History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan, Part 77

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

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CHELSEA BANK.

Chelsea Bank was organized under the general banking laws of Michigan. In August, 1868, Michael J. Noyes, of Chelsea, and Geo. P. Glazier, then recently of Parma, Jackson Co., Mich., formed a co-partnership under the style of Noyes & Glazier, for the pur- pose of conducting a banking exchange business in Chelsea. In December following they added to their other business that of deal- ing in drugs, a business in which Mr. Glazier had been engaged from boyhood. In April, 1871, Mr. Glazier purchased Mr. Noyes' interest in the firm, and for nine years continued the banking busi- ness successfully alone. During these years Dr. Armstrong was associated with Mr. Glazier in the drug business, under the style of Glazier & Armstrong, which firm is still conducting a prosperous trade. In January, 1880, a proposition was entertained to form a State bank, and at a meeting held to complete the necessary ar- rangements, the stock was all taken by nine individuals, and the new organization succeeded the banking business of Geo. P. Gla- zier. The following stock-holders are the present officers: Hon. S. G. Ives, President; Thos. S. Sears, Vice-President; Geo. P. Glazier, Cashier; who, with Luther James, Hon. A. T. Gorton, Waterloo, Mich., Heman T. Woods, of Woods & Knapp, Chelsea, are the directors. The bank has declared liberal semi-annual divi. dends, and its condition and management are excellent and very satisfactory, from the fact that 10 per cent. premium is offered for its stock, the original stock-holders manifesting no desire to part with it at that figure.

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R. Kempf & Bro., bankers, established their financial house in 1876. They do a general banking business, and are on a substan- tial basis, with ample capital.

CHELSEA FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP.

This industry is one of the oldest in the history of Chelsea. The land on which the buildings stand was conveyed by Government patent to Azel Backus. It has been successively transferred until it passed into the hands of L. Miller and Hiram Lighthall, the pres- ent owners. These gentlemen came into possession of the property in 1877, and largely improved it, adding to the capacity of the works for the foundry and machine shop business; in fact, convert- ing the establishment into a busy manufactory. The company manufacture plows, agricultural implements and machinery, car- riages and wagons. Connected with the works are a foundry, blacksmith shop, machinery, etc., which require the employment of several hands .. An important feature of Miller & Lighthall's business is the production of the Chelsea plow, an invention which owes its existence to Mr. Miller's genius. It has an improved jointer and shin-piece, and is a great favorite with farmers who have become acquainted with its advantages. The sale of these plows is already large, though the patent was issued as late as Aug. 24, 1880, and they have been manufactured but a few months.

COMMERCIAL.

The produce business of Chelsea is its most important feature. The large quantity of farm products bought and shipped from this point has been elsewhere mentioned. The following dealers are largely engaged in this trade: Kempf Bros., Wood Bros., Taylor Bros., Loron Babcock and W. F. Hatch. Taylor Bros. and Bab- cock & Gilbert have elevators for the shipment of grain, while the stock-yards for the loading of cattle are ample.

The business interests of Chelsea are represented by the follow- ing firms: Dry goods and general merchandise-Thomas Wil- kinson, established in 1864; Wood Bros., established in 1868; Mc- Kone & Healey, started in 1878; Parker & Babcock, commenced Jan. 15, 1880; and H. S. Holmes. Druggists-William Reed & Co., established in 1864; and Glazier & Armstrong. Grocers -Gilbert & Crowell, established in Jan., 1873; and Durand & Hatch who started in 1880. Hardware dealers-Bacon & Co., and P. Woods & Knapp, who commenced business in 1874. Hotels -Chelsea House, conducted by Henry G. Hoag, and McKone House. Lumber-Wm. Bacon & Co., and Kempf Bros. Meat Markets-Henry C. Bach, established in 1871; Charles Vogel, and Miles Hunter, who started in business in 1863. Manufactures -Chelsea Mills, owned by Leaman Sparks, since 1879; Chelsea Planing and Cider Mill, built by Curran White in 1856, and now

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conducted by Edward L. Negus; Chelsea Tile Works, established in 1871, and owned by Orrin Thatcher; Chelsea Marble Works, established in 1879, by Augustus Neuburger; Frederick Vogel's carriage shops, established in 1865; Staffer Bros., wood working establishment; and Charles Steinbach, harness-maker; and blacksmith-Jacob Schumacher, established in 1870.

