USA > Michigan > Washtenaw County > History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan > Part 47
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86 | Part 87 | Part 88 | Part 89 | Part 90 | Part 91 | Part 92 | Part 93 | Part 94 | Part 95 | Part 96 | Part 97 | Part 98 | Part 99 | Part 100 | Part 101 | Part 102 | Part 103 | Part 104 | Part 105 | Part 106 | Part 107 | Part 108 | Part 109 | Part 110 | Part 111 | Part 112 | Part 113 | Part 114 | Part 115 | Part 116 | Part 117 | Part 118 | Part 119 | Part 120 | Part 121 | Part 122 | Part 123 | Part 124 | Part 125 | Part 126 | Part 127 | Part 128 | Part 129 | Part 130 | Part 131 | Part 132 | Part 133 | Part 134 | Part 135 | Part 136 | Part 137 | Part 138 | Part 139 | Part 140 | Part 141 | Part 142 | Part 143 | Part 144 | Part 145 | Part 146 | Part 147 | Part 148 | Part 149 | Part 150 | Part 151 | Part 152 | Part 153 | Part 154 | Part 155 | Part 156 | Part 157 | Part 158 | Part 159 | Part 160 | Part 161 | Part 162 | Part 163 | Part 164 | Part 165 | Part 166
An able paper from Mrs. Mark Norris on the early history of Ypsilanti was read by Lorenzo Davis. Horace Carpenter read a paper on the early settlement of the township of Pittsfield, and Charles A. Chapin read a paper prepared by Miss Lizzie Farrand.
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING.
On Monday. Sept. 7, 1874, the society met and proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. The following named were elected:
President .- Alpheus Felch, Ann Arbor city.
First Vice-President .- Edward Clark, Ann Arbor city.
Vice-Presidents -- J. Q. A. Sessions, Ann Arbor city; John Geddes, Ann Arbor township; Aaron Childs, Augusta; Daniel Le Baron, Bridgewater ; William A. Jones, Dexter ; James Winton, Freedom ; Morrell Goodrich, Lima ; J. H. Collins, Lyndon ; C. Allmendinger, Lodi; J. D. Corey, Manchester; George Sutton, North- field; Nathan Webb, Pittsfield; William M. Gregory, Saline ; Calvin Wheeler, Sa- lem; Daniel Crippen, Superior ; C. H. Wines, Sylvan ; Hiram Arnold, Scio; John J. Robison, Sharon ; J. B. Arms, Webster; Peter Cook, York; E. D. Lay, Ypsi- lanti township; William Wilson, Ypsilanti city.
Recording Secretary .- Charles A. Chapin.
Corresponding Secretary .- Lorenzo Davis.
Treasurer .- J. G. Leland.
Executive Committee .- Hiram Arnold, E. D. Lay, William A. Jones, Nathan Webb, George Sutton.
A meeting of the society was held in Ann Arbor Oct. 7, 1874, when a paper was read by the secretary from E. W. Whitmore on the early settlement of Pittsfield. Letters were also read from Deacon Ezra Maynard in 1824, 1826, and 1827, to his son, William S. Maynard.
On motion of Lorenzo Davis each member was requested to pre- pare and present to the society a biographical sketch.
480
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
Society adjourned to meet at Ypsilanti, Monday, Dec. 7, 1874.
At the time specified, the society assembled at Bachelder's Hall, Ypsilanti.
Rev. Samuel Clements read an interesting paper on the early history of the township of Lima, for which he received the thanks of the society.
At this meeting D. Depue and Charles F. Allmendinger presented to the society a block cut from one of the remaining logs of the first school-house built in the county, which was situated in the town of Pittsfield on the south Ypsilanti road and was erected in 1825.
Jeremiah D. Williams read a paper on the early history of Web- ster, after which the society adjourned to meet in the village of Dexter, Monday, Feb. 1, 1875.
The society met pursuant to adjournment.
Papers were read by Jeremiah D. Williams on the early settle- ment of Webster; Jacob D. Preston, on the early settlement and history of the town of Freedom; John L. Clements, on the early history of Lima; and Morrell Goodrich, also on the town of Lima.
The next regular meeting was held at Chelsea, May 15, 1875.
