History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 85

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Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 962

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Ephraim Damon, farmer, sec. 20; P. O., Chesaning; was born in Windsor Co., Vt., April 3, 1817 ; parents were Loring and Rebecca (Esterbrook) Damon, natives of Vermont and New Hampshire ; subject was reared on a farm; received a good education; at 18 years of age went to Bellows Falls and learned the carpenter's trade ; in 1855, came to Chesaning ; entered 40 acres of timbered land on sec. 20 ; sent for family same year ; was married Dec. 15, 1841, to Amanda Cole, daughter of Hezekiah Cole, of Vermont ; wife born in New York, Aug. 9, 1817 ; 4 children born to them, 3 liv- ing-Orion W., Brazill M. and Leroy L .; the first was a soldier in Co. F, 16th Reg., Mich. Vol. Inf., and is now station agent for C. S. R. R., at Detroit ; second son was also a soldier ; subject of sketch is a member of Masonic fraternity and Greenback party.

I. B. T. Damon, Chesaning, was born in Hampshire Co., Mass., July 2, 1826. His parents were Jotham and Naomi Damon, also natives of the "Bay State." Mr. Damon was educated at tlie Franklin Institute, of Shelburn Falls, where at the age of 20 years he could speak six different languages. His father was a wealthy man, and Mr. Damon built a factory in Massachusetts, which he operated for two years. After following shipping for one year, from Connecticut to New York, on his own vessels, he came to Wayne Co., Mich., and for two years traveled for the N. Y. C. R. R., from Hamilton, Canada West, to Chicago. After a year's service as manager of the financial department of the Detroit Free Democrat, lie obtained the position of tobacco collector witli Scotten, Gran- ger & Lovett, of Detroit, remaining with them for 17 years. He was engaged in business at Memphis and Lansing, Mich., and for some years was engaged in farming in Jackson and Lenawee

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counties. In September. 1879, he came to Chesaning, where he has since resided. He was married Nov. 28, 1853, to Mary M. Sons- ter, who was born at Matilda, Canada, in July, 1826. 5 children were born to bless this union, only 1 of whom is living-Mary E. Mrs. Damon died Sept. 10. 1866, and May 31, 1867, Mr. D. was united in marriage to Lovina Bates. They have 4 children- Walter A., Eva A., Cora B. and Alice. Mr. Damon is a Re- publican.

Albert Doane, of the firm of Caster & Doane, lumber manufact- urers, Chesaning, was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Jan. 11. 1841; parents were Horace and Amy (Mills) Doane ; subject of sketch was reared on a farm ; in 1873 accompanied his mother to Saginaw county; had previously lived seven years in Hnron Co., Ohio; father died in 1862, and mother, May 22, 1873 ; subject was married to present wife Elvina (Stout) Doane. Sept. 6, 1879; wife is a daughter of Spencer and Amy Stont; was born in Shiawassee Co., Mich., Feb. 2, 1853 ; 4 children by first wife, 3 living-Lucy M., Edith I. and Emina E. Subject owns farm of 80 acres on sec. 27, and is a Republican.

Joseph N. Eldred, M. D., Chesaning, Mich., was born in On- ondaga. Co., N. Y., Oct. 3, 1837, and was a son of Joseph and Phobe Eldred. When four years of age Dr. Eldred accompanied his mother to Genesee Co., Mich., and five years later went on a farm near Pontiac. After five years of farm life, he went to Ypsi- lanti, and received a good education in the seminary and State Normal school of that city, working during the summer months, and attending school in winter. In 1858 he began the study of medicine under Dr. Fox, of Hartland, Mich., remaining with him three years. In the meantime he graduated from the medical de- partment of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and com- ienced his professional duties in the tp. of Cohoctah, Livingston Co., Mich. On May 2, 1862. he removed to Chesaning, and for many years was the pioneer physician of that place. In 1868, in company with Wm. H. Niver, jr., he opened a drug store, where he remained for two years. Partnership was then dissolved, and Dr. Eldred opened a drug store for himself, where he has since remained. He was married Ang. 27, 1861, to Eliza B. Tubbs, who was born at Brattleboro, Vt .. Sept. 7, 1839. They have 3 children- Burt C., born June 18, 1862; Wells B., born Sept. 25, 1867, and Ralph M., born Nov, 9, 1878. Dr. Eldred is Democratic in poli- tics; is a member of the Village Board of Trustees. He is a Mason, and served the chapter as High Priest, for a term of five years, also a member of the St. Bernard Commandery.

