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Sobrequent to his visit in lowa, our subject traveled for some time in Nebraska, and later re- turned to New York State. There he was married in November, 1800, to Miss Addie T. Curtis, who was born near Syracuse, N. Y. By her he has In- come the father of two children, William C. and Kittie T. After his marriage he resided in New York for some two years, and then removed to Marshall County, lowa, and was there engaged in the business of manufacturing pumps at Marshall- town. He and his brother, William H1 .. were in partnership, which connection lasted two years. when at the expiration of that time he lost his wife. After spending a few months in lown, be returned to New York, and subsequently married Julia Thompson, a daughter of Hamilton Thompson, of Rush, N. Y. He remained there about two years, after which with his family he came to Genesee County, this State, and settled in Grand Blanc Township. In 1881 he located on his present farm where he devotes himself to general agriculture, his interest being chilly centered in the mising of line American Merino sheep which are registered. He also raises Short-horn and Jersey cattle.
For a number of years Hon. 11. R. Dewey has served as Director of Genesce County Agricultural Society, and for one year was President of the same. For four years he has been a Director of the Michigan State Agricultural Society. The
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fair over which the Directors have control was held in various points of the State. Our subject has also served as Prainage Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, and on being elected to the State Legis- lature for the session of 1885-90, he was appointed Chairman of the Committee of the Agricultural College, and in this way did efficient work. Our subject is a strong Republican in politics, and is thoroughly posted as regards the issuies of his party. He owns a well-improved farm of one hundred seres of land. Much credit is due him for the sie- ress that he has acquired m life, and the line home that he has obtained is the result of his own untir- ing industry and intelligent escentive ability.
VEN C. MORRIS. This highly-esteemed citizen of North Branch. Lapeer County. was born in Koylton Township, Tu-cola County, this State. June 20, 1860. Ilis father, Joseph Morris, was born and brought up in Cambridge, England, and his mother, who was known in her maidenhood as Margaret Me Morran. was a native of Ayrshire. Scotland. The father was by occupation a farmer, and his coming to this country was many years ago and he settled in Michigan in 1857.
After studying in the district school our subject was sent to Dryden to school and later was given the benefit of a course of one year at the Advent College at Battle Creek, after which he studied in the institute at Jefferson, Ohio, whente he gradu- ated in 1881. During his earlier years he taught some as soon as prepared for that work, and now after completing his course at delferson. he spent two years in the practice of his profession and then entered Albion College, taking his place in the Sophomore class. thus completimg the classical course in 1885. He was then called to the princi- palship of the Marlette schools, where he was en- gaged for one year.
Entering the law department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, Mr. Morris completed his course there and was graduated in 1888, 50 that he was at once prepared to begin the practier
of law at Marlette, making his home there in 1888. At this time he was appointed Secretary of the ex- amining board which office he has filled for two year- in Sanilac County, while at the same time he was practicing law. His coming to North Branch was in January. 1891, and upon loweating here he formed a partnership with C. F. Gates under the firm name of Gates & Morris.
The marriage of our subject which took place January 31. 1885, brought to his home Mary Rus- i'll, of Livingston County, who has proved a true and faithful helpmate to him. She is a daughter of the Res. A.d. Russell, who was the presiding elder of the Grand Rapid- Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church. To this worthy couple Ins been born one son, Russell C., who came to them December 9, laxx. The doctrine of the Republi- van party are those which receive the hearty in- dorsement of Mr. Morris but he has never devoted himself' to political matters, as he does not desire office, preferring to devote himself entirely to the duties of his profession.
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JOHN SHERIDAN, whose pleasant home is in Thetford Township, Gender County. is a native son of Michigan as he was born in East Saginaw. Angust 3. 1851, and is a son of Michael and Margaret (Gilmore) Sheridan. His parents were both born and reared in Ireland and his father wa- by occupation a farmer. The sou has no educational advantages other than those received in the common district school, but he availed himself so well of these as to give himself a good preparation for the active duties of life.
It was in 1857 that the father of our subject came to Genesee County and located in the town- ship where his son now resides. John remained at home assisting his parents and devoting his ener- gies to the development of the farm until he reached the age of eighteen, when he began for himself as a farmer ut this township.
