History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan, Part 128

Author: Chas. C. Chapman & Co
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : Chas. C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 1457

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Resolved, That we elect by ballot.

Upon counting the votes at three separate ballotings it was declared that Hiram Thompson, Asa Rice, and Dr. Joel Fairchild, were duly elected Trustees.

In 1843 the present church edifice was erected corner of Ellis and Washington streets. The brick chapel at this time began to show signs of decay. The foundation not safe, a new place of wor- ship must be found. The Church was not yet out of struggle to live, nor could they assume the expense of erecting a church build- ing suitable for the demands of the growing city. In this extrem- ity Dr. T. M. Town, yet in the prime of his active manhood, stepped forward and assumed the entire responsibility of building the house, and by the sale and rental of pews, received in due time, all the money he had expended. The sacrifices and labor go into the account of the Master of the vineyard, who will call upon each laborer and render unto him his reward!

In 1847 Detroit Annual Conference was held here for the first time, Bishop Morris presiding.

In 1851 was built the lecture room on the west end of the church edifice, but at this date, 1881, is by far too circumscribed in dimensions for the demands of the congregation.

In 1857 Annual Conference was held here again, Bishop Baker presiding.

In 1859 the church edifice was enlarged, and 32 slips added to the audience room.

In 1871 the brick parsonage was built; estimated valuation, $5,000.

In 1873 conference was again held here, Bishop Wiley presid- ing.

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In May, 1875, this Church celebrated its semi-centennial anni- versary by holding services in the church for two days, and clos- ing its ceremonies by a public dinner. Beautiful flowers and mottoes of welcome were everywhere as you entered; smiling faces and greetings exchanged by those who had not often met, since earlier days. Among the clergy present who had ministered the word to this people were Elijah H. Pilcher, Alvan Billings, W. H. Brockway, J. H. Pitezel, Seth Reed, F. A. Blades, J. S. Smart, Dr. B. F. Cocker, M. Hickey, J. Stocker, J. M. Fuller. The pulpit was handsomely decorated; above were the words, " What hath God wrought;" on one side, 1825, on the other, 1875. This service did much to bring forth the hidden treasures of the pioneer history of early Methodism in Ypsilanti.

The church building is of wood; the auditorium has 100 slips and will seat 600. Valuation, $12,000. The membership numbers between 300 and 400 persons.

The Sabbath-school numbers, officers and teachers, 28, with a membership of 300 pupils. Present Board of Trustees, Benjamin Thompson, Watson Snyder.

Justus Norris, who, as is shown in the Church record, held the secretaryship of the Board of Trustees from 1831 to 1841, was born in Peachem county, Va., in 1802; married Miss Mary A. Kinne, Oct. 12, 1829, and settled at Ypsilanti one year later. He was accidentally killed, Feb. 11, 1845, leaving a wife and three little ones to mourn over the loss of a husband and a father.

Benjamin Thompson and wife have been active members of this Church since 1838, yet walking together the journey of life. Mr. Thompson has always been a working Church member. Keeping an eye upon the financial interests of the Church, he has deemed it expedient to keep both the church and parsonage well insured. W.B. Clark and family, Wm. Wortly and wife, Watson Snyder, E. Com- stock and Mrs. Comstock, Charles Shier and family, Alonzo Bennett and wife, A. Williams and wife, H. A. Weeks, and the family of Drury, with its entire membership, are among the sustaining strength at the present date, having for many years carried on the work that the pioneers made permanent by their sacrifices and labor of love.