Lyman O. Ford, Chesaning, was born in Erie Co., N. Y., April 9. 1847, and is a son of Charles and Amy Ford. On Feb. 14, 1865. when but 18 years of age, he enlisted in Co. I, 9thi Regt. Mich. Vol. Inf., and at Nashville, Tenn., was seized with the small- pox, and was confined in the hospital of that city until June 9, when he was discharged from further service. He now draws a

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pension of six dollars per month. He was married Oct. 5, 1873, to Jane E. Stevens, who was born April 27, 1847, and is a daughter of Joseph and Mary Stevens. They have 3 children-Charles K., John H. and Ransom L. Politically, Mr. Ford is a Republi- can. He is now engaged in the grocery business at Chesaning.

William French, farmer, sec. 4, son of Edmund and Fanny French, was born in Province of Ontario, Canada, Jan. 20, 1841; was reared amid rural scenes, and received district-school advan- tages; was married June 15, 1860, to Caroline Brooker, born in Kent, Eng., Jan. 28, 1841; parents, Stephen and Betsey Brooker, came to America in 1850; subject has 5 children-Edmund, Nelson, William, Amelia and Phœbe; subject settled on present farm of 40 acres in August, 1871; himself and family associate with Baptist Church congregation; grandfather, Nicholas French, was a soldier in the Continental army under Washington.

Elmore B. Frink, farmer, sec. 14; P. O., Chesaning; was born in New York, April 8, 1836; parents are Henry and Maria (Gris- wold) Frink; foriner was born in Windham Co., Conn., Jan. 16, 1796, was soldier in war of 1812, and died June 6, 1847; mother was born in Caledonia Co., Vt., Dec. 31, 1805; subject was reared on a farm, and received a common-school education; on Aug. 6, 1862, enlisted in Co. G, 108th Reg. N. Y. Vol. Inf., and was dis- charged May 2, 1865; was married Dec. 28, 1859, to Elizabeth Stowel, daughter of Ezra and Phœbe Stowell, wife was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., July, 1844; 'of 5 children born 4 are living -- Hattie C., wife of Morris Rogers; Lillie B., Grace A. and Clarence B .; subject settled in Chesaning tp. in 1876; owns 80 acres of land; believes in doctrines of Republican party.

David Gould, of the firm of Gould, Osborn & Co., manufact- urers of lumber, Owosso, Mich., was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y .. Sept. 23, 1827, and is a son of Ebenezer and Valetta Gould, natives of Granville, N. Y. Mr. Gould was reared on a farm, and in 1842 accompanied his parents to Owosso, Mich., where he resided eight years, and during which time he learned the ma- chinist's trade. In 1850 he went to Detroit, and worked at his trade for four years. He was engineer on the lakes for one season, and from 1849 to 1852 operated a machine-shop at Flint. In the latter year he removed to St. Charles, and erected the first saw- mill at that place. In 1853, when St. Charles tp. was organized, he was elected its first Supervisor, serving one term. In 1854 he located at his present home in Owosso. Mr. Gould was Superin- tendent of the Lansing division of the J., L. & S. R. R. for five years, and has been identified with the lumber interests of Saginaw county for 17 years.