In closing this sketch of Chelsea it is just to state, that it takes precedence of all the other villages of Michigan in beauty of loca- tion and regularity of public and private streets, in the number of its churches, the. efficiency of its Union school, and in the en- terprise of its citizens. It has been said of this people, that they are noted for their eminent business abilities, and whatever they do or undertake to do is thoroughly done. This remark does not apply to business matters alone, but extends itself also to their rational modes of pastime and enjoyment. In the following pages, devoted to the personal sketches of the past and present prominent citizens of Sylvan township and Chelsea village, these characteris- tics of the people will become more evident.

PERSONAL SKETCHES.

On the following pages are given brief biographical notices of prominent citizens of the village of Chelsea and township of Sylvan, which will prove interesting as a legitimate department of the history of this community.

Loron Babcock, produce merchant, Chelsea, was born at Lyons, Wayne Co. N . Y. Aug. 22, 1822, son of Moses and Abigail (Surdam) Babcock; father was a farmer and carpenter. Loron assisted him on the farm, and in 1833 accompanied his par- ents to Bridgewater tp., Washtenaw Co., Mich. They soon after removed to Liv- ingston Co., where Loron attained majority. In 1845 he engaged in mercantile pursuits at Unadilla, and in 1859, opened a store at Chelsea, Washtenaw Co. In 1879 he sold his stock, and has since devoted his attention to the produce business. In 1846 he married Elizabeth Green, of Lyndon tp. Mrs. Babcock died in 1860, and in 1861 he married Kate Oxtoby, of Chelsea. He had one son by his former wife, Collin E., who graduated from a commercial college in Detroit. He was mar- ried in 1874 to Ella Lawrence, of Chelsea.

James A. Bachman, proprietor of the dried fruit evaporator works, Chelsea, was born at Fayette, Seneca Co., N. Y., in 1838, son of Charles C. Bachman. James spent his early life in the brick and tile business, and once conducted a yeast factory. In 1868, he went to Black Hawk Co., Iowa, and farmed awhile near Janesville. In 1869 he came to Michigan, where, for some years, he was engaged in carpentering. In 1875 he entered the employ of the M. C. R. R. Co., and in Sept., 1880, established his present business, in which he has been successful. He was married in 1865 to Jeanette Kine, and they have one child, Florence, who is 13 years of age. Mr. Bachman owns several pieces of property in Chelsea.

Jabez Bacon, hardware merchant, Chelsea, was born at Wells, Somersetshire, England, Aug. 19, 1850. IIe passed his youth in his native land, and in 1871, emi- grated to the United States, coming to Chelsea the same year. He was employed by C. H. Kempf in the lumber business, remaining with him for three years. He then engaged in his present business, under the firm name of J. Bacon & Co., and in connection with the hardware trade they carry a full line of sash, doors blinds and agricultural implements. Mr. Bacon was married in 1874 to Eliza Hook, of Chel- sea. They have 4 children -- Annie L., Benjamin W., Nellie J. and Marie H. Mr. and Mrs Bacon are members of the Congregational Church, and he is connected with the A. O. U. W.

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William Bacon, lumber dealer, Chelsea, was born at Wells, England, and was first employed as bookkeeper for Prusser Ward, Hulbert, London. In 1872 Mr. Bacon came to Chelsea, Mich., and was an attendant at the Chelsea Union school, and subsequently learned the tinner's trade at Fowlerville. He was employed by Kempf, Bacon & Co., for some years, and when his brother retired from the firm, he entered the vacant position, and the firm name was changed to William Bacon & Co. Mr. Bacon was married in 1876 to Lois Congdon, daughter of James M. Congdon. They have 3 children. Mr. Bacon owns fine property in Chelsea, and is an enterprising business man.