We may also mention N. M. Thompson, Wm. Robbins, J. N. Wallace, W. J. Clark, E. B. Drury, Robert L. Geddes, and Edwin C. Warner. Just here it would be a most pleasing task to make mention of all who have labored and sacrificed to build up the Methodist Episcopal Church in Ypsilanti. While that is impossi- ble, we will speak of some among the many whose names, we doubt not, are recorded in the Lamb's book of life:

Elizur Smith, who was the first class-leader. Both himself and wife (who were the parents of Mrs. Asa Rice) were very active and earnest Christian workers. Joseph Burt and wife; Timothy Show- erman, who has been known as an active worker for the Church, is now living, at the advanced age of 86 years. He was collector of

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finances many years, and his wife was a mother in Israel. Dr. Joel Fairchild and family have left a memory fragrant with intelligence and activity for the Church. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Buck, Dr. and Mrs. Town, Mr. and Mrs. Grove Spencer, Judge Compton and wife, James Voorhees and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Rice and family, have always sustained such a relation to the Church of God as to be considered founders of Methodism in Ypsilanti. Dr. Davis and wife, early supporters of Methodism, William Jarvis and wife also, are yet spared to the Church, having made a faithful journey all along the record. William Jarvis has been one of the class-leaders, and enjoys the confidence and affection of the whole Church.

The following list contains the names of preachers and presiding elders who have been connected with the Conference work of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Ypsilanti:

1825. William Simmons, P. E.

1845. Elliott M. Crippen.

Elias Potter, Preacher.

1826. Zarah H. Coston, P. E. Jon. A. Baughman.

John Janes, Preacher-in-charge.

1848. George Taylor.

1849.

Wellington H. Collins, P. E.

Wm. F. Cowles.

1828. Z. H. Coston, P. E.

1851. Seth Reed.

1852. Wm. E. Bigelow, P. E.

Seth Reed.

Leonard B. Gurley.

1853. Wm. G. Stonex.

1854. Francis A. Blades.

1855. Francis A. Blades.

830. Curtis Goddard, P. E. Henry Colclazer. Elijah H. Pilcher.

1856. George Smith. P. E.

1831. Curtis Goddard, P. E. Alvin Billings. Benj. Allen.

1857. James S. Smart.

1832. James Gilruth, P. E.

1859. R. R. Richards.

Alvin Billings.

1860.

Elijah H. Pilcher, P. E.

Arthur Elliot.

Benjamin F. Cocker.

1833. James Gilruth, P. E.

1861 B. F. Cocker.

Marcus Swift. Richard Lawrence.

1863. Seth Reed.

1834.

James Gilruth, P. E.

1864. Thomas C. Gardner, P. E.

William H. Brockway. John Sayer.

M. Hickey.

1835. James Gilruth, P. E.

1866. Jas. S Smart.

Arthur B. Elliot.

1867. Jas. S. Smart.

1836. William Herr, P. E.

1868.

Samuel Clements, P. E.

W. H. Brockway.

Thos. C. Gardner.

Chas. Babcock.

1869. Luther Lee.

1837. William Herr, P. E.

1870. Thomas Stalker.

Wesley J. Wells.

1871. Thomas Stalker.

1838. Henry Colclazer, P. E.

1872.

Lewis R. Fisk, P. E.

John H. Pitezel.

James M. Fuller.

1839. Alvin Billings, P. E. David Burns.

1873. Seth Reed, P. E. James M. Fuller.

1840. Alvin Billings, P. E.

1874. James M. Fuller.

James Kellum.

1875. O. J. Perrin.

1841. Henry Colclazer, P. E. Alvin Billings.

1877.

James M. Fuller, P. E. O. J. Perrin.

1842. Henry Colclazer, P. E.

Oscar F. North.

1878. James M. Fuller, P. E.

1843. Henry Colclazer, P. E.

W. W. Washburne.

Elijah Crane.

1879. W. W. Washburne.

1844. James Shaw, P. E.

Tho. J. Champion.

1846. E. M. Crippen.

1847. Josiah Brakeman, P. E.

George Taylor.

1827. Z. H. Coston, P. E. George W. Walker. James Armstrong.

1850. Thomas H. Jacokes.

Benjamin Cooper.

1829. Curtis Goddard, P. E.

James S. Smart.

