History of Washtenaw County, Michigan : together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships...and biographies of representative citizens : history of Michigan, Part 83

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

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William H. Cook (deceased), was born at Rodney, Jefferson Co., N. Y., April 19, 1810; son of Stephen Cook. He came to Washtenaw county when a young man. On Oct. 20, 1839, he married Emeline Beckers, born in Tompkins county, N. Y., Feb. 23, 1811, daughter of Simeon and Polly (Patchin) Beckers, the former a na- tive of Massachusetts, and the latter a native of New York. Mrs. Cook had come to Washtenaw county at an early date, and was one of the first school-teachers in Lima tp. After their marriage they moved into Lima tp., where she still lives. Mr. Cook died Oct. 31, 1870, and was interred at Dexter. He had been a member of the M. E. Church at Dexter for some years. He had 5 children, all boys, born to him -- Samuel (., of Grand Rapids; William H., of St. Paul, Minn .; Stephen D., of Michigan ; Marcus S., living at home, and George E., of Sherman, Texas.

E. G. Cooper, farmer, sec. 19, Lima tp .; was born in Ontario county, N. Y., Dec. 16, 1810. He emigrated to this county in 1831, and purchased 160 acres of wild, uncultivated land. He has been twice married ; in 1845 to Charlotte Depue, who was born in this county, in 1827. By this marriage they had 4 children, 2 of whom are living-Almira, wife of Emery Chitman, and Frank. The deceased are Elmer and Ellen. The mother of these children died in 1855. In 1860, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Frost, daughter of James and Hester Van Atta. By this marriage 5 children have been born-Addie, Elmer, Lena, Osman and Sarah, deceased. Mi. C. is a member of the M. E. denomination, and a Re- publican.

Lester L. Cooper, farmer; P. O, Dexter; was born in Addison county, Vermont, Feb. 25, 1808. He was the son of Lester and Sally (Snow) Cooper. They were parents of 4 children, when they came to this county in 1829-Lester L., Mary, Laura and Sarah. The second and third children are deceased. The father of these children, Lester Cooper, was born in Addison county, in 1780, and married July 9, 1801. He died March 15, 1845. He resided in his native county until his re- moval to Michigan. Lester L.was married in this county in 1835. Mrs. C. died in 1860, and in 1864 he married Mrs. Susan Blanchard, born near Ann Arbor, Sept. 9, 1834, and daughter of Nicholas Dole, a former resident of this county. Some years previous to the late war, she had moved with her husband to Illinois. Dur- ing the war he enlisted in Co. K, 127th Ill. Vol. Inf., and died in the hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., in May, 1862. Mr. Cooper has an adopted daughter, Nancy, P. Avery, who was born in Kendall county, Illinois, in February, 1870.

Consider Cushman, farmer, sec. 19, Lima tp .; son of Ira and Anna (Sprague) Cushman, natives of New York, and of English descent. They emigrated to Washtenaw county in 1835, and settled in Lima tp., where they remained till death, the former dying in 1874, and the latter in 1861. They were the parents of 6 children, of whom Consider was the third, and born in New York, June 3,

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1818. He was raised a farmer's boy, and received his education in his native State, during the winter months. On Nov. 3, 1839, he was married to Charlotte Smith, daughter of Jones and Lucy Smith, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and of Welsh descent, and the latter a native of New Jersey and of French par- entage. They came to this county in 1836. Mrs. C. was born in 1818. Nine chil- dren were sent to bless this alliance, 5 of whom are living-Lucy M., wife of Leonard Rodman, of Lima tp .; Jane C., the twins, Jerome and Marion, and Oliver J. The names of the 4 deceased were Byron, Wesley, Lewis and Charlotte E. Mr. C. came to this county a poor man, and has toiled and struggled till he has gained the ascendency over poverty, and after giving.each of his children a good piece of land, has 110 acres left, which will keep him comfortable the re- mainder of hislife. His religious views are free and unbiased, and he is con- sidered a fine man, a good neighbor, and an influential citizen.

