York State Nov. 29, 1844. They lived at Exeter until 1883, when he sold the farm and purchased 60 acres of land in London; owns one of the largest barns in the town, and his farm is highly cul- tivated. They have had seven children; address, London.
A. H. LEWIS, a retired farmer of London, was born in New York State, June 21, 1822. October, 1847, he married Julia A. Crane, who was born in Steuben county, N. Y., April 16, 1830. Came to Michigan in 1883. Six children were born to them : Edwin, Albert, Amanda, Mianda, Percilla and Mary E. Address, London.
WILLIAM J. LINDSAY, of London, was born in Ireland June 15, 1842. In 1854 he came to America. Married in 1870 Margaret Coburn, who was born in New York State in 1852; lived in Dakota, and had his farm destroyed by prairie fire, and being discouraged came to Michigan. Nine children were born to them. Address, London.
JOSEPH D. MARVIN was born in New York State July 22, 1857. In 1861 he came to Michigan with his mother, his father being deceased. In 1880 he began farming for himself at Sumpter. August 20, 1882, married Ada Craft, who was born at Sumpter Aug. 8, 1865. In 1887 they came to London, locating on the farm where they reside. One child was born to them June 29, 1885, died July 21, 1885. Address, London.
SELEN MASTERS, a farmer of London township, was born on the River Raisin, in Raisinville township, in 1818, and has always lived in Monroe county. His father, Adam Masters, was born in Ulster county, N. Y., and came to Monroe county soon after the War of 1812, and was the father of 12 children. Selen has lived in London township 44 years. He was married in 1840 to Maria Zeluff. They have had 12 children, seven of whom are living.
RICHARD H. MILLAGE, a farmer of London, was born in New York State July 19, 1832; came to Michigan in 1845. December 10, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th Mich. Vol. Inf. as private. In 1862 he was discharged; re-enlisted in 1863 in Co H,2d Mich. Cav., joining the regiment at Nashville, Tenn., remaining with the regiment until the close of the war. September 16. 1865, he married Lucinda Culver, of York, Mich., who was born July 19, 1845. Seven children were born to them. Mr. Millage is a member of Lucius P. Taylor Post, No. 274, G. A. R., Milan.
CHARLES H. NEWTON was born at Hamburgh, Mich .. Nov. 18, 1847. He married Jane Chappel, of Putnam, Mich., who was born Jan. 22, 1846. Two children were born to them. Mrs. Newton died Sept. 15, 1876. After her death Mr. Newton did bridge work, and learned the papermakers' trade, working at Ypsilanti and Jackson. July 11, 1886, he married Mrs. Laura Frisbee, of Jackson, who was born in Ohio Nov. 3, 1848. They remained in Jackson until 1886, when they came to London.
JESSE NORRIS, a farmer of London, was born at Dorchester, N. H., Nov. 28, 1810. He worked ont by
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the month until 26 years of age, and in December, 1836, came to Michigan, starting on his journey with horse and entter; when he reached Cleveland sold the cutter and started on horseback for Monroe. In the spring of 1837 he engaged as a sailor of the lakes. In 1838 he was employed as superintendent of con- struction of the Michigan Southern Railroad for one year. Then had charge of saw-mill at Deerfield. For four years managed the farm of Austin E. Wing and Thos. Cole, and during the time built the dam at Petersburgh, and rented Wing's haif for four years. He owned 66 acres of land at Summerfield: exchanged farm for tav rn near Monroe, exchanged tavern for farm he now owns. April 15, 1859. he married Amanda Williams, of Petersburgh, who was born in New York State in 1814, died Jan. 27, 1868. They had no children of their own, but adopted a daughter.
R. H. OSTRANDER, druggist of Milan, Mich., was born in London, Monroe county, Mich., Sept. 28, 1859. His father, William Ostrander, was born in New York State, and came to Michigan in 1856. He purchased land with his brother and then entered the mercantile business. During the Rebellion William Ostrander was engaged as enlisting officer for the United States Army, with headquarters at Detroit. Riesdoff attended the district school at London, help- ing his father in the store until he was 16 years of age; he then went to Dundee to the high school, after two years he entered the high school at Ann Arbor, then entering the Pharmacy Department of the Michigan State University of Ann Arbor, Mich., and graduated in the class of 1883. In the fall of 1883 he entered a wholesale drug house at Atlanta, Ga. Then came to Ohio and secured a position as prescription clerk, re- maining one year. Le then came to Dundee, Mich., entered the employ of Geo. W. Hurd and took charge of the business while Mr. Hurd was at the New Orleans Exposi ion. But wishing to be in business for himself, he came to Milan and opened a first-class drug store, which he continues to manage. April 13, 1886, he married May E. Wisdom, of Milan, Mich., her parents being residents of that place. Mr. O3- trander is a member of Wolverine Lodge, No. 197, I. O. O. F., of Milan, Mich.