1858. Ransom R. Richards.

1862. Seth Reed.

1865. M. Hickey.

1876. O. J. Perrin.

1880. W. W. Washburne, P. E. A. F. Bournes.

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THE AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH

was organized here about 1855 with a membership of 12. This little congregation built a small house on the site of the present church, in 1856, at a cost of $200. The first members comprised Jesse Stewart and Isa, his wife, Eliza Johnson, and Washington, York. These are at present living in the township. The new church was erected in 1869. at a cost of $1,100, and embraced the first house of worship as erected in 1856. The Rev. P. C. Cooper was pastor, and superintended this building. Reverends Frederick Myers, Jesse Bass, A. T. Hall, John McSmith and Jason Bundy have held the pastorate of the Church from 1856 to the present time. The membership of the Church is 120. There is no debt due, and its affairs are well superintended.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

At an early period in the history of Ypsilanti a few persons who had been brought up in the English Church, met for religious services in a private house, a law office, a hotel, or a school- house, before they became sufficiently strong in numbers and wealth to build a house of worship. In 1830 Rev. Silas Free- man, of Ohio, came here as a missionary. He had several missions under his charge, among which was Ypsilanti. Here he organized a congregation of Episcopalians, and named the Church " St. James." For three years they met in a village hotel; after- ward meetings were held in the school-house on the east side of the river, now occupied as a dwelling house by Charles Woodruff. Mr. Freeman resigned the pastorate in 1834, when his successor, Rev. John Bosmond, was appointed. He preached once every month during his pastorate. Rev. Charles Reighly succeeded Mr. Bos- mond.

In 1837 the Church was reorganized under the name of "St. Luke's Church," and an association of 16 members was formed. Then began a long and severe struggle to obtain means to build a house of worship. They were finally successful, and July 1, 1838, a church was dedicated. Soon after Mr. Reighly resigned, the pulpit was supplied for a while by Rev. Francis Cummings, of Ann Arbor. In 1840 Rev. Henry Powers arrived at Ypsilanti, and became the rector of St. Luke's Church. He remained in charge of the parish for seven years, and resigned Sept. 1, 1846. For some months afterward the ministers of the neighboring towns visited Ypsilanti, until Rev. John A. Wilson was appointed rector, July 11, 1847. During the summer of that year, the new pastor would walk from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti to give services here, and returned thither in the same manner.

The vestry in 1847 comprised C. W. Lane, George R. King, Horatio G. Sheldon, John Phillips, and John Vaughn. This body was unorganized, so that Rev. Mr. Wilson came to Ypsilanti

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at the solicitation of one or more of these gentlemen, and not at the request of a regularly constituted body. In 1848 the members of a new vestry were elected, namely: Francis N. Clark, Geo. W. Gilbert, Lafayette, Platt, Geo. R. King, Signor Worden, Julius Movius, Orrin Carpenter and C. H. Van Cleve. In August, 1848, Erastus Sampson was appointed agent of the vestry to purchase an organ. The instrument cost $650, the same which was removed to give place to the new organ now in use.

In March, 1853, J. W. Van Cleve, C. King and Benjamin Follett were appointed a committee to erect a parsonage. In February, 1854, the work of construction was entered upon, and its comple- tion reported in December following. This house cost $2,100.

In July, 1856, Benjamin Follett, M. Cook and Francis N. Clarke were appointed a committee to superintend the building of an addi- tion to the church, but they determined to erect a structure of large proportions, and with this object, ordered the old church to be razed. In this they had the approval of the congregation. Subsequently plans were furnished by Jordan and Anderson of Detroit, which, being adopted, contracts were entered into with Messrs. Pattee, Griffin, Curtiss, Boyd and Foster. The edifice was completed in June, 1858, and consecrated the 28th of that month. This church is 93 feet from vestibule to chancel, 45 feet in width, with a tower and spire 128 feet in height. The style is plain Gothic. The interior is artistically excellent, and the entire build- ing a monument to those men who took a leading part in its erec- tion. The officers of the Church and society, during the progress of the building, were Rev. John A. Wilson, Rector; Benjamin Follett and George Hill, Wardens; Benjamin Follett, H. G. Shel- don, C. King, F. N. Clarke, J. M. B. Sill, Chauncey Joslin, Geo. Hill, M. A. Parks, M. Cook and J. W. Van Cleve, Vestrymen.

