History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan, Part 163

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

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James Doyle was born in New York Feb. 10, 1826. His parents were James and Ellen (Dousman) Doyle, natives of Ireland. Mr. Doyle was married in New York, in 1845 to Eliza H. Wight, who was born in New York, Sept. 23, 1825. They have 1 child, Ellen E., wife of Giles Merritt, of this county. Mr. Doyle came to Washtenaw County in 1846, where he has since resided engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns 73 acres of land adjoining Milan, also property in that village. Mr. Doyle is an honest and upright man, and one well re- spected.

J. D. Forsyth, farmer, sec. 33, was born in New York Sept. 3, 1844 His par- ents were George and Louisa (Hack) Forsyth, the for.ner a native of Ireland, and the latter a native of Vermont. Mr. Forsyth emigrated to this county in 1864, and in 1869 was married to Mary E. Allen, born in this county, March 11, 1849, and daughter of L C. and Sarah (Dewey) Allen. Five children have been born to them-Pearl I., born Aug. 21, 1871 : Lottie M., born Nov.29, 1874; G. Allen, born June, 5, 1876, Blanche, born June 29, 1879, and Lewis L., born Nov. 9, 1880. Charles was born June 7, 1878, and died July 2, 1878. Mr. Forsyth is a member of the Baptist Church and a Republican.

Josiah W. Fuller is the son of Levi and Draxa (McLouth) Fuller, and the fourth of a family of 14 children. His father was born Dec. 19, 1792, in New York, and the mother Sept. 11, 1789, in Massachusetts. They were married in 1807, and emigrated to this county in 1833, where the former died in 1859, and the latter Jan. 26, 1857. Josiah W. was raised on a farm and has followed the voca- tion of a farmer through life. In 1843 he married Eliza A. Brooks, who was born in New York in 1822. No children have ever been born to them, but they have an adopted son, Elam, born in 1854, who married Alice Knickerbocker, daughter of Isaac and Phoebe Knickerbocker, residents of this county over 25 years. They have 1 child, Eliza, born June 9, 1880. Mr. Fuller came to this county when it was almost a wilderness, and many an exciting episode can he relate. He has lived in York tp. 47 years, and never missed a vote. He has been honored with all the offices the people of the tp. could confer, and officiated as Justice of the Peace for 13 years in succession, with credit to himself and constituents. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller are faithful members of the Baptist Church.

Thomas H. Fuller, farmer, sec. 24, P. O., Stony Creek; was born in New York Nov. 25, 1827. His parents were Levi and Draxa (McLouth) Fuller, who emigrated to this county in 1833, where the former died in 1865, and the latter in 1857. Mr. Fuller was married June 12, 1857, to Emeline V. Richards, a native of this county, and born June 8, 1837. Five children have been sent to bless this union -Effie E., born Feb. 12, 1861; William C., born Nov. 4, 1864; Allie D., born in

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1866; Emma F., born Sept. 13, 1873; and Thomas W., born Dec. 25, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller are members of the Baptist Church, and he owns 120 acres of good land.

James Gauntlett, retired farmer, was born in England Dec. 25, 1811, and was a son of James and Mary (Bastrell) Gauntlett, the former a prominent boot and shoe dealer of his native shire. James learned the shoemaker's trade when quite young, and continued to follow the business until he was 21 years of age. He then entered his father's store, remaining there until 1846, when he emigrated to America and purchased a farm in York tp., which he continued to farm until he had gained a competency sufficient to enable him to retire from active life. Mr. G. also owns property in Milan village. He was married in 1831 to Mary Wilk- ins, born in 1812. Eleven children were born to them, 6 of whom are liv- ing-James, Harriet, wife of Albert Holcomb, of Monroe county, Mich .; Joseph, Richard, a resident of Detroit, William and Charles. The deceased are Mary A., Sarah, William, Ann and May. Mrs. Gauntlett died in 1854, and Sept. 13, 1855, Mr. G. married Anna Hubbard. They have 1 child-Archie M. Mrs. G. is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Gauntlett has been connected with the I. O. O. F. for 49 years, and is a Republican.