The marriageof our snbjeet which took place February 25. 1875, united him with Wealthy Haven whose home had also been in this township. Three 1
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children enme to brighten their home, Jennie, who was horn December 9, 1881; Jessie, born August 19, 1876, and Mark, January 19, 1878. They are all living and are bright and active young people perfecting themselves in their ednention and tak- ing a part in the social life of the neighborhood.
Mr. Sheridan has a fine place and about half of his farm of eighty acres is under the plow. Farming and stock-raising has been his occupa- tion through life and in it he has been stevess- ful. His political opinions have led him to em- trace the doctrines of the Democratic party and to interest himself in its success, and his fellow-citi- zens have placed him in the office of School Di- rector, which position he has held for six years, and for four years he has been Moderator of the School Board. Our subject is a member of the Alliance and belongs to the Patrons of industry. Throughout his life he has taken more than an or- dinary interest in school matters and is always ready to devote time and energy to developing the schools of the township, and making them what they should be. He and his family are highly ex- tremed by their neighbors and his reputation for integrity and fair dealing gives him a genuine popularity.
REDRICK C. MICHAEL, who resides on section 33, Fremont Township, is well known throughout Tuscola County as a practical farmer and honorable citizen, He was born in Prussia, Germany, and is a son of Fred- rick and Eureka Michael, both natives of Prussia. In his boyhood days Fredrick Michael, father of our subject, lived upon a farm and has always fol- lowed that calling. In 1858 be emigrated with his family to America, locating in Erie County, Pa., and there remaining upon a farm until 1882. That year marked his arrival in Tuscola County and his settlement in Watertown Township, where he still resides.
Of the marriage of Fredrick Michael and Eureka Khabelman, which occurred in 1811, nine children were born, our subject being the oldest and the
only one now living. The mother passed away in 1881. At the age of twenty -one years our subject began life for himself and commenced to work upon a farm in Erie County, Pn., where he remained for about fifteen years. He then enne to his pres- ent home in Tavola County, where he has since re- siled. He is busily engaged in cultivating Is vighty-acre farm, which bears good improvements.
In 1863 Mr. Michael was married to Catherine, the daughter of Christopher and Eureka Hahn, and of this union seven children have been born, namely: Edward F., John W., Kate C. (wife of Frank Malery) Clara MI., Amelia, Pauhne and Frank. The two last named are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Michael are members in good standing in the Lutheran Church and people of great worth of character and nobility of life.
ILMAM IL. HAUSER. This representative citizen of Tuscola Township, Tuscola County, is here engaged in the stock busi- ness and slaughtering. He is the son of William and Lucy A. (Bue) Hauser, both natives of the Eastern States, They came to Michigan in 1850. and located in Saginaw County, where their son William was born. September 2, 1856. He was reared upon a farm and early undertook the pur- suit of agriculture. He started out in life at the age of twelve years, and his education was received in the district school only, and attendance upon it was necessarily interrupted by work so that he did not have liberal advantages, but continued in shoot until he reached the age of sixteen, after which he entered the employ of JJames A. Root, n nurseryman, and worked for him for eighteen months.
The young man about this time made his home in Mint and afterward spent some time at Birch Run and it was after he came to Tuscola that he was happily married on the 20th of December, 1875, to Mis Christie A., daughter of George Wagner. To them were granted six children, to whom they gave the names of William 11., Bessie M., Charlie (deceased), Zehna V. and Flossie A. and
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with the exception of the son who died they are all at home with their parents.
In the years 1871 to 1878 Mr. Hauser was n con- tractor for the Tuscola and Clio mail route. In political matters he is in sympathy with the dor- trines of the Democratic party. In 1880 Mr. Hauser engaged in the business of slaughtering and in this enterprise has been reasonably successful. His father, who is a veterinary surgeon, resides in Tuscola.
The brothers and sisters of our subject who are living are Kate, who is now Mrs. Kincaid and lives in Fayetteville, N. Y .; Roswell, who married Emma Carter and makes his home in New York; Charks E., who took to wife Belle Kicker and lives in Fenton: Aaron B., who also makes his home in New York ; Silas S., who married Ella Oatman and makes his home in Syracuse, N. Y., and Lucy, who is the wife of Mr. Oliver, the Principal of the High School in Burlington, N. Y.
