History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 96

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Publication date: 1881
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Herbert Barrett, first son of Philip and Dolly (Ehner) Barrett, was born at Hinsdale, Cheshire Co., N. H., March 9, 1846. In the fall of 1866, he came to East Saginaw and teamed it for five years, and was subsequently engaged in the milk business for 10 years. In 1880 he came to Taymonth tp., and purchased 106 acres of land on sec. 22. He was married at Hinsdale, N. H., March 29, 1870, to Mary A. Barrett, daughter of Otis and Laura S. (Powers) Bar- rett, born at Hinsdale, Cheshire Co., N. H., March 2. 1845. They have 6 children-Mand, born Jan. 21, 1871; Dolly G., Sept. 16, 1873; Jesse, born in East Saginaw, May 8, 1875; Philip C., born June 1, 1877; Olive M., born July 8, 1879; Nellie B., born in Taymonth tp., March 8. 1881. In politics Mr. B. is Republican. and also a member of the Freemasons Lodge, No. 303, Ancient Landınark F. & A. M.

Perley F. Becker, 3d son of Joseph H. and Catherine A. (Defoe) Becker, was born at Deerfield, Niagara Co., N. Y., Sept. 18, 1848. He attended school until 17 years of age at Gassport, Niagara Co., and Bridgeport, Saginaw Co., and then engaged in brick-making nine years. When quite young his parents moved to Bridgeport, and to Taymouth in 1855. In the spring of 1866 Perley purchased 40 acres of land on sec. 18. He subsequently purchased 80 acres adjoining. In the fall of 1875 he sold 40 acres and now owns 80 acres. He was married in Bridgeport, June 23, 1872, to Ella H. Tupper, daughter of Aleck Tupper, D. D., born at Clarkston, Oakland Co., Mich., Nov. 28, 1853. They have 4 children- Arthur O., born in Bridgeport, May 14, 1873. The remaining 3 were born in Taymonth tp., -Carrie L., born Jan. 19, 1875; Josie E., born April 8, 1877, and Samuel, born Nov. 23, 1879. In politics Mr. Becker is a Republican, and has been Tp. Commis- sioner two years.

Joel Blair, jr., second son of Joel, sr., and Fanny (Henry) Blair, was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Oct. 3, 1837. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1805, of Irish ancestry. His mother was born at Dublin, Ireland, in 1805. He was engaged at farming until 15 years of age and has since been engaged in the pineries 27 years, 25 years of which he has been foreman. He rafted from Port Huron to Detroit 12 years. He came with his parents to St. Clair Co., Mich., in the fall of 1847. He was married at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Mich., Ang. 14, 1862, to Rosa J., daughter of Newton

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and Sarah A. (Smith) Carpenter, born at Port Huron, March 20, 1844. They have 2 children-Nellie J,, born at Wales, St. Clair Co., Mich., Mar. 5, 1865, and Estella S., born at Saginaw City, Jan. 14, 1870. Mr. Blair came to Taymouthi tp. in the spring of 1874, and in June of 1876 he purchased 80 acres of land on sec. 22, moving there in 1879. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Blair belongs to the Masonic order, Saginaw Valley Lodge, No. 154, and Joppa Chapter No. 63, R. A. M.

William H. Bronson, farmer, sec. 12, was born in Pennsylva- nia in 1847. His parents, Levi and IIuldah (Hayden) Bronson, natives of Connecticut, of English descent, reside with William H. on the farm. He was educated in the public schools of East Sagi- naw, and at the age of 15 years entered the Saginaw postoffice as clerk and afterward in Little's bank, and then in a store in N. Y. city as clerk, remaining as snch for six years, Mr. Bronson owns 160 acres of land, is Republican in politics, and has been financially successful in life. He has been School Superintendent and Tp. Assessor, and in 1880 was U. S. census-taker. In 1868 he married Emma Newkirk, a native of New Jersey. Her father was High Sheriff of Herkimer Co., N., Y. for 14 years. They have 5 children, 3 daughters and 2 sons.