Joseph Gauntlett, Deputy Sheriff of Washtenaw County, was born in London, England, Sept. 20, 1841, and son of James and Mary (Wilkins) Gauntlett. He spent his early life upon a farm, and when 14 years of age learned the black- smith's trade. He was married in Washtenaw Co., Mich., October, 1860, to Julia E. Brown, born in Monroe Co. Two children have been sent to bless this happy union-Almira, born in 1864, and Mabel A., born in 1875. Mr. Gauntlett was once Marshal of Dundee, Monroe Co., Mich., and previously held the position he now occupies for one term. He is Democratic in politics, and owns property in Milan village.

Reid Gillett, farmer, sec. 14, was born in this county, Dec. 12, 1831, and is a son of William W. and Amanda (Crandall) Gillett, natives of New York. They set- tled in Saline village in 1831, when only three houses marked the spot where now stands that thriving little village. Mr. Gillett opened the first blacksmith shop in Saline. His wife died in 1865, and he was laid at rest in 1878. Reid was mar- ried in 1856 to Fanny Eldridge, who was born in Wayne Co., Mich., in 1833. One child was born to this couple, Frank. Mrs. Gillett died, and in 1858 he was married to Martha E. Watkins. Her parents Allen B., and Abba (Smith) Watkins, the former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of Vermont, emi- grated to this county in 1832, where the former died in 1845. Mr. Gillett and wife have 3 children-Willie W., born Feb. 10, 1863, Fred B., born Aug. 14, 1865, and Earnest B., born April 20, 1874. Mr Gillett owns 103 acres of land, valued at $50 an acre.

Noble Gilmore is a life resident of this county, and was born June 5, 1845. His father, Calvin Gilmore, was born in New York, and in 1831 came to Michigan, where in 1837, he married Elmira, daughter of Silas and Susannah Shepard. The subject of this sketch was married, July 4, 1866 to Addie Ailsworth, who was born April 20, 1844, and daughter of Warren and Mary Ann Ailsworth. To these was given 1 child, Freddie, born Nov. 25, 1868, and died April 2, 1873. An adopted child, Willie, was born April 25, 1870. Mr. Noble commenced life very poor, but now owns 76 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. He is Repub- lican in politics, and has been Assessor and Moderator of school district.

Othniel Gooding, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 15, was born in New York, Nov. 30. 1811. His father, Elnathan Gooding, was born in Massachusetts Oct. 15, 1771, and was married to Esther Simmons, who was born in New York Sept. 15, 1784; the former was an early settler of New York State, a kind parent, and affectionate husband, possessing a heart always open to the wants of the poor. He departed this life Aug. 28, 1841, at the age of 69 years. Othniel came to Washtenaw county in 1834, locating on the farm where he now resides. He had been previously married in New York Jan. 1, 1834, to Abbey A. Gregg, who was born July 29, 1815, and a daughter of George and Elizabeth Gregg, natives of New York. Seven children were born to this union, 3 of whom are living .- Benjamin F., Mary, wife of Wesley Oulder, and Abbey C., who married Henry Kesler. The deceased are Elnathan, Caroline, Othniel and Senecas. Mrs. Gooding died in 1866, and Jan, 1, 1871. Mr. G. was joined in the holy bonds of wedlock to Mrs. Elizabeth J. Gordon, daughter of Benjamin and Betsey Bonney. Mr. and Mrs. Gooding have 1 grandchild living with them, whose name is Bessie B. Bonnahan.

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Her mother is deceased. Mr. Gooding owns 170 acres of land, all under a high state of cultivation. He is considered as one of the most respected and influential citizens of York tp. His portrait appears in this volume, on page 383

Othniel E. Gooding, farmer, sec. 13, P. O., Stony Creek, was born in New York Oct. 6, 1836. His parents, Elnathan and Helen Gooding, emigrated to this county in 1856. Mr. Gooding was married in Washtenaw county, Feb. 28, 1866, to Lucy Dexter, who was born in this county in 1842, and daughter of William and Annis (Fuller) Dexter, the former a native of England, and the latter of New York. They came to this county in 1832. Six children have been given to bless this union-Charles E .. William D., Elnathan, Frank, Rex and Carl. Mr. Gooding enlisted in 1862, in Co. A , 4th Mich. Cav., and was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn., two years later. He is Democratic in politics, and has been elected to different positions of trust in York tp. Mr. and Mrs. Gooding are members of the Baptist Church.

