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The latter lived from the time of his mother's death until 18 years old, with a man named Erastus Lawrence. While with him he learned the cooper's trade. At the age mentioned, he went to Rutland Co., Vt., where he learned the carpenter and joiner's trade. He followed this in that county for six or seven years, during which time he spent two seasons on the lakes and canal. He afterward went to North- ern New York, where he was a captain on a Lake Champlain canal boat. Thence he went to Lancas- ter, N. Y., where he entered the machine shops and
studied mechanics. He afterwards worked in various places throughout the Empire State. In 1854 he came to Flint, this State, and engaged there in the same trade, which he followed in that place until 1860. Thence he went to East Saginaw, and for some time he worked there in the shops. He was for a time engineer and head sawyer. In 1865 he took a trip through the Northern Peninsula, where he trapped for fur animals, with reasonable success.
After following trapping in several other places, he returned to Saginaw, and resumed his trade of ma- chinist, at which he worked until 1875. Aug. 6, of that year, his clothing was caught amongst the ma- chinery, and being new, its strength was such that the strain nearly killed him before his clothing was stripped from his person. For 14 weeks he was under medical care. After his recovery he worked for two years in the mill, and then, in 1877, came to Isabella County and purchased 80 acres of land on section 26, Vernon. He has now 30 acres well improved.
He was married Sept. 14, 1869, in East Saginaw, to Miss Ann Trevidick, daughter of John and Eliza- beth (Hocky) Trevidick, natives of England. Mrs. Owen was also born in England, Aug. 18, 1840. She was two years old when her people came to Canada, and nine when they settled at Mt. Clemens, Macomb County. She afterwards was employed at dress-making in Saginaw, having learned the art at Mt. Clemens.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen have two children : Frank T., born Sept. 8, 1872; and John J., born Oct. 6, 1874. Mrs. Owen has been for 15 years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. O. is a member of East Saginaw Lodge, No. 77, F. & A. M., and is politically a Democrat.
ewis Green, farmer, section 19, Lincoln Township, was born in Seneca Co., N. V. March 25, 1821. He lived with his parents' in his native county, attending the common schools and assisting on the farm until he was 14 years of age, when he accompanied them to Fulton Co., Ohio, where they settled on a farm.
Mr. Green remained on the farm, assisting in the cultivation of the same, until his marriage to Miss Diana Steadman, July 2, 1845. She was a native of
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New York, and was born in Orleans County, that State, June 10, 1821. Her mother died when she was quite young, and when she attained the age of 15 years she went to Fulton County, where she lived un- til her marriage. She has borne to Mr. Green one child, Winfield S., June 3, 1853. He was united in marriage with Miss Malessa A. Vanalstine, who was born in Prince Edwards Co., Can., May 4, 1853. Malessa is the mother of two children, Lewis A. and John C., both living.
Two years after Mr. Green was married he came to Hillsdale County, this State, and settled in Jeffer- son Township. He followed the occupation of farm- ing on this land until October, 1864, when he came to this county and purchased 154 acres of land, on section 19, Lincoln Township, on which he has con- stantly resided ever since. Mr. Green has disposed of 49 acres of his original purchase and donated one acre for a township burying ground, and has success- fully brought into a good state of cultivation more than half of the remainder.
Mr. and Mrs. Green were among the first settlers in this township, and experienced the obstacles and privations of the early pioneer; yet, having faith in the future development of the country and an abund- ance of energy and perseverance, they battled against vicissitude and lived to see the realization of their faith.
Politically, Mr. Green is a believer in and supporter of the Republican party. He has been honored with several minor offices within the gift of the people and is a respected and esteemed citizen of his town- ship.
3 artin Z. DeHart, farmer, section 18, Lin- coln Township, was born in Fairfield Town- ship, Richmond Co. (Staten Island), N. Y., Aug. 27, 1845.
The parents of Martin were John W. and Ann (Hicks) DeHart, both natives of Rich- mond County, and of French and German lineage. His father followed the occupation of "oyster dredger " until 1865, when he came to this State and settled on a farm in Montcalm County, where they are both at present residing, aged 65 and 60 years respectively.
Mr. DeHart accompanied his parents to this State when ten years of age. He remained with them, under the parental roof-tree, and assisted in the maintenance of the family. He was the oldest of a family of seven children (five boys and two girls) ; and, the family being in meager circumstances, the greater portion of the labor fell to the lot of our sub- ject; yet uneomplainingly he bore the burden and re- mained with the family until he attained the age of 20 years. On reaching this age in life, he set forth on the " road of trouble " to battle the vicissitudes of life without aid.