Thomas Cuthbertson, second son of Hugh and Jane ( Wallace) Cuthbertson, was born at West Bloomfield, Oakland Co., Mich., April 17, 1833. His father was born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, Dec., 1799. His mother was born in Kilmarnock, in 1810- At the age of 15, he came to Bay City, Mich., and engaged in driv. ing team for James Frazer. He also engaged as a sawyer 10 years. In the fall of 1860 he went to New Orleans, and to avoid being pressed into the Southern army he sailed to England in December of that year. The following April, he returned to New York, and at Troy, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., April 17, 1861, re-enlisted in Co. A, 2d Reg. N. Y. Vol. Inf., under Captain William Armitage, and served 25 months in the army of the Potomac. He was finally wounded and sent to Potomac Creek hospital, and was mnstered out May 21, 1863. He then returned to Bay City and re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864, in Co. D, First Mich. Cav., under Capt. Lnsk. IIe was on detached service 17 months, and was discharged June 9, 1865. He then came to Taymouth, and purchased a house and one acrc of land, and a life lease on fonr acres, sitnated on sec. 22. He was married at Bay City, Dec. 27, 1852, to Mrs. Alice Buckley, dangh- ter of George Edgly. Mr. C. has been married three times, the second time in Calhoun Co., Mich., in 1855, to Hannorah Quinlan. They had 3 children, 2 of whom are still living-Edward James, born at Bay City, Oct. 1, 1856, and Ellen J., born at Bay City in 1858. He was married the third time in 1875 to Jane Raney, wlio was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1819. In politics Mr. C. is a Republican.

James Dorwird, jr., son of James, sr., and Mary (Reaich) Dor- ward, was born in Forfarshire, Scotland, Oct. 14, 1826. His

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parents were born in 1801. His first occupation was shoemaking, at which he was engaged 10 years. He came to the United States in the spring of 1846, and the following winter himself and brother purchased 80 acres of land opposite Bay City, which they cleared of stave timber and sold the land the following spring. In the fall of 1847 ¿they came to Taymouth tp. and purchased 60 acres of land on the Flint river, from which they cleared the pine timber. They were engaged in lumbering for a number of years in Taymonth, Montrose and other tps., and finally Mr. D. settled in Tay- mouth tp. in the spring of 1864, purchasing 108 acres of land on sec. 8. He was married in Montrose tp., Genesee Co., Mich., Oct. 21, 1866, Margaret, daughter of William and Euphemia (Dean) Logan, born in Canada, Ang. 17, 1845. They have 4 children, all born in Taymouth tp .- Mary E., born Sept. 11, 1868; Williani J., born May 1, 1870, Charles A., born July 7, 1874; Eunice M., born Jan. 13, 1881. In politics Mr. D. is a Democrat, and himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

Scott M. Farwell, third son of Hiram and Margaret (Skinner) Farwell, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1848. His father was born Aug. 25, 1803, in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., of Irish ancestry His mother was born May 25, 1809, of Welsh ancestry. He was raised on a farm until 18 years of age, when he engaged in a woolen factory five years, four years of which he was boss weaver. He then engaged in a foundry six months as molder and turner, and subsequently went into a cabinet shop, where he remained two years. He came to Taymouth tp. in January, 1876, and purchased 40 acres of land on sec. 29. He also has three-fourths of an acre on sec. 33, on which he has a house and cabinet shop, in which he is engaged, and has all the business himself and one man can do. He was married at Hudson, Lenawee Co., Mich., July 3, 1871, to Mary, daughter of William and Samantha (Chase) Coulson, born at Seneca, Lenawee Co., Mich., Oct. 1, 1852. They have had 3 children, 2 living-John C., born at Seneca, Lenawee Co., Aug, 7, 1874, and Mary E., born in Taymouth tp., Nov. 25, 1878; Maggie was born at Seneca, Nov. 5, 1872, and died Sept. 2, 1873. In politics Mr. Farwell is a Republican.

Henry Fawcett, eldest son of James and Esther (Robinson) Fawcett, was born in County Sligo, Ireland, Dec. 12, 1831. His father and mother were born in Ireland in 1797. In August, 1852, he came to America with his parents and settled at Cohoes, N. Y. He came to Taymouth tp. three years later, and purchased 103 acres of land, 63 of which are situated on sec. 16, the remainder on sec. 9, adjoining. He now has 70 acres under cultivation. He was married in Taymonth, July 17, 1865, to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Margaret (Farr) Moore, born Jan. 29, 1848. Four children have been sent to them, 3 of whom are living, and all born in Taymouth tp .- Margaret, born Aug. 23, 1875; Henry, born July 5, 1877, and John, born Jan 27. 1881; William J. was born March 21, 1867 and died May 5, 1867. Mrs. Fawcett died Jan. 28, 1881. In politics Mr. Fawcett is a Democrat.

