*:4: JAMES I1. FOX, Contractor and Builder. Also Manufacturer and Dealer in fj@ Mi.E '4;13 S il`, I- 5 ~nV1~I 4 -~n~ic~7 Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Beveled Siding, PICKETS, BOX SHOOiKS, Lath and Shingles, BABS AND DOORX, MOULDINOg, BRAGKRTS, ETC., ETC,,ORTHf SIDE MJ_.}AL STREET, Mi i '1r )I~t "t Its- "' M- lehgl B anS. n -Is ce' ~-,1,g "t'llco SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO BILLS OF DRESSED LUMBERF II4, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY o1' IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN; CONTAINING A HISTORY OF EACH TOWNSiIIP; THE NAME, OCCUPATION, LOCATION, AND POSTOFFICE ADDRESS OF EVERY MAN IN THE COUNTY; A LIST OF POSTOFFICES IN THE COUNTY; A SCHEDULE OF POPULATION; AND OTHER VALUABLE STATISTICS. COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY J. D. DILLENBACK, COUNTY HISTORY, DIRECTORY, AND MAP PUBLISHER, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. W. S. GEORGE & Co., Printers and Binders, LANSING, MICHIGAN. INTRODUCTION. N presenting this work to the large number of citizens who have subscribed for it throughout the county, the publisher confesses to a certain degree of pride in the short space of time in which so extensive a work has been compiled, the great amount of information which it contains, its neat typographical appearance, and substantial binding. Still, he is by no means, blind to its defects. In gathering and arranging nearly seven thousand and five hundred proper names, there have doubtless been some mistakes and omissions, incident to all works of this character. In collecting the historical matter, great pains was taken to obtain the most reliable information, yet the compilers were of course restricted in most cases to the facts furnished them by the early settlers still living, and may have been misled in some instances. The history of Ionia was written by Mason Hearsey, Esq., of that village, and those of the other townships by the publisher or canvassers in his employ. The generous patronage and cordial co-operation of all classes of the community have fully justified the publisher's reliance on their intelligence and public spirit; and he is under obligations in every town to the township officers and old residents for historical and statistical information, always cheerfully furnished. IONIAMICi., Nov. 15, 1872. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PAGE. Allison & Bedford, jewelers, Ionia.1482 Amisden A. & Co., Lyqns woolen-mills.1~ Antisdel A. R., hotel, Grand Rapids.131 Arndt H. R., physician, Ionia.149 Babcock V., hotel, Hubbardston.119 Bailey Joseph W., Portland Observer.151 Barnard W. S., news-dealer, books, jewelry, Ionia.117 Bartlett H. P., buiesclee Lnig158 Beal Handel, insurance, Ionia 1 -Begole J. & J. & Co., lumber, lath, shiugres, etc., M-lui1r il11 Blatt Joseph, furniture, Cook's Corners....135 Bowser Brothers, crockery, Portland.... 127 Brock B. H. & Son, grocers, Muir.....ll Brown S. S., hotel, Belding....185 Charles Almon, real estate, Jonia..101 Church J., baker and confectioner, Muir......H Clark C. A. woolen-mills, Ionia.....125 Cooper & Thayer, dry-goods, Ionia.... 5 Cooper, Wilson & Wood, dry-goods, Ionia.94,1t02, 108, 1163, 128,136,144, 1552, 160, 172 Conrad J. H. agricultural implements, Ionia....97 Cotharin J. C., hardware, Portland....172 Cowman J. W., general store, Hubbardston.... 121 Deitz & Co., wvagon and carriage makers, Cook's Corners.13 Divine D. A., carriage and wagon makers, Ionia.... 103 Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company, Ionia.... 145 First.National Bank, Muir....109 Flower W. HI., watchmaker and jeweler, Muir..... 109 Fosmir & Sherman, carriage-makers, Lyons.... 117 Fox James IH., contractor and builder, doors, sash, etc., inside fron t cover. Gooding Bros. & Co., doors, sash, etc., Belding 10.. Grradt Charles, music...91 Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Co., lands... 101 Halbert A. E., drugs, etc. 119 Hall & Cole, manufacturers of hoots and shoes, Lyons.. 107 Hall & Townsend, land, Ionia... 3 Hathaway IDr. V., dentist, Ionia..95 Hawley Win. C., commission, plaster, Lyons..105 Ilearsey R., planing-mill, Ionia..95 Hill F. J. & R. G., steam-engines, Tonia 93 Hill & Storm, Portland Iron Works...... 127 Hinman & Perrigo, wagon and carriage makers, Portland 129 Hitchcock H. Wf., hardware, Hubbardston...123 Homan J. F., jeweler, Hubbardston... 149 10 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PAGE. Hubbardston Lumber Company.....121 Husted N, P., nursery, Lowell.....147 Hutchinson Dr. B. M., druggist, Lyons.. 105 Ingall, & May, carriage and wagon makers, Lyons.. 113 Irish D. & E. L. & Co., clothing, Ionia, last page. Jones Lafayette, physician, Pewamo........ 115 Kelley & Son, physicians and druggists, Lyons.... 113 Kidd J. M., fanning-mills, sash, etc., Ionia..... 143 Kling Geo., wholesale liquors, Ionia.....99 Knight Alex. A., furniture, Ionia.....123 Ludwick J. & Son, general store, Pewamo...117 Ludwick J. E. & Co., flour, grain, plaster, wool, etc., Pewamo... 117 Martin Irving E., doors, sash, blinds, etc., Smyrna...135 McFarlane A. & Co., dry-goods, etc., Lyons....155 National Bank of Lyons.. 105 Osborn 0. S., veterinary surgeon, Smyrna...135 Peck & Power, American Hotel, Pewamo. 115 Pennington John, general store, Pewamo...... 115 Pennington Wm. D., furniture, Lyons....119 Perry & Look, attorneys, Lowell..... 129 Pettinger A. S., flour, feed, etc., Pewamo.....115 Phister A. V., Hubbardston Advertiser......141 Portland Woolen-mills Company........ 131 Rich H. & Co., dry-goods, etc., Ionia......149 Robinson G. W., architect, Grand Rapids.....123 Rork Bros., pump-makers, Palo.......119 Ross & Ewing, druggists, Portland.... 129 Russell & Steele, flouring and planing mills, Palo..... 119 Schild John, carriage factory, Ionia......139 Shepard Duncan, harness shop, Ionia... 155 Sherman T. W., watchmaker and jeweler, Portland..131 Smith G. R., jeweler, Portland...155 Smith & Lowe, books and stationery, Ionia. 91 Stannard W. B., Exchange Hotel, Pewamo...... 113 Stanton E. H. & Co., lumber, etc., Ionia......93 Stebbins Joseph, grocer, Pewamo.......97 Sterns J. D., lumber, Smyrna.. 133 Stevens H. G., hardware, Portland..155 Stevenson Frank, dry-goods, etc., Ionia, last page. Stevenson T. G. & Co., Ionia Sentinel......137 Summ Geo. & Co., brewery, Ionia...... 103 Thompson C. Oscar, general agency, lonia...... 153 Tower 0. & 0. S., hardware, lonia.... 99 Van Alstine Mrs. L. H., millinery, Hubbardston...... 121 Voorhees E. D., hats, caps, furs, Ionia...... 143 Wagar & Co., lumber, lath, and shingles, Muir.. 109 Webber L. & Son, bankers, Portland.... 153 Webber S. W. & Co., bankers, Muir...... 107 Wells & Morse, attorneys, Ionia......91 Willey L. B., agricultural implements, Lyons...125 Willett & Yates, agricultural implements, Ionia....91 Woodward K. W., stone quarry, Ionia..... 125 Wortman Wm. & Son, hotel, Palo....... 133 Wright Mrs. Emma, millinery, Ionia.......155 I GENERAL INDEX. _ _ Berlin, History of Boston, History of Campbell, History of County Officers, List of Danby, History of Directory of Ionia County Easton, History of Ionia County, Sketch of Ionia Village, History of Keene, History of Lyons, History of North Plains, History of Odessa, History of Orange, History of Orleans, History of Otisco, History of Portand, History of Population, Table of Postoffices, List of Ronald, History of Sebewa, History of PAGE. 26 28. 38 12. 35 89. 38 15. 17 41. 44 51. 59 62. 65 68. 75 13. 14 83. 86 STATE OFFICERS. Governor,. Lieutenant Governor,... Secretary of State,. State Treasurer,. Commissioner of State Land Office, Auditor General,.,.... Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Board of Education,.. E. WILLITS, D.. JOHN J. BAGLEY. HENRY H. HOLT.. DANIEL STRIKER. VICTORY P. COLLIER., LEVERETT A. CLAPP. WILLIAM HUMPHREY, DANIEL B. BRIGGS. E. BROWN, W. J. BAXTER. COUNTY OFFICERS. State Senator,. Representative, 1st District, Representative, 2d District, Sheriff,.... Judge of Probate, County Clerk, County Tresurer, Register of Deeds, Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court Commissioners, County Surveyor, Coroner,.....HENRY II. HINDS. WILLIAM SESSIONS..SHIVERICK KELLOGG..EDSON P. GIFFORD. WILLIAM H. WOODWORTH..HENRY C. SESSIONS. JOHN MORTON..ALFRED H. HEATII. EDGAR M. MARBLE, WM. 0. WEBSTER, WM. L. STRICKLAND.. THOMAS CORNELL. ETHAN S. JOHNSON, JOHN II. WELCII. POPULATION OF TOWNSHIPS AND VILLAGES, ACCORDING TO THE CENSUS OF 1870.,row.N~Hups. Berlin, Boston, Campbell, D)anby, Easton, Ionia, Keene, Lyons, North Plains, Odessa, Orange, Orleans, Otisco, Portland, Ronald, Sebewa, rTotal, VILLAGES. Ionia, Portland, Muir, Saranac, Lyons, Jlubbardston Pewamno, POPULATION. * 1, 587 * 1,947 * 1,176 *. 1,401 * 4,148 1,72 * 2,151 950 1,382 * 1,426 1,353 *. 1,354 * 1,139 *. 2,494 * 1,060 *. 843 * 724 *. 705 *. 53 POSTOFFICES. NAMES. Algodon, Belding, Campbell, Chadwick, Collins, Danby, Easton,I Hubbardston, Ionia, Keene, Kiddville, Kossuth, Lake City, Lyons, Maple, Matherton, Muir, North Plains, Orange, Orleans, otisco, Palo, Pewamo, Portland, Saranac, Sebewa, SmyrDa, South Boston, South Cass, WVest Campbell, Wood's Corners;. TOWNSHIPS. *Otisco. Otisco. *Campbell. Orleans. *Portland. Danby. Easton. North Plains. I onia. Keene. *Otisco. Portland. *Odessa, Lyons. *Portland. North Plains. *Muir. North Plains. *Orange. Orleans. Otisco. Ronald. Lyons. Portland. Boston. Sebewa. *otisco. Boston. Odessa. Campbell. Orleans. IONIA COUNTY. HIS county was organized in 1837, and the first election was held in April of that year. The total number of votes cast at this election was 293, and the following named officers were elected: Associate Judges-Isaac Thompson, Truman H. Lyon; Clerk-Asa Bunnell; Register of Deeds-Adam L. Roof; Treasurer-John E. Morrison; Judge of Probate-Wm. D. Moore; SheriffElhannon W. Curtis; District Surveyor-Buell II. Mann; Coroners-Philo Bogue and Thaddeus 0. Warner. The county at that time comprised but two townships: Ionia and Maple; the latter now divided into several townships and the name no longer retained. In 1838 there were three additional townships organized: Portland, Boston, and Otisco. The total number of votes cast was 348. In 1839 there were 414 votes cast, and in 1840, 493. According to the census of 1850, Ionia County numbered 7,597 inhabitants, and ranked as the twentieth county in the State in population. In 1860 it had 16,665 inhabitants and ranked as the nineteenth. In 1870 it had 27,681 inhabitants, and ranked as the sixteenth. The county is well watered by Grand River, Flat River, Maple River, Fish Creek, and their numerous tributaries. The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad passes through the center of the county, having stations in Boston, Ionia, and Lyons. The Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad has stations in Danby, Portland, Orange, Lyons, Ionia, Orleans, and Otisco. The Ionia, Stanton & Northern Railroad extends north from Ionia through Easton and Orleans. A short branch extends from the D., L. & L. M. R. R. at Kiddville, in Otisco to Belding. The Jonesville, Marshall & Northern Railroad is being constructed through the eastern tier of townships. There are five weekly newspapers published in tie county: 'The Ionia Sentinel; the Ionia Standard; the Portland Observer: the Hubbardston Advertiser; and the Grand River Herald. The last named is printed at Muir. The Ionia County Agricultural Society has held sixteen annual fairs. Its grounds are located adjoining the village of Ionia, and comprise 20 acres of land on the bank of the Grand River. The race-track, half a mile in length, is one of the best in the State. The officers in 1872 are: A. F. Kelsey of Berlin, President; W. D. Arnold of Ionia, Secretary; and James W. Loomis of Berlin, Treasurer. The Excelsior Agricultural Society holds annual fairs at Cook's Corners, in Otisco. 16 IONIA COUNTY. The Hubbardston Central Fair Association has members in the four counties of Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot and Clinton, and holds its annual fairs at Hubbardston. The Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Ionia County has been in existence for more than nine years, and during that time thirty-five losses by fire and damages to buildings by lightning have been sustained, adjusted, and paid; amounting to $10,937.35. There have been but six assessments upon members to pay losses, amounting to $5.30 upon $1,000 insurance for over nine years. The company has issued 3,604 policies, and its present membership is 2,073. The policies average $2,123.86, all upon farm property in Ionia County. The company is restricted in its field of operations to this county, where each member may exercise his right in the election of officers, determining all expenditures, auditing accounts, and correcting any imperfections in its charter and by-laws. The present officers of the company are: President, Alonzo Sessions; Vice President, S. A. Yeomans; Secretary, Oscar Talcott; Assistant Secre-' tary, F. S. Freeman; Treasurer, William Sessions; Directors, Benj. H-. Preston, II. R. Cook, A. S. Stannard, Jerry Spaulding, Willard Iawley. On section twenty-three in the township of Ionia is a ledge of red sandstone which has been worked for several years. It is of large extent and virtually inexhaustible. The only quarry now opened is owned and operated by K. W. Woodward, who is selling large quantities in all parts of the State. It is unsurpassed in beauty by any sandstone in the west, as will be acknowledged by all who have seen the two Methodist churches, the Congregational church, the new Baptist church, Mr. Moran's block, and numerous other churches and blocks in Grand Rapids which are trimmed with it; also the First National Bank building in Ionia, and Ball's block and Cappon, Bertsch & Co.'s block in Grand Rapids, which are entirely fronted with this material. IONIA VILLAGE. ONIA was first occupied by white people as a place of settlement in June, A. D. 1833. In the autumn of the previous year Hon. Samuel Dexter, then a resident of Herkimer County, N. Y., visited Michigan for the purpose of selecting a place of settlement for himself and others. Being pleased with the northwest quartr of section nineteen, town seven north, range six west, in Ionia County, he entered the same at the land office, then at Kalamazoo, and returning to Herkimer County, devoted the winter to preparing himself and family for emigration in the spring, and in persuading others to join in the enterprise. The company consisted of sixty-two persons. A canal boat was chartered for use as far as Buffalo, and fitted up with temporary accommodations for the families; their goods and chattels placed on board, consisting of furniture sufficient only for comfort, farming and mechanic's tools, wagons, and such portion of their teams as were not necessary to draw the boat, being furnished with forage on board and taking their turn upon the tow-path. In this manner they left the vicinity of Little Falls at the opening of navigation, bound for an unbroken wilderness more than a hundred miles beyond the extreme western border of civilization. To many of their old neighbors and friends such an undertaking seemed like one of not only extreme folly, but of great danger to health and life, and a sure precurser to financial ruin! But the subject had been well considered, the toils, privations and dangers all contemplated, and the resolution deliberately taken; and although the breaking up of old associations, the parting with neighbors and friends and the abandoning of old homesteads were severe trials, they were bravely met. Preparations being completed, farewells being said, all took their places on board, while one of their number, a middle-aged man with musical voice and strong lungs (said to have been Joel Guild), struck up, with great animation, the song " We're bound for Michigania. " Not only Mr. Dexter, but several of the other men of his company were well known for many miles along the canal, and their enterprise had become known for a considerable distance, so that for the first day or two they found the villages and landing-places along their route in many places crowded with friends and acquaintances who had come to take a last look and say a last parting word, and among them many strangers whose curiosity had been excited to have a look at a company who possessed the hardihood to actually enter upon such an undertaking. For a while the song of " Michigania " answered the curiosity of the crowds along the canal, but the excitement of the occasion and the labor of singing becoming too wearisome, our musical friend procured a long board, upon which he wrote with chalk the burden of his song, and attached it to the side of the boat. In this way the colony proceeded to Buffalo, where they dismissed their canal boat, transferring themselves and goods to a steamboat, and arrived without accident at Detroit. But now the real hardships were to begin. The goods and families were loaded on the wagons, the teams attached, and with a guide, who as assistant sure 3 18 IEISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. veyor was familiar with the country, they struck into the wilderness, cutting their own road as they went. Their progress was necessarily slow, and to the women and children, unaccustomed to such hard fare, wild scenes, and severe fatigues, the labors were almost overwhelming. But with very few exceptions their courage and resolution kept them to their work, if not with cheerfulness, at least without murmuring. Nearly two weeks were consumed in the journey from Detroit; and when within about thirty miles of their destination, a child of Mr. Dexter's that had been quite unwell for several days, became so much worse that the company halted. During the day the child died. Its remains could not well be carried along, and so a funeral had to be improvised in the wilderness. Among the company a wooden trunk of suitable size was found, which being emptied of its contents, served for a coffin, and there beneath the overshadowing forest, far from human habitation, this child of Christian parents, amidst the prayers and tears of sympathizing friends, was consigned to its last resting-place. I The company moved on, and on the second day arrived at their destination. They got home! Home? Yes; but what a home! The earth was there, the grass, the trees, but not a sign of civilization! One hundred and thirty miles from the last house of civilization, six families (including more than thirty women and children) had found their home! and had met with a hearty welcome! Those who are familiar with the village of Ionia will understand me when I say that an Indian plantation occupied an acre or two of ground on the spot now occupied by the machine shops, and south of there to the border of the prairie. The Indians also had several pretty good wigwams. As they were occupying these grounds only by sufferance, having sold them several years before to the United States Government, they understood it would be necessary to leave whenever the land was wanted for settlement. Although they had planted their grounds to corn, beans, pumpkins, melons, etc., and the crops were well started, they very willingly consented to sell, not only their crops but wigwams, thus furnishing a temporary shelter till better could be provided. It was the middle of June: too late to plant or sow spring crops even were the ground ready, which it was not. Besides, the first care was to prepare more comfortable shelter. The women and children were lodged in the wigwams. The men made shift to occupy the tents, wagons, and such other shelter for sleeping as circumstances and the musquitoes, then very abundant, would permit. I The colony consisted of Mr. Dexter's family, of nine persons; Mr. Yeoman's family, nine persons; Mr. Darius Winsor's family, seven persons; Oliver Arnold's family, ten persons; Joel Guild's family and Edward Guild's family, whose numbers are not now remembered; Dr. W. B. Lincoln, then recently commenced practice; one or two unmarried brothers of Mr. Dexter, and several other men whose names are not now recollected. Mr. Winsor and both the Guilds' with their families soon after went to the Rapids and settled there. Mr. Dexter, Mr. Yeomans, Mr. Oliver Arnold, with their families, and Dr. Lincoln remained permanently here; and those of them now living are among the most respectable and respected people of this place. The first thing to be provided for was shelter. Two log houses were immediately commenced; one for Mr. Dexter stood on the spot now occupied by J. Smoltz's brick building; the other, for Mr. Winsor, in the eastern part of the village near the present residence of D. Irish, Esq. As soon as Mr. Ycomans could go to Kalamazoo and take up the necessary land, a house was commenced for him. No great trouble was experienced in getting up the bodies of these houses, and in constructing such other parts as could be madle by chopping, hewing, boring, or splitting; but when it HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF ION'IA COUNTY. 19 came to doors or windows, the absence of saw-mills was greatly felt. This difficulty was remedied, however, the next season, II. V. Libhart completing a saw-mill near Lyons the next summer, and Mr. Dexter building another about two and a half miles west of the settlement the same year. But the supply of food during the winter and spring following became a serious question. In November of the same year (1833) a considerable accession to the settlement was made by the arrival of the Cornell family, consisting of four men, six women, and two children. The scarcity of accommodations and the lateness of the season prompted the men of the place to immediate action, and as soon as the land could be secured they all turned out to help, and in two weeks a house for the accommodation of the new comers was as far completed as it could be without sawed lumber. It was occupied by the family about the first of December, bed-quilts and blankets supplying the place of doors and windows. Late in the autumn a man who had just made a settlement at Lyons, came to Ionia and proposed to supply the people with pork, flour, and such other articles of provision as were indispensable, to be brought in from Detroit early in the winter. To this proposition the people readily assented, as many of them had neither time nor means of transportation to procure such articles themselves. The Cornells had brought with them as far as Detroit a considerable stock of supplies, but had not sufficient means of transportation to bring through any more than a temporary supply. Except a little cold, rough weather in the middle and latter part of November, the fall and winter was remarkably mild. This was very favorable to the unprotected condition of the colony, and greatly favored them in making and completing their preparations for the rigors of the winter and the next year's planting. As soon as the Cornell family got settled and a shelter, they commenced preparations for getting their supplies from Detroit. A couple of ox-sleds were constructed, and such other preparations made as were deemed necessary, and the cold weather and snow, so necessary to their use, were eagerly looked for. But they did not come. Day after day and week after week passed by, and still the mild Indian summer continued. At length, about the middle of January, it became a little colder; it froze nights. The river, which must be crossed at the very outset, became frozen across, but so thin a sheet as scarcely to bear a man. Night after night for nearly two weeks the men walked about four miles to a suitable place, and labored several hours in carrying water in pails and pouring it on the ice that it might freeze and strengthen it for crossing. At length Providence favored them with a fall of snow, and the journey was commenced. Three of the Cornell brothers started-two for the supplies and one for stock, -to the Northern part of Ohio. The teafis reached Detroit, got their supplies, and had started out into Oakland county on their return when the weather changed, the snow all disappeared in a few hours, and the frost, where there was any, started from the ground. Sledding was impracticable; wagons could not be procured, and the only alternative was to wait. Nearly six weeks elapsed before the teams could again start. 'The supplies promised to the settlement by the man from Lyons, had, in the meantime, totally failed to appear. By the end of January scarcely a day's rations remained in the settlement. Occasionally a little venison or fish was procured from the Indians. Maple sugar, manufactured by the Indians, could be obtained from the traders; and from the same source a small supply of Indian corn was obtained. A hand-mill, constructed like a common coffee-mill, only much larger and fitted with two cranks, served to crack this corn into a coarse meal, and for four or five weeks this coarse cornmeal and maple sugar was the principal reliance for sustaining life in the settlement. The Cornells finally, early in March, arrived with their supplies; the others never came! But by a generous distribution the settlement was relieved; and never since has experienced such a strait. 20 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY.. It is often said that the darkest time is just before day. So it proved in this case; for although the settlers of this place did not for many years feed upon dainties or sleep upon down, they were never afterwards reduced to corn and sugar. During the summer of 1834 several other families and individuals joined the settlement, and considerable progress was made in clearing land, improving buildings, and especially in getting a saw-mill in operation about two and a half miles west of the settlement. But no wheat was yet raised, so that the main supply of breadstuff had to be brought from Detroit, being shipped around the lakes to Grand Haven, and then brought up the river in canoes, a tedious journey of six hundred miles, attended with much expense and many long delays. No steamboats were then employed in the commerce of the upper lakes, and the circuitous route, with the uncertainty of the winds, contributed much to these delays. A severe frost in the latter part of June, 1834, destroyed some of the spring crops and injured others, and cast a gloomy shadow over the hopes and prospects of the settlement. If these people, comparatively poor at the outset, and greatly impoverished by the change of localities, had come so far, borne such exposures and fatigues, and incurred such expenditures, to find themselves in a wilderness whose climate was so inhospitable as to make the prospect of raising sufficient for subsistence a matter of grave doubt, then, indeed, was their case a gloomy one! But time finally dissipated these gloomy forebodings, and patient, persevering industry began to add, one after another, those indispensable improvements without which civilization cannot long endure. In the spring of 1835 Mr. Dexter procured a small grist-mill (the stones being about thirty inches in diameter), which he placed in the basement of his saw-mill, and which did excellent service for several years, until other and better mills could be got in operation. Up to 1836 the townships of Otisco, Keene, and Ronald had not been placed in market, and west of what is now the town of Easton not a settler had entered the wilderness north of Grand River. All the lands in market in the western part of Michigan were included in the Kalamazoo (or White Pigeon) land district. But in July, 1836, this land district was divided. The northern portion, with considerable land added to it, was erected into a district, and the office located at Ionia. This was a great acquisition to Ionia. It gave it a notoriety and a consequence which has never been lost. But this year (1836) and the two following were years in which persons of intelligence and observation might learn much from experience in relation to financial matters. It will be remembered by old people that Gen. Jackson's war with the United States Bank had been waged in all its fury for several years before this date, and that in 1833 or '34 he had caused orders to be issued to the collectors of revenue to make no more deposits with that bank or its branches; but certain banks of approved credit were designated in the several States as suitable places for the deposit and safe-keeping of the Government funds, and these banks, as a compensation for their service in such care and custody, were placed on a par with the United States Bank, their bills being taken in payment of Government dues. These banks, finding themselves in so high favor with the public, returned the favor by freely loaning their paper. Money thus became plenty, and a wild spirit of speculation seemed to pervade the whole country. Men became suddenly rich; they knew not how. Money was as plenty as leaves in autumn, and the masses knew not where it camne from. In Ionia, money, which from the time of the arrival of the first settlers up to the first of July 1836, had been among the scarcest of scarce things, all of a sudden became abundant. The arrival of the land office brought with it a cloud of eager land-speculators. Their pockets were full of money. They must have food and lodging, and were willing to pay for it, often at almost fabulous prices. They were unacquainted with forests and forest life, many being from New York and HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 21 other cities. They wanted the services of men who understood following surveyors' lines, and paid well for being shown the choice localities. And thus, what with feeding, lodging, and serving this cloud of cormorants, the settlers-men, women, and children-had all they could do, and got well paid; and it was all money. But as there were no stores where it could be spent, and no " store clothes " for which to spend it, it often happened that men, and even boys, with scarce rags enough hanging about them to preserve decency, were abundantly supplied with bank bills, and would sometimes pull them out from under loosened patches, where they had been deposited for want of pockets! But the eagle-eyed " General," from his elevated position in the White House, saw the mistake he had made in supposing that a dozen or two irresponsible I" pet" banks would be any more honest or trustworthy than the one irresponsible " monster," and then came the specie circular, forbidding the public lands to be sold for anything but specie. Oh, what a chill this gave to speculation! A January frost in July could scarcely have struck business more dead! Along with the country generally, the Ionia settlement felt the chill severely; and not until business revived through the country did this little hamlet cease to feel its blighting influence. And yet, having had but little means with which to indulge in speculation, its absolute losses were comparatively small. With them it was more a want of vigorous prosperity than any absolute loss of property. The capital of the first settlers of Ionia consisted principally in willing hearts and sturdy hands; and the steady application of this capital brought sure and steady results. But for many years the want of an accessible market was a great hindrance in exchanging the surplus products of the soil for other things they more needed, without submitting to extremely-low prices. The first grain exported from this place was in the fall of 1841. Daniel Ball from Grand Rapids bought a few hundred bushels and took it down the river in pole-boats. At the head of the rapids it had to be landed and drawn by teams over a very hard road, to the foot of the rapids, a distance of about one and a half miles, and there again shipped in boats propelled by hand to Grand Haven; thence sent by lake to Detroit. All goods purchased by our merchants had to travel the same route to get here; and it often cost our merchants more to get their goods from Grand Haven to Ionia than from New York to the Haven. Besides this, the interminable delays. It was not uncommon, as late as 1854, that three months' paper given for goods in New York would fall due before the goods arrived here. Now all these expenses and delays in carrying away produce and bringing back goods had to be paid by the consumer of the goods. This resulted in low prices for produce, or rather for wheat (for that was the only product that would pay transportation), and high prices for goods. Until the opening of the D. & M. Railway, about 1856, wheat seldom brought over 62 cents per bushel; and then only in the early part of autumn. The length of time required to send it round to Detroit caused the fall purchases for transportation to close early; and then the price usually fell to 50, and sometimes to 40 cents per bushel. Even at these prices it often happened that no money could be got in payment. These disadvantages were not only disheartening to the settlers here, but prevented many others from locating here who would have done so under more favorable circumstances. It is very doubtful, however, whether their discouragements were not, in the end, beneficial. None but resolute, persevering, industrious people would have sufficient faith in the future to settle down under such disadvantages; and this may have contributed largely to the development of that industry and thrift so notedly characteristic of the citizens of Ionia and vicinity. The early settlers of Ionia were not only industrious and persevering, but a morally sound and thoroughly intelligent people. The result of these characteristics was, that 22 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. before two years had elasped a regularly organized school was established, and two evangelical churches (Baptist and Methodist) were organized. These early efforts have borne abundant fruit. Now (1872) we have one of the most flourishing union schools in the State, with a constant attendance of between five and six hundred scholars, with a thoroughly organized corps of teachers, equal in ability to any in the State. As evidence of the high estimation in which our school is held, it may be mentioned that the opening of the present fall term brought in about sixty new scholars from other places. The progress in the religious element of our place may be estimated when it is stated that in a population of about six thousand people no less than nine organized ' churches exist; all maintaining religious services regularly upon the Sabbath, with well-filled congregations; all but one having convenient, and several of them elegant and commodious, places of worship; and all being supplied with clergymen after their several denominations. In the order of time of their organization they stand as follows: Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Disciple, Congregational, Roman Catholic, German Lutheran, and German Methodist. Ionia being the County Seat, the Courts of the County are held here, the first Circuit Court being held in the spring of 1837, Hon. E. Ransom presiding. Grand and petit juries had been summoned and were in attendance. But the early settlers of Ionia were better posted in chopping down trees, building fences and log houses than in the routine and etiquette of Courts. The result was that the grand jury got badly bewildered in the mazes of the law; and the prosecuting attorney had not skill enough to get them out. In this dilemma it occurred to some of the smartest of them that the proper course would be to send for the Judge. The attending constable was accordingly directed to go and bring the Judge; but being young, ignorant, and awkward, and withal bashful, he hardly knew how to discharge his commission properly. The court was being held in an old-fashioned school-house, having the door in the center of one end and the desk in the center of the opposite end. The constable went to the door, and opening it a little ways began signaling to the Judge, hoping to get his attention and thus call him out. But although His Honor saw the signals he failed to comprehend their import. The constable finding this system of tactics to fail, finally mustered up courage, and striding up to the desk blurted out, "Judge, the grand jury want you up town;" and turning round strided out again. A momentary expression of astonishment flitted across the countenance of His Honor, but quickly comprehendiag the situation of things, he took an early opportunity to excuse himself, went to the grand-jury room, got them out of their troubles, and returning, finished the session without further trouble. This, it is believed, is the only instance in legal practice of a Circuit Judge being summond from the bench before a grand jury! In relation to manufactures Ionia has not made eminent progress. Deprived almost wholly of water-power, its substitute, steam, was not resorted to until a comparatively recent date. There are two small spring brooks arising a little north of the village, and each in its progress to the river pass through the village,-one in the eastern and the other in western part, and about one third of a mile distant from each other. Very soon after settling here Mr. Dexter conceived the idea of uniting these two streams and thus creating a sufficent power to drive a flouring-mill. This idea he carried out in practice, getting his mill into operation in 1837. For about twenty years it did good service; but eventually became too small to answer the need, and was supplanted by a new and larger one driven by steam. No lumber was manufactured within the village till about the year 1852; when Page & Bean erected a steam saw-mill on the bank of the river. This has once been burnt HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 23 and rebuilt; once torn down and rebuilt on a better site; several times re-supplied with new and improved machinery, and has recently been thoroughly overhauled and re-furnished with new engine and machinery. In this way its owners, of whom there have been several changes, have kept pace with the increased demand for lumber. It is now owned by E. Colby & Co., and is doing a very fine business. About two years ago Bates, Millard & Gould built a very fine shingle-factory (near the steam saw-mill), running one upright saw and four shingle-machines. The success of that enterprise thus far has been very satisfactory. An effort was made about fifteen years ago, by A. Inman, to introduce the stave and barrel business. But the business of manufacturing these articles by machinery was then in its infancy, the machinery imperfect and deficient, and his success consequently but partial. Other parties, however, bought out his factory, and with new and improved machinery, sufficient capital, and abundance of energy, Messrs. Taylor & Hudson have made that branch of business an assured success. The manufacture of furniture has been carried on here since 1836. In that year Samuel B. Warden put up a small shop on the site now occupied by Clark's woolenfactory, and started a turning-lathe by water. But he was not very successful. In 1837 R. & N. Dye commenced the manufacture of furniture, and for more then twenty years supplied this market almost wholly by their industry, their work being mostly made by hand. About the year 1850 they introduced steam into their shop, by which they ran some machinery which greatly aided their business. In 1846 M. Hearsey commenced the manufacture of furniture on a limited scale, first using horse-power, afterwards steam, and thus helped to supply the growing demand for this class of work. At various periods others have started in that line of business, but with no very marked success. Fqr some seven or eight years past S. Merritt & Co. and A. A. Knight have been the principal dealers in this line of business; and have carried on a pretty extensive trade. Merritt & Co. manufacture to some extent, and Knight also manufactures some of his goods; but the advantages derived from extensive factories with machines adapted to almost every branch of the work make it impossible for hand work to compete with them either in quality or price. Hence much of the furniture sold here is imported. In 1841 John Tompkins and Allen Cameron erected a small furnace on the west creek near where Lunn's brewery now stands. It was of the style once known as a "pocket furnace." Charcoal was the fuel used, and some castings were made. Plowpoints, land sides, and some other light castings aided much to supply the needs of the few inhabitants. This branch of business has steadily grown with the country; and although several have been unsuccessful, or partially so, we now have two well appointed foundry and machine shops that are doing a very fair business. Although they are largely engaged in the manufacture of agricultural implements, they also give considerable attention to the manufacture of various kinds of machinery, among which are several beautiful steam engines which in effective power are not surpassed by any in the State. Three sash, door, and blind factories have within a few years gone into operation and find constant employment. The want of natural motive power has doubtless prevented various manufactures from being more extensively engaged in; but the use of steam has been gradually introduced, till now we have one saw-mill, one shingle-factory, one flour-mill, one feedmill, one pottery, two foundry and machine shops, three sash and door factories, one barrel-factory, and one printing-office, operated by this motive power; and all directly appertaining to this locality. Besides these are the D., L. & L. M. machine shops, almost in the heart of the village, filled with most beautiful and perfect machinery and operated by the same kind of power. 24 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. HON. OSMOND TOWER. The subject of this sketch is a native of Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, but came to Ionia in 1835, being one of the early settlers. His family then consisted of his wife and one child, and these constituted the bulk of his worldly possessions. During the first few years of his residence here he worked at his trade, that of carpenter and joiner; then he commenced and carried on quite an extensive manufactory of fanning-mills and milk-safes, which he continued for several years with much success. He has been much in public life, has been several times chosen Supervisor, served a term as County Treasurer, was chosen to the State Senate in 1858, and was re-elected in 1860; and upon the organization of the Western Judicial District of Michigan, he was appointed by the President the first Marshal; serving in that office until the issuing of the famous " Randall Circular" in 1866, a copy of which he received while confined to his bed by sickness. He read the document, and calling for pen, ink, and paper, immediately wrote and sent to the press for publication, one of the most caustic and defiant replies thereto that appeared during that exciting campaign. Having acquired a competence, he has retired to a considerable extent from active business, and in his elegant residence, recently erected on an elevated and sightly locality in the central part of the village, he and his estimable lady, are quietly enjoying the fruits of their early struggles, and dispensing a generous hospitality to the numerous friends and acquaintances acquired by their long residence in the town and their general social dispositions. He has always been one of the most public-spirited of the citizens, doing all that lay in his power to advance the interest of the town, and has been untiring in his efforts to secure to Ionia the advantages resulting from railroad connections. A friend of education and an earnest advocate of temperance, he has done much in the interest of both. A man of powerful will, of strong prejudices, of positive and decided character, usually acting from impulse, he has made many attached friends, and also made many and bitter enemies. And yet those who entertain the most bitter feelings toward him generally acknowledge that usually his impulses are good, his judgment correct, and his integrity undoubted. HON. FRED. HALL. Mr. Hall came into the country while it was yet very new, a stalwart Vermonter, accustomed to use the axe and not afraid of honest toil, but possessing very little money, and has hewed his way to wealth by industry and good common sense. His first public position was that of Register of Deeds, and he was afterward appointed Register of the U. S. Land Office in Ionia village. He has been a member of the State Legislature, and was at one time the Democratic candidate for Congress. He is to-day, probably, the wealthiest man in the county, and also one of its most generous and public-spirited citizens. His residence on Main Street is one of the most elegant in Western Michigan, and is built entirely of the variegated sand-stone obtained from the Ionia quarries. IIe is now largely interested in pine lands. HON. A. F. BELL. Hon. A. F. Bell was one of the pioneer attorneys of this county, and has been intimately connected with its public affairs ever since its organization; wielding an influence second to none, always for the aggrandizement of the town, which probably no other man has done so much to build up. He has been Receiver of the U. S. Land Office, member of the State Legislature, and for many years an influential member of the "third house" of both the State and National Legislatures. He has not been as TIISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 25 successful'as some in accumulating wealth, but has always enjoyed a large income. He is at present the resident attorney of the Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad Company. JUDGE LOVELL. Among the men who have occupied prominent positions, and been known abroad as representative men, is the Hon. Louis S. Lovell, now Circuit Judge of this District, which position he has occupied for fifteen years. He is now verging toward the decline of life, has accumulated a competence, and is widely known and respected. HON. CYRUS LOVELL. "Uncle Cy," as he is familiarly known, is a native of Vermont, and came to Kalamazoo at an early date in its history, and after remaining a short time, removed here. He is a man of fine education, massive brain, and powerful intellect, by profession a lawyer, but seldom appearing in court; having little taste for the details of the profession. He has been a member of the State Legislature, Speaker of the House, and member of the Constitutional Convention of 1850. He is a man of that sanguine temperament which brooks no control, inclining him to controversy, and producing many marked peculiarities of character. JOHN C. BLANCHARD. Mr. Blanchard is a native of New York, and came to Lyons in this county at a very early date. He is an energetic business man, possessed of a keen, active mind, and an unusually successful criminal lawyer. By his own unaided energies he has amassed an immense fortune. HON. JOHN C. DEXTER. Mr. Dexter came to Ionia in 1833 with his father, the Hon. Samuel Dexter, and was then only about fifteen years of age. On attaining his majority, he became associated with his father in the management of his somewhat extensive business, and as advancing years began to unfit the father for the active duties of life, the entire management gradually fell to the son. For nearly thirty years John C. Dexter was extensively engaged in manufacturing and shipping flour and dealing in wheat, a business which led him into dealing with almost every farmer within a radius of twenty miles, and with almost every man in the county. The character of his business was such as frequently leads to much controversy, to vexatious litigation, and much suspicion of fraud. Through all his business career, he was seldom involved in a lawsuit, or charged with unfairness in his business transactions. On the contrary, it is safe to say that no business man in the county had the confidence of the entire community to so great an extent as he. Of uncompromising integrity, of a high sense of honor, of an unblemished moral character, generous to a fault, dispensing his charities with a liberal hand, of refined tastes, genial and social in his nature, he won the respect and admiration of all. He was in no sense an office-seeker, yet was several time's elected Supervisor, was County Treasurer, and State Senator. But these positions were not sought; they were bestowed, the voluntary offering of his fellow citizens, who confided in his honesty, capability, and faithfulness. He was also Receiver of public moneys in the U. S. Land Office at Ionia, appointed by President Lincoln, and after serving four years was re-appointed by Andrew Johnson, but for political reasons failed of a confirmation. He parted with his interest in the mill at Ionia about three years since, and transferred his business interests to Evart in Oceola County, where he expects soon to remove his family, and make that place his future home. The good wishes of a host of friends in Ionia County follow him to his new abode. 4 BERLIN. v0.THE township of Berlin was organized in the year 1838, under the name of Cass, and was composed of the following territory: All of town five north, range seven west; all of six north, range seven west, and so much of town seven north and seven west as lay south of Grand River, with the west half of five north and six west; the west half of six north, six west, and so much of the west half of seven north, six west, as lay south of Grand River; making it nine miles in width and fourteen in length. It at first contained about one hundred and twenty square miles, being bounded north by Ionia, east by Lyons and Portland, south by the counties of Eaton and Barry, and west by the township of Boston; but its present size is about forty-five square miles, and its boundaries are Easton north, Ionia and Lyons east, Sebewa south, and Boston west. After rising the bluff from the river, the land of this town is rather level, the greater part being heavily timbered, with oak openings on the west and north east. The first settler in the original town was Oliver Arnold, who came from Herkimer County, N. Y., in June, 1834, with Samuel Dexter and others. The next was John E. Morrison, who came from Oakland County, in this State, in October of the same year. The next -in the autumn of 1836-were Win. Babcock, Philo Bates, Moses Marsh, Benjamin D. Brand, Wi. Reed, Alonzo Sessions, and Job. S. Sessions. Wm. Reed came to Berlin in company with Gen. Brown from Tecumseh, in September, and raised his first house of logs on a Sunday, assisted by four men. The first saw-mill (run by water-power) was built in 1838 on section three by E. K. Bigford. The millwright was Daniel B. Brownell, now living in Saranac. This first mill was destroyed by fire, after which the site was purchased by Wm. Reed of W. B. Lincoln, for six sheep, and the mill has been built up four times. Mr. Reed, went over to' the saw-mill near Bellamy's mill for lumber to coverhis first house. The lumber was sawed by Mason Hearsey of Ionia, the two men having to run the carriage back by hand, and was carried across the river in a canoe, a few boards at a time. On the fourth of October, 1836, with snow on the ground four to six inches deep, Alonzo Sessions, with one yoke of oxen, and Wm. Reed, with two, started east for goods and provisions, cutting the road south of the river toward Lyons, and for tavern accommodations camping under trees in the open air. Mr. Reed was some ten or twelve days going to White Lake and back to Berlin with his load of flour. During the year 1837 the arrivals were Julius C. Babcock, Nathaniel and William Pierce, Peter and Barnard Hackett, Nelson Beckwith, and William Elvert. In the spring of 1838 Levi Taylor and Reuben W. Stevens were the additions. The fourth of July 1838 was celebrated by a dinner at the house of Wm. Babcock, to which all the inhabitants of the town were invited, the following being the "bill of fare:" Baked pork and beans; good bread and butter; tea and coffee. The table, perhaps forty feet in length, was spread in the shade of oak trees. The orator of the day was Julius C. Babcock, who was followed by some remarks from Alonzo Sessions. " My Country, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 27 't is of Thee," was sung with the accompaniment of one flute, and so far as the enjoyment of all is concerned, the day has been remembered by the participants as a "perfect success." The first frame house was built on section eleven, by Dr. Lincoln, in the year 1837 the next by Philo Bates, and the next two by Levi Taylor-one for himself and one for Reuben W. Stevens. There is but one church edifice in the town, that being on the northeast corner of section thirteen, the property of the Wesleyan Methodists. There are nine schoolhouses in the town; the most of them old, but, in connection with others near the boundary lines in adjoining townships, are sufficient for the present. There has this year been built a neat brick school-house on the southeast corner of section five, at a cost of sixteen hundred dollars. The first township meeting, held April 2d, 1838, at the house of Wm. Babcock, with John E. Morrison as moderator, and Wm. S. Babcock as clerk, proceeded to the election by ballot of township officers as follows: Clerk, John E. Morrison; Assessors, Wmn. B. Lincoln, Levi Taylor, E. K. Bigford; Collector, John Taft; Constables, John Taft, James Hurlburt, Silas D. Arnold, Amos B. Bliss; School Inspectors, John E. Morrison, Job S. Sessions, Wm. S. Babcock; Directors of Poor, Reuben W. Stevens, Wm. Babcock; Justices of the Peace, Philo Bates, John E. Morrison, Wm. B. Lincoln, Alonzo Sessions. At the session of the Legislature of 1842, the name of the township was changed to Berlin, and its first town meeting was held at the house of Abram Eddy, on Monday, April 4th, 1842. The whole number of votes cast was fifty-three, and the elections were: Supervisor, John E. Morrison; Town Clerk, George C. Overbisa; Justice of the Peace for four years, George Townsend; for two years, Herman Babcock; Treasurer, Job S. Sessions; Commissioners of Highways, Zophar Alderman, Joseph M. Babcock, and Jesse Taft; School Inspectors, Amasa Sessions, John K. Kneeland, and Reuben W. Stevens; Overseers of Poor, Oliver Arnold, and Abel Adgate; Constables, Amos B. Bliss, Wm. Doty, John Houseman, and John Adgate. It was then voted to raise seventy-five cents for every child between the ages of five and seventeen years for the support of common schools. The election of township officers in 1872 was held on April first, at which two hundred and sixty-six votes were cast, with elections for Supervisor, Amon Otis; Clerk, Myron Balcom; Treasurer, Daniel P. Aldrich; Justice of Peace, full term, Ebenezer M. Wilcox; to fill vacancy, Daniel P. Aldrich; Commissioner of Highways, Isaac L. Austin; School Inspector, Wm. H. Howard; Town Drain Commissioner, John A. Durkee; Constables, George Foot, Asa P. Toun, and Samuel H. Coe. The first vote of the town in 1838 was thirty-three; in 1842, fifty three; in 1848, eighty-six; in 1858, one hundred and fifty-seven; in 1865, two hundred and ninetyeight; and in 1872, two hundred and sixty-six. BOSTON. T HE first settlement in the township was in 1837, Worcester English being the first settler, and the only one for some months. Then came Timothy White, Jesse Williams, James )X. Tallcut, Albert Clement, Jeremiah Stannard, Moses M. Gould, and Orman Hunt. These persons all settled in the south part of the town, on sections 20, 21, 22 and 29, and the locality soon became known as " The English Settleme-t," and has been so designated down to the present time. During the same season Cyprian S. Hooker and Jerry Stocking settled in the northeast corner of the township, on section one, where the village of Saranac has since been built. The year following, James Hoag came and settled on section twenty-three, and immediately commenced and put in operation a saw-mill on the creek that drains Morrison Lake, called Lake Creek. Hoag selected this locality for the reason that it was on the Grand River turnpike, which had then been laid out, and portions of it worked. Shortly before Hoag commenced running his mill, Robert Hilton of Grand Rapids laid out a village at that point, called Waterville, and Hoag opened a store there. Hilton and Hoag both acted upon the then universal idea that the turnpike was to be the great thoroughfare over which was to flow an immense trade and traffic, and upon the line of which large and flourishing villages were to be built up, as that was the way things had been done in the former times in the first settlement of the older States. Their expectations, however, were never realized, and they soon became convinced that turnpikes had "played out." Stage-coaches for travelers and covered wagons with four-horse teams to convey merchandize and produce had had their day, but they could not compete with steamboats and railroads. Steamers were soon running on Grand River, and that became the thoroughfare for trade and travel, and on its banks the villages sprung up, attracting the trade and commerce along its borders, and for considerable distances away; and Saranac, two miles north of Waterville, soon absorbed all there was of it except the mill, which is all that now remains. Hoag remained at Waterville until the spring of 1851, when he was killed by a falling tree. He was a man full of energy and preserverance-the right kind of a man to achieve success in whatever he engaged, and, had he lived, would undoubtedly have become a marked character in the history of this township and county. In 1841-42 Hooker and Stocking built a saw-mill in Saranac, on the site of the flouring mill now owned by Jerome Walker. In 1840 Richard Vosper moved into the town, locating at Waterville a short time, then on section twenty-four, where he remained until 1842, when he moved to Saranac, where he has since resided. In 1840 quite a large accession to the population was made. Stephen Nute, Edson English, Sylvester Train, Riley Hess, Dioclesian Hess, Becket Chapman, Lemuel Train, Arba Benson,with others, came, most of whom located at the settlement. Between 1840 and 1846 but few additional settlers came in, but after that date the township was rapidly settled, and its prosperity assured. Of the early settlers whose names are given, Worcester English, Jesse Williams, Albert Clement, Orman Hunt, Jerry Stocking, Stephen Nute, Sylvester Train and the two Hesses are dead. All the HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 29 others are still living, most of them on the land they first occupied,-Tallent in the same log house he first built,-and in the enjoyment of a competence secured by their early toils and the hardships incident to pioneer life. No person can travel through that portion of the town called the "Settlement " without having the attention attracted by the general appearance of prosperity, as indicated by the large and well-cultivated farms, the tasty and commodious dwellings, with their shady surroundings, the abundant supply of farm buildings for the protection of the stock and produce, the large and thrifty orchards, the neat and commodious school houses, all of which give token that the denizens thereof are an intelligent, industrious, prosperous people, that they are morally and physically in a healthy condition, such as is rarely equalled and never excelled. Cyprian S. Hooker now lives in Lowell, where he has resided many years, a highly respected and honored citizen. Vosper, "the oldest inhabitant "of Saranac, is yet one of the active leading citizens, a successful business man, fully identified with the growth of the village, not yet past the prime of vigorous manhood, and may reasonably expect many years of life yet in which to enjoy the fruits of his early struggles and hardships while subduing the wilderness. In June 1837, Jeremiah Stannard went to Detroit, where he purchased a pair of working oxen and two cows, driving them in by the way of Kalamazoo. Having no pasture lands, they were allowed to range the forest, but remained in the near vicinity of his home contented enough until the month of August, when the flies became so numerous and so fierce in their attack as to become unendurable to the " bovines," and they concluded to elude them by returning to their former home. But instead of taking the route they came by they took an air line for Detroit, as correct as the best surveyor could have followed, and when meeting an obstruction to the direct line they would go around it, but on getting around would start again in the direct line. They were trailed and found in the vicinity of DeWitt, in Clinton County, and the pursuers found that, on reaching Morrison Lake, they passed around to the north side, then on again straight for Detroit, until another obstruction compelled a deviation, but that overcome, they seemed to know exactly their proper course, and were never at fault. The popular opinion is that cattle usually return to their former homes by the route passed in driving them away, but this circumstance proves conclusively that they are guided by an unerring instinct that leads them direct toward the point they seek. A pair of horses also strayed away from Stannard in August, and, after long search, were found near Ionia in November following, but were in a sad plight; covered with a rough, hard sort of scale matted with the hair, they presented an unsightly appearance. They were turned into a small lot near where they were found, to be kept over night; and in the lot there happened to be an empty salt barrel; and in looking for the barrel the following morning, only a part of two of the staves could be found. The horses had evidently been without salt during the time they had been estray, and had eaten the barrel, except the two small fragments, for the salt with which it was impregnated. The township was organized in April 1838, and the following officers chosen: Supervisor, C. S. Hooker; Clerk, Jesse Williams; Assessors, Albert Clement, Jeremiah Stannard, Timothy White; Highway Commissioners, C. S. Hooker, Worcester English, Jeremiah Stannard; Overseers of Poor, James M. Tallent, Orman Hunt; Collector, David Whitney; Justices of the Peace, C. S. Hooker, Worcester English, Moses M. Gould, Timothy White; School Inspectors, C. S. Hooker, Jesse Williams, Albert Clement. It seems there were more offices to be filled than residents in the town. So Hooker had four, and English, White, Clement, Stannard, and Williams two each. The present officers are as follows: Supervisor, Orson A. Page; Clerk, John P. 30 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IOXNIA COUNTY. Anderson; Treasurer, Wallace H. Cushing; Highway Commissioners, A. C. Lee, Geo. Walter, Addison Hatch; School Inspectors, Abner Noyes, James Vosper; Justices of the Peace, Uri Murdock, John F. Cilley, Dennis Donovan, Richard Vosper; Constables, James H. Converse, Wm. E. Woodruff, Abner Noyes. SARANAC. The only village in the town of Boston is located on Lake Creek and Grand River, where the corners of sections 1, 2, 11, and 12 meet, so that it includes portions of each of these sections. It contains two flouring-mills, one propelled by water-power alone, and the other using both steam and water; one stave-factory, doing a large business; one steam saw-mill, in connection with which is an establishment for the manufacture of oars upon an extensive scale; a furnace and machine shop for manufacturing agricultural implements; two wagon and carriage shops; one pump-factory. There are two large warehouses for receiving and shipping produce, two hotels, five dry-goods stores, two drug stores, two hardware stores, two furniture stores, eight grocery stores, several boot and shoe establishments, and a large establishment for the manufacture of wagon hubs. The Episcopalians, Methodists, and Baptists have each a substantial church edifice, the two former being built of wood and the latter of brick. The Congregationalists have the foundation laid and will soon have completed a church for use of their society, and these will give ample accommodations for all church-going people for some years to come. Lake Creek passes directly through the village, affording a valuable waterpower, and is used for running the two flouring-mills. The abundant supply of timber for manufacturing purposes in close proximity to the village, such as oak, maple, ash, elm, beech, and basswood, makes this a very favorable point for locating establishments for manufacturing all articles made of such kinds of wood, and men of capital will find it for their interest to avail themselves of its advantages. The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad enables them to ship their products with facility to any part of the country. SCHOOLS. The township is divided into nine Districts for school purposes, and in nearly all of these districts they have convenient and comfortable school buildings. The residents in District No. 3 comprising the village of Saranac, have voted to establish a graded school, and to raise by taxation $12,000 for the erection of suitable buildings, and have arranged for the construction of a substantial brick edifice with all the necessary appliances to secure for the youth of that thriving village a good English education. The following table shows the present value and seating capacity of the school-houses in each of the districts: DISTRICT. VALUE. CAPACITY, DISTRICT. VALUE. CAPACITY, Number. Scholars. Number. Scholars. 