P. Gould ranks among the old and most respected citizens of Chesaning tp. He was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., Sept. 3, 1814, and was a son of Rev. Joseph and Mehitabel (Deuell) Gould, natives of Washington Co., N. Y. Mr. Gould grew to maturer

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years on a farm, receiving a good education. His mother died when he was 15 years of age, and in 1837 he removed to Ann Arbor, Mich., and worked as a meehanie for two years. While living at Ann Arbor he pureliased a farm of 300 aeres in Oakland Co., Mich., and paid $1,400 on it, when it was discovered that the deed was worthless, and he thereby suffered the loss of nearly all his hard earnings for years. From Ann Arbor he went to Battle Creek, and three years later purchased 137 aeres, which, by subsequent purchases, he inereased to 300 acres, and sold it for a good profit. His next venture was owning a third in a saw-mill in Albee tp., living at Owosso two years, when he moved to Chesaning. At the end of five years he bought a farin of 160 aeres. With the exception of two years spent at Flint he has since resided at Chesaning. He built the first grain elevator at Ches- aning, and owns 20 acres of land within the village limits. He also owns a business bloek, the upper story of which is used as a hall for the I. O. O. F. Mr. Gould is a member of the Republican party.

T. L. Green Postmaster of Chesaning, Mich., was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., and is a son of Thurston and Rachel Green, also natives of the "Empire State." Mr. Green grew to manhood on a farm and received a liberal education. On May 10, 1867, he came to Chesaning and opened a general store. In 1873 he was appointed Postmaster of Chesaning, which position he still oceu- pies. IIe is a member of the firm of Green & Gould, manufaet- urers of lumber, etc. They erected a mill at Chesaning in 1881, at a eost of $4,000, and intend to bore a salt well soon. Mr. Green is a Mason, a Knight Templar and a Republican. He was Treas- urer of Chesaning tp. five years, and Supervisor for two terms. He was Clerk of the Village Board eight years, and is now a Trustee of that body. He was married Sept. 17, 1862, to Julia A. Ireland, who was born Feb. 1, 1841, and is a daughter of Job and Ursula Ireland, natives of Chenango Co., N. Y. Mr. Green's father is a resident of Coventryville, N. Y. His mother died March 12, 1856.

John B. Griswold, merehant, Chesaning, was born in Vermont, Feb. 3, 1809. While yet a lad his parents, Asel and Prudenee Griswold, removed to Cheshire Co., N. H. At the age of 10 years Mr. Griswold left home and eommeneed the battle of life for him- self. He learned the trade of a sawyer, and in August, 1836, arrived at Owosso, Mieh., where he remained some time. He helped build a saw-inill at St. Charles, also one at Chesaning. He followed his trade for over 30 years, also boating for a lengthy term. In 1872 he opened a hardware store at Chesaning, where he enjoys a good trade. Mr. Griswold earried the mail from Owosso to Sagi- naw for 10 years, and from Corunna to Chesaning for six years. In 1832 he married Eliza Jackson. Five children were given them, two of whom are living-William G. and Martha, wife of Norman Parshall. The deceased are John H., Augusta and Catherine. Mrs. Griswold is a daughter of John Jackson, and was born at

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Salem, Mass., Feb. 2, 1813. Mr. Griswold's grandfather, John Griswold, and his S sons were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. Matthew Griswold, an ancestor of John B., was of English blood, and settled in Connecticut on land given to Oliver Cromwell by the English government. He was the first Governor of Con- necticut.

Byron S. Hewitt, deceased, was born in 1835 in the State of New York; his parents afterward came to Michigan and settled in Genesee county; at 21 he bought a farm of 80 acres of land at Chesaning, which was a wilderness at that time. He and several other young fellows built a shanty, where he staid about two years; he then was at Flint abont two or three years; then he married; at 26 he moved back on his place and lived there the remainder of his life. He died in 1879 leaving a wife and 2 children. His wife was born in 1834, in England, and came to this country when she was abont 16, with her parents. She still lives on the farm. Joyce Hewitt, his elder daughter, was born in 1863, and Mary Hewitt was born in 1869. Mr. Hewitt joined the Methodist Church when he was about 22 and he lived and died a devoted Christian.