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Gardner W. Foster, first son of Nathaniel and Mary (Moore) Foster, was born on the banks of the Tittabawassee river, three miles from Saginaw City, on what is called the "Vogt farm," March 7, 1831. He is considered by many to be the first white child born in Saginaw county. When five years of age, his father, a carpenter and joiner, and also a millwright, moved into Saginaw City, and worked at his trade five years, then removed to Bridgeport, and purchased 100 aeres of land on sec. 21. one mile from where the present town of Bridgeport is situated. When 20 years of age, Gardner left the farm, and went on the lake s as a seaman four summers, and worked in the pineries during the winters. He then returned home and bought the homestead, which had in the meantime been increased to 115 acres. He also bought 80 acres adjoining, where he resided two years, and was married July 15, 1855, to Martha C., daughter of Stephen and Abbey (Sheldon) Lytle, born at Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Sept. 20. 1837. They have 7 children-Charles G., born in Bridgeport, Mar. 3, 1859, the remaining six being born in Tay- mouth tp .- Edward L., born June 2, 1863, Katie A., born Dee. 26, 1866; Ella E., born Mar. 23, 1869; Guy F., born May 26, 1871; Hattie M., born Sept. 14, 1873, and Jesse G., born Aug. 2, 1876. Mr. Foster is a member of Masonic Order, Lodge No. 55, of Bridge- port. He came to Taymouth tp. in the summer of 1861, and himself and Lorenzo Hodgeman purchased 231 acres of land on sec. 6, of which he still owns 100 acres. He also purchased 171 acres adjoining, and 20 aeres on sec. 21, Albee tp. He has 160 acres under cultivation. His farm is situated on the Flint river.

Charles T. Gurries, son of William and Julia A. (Sehoville) Gar- ries, was born at Naples, Ontario Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1842, and is of German and French ancestry. When three years of age, his parents moved to Maeomb Co., Mich., near Mt. Clemens, and pur- chased a farm on which they resided four years. They then re- moved to St. Clair county, where Charles was married Nov. 1, 1862, to Sarah A., daughter of Henry and Ann (Ruttle) Glasier, who was born in Ireland, Oct. 14, 1844. Of their 7 children 6 are living-William H., born at Lexington, Sanilac Co., Mich., Aug. 19, 1863; George E., born at St. Charles, Saginaw Co., Mich., Mar. 25, 1867; John H., born in Taymouth tp., Nov. 28, 1869; Rose A., born in St. Charles, Mar. 25, 1872; Mary E., born in St. Charles, May 3, 1874; and Arthur H., born at Montrose, Genesee Co., Mich., Feb. 3, 1881. Hattie C. was born in Montrose tp. Genesee Co., Mich., Oct. 27, 1879, and died Oet. 28 1880. În politics Mr. Garries is a Democrat, and himself and wife are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.

Lemuel Hall, fifth son of Hubbard and Lettis (Patridge) Hall, was born in Scoharie Co., N. Y., Mar. 14, 1834, of English and Spanish ancestry. He came to Oakland Co., Mieh., when two years of age, where he remained until 21 years of age, when he went to Port Austin, on Lake Huron, and engaged in lumbering and working in saw-mills until July, 1873, when he removed to

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Taymouth tp., and purchased one acre of land on sec. 33, and en- gaged in the hotel business four years. In 1880 he purchased 80 acres on sec. 23 Montrose tp., Genesee Co., and 20 acres in Taymouth tp., on sec. 21. He was married at Caseville, Huron Co,, Mich., Dec. 10, 1867, to Melissa, daughter of William and Jane (Deforest) Weir, born in Canada, and died Nov. 5, 1868 Mr. Hall has been married twice, the second time at East Sagi- naw, July 10, 1873, to Fredrica Stephens, born in Switzerland, Nov. 26, 1833. In the spring of 1873, he opened a general store, and carries on a thriving business.

