History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan, Part 74

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

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There are seven school buildings in the township, one situated on each of the following sections: 9, 14, 19, 21, 23, 32 and 35. The teachers of these schools in 1880 comprised Thomas Youngs, Sam- nel Boyce, Austin Rowe, Charles Foster and Mrs. Delia Smith. Of these houses six are frame and one brick. The school property is valued at $4,000. The Township Superintendent for 1880-'1 was Thomas Youngs; School Inspector, Henry Gorton. The attend- ance on these schools averages 25 to each school, or 175 pupils.

THE DEATH OF BRIETTENBACH.

The death of Briettenbach, from the result of injuries received at the hands of the Marsh brothers, in 1875, was the effect of drunken- ness. The latter were picking berries on the German's lands, when Briettenbach ordered them to go away. They resisted and attacked the old man, and punished him so severely that their victim died within two days. The assaulting party came from Scio.

SEPTUAGENARIANS.

The old settlers of Lyndon over 70 years of age are as follows: Ormond Clark, Hugh Cassidy, Peter Gorman, John Cassidy, Owen Duffy, Dennis Hankerd, Timothy McKune, James Gorman, Tate Watson, Alvah Hudson, James Gant, Thomas Young, John Twomley, James Moran, Thomas O'Neil, Benazer Palmer, Josiah H. Collins, Ross McKernan, Patrick McKune.

The settlers over 60 years of age and under 70 include the fol- lowing: Darius M. Joslyn, Elnathan Skidmore, John K. Yocum, Washington Beeman, Jeremiah Pickell, Lawrence Shanahan, George Goodwin, John Armore, John Wallace, Robt. Hallett, James Cun- ningham, Walter Webb, Wm. Coulson, Wm. Purchase, Andrew Greening.

FIRST EVENTS.

1812 .- The Indian boy Kishkashkijigeninini murdered his rival, Pashkashkijigeninini. The former, whose name will not be repeated,

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was the son of an Otchipwe brave, who made his home with the Indians of the Washtenong. The chief of the home band called his son the Greater Harvester, and thus fostered ill-will among the savage boys, with the result described. This story is legendary, and can be accepted only on the authority of half-breed interpreters, who repeated it for the surveyors in 1819.

1818 .- Visit of the United States survey party.

1826 .- Elnathan Noble names the township "The Promised Land."

1833 .- Settlement by the Collins brothers; first settler married, S. B. Collins; first log-house built, by S. B. Collins.

1834 .- First attempt at cultivating the soil; attached to Dexter for numerical purposes.

1835 .-- First marriage within the township was performed Christ- mas day by Justice Horace Leek, between Miss Harriet Gifford and Azel Turner; first celebration of Independence day; first male child born, Edwin O. Collins, Dec. 11.

1836 .- First orchard planted by Josiah H. Collins; first private school taught by Miss Angel Green.

1837 .- First township meeting; Horace Leek, Supervisor; first Town Clerk, Jesse Rose; first death, Mrs. Abraham Burgitt; first school-house erected; J. K. Yocum, first teacher; the wolves des- troyed every hog and calf in the settlement; first sermon, preached by Elder Sayers.

1839 .- A company of wolf-slayers organized with the usual result-killing deer instead of wolves.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Following are biographical notices of several citizens of this township, whose lives have more or less been identified with its his- tory. To most readers this department will probably be of more interest than anything else of a more public nature.

Francis A. Burkhart was born in Lyndon tp. Jan. 10, 1841. His father, Wil- liam Burkhart, was born July 20, 1817, and came to this county at the age of 17 years, with the Glenn family, with whom he remained until attaining his majority. He was married in 1839 to Sarah Vedder, daughter of Aaron and Catherine Ved- der, natives of New York. Francis was married in 1862 to Lucy Vickery, and 2 children have been born to them-Clara M. and Sarah A. Mrs. B. died Dec. 30, 1867. Mr. Burkhart was again married to Ellen Twomley, who wasborn in August, 1863, daughter of John Twomley, of Lyndon tp. Two children were sent to bless this latter union-Flora E. and William H. All the members of the family are connected with the M. E. Church. Mr. Burkhart owns 145 acres of highly cul- tivated land.

