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George M. Ricker, farmer, was born in the Province of New Brunswick in 1812. His father, Martin Ricker, a native of Ger- many, emigrated at an early day to New Brunswick, where he became a large land-owner. George M. is the youngest of a family of 8 children, and was formerly engaged in milling and the lumber business. In 1851 he removed to this county, and worked at the carpenter's trade and at lumbering until he has accumulated a snug competency. He has always been prominently identified in all public improvements. He was married in 1838 to Mary Ann French, by whom he had 1 daughter, Charlotte R. Mrs. Ricker died in 1845, and in 1851 he married Elizabeth Davis, of New York. They have 2 children-Bertha, wife of Wells A. Barrett, a farmer residing near East Saginaw, and Fred, a student at the East Saginaw public schools.
Charles Roseland, son of Christopher and Dora Roseland, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, in 1842; in 1857 they emigrated to the United States, coming direct to Saginaw county, where he engaged as clerk in a confectionery establishment, with the pur- pose of learning the trade; but the death of his employer de- feated this project, and he entered the hardware store of E. B. Burkhardt, where he remained over 12 years. In 1867 he married Miss Caroline Schrem, a native of Wurtemberg, Ger- many, where her father died. In 1853 the widow with her family sought a home in this country, stopping in Detroit until 1855, when she hired teams to convey her to the Saginaw Valley, paying $25 for the same, and $30 more for teams to assist in pulling them out of the mud on their route. At last the desired goal was reached; but one privation after another en- countered them, having to grind their corn in a coffee-mill to inake their "Johnny-cake." In 1873 Charles and wife commenced on their farm to make a home; where then stood the giants of the forest, now stand as fine improvements as can be found in the tp. Mr. R. has held different positions of trust in his tp .; is in his second term as Tp. Treasurer; is one of the oldest
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members of the Workingmen's Association, having acted as Treasurer for some 12 years. His family consists of 3 children- Alfred, Caroline and Louisa.
- Geo. Schaitberger was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1819; his father, Andre, was a business man of Kotzoltzburg; he also owned a farm near the village, which his son George controlled until he was . compelled to enter the German army, where he remained six years; at the expiration of his term of service he returned to his old canton and bought a farm, where he remained holding the position of Squire until the eventful year of 1847, when occurred the German Rebellion, he being one of the principal actors in liis portion of the canton against the Government; the Rebellion was speedily put down, when he was compelled to flee for life, leaving friends, home and property, taking his only child, a baby girl. His friends stole him aboard a vessel, he carrying his babe rolled up in an over coat under his arm; the soldiers in the meantime were scouring the country endeavoring to accomplish his arrest; but a short time elapsed until the vessel was under way, and then a heart beat with happiness to know that ere long he could claim the protection of the freeman's flag. Arriving in Baltimore without incident, he spent some three and one half years in Western Pennsylvania, when he started for Saginaw, arriving here in 1850, bringing with him the second horse team in East Saginaw; squatted on a piece of land about the center of what is now known as East Saginaw; built here a shanty and engaged in carrying passengers from that point to Flint. In 1851 bought a quarter of sec. 26 and moved upon it, it being a thorough wilderness, on which he has laid the foundation for one of the most fertile farms in that section. In 1847 he mar- ried Mary Barbara Bair, wlio died 14 months after, leaving the infant girl Katie heretofore spoken of. In Pennsylvania he again married, this time Miss Elizabeth Leitel, a native of Bavaria, by whom he had S children-John, Maggie, Leonard, John, Michael, Caroline, Lizzie and Conrad; 4 of these are married and residing in Saginaw county. In 1869 his second wife died; in 1878 he was again married, to Mrs. Kate Steinert, by whom he has 1 child, George.
Harvey Smith was born in Rome, N. Y., in 1825. His father, Samuel, was a native of New York. In 1826 he emigrated to the then Territory of Michigan, locating in Oakland county, where he was known to be one of its leading and most respected citizens. His mother was Lucinda, nee Fox, of Rome, N. Y. Harvey passed his early days at the old homestead. Having a desire to see what he had often read of other places, he shipped as a sailor for a number of years. In 1848 he permanently located in East Sagi- naw, there being but a few honses in what now comprises the above-named city; engaged in numerous vocations; he finally bought a steamboat, which he commanded. Twenty years ago he located on liis present farm, to which calling he has given his prin- cipal attention of later years. In 1853 he was married to Miss
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Caroline Grant, of Steuben Co., N. Y. Her father, Andrew Grant, was one of the old and respected citizens of this county. Their family consists of 2 children-Nellie M., who is married and resides near the old homestead, and Edna May, who is with her parents.