John Bagge, proprietor of a meat market, Chelsea, was born in Schleswig, Gor- many, Sept. 29, 1845, and is a son of Christian and Jurgensen Bagge. He was edu- cated in his native land, and there learned the butcher's business. He came to the United States in 1865, and for a short time was engaged in farming in Sylvan tp. He subsequently established his present business in Chelsea. and is now doing a thriving trade. On Christmas day, in 1872, he married Wilhelmina Schultzman, of Cleveland, Ohio. They have 2 children-C'arl H. and Lawrence Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Bagge are members of the Lutheran Church.

Milo Baldwin, retired farmer, Chelsea, was born at Whiting Addison Co., Vt., Feb 9, 1824. His parents were Treat and Sophronia (Glidden) Baldwin, the former of whom was a farmer. Milo was eight years of age when his parents removed to Michigan, in 1834. They located in Sylvan tp., where, in a short time, the whole family had an attack of the "shakes." At length they moved upon the farm of A. S. Bell, where Mrs. Baldwin died Aug., 1839. After that sad event the family sepa- rated. Milo and three of the children went to Steuben Co., Ind., and remained there five years. Milo then returned to Sylvan tp. and engaged in farming. His father returned one year later, and died in Sylvan tp. Milo was married Sept., 1847, to Aminda Fann. He owned 120 acres on secs. 22 and 23, where he resided 10 years, after which he sold out and bought the n. e. qr. of sec. 11, where he lived for 17 years. In 1880 he removed to Chelsea, where he has since resided. Mrs. Baldwin died in 1863, leaving an infant child. In 1865 Mr. Baldwin married Mary Hicks. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and a Mason.

T. W. Baldwin, farmer and stock raiser, sec. 22, Sylvan tp .. was born in Vermont in 1822. His parents were Treat and Sophronia, who were of English descent. He attended school in his native State, and after coming here in 1835, he received some education from the schools in this county. He first settled two miles south- east of where he now resides. He was married Aug. 16, 1846, to Mrs. Betsey Ann McIntyre, and their marriage life has been peaceful and happy. Only 1 child has been born to them, a son named Albert, who is married; the owner of 60 acres of good land, and prospering finely. Mr. B. has 100 acres of land under cultivation, and is living in a good and comfortable place. Both are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Baldwin is a Republican.

Daniel Bale, son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Bale, was born June 10, 1823, in Livingston county, N. Y. In June, 1834, he accompanied his parents to Michi- gan. and after one year's residence in Scio, they settled in Lima tp. He was mar- ried Oct. 8, 1854, to Amanda C. Tuttle, of Freedom tp. They have 4 children- Albert A., born July 27, 1855 ; Ida E., born Aug. 22, 1857; Esther B., born Dec. 6, 1861; and Cynthia A., born Feb. 3, 1869. After marriage he resided on the home- stead for some years. In 1869 he located at Chelsea, where he has since resided. His father came to this county in 1834; in December, 1836, located in Lima tp., where he died Sept. 24, 1842. Mrs. Bale, mother of Daniel, was the mother of 11 children, 2 of whom are living. She was born in Northampton county, Pa., Jan. 19, 1801, and died at Chelsea, Feb. 13, 1881, aged 80 years and 25 days.

J. V. Bayer, Sylvan tp., sec. 22; P. O., Chelsea; was born in Jackson county, Mich., Jan. 28, 1839. His parents, Jacob and Catherine (Speidle) Bayer, are of European nativity. Mr. B. attended the common schools for some time, and received the remainder of his education at the Lena high school, Jackson. He was married in 1866 to Augusta A. Green. This union has been blessed with two daughters-Lillie Jane and Blanche Elvina. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Baptist Church in Chelsea. Mr. B. owns 40 acres of good land. which he farms himself. He is a Republican.