Charles Canfield, farmer, sec. 35; P. O., Chelsea; was born in New York city Oct. 11, 1832. His parents, William and Maria (Anthony) Canfield, had been res- idents of New York for several years. Mr. Canfield came with his parents to Wash- tenaw county in 1844, settling in Scio tp., thence to Sylvan tp., and in 1846 to his present farm. The family consisted of 7 boys and 1 girl. His father died Sept. 16, 1862, and his mother May 16, 1858. Mr. Canfield was married Nov. 6, 1856, to Almira Clark, who was born at Brighton, Monroe county, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1836, and accompanied her parents, Orlean and Catherine (Sibbey) Clark, to Washtenaw county in the fall of 1846. Their family consists of 4 children-Charles L., Cath-

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erine M., Eva M. and Howard E. Mr. C. has been a Justice of the Peace of Lyndon tp. for several years, and owns 140 acres of well improved land, located a few miles north of Chelsea. The family are members of the Congregational Church at Chel- sea. Two of Mr. Canfield's brothers were in the U. S. service during the late war, and one of them, Henry, was frozen to death at Denver. Col., in the winter of 1865. Hugh Cassidy was born in Ireland Sept. 21, 1801. He left his native country May 14, 1824, first stopping at Quebec, but subsequently at New York city, where he worked as a gardener for some ten years. He was married Feb. 21, 1830, to Susan Fagan, who was born in Dutchess county, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1810, daughter of Alex. and Catherine (Griffin) Fagan, the former a native of Ireland and the lat- ter of Delaware. Fourteen children were born to this union-Catherine, Ellen, John, Hugh, James, Joseph, Michael, Phelis, Jonas, Mary, Jane, Florence, Susan and Elizabeth. Mr. Cassidy came to Lyndon tp. in 1837, and located 80 acres of land, which, by subsequent additions, has increased to 300 acres. During Mr. Cas- sidy's life of nearly 80 years he never was involved in a lawsuit, but always strove to make the golden rule his guide through life.

John Clark, son of Thomas and Rose Clark, of Chelsea. was born on his present farm Jan. 17, 1851. Mr. Clark was reared on a farm, but received a liberal educa- tion in the schools of Ann Arbor. He has followed the vocation of a farmer through life, and has served his fellow townsmen in different official capacities, now hold- ing the position of Clerk of Lyndon tp. He was married May 9, 1877, to Mary E. Cunningham, daughter of James and Johannes (Howard) Cunningham. Mrs. Clark was born at Sandusky, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1856, and is the mother of two children-Her- bert and Thomas. Mr. Clark and family are worthy and respected members of the Roman Catholic Church.

Addison C. Collins, sec. 4; P. O., Unadilla, Livingston Co .; was born on his present farm in Lyndon tp., July 25, 1837, and is a son of Seth B. and Permelia ( Green ) Collins. He was married Dec., 1865, to Jane McCall, daughter of Alexan- der and Margaret McCall, of Jackson county, Mich. Both are members of the M. E. Church, and connected with the Grange at Unadilla. Mr. Collins owns 126 acres of land, the first farm settled in Lyndon tp.

Josiah H. Collins was born at Wolcottville, Wayne county, N. Y., May 13, 1814, where he lived until his 16th year. He then came to Washtenaw county, Mich., with his parents, Alpheus and Betsey ( Hall ) Collins, and settled on Mallet creek, between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. In 1835 he built a house on sec. 18, Lyndon tp., and on Christmas eve of the same year married Mary Brown, daughter of Tolman Brown (deceased ) of Pittsfield tp. He removed to his present farm in 1852. Of their 11 children 3 are living-Charles J., Mary E. and William B. Mrs. Col- lins died a few years ago. Mr. Collins has filled several town offices, and has ably assisted in the improvement of the beautiful county of Washtenaw. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for many years.

George Goodwin was born in Warwickshire, England, June 9, 1821, son of John and Betsey ( Hanford ) Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin came to America in the spring of 1841, locating in the south part of Lyndon tp., Washtenaw Co. Mich. Mr. Goodwin received his education in the schools of England, and while a young man learned the blacksmith trade, which he has followed the greater part of his life. He is now engaged in farming, and owns 230 acres of good land. He has been a worthy member of the United Brethren Church at Waterloo, Jackson Co., for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin have 5 children-Jarvis ("., Betsey A., George B., Matilda S. and Flora J.