WILLIAM OSTRANDER was born in Ulster county, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1828. He married Sarah A. Hack, of Milan, Sept. 8, 1858. Six children were born to them. Mr. Ostrander is a merchant, farmer, and postmaster at London for a number of years. At one time he had the mails carried from Raisinville to London at his own expense. He came to London in May, 1856, locating on a firm of 104 acres of land.
ORSON OVERAKER was born in London, Mich., Oct. 28, 1850 He married Margaret Johnson, of Milan, Dec. 15, 1870. In 1880 he purchased 40 acres of land at London. His family consists of two chil- dren. Address, London.
E. R. PALMER, an active farmer, was born in Lon- don, Mich., April 13, 1840. His parents were among the early settlers of Michigan. April 13. 1864, he mar- ried Belle Whiting, who was born at London, Mich., Feb. 7, 1845. Her people came from Yates county, N. Y. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Palmer: Mary, Earl H., Gilbert W. and Calista A. Mr. Palmer's farm consists of 200 acres of land, 115 acres being under cultivation. He also deals in stock; has been drain commissioner and school inspector. Address, Exeter.
HARRIET PALMER, of London, was born in Oneida county, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1828. In 1835 her parents came to Michigan. Mrs. Palmer married A. F. Palmer, of London, Sept. 22, 1850. He enlisted in Co. I. 11th Mich. Vol Inf. as private Aug. 24, 1861; was promoted to 1st sergt. of the company April 1, 1862; he took charge of the company, the commissioned officers having been captured, and while performing
this duty was killed at the battle of Stone River, Jan. 2, 1863. Their five children are all living.
WILSON B. PALMITER, of London, was born in Ohio May 24, 1830. Nov. 18, 1852, he married Janette Hartwell, who was born at Canton, Mich., April 19, 1836. In 1879 they came to London. Four children were born to them. He is a member of the Free Methodist Society of London; an active farmer and mechanic. Address, London.
CHARLES I. PEASE, a farmor of London, was born in Courtland county, N. Y, May 24, 1814. In 1829 he came to Michigan, staving 18 months; returned to New York State, and in 1834 located in Oakland county, Michigan. October 20, 1837, he married Sophia Tracy, of Detroit; she was born in Malden, Canada, Oct. 14, 1823. In 1839 he moved to Ohio, and in 1877 located in London, Mich., where he now resides. His farm consists of 40 acres. Six children have been born to them : Elsie, Margaret, Martha, Jane, John and Barna.
EDGAR S. PILBEAM, of London, was born at Ridgeway, Mich., April 20, 1848. Parents came to Michigan in 1835. Edgar, when 17 years of age, learned carpenter and joiner's trade. March 6, 1878, married Clara E. Ebensole, of Milan, who was born in Ohio, Angust 6, 1838. They lived at Ridgeway until June, 1887, when they came to London, locating upon 80 acres of land. They have five children. Address, London.
JOHN POOL, of London, was born at Lodi, Mich., July 22, 1831. His father was in the war of 1812. September 3, 1864, John enlisted in Co. H, 18th Mich. Vol. Inf. Was discharged at Nashville, Tenn , June 26, 1865. In 1879 he purchased 40 acres of land on section 5, in London. August 29, 1857, married Mary A. Kidder, who was born in New York State, Oct. 28, 1841. They have four children. Mr. Pool is a mem- ber of Lucius Taylor Post, No. 274, of Milan. Has been constable of the township several years, and in 1884 was appointed deputy sheriff of Monroe county.
ISAAC T. POTTER was born in Connecticut, Nov. 13, 1811. His father was a sea captain for over 25 years. He died in 1868, at the age of 105 years. Oct. 21, 1833, Isaac T. married Betsey M. James, who was born in Connecticut, Feb. 5, 1810. He resided at Frankfort, N. Y. ; engaged in farming until 1871, when he came to London, Mich., purchasing 70 acres of land on section 32. His wife died Jan. 12, 1877, leaving four children, Istac, Julia M., Silas J. and Emily F. Silas J. enlisted July, 1863, in 71st N. Y. Inf. He died Jan. 28, 1871. Mr. Potter married for his second wife, Mrs. Betsey Merritt, Dec. 29, 1877, who was born Sept. 12, 1816. She was the widow of Charles Merritt, of Dundee, Mich. Mr. Potter's ad- dress is London, Mich.