A paper by Curran White entitled " Reminiscences of Early Life in Michigan " was read by the secretary. Gen. Edward Clark also spoke upon " Reniniscences of Early Life in Washtenaw county," and J. G. Leland, upon "Early Life in Northfield." The society then adjourned to meet in Ann Arbor, Monday, June 7, 1875.
At the meeting in Ann Arbor, June 7, a committee was ap- pointed to make arrangements for the celebration of Independence Day.
N. W. Cheever presented to the society two books containing specimens of bank bills. "Wild-cat," "Stumptail," counterfeit, broken banks of different States, and Canada. On motion of Mr. Leland the thanks of the society were tendered Mr. Cheever for his gift.
The next regular meeting of the society was held in Union School Hall, in the village of Saline, Monday, Aug. 2, 1875. Several in- teresting biographical sketches were read and ordered filed in the archives of the society.
SECOND ANNUAL MEETING.
The interest in the society up to this time was well maintained, the attendance at each of the regular meetings being large. Many in- teresting and valuable papers had been contributed by members of the society and others.
On motion of John Geddes the constitution was changed, mak- ing the regular meetings quarterly, and the day in the week to be Wednesday instead of Monday.
M. II. Goodrich, J. Q. A. Sessions, G. W. Gale, J. D. Williams and George Sutton were appointed a committee to take necessary measures to organize the society in accordance with the statute of the State authorizing the organization of historical societies.
481
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
The following named were elected officers of the society for the ensuing year:
President .- Edward Clark.
First Vice President .- William M. Gregory.
Vice Presidents .- Ann Arbor city, J. Q. A. Sessions; Ann Arbor township, John Geddes; Augusta, Aaron Childs ; Bridgewater, D. Le Baron ; Dexter, Will- iam A. Jones, ; Freedom, Elias Haire; Lima, Morrell Goodrich ; Lyndon, J. H. Collins; Lodi, C. F. Allmendinger; Manchester, J. D. Corey; Northfield, George Sutton ; Pittsfield, Nathan Webb; Saline, A. K. Clark ; Salem, Calvin Wheeler ; Superior, George W. Gale; Sylvan, C. H. Wines; Scio, H. Arnold ; Sharon, An- drew Robison; Webster, J. B. Arms; York, Henry Coe; Ypsilanti township, E. D. Lay ; Ypsilanti city, William Wilson.
Recording Secretary .- Charles A. Chapin.
Corresponding Secretary .-- M. H. Goodrich.
Treasurer .- J G. Leland.
Executive Committee .- J. D. Williams, E. D. Lay, J. Q. A. Sessions, David Depue, John J. Robison.
At this meeting Bishop Fellows presented to the society four volumes of the documentary History of New York, for which the thanks of the society were tendered.
Collections of over 400 Indian relics and curiosities, comprising arrow and spear heads, pipes, stone hatchets, silver ornaments and other trinkets, were exhibited by A. B. Covert, R. Schuyler, Jr., D. Depue, J. II. Sperry, Jefferson Rouse and William M. Gregory.
Nov. 27, 1875, a meeting was held and an organization was formed under the State law, and on the first of December the society transferred its membership by resolution to the newly organized Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County.
THE REORGANIZED PIONEER SOCIETY.
At the first meeting of the newly organized Society of the Pio- neers of Washtenaw County, the officers elected at the September meeting were by vote continued until the expiration of the year in September, 1876.
The following is the constitution and by-laws adopted :
CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE I .- NAME.
The name of this association shall be "The Pioneer Society of the County of Washtenaw."
ARTICLE II .- OBJECTS, AMOUNT OF PROPERTY, TERRITORIAL LIMITS AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
SECTION 1 .- The object of this society is the collection and preserving of historical, biographical and other information, past and present, in relation to the county of Washtenaw.
SEC. 2 .- The property of this society shall not exceed $100,000.
SEC. 3 .- This society shall embrace as territorial limits the county of Washtenaw.
SEO. 4 .- The annual subscription of the members of this society shall not be less than 25 cents nor more than $3.00.
482
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
ARTICLE III .- OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES.