Edward Gorman, farmer, sec. 27; P. O., Chelsea; was born in Lyndon tp. May 11, 1842. His parents, Peter and Catherine Gorman came to that tp. at an early day. Before attaining his majority, Edward went to Illinois, where he lived for some years. He then enlisted in the 101st Reg. Ill. Vol. Inf., and served in the Union army until the close of the war. He subsequently returned to Lyndon tp., where, after a few years at school, he engaged in farming, and has since followed that occupation with marked success. He owns 400 acres of land, under a high state of cultivation. In 1870 he was joined in the bonds of holy wedlock to Katy Clark, daughter of Thomas Clark, of Chelsea. Of their family of 5 children, 4 survive -George, Edward, Mary and Thomas.

James Gorman, farmer, sec. 27; P. O., Chelsea ; son of Edward and Ruth Gorman, was born in the County of Louth, Ireland, July 22, 1809. In the spring of 1832 he emigrated to Monroe county, N. Y., and in 1835 to Lyndon tp. In October, 1837, he settled on secs. 23 and 26, and in 1856 on his present farm. When Mr. Gorman

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arrived in America he had but 13 shillings in his pocket, and to think of his farm of 230 acres of well improved land, his comfortable home and beautiful grounds, causes surprise and pleasurable envy in the mind of the reader. Mr. G. was married in May, 1854, to Alice Young, who was born in Ireland, Dec., 1823, a daughter of George and Catherine ( Welch ) Young, who settled in Washtenaw county in 1845. They have 3 children-Kate, Alice and Jennie. Mr. Gorman and fam- ily are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

Peter Gorman was born in North Ireland Feb. 11, 1816. His parents were Edward and Ruth ( Johnson ) Gorman, who came to America at an early day. They came to Michigan and bought land in Lyndon tp., for 10 shillings per acre. Peter was reared on this farm, and March 3, 1840, married Catherine Conlan, who was born June 5, 1818, a daughter of Johnand Mary (Goff ) Conlan, natives of Monongahela, Ireland. They have 3 children-Edward, Peter and James. Mr. Gorman has followed farm- ing through life, and was one of the first three Constables elected in Lyndon tp.

William U. Green, son of John and Sarah ( Willis ) Green, natives of Elizabeth- town, N. J., was born in Oneida county, N. Y., March 30, 1829. He came with his parents to Michigan when yet an infant. They located on or near "Collins' Plains," in Lyndon tp., in 1835, where William grew to manhood. He was married Feb. 1, 1853, to Mary J. Sellers, who was born in New York city May 25, 1834, daughter of George and Sarah Sellers, formerly of Lyndon tp. They have 3 chil- dren-Charles, who is a merchant in Montana; Sarah, who teaches music, and Archi- bald. Mr. Green and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

Stephen O. Hadley was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1821, and re- sided there until the fall of 1839, when he accompanied his father and sister to Len- awee county, Mich., his mother having died in New York. In 1841 they removed to Washtenaw county, locating 160 acres of land in Lyndon tp., where he has since lived. He was married in Dexter tp. March 23, 1845, to Christina Barringer, who was born at Bath, N. Y .. Oct. 6, 1829, daughter of Henry Barringer. They have 11 children-Lyman K., Charles H., Laura R., Lewis S., Emma J., Angelina E., Harrison, Mary A., Sylvia, Lydia A. and John J. Mr. Hadley owns 250 acres of land, is a member of the M. E. Church, and a Democrat His father died a few years ago.

Joseph Hopkins, jr., was born at London, England, April 12, 1827, and, when young, accompanied his parents to Lyndon tp., Washtenaw county, Mich., where he has since resided. He was married Oct. 7, 1858, to Mary J. Fuller, who was born at Ypsilanti in 1837, a daughter of William and Phoebe Miller. They had 7 children born to them-Byron L., William J., Ida A., George W., Sarah L. and Frank R. Lucy J. is deceased. Mrs. Hopkins died in January, 1873, and he was married again, in 1873, to Mrs. Ellen J. Pruden, daughter of Henry Depew, of this county. Mrs. Hopkins was born in New Jersey Nov. 3, 1821, and came to this county in 1832. She was first married to William Denman, by whom she had 3 children-Martha A., Alfred B. and William. Her second marriage was to Edward Pruden, by whom 2 children were born to them-Elmer S. and Newton F. Mr. Hopkins and wife are consistent members of the M. E. Church at North Lake.