Rev. Mr. Wilson, in his historic sermon preached on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his pastorate, July 7, 1872, said:

" From the time we entered the new church we have passed along in an even, steady, and more or less successful parish existence. The family, often bereft by death and removal, has gradually en- larged itself down to this time, when the 25th year of the pastorate is rounding to a close. During that quarter of a century he has delivered 2,600 sermons, and perhaps 900 lectures and addresses; 256 persons have been confirmed, and 356 added to the com- munion. The sum needed to meet the annual expenses is derived from pew rents, Sunday collections, and extra calls, when there is a deficit. This expense for 1871 was not less than $1,800; then the average of $1,000 per year for the last quarter of a century, making $25,000, is not too extravagant. During the same period, the par- sonage cost $2,100; cost of erecting church, $15,000; donations, parties and purses in favor of the rector, about $1,000; for missions, alms and other objects of charity and benevolence, $10,245.57, making a total of $53,345.57 for 25 years. The value of the prop-

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erty now owned by the parish is estimated at $20,000, with a trifling debt of $150 or $200."

The following are the officers elected April 2, 1872 :- Rev. J. A. Wilson, Pastor; J. W. Van Cleve, Warden; Wm. R. Post, War- den; Samuel Post, Treasurer; W. O. Strong, Secretary; E. F. Uhl, F. P. Bogardus, J. M. Chidister, C. Spencer, D. L. Quirk, and S. H. Demick. Mrs. Uhl, Organist; Robert Wilcey, Sexton.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The history of this Church is intimately connected with that of the city for a period extending over 54 years. In July, 1879, the semi-centennial of its organization was celebrated. D. B. Greene, a member of the Church since 1850, and an elder since 1852, read & sketch of its establishment and progress. From this carefully written review of men and events, connected with the Church of which he is a member, the following is collated:

It appears that during the years 1827-'8 Rev. Wm. Page, of Ann Arbor, and Rev. N. M. Wells, of Detroit, preached occasionally in Ypsilanti, and that Elias M. Skinner sometimes read a sermon.

In July, 1829, a Church was organized, consisting of 12 members, namely :- Clement Loveder, Ruth Loveder, George McDougall, Mary McDougall, Daniel Russell, Cornelia Russell, James Fleming, Martha Fleming, Mary McMath, Roxana McMath, Sarah Whit- more and Joseph Brown.

Before the end of 1829 five more members were added. Of the original members, Mr. and Mrs. McDougall and Roxana (McMath) Derby were living at date of the semi-centennial,-and the first two were present; Mrs. Derby was living at Greenville, Michigan. During the first part of the year the little Church had no pastor, and only occasional preaching services. In the fall of 1829 Rev. Wm. Jones began preaching in Ypsilanti. He was zealous and laborious, but eccentric, walking through the forests. He preached also at Carpenter's Corners, Dixboro and at Stoney Creek. Some revival meetings, held at the house of Dea. E. Carpenter, re- sulted in several conversions. He closed his labors abruptly in the spring of 1830. The text of his last sermon-"Up! get ye out of this place; for the Lord will destroy it"-showed that he was not hopeful of good from longer staying. In those days the Church was small, and its revenues very limited. Having no house and no means to spare for building one, it made the "old red school-house" its Bethel. Fortunately, immigration brought it many valuable re- cruits.

Among the number who came in July, 1830, was Rev. Ira M. Wead, its first pastor. He entered at once upon his work, and the little pioneer Church, inspired with his zeal, worked earnestly, and grew rapidly. During the first four years of his ministry 113 were added to the Church and rendered it self-sustaining. Six hun- dred and fifty dollars from the Home Missionary Society had served

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to tide the Church over the bar of pioneer weekness and set it fairly afloat. It has many times over returned to the Home Mission treasury the amount it had drawn therefrom. When Rev. Wead took charge of the Church but two or three of its members resided in the village. The remainder were scattered through the adjoin- ing towns, so that the labor of the pastor was largely increased.