Walter H. Dancer, sec. 20, Lima tp .; P. O., Chelsea; was born in this county, June 21, 1844. He is a son of Henry and Emily (Gully) Dancer, the former a native of England, and the latter a native of New York. Mr. Daucer, Sr., came to Washtenaw county in 1830, and his wife followed him five years later. Walter H. was reared on a farm and has devoted almost his entire life to agricultural pursuits. In 1867, he married Mary Tucker, born in New York, March 29, 1840, daughter of Mary and Christiana Tucker.' The result of this marriage has been the birth of 3 children-Herbert A., born March 12,1870; Henry M., born March 8, 1874; and William Z. C., born Feb. 11, 1879. Mr. Dancer is a prominent Demo- crat of Lima tp., and has served that party in several official positions ; was School Director and Treasurer of the school fund. At present he represents the township in the Board of Supervisors. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Daucer's father died in 1850, but his widow is still living with her son Walter H., on the 140 acres of land forming the old homestead.

Leander Easton is a native of Lima tp., where he was born in June, 1840. His parents came from Yates Co., N Y., and settled in Lima tp. in May, 1831. His father, Paul D. Easton, was the son of Enos and Sally (Drake) Easton, and born in Seneca Co., N. Y., Aug. 12, 1805. In Feb., 1826, he married Sally Adams, born in Rutland Co., Vt., Feb. 14, 1805, and daughter of Ashel and Polly Adams, the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter a native of Massachusetts. They came to Yates Co., N. Y., when Sally was an infant. Eight children were born to them-Rufus, died, aged 22; Rhoda, wife of J. D. Chandler, Marshall Co., Iowa; Ambrose J., enlisted in Co. K., 4th Mich. Vol. Inf., and was killed at Mal- vern Hill, June 30, 1863; Fernando, a resident of Des Moines, Iowa; Leander; Almetta, wife of John C. Bradley, Atlantic, Iowa; Orpha, wife of G. M. Thomp- son, Ingham Co., Mich .; Mary A., wife of Thomas Fisk, Polk, Iowa. In the summer of 1832 Mr. Easton was summoned to appear armed and equipped for service, in the then supposed war with the Black Hawk Indians. He was not willing to leave his young wife and two children in the timber of Lima tp., far from any habitation whatever, so he thought it best to return to New York. This he did, and in the spring of 1834 came once more to this county, and in the autumn of that year bought his farm on sec. 14, Lima tp., where he lived until his death, which occurred Dec. 23, 1858. Mrs. Easton still survives, and resides with her son Leander, on the old homestead. She is the only person living in Lima tp. who came there in 1831. Mr. E. was a faithful member of the M. E. Church, as is his wife. Leander was reared on a farm, and in Sept., 1863, married Mary M. Dixon, born in Lima tp., in Dec., 1841. They had 1 child born to them- Alvin J. Mrs. Easton died in Aug., 1865, and was buried at Lima Center. In Feb., 1870, Mr. E. married Elizabeth M. Doane, born in Dexter tp. in Feb., 1842, and daughter of John and Annie Doane. The result of this marriage was the birth of two children-Annie L. and Helen M. In July, 1871, death deprived Mr. Easton of his noble wife, and she was laid away to await the great judgment day. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., and a successful farmer. He has been for many years a faithful member of the M. E. Church.

Peter Fletcher was born in Sylvan tp., Washtenaw Co., Mich., in 1835. His parents, Peter and Anna (Hindley) Fletcher, were natives of Sheffield, England, and came to this county in 1828. During the time of the war Mr. Fletcher spent five years in California, but returned to Michigan, and soon after married Sobrina Spencer, who was born in Freedom tp. in 1840. They have one child-Herman E., who was born Feb. 12, 1873. Mrs. Fletcher's parents were Eldred and Emily (Adams) Spencer, who came from New York in 1862. Mr. Fletcher has bee 1

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engaged in agricultural pursuits through life, and owns 110 acres of land on secs. 19 and 30.