G FORGE W. GRIFFIN. This prominent, intelligent and successful farmer formerly resided in Davison Township, Genere County, but has recently removed to Commerce. Oakland County. He was born in Richland. ( -- wego County, N. Y .. April 16, 1825. His parents. Stephen and Polly (Cunningham) Grillin, were both New Yorkers, who located in Oswego County and died there, the mother in 1812, and Ow father in 1811 Three of their six children are now liv- ing, our subject being the youngest of the family. He received his varly education in the pioneer log schoolhouses and had only meagre opportunities for learning.
At the age of eighteen George W. Griffin came to Michigan and remained there among acquain- tances from 1813 to 1816, Anding work at the car- penter's trade. He then went to Portland, loma County, where he was married, in Ista, to ( la- rissa Olin, a native of Bennington, Vi., who came West with her father. Caleb Olin, at an early day. After marriage the young couple located near Portland, where they remained for a few months,
thence moved to Commerce, Oakland County, and came to Davison Township, this county. In 1818. Here Mr. Grill purchased his present farm on section 16, and in January, 1850, made his home upon it. having built a log enbin, into which they moved before he had put a door or window in it. A settlement of the Nipsing In- dians camped a few miles away and wild game was plentiful.
The first purchase of land here made by Mr. Griffin was forty neves and his personal property might be enumerated as a team of oxen, twelve hens and a rooster. Mrs. Griffin passed away from earth January 19, 1889, leaving a family of children, of whom two have died, namely : Charles and Margaret. Those who are living are Harriet. Ardell, George and Rosa 1. The present Mrs. Gritlin was united in marriage with our subject September 9, 1891. Her maiden name was Re- beeen Willson, and she was born in Canada.
The Republican party represents the political views of our subject, and his fellow-citizens have made him at various times Drainage and Highway Commissioner and Justice of the Face. For a number of years he has been connected with the Masonic fraternity. On his tine farin of two hun- dred and seven acres, located on sections lo and 16. he has a good frame house and barns, and the property i- in a fine condition, having received thorough tillage. A dairy business has also been carried on there for several years.
LBERT JEWELL. One of the most laghly respected cititens of Atlas Township, Gen- eve County, is he whose name appear- above, and who is one of the representa- tive pioneers of Genere County. He is a native of Essex County, Vt .. and was born July 1x, 1825. being a son of Daniel and Mary ( Brown) Jewell, who were natives of Maine. When about six years of age our subject removed with his parents to Franklin County. N. Y., and was there reared and educated, receiving his training, as to
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books, in the primitive schools of the day. Ile has supplemented the ideas that he imbibed from text books and schoolroom by the knowledge that he has ever been ready to assimilate in active life and in experience and general reading.
Our subject enme to Geneser County in 1818, and settled on section 11, Atlas Township. His first home was practically in the woods, and their first residence was a log house, and here he set himself to improving the land, applying himself so energetically to the task that he has made of it a beautiful place. He was fest married to Miss Annie Eeles, their nuptials being solemnized in 1850. By this union he became the father of two children, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Annie Jewell died in 1852, and our subject was married a second time, in 1856, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary JJohnson, a native of the Empire State. The two children that were born of this mion me also deceased.
Mrs. Jewell is a member of the Baptist Church. The work of advancement and improvement in this section has been materially advanced, both by the individual effort, the example and influence of our subject. In his political belief he is a Repub- lican. He is the owner of one hundred aeres of land, upon which is a pleasant home and all the usual features of a well-kept, productive and thrifty farm. He and his wife are now thoroughly en- joying the fruits of their early labors. Their so- cial life is pleasant and their friends, who are many in number, delight in gathering at their hos- potable home.
E EUGENE GOODRICH. We have here one of the representative citizens belonging to one of the enterprising pioneer families of Goodrich. His native home was in Atlas Town- ship, Genesee County, and he was born January 26, 1812. His parents, Moses and Hannah (Anderson) Goodrich, were natives of New York, and of Eng- lish origin. The Goodrich family can be traced truck to the "Mayflower" and Plymouth Rock. The father of our subject was born in 1802 and in the
full of 1835, left his native State, New York, and accompanied by his brother, the Hon. Enos Good- rich, came to tieneser County, Mich., and Icame purchasers of one thousand acres of land which they obtained of the Government and which they subsequently apportioned among the members of the fannty.