A, B. Hanson, carpenter and joiner, P. O., Milan; was born in New York, June 13, 1828. In 1832 he accompanied his parents, Mallion and Susanna (Smith) Hanson, to Washtenaw Co., where the former died in 1867, and the latter in 1854. Mr. Hanson has never married, but is an industrious and enterprising man, well respected in the community wherein he resides. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity.

George M. Hanson, millwright, was born in Maine Oct. 29, 1812, and is a son of William and Susanna (Smith) Hanson. Mr. Hanson was married in this county to Eleanor Hankinson born in 1815, and daughter of James and Cath- erine Hankinson. One child was born to this union, Edgar. Mrs. Hanson died in 1842. Mr. Hanson was again married in 1843 to Abigail Lawrence, who was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1824. Three children have been born to them- Victor, Lucy J., wife of Spencer Coe, and Ellen, wife of Hubert Taylor. Mr. Hanson is an old and honored pioneer of this great and prosperous county.

David W. Hitchcock, station agent of T., A. A. & G. T. R. R., at Milan, was born in this county, Sept. 12, 1838. His parents, David R. and Anna (Peck) Hitch- cock, removed to Michigan in 1830. locating in Monroe county, and three years later in Washtenaw county. They remained 12 years, and then returned to Con- necticut, but came again to this county in 1863. Mr. Hitchcock was married Nov. 19, 1864, to Harriet Fuller, who was born in Monroe Co., Mich., Oct., 1838. They have three children-Cora A., born Oct. 21, 1866, Milton W., born June 18, 1868, learning telegraphy with his father, and Willie N., born June 1, 1871. Mr. Hitchcock is a Mason, and well respected by his fellow citizens

Clinton Hobbs, farmer, sec. 29, P. O., York; was born in Washtenaw county, Dec. 16, 1855, and is a son of James and Melvina Hobbs, natives of New York, who settled in this State at an early date. Mr. Hobbs was married Dec 30, 1875, to Mary Avery, who was born in this county Aug. 6, 1859, and a daughter of John and Joanna Avery, pioneers of Washtenaw county. They have 2 chil- dren-Gertrude and Cora. Mr. H. was reared a farmer and has continued to fol- low that vocation through life. Mr. Hobbs is a Democrat, and owns 51 acres of valuable land.

Fredrick Kader, farmer, sec. 3, P. O, Saline, was born in Germany, Nov. 11, 1851, and came to the United States at the outbreak of the civil war. He lo- cated in Washtenaw county, Mich., where he has since resided. His parents are Ulrich and Rosina Kader. Mr. Kader was married in 1876, to Mrs. Catherine Cook, who was born in this county in 1845. They have two children-Ledd and one infant. Mrs. Kader had 3 children by her former marriage-Mary C., Emanuel and Eliza. Mr. Kader owns 200 acres of land and is an enterprising and industrious farmer.

Walter Kanouse, farmer and stock-dealer, sec. 5, was born in this county, July 16, 1840, and is a son of Peter and Sally (Cook) Kanouse, natives of New York, who came to Washtenaw county, in 1840. Mr. Kanouse was married, Dec. 15, 1863, to Mary Rogers, who was born in this county in 1838. They have 3 children-Peter F., born Nov. 9, 1865; Clark D., born June 29, 1872; Oscar, born May 17, 1874. Mr. Kanouse owns 83 acres of land, which he has accumulated by years of hard toil and strict economy.

William Karouse, farmer, sec 20, was born in New Jersey, in 1818, and is a son of John and Eleanor Kanouse, who came to Washtenaw county in 1831. Mr. Kanouse was married, in 1849, to Amanda E. Judd, who was born in New York Oct. 1, 1828. Three children have been born to this union-Arcelia, born July

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30, 1851; Mary H., born Sept. 16, 1856; and Hattie, born June 21, 1861. Mrs. Kanouse is a daughter of Ephraim and Amanda (Pierson) Kanouse, natives of New York. Her father served in the war of 1812.