Christian Fritz, farmer, sec. 25, Lima tp .; P. O., Dexter; was born in Germany in 1833, and is a son of Frederick and Catherine Fritz. He emigrated to America in 1853, and the same year came to this county, where he obtained employ- ment, working by the month for seven years. In 1860 he married Margaret Snyder, born in Germany in 1844, and daughter of Martin and Margaret Snyder, natives of Germany. They have 4 children-William F., Reuben C., Emma C., and Julia A. Mr. Fritz owns a good farm of 104 acres, well cultivated.

Williom Grieb, farmer, Lima tp., was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Jan. 5, 1838. He is the son of Michael and Elizabeth Grieb. He came to America with his father and brother in 1855, and settled in Ann Arbor, where his brother, John Michael, worked for about six years. About this time his mother came to this county, and bought a farm in Freedom tp. March 14, 1873, he married Salo- ma Mammel, born in Freedom tp., in 1848. Her parents came into Scio tp. when she was four years old, and remained until she was 17, when they removed to Freedom tp. again. They have a family of 4 children-Catharine, Charles, Frank and an infant. Mr. Grieb is a member of the Lutheran Church, and a suc- cessful farmer. His parents were members of the same denomination. His father died in 1861, and his mother Feb. 6, 1880.

Jacob U. Haas, farmer, was born in Freedom tp., Washtenaw Co., in January, 1841. His parents, John and Barbara Haas, came from Germany and settled in this county at an early day. He was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and in April, 1868, he married Catharine Smith, born in Lodi tp. They have a family of 3 children-Jacob V., Edwin A., and Christiana B., all born in Lima tp. He purchased his farm in Lima tp. in the spring of 1868. He has a good farm and a pleasant home.

Luther James, Esq., an old and honored pioneer of Washtenaw Co., was born at Goshen, Mass., July 13, 1803. His parents were Capt. Malachi and Elizabeth (Lyman) James, the former of whom was a descendant of John James, the elder of three brothers who came to America from England about the time the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth Rock. John James married Deborah Bates, of Pem- brook, Mass. To them were born 6 children, of whom John James, jr., was the eldest. He was born in 1744; married Lois Beals, of Cohasset, Mass., April 4, 1765, and died July 11, 1804. To them were born 7 children, of whom Malachi was the second. He was born July 9, 1767. On Feb. 18, 1790, he married Eliza- beth Lyman, of Northampton, Mass., who was born Oct. 31, 1771. The former was an aid to Gen. Mattoon, in what was known as "Shay's Rebellion." He died Aug. 24, 1849, at the age of 82 years, and his wife followed him July 9, 1856, aged 85 years. Malachi moved with his father to Goshen, Mass., in 1769. To him were born 11 children, of whom Luther was the sixth. Four of the daughters married at the old homestead. Some of the children became prominent citizens of this county, and added much to its material wealth. Among them were Enoch and Lewis L. The former died at Ann Arbor, Feb. 28, 1867, and the latter at Dexter, Aug. 17, 1880. Luther James, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood on his father's farm in Massachusetts, and received his preliminary education at the district-schools, subsequently attending an academy at Old Hadley, Mass. Believing that in the Western States he could find a field of labor which would give him a better chance to expand and increase the excellent business qualities which nature had bestowed upon him, Mr. James came to Michigan, in the sum- mer of 1835, and located in Washtenaw county. His first business was dealing in horses, which he purchased in Ohio, and disposed of in this and adjoining coun- ties. Having a little cash at his disposal, he naturally turned his attention 10 some business, in which he could invest his ready means, and make a fair and comfortable living. With a shrewd foresight, he saw the wonderful success which could be obtained in purchasing wool, and shipping it to the East, having previ- ously been engaged in the wool trade in the Eastern States. He accordingly began operations, though on a small scale at first. During the early days, there being but comparatively little wool raised in this State he extended his field of opera- tions so as to include this, Jackson, Lenawee, and other counties. At one time, Mr. James was the largest wool-buyer in the State of Michigan. When he first arrived in this county, Mr. James acted as broker for parties in the East, and has never entirely given up that business. He has always taken an active interest in the public affairs of Washtenaw county, and his generosity in all matters pertaining to