He first worked on the neighboring farms, and, until he reached the age of manhood, gave one-half his wages to his father. He has recently obtained a clerkship in a store, and is at present following that vocation. In 1875 Mr. DeHart received the ap- pointment of Deputy Postmaster, and has held the position to the present time.
In the fall of 1876 Mr. D. purchased 40 acres of land on section 17, Lincoln Township, and has turned his leisure time to its improvement, and has 35 acres of the same in a good state of cultivation.
Politically, Mr. D. is a supporter of and believer in the principles of the Republican party.
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charles D. Bogue, farmer on section 33, Vernon, was born in Shiawassee Co., Mich., Oct. 14, 1844, and is a son of James and Harriet Stimson, natives of the State of New York. His father was a farmer, was one of the pioneers of Shiawassee County, where he settled 50 years ago, and died in that coun- ty, where the mother is still living.
The subject of this sketch remained at home until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in Co. D, First Mich. Vol. Cav., which was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. He participated in all the engagements of his regiment, which achieved for it- self a distinguished record. He received no wounds, but his health was seriously impaired, and he was honorably discharged, March 10, 1866, after a service of nearly five years. His last year was on the fron- tier, and his muster out was received at Salt Lake City.
Returning to Michigan, he purchased the home-
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stead farm, which he cultivated one year; was then for a time on the lakes, and then once more he re- turned to his native place. With the exception of one year in the West, he worked the home farm until December, 1875, when he came to this county and bought 160 acres on sections 32 and 33, Vernon, wild and unsubdued. He has since sold the 80 acres on 32, and of the remainder has 35 acres im- proved.
He was married July 2, 1868, in Saginaw, to Miss Elizabeth Graham, daughter of John and Jennie (McFerrin) Graham, who was born in Wellington Co .. Ont., July 12, 1854. Of this marriage five chil- dren have been born, as follows : Jennie B., Oct. 10, 1869; Hattie A., May 1, 1871; Lewie M., March 6, 1873; Nettie M., June 6, 1875 ; George L., Jan. I, 1880.
Mr. Bogue is a Republican and has held the minor offices of his school district.
eter Chapman, farmer and stock-raiser, section 11, Rolland Township, is a son of Peter and Martha (Pierce) Chapman. His father was born in 1779, in Saratoga Co., N. Y., and died March 17, 1857, in Monroe Co., N. Y. His mother was born in 1778, in Wash- ington Co., N. Y., and died in 1865, in Monroe Co., N. Y. They had two daughters and six sons, only two of the children now living.
The subject of this sketch was born April 16, 1825, in Monroe Co., N. Y. At the age of 17 he engaged for the summer seasons at work upon the canal, for about 14 years; he then came to Michi- gan and resided in Allegan County one year, in Ionia Courty ten years, until 1871, engaged in farming ; his next place of residence, for five years, was on a quarter of section 35, Rolland Township, this county, and he then bought a quarter-section where he now resides and has roo acres under good cultivation.
Mr. Chapman has been Treasurer of his Township three years, and Highway Commissioner for a nun)- ber of terms. In regard to political issues he is a Democrat.
In the year 1849 Mr. C. was married to Miss Lo- dema, daughter of Ira and Clarissa Willis, who died in Monroe Co., N. Y., the latter in 1848 and the
former in the autumn of 1863. In that county, Jan. 19, 1830, Mrs. C. was born. There were 13 children in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman are the par- ents of nine children, viz. : Ira O., born May 5, 1851 ; Arietta, Feb. 13, 1856; Frank, Nov. 26, 1858; Della, June 24, 1860; Herbert, Oct. 3, 1862 ; Day, born June 19, 1864, died Aug. 5, 1868; Burton, born April 19, 1866, died Aug. 12, 1868; Burton (2d), born May 26, 1870; Maud, born Sept. 13, 1872.
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dward Bellingar, general farmer and stock- raiser, section 4, Lincoln Township, was born in Defiance Co., Ohio, Sept. 8, 1844. His father, Adam Bellingar, a farmer, was born in New York, of New England parentage and English ancestry, and died in Lincoln Town- ship, this county, Feb. 8, 1875; was prominent in the pioneer history of this county. Edward's mother, Lydia (nee Jones) Bellingar, was of the same nativity, and died about 1854, in Hillsdale Co., Mich.