William A Begole (deceased) was born in Danville, Steuben Co., N. Y., March 3, 1806, and was a son of Thomas and Mary (Bowles) Begole, the former of whom was a farmer, his ancestors being Maryland planters, and large real-estate owners. Mr. Begole was of French descent, and inherited the grace of manner, politenes

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and amiable disposition characteristic of that race. Mr. Begole was reared on a farm, and in 1829, at the age of 23, came to Michigan, first stopping at Ann Arbor. He worked for Cyrus Beckwith, of Sylvan tp., for nearly two years and assisted in the erection of the first building in Sylvan tp. In 1831 he located land on sec. 26, Sylvan tp. In 1832 he married Abigail Nowland, of Scio tp., who lived until 1854, and dying, left 7 children, one of whom is deceased. The children were Andrew, Matilda, Charles, Augustus, Mary Davis, Cynthia and Emily. Three of these are married. Mr. Begole's second marriage was to Mrs. Elizabeth (Kanouse) Cook, on Oct. 17, 1855. Two children were born to them-Dora A. and George A. Mr Begole remained on his farm until his death, which occurred July 7, 1880, at the age of 74 years. His widow survived him until Oct. 9, 1880, when she was laid tenderly at rest by numerous friends and relatives. Mrs Begole was a member of the Congregational Church, and her husband was a supporter of the services of that

denomination. A pioneer friend said of him: "He was regular in all his habits, temperate in all things, honest and upright with his fellow-men, a good and affec- tionate husband and a kind parent, and in fact one of our best citizens." His chil- dren now occupy the farm. His son, George A., was born June 21, 1859, and obtained his educational training in the Chelsea Union school, and at Goldsmith's commercial school, of Detroit. In the fall of 1879 he became a salesman in the store of H. S. Holmes, at Chelsea, remaining there some 10 months. He then went to Detroit, and was employed as bookkeeper of the C. B. Clark manufacturing com- pany. On the death of his mother he returned home and took charge of the farm. His sister, Dora A., received a good education in the Chelsea schools. Sheis a lady of unusual amiability and refinement of manners.

A portrait of Mr. Begole is given elsewhere in this volume.

Christopher Benter, farmer, sec. 19, Sylvan tp; P. O., Francisco; was born in Germany in 1812. He is the son of Christopher and Margaret Benter. He attended school in Germany, but when old enough started to America to do for himself. He landed in South Carolina, and was engaged in the mercantile trade for some six years. At the end of that time he came to Michigan, and since coming to this county has been engaged in farming. He was married in 1835, and is the father of 5 children-John Henry, Matilda, Velimina, Bartlaugh and Augustine. Mr. B. and wife are members of the M. E. Church, of which denomination he has been Trustee. He is a Democrat.

Mrs. Elizabeth (Holmes) Briggs, daughter of Samuel W. Holmes, of Scio tp., was married to Nathaniel W. Briggs, of Taunton, Mass., April 16, 1872. He re- sided at Richmond, Ind., from that date until 1877. On July 6, of the latter year, Mr. Briggs died, and his widow soon after returned to Scio tp., this county. Since September, 1879, she has resided at Chelsea. .

J. Manly Burchard, retired farmer, Chelsea, was born in Albany county, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1816, and was a son of Dixon and Maria (Frisby) Burchard, the former of whom was a miller and farmer. Mr. Burchard was one of a family of 10 children. His mother died when he was 12 years of age, and his father married Delia Becker. In 1835 the family removed to Michigan and located on 160 acres of land near Syl- van Center. Both parents are deceased. Mr. Burchard was reared on a farm, and now owns a fine tract of land in Sylvan tp. In 1874 he removed to Chelsea, where he has since resided. He was married April 15, 1846, to Ann Maria Glover, and 3 children have been born to them, 1 of whom is deceased; Dixon, who married Mary Franklin, is a resident of Chelsea; and Adeline, wife of Abram Spencer, a farmer of Sylvan tp. Mr. Burchard was formerly connected with the United Breth- ren denomination, but now attends the worship of the Congregational Church. He used the first threshing-machine ever brought into Sylvan tp., also the first breaking plow.