SECTION 1 .- The officers of this society shall be, a President, one Vice President from cach city and township in the county, a Recording Secretary, a Treasurer, an Executive Committee of five, of which the President shall ex officio be chairman ; and a Necrologist who shall be elected annually, and shall hold their office for one year, and until their successors shall be duly elected. They shall be elected by ballot and a majority of all the votes cast shall be necessary to an election. They shall take precedence in the order in which they are named in this section.
SEC. 2 .- The President shall preside at all meetings of the society, and perform all the duties of a presiding officer of a deliberative body.
The Vice-President shall perform all the duties of the President in his absence or inability to act. and they shall take precedence in the alphabetical order of the town- ships of the county for which they are elected.
SEC. 3 .- The Recording Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all the proceed- ings of the society and of the Executive Committee in books to be provided and kept for that purpose; report in the month of September in each year to the Secre- tary of the State Association, the proceedings of the society during the year, giving copies of papers read at its meetings, or contributed by its members or other persons during the preceding year, and perform such other duties pertaining to his office as the society shall from time to time direct, and make full report to the society of all the proceedings of his office at each annual meeting, and at such other times as he may be requested so to do by the society.
SEO. 4 .-- The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct all the correspondence of the society, and be the organ of communication between this society and other socie- ties, persons, and bodies, and perform such other duties pertaining to his office as the society or Executive Committee may direct ; and shall report to the society at its annual meeting in each year, all the proceedings of his office ; he shall perform the duties of Necrologist until otherwise provided by the society.
SEC. 5 .- The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all the moneys and funds of the society, and safely keep the same ; pay all warrants drawn on him by the Re- cording Secretary, and countersigned by the President; keep a full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements, and make a full report thereof to the society at its annual meeting in each year, and at such other times as the society or Executive Committee may direct ; he shall give bonds with two sureties, to be ap- proved by the society, in such sum as the society may from time to time require.
SEO. 6 .- The Executive Committee shall have the general management of the af- fairs of the society, in pursuance with the Articles of Association, by-laws and resolu- tions of the society; they may call extra meetings of the society at such time, place, and for such purposes (not inconsistent with the articles and objects of the society) as they may deem desirable, on giving at least one month's previous notice thereof, by publishing the same and the objects thereof, at least in one paper pub- lished in the city of Ann Arbor, and one paper published nearest the proposed place of such meeting. They shall audit all claims and accounts against the society, and report the same to the society at its next regular meeting. They shall make to the society at each annual meeting a full report of all their proceedings. They may call extra meetings of the society upon the written request of any five members in good and regular standing. The request shall distinctly set forth the objects of, and the time and place of holding, such meeting, and be signed by the petitioners.
ARTICLE IV .- MEMBERSHIP.
Any person, not less than 40 years of age, who has resided in the county twenty- five (25) years, may become a member of this society, on subscribing to the Articles of Association, giving place and date of birth ; place and date of residence in this State; present residence; and on payment to the Treasurer the annual subscription ; provided, that the society shall have power to admit to full membership all the mem- bers of the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County, heretofore organized at such time, and upon such conditions and terms as the society shall direct.
ARTICLE V .- AMENDMENTS.
SEC. 1 .- This Constitution may be altered and amended at any regular meeting by a majority of the votes of all the members present, provided, that the proposed al-
483
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
teration or amendment shall have been filed in writing with the Recording Secre- tary, and notice thereof given at the meeting next preceding action having been had on such alteration or amendment.
SEC. 2 .- The by-laws may bealtered or amended at any regular meeting by a vote of two-thirds of all the members present, the proposed alteration or amendment having been previously filed in writing with the Recording Secretary.
ARTICLE VI .- MEETINGS.
SEC. 1 .- There shall be held an annual meeting of the society on the first Wed- nesday in September in each year for the purpose of the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the society, provided, that the first election of officers under the constitution shall be held at such time and place as the society at the time of the adoption of this constitution shall elect.
SEC. 2 .- There shall be at least four regular meetings and one festival in each year, at such times and places as the society may by law determine.
ARTICLE VII. - VACANCIES.
SEC. 1 .- All vacancies not otherwise provided for in this constitution which may occur in the offices of the society, shall be filled by the Executive Committee within ten days after they shall have been notified thereof ; and the person so appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold his office until the next annual election, and until his suc- cessor shall be elected.