Herman Weidemiller, farmer, was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1832. After arriving at the age of 20 years he became so favorably impressed with the idea of the American system of government that he resolved to make the United States his future home. He landed at the port of New York in the spring of 1852, and after remaining in Massachusetts two years, came to this county, locating in Binmfield tp., it taking him three days to reach that place from East Saginaw, distant only eight miles. In 1862 he enlisted in the 23d Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and at the close of the war established a bakery at East Saginaw, where he remained one year, and then bought his present farm. He is a Democrat, and in 1879 was elected Tp. Clerk, which position he still holds. He was married in Massachusetts in 1852, to Edonia Fiedler.
George Zuckermandel, farmer, sec. 29, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1821. He was reared on a farm, and in 1854 came to New York city, and immediately to Saginaw county, locating upon his present farm. Mr. Z. was in limited circumstances when he cominenced life, but by working hard and earnestly, night and day, has succeeded in possessing a good farmi and a comfortable home. In 1854 he married Margaret Pardner, who has borne him 4 chil- dren-Andrew, Anna, Stephen and Margaretta. Mr. Z. is a member of the Lutheran Church.
CARROLLTON TOWNSHIP.
This township was organized under authority given by the Board of Supervisors, Jan. 4, 1866, and the first town meeting was held April 2, the same year. Charles E. Gillett was elected Super- visor; Archibald Baird, Clerk; Martin Stoker, Treasurer; Fred S. C. Ross, Reuben Crowell, E. F. Gould and Fred Goesman, Justices of the Peace. The order to organize was passed in the following forni :
It appearing to the Board of Supervisors that application has been made, and that notice thereof has been signed, posted up, and published, as in the manner required by law, and having duly considered the matter of said application,
The Board order and enact that the territory described in said application, bounded as follows, to-wit: all that part of the township of Saginaw, lying north and east of the following boundaries, to-wit: beginning at the northwest corner of Saginaw City; thence running west on the protraction of the north line of Saginaw City to the center of section sixteen (16); thence north on the quarter line of section sixteen (16), nine (9) and four (4) to the north line of said town- ship of Saginaw; and also including that portion of said township lying east of Saginaw City and the Saginaw river, known as the village of Florence, be, and the same is, hereby erected into a township, to be called and known by the name of the township of Carrollton.
The first annual township meeting thereof shall be held at the school- house in the village of Carrollton on the first Monday in April, A. D. 1866, the polls to be open during the hours required by law, and at said meeting, Charles E. Gillett, Christian Ulrich and James Barrenger, three electors of said township, shall be the persons whose duty it shall be to preside at such meeting, appoint a clerk, open and keep the polls, and exercise the same' powers as the inspectors of elections at any township meeting, as the law provides.
The names of township officers from 1866 to the present time are thus given :
SUPERVISORS.
Charles E. Gillett-1865 | J. Elisha Winder .. . . 1871 | Martin Stoker. . . 1872-'81 Reuben Crowell .. 1867-'70 |
CLERKS.
Archibald Baird .. 1866 | Harlan P. Lyon .. 1868-'72 | Bart'm'w Griffin ... 1874'81 | James U're. . . .. .. 1873
Alexander Reid .. 1867
TREASURERS.
Martin Stoker ... 1866-'71 | Thomas J. Norris.1873-'75 | Miles W. Gaffney.1880 Camille Marcotte.1876-'79 Camille Marcotte. 1881
Charles F. Bunton 1872
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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Frederick S. C. Ross 1866-'69 William Collison 1872-73
Reuben Crowell. 1866-'68 Eugene T. Smith. .1872-'73
E. F. Gould,
1866-'67 William J. Sunderland 1874-'77
Frederick Goesman. 1866 Eugene T. Smith. 1875-'78
Harlan P. Lyon.
:1867-'68 William H. Devany 1877-'80
Charles F. Bunton.
1868-'71 Benj. Samuels (to fill vacancy ..