Moses Goodrich had lost his first wife before coming West and in the spring of 1836 he sent for his son and daughter to join him in the new home. Hle settled on section 29, Atlas Township, and having cleared up the farm went to work to de- velop and cultivate it. He cheerfully under- went the usual hardships of pioneer life. The following winter he returned East, and on his journey back to Michigan, which took thirteen days in a sleigh drawn by oxen, he was accompanied by his brother Levi Goodrich.
The father of our subject was twice married and three of his children now survive, namely: George, Eugene and Nelson. He was one of the first to serve as Highway Commissioner of Atlas Town- ship, and was a sturdy pioneer and a great worker. In his political views he was a Democrat and was active in promoting the best interests of the county. In his death which took place, September 10, 1887 this section of Michigan sustained a real los .
Eugene Goodrich had his early training in Atlas Township and from carly youth has been engaged in farming. He did much severe pioncer work. He received a common-school education which prepared him for the thorough course of reading which he has kept up all through his career. He was married September 22, 1865 to Rosa Mills, who became the mother of five children, namely: Edward, Florence E., Rosa (deceased), Archie and Frederick. The mother of these children was called from earth's activities in 1871.
The present Mr-, Goodrich who became the wife of our subject, December 22, 1875, bore the maiden name of Julia Maish. She was born in Lexington, Ky., October 12, 1811, and is a daughter of Fred- erick and Sarah D. (Dedrick) Maish. Her father wasa native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and the mother was born in I'tica, N. Y. When in her see- ond year she lost her father by death and when
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nine years old she came with her mother and other members of the family to Michigan and for a num- tur of yours resided in Oakland County.
The Democratic party has in its principles and policy always commanded the respect and adher- ance of Mr. Goodrich. He owns a fine farm of two hundred and forty-three acres of land which is among the best in Atlas Township. His thorough integrity and ability have secured for him the esteem and confidence of the business community, and in social life he and his good wife are netive and honored. In seeking for a name for the now thriving and busy village of Goodrich, the family of our subject was not overlooked, and indeed it may be truly said that its members were the found- ers of that place.
D G. LAWRENCE, a representative farmer of Lapeer County, residing in Marathon Township, is a native of Ohio, and was born near Sandusky. December 9, 1819. His par- ents were Nathan and Charity ( Varmutter) Law.' rence, while his paternal grandfather bore the name of Joseph. His great-grandfather, John, came from England and was a member of the great Lawrence family. It is said that John Law- rence was a descendant of Robert Lawrence, who came from Rome and established the "cross" in 1056.
When our subject was one year old he was taken by his father from Ohio to Michigan, stop- ping at Mt. Clemens one year and proceeding thence to Troy, Oakland County, where he re- mained about eight years. From there he went to Macomb County, where he resided about three years, and next located in Oxford. where he so journed one year. Afterward he returned to Macomb County, being at that time about six- teen years of age. His father removed to Canada at about that period, but D. G. remained m Mich- igan, which has continued to be his home until the present time.
Upon starting out for himself Mr. Lawrence fond employment on a farm at $3 per month,
but by careful comomy was able to buy a farm of forty neres, which be sold soon after buying it. His educational advantages were very mengre, but for a short time he attended school ut Bomen, and is at present a well-informed man, having pursued a thorough and practical course of read- ing. He removed from Romeo to Lapeer County, where he worked in n sawmill, and in the winter of 1810 helped to cut out many of the roads of Lapeer County. He worked for A. N. Hart in 1811. taking his farm and operating it on shares, and in August of that year took charge of the mill at Millville.