1...... $1,000 80 6....... TOO 70 2.... 1,000 60 7.. 600 40 3.. 2,000 226.... 100 40 4... 300 80 9... 60o 48 5...... 250 55 CHURCHES. The Methodists, Baptists p, Episcopalians, and Congregationalists have organized societies in the township, and it was the intention of the compiler of this work to give a sketch of the organization and progress of each of them, but details were not furnished except as to the Episcopal and Congregational. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 31 The Episcopal (Trinity) Church was organized in 1860, Rev. D. Brayton Lyon, Rector. Mrs. Sophia D. Frazelle, Mrs. A. A. Stevens, Theodore Cotton, Mrs. Lucy M. Cotton, Mrs. Caroline E. Fuller, Mrs. Quackenboss, and Miss Meta Quackcnboss were the communicants comprising the organization. On the 18th of June of the same year the corner-stone of the present church edifice was laid. Rev. D. B. Lyon assisted, Rev. Dr. Cumming of Grand Rapids, and Rev. Thos. B. Dooley of Pontiac officiating. The building is 35 by 60, including vestry, and is supplied with seats for an audience of 250. So rapid was the construction of the church that on the 27th of the following month (July) it was enclosed, painted, and the cross raised to its position. The bell was placed in the tower in October following and the whole completed Nov. 1, costing $2,500. Though small, it is planned in good taste, and with the view of making an agreeable and pleasant resort, and reflects credit upon those who designed the structure and also those who executed the work. It was consecrated Feb. 17th, 1861, by Rt. Rev. Samuel A. McCosky, D. D., D. C. L., Oxon. Since the organization there have been frequent accessions to the society, and now numbers fifty-three communicants, after losing twenty-two, removed from the parish during the past year. Rev. Geo. W. Wilson is the present Rector. The condition of the church in 1872 is as follows: Baptized infants 1; adults 1; communicants last reported 72; added 3; removed 22; present number 53; congregation 190; Sunday-school teachers, and officers 11; scholars 70; average attendance 50. The Congregational Church was organized in May 1848 with the following persons as members: Levi H. Nelson, Nathan Cook, Silas Taylor, Orman Hunt, and Mrs. Ammi Chipman. Edward Carvath and wife, Mrs. S. H. Nelson, Harriet J. Abbott, and Mrs. Prentice joined in the month of September following. The society has never been in a flourishing condition; the accessions have been few and far between, the changes in the pastorate have been frequent and sometimes unfortunate, and it has never been self-sustaining, receiving aid annually from the general association. Morrison Lake, a beautiful sheet of water, two miles in length, with an average width of about one-half mile, lies mostly in this township on sections 36 and 35, and extending into the township of Campbell. It is a favorite resort for pleasure and fishing parties; the last frequently meeting with good success. Grand River enters on section one and passes through the entire township, passing out on section six. At Saranac an iron bridge has been placed over the river at a cost of $8,000, and is a substantial structure with solid abutments of stone masonry. The citizens feel now that it will be a long time before they will again be taxed for a new bridge over Grand River. Lake Creek, the outlet of Morrison Lake, has a course of about five miles in the town, and, being a durable stream, is of considerable value as affording driving power for two saw-mills and two flouring-mills between the lake and where it discharges its waters into Grand River. THE SURFACE in the northern part of the township is hilly and broken, by the passage of Grand River through it, and there is much uneven land along the course of Lake Creek. The balance is rolling, and much of it a light sandy soil. There are extensive swamps in the town, and upon the whole there is less of choice farming lands than in any other township in the county. The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad is built along the banks of Grand River through the town, and Saranac is quite an important station, with ample passenger and freight depots. This history can hardly be considered complete without noticing in a particular 32 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. manner some of the conspicuous men who have long been residents and who have been closely identified with the growth of the town. Some of these are sons of the early settlers who were boys when their fathers came in, but who soon grew to manhood, receiving such limited education as the infant settlement then afforded. EDSON ENGLISH, Though one of the early settlers has not been mentioned as such. An intelligent christain gentleman of quiet orderly habits, and possesses the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens in the highest degree, and has wielded a large influence for good in the township. His four sons,John H., James F., Judson C., and David H., are living evidences of his careful and well-advised training, being worthily classed among the best class of citizens in the county. ABIAL S. STANNARD. This gentleman is the only son of Jeremiah Stannard, so frequently mentioned in the history of this town, and occupies the "old homestead " with his father now "in the sere and yellow leaf." Abial long since assumed the care and management of the estate, the finest in the town, and by his industry and well-directed efforts has become one of the wealthiest citizens. He is a large stockholder and one of the directors of the First National Bank of Lowell, represented his district in the lower branch of the State Legislature from 1866 to 1870, and has been several times the Supervisor of the township, all of which goes to show the high appreciation in which he is held by the community in whose midst he has so long resided. There are several others among the long-time residents in "the settlement" among whom might be named Becket Chapman, Levi H. Nelson, Harley B. Church, Wm. S. Story, and others whose record is alike honorable, and who command the respect and esteem of their fellow citizens in as high a degree as those mentioned above. C AMPBELL. CAMPBELL is the southwest corner township of Ionia County, and is bounded on the north by Boston (to which it was for a time attached for judicial purposes), on the east by Odessa, on the south by Carlton in Barry County, and on the west by Bowne in Kent County. It was first settled in 1839 by two sons of Erin, Martin Campbell and Jeremiah Campbell, who came from Jackson in December of that year, arriving on their land in Campbell on Christmas Day. In 1847 or 1848 came Amasa Nash and family, Marvill Church; and near the same time must have arrived William Mercer, Alexander H. Bushnell, Joseph S. Whitney, Thomas Q. Frost, and Henry Briggs; but no one seems to know the exact year when these arrived, Mr. Nash thinking it was in 1849 when their family came. But it must have been earlier than that, for the town was organized in April 1849, and many of these, as will be seen, were among its first officers; and one of the most remarkable incidents in the history of this town is the fact that Jeremiah Campbell came here a bachelor, and has been allowed to remain in a state of single-blessedness, a citizen of the town, ever since, and is now seventy-two years old. Another brother, a bachelor by the name of Robert, and a maiden lady, sister to the above, living on section two, were among the early settlers. This town, as mentioned above, was organized April 7,1849, and had for its first township officers:Supervisor, William Mercer; Clerk, Alexander H. Bushnell; Treasurer, Amasa Nash; Justices, Alvin Briggs, Amasa Nash, Jeremiah Campbell, and Martin Campbell; School Inspectors, William Mercer, Marcus R. Nash; Commissioners of Highways, Joseph Whitney, Calvin Nash, and Martin Campbell; Oveeseers of Poor, Marvill Church and Joseph S. Whitney. PRESENT TOWN OFFICERS. Supervisor, James B. Post; Clerk; Edward H. Whitney; Treasurer, Nathan Todd; Justices of the Peace, James B. Post, Joseph Briggs, Alfred Burt, and Robert Campbell; Commissioners of Highways, Alfred Burt, Calvin North, and Christian Walter; School Inspectors, Theodore N. Benedict, William A. Gray; Constables, Washington V. Chase, William E. Bumford. The whole number of votes polled at the first election was fourteen; twelve of whom, it appears, obtained office at said election. Campbell is an excellent township of land for farming and grazing, being what is called timbered land, the principal part being beech and maple; but a part of sections three, nine, ten, twenty-one, and twenty-two being oak-openings, and perhaps a little on some sections adjoining. The surface of the land is generally rolling, though some of it is quite level, and a small portion quite uneven, to wit: that part extending from thirty-one, thirty-two, and thirty-three, northward, across sections twenty, twentyone, sixteen, seventeen, to eight and nine, where there are many sharp ascents, and some of it quite too uneven to be the most comfortable for tillage and for gathering crops. There are quite a number of swamps, though not generally very large. One in the northeast part of the town, a tamarack swamp, is said to contain four hundred 5 34 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. or five hundred acres. Another quite extensive one commences on section six, extending into Bowne, in Kent County. There are several streams in the township, but none so large as to afford very great power for manufacturing, to be relied on at all seasons of the year, unless their waters are first manufactured into steam. One, called Mercer's Creek, runs across the southeast corner of the town to the southwest. Then Duck Creek, on which is a saw-mill, on the west part of section twenty-three, owned by E. P. Gifford, sheriff of the county, -which, by the way, has not operated during the summer months for want of sufficient water,-which creek takes a westerly course, leaving the town on the west line of section thirty-one. In the north part of the town is Tyler's Creek, running from the large tamerack swamp, in the northeast part of the town, westwardly, running out on the west line of section seven, at which place it is large enough to afford power to carry a small mill. Besides these two, there are none large enough to afford water-power for manufacturing purposes. There are three small lakes on section eight, one of which is called Peddler's Lake; said to be so called from a story that a pack peddler attempted to cross it in a boat and was capsized and drowned therein. From these lakes are sometimes taken nice fish, to the delight of the angler who has the luck to obtain them. The soil is generally a sandy loam, affording a rich and mellow soil, easily worked, and yielding heavy crops when properly cultivated. There are seven school districts, besides one or two fractional districts, where the children attend school in houses just over the line. The school-houses are located as follows: One at the west quarter-post of section nine; one at the center of section ten, the best in town; one on section eleven; one on the northeast corner of section thirty; one on the southeast corner of section twenty; one on section twenty-three, and one on the northeast corner of section thirty-five. Some of them appear somewhat huddled, but one or two are only temporarily established, the old houses being two small to accommodate all the scholars; and some lands not being yet settled, renders it difficult to determine on a permanent location for a house. There is a small church on the southeast corner of section thirty-four, belonging to the German Baptists, a people who attend to all the ordinances, including washing of feet. There are a few old and well-improved farms, among which are the Nash's, Whitney's, MCCormick's Charles Darby's, and Nathan Todd's; but most of the farms are comparativelyAew, as will be seen from the fact that in 1849, when the town was organized, there were but fourteen voters and now there are near three hundred. In addition to the mill heretofore mentioned on Duck Creek, there is a steam mill on the northwest corner of section sixteen, owned by Robert Skidgel and Mark Shank. A small store on section seventeen, owned by J. Gibson, and one on section twentythree, owned by William Hewit, constitute the mercantile interests of the town. On the north side of section ten is a cheese factory, where the milk from near a hundred cows is made into cheese, of a quality not surpassed in lonia county, if in the State; the cheese being rich and tender, free from that tough, leathery quality which the cheese from many of our factories possesses. While the inhabitants of the town have heretofore been deprived of the close proximity of railroads, and have had to depend on Lowell, Saranac, and Hastings for their markets, they indulge the hope that at no distant day there will be a road through their town, which will place them on an equal footing with other towns which have heretofore had the advantage of theni in this respect. DANBY. D ANBY is the southeast corner township of Ionia County, lying south of Portland and east of Sebewa, and is bounded on the east by Eagle, in Clinton County, and on the south by Roxand, in Eaton County. The first white settler was Abijah F. Shoff, who came and settled on a small plain on the southeast part of section one, in 1834. He lost his wife in 1838; she being the first white person buried in the township. Mr. Shoff afterward moved to Portland village, and died there. In 1835 Chauncey (or Chancellor) Barringer settled on a piece of land belonging to A. S. Wadsworth, on section five; and, in 1836, Asher Kilbourn settled on a piece of land belonging to a man in Detroit, by the name of Jones, on section eight, on the west side of Grand River. William Kronkrite also came and built a shanty and did some chopping in 1836, and moved in with his family in March, 1837, on section twentytwo. Charles G. and Willard L. Brooks also came in the spring of 1837, and settled on section three, where they still reside. They, with their families, and W. R. Churchill and family, of Portland, had quite an adventurous journey from Jackson to Portland in a scow-boat, on Grand River, in April, while the river was at full banks, and came, apparently, near finding a watery grave in its turbid waters, once running against a jam of trees and flood-wood, and once running upon rock, where they were held fast for some time. In 1840, or about that time, John D. Brown and Nathan H. Wyman came in from the the south with ox teams, coming from Indiana; they having formerly moved from the north part of Vermont, near Burlington, to Indiana. John Compton settled on the northeast quarter of section thirty-three in the fall of 1837. Wm. Kronkrite and Chester Gleason, who came in with him, were obliged to live on herbs, or in other words greens, for two weeks, having no other provisions except the milk of one farrow cow for the two families. Isaiah G. Frost was also one of the first settlers, arriving on section eleven July 14, 1838, where he still resides. But being elected Treasurer of Ionia county soon after, he moved to Ionia, where he lived four years, during two terms of office. Charles Ingals and his father were also among the first settlers of this township. This township was attached to Portland till 1845, when it was organized, and it was proposed to call it Brookstown, but it was ascertained that there was already a town in the State by that name, and it was decided to call it Danby, that being a short and easy name. The inspectors of election, at the first election held April 7th, of that year, were Abijah F. Shoff, Willard L. Brooks, Wm. Kronkrite, and Lorenzo Sears; John Compton acting as Clerk. The whole number of votes polled was nineteen. The officers elected were as follows: Supervisor, Abijah F. Shoff; Clerk, John Compton; Treasurer, Charles G. Brooks; Justices of the Peace, Mathew Davenport,William Kronkrite, Henry Jones, and Lorenzo Sears; Commissioners of Highways, Willard L. Brooks, Oscar P. Shoff, and Elkanah Drake; School Inspectors, William Kronkrite and Oscar P. Shoff; Overseers of the Poor, Alpha David and Willard L. Brooks; Constables, Elkanah Drake and Alpha David; Assistant Assessor, Willard L. Brooks. 36 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor, Washington T. Triphagen; Clerk, J. Warren Peak; Treasurer, Isaiah G. Frost; Justices of the Peace, Addison Rice, Jonas C. Stockwell, George B. York and J. Warren Peak; Commissioners of Highways, Gardiner S. Allen and James H. Bare; School Inspectors, Isaac N. Brooks and William Hixson; Constable, James Rice. At the present time the voters number between two hundred and fifty and three hundred. This township is divided into two parts (nearly equal) by Grand River running from the southeast to the northwest, cutting eighteen sections in its course, and affording water-power sufficient, when improved, for a large amount of manufacturing. The Looking Glass River also runs across the northeast corner of section one, and Sebewa Creek runs across sections thirty-one and thirty, then into the town of Sebewa, and back again into Danby, on section eighteen, emptying into Grand River. This is an excellent township of land, there being scarcely any waste land in the town. The surface is generally gently undulating, with some level portions or small plains, and a small portion might be called abruptly undulating, with small hills and valleys, though but very little is steep enough to be washed by heavy rains; and along the river, even, there is very little that would be called high bluffs, like what are found farther down the river. The soil is generally what might be termed sandy loam, though small portions are sandy and some more clayey. On the northeast side of the river is openings with oak and such other timber as generally grows on such land; while on the southwest is timbered land, beech, maple, etc. There are quite a number of well-improved farms and many more fast improving. Among those most advanced may be mentioned those of Charles G. and W. L. Brooks; I. G. Frost; the Shofffarm, owned by William Alderman, of Muir; Alden J. Potter; Asa C. Davis; and on the south and west arc John Compton's, Gardner S. Allen's, the Wyman's, Henry Holliday's, and Lawrence Sandborn's; also, James H. Barr and Harrison Rich. But most of the farms are comparatively new, and many of the people live in log houses which will in time give place to better ones. There are two small lakes in this town; one on the southwest part of section thirtytwo, and the other on the southwest part of section thirty-four, both well stocked with fish,-pickerel, bass, etc. The one on section thirty-four is on the farm of Samuel S. Kelley, and is called Craydimon's Lake. It covers about sixteen acres. There is a small stream running from this lake to Grand River. There is a tamarack swamp on the south line of section thirty-one; but most of it is in Roxand, in Eaton County. There is also a small spruce swamp on section thirtyfour; and these, with a small marsh near Chester Davenport's, are about all that we saw in our travels in the township, that could be called waste land. There are seven school districts organized in this township, with a neat and commodious school-house in each, with the exception of one. There are two blacksmith shops in this town; one of which is on section thirty-four, owned by Samuel S. Kelley, and one on section thirty. There is also a mill on section thirty. But most of the inhabitants do the main part of their trading and marketing in Portland. An interesting feature in the history of this town is the fact that a large company of Indians remained long after the first white settlers came in and commenced operations, and that many of them were converted to Christianity during their stay here. Their principal camping-ground was on Grand River, in the southeasterly part of the town. The missionary labor among them was conducted by the Episcopal Methodists, and HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 37 the first man who came among them to preach, or, as Mr. John D. Brown says, attempted to tame an Indian, was Manasseh Hickey, who came among them for the first time when they were quite drunk; and having been told by the rum-sellers that this man was coming, and that his teachings would be degrading to them, they were very abusive, so much so that he left and went into the woods to pray. He, however, left his interpreter with them, who talked with them, and they became more peaceful; and Mr. Hickey went back at a proper time and talked to them, and they were pleased with him, and the door was thus opened for the preaching of the gospel among them. John Compton, being a local preacher, labored more or less among them in connection with Hickey. He also taught school for them one month in the spring, during which time the ice went out of the river, and he was so punctual to get there every day,-sometimes having to cross the river by going from one cake of ice to another,-that the Indians called him Te-cum-a-gaw-she, which means, wade right through the river. They had built a school-house during the winter, in time to have one month schooling before the sugar season commenced, which was the reason the school was taught at this time. The Indians also built a small meeting-house, but they have since then (about sixteen years ago) moved to Isabella county, where the United States Government has provided for them. They were estimated to number about five hundred in Danby, in 1837. Their chiefs' names were Dayomack'and Manuquod; Dayomack being the elder and Manuquod the younger chief. This town has one railroad, the Detroit, Lansing and Lake Michigan, running across the northeast part of the town. The Marshall road is expected to cross the west part, running north and south, and another is expected to run east and west through the south part, or a little south of the center. So that with an enterprising and intelligent population, and all these facilities, they will ere long stand in the front rank and side by side with many other towns which have heretofore been in the advance. EASTON. T HE township of Easton is bounded on the north by Orleans, east by Ionia, south by Berlin, and west by Keene. Sections 33, 34, 35, and 36 of the original township, and also the greater part of sections 25 and 26, with a small fraction of 27, and about half of section 32, lying south of Grand River, form at present a part of Berlin. PHYSICAL FEATURES. The surface of the western part of the township is quite level, while in some parts of the central and southeastern portion it is gently undulating, but in no place hilly enough to interfere much with cultivation. The soil is generally good, the timber being heaviest in the western part of the town. The timber of the eastern and central portions is to a great extent that usually found on what are called " oak openings," and " timbered openings," while that of the western part is mostly beech, maple, elm, ash, basswood, and other timbers peculiar to the heavy-timbered lands of the county. The heavy and light timber are separated by Timberland Creek, the division being very abrupt. On this is heavy timber; on the east oak openings. There is a small swamp on section seventeen, embracing about forty acres, extending east and west. This swamp is the source of Timberland Creek, which flows a little east of south through sections seventeen, twenty-one, and twenty-eight, emptying into Grand River, dividing through its whole course the timbered land from the oak openings. There is no other swamp of considerable size in the township, but the northwest corner is in a swamp which embraces a part of four townships. Mill Creek flows into Grand River on section twenty-seven, and furnishes power for Bellamy's grist-mill on that section. Easton was organized into a township in 1843. EARLY SETTLERS. The first settlers of Easton were Erastus Yeomans, now a resident of Ionia village; yet in that part of it comprised in the township of Easton, Alfred Cornell, with his sons, Thomas and Alfred, Jr., and Horace Case. Mr. Thomas Harrison Conner came into Easton in February, 1835, and located on section twenty-six. The old log house which had been begun by Horace Case, and was finished by Mr. Conner, is yet standing, and is the oldest building now standing in Easton, and also one of the oldest in the county. At the time Mr. Conner came into Easton there were only the Cornell, Yeomans, and Case families in the township. Mr. Conner's brother, Jared, and Mr. James Crawford came at the same time. Two years after, the Dexter colony settled in Ionia. Mr. Thomas H. Conner was on the first steamboat that came up Grand River, an account of which is found in other parts of this book. William Winslow arrived in the spring of 1835, and located on section four. One year from this date his brother Ezra came, and located on the same section. Ezra Winslow died in 1842, being the second death occurring in the township, as near as we can learn. Mr. Wm. Winslow says that there was but one house in the town when he came. Mr. Simon Welch also came in 1835, locating on section nineteen. Elijah HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP IONIA COUNTY. 39 Doty and family came during the same year. Among those who came to Easton in 1836 is John North, who is still living, but who, not being anxious for historic fame, refused to give our agent any details of his pioneer experience. Mr. Richard M. Bishop located on section eight in the same year. In 1857 he was accidentally shot and killed. He was sitting on a log eating his dinner, when a hunter shot him, supposing he was aiming at a deer. Mr. Joseph Barker located on section seventeen in the spring of 1837. He contrasts the present high prices for labor with the times when he worked for seven years for $10 per month, and relates many interesting stories of pioneer hardships. One night, while he was sleeping in an open shanty, a large bear came within four feet of the open door, but finally retired, much to his relief, without seeking a nearer acquaintance. Mr. George W. Dexter came into the township in the fall of 1837, and in 1838 located on section twenty, bringing with him a family of eight children. At this time there were but four families in the west part of the town. 3Ir. Dexter was the brother of Samuel Dexter, the founder of Ionia. He remained in the town till the time of his death, which occurred in 1848. Death at that time carried off six out of twelve of that family in the short period of three years. One of Geo. W. Dexter's sons, Smith G. Dexter, to whom we are indebted for these facts, still resides on section thirty. Mr. Russell Locke came into lonia in October, 1837. At this time there were no bridges across Grand River, although the stringers were laid for one, across which Mrs. Locke walked. Mr. Locke was on one occasion chased from his place into Ionia, a distance of five miles, by a pack of wolves, and on another occasion a flock of them surrounded the wagon in which he was sleeping, and commenced pawing and howling, but finally left him to his rejoicing over the narrow escape. William Musselman came into the township in 1837, and located on section seven. William Fleming came in the fall of 1838. Mr. Isaac Finch located on section twenty-eight in the fall of 1839, thirty-three years ago. He paid $90 for two teams to bring his goods from Detroit. At this time there was but one store in Ionia. In the winter of 1843 he kept his cattle for six weeks on "browse." Mr. Finch is now eighty years of age, and in the possession of all his faculties, enjoying good health. The first fruit trees planted in this part of the Grand River Valley were set out by Mr. Geo. Case, about the year 1835, as near as we can determine, on section twenty-six, on the farm now belonging to Mr. James B. Sanford. Mr. Case was drowned in June, 1836, while attempting to ford the Thornapple River on horseback, where the bridge now stands. In the early days when this orchard began to bear, the scarcity of fruit of all kinds rendered the depredations of passers-by a common occurrence. But even their voracious appetites were not always craving enough to devour its fruit, which was some of it of a very inferior class. One day a depredator, after deliberately filling his pockets to their utmost capacity, upon tasting his ill-gotten prize, as deliberately emptied them again, greatly to the delight of the concealed proprietor. Mr. Sanford, who came into Ionia in 1839, gives us some interesting facts about those early times. Ionia was called Ionia Centre, while Prairie Creek was called Ionia. These, with what was known as Otisco, were the three rival places for the county seat. Dr. Lincoln was at that time shoemaker and schoolmaster for the colony, while Judge Yeomans was postmaster 'for the entire county. The Land-Office clerks who boarded with Judge Yeomans, would bring the moneys of that office home with them tied up in their handkerchiefs, and hide them away in the stairway. Ionia was supposed by some people living in the older States to be quite a village. One man, in the State of New York, paid $500 for a lot in Washington Square, Ionia, and on looking for his lot found it in the midst of a swamp. 40 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Noah Bishop came into Easton in the fall of 1842, locating on section eighteen, and, if we are rightly informed, Henry H. laynor and his son Isaac B. Haynor came about the same time. William Dildine located on section ten in 1843, in the neighborhood,of William Kitson, William Fleming, and A. Stephens. Mr. Charles Reynolds came about the same time. In the spring of 1843 the first township meeting was held. Benjamin Conner and Augustus Savage came in 1844. Benoni Holcomb located on section one in 1848. Hon. Shiverick Kellogg located on section seven in 1849. Even at this date the western part of the township was very new. There was no road out from Mr. Kellogg's place, except a wagon track cut out by himself, for some distance. Mr. Kellogg has taken the assessment of his township for eight years, and now represents the Western District of Ionia county in the State Legislature. SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES. Easton has no extensive school buildings. The schools are located on sections thirty, ten, seven, five, eleven, and that of District No. 1, in the outskirts of Ionia village. The Methodists have erected a good wooden church building on section eight, at a cost of $3,000. This is the only church edifice in the township. TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. The following are the names of the township officers for 1872: Supervisor, William D. Arnold; Clerk, Marshall T. King; Treasurer, William Rice; Justices of the Peace, Luman H. Colton, Silas Sprague, S. M. Stebbins, Stephen T. Minard. REENE. IS one of the western tier of townships in the county; is bounded on the north by Otisco, on the east by Easton, on the south by Boston, and on the west by Vergennes, in Kent County. The soil and timber of the township are somewhat diversified. The eastern part is timbered with beech, maple, etc., and a soil, generally of clay or loam, somewhat rolling in the southern portion, but generally quite level, and in the northeastern part of the town somewhat marshy. The soil in the western part of the township is lighter, especially in the vicinity of Flat River, is timbered largely with oak, and in great part consisted of what is known as oak-openings. Flat River, the only important stream in the township, enters Keene from Otisco, at the western part of section five, leaves it again at the north of section seven, after a short curve in the adjoining township of Vergennes, re-enters Keene, and making a short circuit, finally leaves it at the southern part of section eighteen. Near the line between sections six and seven it is spanned by a fine covered bridge, built in 1869 at a cost of $2,000. There are two small lakes in the township, each of a few acres in extent, which arc situated, respectively, on sections ten and twenty-two. This township was an unbroken wilderness until late in the fall of 1837, when two young men, named Orran Owen and Charles Hickox came from Monroe county, New York, built a shanty on section twenty-five, and commenced chopping. Edward Butterfield from Oakland County and Cyrus Rose from Easton, commenced work about the same time, and on February 2d, 1838, Mr. Butterfield brought his family into the township and settled on section twenty-five, and was therefore the first settler. Mr. Rose settled on section thirty-six in December following. Among the settlers of 1838 are James Monk, who came from Canada and settled on section twenty-six, in March of that year; Morton Reynolds, also from Canada, who settled on section twenty-seven in April; John Follett, also from Canada, who settled on section thirty-five; John Connor, from Oakland County, who also settled on section thirty-five; James Chrysler, from Canada, who settled on section twenty-six; Samuel Wells, from St. Lawrence County, New York, who settled on section twenty-three in May, and Dexter Cutler, who in June settled near the bank of Flat River. Of this number Messrs. Owen, Rose, Follet, and Cutler now reside in the township. Messrs. Monk, Chrysler, and Wells, in the adjoining township of Boston. Mr. Butterfield died March 29th, 1846; Mr. Hickox in 1870; and Mr. Connor was killed by a falling tree, in September, 1851. William Lott, now of Bowne, Kent County, settled in Keene in 1838 or 1839, and for some time kept a public house. The first birth in the township was that of Berilla, daughter of Morton and Alvira Reynolds, on May 17th, 1838. The settlers of 1839 were Philip Monk, James Baird, and Elisha Sprague, all from Canada, and who came previous to August 5tb, the time of what is known as the " land sale," Prior to this time the settlers had squatted on the lands which they wished to purchase, but could not, for the reason that they had 6 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. some time before been withdrawn from market. The settlers of Keene organized themselves into a club to prevent their lands being taken by speculators, and chose Asa L. Spencer, of Otisco, as their agent. The remaining settlers of the year 1839 were David and Stephen Shaul, from Herkimer County, and John L. Covert, Jenison Henry, and Simon Heath, from Orleans County, N. Y. Mr. Covert now resides in Vergennes, Kent County. The Messrs. Shaul soon removed to Canada. Mr. Monk died in 1863, Mr. Baird in 1864, Mr. Sprague in 1869. Mr. Henry was killed by the fall of a tree, March 18th, 1851. The first death in the township was that of Mary, wife of Robert Rose. A daughter died soon after, and Mr. Rose returned to Canada without locating in the township. The settlers of 1840 were Thomas Beattie, his son Nathaniel, Joseph Brown, Zelotero B. Frost, Ephraim Abbott, Stephen Sparks, Henry V. N. Covert, Nathaniel Davenport, Prindle Hubbell, and Detos Gibson. Of this number, Messrs. Frost, Covert, Gibson, and Davenport now reside in the township, and Nathaniel Beattie is a resident of Ionia. Prindle Hubbell died in 1855, Thomas Beattie in 1856, Joseph Brown in 1857, and Ephraim Abbott a few years since. In January of 1840 occurred the first wedding in Keene. Mr. Alvin Butterfield was married to Miss Ilena Phipps, by George Dexter, Esq., of Easton. The territory embraced within the present township of Keene formed a part of Otieco, for political purposes, until the spring of 1842. The first measures to secure an independent organization were taken at the general election in 1841, when a petition was circulated, praying the Legislature to organize the township of Keene, which was done at the following session of the Legislature. The name of the new township was proposed by E. Butterfield, Esq., Keene being the name of his native township in New Hampshire. After the organization of the township was effected, that portion of its territory lying northwest of Flat River remained attached to Otisco until the year 1869, when it was united to the remainder of the township of Keene. That part of Boston which lies north of Grand River, was for several years attached to Keene. The first annual meeting in the township was held at the house of Nathaniel Beattie, on Monday, April 4th, 1842. John L. Covert acted as Moderator; Edward Butterfield, Aaron Hardenbough, Nathaniel Beattie, and Ephraim Abbott as Inspectors, and Simon Heath as Clerk. There were thirty-nine votes cast at the election, and the following board of officers elected: Supervisor, Asaph C. Smith; Township Clerk, Cyrenus Day; Township Treasurer, Samuel Wells; Justices of the Peace, John L. Covert, Joseph W. Sprague, Aaron IIardenbough, Zaccheus H. Brower; Commissioners of Highway, Henry V. N. Covert, Asa R. Phipps, George W. White; Associate Assessors, John C. Court, Elisha Sprague; School Inspectors, Simon Heath, James Chrysler, Asaph C. Smith; Overseers of the Poor, James Baird, Granson L. Hall; Constables, John N. Butterfield, Prindle Hubbell, George W. White, ---- Sprague. Among the others not yet mentioned, who have acted an important part in transforming this part of the great wilderness into one of the finest agricultural townships of Grand River Valley, may be named Ira Pinkney, Philip D. Marble, Francis Potter, and many others who were pioneers in various parts of the township, and many of whom still remain to enjoy the fruits of their former energy and perseverance in the midst of privation. Keene is peculiarly an agricultural township, having no railroad, mill, hotel or church within its limits. Ephraim Abbott & Co., have a fine establishment for the manufacture of chairs, rakes, etc., built in 1869, and situated in the western part of section twenty-two. This, and the blacksmith shop of George II. Hart, on the south line of 'ection nine, are the only manufactories of the township. HISTORY ANfD DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 43 The first postoffice was established about 1845; it was named Avon, and the postmaster was Asaph C. Smith. This office was afterward removed to Easton. Another postoffice, called Rix, was maintained for several years, near the center of the town, but was finally discontinued and the present postoffice of Keene established, on the eastern part of section twenty-one. Keene has two cemeteries, one on section seventeen, and the other on section twentyeight. The first school-house was built in 1842, where the Potter school-house now stands, in District No. 1. Miss Ruth Hunt of Lyons, was the first teacher. The present house was built some years after. The Sayles school-house, in District No. 2, is a fine brick building, erected in 1870, on the western part of section thirty. The Day school-house, in District No. 3, is a brick building of fair size, situated on the west line of section twenty-seven, and was built in 1869. The White school-house, in District No. 4, is a mcdium-sized frame building, built some fourteen years since, and situated on the south line of section thirty-four. The Marble school-house, in District No. 5, is a small frame building, standing on the northeast corner of section seventeen, and was erected in 1848. The Tasker school-house in District No. 6, is a small frame building, located near the center of section eleven. The Stevens school-house, in District No. 7, is a small frame building, situated on the southeast corner of section twenty-six, and was built in 1870. The Bowen school-house, in District No. 8, stands on the west line of section twentyone. It is a small frame building, erected in 1855. The Striped school-house, in District No. 9, is a fair-sized frame building, on the northern part of section fifteen, and was built in 1864. The present township officers are: Supervisor, Amasa F. Lee; Township Clerk, Thomas Daniels; Township Treasurer, Ephraim Abbott; Drain Commissioner, Geo. R. Sayles; Justices of the Peace, Ensign Rexford, William Clark, and Eddy Morrison; School Inspectors, Wilbur H. Moon and Robert Thompson; Commissioners of Highways, Geo. W. Lee, John Reid, and William R. Parker; Constable, Benjamin Rexford. LYONS. T HIS town is located in the eastern tier, bounded on the north by'North Plains; east by Dallas, Clinton County; south by Portland; west by Ionia. It formerly embraced territory belonging to Ionia and North Plains, which has been set back to the respective towns, leaving only the surveyed township, six miles square. The first settler was H. V. Libhart, who came in April, 1833, and selected his land, went back to Naples, Ontario county, New York, and returned with his family,-arriving at the site, where the village of Lyons now stands, on the 4th day of July, 1833, having been twenty days on the road from Detroit, and being obliged to cut roads for the passage of his ox teams, laden with supplies and machinery for constructing the first saw mill in the county. Mr. Libhart accompanied the teams on the route, as far as Laing's, now called Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, where he took two of the horses, placing a man's saddle on one for his wife to ride and with a blanket on the other, and his little daughter (Mrs. E. B. Armstrong, of Saranac) in his arms, they rode the whole distance to the mouth of the Maple in one day, following Indian trails and fording streams, arriving just as the sun was setting in the west, gilding with its departing rays the unbroken forests on the surrounding hills. Before them lay the sparkling river and the broad expanse of green prairie, dotted here and there with the villages of the red men, who were the sole tenants of the soil and the only inhabitants except the traders, Hunt, Belcher, and Brown, who some time previous (1830) had established a post for the purpose of trading with the Indians for furs and skins. Mr. Hunt, in 1834, brought his family and settled here, where he remained until his death. Belcher and Brown left the place and appear no more in this history. It was at this point that Mr. Libhart made his home, with no settlement this side of Pontiac, Jackon, or Kalamazoo, and none west, except the trading post at Bock-a-tink (Grand Rapids), this side of the great lake. This place, called by the Indians " Co-coosh," was the headquarters of the principal tribes inhabiting the Grand River Valley. Here were the villages of Cocoosh, Muck-a-to-quet, Pewamo, O-san-gee, Muc-a-teb-a-nee, 0-kee-mosse, and several other minor chiefs with their bands. This was the home to which the pioneer brought his young wife, and the only society for six long months was such as the surrounding Indian villages could offer. During the season several settlers arrived, swelling the number in one year to twenty persons, among whom were William Moore and family, also his two sons, William and Daniel, John Knox and family, Nathan Benjamin, Daniel Hart and family, Thaddeus 0. Warner, John Gee and Wm. Merrill. Benjamin Hunt, Warner, and Gee settled on what is known as East Plains. The rest settled in and west of the village. On the 4th of July, 1834, the pioneers had a celebration, II. V. Libhart delivering the oration, that being the first 4th of July celebration held in the State west of Pontiac. " Hail Columbia" and " Star Spangled Banner" were sung, a pole was raised bearing a spread Eagle, and an oak stump, with an auger-hole, was substituted for a cannon. The day was fine, and the festivities were continued during the day and greatly enjoyed HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. by the settlers, as well as by the Indians who participated. In this manner our early settlers wore away the tedium which otherwise would attach to deprivation of social enjoyment and the many privileges denied them in this new country. Many settlers continued to arrive, and in 1836 the fame of the Grand River Valley had spread over the eastern states, and speculators came in herds to secure our rich lands and valuable water-power, and make for themselves fortunes in the new and growing State. Among those who had arrived and located previous to 1836, were Henry A. Leonard and Mr. Huntz, A. L. Roof and A. F. Bell, both young sprigs of the law, who have made for themselves homes and names that will last as long as there remains a Grand River Valley. Messrs. Roof and Bell each rose to the top of the ladder in their profession and both have done good service in our State Legislature; and both still live to enjoy what their early industry and ability aided them to accumulate. About this time Hon. Fred Hall (now of Ionia), then a young man tall and straight as an arrow, came from Vermont and settled at Lyons, where he remained several years actively engaged in those pursuits which ultimately resulted in furnishing him with a competency sufficient to satisfy the most avaricious. Speculation was rife at this time and every available spot, and some places not available, was platted into villages with fine-sounding names, and corner lots that had only a mythical existence, sold for fabulous prices. A good story was told the writer by Thos. H. Dewey, who came in 1835 with Peter Coon. To premise the story, we will say that Arthursburg, located on the high bluff north of Maple River, just below the village of Union, was one of the class of villages platted in the air and drafted on paper, showing public parks, commodious hotels, large manufacturing establishments, in fact all the accompaniments of a large and flourishing village. Very many lots in this plat found ready purchasers in the eastern states, many of whom were toiling factory girls who had earned their money by a single thread at a time, and other hard-working mechanics, on whom the loss of a few hundred dollars fell heavily. But better than the above, among the fish that took the bait were a number of the class called " sharks," who purchased extensively at what to them appeared low prices, anticipating a rapid rise in corner lots in the fast-growing young city of Arthursburg. It is of one of the class that we would write. One afternoon, in the summer of 1836, Mr. Dewey was at work on the prairie below the village, and was accosted by a well-dressed man carrying a heavy valise, who inquired if he could direct him to Arthursburg. Mr. Dewey told him that it was about threefourths of a mile ahd on the opposite side of Maple River. The shores being high, the person supposed the village to be concealed by the intervening woodland, and inquired as to facilities for crossing, whether by bridge or ferry. When being informed that swimming was the usual manner of reaching the place, unless fortunate enough to find an Indian to carry him over in a canoe, the traveler looked amazed and expressed the opinion that the citizens of Arthursburg must be lacking in enterprise to neglect the construction of bridges to accommodate travel to and from so important a place. He stated during the conversation that he was the fortunate owner of some of the most valuable lots in the village, from the sale of which he anticipated receiving a sum sufficient to pay him well for the perils and dangers of a journey from Connecticut; and as it was nearly night he proposed to move down to the river and find some means of crossing, and locate himself comfortably at one of the principal hotels and wait, like the great Micawber, for something to turn up. On being informed by Mr. Dewey that the hotel accommodations of Arthursburg were limited to a camp on the ground, earth for a bed, rock for a pillow, and blue skies for a canopy, our traveler was greatly agitated; and when informed further, that the village of Arthursburgnever had been surveyed and only existed on paper and in the fertile brain of some gracelss3 and& 46 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. unscrupulous speculator, and that the whole ground-work of the village was there laid out before him, embracing a few paltry acres of worthless land stretching from the river bank up the almost perpendicular slope to the top of the high bluff, now known as Arthursburg hill. The look of blank amazement, chagrin, anger, and mortification, all blended together, that spread itself on his countenance, can better be imagined than described. With bitter anathemas mingled with smothered curses against all speculators, and the originators of the Arthursburg swindle in particular, he departed from the spot where his brightest hopes had been blighted, a wiser man and equally as rich as though he possessed every lot in that fictitious village. About this time, with the great influx of immigrants, came the late Truman Lyon, Asa Bunnell, Giles Isham, Phineas Varnum, Judge Thompson, and many others that cannot be mentioned in our limited space. ORGANIZATION. In 1837 the township was organized, under the name of Maple, embracing four surveyed townships, and the first meeting was ordered to be held at the house of Wm. Hunt. March 20, 1840, the bill to change the name to Lyons was approved by the Governor. We cannot find the record of the first township meeting; consequently cannot give the names of the officers. The names of the present officers are: D. C. Spalding, Supervisor; J. F. Baker, Clerk; H. V. Staley, A. Amsden, A. R. Roof, C. L. Hungerford, Justices; J. 0. Probasco, Treasurer; D. Speer, W. A. Carpenter, and J. Dunlap, Highway Commissioners; G. A. Hendrick and A. Abbey, Assessors. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The surface near the streams is high and rolling, except the prairie at the junction of the Maple and Grand River, and the northern and eastern portions are nearly level, with only slight undulations. There is but little waste land, that being on the river bluffs, and no swamps of any importance. The soil varies from the rich alluvial deposits to gravel, clay, sand, and loam. The northern part of the town is embraced in what is known as the North Plains; the eastern portion embraces the East Plains; the central part is heavily timbered openings, and the southern is openings and plains. There are but few acres in the township that will not produce wheat, and the samples shown in our market are equal to any in the State. The high, rolling lands in the vicinity of the rivers, are well adapted to the cultivation of fruit of all kinds, and our citizens are engaged quite extensively in fruit culture. The farms in this town are generally under a high state of cultivation, and the owners, in almost every instance, have erected for themselves, large, beautiful, and commodious residences, and farm buildings far superior to many in the farming districts of the older States. A good soil and fine climate, together with a good share of industry and enterprise, will soon convert a howling wilderness into almost an Eden. The privations and hardships endured by the early settlers can hardly be realized by those who have more recently settled in the country. It will be recollected that there were no mills this side of Pontiac, and all breadstuffs were brought from there, or transported from Detroit to Grand Haven and from there by canoes or batteaux to this place, and many times from unavoidable causes the early settlers were entirely without food; many subsisting on wild fruits, boiled wheat, and maple sugar. Many incidents are mentioned by S. H. Sutton, Esq., of Naples, N. Y., in his sketches of pioneer life, to whom we are indebted for the following item: " We remember the instance of a pioneer, Mr. Lambert B. Barnum. Going twelve miles to borrow some pork, he was refused. He then wanted to buy it; he was still refused. He wanted to look into the pork barrel, and that was refused. He then offered twenty-five cents to HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNIY. 47 be allowed to smell of the barrel, and that too was refused!" Those that hunted cattle were often lost in the woods, and would find refuge in the trees during the night to avoid wild beasts. Hardships and privations *were on every hand, and many a young man was then here that had been tenderly reared, who sighed for home and its comforts. But homesickness, hardships and poverty are better to graduate a young man than a cozy home, a rich inheritance, and all the luxuries that wealth can give. The first steamboat that visited Lyons came up the river on the first day of December, 1837, which event was made the occasion of great festivities. The trip of the boat was not repeated, and transportation was continued as usual with pole boats and canoes until 1848, when steamboats were again launched above the rapids, and thereafter made regular trips during their season until obstructed by the bridges of the Detroit & Milwaukee Railway. The first birth in the township was Antoinette, a daughter of Franklin Chubb (now Mrs. Hungerford, of Williamston, Mich). The first death was Harry, an infant son of Franklin Chubb. The first marriage was that of Stephen Bunker (now in Kansas), to a daughter of Wm. Hunt, the old pioneer and trader. VILLAGE OF LYONS. There are three villages in this township, Lyons, Muir, and Pewamo. The village of Lyons was platted long before the township was organized, and its early history is identical with the history of the township. This was the point of first settlement, and here transpired all of the events that make our history. The property platted and the surrounding lands was owned by Lucius Lyon, who was at that time a member of Congress, and who projected many schemes for the advancement and aggrandizement* of the place; but unfortunately for us, the pressure of 1837 caused the end of many well laid plans, and Lyons was destined to wait future developments for the furtherance of her interests. In 1836, an effort was made to improve the water-power on Grand River at this place. A portion of the canal or race was excavated, and a commencement made on the dam, but "wild-cats " were too many for the enterprise, and that too collapsed. In 1856, Daniel Ball, of Grand Rapids, having come into possession of certain real estate in this village, proposed to improve the water-power,.provided the citizens would contribute something toward the expense. Our citizens and the farmers in the country came forward and subscribed nearly $8,000, which was expended in making a race, throwing up a dyke around the contemplated pond, and building a dam part way across the river, where the work stopped. Some time later a number of our enterprising citizens associated themselves together and organized the Lyons Water-Power Company, purchasing from Mr. Ball his interest, since which time much money has been expended in perfecting the dam and race, and now we have a power second to none but Grand Rapids in the State. There is running on this power the saw-mill, pump-shop, spoke and felloe factory of H. V. Libhart; the sash, door and blind factory of F. E. & A. D. Moore; the plaster-mill of Wm. C. Hawley; A. Amsden & Co.'s woolen factory; wooden bowl and turning shop of Phelps & Hiser; also, the large "Gothic" flouring-mills of Hale Bro's., who have this year added a large brick building to the structure, making it one of the largest and finest mills in the valley. The village was first incorporated in 1857, and under the supervision of the Board many improvements were made by grading streets, building side-walks, and other things necessary. In 1868 the people procured a new charter, under which improvements have steadily been made until our streets and side-walks have been placed in a condition that will compare favorably with any of our sister villages. The village 48 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. now contains 1 National Bank, 12 stores, 5 blacksmith shops, 2 good hotels, 3 carriage shops, 1 large furniture establishment, 1 foundry and pump shop, 1 wholesale boot and shoe factory, 3 shoe shops, 2 harness shops, 2 large churches, together with the manufacturing establishments mentioned in connection with the water-power. With the railroad facilities that we now have and are sure to have in another year, in connection with the extensive water-power, located in the midst of the finest country in the State, producing everything necessary for prosperity, the future of Lyons can be only bright and full of promise. MUIR. The first settlement of Muir was made by Dr. W. Z. Blanchard and his son, John C., who improved a farm on the present site and built a barn and tenant house. The place was occupied for farming purposes until 1855, when the late A. L. Soule and R. L. Robinson, from Ohio, purchased the property and platted the village of Montrose, which name was subsequently changed to Muir. About this time the D. & M. R. R. was under contract, and through the influence of Messrs. Soule & Robinson and others, the station was located at that point. There was little done in the shape of improvement for some time, until Messrs. Soule & Robinson, who, having previously purchased extensively of the pine lands on Fish Creek, conceived the project of constructing a steam saw-mill at Muir. The mill was built, and the manufacturing of pine lumber was considered a success. Soon after the death of both Messrs. Soule and Robinson, Messrs. J. & J. Begole of Mount Morris, New York, purchased the property, and are still engaged in the manufacture of lumber. Viewing the success of these parties, others were induced to construct mills, and now Muir has 4 steam saw-mills, 1 shingle-mill, and one planing-mill, sash, door and blind factory. Having no waterpower, the whole business of the place is dependent on the lumber interests for support. In seasons when lumber is abundant and logs easily obtained, the village presents an active, lively, and prosperous appearance; but in seasons like the present, with little rain and no water, and but few logs, it looks rather discouraging to the commercial interests as well as to lumbermen. The interests of the whole business portion seem to be identical, and with a fixed determination on the part of business men that all branches of trade shall share alike in the prosperity of the place, and by courteous interchanging of accommodations no branch has as yet suffered to any extent from unfortunate circumstances not under their control. With the enterprise of its business men, combined with their unbounded liberality, there can be but one result,-success. Nearly 15,000,000 ft. of lumber are cut annually at the mills in Muir, although their capacity is much greater. The extensive gang mill of Wagar, Armstrong & Co., is the first on the river, and lies eighty rods east of the depot directly on the railroad. Next is the mill of C. J. Rumsey; third, is the mill of J. & J. Begole & Co.; next below this is the shingle-mill of Hewitt & Gould, and the last is the mill of Abby, French & Co., on the railroad track below the village. This village now contains two churches, one National Bank; also the Exchange Bank of S. W. Webber & Co., 4 dry goods stores, 3 grocery stores, 1 bakery. 