Andrew Haynes, second son of Van Rensselaer and Roxy A. (Keyes) Haynes, was born at Brighton, Ont., June 4, 1836, of Ger- man ancestry. He was married Mar. 31, 1858, at Brighton, Can., to Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Masters, born July 6, 1841. Of their 5 children 2 are living, both at Brighton, Can., -William R., born Dec. 24, 1859, and George, born May 20, 1861. Mr. Haynes came to Taymouth tp. in the fall of 1876, and bought 80 acres of land on sec. 12. In politics he is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church.

William Henry, third son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Boyd) Henry, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, Aug. 12, 1852. He came to Canada in 1872, with his brother Francis, and settled at Ottawa, where he remained until the fall of 1875, when he came to East Saginaw, and engaged in loading and unloading vessels. In 1874 he came to Taymouth tp., and himself and brother bought 80 acres of land on sec. 32, which they are speedily converting into a fertile and productive farm. His mother is living with him and keeping house for him. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her husband died in County Antrim, Ireland. He was the son of Alex- ander Henry, a Presbyterian minister. The grandfather of Alex- ander Henry on the mother's side was also a Presbyteriau minister.

Ernst Herpel, son of Philip and Julianna (Coch) Herpel, was born in Prussia. Jan. 10, 1827. His father was born in Prussia in 1802, and died in April, 1850. His mother was born in 1804. His father was engaged in the treasury department in the city of Ems, with a country residence two miles from the city. Ernst attended school in the city of Ems eight years, until he arrived at the age of 14, when he went as an apprentice to learn the upholstering trade, at which he was engaged seven years. He then entered the Prus- sian army as a Yagar, or sharpshooter, and rose to be First Lieu- tenant. He was wounded in both hands in war with Denmark. In the fall of 1857 he came to the United States, and resided in New York city three months, then came West and settled be- tween Concord and Spring Arbor, Jackson Co., Mich., where he remained eight years. He then removed to East Saginaw and engaged in the upholstering business several years, and came to Taymouth tp. in the fall of 1868, and purchasing 180 acres of land on sec. 7, also 180 on sec. 1, Albee tp. He was married Dec. 1, 1852, to Kathrina, daughter of Philip and Barbara Miller, born in

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Lima, Baden, Oct. 22, 1826. They have no children of their own, but adopted a boy named John when quite small, who now resides in Albee tp. He was born in 1856. Mr. Herpel and wife are members of the Reformed Church, and he is a Republican. He is also a Knight Templar Mason, and attended the famous conclave at Chi- cago, Ill., 1880.

James Kerr, fourth son of Martin and Rosina (Gracy) Kerr, was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, May 16, 1854. In the fall of 1870 he went to London, Ont., Canada, and remained one year. He then removed to Michigan, and settled in Taymouth tp., where he purchased 70 acres of land on sec. 26. He was married Dec. 20, 1875, to Maggie, daughter of William and Agnes Reid, born April 9, 1860. They have 3 children-William R., born Jan. 1, 1877; Agnes M., born Oct. 9. 1878, and Rosana G., born Aug. 6, 1880. In politics Mr. K. is a Democrat, and himself and wife are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church.

Andrew Leach, son of David and Ann (Durham) Leach, was born and reared on a farm in Wigtonshire, Scotland. IIe was married April 29, 1840, to Margaret, daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Nesbit) Logan, who was born March 7, 1817. They had + children born in Scotland- James, born Sept. 14, 1841; David, born Aug. 22, 1843, and died in Taymouth tp., April 8, 1864; Andrew, born March S, 1845; Jane D., born May 10, 1847, and died July 28, 1854. He came to America in the fall of 1848, and settled in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., where their 5th child, Agnes, was born Oct. 31, 1849. After a residence of 18 months he re- moved to Detroit, Mich., in the spring of 1850. While there they had 3 children born-John, born Aug. 22, 1851, and died Sept. 26, 1852; Mary, born Feb. 22, 1853, and Margaret, born Oct. 10, 1854, who died. In the spring of 1856, he removed to sec. 30, Albee tp., which then formed a portion of Taymouth tp., and purchased 240 acres of land. He was the third settler in Albee tp. In the spring of 1862 he came to Taymouth tp. and bought 168 acres of land on sec. 8. Since coming to Taymouth tp. they have had 6 children born-Margaret and Joseph, born Oct. 10, 1854 (the latter died when an infant); Jane D., born Aug. 1, 1858; Joseph and John, born May 10, 1861. One child was still-born. In politics Mr. Leach is a Republican. He has been Justice of the Peace four years, Tp. Treasurer one year, and High- way Commissioner one year. Mr. Leach and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