Henry L. Kelsey, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 9, was born in Washtenaw county Jan. 23, 1833, and is a son of James M. and Harriet Kelsey, who emigrated to this county at a very early day. Mr. Kelsey was married in 1867, to Abi N. Gooding, born in this county Feb. 12, 1847, and daughter of Othniel and Abi (Gregg) Gooding, who came to Washtenaw county in 1831. They have 2 children -Ola A., born Jan. 2, 1869, and Caroline J., born Aug. 5, 1871. Mr. Kelsey owns 160 acres of well-improved land, and believes in the principles of the Democratic party. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

James N. Kelsey, farmer, sec. 28, was born in New York, Jan. 17, 1809. His parents were Daniel and Sophia (White) Kelsey, natives of Saratoga Co., N. Y,, who emigrated to this county in 1837. The father died in 1838, and the mother in 1850. Mr. Kelsey has been married three times. In Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1833, he married Esther Whipple, and 1 child (now deceased) was born to them. Mrs. Kelsey died in 1835. He was married in Seneca Co., N. Y., in 1836, to Hannah Dunning, who was born in New York in 1812. They had 5 children- Melissa, wife of Horace LeBaron; Henry L., William W., Hester, wife of George Richards, and Charlotte E. wife of Jerome Lasher. He was again married, in 1864, to Mrs Amanda (Graves) McIntyre, who was born in New York, in 1824. She had 2 children by her former marriage-Archibald D., and Amos G. Mr. Kelsey has been a Justice of the Peace of York tp. for over 16 years, and has also been Supervisor. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He possesses 240 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre.

Moses J. Kelsey, farmer, sec. 16, P. O., Saline; was born in New York, Oct. 25, 1825. His parents, Linnus and Sally (Hill) Kelsey, came to this county in 1843, where the former died in 1870, and the latter in 1873. Moses was raised a " farmer's boy," but at the age of 21 years learned the carpenter and joiner's trade. He was married in 1855 to Caroline LeBaron, born in Washtenaw county, in 1835, and daughter of Leonard and Fanny LeBaron, natives of New York, and early pioneers of this region. One child, Franklin, was sent to bless the union. Mr. Kelsey has been elected to fill several minor offices, and politically is Democratic.

William W. Kelsey, farmer, sec. 13, is a life resident of this county, and was born Oct. 29, 1848. His parents, James and Hannah (Dunning) Kelsey, were na- tives of New York, and came to this county in 1833. Mr. Kelsey has been en- gaged in agricultural pursuits the greater part of his life, in which business he has been financially successful. He was married June 12, 1873, to Absena N.

Wheeler, born in this county July 11, 1849, and daughter of Charles G. and Eliza (Miller) Wheeler, natives of New York. Mr. Kelsey has been Township Clerk, and himself and wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Kelsey has been a Democrat since 1860, but in the Presidential election of 1880 he cast his vote for James A. Garfield. He owns 93 acres of well-improved land.

Jerome B. Lashier, farmer, sec. 5, York tp., was born in New York Oct. 8, 1833. His parents were Michael and Hannah (Winters) Lashier, the former a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent, the latter a native of Connecticut and of English ancestry. They came to Washtenaw county in 1834 locating on sec. 6, York tp., where they remained six months, and then settled on sec. 5, living there until their death ; the former dying Dec. 7, 1859, aged 73 years, and the latter in 1869, aged 75 years. Jerome B. was married in this county, Feb. 27, 1868, to Adeline LeBaron, who was born in Washtenaw county, in 1840. Two children were given to this happy union, both of whom are deceased-Blanche, who died Dec. 7, 1873, aged two and a half years, and an infant. Mrs. Lashier died in 1873, and Sept. 16, 1873, he married Charlotte A. Dunning, born March 19, 1839, and daughter of Kelsie and Hannah Dunning, natives of New York. They emi- grated to this county in 1837, where the former died in 1863, the latter still sur- viving. One child was born to them-Beatrice, who died April 18, 1875, aged 7 months. Mr. Lashier is a member of the Republican party, and one of the bet- per class of citizens of this county.