Darius M. Joslin, farmer, sec. 3; P. O., Unadilla; was born in Madison county, N. Y., April 29, 1816. His parents were John and Rose (Chandler) Joslin, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of Vermont. When Darius was 14 years of age his parents removed to Herkimer county, N. Y., and subsequently to Orange county. In 1834 his father and himself visited Michigan, and soon after brought the remainder of the family to the Wolverine State. They first settled at Ann Arbor, but in 1837 located on sec. 30, Lyndon tp., where the father died Dec. 15, 1846. The mother afterwards married Rev. D. K. Dixon, a Presbyterian minister, but departed this life at Oberlin, Ohio, Nov. 24, 1872, at the age of 84 years. Mr. Joslin was married March 15, 1848, to Cordelia E. Montague, who was born in Catskill county, N. Y., Feb. 23, 1823, a daughter of Luke and Emma Montague, natives of Dela- ware. Of their 4 children 2 are living-Eugene M., a graduate of the State Nor- mal School and the University of Michigan, is an attorney-at-law at Saginaw city, Mich., and Edward C., who is attending school.

Horace Leek, jr., farmer, sec. 18; P. O., Waterloo, Jackson Co .; was born in Scio tp., Oct. 17, 1832, and when four years of age was taken by his parents to Lyndon tp., where he at present resides. He was married Jan. 15, 1860, to Sarah Burton, a native of Livingston county, Mich., and daughter of Hiram and Melinda (Green) Burton, natives of New York. They have 3 children-Lydia, who was born Jan. 10, 1862 ; Eva J., born Jan. 29, 1873; Charlotte I., born April 25, 1879.

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Mrs. Leek is a member of the Baptist Church at Waterloo. Mr. Leek owns a fine farm of 212 acres. Horace Leek, sr., the father of the subject of this sketch, was born at Hamden, near New Haven, Conn., Sept. 10, 1803, and is a descendant of the Leeks who settled in Connecticut at the beginning of the eighteenth century. He was married Feb. 1, 1826, to Louisa Goodyear, who was born in Connecticut Sept. 13, 1807. Of the 11 children born to them, 7 are yet living-David, Mrs De- lia Croman, Mrs. Louisa Briggs, Mrs. Melinda Artz, Mrs. Charlotte Howlett and Mrs. Mary Gorton. Mr. Leek died in Lyndon tp. Sept. 26, 1857, and his wife fol- lowed him to the undiscovered country Oct 9, 1874.

Luke Montague, a native of Cayuga county, N. Y, moved into Lyndon tp. in 1835, accompanied by his wife and 6 children. He was one of the six male mem- bers who helped to organize the first Presbyterian Church in this vicinity, and was chosen one of the ruling Elders at its organization, and held both the offices of Elder and Deacon until his death in 1963. In 1846 the society built a brick church, the location of which was about 80 rods over the county line in Unadilla, Livingston Co., being the first church edifice built in that tp. Mr. Montague, after a few years, located another farm just over the line in Unadilla, and moved upon it, and was one of the most enterprising citizens of that tp., and a most liberal supporter of the Church.

John R. Moore was born in Genesee county, N. Y., May 16, 1821. His parents, John and Martha Moore, were natives of New York, and came to Michigan when John was but four years of age. Mr. Moore was married Jan. 28, 1844, to Clarissa, daughter of Jacob and Martha Willsey, of Detroit. Mrs. Moore died Sept. 9, 1863, leaving 4 children -- Charlotte M., Theresa, Joseph E. and Phoebe J. Mr. Moore was again married, April 18, 1866, to Ellen Y. Noyes, daughter of D. W. and Nora Noyes, now of Ann Arbor. Mrs. Moore was born in Macomb county, Mich., Sept. 7, 1834. They have 2 children-Carrie and Herbert. Mr. Moore has followed ag- ricultural pursuits through life, and for 16 years was a Justice of the Peace. Him- self and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