In October, 1830, a religious society was organized under Terri- torial statute called the " First Congregational Society of Ypsilanti." Ezra Carpenter, Elias M. Skinner, Salmon Champion, Timothy Darling, Jacob Bacon and Arden H. Ballard were the first trus- tees. For two years members were received and dismissed by vote of the Church. In August, 1832, the question, "What form of Church government shall we adopt?" was first formally considered. By a vote of 19 to 4 the Presbyterian form was adopted, and the Church was thence forward known as "The First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti." Ezra Carpenter, Mason Hatfield, Jacob Bacon, and James Loomis were the first elders, and from that date a regular sessional record has been kept.

Oct. 5, 1833, members dismissed from this Church were organ- ized into the " Presbyterian Church of Stony Creek." To lose 17 substantial people seemed a serious drain upon a Church only four years old; but the good friendship and subsequent prosperity of the two Churches showed the action wise. The Church in Ypsilanti had seriously felt the need of a more commodious place of worship, and had made some unsuccessful efforts to start the work of building.

In the spring of 1835, P. W. Sage was appointed a committee of ways and means and commissioned to set forward the work of building. Many hindrances were to be overcome; but energy and perseverance won a victory, and a substantial new church was dedi- cated Nov. 23, 1836. During the years 1838-'43 the Church prospered, and its membership was largely increased. In Feb- ruary, 1844, a second colony of 13 went out from this Church and formed the Presbyterian Church in Canton. In the fall of 1845 the pastor, finding his health impaired by constant and severe labor, decided to suspend work for a time, and with his family spent a year in New England. Rev. H. H. Sanderson supplied the pulpit during the absence of Mr. Wead. In 1847 Mr. Wead was dis. missed at his own request, and removing to Chicago, was appointed District Secretary of the A. B. C. F. M. for the Northwest. In September, 1866, finding his strength unequal to further active duty, he returned to Ypsilanti, where he resided until his death, Nov. 30, 1871.

Rev. Edward Marsh occupied the pulpit as stated supply during 1847-'8-'9. At a meeting of the Church held Dec. 13, 1848, a reso- lution was adopted declaring it expedient to adopt the limited term eldership. To facilitate the change, the existing elders resigned. At a subsequent election Jacob Bacon, Jas. Loomis, John Geddes, John Howland, Thomas S. Hill and Calvin P. Frost were chosen to constitute the new session. The system of term eldership has

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been continued since that date,-two being elected yearly for a term of three years. In January, 1850, Rev. Ebenezer Cheever, of Tecumseh, was called to the pastorate of the Church, and entered at once upon his work. He continued until February, 1854, when he was dismissed at his own request. Like his predecessor, he re- turned after his days of active duty were past to spend his last years in Ypsilanti, where he died Dec. 31, 1866. After Mr. Chee- ver's resignation, Rev. John D. Pierce was engaged as stated supply until a pastor should be called. During the summer of 1854 cor- respondence was opened with Rev. Gustavus L. Foster, of Clinton, resulting in a call to the pastorate of the Church. He entered upon his duties in October, 1854. During the same fall a subscrip- tion was started to secure a site for a new church edifice. The sum of $1,100 was raised and the lots were bought, on which the present church was afterward built.

In January, 1855, a committee was appointed to join with the trustees in procuring plans for a new church, and also to issue a subscription to the building fund. In June, 1856, the committee reported to a meeting of the society, with plans and specifications prepared by Geo. S. Greene, of Detroit, and also making a favorable report in regard to finances. The society deemed the time favor- able for building. Mark Norris, W. B. Hewitt and I. N. Conklin were chosen to constitute, with the trustees, a building committee, and were instructed to proceed at once with the building.