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the welfare of the community is excelled by none. Seeing the necessity for the erection of a more substantial structure in which to store the public records of the county, Mr. James threw his energy and influence into the enterprise of build- ing a new court-house for Washtenaw county. After considerable length of time, the matter was brought before the Board of Supervisors, which ordered a vote to be taken by the people. This was accordingly done, and the measure defeated. It was once more submitted and again defeated. Mr. James then set about en- listing the people in behalf of the intended enterprise. He canvassed the entire western part of the county. It having been twice defeated, he saw he must re- new his energies, or his long cherished idea would fall to ashes. He therefore came forward, and proposed to give to the county a clock to put in the tower of the building, which should cost not to exceed $1,000; to that effect he issued a bond to the supervisors of the county, and again commenced the canvass. On the next vote, the proposition of building was carried by a large majority, and Mr. James retired from the field with a full knowledge of having done his entire duty in the matter. The proposition for building was carried mainly through the influence of Mr. James' gift, and a donation of $20,000, made by the city of Ann Arbor, over and above its proportion of taxes. The edifice was erected, and a handsome clock put in the tower, for which Mr. James gave the Board his check for $1,000. During the October session of 1879, of that body, it "Resolved, that the thanks of the Board and of the people of the county be extended to Mr. James for his munificent gift, which secures for the county the clock which adorns our court-house tower.

"Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be presented to Mr. James, and published in the city papers."

Every peal of the noonday hour resounds throughout the city, the enterprise of this generous pioneer ; and every tick, tick, tick of its long swinging pendulum shall bear to future generations worthy commemoration of one whose acts of pub- lic benevolence were emulated by the many, but excelled by few. For many years Mr. James made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sophia Sears, but since her demise resides with his nephew, Thomas S. Sears, of Lima tp. Mr. James has been uniformly successful in business, and is familiarly known throughout this and adjoining counties as a man of strict integrity and uncompromising honor. His portrait embellishes this volume.

Thomas Jewett, farmer, sec. 30, Lima tp .; P. O., Chelsea; was born in New Hampshire, July 23, 1818. His parents were Eleazer and Submit (Porter) Jewett, natives of Connecticut, the former of Welsh descent. He came to this county in 1836, settled on sec. 19, Lima tp., where he remained till his death, which oc- curred Sept. 19, 1854. He was a carriage-maker by trade, and Thomas learned the trade with him, and continued in that business till he was 27 years old, since which time he has followed the occupation of farming. He came to this county in 1844, and settled on sec. 30, where he at present owns 120 acres of fine farm land, valued at $90 per acre, and with good improvements there on. On Feb. 1, 1841, in New Hampshire, he married Jane B. Clark, daughter of Moses and Fan- nie (Patterson) Clark, both natives of New Hampshire. They have 2 children by this marriage-Clara F., and Ada E., wife of John Waltrouse. Mr. Jewett has held the office of Justice of the Peace, and is one of the best citizens of Wash- tenaw county.

Elijah H. Keys, farmer, sec. 34, Lima tp .; P. O., Lima Center ; was born in New York, Sept. 22, 1828. His parents were Parden and Clarissa (Wells) Keys, -the former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of Connecticut. Mr. Keys came to this county in 1832, and after entering 160 acres of land, started on his way to New York, after his family. He was taken sick during the journey, and died be- fore reaching home. His surviving widow moved to the county and located on the land in 1835. Elijah H. was reared on the farm, and Dec. 27, 1853, he married Betsey Carr, born in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, in 1828. They have 1 child -Bertha C.,, born April 14, 1869. Mr. Keys is a Republican in politics, and an old and honored citizen of the county.

Godfrey Lewick was born in Lima tp., in Aug., 1835, and is a son of David and Catherine Lewick, who emigrated from Germany to this county in 1828-30. They were the parents of 10 children-Andrew, Dolly, Eliza, Godfrey, Jacob, David, Catherine, Mary, Emanuel and Anne. Upon coming to Washtenaw county, he entered 80 acres of land, on sec. 36, Lima tp., and lived there till 1870, when he removed to the city of Ann Arbor, where he died in March, 1873, aged 63. He

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was buried in Scio tp. Mrs. L. died about 1861, and Mr. Lewick married Diantha Easton, daughter of Charles Easton, of Ann Arbor. She was a native of Yates Co., N. Y., where she was born in Feb., 1833. They have 2 children-Delight and Henry, both born in Lima tp.