.1877
Charles Collison ..
1868-'69 James Best (never qualified)
George W. Hardy.
1869-'76 John Burr .. 1879-'82
John Goodson. . 1870 -- '73 C. M. Hurlburt (to fill vacancy) 1879-'81
Victor E. Robinson . 1871-'74 Ezra J. Demorest. ..... .1881-'84
Eugene T. Smith (to fill vacancy).1871 Wm. J. Cameron (to fill vacancy)1881-'2
CARROLLTON VILLAGE.
As early as 1835 the site of the present village of Carrollton was entered by Judge Carroll; but not until 1860 did the place give promise of its present importance. The population of the village proper is 825; that of the township 912, giving a total population of 1,737. As recently as 1868 the inhabitants of the entire town- ship did not number over 600 souls. It will therefore appear that the advance of this division of the county has been compara- tively rapid.
The schools and Churches of Carrollton are well administered; the manufacturing interests extensive, and the prospects for the future of both township and village exceptionally good.
The village was organized in 1869, with Geo E. Dutton Presi- dent; A. T. Driggs, Clerk, and Thomas J. O'Flanagan, Treasurer. The list of village officers since organization is as follows:
PRESIDENTS.
George E. Dutton. 1869-'71
Harlan P. Lyon. 1872
James Ure. . 1873-'4
William Biard.
1880-'81
Eugene T. Smith
1875-7
CLERKS.
Anson T. Driggs 1869
John N. Brennen
1880
Charles F. Bunton. 1870-'9
Robert J. Abbs 1881
TREASURERS.
Thomas J. O'Flanagan 1869
Anthony Byrne. 1874
Peter Kramer .. 1870-'1
Frederick Wolpert.
.1875-81
Eugene T. Smitlı. 1872-73
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Jonathan S. Doe. .1878
Eugene T. Smith
.1879
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TRUSTEES.
1869.
Robert F. Higgins, James Ure, James Crawford, Joseph Hall, James Best Victor E. Robinson. 1870. Harlan P. Lyon,
Peter Kramer,
Hezekiah C. Feuno,
David M. Lewis,
Robert Abbs,
Victor E. Robinson. 1871.
1880.
Eugene T. Smith, James Best,
Thomas J. O'Flanigan,
John MeKay, 2 yrs,
John B. Brown,
Charles C. Wethy, 2 yrs,
James Apwill,
Jehu Burr.
John Derr, 2 yrs. 1876.
William Cameron.
Abraham Wood, James O'Brien.
1872. Thomas J. O'Flanigan, Edwin Lashbrook,
Peter Kramer, Joseph B. Foster, James Ure,
Charles Grant.
1873.
Eugene T. Smith, 2 yrs. ,
Patrick Dougherty, 2 yrs.,
William Bierd, 2 yrs.,
James Crawford ,
George Smith,
Charles Grant.
1874.
Louis Tart, 2 yrs,. Thomas J. O'Flanigan
James Best.
2 yrs , John Cheesbro, 2 yrs. 1875.
Andrew Fitzgerald, Joseph Palmer,
Charles C. Wethy. 1881.
MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS.
Among the manufacturing industries "of the Valley, those of Carrollton hold a high place. From the following sketches of the more important mills and salt works of the village and township, it will be evident that enterprise not only exists in a high form, but also gives promise of continued advance.
Le Duc & Fenney's Oar Factory .- The factory building, erected in 1877, is two stories in height, 40x130 feet, with wing 20x40 feet. The total cost of building and machinery is set down at $30,000. The lumber used is white ash; the length of the oars varies from 6 to 26 feet, principally from 12 to 18 feet. There are over 1,000,000 feet of oars sent into the market annually, 250,000 of which are marketed in the United States and 750,000 in foreign countries.
Le Duc & Fenney's Salt Works .- The salt works in connection with the oar factory are supplied from four wells, each 777 feet deep. The tubing blocks, etc., were refitted and rebuilt in 1878-'9, comprising seven cisterns of a capacity of 125 barrels each; two settlers each Sx6x115 feet; four grainers 12×135 feet each; one 1x8x100 feet; and one pan 12×100 feet. The salt block is a two- and-one-half-story building, SSx190 feet, with a total capacity of 325 barrels per day. The storage shed is 26x100 feet, with bins capable of containing 8,500 barrels. Two railroad tracks enter the yard.