DANIEL PRESTON, born in Oneida county, N. Y., June 21, 1827, is an active farmer of London. In 1855 he came to Michigan, locating on a farm of 40 acres. In 1869 he sold out and came to London. In 1852 he married Clarissa Allen, of New York State. Four children were born to them. Mrs. Preston died at Milan, when 27 years of age. March, 1868, he married Helen Barnes, of London. Two children were born to them. She died in the spring of 1873. Mr. Preston married for his third wife, Mrs. Francis Wollcott Miller, of Raisinville, Feb. 14, 1881, who was born May 9, 1850. She had two children at the time of her marriage with Mr. Preston.
REUBEN M. REYNOLDS, an active farmer of London, Mich., was born in Lester, Livingston county, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1829. His parents were eastern people. His father died when he was seven years old, and from that time until his eleventh year he lived with an older sister. In 1847 he went to French Creek, Ohio, to learn the blacksmith's trade. In 1853 he learned the cooper's trade, and came to Wayne
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county, erected a cooper's shop. He sold this for a right in three counties of a patent farming mill, and engaged in the sale of mills. In 1856 he came to Oakville, Monroe county, and purchased some prop- erty, and erected a house. Dec. 21, 1856, he mar- ried Esther M. Wheaton, of London, Mich, She was born in Andover, Allegany county, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1836. Her parents were residents of London town- ship, and her father a carpenter and joiner. In 1857 he erected a manufacturing and repair shop of barrels and repairing wagons and carriages ; he continued this until Aug. 18, 1861, when he enlisted in Co. K, 1st Mich. Cav., as a private, but was detailed as com- pany blacksmith. He was with the regiment in the battle of Cedar Mountain, and the battle of Bull Run. He returned to Oakville, Mich., April 7, 1864. Since his return he has been unable to do any hard work. In 1883 he was placed upon the pension rolls, and has had one increase in the same. At present he manages his farm, and from a patented wagon jack he has received quite an income. Mr. Reynolds is the father of five children: Sylvanus G., born Oct. 12, 1857; Francis L., born Jan. 7, 1865; Reuben M., jr., born Jan. 31, 1871; Newton G., born Sept. 22, 1873; and Bessie M., born Jan. 8, 1875. Sylvanus G. was mar- ried Jan. 17, 1883, to Sarah C. Magraw, of Augusta, Mich. She was born Sept. 4, 1861, in New York State They have two children, Viola W., born Dec. 29, 1884, and Minnie M., born May 30, 1886; Mabel M., born May 8, 1889. Reuben M. Reynolds, sr., is member of Lucius Taylor Post 274, G. A. R. In 1888 exchanged his farm for village property in Essex Centre, Ont., and moved there; in 1889 exchanged his Canada property for a farm in Lawton, Van Buren County, Mich., where he now lives.
GEO. B. RICHARDS, farmer, of London, was born in York, Washtenaw county, Mich., Oct. 22, 1853. When 18 years of age he began farming for himself. Dec. 23, 1874, married Alma Drury, of York, who was born at East Townsend, Huron county, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1854. They moved to Milan, where Mr. Richards engaged in drawing goods from Ypsil- anti to Milan, prior to the completion of the Toledo and Ann Arbor R. R. After three years he purchased a farm of 106 acres in London. In 1881 he was elected town treasurer of London, and was re-elected in 1882; also in 1885 and 1886. In 1887 was chosen as recorder, and attends to the business interests of the town. His family consists of five children.
HARRY ROSS, a manufacturing blacksmith of Oakville, was born in Huntingdon county, Pa., Jan. 11, 1828. When 18 years of age he learned the black- smith's trade at Saulsburgh, Pa. In 1881 he came 10 Michigan, locating at Tecumseh, where he remained until Jan., 1882. Nov., 1886, he settled at Oakville, where he now resides. Married May, 1848, Catherine Steffie, of Huntingdon county, Pa., who was born Oct. 31, 1833. Two children were born to them. Mrs. Ross died at Pittsburg, Pa., in 1880.