Benajah M. Palmer, farmer, sec. 3; P. O., Unadilla ; was born in Orange county, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1808, a son of James and Deborah ( Miller) Palmer, natives of Westchester Co., N. Y. When he was 10 years of age, he removed to a different part of the State, and in the fall of 1835, to Michigan, locating on sec. 3, Lyndon tp., Washtenaw county, where he has resided since with the exception of a few years engaged in milling at Unadilla, Livingston county. Mr. Palmer has been a member of the M. E. Church for many years; and in his house was effected the organization of the body at Unadilla. He was a Justice of the Peace for 12 years. . On Christmas eve of 1828 Mr. P. married Sally Griffin, who was born in New York May 7, 1808, and a daughter of Joseph and Dolly (Cornell) Griffin. Seven of their children are now living-Samuel, Mary J., Hester, Jennett A., Evaline, Guila E. and Squire G.

Jeremiah Pickell, farmer, sec. 4; P. O., Unadilla; was born in Seneca county, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1820, a son of Jacob and Mary (Severs) Pickell, natives of New Jersey, and of German descent. Mr. Pickell came to Michigan in the fall of 1842, and May 24, 1843, he married Elizabeth Smith, who was born in Ontario county, N. Y., April 3, 1827, daughter of Jarvis and Lucy Smith, of Jackson county, Michigan. After their marriage they returned to Ontario county, N. Y., but in 1864, came again to Michigan, and located on their present farm. Since his re- moval to Washtenaw county, Mr. P. and family have been worthy members of the Presbyterian Church at Unadilla. He owns 210 acres of well-improved land. They have 7 children -. Irving J., who married J. nnie Everett, and is now living on the home farm; Jarvis W., Lucy R. Sharp, Mary R. Burrick, Henrietta Palmer, Eva E. and Minnie B.

William R Purchase, was born in Yorkshire, England, May 12, 1816, a son of John and Amy (Robertson) Purchase. He came to America in the spring of 1834, stopping at Toronto, Canada, until 1836, when he settled at Detroit, Michigan. In 1860 he settled in Lyndon tp., Washtenaw county, and in 1864 on his present farm. Mr. Purchase voted for Gov. Stevens T. Mason when he was first before the people as a candidate, and has voted for every president from Harrison to Gar- field. He was married on Christmas eve, 1841, to Maria March, who was born Oct. 2, 1821, and a daughter of Daniel and Alice March, natives of Yorkshire, Eng- land. Twelve children have been given thein-Edward M., a resident of Colorado, Nancy, Jane C., Maria B., William W., Alice 'A., Miriam E., Ella E., George,

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Charley V., Carrie E. and Hattie B., all of whom, with their parents, are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Purchaseowns a good farm on secs. 22 and 23.

George Sellers, Jr., was born in New York city. Oct. 30, 1828, and came with his parents to Lyndon tp. in 1836. He was married Nov. 17, 1857, to Betsey A. Drake, of Lyndon tp., who was born in Wayne county, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1841. They have 3 children-Amanda, George H. and Mary. Maggie is deceased. Mr. Sellers was a soldier in Co. K, 20th Regt. Mich. Vol Inf., and during that time suffered the untold horrors of a southern prison for a few months. His father, George Sellers, sr. (dec.), was a pioneer of this county, having arrived here October, 1836, and 6 of his chil- dren are still living-Edward, George, Thomas Cartraw, a step-son, and three daughters. Mrs. Sellers died in April, 1880.

Elnathan Skidmore, was born in Otsego county, N. Y., April 13, 1818, son of Isaac and Sarah (Lull) Skidmore, the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of New York. Mr. Skidmore accompanied his parents to Michigan in March, 1838, locating first in Dexter tp. His father died at Unadilla, Livingston county, in 1842. His mother died in 1865. In May, 1840, Mr. S. had an attack of the "shakes," which prostrated him for over a year. Jan. 14, 1841, he married Mary A. Green, who was born in New Jersey, March, 1820, daughter of John and Sarah Green, formerly of this county. They settled on their present farm in Lyndon tp. March 8, 1857. They have been worthy members of the Baptist Church since its organiza- tion some 20 years ago. Mr. Skidmore has been Superintendent of the Sunday- school over 17 years. At the annual meeting of the Stockbridge Union Agricultural Society, in 1879, he was chosen President, and has since filled that office to the general satisfaction of its numerous members and friends.