Le Duc & Fenney's Shingle Mill, was built in 1878. The structure is 20x40 feet; it contains three machines, which cut
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John McKay, Alexander McDonald. William H. Devany, 1878.
Jehu Burr, i
Charles Cook,
William Bierd.
1879. Cassius M. Hurlburt, John Lavine,;
William Bierd, 2 yrs.,
Leander Tart, 2 yrs.,
Byron B. Corbin 2 yrs. 1877.
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15,000,000 shingles per annum. The saw-inill, in connection with the oar factory, has a capacity of 8,000,000 feet of lumber per season.
The works extend over 20 acres, with 2,000 feet river frontage, and give en:ployment to 125 men. The engines are 18x24, 16x20 and 12x 16 feet. The company operate an oar factory and circular- saw mill at Breckenridge, Gratiot Co., which was purchased in 1880. The first premium for the best oar was awarded to Le Duc & Fenney by the commissioners of the Paris Exhibition of 1867.
Sanborn & Bliss' Saw-Mill was built in 1879 and opened in 1880. The building is 50x120 feet, with wing 50x30, and engine room 80x60. The cost of building is estimated at $3,000; that of machinery at $4,000; capacity of mill, 14,000,000 feet lumber, 50,000 headings, 2,000,000 lath, and 800,000 staves per year. This industry gives employment to 33 men.
There are three salt wells,-the first 763 feet deep, the second bored in 1879, 760 feet deep, and the third, bored in 1880, 760 feet in depth. There are six cisterns, of 125 barrels each. The salt block is 120x80 feet; two settlers Sx12x120 feet, grainers 11x120 feet, storage shed S0x60 feet, and annual product 50,000 barrels. This branch of Sanborn & Bliss' business gives employ- ment to nine men. The works stand on 115 acres, with 1,300 feet river frontage. There were on hand in June, 1881, 6,000,000 feet of lumber.
T. Jerome & Co.'s Suw-Mill was erected in 1868, at a cost of. $3,500. It is a two-story building 44x150 feet, with engine-house 50x60 feet. The machinery is valued at $25,000, including seven boilers 4x16 feet. The annual product is 12,000,000 feet lumber and 800,000 staves.
Their first salt well was bored in 1871 to a depth of 750 feet, the second in 1879, and the third in 1880. The salt block is 75x200 feet, with seven cisterns of an aggregate capacity of 900 barrels.
The works stand on 173 acres, with railroad track and storage sheds for 10,000 barrels of salt. The company employ 75 men.
E. F. Gould's Saw-Mill was built in 1862-'3 ; is 75x121 feet, with fire room 30x40 feet, and engine-room 12x20 feet. The buildings and machinery are valued at $20,000. The annual capacity of the mill is 11,000,000 feet lumber, 1,500,000 lath, 600,000 staves, and 43,000 headings, giving employment to 40 men.
Their first salt well was bored in 1875, the second in 1877, each reaching a depth of 700 feet. There are four cisterns of 125 bar- rels each; the salt block is 86x196 feet, containing every requisite for the manufacture of salt. The storage sheds have a capacity of 4,000 barrels; the cooper shop, in connection with the works, turns out 24,000 barrels per year. The number of men employed is 15. The works stand on 15 acres, with 640 feet river frontage.
H. A. Tilden's Salt Works .- The first well was bored in 1865 to a depth of 730 feet. The buildings comprise a block 40x120 feet; five cisterns of an aggregate capacity of 600 barrels, with all the
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machinery known in first-class works. The block stands on three acres, with 600 feet river frontage; give employment to 10 men. The manufacture of salt is carried on here under the direction of James Reilly, manager.
W. B. Mershon's Saw-Mill was built in 1871. The structure and the machinery are valued at $25,000. Apart from the main building, which is 96x40 feet, there is a wing 96x40 feet, a box factory 80x60 feet, an engine-room 16x30 feet. The custom plan- ing mill possesses an extensive patronage, shipping 250 car loads during the year 1880; of boxes there were 200 car loads shipped.
Their first salt well was bored in 1879, to a depth of 730 feet. In connection with the salt block, which is 80x50 feet, are two cis- terns and one large settler, with a capacity of 13,000 barrels annually. The works stand on three acres of ground, and give employment to 60 men.