Mrs. Helen Jane Lawrence, nee Young, (deceased), was born at Meriden, Living- ston county, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1828, and at the age of six years accompanied her parents to Michigan. Their new home was in the dense wilderness, and the school privileges were limited. She had to walk two and a half miles through the timber to school, and the nearest neighbors were two miles distant. The

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nearest church was at Ypsilanti, a distant of 12 miles, which was traversed with an ox-team. At 11 years of age, Mrs. Lawrence began to earn her own clothes, and did so up to the time of her marriage, often working 10 or 12 miles from home. On her 22d birthday she married James Lawrence.

James N. Lawrence, farmer, sec. 22; P. O., Nora; was born in Monroe Co., Mich., July 26, 1851, and is a son of James and Helen Lawrence, natives of Livingston Co., N. Y., who emigrated to this county in 1854, where the former died 20 years later. The mother is still living, and resides with her son. Mr. Lawrence was married in 1875, to Susie M. Stephenson, born in Washtenaw county April 16, 1856, and daughter of James and Caroline Stephenson, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of New Hampshire. They came to this county in 1853, where the father died in 1877. Mrs. Stephenson still survives, and resides with her daughter. They have 2 children-Elston J., born Aug. 23, 1877, and Mabel, born June 17, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are members of the M. E. Church, and he is connected with the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

Leander Le Baron (deceased) was born in Connecticut in 1801. He came to Washtenaw county in 1828, and located in York tp., where he passed the remainder of his days. He was married in New York, in 1827, to Fanny Tracy. They had 4 children-Francis E., Horace T., James W. and Adeline, wife of William Crosby. Mrs. Le Baron died in 1846. In 1850 he married Louisa Throop. She died the same year. In 1851 he again married, this time Mrs. Sally (Kelsey) Carter. Of the 3 children given them, 2 are living-Irving L. and Alfred F. Mr. LeBaron was an industrious and enter- prising man, and at the time of his death owned 160 acres of land, under a high state of cultivation. He was an energetic citizen, a friendly neighbor and a sym- pathizing friend. He died April 23, 1871, mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Uriah Le Baron was one of the very earliest settlers in the tp. of York. He was the oldest son of Francis LeBaron ; was born in Killingsworth, Conn., Nov. 10, 1799, and with his father removed to Le Roy, N. Y., in 1804, living there until 1827, when he removed to York, Mich., May 10, 1827, he bought the farm on which he died. He was married to Lois Shepard March 15, 1832. She was the first teacher in the tp. She died March 2, 1851. His second wife was Adaline Bortle, of Port Gibson, N. Y., who died May 26, 1879. He was elected honorary member of the Saline Lodge of Freemasons, and held the commission of Colonel of the State militia. He died April 2, 1874. Although a quiet man he held the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He gave his children a good educa tion, 3 of whom graduated at the State Normal, at Ypsilanti, and dying lef them a legacy more precious than gold, the memory of a father tender and kind upright in all his works, honored by all.

William O. Loveland, farmer, sec 14; P. O., Nora; is a native of this county, and was born June 28, 1843, and is a son of R. L. and Alzina (Troup) Loveland, natives of New York, who removed to Washtenaw county in 1835. Mr. Love- land enlisted in 1862, in Co. B, 2d Mich. Vol. Inf., and served three years in the Union army. He was mustered out of service at Columbus, Ohio. During his term of service he was taken prisoner and remained in the hands of the enemy five months. He was married in 1866 to Absena Dexter, who was born in this county March 20, 1842. Two children are the fruit of this union-Edwin O., born July 28, 1868, and Grace A., born Feb. 23, 1873. Mr. Loveland is a promi- nent politician of York tp., and has held several tp. offices. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

A. G. Mesic, physician and surgeon, Milan, was born in St. Clair Co., Mich., Nov. 6. 1849, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth J. (Gregg) Mesic, natives of New York. The doctor graduated from the medical department of the University of Michigan in 1878, and forthwith commenced the practice of medicine in Milan, where he is doing a fair business. He was married in Macomb Co., Mich., in 1877, to Mary Keeley, born in Wayne Co., Mich., and daughter of Patrick and Mary Keeley. One child has been given to them-Charles H., born May 25, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Mesic are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is a Repub- lican.