Dr. Mortimer Bush, dentist, Chelsea, was born at Canadice, Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1848, and is a son of William and Anna (Winfield) Bush. When seven years of age his parents removed to Michigan, and settled in Grass Lake tp., Jackson Co. He obtained a good English education in the Grass Lake Union school, and at the age of 20 entered the dental office of D. W. Smith, Jackson, where he remained three years. After practicing for a short time at Jackson and Grass Lake, he located at Chelsea in 1875, and opened an office, where he has since done business. In 1870 he married Fredericka Franklin. They have 2 children-Lulu and Jesse.

Charles E. Chandler, of the firm of Chandler & Drislane, carriage manufacturers, Chelsea, was born at Alstead, Chester Co., N. H., March 3, 1847. His parents were Lyman and Mary Ann (Glover) Chandler, the former of whom was a physi-

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cian. Charles passed his early life in his native State, and at the age of 25 years began work at his present trade. He located at Chelsea, Mich., in 1877, and formed a co-partnership with Timothy Drislane, with whom he still continues in business. The firm have built up a good trade by excellent work, and a strict attention to busi- ness. Mr. Chandler is married and has 3 children.

Stephen J. Chase was born in Onondaga county, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1805, and was the eldest son of Stephen and Persis (Parks) Chase, who removed to Ontario county when Stephen was a small boy. At 24 years of age Mr. Chase married Cordelia M. Brown, and immediately removed to Michigan, locating in Dexter tp., Washtenaw Co., in 1832. He entered 160 acresof Governmentland, where heremained 41 years. In 1873 he removed to Chelsea, where he has since resided. Mrs. Chase died in 1867, leaving 5 children,-Persis, wife of Milton B. Millspaugh, of Chelsea; Jane L., wife of B. F. Tuttle, of Chelsea; Romaine P., a farmer of Sylvan tp .: Eva, wife of Edward H. Branch, a merchant of Brooklyn, N. Y .; and Maggie G., wife of Calvin Pratt, who died in 1868. In 1868 Mr. Chase married Mrs. Harriet Kanouse, widow of George Kanouse (dec). Mrs. Chase had 2 children by her former mar- riage-Susan A., wife of A. W. Chapman, and Rachel, who died in July 1865. Mr. Chase assisted in the organization of the Washtenaw Farmers' Mutual Insur- ance Co., and is a prominent member of the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw county.

G. V. Clark, farmer and dairyman, Sylvan tp .; P. O., Chelsea; was born in New York in 1830, and is the son of James and Mary (Swick) Clark, the latter a native of New Jersey, and of German descent, and the former of Scottish ancestry. He received his education in the common schools of his native State, and the greater part of his life has been spent in farming, but the last nine years he has added a dairy to his farm, and now has quite a trade in Chelsea. He lives on a small farm on sec. 14, in Sylvan tp., and is doing a good business. He was married in 1876 to Anna Hives. This union has been blessed with 4 children-3 boys and 1 girl.

Hon. James M. Congdon, one of the owners of the original plat of Chelsea vil- lage, was born in New London county, Conn., March 23, 1805, and is a son of Eli- sha and Abigail (Miner) Congdon. James was seven years old when his father was killed by a falling building, and the bereaved widow was left with 8 small children to provide for. The family were poor, and were obliged to seek employ- ment in a cotton mill. At 16 years of age Mr. Congdon learned the carpenter's trade, and subsequently that of a machinist, being employed in the latter business until his twenty-eighth year. In 1833 he came to Michigan and bought 300 acres of land in Sylvan tp.,bounded by the Territorial road on the south, and extending north beyond the limits of the present corporation of Chelsea; the eastern limit being what is now Main street, Chelsea. His brother Elisha had previously bought 160 acres on the eastern side of Main street, so that nearly the entire village plat of Chelsea was originally owned by the Congdon brothers. The village of Pierceville sprung up on Elisha's land, but when the Michigan Central railroad was laid out the people removed to Chelsea, and Pierceville lives only in the memory of the old- est inhabitants. In the fall of 1870 Mr. Congdon was elected Representative to the State Legislature, and was re-elected in 1872. Since the latter period Mr. Congdon has devoted his time to the management of his estate, which comprises 300 acres of valuable land. Mr. C. was married in February, 1841, and has 7 children-Sarah Elizabeth, wife of David Taylor; Lois M., wife of William Bacon; Jane; Russell, a farmer of Sylvan tp .; Alice, wife of E. A. Avery, of Grand Junction, Iowa: An- drew J. and Frank M., both residing at home. Mr. Congdon is a member of the M. E. Church, and is connected with the I. O. O F. and the Masonic fraternity.