2 drug stores, 1 hardware store, 1 jewelry store, 4 blacksmith shops, 1 harness shop, 5 saloons, 1 furniture store, 1 steam flouring-mill, 2 hotels. The village was incorporated in 1870. PEWAMO. This village, nanmed after the Ottowa Chief, Pewamno, is situated on sections twelve and thirteen, comprising in its boundaries the south half of twelve and north half of thirteen. This village was first laid out at the time of constructing the D. & M. R. R., by Dr. Blanchard, J. C. Blanchard, Hampton Rich, Robert Higham, and others, who HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 49 purchased the property from Mr. Mosher and Hunt. The first building erected in the new village was the large brown store, now occupied by R. G. Mattison. This store was built by Mr. Morse, who brought a stock of goods from Matherton, continued trade for a short time, sold out and went west." About this time H. W. Blanchard, Esq. (lately deceased), came from Canada and located here, building a store and residence in connection, and continued business until his death. For several years but little improvement was made in the village, the business being confined principally to getting out wood for the railroad company. The village being located on a low piece of ground, the roads were many times in a horrible condition; but through the lih.ornlity of thli township, appropriations were made for draining and turnpiking the roads, which are now in a good condition. This is quite an important shipping point, as all freights for Matherton, Hubbardston, Carson, Elm Hall, Estelle, and all points north are delivered here, and the business of the place has steadily increased, until now they have three fine churches, three dry-goods stores, two drug stores, one hardware store, two groceries, three hotels, one steam flouring-mill, one stave and heading factory, two blacksmith shops, two carriage shops, one boot and shoe shop, and all the small accompaniments of an ordinary village. The village was incorporated 1870. SCHOOLS. The first school in the township was organized in 1834, with five pupils, Miss Susan Moore (now the widow of the late Joshua Boyer, and residing in Grand Rapids) being the teacher. The school-room was a small log shanty, erected by H. V. Libhart, Esq., on the site of the present residence of Thomas McKenzie, in the village of Lyons. The township is now divided into eleven districts, a part of them fractional with other towns, and has a large number of fine and substantial, and some dilapidated and worthless, school buildings, which we have not sufficient space to describe. Tle village of Lyons has a large school-house on the west side of the river. It is two stories high, with two large session-rooms and two recitation-rooms. The school cau accommodate three hundred pupils, employs four teachers, and is in a flourishing condition. The grounds are ample, and thickly set with maple trees. The officers of the district are: G. A. Hendrick, Jr., Director; A. K. Roof, Moderator, and M. F. Baker, Assessor. There is a large, elegant school-building on section thirty-four, which cost $2,500. On section number one is another fine building which cost $1,500. On section thirtyfive is what is called the Crane school-house, a handsome building which cost $1,500. There are three small school buildings in the village of Muir, with a large attendance of pupils. The late A. L. Soule set apart in his will the sum of $10,000 for the purpose of maintaining a public school in Muir, which sum the District Board are taking measures to secure for use in the construction of a suitable school-building. The village of Pewamo has a good school building, which cost $1,800. Two teachers are employed. RIVERS, STREAMS, ETC. This township is well watered by the Grand and Maple Rivers, and Stony and Libhart Creeks. Grand River enters the township on the southwest corner of section thirty-three, flowing northeasterly to the northeast corner of the section, where it passes on to section twenty-nine, running northwesterly to the southwest corner of N. W. I of E. i-, thence southwesterly till it enters section twenty-eight on S. E. 4, and bearing nearly north, pases out on the N. E. i, and running northerly nearly across section twenty, it bends regularly to the southwest and passes out on the S. W. 4, and entering the S. E. j of section nineteen and running 7 50 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. nearly to the center of the section, it sweeps around to the northeast and enters eighteen; making a curve northwesterly, it passes out of the township on the west quarter line precisely at its junction with Maple River. This river, the Wash-te-nong of the Red men, is truly one of the grandest streams in the State. Its high, wooded banks and beautiful shady islands, pure water, and rapid current, together with the gradual sweeping curves, presents a picture on which the eye delights to dwell. Maple River is a slow, sluggish stream, with low wooded banks, that enters the town on the north side of section two. Running southwesterly through 3, 10, 9, 8, 17 and 18, it leaves the town at its junction with Grand River. This stream presents no attractions, having no water-power, but used chiefly for the transportation of pine logs from the extensive pineries on its banks near its head in Clinton County, and from Fish Creek in Montcalm County. Stony Creek is a fine rapid stream that enters the town on section thirteen. Running northwesterly through 13, 14, 15 and 16 it empties its waters into Maple River near the center of section nine. This stream affords several fine powers, one of which was improved at an early day by John Gee, an old pioneer. The extensive hard-wood mills of Win. Woodworth, Esq., are located on the old site. The whole power of Stony Creek must eventually be brought into use, as it can be made available at much less expense than on larger streams. The banks are high and the bed rocky, making the process of damming much easier than in many other localities. Its natural advantages must surely invite capital when thoroughly understood. Libhart Creek runs through a portion of section thirty-six and empties into Grand River on section twenty-four, town of Ionia. On this creek was erected the first sawmill in the county, by II. V. Libhart, Esq. RAILROADS. The township of Lyons is traversed by three lines of railroad, two of which are in operation,-the Detroit & Milwaukee railroad and Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan railroad, and one under construction from Coldwater via Marshall, Olivet, and Lyons, and thence north to its terminus. The D. & MI. road enters the town on section thirteen and passes nearly west, passing out on section eighteen. There are two stations in the town, Muir and Pewamo, both of which are doing an extensive freight business. The D., L. & L. MI. road enters the town on section thirty-one and passes out on section thirty, having a station on section twenty-five,-the township of Ionia being just out of the corporate limits of the village of Lyons. The Coldwater road is beingrapidly constructed, and will be ready for business early in the season of 1873. Our citizens contributed nobly for the enterprise, and will undoubtedly reap abundantly from the investment, as this is looked upon as being the road for Lyons. It runs in close proximity to our water-power and manufacturing establishments, and our business men will find it much more convenient shipping produce and receiving goods than hauling one mile to either of the other roads. To the untiring energy of IH. V. Libhart and A. B. Robinson, directors of the road, and the great liberality of our citizens, are we obligated for the success of the enterprise; and last and not least of all, to the generous hearts of the noble ladies of Lyons, who contribdted largely by subscription to the stock. The road has now beconme a fixed fact, and when completed, with three competing lines of railroad running through our town, the advantages to be derived cannot be accurately computed. Property has already advanced and we hear of many sales and transfers of real estate at figures far in advance of the expectations of the most sanguine. Many persons from a distanle, hearing of our prosperity and great advantages from railroad communication, and our extensive and almost inexhaustible water-power, arc looking at our town 1and negoltiating lor homes with us. NORTH PLAINS. N ORTH PLAINS is the northeast corner township of Ionia County, and is bounded on the north by the township of Bloomer, Montcalm County, on the east by the township of Lebanon, Clinton County, on the south by the township of Lyons, on the west by the township of Ronald. The soil of this township is quite variable, from sandy to heavy clay, though generally sandy or gravelly loam. It would be difficult to locate the different varieties of soil, as there is hardly a section or quarter of a section without all the different kinds. On the west side of the town was a beautiful plain, just rolling enough to avoid the appearance of flatness, known by the name of North Plains, and from which the township afterwards took its name. When this plain was first settled it was free from underbrush, presenting the appearance of a prairie, with an occasional burr, white, and black oak tree of a second growth. These trees in many places, in the night-time, had the appearance of on old orchard. North Plains was bordered by timbered land, generally known as timbered openings, excepting northwest and west, which was a continuation of plains known as Long Plains, Round Plains, etc. This plain is now under cultivation, and furnishes some of the very best farms in the State. Nearly all of the town, aside from this plain, is occupied by the actual settler, and more or less improved; and is of a deep, rich, and fertile soil. It can hardly be said that North Plains is second to any other township in the State, if judged in the state of nature. By the census of 1870 it stands fourth in production. Sections one, two, and eleven have been timbered to some extent with pine, though there are but few trees left now excepting stumps, some of which are very large. The balance of the timber was beech, maple, and other woods common to timbered land. All that portion of the town lying south of section one and east of Fish Creek, is what is called timbered openings. West of Fish Creek and north of Maple River is a strip of timbered land varying in width from three to four miles. That portion of the town southeast of Maple River is timbered openings, excepting about one hundred and sixty acres on sections twenty-five and thirty-six, which is a part of East Plains, and a cedar swamp on section thirty-six of about forty acres. The surface of the land in the township is generally level, though rolling enough to afford easy drainage. There are numerous swales, small swamps, and marshes, though, when drained, there are few but become arable. On either side of Maple River, between the high land and river flats, it is more or less hilly and broken; also at the division between the high land and river flats it is very stony. The town is all drained by Fish Creek and Maple River, except a small portion on the west, that makes into Prairie Creek. The principal streams are Maple River and Fisk Creek. The former enters the town on the east side, about two miles north of the southeast corner, runs a southwesterly course, and passes out of the town about one and one-third miles from the southeast corner. Maple River rises in Shiawassee County and empties into Grand River in the township of Lyons. The Maple has but little fall, consequently is a very sluggish stream, with wide and low flats, averaging in this town about one-half mile in width. Fish Creek enters the north side of the town nearly a mile west of the east line of the town, running a little east of south, emptying into Maple River on the 52 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. county line, where the Maple enters the town, running the distance of over four miles in the town. Fish Creek is a very rapid stream and has two water-powers already improved, and three more within the town yet to be improved, with sufficient head of water to drive any kind of machinery. It has but little if any bottom lands. Stoughton Creek, as it is commonly called, rises in the town and empties into Fish Creek on section twelve. It is fed by several branches, one of which heads on section twentyfour, one on seventeen, and two in the town of Bloomer. It furnishes a good waterpower near the mouth, on section eleven, owned by Bartholomew Curry. VILLAGE OF MATHERTON. In the year 1842, Beckwith & Co. made a commencement on section twenty-four, clearing ten acres of ground, and building a log house on the land where Asaph Mather's brick house now stands. They also commenced building a saw-mill on Fish Creek on the same section. The mill was completed the next spring. They sawed considerable pine lumber, the most of which they rafted to the mouth of Grand River. Some of the lumber was taken over Lake Michigan in rafts, they being dependent on Chicago, mostly, for a market for their lumber. From 1842 to 1845 there were several small dwellings built, mostly for or by laborers. Asaph Mather bought out Beckwith & Co. in 18-14, moved his family on during the next year, continued the business, and in 1848 built a flouring-mill with two run of stone. A postoffice was established in 1850, called Matherton, Asapli Mather, Postmaster. About the year 1851 a company from the East, mostly from Massachusetts, entered into the lumber business quite extensively, either renting a saw-mill or going in company with Mr. Mather. The same company afterwards removed two miles up the stream. W. Z. Blanchard started the first general dry-goods store at Matherton, in the year 1851. The saw-mill was destroyed by fire a number of years ago, and was subsequently rebuilt by A. Mather. Matherton has one flouring-mill, with two run of stone, Messrs. Tyler & Shipman, proprietors; one saw-mill, one dry-goods store, one carding machine, one cabinet shop and furniture store, D. Allen Bangs, proprietor, and one hotel, situated just east of the county line. There is a district school-house situated on the hill, a frame building, in which is kept a good school. VILLAGE OF HUBBARDSTON. Hubbardston is situated on Fish Creek, in the town of North Plains, on sections twelve and thirteen, and sections seven and eighteen in the town of Lebanon, Clinton County. In this village Fish Creek furnishes a superior water-power. There is on this stream the grist and flouring mill of Sunderlin & Reynolds; also a sash and blind shop. There are one steam saw-mill, seven dry-goods and grocery stores, two drug stores, one jewelry store, two millinery establishments, two hardware stores, three churches, Congregational, Methodist Episcopal, and Catholic, three hotels, one foundry and machine shop, one furniture store, two blacksmith shops, two wagon shops, two boot and shoe shops, and other conveniences of a thriving village. The village schoolhouse, situated on the west side of Fish Creek, is a wooden building which will seat about two hundred scholars, but does not meet Wie wants of the district. The district hive purchased about three acres of land on the east side of Fish Creek, in a beautiful i location, and will undoubtedly build a house worthy of the village. e Methodist Church is a wooden structure about 44x60 feet in size, and was built 68. The Congregational Church is a fine wooden structure 40x64 feet in size, with basement. The upper room is not finished. The outside, however, is complete, presenting a fine appearance. The St. John's Catholic Church was built in 1868. It is a very fine wooden edifice, and at the time it was built was supposed to be the largest church in the county. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 53 RAILROAD. The Marshall and Coldwater Railroad runs through the village of Hubbardston. Its construction is now going on. It passes through Muir, thence to Matherton, Hubbardston, Carson City, Estella, and Elm Hall, Elm Hall being the present northern terminus of the work. NEWSPAPER. The newspaper and printing office is situated on Hanover street. near Main street. The Advertiser is a first-class country paper, printed weekly, A. V. Phister, publisher, and has a circulation of 550. MAMMOTH SAW-MILL. Prominent among the manufacturing establishments of the county is the immense steam saw-mill of the Hubbardston Lumber Co., located on Fish Creek, in the village of Hubbardston. Mr. N. F. Rogers is secretary, treasurer, and managing director of the company, and the mill was designed and constructed by Mr. J. W. Miles, of Hubbardston, practical engineer and builder. The whole building and machinery are alike creditable to the enterprise of the company and the talent and skill of Mr. Miles. The mill is 36x135 feet in size, two stories high, and unusually high between joints, the frame being made of massive oak timbers, thickly set and firmly braced. In the upper story is a recess floor for the edger, bringing the top of the lumber rollers six inches above the edger table, to obviate the necessity of raising lumber. The mill contains an upright saw, a fifty-six inch circular saw, an edger, three cutting-off saws, a lath-mill, and shingle-mill. Two sets of saws are kept, and the saws are changed for filing, the change being effected in three minutes time. The capacity of the mill is upwards of 40,000 feet of lumber per day. Below, in the brick engine-room, we find three forty-four-inch boilers, each twenty feet long, standing on a front of superior construction, designed by Mr. Miles, and cast in the Hubbardston foundry. These boilers furnish steam for an engine with a cylinder sixteen inches in diameter and thirty inches long, which moves the whole machinery, driving from a drum nine feet four inches in diameter, carrying a thirty-inch, endless, six-ply rubber belt to a shaft twenty-four feet long and five inches in diameter,with drivepulleys forty-seven inches in diameter and a thirty-inch face, making two hundred revolutions per minute. The upright, edger, and large circular take their motion from this shaft. It also communicates motion, with an eighteen-inch, five-ply rubber belt, to a counterline shaft, two and one-half inches in diameter, thirty feet long, running across the mill, which drives two log-turners, one back and one forward, for the upright and large circular. From this shaft is driven a line shaft of the same diameter and with the same sized pulleys and belts, extending one hundred feet at right angles, from which are driven the lath-mill, shingle-mill, and all other motions or belts extending across the mill. Power is derived from this shaft, reduced down to forty-one revolutions on two short continuances, for running the lumber-rollers and carrying cants from upright to circular. The slabs are carried on these lumber-rollers directly to the slab-saws without lifting or changing; when, at the proper length for lath, the slab is caught up by a lifting frame, operated by the foot of the man at the saw, and cut off, leaving the rollers still running, upon which the remainder of the slat is dropped, and carried another four feet to be again cut off. The section cut off is dropped,-by drawing it back two inches,-down, the slab-slides to the lath-mill, the wood and waste passing out of the mill. This obviates all necessity of handling slabs, which, as every mill man knows, is the worst form of work in a saw-mill. 54 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. The company own large tracts of land up Fish Creek, and have an abundant supply of timber to last many years. They have also very superior booming accommodations. The mill was commenced about January 1st, 1872, and did not begin operations till October, since which time its complete success has been demonstrated by actual trial. FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP. The foundry and machine shop of Lusk & Stuck is situated just above the business part of the village. It was entirely destroyed by fire last May, and has since been rebuilt by Lusk & Stuck, and is doing a large business in manufacturing plows, drags, cultivators, and all kinds of machinery. FLOURING MILL. The great flouring-mill of Sunderlin and Reynolds is situated on the west side of the track, has three run of stone, and is doing a large and paying business. SASH AND BLINDS. The Hubbardston Sash and Blind shop is situated near the steam saw-mill, runs by water, a good power and machinery. INCORPORATION. The village of IIubbardston was incorporated by Act of the Legislature in 1867, and its charter revised in the spring of 1871. Present village officers: President, Alfred A. Proctor; Trustees, Carlos E. Hait, Edwin Perry, Charles H. Hunter, Henry W. Hitchcock, George A. Chatterton, Wim. H. Lewis; Clerk, Albert V. Philter; Assessor, John B. Abbott; Marshal, Linus Van Alstine. THE EARLY SETTLEMENT OF HUBBARDSTON. Joseph Brown purchased two hundred and forty acres, with water-power, of Reed & Langdon, in the year 1851, and commenced erecting a dam and saw-mill, Mr. Brown's means were limited, and the work went on slowly, but in the year 1852 he had succeeded in getting the mill started and a small boarding-house built. In the year 1853 Thomas Hubbard (in honor of whom the village was named), Wilson Homer, Noah Hitchcock, and N. W. Taylor, all residents of the Eastern States, purchased the mill and land of Joseph Brown, they having a number of lots of pine land upon Fish Creek and its tributaries. In 1854 they enlarged and' partly rebuilt the saw-mill, and commenced manufacturing pine lumber to quite an extent. They too were embarrassed and labored under many difficulties for a time, though most of them were men of means. The company business did not seem to pay expenses. Yet as the country became more developed things took quite a different turn. In the year 1854, Daniel F. Hunter came here. About the same time J. C. Howard and family came. J. F. Holbrook came the next year. All these were from Massachusetts. In the course of a few months, J. F. Holbrook and D. F. Hunter erected the first frame building in the village (excepting the saw-mill) occupying it for a number of years as a store, doing a large and successful business. About the year 1855, IHubbard, Hitchcock & Company built a dwelling-house and barn on the west side of the creek. Soon after, the company put a steam engine in the saw-mill dispensing with water power. In the year 1856, J. C. Howard built what was then called a large hotel, calling it after his own name, the Howard House. The same year there were other buildings put up, and quite a number of shanties. Warren A. Sherwood came on and took charge of the business of Wilson Iomer & Company, about the year 1857 and built a two-story building on the ground HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONI. COUNTY. 55 now occupied by Sunderlin's brick store. Dr. Wilson first occupied the building; putting into it a stock of dry goods, groceries and drugs. The same year there were several buildings put up, dwellings, shops, &c. Win. Patrick came on as one of the firm of Wilson, Homer & Company. The flouring-mill was built; Hubbardston began to grow and have the appearance of a village in fact. Hubbardston has been visited by a number of destructive fires within the past nine years, that seemed to almost consume its growth, yet it has made progress steadily onward. The people of Hubbardston, ever awake to enterprise, seeing the need of a railroad, in August 1869 some of the enterprising men went to work, and not being able to perfect an arrangement with any other company took legal steps and organized a railroad company called the Westphalia, IIubbardston, and Northern railroad company, and got their charter, but met with difficulties, though not giving up until the people in this part of the township had perfected anj arrangement with the Marshall and Coldwatcr railroad company. The people on the line of this road are indebted to the untiring efforts of certain men, among whom are Dr. E. W. Dodge, N. F. Rogers, Wm. Reynolds, A. G. Russell, and others. LIME. On the farm of Isaac 1M. Jessup, on section twenty-five, there is a ledge of lime of excellent quality, and, as far as known, inexhaustible, though the strata recedes into the hill, and will perhaps be found to lie considerably below the surface of the ground back of where they are now at work. There is a very nice spring in the side hill, quite a number of feet above the road near this lime, affording quite a stream of water. Mr. Jessup thinks it an extra place for a cheese factory. SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL HOUSES. The schools of North Plains are generally well organized, and taught by qualified teachers. The houses are all frame buildings and in very good repair. Some of the houses are quite old; though some have been rebuilt. The whole number of school districts in the town is ten. The whole number of school-houses is nine. The schoolhouse in District No. 9 was destroyed by fire during the past year and not rebuilt. There is a graded school at Hubbardston. The total valuation of school-houses and grounds is $6,827. The number of scholars that can be seated in all the school-houses is 746. Total number of scholars of school age, 707. EARLY SETTLERS. Mr. Hiram Brown, the first settler in North Plains, settled on section thirty-one, arriving there on the 8th of October, 1836, with his wife and two children. They lived in a tent until they could build a house. Mr. Hector Hayes arrived four days later, and settled on the same section. lessrs. Hayes and Brown came from the same neighborhood, and left Oneida County, New York, together, but by accident got separated at Pontiac, Michigan. Mr. Brown arrived in Lyons October 3d, the same night that Mr. Hayes arrived at Dewitt. On the morning of the 4th there was about four inches of snow on the ground. Mr. B. waited three days, and then went on his land. Mr. Hayes was detained at Dewitt four days on account of the snow, and being three days on the road, arrived four days later. Mr. Joy Olmsted settled on section thirty-one in February, 1837. Major Mills settled on section 17, in May, 1837, on land located the September before. Nathaniel Sessions settled on section twenty-three, about the same time. Moses Dean settled on section thirty-six, July 5, 1837. Ansel D. Glass, of the State of New York, his family, consisting of a wife and two children, settled on section five in the fall or early winter of 1837. Giles Crippen settled on section thirty in 1837. Wm. Vance settled on section twenty-five in 1837. A few others 56 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. moved to different parts of the town during the year 1837. Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer and sons settled on section fourteen in May, 1838. In October, 1838, Samuel E. Stoughton settled on section ten. In January, 1839, Wm. W. Edmister moved on his land on section fifteen; he built his house the June before. About this time, though perhaps a year later, there was a man by the name of Bartly Dunn Norton and some others, not more than three or four, settled in different parts of the town, who have since died or gone away. George D. Kellogg settled on section fourteen in the fall of 1839, after which the settlement progressed slowly for a few years. Geo. W. Germain settled on section twenty-nine in June, 1843. Mr. Germain was elected to office at the town's first election, and has held other and higher offices since. John McKelvey came to Lyons with his father January 10th, 1834. His father settled on the old McKelvey farm near Lyons in 1834, and sowed the first wheat ever sowed in Ionia County. John settled first in the town of North Plains in the year 1842, made some changes in the next few years, and finally settled on section thirty, where he still lives. He has carried on a farm and practiced law ever since he first settled in the town. The next few years were not marked with any particular events, except toil, hard work, and low prices, with a generally scarcity of money in the country. In the year 1849, John W. Cowman came in town and made an opening on section eleven, he being the first Irishman in town. It was not long afterwards, however, when others came, and they have been coming from time to time until the town is nearly one-quarter settled with Irish people. Among them there are some very prominent citizens; among whom might be mentioned Bartholomew Curry, who lives on section twelve. INCIDENTS OF EARLY SETTLEMENT. Hiram Brown, better known as Judge Brown, and Hector Hayes came to Detroit together. Each had a yoke of oxen and wagon. They came across Lake Erie, and when they got to Detroit they found the road so bad that they each bought another yoke of oxen and came on with their loads of provisions and their families, sending their goods around by the lake to Grand Haven. They started out of Detroit by the way of Detroit Turnpike to Nolton's Tavern, a place eighteen miles north of Pontiac, left the turnpike there, came to Lyons on the trail, fording all the streams, there being no bridges after leaving the turnpike, and camping out when they could not get to the next house. Mr. Brown arrived at Lyons October 3d. He says, when he got up the next morning and found four inches of snow on the ground, he was homesick, and wished hc was back in York State. The snow went off in a few days and they had good weather afterwards. They camped out until they each built a log house, but got s3ttled before winter. They had no neighbors north. There was one man living south about three-quarters of a mile, by the name of Soule, living on section six in the town of Lyons. Judge Brown says he brought pork and provision all that he needed but flour from the east with him, and was told that could buy plenty of wheat, and that there would be a mill in Ionia by the time he got here. But there was no mill there. IIc bought two barrels of flour, and some wheat which he could not get ground. He fed all but two bushels to his oxen. On opening one of the barrels of flour he found it spoiled at each end, all in a chunk, and as nasty as it could be. He then went to Lyons tobny flour. He could get it for $16 per barrel, but his friends told him to wait,-it would be cheaper. He did wait until it was all gone, then left $20 at Lyons and $20 he sent to Ionia, but no flour came to either place. With the one barrel and by breaking up the lumps they had called spoiled, and sifting it, they managed to get along till the Ionia mill was built; and with the one bushel of wheat got along till harvest. Judge Brown says there were several families that did not lay in a stock of flour and did not have a mouthful of bread for three months. Most of them had plenty ol meat, but how they lived lie can hardly tell. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 57 In the spring of 1838 Nathaniel Sessions settled on section twenty-three, in 1837 cutting his own road from East Plains. He was on his farm at the time the Glass family were killed, and for protection against the Indians split out timbers three or four inches thick and made shutters for his doors and windows, fastening them nights with bars and bolts. Mr. Sessions relates many interesting anecdotes of those early days, and says that though pretty snug they were the best he ever saw. At that time the settlers were an excellent class of people and generally very industrious. To know that a family had come to stay was generally sufficient evidence that they were all right. Mr. Sessions, now eighty-two years of age, still lives on his farm and enjoys talking over his pioneer experience. Major Mills relates the following adventure with a bear: One night, about 12 o'clock, he heard a squealing among a drove of twenty-three hogs owned by himself and Jay Olmstead, and got up and started out with his axe in his hand. He found a large bear in the midst of the drove, about twenty rods from Olmstead's house and eighty rods from his home. The bear had one hog down, and sat there cuffing the others off as they came up to fight him. Mills got as near the bear as he could on account of the hogs, and threw the axe at him, a distance of some six feet. Bruin put up his paw and warded off the blow as though it were a feather, still hanging to his prize. Mills next got a stone about the size of his fist and threw it at the bear, hitting him on the under jaw and evidently hurting him considerable. The bear then left the hog and jumped at Mills, who dodged and let him pass by. The hogs at once attacked the bear who sought safety in flight, Mills continuing to pursue him after the hogs had stopped. In May, 1838, while Mills and his family were out gathering cowslips for greens, a wind storm blew his house flat to the ground. Major Mills frequently had to leave home on business, and Mrs. Mills on several occasions exhibited great bravery in protecting their stock from the wolves, one night leaving the house with her little boy, only five years old, and driving the hogs into the pen to save them all from sharing the fate of one that was caught and devoured. Samuel Stoughton settled on section ten in 1838, bringing with him quite a sum of wild-cat money. His last $75 he paid out for a nail-hammer. Mr. William Edmister set tled on section fifteen, and having some bad luck, losing his corn, etc., had to work out till he could get to raising crops. He says he has worked for fifty cents a day, and walked seven miles to his work in the morning and then back again at night. Yet, with the others, he says these were the best days of his life. ORGANIZATION. The township was organized April 1, 1844, comprising at that time the present township of North Plains, Bloomer, and Crystal, excepting the part of North Plains southeast of Maple River, which was left attached to Lyons. At the first election the whole number of votes cast was thirty-seven. PRESENT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor, William Reynolds; Clerk, Bernard McMullen; Treasurer, John Cahalan; Justices of the Peace, Asaph Mather, D. Allen Bangs, Albert G. Russell, and Seneca Woolford; Commissioners of Highways, George D. Kellogg, John R. Abbott, and David Anderson. A MURDER AND A MYSTERY. We have previously mentioned the name of Ansel D. Glass, who, with his wife and two children, settled on section five, four miles from the nearest neighbor, in the fall or early winter of 1837. During the winter Glass made frequent trips out and back. Major 8 58 HISTORY AND DLRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Mills says that he was frequently in the habit of staying away when he had plenty of time to get back the same day. In the spring of 1838, Glass got Mr. Mills to carry in a load of potatoes for him. Some time in March Mills and Glass went over to Widow Barker's farm and got each of them about twelve bushels of wheat, which they took to the mill at Ionia the next day, coming back in the night and getting to Mills' about four o'clock in the morning. Glass told Mills he had done enough; he need not take the grist in for him, as he could just as well take some in in a bag. He took about half a bushel and started. Mrs. Glass came out in about a week and said that Glass had cut his foot very bad, and that they were out of flour, and wanted Mills to carry the grist in for them. Mills and his wife went back with her and stayed all night. Mills dressed Glass's foot, which was cut very badly on the instep. Next day Mills and his wife went home. This was about the middle of March. On the 28th of March, Judge Brown went to Glass's house, while out hunting bees, and found there only the charred embers of the house and the corpses of the family. He thought them to be Glass, his wife and child,-forgetting that Glass had two children. He at once came back and told the story, which spread rapidly, and the next day the woods were alive with crowds of curious and excited men, coming from far and near to witness the scene of the tragedy. A jury was formed who investigated the case to the best of their ability, and found a verdict that the family had been murdered by some person or persons unknown to the jury. The murdered persons proved to be Mrs. Glass and the two children. Glass could nowhere be found. Great excitement prevailed for a long time after this occurrence. Some thought Glass had murdered his family and then left the country; others laid it to the Indians and were in constant fear that they might share the same fate. For a number of months after this, the people of North Plains congregated together every night for mutual protection, so great was their fear of the Indians. ODESSA. ODESSA is one of the southern tier of townships, having Berlin on the north, Sebewa on the east, Woodland, in Barry County, on the south, and Campbell on the west. The first settler in this township was Myron Tupper, who came in May, 1839. accompanied by Iarvey Iibby, and chopped down the timber on five acres, put in a little corn and potatoes, went back to New York State, and moved in with his wife the first of October of the same year, and found his corn and potatoes all right, not disturbed at all by his neighbors' cattle, though they were not fenced. Harvey Kibby and Wellington Russell, then single men, came and staid with them that winter. Russell afterwards married and still resides on land he then owned, it being the east half of the northwest quarter of section twenty-seven, and cornering on that of Mr. Tupper, his being the southeast quarter of the same section, where he also still resides. Kibby owned eighty acres joining Tupper on the west, but never married, and afterward went to Bellevue and there died. Hiram Lee next came and settled on the northeast quarter of section thirty-three. He now lives in the town of Keene and is quite wealthy, having been a hard-working and very energetic man. Soon after Lee came Emery Russell, and settled on the west half of the northwest quarter of section twenty-seven, where he lived till he ended his earthly pilgrimage, between two and three years ago. Benjamin R. Tupper, brother of Myron, came in October, 1840, and settled on the southwest part of section twenty-seven, where he still resides. Esteven Russell came in the fall of 1842, and settled on the east half of the southwest quarter of section twenty-seven, the land formerly owned by II. Kibby, where he still lives. Among others who came in soon after this may be mentioned John D. Hite, Reuben Haight, who is said to have been a very exemplary man, his neighbors bearing witness that there would be no lawsuits if all men were like him; George E. Kelley, James A. Galloway, Asa Houghton, Daniel Hettcr, and Joseph Ietter. The last two built a saw-mill on a small stream a little south of the center of section twenty-seven, which was afterward owned by William Kibby, who put in a steam engine and a run of stones for grinding breadstuff and feed, but the engines and machinery were taken out on a chattel mortgage, and the mill and dam are now a wreck, and Kibby, wrecked as to property, enlisted in the army and soon after died. There is, also, the wreck of the frame of what was a steam saw-mill on the northeast corner of section thirty-four, the machinery being taken out. Another, built by John Cox and Martin Cox, in the spring of 1866, at the southeast corner of section sixteen, was burnt May 18, 1871; and another, on the west part of section seven, is about to be removed to Sebewa, the owner living in that town. When removed it will leave the town for the time being destitute of mill property. But the first settlers had many other trials and hardships to encounter aside from want of mills, railroads, etc., among which were want of medical aid and nurses in sickness, and the first child born of parents residing here went over into Woodland, in Barry County, to be born, and mother and child were absent two weeks on this excursion before returning to their home on section twenty-seven. The (0 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. child was named Rosetta, being the oldest child of Myron Tupper, and afterward wife 'of Esteven Russell, till her death, which occurred some over two years ago. In another case of sickness in the family of Hiram Lee, Mr. Tupper and Harvey Kibby went in the night to Ionia on foot after Dr. Cornell; and Kibby had to swim the Grand River, the boat being on the north side. The distance to Ionia was about sixteen miles. The first death of a white person in this town was that of a daughter of Hiram Lee, -and afterward his only surviving one was killed by the discharge of a gun knocked out of place by a bushel of corn on the shoulder of her father, as he was carrying it into the chamber. This town was organized in April, 1846, and the first officers chosen were as follows: Supervisor, Myron Tupper; Clerk, Esteven Russell; Treasurer, John D. Hite; Justices, Hiram S. Lee, Reuben Haight, Benjamin R. Tupper, and George E. Kibby; School Inspectors, James A. Galloway and Reuben Haight; Commissioners of Highways, Wellington Russell, Asa Houghton, and Daniel Heter; Overseer of Poor, George E. Kibby; Constable, Asa HIoughton, Daniel Heter, James A. Galloway, and Esteven Russell. The whole number of votes polled at this election was thirteen. Pity Uncle Sam hadn't as many officers in proportion to the number of voters. The present township officers are; Supervisor, Sumner Russell; Clerk, Henry Bever; Treasurer, James C. Wright; Justices, Enos E. Barkdell, Horace F. Miner, Gordon H. Shepherd, and Henry Culp; School Inspectors, Elijah L. Shepherd and John C. Hackett; Highway Commissioners, Enos E. Barkdell, Samuel 0. Hosford, and John Schneider; Constables, Michael Horrigan, Samuel 0. Hosford; Drain Commissioner, John Ripply; present number of voters, 210. The town of Odessa is destined to be one of the best for agricultural purposes in the county, being composed of a rich sandy loam for the most part, but sometimes inclining a little more to clay in the north and east, and there are many swails or small swamps interspersed, while the north part especially is quite swampy. But the swamps are generally so situated as to be easily drained. Perhaps we would give a more correct idea of the face of the country in this section by saying that the north part of Campbell and Odessa and the northwest part of Sebewa form the divide between Grand River and the Thornapple, and constitute what might be called a wet table land, though not entirely level, the higher parts being capable of profitable cultivation, while the descent from the lower portions to the rivers is so slight that the water does not run off rapidly, and consequently needs draining. There is but one stream in the town of sufficient size to furnish a water power, and that affords but little, it being the one on section twenty-seven, heretofore mentioned. There are three post-offices in this town: one called South Cass, located near the northeast corner of section twenty-one, Martin Cox, P. M.; one near the west line of the town, on section seven, called Algodon, Caleb C. Vantasel, P. M.; and one near the east line called West Sebawa; Charles Stewart, P. M. We noticed but seven school-houses in this town; one a very nice new one on the southeast corner of section seven; a log school-house on the southeast corner of section nineteen; another, apparently the first frame school-house built in town, on the west part of section twenty-seven; -and another built more recently on the southwest corner of section fifteen; one at the northeast corner of section thirty-five; one at the northwest corner of section twentyfour; one on the southeast corner of section twenty-five, and one on the east part of section four. There are three small lakes in this town, the largest one extending acioss the line of sections thirty-three and thirty-four into Woodland, in Barry County. Another one at the corners 26, 27, 34, and 35, and another at the northeast corner of section twentysix; and still another very small one on.section twenty-four, the whole lying nearly on.a straight line from northeast to southwest. The first and largest of the above lakes HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 61 is a reminder to some sad hearts of the death of fiiends, who-five in number-went for a pleasure ride on its waters in a small boat, and for sport, and perhaps to frighten one another, went to rocking the boat, which capsized, and all were drowned save one. Those drowned were two young ladies by the name of Otto, one by the name of Simons, and one young man by the name of Spaulding. In the vicinity of these lakes are two wells, one of which became dry in a dry time, and the owner, Mr. Cramer, took an auger and bored down a few feet to water, which came up and filled the well and has run over the top ever since. The other being dug down about forty feet, the workmen noticed that there wns a hollow sound as they struck with their picks, and dug a ditch around the outside, in order to commence stoning it up when they came to water, and to have a place in the middle to stand on; but all at once the water broke in with such force that they shouted for the bucket to be let down that they might get out before drowning. The well filled up about twenty-eight feet. They then went to work and filled the well with stone to the depth of seventeen feet, and then dipped out the water and stoned the well up the rest of the way to the top. The water stands now eleven feet deep in the well, good and cold. The questions naturally arising in regard to these wells are, Where does the water come from? Or where is the fountain that throws the water over the top of one and so near the top in the other? And we think the answer must be found in the high, wet lands heretofore mentioned, in connection with an underground current, struck by the wells. We had hoped to obtain information so as to be able to give something of the religious history of this township, but have been unable to obtain exact dates. Myron Tupper is a preacher of the Freewill Baptist persuasion, and has preached in his own town and more or less in other places; he has also represented his district in the State Legislature one or two terms; but the first man who preached in Odessa was Riley Hess, a very kind-hearted and devoted Christian, who was formerly a Freewill Baptist, but who for several years before his death worshipped with the Congregationalists. He formerly lived in Boston, near'Saranac, but spent the closing years of his life in Grand Rapids. We mention him because his life and preaching undoubtedly left its impress on the people of Odessa. There are many fine farms in this town in process of improvement, among which are those of the Bevers, the Anways, the Russell's, the two Mrs. Tupper's, and A. J. Clark. Daniel Leopard is evidently one of the most thorough farmers of the town, and if a man gets on his place he has got to go through the gate or climb. There is no such thing as stepping over his fences, and he isn't afraid to set his peach-trees next the road for fear some passer will get a peach. Noticing this, we were reminded of some gratuitous advice we received when a younger man than now, to set our peachtrees back from the road lest people when passing get our peaches. The people of Odessa are on the highway of prosperity, but will progress much faster when their long-cherished hopes are realized in the construction of a railroad through their town. ORANGE. T HE township of Orange is situated near the geographical center of the county,-in fact its northwest corner marks that point. It is bounded on the north by Ionia, on the east by Portland, on the south by Sebawa, and on the west by Berlin. EARLY SETTLEMENT. As near as we can learn, Mr. Seely Arms was the first white settler who located a farm in Orange. Mr. Arms selected a place on section twenty-five, in the year 1835, and was a resident of the township until his death, which occurred in 1865. Mr. Benjamin Brand came to Orange in 1836, and erected, we are informed, the first house in the township. This house was constructed entirely of wood, not a nail being used, and the door was made of bark. It was standing until recently where it was erected, on section eight. Scott Brand, son of Benjamin Brand, was but four years of age when his father came into the township. At this time the whole township was one unbroken forest, without roads, marked trees being the only guide for the settler. Wild animals abounded, and some of them were very annoying, especially the wolves, which were numerous and fierce. In 1837 Mr. Thomas Marsh located on section five. In the month of February of that year he left the village of Marshall for his new home, bringing with him all his worldly possessions, which consisted of an ox team, a sled, and a few tools. His way for forty miles was through an unbroken wilderness, with only one lonely cabin to cheer his sight. Arriving on the spot which he had chosen for his future home, le set about building his "seven by nine " cabin, and the leveling of the primeval forest which surrounded him, its unbroken walls stretching miles away on either hand. With the sanguine expectation of the young and ambitious pioneer, Mr. Marsh worked away till, unaided and alone, he had cleared away four acres of dense timber. Sowing this clearing to wheat, he awaited patiently the coming harvest with the expectation of a good crop; but this crop, when harvested, yielded only one bag of wheat, from which he got fifty-two pounds of flour,-the sole fruit of his first year's labor. Then followed a year of privation and suffering for the necessaries of life. Mr. Marsh is now a man in the decline of life, but he has lived to see the "wilderness blossom as the rose," and has accumulated a handsome property for the support of his declining years. Mr. Jared F. Long also came in 1837, and located on section three. Mr. Arvis Kinney moved into the town in 1838, and Mr. Samuel W. Badger and Ira F. Levally came about the same time. Mr. Isaac Tyler, who located on section twenty-four in 1838, says that at that time the settlers had to fan their wheat by hand, there being no fanning-mills in the town. In those days the wheat was usually smutty, making dark flour and poor bread. Fever and aguc prevailed almost universally. For the first ten years of Mr. Tyler's pioneer life it took all he could raise to pay his doctor bills and taxes and provide the bare necessaries of life for his family. Mr. George Jourdan came into Orange in November 1839, locating on section thirteen. There were at that time four settlers within five miles of Mr. Jourdan, vi: D. M. Tyler, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF lONIA COUNTY. 