In the fall of 1812 Mr. Lawrence bought eighty acres of land on section 29, Marathon Township, to which he added another eighty acres in 1819. Ile now owns four hundred and twenty neres in one body, three hundred and twenty being well improved, and the whole comprising one of the best farms in the township. He was married .July 25, 1811, to Mos Lorinda MeArthur, who was born in Oneida County February 22, 1821. and was the daughter of Andrew MeArthur. Mrs. Lawrence died June 1, 1886, leaving three chil- dren, viz: Mary, wife of John Preston; Byron .1. and Arthur, farmers in Marathon Township. Mr. Lawrence has held many of the township offices, and was Justice of the Peace for fourteen years.
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C M. PUTNAM. M. D. We here present a sketch of one of the most highly respected physicians of Flint, a man of broad culture and great native ability, who has a keen insight. not only into the affairs of his profesion, but into the nature of men and the movements of public affairs. lle was born in Batavia, N. Y., September 10, 1812, and his father, Morris Putnam, was also born in the Empire State and was engaged in farming in Batavia Township, where he had a very exten- sive estate. The family is proud to trace its an- cestry back to old bract Putnam, of Revolution- ary fame.
In 1855 Morris Putnam sold his property in
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New York and came to Michigan, buying a farm of two hundred and forty neres three miles east of Flint, in Burton Township, and he there en- gaged in farming until he retired from active duty and made his home in Flint, which was in 1867. He lived to be eighty-three years of age, and died November 27, 1890. His wife was Maria, daughter of Enoch Lord, and she was born in New York. She is now eighty-one years of age and makes her home with our subject. Of her six children live are now living.
He of whom we write was reared upon the farm in New York until he was thirteen years ohl, and then came with his parents to Michigan. Here he had good school advantages and com- pleted his course at the Flint I'nion Schools. In 1860 he returned to Batavia, N. Y., to study medi- eine under the preceptorship of Dr. John F. Baker. From early boyhood it has been his desire to undertake such a course of study, and now his fondest hopes were to be realized. In the fall of 1863 he entered Halmeman Medical College at Philadelphia, and at the end of one year came to Flint, and here commenced the practice of his pro- fusion. In the fall of Isto he again went to Philadelphia and took another course of study in the same college, graduating therefrom in the spring of 1867 with the degree of Doctor of Medi- cine.
Upon returning to Flint the young Doctor re- sumed his practice here, which he has gradually increasing so that he stands in the front rank of the physicians of Flint and is one of the most prominent homeopathists in the State. He stands high in his profession and has been unusually suie- cessful. His pleasant, affable disposition and cor- dial friendliness win hosts of friends, while his skill in the healing art gains him the confidence of all. He is a prominent member of the State Homeopathie Medical Society.
The Doctor's handsome residence is located at No. 902 Kearsley Street Hast, and she who presides over this home became the wife of Dr. Putnam nt Sturgis, Mich., in 1873. Before her union with him she was Mrs. Euphemia Mossop. Her parents were of Scotch descent and she was born in Mon- treal, Canada. 'Two lovely and talented dangh-
ters have made bright the home of this worthy couple. They are both line musicians and have been highly edueated by their parents, both being graduates of the Academy of the Sacred Heart with the degree of Bachelor of Sciences. The eldest, Loretta E., excel- in art and has a national reputation, and is now studying in Antwerp. Holland, giving her full attention to art. Eu- phemin D. is the second daughter and a young woman of line capabilities. The Doctor is a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity and in political mat- ters is n true-blue and stanch Republican, but de- votes his time and thought entirely to professional matters as the study of medicine is a labor of love with him.
HARLES M. BEGOLE. The gentleman who resides on the farm on section 10, Gen- esce Township, Genesce County, is the youngest son of ex-Giov. .. W. Bogole. He was born on the place where he now resides, AAugust 10, 1818, and when about eight years of age he was taken by his parents to Flint, where he was educated. He finished his education at the Agri- cultural College at Lansing, and at the age of about twenty-three years started for California. His first stopping point was at San Francisco, where he spent seven months. He then returned from the State of the Golden tiate, sunshine and luscious fruits, by way of the Isthinni; to Nen York City, returning to Flint, Mich., in 1866.
On coming back to this State, our subject at once engaged in the lumber business, being inter- ested in the manufacture of lumber at Otter Lake and also in the town of Forest in connection with his brother Frank. They conducted the lumber business together up to 1875, and then Charles made his first attempt in farming, locating upon the place where he now resides.
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