Caleb Moore (deceased) was born in New York Dec. 14, 1803, and was a son of Washington and Lucy (Rice) Moore, the former a native of New Hampshire, and the latter of Massachusetts, both being of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. Moore came to this county in 1834. He has been thrice married. In New York, May 8, 1827,

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he married Ann Burnett, who was born May 2, 1803. She died Jan. 14, 1836. He was next married Aug. 22, 1836, to Harriet Wright, born in New York Feb. 7, 1808. One child was born to them-Harriet A. (dec.), wife of E. D. King. Mrs. Moore, died April 22, 1841. He was again married Oct. 21, 1841, to Alvina Shepherd, daughter of Joseph and Asenath (Bailey) Shepherd, of New York. Three chil- dren were born to this alliance-Maria, wife of B. F. Gooding; Arminia, wife of Truman Carpenter, of Illinois, and W. Irving. Mr. Moore was Supervisor of York tp. for 13 years, and filled other tp. offices. At the time of his death he owned 200 acres of good land. His widow still survives, and resides with her daughter, Mrs. Gooding.

Mr. Moore's portrait will be found on page 293 of this work.

Washington D. Morton, farmer, sec 16, was born in Vermont, Sept. 10, 1810. His parents were Isaac and Nancy Morton, and resided on a farm, to which occu- pation Washington was reared. His parents had not sufficient means to enable him to obtain an academic education, so he was content to obtain a fair education in the common schools. He studied diligently, and obtained sufficient knowledge of the three R's-'readin, 'ritin and 'rithmetic-to enable him to teach school. He taught the first school in York tp. in 1832, the same year he came to the county. He was married in New York, Aug. 23, 1833, to Laura Ingersoll, a daughter of John and Martha Ingersoll. They have 4 children-Laura A., wife of John Richards; George W., Benjamin F., and Alexander W. Mrs. Morton is a consistent member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Morton commenced in life in this county teaching school at $12 a month, and now owns 100 acres of excellent land.

William Muir was born in Scotland, June 15, 1822, and is a son of William and Margaret Muir. He emigrated to the United States at an early day, and July, 1856, was married to Emeline Rheinfrank, who was born in Germany, March 27, 1835. Of the 6 children given them, 4 survive-Josephine, born June 7, 1858; Amanda C., born May 1, 1863; William, and James E., born July 25, 1877. Mr. Muir held different official positions in York tp., and is well respected by his neighbors Mr. Muir is Republican in politics, and owns 127 acres of good land. He resides on sec. 6, and his P. O. address is Saline.

Wesley Onderkirk, farmer, sec. 16; P. O., Saline; was born in New York, June 28, 1841. His parents were Andre w J. and Catharine Onderkirk, natives of New York, who came to this county in 1861, where the former died in 1873, and the latter, Jan. 16, 1881. Mr. Onderdirk was married Jan. 31, 1871, to Mary E. Gooding, born in Washtenaw county Dec. 2, 1843, and daughter of Othniel and Abba A. (Gregg) Gooding, who were among the early and honored pioneers of this county. One child was sent to bless this alliance-Edward N., born Feb. 26, 1879. Mr. Onderkirk enlisted in the Union army during the civil war, and served three years in defending the honor of these United States. He owns 40 acres of good land

Henry S. Orr, farmer, sec. 16, York tp., was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Dec. 27, 1835. His parents, William and Susan (Bachelor) Orr, were natives of New York, and emigrated to Michigan in 1835, settling in Oakland county, where they remained until 1867, the date of their removal to Washtenaw county. The father died Nov. 27, 1880, but the mother still survives. Mr. Orr was married in Oakland county, April 27, 1855, to Mary C. McMichael, born in Oakland county in 1833, and daughter of William and Mary A. McMichael, pioneers of that region. Four children were sent to bless this union, 3 of whom survive-Ora L., born Dec. 7, 1862; William, born Jan 23, 1860, and F. Lula, born July 19, 1877. Lillian (deceased) was born May 31, 1858, and died in 1860. Mr. Orr is a well-to- do farmer, possessing 120 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre, and politically, is a faithful adherent to the principles of the Democratic party.

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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 163

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