James Leach, eldest son of Andrew and Margaret (Logan) Leach, was born at Wigtonshire, Scotland, Sept. 14, 1842. His parents were born at the same place, father Sept. 9, 1819, and mother March 8, 1821. He came to America with his parents in July, 1847, and settled near Troy, N. Y. They removed to Detroit, Mich., in January, 1850. After a residence of six years he came to Taymouth tp. in April, 1856, with his parents, and settled on sec. S. He was married Sept. 17, 1866, to Elizabeth, daughter of

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George and Mary Catherine (Reel) Foltz, born May 8, 1850. They have 5 children-David, born Dec. 5, 1867; George F., born April 23, 1869; Margaret, born Aug. 4, 1871; Janc, born July 22, 1873; and Andrew, born Feb. 26, 1881. In the spring of 1868 Mr. L. bought 80 acres of land, 50 on sec. 22 and 25 acres on sec. 21, 30 of which are improved. At present he is Tp. Clerk, and has held that office for eight years, also Highway Commissioner five years, and School Director 12 years. Ile is a Republican.

William Mc Gregor was born in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, May 19, 1839. His father, Archibald Mc Gregor, was born in Nov- ember, 1790. His mother, Agnes (Patterson) Mc Gregor, was born Ang. 2, 1792. William attended school until he arrived at the age of 17, when he came to America and settled in Detroit, Mich. He went to work on a farm, and in the fall of 1857 purchased 80 acres of land on sec. 35, this tp., but did not move herc until the spring of 1866. At Saginaw City, Aug. 13, 1862, he enlisted in Co. E, 23d Reg. Michi. Vol. Inf., under Capt. Henry C. Neville, who died before the regiment left the city. He served three years in the army of the Cumberland under Gen. Sherman, and was discharged at Detroit, July 27, 1865. He then came to Taymonth tp. He was married at Flushing, Genesee Co., Mich., Dec. 5, 1865, to Isabelle, daughter of Alexander and Margery ( Mc Donald ) Miller. Mrs. Mc Gregor was born at Rochester, N. Y., July 28, 1841. They have 5 children, all natives of Taymouth tp .- Alex- ander, born Oct. 13, 1866; William P., born Aug. 6, 1868; Margery, born April 2, 1870; James, born Jan. 19, 1872, and Archibald, born Feb. 17, 1875. Mr. McGregor was Township Com- missioner six years, and Treasurer four years. In politics he is a Democrat and also a member of I. O. O. F. and P. of H. societies.

John Malone, first son of Owen and Ann ( Fagles) Malone, was born at Williamsport, Pa., May 3, 1814. His parents removed to Big Muncy, Pa., where he remained until 19 years of age, when he came to Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., Mich., in 1833 and engaged with Gen. Brown, who then ran a stage between Detroit and Chicago. He came to Taymouth in the fall of 1836, and bought 52 acres of land on sec. 6, since which time he has purchased 61 acres adjoining. Mr. Malone is the oldest living settler on the Flint river, in Taymouthı tp. When he first came to Taymouth provis- ions were so scarce and far away it was difficult to procure. them; the only meat himself and family had for several years was venison. Mr. Malone was married at Saginaw City, Aug. 21, 1836, to Ann, daughter of James and Ellen (Garrett) Mc Cormick, born near Albany, N. Y., in 1839. They have 7 children, all of whom were born in Taymouth tp. - Julia, born July 24, 1838; Lonisa, born Sept. 2, 1840; Ellen, born Nov. 22, 1842; Andrew, born April 28, 1857; Charles, born July 4, 1859; Archibald born Aug. 16, 1861, and John, born March 10, 1866. Mr. Malone is a prominent farmer, and has taken quite an interest in the wel- fare of the tp. He has been Tp. Treasurer five or six years. Com-

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missioner and Justice of the Peace several years. In politics he is Democratic.