SEO. 2 .- If any officer or officers shall neglect from any cause whatever to discharge the duties of his or their office, it shall be lawful for the society to appoint mem- bers pro tempore to discharge the duties of such officer or officers, who shall have all the powers and attributes of an officer duly elected under the constitution.
ARTICLE VIII .- REMOVALS.
The society shall have full power to remove any officer or drop any member's name from the rolls of the society for cause ; and every officer and member shall have a full and fair opportunity to be heard, either in person or by an attorney, be- fore being removed.
ARTICLE IX. - QUORUM.
Seven members of the society in full and regular standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business ; but a less number may adjourn from time to time.
During the year the society met at Manchester, Dec. 1 1875; Ypsilanti, March 1, 1876, and Ann Arbor, June 7, 1876 Interesting meetings were held at each place.
At the meeting in Ypsilanti Charles A. Chapin resigned the office of secretary, and J. D. Williams was elected to fill the vacancy.
J. Q. A. Sessions, Nathan Webb, John J. Robison. Willian M. Gregory and J. D. Williams were appointed to compile a history of Washtenaw county for the State Pioneer Society.
Papers were read as follows : "Monuments over the Graves of the Revolutionary Pioneers of Michigan," by William M. Gregory; " The Early Settlement of Webster," by J. D. Williams ; " Indian Antiquities," by W. D. Harriman ; "Early Settlements," by Mrs. Mark Osborne ; " Early Settlement of Ypsilanti," by E. D. Lay ; "Early Settlement of Freedom," by Jacob Preston.
484
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
Resolutions were passed on the death of J. G. Leland and Mor- gan O'Brien.
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING.
The year 1876 is one long to be remembered, it being the one hundredth anniversity of the nation's birth. Everybody at this time was interested in historical matters, and probably a greater amount of historical material was gathered during this year than in any 10 of the existence of the Union. Churches, schools, States, counties, towns, villages, all had their histories compiled for future reference.
The pioneers of Washtenaw county were not idle when all around them were busy, and therefore there will be found among their records of that year a large amount of material interesting and valu- able to the historian.
The annual meeting of the society was held in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, Sept. 6. It was well attended and much interest was manifested in its business. The following named were elected offi- cers for the year:
President .- J. Q. A. Sessions.
Recording Secretary -- J. D. Williams.
Corresponding Secretary .- M. H. Goodrich.
Treasurer .- George Sutton.
Vice Presidents .-- A. D. Crane, John Geddes, Aaron Childs, D. W. Palmer, Conrad Krapf, William A. Jones, Elias Haire, Morrell Goodrich, J. H. Collins, D. F. Allmendinger, W. H. Bessac, Solomon F. Sears, David De Pue, A. K. Clark, Calvin Wheeler, Lasher Kimmell, Charles H. Wines, Andrew Robison, F. B. Arms, Henry Coe, Josiah Newell, William Wilson.
Executive Committee .- William M. Gregory, L. C. Risdon, Florus Finley, J. J. Robison, Charles S. Gregory.
Reports were made by the out going officers, showing a favorable state of affairs in the society.
John Geddes read a paper on the "Early History of the Township of Superior," which was ordered placed on file. J. Q. A. Sessions also read a paper on the " Early History of the Village of Ann Ar- bor."
The quarterly meetings of the society were held at Dexter, Chelsea and Manchester, at which papers were read as follows: "Early Settlement of Lodi," by Harrison W. Bassett; " Early His- tory of the Village of Dexter," by A. D. Crane; "Incidents in the Life of Mrs. Mark Norris," by Rev. G. I'. Tindall; " Early History of Ann Arbor," by Rev. Mr. Holmes; " Early History of the Town- ship of Sylvan," by W. De Pue; " Early History of Ann Arbor," by Lorin Mills; " Early Settlement of Sharon," by J. H. Fellows; "Early History of Bridgewater," by R. Randall.
FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING.
Another year has passed away, the deeds of which have now be- come history, and again the pioneers of Washtenaw county meet
485
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
in session at the court-house in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1877. The year to them has been one of pleasant memories, though occasionally tinged with sorrow as their number was thinned by death.