63 George, Jason, and John Housemand, and Seely Arms. Mr. Jourdan trapped wolves End bears, catching one bear that weighed four hundred pounds. These animals were so numerous and bold that they often came to his very door, and his wife has been known to drive them off with the common weapon of her sex-the broomstick. But the reader shall have a genuine "bear story," as related by MIr. Jourdan. One night a bear came to the pig-pen near the house, in search of prey. Springing from his bed he gave chase, gun in hand, not even stopping to dress, and tearing the only garment he had on into shreds among the bushes. He finally succeeded in treeing the bear, and shot him through the body without bringing him down. It was then between two and three o'clock in the morning. Without leaving the spot he succeeded in arousing his nearest neighbors by his shouts, who soon surrounded the tree and killed the bear, dividing the meat among them. In these early years of his pioneer life Mr. Jourdan wore a pair of buckskin pantaloons sowed up with deer sinews. Hc has raised a family often children who are now settled around him. Iis beautiful homestead where he now resides, with its fertile fields and broad meadow lands, free from all obstructions, when he first looked upon it, thirty-three years ago, was a dense forest, sheltering beasts of prey. That forest he has swept away by his own toil, often working by the light of the moon, late into the night. At first he had to go to Pontiac or Jackson for his milling, and was sometimes reduced down to two pancakes a day. So, also, have his neighbors toiled, and his is a common story,-a youth of pioneer toil and an old age of competence and peace. We should like thus to sketch each of them, but it would swell this volume far beyond the size that people could afford to pay for. In 1843 Mr. James Humphreys located on section thirty-one, and Mr. Charles Mathews on section twenty five. Two years later Mr. Humphreys was killed by a falling tree. Mr. Austin Penfield located on section twelve in 1847, and has improved a large farm, on which he now resides. He has not allowed the influenes of pioneer life to dwarf him either intellectually or socially, but is one of the men who give character to a community. SURFACE AND SOIL. The surface of, Orange is very level, there being scarcely a knoll or hillock in the township. The southern part is somewhat swampy, especially sections twenty-nine, thirty, and thirty-two. Some other parts are quite low and wet, but the township is being rapidly improved in this respect by a system of drainage which is being vigorously prosecuted. The soil is as uniform as the surface, being mostly a clay loam, in some parts gravelly, and well adapted to both wheat and grass. TIMBER. This township is all what is termed "timbered land," and was covered with beech, maple, oak, basswood, etc. SCHOOL-HOUSES, ETC. The Orange school-house stands on section eleven, and was erected in 1855 at a cost of $400. District No. 2 has rather a poor school-house located on section twenty. The Keefer school-house, located on the northeast corner of section number one, was erected in 1867 at a cost of $1,260. It is a fine wooden structure, with bell and belfry. The district is fractional, embracing territory in Orange, Lyons, and Portland. Th e Levally school-house was built in 1860, is of medium size and in good repair. The Haven school-house stands on section seventeen, and is not very good. District 64 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF lONIA COUNTY. No. 7 has a log school-house on section thirty-three. The Coleman school-house is a medium sized building on section twenty-three. The Mathews school-house, located on section thirty-six, is a remarkably fine building. Besides these there are several good school buildings in fractional districts standing in other towns. There are no church buildings in Orange, but several societies hold services in schoolhouses in different parts of the town. Rev. Philip Burrett is pastor of the United Brethren Society. ORGANIZATION. Orange was formed from the east part of Berlin and the west part of Portland, and organized into a township in 1845. The first township officers were as follows: Supervisor, Alexander K. Hall; Clerk, John Brown; Treasurer, Myron J. King; Justices, Adam A. Lewis, Dean M. Tyler, Alexander Dalziel; Highway Commissioners, Arzah H. King, Benjamin D. Brand, Alexander K. Hall. The township officers in 1870 are as follows: Paul Steel, Supervisor; Henry Price, Clerk, and Barney Mathews, Treasurer. )R L E A N S. O RLEANS is in the northern tier of townships of Ionia County, and is bounded on the north by Fair Plains, in Montcalm County, on the eat by Ronald, on the south by Easton, and on the west by Otisco. It comprises in its limits a great variety of soil and timber. The southern portion has a clay soil, and is timbered with beech, maple, and other hard woods-being in some places low and swampy. The central part is timbered with oak, and is high and rolling, with a gravelly soil. In the northern portion, the timber is pine, the soil light and sandy, and in many places the surface is low and wet, especially in the vicinity of Long Lake. This lake is the largest body of water in the county, being over a mile and a half in length, by three-quarters of a mile in width. It lies on sections two and three. There is also a mnlall lake of a few acres in extent located on section eighteen. The only stream of importance in the township is the outlet of Long Lake, sometimes called Spencer's Creek, upon which are located the Spencer mills, consisting of a grrist, saw, and shingle mill. The first saw-mill on this spot was built by Asa Palmer & Co., in 1852. It was re-built several years since. Jude R. Spencer is the present proprietor of these mills. The Hall steam saw-mill, Iiram Hall, proprietor, is located on the south bank of Long Lake, and has a capacity of two and a half millions feet of lumber per annum. The Tower steam saw-mill, Osmond Tower, proprietor, is located on the Ionia and Stanton State road, and was built some fifteen years ago. The Detroit, Lansing, and Lake Michigan Railroad runs through Orleans from southeast to northwest, striking the township on section thirty-five, and leaving it on section seven. It has three stations in Orleans: Sangster's, on section thirty-five; Palmer's, on section twenty-two; and Chadwick's, on section eight. The Palmer station-house is a fine and commodious framed building, erected in 1871. The store-house has a capacity for the storage of 10,000 bushels of grain. There were about 18,000 bushels of wheat, 1,600 barrels of flour, and 1,500 barrels of apples shipped from this station in 1871. The Ionia, Stanton, and Northern Railroad, which is being rapidly constructed, strikes Orleans on the line between sections thirty-five and thirty-six, and, after angling to the east for a short distance, runs directly north through the center of the eastern tier of sections. The only hotel in the township is the American House, at WVood's Corners, on the Tonia and Stanton State road. It is kept by W. T. Potter. EARLY SETTLEMENT. The first settlement in Orleans was made by Guy Webster, from Lorain County, Ohio, on section thirty-six, in the southeast corner of the township, in March, 1838. Mr. Webster was accompanied by a young man by the name of Win. HI. H. Sutlief, who settled on the same section shortly afterwards. In May, 1838, J';eph Collins settled on section eighteen, near the west line of the township. Elastus HTigbee, fiom 9 66 HISTORY AND DIIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Broome County, iNew York, settled on section thirty-five, where his sons, B. F. and John Higbee, now reside, in June, 1838. Asa Palmer and Lorcnzo D. Bates settled on section nineteen in December of the same year. Mr. Webster died several years since, Mr. Higbee in 1845; the others have removed from the township, with the exception of Mr. Palmer, who has resided on section twenty-one since 1840. lie says that he has lived there " ever since Flat River'was a small creek." In the list of settlers of 1839 are Daniel Hoyt, from Alleghany County, New York, on section twenty-one, in August; Archibald Sangster, on section thirty-five, some time during the same year, and Chester Scofield, on section twenty-five, in the fall. Mr. Hoyt resides where he first settled; Mr. Sangster and Mr. Scofield have removed from the township. The first weddings in the township were the marriage of William G. Bradish and Thomas Baxter of Otisco, to Lois and Sally Collins, daughters of Joseph Collins, Thomas Cornell, Esq. of Ionia, officiating. The first death in the township was that of Joseph Collins, Jr., who died in the spring of 1839. The first land sold in Orleans was to Daniel Hoyt, on section twenty-one, where he now resides, the sale taking place at the time of the general land sale, August, 5,1839, previous to which the lands had not been in the market. Jesse Wood, from Washtenaw County, settled on section twenty-four in 1841, and Edmund B. Post and Leander Howe, from Wayne County, on section seventeen, and Angus McPherson, on section twenty-one, are the settlers of 1842. Mr. Post now resides where he then settled. Mr. Howe died some twenty years since, and Mr. McPherson removed from the township a few years afterward. Jeremiah Eckert, from Washtenaw County, on section eighteen, in March; Joel C. Green, from Wayne County, on section seventeen; Richard Hill on section thirty-five; Isaac Harwood on section eighteen; Milo R. Cady on section twenty-three; David Courter on section seventeen, and Richard Hale on section nineteen, are mentioned as having settled in 1843. Patrick Kelley and his sons, John and William, settled in Otisco, in 1836, and located land in Orleans at an early day: After making improvements on it for several years, they moved on it, and now reside there. Gilbert H. King, from Calhoun County, on section nineteen; Albert Dorr, from Washtenaw County, on section eight; Ira Wheeler, from Washtenaw County, on section fifteen; Robert W. Kidd, Samuel T. Kidd, and Wm. R. Kidd, from Oakland County, on section twenty-two, are the settlers of 1844. Warren Wheeler, from Washtenaw County, on section eight; Dewitt C. Hurd, on section fifteen; Thomas Neep, Wm. Bradley, and Samuel Raby, from Washtenaw County,-the two last-named on section three; the former on section seven,-and Chester Goss on section twenty-seven, those of 1845. James W. Gould, froml Washtenaw County, on section sixteen, in January; James C. Beach, from Ohio, on section twenty-eight; Seneca H. King, from Calhoun County, on section twenty, in April; Lewis J. HIolcomb, from Wyoming County, New York, on section nineteen; Charles Chadwick, from Washtenaw County, on section eight; Hiram Hall, from Washtenaw County, on section seventeen, and Adam Bussard, from Washtenaw County, on section fifteen, are among the settlers of 1846. The township was detached from the township of Ionia and independently organized under the name of Orleans in 1846. There were several names proposed by the inhabitants, among which were Wheatland and Orleans, that of Wheatland meeting with general favor; but as there was another town in the State by that name Orleans was adopted. The first township meeting was held at the house of Ira Wheeler on M3onday, April 6, 1846, Gilbert IH. King and Jesse Wood, Justices of the Peace, acting as Inspectors of Election, and the board being filled by aplpointment of Milo It. Cody, HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. David Courter and Gerrit Snetiker, Inspectors, and Albert Dorr, Clerk. There were forty-one votes cast, and the following were elected as the FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor, Gilbert HI. King; Clerk, Seneca H. King; Treasurer, Ira Wheeler; Justices of the Peace, Gilbert H. King, Jesse Wood, Guy Webster, Gerrit Snetiker; School Inspectors, Joel C. Green, Chester Goss; IIighway Commissioners, Chester Goss, Joel C. Green, Jeremiah Eckert; Constables, Samuel T. Kidd, Isaac Harwood; Overseers of the Poor, Joel C. Green, Jesse Wood. OFFICERS IN 1872. Supervisor, Albert Dorr; Clerk, Franklin W. Smith; Treasurer, Henry G. Piper; Justices of the Peace, Charles Chadwick, James II. Morse, Henry G. Piper, Joshua S. Hall. Among those who were pioneers in various parts of the township, besides those already mentioned, are Edward Howe, Otis, Bobert P., and Andrew D. Johnson, Joshua S. Hall, James R. Anderson, Abraham F. Chambers, Samuel Renwick, James Baird, Leander A. Benedict, John Collins, and numerous others, most of whom yet occupy the land on which they first located. There are many fine farms in Orleans, among the best of which are those of Robert P. Johnson, Seneca II. King, Martin and Edward B. Post, Daniel Hoyt, John and William Kelley, James C. Beach, Warner Wheeler, Samuel Cusser, Abraham Alderman, Samuel T. Kidd and Ira Wheeler. Orleans ranks high among the farming townships of the county for the attractiveness of its dwelling-houses, among which are those of Robert P. Johnson, Frederick Pitt, Albert Dorr, Daniel Hoyt, John Collins, Seneca H. King, James C. Beach, John and William Kelley, James O. Blanchard, Fergus Flanegan, Elisha P. Cheney, Asa Palmer, Leander A. Benedict, Samuel T. Kidd, Samuel Cusser, and Ira Wheeler. POSTOFFICES, SCHOOL-HOUSES, ETC. The first postoffice in Orleans was established in 1845, on section seven, under the name of Wheatland, Joel C. Green, P. M. It was afterward removed to the central part of the township, and after changing hands several times, and changing the name to Orleans, is now located at Palmer station, on section twenty-two, and kept by John Greenop. Chadwick postoffice is located on section eight, Charles Chadwick, P. M. The Wood's Corners postoffice is kept by Joseph Dean. A general store is kept at Palmer station by John Greenop, one at Chadwick, by Charles Chadwick, and one at Wood's Corners by Joseph Dean. There is a township cemetery on section fifteen, established in 1846. The Town Hall is located on section sixteen, and was erected in 1871, at a cost of about $1,000. The society known as Seventh-Day Adventists have a church on section twenty, near the residence of S. H. King, Esq. It is thirty-one by forty-five feet in size, and was erected in 1862. The Free Methodists have commenced to build a church on section thirty-two. There are ten school-houses in the township, mostly small framed -buildings.r They are located respectively on sections 31, 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 18, 4, 23, 2. OTISCO. WTAS named from Otisco, Oswego County, New York, and is town 8 N., R. 8 W., being the northwest corner town of Ionia County; bounded on the east by Orleans, south by Keene, west by Grattan, Kent County, and north by Eureka, Montcalm County. The first settlement was in the early part of 1836. Daniel Horton, Nathaniel Horton, Geo. W. Dickinson, Patrick Kelly, and Munson Seely, all of whom came at about the same time, and were the first five settlers; but Kelly was the only one who made it a permanent home. The two Hortons located on section thirty-two, and remained about ten years. They then emigrated to Iowa, where both have since died. They selected some of the most desirable lands in the township; being those now owned by Myron H. Norton and D. B. Hoppough, and being two of the most valuable farms in the township. Dickinson settled on section one, where he built a saw-mill on Dickinson Creek, that flows into Flat River near by. This was the first mill in the town, and was a great convenience to the pioneers. Dickinson was assisted in this enterprise by Thos. Cornell, of Ionia. Kelly settled on section twelve, on the river bank, and near to Dickinson, and has resided there until quite recently, when, being left quite alone, he rented his farm, and now lives with his son William, in Orleans. Munson Scely built his shanty on section twenty-one, where the village of Smyrna now is. He remained in Otisco about ten years, then moved to Muskegon County, where he yet resides. Dickinson remained in the township several years and removed to the township of Grand Rapids, where he now resides, a prosperous farmer, on section twenty-two of that township. Later in the same year, Amos Russell, John S. Morse, and Abel Adgate, having heard much of the beauty of the "Otisco Plains," started from Oakland to have a look at them. On arriving at Ionia, they obtained the services of John E. Morrison, then and now, a resident of Ionia, to pilot them through the wilderness to their "Promised Land," paying him fifteen dollars. Considering the value of money at that date, and the distance-as it seems now about fifteen miles-it seems like an exorbitant price for a guide. But numerous swamps and streams intervened in anything like a direct line to Otisco, and their guide took them by an Indian trail down Grand River to the mouth of Flat River; then up Flat River to the south line of Otisco, from which point our explorers made their way as best they could, as no section lines had then been surveyed, only the township lines having been run. Russell and Morse made selections of land under the preemption law, and returned to Oakland County to arrange for bringing their families. But Adgate, appalled by the prospective hardships of the enterprise, concluded he did not want a "Lodge in such a Vast Wilderness" and made a settlement nearer, in Ionia. In November of 1836, Russell and Morse, accompanied by R. R. Cook, returned to Otisco and commenced to b}iild shanties for their families. They built one for the joint occupancy of HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 69 Cook and Morse (their wives being sisters), and commenced one for Russell, but after getting up three rounds of logs, or poles rather, in consequence of the indications of inclement weather and the season being somewhat advanced, they left it in that condition to return to their families in Oakland County. On leaving, they concluded to find a shorter route to Ionia than the one they had used. Going by the mouth of Flat River to Ionia was a little too roundabout. There was a settlement composed of four or five families in the west part of Easton, called the Welch Settlement, not more than ten miles from their location and about five miles from Ionia, and they concluded to try that route. But they met with an obstacle at the start. They were on the west side of Flat River, and it was high water, and no boats, bridges or rafts by which to cross. On reaching the river, however, they discovered an encampment of Indians on the opposite bank, and by signs made known their wants. One of the Indians came over with a frail birch-bark canoe, all that they had. Here was a dilemma. The canoe seemed entirely too frail for more than one person; but Russell, who was most anxious to take this route, got into the canoe, and the Indian started for the opposite bank. But, about half-way across, the canoe sunk, and both Russell and the Indian found themselves in the middle of the stream without a boat. Cook and Moore tried to persuade Russell to return to their side of the river and they would take the route by the way of the mouth of Flat River; but Russell was bound to find the " Welch Settlement," and made his way to the opposite bank. This accident detained them some two or three hours in getting the canoe ready for another trip. After repairing damages the Indian crossed, and indicated by signs that Cook must lay down in the bottom of the canoe, fold his arms across his breast, and remain immovable during the passage. Cook complied, and though the canoe was so deeply laden that less than half an inch was above the water, the skillful Indian put Cook across in safety. Morse, being the lightest man of the three, went over without difficulty. The delay in getting over the river made it late in the day for our travelers to find their way through the trackless forest, interspersed with swamps, and night overtook them before they reached any signs of a settlement. They were soon lost in the wilderness; and, wet, tired and hungry, with no signs of relief, they wandered about, occasionally hallooing in hopes they might attract the attention of some settler, until they were wellnigh ready to despair. Luckily they stumbled upon the settlement they were in search of, and obtaining refreshments and resting a time they pursued their way to Ionia. The following morning was clear and pleasant, a regular Indian summer morning. Our travelers arose refreshed and jubilant again. The waters of Grand River covered the entire prairie at Ionia, and while they were taking a survey of the scene they were electrified by hearing the sweet, clear notes of a bugle coming over the waters of Grand River, and looking out they saw the steamer " Governor Mason"-the first steamer, making her first trip —with colors flying, making her way into Ionia, passing over the prairie and making a display of beauty and grandeur such as they had never before witnessed. The beautiful morning, the magnificent beauty of the river, the splendid appearance of the steamer, and the ravishing sounds of the bugle-notes coming over the water, all impressing the senses so soon after enduring the hardships of the previous day, made an impression upon these men that they never have forgotten. Indeed, it seemed to them more like some fairy creation than anything real, and they speak of it now as the most intensely delightful scene they ever witnessed. In the early part of 1837, Russell, Cook, and Morse, with William Russell, brother of Amos, and Charles H. Morse, brother of John L., moved into the town and became permanent residents, coming down the Looking-Glass River in flat-boats to Portland, thence down Grand River to the mouth of Flat River, where they left their boats and proceeded by the old Indian trail to their place of destination. On arriving at Otisca 70 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY. they all occupied for a week one cabin, fourteen feet square, without chimney, floor, window, or door. Thirteen persons constituted the family for that week, and in order to make room for their beds they found it necessary to remove their furniture out of the cabin at night, and then arrange their beds with just space enough between to allow a person to pass through, and tight work at that. At the end of a week's time Cook and Morse went into their own shanty, and the Russells had plenty of room. The first white child born in the township was Eliza Russell, daughter of Amos Russell, and now the wife of Loren C. Fales. The first white " boy " born in the town was A. Benton Morse, son of John L. Morse, and now a prominent and successful lawyer, and residing at Ionia. Yolney Belding, Robert W. Davis, Ambrose Spencer, Asa Spencer, Charles Broas, Thomas Stocking, Edward Ingalls, Tiberius Belding, Nathaniel Fisk, Joseph Fisk, and Lewis Ellis are among the early settlers in Otisco, arriving between 1837 and 1842. After 1842 emigration was rapid, and the township soon became densely populated. Most of these men are still living in Otisco. Stocking, Broas, Belding, and Amos Russell are dead. Tiberius Belding and Amos Russell have died within two years. Robert W. Davis remained only about one year and returned to Oakland County, where he continued to reside until quite recently he has taken up his abode at Grand Rapids. Volney Belding removed to Iowa several years since, and still lives there. John L. Morse was for many years a resident of the town, and one of the most active and energetic of her citizens, frequently honored by being chosen to important official positions; was chosen a Representative to the lower branch of the State Legislature, and was Probate Judge for Ionia County from January, 1857, to January, 1865, a period of eight years. In 1868 he removed to Iowa, where he yet resides, and seems to have gained the confidence of those amongst whom he has so recently taken up his residence, as we hear of him now as a County Judge. Rufus R. Cook located on section nine, where he yet resides, surrounded by all the comforts of life. He has accumulated enough of wealth to enable him to enjoy the remainder of his life, as to him shall seem best. He has always exercised a large influence, not only in the township, but also in the county; was the first township Clerk, is the present Supervisor, and has, perhaps, as frequently been chosen to fill positions of honor and trust as any person in the county, Amos Russell was a quiet, industrious man, of excellent moral character, steady habits, and was a good citizen in the best sense of the term. A devoted member of the Methodist Church, his aspirations were to the building up the "Kingdom of Zion" rather than the enjoyment of worldly honors, and he lived consistent with his profession, and died in the full assurance of a glorious immortality. Amos Russell, Cook, and John L. Morse are regarded emphatically as the pioneers of the town; men of nerve and muscle, of indomitable will and energy; men who leave their impress wherever they tread and give tone and character to the community in which they live. Charles Broas, Ambrose and Asa Spencer, Lewis and Richard Ellis, William Russell, and Tiberius Belding have all had a marked influence in the settlement and growth of the town, and those of them that are yet living arc among the leading and respected citizens; and in no township in the county does the general character and standing of the citizens for intelligence and morality, and in all those qualities that go to make up a desirable class of citizens, stand higher than in Otisco. The early settlers went on their lands before they were in market, and consequently were squatters. When Cook, Morse, and Russell arrived in the town, the camp-fires of the Government surveyors were yet burning. They entered into an agreement that when the lands were offered for sale, each one should have his Men without inter HISTORY AND DIRECTORY F0i IONIA COUNTY. ference from the others, and if any outsider offered to bid, that is, a person who was a non-resident, he was summarily to be thrown into Grand River,- the sale being at Ionia. They chose Asa Spencer to bid on the respective claims, while the others formed themselves into a committee of the whole to execute justice upon any offender. Only one person had the temerity to interfere by bidding on their claims, and he was immediately surrounded by the vigilants, and fifteen minutes allowed to put in a disappearance or suffer the penalty. He cast one look at the determined men, and saw what his fate would be in the event of his failing to comply, and, in the language of one of the bystanders, he went so quickly that he could not see the dust, for his coat tails. During the exciting struggle growing out of the agitation of the slavery question, the citizens of Otisco were more nearly unanimous than in any other township in that section of the State, and out of a poll of about three hundred, the anti-slavery element had over two hundred and fifty votes. On the occurrence of the late "itunpleasantnrs.s'" and during its continuance, the town sent sixty of her sons to the front; thirteen of wahom never returned, having either been slain in battle or died of disease, while others bear with them the evidence, either by loss of limb or battle-scars that they have 1) en where battle raged. VILLAGES. The village of Smyrna is located near Flat River and Seely Creek, which latter stream affords a water-power sufficient for two runs of stone. There is a good flouringmill, with three runs of stones, owned and operated by Colonel George C. Spencer, and doing a good business; a sash, door, and blind factory, and an establishment for the manufacture of agricultural implements and nail machinery, run by steam power, and conducted by Sage & Bignell, a couple of enterprising young men, with fair prospects of a successful result. There are in the village, also, three dry-goods stores, one drug and grocery store, one large hotel, wagon-shop, blacksmith-shop, boot and shoe shops; a very neat and commodious town-house; and a very comfortable church, erected by the Baptist Society in 1865. Just below the village a dam has been thrown across Flat River, and a saw-mill built which is doing quite an extensive business. The population of Smyrna is about 200. Cook's Corners, two miles north of Smyrna, is located on the plain; has a large hotel, the main portion being sixty-two by seventy-two, three stories high; three stores, one carriage and blacksmith-shop, one harness-shop, and one manufacturer and dealer in furniture. The hotel was erected to accommodate the traveling public, and it was also constructed in such a manner as to accommodate the "young folks," with whom it has ever been a favorite resort. On each return of the anniversary of American Independence, and on the first day of each year (or as near the first day of the year as Sunday will allow), the young men and maidens from the region roundabout, far and near, and all such as delight in the "giddy mazes of the dance," never fail to put in an appearance at "Cook's, " there having been on occasions as many as 265 couples, and never less than 150 couples, assembled to keep step to the enchanting tones of the violin until the "wee sma' hours," and then they take up the refrain, " We won't go home till morning," but continue to dance away the hours "till.broad daylight." The village of Belding, formerly known as Patterson's Mill, is located on Flat River on sections ten and eleven, where Charles Broas erected the saw-mill in 1843. Broas built a temporary dam across the river and did a small business, but in 1856 Lucius Patterson purchased the mill property, erected a substantial dam, enlarged the mill, and made other improvements. But Patterson was a lawyer of considerable eminence living in Grand Rapids, and his time and attention were given to his profession, and the place received no impetus during his ownership of the property. Wm. A. Knott sub HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. sequently purchased the mill, and in 1867 built a flouring-mill, having three runs of stones and the modern improvements, being a substantial structure with machinery for manufacturing the best grades of flour. The Belding Brothers, the extensive silk manufacturers, having their establishments in New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, and other cities, have a landed interest in the place in connection with Wnm. A. Luther, Robert M. Wilson, and David E. Wilson, all men of capital; and with such powerful influences the village is going forward with rapid strides. Wilson, Luther, and Wilson are residents, and have just completed and put in operation a new saw-mill with a capacity of forty thousand feet oflumberin twelve hours, having a driving power equal to two hundred horse-power. The building is forty by one hundred and twenty-five feet, finished and furnished complete, and is the finest mill ever built in the county, unless it be the new mill just erected at Hubbardston, of which it is fully the equal. In addition to lumber machinery, they have two shingle-machines, each of which is capable of cutting from thirty to forty thousand shingles per day. These parties are also putting up a building forty by sixty-four feet, two stories high, for a sash, door, and blind factory, which will be in operation soon, and is to be run by H. H. & R. B. Gooding. Within two years quite a large number of dwellings have been built; also several stores, and a large well-finished hotel, built and kept by S. S. Brown. Through the liberality of the citizens, aided by the Belding Brothers, a railroad has been constructed from the village, connecting with the D. L. & L. M. Railroad at Kiddville, a distance of about two miles, crossing Flat River twice in that distance, making it rather an expensive road. But their lumber, shingles, sash, doors and blinds, flour and produce must have an outlet, and this was the only way to do it. There are two dry-goods, one drug and grocery, and one hardware store now, and considering the abundant water power, the supply of all kinds of timber for manufacturing purposes, the rich farming region by which it is surrounded, and the capital and energy that is brought into requisition, there is every reasonable ground to believe that Belding will soon take rank with the most important villages in the State. KIDDVILLE, Where Dickinson built the first saw-mill in the town, is located on Dickinson Creek, near its confluence with Flat River. James M. Kidd of Ionia is the principal landed proprietor, and owner oft he saw-mill there. His location and principal business interest being in Ionia, and the mill used to a great extent to supply lumber for his manufactory at that place, it was not to be expected that there would be any advance made toward building up a village. Since the completion of the railroad through the place a station has been established there, and one of the best depot buildings erected that the line can boast of. A general store (dry goods and groceries) has been opened there by a couple of enterprising young men, Messrs. Leonard and Divine, which is doing a fair business, and it is becoming quite a point for the shipment of farm products. The town is well supplied with postoffices, there being four: at Smyrna, Cook's Corners (Otisco), Belding, and Kiddvillc. In 1844 John Albert, a native of Holland, settled in the south part of Otisco, on section thirty-three. He purchased an entire section of land, and has since sold in small parcels to others who came from "Faderland," and many have purchased of other parties, so that the Hollanders have quite a large and flourishing settlement there; an industrious, prosperous people, and adding largely to the prosperity of the town. They are mostly Catholics, and in 1871 they erected quite an imposing church edifice, 36 by 55 feet, with spire 103 feet high, costing $4,500-complete in all its appointments, even to the bell. - There are two union school-houses. one at Cook's Corners and one at Smyrna; HISTORY AND DIRECTOtR OF IOXIA COUNTY. and eight district schools, giving ample facilities to all in the town to secure for their children a good business education, which the citizens are not slow to avail themselves of. The first minister that visited the towln was the Rev. Mr. Frcese, appointed by the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which then exercised jurisdiction over the State of Mictigan, to a circuit extending from Grandville up Grand River to Lowell, and up Flat River to Otisco, and taking in the territory north of Grand Rapids as far as the township of Courtland. His first sermon was preached at the house of Munson Seely. Mr. Frcese purchased a horse with the view of riding his circuit, but one trip on horseback was sufficient. lie found it much more difficult to reach his appointments with the horse than by going on foot; so the horse was sold, and with saddlebag on shoulder he made his rounds during the entire year, faithfully and earnestly doing the work committed to his charge, w ith all the zeal in carrying on the work in advance of all others, among the scattered population of the new settlements, so characteristic of the ministers of that denomination. The M. E. Conferences bring all territory within their charge, and they always find men among them so self-sacrificing that they are ready to spend and be spent and to undergo any hardships or privations to do the "'Master's work;' and LMthodist ministers are the pioneer preachers in all new settlements. The first marriage was that of Ambrose Spencer to Evelina Melvin, and they were obliged to travel to Ionia to find a perso-; legally authorized to perform the ceremony. In 1844 the "Christian Church " was organized. Richard Ellis and wife, Erastus Jenks and wife, Allen Thompson and wife, and two children. Mrs. Boynton and Mrs. Stokes were the communicants at the organization. Itisnot known to the writer what minister officiated at that time, but the following year the Rev. Wilson Mosher became the pastor, and still maintains that relation, having continued in that capacity for a period of nearly thirty years. The Congregational Church was organized in the village of Smyrna, March 21, 1868, and numbered seven persons, viz: George C. Spencer, Oscar P. Mann, Mrs. George C. Spencer, Mrs. Oscar F. Mann, Mrs. D. B. Hoppough, Mrs. Abijah Rich, and Mrs. Jerome Stoughton. Since that date several others have united, including Ambrose Spencer and wife; but the church is not yet self-sustaining, and receives aid from the Association. 1RIVERIS AND CREEKPS. Flat River enters Otisco on the north side of section two, and pursuing a tortuous course passes through sections one, twelve, eleven, ten, fifteen, fourteen, twenty-two, twenty-one, twenty-eight, thirty-three, and thirty-two, having a course of full ten miles within the town, and is a stream of considerable importance. Large quantities of pine lumber are annually floated down its waters from the pineries of Northern Michigan, and at Belding and Smyrna, where dams have been constructed, it affords immense power for manufacturing purposes. Dickinson Creek runs in on the east side of section one, and empties its waters into Flat River on the same section, having a course of only about three-quarters of a mile in the town. At Kiddville it gives a valuable power. Seely Creek enters Otisco on section nineteen, and passing through sections twenty and twenty-one, it empties itself into Flat River, near the village of Smyrna. It gives a good power on the west side of the town, where there is a grist-mill and saw-mill, owned by Joshua Fish; also at Smyrna, as mentioned in the notice of that village. The surface of the land lying along Flat River is broken and rough, and there is considerable rolling land; but much of it is plains," and level or gently rolling, so its 10 74 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. cultivation is easy. The soil of the " plains " is superior for the production of wheat, for which cereal the township has long been famous. Otisco lies in the center of one of the finest wheat-producing districts of the State. Yergennes, Grattan, and Oakfield, in Kent County; Eureka and Fairplain, in Montcalm County; Otisco, Orleans, Easton, and Keene, in Ionia County, comprises a district rarely equalled in the quality and quantity of its wheat. There is no record to be found by which to learn who were the first township officers, but it is known that John L. Morse was the first Supervisor, and R. R. Cook the first Clerk. The present town officers are: R. R. Cook, Supervisor; William R. Hubbard, Clerk; John G. Snyder, Treasurer; C. L. Smith, Jasper L. Gage, R. S. Russell, and Richard Ellis, Justices of the Peace. PORTLAND. PORTLAND is one of the eastern tier of townships in Ionia County, being bounded on the north by Lyons, east by Westphalia, Clinton County, south by Danby, and on the west by Orange; and derived its name from the village of Portland, located in the south part of the township. Portland originally embraced the township of Danby and the east half of Orange and Sebawa, and was organized by an act of the Legislature, March 6th, 1838. The first township meeting in and for the township was held at the house of Joshua Boyer, on Monday, the 2d day of April, 1838, and the following are the officers elected: Supervisor, Ira Webster; Justices of the Peace, Samuel Northam and Almeron Newman; Township Clerk, Almeron Newman; Assessors, Abijah F. Shoff, Almeron Newman, and Charles Gott; Commissioners of Highways, Wm. D. More, Chancellor Barrenger, and James Newman; Collector, Samuel Freeman; Inspectors of Schools, A. S. Wadsworth, Wm. R. Churchill, and Phineas Coe; Constables, Samuel Freeman, Wm. H. Turner, and John Milne Jr.; Overseers of the Poor, John Milne Senior, and Samuel Northam; Overseers of Roads, District No. 1, James Newman; No. 2, Samuel Sutliff; No. 3, Fosdic H. Kilburn; No. 4, Henry Smith; No. 5, Robert Toan. The second annual meeting was held at the house of Wm. R. Churchill, in the village of Portland. One of the first transactions recorded by the township Clerk, Mr. A. Newman, was the granting of a marriage license on the 16th day of August, 1838, to Samuel J. Fox and Matilda Gardner,-probably the first marriage in the town. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The township of Portland has within it all the resources to make it one of the best townships in the State as regards its agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial prospects. The soil is very fertile, and well adapted to raise all kinds of grain and plenty of fruit. One of the staple crops is wheat, which is produced in a good season at the rate of thirty to forty bushels per acre. RIVERS. Grand River flows through the township in a zigzag course from the south to the north, entering on section thirty-three and leaving it on section four. In many places it runs very rapidly, affording immense water-power. The Looking-Glass River flows in on section thirty-six, thence in a northwesterly course, and unites with Grand River at the village of Portland, on section thirty-three. It also affords good water-power. TIMBER. From one to two miles on each side of the river the timber is principally oak, which is used for building purposes, fencing, lumber, staves, etc. The other part of the township is covered with beach, maple, basswood, ash, elm, etc. 76 HIISTORY AN D DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. SOIL. The soil on the "' openings," as they are termed, is gravelly-generally preferredbeing of a light-gray color and containing a considerable amount of lime, which is one of the principal ingredients, it is said, that the soil should possess for successful wheatculture. The soil on the timbered lands is heavier, and covered with several inches of vegetable mould, with a rich subsoil, and is well adapted for corn, vegetables, fruit, and wheat. SWAMPS. As a general thing there is but little waste land in the township. The principal swamp is located on section twenty-three, covered with tamarack, and contains about cirghty acres. In the spring the water is said to be sometimes ten feet deep, containing fish that have made their way up through the outlet from Grand River. It is also said that a bear comes down from the north woods every winter and hibernates there. The drain commissioners propose to open its outlet and drain it. There is also another tamarack swamp located on section thirteen. THE FIRST SETTLERS. About nine-tenths of the inhabitants are from the State of New York, or descendants of New Yorkers. There is a small German settlement on sections thirteen and fourteen, their principal business point being the village of Westphalia, where their church and separate school are located. The first settlement made in the township was at and near the village of Portland, by Thos. Shephard, Philo Bogue, witth his son, W. W. Bogue, and John Knox, with his two sons, Harvey and Alanson, who came in the year 1834. The first settlement made in the northern part of the township was made by Robert Toan, Sen., and his sons, Robert, Jr., William, and Thomas, in 1836, who still reside in that neighborhood. The following year Mr. Gardner Maynard, with his sons, John J., James F., and C. It., settled on section ten. Mr. James F. Maynard occupies the old homestead. The first house built in the township was in 1333, and is accredited to John Milie, formerly of London, England. Among the early settlers whose names deserve to be put on the roll of honor for their bravery and hardships, may be mentioned Abram Hunt, settled in 1834; Wm. H. Armes, 1835; Wm. Dinsmore, Daniel Brown, 1836; Alfred D. Isham, Charles Taylor, John Probart, S. A. Miner, Wm. R. Churchill, P. Lawless, 1837; Alvah T. Way, Samuel Green, George Marcy, 1838; F. C. Kinney, David S. Soles, 1839; N. B. Barnes, 1841; H. F. Safford, William Lewis, Oliver Morehouse, A. F. Morehouse, Isaiah Decker, H. H. Van Horn, James White, 1842; Justus S. Sandborn, John Hamlin, Joseph Roe, 1843; Simeon B. Coon, William Baldwin, Stephen Pilkinton, 1844; James L. Whitlock, 1845; D. W. Morehouse, Harvey Bartow, 1846; 0. D. Howell, 1847; John Adams, F. G. Lee, 1848, and D. A. Simons in 1849. "All the above settlers, with a few exceptions, were formerly from New York. INCIDENTS OF EARLY SETTLEMENT. The pioneers of Portland had many hardships and deprivations in common with the rest of the surrounding townships, but those that still survive are never disposed to complain when taking a retrospect of the past. They entered the howling wilderness, encountered many dangers, and, through industry and perseverance, have truly been the architects of their own fortunes. In traversing the townships and viewing the many fine farms, neat cottages, and well-filled barns, there is every evidence of intelligence and enterprise. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 77 The greatest difficulty experienced by nearly all of the first settlers was a want of supplies for the first year or two. The only way to get them was to bring them in wagons from Detroit, or to receive them from Grand Haven, after having them sent around the lakes. At this time the price of provisions was enormous; pork, $40, and flour $20 per barrel, and almost everything else in the same proportion. It is related by James Newman, who has been closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the town, that at one time they cooked the last morsel of food they had in the house, for breakfast, without knowing where the next meal would come from. In this state of affairs Mrs. N. gave vent to her feelings by crying, but was encouraged by her husband to trust to Providence; that they would be provided for in some way. While their faith was tried to its utmost a load of provisions was brought into the place about 10 o'clock, from which they had a sumptuous dinner, with much rejoicing, and received a supply for the future. Mrs. Knox says the nearest market to obtain salt was in Detroit; that at one time she had but a tea-cup fill of salt in the house, and had to divide it with her neighbors. Mr. G. Marcy also states that one year, just before harvest, his family lived one week almost entirely on vegetables, without any bread. These are but a few instances of many that might be told of the hardships of the pioneers that have led the van of civilization. For a number of years the Indians were the nearest neighbors, but were not known to commit any depredations, unless through the influence of drink, and then the chiefs were ready to punish the offender. An anecdote is related of a trader with the Indians at Portland village, who used to sell them trinkets and whisky in exchange for fur. One day an Indian got pretty drunk, and wanted more whisky, and was refused. He then attempted to stab the trader, when he was prevented by the knife being knocked out of his hands. The trader then went to the chief and complained of the Indian's conduct; whereupon the chief took him before the trader, and had him so severely whipped that he was unable to get out of his wigwam for a week; when he made his way back to the trader, demanding more whisky, asserting that the trader had whipped him just tco quarts too much. LARGE FARMlS. Among the largest and best farms in the township are those of John J. Maynard, 320 acres; Laban A. Smith, 480 acres; Bethuel Hitchcock, 360, and P. R. Howe, 625 acres. POSTOFFICES. There are three postoffices established in the township. Dr. Root is postmaster at Portland; Mr. Stanley, postmaster at Stebbinsville, of Collins postoffice, and Rev. Mr. Worcester, postmaster of Maple postoffice. INDIAN MOUNDS. On the bluffs, overlooking the Looking-Glass River, on the north side, are mounds which are very ancient, and are supposed to antedate the present race of Indians, as they know nothing of them as regards their age. It is supposed they were raised in honor of the noted dead of the aborigines. Every mound, so far as search has been made, contains the remains only of adults of very large stature. RAILROADS. The Detroit, Lansing, and Lake Michigan Railroad passes through the township from the northwest to the southeast, crossing Grand River at Portland. It was completed to Portland about the 20th of November, 1869. The Marshall and Coldwater Railroad, 78 IISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF 10NIA COUNTY. whose northern terminus is to be the Straits of Mackinaw, is now in progress, and will run, when completed, through the western part of the township, crossing the Detroit, Lansing, and Lake Michigan Railroad near Stebbinsville. SCHOOLS. The people of this township show a commendable interest in their common schools, in that they are erecting comfortable school-houses, furnishing them with patent seats and apparatus, and lengthening their school terms, and employing well-qualified teachers. The school-houses are numbered and located as follows: School District No. 5 (fractional, Portland, Orange, Sebawa, and Danby). The school-house is located on the southwest quarter of section thirty, and is known as the Knox school-house; was erected in 1871-the value of school property is $1,500-is twenty-six by thirty-six, has a good bell and belfry, and is furnished with patent seats. Has eight months' school in a year. School District No. 2. The school-house is known as the IIamlin school-house, and is located on section fifteen. The school is maintained eight months, at a salary of $225 to $250 to the teacher. School District No. 4. The school-house is located on section seventeen; erected in 1868 at a cost of $1,000; school kept open nine months each year at a salary of $270. School District No. 6. School-house located on the northwest quarter of section thirteen; erected in 1872. Is twenty-four by thirty-two feet in size, with belfry, and furnished with patent seats; value, $1,000. Seven months school maintained. School District No. 5. The school-house, known as the Howe school, is located on section five. Erected in 1853; valued at $600; maintains school seven months each year. School District No. 4 (fractional, Portland and Orange). Known as the Gibbs school-house, erected in 1868; has a good bell and belfry, and is one of the largest and best school-houses in the township. School property valued at $2,000. Is partially supplied with apparatus, and maintains school eight months in the year, at a salary of about $300. School District No. 3 (fractional, Portland and Orange). The school-house is known as the Taylor school-house; is located on section thirty. Value, $600. Eight months' school each year. School District No. 1. Organized in 1848, with nine scholars. The school-house is located on section number twenty-four, and is known as the Howell school-house. Erected in 1872 for $800. Dimensions, 24 by 34. School maintained six months each year. TOWNSHIP OFFICERS, 1872. Supervisor, Samuel K. Gates; Clerk, George Whitney; Treasurer, John Benson; Justices of the Peace, Fayette Shook, S. K. Gates, E. Newman, and A. J. Southard; Highway Commissioners, Levi Shotwell, J. M. Benedict, and L. A. Smith; School Inspectors, Joseph Stebbins, M. B. Beers, George Whitney; Drain Commissioner, L. A. Smith. VILLAGE OF PORTLAND. The village of Portland is beautifully located in the southwest part of the township, at the confluence of the Looking-Glass and Grand Rivers. It is situated on the Detroit, Lansing, and Lake Michigan Railroad, 111 miles from Detroit and 23 miles from Lansing, amidst a fine farming country, having a good water-power, and surrounded with ample building material; is fast becominog a large and thriving manufacturing H[ISTORY AND DlltECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 79 town. As an evidence of its thrift, we may mention that its population in 1870 was 1,068, and is now over 1,500. The following is an extract from a sketch of Portland. in 1868, by A. F. Morehouse, Esq., one well acquainted with its early history, and identified more or less with its progress: The land on the cast side of Grand River was entered in the year 1833, by the late Elisha Newman, Esq., who, with his two sons, Messrs. Almeron and James Newman, and their families, emigrated to this place on the 24th day of May, 1836, from Western New York. The difficulties encountered will be appreciated, when it is understood that roads were as yet unknown, and their way through the unbroken wilderness had to be literally carved out. They immediately commenced the erection of a saw-mill, deriving their water-power from the Looking-Glass River. By the greatest exertion the mill, in which was placed a small run of stone for grinding grain, commenced running in December of the same year. This run of stone did all the grinding for the surrounding towns as late as the fall of 1813, at which time the present flouring and grist-mill of Messrs. Newman & Hixson was built. The village on the east side of Grand River was surveyed into lots by B. TI. Mann, in the year 1837, since which time the village has steadily increased in population and wealth; as rapidly as any village in this section of the State. The land on the west side of Grand River was entered by Thomas Shepherd and Philo Bogue, soon after the entry made by Mr. Newman. Mr. Shepherd leaving the country, his land, passed into the possession of A. S. Wadsworth, who in 1838 divided his land into village lots, and immediately commenced the building of a dam across Grand River and the erection of a grist-mill, near the present flouring-mill of Hon. R. B. Smith. Mr. Wadsworth also built a saw-mill on Grand River. The hydraulic power of the rivers can scarcely be estimated, being (with the exception of Grand Rapids) the best in the State of Michigan. On Grand River, three-fourths of a mile below the village, the river presents as good a location for a dam of eight feet fall as can be found on its whole course, while above the present dam nearly as good a privilege exists. Neither of the last-named are yet occupied, but in the hands of an enterprising company they would be highly remunerative. On the Looking-Glass, about one and a half miles above the village, is also a very good mill site, which can be easily turned to good account. INCORPORATION. The first charter election to incorporate the village of Portland was held in Schofield Hall on the 3d day of May, 1869. The result of the first election was as follows: President, Robert B. Smith; Treasurer, James M. Webster; Assessor, George Hill; Trustees, Wm. W. Bogue, Almeron Newman, HIervey Bartow, Lorenzo K. Showman, William Dinsmore, and Milton Sawyer. OFFICERS OF 1872. President, George Ilill; Clerk, S. M. Snell; Treasurer, John Benson; Assessor, Ira Hamlin; Marshal, Norman T. Sandborne; Street Commissioner, Alanson Knox; Trustees, Hervey Bartow, James Newman, Harvey Knox, J. D. Woodbury, Charles Culver, and John C. Cotharin. 80 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IOXIA COUNTY. MIANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS. The Portland Iron Works and Machine Shop was erected in 1866 by Hill & Co., and went under that name for three years, when it was changed to Hill & Storm, who are now doing all kinds of custom work; also is manufacturing saw-machines, wood-lathes, agricultural implements, etc., using annually about sixty tons of iron. ROSELL & BLANCHARD, Manufacturers of sash, doors, and blinds; also doing a large amount of custom-planing, scroll-sawing, etc. EUREKA FOUNDRY Was built by Bower & Baker in 1852, and runs by water and steam power., It is now owned and operated by S. K. Gates, who manufactures agricultural implements, sawmachines, horse-powers and shafting. HILL & SANFORD, Manufacturers of furniture of all kinds, wholesaling, shipping in the white. THE SCHOOL-FURNITURE CO., Is a new enterprise. The firm is composed of R. B. Smith, James M. Webster, and Jacob M. Benedict. They manufacture the revolving seat, called the Roberts' patent. It is very popular. They are constantly receiving large orders from all parts of the State. PORTLAND STAVE, HEADING, AND BARREL FACTORY, Owned and operated by C. W. Bailey, runs by steam; does a large amount of business, employing thirty hands. PLANING, SASH, AND DOOR FACTORY, Carried on by Bowser, Griffin & Co.; are doing a good business; runs by water. THE NE PLUS ULTRA MILLS Were erected by Bower & Stewart in 1856; size, sixty-four by sixty; three stories high; has four runs of stone, with a capacity to grind 100 barrels per day, besides grinding 30,000 bushels per year in custom work. The mill is now owned and operated by R. B. Smith. PORTLAND CUSTOM AND FLOURING MILL, Erected in 1842 by James Newman, is thirty by fifty, three stories high; has three runs of stones, capable of grinding one hundred barrels per day. It is now owned and operated by Newman, Ilixson & Co. PORTLAND WOOLEN-MILLS CO. Their factory was erected in 1868; dimensions twenty-four by eighty feet, and four stories high, and cost $18,000. It contains the best of machinery, and is capable of manufacturing fifty thousand yards annually. At present it is principally under the management of A. N. Hixson, and is doing a good business. HINMAN & PERRIGO, Manufacturers of wagons and carriages, are erecting a large building on Maple street, where they will have ample facilities for their increasing business. The building has a front of seventv-four!feet, and is sixty feet deep and two stories high. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 81 BUILDINGS. The village is principally built of wood, but has several substantial brick blocks of two and three stories, one of which, not excelled in the county, was built the present year by the Bowser Brothers. It is probable that hereafter most of the good buildings will be built of brick, for there are ample facilities since a good brick-yard has recently been started by Porter & Perce near the the village. PORTLAND UNION SCHOOL. The building containing the primary and intermediate school was built in 1860; is twenty-five by forty-two, and two stories high. The grammar and high schools are located in a building in the south part of the village, in the midst of a beautithl grove, containing four acres. The school is kept open forty weeks each year, at a cost of $2,500 for teachers' wages. The number of children of school age is three hundred and ninety-five. The schools are well furnished with apparatus, and the high-school has an organ. Mr. Geo. E. Haliday is the present principal. CHURCHES. The M. E. Church of Portland was organized in 1838, by Elders Chatfield and Blowers, with a class of five members. The society bought the old school-house'and used it for a church for five years previous to the erection of the present church edifice, which was built in 1865. It is built of wood, forty by seventy, costing $5,000. A very fine bell was put in during the present year, weighing one thousand two hundred pounds. The Church has a parsonage and five lots. The membership is over two hundred. Rev. A. P. Moores is Pastor. A good Sunday-school is connected with the church. The Presbyterian Church was organized in 1867. The Rev. Augustus Marsh has been its minister since its organization, and was installed as its pastor in 1869. The membership is forty-nine, with a good Sabbath-school of fifty scholars. The Congregational Church was organized February 4, 1843, by the Rev. L. M. S. Smith. The church edifice was erected in 1853, and is a neat and commodious building, thirty by fifty feet in size, containing a good bell. It has a Sabbath-school of eighty scholars, and a church membership of fifty-one. Rev. L. P. Spellman, Pastor. The Universalist Church was organized in 1852, with ten members. Rev. J. H. Sanford was the first pastor. The church edifice was dedicated in 1855, is thirty-five by fifty, with a basement. The spire is one hundred and ten feet high. The membership is fifty, with a Sunday-school of an average of forty scholars. The Rev. A. W. Sowles is the present pastor. The Baptist Church was organized in 1840, with eleven members, two of whom are now living. Rev. Moses Clark was the first pastor. The present church building is but a small one, but they are preparing to build a new one, and have selected a very good location in the central part of the village. They also have a parsonage. The ladies of the Church have organized a Mite Society, the object of which is to raise funds to furnish the new church, and have now collected $550. One class in the Sunday-school has pledged $100 for a memorial window. The membership is one hundred and sixteen. The Sabbath-school averages one hundred scholars. The Rev. Alfred Cornell is the present pastor. NEWSPAPERS. The first newspaper published in Portland was commenced October 24, 1867, by J. H. Wickwire, under the name of the Portland Advertiser, and continued under that 11 82 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. name till August, 1870, when it was enlarged, and the name changed to Portland Observer. The present publisher and proprietor has published the paper since Octo. ber, 1868, and is well patronized by the village and community. At first the paper was printed by a hand press, but this not being adequate to the demands, was changed for a power press, which gives the Observer office excellent facilities for jobbing. HOTELS. The village cannot boast much of its hotel buildings. There is an excellent opening for capitalists to build up the village in that direction, as one of its principal hotels was burned the present year. The Portland House is kept by S. A. Morrison & Co., and the Union Hotel N. M. Sickles. The village contains, besides the business houses and establishments already mentioned, four boot and shoe stores, six blacksmith shops, seven dry-goods stores, two foundries, seven groceries, one harness shop, three wagon-makers' shops, two photographic galleries, three restaurants, two hardware stores, three drug stores, two furniture stores, one livery stable, five millinery shops, two marble-shops, three jewelrystores, and two book-stores, besides having a bank, and a good supply of lawyers and doctors. STEBBINSVILLE Is a station on the Detroit, Lansing, and Lake Michigan Railroad, and was platted in 1872 by J. Stebbins. It is a good point for shipping wheat, and contains one dry goods store, one grocery, and postoffice, called Collins', and begins to assume a business aspect. RONALD. THE agriculturist who travels in this part of the State finds few more attractive townships than Ronald, either in the character of the soil, the number and purity of its living streams, or the enterprise and prosperity of its inhabitants. It is located in the northern tier of sections of Ionia County, between North Plains and Orleans, and possesses a soil diversified between what is known as "openings " and "plains." The openings preponderate, however, with here and there a patch of timbered land. Its main stream is Prairie Creek, which passes through eight sections in the eastern part of the-township. Every section has on some part of it a never-failing spring, or stream of living water. EARLY SETTLEMENT. The first settlers in this township were Mr. George Younger and Mr. Joshua Shepard, who came in the spring of 1837, and built each of them a small log-house on section thirty-three. The land located by Mr. Shepard now constitutes the county'poor farm. Their nearest neighbor in Ionia was Mr. Samuel Yates, who settled near the township line in 1835, locating a part of his farm in Ronald. Mr. Shepard died a short time after his arrival, but his widow and children remained on the farm and cleared it up. His boys were named Chauncey, William, and Norman. In the autumn of the same year Rev. John Van Vleck came and settled on section two, in what is now the village of Palo, and Mr. William Wood settled on section nineteen. During the succeeding winter Matthew Van Vleck, John Van Vleck's father, came and took a look at the country, which pleased him so well that he returned to New York and brought his family back with him in July, 1838. The family consisted of Matthew Van Vleck and wife, with their three sons, John, Albert, and Peter, and two daughters, Catharine and Sarah. Catharine subsequently married Mr. George D. Tasker, their marriage being the first celebrated in the township. A wild turkey of unusual size constituted a part of the wedding feast. Mr. Tasker has since died. Sarah married Leander Millard, who now lives near Palo. The entire family are still living, residing near together, blessed with abundant wealth, and widely known and respected. Few towns are as fortunate as Ronald in the character of its early pioneers. Rev. John Van Vleck is the oldest settler now living in the township. In 1838 Mr. Alanson Snow, with a large family, came and settled on section twentyone. His father-in-law, Pangborn, an old revolutionary soldier, come with him. Mr. Snow's mother was the Mrs. Snow whose murder, in Ohio, by the Indians, furnished one of the darkest page3 in the history of Indian atrocities. Mr. Lafayette Church, now a minister in Gratiot County, located a farm and made some improvements, but soon after went away. Mr. J. J. Foote also came, but only remained about two years. In 1839, Stephen and Wellington Page came and located farms, which they remained to clear up, becoming among the most prominent men in the township. Both are now living in Ionia village, and are wealthy and enterprising men. Mr. Eli Soule came to Ronald in 1840, and remained to clear up a prairie. IIe is now 84 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF lONIA COUNTY. residing in the east part of the State. William and James Jennings came in 1842, and settled about half-way between Palo and the south line. William now resides in Palo, and James is a resident of Ionia. Mr. Joseph L. Freeman and family came in 1843. Mr. David Dodge also came in the autumn of 1843, and located a farm, settling on it with his family in 1844. His sons, A. W. and E. W. Dodge, are now well-known in the county; the former being an attorney in Ionia, and the other pursuing the same profession in Hubbardston. One of Mr. Freeman's sons, Frank S. Freeman, is engaged in business in Ionia, and the other, Wiiliam H. Freeman, is cashier of the National Bank of Muir. In 1845 the Mosher family came from Clinton County, New York, and settled on section fourteen. One peculiarity of this family was that all the children had names beginning with L; Loren, Lawrence, Laura, etc. Mr. George Sessions located during the same year on section thirteen, but left a few years later, and subsequently went to California, where he was killed by the caving in of a mine. Mr. Phineas Hutchings, now residing in Ionia, also came to Ronald in 1845. The first Sunday-School in the township of Ronald was organized by Mrs. David Dodge, in the summer of 1845. This lady died at Ionia in the autumn of 1872, and was buried in the family burying-ground near her former residence. Mr. Alpheus Hawley came in 1846, and has improved one of the finest farms in the county. He has been a successful farmer, a notable hunter, and is an experienced dealer in fur, purchasing large quantities every year for a Detroit company. The township was organized in 1845, and there were twenty-six votes cast at the first election, William Jennings being elected Supervisor, and W. J. Clark, Clerk. For the first ten years settlers came in quite slowly, and roads were few and rough. The Van Vleck family had no neighbors nearer than two and a half miles for several years. At first the nearest settlement in what is now the town of North Plains, was five and a half miles distant. The plains and creek bottoms were in many places covered with almost impenetrable thickets of underbrush, and travel was restricted to certain paths or trails. PALO. Albert Van Vleck began trading in what is now the village of Palo, about eighteen years ago, but it is only a few years since the town arrived at anything like its present importance. The steam grist-mill in Palo was erected four years ago, the people of the village raising a premium of $2,000 for the man who built it-a good indication of their enterprise and liberality. The Baptists organized the first Church Society about twenty-four years ago, and built their present church-building eleven years afterwards. The Disciples built a churchbuilding near Woodward's Lake, about eleven years ago. In the meantime the Methodists organized a society, but did not build a church till about three years ago, when they erected their present church in Palo. The principal manufacturing establishments of Palo are Russell & Steele's grist-mill and planing-mill, the foundry and machine shops of H. and R. Miller & Co., at which are also manufactured agricultural implements and pumps; the Rork Bros.' pump factory, John Gauss' wagon factory, John De Pew's wagon shop, and William Scott's wagon shop. There are four dry-goods stores, three drug stores, two boot and shoe shops, one harness shop, three millinery shops, and one hotel. The village received its name soon after the battle of Palo Alto, in Mexico, and was named in honor of that victory, the name being suggested by Rev, John Van Vleck. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 85 ANECDOTES. Whoever inquires into the early history of Ronald, at once meets with a rich vein of anecdotes, many of which are well worth preserving. One relates to the killing of the first deer by one of the settlers. On the first spring after his arrival, Rev. John Van Vleck mounted a fleet bay mare, and started to follow an Indian trail that led to Lyons. It was the first time that he had traveled that way. About a mile from home he met a large, fine buck, that turned to run along the trail. Adopting the first impulse, Van Vleck gave chase, and, somewhat to his surprise, the mare kept pace with the deer, keeping close to him for quite a distance. Finally, the buck turned at bay, and attacked the horse with hoof and horns. The rider did not want to take his turn of being pursued, and at once jumped to the ground, and seizing a stout club from the brands where a recent fire had been, began a desperate fight with the infuriated animal, sheltering himself from its assaults by dodging round a small sapling. After some lively skirmishing, he managed to hit the deer a stroke on the nose that brought it to the ground. Following up his success with a series of heavy blows, he leaped on the deer's neck and caught it by the horns. Then he began to look about for something to cut its throat with, but found himself minus a knife of any kind. He had, however, a small pair of scissors, brought from the store in New York, and with these he managed to cut an artery, and bled the huge animal to death. This was while his father was in Palo the first time, and the old gentleman's surprise, when John came back to get him to go with him after the deer, may well be imagined. It is related of a certain old-time justice of the peace in this township, that he once usurped the powers of a higher court in a very amusing manner: Soon after he was elected, a stalwart youth and buxom maiden came before him to be united in the bonds of matrimony. The 'squire had prepared himself for the occasion, and made them one with due form and dignity. They paid him for his services, and departed for their home in the woods farther north. But the event proved that they were not " affinities," and ere half their honeymoon was over they were quarreling like cat and dog, and came back to the 'squire with the request that he would " unmarry " them. The 'squire hesitated. He was not sure that the law gave him power to do as they asked. But finally he told them to wait and he would examine the " statoots" on that point. Spectacles on nose, he pored over the compiled laws, but found nothing satisfactory with regard to the matter. He was in a dilemma. But the case was an urgent one; and, after much deliberation, he said that he could find nothing in the " statoots " that gave him authority to unmarry them. "But," said he, " it is a maxim of law, and common sense, too, that what a man has done himself he can undo." Now, you, John, and you, Jane, take hold of hands. You, and each of you, do solemnly promise that you will separate, and never trouble each other any more." The couple assented, and went on their way rejoicing in a sense of freedom and single-blessedness. SEBEWA. SEBEWA is in the southern tier of townships of Ionia County, and is bounded on the north by Orange, on the east by Danby, on the south by Sunfield, in Eaton County, and on the west by Odessa. The soil of Sebewa is mostly a clay loam, though in some parts slightly sandy. It is well adapted to wheat-growing, and is quite largely under cultivation. Near the center of the town is a large swamp extending nearly the whole length of the town. This swamp is mostly covered with timber, though in the northern part is an open huckleberry marsh. It lies high enough to be capable of being converted into good grass land by thorough drainage. The timber is mostly beech and maple, and sugar-making is quite extensively carried on every spring, some farmers making as high as four thousand pounds in one season. Fruit of nearly all kinds suitable to this latitude is sucessfully raised. In the eastern part of the township are many fine farms under good cultivation. ORGANIZATION. Sebewa was organized March 19, 1845, being previous to that time a part of Berlin. The first town meeting was held at the house of Jacob Showerman. FIRST TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Supervisor, Wm. Hogle; Clerk, John C. Smith; Treasurer, John F. Terrill; Justices of the Peace, Paul Steele, John C. Smith, and Wm. Hogle; Commmissioners of Highways, John F. Terrill, Jacob Showerman, Orrin Merchant; School Inspector, Anson H. Hulbert; Overseers of the Poor, John F. Terrill, Richard Fultham; Constables, Benjamin D. Weld, Edmond Sandburn, John Maxim. OFFICERS IN 1872. Supervisor, Lucius E. Showerman; Treasurer, Joshua J. Gunn; Clerk, J. H. McCleiland; Highway Commissioners, James H. Creighton, Jacob H. Lapo, Thomas Leak; Justices of the Peace, John H. Cook, Pierce G. Cook, Elkanah Carpenter; School Inspectors, Irving A. Brown, O. V. Showerman; Constables, Henry W. Rogers, Samuel W. Oberhaltzer, James H. Creighton, Jerome B. Heaton. MILLS. The Sebewa Flouring-mill, on Sebewa Creek, was built in 1850, by M3essrs. Lot & Green, at a cost of about $2,500, and is now owned by Egbert Y. Lowe, who has repaired it, and it is now doing an excellent busines under the superintendence of Desmond C. Jourdan. Rogers and Ingalls own a grist-mill, not at present in operation, a mile below Sebewa mill, on the same stream. The steam saw-mill of Carter & Davis is located on section six. It has one five-foot circular saw, capable of cutting eight thousand feet of lumber per day. A small water-power saw-mill, located on Sebewa Creek and owned by Jacob Collingham, has one upright saw, and will cut two thou HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 87 sand feet per day. Pierce's steam saw-mill and spoke-factory stands on section one, on the north line of the town. It has one large circular saw, a planing-mill, and other machinery, and is doing quite an extensive business, having a capacity of ten thousand feet of lumber per day. The first saw-mill in the town was built in 1843, by John Terrill and A. W. Halbert. It has since rotted down. EARLY SETTLERS. As near as we can learn from the memory of the early settlers, John Terrill, Charles W. Ingalls, and John Brown, were the first settlers in Sebewa, theyhaving come thither from Vermont in 1838. Mr. Terrill settled on section twenty-five; Mr. Ingalls and Mr. Brown on section thirty-six. In the fall of 1836, Mr. Jacob Showerman, now the oldest settler living in the town, came in and located one hundred and sixty acres of land on section twenty-two; and in the fall of 1839 he moved in with his family. He cleared up this farm and lived on it till quite recently. It is now owned by Charles Deatsman. In 1841 Thomas Waddell settled on section fourteen. In 1844 Benjamin D. Weld settled on section thirty-two; and the following year Rufus Goddard settled on the same section. Mr. Goddard had located his land in 1837, but did not move on with his family till 1845. In 1840, Stephen Pilkington settled on section thirteen, and during the same year Moses Hogle, Wm. Hogle, and John C. Smith arrived, Moses and Win. Hogle settling on section twenty-five. Among the list of early settlers we find the name of Orrin Merchant, Edward Sandburn, Peter Mapes, Joseph Munn, John Maxim, Elkanah Carpenter, William Estep, Pierce G. Cook, Nathan Stewart, Chauncey Lott, and Jacob Greene. Messrs Lot & Greene built the first grist-mill in the town, which is still standing on section twenty-five. The first assessment roll of the town bore the following names, eighteen in number: John Waddell, Edward Sandburn, Orrin Merchant, John Maxim, Peter Mapes, Joseph Munn, Wm. Packard, George W. Dickinson, Anson W. Halbert, John F. Terrill, William Hogle, Charles W. Ingalls, John Terrill, Eleazer Brown, Jacob Showerman, Benjamin D. Weld. The assessment for 1872 has 251 names. SCHOOLS. The schools in the township are well kept up, and will compare favorably with those of any neighboring township of the same wealth and population. The first schoolhouse in the town was built on the bank of Sebewa Creek, in 1843, on section twentyfive. District No. 1, fractional with Danby, has its school-house on section twenty-four. It is an old wooden structure. District No. 2 has a cheap wooden building, erected in 1853, on section thirty-two. District No. 3 has a very good white framed building, costing $800. It was built in 1867, and stands on section five. District No. 4 has a framed building on section twenty-two; cost $400. District No. 5, fractional with Portland, Orange, and Danby, has a fine building, standing just into the corner of Portland. Its cost was over $1,000. District No. 6, fractional with Danby, has a good framed building on section twentyfour, erected in 1858. Cost $300. District No, 7 has a white framed building, on section twenty, called the Baldwin school-house. District No. 8 has a white framed building, situated on section ten. It was built in 1869. 88 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUJNTY. District No. 9 is fractional with Orange, the school building being located in the latter township. CHURCHES. The First Baptist Church Society was organized in 1858, with a membership of fifty persons. In 1871 they erected a church building, thirty by forty-six feet in size, on section thirty, and dedicated it January 10, 1872. The Society has increased its numbers to seventy-five, but has at present no settled pastor. Officers, C. Carpenter, S. Rider, and J. H. Lapo. The First Presbyterian Society was organized in 1866. It now numbers thirty members, who have a church building on section seven. Rev. W. Benedict is pastor, and the Elders are John Wearing, E. B. Buckman, and D. W. Goddard. INCIDENTS OF EARLY SETTLLEMENT. In the fall of 1836, during the grand rush for Michigan lands, Mr. Jacob Showerman came here to look after land, and located one hundred and sixty acres on section twenty-two, in the present township of Sebewa. At that time there there was only one house in the township, on section one. Mr. Showerman, in company with six other men, while making preparations to encamp for the night, during their search for land, discovered a light through the trees, which proved to be from the only house in the township. The owner had that day taken possession, he and his wife having come to the place on foot, carrying on their backs all their worldly possessions. Mr. Showerman having selected his land, went at once to the Ionia Land Office, which was at that time literally besieged with applicants, each carrying his bag of gold or silver coin. All were anxious to transact their business and get away as soon as possible. Mr. S. was detained two weeks in making his application and getting the necessary papers. In the fall of 1839 he moved on with his family and began clearing his farm. He relates many interesting and amusing anecdotes of the Ionia Land Office. The office had been open but a short time when he came here, and was crowded with applicants, who filled the yard, and eagerly contended for the first chance. Gold and silver, in great quantities, accumulated in the office, that being the only money receivable by the government for lands. Mr. Rufus Goddard, in the fall of 1837, moved his family from Livingston County, New York, to Lenawee County, Mich. From there he came on alone, following the Bellevue and Ionia trail to the present township of Sebewa, and then, guided by section lines, to section thirty-two, where he built his house. He then returned to Lenawee County for his family, expecting that Mr. Benjamin D. Weld was coming with him; but Mr. Weld not being ready to come then, Mr. Goddard thinking it too far in the woods to venture alone, did not move his family till the fall of 1844, at which time ' Mr. Weld had preceded him a year. Mr. Daniel Goddard says that when he was fifteen years old he went to mill for the neighborhood. The nearest grist-mill being at Portland, distant seventeen miles through the woods, there being no "laid-out road" and no "crossways," it used to take him all day and until ten o'clock at night to get to the mill, when he would put out his team, eat his supper, and covering himself with his blanket, lie down to sleep till morning, his grist usually being ground in the night so that he could start for home early in the morning. At night, on his way home, he was usually met a few miles from the house by some of the members of the family, with a lantern. Ten bushels of grain was then considered a heavy load for a team. I ONLY A HUSK. Tom Darcey, yet a -young man, had grown to be, very hard one. At heart he might have been all right, if his head and his will had only been right; but these being wrong, the whole machine was going to the bad very fast, though there were times when the heart felt something of its old truthful yearnings. Tom had lost his place as foreman of the great machine shop, and what mondy he now earned came from odd jobs of tinkering, which he was able tc do, here and there, at private houses, for Toml was a genius as well as a mechanic, and when his head was steady enough, he could mend a clock, or clean a watch. as,ell as he could regulate a stearm engine. — and this latter he. could do better than any other man ever employed by the Scott Fall Manufacturing Company. One clay Tom bad a job to mend a broken mowing machine and reaper for which he c.eived five dollars; and on the following ilaorning he started back for his old haunt-the village tavern. He knew that his wife sadly needed the money, and that his two little children were in absolute suffering from want of clothing, and that morning he held a debate with the better part of himself; but the better part had become very weak and shaky, and the demon of appetite ca iried the day. So away to the tavern went Tom. where for two or three hours he felt the exhileral-;::r effects of the alcoholic draught. and T,,ncied himself happy, as he could sing and L.ilgh; but, as usu; l, stupefaction followed, 'nLd the man died out. He drank while he could stand, and then lay down in a corner, wlere his company left him. It was late at rnht, almost midnight, when the landlord's wife came Into the barroom lo, see what kept her husband up. and she quickly saw Tom. "Peter," said she, not in a pleasant mood. "Why don't you send that miserable Tom Dorcey home? He's been hanging around here long enough." Tom's stupefaction was not sound sleep. The dead coma had left his brain, and the calling of his name stung his senses to keen attention. He had an insmne love of rum, but he did not love the landlord. In other years, Peter Tindar and himself had loved and wooed the sweet maiden-Ellen Gossand he won her, leaving Peter to take up with the vinegary spinster who had brought him the tavern. and he knew that the tapster had lately gloated over the misery of the woman who had once discarded him. "Why don't you send him home?" demanded Mrs. ''indar, with an impatient stamp of the foot. "Hush, Betsy! He's got money. Let him be, and he'll be sure to spend it before he goes home. I'll have the kernel of the nut, and his wif may have the husk!" With a sniff and a snap Betsy turned away, and shortly afterward Tom Darcey "Ab, Tom, are you awake? "Yes." 'Then rouse'up and have a warm glass." "No, Peter. I won't drink any more tonight. "It won't hurt you, Tom —just a glass." "I know it won't!" said Tom buttoning up his coat by the only solitary button left. "I know it won't." And with this he went out into the chill air of midnight. When he got away from the shadow of the tavern, he stopped and looked up at the stars, and then he looked down at-the earth. Aye," he muttered, grinding his heel in the gravel, "Peter Tindar is taking the kernel, and leaving poor Ellen the worthlecs husk-a husk more than worthless! and I am helping him to do it. I am robbing my wife of joy, robbing my children of honor and comtort, robbing myself of love and life — ljst that Peter Tindar may have the kernel and Ellen the husk! We'll see!" It was a revelation to the man. The tavern keeper's brief speech, meant not for his ears. had come upon his senses like the voice of the Risen One upon Saul of Tarsus. "We'll see," he replied, setting his foot firmly upon the ground; and then wended his way homeward. On the following morning he said to his wife: "Ellen. have you any coffee m the house?" "Yes, Tom." She did not tell him that her sister had given it to her. She was glad to hear him ask for coffee instead of the old cider. "I wish you would make nme a cup, good and strong." There was really music in Tom's voice, and his wife set about the work with a strange flutter at her heart. Tom drank two drinks of the strong. fragrant coffee. and then went out-went with a resolute step, and walked straight to the great manufactory, where he found Mr. Scott in the office. "Mr. Scott, I want to learn my trade over again." "Eh. Tom! What do you mean?" - "I mean that its Tom Darcey, come back to the old place. asking forgiveness for the past, and hoping to do better in the future." "Tom!" cried the manufacturer starting forward and grasping his hand. "Are you in earnest? Is it really the old Tom?" "It's what's left of hinm, sir, and we'll havc-him whole and strong very soon if you'll only set him at work." "Work! Ave, Tom. and bless you too! there's an engine to be set up and tested today. Come with me." Tom's hands were weak and unsteady, but his brain was clear, and under his skilful supervision the engine was set up and tested, but it wal not perfe,'C There were mistakes which he had to correct, and it was late in the evening when the work was completed. "How is, it now. Tom?" asked Mr. Scott, as he came into the testing house, and found the workmen ready to depart. "She's all right, sir. You may give your Warrant without any fear." "God Bless you, Tom! You don't know how like music the old voice sounds. Will you take your place again?" "Wait till Monday morning sir. If you will offer it to me then; I will take it." At the little cottage Ellen Darcey's fluttering heart was sinking. That morning after Tom was gone. she had found a two dollar bill in the coffee cup. She knew that he had left it for her. She had been out, and bought tea and sugar and butter, and a bit of tender steak; and all day long a ray of light had been dancing and dancing before her-a ray from the blessed light of other days. With a prayer and a hope she had set out the tea table, and waited, but no Tom came. Eight o'clock -and almost nine. Oh, was it but a f'lse glimmer after all?" Hark! The old step! quick, strong. eager for home. Yes, it was Tom, with the old grime upon his hands, and the odor of oil upon his garments. "I have kept you waiting, Nellie." "Tom!" "I didn't mean to, but the work hung on." "Tom! Toni! You have been to the old shop!" "Yes, and I'm to have the old place, and-" "Oh, Tom! And she threw her arms around his neck, and covered his face with kisses. "Nellie, darling, wait a little, and you shall have the old Tom back again." "Oh, Tom. I've got him now-bless him! bless him! My own Tom, my husband, my darling!" And then Tom Darcey realized the full power and blessings of woman's love. It was a banquet of the gods, was that supper-of the household gods all restored -with the bright angels of peace and love and joy spreading their wings over the board. On the following Monday morning, Tom Darcey assumed his place at the head of the great machine shop. and those who thoroughly knew him had no fear of his going back into the slough and joylessness, A few days htter Tom met Peter Tindar on the street. "Fth! Tom, old boy, what's up?" "I am up-right side up.' "Yes-I see. But I hope you haven't forsaken us Tomn?" ' "I have forsaken only the evil you have in store, Peter. The'fact is, I concluded my wife and children had fed on husks long enough, and if there was a good kernel left in my heart, or in my manhood, they should have it." "Ah. you heard wnat I said to my wife that night!".'Yes. Peter; and I shall be grateful to ou for if as long as I live. My remembrance of you will always be relieved by a tinge of warmth and brightness. DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN. -4 — E X P I A NATI ON. The principal abbreviations used in this Directory are as follows: f. for farmer, c. for carpenter, b. for blacksmith, m. for mill-hand, ma., in a few instances, for mason, r. r. for railroad employe, mach. for machinist, and a few others generally understood. The occupation, number of the section on which the person resides, township and postoffice are given in the order named. N3o section is given in those instances where the person is a resident of the village named as the postoffice. For instances the description, "Lyons, Muir," is given to denote a resident of Muir village. In some instance, the name of the township is omitted, and the letter v annexed, to show that the person is a resident of the village named. The letter e is, in a few cases, annexed to denote a resident in that part of the village of Ionia comprised in the township of Easton, and the number of the Range and Township, 7, 7, to indicate the northern tier of sections in the township of Berlin. A. Abbey Aaron, clothing (A. Abbey & Co.), Lyons, Muir. Abbey Aaron, lumber (Abbey, French & Co.), Lyons, Muir. Abbey Edwin, f, 16 Keene, Keene. Abbey Le Grand, lumber (Abbey, French & Co.), Lyons, Muir. Abbey Roland G., c, 36 Danby, Grand Ledge. Abbott Amos H., c, 22 Keene, Keene. Abbott Charlotte, 20 Boston, South Boston. ABBOTT EPHRAIM, mech, 22 Keene, Keene. Abbot Henry, f, 15 Keene, Keene Abbott John R., postmaster, North Plains, Hubbardston. Abbott Millard, f, 15 Keene, Keene. Abbott Milo, f, 15 Keene, Keene. Abro Orville, physician, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Acker Charles, f, 24 Otisco, Orleans. Ackerson Charles, f, 14 Campbell, Campbell. 12 Ackerson Jacob W., f, 11 Campbell, Campbell. Ackles Spalding S., lumberman, Lyons, Muir. - ACKLES STEPHEN, f, Ronald, Palo. Ackley Jonas, f, 25 Portland, Portland. Adams Aleck, Ionia v. Adams Alvin, f, 6 Berlin, Saranac. Adams Clark, f, 25 Portland, Portland. Adams Ithemar, f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Adams John, f, 11 Portland, Portland. Adams Omar, f, 22 Campbell, West Camp. bell. Adams Richard, c, f, 30 Keene, Lowell. Adams Robert D., f, 14 Orleans, Orleans. Adamy George W., clerk, Ionia v. ADGATE ALFRED, f, 20 Orange, Ionia. Adgate Chester, f, 4 Odessa, South Cass. Adgate Daniel, f, Ionia v. Adgate George W., f, 5 Orange, Ionia. Adgate Homer, f, 34, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Adgate, John, f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Adgate Silas, f, 34, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Adgate Theophilus, f, 5 Orange, Ionia. ADGATE WILLIAM, f, 32 Ionia, Ionia. 90 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUTNTY. Agin Thomas, f, 9 North Plains, Hubbardston. Achner Mrs. Mary, North Plains, Hubbardston. Albert Fred, cooper, Portland v. Ainsworth Robert, f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Airs Gilbert, laborer, 15 Keene, Keene. Airs Gilbert, f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Airs Isaac, f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Airs James, f, 10 Keene, Saranac. ALBERT JOHN,f, 33 Otisco, Smyrna. Albert Joseph, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Albro Jonathan, c,24 North Plains, Matherton. ALDEN HENRY B., f, 7 Boston, Lowell. Alden Nile T., f, 6 Odessa, Algodon. ALDERMAN ABRAHAM, f, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Alderman Albert O., f, 36 Berlin, Ionia. Alderson Charles, m, 1 Otisco, Kiddville. Alderman S. C., surveyor, Ionia v. Alderman Samuel C., surveyor, Ionia v. Alderman Wm., f, 31 North Plains, Muir. Aldrich Aaron, f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Aldrich Andrew, f, 21 Boston, Saranac. Aldrich Arthur, f, 21 Bostoh, Saranac. Aldrich Benj. L., f, 5 Portland, Collins. Aldrich Mrs. Catharinc, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Aldrich Daniel P., f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Aldrich James, f, 7 North Plains, North Plains. Aldrich John, f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Aldrich Manly, laborer, 10 Keene, Saranac. Aldrich Nelson, cooper, Portland v. Aldrich Orrin E., f, 21 Berlin, Saranac. Aldrich Wm., f, 7 North Plains, North Plains. Alexander Alexander, f, 9 Bos.ton, Saranac. Alexander Mrs. Catharine, 9 Boston, Saranac. Alick David, f, 11 Berlin, Ionia. Alexander Elam, f, 7 Ionia, Ionia. Alger Geo. W., foundry, 2 Ronald, Palo. Alger Lucius, f, Portland v. Alger Lucyrus, f, 29 Otisco, Smyrna. Alger Myron, 1, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Alger Orland L., f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Allard Hollis, 1, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Allarding Nichols, f, 34 Campbell, Campbell. Allen Ebenezer, f, 24 Berlin, Orange. Allen Edgar, f; 5 Ronald, Palo. Allen Mrs. Esther D., Saranac v. Allen Frank S., 1, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Allen Gardiner S., f, 28 Danby, Portland. Allen G. D., physician, Portland v. Allen Mrs. IIepsy A., f, 29 Odessa, South Cass. Allen Mrs. Ira, 24 Ronald, North Plains. Allen Joseph, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Allen Leroy, f, 24 Berlin, Orange. Allen Leroy, f, Saranac v. Allen Lewis, f, 32 Portland, Portland. Allen Marcellus J., f, 5 Ronald, Palo. Allen Melvin J., f, 13 Ronald, Palo. Allen Spencer G., f, 27 Danby, Portland. Allen Thomas R., physician, Ionia v. Allen Walter, f, 4 Berlin, Ionia. Allen Wm., f, 15 Berlin, Ionia. Allenbaugh Wm., f, 24 Ronald, Palo. Alleman George W., f, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Alleman Henry H., f, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Alleman Oscar, f, 29 Danby, Sebewa. Allison Charles S., jeweler (Allison & Bedford), Ionia v. Allison Wm., ma, Ionia v. ALLOWAY JOHN, f, 26 Keene, Saranac, Allured Geo., furniture (S. Merritt & Co.), Ionia v. Allured George, furniture dealer (S. Merritt & Co.), Ionia v. Alspach Isaac, f, 15 Easton, Ionia. Alvord Marshal W., f, 25 Ronald, North Plains. Ames Albinus, f, 25 Danby, Portland. Ames Isaiah, f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. AMES SOLOMON, m, 25 Berlin, Orange. Amesbury George, f, 29 Easton, Ionia. Amphlett Moses H., pottery (A. Amphlett & Co.), lonia v. Anphlett Thomas, pottery, Ionia v. AMSDEN ALBERT, woolen manufacturer, Lyons v. Amsden Byron, shoemaker, Lyons v. Amsden Elisha, woolen manufacturer, Lyons v. Amsden Oscar, woolen manufacturer, Lyons v. ARMSTRONG EDWARD B., merchant, Saranac v. Annable Ephraim f, 27 Easton, Ionia. ANNABLE WM. H., f, 27 Easton, Ionia. Anderson Charles B., f, 15 Otisco, Otisco. ANDERSON DAVID, f, 21 North Plains, Hubbardston. Anderson D. A W. bl, Saranac v. Anderson Elijah, grocer, Saranac v. Anderson Henry B., f, 6 Berlin, Saranac. Anderson James, bl, Lyons, Muir. Anderson James, engineer, Lyons, Muir. Anderson John, 1, Lyons, Muir. Anderson John H., machinist, Ionia v. Anderson John J., f, 12 Orleans, Ionia. Anderson John P., merchant, Saranac v. Anderson John R., f, 12 Orleans, Ionia. Anderson Lester S., wagon-maker, Saranac v. Andrews Charles, f, 17 North Plains, Hubbardston. Andrews Edward, I, Portland v. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 191 SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO Foreclosing Mortgages, Making Collections, AND INVESTIGATING LAND TITLES. OFFICE, OVER FIRST NATIO NAL BANK, IONIA, MICII. W. B. WELLS. A. B. MORSE. G. A. WILLETT. J. L. YATES. illetI GENERAL DEALERS IN MOWERS, REAPERS Wood Saw Machines, Grain Drills, Threshing Machines, CLOVER THRESHERS, CIDER MILLS, PORTABLE ENGINES, H1ORSE RAY FORKS, Etc., F lower, Field, and Garden Seeds. ALSO, ALL KINDS OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OF THE MOST APPROVED PATTERNS, Main Street. - IONIA, MICH. 2~F Consignments of saleable articles solicited. SMITJ rI-I &z LO "VTE ook~Seilerso, Newswflealiers, and! Stationers.,, WALL-PAPER, WINDOW-SHADES, Etc., City Boolzstoire, iPostoffice Building, M1I1 FILITE, VIOLIN, AND GliTITAR KUIISJH Ilaving decided to remain in Tonia, I would respectfully announce that I am prepared to give Lessons on the Flute, Yiolin, and Guitar; and also to furnish these and other MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. C~~ All orders to be left at SMSITH & Lows's BookstoreCLXE.JM~3Mi3E 4C=XL.A3T1. 92 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. - - — -` Andrews Francis M., f, 15 Portland, Portland. Andrew Henry, f, 11 Keene, Saranac. Andrews Hiland A., f, 15 Portland, Portland. Andrews John G., f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. ANDREWS JOE L., f, Saranac v. Andrews Lafayette C., f, 15 Portland, Portland. Andrews Lorentine F., f, 11 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Andrews Luther, f, 26 Danby, Danby. Andrews Martin, f, 27 Danby, Portland. Andrews Nathan, lumber, Lyons, Muir. Andrews Samuel, f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. Andrews Wm. M., f, 30 Keene, Lowell. Anglem Patrick, porter, Lyons v. Aniba Albert, painter, lonia v. Aniba Wm. T., painter, Ionia v. Anway Alanson M., f, 8 Odessa, Algodon. Anway George. f, 17 Odessa, Algodon. Anway Henry E., f, 7 Odessa, Algodon. Anway Ira, f, 17 Odessa, Algodon. Anway Julius C., Odessa, South Cass. Anway Samuel B., f, 7 Odessa, Algodon. Archibald Robt., painter, Lyons, Pewamo. Arey Henry F., saddler, Ionia v. ARMS GEO. W., f, 25 Orange, Portland. Arms James P., f, 9 Danby, Portland. Arms Selah, printer, Ionia v. Arms Wm. H., mech., Portland v. Armstrong Jas. M., lumber, Lyons, Muir. Armstrong Luther H., f, 13 Ionia, Muir. Armstrong Merril, f, 34 Odessa, Woodland Centre. Armstrong Orlando, shingles, Lyons, Muir. Armstrong Orman, f, 34 Odessa, South Cass. Arney Nicholas, f, 18 Odessa, Algodon. ARNDT HUGO R., physician, Ionia v. Arnold Asa C., f, 24 Sebewa, Oebewa. Arnold Chauncey F., mach., 30 Ionia, Ionia. Arnold Chas. E., clerk, Ionia v. Arnold Frank, 1, Lyons, Muir. Arnold Geo. W., mill picks and edge tools, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Arnold Henry, mach, Ionia v. ARNOLD JAMES H., mill picks and edge tools, 30 Ionia, lonia. Arnold John, f, 15 Sebewa, Sebewa. Armstrong Joseph, shingles, Lyons, Muir. Arnold Melvin, 16 Berlin, Saranac. Arnold Orrin, mason, Otisco, Belding. Arnold Perry, f, 15 Sebewa, Sebewa. Arnold Walter D., dry goods (H. Rich & Co.), Ionia v. Arnold William, mason, Saranac v. Arnold Wm. D., f, 29 Easton, Ionia. Arnott David, grocer (Arnott & Heath), Ionia v. Artliss William, f, Saranac v. ASHLEY GEO., f, 6 Otisco, Otisco. Ashley John, mason, Lyons v. Ashley John Jr., mason, 28 Lyons, Lyons. Ashley John, mason, 29 Lyons, Lyons. ASHLEY WILLIAM, mason, Lyons v. Atchley G. W., c, Portland v. Atchley W. D., c, Portland v. Atchley Wesley D., tinner, Portland v. Atkins Dana, f, 22 Berlin, Orange. Attleberry James, cabinet-maker, Lyons v. Atwood John, f, 6 North Plains, Palo. Auger Peter, bl, Lyons, Muir. Augst John S., f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Augst Winfield S., f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. AUSTIN ALFRED, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Austin Charles E., f, 7 Portland, Collins. Austin John, ma, Ionia v. Austin Lester, cooper, North Plains, Hubbardston. Austin Wm. H., f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Austin Isaac L., f, 16 Berlin, Saranac. Austin John, f, 35 Lyons, Maple. Autcliff Mrs. Fanny, 7 Orleans, Kiddville. Autcliff George L., f, 4 Orleans, Chadwick. Autcliff John, f, 7 Orleans, Kiddville. Autcliff Thomas, f, 7 Orleans, Kiddville. Autcliff William, f, 7 Orleans, Kiddville. Avary John, f, Otisco, Otisco. AVARY WM., proprietor Avary's Hotel, North Plains, Hubbardston. Aves Charles, f, 21 Sebewa, Sebewa. Avery Abel, f, Ionia v. e. Avery John, f. and milk dealer, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Ayres Alexander, tailor, Ionia v. Ayres Austin, f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Ayers Cyrus, f, 14 Orange, Portland. Ayrs Nathan B., f, 6 Portland, Collins. Ayrs Thomas V., f, 6 Portland, Collins. B. Babcock Burton, national bank, Lyons, Muir. Babcock Edward S., f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Babcock Herman D., barber, North Plains, Hubbardston. Babcock Henry S., c, Ionia v. Babcock Herman, f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Babcock James B., f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, lonia. Babcock Joseph M., f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Babcock Lucius, capitalist, Ionia v. BABCOCK MARCUS L., f, Berlin, Ionia. BABCOCK VANTYLE, prop'r. Hubbardston House, North Plains, Hubbardston. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 93 F. Je. HIJl-ax. B G. EHJILlJL.. HILL'S F. J. HILL c BRO., PROPRIETORS, IONIA, MICH. BUILDERS AND DEALERS IN STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, Saw and Grist Mill Machinery, Slaaftiig, ^ll1eya, earizi3gL et~*. 9=Repairing of all Kinds Done on Short Notice.._ EALL & TIWNSENN3 D EA.LERS I NT Pine and Farming Lands, L. B. TOWNSEND. FREDERICK HALL. E. H. STANTON & CO., MANUFACTURERS CF AND DEALERS IN E ll a ~ O 'ime feuafe ILATH AND SHINGLES, I C: 0I, I- - I:0 M I. x Isvill at Sheridan, IMtioh. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Bacheler Joseph H., physician, North Plains, Hubbardston. Baekaw Jerome, nursery-man, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. BACKEE JOHN, f, 33 Danby, Danby. Backus Benjamin W., f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Backus Suel W., f, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Bacon Alphonso S., f, 13 Ionia, Muir. Bacon Austin H. f, 27 Portland, Portland, Bacon J. M., 1, Ionia v. Bacon J. N., 1, Ionia v. Bacon Nathaniel 1, Ionia v. Badder Alchibald, f, 9 Orange, Ionia. BADDER CHARLES, f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Badder Emmanuel, f, 20 Ionia, Ionia. BADDER GEORGE W., f, 33 Ionia, lonia. Badder Henay, 15 Ionia, Ionia. Badder Isaac, f, 3 Orange, Ionia. Badder Isaac, f, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Badder Moses, f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Badder Samuel, c, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Badder Samuel, f, Ionia v. Baden John, 1, Portland v. e. Badger George, c, Ionia v. BADGER SAMUEL W., f, 15 Orange, Ionia. Badgley Jabez, f, 34 Orange, Portland. Badgley Lewis, f, 35 Berlin, Saranac. BAGLEY JOHN A., f, 26 Lyons, Maple. Bagley Seymour, f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Bailey, c, Ionia v. Bailey Alphonso D., f, 6 North Plains, Palo. Bailey Charles, f, 6 Lyons, Muir. BAILY C. W., manufacturer barrels etc., Portland v. Bailey Hadley, f, 30 Odessa, Campbell. Bailey Henry, f, 31 Lyons, Lyons. Baily Isaac, f, 6 Danby, Portland. Bailey James, brakesman, Ionia v. Bailey James, f, Portland v. Bailey James, 1, Ionia v. Bailey Joseph. f, 6 Danby, Portland. Bailey J. W., printer, Portland v. BAILY LEMAN H., f, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Bailey Lyman, f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Bailey M. F., c, Ionia v. Bain Joseph, f, 33 Boston, South Boston. Baird Charles, f, 4 Boston, Saranac. Baird David, clerk, Ionia v. Baird Hugh, f, 31 Orange, Ionia. Baird James A., f, 15 Orleans, Orleans. Baird James, f, 15 Orleans, Orleans. Baird Mrs. Janette, 4 Boston, Saranac. Baisley Francis, f, 31 Keene, Lowell. Baker Alpheus, f, 28 Danby, Portlan Baker Ambrose, f, 6 Boston, Lowell.d. Baker Calvin, f, 21 Boston, South Boston. Baker Franklin D., f, 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Baker Elisha II., f, Lyons, Muir. BAKER GEO. C., f, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Baker George, shoemaker, Ionia v. Baker Henry F., f, 33 Portland, Portland. Baker James F., f, 9 Portland, Portland. Baker Johnston C., f, 3 Ronald, Palo. BAKER JOSEPH F., hardware (Hatch & B.), Lyons v. Baker Marvin F., postmaster, Lyons v. BAKER PETER, painter, Ionia v. Baker Philip M., f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. Baker Richard, f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Baker William, f, 5 Orange, Ionia. Balch Isaac A., f, 22 Lyons. Pewamo. Balcom Myron, f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Balcom Harriet M., milliner, Saranac v. Baldee David, Ionia v. Baldee Henry, f, 29 Ronald, Ionia. Baldee John W., 1, Ionia v. Baldee John, confectioner, Ionia v. Balderson Benj., f, 14 Portland, Portland. Baldwin Charles E., bookstore, Ionia v. Baldwin George H., f, 20 Sebewa, Sebewa. Baldwin Ceorge W., f, 12 Orange, Collins. Baldwin Isaac S., f, 20 Sebewa, Sebewa. Baldwin James, ma., 28 Campbell, West Campbell. Baldwin John, f, 12 Orange, Collins. Baldwin Josiah, teamster, Lyons v. Baldwin Rush P., f, 20 Sebewa, Sebewa. Baldwin Sylvanus, f, 7 Portland, Collins. Baldwin William, f, 7 Portland, Collins. BALKEY ANTHONY, bl., 11 Lyons, Pewamo. Ballow Charles S., showman, Saranac v. Bamber William, 1, Ionia v. Barnborough Thomas, f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. Bamborough, Thomas, jr., f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. Bandfield George, f, 25 Orange, Portland. BANFIELD T. J., furniture, Portland v. BANGS D. ALLEN, cabinet-maker, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Banks Charles H., f, 21 North Plains, Hubbardston. Banks James W., mach., Lyons, Muir. Banning John, f, 8 Lyons, Muir. BANNING NELSON, f, 8 Lyons, Muir. Banning Samuel, f, 9 Portland, Portland. Barber Arthur, c, Saranac v. Barber, Benjamin G., f, 35 Orleans, Ionia. Barber Frederic, fireman, Ionia v. Barber Edward F., engineer, Ionia v. BARBER GEORGE, saloon, Saranac v. BARBER GROVE P., f, 22 Portland, Portland. Barber Humphrey, 1, Saranac v. BARBER JAMES T., saloon, Saranac v. Barber, Jerome, c, Saranac v. Barber John P., f, 21 Berlin, Saranac. BARBER THOMAS J., hotel, Saranac v. Barber Thomas W., bl., Saranac v. Dress Goods at COOPER, WILSON & WOOD'S, Main Street, Ionia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY. 95 M1ANUFACTURER OF BRA CKETS, MO:0ULDI1NGS, AN D Planing on Short N'*o-tice. West Main Str-eet, Persons desiring the benefits of the latest improvements in Dentistry will please call at my rooms, over A. W. Ki Mball's Agricultural Store,) One door west of the Postoffice, where they can have their work done as it should be. TEETH FILLED OR EXTRACTED WITH CARE. Plates inscrtei of a quality not to be excelled, at prices WITHIN rHE REACH OF ALL, and armroroatoe ~o Swivt( In every particular. With a practice of thirteen years, I think I can warrant satisfaction. OAL-L. AND SE=F F=OR YOUSFESLVEESZ1, At Dr. Ha'thaway~sy lonia. 96 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Barber Truman, clerk, Saranac v. Barbour John, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Barcklay Joseph, 1, Otisco, Belding. Barcklay William, 1, Otisco, Belding. Barden Alonzo J., f, 8 Danby, Portland. Bardoff Eli, f, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Bargar Samuel, f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Barger Jacob, f, Saranac v. Barigan Dennis, f, 17 North Plains, Hubbardston. Baringer Henry, shoemaker, 29 Orleans, Orleans. Barkdull Enos E., f, 7 Odessa, Algodon. Barker Francis, f, 34 Campbell, Campbell. Barker Joseph, f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Barker Wm., f, 21 Berlin, Ionia. BARKER WM. O., 1, Porth Plains, Hubbardston. Barkham Chris E., miller, Otisco, Smyrna. BARKHAM ROB'T W., miller, Ionia v. Barkham Stephen W., miller, Ionia v. BARNARD ALBERT C., f, 12 Danby, Portland. Barnard Cbas. W., f, 22 Berlin, Saranac. BARNARD -EDWARD, f, 27 Orange, Portland. BARNARD ESQUIRE, f, 28 Orange, Orange. Barnard James, f; 7 Keene, Smyrna. Barnard James G., f, 12 Danby, Portland. Barnard J. II., hostler, Sherman House, lonia v. Barnard J. M., physician, Portland v. Barnard Levi, f, 14 Berlin, Orange. Barnard Winfield S., books, clocks, and jewelry, Lyons v. Barnard Wm. W., butcher, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Barnes Albert B., 2 Ronald, Palo. Barnes Charles A., builder, Portland v. Barnes D. F. presiding elder, Ionia v. Barnes H. B., physician, Ionia v. Barnes Joseph, wagon-maker, Ionia v. Barnes Napoleon Bonaparte, f, 26 Portland, Portland. Barnum James, f, 19 Boston, Lowell. Barnum John W., North Plains, Matherton. Barnum Lorenzo D., pump-maker, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Barnum Mrs. D. B., Saranac v. Baroughcliff John, spinner, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Barr James H., f, 5 Danby, Portland. Barrass Allen, c, Lyons v. Barrass Barton, f, 22 Lyons, Lyons. Barrett Aaron, f, 31 Campbell, West Campbell. Barrett Austin, f, 36 Orange, Portland. Barrett Ebenezer, f, 36 Orange, Portland. Barrett Wright, pastor M. E. church, North Plains, Hubbardston. Barrone Henry, 1, North Plains, Hubbardston. Barrows Edward F., c, lonia v. Bartholomew Adonijah, f, 8 Keene, Smyrna. Bartlett Mrs. E. M., seamstress, Ionia v. Bartlett Hazael D., f, 27 Orange, Portland. Bartlett John, drayman, Ionia v. Bartley Thomas, f, 4 Boston, Lowell. Barton Robert, f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. BARTOW HERVEY, attorney, Portland v. Basom George W., f, 23 Orleans, Wood's Corners Basom Hector, f, 23 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Bateman Ashley, painter, Ionia v. Bates James, f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Bates Philo T., lumberman, Ionia v. Bates Wm. S., f, 31 Ionia, Ionia. Bason Nelson H., f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Batson Nelson, f, Ionia v. Batson Samuel, f, 11 Keene, Saranac. Batson Thomas, f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Battie Robert, f, 23 Keene, Saranac. Banks J. W., c, Ionia v. Baumgartner Jacob, f, Campbell, Lowell. Baxter Alfred M., f, 14 Ionia, Ionia. Baxter Benjamin, f, 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Baxter Daniel, 15 Ronald, Palo. Baxter Edward, f, Ionia v. Baxter Fred, f, 15 Ronald, Palo, Baxter Hiram, f, 14 Ionia, Ionia. Baxter John, I, Ionia v. Baxter Nelson, c, Ionia v. Baxter Orlando, engineer, 19 Orange, Orange. BAXTER THEODORE H., town clerk, 3 Ronald, Palo. Bayard Stephen M., physician, Ionia v. Bayliss Phineas, f, 20 Berlin, Saranac. Beach Benagu H. miller, 24 Ionia, Lyons. BEACH JAMES L. f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Beach Marshall, cooper, Lyons, Muir. Beach Orrin, f, 19 Keene, Fallassburg. Beachan Miss, teacher union school, Ionia v. Beadle George, f, 6 Lyons Muir. Beadle Wilbur, f, 6 Lyons, Muir. Beadle Justus, f, I Easton, Ionia. Beahan Patrick, f, 9 North Plains, Hubbardston. BEAL HANDEL,insurance agent,Ionia v. Bean Charles, grain, salt and coal, Ionia v. Beard Jacob F., f, 17 Odessa, Algoden. Beard William S., f, 17 Odessa, Algoden. Beardslee James, f, 12 Orleans, Wood's Corners. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP IONIA COUNTY. 97 JOS. STEBBINS, DEALER IN CHOICE CIGARS AND TOBACCO. CASH PAID FOR PRODUCE; - ANDVillage Lots on Reasonable Terms. STEBBINSVILLE, IONIA CO,, MICH. J. H. CONRAD, AGENT FOR THE SALE OF THE 'Ddge Reaper aAd ]Ewert WOOD-SAW MACHINES, CLOVER-HULLERS, CrainzDrills, SulkyE-akes, CULTIVATORS, PLOWS, CIDER-MILLS, MOWER-KNIFE GRINDERS, &c., &c. Second Street, Bayard's Block. 13 98 98 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Beary C., coppersmith, Ionia v. Beattie Francis, f, 25, Keene, Saranac. Beattie James, ft 25 Keene, Saranac. Beattie Nathaniel, land and lumber, Ionia v. Beattie Thomas, f, 25 Keene, Saranac. Bechan James, stone-cutter, Ionia v. e. Becker George, shoemaker, Ionia v. Beckhiam Win., f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Beckhold Henry, f. 6 Campbell, Lowell. BECKLEY EDWIN, bI, 3 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Bechtcl Henry, f, 20 Boston, South Boston. Beckwith Cyrenus K., 7 Berlin, Saranac. Beckwith Miss Grace, Lyons, Pewamo. BECKWITH MRS. HANNAH, 7 Berlin, Saranac. BECKWITII PHILANDER, f, 31 Otisco, Smyrna. Bedell Pierce, f, 32 Boston, South Boston. Beden Win. S., bI. (Sawyer & Beden), Portland v. Bedford Elijah, f, 30 Keene, Lowell. Bedford Robert H., jeweler, Ionia v. Beebe Henry, miller, Portland v. Beebe Martin M., c and j, Portland v. Beebe Win. J., f, Odessa, Ionia. Beelman Geo. W., attorney, Ionia v. Beerbouer Moses, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Beers M. B., physician, Portland v. BEGOLE JOSH UA, lumber dealer (J. & J. Begole & Co.), Lyons, Muir. Belcher Alonzo, f, 5 Danby, Portland. Beicher H E.,I bl, Portland v. Belcber Hiram E., I, Portland v. Belden Daniel W., f, 6 North Plains, Palo. BELDEN GLO. D., f, 6 North Plains, Palo. Belding Mrs. Desire, 10 Otisco, Otisco. BELDING FRANCIS W., f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Beldingr John, f, 10 Otisco, Otisco. Bell A F., attorney, Ioum v. BELL GEG. T., f, '32 Orleans, Orleans. Bell James, pine land dealer, Ionia v. Bell J. C., clergryman, Lyons v. Bell John, f, 8 Odessa, South Cass. Bell Robert, I, Saranac v. Bellaney E. S., miller, 27 Easton, lonia. Bement Benton, editor Grand River 11crald, Lyons, Muir. Bement H~enry P., merchant, Saranac v. Bemis Aaron', f, 32 Ronald, Ionia. Bemis Dan M., c, Portland v. Bemis bleary,, f, Easton, Ionia. Bemis Marquis, f, Easton, Ionia. Benedict Abel P., f, 6 Orange, Iouis. Benedict Abel F., f, 1 Berlin, Ionia. Benedict Alfred C., f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Benedict Archibald F., 2 onia, Jon ia. Benedict David P., f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Benedict Emerson F., f, 1 Berlin, Ionia. Benedict Geo. W., f, 1 Berlin, Ionam. Benedict Horace, f, 30 Campbell, West Campbell. Benedict Hudson, f, 32 Ionia, Ionam. Benedict Hudson F., cabinet-maker, Ionia v. BENEDICT JACOB M1. (Taylor & Benediet), Portland v. Benedict James E., f, 29 Lyons, Lyons. BENEDICT JARVIS P., f; 1 Berlin, Ionam. Benedict Joel, f, 32 Ionia, Ionia. Benedict Leander A., f, 30 Orleans, Orleans. Benedict Loren, f, 1 Berlin, Ionia. Benedict L. M., e, Ionia v. Benedict Rollin L., f, 20 Orange, Ionia. Benedict Theodore M., physi'an, 22 Campbell, Campbell. Benedict Thomas D., physician, Ionia v. Benedict Walter M., 1', 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Benedict William Ib., f, 35 Ionia, Lyons. Benjamin Charles H., t; 7 Berlin, Saranne. Benjamin George W., f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Benjamin William, f, 34 Lyons, Maple. Bennett Mrs. Charlotte, 14 Berlin, Ionia. Bennett Daniel C., f, 22 Lyons, Lyons. BENNETT DANIEL S., grocer (D. S. & J. L. Bennett), North Plains, Hubbardston. Bennett Henry, ma., Portland v. B3ennett Henry P., f, 26 North Plains, Matherton. Bennett Ira, f, 14 Berlin, Ionia. Bennett Jerome P., f, 14 Berlin, bumi. Bennett John, s,7 Lyons. Muir. Bennett John, f, 34 Orange, Portland. Bennett John D., f, 20 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Bennett John I., f, 7 Berlin, Saranac. Bennett John L., grocer (D. S. & J. L. Bennett), North Plains, Hubbardton. Bennett Jobn I. S., f, 36) Berlin, Ionia. Bennett,John 1., lprescriptioa clerk, Ionia -v. Bennett John S., attorney, Ionia v. Bennett Joseph, clergyman, 26 North Plains, Matberton. Bennett,Josephi R., f, 26 North Plains, Matherton. Bennett,J. S., inoulder, Ionam v. Bennett Miles, f, Berlin, Ionia. BENNETT NE1IEMIAII.M., f, 8 Orangre, lon ia. Bennett Niles, f, 14 Berlin, Ionia. Bennett Samuel, engineer, Lyons, Muir Bennett S. J., e, Ionia v. Bennett Thomas, f, 14 Berlin, Ion~ia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COU-NTY. 9 I(( 0. TOWER. 0. S. TOWER. T1owve r's ION0I**TE-A,- - - MIlCHI. Det~i~ Co1~ ~ovo e rol 0I0 OF re Iron, Builders' Hardware, Steel, Leather Belting, Nails, Files, American and English., Glass, Hemp and Rubber Packing, Putty, Cross-cut Saws, English Sporting Guns1 GXEQIRG:E IKLING, LIQUOR HOU1SE Main Street, - I onia, Mich. WINES AND LIQUORS KEPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND. 100 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. BENNETT WILLIAIM M., f, 11 Danby, Portland. BENNETT WILLIAM M., bl., 20 Lyons, Lyons. Benson Arba, jr., f, 33 Boston, South Boston. BENSON ARBA, SEN., f, 33 Boston, South Boston. Benson Byron E., attorney, Portland v. BENSON DAVID C., merchant, Saranac v. Benson John, mechanic, Portland v. Benson Lyman, f, 33 Boston, South Bost'n. Bentley Gardiner, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Bentley Hal G., bl., Ionia v. Bentley James H., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Bentley Judson C., general store, lonia v. Bentley Oliver W., baker, Ionia v. Bentlv Orson, Lyons v. BENTLEY WARREN, butcher, Saranac v. Bentley Wm. H., general store (W. II. Bentley & Bro.), Ionia v. Benton Daniel, f, 25, Otisco, Smyrna. Benton George, f, 24, Otisco, Smyrna. Benton Miss Maggie, teacher union school, Ionia v. Benton Miss Mary M., clrk, Ionia v. Berclay WVm. H., f, 17, Easton, Ionia. Berry Edward, f, 20 Otisco, Smyrna. Berry Leander, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Berry Luther M., f, 17 Orleans, Chadwick. Bessey Jacob, f, 18 Orange, Ionia. Bettes John, f, 32, Sebewa, Lake City. Betts John, shoemaker, Lyons, Pewamo. Betts John, insurance, Lyons, Pewamo. Benschoter Geo. D., f, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. Benschoter Oliver, f, 13 Sebewa, Sebewa. BEVER HENRY, f, 21 Odessa, South Cass. BEVER WILLIAM, f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. Beverly Mrs. Jane, 11 Ionia, Ionia. Bice Henry, f, Portland v. Bidwell, Alpha, f, 27 Danby, Danby. Bidwell Carlton, f, 27 Danby, Sebewa. Bigelow Elisha, 4 Lyons, Muir. Bigelow Horace, 4 Lyons, Muir. Bigelow Nelson H., 4 Lyons, Muir. Bigelow Ranselaer, 4 Lyons, Muir. Bigham Be-j. K., f, 19 North Plains, North Plains. Bigham Samuel, f, 14 Sebewa, Sebewa. Bignall Francis B., mach. (Sage & Bignail), Otisco, Smyrna. Bignall Mrs. R., Ionia v. Billows Carlos, i, Lyons v. BILLS CHARLES A., lumber (J. and J. Begole & Co.), Lyons, Muir. BINGHAM AARON, f, 1 Ronald, Palo. Bingham Wm., mason, 2 Ronald, Palo. Bipply John, f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Bird Richard, 1, 30 Lyons, Lyonr. Bird Robert, shoemaker, Ionia v. Bise Joseph, f, 33 Orange, Portland. Bishop Andrew, dyer and finisher, Portland v. Bishop Ancel A., f, 9 Ronald, Palo. Bishop Devilo, f, 2 Keene Saranac. Bishop Edwin D., f, 34 Sebewa, Sebewa. Bishop Charles, t, 35 Orleans, lonia. Bishop Hiram, f, 9 Ronald, Palo. Bishop Hiram, 1, Ionia v. Bishop Jane A., f, 7 Easton, Ionia. Bishop John D., f, 26 Berlin, Orange. Bishop John D., f, 9 Ronald, Palo. BISHOP MOSES S., bl, Otisco, Belding. Rishop Noah, f, 20 Easton, Ionia. BISHOP NORMAN, f, 9 Ronald, Palo. Bishop Richard, f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Bishop Mrs. Sarah, Ionia v. Bishop Wm. II., c, 19 Portland, Portland. Bissell Adelbert W., f, 12 Lyons, Pewamo. Bissell Wm., f, 12, Lyons, Pewamo. Bitzer Win., 1, Ionia v. Bivens Lawson, f, 12 North Plains, Hubbardston. Bivens Leander A., f, 12 North Plains, Hubbardston. Black Curtis, 1, Lyons, Muir. Black Cyrenus C., lumber, Lyons, Muir. Black Jas., poor-house, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Black Robert, 1, Ionia v. Black William H., f; 23 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Black William, f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Blackcrick George, f, 17 Orleans, Orleans, Blackmar James A., f, 10 Lyons, Pewamo. Blackmar John, bl, Snyrna. Blackmar Newton E, saw-mill, 13 Lyons, Pewamo. Blackrick Gregory, f, 2 Ionia, Muir. BLACKSTEN JABEZ C., f, Portland v. Blair Duncan, f, 20 Easton, Ionia. Blake Henry P., f; 4 Danby, Portland. Blake Jasper, f, 18 Boston, Lowell. Blakeslee Erastus, wheelright 25 Easton, Ionio. Blakeslee George, hb, 7 Orleans, Chadwick. Blakeslee John W., mechanic, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Blanchard E. W., manufacturer, Portland v. BLANCHARD JAMES O., f, 35 Orleans, Ionia. Blanchard John C., attorney, Ionia v. Blanchard Washington Z., physician, Lyons v. Blanchard Mrs, Lucy, Lyons, Pewamo. Blancher Loyal H. I, Lyons, Muir. BLATT JOSEPH, c, Otisco, Otisco. Blewer Abram, f, 10 Easton, Ionia. Bliss Aaron D., f, 19 Orange Orange. Bliss Adelbert, clerk, Ionia v. BLISS AMOS B., livery stable, Ionia v. Bliss Frank, f, 32 Berlin, Saranac. HISTORY AXD DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUXTY. 101 900,000 ACRES Farming and Other Lands, FOR SALE BY THE GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY. FARMING LANDS Are sold to actual settlers on credit, upon payment of one quarter down, balance in three or five equal annual payments, at buyers' option, with interest at 7 per cent. These lands are now rapidly being taken, are very desirable, and are destined, by reason of their strong soils, plenty of water, and the readiness with which, in a few months, markets can be reached at all seasons of the year, to be among the garden counties of the State. "The Traverse region " is famed for its salubrity of climate and unlimited timber resources. The Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad will reach Traverse City, on its rapid stretch to Mackinaw, October, 1872, when this really splendid section of Michigan will be hourly in close connection with the rest of mankind, the year round. Persons desirous of locations for farms will, on application by letter or in person at the office in Grand Rapids, be furnished with Tickets over the Road, entitling them to Return of Fares in the event of purchasing any of the Company's farming land. For information about the lands, prices, location, etc., address WM. A. HOWARD, Land Commissioner, Grand Rapids, Mich. OFKiAIL:EDSTA.TE A.G-Eil 20,000 ACRES OF IMPROVED LANDS FOR SALE, Situated in various parts of Ionia, Montcalm, and Gratiot Counties. vivai-04400 V ilgr tei4e" Business Lots, Stores, Mills, Mill Lots, and Water-Powers for Sale. ALSO, WILD LANDS, FOR FARM AND LUMBERINQ PURPOSES. Purchasers conveyed to and from property from Ionia, free of charge. OFFICE IN NEW ENGLAND A A I BLOCK, MAIN STREET, f I IAN i A M1 H. 102 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. BLISS JOSEPH A., f, 19 Orange, Orange. Bliss Milton, wool dealer, Ionia v. Bliss Samuel P., f, 34 Sebewa, Sebewa. Blivin Edwin H., f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Blodgett Valentine, 1, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Blood Mrs. A., teacher, Ionia v. Blood Lafayette, tobacco and cigars, Lyons, Muir. Bloomer David, teamster, Lyons, Muir. Bloomfield Wm., machinist, Ionia v. Blossom Henry, f, 20, Otisco, Smyrna. Blough Jesse, f, 7 Campbell, Lowell. Blow Herman, teamster, Lyons v. Blow Sherman, f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Blumle Frederick, f, 2 Easton, Ionia. Board Geo., mill-hand, Otisco, Kiddville. Bogardus Matthew J., f, 32.Orleans, Orleans. Bogue Wm. W., general store, Portland v. BOICE ROB'T, miller, Lyons, Pewamo. Bokee John, f, 34 Berlin, Saranac. Bolger John, f, 11 North Plains, Hubbardston. Bolger Thomas, f, 2 North Plains, Hubbardston. Boliker Frederic, broom-maker, Ionia v. BOLTE CHAS. G., priest St. Peter's Parish, Ionia v. Bolster Elliott T., f, 18 Orleans, Orleans. Bolton Walter H., shoemaker, Saranac v. Bond John R., f, 7 Easton, Ionia. Bond Mrs. Susan f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. Bond Thomas, f, 18. Easton, Ionia. Bond Wm. T., f, 7 Easton, Ionia. Borner Milo, clerk, Ionia v. Booth M. P. sawyer, Ionia v. Boss Marcena, student, Otisco, Otisco. Bostwick John, clerk, Ionia v. Bostwick J. S., clerk, lonia v. Borden Byron J., f, 24 Easton, Ionia. Borden Mrs. H., seamstress, Ionia v. Border Mercy, f, 4 Easton, Ionia. Borden Miss Sarah, seamstress, Ionia v. Boswell James, c, 13 Danby, Portland. Boswell Leslie, c, 13, Danby, Portland. Boughner Isaac, f, 17 Danby, Portland. Bovec Cornelius, f, 20 Ronald, Woods' Corners. Bovee Cornelius, f, 17 Keene, Fallasburg. Bovee Isaac, f, 17 Boston, Saranac. Bovee Mrs. Lorena, 14 Ionia, lMuir. Bovee Myron, 1, Saranac v. Bovee Peter, f, 17 Keene, Fallasburg. Bowen Alfred L., f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Bowen Alpheus, f, 20 Keene, Lowell. Bowen Herbert, f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Bowen Isaac, c, 29 Orange, Ionia. Bowen Israel, f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Bowen James, f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Bowen Oliver, f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Bowen Oren, f, 13 Keene, Saranac. Bowerman David, teamster, Ionia v. Bowers Samuel, f, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Bowers Samuel, f, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Bowman Dr. Andrew J., physician, 29 Orleans, Orleans. Bowman Charles, blacksmith, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. Bowman John, teamster, Lyons v. BOWSER GEO. W., groceries and crockcry (Bowser Bros.), Portland v. Bowser William, manufac'rer and builder, Portland v. Boyd Richard A., f, 11 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Boyden Daniel, 1, Lyons, Muir. BOYDEN WM., agrent, Lyons, Muir. Bover George, f, 18 Campbell, West Campbell. Boyle Patrick, 1, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Bozung Peter, f, 11 Keene, Smyrna. Braden Cyrus F., c, 20 Sebewa, Lake City. Braden Jacob, f, 20 Sebewa, Lake City. Braden Joseph W., f, 29, Sebewa, Lake City. Braden Samuel R, c, 20 Sebewa, Lake City. Bradford George, f, 5 Easton, Ionia. Bradford John, f, 5 Easton, Ionia. Bradley Charles H., f, 27 Portland, Portland. Bradley Elisha T., f, 34 Lyons, Maple. Bradley Mrs. Hannah, 6 Orleans, Kiddville. Bradley Harley C., f, 27 Portland v. Bradley John, f, 6 Orleans, Kiddville. Bradley Joseph, f, 27 Portland, Portland. Bradley Judson, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Bradley Wm., butcher, 19 Orange, Ionia. Brainard Orrin, f, 9 Boston, Saranac. Braley Elisha, f, 35 Sebewa, Sebewa. Brand Scott, f, 8 Orange, Ionia. Brandal Eli, f, 20 Sebewa, West Sebewa. Brandal John, f, 20 Sebewa, West Sebewa. Branson David 0., f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Branson Thomas D., f, 4 Berlin, Saranac. Brant Elias, f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. Brayton Byron, f, 14 North Plains, Hubbardston. Brayton Wm. P., f, 14 North Plains, Hub bardston. Brazee Loren, i, Lyons, Muir. Breese James H., flouring-mill, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Breese James, flouring-mill, 9 Ionia, oia. l3reminstool, f, 18, Otisco, Otisco. Brestley John, r r h, Saranac v. Bretz Charles E., f, 21 Odessa, South Cass. Bretz Isaac, f, 14 Sebewa, Sebewa. Bretz Valentine, f, 35 Odessa, South Cass. Brewer Henry, f, 17 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Bricker John, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Shawls at Boston Dry Goods Store, WILSON & WOOD, Ionia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 103 GOODING BROS. & CO., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN FRAMES, BEVEL-1SDiNG, AND MATCHED FLOORING. ScrolliSawing and Custom Planing DOlS T']'1 rO O:E%.D:ES:l. Flooring and Siding Constantly on Hand for Sale. B =L D MlS(Dr 5L v1 -?, D. A. DIVINE, MANUFACTURER OF SleigMs, Liht ani Heavy Lumber wagons, Blacksmithing and all Kinds of Repairing. 