J. W. Perrin's Shingle Mill was built in 1871. It is a two- story building 50x80 feet, supplied with modern machinery, and is valued at $8,000. It produces 12,000,000 shingles annually.
This first salt well was bored Feb. 1, 1880, to a depth of 725 feet. The salt block, then erected. is 80x150 feet, with four cis- terns of an aggregate capacity of 500 barrels. The actual product is 15,000 barrels of salt per annum, all shipped in bulk. The works stand on three acres, and give employment to 27 men.
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CHAPIN TOWNSHIP.
This township occupies the sontliwestern corner of the county, and, with the 12 adjoining sections in Gratiot county, forms a Congres- sional township of 36 sections. The Chapin postoffice is located in section 35. The head-waters of Bad river may be said to rise in this township. £ Pine creek and its tributary streamlets form the principal water-courses of the district. Lamb and Gould creeks are in the northeastern sections.
There are a few old farms in the township. Within the last half decade a number of industrions agriculturists have been added to the population, which now reaches 646, according to the census returns of June, 1880. Within the past 12 months a few settlers have made their locations there, so that it is presumed by the res- idents that the actual population exceeds 700.
The question of organizing this fractional township began to be . agitated immediately after the close of the war. The small band of settlers then residing there petitioned the county board to erect the 24 southwestern sections of the county into a township to be named "Chapin." The motion to organize was supported by 24 members of the board, and opposed by one; so that the following order to organize was made Oct. 10, 1866:
It appearing to the Board of Supervisors that application has been made, and that notice thereof lias been signed, posted up and publislied, as in the manner required by law, and having duly considered the matter of said application, the board order and enact that the territory described in said application, bounded as follows, to-wit: fractional township 9 nortli of range 1 east. be, and the same is, hereby erected into a township to be called and known by the name of the town- ship of Chapin.
The first annual township meeting thereof shall be held at Joseph Taylor's house on section 14, on the first Monday in April, A. D. 1867, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, and at said meeting Ferdinand F. Smith, Austin Cliapin and Joseph G. Taylor, three electors of said township, shall be the persons whose duty it sliall be to preside at such meeting, appoint a clerk, to open and keep the polls.
The order took effect in April, 1867, and the first township meet- ing was carried out with dne regard to the formalities prescribed by the law in such cases. The municipal affairs of Chapin have been zealonsly guarded since that time, and every effort made by the local legislators to advance the position and prosperity of their constituents. The present township officers are: John McChristian, Supervisor: Edgar W. Winter, Clerk; Morris S. Brown, Treasurer; W. O. Wilson, David Van Bell, Austin Chapin and Gilbert Smith, Justices; Wm. Murlin, School Superintendent; Chris. Roebacher, School Inspector; Barney Hopee, Road Commissioner; Jesse Hall, Drain Commissioner; Walter Brown, Constable. This election was held at Bell's Corners, or Chapin, near the postoffice. Joseph Tay-
lor, the oldest settler, was present.
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There are four schools in this fractional township.
PATENTEES OF THE LANDS.
The original purchasers of the public lands of this township were not resident proprietors as a rule. In the following list of those who entered the United States lands, the names of non-resi- dents as well as residents are given :
Chester Ingalls, sec. 1, Dec. 19, 1836. John C. Morrill, sec. 1. Nov. 23, 1854. Miles C. Newton, sec. 1, Nov. 23, 1854. Gideon Lce, sec. 1, Dec. 24, 1836. Chester Ingalls, sec. 2, Dec. 19, 1836. Philander R. Howe, sec. 2, Dec. 19, 1836, and Jan. 17, 1837.
Volney Chapin, scc. 2, Nov. 23, 1853. James Clark, sec. 2, July 25, 1855. D & M. R. R., sec. 3, June 3, 1863. A. L. & T. B. R. R., sec. 3, June 3, 1863. Abram Stevens, sec. 4, Nov. 9, 1866. Volney Chapin, sec. 4, Nov. 23, 1853. James B. Moore, sec. 4, Dec. 10, 1867. Amos Gould, sec. 4, May 31, 1872. Volney Chapin, sec. 5, Nov. 23, 1853. Nicholas H. Setts, sec. 8, Jan. 26, 1865, and Feb. 2, 1866.