Llewellyn Homer, of Chesaning, was born at Youngsville, War- ren Co., Pa, March 27, 1850, and is a son of Lemuel and Elizabeth Homer, natives of New York and Pennsylvania. When Mr. Homer was nine years of age his parents removed to West Spring Creek, Pa .; his mother died at Youngsville the same year. Three years later he accompanied his father to Chesaning, Mich., where the latter died Aug. 17, 1872. On Sept. 3, 1864, and when only 14 years of age, he enlisted in Co. C, 29th Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., being honorably discharged Sept. 21, 1865. The year 1866 he spent in Pennsylvania, and in 1868 returned to Chesaning, where he has since resided. He was married Nov. 16, 1870, to Rowena Parshall, who was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., in Feb- ruary, 1850. They have 1 child, Harry L., born Dec. 8, 1880. Mr. Homer is Democratic in politics.

Ammon H. Lobdell, farmer, sec. 21; P. O., Chesaning; was born at Hamburg. Erie Co., N. Y., Dec. 3, 1828. His parents were Pliny and Nancy Lobdell, the former of whom was born Jan. 2, 1801, and his mother, Ang. 17, 1802. Anımon ripened into man- hood on a farm and in 1866 located in Chesaning tp., Saginaw Co. He was married Oct. 10, 1848, to Caroline Northun, daugh- ter of Levi Northum, and born in Erie Co., N. Y., Jan. 27, 1830. Of the 12 children given them, .9 are living-Ida G., wife of Mr. Erastus Wirman; Emine L., wife of George McCormick; Martha A., wife of Frank Lobdell; Louise D., wife of Wallace Day; Flor- ence M., wife of Arthur Lewis; Austin K., Gabriel and Charles E. Pliny, Seymour and Cary are deceased. Mr. Lobdell is a member of the I. O. O. F. and P. of H. societies and the Republican party.

Rufus P. Mason .- This pioneer of Chesaning was born in Cheshire Co., N. H., Oct. 25, 1813; his parents, Joseph and Lucy (Flint) Mason, were natives of Connecticut. Joseph Mason was

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born March 6, 1751; served as a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war from its beginning to its close, and removed to Cheshire Co., N. H., soon after the close of the war, where he died Feb. 18, 1834. His wife died at the same place Jan. 6, 1833. They had a family of 14 children. the subject of this sketch being the youngest. Rufus P. Mason passed his youth on a farm, in the meantime re- ceiving a common-school education. May 17, 1840, he was mar- ried to Caroline Otis, a daughter of Isaac Otis, who was the first United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He also established a bank in New York city, acting as its Presi- dent for four years. He afterward founded the Atlantic Bank of New York city, and acted as its President until his death, in Angust, 1860.

Rufus P. Mason before coming to Chesaning had followed the business of building and constructing railroads, acting as superin- tendent for other parties, at a salary of $1,500 per year. This position he abandoned and came to what is now Chesaning village, in the fall of 1841, and selected land. With the exception of five years spent in New York and one and a half years in the Lake Su- perior country in the lumber business, Mr. Mason has been a constant resident of Chesaning village since 1841. He kept one of the first stores and the postoffice at Chesaning village, and has been constantly identified with its business interests up to date. He now resides in the village, and owns and operates a farm of 180 acres.

Mr. Mason is a Republican, and has served his tp. as Highway Commissioner 20 years, Justice of the Peace four years, and Tp. Clerk 10 years; he also acted for a time as Secretary of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Co. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. They have a family of 5 children, as follows: Mary E., now the wife of Rev. C. W. Austin; Tryphena, now liv- ing in China, where her husband, Rev. O. W. Willits, has acted as a missionary since 1880; W. Otis, Allie and Fanny.

Mr. Mason is a thorough business man and enjoys the respect and esteem of all. In his younger davs he was noted for his ac- tivity, and as a pedestrian was seldom excelled; as an example. he walked from Pontiac to Chesaning, a distance of 75 miles, in 16 hours, the roads being quite muddy at the time; and at another time, from Bay City to Chesaning in one day. He is still active and vigorous, although nearly three-score and ten.