3FNtLCXWT S0W 3EL3iTi, IO3?aNIA., Near the D., L, & L, M. Depot. (Geo. Summ & Co., DYE STREET, NORTH OF NOVELTY MILLS, Ionia, -- - - ioh Large additions have just been made, eiving increased facilities for manufacturing. 3B EnE STOE KfI AYX7D XX AaBNSRI MADE FROMI THE PUREST SPRING WATER, Kept Constantly on Hand. -1 0 4 104 HISTORY A]) DIRECTORY OP IONIA COUNTY. B3RICKLEY JACOB, f, 30 Orange, Orange. Brickley Win. F., f, 30, Orange, Orange. Bridg-es Elam, livery, Lyons, Muir. Brigg-s Abram L., shoemaker, Portland v. Briggs George, teamster, Lyons, Pewamo. Briggs John C., f, 32 Sebewa, Lake City. Briggs Joseph, f, 34 Campbell, Campbell. Briggs Lyman, maso-n, Lyons, Pewamo. Brig(,gs Samiuel, painter, 27 Odessa, South Briggs Weston, f, 32 Sebewa, Lake City. Brigham Noble, f, 11 Orange, Collins. Bright Henry, 1, Portland v. Bringneli James G., I, Lyons, -Muir. Brininstool George D., f, 15 Ionia, Ionia. Brink Darius, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. BRINK GARRETT, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Brink Irving, c, Otisco, Smyrna. Brink Lamanson, C, 25 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Brink Lorenzo, c, Smyrna. Brisbin Geor~(ge. f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Britton Columbus, f, 28 Ionia Ionia. Brizzer Jacob, furniture flnishier,24 Easton, Ionia. BROAD ALFRED, mneat market, (Broad & Plant), Ionia v. Bioad Charles, porter railroad, Ionia v. Broad George, gardener, Ionia v. Broad John W., Lyons v. Broadbeck Augustus, f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Broodbeck Solomon0, f, 11 lonlia, Muir. BROAS LEVI, f-, 11 Otisco, Belding. Brock Benjamin H., grocer, (B. & Son), Lyons, Muir. Brock Charles, c, Lyons, Muir. Brock John, C, Lyons, Muir. BROCK LOREN P., grocer, (Biock & Son), Lyons, Muir. Brogan James, I, railroad, Ionia v. Brogan Patrick, tailor, Ionia v. Brokaw Jasper, t; 16 Odessa, South Cass. Brokaw Mrs. 21., seamstress Ionia v. Brokaw Theron H-., f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. Brokins N. J., I, Ionia v. Bronson George A., f, 834 Campbcll, Campbell. Brookins Norman S., f, 30 Ionia, lonia. Brooks Chiarles G., f, 3 Danlby, Portland. BROOKS ISAAC N., 1, 9 Danby, Portlanid. Brooks Angelo, f, 30 Ronald, Palo. Brooks Charles El, f, 5 Ionia, Ioum. Brooks Charles S., f, 16 Danby, Portland. Brooks Mrs. Curtis, scamstrcss, Ionia v. Brooks John W., t; 4 Danby, Portland. Brooks Milo W., f, 3 Danby, Portland. BROOKS MILTON B., 32 Ronald, Ion ia. BROOKS NATHANIEL K., f. 832, Ronald, Ionia. Brooks Orson, c, Ionia v. Brooks Stephen A., f, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Brooks Willard L., f, 3 Danby, Portland. Brooks Win., grocer, (Welch & Brooks), Ioui v. BROWER FRANCIS S., f, 13 Keene, SaranIac. Brower F. K., f, 36 Boston, Saranac, Brower Oliver, f, 1 Keene, Easton. Brown Andrew, f, 9 Lyons, Muir. Brown B., I, Portland v. Brown Benj. F., physician, Lyons, Muir. Brown Mrs. Catharine, 13' Keene, Saranac. Brown Charles, 1, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Brown Charles, f, 27 Otisco, Smyrna. Brown Cyrus L., f, 6 North Plains, Palo. Brown Daniel W., f, 29 Portland, Portland. Brown EnoCII, f, 6 Otisco, Otisco. Brown Edwin R., t; 5 Ionia, Ioniia. Brown Erastus, f, Portland v. Brown Frank. f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Brown Geo. F., f, 16 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Brown Geo., carpenter, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Brown Geo. M., f, 25 Ronald, Muir. Brown Geo., f, 6 Danby, Portland. Brown Henry, I, Portland v. Brown Hcnry P., f, 3 Boston, Saranac. Brown Henry W., physician, Nor1.th Plains, Hubbardston. Brown Henry, meal market (H. Brown & Co.), Ionia v. BroNwn Herman S., f; 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Brown Hiram, f, 20 Easton, Ionia. Brown Hiram, f, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Brown Hiram, f, 21 -North Plains,7 North Plains. Brown H. Mason, f, 31 North Plains, North Plains. Brown Irving A., f, 26 Sebewa, Sebewa. Brown James H., f, 12 Keene,7 Saranac. Brown James J., grocer, Ionmla v. Brown James M., f, 15 Easton, Ionia. BROWN JAMES, tinner, Saranac v. Brown Jaris, bl, Lyons v. Brown John, zyrocer, Ionia v. Brown Jobmi D., f, 31 Danby, Sebewa BROWN JOHN M1., f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Brown Jonathan I., f, 31 Danby, Sebewa. Brown Maryland, 1, 17 Sebewa, West Lebanoii. Brown Matthew, f, 2'-2 Keene, Saianac. Brown Mosely, f, 23 Ioum, Lyomi-. Brown Oliver, f, 20 Easton, Ionia. Brown Ormond, sawyer, Portland v. Brown Peter J., 1, 10 Portland, Portland. Brown Reuben, f, 27 Otisco, Smyrna. BROWN SOLOMON S., hotel amied c, Otisco, Belding. Brown Thomas, S, 13 Keene, Saranac. Brown Timothy, 1, Ionia v. Brown William, f, 23 Lyons, Pewainol HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY, 10J' WM.* ^- ^W2Wr General Commission Dealer in GRAIN, ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE, AND WOOL A.lso, Proprietor of the Lyons Plaster 1Mill, Where FRESH GROUND PLASTER can he obtained at all time-, LYONS DRUG_ STOR EC Dr. B. M. Hutchinson, DEALER IN Paints, Oils, Dyes, Brushes, Wlindow-Glass, and Groceries. PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR THE SICK, LYONS, Ionia County, Mich. nxr B! AJlLrv i Pt yA l LYONS, M I CT I. COaltal^ - P 83,000.00 Hon. A. L. ROOF, S. W. WEBBER. JOSIAH E. JUST, President. Vice P.resifletof. Cf'nS i '. I[ON. A. L. ROOF, S. W. V. EBBIt-, ~W. A. CARPENTER, JONATHAN' HALE. J-o. R. DorGHERTY. G. W. W BBER, JOSIAH E. JUST, RUFUS KELLEY. P. I. HOWE. 14 106 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Brown William W., 1, Portland v. Brown William, 1, Portland v. Brownell Daniel S., f, Saranac v. Brownfield James, f, 34 Odessa, Woodland Center. Browning Orlando C., spinner, Portland v. Brotherton Levi, f, 7 Easton, Ionia. Bryant George, shoemaker, Lyons, Muir. Bryant George, f, 5 Boston, Lowell. Bryant Martin V., bl, 31 North Plains, Muir. Bryant M. B., bl, 6 Lyons, Muir. Buchan Alexander, mach, Ionia v. Buchanan Geo. W., clerk, Ionia v. Buck Hart, f, 23 Portland, Portland. Buck Ichabod, engineer, Ionia v. Buck Jacob, c and j, 29 Lyons, Lyons. Buck Marion F., hostler, Ionia v. Buell Alpheus, 1, Portland v. Buckley David, f, 25 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Buell Nathaniel, 1, Portland v. Buell Truman S., c, Otisco, Smyrna. Buell Wim., 1, Portland v. Buffham Joseph, 1, 21 Otisco, Smyrna. Bullis Morris J., f, 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Bullis Jonathan, f, 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Bumford Wm. E., bl, 9 Campbell, West Campbell. Bump Philo, f, 34 Danby, Danby. BUNNELL ALFRED S., quarry, Lyons v. Bunnell Miss Ann, 24 Ionia, Lyons. Burch George, f, 1 Berlin, Ionia. Burch Henry, 1, Lyons v. Burch Gilford, c, 23 Ionia, Lyons. BURDICK CHARLES P., billiard-room, North Plains, Hubbardston. Burdick Levi F., f, Ionia, Muir. Burgduff Alphonso, clerk, Lyons v. Burgduff Frank, agent, Lyons v. Burgduff Lewis, 1, Lyons v. Burger Benj., carriage trimmer. Ionia v. Burger Frank, f, 25 Portland, Portland. Burger Frank J., f, 25 Portland, Portland. Burger George, f; 8 Orange, Ionia. Burger Sceyrel, f, 7 Orange, Ionia. Burger Truman, f, 7 Orange, Ionia. Burgess Andrew T., bl., 3 Portland, Maple. Burgess D. L., f, 1 Portland, Maple. BUhGESS EZRA, f, 23 Ronald, Palo. BURGESS GEORGE, bl, 2 Ronald, Palo. Burgess Joel, f, 1 Portland, Maple. Burgess Mrs. Mary, M. D., lonia v. Burgess Orrin, f, 23 Ronald, Palo. Burgess William, lumber-inspector, Lyons, Muir. Burgess David, f, 34 Ronald, Ionia. Burhance Guy W., cooper, Portland v. Burhance Henry, 1, Portland v. Burhance Joseph, 1, Portland v. Burhance William E., 1, Portland v. Burhans Edward, f, 12 Orange, Collins. Burhans W. P., capitalist, Ionia v. Burke Charles H., f, 21 Ronald, Ionia. Burke John, f, 3 Ionia, Ionia. Burke Seth, f, 21 Ronald, Ionia. Burke Wm., f, 25 Lyons, Pewamo. Burke Wm., 1, Lyons, Muir. Burket Isaac, f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Burligh, Anson S., f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. Burliston Win., 1, Lyons, Muir. Burnett James. f, 10 Keene, Keene. Burnett Orrin H., 1, 10 Keene, Keene. BURNHAM ASA, engineer, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Burnham Harry D., peddler, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Burns Dennis H., clerk, Lyons, Muir. Burns James W., turner, Lyons v. BURNS MARTIN, f, 23 Berlin, Orange. Burns Michael, f, 2 North Plains, Hubbardston. Burns Peter, f, 29 Danby, Sebewa. Burns William, f, 23, Berlin, Orange. Burr Albert, f, 30 Boston, South Boston, Burr Edwin B., 1, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Burr John W,, f, 30 Boston, South Boston. Burris, Wm., f, 34 Ionia, Ionia. Burrows Edwin, c, lonia v. Burt Alfred, f, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Burt Ira A., restaurant, Lyons, Muir. Burt N. T., mason, Ionia v. Burt Theresa, dress-maker, Ionia v. Burt Wm. H., bl., Saranac v. Burtraw Israel, f, 17 North Plains, Hubbardston. Bush Alfred, cooper, 20 North Plains, North Plains. Bush Anson M., c, Portland v. Bush Mrs. Clarissa, 11 Berlin, Ionia. Bush Eber, f, 33 Odessa, South Cass. Bush Frank, grocer, Ionia v. Bush George W., mach, Saranac v. Bush Henry A., f, 17 Easton, lonia. Bush Jasper, i, Saranac v. Bush Jeremiah G., f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Bush Lawrinch, f, 18 North Plains, North Plains. BUSH RICHARD, grocer, Saranac v. Bush Wm., cooper, Ionia v. Bush Wnm. H,. f and hotel, 7 North Plains, North Plains. Bushnel Charles, f, 2 Campbell, Campbell. Bushnel Delos, t; 2 Campbell, Campbell. Bushnel Girdon, f, 2 Campbell, Campbell. Bushnell Alexander H., f, 2 Campbell, Campbell. Bushnell Charles, f, 6 Odessa, Algodon. Bushong James M.,c and joiner,Portland v. Buskirk Mrs. Rosilla C., 23 Orleans, Wood's Corners. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY.10 107 S. W. WEBBER. (4. W. WEBBER. MUIR. IONIA. BAN-X~KIN\G HloUSE to-o MUIR, MICH., ESTABLISHED 1869. Do a General Banking Business. Dealers in Domestic and ]Foreign Exchange. GOLD, SILVER, AND BONDS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS BOUIGHIT AND SOLD. Collections made in all parts of United States and Canadas. ISSUE LETTERS OF CREDIT TO TRAVELERS,,AJ V A.ILTjA, BL.,E IN W N.W 5 C ITr 5 M; I~vT E OPE. An Amsden & o,7 Proprietors, GASSIMERES, FLANNELS, WATERPROOFS, SHEETING, JEANS, Tweeds, and Mloolen Yarns. CU8STOM CARDING AND CLO TH-DRE8SING. IU a3rc:N., M 3- M1cII BURGESS HALL. WiI.U H. COLE, HALL & COLE,1 MVanufactarers of and Wholesale Dealers in ADAP TED EXPRESSLY TO THE CUSTOM TRADE. Lyons, M aioh. 108 108 hISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIX COUNTY, Bussard Adam, f, 15 Orleans, Orleans. Butler Mrs. Ann, 36 Berlin, Ionia. Butler Benjamin P., f, 30 Berlin, Saranac. Butler Bennajah R., f, 25 Orleans, Ionia. Butler Ebenezer C., 1f, 10 Berlin, Ion ia. Butler John, f, '26 Berlin, Ionia. Butler John, agent, 30 Ionia, Ionia. BUTLER THOMAS, f, 14 Berlin, Orang(e. Butt Hiram N., mill hand, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Butterfield, Mrs. D., Ionia v. Buttolph Judson, f, 28 Otisco, Srnyrna. Button Aaron, f, 20 Otisco, Smyrna. Button Ira, cooper, Saranac v-. Buxton Benj., f, 30 Berlin, Saranac. Buxton Edwin, f, 28 Odessa, Sonthi Cass. Buxton James, f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Buxton Win., f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Buxton Rufus, f, 5 Odessa, Algodon. Buzzard Jacob L., f; 21 North Plains, Muir. C. Caddan Wilmer, f, 33 Danby, Danby. CADWELL CHARLES F., grocer, Lyons v. CADWELL GEO. W., merchant, Portland v. Cadwell Miss M-ary, teacher union school, Ionia v. Cahalan Den-nis, f, 23, North Plains, Matherton. Cahalan John, f, 14, North Plains, Hubbardston. Cahoon Charles F., f, 305 Odessa, South Cass. Cahoon William, f, 17 Orang-e, Ionia. Cahoon Willard, f, 35 Keene, Saranac. Cain Edward C., bi., Ioni v. Cain Robert, bi, Ionia v. Cain Robert D., blN, Ionia v. Caldwell A. Warson, I, Ioaia v. Caldwell Charles, sewing machines, 20 Ioui, bumi. Caldwell James M1., f, 6 bania, Ionia. Caldwell Mrs. Jeruslia, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Calla(,han Charles, moulcler, Portland v. Callagrhan John, f, 25 Portland, Portland. Callaghan Patrick, 1, Portland v. Callahan Matthew G., sawyer, North Plains, Hubbardston. Callow James, baggagemuan, Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad, Ionia v. Callums John ID, f, 12 Camipbell, Alg-odon. Camnfield Barton: I, Lyons, Muir. CAMERON JOHN, i; 15 Portland, Portland. Camp Joseph, 1 Ionia, Muir. Campbell Charles, f, 1 IDanby, Portland. Campbell —, deontist, Lyon1s, Muir. Campbell Donald, c and j, Portland v. CAMPBELL HENRY, mnason, Otisco, Smyrna. Campbell Jamnes E., f, 15 Portland, Portland. CAMPBELL JAM1ES S.. f, Saranac v. Campbell Jeremiah, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Campbell John, f, 10 Keene, Smyrna. Campbell John, f, 36 Portland, Portland. Campbell Milton, f, 29 Orange, Orange. Campbell Robert, f, 2 Campbell, Campbell. Campbell Samuel, f, 36 Portland, Portland. Campbell Thomas, c and j, Lyons, Muir. Caniphell William, f, 10 Keene. Smyrna. Campbell William, f', Danby, Portland. Campbell William, jr., f, 10 Keene, Smyrna. Candler J. M., 1, Saranac v. Canfield Edmund, f, 3 Portland, Portland. CANFIELD JAMES, I, Lyons, Muir. Canfield John H., furniture dealer, Portland v. Canfield J. H., f, 31 Ionia, Ionia. Canfield Robert S., f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. Canfield Samuel N., f, 31 Lyons, Lyon,;. Canfield Truman F., c, Portland v. Canfield Truman, f, 3 Portland, Portland. CANFIELD WILBUR H., f 27 Lyons, Lyons. Canfield William, f,:34 Lyons, Lyons. Cannam John, f, 34 Berlin, SaranacCannon' Michael, saloon, Lyons, Muir. Cannon Samuel, m, Otisco, Belding. Cannam Thomas, f, 34 Berlin, Ionia. Cannon Thomas, bl, Otisco, Smyrna. Cannon William, f, 14 Keene, SaranacCanute George H., hI, 25 Berlin, Oran-(,,,-. Cainoriglit Lester, f, 15! Berlin, Ioni. Caordt John, c, Ionia v. e. Cassiday Michael, trackman, Lyons, Muir. Caples Michael, engineel-, Ionia v. Carbaugh George, f; 36 Ionia, Lyons. Carbaugh John, f, 1 Orange, Collins. Carbaug;h William, f, 26 Orange, Portland Cardy William, manufacturer, Saranac v-. Carey John, f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. Carigon Edward, f, 16 Orleans, Orleans.. Carl Jacob, f; 30 Orange, Ionia. Carnahan William, I, North Plains, bloubbardston. Carney James, lather, 21 lo~am, Tonia. Carner William, tinner, Portland,% Carotbiers Jacob L., mason, 8)0 Berlin, SaranacCarotheis Warren, f, 31.Berlin,7 SaranacCarpenter Benjamin F., f, 9, Portland, Portland. Carpenter Benjamin, f, 5 Ioaia, Ionia. Carpenter Benjamin S., f, 28S Portland, Portland. Carpenter Cyril, f, 32, Sebewa, Lake City. All Kinds of Dry Goods at Boston Dry Goods Store, Ionia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 109 W. H. FLOW]ER, DEALER TN SILVER AND PLATED WARE. SPECTACLES A SPECIALTY. Personal Attention to Repairing, anil Work Warranted. WAGAR, ARMSTRONG & CO., Manufacturers of and Dealers in LATH, SHINGLES, ETC., ETC. Ceiling and Pickets Manufactured to Order. Mill located on D. 4 3I. R. R., IRS m TIOm B [ OP MUIRl Chartered July 22, I872. Capital Stock - - $50,000 N. B. HAYES, President, LUCIUS BABCOCK, Vice-President, WM. H. FEEMAN, Cashier. D I:R: CTO: N. B. Hayes,. Wm. H Freeman, Lucius Babcock, David GCould. Joseph L. Freeman, H. R. Wagar, A. VanVleck, Jay Olmstead, Jerry Spaulding. COLLECTIONS WANTED, WHICH WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. 110 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. I I Carpenter Elkanah L., f, 28 Sebewa, Sebewa. Carpenter John A., f, 28, Portland, Portland. Carpenter Jonah H., f, 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Carpenter John W., f, 28 Sebewa, Lake City. Carpenter Luther, f, 4 Easton, Ionia. Carpenter Norman M., f, 28 Sebewa, Sebewa. Carpenter Robert, f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Carpenter Winthrop, f, 22 Portland, Portland. Carpenter Wm., f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Carpenter Wm. A., f, Lyons v. Carr Archibald F., cashier First National Bank, Ionia v. Carr Daniel, f., 16 Keene, Keene. Carr Geo. E., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Carr Isaac, f, 33 Keene, Lowell. Carr James, f, 33 Keene, Lowell. Carr John H., f, 32 Keene, Lowell. Carr Martin V., f, 1 Odessa, lonia. Carr Mrs. Polly, 16 Keene, Keenc. Carr Rinaldo, f, 16 Keene, Keene. Carr Solomon, f, 4 Keene, Keenc. Carr Washington, f, 9 Keene, Keene. CARTER ALANSON B., foundry and machine shop, North Plains, Hubbardston. Carter James, minister, 11 Orange, Collins. Carter Job, f, 23 Lyons, Lyons. Cartridge John, f, 2 lonia, Ionia. Carus Jerome W., furniture ag't, Portland v. Carver Lyman, North Plains, Hubbardston. Carveth Thomas, f, 7 Berlin, Saranac. Cary James, 11 North Plains, IIubbardston. CARY JOSEPH, f, 24 Orleans, Ionia. Cary Mrs. Marcia, 24 Orleans, Ionia. Case Alexander W., f, 2 Ionia, Muir. Case Chas., f, 17 Otisco, Otisco. CASE DAVID, c, 33 Berlin, Ionia. Case Geo. W., f, Ionia v. Case Horace, bl, Ionia v. Case John B., harness-maker, Saranac v. CASE R. P., gardener, Ionia v. e. CASE WILLIAM, f, 35, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Casey Barney, f, 36 Orange, Portland. Casey James, f, 8 North Plains, Hubbardston. Casey Terence, f, 9 North Plains. Iubbardston. Caskey Jerome, f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Caskey Joseph, f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Castle Charles, f, Ionia v. Castle Joseph A., f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Castle Nelson, f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Cavanaugh Samuel, engineer, lonia v. Caswell Frank E., carpenter and joiner, Portland v. Caswell Mrs. G., Ionia v. Caswell George E., c and joiner, Portland v. Caswell Henry, f, 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Caswell Sheldon W., sewing machine agent Portland v. Cathridge William, f, 16 Ionia, Ionia. Catt Albert, f, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Catt George, f, Odessa, Algodon. Catt Robert, f, 32 Ionia, Ionia. Catt Robert f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Catt Stephen, f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Catlin Wm. J., 1, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Center Adelbert, f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Chaddock Wm., physician, Lyons, Pewamo. Chadwick Charles, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Chadwick James, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Chadwick Richard, 1, Lyons v. Chaffee Addison, physician, 2 Ronald, Palo. Chalkley Elijah, 1, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Chambers Charlie H., f. 3 Ionia, Ionia. Chambers Hugh, railroad agent, Saranac v. Chambers James F., f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Chamberlain Horace, f, 24 Lyons,Pewamo. Chamberlain Henry, f, 18 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Chamberlain Joshua C., mason, Portland v. Chamberlain Nijah, f, 2 Danby Portland. Chamberlain Riley A., f, 16 Berlin, Saranac. Champenoy Daniel T., f, 16 Orange, Ionia. Champlin Horace, f, 8 Berlin, Saranac. Champlin John N., f, 8 Berlin, Saranac. Champlin William, miller, Saranac v. Chapin Ansel J., f, 12 Odessa, SouLh Cass. Chapin David M., f, 16 Orange, Ionia. Chapin Wim., c, Portland v. CHAPMAN BECKET, f, 28 Boston, South Boston. Chapman Charles, 1, Saranac v. Chapman Hiram A., village clerk, Ionia v. Chapman John, f, 14 Ionia, Ionia. Chapman Nelson, 13 Berlin, Orange. Chapman Samuel, f, 33 Odessa, Woodland Center. Chapman Walter S., clerk, Ionia v. Chapman Willard, f, 7 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Chapman WVm., f, 8 Otisco, Otisco. Chapple John G., f, 27 Berlin, Ionia. Chapple Wm., f, 27 Berlin, Ionia. Charles Albion B., f, 29 North Plains, Muir. IIISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA' COUNTY. 111 The Little Bake-shop around the Corner. J~m CNK H Itr Cl 3E, DEALER IN FOREIGJN,AIXD DOMJESTIC FRUITS, Nuts, and Confectionery of every Description. — ALSO — XD:0A L IN OYST 'SX. I3t S, Which will be furnished parties on short notice and lowest rates. Dining-Rooms Attached, where Warm Meals can be Obtained at all Hours. Call and sec. opposite First National Bank, M T_ X 3El I., MICIC. B. H. BItOCK: & SON, DEALERS IN FRESH TEAS, GREEN, ROASTED, AND GROUND COFFEE, Pare G0round Sices, anl General Ilmbenrin Sllolies, OPPOSITE POSTO FFICE, J3 a J. BEGOLE a Oc.7 Manufacturers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ADl Kiuds of FRe Lulbere LATH, BEVELED SIDING, DRESSED AND MATCHED FLOORING, 6XX GLXES0 IgDARL IOSXTs A&ND CGE1Lx1 0. Planing, Matching, and Sawing to Order, COM:IL3030'IL.9 3E3: O L4=0::% ~&" 1' - ~3 3;'U 3IF 0...- 13- D, JOSEPII BEGOLE, JOSHUA BEGOLE, CHAS. A. BILLS. MUIR, - - MICH. , I.') I I., 112 I~_ThORY AND DIRLCTORY OF IOYNIA COUNSTY. CHARLES AL-MON, real estate, Ionia v. Charles.1. Edward, clerk, North Plains, Ilubbardston. Charles 'Nehemiah, f, '29 North Plains, MAluir. CHARLE2 PAUL L., f,1 29 North Plains, Muir. Charles Wallace E., f, 29 North Plains, Muir. Charles Win. F., f, 20 North Plains, Muir. Chase Charles, mason, Ioaia v. Chase Daniel, 1; 27 Campbell, West Campbell. Chase David, f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. Chase Francelia, dress-maker, Ionia v. Chase Geo. W., f, 2 Ionia, Muir. C_/hase James M1., 1f, 2 Tonia, Muir. CHASE JOH-N B., f, 2 Ionia, Muir. Chase Mary, dress-maker, Ionia v. Chase Marvin, f, 17 Boston, Sara-nac. CHASE NORMNAN G., merchant, Otisco, Smyrna. Chase Washing-ton, f, 22 Campbell, Campbell. Chatfield Larnion, superanuated, Portland v. C/HATTERTON GEORGE A., incs. ag'7t, North Plains, F-Jubhardstoii. CHATTERTON JEWETT E., merchant, North Plains, Hubbardston. Cheatham Win.. f, 7 Boston, Lowell. Cheney, Elisha P., f, 25 Orleans, Ionia. Cheney Henry J., f, 1 Easton, Ionia. Cherry Ralph, f, 23 Sehewa, Sebewa. Chester Patrick, f, 1 -North Plains, I-ubbardston. Chickering Daniel Z, i; 31 Orleans, Smnyrna. Chickeringr Geo., f, 3f Orleans. Smyrna. C1h~ickering Roswell G., f, 31 Orleans, Smyrna. Chickeringr Sylvester D., f, (31 Orleans, Snivrna. Child Rev. Jamnes IL., Olisco, Otisco. Childs John A., e, Saranac v, Childs Nathan, I, Saranac v. Chipmnan Geo. W., manuf., Saranac v. Chipman John M., f, Portland v. Chipman Mrs. Ruth W., Saranac v. Chittle Mrs. Maria, 4 Orleans, Orleans. Choate Christopher, 1, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Choate Hiram, f, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Choate Nathi-an, 1', 27 Otisco, Smyrna. CHOATE Wil. E., f, 20 Otisco, Smyrna. Christopher Lyman, f1 25 Orange, Portland..) Chubb Albert S., clerk, Lyons, Pewamo. Chuhb Albert, clerk, Lyons, Pewamo. CHUBB E. A., foundry and machine shop, Ionia v. Chubb James, f, 10 Lyons, Lyons. CHIUIEB KELSEY, 1, 11 Lyons, Pewamo0. CHUBB PHILO J., druggist, (Chuhb and Tripha:Qen), Lyons, Pewamo. Church Edgar, f; 23 Orleans, Wood's Corners. CHURCH HARLEY B., f, 33 Boston, South Boston. CHURCH JASON, baker-y and confectionery, Lyons, Muir. Church Robert 0., f, 5 Campbell, West Campbell. Church Win., railroad agent, Lyons v. Churchill Erastus, painter, Lyons v. Churchill James H., clerk, Portland v. Churchill John A., c, North Plains, Hubbar-cston. Churchill Otis, f, 10 Orangre, Ionia. Churchill Win. H., mierchant, Portland v. Cisco Henry, f, 25 Otisco,7 Orleans. CILLEY JOHN F., tf, 28 BostonI South Boston. Cilley Webster S., f; 28 Boston, South Boston. Clare Adam, f, 12 Portland,7 Westphalia, Clinton Co. Clafihin Octavius,, 1Saranac v. CLAPP SAMUEL, f, 7, Ronald, Wood's Corners. Clark Andrew, J., f, 15 Odessa, South C a ss. Clark MVrs. Alvina, Portland v. Clark Alanson B., moulder, Ionia v. Clark Aaron, grocer, Saranac v. Clark Curtis, f, 28 Boston, South Boston, Clar-k Charles, North Plains, Matherton. Clark Cyrus, W., f and c, 27 Ionia, Ionam. Clar-k David, f, 18 North Plains, Muir. Clark E. A.,7 clerk, Ionia v. Clark, Edward, 1, 23 lonia, Lyons. Clark Edward 0., peddler, Ionia v. Clarke Edgar A., druggist's clerk, Ionia v. Clark Miss E. G., millinery, Ionia v. Clhark Ezekiel, f, 18 North Plains, North Plain-. Clark Mliss Elizza, 15 Ionia, Ionia. C"lark George, f, 8 Orangre, Ionia. Clark George M., f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Clark Georgge W., artist, 15 Ionia, Ionia. Clark Georae W., photographer, Ionia v. CLARK GALES W., carriage factory (Clark & Gould), Ionia v. Clark.AMrs. Hannah,7 33 Orleans, Orleans. Clark Henry A., f, 33 Camphell, Campbell. Clark Henry C., f, 18 North Plains. Muir. Clark Isaac D., harness-makerI OtISCo, Otisco. Clark, Jabez IH., f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Clark James B.,I 1, Lyons, Muir. Clark James H, cooper, 23 Ionia, Lyons. Clark James William, clerk, Lyons, Muir. Clark Joel, C, Ionia v. Clarke Joel, c, 18 North Plainq, Muir. HISTORY ANI) DIRECTORY OF IONUi COUNTY.11 WV. B. Stannard, Prop'r. Tfhis Hotel is located near the depot, and has been thoroughly repaired and furnished, and guests can be sure of every attention to their comfort. AG-OOD LIVE1R7 in connection with the House. INGALLS & M AY,7 HOR8E-4HOEING AND GENERAL BLACKSMITHING, Carriages, Wagons, Sleighs, and. Cutters On hand and mnade to order. Shop near G~othic Mills. A.N'D DEALERS IN D)R-UGS ANID M-EIDICTINTES, Paints, Oils_, Varnishes, G-roceries, Glass and Crockery Ware, Notions., Wall and Window -Paper. LYONS, MICH. 15 114 114 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF ION1IA COI7NTY. Clark Josias C., t, 19 Sebewa, West, Sehewa. CLARK JOHN, bi. Portland v. Clark John, laborer, 31 Orleans, Easton. Clark Judson, moulder, Ionia 4~. Clark Leroy, f, 36 Odessa, South Cass. Clark Levi, f, 15 Ionam, Ionia. Clark Lyman J.,I f, 16 Danby, Portland. Clark Mrs. Maryv 23 Ionia, Lyons. Clark Marcus, T., 1, 28 Boston, South Boston. Clark Michael, cooper, Portland v. Clark Norman, f, 10 Easton, Ionia. Clark Orvil, I, Portland v. CLARK PETER t; 33 Orleans, Orleans. Clark Peter, cabinet maker, Ionia v. Clark Mrs. Polly, Portland v. Clark Rufus L., f, 18 North Plains, Muir. Clark Robert, f, 25 Lyons, Pewamo. Clark William, miller, Saranac v. Clark William, f, 35 Keene, Saranac. Clark Win. f, 18 Orange, Orange. Clark Win. F.,7 clerk, 15 Odessa, South Cass. Clark Win. G., merchant, Saranac v. Clark Win., 1, 233 Ionia, Lyons. Clark Win., potter, Ionia v. Clay Wilson S., f, 12 Keene, Saranac. Cleinens Jacob S., f, 7 Campbell, West Campbell. Clement Mrs. Addie, 29 North Plains. Clifford Elijah, f, 36 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Clifford Elisha, f, 13 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Clifford John MN., railroad, 12 North Plains, Hubbardston. Clifford Melliman, f, 36 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Clifford Win. B., f, 1 Easton, Ionia'. Cliff Robert, I, Lyons, Pewamo. Cluff Clarence Ml.,I I, Lyons, Muir. Clute Lemnuel, attorney, Ionia v. Coates Alfred, 14 Portland, Portland. Cobb Alfred, f; 29 Orleans, Orleans. Cobb Joseph, f, 29 Orleans, Orleans. Cobb Thomas, f, 35 )Ronald, North Plains. (Joe George H., f, 3 Berlin, Ionam. CJoe Joseph E., f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Coe John M., C, 30 Ionia, Ionam. Coe John H., mason, Ionia v. Coe Reuben, f, 3 Berlin, Ionia. Coe Samuel H., c, 3 Berlin, Ionam. Coe Washington F., f, 3 Berlin, Ionam. Coe William H., f, 2 Berlin, lonia. Coe William, f1 8 Sebewa, West Lebanon. Coffee James, f, 5 Lyons, -Muir. Coffin George, f, 1 Ronald, Palo. Cogswell Eugene H., f, 20 Easton, Ionia. Cogswell Seth H., f, 20 Easton, Ionia. Cohen Aaron, peddler, lonia v. CJOHN GEORGE, tobacconist, Ionia v. COLBY A. N.,I saw-mill (E. Colby & Co.), Ionia v. Colby C. WV., saw-mill. (E. Colby & Co.), Ionia v. Colby E., s-aw-mill. (E. Colby & Co.), lonia v. Colby Jabez, saddler, North Plains, HubbardSton. COLBY MRS. JEMIMLA, Portland v. Colby William, cler~gymnan, Ronald, Palo. Cole Alanson, f, 21 Otiseo, Otisco. Cole Charles S., 1, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Cole Edward R., f, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Cole Frank S., f, 15 Easton, loiam. Cole Henry, f, 7 Boston, Lowell. Cole James W., c, Portland v. Cole William, f, 4 Easton, Ioum. Cole Leander, f, 21 Otiseo, Otisco. Cole Mrs. Perin, Otisco, Smnyrna. Cole Perrin S., f, 31 Orleans, Ionia. Cole Willis H., clerk, Ioui v. COLES WILLIAM1 H., boots and shoes, wholesale (Hall & C.), Lyons v. Coleman Becket, f, 27 Orange, Portland. Colburn David W., U, 17 Ronald, Woods' Corners. Coleman David, U, 27 Orange, Portland. Coleman Eli A., f, 26 Orange, Portland. Coleman John, I, lonia v. Coleman M1., C, Ionia v. Coleman Nelson, U, Ioum v. Collar Benjlamin, U, 34 Boston, South Boston. Colburn Levi B., painter and glazier, Portland v. Collison Mrs. A.. seamstress, Ioni v. Colvin Caleb, laborer, S Orleans, Chadwick. Collingham. Jacob, lumberrnan,24 Sebewa, Sebewa. COLLINS JOHN, f, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Collins John HI., cooper, Portland v. Collier John W., f; 19 Sebewa, Ionam. Collins Mort, nighit watch, Ionia v. Colton Clayton WV., f, 32 Orleans, Ionia. Colton David C., f, 4 Easton, Ionam. Colton Eli, U, 4 Easton, Ioni. Colton Luman 11., f, 4 Easton, Ioni. Colton Win. B., U, 4 Easton, Ionia. COLVER HORACE, U, 19 Orange, Ionia. Colwell Warson, 1, Ionia v. Comnstock Bayard L., clerk, Ionia v. Comstock Benj., U, 6 Ronald, Palo. Compton David, U, 6 Keene, Smyrna. Comnstoek John, boarding-house, Ionia v. Compton Eber C, f, 7 Keene, Smyrna. Compton Frank W., tel. operator, Ionia v. Compton John, U, 83 Danby, Danby. Compton Martin, f, 10 Danby, Portland. Compton Philip j r., f, 25 Daniby, Danby. Compton Philip, Sen., U, 25 Danby, Danby. Cone Eber W., painter, Lyons, Muir. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY Or0 IONIA COUNTY. 115 DEAE,EL IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, Crockery, Class, and Stone Ware, HIAlTS, CAPS, CLOTHING, TWALL PAPER, and AOTIOJVS. AGx-ENT IF O r Crover *- 3^03 ste iwine 2440hizea 'olr 1 onia and M ontrctaln Counttiess. 3P V — A:3 0 O, 0 - II M IC OI3I. iBEL VLN PJECK. DAY-F. AMERICAN HOTI Peck & Power, Prop'rs, IDIRECTX'SY OPL:POS'ITE THXE X3DEIPOT. D PO OWER. DL, This House has been repaired and reflrnished, and great pains will be taken for the comfort of guests. A new -L V,: S qp j __B _. Is connected with the House. CG1ive s a Call. PEWAMO, MICH. Lafayette Jones, iM. A., MI. D., Chronic Diseases a Specialty. ALL CA.LLS PH1OlMPTLY ATTENDED TO, DAY OR NIGHT. PETAJIMO, Ionia Co., Mich. A. S. Pettinger, DSALER IN FLOUR, FEED, and PROVISIONSW Salt and Pork. Clover and Timothy eed Oat, at and / A M other Grains Constantly on hand. P LEWAMO, MICH. 116 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Conely Thomas J., station agent D., L. & L. M. R. R., Ionia v. CONKEY CHAUNCEY, f, 17 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Conkey Eli T., f, 17 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Congdon Giles S., f, 16 Keene, Lowell. Conklin Allen, c, Ionia v. Conkling Chas., f, 18 Boston, Lowell, Conkling Gabriel, f, Portland v. Conklin Henry, f, 23 Portland, Portland. CONKLING I. W., loan and ins. agent, Portland v. Conkling James S. H., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Conklin John, f, 5 Easton, Ionia. Conklin Philo H., c, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Conklin Riley, f, 32 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Conner Arthur, f, 9 Easton, Ionia. Conner Benj., f, 9 Easton, Ionia. Conner Frank, 1, Lyons, Muir. Conner Geo. W., f, 9 Easton,Ionia. Conner H. H., baker, Portland v. Conner Isaac B., f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Conner James, f, 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Conner Levi, f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Conner Mrs. M. D., f, 4 Lyons, Muir. Conner Richard, f, 3 North Plains, Hubbardston. Conner Thomas E, f, 17 Easton, Ionia. CONNER THOMAS H., f, 29 Easton, Ionia. Connor Thomas, f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Conner Virgil B., f, 9 Easton, Ionia. Conner Wm. J., f, 20 Easton, lonia. Conner Wmi. D., f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Conner Wm. H., f, 9 Easton, Ionia. CONRAD JESSE H., agr'l imp., Ionia v. Conroe Reuben, f, 30 Berlin, Saranac. Conroy Edward, i, Lyons v. Converse Adin, f, 20 Keene, Keene. Converse Israel, 1, Saranac v. CONVERSE JAMES W., c, Saranac v. Converse Willliam, f, 36 Danby, Danby. Cook Alva, 3 Ionia, Ionia. Cook Bradford S., f. 10 Campbell, Saranac. COOK EMMOR K,, f, 15 Lyons, Muir, Cook Harvey J., f, 31 Boston, South Boston. Cook Hiram, meat market, Ionia v. COOK JOHN, stone mason, Ionia v., Millbrook, Mecosta Co. Cook Michael, stone mason, lonia v., Millbrook, Mecosta Co. Cook Michael, stone mason, Ionia v., Millbrook Mecosta Co. Cook Michael J. S., f, 2 North Plains, Hubbardston. Cook Orin S., f, 14 Easton, Ionia. COOK PIERCE G., f, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. COOK RUFUS R., f, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Cook Wm. C., f, 6 Portland, Collins. Cook William, f, 23 Berlin, Ionia. Cook William, f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Cool William, f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. Coal William P., f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. COOLEDGE ELISHA, f, 7 Lyons, Muir. Cooledge Seneca W., harness-maker, Lyons v. Cooley Charles, 1, Portland v. COOLEY GEORGE, f, 18 Otisco, Otisco. Cooley John W., 1, Portland v. Cooley J., f, 18 Otisco, Otisco. Cooley Mrs: Lydia A., Portland v. Cooley Melvin f, 18 Otisco, Otisco. Cooley Nelson, f, Saranac v. Cooley Robert, painter, Portland v. Cooley Thomas H., f, 20 Odessa, South Cass. Coomer Mrs. M. J., hair goods, Ionia v. Coon Mrs. Clarisa, 30 Portland, Portland. Coon David T., mason, 7 Danby, Portland. Coon Mrs. Emily, Lyons v. Coon Frank, clerk, Lyons v. Coon Jacob, f, 19 Orange, Ionia. Coon John V., ma, 7 Danby, Portland. Coon William, f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. COON PETER, merchant, Lyons v. Cooper Adelbert, f, 31 Otisco, Smyrna. COOPER ASHLEY, jr., c, 22 Ronald, Ionia. Cooper Ashley, sen., f, 22 Ronald, Ionia. Cooper Benjamin F., painter, Otisco, Smyrna. Cooper Cornelius, f. Smyrna. COOPER CHARLES B., f, 30 Otisco, Smyrna. Cooper Frank, painter, Otisco, Smyrna. COOPER GEORGE S., dry-goods(Cooper & Thayer), Ionia v. COOPER JOHN, grocer, Lyons v. COOPER JARVIS C., painter, Ionia v. Cooper John W., f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Cooper Otterville, m, Otisco, Belding. Cooper Mrs. Sarepta, 2 Ronald, Palo. Cooper Thomas, hostler, Ionia v. Cooper Thomas. ], Ionia v. COOPER WM. K., dry-goods (Cooper, Wilson & Wood), Ionia v. COPENHIAVER HENRY H.,f,11 Danby, Portland. Coppins James, shoemaker, Portland v. Coots William, f, 31 Ionia, Ionia. Corbin George H., f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Corbin Harlan E., f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Corbin Harvey A., f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Corbitt Jeffrey, builder, Ionia v. Corey Amos, f, 8 Boston, Lowell. Cory Charles A., f, Lyons, Muir. Corey Charles A., f, 29 North Plains, Muir. Largest Stock of Dry Goods in Town, Boston Dry Goods Store. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IO-NIA- COUNTY.11 LJyo0ns )IVE i oh ig an. NEWS, BOOKS, NOTIONS, STATIONERY, TOILET GOODS, Confectionery and Cigars, CLOCKS, JEWELRY-, PICTURES, AND FRAMES. eT. E. LU~DWIC1K- & CO.1~ DEALERS IN COARSE GRALV41S, 191M11, PLASTER A4-dD WO OL. J. LUDWIGCK & SON., IDry Good1s and G-roceries, Crockery, Hardware, fIA4TS, CAIPS, BOOTS 41.YD SHOES, Ready-made Clothing and Notions. "K~A]v! M101-L aI FOSMIR & SHERMAN, SHOP SOUTH OF SO UTLI BRIDGE STREET, Carriages, Wagons,, Sleighs., and Gutters onl hand,, and made to Order. Horse-Shoeing and General Blacksmnithing. SAMPLE SHOP FOR SARVEN'S PATENT WHEEL, 118 118HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONLIA COUJ.NTY. Corey David R., merchant, North Plains, Hubbardston. Corey Oliver 0., mason, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Corey Peleg- G., f, 10 Lyons, Pewamo. Corr~y Patrick, f, 15 96'rth Plains, Hubbardston. COREY PELEG A., f, 13 North Plains, Hubbardston. Corkins Daniel, f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. Corkins George, f, 7 Easton, Ionia. Conl Giles, f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Corles James HI., f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. -Corlis Ezekiel, laborer, 21 Keene, Keene, Corlis Ira, f, 21 Keene, Keene. Corilell Alanson, physician, Ionia v. Cornell Alfred, pastor Baptist church, Portland v. Cornell Charles Al., f" 15 Ionia, Ionia. Cornell David, f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Cornell Lorenzo, c, Ionia v, Cornell Henry A., dry goods, (Cornell Brothers), Ionia v. CORNELL LUCIEN A., dry goods, (Cornell Brothers), Ionia v. Cornell Matthew H., 1, `!9 Campbell, West Campbell. Cornell R., c, lonia v. Cornell Norman, f, 10 Ionia, Ionia. Cornell Walter W., im. h., 21 lonia, Ionia. Cornell Win., f, 3 North Plains, Hubbardston. Corrigan Terrence, f, 31 Campbell, West Campbell. Cosselsom George A., hostler, Ionia v. Corser Benjamin S.,7 f; 31 Orange, Ionia. Corser Ziba, f, 31 Orange, Ionia. Cortright Chester, eggs, Lyons v. Cortis James, f, 2 Campbell, Campbell. Covert Henry V. N., f, 23 Keene, Saranac. Corwin Cowles, f1 14 Orange, Portland. Cosens Samuel, f, 8 Berlin, Saranac, COTTON GILBERT A., merchant and express agent, Saranac v. COTHERIN JOHN C., hardware, Portland v. Cotton Th~odore, c, Saranac v. Cotes Minor, f, 4 Campbell, Campbell. Couchman David, f, 19 Orleans, Orlean-~. Coulson Richard, f; 15 Berlin, Ionia. Countryman Alohzo J., f, Berlin, Ionia. Coulter John, f, 35 Danby, Danby. COUMAN JOHN W., merchant, North Plains, Hubbardston. Courser Ira, f, 28 Orange, Portland. Courtnighit Orlando, teamster, Ionia v. Courter Cornelius, f, 34 Boston, Saranac. Courter John, f, 34 Boston, Saranac. Courter Julius, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Courter Win. f, 34 Boston, Saranac. Courtney John. I, Ionia v. C'ourtney William, f, S Oranee, Ioui. Covey A. Ranselaer, f, 14 Otisco, Belding. Covell Nelson, f, 1 Ronald, Palo. COVELL PALMER II hyiin,1 -Otisco, Otisco.,phsca,1 Covell Wmn. T., f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Covert Benj., shoemaker, Ionia v. Covert Benjamin, f, 22 Keene, Saranac. Covert Benj. R., boots and shoes, Ionia v. Covert Jennison, f, 23 Keene, Saranac. Covert William, f, 22 Keene, Saranac. Cowan Mrs. Sarah U., 13 Berlin, Orange. Cowles Richard, f, 26 Otisco, Smyrna. Cox Andrew, 28 North Plains, Muir. Cowell Jo~epls R., mill hand, Otisco,'Belcling. Coye Mrs., Ionia v. COY MARTIN, L., I, North Plains,7 Hubbardston. Coy Thomas, I, r. r, Ionia v. Coyle Johin, 1, 3 Orleans, Orleans. CRAFFORD JAMES, f, 4 Easton, J onia. Craine Benjamin S., hotel clerk, Ionia v. Craig George, teamster, Lyons v. Craig John, bl, 2 Ronald, Palo. Crandall Acel, f, 32 Berlin, Saranac. Crandall Win., f, 4 Lyons, Muir. Crane'Albert S., express a't, Portland v-. CRANE ANSEL, fg 32 Jjyons, Lyons,,. Crane George E., moulder, Portland v. Crane Gilbert J., f, 22 Berlin, Orange. Crane Jasper N., shoemaker, Jonia v. Crane John W., f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Crane Joseph 0., f, 34,7,7 7 Berlin, bumi. Crane Lyman G., f, 16 Portland, Portland. Crane Thomas A., f, 9 Berlin, Saranac. Crane W. D., express ag't, Portland v. Cranitch Matthew, porter, Lyons, Muir. Cramer Mrs. Anne, book ag't, Lyons v. Cramer Emanuel, f, 35 Odessa, Woodland Center. Cramer James, 1, 13 Lyons, Lyons. Cramer John, f, 26 Danby, Danby. CRAMER JOHN, f, 25 Orange, Portland. Cramer Peter A., 1, 18 Portland, Portland. Cramer Stephen, f, 25 Orange, Portland. Crapo David, f, 36 Odessa, South Cass. Crapo Thomas, f, 36 Odessa, South Cass. Crawford David, f, 24 Ionia, Lyons. Crawford George W., carriag-e-maker, Ionia v-. Crawford Robert, f, 24 Ionia, Lyons. Crockee Lucius F., miller, 23 Ionia,7 Lyons. Croel Henry, f, 10 Orange, Ionia. Crofoot James J., f, 8 Portland,7 C ollinws. Croff James Alonzo, fC 32 Danby, Sebewa. Crofoot Spencer, f, 8 Portland, COllin. Cronkhite Corydon, f, Saranac v. Cronkhitc Mfrs. Sabrina, 15 Boston, Sarannc. Cronkhifte Tunis, f, Saranac v. Cronkrite Milton, f, 29 Danhy, Danbx-. Cronkwrighlt Ihenry, f, 21 Boston, SarainaC. Crooks John, f. 31 Keene, Lowell. HISTORY AND) DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 119 FE- 'TJ, Ni " S1 W 1 1 P I Wmn. D. Pennington, DLEALE3l ]'> ALL K-INDS OF _FUR NITUvyREL A.x3mca XiEe-Jadc3I yrxaLca~ CoJd Goflmim. HJtEARSEs A1)D ATTENDANCE AT REArSOsYABILE RATES. South Bridge Street, M- X-IYOL Wool manufactured into Cloths, on Shares or by the Yard. Wool Carded into Rolls. Woolma be sent, and Cash or Cloths returned. All goods warranted free from Shoddy. MERCHANTS SUPPLIED WITH CLOTHS AND YARN AT WHOLESALE. 1 L. B. "WILLEY, IIOricnllrd xm eept~ DRFALER INN AREHMRS MIOWERS, THRESRING IACllINES, OIDER MILLS, - And all kinds of Agricultural Machinery. AGENT FOR THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE. Repairing done to Order. SOUTH 1SRIDG2E ST., K. ~W. Woodard PROPRIETOR OF THE Building Stone Contractor, AND DEALER IN BLOCKS AND SAWED STONE, MONUMENT BASES, SOCKETS, ETC. -Dealers,-. IFurnished at Short Notice. 126 126 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF JONIA COUNTY. Dolphin Sarah M1., 30 Ionia, Ionia. Dolson Charles L, clerk, Ionia v. Dolson Isaac, engineer, Detroit, Laninglc and Lake Michigan Railroad, Ionia v. Donahoc Patrick, c, 8 North Plains, Hubbardston. Donahue Patrick, I, Ionia v. Donahue William D., miller, Lyoas, Mluir. Donovan Charles, merchant, Saranac v. Donovan. Dennis, justice of peace, Saranac v. Donovan Mrs. Maria, 22 Ronald, Ionia. Donovan Thomas, f, 5 North Plains, Palo. Doolittle Chas. E., f, 29 Danby, Danby. Doolittle Ezra A., f, 29 Da-nby, Danby. Doremus Marshall E., 1, Portland v. DOREMUS SYLVESTER, baker-, Port. land v. DOREN CHARLES, clerk, Lyons, Muir, Doren James, f, 28 Lyons, Lyons. Doren Edward, f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Doren William, f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Dorenburg Jacob, f, 12 Jonia, Muir. Dorenburg William, f, 12 lonia, Muir. Dorey Daniel, f, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Doroa Dennis MN., f, 31 Portland, Portland. DORR ALBERT, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Dorr Edwin, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Dorr George, f, 30 Campbell, West Cam-pbell. Domimy John, saw-mill, 25 North Plains, Matherton. Doty Charles L., jeweler, L'yons V. Doty David, f', 30 Odessa, Campbell. Doty Eugene, t; 34 Odessa, South Cass. Doty Edwin F., f, 10 Lyons, Lyons. Doty Ezra, 1, 35 7, 7 Berlin, Ioaia. Doty Nicholas, f, 30 Odessa, Campbell. Doty Williamn, f, 35 Berlin, Ionia. Doty Win., f, 34 Odessa, South Cass. DOUGHERTY JOHN R.,grocer,Lyons v. Douglass John, f, 7 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Douglas Nathan, f, 30 Otisco, Smyrna. DOUGLAS WM1. R., f, 30 Otisco,Smyrna. Don Daniel, laborer, 17 Orleans, Orleans. Dow George A., f, 27 Portland, Portland. Dow Hiram A., tailor, Portland v. DoW James, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Dowd Solomon C., 32 Odessa, South Cass. Dowden William, grocer, Lyons v. Dowlman Henry, I, Ionia v. Dowliman Win., physician, Ionia v. Dowiman Wmn. C., I, Ionam v. DOWN ALFRED S., architect, Ionia v. Doxsie William, f, 36 Ionia, Lyons. Doxtater Jerome, f, 13 Campbell, Campbell. Doyle Joshua, Ronald, Palo. Drake Abram H., merchant, North Plains, Hubbardstom Drake Charles E., mill hand, Otisco, Belding. Drake John W., f, I Orleans, Wood's Corners. Drake Mrs. Mary, Portland v. DRAKE NELSON, mason, Ionia v. Drake Newton, f, 10 Campbell, Campbell. Drake Sampson, f, 10 Campbell, Campbell. Draper Hezekiah, f, 32 Campbell, West Campbell. Dravenstadt Amanias E., mechanic, Portland v. Dravenstatt hlenry Pt., cabinet maker, Portland v. Dreskell Elmer A., painter, Saranac v. Dreskell William.M., jeweler, Saranac v. Dresser Mrs. Alvira, Lyons v. Drew Jesse, f, 5 Campbell, West Campbell. Drum Frank, f, 6 Sebewa, West Lebanon. Drum Trumian, f, 8 Sebewn, West Lebanon. DuBois Abram C., f, 8 Portland, Lyons. Dubois Andrew, engineer, Lyons, Muir. Dudbridge George, laborer, 29 Keene, Lowell. Duel Abraham, f, 9 Campbell, West Campbell. Duel James, f, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Duffy Christopher, I, r r, Ionia v. Duffy John, I, Ionia V. Duinon John F., f, 21 Otisco, Smyrna. Dumper William, f, 17 Easton, Ionam. Duncan Alexander, I, Ionia V. Duncan Alexander, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Dunham Edwin R., f, 35, 7, 7 Berlinjbonia. Dunham John S., tinsmith, Ionia v. Dunham John, tinner, Ionia v. Dunham Salem, f, Ionia v. Dunham Silas F, f, 35, 7, 7 Berlin, Ioaia. Dunlap John, attorney, Lyons, Pewaino. Dunn Alfred, f, 14 Boston, Saranac. Dunn James D., c and j, Lyons, Pewaino. Dunn John, I, Portland v. Dunn Reuben, c and j, Lyons, Pewamo. Dunn William, f, 26 Boston, Saranac. Dunn Win. II., lumberman, Ionia v. Duasmore Albert, f, 17 Orange, Ionia. Dunsmore Edmund, f, 16 Orange, Ionia. Dunsinore Geo. W., shoemaker, Ionia v. Dunsmore John W., 1, 3 Berlin, Ionam. Durfee John, I, Ionia v, C. Durkee Charles M., f, 27 Berlin, Saranac. Durkee John A., f, 13 Berlin, Ioum. DUJRYEE GEORGE (Geo. Duryce & Son), Portland F.Duryee Win., druggist, Portland F. Dutcher Thoinas P., f, 20 Portland, Portland. Dutton Robert, f, Portland v. Dwyer John, f, 2 North Plains, Hbubbardston. Dye Bloomfield U., f, 24 Berlin, Ionia. HISTOIY.XI) DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 127 P () I TT L A D PORTLA-1), MICHIGAN. I-IILL S T O:R Maiimfactururs of 2Newmtan';s Ttrbine WVater- Wheels, Saw lliachines, WIood-Lathes, Scroll-Saws, and Mill-Furnishing Goods Generally, Agyricultaral.Implements, tBridge Bolts, Jack a*di Cider-Press Screws,; Brass Castings and Pattern lVork. RELSIPAM:A.:N G DO3 '1O N 3 W> > XL:ES 3R. - Shop on Water Street, west side Grand River. _(4. W. BOWSER. W. R. BOWSER. )0VBOWSER BROS. AN I) DEALEl% IN Crockery, China, and Glassware, Mp 0> 'W T.3A 1 M, 1E O 0 I C-IA IW. J. C. Cot harmin, DEALER IN Iron, IN ails, Glass, etc., etc. MAN FACTUREII OF ALL KINDS OF TIN, COPPER, AND SHEET-IRON WARE. East Side of KEJAI STREET. Portland, Michigan. 128 128 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Dye Charles RI., miller, Ionia v. Dye John W., f, 24 Berlin, Ionia. Dye Geo. H., f, Ionia v. Dye Harvey iD., f, 7 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Dye Richard, Ionam v. iDyer C. B., car. c., Ioaia v. Dyer Charles, tinner, Lyons, Pewamno. Dyer Win. H.,]1, r. r, Ionia v. Dygert Charles H., clerk, bonia v. E. Eagle Edward J., f, 9 Berlin, Saranac. Ealy Oliver, f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Barle David H., painter, Ionia v. Earle Ebenezer, painter, Ionia v. Earle Elsie, millinery, Ionia v. Earle Miss Fannie, milliner, Otisco, Smyrna. Earle Miss H~elen, milliner, Otisco, Smyrna. Earle James M1., f, Otisco, Smyrna. Earle William, f, 29 Berlin, Saranac. Earl Isaac B., mason, Portland v. Earl William, f, 27 Portland, Portland. Earthman Michael, f, 26, Sebewa, Sehewa. Easterly Charles, f, 7 Lyons, Muir. Easterly Giles, f, 7 Lyons, Muir. Eastman Horace, f, 19 Boston, South Boston. EASTMAN]NMRS. -MATILDA, 33 Orleans, Orleans'. Eaton Mrs. Mar~y, Lyons, Pewamo. Eavens Henry, t; 82 North Plains, Muir. Eavey Samuel, f, 27 Ronald, Ionia. Eckart James, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Eckart Jeremiah, f, 18 Orleans, Orleans. Ecker Ambrose J., merchant, Otisco, Smyrna. Eddy Abraham, f~, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Eddy A. W., potter, Ionia v. Eddy Elmer T., f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Eddy Gardner, f, 4 Berlin, Saranac. Eddy George, f, 28 Orange, Ionia. Eddy George W., f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Eddy Harvey, cooper, Portland v. Eddy Lorenzo, marble cutter, Portland v. Edy Peleg, f' 10 Berlin, Ionia. iddy Winslow, f, 3 Berlin, lonam. B ~y Zephania, t'; 10 Berlin, lonia. Ed nods Charles, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Eunds, Eugene E., f, 7 Orleans, Chadwick. Edmunds Harry A., f, S Orleans, Chadwick. EDMISTER WILLIA'M IV., f; 15 North Plains, Ilubbardstoa. Edwards MNrs. Cynthia, f, 8 Lyons, MNuir. Egbert George, -agent, Ionia v. Egert William, I' 31 Ionia, Ionia. Eggleston Mrs. Mary J., I, Ionia v. EHLE DAVID, mach, Saranac v. Ehle Dewey, I, Ionia v. Ehle Ducy, I, Ionia v. Eilenburg John, fg 7 Lyons, Muir. Elder Mrs. Sarah, Ionia v. Eldridgre Edgar, 1, 15 Otisco, Otisco. Eldridje Harr~y W., f, 8 Orange, Ionia. Eldridge Hiram, f, 22 Ronald, Ionia. Eldridge Reuben, f, 2 Odessa, Ionia. Eldridge William, g, 9 Orange, Ionin. Ellenwood Alexander S., c, North Plains, Hubbardston. Ellerson Hiram, f, 5) Campbell, Lowell. Ellison Jonathan, f, 30 Easton, lonam. Ellison William, f, 12 Keene, Easton. Elliott John, teamster, Ionia v. e. Ellis Alonzo, I, Portland v. ELLIS CHARLES D. f, 3 Otisco, Belding. Ellis Georgre, I, Lyons, Muir. ELLIS LEWIS, f, 2 Otisco, Beldiag. Ellis Richard, f, 3 Otisco, Belding. ELLIS WESLEY, f, 16 Easton, Ionia. Elmer Chester S.,carriage trimmerIonia v. ELLSWORTH BENJAMIN A., f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Ellsworth Mrs. Phelina, 15 Boston, Sarftnac. 4 Elvert Mrs. Ann Brown, 36 Berlin, Ora nge. Elvert William, f, 306 Berlin, Orange. Elwell Cyrus C., 1, 21 Portland, Portland.. Ely Abram, f, 10 Lyons, Pewamo. Ely Win., clerk, Lyons, Muir. Emerson Robert, f, 7 Keene, Fallasburjg. Emerson Wmn., laborer, Ionia v. Emery Abrahami 1, 1 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Emery Alexander, I, Lyons v. Emery Albert B.,, IS D,18anby, Portland. Emmons Edwin. f; 15 Berlin, Ionia. Emmons John I1., f, 15 Berlin, Ionia. Emmons Nahum, f, 15 Berlin, Ioaia. Emmons Nahum H., 1, 3 Berlin, Ionam. England James, night watch,North Plains, Hubbardston. En~gland Joseph E., 1, North Plains, Hubbardstoni. England Win., North Plains, Hubbardston. ENGLISH DAVID Hi., f; 21 Boston, Saranac. ENGLISH EDSON, C', 21 Boston, Saranac. ENGLISH JAMES F., f, 28 Boston, Saranac. EINGLISII JOHN H., f, 28 Boston, Saranac. ENGLISH1 JUDE C., f, 31t Boston, Southi Boston. Enidge Jack, fireman, Ionia v. Enos B.II.7,lr. r, Ionia v. Ensign Enoch, c, 20 Ionia, Ionia. EPLY C. C., physician, 2 Ronald, Palo. Erage John, fireman, Ionia v. Nice Dress Goods at COown. T, ELM' & WOOD'E, bonia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IO-NI-A COUNTY. 129 POR1TLAN1D ]DRUG STO~RE;' In the Hubbard & Canfield Block, Kent Street. R@:~ & T CTV DEALERS IN OILS, PAINTS, VARNISHES, AND BRUSHES. TPI i-(- Ch oicest Bran~ds of' Srnokii g and Chewving Tobacco. A carefully selected assortment of SHEET MUSIC, STATIONERY, MISCELLANEOUS, AND SCHOOL BOOKS. An Entirely Yew Stock. HINMAN & PERRIGO, aIANTJFACTURERS OF BLACKSMITIIING AND ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING DONE. Maple-.,Street, PERRYt *& LOOTK, Metrno.ys,, @ounus.ehvrs, & S-oli@Itors, rrornpt Attention given to Oollections, Conveyancing, &c. M. Mf. PERRY. H. 0. LOOK. 130 130 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY 01? IOINIA COUNTY. Erdle Chas., mill-hiand, Otisco, Belding. Erdle Lewis, millwright, Otisco, Belding. Erridge A., 1, Ionia v. Esh Peter, 1, 2 Portland, Maple. Essick Louis P., machinist, Ionia v. E~tes Elisha, f, Portland v. ESTESS JOH-N, f, 14 Portland, Portland. Estes Stephen R., clerk, Portland v. Eitess William, f, 21 Sebewa, Sebewa. Estess3 Win. H., f, 8 North Plains, Hubbardston. Etheridgre Taylor, f, 18 Orange, Ionia. Evans Alonzo M., mill-hand, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Evans Andrew J, f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Evans Cniauncey M., f, 8 North Plains, Palo. Evans Edward, f, 11 Campbell, Campbell. Evans Guirden C.,], 3 Portland, Portland Evans Harrison, f,.5 Lyons, Muir. Evans Hiram, f, 14 Campbell, Campbell. Evans Robert, I, Lyons, Muir.' Evans Robert, f, 8 North Plains, Palo. Everest Benjamin, f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Everest George H., f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Everts HRyme~n, f, 35 Berlin, Orange. Everet Jeremiah C., f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Everest Stephen S., f, 10 Ionia, Ionia. Everest William B., f, 10 Ionia, Ionia. Everts William H, f, 35 Berlin, Orang-e. Ewer Alfred, wholesale liquors (Riddell & Ewer), Ionia v. Ewing Alva F., f, 8 Portland, Collins. EWING JOSEPH W., principal union school, Ionia v. F. Faber Henry F., f, 2 Keene, Saranac. Face Win. J., f, 23 Orleans, Orleans. Fagan Beni, clerk, North Plains, Hubbardston. Fagan Win. jr., (D. F. Hunter & Co.), Portland v. Fahay Thomas, f, 4 North Plains, Hubbardston. Fairchild Fredrick B., f, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Falkner Win. C., f; 14 Portland, Portland. Fallas John E., f, 19 Keene, Fallasburg. Fanniug James, yardman, Bailey House, Ionia v. Fanning John, C, Ionia v. e. Fanning Michael, clerk, Ionia v. Fanning Peter P., clothingr, (D. & E. L. Irish & Co.), Ionia v. Fargo Dan I., lumber, Ionia v. Farr Isaac, 1, Lyons, Muir. Farr William, cooper, Ionia v. Farr William, cooper, lonia v. Farnman Charles M., I., 35 L~yons, Maple. Farman Daniel, teacher, Portland, Portland. FARMAN GEO. W., f, 34 Lyons, Maple. Farnhamn David, C, Ionia v. Farnhamn Horace, f, 31 Boston, South Boston. Fauber George, shoemaker, Lyons, Mluir. Faul Louis, tinsmnith, Ionia v. Faulkner Joseph, f, 29 Berlin, Saranac. Faulkner Leroy, f, 7 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Faunce Anthony P., shoomaker, Lyons v. Faxon Benjamin F., f, 29 Lyons, Lyons. FAXON ELBRIDGE M., f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Faxon MurraNy, f, 19 Lyons, Lyons. FEA CHARLES, f, 35 Ronald, Muir. Fee William, 1, Ionia v. Fehieley Joseph D., f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. Penner Geo. W., mason, Portland v. Fellows Peter, f, 33 Odessa, South Cass. Felton Daniel, t; 4 Lyons, Muir. Fer~guson Levi, clergyman, 34 Lyons, Maple. Ferg~uson Lewis H., f, 21 Orange, Ionia. Ferguson Philo D., f, 26 Lyons, Maple. Ferguson Wmn., f, 32 Boston, South Boston. Ferguson Win., f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Ferney Julius, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Fero Daniel, 1, Lyons, Muir. Ferris Mrs. Ellen, 10 Orleans, Orleans. Ferris Joshua, clerk, Ionia v. FERRIS NELSON, livery stable, Ionia v. Ferrill Dennis, f, 16 Sebewa, West Lebanon. Ferry Samuel E., f, 32 Ionia, Ionia. Fenerstein Caspar, f, 4 Keene, Smyrna. Fiebig Herman, shoemaker, 24 Easton, Ionia. Fifer John, saloon, Lyons v. Fiero Alonzo, clerk, Ionia v. FlERO EPHRAIM, prop'r Fiero House, Ionia v. Fifield Daniel, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Fifield Frederick D., 24 North Plains, *Matherton. Fiflield Ira, 1, 24 North Pl ains, Matherton. Filkins Daniel G., f, 34 Campbell, Campbell. FILKINS MARVIN A, f, 15 Otisco, Otisco. Filkins Melvin J., f, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Finch George, f, 29 Keene, Lowell. Finch Mrs. Hurom, Lyons, Muir. Finch Isaac, f, 28 Easton, Ionia. Finch John, merchant, Otisco, Belding. Finch Norman, f, 26 Keene, Saranac. Finch Ransom, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Finch Silas, r, 28 Easton, Ionia. Finch Smith, f, 26 Keene, Saranac. HIISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUN~TY. 131 ROBERT DUTTON. JAMES NEWMAN. JOHN HIXSON. A. N. HIXSON. J. E. NEWMAN. IPORTLAKB WOOLEN 1XILLS CO., MANUFACTURERS OF VoIU 1FWHOLESA4LE,1XD RETAI1L ORDERS SOLICITED. The Best Custom Cards in the State. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ~P iC. rF s~W>v3 X M 0 CIII7A~rJ T. WV. SHIE~RMA N, DEALER IN SILVER-PLATED WARE AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; Violins, Banjos, Guitars, and German Accordeons. AXo. 2 KEANT STREE T, opposite, the PORTLANXD HO USE, PORTL.AND, MICHIGAN. 11UNROE )STREET, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. A. R. Antisdel, Proprietor. II II 11 11 132 132 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY. Finch Ziba, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Findlay John, f, 14 Portland, Portland. Fink David, miller, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Finnagan John, sawyer, Ionia v. Finneg~an John, 1, Ionia v. Finney Michael, I, Ionia v. FIRST LEMUEL, f, 34 Orange, Portland. FIRST NATIONAL BANK MUIR, Lyons, Muir. Fish Ambrose G., f, 25 Portland, Portland. Fish George, f, 19,Otisco, Otisco. FISH JOSHUA, f, 18 Otisco, Otisco. Fishbeck John M., f, 22 Danby, Portland. Fish Lagee Ml., f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Fish Mrs. Lucretia, f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. FISH ZURIAL, f, 25' Portland, Portland. Fishel John, f, 5 Danby, Portland. Fisher Christian, 1I 10 Otisco, Belding. Fisher George F., c, 9 D~anby, Portland. Fisher Harry, f, 28, Berlin, Saranac. Fisher James N., f, 15 Ca'mpbell, Campbell. Fisher John G., marble-cutter, Portland v. Fisher John, f, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Fisher Mrs. Nelson, f, 15 Campbell, Campbell. Fisher William, bM., Ionia v. Fisk Francis J., f, 16 Lyons, Lyons. Fisk Frank, f, 3 Otisco, Kidd-ville. Fisk Joseph, c, Saranac v. FISK JOSEPH, f, 5 Otisco, Otisco. Fisk Marcus R.,7 f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Fish Milo M., f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. Fisk Nathaniel, f, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Fitch Alfred W., f, 35 Danby, Danby. Fitch Fredefick W., f, 36 Ionia, Ionia. Fitch J. M., c, Ionia v, Fitch Patrick, f, 30 Lyons, Lyons. Fitzgerald Henry, f, 10 iEiston, Ionia. Fitz Simmons Warren, miller, Ionia v. Fitzsimmons Warren, miller, Ionia v. Flanagan Fergus, f, 23 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Flanagan John M., 1', 23 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Flanagan John, f, 33 Keene, Lowell. Flanigan Mark, butcher, Ionia v. Flanders Charles J., photographer, Ionia v. Flater John, ma, Ionia V. Fleming Aaron, f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Fleming Mark, f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Fleming Robert, hI, 12 Berlin, lna Fleming Watson B., engineer, Ionia v. Fleming W. C., engineer, Ioui v. Fletcher Asa, f, 29 Boston, Lowell. Fletcher —, f, 24 Boston, Lowell. Fletcher Daniel, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Fletcher James, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. FLETCHER JOHN G., f, 29 Boston, Lowell. Fletcher Lewis, f, 30 Boston, Lowell. Fletcher Mrs. Margaret, Ionia v. Fletcher Thomas, f, Ionia v. Foght Solomnon, f, 21 Odessa, South Cass. Flint Benjamin F, clerk, Ionia v. Flint Ledyard, I, Lyons, Muir. FLOWER WILLIAMX H., jeweler, Lyons, Muir. FOLLET JOHN, f, 34 Keene, Saranac. Ford Asa, f, 27 Ronald, Ionia. Ford Charles, f, 13 Ronald Palo. FORD HENRY, f, 27 Ronald, Ionia. Fordham William, jr., f, 10 Portland, Portland. Fordhana William, sen., f, 10 Portland, Portland. FOOTE CHARLES B., i; 13 Otisco, Belding. Foote Goorge H., f, 18 Berlin, Saranac. Foote Perry, f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Foreman Charles B., r, 6 Ionia, Ionia. Foreman Eliza, f, 35 Orange, Portland. Foreman Daniel E., c, 3 Orange, Lyons. Forman Hosea B., c,C Otisco, Smyrna. Forman Horace S., c, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Foreman John, f, 10 Ionia, Ionia. Foreman WVilliam, c, Ionia v. Forman William G., f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. Forman William, C, Ionia v. Forrestal Edward, laborer, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Fortune George, f; 3 Ionia, Ionia. Fortune John W., f, 3 Ioum, Ionia. Fosburgh Henry, f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. Fosha Mrs. Amanda, Ionia -v. FOSKETT HIANSON, North Plains, Huhbardston. Fosmner Jas. F., carriage-maker, Lyons v. Foster Charles, f, 25 Boston, Saranac. Foster Mrs. Firzah, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Foster Henry, f, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Foster Jabez, I, Ionia V. Foster J. J., I, Ionia v. FOSTER MRS. MARY A., 7 Berlin Saranac. Fountain Franklin, I, Lyons v. Foulks Edward,; 724 Keene, Saranac. Foulks, Thomas, f; 23 Portland, Portland. FOULKS WILLIAM, f, 24 Keene, Saranac. Fountain Alexander, miller, Lyons v. FOWLE JAMES L., f, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Fox Anthony, f, 25 Lyons, Westphalia, (Clinton County). ah Fox Mrs. Alzina, 24 North Plains,Mah erton. FOX HIRAM F., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. 