O. A. Clarke sec 8, Jan 26, 1835. Volney Chapin, sec 9, May 8, 1854. D. & M. R R., sec 9, June 3, 1863. A. L. & T. B. R. R., scc 9, June 3, 1863. Volney Chapin, sec 9, Nov 23, 1853. Alfred S. Gibson, sec 9, Aug 14, 1876. Steven V. R. Trowbridge, sec 10, Dec 20,1836
Amos Gould, sec 10, July 1, 1871 Lemuel Brown, sec 11, May 16, 1837 Volney Chapin, sec 11, Nov 23, 1853 Steven V. R. Trowbridge, sec 11, Dec 20,1836
A. L. & T. B. R. R., sec 11, Feb 4, 1861 Gideon Lee, sec 12, Dec 24, 1836 Elijah Taylor, sec 12, Aug 4, 1856 Henry H. Putnam, sec 12, Nov 21, 1872 Barnard Hoppe, sec 12, May 31, 1876 Gottleib Kohler, sec 12, May 26, 1877 Gideon Lee, sec 13, Dec 24, 1836 Robert E. Craven, sec 13, April 1, 1854 John M. Gordon, sec 13, Dec 20, 1836 Neh. P. Peavy, sec 14, May 8, 1856 J. R. Van Dusen, sec 14, Oct 23, 1860 Joseph G. Taylor, sec 14, April 26, 1856 Amos Gould, sec 14, May 25, 1872 Jolın M. Gordon, sec 14, Dec 20, 1836
Gideon Lce, sec 14, Dec 24, 1836 Nathaniel Merrill, sec 14, April 1, 1854 Stephen V. R. Trowbridge, sec 15, Dec 20,1836
D. & M. R. R., sec 17, June 3, 1863
A. L. & T. B. R. R, sec 17, June 3, 1863
John M. Gordon, sec 20, Dec 20, 1836 John M. Gordon, sec 21, Dec 20, 1836 Gideon Lee, sec 21, Dec 24, 1836
John M. Gordon, secs 22 and 23, Dec 20,1836
Gideon Lee, sec 23, Dec 24, 1836 T. Mayburry, sec 23, March 16, 1855 Jolın McNeil, sec 24, March 16, 1837 Archibald Hayman, sec 24, July 3, 1855 Philip Gleason, sec 24, Jan 9, 1855 A. K. Cogswell, scc 25, Oct 25, 1854 John Ford, sec 25, Jan 9, 1855 Philip G. Walter, sec 25, April 25, 1856 William Adams, sec 26, Jan 29, 1851 Wm. B. Yawger, sec 26, Oct 22, 1854 J. Somers, sec 27, June 19 and 23, 1855 Freeman F. Peree, sec 27, Oct 10 and Nov 18, 1854
Emanuel Rich, sec 28, June 30, 1855 G. W. Hamilton, sec 28, Dec 18, 1855 Robert Harter, sec 28, June 16, 1866 Hiram Burch, sec 28, June 16, 1855 John L. Lewis, sec 28, July 25, 1855 Miles Main, sec 28, July 25, 1855 Isaac Harris, sec 28, Oct 27, 1875 D. & M. R. R., sec 29, June 3, 1863 A. L. & T. B. R. R., sec 29, June 3, 1863 David E. Evans, sec 32, June 27, 1836 John G. Ireland, sec 33, June 7, 1836 Gideon Lee, sec 34, Dec 24, 1836 G. D. Williams, sec 35, Aug 25, 1836 E. S. Williams, sec 35, Aug 25, 1836 James Fraser, sec 35, Aug 25, 1836 Norman Little, sec 35, Aug 25, 1836 Charles H. Carroll, scc 35, Aug 25, 1836 William T. Carroll, sec 35, Aug 25, 1836 Gideon Lee, sec 35, Dec 24, 1836 John L. Ireland, scc 36, June 7, 1836
The settlers, both old and new, are as industrious as they are affable, Perhaps in no part of the State can the pioneer of 50 years ago find a better living remembrancer of his early days than in this township. A little community of genial hearts, bound together by a solidarity of interests as well as true friendship, exists
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there, to tell the traveler, as it were, that there is one corner of the world, at least, free from the heavy cares which weigh upon more ambitious and older settlers.
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