The subject of this sketch was an infant when his parents moved to Hillsdale County, this State, where he grew up and was educated at the common school. In June, 1861, he, then aged 17, came to this county with his father, who homesteaded a quarter-section of wild land, where he still resides. He has always been a farmer, industrious and economical, and therefore prosperous, now owning all the homestead, 250 acres, on sections 4 and 5. Of this he has 200 acres in a fine tillable condition. He has a stock and grain barn, which cost $1,500, and a brick resi- dence, that cost $2,000. Considering that he was made a cripple for life by a cut in the left knee when he was a child, compelling him ever to use crutches, great credit is due him for his business tact and am- bitious energy in agricultural affairs. He has held the school offices of his township, as well as that of Treasurer. With respect to national issues, he is a staunch Republican.
June 30, 1866, in Lincoln Township, Mr. Bellingar married Miss Mary, daughter of William and Clo- rinda (Spencer) Mull, natives respectively of Ireland and New York, and of English, Irish and German ancestry. They both died in Hillsdale Co., Mich. Mrs B. was born in Maumee, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1842, moved to Hillsdale County when young, and to this
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county in 1865, when 23 years old. Mr. and Mrs. B. are the parents of five children, namely : Freder- ick, born May 3, 1869; Lydia C., Feb. 22, 187 1 ; Lillian T., May 4, 1874; Ednah I., Feb. 18, 1876; Ivy A., Feb. 22, 1878. The parents attend the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Bellingar's portrait, on another page, is a val- uable addition to the collection presented in this volume.
homas Bamber, farmer, section 9, Union Township, was born in August, 1847, in Mur- ray Township, Northumberland Co., Can. He is a son of Will and Clarissa (Bush) Bamber, natives of England and Canada. His parents settled on a farm in the Dominion of Canada. They transferred their interests to Union Township, Isabella Co., Mich., in the fall of 1869, where his father bought the Preston House, conferred upon it his own name, and continued its management several years. He died in Mt. Pleasant.
Mr. Bamber assisted his father in the hotel several years, and after working about three years as a builder, he purchased the farm where he has since resided, comprising 120 acres of land. About 40 acres were ยท in tillage at the time of his purchase, to which he has since added until he has 65 acres in very finely improved and cultivated condition, with creditable farm buildings.
Mr. Bamber was married in East Saginaw, to Eliza- beth, daughter of Luke and Mary Murphy, natives of Canada. Five children have been born of this union, on the farm in Union Township, as follows : Richard, Clarissa, Annie J., William and Michael J.
aleb Bundy, farmer, section 8, Fremont Township, is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Fessler) Bundy. Mr. Bundy, Sr., was born in the State of New York, in 1818; followed farming until 1862, when he enlisted in an Ohio regiment in the Western Army, died in the hospital at Chattanooga in 1864, and was buried in the national cemetery at that place. His widow
is yet living, 60 years of age, in Rolland Township, this county.
The subject of this sketch was born July 4, 1856, in Henry Co., Ohio; remained at home until of age, helping to support his widowed mother and a family of seven children, who were dependent upon his labor and that of his brother; he then came to his present location, where he owns 40 acres of land, with good improvements thereon. During the winter seasons he has been engaged in the lumber woods.
On national issues, Mr. Bundy has always been counted a Republican.
In 1881 Mr. B. married Miss Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Harshman) Crum, natives of Ohio : father was born in Green County, that State, in October, 1821, and mother Jan. 11, 1827 ; and their four sons and three daughters are all yet living. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Bundy are, Elnora, born Oct. 25, 1882, and Edna, Sept. 16, 1883.
eorge W. Waight, farmer on section 25, Sherman Township, is a son of William and Harriet (Grinold) Waight, natives of the State of New York. William Waight was born in 1807, and died in 1874. He followed farming, and also worked at the stone-mason's trade, and died in his native State.
His son, George, was born June 27, 1844, in Sten- ben Co., N. Y., and worked on the farm and attended school until he was nearly of age. He then enlisted in Co. H, 16rst N. Y. Inf., and was assigned to the Army of the Southwest, under Gen. Canby (the same who was a few years since killed by the Indians, in the far West). He was engaged in the siege of Mobile, Ala., and was finally discharged from the U. S. gen- eral hospital, June 15, 1865.
Returning to his home in Steuben Co., N. Y., he there remained until 1868, when he came to Kala- mazoo, Mich. He worked at farming and other em- ployment until 1877, when he came to Isabella County and located on 80 acres of wild land, 40 of which are now nicely improved.
He was married in 1867, to Miss Louise Towsley, who was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1848, and died in this county, March 7, 1883. He was again married, to Miss Hannah Harris, who was born Oct,
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30, 1845, in Medina Co., Ohio, the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Appleman) Harris, natives of Colum- biana Co., Ohio. Mr. Harris was born in 1797, and died in 1876, in Hudson, Lenawee Co, Mich. Mrs. Harris was born in 1805, and is yet living, in Mt. Pleasant, at the age of 79.