46 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 133 DEITZ & CO., Manufacturers of HORSE- SHOE I NG;, -A N DAl1 ZMi3lx xcS oCf 331ac,3Xsz:x3it23xi83;. COOK'S CORNERS, JICCH. PALO 1afrw,, WVV. Wortman & Son, Prop'rs. Having recently leased and refurnished the above-named house, we are prepared to furnish GOOD ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TRAVELERS. C1o Crood Stabling Attached., P.Q - - - MIL 0 1J C A. I J. J. D. Sterns, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN Hardwood Lumber, and Lath. BILL LUMBER SAWED TO ORDER. Snmyrnay - - lMichigan, 134 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. FOX JAMES H., planing, sash, and doors, Lyons, Muir. Fox Mrs. J. W., music teacher, Ionia. v. Fox Wesley, engineer, Saranac v. Fox Mathew, furniture (Ransom & Fox), Lyons, Muir. Fox Patrick M., lumber (Wagar, Armstrong & Co.), Lyons, Muir. Fox Thomas, f, 27 North Plains, Matherton. Fox Truman, tailor, Lyons v. Fox William H., shoemaker, Portland v. Fraur Elvira L., Saranac v. FRAIDENBURG MOSES W., f, 8 Orange, Ionia. Francis Ephraim. c Portland v. Francis Joseph H., f, 4 Ionia, Ionia. France Mrs. Emma, seamstress, Ionia v. e. Francisco Levi J., 1, 33 Orleans, Orleans. Frame John, c, Ionia v. Franks Ezra, r. r. 1, Ionia v. Franks Cornelius, f, 27 Orange, Portland. Frary Jordan G., 1, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Fraser James, bl, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Fraser Mrs. Phoebe A., 15 Ionia, Ionia. Frayer John F., f, 26 Danby, Danby. Friedly Casper, f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Freeman Allen, teamster, Lyons, Muir. Freeman Cassick J., f, Ionia, Ionia. Freeman Cassick J., f, Ionia v. Freeman Darius, f, 18 Campbell, West Campbell. Freeman David B., clerk, Ionia v. Freeman Edward, f, 30 Portland,Portland. FREEMAN FRANK S., insurance, Ionia v. Freeman Joseph, c, Ionia v. Freeman Perry C., f, 6 Ionia, Ionia. FREEMAN WM. H., cashier National Bank, Lyons, Muir. Freeman Wm. H., merchant, 2 Ronald, Palo. FREEMAN WM. H. H., blacksmith, 22 Orleans, Orleans.. French Thomas, E., mason, 8 Danby, Portland. FRENCH GEO. W., lumber, (Abby French & Co.), Lyons, Muir * Freese Joseph G., f, 23 Portland, Portland. Freese Wesley L., f, 23 Portland, Portland. FRIEND FRANCIS N., f, 28 Sebewa, Sebewa, Friend George, f, 35 Sebewa, Sebewa. Friend John, f, 25, Sebewa, Sebewa. Frink George H., c, North Plains, Hubbardston. FROST ELISHA, shoemaker, 30 Ionia, Ionia. FROST ISAIAH G., f, 11 Danby, Portland. Frost S. W., I. Ionia v. Frost Marcus, f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Frost Thomas, f, 11 Danby, Portland. Frost Zelotus B., f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Frontz John L., f, 8 Odessa, Algodon. Fry Ely H., 1, Lyons, Muir. Fuller Albion, f, 25, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Fuller E. P., f, 32 Portland, Portland. Fuller Clinton, 1, Saranac v. Fuller Mrs. Cordner, Saranac v. Fullington Charles W., f, 25 Berlin, Ionia. Fuller Love, i; 20 Ronald, Ionia. Fuller Moses, f, 20 Ronald, Ionia. Fuller Nathaniel, cooper, Portland v. Fuller Richard, f, 20 Ronald, Ionia. Furguson Alonzo, f, 32 Portland, Portland. G. Gable John, f, 1 Easton, Ionia. Gaffrey John. c, Saranac v. GAGE JASPER S., wheelwright, Otisco, Otisco. Gage Loren, butcher, Otisco, Otisco. Gage Mrs. Sarah, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Gager Henrv, 1, Lyons, Muir. GALE PAUL, f, 24 Portland, Portland. Gale Solomon, mail carrier, 19 Danby, Sebewa. Galinger Henry, f, 35 Odessa, Woodland Center. Gallinger Jacob, f, 36 Odessa, Woodland Center. Gallop John W., sawyer, 18 North Plains, Muir. GALLOW DAVID, f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Galloway B. D., mail carrier, 2 Ronald, Palo. Galloway Duncan C., teacher, Lyons, Muir. Galloway James A., f, 11 Berlin, Ionia. Gannett Willard C., merchant (Mitchell & G.), Lyons, Muir. Garard J. H., restaurant, Ionia v. Garasha Henry C., f, 11 Danby, Portland. Gardener John S., f, 19 Portland, Portland. Gardiner John S., f, 32 Danby, Danby. GARDNER CASSIUS, 1, Lyons, Muir. Gardner David, c, North Plains, Hubbardston. GARDNER HIRAM F., miller, Lyons, Muir. Gardner Jerome, 1, Ionia v. Gardner Joseph W., f, 31 Berlin, Saranac. Gardner Joseph, f, 9 Keene, Lowell. GARDNER NELSON P., att'y, 8 Lyons, Muir. Gardner Robert, wagon maker, North Plains, Hubbardston. Gardner Sidney, i, Otisco, Smyrna. Gardner Thomas, f, 31 Keene, Lowell. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 135 3B OE S E I W G L BELDING, I o:. i a C0 o i. xxt yV, - - MIloLhigaLa, CORXER OF BROSS JIXD A~I.IX STREETS. GOOD S-TABLE:S A T-TA HE D_ S. S. BROWN, Proprietor. IRVING E. MA-RTIN, Ssah Dors, Bl 8lns, DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, MOULDINGS, ETC., Out of the best of Seasoned Lumber, and put up by first-class Mechanics. Planing, Matching, Scroll and Re-sawing DONE PROMPTLY. SMYRNA, MICHIGAN. JOSEPH BLATT, CooslS CorX ers, Otiis o, c 1Ciolh. Manufacturer and Dealer in T E3 R 3E TY 3FT E3: * Work Done to Order, — ANDSA T I SFA C T I O J GUARANTEEE:D_ ~ _. 0. S. OSBORNT, retfrinary i urgeoq, SMYRNA, Ionia County, Michigan. 136 136 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF 10OXIA COUNTY. Gardner Thomas, I, North Plains Hubbardston. Gardner Warren, f, Otisco, Smyrna. GARDNER WM., f; Otisco, Smyrna. Garfield Asa, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Garfield Benjamin F., f, 34 Danby, Danby. Garfield Frank, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Garfield George, f, 6 Odessa, Algodon. Garfield Harry, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Garlock Alfred A., f, 15 Portland, Portland. Garrett Wmn., mach, lonia v. Garrett Wn., Ic, Ionia v. Garrick Daniel, r. r. 1, Ionia v. -Garvis A. H., tanner, 24 North Plains, iMatherton. Gasper Peter, f, 4 Keene, Smyrna. Gass Adam, f, 13 Portland, Portland. Gassett John, eng'ineer, Lyons, Muir. Gates Addison, teamster, Lyons, Pewamo. Gates Clinton, f, 83, 7, 7 Berlin, Saranac. Gates Edwin, miller, 1 Orange, Lyons. Gates Elias, f, 33 Orange, Portland. Gates Eliphalet M,, cabinet maker, Portland v. Gates Fellows, f, 20 Orange, Orange. Gates Harry P., f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Gates Heman, f; 29 Orange, Orange. GATES S. R., mach, Portland v. Gates Zephaniah, f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Saranac. Gault L. R., minister, Ionia v. e. GAUSS JOHN, bI, 2 Ronald, Palo. Gay Aaron, cooper, Ionia v. Gaylord 0., I, Otisco, Belding. Gearhart William B., I, Lyons, M11uir. Geck Anton, jeweler, Ionia v. Gee Ezekiel, f, 24 Lyons, Pewamo. Gee Francis, f, 23 Lyons, Pewamo. Gee Mrs. Ruth Ann, Lyons, Pewamo. Gee William, f, 23 Lyons, Pewamo. Geis Henry, dry-goods, Ionia v. GEMUEND LEONARD, proprietor of Washington House, Ionia v. Genneback John, f, 32 Danby, Danby. George Elijah F., f, 24 Ionia, Lyons. George John W., f, 34 Odessa, Woodland Center. George Joseph, f, 34 Odessa, Woodland Center. GEORGE LYNDON A., c, Otisco, BeldinDr. GERMAIN GEORGE W., f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. German John, I, Jonia v. GERNSEY G. W. ID., f, 31 Portland, Portland. Gerred Myron P., f, 10 Easton, Ionia. Gerrould Charles M., f, 28 North Plains, Muir. Gertner Mrs. Caroline, 20 Portland, Portland. Getts Adam, 1, Ionia v. Getts Wandell,7 1, Ionam r. Getts W., t, Ionia V. Getz William, clerk, Ionia v. Gibbons Michael I, Ionia v. Gibbs Adoniram, J., f, 24 Orange, Portland. Gibbs Alexander, f, 24 Orange, Portland. Gibbs Anson D., t; 7 Berlin, Saranac. Gibbs Byron, fg Sehewa, Portland. Gibbs Edward, f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Gibbs Fran~lin A.,7 1, 30 Jonia, Jonia. GIBBS GEORGE B.. f, 17 Otisco, Otisco. Gibbs George R., hI, Portland v. Gibbs John M., f, 19 Portland, Portland. Gibbs Samuel A.1, f, 13 Orange. Portland. Gibbs William, f, 24 Orange, Portland. Gibson Charles, f,7 17 Campbell, West Canipbell. GIBSON DELOS, f, 11 Keene, Saranac. Gibson Harvey, f, 17 Campbell, West Campbell. Gibson Hiram, h ead sawyer and filer, Ionia v. Gibson H., I, Ionia v. Gibson Isaac, merchant, 17 Campbell, W est Campbell. Gibson John, f, 32 Otisco, Smyrna. Gibson Josiah, 1, 10 Berlin, Ionia. Gibson William W., t; 11 Keene, Saranac. Giermann Charles,]1, Ionia v. Giermann Frederick, ma, Ionia v. Giermann John, I, Ionia v. Giermaun William, c, Ionia v. GIFFORD EDSON P., sheriff, Ionia -v. Gilbert Cyreno, f, S Boston, Lowell. Gilbert David, f, 18 Boston, Lowell. Gilbert Horace, f, 15 Boston, Lowell, Gilden Charles, wagon maker, Portland v. Gillet Caleb H., f, 34 Lyons, Maple. Gillet Clinton, f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Gillet Henry, f, 34 Lyons, Maple. Gillet Leonard, f, 7 Ionia, Ionia. Gillett Mrs., Otisco, Smyrna. Gillett Wmn. H., f,1 3 Portland, Maple. Gillind Erastus. f, 4 Orange, Ionia. Gillind Lester, f, 4 Orange Ionia. Gillind Samuel S., f, 33 Ionia, Ionia. Gilmore Andrew, engineer, Lyons, Muir. Gilmore Ira L., teamster, Lyons V. Gilmore Roswell, f, 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Gilson Edgar, I, Ionia v, Gilson, c, 17 Ionia, Ionia. Gish James, f, 18 Odessa, Alrodon. Gladding R. H., Saranac v. Gleason Frank, brick, Lyons, Muir. Glines Horace C., millwright, Portland v. Gloster Frank E., mill-hand, Saranac v. GLOSTER HENRY C., grocer, Saranac v. Glostrick Michael, f, 33 Jonia, Ionia, Glynn Timothy, g; 2 North Plains, Hubbardston. Godbold Charles, Shoemaker, Ionia v. Fancy Dress Goods at cooPER, WILSON. & WOOD'S, IOnia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 137 THE IONIA SENTINEL. The LarLest Paper inl the Con7ty. 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Golden George F, 1, 30, lonia, Ionia. Golden George, i, Ionia v. Goldstein I., clothing, Ionia v. Goldthright Wm, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Gooby Matthew, f, 5 North Plains, Palo. GOODELL ANSEL W., banker, Saranac v. Goodenough Amby, 1, Ionia v. Goodenough Harvey M., f, 11 Odessa, South Cass. Goodenough Milton, f, 32 Ionia, Ionia. GOODENOUGH RUFUS, f, 9 Orange, Ionia. Goodenough Walter, f, 7 Orange, Ionia. Gooding Horace H., c, Otisco, Belding. Gooding John, c, Otisco, Belding. Gooding Richard B., c, Otisco, Belding. Gooding Zephaniah W., mill-hand, Otisco, Belding. Goodneough Wm., f, 10 Berlin, Ionia. Goodrich Charles E., f, 5 Portland, Collins. Goodrich Leonard, grocer, Ionia v. Goodrich Moses, 1, Otisco, Belding. Goodrich Norman H., Ag't A. M. U. Ex. Co., Ionia v. Goodrich Mrs. Rose, Portland v. Goodrich William T., f, 22 Sebewa, Sebewa. Goodsell David M., clerk, Ionia v. Goodsell Geo., f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Goodsell Henry, f, 24 Boston, Saranac Goodwill Burdick, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. GOODWILL SALEM, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Goodwin Burdett E., f, 9 Easton, Ionia. Goodwin Burnett M., c, 2 Portland, Maple. Goodwin Chancy, f, 31 North Plains, Muir. Goodwin Charles E., 1, Portland v. Goodwin George, moulder, Portland v. Goodwin Horace H., cheese factory, 3 Ionia, Ionia. * Goodwin Jarvis, c, Ionia v. Goodwin Joseph I., f, 30 North Plains, Muir. Goodwin Levi C., f, 22 Easton, Ionia. Goolthrite Oscar, f, 15 North Plains, Hub-. bardston. GORDON ALEXANDER, manufacturer, Saranac v. Gordon Thomas, brick-maker, Saranac v. Gorham Miles, f, 34 Ionia, Lyons. Gorham Seymour, cond'r D., L. & L. M. R. R., Ionia v. Goss David, butcher, Portland v. GOSS HIRAM B., c, Portland v. Goss John F., f, 30 Portland, Portland. Goss John H., com. merchant, Portland v. Goss Wm., butcher, Portland v. Gott Geo., cabinet-maker, Portland v. Gott Samuel, f, 12 Easton, lonia. Gould Christian W., f, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Gould David, shingles (Hewitt & Gould), Lyons, Muir. Gould D. C., drive well, Ionia v. Gould Eben, shingles (Hewitt & Gould), Lyons, Muir. GOULD GEORGE W., f, 2 Easton, Ionia. GOULD JAMES W., f, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Gould John, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Gould Lottie S., milliner, lonia v. GOULD MOSES M., f, 21 Boston, Saranac. Gould Nathan, f, 21 Boston, Saranac. Gould Nathan, f, 21 Boston, Saranac, GOULD REUBEN, carriage factory, (Clark & Gould), Ionia v. Gould Sylvester, shingle-mill, (Bates & G.), Ionia v. Gradt Charles, musician, Ionia v. Grady Patrick, 1, Ionia v. Graff Frederick, cabinet maker, Ionia v. Graft George f, 14 Danby, Portland. Graham George, f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Graham Jacob E., 2 Ronald, Palo. Grandy William W., f, 1 Danby, Portland. Granger Daniel, c, 9 Campbell, West Campbell. Granger Mrs. Esther, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Saranac. Granger James, f, 18 Orleans, Orleans. Granger James, 1, Otisco, Belding. Granger Joseph J., grocer, Saranac v. Graves Mrs. Matilda, book peddler, Ionia v. GRAVES WILLIAM, f, 27 Ronald, Ionia. Gray Andrew J., teamster, Lvons v. GRAY GEORGE, f, 35 North Plains, Muir. Gray William A., f, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Gregg John H., f, 3 Lyons, Muir. Green Albert W., f, 1 Boston, Saranac. Green Andrew, bl, 24 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Green Ansel C,, f, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. Green Daniel J., f, 2 Ionia, Muir. Green Daniel, f, 14 Otisco, Belding. Green Edward, f, 31 Otisco, Smyrna. GREEN EDWIN, f, 32 Otisco, Smyrna. Green Erastus E., c, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Green Israel H., f, 29 Portland, Portland.. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 139 John Schild, PROPRIETOR OF PREMICner CRRItaE FrCTOtt Corner Dexter cand Fro7t Streets, KO!IFKA.,1 I MxO iHK-, With the best material that can be obtained, and the most Skillful Workmen employed, he is constantly manufacturing arriges, ges Sigs-AND-AND LUMBER WAGONS, WHICH, FOR Style, CompleteBne8ss of Finish, and Durability, ARE NOT EXCELLED. ALL WORK WARRANTED -AND Satisfaction Guaranteed. 140 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Green John, f, 36 Ionia, Lyons. Green John, f, 29 Odessa, South Cass. Green John, f, 30 Berlin, Saranac. Green Orange, ma, Lyons, Muir. Green Samuel, f, 18 Portland, Collins. Green William E., c, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Greene Thomas H., f, 34 Sebewa, Sebewa. Greenhoe Andrew H., merchant (G. & Newhouse), Lyons, Muir. Greenhoe Andrew, f, 27 North Plains, Matherton. Greenhoe George M., f, 27 North Plains, Matherton. Greenhoe Michael, f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Greenhoe Michael, f, 26, Ronald, Ionia. Greenop John, laborer, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Greenwood Levi M., clerk, Lyons, Muir. Greenwood Marvin, I, Lyons, Muir. Greenwood James, f, Lyons, Pewamo. Greiner John A., tinner, North Plains, Hubbardston. Greiner Peter, hotel keeper, Ionia v. Grieves John, ma, Portland v. Griffin Allen, f, 35 Portland, Portland. Griffin Edward, f, 28 Sebewa, Sebewa. Griffin David, f, 35 Portland, Portland. Griffin Luther, bl, Portland v. GRIFFIN NEWELL, mechanic, Portland v. Griffin Terrence, f, 33 Campbell, West Campbell. Griffin Uriel, f, 3 Ronald, Palo. Griffin William C., f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Griffing George J., capitalist, Ionia v. 'Griffith Alvin E., f, 17 Campbell, Wcst Campbell. Griffith Bernard M., f, 13 Odessa, South Cass. *Griffith John M., f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Grinels Caroline, 28 Orange, Portland. Grinnell Jacob, f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Grinolds Thomas, 1, Portland v. Grinnels Zachariah, f, 24 Danby, Portland. Griswold Emory S., t, 15 Berlin, Ionia. Griswold German F., f, 10 Berlin, lonia. Griswold Milton B., f, 14 Campbell, Campbell. Griswold Norman, f, 32 Odessa, South Cass. Griswold Warren B., f, 14 Berlin, Ionia. Groda John, f, 1 Odessa, Ionia. Groff Samuel D., f, 35 Campbell, Campbell. 'Groff Sidnev, f, 7 Ionia, Ionia. GROOM GEORGE W., c, North Plains, Hubbardston. Gross Michael, f, 13 Portland, Wcsplhalia, Clinton County. Gross Peter, f, 33 Boston, South Boston. -Gross Theodore, shoemaker, 13 Portland, Westphalia, Clinton Co. Grosvenor, Napoleon B., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Grove Mrs. Ann, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Grove Henry, f, 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Grover Reynolds A., f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Grumbine Aaron, 1, Ionia v. Grummond Earle, f, 36 Boston, Saranac. Grundy James, carriage-maker, Ionia v. Guernsey Dennis, f, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Guilford Alvin, f, 16 Danby, Portland. Guilford Dennis, f, 16 Danby, Portland. Guilford Rufus, f, 16 Danby, Portland. Gulliver Thomas, f, 22 Berlin, Ionia. Gunder Fred., bl, lonia v. Gundrum Fred., physician, Ionia v. Gundrum Geo., druggist (Gundrum Bros.), Ionia v. Gundrum Godfrey, druggist (Gundrum Bros.), Ionia v. Gunn Isaac B., f, 19 Easton, Ionia. Gunn Joshua S., f, 22 Sebewa, Sebewa. Gunn Samuel, f, 21 Sebewa, Sebewa. Gunn Stephen, f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. Gunn Theodore, f, 22 Sebewa, Sebewa. Gunner James, omnibus runner, Ionia v. Gunnison Harlow, f, 34 Boston, Saranac. GUNNISON ORRIN, f, 34 Boston, Sara. nac. Guptill Leander, 1, 1 Orleans, Wood's Corners. GURNSEY AARON B., f, 27, Ionia, Ionia. Gurnsey Alvin, f, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Gurnsey Dennis, f, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Gurnsey Ezra M., f, 27 Ionia, lonia. Gurnsey Gco. W., f, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Guthrie Hugh, f, 24 Berlin, Orange. Gurnsey Marvin, f. and c, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Guyberson Andrew B., carriage trimmer, 21 Orange, Ionia. H. Hackett Barnard, f, 30 Orange, Orange. Hackett Edwin, f, 9 Odessa, South Cass. Hackett John C., f, 9 Odessa, South Cass. Hackett John, f, 31 Orange, Ionia. Hackett Michael, f, 31 Orange, Ionia. Hackett Peter, s, Ionia v. Hackett Robert, s, Ionia v. Hadden Mrs. Margaret, lonia v. HADDON WM., f, 3 Ronald, Palo. Hagarman Charles, 1, 15 Portland, Portland. Ilagarman Mrs Martha, 24 Portland, Portland. tIagarman Wm. Lewis, f, 24 Portland Portland, Hahn John H., f, 28 Berlin, Saranac. Haigh John, engineer, Ionia v. HAIGHT CHARLES W., agent Howe sewing machine, Ionia v. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IO.NIA COUNTY. 141 Independent Political Weekly Newspaper, PUBLISH1ED AT HIU3IARDSTON, IONIA CO., MICH. THE ADJVERTISER is not devoted to the interests of this Village alone, but is designed for the common intercourse of all t'h-e surrounding country. It gives a WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY, Foreign and American; DOINCS OF CONCRESS; ALL POLITICAL MOVEMENTS, &c., &c.; WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS Of the principal cities, and of Pewamo and Hubbardston, makingp it a% Desirable Family Newspaper. To mnake TILEADVERTISER a we desire a reliable correspondent in each -village in the counties of Jonia, Clinton, Gratiot, and Montcalm,7 and hereby Invite correspondence with the view of making a mutually profitable arrangement. Termrs,-$1 50 per- yea7r,, i/n advance. Less than a year at proportionate rates. Try it. 142 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY.. Haight Charles W., sewing machine, 17 Ionia, Ionia. Haight F. G., c, Ionia v. Haight Jasper, f, 25 Ronald, North Plains. Haight John D., f, 9 Ronald, Palo. Haight Joseph, f, 25 Ronald,North Plains. Haight Ervin, f, 25 Ronald, North Plains. Haigbt Peter B., agent ag'l implements, Ionia v. HAIGHT VALENTINE, c, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. Haight Watson, f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Haight Wi. B., 1, 33 Ronald, Ionia. HAIT CARLOS E., physician, North Plains, Hubbardston. Haines Mrs. Elizabeth, 13 Boston, Sari anac. aines Frank, f, Saranac v. Hains Norman, f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Hair Jacob, f, 33 Orange, Portland. Haire Jacob, drayman, Portland, v. Hair Josiah W., f, 33 Orange, Portland. Hair Levi, f, 33 Orange, Portland. Hake John M., f, 5 Campbell, West Campbell. HALBERT ASA E., druggist, 2 Ronald, Palo. HALE ANDREW J., f, 29 Orleans, Orleans. Hale Belden, f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Hale Charles W.. f, 29 Orleans, Orleans. Hale Eugene, f, 30 Orleans, Orleans. HALE JONATHAN, miller, (Hale Bro's.) Lyons, v. Hale John, miller, (Hale Bro's.) Lyons, v. Hale Lafayette, f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Hale Manly, f, 31 Orleans, Orleans. Hale, Richard, f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Haley Benjamin, carriage painter, Ionia v. Haley Charles, painter, Innia v. Haley Henry, f, 15 Danby, Portland. Haley Nathan D., photographer, Lyons, Pewamo. Hall Alfred, m, Portland v. Hall Alexander K., f, 22 Orange, Portland. Hall Arthur, f, 25 Orleans, Ionia. Hall Benjamin, f, 4 Orleans, Kiddville. Hall Burgess, clerk, Lyons, Muir. HALL BURGESS, boots and shoes wholesale, (Hall & Coles,) Lyons v, Hall Charles, f, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Hall Daniel, f, 14 Orange, Collins. Hall Ebenezer, 1, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Hall Everett E., clerk, Ionia v. HILL FREDERICK, real estate, Ionia v. Thi Henry G., f, 13 Easton, Ionia. Hall Herbert S, clerk, Ionia v. Hall Henry J., f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. Hall Henry D., f, 35, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. HALL HIRAM, lumberman, 17 Orleans, Orleans. Hall Hiram, f, 15 Danby, Portland. Hall Irving, f, 17 Orleans, Orleans. Hall James K., c, Portland v. Hall Joshua S.. f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. HALL ROBERT, c, 16 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hall Miss Mary, millinery, Lyons v. Hall Mrs. Marietta, Lyons v. Hall Pulaski G., c, Portland v. Hall Peleg, peddler, Lyons v. Hall Thomas, f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Hall Theodore, c, 1 Orange, Collins. Hall Velorus, f, 12 Ronald, Palo. Hall William, f, 5 Orleans, Kiddville. Hall Wm. W., f, 27 Orleans, Orleans. Hall William, 1, 12 Keene, Saranac. Hall Wm., 1, Portland v. Hall William, I, Ionia v. Halladay Apollos, f, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. Halladay Charles L., f, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. Halladay Daniel W., f, 25 Sebewa, Seb ewa. Halladay George, f, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. Halladay George E., principal union school, Portland v. Hallar Christopller, f, 32 Berlin, Saranac. HALLADAY LOVEL, merchant, Portland v. Hallibergu Hcnry, f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. HALIDAY HENRY, hotel, 31 Danby, Sebewa. Hallihan Mrs. Ellen, boarding, Lyons, Muir. Halstead Eridon G., f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Halstead John, f, 4 Berlin, Saranac. Halsted Myron, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Halsted Wallace, billiards, Lyons v. Hallas John, 1, 13 Lyons, Pewamo. Hamacher David, saddler, Ionia v. Hamilton Daniel, f, 11 Ionia, Muir. Hamilton Edward B., f, 11 Ionia, Muir, Hamilton, Ezra f, 10 Ronald, Palo. Hamilton Joseph, 1, Ionia v. Hamilton John, f, 11 Ionia, Muir. Hamilton John H., f, 22 Ronald, Ionia. Hamilton John, f, 11 Ionia, Muir. Hamilton Peter, 1, 16 Ronald Palo. Hamilton William, f, 23 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Hamler Ira, f, 22 Portland, Portland. HAMLIN JOHN, f, 22 Portland, Portland. Hamler Nicholas, laborer, 18 Orleans, Chadwick. Hamlin Oscar F., f, 22 Portland, Portland. Hammond Ambrose, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Hammond Auretus, painter, Lyons v. Hammond Chas. W. L., Lyons, Muir. Hammond Calvin, pattern maker, Ionia v. Hammond Dennis, f, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Hammond Eber, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 143 J. M. KID ID, MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN FaItEflng Miils a Ni tl1k $a8 Vi SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS, Wvindow and. Door Frames. 1 Planing and Matching Lumber, and all kinds of Scroll-Sawing done to order at my Shop. CORNER OF J;ACISOXN AND FRONT STREETS, IONTIA. g:oICI:C. E. D. VOORHIEES, EXCLUSIVE DEALER IN ETC., ETC. I HAVE A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' MINK, FITCH, ALASKA MINK, CONEY, AND LYNX FURS AT VERY LOW PRICES. In Brown's Block, Ionia, lMichigan. ALLI$SOl W &S BEIDFOR:OD, Jewelerm, IONIA, - - - MICHIGAN, DEALERS IN 'W^te"o^ CC^* a4 ew~Wyy SOLID SILVER AND PLATED WARE. CuAtleryS, S ecotacles, etc., etc.to VALL GOODS SOLD ENGRAVED FREE OF CHARGE.AJ 144 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. I I Iammond Ezra D., 12 Lyons, Pewamo. Hammond Henry, c and j, Lyons v. Hammond Leander A.. t, 22 Danby, Portland. Hammond M1. C., Ionia v. IIAMMOND STEPHEN, cooper, Lyons, Pewamo. Hammon William H., 1b, 21, Campbell, West Campbell. Hammond Mrs. Stephen, Lyons, Muir. Hampton Carlos D., phy-ician, Lyons, Muir. Hanchett I. P., 2 Ronald, Palo. l1andlow Edward, f, 3 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hancock John, bl, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Hancock Saimuel B., 1, Lyons, Muir. Hancorn Edward, f, 4 Boston, Lowell. Hanks Orrin, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. HANKS ELI, f, 26 Otisco, Smyrna. HANKS JAMES M., f, 24Otisco, Smyrna. Haney Patrick, f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. Hlanny John, f, 14 Otisco, Smyrna. IIarney Thomas, tailor, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Harldenrook Mrs. Loirka J., Union lotel, oIia v. Hardy rs. Barbara, f, 19 Easton, Ionia. Hardy John, f, 2 Easton, Ionia. Hardy Robert, f, 27 Keene, Saranac. Harding Ransom, pumps, Lyons v. Harding Wm. C., grocer, Lyons v. Harlan John L., 1, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Harlow James, billiard saloon, Ionia v. Harper Mrs. A., Lyons, Muir. Harper Charles, f, 80 Berlin, Saranac. Harris Alanson, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. Harris O'Brien, f, 25 Keene, Lowell. Harris Wm. H., turner, Portland v. Harrington Almer, f, 30 Ronald, Ionia. Harrington Mrs. 24 Orleans, Ionia. Harrington Edwin C., c, 25 Orleans, Ionia. Harrington Egbert D., 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Harrington Heman, well digger, Ionia v. Harrington Henry B., f, 24 Orleans, Ionia. Harrington Hiram, f, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Harrington Hiram B., bl, Portland v. Harrington Mrs. Lovina, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Harroun G. V., mill-hand, Otisco, Belding. Hart Elery A., f, 11 Campbell, Algodon. Hart Franklin, f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Hart George H., bl, 9 Keene, Lowell. Hart James P., c, Ionia v. Hart Lewis, f, 9 Keene, Lowell. Hart Mrs. Louisa, Otisco, Smyrna. Hart Mayland, f, 9 Keene, Lowell. Hart Matthew, f, 7 Boston, Lowell. Hart Perry, 1, lonia v. Haft Rascom, c, Ionia v. Hart Robert K., f, Lyons, Muir. Harter Benjamin, general store, (Ilarter & Powlison), Ionia v. Harter George N., f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. HARTER GAYLERD, f, 28 Ronald, lonia. Harter Harvey, Ass't cashier First Nat'l Bank, Ionia v. Hartman Benjamin, f, 8 Portland, Collins. Hartman Benjamin, f, 21 Lyons. Lyons. Hartwell Daniel R., f, 3 Berlin, Saranac. HARTWELL TYLEE D., f, 8 Berlin, Saranac. HARVEY ASA, c, Saranac v. Harvey Elam, t; 16 Sebewa, Sebewa. Harvey Franklin J, f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. Harvey Henrv, f, 16 Sebewa, Sebewa. HARVEY HENRY H., f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Harvey Jackson, f, 17 Campbell, West Campbell. Hartz Conrad, f, 29 Danby. Sebewa. HIarwood Edmund, f, 24 Berlin, Ionia. Harwood Isaac, f, 9 Berlin, Ionia. Harwood James, f, 19 Orange, Ionia. Harwood Lyman L., f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Harwood Riley W., f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. IIarwood William II., f, 11 Danby, Portland. IIaskins America A., f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Haskins Edwin, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Haskins Edward, 6 Berlin, Saranac. Haskin Ferrington A., f, 13 Orleans, Wood's (Corners. t Haskins Francis, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Hastings Charles, f, 9 Sebewa, Sebewa. Hatch Addison, f, 20 Boston, SouthBoston. Hatch Chas. M., hardware, (Hatch & Baker,) Lyons v. Hatch Horace H. f, 17 Portland, Portland. Hatch Oscar, f, 32 Boston, South Boston. Hatch Horace, f, 30 Keene, Lowell. HATHAWAY ANDREW V., dentist, Ionia v. Hathaway Fremont, c, Lvons, Pewamo. HATHAWAY IRA P., f, Lyons v. HATHAWAY JOSEPH M., dentist, Ionia v. Hathaway Mrs. Melissa, Lyons, Pewamo. Hathaway Rufus C., lumber and shingles, Ionia v. Hathaway Stephen A., organ m'fr, Lyons, Pewamo. Hattas Solomon, f, 24 Lyons, Pewamo. Hattas William, f, 24 Lyons, Pewamo. IHanslurger, Henry M., f, 19 Campbell, West Campbell. Hausserman Herman, carriage maker, Ionia v. Hauver Amos, f, 26 Campbell, Campbell. Table Linen, Napkins, eto., at COOPER, WILSON & WOOD'S, Ionia. HISTORY ANDI) I)RECTORY OF IONIA COUNTTY. 145,5 'arntet tuarjl "A -e IrSurallnc e, #.# OF JONIA 2OUNTY. Assets, October 1, 1872, MVembership, t,01 - $4,402,738. - - 2,073. Insu'res Farm Property of all descriptions at a cost of less than one-fifth of the price of Stock Insurance. OYR $4,790 PAID IN LOSSII SINOI JAN.1, 1872. WITUOUT AN ASSESSMENT. Office in Brown's Block, Main Street, lonia, Mich. OFFICERS President, Alonzo Sessions; TPce-Predident, S. A. Yeomans;,Secretary, Osicar Talcott; AwPtant Secretary, F. S. Freeman; 1.9 OF THE COMPANY: Treasurer, Wmn. Sessions; Directors, B. IH. Prbston, A. S. Stannard, R. R. Cook, Jerry Spaulding, Willard Hawley. 146 146 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF 10-NIA COUNTY. Havens Thomas R., f, 17 Orange, Ionia. Haven Thos. H1. H1., grocer, Portland v. Havens Thomas, f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Hawley Asa H., f, 5 Ronald, Palo. HAWLEY ALPIJEUS C., f, 9 Ronald, Palo. Hawley Alexander, f, 21 Keene, Keene. Hawley Benson, f, 22 Keene, Saranac. Hawley Charles E. jr., f, 5 Ronald, Palo. HAWLEY CHARLES E., f, 5 Ronald, Palo. Hawley Carlos S., shoemaker, Ionia v. Hawley Clark, f, 15 Easton, Ioui. Hawley Edward, harness maker, Ionia v. Hawley Edward J., saddler, Ionia v. Hawley George M., clerk, 6 Portland, Collins. Hawley H'arvey, f, 22 Keene, Saranac. Hawley Harvey R., f, 15 Easton, honia. Hawley Henry, laborer, 20 Keene, Lowell. Hawley William, f, 33 Keene, Saranac. Hawley Willard, f, 12 Keene, Saranac. Hawley William C., produce and plaster, Lyons v. Hawkins Samnuel, mill-hand, OtiseoKiddyulle. Hawn Andrew, f, 9 Boston, Saranac. Hawn Hugh, f. 9 Boston, Saranac. Hayden James, f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Hayden John, f, 14 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hayden Samuel, f, 12 Ioaia, Muir. HAYES BYRON W., lumber, Lyons, Muir. Hayner Conrad, f, 5 Campbell, Lowell. HAYES EDWARD, 2d, lumberman, Lyons, Muir. Hayes Edward, grocer, Lyons, Muir. Hayes G~eorge J., f, 11 Ionia, Muir. Haynes James B., 1, Lyons, Muir. Hayes Joseph, f, 5 North Plains, Palo. H-ayes Hector, 31 North Plains, Muir. Hayes Lafayette, f. 6 North Plains, Palo. HA-YES N. B., f, 31 North Plains, Muir. Haysmer Edward, f1 30 Ronald, Ionia. Haynor Henry, I, Saranac v. Haynor Isaac B., f, 11 Easton, Ionia. Haywood Amherst 11.,7 1, 12, Ionm, Muir. Haywood Jerome, c, Saranac v. Hazard Benjamin, f, 31 Berlin, Saranac. Haziel George, f, 13 Odessa, South Cass. Hazelitt James M., f, 26 Ronald, Ionm. Hazelitt Mrs. Saraha, 3 Ionia, Ionia. Ilazelton David, 1', 28Danby, Portland. Hazzard Charles W., f, 15 Berlin, Saranac. Head F. L., engineer, Ionia v. Headland William, f, 24 Berlin, Orange. Headworth John, f, 26 Boston, Saranac. Headworth Thos., f, 27 Boston, Saranac. Heald Lyman, f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Heald Nelson, f, 9 Easton, Ionia. Heald Thomas WV., f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Heald Warren, f, 21 Easton, Ionia. Healy Win. M., t; 7 North Plains, Palo. Heath Alfred H., Reg. of Deeds, Ionia v. Heath Daniel, mnason, 2 Ronald, Palo. Hear] Edward, 1, Lyons, Muir. HEATH MILTON A., c, Portland v. Heath Orlin H., grocer (Arnott & Heath), Ionia v. Heath Nathan T., f, 14 Ronald,' Palo. HEARSEY ROSCOE, planing Mill, Ion ia v. IJEARSEY MASON, Ionia v. Heaven Albert A., f, 17 Campbell, West Campbell. Hebbell George W., bI, Portland v. HEELAN JAMES H., barber,Portland v. Heiser Frederick, f, 33 Campbell, West Campbell. Helmer Benjamin, f, 20 Easton, Ionia. Helmer James, f, 4 Boston, Saraniac. Helmer Joseph, ft 18 North Plains, Northi Plains. HE LME R SIMON, briek-maker,6 Boston, Lowell. Hendee Judson, 1, 17 Portland, Portland. Hendee Oscar P., f, 7 Portland, Collins. Hendricks Emanuel, clerk, Ionia v. Henderson Archer, f, 12 Easton, Ionia. Henderson James, f, 13 Odessa, West Seb~wa. Henderson John, f, 12 Easton, Ionia. HENDERSON W. J. WADE (Lord & Henderson), Portland v. Ilendershott William, hI, 2 Ronald, Palo. Hendricks Geor gre W., mill-hand, Otisco, Belding. HENDRICK GIDEON A., jr., notary public and insurance agent, Lyons v. Hendricks Hugh F., f', 30 Ionia, Ionia. Henry Noah, f, 33 Campbell, Campbell. Henneley Dennis J., I, North Plains, Hubbardston. Henning Ellis, earriage-painter, honia v. Henry James. 22 Odessa, South Cass. Henry John, 1, 2 Ronald, Palo. HENRY MRS. MARY J., 14 Keene, Saranae. R~eptha Joseph, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Hermann F. J., agr'l implements, Lonia v. Herrick 11. 1, 25 Easton, Ionia. Heron Israel, bl,7 23 Campbell, Campbell. Herrington John, f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Ilerrington Lorenzo, f, I North Plains, Hubbardston. Herrington Theophilus, f, 1 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hberrington Win., f, 1 North Plains, Hubbardston. Herber Adam, f, S Campbell, Lowell. Herder John, 1, 5 Portland, Collins. HESS BYRON E., I, Saranae v. Hess Oliver, physician, 8 Campbell, West Campbell. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 147 GaRAND MResR NURSERIE8 Lowell, Kent County, Mich. NOAH P. HUSTED, Proprietor. 150 Acres Under Thorough Cultivation! THE GROWING OF WELL-TESTED, HARDY, AND RELIABLE VARIETIES, adapted to the West and Northwest, made a specialty. The Wag-oner Apple. The Grand Rapids Eagle, in speaking of the Wagener apple, only expresses the popular opinion of many throughout the State, both in its extreme northern boundaries as well as in the central parts. Its vigorous growth and early-bearing qualities make it desirable to every farmer or fruit-grower that wishes quick returns from the little care and capital required to obtain and grow it. It is fast becoming the favorite in this section, and for that matter in all sections of the country where the climate and soil are favorable to it. It is a late keeper. The apples we have examined were picked at random from quite a quantity, and every one is perfect from center to circumference. It neither rots at the core or specks on the outside, and those who are best acquainted with it say it will keep until July 1st without difficulty. It has a splendid flavor, which it retains to the last. The skin is not porous, and the juices and aroma are all retained to a greater extent than in any other apple we have noticed; a fact that should add very largely to its popularity. It is an early bearer, a swift and hardy grower, and the few trees that have been in bearing in this section for the last dozen years, have had an abundance of good fruit on every year. Often the trees in the nursery-rows bear the third year, and the scions in top-grafting almost universally bear well the second year,-another fact which commends it to fruitgrowers. It matures thoroughly. Trees that added two feet to their height last year, had blossoms on the extreme tops this year. The apples, though late keepers, are good in early winter, indeed, are excellent for cooking in the latter part of August, when not more than two-thirds grown. They are marked from a medium to a large, but in this section of the country they are large. From all these facts of quality and quantity, it is not strange that among the most careful and enterprising of our fruit-growers, the Wagener is growing into such favor that it promises soon to be the standard apple of Michigan. 148 148 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY. Heth Levi, f, 11 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Hetli Washington, f, 12 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Hethell Charles, f, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Hetz Theodore, book-keeper, Ionia v. Heuston Edgar, f, 29 Boston, South Boston. Heuston, Mrs., 29 Boston, South Boston. Hewitt Mrs. Amanda, Otisco, Ofisco. Hlewit William, merchant, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Hewitt Willis P., shinglcs, (Hewitt & Gould,) Lyons, Muir. Heydlauff C hristian, f, 36 Ronald, Muir. Heydlauti Mrs. C. A., hotel, Lyons, Muir. Heydlauff John G., f, 36 Ronald, Muir. Heydlanif John B., clerk, Lyons, Muir. Heydlauff Wmn., f, 25 Ronald, Muir. Hiar Charles 0., f, 21 Sebewa, Sebewa. Hiar George, f, 24 Sehewa, Sehewa. Hinr Royal J., f, 23 Sebewa, Sebewa. Hickey Patrick, f, 5 North Plains, Hub. bardston. IHicking William, f, 15 Berlin, Ioum. Hickox Levi, f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Hicks Albert R., clerk, Saranac v. Hicks Daniel A., f, 22 Ronald, Ionia. HICKS PHILANDER H., f, 15 Ronald, Palo. Hicks Samuel, f, 34 Ionia, Ionia. Hienderlider Charles, f, 29 Berlin, Saranac. Hienderlider Geo., f; 32 Berlin, Saranac. Hienderlider Henry, f, 29 Berlin, Saranac. Heinderlider Win., f, 32 Berlin, Saranac. Higer Lewis, general store, (Higer & Sboman), Ionia v. High George, f, 13 Sehewa, Sebewa. High Jacob C., f, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. High Jacob, f, 24 Sebew a, Sebcwa. High John, f, 20 Sebewa, West Lebanon. Higbee Benjamin F., f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. Higbee Mrs. Elizabeth, 35 Orleans, Ionia. Higbee James, f, 35 Orleans, Ionia. Highee John, f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. Higbee Julius, ft 36 Orleans, Ionia. Higby Seymour, f, 36 Portland, Portland. Highland Henry, f, 31 Portland, Portland. Higgins Charles L., f, 10 Keene, Sinyrna. Higgins John, I, Ionia v. HgisWilliam N., f, 15 Keene, Keene. HgisWin., f, 24 Otisco, Smnyrna. HieMrtin, f, 2 Easton, Ionia. Hill Mrs. Charlotte, f, 36 Odessa, Lake City. Hill Daniel, t; 34 Boston, Saranac. Hill Eseck K., painter, and glazier, P~ortland v. Hill Eli P., f, 4 Berlin, Saranac. HILL FRANK J., macb, Ionia v. HILL GEO., (Hill & Storm), Portland v. Hill Henry, f, 11 Otisco, Belding, Hill Henry J., f, 10 Boston, Saranac. HILL LYMAN, f; 35 Odessa, South Cass Hill Richard, f, 35 Orleans, Ionia. Hill Robert, f, 35 Orleans, Ionia. HILL SHERIDAN F., furniture manufacturer, Portland v. Hiller Christian, 1, 25 Odessa, Lake City. Hilton Judson, f, 14 Campbell, Campbell. HAINDERLEIDER JOSHUA, f, 2 Keene, Saranac. HINDS EMERSON, f, 29 Otisco, Smyrna. Hinds George, I, r r, Ionia v. Hinds Herbert, f 13 Berlin, Ionia. Hinds John, f, 29 Otisco, Smyrna. Hinds Morris, f, 29 Otisco, Smnyrna. Hinds Nelson, bl, Ionia v. e. Hinds Win., f, S Orange, Ionia. Hines Charles, f, 20 Berlin, Saranac. Hines Benj. F., tf, 7 Berlin, Saranac. I-ines James M., f, 24 Campbell, Camp. bell. H-ines Joseph F., f, 24 Campbell, Campbell. Hines Lewis H., saloon, Saranac v. Hinkley Elias, r, 2.5 Sebewa, Sebewa. Hinkley Miss P. R-., milliner, 2 Ronald, Palo. Hinman Charles H-., f, 15 Danby, Portland. Hinman Sidney S.,:m'r wagons and carriages, Portland v. Hinman Volney V., f, Portland v. H-insdall Oliver, turner, Saranac v. Hiscock Joel R., f, 7 North Plains, North Plains. Hecox Win., I, Portland v. Hiser Lyman, wooden ware, Lyons v. Hitchcock Anson, 1, 9 Portland, Portland. HITCHCOCK BETHIJEL, f, 15 Portland, Portland. Hitchcock Charles E., f, 15 Portland, Portland. Hitchcock Chas., boots and shoes, Ionia v. HITCHCOCK HENRY W., hardware, North Plains, Hubbardston. HITCHCOCK HENRY, produce dealer, Lyons v. IHitcbcock John, f, 9 Portland, Portland. Hitchcock Newell S., clerk, Ionia v. Hitchcock N. S., f, Ionia v. e. Hitchcock Oliver, f, 15 Portland, Portland. Hicbcock Thomas J., c, Portland v. Hitchcock Win. P., f, 15 Portland, Portland. Howland Wmn. H., butcher, Portland v. HLXSON A. N., woolen manufacturer, Portland v. Hixson A. B., spinner, Portland v. Llixson S. John, woolen and flour mills, Portland v. Hixsoa William, f, 11 Danby, Portland. Hixson Win. II., miller, Portland v. Hoag Asa, flouring-mill, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Hobbs Win., ft Saranac v. Hoadley Royal P., f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Hlodge Abramn, 1, 23 L~yons, Pewaino. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 149 J. F. Horaln, DEALER IN Silver and Plated Ware. PERSONAL ATTENTION TO REPAIRING, AND WORK WARRANTED. Also keeps constantly on hand A Good Assortment of Drugs and Medicines. Washington Street, HUBBARDSTON, MICH. Physician, Office over Willett and Yates' t Store, Main Street, IONIA, MICHIGAN. Special Attention paid to th3 Treatment of Chronic Diseases. HAMPTON RICH. H. RICH W. D. ARNOLD. & CO. EST4BLISHED IJV 1846. DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, Boots and Shoes, SCHOOL BOOKS, YANKEE NOTIONS, - AND GC 0 CO:OEIES. 150 150 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. lodge Geo., f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. lodge John N., f, 28 Easton, Ionia. Hodgemnan Charles L., f, 32 Lyons, Lyons. Ilodgeman Clarence E., f, 32 Lyons, Lyons. Hodges Mrs,Eliza, Saranac v. Hodges Miles E., t; 3 Orange, Lyons. Hodgkins John, 1, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Hodgekins Wmn., f. and I, Ionia v. Hodgson Anthony F., f, 23 Ionia, Lyons Hodgkins Win., white-washer, 20 Ionam, Ionia. Hoe Joseph, bI, 13 Odessa, South Cass. Hoff Francis, f, 34 Campbell, Campbell. Hoffman John, 1, Lyons, Muir. Hoffman John, f, 22 Portland, Portland. Hoffnagfle Win. C., f, 34 Orange, Portland. Hogan Cornelius, f,22 North Pains, Hubb'ardston. Hogan John, f, 3 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hogan John, r, 22- North Plains, Matberton. Hogan Michael, peddler, Lyons v. Hogan Michael, f, 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hogan Patrick, f, 4 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hogan Patrick, f, 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Hogan Thomas, f, 14 North Plains, Hubbardston Hogle Walter, I, Portland v. Holbrook Charles H., f, 8 Danby, Portland. HOLBROOK HENRY B., f, Portland v. HOLBROOK JAMES M, lumber inspector, North Plains, Hubbardston. HEOLBIJRN WILLIAM, millwright, 7 Berlin Saranac. Holburn Win., millwright, Saranac v. Holcomb Mrs, Amarintha, 8 Ionia, Ionia, HOLCOMB BENONI, f, 1 Easton, Ionia. Holcomb Francis E., f, 8 Ioni, Ionia. Holcomb George W., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Holcomb Lewis J., f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Hlolcomb Nelson J., f, 19 Orleans, OrHoleran Mrs. Winifred, North Plains, Hubbardston. Holcomb Win. H., f, 6 Ionia, Ionia. Holden Alonzo E., 1, 30 Ioni Ionia. Holden Alonzo, mason, Ionia v. Holden Darius, 24 Ronald, North Plains Holden Moses, butcher, Ionia v. Holdrider Frank, mason, Ionia v. Holford Edwin, f, 81 Ronald, Ionia. HOLFORD WILLIS D., f, 16 Lyons, Lyons. Holladay Abel C., f, 36 Sebewa, Sebewa. Holladay George E., f, 36 Sebewa, Sebewa. Holland Peter B., f, 29 Orleans, Orleans, Hollenback Wesley, f, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. Hollibergrer Wmn., f, 27 Campbell, Camp, hell. Hollister George, f, 19 Keene, Fallasburg. Hollingsworth Edwin, f, 7 Keene, Fallasburg. Holloway John J., mechanic, Portland v. Holly Charles H., c, Lyons, Pewamo. HOLLY ORSON W., staves and heading, Lyons, Pewamo. Holmes Barnard P., 1, Saranac -v. Holmes B. P., f, Saranac v. Holmes Eug-ene R., turner, Lyons, Muir. Holmes George W., f, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Holmes James S., f, 36 Sebewa, Sebewa. Holmes Ransom, f, 17 Orleans, Orleans. Holmes Frederick, f, 29~ Orleans, Chadwick. Holmes Orlow W., carpenter, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. HOLMES NATHAN, mer. miller, Sarainac v. Holton Edward M., mason, Ionia v. HOMAN JOHN F., druggist and jeweler, North Plains, Hubbardston. HOMER WILSON, lumberman, North Plains, Hubbardson. Hood David, 14 Easton, Ionia. Hood Ephraim, f, 12 Odessa, West Sebewe. Hood Francis, c, lonia v. e. HOOD THOMPSON P., f, 27 Ronald, Ionia. Hood Wmn., f, 12 Odessa, West Sebewa. Hooper Dewitt C., f, 19 Campbell, West Campbell. Hooper Leander, f, 19 Keene, Fallassburg. Hoos Julius, I, Ionia v. Hoover Andrew, f, 22 Easton, Ionia. Hoover Darius, I, lIonia v. Hoover Joseph, f, 32 Ronald, Ionia. Hoover Oliver, 82 Keene, Lowell. Hoover Samuel, f, 22 Easton, Ionia. Hoover Solomon, Ionia v. Hook Wmn f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Hoover Uriah D., f, Ionia v. Hopkins Allen, f, 4 North'Plains, Hubbardson. Hopkins Alvason, f, 17 Portland, Portland. Hopkins Arthur K., f, 17 Portland, Portland. Hopkins Barnet, f, 17 Lyons, Lyons. Hopkins Dr. John H., North Plains,'Hubbardson. Hopkins Nathaniel P., f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Hopkins Reuben H., f, 6 Danby, Portland. Hopkins Win., f, 17 Lyons, Lyons. Hopkins Win., f, 8 Portand, Portland. HOPPOTJGH D. B., f, 32 Otisco, Smyrna. Hoppough Geo., merchant, (Moe & Co.,) Otisco, Smyrna. Homner IHizial, f, 28 Danby, Danby. Homner John, f, 22 Danby, Portland. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. T 1H -E? ORTAND 0B3S33RV1~ ~i A 32-Column Newspaper, DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF PORTLAND AND VICINITY. 20 Columns Reading lMatter EACH WEEK. CIRCULATION LARGE AND RAPIDLY INCREASING, MAKING IT ONE OF THE Most Desirable Averltising Medioims in Ionia County. TERMS, $1.80 PER YEAR (Invariably in Advance.) JOSEPH W. BAILEY, Publisher and Proprietor; 15 152 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Horningy Wmn., f, 17 Otisco, Otisco. Horrocks James, artesian well sinker, 23 Ionia, Lyons. Horrocks John, jr., f, 15 Berlin, Ionia. Horrocks John, sea., f, 16 Berlin, Ionia. Horrigan Michael, f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. llorsrnan Geo. W., potter, Ioaia v. Horton Hiram A., f, 8 Berlin, Saranac. Horton Joel H., physician, Ionia v. Horton Philetus, f, 8 Berlin, Saranac. Hose Julius,lI, Ioaia v. Hosford George, fruit grower, 25. 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Ilosford Orvis, f, 25, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Hosford Roswell. f, 13 Odessa, South Cass. Hosford Samuel 0., f, 13 Odessa, South Cass. Hoskin John, 1, 14 Keene, Saranac. Hotchkiss Albert, f, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Hotcbkiss, Eugene, f, 17, Boston, South Boston. Hotchkiss Newton, f 17 Boston, Saranac. Hoteller B., I, Ionia v. Hotelling Elijah, 1, 20 Ionia, bonia. HOAJCK P. P., f, 19 North Plains, North P1l~ins. Houkk Sylvester, f, 26 Ronald, Ionia. Hougthtaling David S., fC, 1 North Plains, Hu'bbardston. Houghtaling 'Wm., North Plains, Ilubbardston. Houghton Anson, C, 24 Orleans, Ionia. Houghton Asa, f, 24 Orleans, Ionia. Houghton Horace, f; 6 Ionia, Ionia. Houghton Luman, f, 26 Orleans, Jonia. Houghton Thaddeus, f, 17 Boston, Saranac.& Houghten Loren A., physician, 13 Berlin, Orange. HOUSEMAN CLARENCE L., inason, 21 Orange, Ionia. Houseman Geo. W., f, 33 North Plaias, Muir. Houseinan Henry, f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Housen Michael, f 33 Otisco, Smnyrna. Houser Charles, f, 33 Sebewa, Sebewn. Houston Archibald, f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Houstetter Samuel W., f, 28 Orange, Orange. lbovey Horatio, TNI. D., f; 04 Dauby, Danby. Hovey John, teacher, 34 Danby, Danby. Hovey Joseph F., f, 10 Ionia, Ionia. Hovey Mrs. Louisa, 15 Ionia, Ionia. Hovey Silas P., merchant, Ionia v. Howard Frank, f, 10 Orleans, Orleanis. Howard James, f, 28 Ronald, Ionia. Howard John, f, 26 Lyons, Pewamo. Howard Joseph, 1, 35 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Howard Joseph B., f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Howard Mrs. M., dress-maker, Ion ia v. Howard Wrn. H., f, 35 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Howarth Harvey,, 1 Ronald, Palo. Howarth William, f, 1 Ronald, Palo. Howe Alexander, C, 18 Orleans, Orleans.. Howe Charles E., f, 13 Berlin, Orange. Howie David M., agent Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad. Lyons, Pewaino. 110WE EDWARD, f,17 Orleans, Chadwick. Howe Edward W., f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Howe Edwin, f, 5 Portland, Collins. Howe Franklin, f, 11 Orange, Collins. Howe Harvey H., ma, Otisco, Smyrna. Howe Horace, sawyer, Portland v. Howe John, ma, Otisco, Smyrna. Howe Loren, C, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Howe Mrs. Mary, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Howe Oran, C, 5 Portland, Collins. Howe Philander R., f, 5 Portland, Collins. Howe Ransom, c and j, Lyons v. Howe Robert, C, 30 Orlear's, Orleans. Howe Mrs. Sarahl A., f, 24 Ioaia, Lyons. Howe Seymour, f, 5 Portland, Collins. Howe Sylvester, I, Lyons v. Howe Washington, jr., f, 9 Keene, Keene. Howe Washington, f, 9 Keene, Keene. Howe Zadok, f, 10 Keene, Keene. Howell Erastus M., f, 24 Portland, Portland. Howell Ezra, C, 21 Berlin, Saranac. HOWELL GEORGE, f, 8 Otisco, Otisco. Howell Henry S., f, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Howell Olser D., f, 24 Portland, Portland. Howell Royal, f', 12 Easton, Ionia. HOWELL URIAH C., wagon-maker, Otisco, Smyvrna. Howlett Edward R., f, 9 Orleans, Orleans. Howland William H., butcher Portland v. Howk D., f, 14 Boston, Saranac. Howson James E., tinsmitb, Ionia v. Hoyt Alfred, hI, 14 Otisco, Belding. Hoyt Benjamin W., C, 13 Ionia, Muir. HOYT DANIEL T., C, 19 Ronald, Woods' Corners. HOYT DANIEL, f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Hoyt Edgar C., C, 1 Berlin, Ionia. Hoyt George G., f. 8 Lyons, Muir. IIOYT JOR.ATHAN G,, miller, 5 Lyons, M1u i r. Hoyt Richard, mach, Ionia v. IHoxie Job, f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Hubbell Amos B., Lyons v. Hubbell Aaron G.. f, 25 Orleans, Ionia. Hubbard Daniel, c, Otisco, Belding. Hubbard Edward, 1, 11 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Hubbard John C., f, 34 Berlin, Ionia. Hubbard Mrs. Mary, 11 Orleans, Woods' Corners. Hubbard Theodore B. (Hwbbard & Canfield), Portland v. Cotton Goods at COOPER, WILSON & WOOD'$, Ionia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 153 TRANSACT A General Banking Business. THE PURCHASE AND BALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES MADE A SPECIALTY. NEW YORnK NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK, New York. CHEM-UNG CANSAL NATIONAL BANK, Elmira, N. Y. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bath, N. Y. FIRST NATIONAL BAN.K, Havana, N. Y. MECHANICS' AND FARMERS' BANKs, Albany, N. Y. BusHa & HOWARD, Buffalo, N. Y. FOR A Practical Business Education. Its location is central in the State, and easy of access; its Rates of Tuition reasonable, and its Teaching thorough. For Circulars, Specimens of Penmanship, etc., address X =.3&4ELW.ErMq,P. 0. Box 138, LANSING, MJICHL C. Oscar Thompson, I 5V'E, rW3 V FIRE K i- ~ I'7U1A W ueEt'-NC)En Pension and Patent Claims, Rent and Sale of Beal Efstate_, Loaning of Ml~oney, Conveyancing, dye., Promp.,tly Attended to by C, 0. THOMPSON, Notary Public, Union I31ook, 101NIA, MEICII. 1154 Hubbard Willia HISTORY AND D)IRECTORLY OF IONIA COUNTY. mn 0., manufacturer, Sar anlac V. HUBBARD WILLIAM R., shoemaker, Otisco, Smyrna. HUBBELL ALONZO, f, 31 Ronald, Ionia. HUBBELL HENRY F., f, 31 Ronald, Ionia. Huckins Frank J., teacher, Otisco, Smyrna. Hudson Charles A., f, 13 Orleans, Wood's Corners. HUDSON JAMES B., merchant, (Smith & Hudson), Portland v. Hudson James, cooper, 24 Danby, Portland. Hudson Joseph L., clothing, (R. Hudson & Son), Ioni v. ~ Hudson Richard, clothing, (R. Hudnon & Son), Ionia v. HUDSON RICHA,.RD D., attorney, Sarwaac v. Hudson Truman, f, 14 Campbell, Campbell. Hudson Win., clerk, Ioaia v. Hudson Win.. f, 12 Danby, Portland. HUDSON WMN. M., f, 13 Danby, Portland. HUFF ABRAMH C., f, 28 Otisco, Smyrna. Hugener Mrs. Eleanor, Lyons v. Hugener Tunis, I, Lyons v. Hungerford Lewis, justice of peace, Lyons, Pewamo. HUGG W. M., physician, Portland v. Hughes Barnard, f, 35 Ionia, Lyons. Hughes James f, 8 Danby, Portland. Hughes Willard J., f, 14 Easton, Ionia. Huglison A. P., f, 1 Boston, Saranac. Hull Asa A., C, 18 Easton, Ionia. Hull Geo., I, Ioniayv. Hull Marquis De L., f, 11 Keene, Saranac. Hull Nelson A, f, 15 Ronald, Palo. Hull Rowland, 9 Easton, Ionia. Hull Rowland, f, 12 Keene, Saranac. HULL HENRY F., f, 15 Ronald, Palo. HULL WILLIAM E., f, 10 Keene, Saranac. Humphreys Charles, 1, 31 Orange, Ionia. Humphries Francis,jr., f, 25 Berlin, Ionia. Humphries Francis, sen., 1f, 25 Berlin, Ionia. Humphrey James, sewing machines, Ionia v. Humphreys Thomas, f, 30 Orange, Orange. Humphrey Robert J., dentist, Ionia v. IHangerford Ben., grocer, Lyons, Pewaimo. Hunt Alexander, f, 35 Boston, Saranac. Hunt Andrew, barber, Saranac v. blUNT ABRANI, C, 6 Portland, Collins. Hunt Albert, f, 8 Campbell, West Campbell. Hunt Charles, C, 14 Lyons, Pewamno. H-unt Ephraim, C, 34 Boston, Saranac, Hunt Elizabeth, I Boston, Saranac. Hunt Eugene R,fC 28 Odessa, South Cass. Hunt rankf, 13 'Portland, Westphalia, (Clinton county). Hu~nt Gilbert, C, 7 Odessa, Algodon. Hunt Hugh L., f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. HUNT JOHN S., merchant, (Hunt & NortfiwaY,) Otisco, Smyrna. Hunt Joseph, C, 18 Easton, Ionia. Hunt Manney, m, 7 Odessa, Algodon. hunt Nehemiah, f, 13 Lyons, Pewamo. Hunt Rene], f, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Hunt Stephen, f, 13 Portland, Portland. Hunt William S., f, 30 Sebewa, Lake City. Hunter Albert E., f, 33 Keene, Lowell. Hunter Charles P. C, 33 Keene, Lowell. Hunter Charles N., f, 34 Keene, Lowell. Hunter Charles G., f, 34 Keene, Lowell. HUNTER CHARLES H., merchant (C. H. H. & Co.), North Plains, Hubbard. Ston. Hunter Daniel D., merchant (C. H. H. & Co.), North Plains, Hubhardston. Hunter D. P., dry-goods dealer,Portland V. Hunter George, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Hunter John, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Hunter John, f, 32 Keene, Lowell. Hunter Robert, C, 22 l11oton, Saranac. Hunter Robert A., cigar manufkcturer, lonia v. Hunter William, 1', 23 Keene, Lowell. Huntley Delos M., furniture, Saranac v. Huntley Enoch, teamnster, Ionia v. Huntley Frank H., jeweler, Saranac v. Huntley George R., harness-maker, North Plains, Hubbardston. Huntley George R., 2 Ronald, Palo. Huntley John, f, 25 Danby, Danby. Hu~ntley Mark G., c, North Plains, Hubbardston. Huntley Seneca ID., c, North Plains, HubbardstonHuntress Milton H., proprietor Bailey House, bonia v. Huss Jacob, f, 22 North Plains, Matherton. Husker William, 2 Ronald, Palo. H uston FrankI c and j, Lyons v. Husted Levi, I, Portland v. Hutchins Charles W., painter, Ionia v. Hutchins Danford, poor house, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Hutchins Godfrey H., f, 33 Odessa, South Cass. Hutchins John, general agent, Ionia v. Hutchins 0. C., 1, Ionia v. Hutchins Oliver, saw-mill, Ionia v. Hutchins P. C., f, Ionia v. HUTCHINSON BARZILLA M., physician and druggist, Lyons v. Hutchinson Frederick S., att'y, bonia v. Hutchinson Mrs. Jane, 3 Berlin, Ionia. Hbutchinson John W., physician, Layons v. HISTORY ANT) DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. H. G. STEVENS, NEW ENGfLAND DEALER IN X0.arginrc, Cooper & Tha?ebF JzinI Dealers in STOVES, TIN. TOOLS, CUTLERY, &C. ( Q * JP CD TLA.rX1 T, W N41MI0E3.. TC)NT A - - 15 a yer,;I ICH. -— l' Mrs. Emma Wright, =ILLKM= -- Pare&-'s BlI c k~, DUNCAN SHEPHERD, Manufacturer and Dealer Iii Bridles, Whips, Blankets, Fty-Sheets, Robes, ETC., ETC. Main, Street, IO4NIIA, mICwix. Ox.-.R. A. MoFARLANE & CO., Dealers In BOOTS AND SHOES, I IIats and. Caps9. LYONS, MICH. A. McFARLANX. A. MCFARLANE, Ja. I Smaith, SILVER AND PLATED WARE AND FANCY GOODS. Watches, Cloeks, ancl Jewrelry Repaired____ PORTLAND, MICHIGAND. lonia, Mtichigan, AGENT FOR THE of' WVatertown, New York. These are the beat (ompauies in the world for owners of Farm and Detached Dwellings. The Lowest Rates and the Best Security. Save yOur money by hinurinjg in companies that cannot be aft'ected by fires like those of' Chicago and Boston. 156 156 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY. Hutcbinson Peter, f, 5 Campbell, West Campbell. Ilutchinson Wm j r I f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Ilutchinson Wn., f, 13 Boston, Saranac. HURD CHARLES, f, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Hurdman William, i, 15 Orleans, Orleans. Hurbutt, Alfred, f; 7 Orleans, Chadwick. Hulburt Thaddeus W., harness maker, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Hurney John, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Huston Win., millwright, Lyons v. Htoyck Mrs. J., seamstress,, Ionia v. Hyatt James, f, 14 Odessa, South Cass. Hyde Franklin, c, Saranac v. Hyde Solomon, I, Saranac v. Hy'dorn Matthew M., f, Otisco, Otisco. I ~ I. Ing George, f, 35 Orleans, Ionia. Ingall William, f 31 S4ebewa, Lake City. Ingalls Edmund, f, 27 Otisco, Otisco. Ingals George A., f, 21 Danby, Portland. Ingals Manly C., f, 21 Danby, Portland. Ingals Sylvester W., t;f 21 Danby,Portland. Ingraham Henry, m, Otisco, Belding. Inman Edward, cooper, Lyons, Pewamo Inman Win. A., f, 26 Easton, Ionia. IRISH DAVID, clothing, (D. & E. L. Irish & Co.,) Ionia v. Irish David, merchant, (E. L. & D. Irish,) Ionia v. Irish Edward L., clothing, (D. & E. L. Irish & Co.,) lonia v. IRISH HENRY D., druggist, (Taylor & Irish,) Ionia v. IRISH JOHN T., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Irwin Dudley N1., 1 9 Keene, Keene. Irwin James, f, 9 Keene, Keene. Irwin Thomas P., f, 9 Keene, Kecnc. Isham. Alfred D., f, Portland v. Isham Mrs. Caroline, Lyons v. Isham. Charles N., c, Lyons v. Ishamn Fred'k. H., f, Lyons v. Ishani John, agent, musical inst's., Portland v. Isham. Mrs. Lucy, Lyons v. ISHAM NELSON, C, Lyons v. Ives Amos, cooper, 21 Ionia, buni. Ives Charles E., physician, Lyons, 'Muir. IVES ORRAN, f, 12 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Tvison Joshua, billiards, Lyons, Pewamo. J. Jackson Albert E., f, 16 Ionia, Ion ia. Jackson Alfred, inill-hand, Otisco, Smvrnd:. Jackson Almerson H-.,I f, 34 Orleans, Ionia. Jackson Andrew, painter, Ionia v. Jackson Calvin, S. P., cooper, Saranac v. Jackson Edward, f, 35 Campbell, Campbell. Jackson George, f, 31 Keene, Lowell. Jackson George, f, 30 Odessa, South Cass. Jackson Georgge K., painter, Ionia v. Jackson Henry, 1f, 1 Easton, Ionia. Jackson Henry, f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Jackson H. W., f, North Plains, M1uir. Jackson James, sawypr, 25 North Plains, Matherton. Jackson Joel C. hoops, 30 Odessa, South Cass. Jackson Lot, f, 29 North Plains, Muir. Jackson Nathan S., f, 16 Ionia, Ionia. Jackson Samuel, hoops, 30 Odessa, South Cass. Jacobs Abram H., Lyons v. Jacobs Henry, fI35 D~anby, Danby. Jacoby Michael, f, 34 Otisco, Smyrna. Jacoby Nicholas, f; 34 Otisco, Smyrna. Jacoby Valentine, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. JACOX JOHN D., f, 33 Orleans, Ionia. Jacox Lyman L., f, 33 Orleans, Ionia. Jacques John, I, Saranac v. JAHN NICHOLAS, f, 3 Orange, Ionia. Janes Mrs. Isabella, Lyons, Muir. Jameson James, f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. Jason John H., f, 5 Ronald, Palo. Jearman John, 1, 25 Berlin, Ionia. JEFFERS DR. THOMAS J., North Plains, Matherton. Jeffers John D., f, 10 Danby, Portland. Jeffers Wallace S., f, 2 Danby, Portland. Jenkins Joseph IH., t; 36 Portland, Portland. Jenkins Lorin F., moulder, Portland v. Jenkins Oscar N,, clerk, Portland v. Jenkins Philetus, miller, Portland v. Jenkins Pierce, f, 12 Keene, Saranac. JENKINS WILLIAM F., cabinet-maker, Lyons, Pewamo. JENKS ERASTUS 5,, f, 6 Otisco, Otisco. Jenks Mirs. S. L., Ioaia v. Jenks Smith, 17 North Plains, Ilubbardston. Jenks Stillman H., mach., 30 Ionia, Ionia. Jenks Stillman H., mach, Ionia v. Jenne Norman A., f,23 Orange, Portland. Jennings David W., f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Jennings Elishia D., t; 29 Campbell, West Campbell. Jennings Frank C., marble-dealer, Portland v. Jennings Henry, attorney, Ioui v. Jennings James L., Receiver U. S. Land Office. Ionia v. JENNINGS JAMES C., f, 16 Ronald, Ionia. Jennings Joh-n, f, 25 Ronald,North Plains. Jennings Julius, village marshal, Ionia v. Jennings Lemuel B., f, 25 Ronald, North Plains. HISTORY AND DIRECTO Jennings Mack, clerk, Ionia v. JENNINGS WILLIAM, supervisor, 2 Ronald, Palo. Jenson Christian, 1, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Jepson Andrew, f, 4 Campbell, West Campbell. Jepson Andrew J., f, 10 Campbell, Campbell. Jepson Charles, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Jepson James B., f, 32 Easton, Ionia. Jersev Henry A., f, 22 Otisco, Smyrna. JERSEY PETER H., f, 22 Otisco, Smyrna. Jessup Andrew, f, 25 North Plains, Matherton. Jessup Edward T., f, 25 North Plains, Matherton. JESSUP ISAAC I., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. JESSUP JACOB S., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Jewell D. A., c, Ionia v. Jewell Edmund, 1, 31 Olisco, Smyrna. Jewett John R., physician, Lyons v. Jewell Nathaniel B., f, 6 Kcene, Smyrna. Jinkins Palmer, 1, Portland v. John Henry, c, Otisco, Smyrna. Johnson A. C., carriage-painter, Ionia v. Johnson Alex., carriage-maker, lonia v. Johnson Alvah, f, 5 Orleans, Kiddville. Johnson Andrew D., f. 30 Orleans, Ionia. Johnson A. W., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Johnson Buskirk, f, 22 Ronald, Ionia. Johnson Chauncey, f, 2 Ionia, Muir. Johnson Dayton M., 5 Orleans, Kiddville. Johnson Edward, f, 31 Lyons, Lyons. Johnson Elijah H., c, 5 Easton, Ionia. Johnson E. S., merchant, Ionia v. Johnson Ethan B., clerk, Ionia v. Johnson Ethan B,, dry goods and groceries, 27 Odessa, South Cass. Johnson Ethan S., general store, Ionia v. Johnson Ezekiel, shoemaker, 2 Ronald, Palo. Johnson Gains, f, Lyons, Muir. Johnson Geo. B., f, 16 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Johnson Geo., f, 26 Orange, Portland. Johnson George A. S., f, 9 Orleans, Kiddville. Johnson Harvey E., clerk, Ionia v. Johnson Henry, 1, Saranac v. Johnson Jahen, f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Johnson James O., f, 5 Ionia, Ionia. Johnson John J., f, 30 Orleans, Orleans. Johnson Joseph, f, 17 Odessa, South Cass. Johnson Levi M., wagons, Lvons, Muir. Johnson Levi, grocer, North Plains, Hub. bardston. Johnson Mrs. Lucy, Saranac v. Johnson Moses, f, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Johnson Nelson, f, 3 Keene, Smyrna. RY OF IONIA COUNTY. 