Henry Mc Farland, son of James and Ann ( Steward ) Mc Far- land, was born in Perthshire, Scotland, April 12, 1833. His father is a native of Inverness, Scotland. At the age of 23, Henry came to America and settled in Taymouth tp., resided here two years, and then removed to Hamilton, Canada West, where he remained four years. He then located at Saginaw City, and engaged in lumbering. He went to Montrose, Genesee Co., Mich., in the spring of 1871, and purchased 94 acres of land on sec. 3, 45 of which are under cultivation. He was married Oct. 5, 1871, to Eliza, daughter of Thomas and Mary ( Foley) Mc Nally. His wife belongs to the Church of England. He has been extensively engaged in lumbering for 14 years.

Francis W. McNalley, son of Francis and Eliza (Waterson) McNalley, was born in Downshire, Ireland, May 4, 1838. His father was born on the day the battle of Waterloo was fought, and died Aug. 25, 1880. He attended school until 12 years of age; then went into his father's shop and engaged in making horse-shoe nails. He came to this country when six years of age, with his mother; his father came over the year previous. They settled at Cincinnati, O., where he resided until April 18, 1861, when he enlisted in Co. C, 5th Reg. O. Vol. Inf., under Captain Henry E. Symes, and served as private one year, then was pro- moted to hospital steward, which position he filled for several months, and was subsequently sent to Washington with Gen. Shield's wounded. He was then appointed as steward in the reg- ular army, and continued in that capacity until July 22, 1865, when he was discharged, having served four years and three months. He returned to Hamilton Co., O., and engaged in farming. In the winter of 1866, he came to Taymouth tp., and purchased 240 acres of land on sec. 23, which he afterward sold; in 1867 he built a house and started a store on sec. 17, and carried on quite an exten- sive business for several years. He now owns a good farın of 165 13-100 acres on sec. 17, where he resides. He was married near North Bend, O., Oct. 25, 1865, to Harriet, daughter of Josiah . R. and Harriet N. (Plummer) Hunt, born Jan. 25, 1841. They have 7 children, born in Taymouth tp .- John, born Nov. 15, 1866; Francis W., born Nov. 10, 1868; Josiah R., born Aug. 23, 1870; Matthew, born Mar. 29, 1873; Mary J., born Nov. 8, 1875, and Har- riet E., born Sept. 11, 1877. Mr. McNalley has been Supervisor three terms successively, Postmaster seven years, Justice of the Peace nearly eight years, besides filling various other offices. In politics he is Republican.

David McNalley, second son of Francis and Elizabeth (Water- son) McNalley, was born in Cincinnati, O., Oct. 3, 1844. He attended school until 14 years of age, and then went to work in his father's shop making horse-shoe nails until 20 years of age. On Feb. 14, 1865, he enlisted in Co. F, 5th Ohio Vol. Inf., 20th

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Army Corps, under Sherman. He was discharged Aug. 4, 1865, and returned to the home of his parents who had moved 16 miles from Cincinnati in the country. In the fall of 1866 he came to Tayınonthi tp. with his parents, where they purchased 165 acres of land on the Flint river, known as the " old Hayden farm," the oldest farm in the tp. His father died Aug. 25,1880. He was mar- ried in Taymoutlı tp., Mar. 20, 1872, to Mary E. Diffin, daughter of Jolin and Helen (Ross) Diffin, born in Taymouth Dec. 22, 1855. They have 5 children, born in Taymouth tp.,-Elizabeth, born July 23, 1873; David, born Dec. 27, 1874; Francis L., born Dec. 11, 1876; John, born June 25, 1879; and Helen, born Mar. 14, 1881. Mr. McN. has been Tp. Clerk one year, Justice four years, School Di- rector six years, and School Inspector two years. He is at present Tp. Treasurer, and also Secretary of the Flint River Valley Agri- cultural Society. In politics he is Republican. Mr. McNalley was a member of the Cincinnati Home Guards at the time Kirby Smith and Gen. Bragg made their raid. The Home Gnards from Cincinnati crossed the river and hield the enemy in check until they finally retreated.

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History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 96

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