ROBERT ROYAL was born in England, Feb. 12, 1844. Came with his parents to America in 1851. Feb. 13, 1864, he enlisted in Co. D, 1st Mich. Cav., as private; joined the regiment at Camp Stoneman, Maryland. Was discharged by Order of President, Aug. 1865, as private, but during the last year of service received saddler's pay, and had charge of men most of the time. Nov. 19, 1871, married Sarah Armstrong, of London, who was born March 16, 1848. Nov. 20, 1871, came to London, and began farming. Mr. Royal is a member of I. O. O. F., No. 197, Wol- verine Lodge. Has been deputy sheriff four years, justice of peace, constable and drain commissioner.
REUBEN SANFORD, farmer, of London, was born in Knox county, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1839. His parents were eastern people. In 1854 they came to Michigan, locating at Oakville, London townsh ip, purchasing some village lots and 80 acres of land. Reuben enlisted in Co. H,
18th Mich. Vol. Inf., and with his regiment left for Covington, Ky. He was captured with others of his regiment, by Morgan, near Covington, on the Lex- ington pike. Was taken to Cincinnati by boat, then to Covington. Came home by special order to report. affairs to Adjutant-General Robinson, at Detroit. Re- mained in Michigan until Jan., 1863, when he was ordered to his regiment at Lexington, Ky .; was finally discharged June, 1865. Dec. 24, 1867, married Ellen Jane Bliss, of Milan, who was born in 1848. Six chil- dren were born to them. Mr. Sanford has an ex- tensive farm at London.
REV. HOLLOWAY SAWYER was born at Har- vard, Worcester county, Mass., April 19, 1827. His father's family consisted of eleven children, and at an early age were obliged to care for themselves. Oct., 1848. Holloway went to Milwaukee, Wis., remaining until July, 1849. Sept. 5, 1850, married Julia S. Gris- wold, of Tecumseh, Mich., who was born Sept. 11, 1828. Two years following they lived in Hillsdale county, Mich. : then two years at Tecumseh. In 1855, came to London, purchasing 40 acres of land. In 1865 Mr. Sawyer received from Free Methodist church a license as an exhorter, and in 1867 took a work in Hillsdale county, Mich., remaining two years, at Ida one year, and from one to two years through different counties in Michigan.
ERNEST SCHNURSTEIN, of London, was born in Germany, Jan. 25, 1864. Came to America in 1866,- with his parents. When he was 14 years of age he began working for himself, upon a farm. April 17, 1884, married Minnie Meyer, of Ida, Monroe county. She was born at Ida, March 13, 1865. In 1885 they came from Monroe to London. Two children were born to them. Address, London.
WILLIAM SCIPIO, farmer, of London, was born in Erie county, Pa., Oct. 26, 1829. Married in 1855, Sarah A. Travis, of Cool Spring, Pa. She was born April 15, 1832. Seven children were born to them. Purchased 40 acres of land in London in 1884.
CORNELIUS M. SCOTT, an active farmer of Lon- don, was born February 22, 1861. His father enlisted in Co. A, 17th Mich. Vol. Inf .; was killed in the bat- tle of the Wilderness, May 27, 1863. When 12 years old Cornelius began life for himself, working upon a farm by the month. April 1, 1881, he married Miss M. L. Birkett, of Exeter, who was born April 11, 1863. One child was born to them. In 1881 they lived upon a rented farm; then moved to Cadillac, Mich., work- ing for the G. R. & I. Railroad one year. March, 1887, purchased of Colonel I. R. Grosvenor, of Monroe, 80 acres of land, where he now resides.
ELIZABETH A. SCOTT. of London, was born in New York State, May 25 1835; came with her parents to Michigan in 1843. July 13, 1857, she married Cor- nelius Scott, of London, who was born in New York State, November 1, 1834. In 1864 he enlisted in the 18th Mich. Vol. Inf. ; the latter part of January, 1864, enlisted in Co. A, 17th Mich. Vol. Inf., and at the bat- tle of Spottsylvania Court House was killed and buried at that place, May, 1864. Mrs. Scott is the mother of four children-three living, Mrs. Scott receives a pension. Address, London.
RICHARD SCOTT, a farmer of London, came to Michigan in 1836 and settled at London. May 9, 1848, he married Anna Van Schoick, of London. Seven children were born to them. In 1879, having the western fever, Mr. Scott and family of six chil- dren went to Raymond, Rice county, Kan., locating upon a farm of 160 acres of land, but the droughts and insects drove them back to Michigan. Richard Scott having poor health his wife manages the farm. Address, London.