James McLaren, farmer, sec. 33, Lima tp .; was born in Washtenaw county, Aug. 9, 1835. His parents were Daniel and Sarah (Winslow) McLaren, the former a native of Fulton county, N. Y., of Scotch descent, and the latter a native of Massa- chusetts, of English ancestry. They came to this county in 1832, and settled on sec. 32, of Lima tp., where they lived till their death, the former occurring in 1850, and the latter in 1851. James was reared on a farm, and on May 2, 1855, in Liv- ingston county, Mich., he married Virginia Duncan, born in Maryland, in 1836, and a daughter of Charles and Sarah Duncan. The former was a native of New York, and the latter a native of Virginia. Eleven children were born to this couple, 7 of whom are living-Daniel C., John D., Jay, Nellie B., Wilbur, Jose- phine and James. Dora, Mary, Sarah and Cora are deceased. Mr. McLaren is a Republican, and an honest and upright man.

G. W. McMillen, farmer, sec. 20, Lima tp .; P. O., Chelsea; is a native of New York, where he was born Dec. 27, 1816. His parents were John and Clarinda (Brightman) McMillen. He was married in New York, to Caroline Freer, a native of that State, where she was born in 1822. They had 4 children, 3 of whom are now living-Helen S., wife of George W. Birdsall, of Philadelphia, Penn. ; Ruby E., wife of Mr. Lillibridge, of Detroit, and John F. Mrs. M. died in 1858, at the age of.36. He emigrated to this county in 1851, where he has since resided. In 1875, in Ogle county, Ill., he was married to Fanny Johnson, who was born in New York, in 1822. He has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for one term, and at present is entering upon the second term, having filled it the first time with honor to himself, and to the satisfaction of his constituents. Politically he votes with the Democratic party.

G. F. Morse, farmer, Lima tp., P. O., Lima Center, was the third of a family of S children, and born in this county July 29, 1837. His parents were Thomas and Catherine E. (Stolstiner) Morse, natives of New York, the former of Scotch, and the latter of German descent. G. F. was reared on a farm, and has followed that occupation the greater part of his life. July 12, 1864, he married Emma M. Perry, born in Washtenaw county, Feb.24, 1829, and daughter of Grant T. and Eliza (Ames) Perry, the former a native of New York, and the latter a native of Vermont. They have 3 children born to this alliance-Emma M., born Sept. 12, 1865; Charles M., born April 27, 1867; Amy, born Jan. 16, 1869. Mr. Morse has been School Inspector and Drain Commissioner of Lima tp., and politically is a Democrat. He is the possessor of 120 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre.

Edward A. Nordman, farmer, Lima tp .; was born November, 1829, and came with his father to Lima tp., in 1835, from that time till 1862, living with his uncle, Gotlieb Nordman, in the southeast part of the tp. In 1862 he married Mrs. Irene C. Horne, born in Freedom tp., Oct. 11, 1833, and daughter of Henry Smith, a former resident of this county. Four children were born to them- Emily, Lottie, George Nordman and Frank Horne. When a young man Mr. Nordman learned the carpenter trade, but has devoted most of his time to agri- cultural pursuits, in which he has been very successful, and at present owns one of the best farms in the tp. Mrs. Nordman has been a member of the M. E. Church since she was 14 years old.

Jerome Parker, jr., sec. 24, Lima tp., is the son of Russel and Hannah (Conn) Parker, natives of New York and pioncers of this county; coming here at an early day, and assisting in preparing the county for the reception of the on-coming tide of immigration. The former was of English descent, and died Dec. 4, 1880; the latter of Scotch descent, and died in 1850. The subject of this sketch was born Oct. 28, 1829, and was the first child born in Lima tp. He was reared on a farm, and still follows that occupation, with the exception of a few months in summer, when he operates a steam thresher in Lima and Scio tps. In 1866 he was married to Rebecca Croman, born in this county in 1827. They had 1 child by this marriage, Eddie, born Jan. 10, 1867. Mr. P. was Treasurer of Macomb county, Mich., for three years, and at present is holding that office in Lima tp. In politics he is a Democrat, and in religion, a Free-thinker.