At this meeting officers were chosen for the ensuing year as fol- lows:
President .- A. D. Crane.
Recording Secretary .- J. D. Williams.
Corresponding Secretary .- M. H. Goodrich.
Treasurer .- Dorr Kellogg.
Vice Presidents .- John Geddes, Edward Clark, J. W. Childs, Daniel Le Baron, J. D. Corey, Sampson Parker, William A. Jones, Elias Haire, J. H. Collins, C. H. Allmendinger, George Sutton, David Depue, A. K. Clark, Calvin Wheeler, Lorrin Sanford, C. H. Wines, J. B. Arms, Josiah Newell, Jason C. Gillett, A. H. Hotch- kin, J. W. Wing, Andrew Robison.
.
Executive Committee .- J. Q. A. Sessions, James H. Fellows, E. D. Lay, William M. Gregory, N. A. Phelps.
Among the papers read were a poem by Mrs. N. H. Pierce, en- titled "The Pioneer;" a biographical sketch of Charles K. Wallace and a letter from Mr. Wright on the meaning of the word " Wash- tenaw."
During the year quarterly meetings were held at Saline, Y psi- lanti and Dexter, at which the following papers were read: " Reminiscences of the Early Settlement of the Southern Part of the County," by Mrs. T. W. Hunt; " Biographical Sketch of Ros- well Preston," by Jacob Preston; "The Early Settlement of Superior," by Mrs. Flora Finley; "Life," by Mrs. M. E. Foster; "Comparative Longevity of People in New Jersey and Michigan," by W. M. Gregory; "Early Settlement of York," by David Ber- dan; " My Early Recollections of Washtenaw County," by Mrs. N. H. Pierce; "The Patriot War of 1837-'38," by Gen. E. Clark; " My Early Experience in Michigan," by S. W. Pattison; " Remi- niscences," by Mrs. Alvin Cross; "Reminiscences of Pioneer Life," by Horace Carpenter; "The Pioneers," by Mr. Lambie; "To the Old Pioneers of Washtenaw," by Mrs. N. H. Pierce.
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING.
Five years have passed away since the Washtenaw County Pio- neer Society was formed, and some who were active in its organ- ization have been called away, while others stand ready to hear the summons to "come up higher." Regular meetings were held at the times and places specified, and the interest in the society was well maintained.
On the 4th day of September, 1878, the society held its sixth annual meeting at Chelsea, and elected the following named officers:
President .- A. D. Crane.
Recording Secretary .- J. Q. A. Sessions.
Corresponding Secretary .- M. H. Goodrich.
Treasurer .- J. J. Parshall.
Vice Presidents .- John Geddes, E. Clark, J. W. Childs, Daniel Le Baron, J. D. Corey, Sampson Parker, W. A. Jones, John Feldcamp, J. H. Collins, C. A. All-
486
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
mendinger, George Sutton, David De Pue, A. K. Clark, Calvin Wheeler, Lorrin Sanford, C. H. Wines, J. B. Arms, Josiah Newell, Jason C. Gillett, A. H. Hotchkin, J. W. Wing, Andrew Robison.
Executive Committee .- J. D. Williams, E. D. Lay, N. A. Phelps, James H. Fel- lows, W. M. Gregory.
Quarterly meetings were held at Manchester, Saline and Ypsi- lanti. A special meeting was also held at Ann Arbor, June 4, 1879.
Among the papers read at the various meetings were "Ann Arbor in Slices," by Mrs. N. H. Pierce; "The Early History of Ypsilanti," by James M. Edmunds; "Early Settlement of the Township of Superior," by Mrs. Florus Finley; "Organization and Labors of the Ladies' Society of Ann Arbor for the Decoration of the Graves of Deceased Soldiers," by Mrs. N. H. Pierce; " Recollections and Experience of an Emigrant and Pioneer," by William Lambie: " Welcome to the Pioneer-a Poem," by William Lambie. In addition to the papers read, addresses were made by Dr. Root, J. H. Fellows, M. McDongal, F. A. Fellows, J. D. Corey, Mr. Dewey, President of Lenawee County Pioneers' Society, Mrs. Mary E. Foster and Rev. John D. Pierce.