BURTON H. SNELL, an active farmer and veterin- ary surgeon of London, was born in New York State March 8, 1842. August, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I,
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37th Ill. Inf., as private; went to St. Louis, Mo., going into the western army, the regiment being known as the Fremont Rifles. He was discharged at Chicago Sept. 20, 1864. He began the study of medicine after his discharge, merely for his own benefit. Becoming well versed in the study, he was often called upon to prescribe for others. He purchased a farm and gave up the practice of medicine. July 16, 1865, he married Alice M. Humphrey, of London, who was born in New York State in 1845. Seven children to them were born. Address. London.
MILTON W. SNELL, farmer, of London, was born in Madison county, N. Y., April 5, 1844. September 18, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 37th Ill Vol. Inf., as private; was in the battles of Pca Ridge, Prairie Grove, Blakeley and siege of Vicksburg; was mustered out Feb. 28, 1864, and re-enlisted, serving until May 15. 1866. In the fall of 1866 he came to Michigan. August 22, 1871, he married Amanda E. Simonds, who was born in New York State in 1841. Three children have been born to them. Mr. Snell is a member of William Bell Post, No. 10, G. A. R., of Dundee.
ABNER SMITH, an active farmer of London, Mich., was born Oct. 25, 1824, in Erie county, Ohio. His early life was spent, at home with his parents, re- ceiving what advantages he could in education at dis- trict schools. When 21 years old he left home to do for himself, working upon a farm until 1850, when, with a company from Indiana, he started for Califor- nia by overland route, making the trip in about five months They went directly to the gold mines, buy- ing a claim. He remained in California until the summer of 1852, when he returned to Oxford, Erie county, Ohio, going home to look after the interests of the farm. October 24, 1853, Mr. Smith married Ellen O'Leary, of Oxford, Ohio. Mr. Smith remained on his father's farm until September, 1855. He then pur- chased a farm of 30 acres and lived on it until 1882, when he moved to London on a farm of 68} acres, where he now resides. They have nine children, eight of whom are living. Mrs. Smith died March 10, 1879, at Oxford, Ohio.
HIRAM SMITH, a retired farmer of London, Mich., was born at Batavia, N. Y., May 11, 1808. His early life was spent at home. When he became of age he learned the saddler and harnessmaker's trade, working at it about three years in Ohio. January 29, 1834, he married Amy B. Throop, of Michigan. She was born at Middlebury, Vt., July 8, 1812. She came to Michigan with her parents in 1833. After his mar- riage they lived at Milan, Huron county, Ohio, until August, 1835, when they moved to Michigan, locating in York township, Washtenaw county, and engaged in farming, living here a year and a half; then going to Saline, engaging in saddle and harness manufactur- ing. After three years he moved to London upon a farm of 215 acres, living there 40 years, and then sold it to his son and son-in-law, and built upon the farm he now owns of 85 acres. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith : Sarah, Mary, Horatio, Sabrina L., Phoebe, Eliza Jane and Alzina C .; all are living with the exception of Mary, who died Ang. 7, 1854, and Phoebe, died March 4, 1875.
HIRAM H. SMITH, of London, enlisted Aug. 22, 1861, as sergeant in Co. D, 7th Mich. Vol. Inf .; was promoted to 1st sergeant Nov. 1, 1861; was taken sick and moved to Craney Island hospital July, 1862; was discharged Sept. 28, 1862, on surgeon's certificate of disability. He re-enlisted Sept 24, 1864, in Co. G, 8th Mich. Vol. Inf., as private; was promoted to corporal for bravery and meritorious conduct at the capture of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865; was discharged by special order June 1, 1865.
JEROME WILLIAM SMITH was born in London January 19, 1845. May 3, 1869, he married Rebecca Wirth, of London, who was born in Pennsylvania January 6, 1845. Seven children were born to them.
Mr. Smith purchased his present farm of 80 acres of land in 1871. Address, London.
EZRA S. STEPHENS, a farmer of London, was born in Richfield, N. Y., November 30, 1830. In 1854 he married Maria S. Carney, of Erie county, N. Y. Worked at his trade, that of shoemaker, until 1864, when he came to Michigan, locating at London upon a farm of 20 acres. Seven children were born to them. Mrs. Stephens was born Sept. 12, 1830. Mr. Stephens has been employed by the General Collection Agency. Address, London.
HARRY S. STEPHENS, a farmer of London, was born in New York State July 15, 1862. His parents came to Michigan when he was 10 years old. When he was 13 he began work for himself in the town of London. In 1882 he returned to New York State. August 13, 1884, he married May Hudson, of Elton, N. Y .; she was born Sept. 20, 1862. October 20, 1886, he returned to London township, Michigan, and purchased a farm.
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