Edmund E. Conklin (deceased), was the son of William and Susan Conklin, the former a native of England, and the latter a native of New England, and of Ger- man descent. He was born May 15, 1797, in New York, and received the educa- tional advantages afforded at country schools at that time. He was married in 1831 to Sophronia Hecox, to which union 2 children were born. His first wife died and he married the second time to Nancy Brown, and this union resulted in the birth of 2 children, a son and daughter. The son is a promising farmer in Sylvan tp., while the daughter is unmarried and engaged in mission work, living with her mother on the old homestead. Mr. Conklin was a member of the Baptist Church, as is his wife to-day. He was a good man and died lamented by all with whom he was acquainted.

George J. Crowell, merchant, Chelsea, was born in Hammondsport, Steuben Co., N. Y., Sept. 4, 1834, and is a son of M. P. and Eme'ine (Graves) Crowell. His

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father was a cooper, and located at Leoni, Jackson Co., Mich., in 1835, where George spent his youthful days. He went to Chelsea at the age of 17 years, and entered the employ of John C. Winans, where he remained five years. In 1862 he enlisted in the 20th Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., serving nearly three years in the Ninth Army Corps, under Gen. Burnside. In 1869 he engaged in business with C. S. Bar- low, continuing that connection three years. He then bought out Mr. Barlow's inter- est, and in 1872 formed a co-partnership with J. L. Gilbert, with whom he has since continued. He was married in 1865 to Julia Andrews, of Chelsea. Mr. Crowell was appointed Postmaster of Chelsea in 1872, and still occupies that position.

John M. Cummings (deceased), was born in Oneida county, N. Y., and emigrated to Michigan in 1865. He bought 160 acres of land in Sylvan tp., and resided there 30 years. He then removed to Chelsea, where, after an eight years' residence, he died March 5, 1871, and his most estimable wife followed him April 4 of the same year. Three sons survived them-Lamont, Franklin D. and Norman ; the second of whom, Franklin D., was born in 1833, and resided on his father's farm after he was of age, and subsequently purchased the farm now occupied by Dennis Rock- well, which he afterward sold and moved back upon the paternal estate. After his father's death, in 1872, he removed to Chelsea and bought property, where he has since resided. He married Johanna Spencer, and the fruits of this union have been the birth of 4 children-Nettie, Katie, John and Orrin, all residing with their par- ents. Mr. Cummings is very comfortably situated in life, and is now engaged in the exchange of property, in which business he has been uniformly successful.

Joshua Cushman (deceased), was born in Dutchess county, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1801, and was the son of Consider and Phoebe (Thompson) Cushman. His father was apprenticed to a wheelwright, and when 18 years of age enlisted in the Continental army. The greater part of his time of service was spent as guard for a wagon train, and he participated in some very serious engagements. At the close of the war, the Colonel of the regiment, who had taken quite a fancy to the youthful war- rior, gave him money enough to start in business for himself. Joshua, his son, passed his early manhood with his parents, and was 28 years of age when he went to Ontario county and bought a small farm in the town of Canadice. He was mar- ried soon after to Louisa Morgan. Two years later he emigrated to Michigan and settled in Lima tp., Washtenaw county. The county was then in need of mechan- ics, and Mr. Cushman sold his farm and started a blacksmith shop, one of the first built in that tp., securing a remunerative trade for two years. He then sold out and bought 120 acres of land in the southern part of the tp., where he toiled until old age forced him to relinquish the business to his son. He was the father of 5 children, 2 of whom survive-Warren and Mary. Mr. Cushman was a member of the first Methodist Church in Lima tp., and at the time of his death was a member of that denomination in Chelsea. He passed away from earth with the old year, his death occurring Dec. 31, 1880. Mrs. Cushman died July 12, 1868.

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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 77

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