Russel Parker, sr. (deceased), was a native of New York, where he was born in 1796. He came to this county in 1826, and settled on sec. 25, Lima tp. He was twice married; in 1828 to Hannah B. Corrin, born in New York in 1810; and of

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their 7 children 4 are living-Emily E., wife of Henry Mitchell, Orin T., Jerome L. and Egbert. The deceased are Edgar. Hannah and Dinah. In Oakland county, Mich., in 1847, to Marietta Brown, born in New York in 1818; of their 6 children, 3 are living-George W., John B. and Willie F. The deceased were Homer D., John and Betsey. Mr. P. had but a small share of this world's goods when he came into the county, but by 54 years of hard toiling and economizing, he had succeeded in acquiring quite a competency, and after settling a piece of property on each of his first wife's children, he had 227 acres of fine farm land at the time of his death, which occurred Dec. 4, 1880. He had filled several official trusts, and died mourned by all with whom he was acquainted. His widow and her 3 sons are living on the old homestead.

Hon. Sampson Parker, farmer, sec. 24, Lima tp., is the son of Orin and Jemima (Day) Parker, the former a native of England, and the latter of New York nativity. They emigrated to this county in 1833, and number among the old settlers of the "Lower Peninsula." The subject of this sketch was born in Otsego county, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1818. He was reared on a farm, and came West with his parents in 1833, and has resided in the county the greater part of his life. Feb. 3, 1851, he was married to Esther Clements, a native of Pennsylvania, where she was born Dec. 18, 1819, daughter of Samuel and Catherine Clements, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and of Irish descent, the latter a native of New Jersey, and of German ancestry. They emigrated to this county in 1825, and entered over a section of land. They have 3 children by this union-George C., Charles C. and Alta J. Mr. Parker is one of the most prominent Democrats in his section of country, and has been honored by the people to the best of their ability. He represented Washtenaw county as a member of the Michigan Legislature in 1867, with honor and credit to himself, and to the general satisfaction of his many con- stituents The office of Justice of the Peace he has filled many times, and which he holds at present. He always takes an active part in anything pertaining to the benefit of the tp. or county, and enjoys the good will and respect of the better class of citizens in the county. He owns 220 acres of richly cultivated land.

Darius Pierce was born Sept. 2, 1801, at Farmington, Ontario Co., N. Y. His parents were Nathan and Polly (McLouth) Pierce, who were married in Mas- sachusetts, and removed to Manchester, N. Y., where the former died in 1814, at the age of 44 years. His grandfather, Nathan P., raised and commanded a com- pany of militia at Berkshire, Mass., and was with Gen. Montgomery at his mem- orable defeat. He retreated to the River Sorrel, where he subsequently died of small-pox. Mr. Pierce's father was Pardon Arnold. He was a native of Smith- field, R. I., and when young accompanied his parents to Berkshire Co., Mass., when he was married to Sarah Carpenter. She bore him 9 children, 2 sons and 7 daughters, Mrs. Pierce being the only one who made the West her home. The two sons were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. Both parents departed this life at Farmington, N. Y. Darius Pierce came to Michigan in 1832, locating a quarter section of land now embraced by Albion, and also a half section, where the village of Teconsha, 12 miles from Marshall, now stands. In 1846, he was elected as Representative to the Michigan Legislature, and re-elected in 1847. During the latter term, the capital was permanently located at Lansing, Mr. Pierce drafting the bill, and being instrumental in its passage. He was the only mem- ber from this district, out of seven, who voted for the bill, the remaining ones wanting it located at Ann Arbor. He was a Justice of the Peace, for four years before Michigan was a State, and served as County Commissioner the same length of time, and Supervisor 10 years. His brother Nathan was taken prisoner at Queens- town, N. Y., in the war of 1812. After coming to Michigan he was elected to the Legislature and subsequently the State Senate. The capital was then at Detroit, and Nathan, being in the habit of always walking to and from each session, acquired the familiar title of " Old Boots."

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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 83

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