Mr. Waight is politically a Democrat. He has been Treasurer of his township and Highway Com- missioner, and is now Justice of the Peace.
ansley Sutliff, retired farmer, residing on section 2, Lincoln Township, and one of the self-made men of the county, was born in Connecticut, Aug. 12, 1796.
When seven years of age he accompanied his parents from Connecticut to New York, where they settled, and when Ransley was about 17 years of age both died. Thus, before he had ripened into years of manhood, Mr. S. was thrown upon the cold, unthinking world to fight the battles of life alone. He worked at common labor on the farm and otherwise until he attained the age of 27 years.
May 18, 1825, in Wayne Co., N. Y., he was united in marriage with Catharine Barnhart, a native of New York, where she was born Dec. 3, 1803. She is the mother of seven children, born to Mr. Sutliff, of whom three boys and two girls are living.
Ang. 14, 1814, Mr. Sutliff enlisted in the services of the U. S. Government, but the regiment in which he enlisted was out only about three months, and he was honorably discharged in November, 1814.
After he was married, Mr. S. settled in Orleans Co., N. Y .; but, owing to the unhealthfulness of that county, he returned to Wayne County, same State, and remained a sufficient length of time to recuper- ate his health, which had been greatly impaired dur- ing his residence in Orleans County, when he went to Monroe County, same State, and followed the vo- cation of farmer for three years. From Monroe County he went to Cattaraugus County, same State, and there followed agriculture three years, when he went to Pennsylvania and was engaged in the same occupation until 1834.
In May, 1834, Mr. Sutliff came to this State and located in what is now known as Basswood Corners, Hillsdale County. This was prior to the admission
of Michigan into the Union, and at that time Hills- dale was but a hamlet. The country was truly a wilderness, and the hand of improvement was hardly visible. All around him was a dense forest, and only one family lived within a radius of 12 miles. Wolves came in great numbers howling round the log-cabin door, and on one occasion killed a two-year- old colt, and on another a two-year-old steer, belong- ing to Mr. Sutliff. Deer were also in abundance, and a good supply of venison was almost always on hand. He killed five in one day, within a few yards of his cabin. He lived here in the forest for nine years. His wife, with her scant supplies and few conveniences, likewise toiled, a song on her lips for the birdlings in their nests, and a greeting for the weary mate when he rested from his labors.
After remaining there nine years, he removed to Clinton County, and was there engaged in farming for 12 years, when he removed to Montcalm County, and lived there four years, engaged in the same oc- cupation, and then went to Newaygo County and located in Bridgeton Township, on the banks of the Muskegon River. From Newaygo, Mr. S. moved to Osceola County, and in 1872 came to this county and purchased 40 acres of land on section 2, Lincoln Township, where he is at present residing.
Mrs. Sutliff is now living and has attained the venerable age of 81 years, and still retains her cus- tomary good health and to a great degree her strength. The venerable couple have celebrated their 59th marriage anniversary, and are greatly respected and esteemed by the citizens of their township.
Politically, Mr. S. is a believer in and supporter of the principles of the Republican party.
iron M. Hungerford, farmer, section 18, Union Township, was born Oct. 15, 1845, in Somerset, Niagara Co., N. Y. He is the son of Laban I .. and Charlotte Caroline (Corbin) Hungerford. His mother was born in the State of New York, and died in Genesee Co., Mich., in September, 1864. The father is a na- tive of New Hampshire and resides in Genesee County.
Mr. Hungerford was 14 years old when his parents settled in Mundy, Genesee Co., Mich., and he re- mained at home until the advent of civil war, when,
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at the age of 16, he became a soldier. He enlisted . in Co. H, roth Mich. Vol. Inf., and was in the First Brigade, Second Division of the 14th Corps of the Army of the Cumberland. He was in that command through all its battles and marches from Chattanooga to the surrender of Joe Johnston. Among the more important engagements were Bentonville, Chicka- mauga, Dallas, Lookout Mountain, Jonesboro, Peach- Tree Creek, etc. At the battle of Peach-Tree Creek he received a sunstroke and thenceforward, to the close of the war, he was on light duty. Previous to this injury he was never excused from duty, and during the entire period of his service was never in a hospital and never rode in an ambulance.