James A. Mericles, farmer, sec. 6, was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Oct. 27, 1835; parents were Cornelius and Betsey Mericles, natives of New York; subject of sketch grew to manhood in Cayuga county of native State; on Aug. 8, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, 23d Reg., Mich. Vol. Inf., and was discharged July 12, 1865: then came to East Saginaw, where he remained 7 years; subse- quently removed to Midland county, but while there two saw-mills owned by him burned to the ground, and he then went to Hazel- ton, Shiawassee Co., and afterward to present location; was married March 6, 1859, to Emma Anthony, daughter of Hiram

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and Lucy (Beebe) Anthony, natives of New York; former was born Aug. 2, 1803, and the latter Mareh 4, 1808; wife was born in Madison Co., N. Y., July 14, 1842; they have an adopted ehild, Minnie JJ., born April 6, 1868; subjeet owns farm of 80 aeres.

David W. Milks, farmer, sec. 13, was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., June 30, 1830; parents were Benjamin and Polly (Moore) Milks; former was born near Lake George, N. Y., and served in war of 1812; subject was raised on a farm; received common- school education; was married Oct. 20, 1850, to Harriet Turner, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kelch) Turner; wife was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y .. Feb. 21, 1830: they have 3 children- Joseph E., born Aug. 1, 1851; Polly A., born April 13, 1854, and Barney R., born Marelı 30, 1864; subjeet settled in Chiesaning tp. in June, 1856; owns 40 aeres of land; is neutral in polities; himself and wife are Seventli-Day Adventists, assisting in organizing said society in Saginaw county.

John S. Miller, a respected eitizen of Chesaning, was born in York Co., Pa., May 12, 1800; parents were John and Sarah Miller; former a native of New Jersey, and drummer in Continental army at age of 18 years; latter a native of Pennsylvania; subjeet received a good edueation; in 1826 went to Carroll Co., Ohio; came to Saginaw county in 1865; was married April 25, 1821, to Mary Ryland. Seven children were born-Thomas J., Charles W., John T., William and David; Eliza and Julia A. are deceased; wife died Nov. 22, 1840. He was married again June 29, 1841, to Sarah A., daughter of James and Sarah Davis; wife was born in Washington Co., Pa., Feb. 19, 1821; 4 children given to second union-Sabra E., wife of S. S. Carson; Mary E., wife of Hiram Whitney; Samuel, who married Susan Norman, and Joseph H., married to Anna MeClellan; 4 sons were soldiers in civil war; subject and wife are members of United Brethren in Christ; former is Republiean in polities.

C. Moessner, dealer in boots and shoes, Chesaning, Miel., was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Dec. 31, 1834; eame to America in 1851; spent two years at his trade at Grand Rapids, Mich .; until 1863 was located at Owosso; in latter year came to Ches- aning; was married in 1859 to Catherine Hiekman. Of 5 ehil- dren born to this marriage 3 are living-Fred M., Maggie C., and Agnes; John and Louisa A. are deceased; subject and wife are members of Evangelieal Lutheran Church, of which the former is a elass leader; subjeet is a K. of H. and a Republican; his father eame to America in 1870, and resides with him.

Robert H. Nason, one of Chesaning's wealthiest and most prom- inent men, was born in Northampton, England, June 9, 1832. His parents, Charles and Harriet Nason, emigrated to America wlien he was two years of age, and settled near Buffalo, N. Y., where Rob- ert was reared on a farm. In October, 1852, he came to Chesaning and engaged in farming and lumbering. He began here with very limited means. His business was buying and drawing logs to Chesaning and hiring them sawed. In 1859 he purchased a water- mill, situated on the site of the present flouring mill. He ran this

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mill two years, then bought a tract of pine land of 1,500 acres, five miles east of Chesaning, and built on it a saw-mill; then sold it to Wilcox Bros., of Jackson, for $25,000. This was his first specula- tion. He afterward came to Chiesaning and built a saw-mill at a cost of $4,000. He ran it for two years, then purchased a tract of pine land of 2,500 acres in Albee, wliere lie operated in lumber 10 years, then sold an interest to a Mr. Gould, changing the firm to · Nason & Gould. During this time he built a mill in Maple Grove tp., which he ran four years, then sold. He speculated in land for a number of years. He now owns 1,000 acres of. fine land in the vicinity of Chesaning.

Mr. Nason owns a large interest in the salt block at Garfield, and also a saw-mill there, built in March, 1878, at a cost of $10,000.