Mr. Skidmore's portrait is given in this work.

John Twomley was among the first settlers of Lyndon tp .; was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1809, and May 28, 1834, was married to Ellen Molyneaux. They set sail from Liverpool, Eng., July 7, 1834, and in November of the same year entered land in Lyndon tp., Washtenaw county. Mr. Twomley was engaged in mercantile pursuits in his native country, and this occupation had done but little to prepare him for the rough and arduous duties of pioneer life. His ready money did not last long after his arrival in the county, and he afterward said his money had almost gone before he learned to take care of himself and family in his adopted country. Six children were given to Mr. Twomley and wife, 4 of whom are yet living -- Mrs. Sarah Parshall, Mrs. Ellen Burkhart, Mrs. Maggie Bird and Henry. Mrs. Twomley died Dec. 17, 1855, and was buried in North Lake cemetery.

Henry, only surviving son of John Twomley, was born in Lyndon tp., Jan. 28, 1839. He was reared and educated in the district schools, and Jan. 1, 1867, mar- ried Eugenie Peatt, daughter of Thomas Peatt, a well-known citizen of Dexter, who died in 1876. They have 2 children-Harry, born in February, 1867, and Ter- zah, born in May, 1872. Mr. Twomley is engaged in farming, and owns 150 acres of land, with a comfortable dwelling thereon.

Tate Watson, farmer, sec. 1; P. O., Unadilla, Livingston county ; was born in Yorkshire, England, Oct. 9, 1810. His parents, George and Mary Watson, emi- grated to America in 1834, first stopping at Wyoming, N. Y., where Tate remained 11 years, and then removed to Washtenaw county, Mich., permanently locating on sec. 1, where he has since lived. Mr. Watson received his education in England, and has been very fortunate in business affairs, having accumulated sufficient means to enable him to pass the remainder of his days in peace and plenty. He was mar- ried in 1845 to Mary McMichael, a native of Scotland. They had 2 children-Mary, wife of Charles Yocum, of Ingham county, Mich , and George, who died when an infant. Mrs. Watson died in June, 1866, and is interred in Unadilla cemetery. Mr. W. was again married, Nov. 24, 1868, to Mrs. Harriet Yocum, wife of Mahlon Yocum (dec.), who was born in New York city Nov. 3, 1831, and daughter of Geo. and Sarah (Sellers) Yocum. By her former marriage she has 2 children-Jennie L. and Milton T.

Walter Webb, one of Lyndon township's representative citizens, was born at Brails, Warwickshire, Eng., March 9, 1811, and is a son of Walter and Margaret Webb, natives of the same village. Mr. Webb was reared on a farm, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits through life. He was married in 1834 to Ann Lam- phrey, a native of Oxfordshire, England. Six children were sent to bless this happy and congenial union, 3 of whom are living-John, Walter and Sarah. The deceased are Maria, Emily and Ellen. Mr. Webb came to America in July, 1849, but shortly before leaving the land of his birth, he was called to the sad duty of laying at rest

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one who had ever proved a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a sympathizing friend and neighbor. Some years after, he was joined in the holy bonds of wedlock to Mrs. Mary Stiles, a native of New York, who was the mother of 3 children by her former husband-Sarah, Frank and Hattie. When Mr. Webb purchased his present farm, it was covered by heavy timber, interspersed with thick underbrush; but he did not falter, nor cast one shadow of regret over the fate that had caused him to make a home among the wilds of Washtenaw county. He went resolutely to work, and his present beautiful farm and comfortable dwelling readily attests his unre- mitting toil and enterprising spirit. He is a man possessing a genial and sociable nature, and is well-respected by his neighbors throughout the county. Mr. Webb has satisfactorily filled the office of Justice of the Peace for over 28 years, and him- self and wife have been worthy members of the M. E. Church, at North Lake, for a long period. A portrait of Mr. Webb appears in another portion of this work.

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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 74

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