He was mustered out July 19, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Soon after that event he bought 45 acres of land in Livingston Co., Mich. After eleven years' residence in that section of the Peninsular State he bought 45 acres where he has since resided. The entire acreage was in a state of nature and he has improved and placed 30 acres in fair farming condi- tion.
Mr. Hungerford was married Oct. 14, 1866, to Affa A., daughter of John N. and Rozzillah (Hurd) Barnes. Her parents were natives of the State of New York. Her mother died June 20, 1873, at Tyrone, Mich. Mrs. Hungerford was born Aug. 18, 1845, in the village of Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Oakland Co., Mich. The children now belonging to the household are Ettie B., born May 30, 1869 ; Edna B., Aug. 29, 1870; Miron B., May 9, 1875. All were born at Tyrone in the county of Livingston, this State.
yrus Crum, farmer, section 18, Fremont Township, is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Harshman) Crum. His father, a farmer, was born Oct. 26, 1822, in Montgomery Co., Ohio; and his mother, in Green Co., Ohio, Jan. 11, 1828. They lived in Indiana nearly 20 years, then in Cass County, this State, four years, then 13 years in Whitley Co., Ind., and finally came to their present abode on section 18, purchasing a quarter-section of wild land. Here they have im- proved 70 acres and erected substantial buildings.
They have had four sons and three daughters: four of the children are married.
Mr. Cyrus Crum was born Feb. 10, 1851, in Cass Co., Mich., and has always remained with his parents. He has charge of the farm. During the war the fa- ther was a soldier for the Union, being a member of Co. K, Eighth Ind. Inf., under Gen. Sherman. On account of ill health he was detailed to guard rebel prisoners at Indianapolis. He was discharged at the termination of his time of service, in 1865. Last year (1883) Cyrus made an extended tour through Dakota Territory. He is a young man of good habits, and is recognized as such by the com- munity in which he resides. On national questions he votes with the Republican party.
aniel Lynch, merchant at Blanchard, is a son of John and Joanna Lynch, natives of
ton Ireland. The father was born in 1830, and has been a sailor, until 1881, when he became a clerk in his son's store. The mother was born in 1831 and died April 13, 1873, in Kent Co., Mich.
Their son Daniel was born April 18, 1852, in New- port, R. I., and at the age of 16 years left home to learn the blacksmith's trade. Following this occu- pation as an apprentice five years, he then started in for himself at Grand Rapids, where he remained two years. His shop was consumed by fire. In 1875 he started in the grocery business in the same city, con- tinuing in it two years. He then followed black- smithing about six months, at the expiration of which time (1878) he came to Blanchard, this county. After three months at his trade, he returned to Grand Rapids. Coming once more to Blanchard, he bought a lot and erected a grocery, where he began in mercantile life again. During this time the village of Blanchard was incorporated. He held the offices of Constable, Trustee, Marshal and Deputy Sheriff (under C. M. Brooks, Sheriff). In 1879 he exchanged his store for 80 acres of land in Rolland Township, and June 20, 1880, he again established a general mercantile business, resigning all other positions which demanded his time. He has, however, since held the office of village Treasurer two terms.
He was married May 12, 1875, to Miss Elizabeth
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Condon, who was born June 17, 1852, in Kent Co., Mich., the daughter of John and Hannah Condon. Mr. C. died in 1873, in Walker Township, Kent County. The mother now lives in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch are the parents of two children, -Elinor, born March 28, 1876; and Bessie, born Nov. 25, 1879.
Mr. L. is politically independent. He and wife are members of the Catholic Church.
mos E. Woodin, farmer, section 8, Lin- coln Township, was born in Warren Co., Pa., July 20, 1844.
Mr. Woodin was reared on his father's farm and assisted him in the cultivation of the same and in the maintenance of the family until he attained the age of 17 years.
At this period in the life of our subject, the nation was aroused from her peaceful sleep of years by the rebel fire on Sumter, and the call went forth for loyal hearts and strong arms to battle for the perpetuity of the nation's flag. Mr. Woodin was one among the first to respond, and although only 17 years of age en- listed in Co. F, Ninth Reg. N. Y. Vol. Cav., and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. He partici- pated in almost all the battles in which his regiment engaged during the campaign, the number being 52. Prominent among them were Williamsburg, Cedar Mountain, second Bull Run, Shenandoah, Culpeper, Stephensburg, Oakes' Hills, Cold Harbor, Bunker Hill and Winchester. He was taken prisoner at Philomont, Va., June 22, 1863, and was for a short time on Belle Island as a prisoner of war, but was soon paroled. He was not exchanged, but as retaliation for violation of the rules of exchange by Kirby Smith he was again placed in the ranks.
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