June 13, 1856, the corner stakes of the new house were set. On July 29 a contract was signed with John Ferrier for the building of the church. The work progressed satisfactorily, and the house, finished and furnished, was dedicated Sept. 23, 1857. Introductory services by Rev. R. A. Crampton; sermon by Rev. G. L. Foster; prayer by Rev. S. D. Chapin. In the evening of the same day Mr. Foster was duly installed pastor of the Church. Sermon by Rev. G. C. Curtis, of Adrian; installing prayer, Rev. H. Elmer, Chelsea; charge to the pastor, Rev. H. D. Kitchell, Detroit; to the people, by Rev. I. M. Wead, Chicago. The years following were years of prosperity to the Church. Mr. Foster was dismissed at his own request in September, 1862, accepting a call to the Presbyterian Church in Coldwater. Rev. J. Estabrook was engaged as stated supply until a pastor should be called. The times seeming favor- able for such a work, E. J. Mills, Wm. Cross and Charles Holmes were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions for the pay- ment of a debt upon the church. In the meantime Rev. Geo. P. Tindall, of Indianapolis, was invited to visit the Church, with a view to a call. He came in July, 1863, and spent two Sabbaths. A call was extended to him, which he accepted, to enter upon his work here Oct. 1.

During the intervening time 13 persons took letters of dismission with a view to organize a Congregational Church on the east side. These letters were returned, owing to circumstances unfavorable to the success of the enterprise. In October of the same year, the

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committee on debt reported the same paid, and a surplus of cash and pledges on hand amounting to $1,500, suggesting at the same time that such surplus might be used in the purchase of an organ. This suggestion was accepted, an organ purchased, and a vote of thanks tendered to the committe for the work done. Toward the close of 1863, Prof. Estabrook established the "Young People's Sunday-evening prayer-meeting," which soon passed into the con- trol of the Church, and has been continued since that date.

A reorganization of the Sunday-school, under the advice of Prof. E. L. Ripley, was made in 1858. In October, 1872, Miss Julia M. Ba- con, a member of this Church since 1838, having been commissioned by the Presbyterian Board of Missions, for work in India, took leave of the Church in a public meeting, and took her departure for the appointed field of her missionary labors, where she still remains.

Rev. Mr. Tindall asked to be dismissed from this Church in Decem- ber, 1875, on account of failing health. The Church having concurred in his request, he removed Jan. 1, 1876, accepting a call at Flint. The Church remained without a pastor until October following. In the meantime, during the winter of 1875-'6, a marked religious in- terest prevaded all the Churches in the city, but none more notably than the Presbyterian. In the absence of a pastor, the Church availed itself in turn of the ministrations of Professors Estabrook and Putnam, Revs. Geo. Duffield, L. M. Hunt, Mr. Graves and J. S. Boyden. Members of the Church also did much earnest work. As a result, over 200 were added to its membership. During these months of labor, the question of securing a pastor was, by common consent, deferred. Subsequently the Church heard in turn three able men.

A call voted to Rev. C. D. Nott, of Davenport, Iowa, was de- clined because the salary offered was not satisfactory. A call was then voted to Rev. Jno. M. Richmond, of Columbus, Ohio, and ac- cepted by him. He removed to Ypsilanti in October, 1876, and entered at once upon his work. He was duly installed by the Presbytery of Detroit, Nov. 21, 1876, and is still in the success- ful prosecution of his pastoral work. At the installation, Rev. R. J. Laidlaw preached the sermon, Rev. Dr. Pierson gave the charge to the pastor; Rev. G. P. Tindall, the charge to the people, and Rev. Dr. Duffield offered the installing prayer. Since the Church was organized, the following persons have been Elders, viz .: Ezra Car- penter, Mason Hatfield, Jacob Bacon, James Loomis, Munson Clark, Percival W. Sage, John Geddes, Wm. R. Post, John Howland, Thomas S. Hill, Calvin P. Frost, Elnathan A. Pitkin, Francis K. Rexford, Edwin J. Mills, Charles Holmes, Sullivan M. Cutcheon, Horace Bradley, Harvey S. Bradley, Cornelius N. Ganson, John G. Crane, Daniel B. Green, Ezra D. Lay, Charles Thompson, Will- iam Campbell, John Taylor and Edward P. Allen. The last- named six, with the pastor, constitute the present session.

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History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan, Part 128

Author: Chas. C. Chapman & Co Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago : Chas. C. Chapman & Co. Number of Pages: 1457

Author: Chas. C. Chapman & Co
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : Chas. C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 1457