A room in the third story of the court-house was selected for the use of the society.
SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING.
The society met in its sixth annual session at the court-house in Ann Arbor, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1879. Prayer was offered by Rev. Samuel Day. It being the time for the election of officers the following named were duly elected:
President. - C. H. Wines.
Secretary .- Lorenzo Davis.
Corresponding Secretary and Necrologist .- C. A. Chapin.
Treasurer .- J. J. Parshal.
Vice Presidents .- Ann Arbor township, John Geddes; Ann Arbor city, R. A. Beal; Augusta, J. W. Childs; Bridgewater, M. McDougal, Manchester, J. D. Corey; Lima, E. A. Nordman; Scio, George A. Peters; Dexter, Thomas Burkett; Free- dom, John Feldcamp ; Lyndon, John K. Yocum ; Sylvan, Samuel G. Ives: Lodi, Eri Brainard; Superior, L. L. Kimmel; Salem, Calvin Wheeler; Northfield, Joseph Pray; Webster, Robert McCall ; Ypsilanti township, William Watling; Ypsilanti city, William Wilson; Saline, Norman Nickoson ; Pittsfield, George Saunders ; York, A. H. Hotchkin; Sharon, James H. Fellows.
Executive Committee .- James W. Wing, Florus S. Finley, A. K. Clark, J. J. Robison, Horace Carpenter.
During the year meetings were held at Dexter and Chelsea Considerable interest was manifested by the members, especially with reference to the publication of a history of the county.
SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING.
The years come and go, and as time passes on the number of the pioneers is being lessened. At every meeting of the society
487
HISTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
the announcement is made that one or more have passed on to their reward, leaving only the record of a life well spent and good deeds performed. As their number decreases the interest taken by the remainder in the objects of the society increases. The eighth an- nual meeting of the society was called at Ann Arbor, Wednesday Sept. 1, 1880. The meeting was called to order at 11 o'clock, A. M., by the President, C. H. Wines. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Holmes, of Chelsea.
A number of obituary notices of persons who had died since the last meeting were read and filed in the archives of the society.
The vice-presidents of the society were instructed to present to the secretary brief obituary notices of all members of this society who shall die in their respective townships, and of all others who settled in this county prior to the year 1840.
On motion it was resolved to raise the sum of $100 for the purpose of furnishing the society's room in the court-house. Rev. Dr. Holmes, of Chelsea, was made chairman of a committee consisting of one from each township to raise the amount.
The committee appointed to select officers for the year made report, which report was adopted, and the following named persons were declared duly elected:
President .-- Ezra D. Lay.
Recording Secretary .-- Lorenzo Davis.
Corresponding Secretary .- Charles A. Chapin.
Treasurer .-- J. J. Parshall.
Vice-Presidents .-- Ann Arbor township, J. D. Williams; Ann Arbor city, Rice A. Beal; Augusta, J. W. Childs; Bridgewater, M. McDougal; Manchester, J. D. Corey; Lima, Morrell Goodrich; Scio, J. W. Wing; Dexter, William Glenn; Free- dom, John Feldcamp; Lyndon, John K. Yocum; Sylvan, W. F. Hatch; Lodi, Eri L. Brainard; Superior, L. L. Kimmell; Saline, Levi Reynolds; Salem, Calvin Wheeler; Northfield, George Sutton; Webster, C. Reeves; Ypsilanti township, F. S. Finley; Ypsilanti city, William Watling; Sharon, J. H. Fellows; Pittsfield, J. H. Fellows; York, A. W. Hotchkins.
Executive Committee .- Charles A. Wines, David Depew, Mrs. N. H. Pierce, J. D. Corey, Jason C. Gillett. -
IN MEMORIAM.
Charles A. Chapin, of Ann Arbor, the necrologist of the society, read his report of those who had died during a period of two years past. The following is the report:
Wm. Dancer, born at Whitfield, Northhamptonshire, England, Oct. 31, 1779; came to the United States in 1834 (May) and settled in Lima, about five miles south of Dexter. A few years after he moved upon a farm about a mile and a half from Dexter. In 1951 he removed to the village, where he remained till his death, which occurred Aug. 16, 1878, at the age of 78 years.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.