July 4, 1851, Mr. N. was married to Miss Susan Odell, by whomn he has had 3 children; of these 2 are living, viz .: Geo. M., mar- ried to Miss Hattie Blount, and Ida.

In politics Mr. Nason is a Republican.

William H. Niver, jr., druggist, Chiesaning, was born in Chemung Co., N. Y., Oct. 5, 1835. His parents, William II. and Eleanor Niver, were natives of Orange Co., N. Y. William H., jr., was raised a " farmer's boy," and liis educational advantages were limited to those of a district school. He learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, and from 1855 to 1865 was a farmer of Saginaw county. In the latter year he opened a drug store at Chesaning, where he has since been engaged in business. He was married Jan. 1, 1856, to Lemira Parshall, who was born in Livingston Co., Mich., July 3, 1840. Her parents, Israel and Minerva Parshall, were natives of New York. Of the 3 children born to this union 2 are living-Alice M., wife of James L. McCauley, and Emeroy A. Frank E. is deceased. Mr. Niver is a Mason and a Republican.

Israel Parshall (deceased) was born in Chemung Co., N. Y., May 4, 1815. His parents, Asa and Susannah (Kinney) Parshall, were natives of Long Island, the former being a miller. Israel came to HIavana, Mich., in 1855, and sent after his family the fol- lowing year. He was the founder of Havana (or "Parshallville "), and served as its Postmaster until death, and his widow filled the office until 1870, when it was discontinued. Mr. Parshall aided to organize a Baptist society at Havana, whichi, after a four years' ex- istence, was removed to Oakley. Mr. Parshall was married May 19, 1839, to Minerva Cole, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Cole, the former of whom was a native of New York, and died April 11, 1878. Mrs. Parshall's mother was born on Long Island, and now resides in Oceola, Livingston Co., Mich. Of the 7 children sent to bless this alliance 6 are living-Lemira, born July 3, 1840; Merritt, born April 1, 1844; Ursula, born Jan. 25, 1846; Milton C., born Jan. 20, 1850; Alvira E., born April 25, 1852; Cynthia C., born Dec. 9, 1855, and Milles L., born Dec. 25, 1864. On Aug. 25, 1865, Mr. Parshall was fatally wounded by an accidental dis-

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charge of his gun while deer-hunting. He was a man of sterling worth, a father of love and charity to the community, who held him in the highest esteem. He was Republican in politics. Mrs. Par- shall was married Dec. 31, 1872, to Guy Van Gorder, who was born at Elmira, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1832.

S. J. Patterson. Chesaning, Mich., was born in Erie Co., Pa., March 25, 1827. His parents were John and Eliza Patterson, the former a native of New York and the latter of Rhode Island. When five years of age, Mr. Patterson accompanied his parents to Lake Co., O., where he remained for 17 years. He then went to Flint, Mich., and worked one year at blacksmithing, and after a two years' residence in Brady tp., came to Chesaning, where he has since resided. He has worked in the lumber business for 15 years; also at mason's trade; enlisted in Co. G, 3d, Mich. Cav., and fought in over 50 battles and skirmishes; was married April 29, 1853, to Samantha Swift, who was born in Ohio in November, 1835, and daughter of Nathaniel and Sallie Swift. They have + children-Alice A., wife of Orville Chase; Ida, Wilber and George. Lua is deceased. Mr. P. is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a Republican.

Lewis Pearson, farmer, northwest quarter of the northwest quar- ter, sec. 4, was born in Sweden in 1840. His parents are Perry Johnson and Hannalı (Mons) Pearson. Lewis was educated in Sweden, and reared on a farm. In 1872 he came to America, and located land in Chesaning tp., where he owns 90 acres of good land. He is a Republican, and in 1880 was elected Tp. Assessor. HIe was married in 1861 to Hannah Pearson, but no relative. This union has been blessed with 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls. Mr. Pearson is one of the substantial farmers of Chesaning tp. Names of children-Anna, Ellen, James, Perry, Nelson and Jennie, all at home. Mr. Pearson has cleared up 70 acres of timber land by his own and family's labor.

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History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 85

Author: Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co. Number of Pages: 962

Author:
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 962