157 Johnson Olive, 1, Ionia v. Johnson Otis, f, 31 Orleans, Easton. JOHNSON ROBERT P., f, 31 Orleans, Easton. Johnson Rufus 3I., f, 17 Orange, Ionia. Johnson Rufus S., f, 17 Orange, Ionia. Johson Samuel, f, 32 Keene, Lowell. Johnson Samuel, f, 11 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Johnson S. F., jeweler, Tonia v. Johnson Thoma3, f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Johnson Washington, f, 32 Lyons, Lyons. Johnson Win. R., f, 19 E ston, Ionia. Johnson Wm. W., clerk, Ionia v. Johnson Wmi. F., c, Saranac v. Johnson Wm. II., 5 Orleans, Kiddville. Johnson W. T., agricultural implements, Ionia v. Jolley Lewis, 1, Portland v. Jolley Sam S., cooper, Portland v. JONES A. P. C., physician, Saranac v. JONES DANIEL, f, and clerk, Ionia v. Jones Don, bl, Ionia v. Jones Emery, c, Ionia v. Jones J. Emory, c, lonia v. Jones Frank, 1, Otisco, Smyrna. Jones Freeman S., f, 14 Ionia, Ionia. Jones Geo. G., cooper, Portland v. JONES GEO. IM., miller, North Plains, HIubbardston. Jones Henry, f, 8 Ronald, Palo. Jones Isaac E., 1 at cheese factory, 3 Ionia, Ionia. Jones Joel H., c, 22 Ronald. Ionia. Jones Joseph, f, 7 Boston, Lowell. Jones Lafayette, physician, Lyons, Pewamo. Jones Los E., lumberman, 25 Keene, Saranac. JONES LOS E., attorney, Saranac v. Jones Simon, 1, Lyons v. Jones Smith, 5 Orleans, Chadwick. Jones Wesley, f, 8 Boston, Saranac. Jones William A., f, 31 Sebewa, Lake City. JONES WM. A., f, 8 Ronald, Palo. Jones Wm., f, 14 Portland, Portland. Jones Win. c, Lyons v. Jordan Charles A., 14 Ronald, Palo. Jordan Desmon C., miller, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. JORDAN JESSE H., f, 14 Ronald, Palo. Jordan Patrick, Ionia v. Jordan Richard, f, 8 North Plains, Hubbardston. Joslin Chas. W., 1. Otisco. Smyrna. Joslin John J., c, Ot'sno, Smyrna. JOSLIN LESTER, physician, 9 Otisco, Otisco. JOURDAN GEORGE, f, 13 Orange, Portland. Jourdan James, f, 13 Orange, Collins. 158 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF ONIA COUNTY. Jourdan, James E., f, 20 Boston, South Boston. Jourdan Lester, f, 13 Orange, Portland. Jourdan Wm. F., f, 31 Orange, Orange. Jourdan Wm., f 12 Orange, Collins. Jury Wm. O., f, 22 Easton, Ionia. Just Isaac N., f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. JUST JAMES, f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. JUST JOSIAH E., cashier Nat'l Bank, Lyons v..Just Wm. J., cashier, Ionia v. Just Wm. J., teller 1st Nat'l B'k, Ionia v. ~Justice Mrs. Susan, 22 Campbell, Campbell. -Justice Thomas J., shoemaker, Campbell, Campbell. K. Kanouse Frank, f, 5 Easton, Ionia. Katz Jacob F., shoemaker, 2 Ronald, Palo. Kaufman John, f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. Kautz Augustus, c, 14 Danby, Portland. Kavenaugh James, f, 10 North Plains, Hubbardston. Kavenaugh Mrs. Mary E., North Plains, Hubbardston. KAVENAUGH PATRICK, 1, North Plains, Hubbardston. Kebler Christian, bl, Portland v. Kebler John, bl, Lyons, Pewamo. Keefer Abram, f, 1 Orange, Lyons. Keefer George, f, 26 Orange, Portland. Keefer Jacob, f, 34 Ionia, Lyons. Keefer John J., f, 34 Ionia, Lyons. Keefer Malachi, f, 26 Orange, Portland. Keefer Solomon, f, 4 Orange, Lyons. Keefer William, f, 1 Orange, Lyons. Keeny Russell W., c, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Keller Abraham, f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. Keller John, f, 35 Keene, Saranac. Keller John, f, 19 Campbell, West Campbell. Keller Philip, i, Ionia v. Kelley Mrs. Bridget, f, 9 North Plains, Hubbardston. KELLY DAVID, physician and druggist (Kelly & Son), Lyons v. Kelly Horace, mechanic, Portland v. KELLY JOHN, f, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Kelley John, 1, Ionia v. Kelly John A., physician and drugngist (Kelly & Son), Lyons v. Kelly John H., f, 34 Danby, Danby. Kelly Lewis, mill-hand, Otisco, Smyrna. Kelly Mrs. M. Jane, Ionia v. Kelly Rufus, f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Kelly Samuel S., bl, 34 Danby, Danby. Kelly-William, f, 27 Orleans, Orleans. KELLY WILLIAM, f, 24 Portland, Portland. Kelly William, miller, Saranac v. Kellogg Chas., 16 Ronald, Palo. Kellogg Mrs. D., 24 North Plains, Matherton. KELLOGG GEORGE D., f, 13 North Plains, Hubbardston. Kellogg Harding, f, 7 Easton, Ionia. Kellogg Leander, f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Kellogg Milton, f, 4 Danby, Portland. Kellogg Nathan S., merchant and auctioneer, 28 Odessa, South Cass, Kellogg Rodney, f, 9 Orleans, Orleans. Kellogg Shiverick, f, 7 Easton, Ionia, Kelly James, f, 6 North Plains, Palo, Kelly James, f, 22 Portland, Portland. Kelly Patrick, f, 27 Orleans, Orleans. Kelner Lewis, f, 21 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Kelsey Alexander F., f, 1 Berlin, Ionia. KELSEY EBENEZER P., f, 29 lonia, Ionia. KELSEY MRS. HENRIETTA, f, 32 Ionia, Ionia KELSEY LEVI AM., f, 29 Ionia, lonia. Kemerous Peter, f, 18 Otisco, Otisco, Kermmer H. D., 1, Ionia v. KEMP JOHN, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Kemp Peter, f, 34 Otisco, Smyrna. KENDALL ELMER B, f, 15 Ronald, Palo. Kendall Henry, f, 4 Lyons, Muir. Kendall Nathan, f, 22 Ronald, Palo. Kendrick Jackson, f, 36 Ionia, Lyons. Kennard William L., physician, 31 Sebewa,'Lake City. Kennedy Bartholemew, trackman, Lyons, Muir. Kennedy Mrs. Bridget, North Plains, Hubbardston. Kennedy Dennis, 1, North Plains, Hubbardston. Kennedy Duncan G., bl., (Smith & Kennedy,) Portland v. KENNEDY GEO., f, 29 Otisco, Smyrna. Kennedy James, lumberman, Ionia v. Kennedy John J., r r, Ionia v. Kennedy Mrs. Margaret G., 5 Ionia, Ionia. Kennedy Sherman, f, 29 Otisco, Smyrna. Kennedy Thomas, I, North Plains, Hub. bardston. Kenney Alexander, f, 31 Easton, Ionia. Kenney Charles H., lumber, Lyons, Muir. Kenney Dennis, 1, r r, Ionia v. Kenney Edwin R., conductor D., L. & L. M. R. R., lonia v. Kenney Frank, tailor, Ionia v. IKent Abram, f, 27 Campbell Campbell. Kent Albert, 1, 9 Keene, Keene. Kent George, f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. Kent James J., f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. Kent James S., f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. Kent Wm. B., oculist, Ionia v. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY 0OF IONIA, COUNTY. 5 159 Kepner George, f, 18 Campbell, Lowell. Kerrig~an Mrs. Ann, Lyons v. Kern Jerome, c, 2 Otisco, Kiddville. Kern Newell, f, 2 Otisco, Kiddville. Kern Peter, f, 2 Otisco, Kiddville. Kerstetter David M., ma, 13 Easton, Ionia. Ketchum Abram, f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Ketchum Charles B., f, 28 Orleans, Orleans. Ketchumn George P., f, 3 Easton, lonia. Ketchum Jerome, f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Ketehy Joseph, saddler, Ionia v. KEYES FLINT D., physician, 2 Ronald, Palo. Keyser Myron, f, 18 Boston, Lowell. KIDD JA~MES' I', Regrister U. S. Land Office, Ionia v. KIDD JAMES M., planing-mill, sashfactory, and c. Ionia v. KIDD SAMUEL T., f, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Kidd William E., clerk, Ionia v. Kidd William L., f, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Kidd Willis G., clerk, Ionia v. Kidder James LI., f, 27 Keene, Saranac. Kidder James, f, Keene, Saranac. Kidder Wellington G., f, 27 Keene, Saranac. Kilborne Mrs. G., Ionia v. Kilbourn Edgar, f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. Kilbourn James, f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. Kilbourn Truman, f, 26 Otisco, Smnyrna. Kilbourne Asher, c, Portland v. Kildort Martin, 1, r r, lonia v. Killam, Philander, f, 23 North Plains, Matherton. Kilimer James H., grocer, (Woodman & Killmer,) Saranac v. Kilmartin Barnard, f, 32 Orange, Portland, Kilmartin Jeremiah, f, 32 Orange, Orange. Kilmartin Patrick, bl, Portland v. KIMBALL ALLYN W., ag'I implements, (Kimball & Rush.) Ionia v. Kimball Andrew, teamster, Ionia v. Kimball Francis, f, 35 Orange, Portland. Kimball James, 1, 36 Keene, Saranac. Kimball John F., foundry, (Kimball & Stevens,) Lyons, Muir. Kimball Martin, f, 29 Easton, Ionia. KIMBALL OLIVER S, f, 15 Lyons, Lyons. Kimiball. Richard, f, 35 Orange, Portland. Kimball Robert, barber, PortlAnd v. Kimball Simeon, teamster, Ionm v. KIMBALL STEPHEN H., f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Kimball Win. H., f, 15 Lyons, Lyons. KIMBERLY SILA~S, f, 5 Otisco, Otisco. Kime Emanuel, f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. Kimes Peter, f, iS Campbell, Lowell. King Alanson, f, Iouia, v. e. King Evrand H., agc't. D. & M. R. R., louia v. King E. James, f, 11 Orleans, Wood's Corners. King Frank L, prop'r Revere-, House, Ionia v. King George, f, 1 Easton, Ionia. King George D., f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. King George Shepard, f, Ionia v. e. ]King Isaac P.,I f, 29 Odessa, South Cass. KigJCobf 10 Otisco, Otisco. King James, f, S Boston, Lowell. KING JOHN, boarding-house, Otisco, Belding. King Joshua, f, 26 Berlin, Orapge. King, Kimble, f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. King Mrs. Mary, 19 Orleans, Orleans. King M. T., town clerk, Ionia, v. e. King Rmansom, T., music-dealer, Ionia, v. e. King Richard, shoemaker, Portland v. King Royal, f, 5 Lyons, Muir. King Selah S., f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. King Seneca H., f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. King Stephen N., grocer, Lyons, Muir. King Truman, I, Portland v. King William D., I, Portland v. Kingsbury Franklin B., f, 34 Keene, Saranac. KINGSTON DANIEL, f, 9 Orange, Ionia., Kingston Job, f, 28 Ionia, Ionia, Kingston John, f, 28 Ionia, Iouia.. Kingston Joseph, f, 28 Ionia, Ionia. KINLEY CONWAY S., butcher. Saranac v. KINNEY ARVIS, f, 10 Orange, Collins. Kinney Austin, t; 31 Otisco, Smyrna. Kinney Fernando C., f, 30 Portland, Portland. Kinney James HI., ma, 30 Ionia, Iouia.. Kinney James, I, Ionia v. Kipp C., I, Ionia v. Kipp Cooney, I, Ionia v. Kipp George, f, 23 Easton, Ionia, Kipp Isaap, shoemaker, Ionia. v. Kirby Charles, shoemaker, 2 Ronald, Palo. Kirkemer Chris, painter, Iouia. v. KIRSLIEMAN CHRISTIAN, carriage painter, Iouia. v. Kist Philip J., painter, Portland v. Kitson Benj., f, 3 Eiston, Ionia.. Kitson John, f, 2 Easton, Ionia. Kitson Wmn., f, 3 Eastoni, Ionia. Kitts Adelbert, f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Kitts Charles, f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Kitts Geo., mason, 22 North Plains, Matherton. Kitts Nicholas, 1, 24 North Plains-, Mathierton. Kitts Wmn., f, 12 louis., Muir. Kitzmiller William, tailor, 3 Ronald, Palo. Klenk Martin, shoemaker, 24 Easton, Ionia. 160 160 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. KLING GEO., wholesale liquors, Ionia v. Kling Jacob, butcher, Ionia v. Klingenburz Albert, tailor, Ionia v. KLOTZ AUGUSTUS, f, 23 Orangre, Portland. Kiotz John C.,I f, 23 Orange, Portland. Klotz John W., f, 14 Orange, Portland. Knapp Benajah, f, 32 Berlin, Saranac. Knapp Charles, teamster, Ionia v. Knapp Charles, c, Otisco, Belding. Knapp C. H., teamster, Ionia v. KNAPP HIRAM, g, Boston, South Boston. Knapp Leonard, f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. Knapp Peter, f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Knapp Thiomas D., f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. Knapp Wilbur, mer, 18 Orange, Orange. Knapp Z. ID., f, 4 North Plains, Bloomier Center. Kneale Win., f, 32 Orangre, Tonia. Kneeland Adoiphus, clerk, Ionia v. Knickerbocker Erastus, 1', 5 Campbell, West Campbell. Kneeland Lewis B., f. 16 Orleans, Orleans. KNIGHT ALEXAND)ER A., furniture, Ionia v. Knigght Asher, f, 1 Keene, Easton. Knight Ceylon W., f, 1 Keene, Easton. Knigrht Charles, f, 29 North Plains, Muir. Knig~ht Hendrick-, ft 28 Otisco, Smyrna. Knight Henry, 1, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Knight Monroe, f, 16 Danby, Portland. Knight Oscar H., f, 29 North Plains, Muir. KNOTT WMf. A., merchant miller,7 Otisco, Belding. Knowles Edmund, c, Ionia v. Knowles Win., millwright, Ionia v Knox Alanson, com. mer, Portland v. Knox Andrew, 2 Ronald, Palo. KNOX HARVEY, groceries and p-rovisions (Knox, Saterlee & Co.), Portland v-. Knox John F., clerk, Portland v. Kohn Anthony, f, 16 Keene, Keene. KOHN PETER, f, 19 Otisco, Smyrna. Kopf Michael, f, 12 Easton, lonia. Koutz Barnard J., f, 5 Lyons, Muir. Koontz Mrs. C., Lyons v. Koutz George W., c, 12 Odessa, South. Cass. KOUTZ NOAH, f, 5, Lyons, Muir. Koutz Israel. t', 5 Lyons, Muir. Koutz Win. D., f, 5 Lyons, Muir. Koutz Seawright, f, 14 Odessa, South Cass. Kreidler Mrs. Nancy, Lyons, Fewamno. Kresbaugh Phillip, bI, 13 Boston, Saranac. Krihble M., bl, Ionia v. Kribbs J. S., f, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Kribs Joshua S., f, 29 Ion~ia, lonam. Krichle Moses, 1, Ionia v. Krick Daniel, f, 1 Easton, Ionia. Krieble Moses, f and hI, 27 Ionia, Ionia. Krum Jonas, I, Portland v. Krupp John, f, 10 Keene, Smyrna. Kuhn Tonsil, carriage hI, Ionia v. Kutz Charlesf 5 Orang-e, Ionia. Kwak Abraham D., greenhouse, Ionam v. Kyes Fayette, f, 6 Portland, Collins. Kyes Henry C., f, 6 Portland, Collins. Kyser Lorenzo, f, 15 Berlin, Ionia. L. Lacey Dr. Seth C., physician, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Ladou Sandore, f, 82 Orange Orange. Ladow Henry, f, Ioni v. Ladow Jacob3, C, Ionia v. Ladow Mark, C, Jonia v. Ladow Paris, f, 7 Ionia, Ioui, Lake Albert, 1, Ioniav. Lake E. L. f, 1 Odessa, Ioni. Lake Win. D., f; 28 North Plains, Muir. Lamb Almon P., shoes, 17 Lyons, Lyons. Lamb Lawson G., 1, 17 Lyons, Lyons. Lamb Valentine, 1, 17 Lvons, Lyons. Lamberton Austin, f, 29 Keene, Lowell. Lamberston Edward ID., f, 31 Orleans, Easton, Lampher Daniel, e and j, Lyons v. Lamphier - f, 27 Boston, Saranac. Lamphiere Mrs. Abba, hotel, Saranac. Lampkin William, f, 17 Keene, Fallasburg. Lampmnan Wmn., f, 5 Ronald, Palo. Lamison MNrs. Harriet, f, 7 Campbell, Lowell. Landoff Amos, f,7 14 Danby, Portland. Lane Andrew, f, 29 Berlin, Saranac. Lane Frank, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Lane George, f, 10 Orleans, Orleans. Lane Oscar, barber, Ionia v. Lane William, c and j, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. Lansingr Andrew J., c, 12 E~tston, Ionia. Lapland Joseph, 1, 10 Portland, Portland. Lapham. Peleg S., f, 23 Odessa, South Cass. Lapinan Perry E., f, 2 Orange, Lyons. Lapo Jacob H., f; 30 Sebewa, Lake City. Lapo Reuben, f, 29 Sebewa, Sehewa. Lasalle Aylmer. f, 23 Ronald, Palo. Lasalle Lester, t; 16 Portland, Portland. Lasalle Thaddeus, t; 23 Ronald, Palo. Latta Hector, carriage-maker, Saranac v. Lavery Eli, f, 33 Orleans, Orleans. Lawless James, f, 3 Portland, Maple. Lawless Nicholas, f. 2 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton County). Lawless Pa~trick, f, 3 Portland, Maple. Lawrence Frank, f, 27 Orleans, Ionia. Lawrence Henry, 1, 32 Orange, Orange. Lawrence Joseph, f, 32 Orange, Orange. Lawrence Zachary, f, 29 Orange, Orange. Buy Dry Goods at COOPRm, WILSON & WOOD'S, Ionia,. HISTORY AND) DIRECTORtY OF IONIA COUNTY.16 161 Lawson James M.., teacher, 22 Campbell, Campbell. Lazaru$ Daniel, c, 92 Ronald, Palo. Leach Calvin, f, 15 Easton, Jonia. Leak David, f', 29 Sebewa, Lake City. Leak Elijah, f, 30 Sebewva, Lake City. Leak Jamnes, f, 21 Odes:~a, South Cass. Leak John, f, 10 Berlin, Ionia. LEAK JOHN F., f, 1 Berlin, Iouia. Leak Thomas, f, 30 Sebewa, Lake Cit~y. Leach Geo. R., f, 15 Easton, Ionia. Leach Henry, t, 11 Orleanq, XVT7ood's Corners. Leach Theodore, f, 2' Orleans, Woods' C or ne rs. Leary Edward, f, 23 Bo-,ton, Saranac. Leary George, f, 23 Boston, Saranac. Leary Isaac, f, 23, Boston, Saranac. LEARY JAMES, f, 36 Boston, Saranac. Leathermran Henry L., 1., 8`3 Camipbell, West Campbell. Leavitt Mrs. Martha. Lyons v. Lee Arehelus C., banker, Saranac v. Lee Amnasa, F., f, 23 Keene, Saranac, Lee Asel, fg 34 Keene, Saranac. LEE CHADWICK A., f, 21' Keene, Saranac. Lee George WV., f, 34 Keene, Saranac. Lfse Hirani, f, 22 Keene, Saranac. LEE HIRAM S., f, 230 Keene, Saranac. Lee Judson, f, 23 Keene, Saranac. Lee Leaverett, f; 24 Odessa, South Cass. Lee Sherman, ft 25 Odessa, Sooth Cass. Lee Solomion, f', 20 Odessa, South Cass. Lee T. G., phyvsicianl, Portland V. Lee Wilson, North Plains, Hubblardston. Leech Jonas, f, 2 OrleanS,WoodS' Corners,,. Leeceb Win., I, Otisco, Belding. Leeqe Thomas, f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. L-effingwell Marvin E., f', 29 Orangce, Ionia. Legg Alfred 0., f, 23 Otisco, Belding. Lehmann Nathlan, 1,) 12 Easton, Ionia. Leiter Ekron, f, 28 Ionia, Ionia. LEITER ELMER, f, 34 Iouis,, Ionia. Leiter Elmon S., f, 34 Ion la, Lyons. Leiter Elton, f', 28 Ionia, Ionia. Leiter George W., f, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Leiter Ira, f, 28 Ionia, Ionia. LEITER JOSEPH, f, 34 Ionia, Ionia. Leiter Mrs. Ruth Ann, f, 28 Ionia, Ionia. LEITER SAMUEL, f, 34 Ionia, Ionia. Leland Benj. F., e, Portland v. LEMON FRANK, g-rocer, (Lemon. & Grace), Ionia v. Lenten Joseph, hI, Ioiiia v. Leonard George, f. Lyons v. Leonard Hlenry A., c, Lyons v. Leonard Ilenry JT.,I merchant, Utisco, Kiddville. Leonard James,7 f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Leonard John, f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. Leonard Margaret, Ionia v. e. Leonard Simon, f, 3 Odessa, South Chms. Leonard Thomas W., 1. Ionia v. Leonard Win., f. 24 North Plains, Mathertoni. LEOPARD DA-NIEL, f 29 Odessa, South Cass. Leopard Jacob, f, 17 03es-za, Algodon. LEPPER ALDEN, f, 30 loLom,1Ion ia.. Lepper Amos bI, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Lester Alva M., f, Lyons v. Lester Charles F., IF. r.., Ionia v'. Lester Mrs. E. M1., Ionia v. Lester Stephen M., Ionia v. Lester Thomas, ft Lyons v. Le Tandre Joseph, f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Letson Wn.,I 1, 13 Otiseo, BelIding. Letts Win., bI, Ionia v. Letz Win., f, 24 Berlin, Innia. Leueht Joaehim, I, Lyons v. LE VALLEY ERI, f. and nur:,eries, LE VALLEY IRA P.,7 f, S Orange, lonia. Le Valley Lewis H., f and nurseries, 7 Ionia Ioum. Lewis - c, bonia v. Lewis, Andrew, f, 16 Boston, Saranac. Lewis Albert, lpainter, North Plains, Hutbbardston. Lewis Charles, I, Ionia v. Lewis Charles, engineer, Ioniav. Lewis Charles, f, 16 Orange, Ionia. Lewis Charles E., e, Lyons v. Lewis Daniel, teamnster, Ionia v. Lewis E. H., f, 3 Lyons, Muir. LEWIS EDWIN WV., market, L~ ons, Pcwamio. Lewvis Geo., t., 25 Orangre, Portland.Lewis Henry K. WV., f, Lyons v. Lewis Henry P., f, 4 Odessa, Algodon. Lewis Hiram, f, 29 Portland, Portland. Lewis Nelson, f, 22 Orangre, Portland. Lewis Uerates, c, Portland v. Lewis Win. A., clerk, Lyons, Muir. Lewis Win. W., e, 16 Danby, Portland. Lewis Win., butcher, 16 Easton, Iouia. Libbart Angeline, f, I1 Lyons, Pewarno. LIBHART HENRY V., Lyons v. Lida Benj., 1, Portland v. Lighter Charles, f, 4 Orange, Ioum. Limebaugyh George, f, 34 Orange, Portland. Linnen Mrs. Thos., Lyons v. Lincoln Fletcher, t; 30 Orleans, Orleans. LINCOLN WM%. B., physician, Ionia v. Luick David, f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Luick John, f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Lindley Alonzo, ]narble-euttem-, Portland v. Lindley Joseph, hoots andi shoes, Ionia v. Lindsay Joseph, f; 31 Berlin, Saranac. Lindley Leonard, f, 7 Portland, Collins. Lindley Lorenzo, f, Portland v. Lindsley Marcus, f, 6 Portland, Collins. Lindsley Noah L., f, 6 Portland, Collins. 162 162 ~HISTORIY AND D)IRECTOR~Y OF I ONIA. COUNTY. Lindley Stephen J., f, Portland v. Linden John, bI, Ionia v. Lindlinger Christopher, f, 17 Sebewa, West Lebanon. Lindlinger Jacob F., f, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. Link Allen, f, 18 North Plains, North Plains. Linson Asa WX., cooper, 271 Ioui, Ionia. Liscomb Franl, f, t"9. Otisco, Otisco. Liscornb Horace, f. 9, Otisco, Otisco. Liscomb Ira P., eating-house, Ionia v. Liscom-b Lyman, f, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Liscomb S., t, 5 Otisco, Otisco. Little Alfred, f, 22 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Little Andrew, f, 17 Ronald, Woods' Corners. LITTLE DAVID, f, 9 Oranue, Ionam. Little Andrew, t1, 8 Ronald, Wokods' Corners. Little Frank, omnibus runner, lonDia v. LITTLE IHEZEKIAH, f, 21 Ronald, Woods' Corners. Lit tic.Tohn, t, 20 Ronald, Wood3' Corners. Little Perry, t, 22 Ronald, Woods'I Corners. little Win. II., f, 8 Ronald, Woods' Corners. Litzer Sylvester, I, Lyons, Muhir. Livermore Ehias, t; 16 Boston, Saranac. Liverton Georgre, f, 27 Berlin, lonia. Livermore J. P., f. 16 Boston, Saranac. Liverton M~rs. Jane,7 27 Berlin, Ionia. LLOYD GEORGE W., t; Portland v. Lona Charles, f, 13 Sebewa, Sebewa. Lochier Joseph HI., f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Locher Joseph F., f, 18 Berlin, Saranac. Locke Johnson E., f, 21 Berlin, Saranac. Locke Russell, f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Locke Eddy, 1, Ionam v. Lock Edward, 1, Ionia v. LOCKE WILBER H., f, 17 Easton, bonia. Lockwood Daniel, I, Portland v. Lockwood Lester, f, 24 North Plains, Mfatherton. Lockwood Murray, f, 8 Danby, Portland. Loch) Eli, dry-goods, Ionia v. Loftus Win., f; 9 North Plains, Hubbardston. Logan Robert, Mf. D., gio0cer, Ioum v. Loomis Alfred W., f, 15 Otisco, Otisco. Loomis Mrs. Ann M., 15 Otisco, Otisco. Loomis Delaney, f, 12 Otisco, Otisco. LOO~IVS 11ENRY, f, 11 Lyons, Pewamc1. Loomnis James XW., f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. LOOMNIS JUDSON II., t', 15 Otisco, Otisco. Loomis Mrs. Martha, 1, Lyons, Pewaino. Loomis Wmn. E., clerk, Portland v. Loomis Samuel, f, 8 0 Ronald, Ionia. Long, Charles XW., 1', 2 Orange, Lyons. Long Edward, f, 14 Odessa, South Cass. Longr Ceorge, t; 7 Campbell, Lowell. Long Ilenry E., 1, 2134 -North Plainsz, MTatherton. Lonz Isaiah, f, 7 Campbell, Lowell. LONG JARED P., t, 3 Oranzge, Ionia. Longwell Nathan, hI], Lyons v. Long Samuel, f, 3 Otisco, Otisco. LONG SAMUEL, e, Lyons, Muir. Lougley Win., f, 19 Od essa, Campbell. Longr William, t', 14 Keene, Saranac. Long- Wellington, f, 3 Orainge, Ionia. Lord Chins. E., mnan'fr. boots and shoes, Portland v. Lord George W., 1; 21 Berlin, Saranac. Lord NI. S., m, Saranac v. Lotte Theodore, f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Lott Joseph, f, 28 Keene, Lowell. LOUCKS JAMES D., f, 9 Keene, Lowell. Loucks John J. t; 9 Keene, Lowell. LOUCKS JO11N Sen., f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Loucks John Jr., f, 35 OtLisco. Smyrna. Loucks Leonard, t; 9 Keene, Lowell. Louder Thomas, F1, 2 Keene, Saranac. Louster Gottleib, teamster,, bumi N. Lovely James, f. 17 Boston, Lowell. Lovely Johin, f, 7 Bos:ton, Lowell. Lovell Anidrew, f. 29 lo~am, Ionia. Lovell Cyrus, attorney, lonia, v. LOVELL OUIS S., cireuitjudgeIonia i. Lovell Wallace, f, 214 Campbell, Campbell. Loverin Charles, 1, 1, I.., lonam v. Loverin TPimothy, cooper, lonam. LovinintOnl Win.. I, Lyons, Muir. LOVELAND GFORGE, cooper, Ioum v. Loveland Mrs. Levi, Ioui v. Lowe Chiarles S., Deputy Register ot' Deeds, Ionm v. Lowe Egrbert Y., miller, 25 Sebewva, Sebewa. LOWE HENAN. books, (Smith & Lowe). Iona, N. Lowry John, F, 218 Berlin, Saranac. LOWDEN JACOB W., t, 8 Easton, Ionm. Lowden Thomas, f, '21 Keene, Keene. Lowrey Charles, clerk, Lyons, Muir. Lowry Emrv W., f, 18 Portland, Collins. LOWREY EBENEZERi N., F, 28 Berlin, Saranac. Lowry Norton, 1, 228 Berlin, Saranac. Lowrey Samuel S., f, 221 Berlin, Ionia. Lucas Clement, f, 17 Keene, Fallasburg. LUCAS WILLIAM 1I., F, 15 KeCDc, Fallnsburg. Luce Alonz DO1.. hook -keeper, North Plains, Iluhbardbton. Luce Manly A., f, 1.5 Ronald, Palo. Luce George, hI, 4 Otisco, Otisco. Luce James If., hl, 5 Otisco, Otisco. Ludwick Augustus E., merchant (J. Ludwick & SOn), Lyons, Pewamo. Ludwick George W., t; 26 North Plains, Matherton. HIISTOR{Y ANT) DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY.16 163 Ludwick Jacob) E., produnce, Lyons, Pewamo11. Ludwick Jacob, f, 26 North Plains, Matherton. ETJDWICK JOHN, mercant (J. Lndwick & Son), Lyons, Pewarmo. Ludwick John, f, '26 North Plains, Matherton. Ludwick JohnT.., clerk, Portland v. Ludwick Peter, f, 35I, North Plainq, MNatherton. Ludlow Maxfleldl, f, 20.0 Campbell, West Campbell. Lumbert David, f, 34 Sebewa, Sebewva. Lunibert Georgre A., f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Lumbert Hliranm V., f, 325 Sebewa, Suhewa. Lumbert Jabe-z, laborer, 35 Sehewa, Sebewa. Lumbert James, f, 021 Odessa, South Cass. Lumbert James C., f; 35 Sebewa, Sebewa. Lumbert James, T., f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Lumbert Leonard, t; 35 Sehewa, Sehewa. Lumbert Sarah M., 35 Sebewa, Sehewa. Lumbert Silas,, f, 3' 5 Sebewa, Sebewa. LUMBERT SYLVESTER K., t, 34 Sebewa, Sebewa. IAJMBERT WILLIAM D., f, 5 Danby, Portland. LUNN JOSEPH, f, 34 1)anby, Dauhv. Lunn George N., C) 28 Keene, Saranac. Lunger John, f; 26 Odessa, South Cass. Lushner Jacob, f, 16 Sebewa, Sebewa. Lusk Julius A., NI, North Plains, h~ubbardston. LuskWin., foundry and machine shop, North Plains, llubbardston. Luther Jabez B.,7 1, Saranac v. LUTHER WM. A., lumberman, Olisco, Belding(. Lyle Andrew, f, 27 Easton, 10onia. L yle James, f, 214 Easton, Ionia. Lynch Charles H., 4 Orleans, Kiddville. Lynch James H., 4 Orleans, Kiddville. Lyman Orson S., f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Lyon Alfred, f. 10 Danby, Portland. Lyon Egbert, 1, 17 Ionia, Ionia. Lyon Egbert, 1, Ionia v, Lyon Ira, f, 12 Lyons, Pewanmo. Lyon James M1., f, 30, Otisco, Smyrna. Lyon John, f', 10 North Plains, Hlulbardston. Lyon Thomas C., f', 10 Danby, Portland. M. Mahie Milan W., f, 7 North Plains, Palo. Macey Edward,1 I, onia v. M1achIn Elijah, 1, Ionia v. Mackay Robert E.,7 f, 26 Keene, Saranac. Mackey John, Mach, Ionia v. Macklin Elias, li 1. r., Ionia v. Madden Samuel, f, 13 Otisco, Belding. Madison George D., grocer, Portland v. Magee Augustus, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Mlagill Mallory. teamster, Lyons, Muir. Magill Robert B., tailor, Lyons, Muir, Maher Joseph, teacher, Lyons, Muir. Malcomson John S., f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Mallory John G., f, 16 Lyons, Muir. Mallory Perly G., f, 16 Lyons, Lyons. Maloney Martin, 1, r. r., honia v. Manchester Charles, f, S Lyons, Muir. Manchester Cobb, fg S Lyons, Muir. Manchester Stephen, f, S Lyons, Muir. Mann Calvin L., tinner, Ionia v. e. Mann Loomils, thinner, Ionia v. Mlann Victory W., f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. M~ana Oscar P., harness-maker, Otisco, Sinyrna. MANNING CHARLES H1., mason, Portland v.I Manning Hiram, f, 26 North Plains, Matherton. MANNING JOHN, f, 11 North Plains, Hlubbardston. Mansfield J., f, 36 Otisco, Smyrna. Mapes Alfred L., 1, 31 Portland, Portland. Mapes Jesse N., c, 26 Odessa, South Ca-,,. Marble Edgar M., attorney, Ionia v. Marble Philip 1)., f, 17 Keene, Keene. March E., f, 11 Portland, Maple. Marchi John, I, Otisco, Kiddville. March William, f, 1 Otisco, Kidldville. Marchand Augrust, cabinet-maker-, Lyons V. Marchand David, harness-miaker, Lyons v. Marcy Ellery C., saloon, Portland V-. MARCY GEORGE, f, 1 Portland, Maple. Marcy Geo. S., f, 12 Lyons, Pewamo. Marcy Griffith, f, 1 Portland, Maple. MARCY SENECA S., market, Lyons v. Marcy Win. L., f, 25 Orange, Portland. Marion Francis, North Plains, Hiubbards,ton. Marion Matthew, f; 10 North Plains, I1obbardston. MARK GEORGE, I, Portland -v. Marlett Win., North Plains, HubbardQton. Marquett John, f, 12 Easton, Ionia. Maria John, f, 22, North Plains, Matherton. Marsh Aug., lpastor Pres. Clh, Portland v. Marsh Chas. C., druggist, Lyons, Muir. Marsh Charles, quarry, Lyons v. Marsh James, quarry, Lyons v. Marsh James, t,1 5 Orange, Ionia. Marsh Nathaniel L., f, 20 North Plains,Muir. MARSH THOMAS J.,I f, 5 Orange, Ion ia. Marshall Andrew, physician, Lyons v. Marshall Joseph, f, 34 iDanby, Danby. Martin Abner B., f, 18 Keene, Fallasburg'. Martin Addison J., f, 11 Danby, Portland. Martin Albert, f, 2.13 Otisco, Smyrna. 164 164HISTORY A-ND DIRECTORY OF 1NIOMI COUNTY. Martin Andrew, f, 1 Easton, Ionia. Martin Cox, postmaster, 16 Odessa, South Cass. Martin George, Keene, Fiallasburg. Martin George, mason, Ionia' v..Martin Elliot M., f, 9 Danby, Portland. Martin Geo., hI, 33 Otisco, Smyrna. Martin Irving E., c, Otisco, Smyrna. Mfartin MNrs. Jane, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Martin M1elvin, f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Martin Mrs., Ionia v. MARTIN THO MAS, f, 2 7 Ron ald, Ion ia. MTARTIN THOMAS B., c, 31 Sebewa, Lake City. f 6Prln otad M1artin Win.,f 16 Potad otad Mlartz Daniel W., clothingf, (A. Abbey& Co.) Lyons, Muir. Marvin Win., mneat market, Ionia v. MASON ALPHONSO, 1, 28 Otisco, Smyrna. Mason John, I, Lyons v. Mason John, f, 11 North Plains, Hubbardston. Mason Joseph, f, It North Plains, ITnhbardston. Mason Mark D., c, Portland v. MNason Mrs Olive M., Portland v. Mason Warren, f, 28 Otisco, Smyrirna. MATHER ASAPII, f, 234 North Plains, Matherton. Mather Edgar, lumberman, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Mather Geor(gre, attorney, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Mather Vernon,7 lumberman, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Mathws Athur f,11 Orange, Collins. Mathews Barney, f, 33 Orang-e, Portland. MATHEWS CHARLES, f, 35 Orange, Portland. MHathews, Josiah S., merchant (Staley & Mathew~s), Portland, Collins. Mfattern Enos, hI, Lyons, Pewamo. MATTERN FRANK S., hl, Lyons, Pewamio. Matthews Thomas, I, Lyons v. Mntthews William, f, 34 Odessa, South Cass. Mattison Allen, f, 35 Ronald, Ionia. Mattison I)aniel J., f, 35 Ronald, Ionia. Mattison Win. H1., 27 Ronald, Ionia. -Mattison. Ralph G., merchant, Lyons, Pewamo. Mans Samuel, f, 24 Ionia, Lyons.; Mavity John A., clerggymnan, Lyons, Pewamo. Mfaxted Charles, f, 24 Lyons, Pewarno. Maxted George, mason, Lyons, Pewamo. Maxwell Sam 'I mill h 'ad, Otisco,Smyrna. M1AY JULIUS L., hI, Lyons v. Mayforth Henry, c, Ionia v. Maynard C. H., mer. (Maynard & Wood. burly), Portland v. Maynard Edward, 1, Lyons, Muir. Maynard Francis W., f, 12 Orleans, Wood's Corners. 1 otad ot Mi~aynard,James F., f, 0Prlad ot Ian d. M,1AYNA-RD JOHN J.. i; 21 Portland, Portland. Mays Walter A., f, S Ronald, Palo. McAllister Janmes, f, 19 Sebewa, Lake, City. MHcAllister H~amilton, f, 19 SebeNN a, Lake Mcity. MecAulay Charles, bl, Ionia v. McAuley Dennis,, tailor, Saranac v. McBride Mrs. Ellen, North Plains, Huhlhardston. McBRIDE J011N- W., e, 24 North Plains, Matherton. McBride Win. P., shoemaker, 24 North Plains, MHatherton. McCahe A. D., attorney, Portland v. McCabe Chester, f, 3 Boston, Saranac. McCabe Henr y, f, Z3 Boston, Saranac. McCalla Jacob, f, 29 Campbell, West Camplbell. MeCanney Francis, 1, Ionia v. McCarty Charles, engineer, Ionia v. McCarty Donald G., f, 33 Boston, South Boston. McCarty Henry, f, 21 Keene, Keene. McCarty Jamnes, f, 27 Ronald, Ionam. McCarty John, f, 28 Keene, Keene. McCarty Michael, f, 4 North Plains, THUIbardstoa. McCarty Wilson, f, 27 Ronald, Ionam. McCauley Charles, hI, Ionam v. MeCauliff John, r. r. wheelwright, North Plains, Hubbardstonl. MeCansey Henry f. 17 Danby, Portland. MeCaulSev Mrs. Lavina, f, 17 -Danhby, Portland. MeCay Jamies, f, Easton, 1lonia. MeClelland Jamies HT., f, 23 Seb~ewa, Setwaw. MeClelland John, clerk, Portland v. McClelland Win., f, 36 Portaland, Portlandi. MeClintock John, t; 6 Lyons, Muir. McClure Philand~er, f, 9 Sebewa, Sebeg-a. McCollister John H., f, 31 Ionia, Ionam. McConnell Aaron Pi., f; Saranac v. McConnell Jamies, f, 26 Danby, Danby. McConnell James A., f, 34 Danhy, Danby. McConnell Mrs.,Julia T., hardware, Ionam v. MeConnel Richard D., ', 26 DanbyDanby. McCord Mrs. Gilbert, f. 16 Easton, Ionia. McCormilck Alvah, f, 10 Cam pbell,7 Camlpbell. McCOUBREY JAMES, 1, 30 Orleans, Orlean)s. McCoy Charles, 1, 22, Berlin, Saranac. McCoy Mrs. Mary, 8 Portland, Collins,3 McCoy T'homa,-, I, lonia v. HISTORY ANDJ DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY.16 1 65 McCoy Mrs. -Mary, Ionia v. McCracken Amos T., cooper, Portland v. MHcCracken Robert, f, 123 Campbell, Campbell. M-cCracken Win. RI., cooper, Portland v. M1cCrohan Dennis S., pi-oprietor woolen factory, North Plains, 'Matherton. McCrumi Lafayette, f, 25 Daniby, Portland. McCrumb Lester C'., f, 24 JDanby. Portland. McCrumb Ralph, f, 13 Danby, Portland. McCrumb Walter, f; 24 Danby, Portland. -McCrmnib Win. N1., 1', 24 Danby, Portland. MeNlCue John, shoemaker, "30 Ionia, Ionia. McDermand -James, F, 1,21 North Plains, Hubbardston. -MeDiarmid James, I', tO North Plains,-, Ilubbardston. -McDonald Daniel C., c20Berlin, Orange. McDONALD FRANK A., ins. ag,'t, Saranac v. McDonald Francis, 1, 23 Ionia, Lyons. McDonald James, t; 27 Orleans, Orleans. iMcDonald James F., painter, Ionia v..McDonald John, butcher, Saranac v. McDonald John, f, 30 Jonia, bajia. M1cDONALD PATRICK, 1, Lyons V. McDonald Patrick, maodel-maker, Jna v. McDowell Lewis, I, North Plains, Hbinbardston. McElroy Gco., f, 30 Otisco, Sm1yrna. McElroy Hugh, c, Saranac v. McElroy Jacob, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. McElroy James S., f1 2 Campbell, Campbell. McFarlane Alexander, jr, merchant (M eF. & Co.), Lyons v..McFarlane Alexander, sen., merchant (MeF. & Co.), Lyons -%. McGaffey Win., trackman, Lyons- v. McGann Joseph, painter, Lyons v. McGinn John,3 North Plains,Hubbardstoni. McGowan Wycliff, wagron-m-aker, Ljyonq, Pewamo. McGRATH CHARLES, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. McGrath Michael,, 17Lyon-, v. MecGreanor Nicholas, bi, North Plains, Hlubbardston. M3cHugh Edward, saddler, Ionia v. 'McIntosh Halen, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. McIntyre Patrick, f, 3 North Plains,, IHuhbardston. McKay Daniel, r r, Ionia v. McKee Chas., f, 18 Easton, Ionifa. McKELYEY JOHN, att'y, 30 North Plains, Muir. MecKelvey Cornelius, sewing machines,, Lyons v. MeKendry Robert, f, 18 Easton, Ionia. McKennay Martin, f, 4 North Plainz, Hbinbardston. McN~eicar Ebenezer C., f, 27 Orleanz, Orleans. McKensie Thomas, f, 24 buni, ljyon~. Mcl,.enzle Jamies, mach, Ionia v. MeKillop Jbohn, f, 9 Orange, Ionia. M1cKinn. George, f, Danby, Portland. jMeKinney Mrs. Jennie, 8 Portlan-d, Coul]ins. McKinney Silas;, clergymnan, Boston, Sonthi Boston. McKone Philip, f, 17 North Plains, 1ubbardston. -McLaughlin James, f, 3 Odessa, bonia. McLaughlin Jamies, f, 3 Odessa, Sonth Cass. McLaughlin Lewis, f, 18 Easton Ionia. M3cLangYhfln Mrs. Martha, Portland v. McLaughlin Win., I, Portland v. McLaughlin Win., hoarding-house, 2 lonam, Lyons. McLaughlin Wmn., f, 25 Oranlge, Portland. McLean Allen, clergyman, 1 Lyons, Pcw a ino. IMcLean Ephraimi C., c, Ionia v. McLEAN JAMES, f, 27 Ronald, Ionia' McLean Joseph E. S., f, 23 Berlin, Ionam. MeLenathan Geo, 1, 12 Orleans, Wood's Corners. MeLucas James, clerg-yman, 35 Odessa, South Cass. McMillan John, 1, 14 Lyons, Pewamio. IMcMULLEN BERNARD, merchant, North Plains Jlubbardston. McMullen Geo. IH., grocer (G. lb. MeMnIlen & Co.), Jonia v. McNEIL ALBERT, f, 9 Orange, Ionia. McNeil George, f, 9 Orange,Ionia. McNeil John, f, 23 Orange, Portland. McNEIL LEONARD f, 9 Orange, Jonia. McNeil Sarah, f, 9, OrneIonia. McNitt David, 1, 0 Keene, Smnyrna. McPherson John, f, 12 Easton, Ionia. -McPherson Malcomn, f, 16 Clamplbell, West Campbell. McPherson Paulina, F, 12 Easton, Ionia. McPherson Stephen, c and j, Lyons, Pcwamio. McQuary Thomas, I, Ionia v. McQUILLEN THOMAS H., merchant, North Plains, Hubbardston. MeQuillen Barniard, f, 30 Lyons, Lyons. MeQuillen Mrs. Catharine,31 Lyons, Lyons. McQuillen Francis, f, 31 Lyons, Lyons. McQuillen James, f, 30 Lyons, Lyons. MeQUILLEN JOHN, teacher, Lyons, Lyons. Mc uillen Thomas, F, 30 Lyons, Lyons. Mc uillen Thomias, 2d, F, 31 Lyons,Lyons. Me~coberts Charles, f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. McVEIGII WRIGHT, f, 20.5 North Plains, Matherton. 166 1436 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. McVeigrh Mrs. Nancy, 3 Berlin, Ioni. Mevicker George, f, Ionia v. MeVicker Johnl, meat, market (H. Brown & Co.), Ionia v. McWayne James R., book-keeper.Ionia vs. McWilliams IRichard, shoes, Lyons v. Mlead Albert, f', 7 Orleans, Chadwick. Mead Jacob S., laborer, 17 Orleans, Chadwick. Nlead James, I, Ionia v. Mead Luther, grocer, Ionia v. Mead William, jr., f, 20 Orleans, Orleans,. Mead William, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Meade Mrs. Laura, f, 20 Campbell, Campbell. Meeks John S. f', 21 Orleans, Orleans. -Meese Phillip, i; 15 Boston, Saranac. 'carhWi.S., wagon-mnaker, Portland v. MEGARAII WV. S., millwright, Portland, Collins. LMegginley Samuel, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Melle Charles, f, 15 Easton, Ionia. Melia Patrick, f, 31 Camp~bell, West Camipbell. Melius II. Al., North Plains, Ilubbardston. Melius Miss Tillie LI, clerk, Ionia v. Mellstead John N., f, 33 Orange, Portland. Melow Herman D., hib, North Plains, Hlubbardston. MELVIN ALFRED A., f, 6 Easton, Ion ia. Mench David E., c, Portland v. M11ENNER GUJSTAYE A. (Neff, Bestell & Co.), Lyons, Muir. MERCER WILLIAM, merchant, Saranac v. Merchant Wilbur, f, 36 Orange, Pordland. Merriam Lauren, general store (Preston & Merriam), Ionia v. Merrifield Curtis, f, 12 Easton, Ionia. Merrill Andrew, f, 3 Campbell, Campbell. iMerrill Wmn., constable, Lyons v. Merrit Robbins, f, 25 Danby, Dan'by. Merritt Regot, f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Merritt Mrs. Mary A., 10 Boston, Saranac. Merritt Southwick, furniture (S. Merritt & Co.), Ionia v. 'Merritt Clinton, cabinet maker, Ionia v. Merritt Geo., c, Saranac v. Merritt George, engineer, Lyons, Mui r. Merriett;Edson T.W.J,f,14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. MKerriett Edwin W., f, 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Merriett Thomas J., f 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Merithew Mrs. Ann, 16 North PlainS, Hubbardston MERSIJON MRS. PENINNAH, North Plains, Huhbardston.I Mesecar Mrs. Harriet, f, 16 (lampnbell, West Campbell. Mesecar Lewis M., f, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. METCALF JOHIN, f, 306 Portland, Portland. Metcalf William, f', 36 Sebewa, S'_ebewa. Michener —, weaver, Ionia v. Micliener Johin, grocer (M~ichener & Starki), Ionia v. MICKET JAkMES V., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. -Miles Alfred, North Plains, Hubbardston. Miles James, hostler, Ionia v. MILES JAMES W., engineer and mill. wright, North Plains,, Hubbardston. MILES MARQUIS DE L., 1', 6 bonia, Ionia. Miller Andrew, f, 12 Easton, Ionia. Miller Charles,, Lyons, Muir. Miller E. B., clerk,Ibonia -v. e. Miller Mrs. E., Lyons i. Miller Frank, f, 12 Portland, Westphalia, (Clinton County.) Miller Frederic, clerk, lonia v. Miller George R., f, 23 Ronald, Ioui. Miller Harrison, lumberman, Ionia -v. Miller Harvey NA., lumber, Lyons, Muir. Miller Henry, f, 20 Odessa, Algodon. MILLER HENRY R., foundry (H. & R1. Miller & Co.), 2 Ronald, Palo. Miller I-erman,7 f, 1 Odessa, Ionia. Miller John, hI, 1 Otisco, Kiddville. Miller John F., f, 18 Berlin, Saranac. Miller Marsdon, f, 16 Danby, Portland. Miller Mathias, f, 12 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton Co.) Miller Mrs. Nancy, P., 16 Berlin, Saranac. MILLER RICHARD, foundry (H. & R Miller & Co.), 2 Ronald, Palo. Miller Win., f, 21 Berlin, Saranac. Milligan Wm., c& j, Ionia v. Millis bHenry WV, teamster, Lyons, Pewamo. MILLIS HIRAM S.,I manufacturer, Lyonis, Pewamio. Millam Clark, t; 36 Odessa, South Cass. Millard Charles, f, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. Millard Charles L., organ~ manufacturer, Lyons, Pewamo. Millard Doctor, f; 11 Lyons, Pewaino. Millard Leander, f, 13 Ronald, Palo. Millard M., merchant, 2 Ronald, Palo. Millard Plhiancy B., f; 36 North. Plains-, Pewamo. Millard Seymour S., miller, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Millard Thomas B., t; 1i Lyons, Pewaino. Mills Albert, insurance agent, Ionia v. Mills Alson MI., f, 19 North Plains, Muir. Milks James II., f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Milks Miss Ellen, teacher union school, Ionia v. Mills Geo. R., f, 23 Ronald, Ioaia. Mills Geo. WV., 19 North Plains, M uir. Mills Mrs. Harriet, 2 Ronald, Palo Mills Henry, f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. HISTORY AND DILRECTOR{Y OF IO.N11 COUNTY. 6 167" Mills John, I, Saranac v. Mills Josephi, c, L'yons, Mluir. Mills Mrs. Louis, Tonia v. Mills Luicius F., dTry goods (Shernian& Mills), Ionia v. Mills Mla-or 1).,I t; 19 North Plains, M-uir. Mills Wni. T., 1, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Mills Win. H., 1, 19 North Plains, Mluir. Milne James, ', 28 Portland, Portland. Milne Win. C., general store, Portland, v. Mliltenburgen Fred'k., f, 25) Boston, Saranaec -MINARD STEPHTEN T., f, 5,Easton, Ionia. Mliner Dudley 0., f, 17 Portland, Portland. Miner Ed., I, Portland v Mliner Edson J., f, 17 Portland, Portland. Mfiner Henry A., bl, North Plains, 1ubbarclston. Miner Hiram W., f, 6 Berlin, Saranac. Miner Horace F., f, 16 Odessa, South Cass' M)INER NEWTON E., clerk, Portland)v. Miner Sylves,,ter A., f', 18 Portland, Portland. Al~iner Win. G., 1, Portlanid v, M1iner William, engineer, Lyons, Muir. MINIER FRANCIS P., justice, 2 Ronald, Palo. Minier FranIk E., f, I Ronald, Palo. Minier Gabriel, f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Minier Hiram, f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Minier Henry, f, 4 Ronald, Palo. Mlinier Jamies W., f, 16 Ronald, Woods' Corners. MINIER JOHN C., If, 4 Ronald, Palo. Minkler Samuel, fC 6 Portland, Collins. Minney Nicholas, f, 33 Otisco, Smyrna. Minor Robert B., 1', 15 Berlin, Saranac. Minturn Clinton D., f, 36 Orange, PortMitchell Andre-w, f, 032 Ronald, Ionit. Mitchell Curtis B., f, 23 Berlin, Ionia. Mitchell Henry L., attorney, Ioria v. Mitchell Wmn., f, 32 Ronald, Ionia. MiNtchell Win. P., 4 Berlin, Saranac. Mitchell Win, W., merchant, 23 Ronald, Palo. Mitchell Wmn. W.) merchant (MN. &- Gunnett), Lyons, Mluir. MITCHELL WM. W., nttorncy, bon)iia v. Mitchell, Zachariub, painter, 2 Ronald, Palo. MtsW.,Cooper, lonia v. M~oe Albert C.,I merchant, OicSnra -Moe Daniel, 2 Boston, Saranac. MOE ELON, f, 14 Otisco, Smyrna. MTOE GEORGE, merchant (Mfoe, & Clo.), Otisco, Sinyrna. MOFFAT ABNER, m,14 Boston, Satanac. Moffat Albert, in,) 14 Boston, Saranac. Moffat John, in, 14 Boston, Saranac. Molloy Mrs. Mary J., f, 19 Odessa, Algodon. Monk Joseph, f', 25 Boston, Saranac. Monk John, f', 25 Boston, Saranac. M onk Philip, f, 25 Boston, Saranac. Monks Daniel, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Monks James, f, 10 Boston, Saranac. Monks.Miles, f, 10 Boston, Saranac. Monks Randall, f, 4 lBoston, Saranac. Mlontgomiery Ethan T., grocer, Ionia v. MONTGOMERY ROBERT, mason, North Platns, Hubbardston. Moores Aaron P., pastor Ml. E. Church, Portland v. Moore Albyron D., doors, sashi, an d blinds, Lyons -N7. MOORE FRANCIS E., doors, sash], andl blinds, Lyons v. MOORE GEORGE E., hI, 14 Camipbell, Campbell].Iola MIOORE ISAAC W., f,.9 Ionia, lna Moore Jacob, pump m'1'r, S Ionam, Ionia. Mloore James 0., hI., 9 Keene, Keene. Moore John, express, Ionia v. Moore Perry N., c, 6 Danby, Portland. Moore Mrs. Phebe, 19 North. Plains, North Plains. Moore Sylvester W., pump-maker, Ionia -v. Moore Win., livery stable, Portland v. Moore Win. A., f, 9 Keene, Keene. Moore Win., f, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. MHoorman Mrs. Elizabeth, 1 rcms Chadwick. Mloon Adelbert, f, 17 Otisco, Otisco. Mloon Alfred C., I, Suranac V. M~oon Frank, f, 17 Otisco, Otisco. MOON GEO., f; 30 Otisco, Smyrnta. ML oon James B., f, 19 North Pla'ins, Nort h Plains, MOON JAMES, f,' 17 Otisco, Otisco'. Moon Lewis, f, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Moon Nathan, f, 18 Orange, Ionia. MOON TRACY f, 4 Otisco, Otisco. MOON WILBUR H., f, 19 Keene, Fallasburg. Mi ooney Jaecrige I kr onia V. Mooney John, carriage-maker, Ionia v. Mlooney,John, f5Nortlh Plains, Hb bardston. Mooney Samuel, hI], bum~ v. Morehouse Albert F., notary lpubic, 21 Portland, Portland. M1OREIJOUSE A. F.. not-iry public, Portland v. Morehouse David W., t; Portland v. Morehouse J. B., builder, Portland v. Miorchou-se Oliver, r, 1t) Portland, Porl - land. MOREY J01hN f, '21 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Morgan Benson1 W., f, 23 Ronald, Palo. Morgan Charles, I, Lyons, Pew-aio. Morgan. II., peddler, Ionsa Y. 168 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OE 1ONIA, COUNTY. Morgan Homer, per, edlr, Ionia v. Morgan Winm., f, 20 Lyons, Lyons. Morgan Zenas, f. 9 Orleans, Chadwick. Morgenthalcr Henry, boots and shoes, Ionia v. Morgenthaler Louis, saloon, Ionia v. MORGRIDGE HORATIO M., f, 29 Boston, South Boston. Moriarty Jeremiah, f, 25, Portland, Portland. Morris Alexander. 1', t6 North Plains, Matherton. Morris James, 36 North Plainsl Matherton. Morrison Eddy, f, 35 Keene, Saranac. Morrison Elnathan P., f, 27 Keene, Saranac. Morrison James, 1, Lyons, Muir. Morrison Joseph,,f 27 Keene, Saranac. Morrison Joseph V.,f, 25 Keene, Saranac. Morrison Joseph E., f, 26, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. MORRISON JOHN E., f, 30 Ionia, Ionia, Morrison John E., f, 3 Berlin, Ionia. Morrison S. A. (S. A. Morrison & Co.), Portland v. Morrison Wm., f, 28 Boston, South Boston. Morrison William, clerk, Lyons, Muir. Morrow Thomas, f, 17 Odessa, Algodon. MORSE ALLEN B., att'y, Ionia v. Morse Charles S., clerk, lonia v. Morse Chas. F., f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. MORSE DARIUS J., f, Portland, Collins. Morse Edwin, t; 4 Campbell, West Campbell. Morse H. H., c, Ionia v. MORSE JAMES H., f, 10 Orleans, Orleans. Morse Joseph, f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. MOR-E JOSEPH C., f5 Otisco, Otisco. Morse Leonard E., f, 9 Portland, Collins. Morse Lucius, joiner, Ionia v. e. Morsc Myron, f, 3 Orleans, Orleans. 3orse Thomas J., f, 9 Portland, Portland. Morse Walter W., f, 4 Camnpbell, West Campbell. Mortimer Simeon, bl, Lyons v. Morton Alexander, 1, 18 Orleans, Chadwick. MIorton Frank W., 1, 20 Boston, South Boston. Morton James A., I; 18 Orleans, Chadwick. Morton John, county treas., Ionia v. Morton John f, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Morton Wm., c, Ionia v. Mloses Hiram, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Moses Robert, lumberman, Ionia v. Moses Robert, 1, Ionia v. Mosher Allen, f, 23 Lyons, Pewarno. Mosher Azro, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Mosher Benj., f, Lyons, Pewamo. Mosher Daniel H., market, Lyons, Pewamo. Mlosher Lorand J., f, 20 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Mosher James, c, Lyons, Pewamno. MOSHER LANSON B., f, 28 Ronald, Ionia. Mosher Mrs. Lucy, Lyons, Pewalno. Mosher Lyman D., 1, 21 Ronald, Ionia. Mosher L. V., f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Mosher Marcellus, ma, Saranac v. Mosher Mrs. Rebecca, Lyons, Pewamo. Mosher Mrs. Susan, Saranac v. MOSHER THOMAS, f, Saranac v. MOSHER WILSON, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Moss Mrs. M., 1, lonia v. Mosser John, clerk, North Plains, Hlubbardston. Mosser John L., f, 22 Orange, Portland. Mote David A., sen., bl, 35 Campbell, Campbell. Mote David A., jr.,, 35 Campbell, Campbell. Mott Albert J., sawyer, Portland v. Mott Mrs., Portland v. Mount Nisbet, f, 11 North Plains, Hubbardston. Mowry Isaac H., clergyman, 19 Odessa, South Cass. Moushant George, f, 10 Orange, Collins. Moushant Justice, 1, 10 Orange, Collins. Moyer John, f, 30 lonia, lonia. Muir Wm., f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Mulford Franklin, f, 25 Portland,Portland. Mulford Jesse, f, 25 Portland, Portland. Mutton Win. A., f, 24 Portland, Portland. Mull Benjamin F., f, 12 Ionia, Muir. MiUMA CHARLES J., f, 34 Keene, Saranac. MUNGER D. B., clergyman, 2 Ronald, Palo. Munger Daniel, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. MUNGER FRANK D., f, 16 Portland, Portland.c Munger Henry, f, 15 Portland, Portland. Munger Seth N., f, 17 Portland, Portland, Munroe Charles, 1, Portland v. jMunsel Dorman, North Plains, Ilubbardstoni. MURDOCK, LUTHER, f; 18 Odessa, Algodon. Murdock Uri, justice of peace, Saranac v. IMURRAY EDWARD, f, 34, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Murray Thomas, f, 7 Orleans, Chadwick. tMurray Thomas, f. 22 Lyons, Lyons. NMurrey Charles E., mill-hand, Otisco, Kiddville..Murray Eleazer, 1, 34, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Murrey Elon, mill-hand, Otisco, Kiddville, Murrey John, f, 11 Otisco, Belding. Murphy, c, Ionia v. Murphy Dennis, tailor, Ionia v. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 169 Murphy Edward, ', 22 Lyons, LyonS. I Murphy Wm. C., Lyons v. Murtha Peter, f, 11 Portland, Maple. Musgyrove James, mason, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Musgrove IRobert, [, 27 Odessa, South Cass. Musselman James. f, 8 Easton, Ilnia. Musselman Wi., f, 5 Easton, Ionia. Musser Mrs. Ellura, Lyons, Pcwamo. Iutzer Fred'k., cabinet, Ionia v. e. 3Myers Catherine, 2- NoSrth Plains, Mlatherton. Myers David, f, 27 North Plains, Muir. M3yers David, 1, 36 Keene, Saranac. lyers Ezekiel, shoemaker, Lyons v. Myers Henry, f, 5 Lyons, Muir. Myers Horace, f, 32 'Odessa, South Cass. Mycrs James, harness maker, Ionia v. Myers James H., saddler, I(oia v. Myers James, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Myers Jonathan, f, 2 Campbell, Campbell, Myers Paul, poor-house, 33 Ronald, Palo. Myers ThomasE., f, 2 Boston, Saranac. Mynard Edward, f, 20 Cam)pbell, West Campbell Mynard John Q., f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. N.,Nadoske Chas., 1, 1 Otisco, Kiddville. Nash Ebenezer, f, 23 Lyons, Lyons. Nash Calvin, f, 10 Campbell, Saranac. Nash Charles, f, 10 Campbell, Campbell. Nash Charles, f, 22 Lyons, Lyons. Nash Edwin, f, 10 Campbell, Campbell. Nash Marcus, ', 11 Campbell, Campbell. Nash Norman T., Ionia v. Near George, f, 32 Campbell, West Campbell. Needham Dennis, clerk, North Plains, Hubbardston. Needham Patrick, salesman, North Plains, Hubbardston. NEEP THOMAS, f, 7 Orleans, Kiddville. Nef Frederick (Neff, Prestel & Co.), Lyons, Muir. Neff George, boots and, shoes, Lyons, Muir. Neff Jacob, shoemaker, Lyons, Muir. Neff John. boots and shoes (L. & J. Neff), Lyons, Muir. Neff Louis, boots and shoes (L. & J. Neff), Lyons, Muir. Negley Frank, mill-hand, 3 Otisco, Belding. Neiven John, *f, 3 North Plains, Hubbardston. Nellis Geo. W., tel. operator, W. U. T., Ionia v. NELSON LEVI H., f. 33 Boston, South Boston. 22 Nelson Seth B., f, 33 Boston, South Boston. Nelson Win. E., f, 33 Boston, South Boston. Nesbitt Mrs. Alida, physician, Ionia v. e. Nettleton Roswell W., f, 13 Ionia, Muir. Neumann Gustavus, 1, Ionia v. NEWCOMB BENJAMIN, 21 Keene, Keene. Newcomb Daniel, cooper, Saranac v. Newcomb Joseph G., North Plains, Hubbardston. Newcomb Warren P., druggist, Otisco, Belding. Newhouse Beni. F., merchant (Grecnhoe & Newhouse), Lyons, Muir. Newhouse Elwood, c and j, Lyons, Muir. Newhouse Leonard, c and j, Lyons, Muir. Newhouse Wm., merchant, Lyons, Muir. Newland Daniel M., builder, Portland v. NEWLAND DANIEL M., c, Portland v. Newland Volncy B., t; 7 North Plains, Palo. NEWMAN ALMERON, f, Portland v. Newman Franklin, f, 26 Portland, Portland. Newman James E., miller, Portland v. NEWMAN JAMES, man'fr flour (Newman & HIixon), Portland v. Newman John G., f, 34 Portland, Portland. Newman Julius S., marble dealer, Portland v. NEWMAN PERRY E., f, 24 Otisco, Belding. Newton A. D., clergyman, 7 Lyons, Muir. Newton George A., f, 10 Easton, Ionia. Nevers David, f, 16 Keene, Lowell. Nevers James, f, 20 Keene, Fallasburg. Nevers John, f, 17 Keene, Lowell. NEVILLE ZEBULON, L., f, 1 Danby, Portland. Nichols Charles, f, 35 Danby, Danby. NICHOLS CHARLES J., f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Nichols Ebenezer, f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Nichols Mrs. Fidelia, Saranac v. Nichols Frank, f, 9 Boston, Saranac. NICHOLS JOHN C., c and j, Lyons, Muir. Nichols John M., c and j, Lyons, Muir. Nichols John S., f, 27 Odessa, South Cass. Nichols Marshall L., f, 27 Sebewa,Sebewa. Nichols Palmer, f, 36 Ionia, Lyons. Nichols Stephen, f, 5 Easton, Ionia. Nichols Win. E., c and j, Lyons, Muir. NICHOLS WM. S., proprietor Union House, Ionia v. NICHOLSON HIRAM M., surveyor, 23 Orange, Portland. Nickerson Charles, ma, Lyons, Muir. Nickerson James C., f, 5 North Plains, Palo. 170 170 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IOXIA COUXTY. Nicol Allen, C, 32 Danby, Daniby. Nilcs Adio F., c, 19 Sebewa, Lake City. Noble Mrs. Phehe, milliner, Otisco, Smyrna. Noble Horace, f, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Noddin Robert, f, 22 Berlin, Ionia. Noddin Thomas, f, 15 Berlin, Ionia. Nolan Peter, f, 10 North Plains, Hubbards. ton. Nolty John, Ionia v. Nolty Mar~y, laundry, lonia -v. Nolty Wm., f, 3 Ionia, Ionia. Norcut Milo, f, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Norcut Nilo T.,I f, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Norrington Win. E., f, 28 Ronald, Ionia. Norris'-William A., t; 36 Sebewa, Sebewa. North Beni., f, 2 Ronald, Palo. NORTH EZRA, W., f, 16 Easton, louis. North Frederick A., f, 15 Easton, Ionia. North John, f, 15 Easton, Ionia. Norrisi Joseph, f, 16 Easton, Ionia. North Orvill, f, 15 Easton, Ionia. North Robert, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. North Thomas B., f, 15 Easton, Tonia. Northrop Geo. E., f, 36 Orange, Portland. Northrop Henry, f, 3 Otisco, Kiddville. Northrop Rue] H., clerk, Ionia v. Nortliway Albert. f, 28 Otisco, Smyrna. Northway A. Hiram, clerk, Otisco, Smyrna. Nortbway Augustus, I, Otisco, Smyrna. Northway Charles, f, 4 Keene, Smyrna. Northway John, C., merchant (Hunt& Northway), Otisco, Smyrna. Norton Albert H., f, 32 Otisco, Smyrna. Norton Chas. W., f, Ionia v. NORTON MYRON H., f, 32 Otisco, Smyrna. Norton Stewart M., tinsmith, Ionia v. NORWOOD ANSON, shoemaker, Lyons v. Norwood John, f, 36 Lyons, Maple. Noyes Abner F., f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Noyes Charles, r, 22 Bo-zton, Saranac. NOYES NATHANIEL K., r, 22 Boston, Saranac. Nummer Geo. C., f, 1 8 Easton, Ionia. Nuremburg AntoDy, f, 13 Portland, Portland. Nuremburg John, f, 12 Portland, WestJ~balia, (Clinton county). N ETE ALBERT, f, 27 Boston, Sarannc. Nute Amanda, 27 Boston, Saranac. Nye Mrs. Mary, Lyons, Pewamo. 0. Oakley Joshua, 1, 3 Orleans, Orleans. Oakley Wilson, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Ohjerholtzer Samuel W., f, 21 Sebewa, Sebewa. O'Brien Jamnea, f, 17 North Plains, Hub-,bardston. Oberson Johin, shoemaker, Saranac v. Oberson Joseph, shoemaker, Saranac v. Oberson Peter, shoemaker, Saranac v. O'Brien James, f, '2 North Plains, Hubbardston. O'Brien Michael, f, 2 -North Plains, Hubbardston. O'BRIEN P. N., pastor St. John's Catholic church,' North Plains, Hubbardston. O'Brien Robert, f, 4 Odessa, South Cass. O'Connor Cornelius,]1, 5 Portland, Collins. O'Connor, Dennis, saloon, Ionia v. O'Connor Henry A., tinner, Saranac v. O'Day Patrick, I, Saranac v. Odell Jacob, f; 36 Campbell, Campbell. O'Donnell John, I, Ionia v. Ogle David, f, 17 Orange, Ionia. Olds Willard R., f, 30 Otisco, Smyrna. O'Leary Jeremiahi, North Plains, Hubbardston. Oliver Charles, sen., f, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Oliver Charles, jr., f, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Oliver Hiram. B., f, 17 Campbell, West Campbell. Oliver Reuben, f, 15 Orange, Ionia. Olmnsteadi John, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Olmstead Lewis N., f, 1 Ionia, Muir. Olmstead Lewis, t; 1 Orange, Collins. Olmstead Mount Vernon, f, 1 Orange, Collins. Olmnstead Solomon, f, 30 Berlin, Saranac. Olmstead Chauncey W., books, Lyons, Muir. OLM8TED HIRAM, saloon, Saranac -v. Olmnsted Irving, f, 4 Orleans, Kiddville. Olmsted Jay, prop'r Olmsted House, Lyons, Muir. Olry John C., f, 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Olrv Louis A., f, 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Olry William, f, 27 Sebewa, Sebewa, Omans James, t; S Easton, Ionia. O'Mara John, f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Omans Stephen, f, S Easton, Ionia. Om-ins Svlvester, f, S Easton, Ionia. 0'Neil Albert, f, 36 Lyons, Pewamo. O 'Neil Dennis, wagron-mnaker, Lyons, Pewamo. O'Neill Henr-y, f; 1 North Plains, Hubbardston. O'Neill James, f, S North Plains, Hubbardston. O'Neil James S., f, 36 Danby, Grand Ledge. O'Neil Mrs. Mary, Lyons, Muir. Opdyke Charles, I, Portland v. Orser Edward S., f, 30 Orange, Orange. Orib Chiarles, I. Ionia v. Orlh Frederick, f, 26 Ronald, North Plains. ORTH JACOB, f, Ionia. v. Orth Louis, student, Ionia v. Orth Maihias, f, 86 Ronald, Ionia. Orth Mathias, f, Ionia v. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY.11 171 Orvis Everett, clerk, Portland v. Oshorn David 0., f, 17 Campbell, West Campbell. Osburn James, f, 30 Campbell, West Campbell. Osborn John, f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Osborn Joseph P., c, 20 Campbell. West Campbell. Osborn MNilton, f,21 Campbell, West Campbell. Osborn Morris, f, 20 Campbell, West Campbell. OSBORN OLIYERI S., f, 27 Otisco, Otisco. Osborn Samuel, f, I Easton, Ionia. OSGOOD DORR, f, Otisco, Smyrna. Ostrandler Cornelius D., f, 7 EastonIonia. Ostrander Gilbert S., f, 9 Sebewa, Sebewa. Ostrander Tracy F., f, 9 Sebewa, Sebewa. Otis Amon, f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Outwater Harrison, f, 35 Portland, Port. land. Outwater James C., bl, Lyons, Muir. OUT WATER JOHN, physician, Saranac v. Outwater Nicholas, f, 35 Portland, Portlan~d. -Overhiser George C., f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Overhiser James H., f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Owen Albert, f, 1.3 Keene, Saranac. Owen Caleb MT., f, 31 Danby, Sebewa. Owen Mrs. Cynthia, 36 Lyons, Pewaino. Owen Edward, f, 13 Keene, Saranac. Owens Mrs. Harriet, 13 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Owen Jedediab, shoemaker, North Plains, Hubbardston. OWEN ORREN, f, 13 Keene, Saranac. Owens Thomas, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. P. Packard Joshua, f, 2 Odessa, Ionia. Padgat Dennis, 1, 32 North Plains, Muir. Padget Mathew, f, 28 North Plains, Muir. Page Mrs. Almina, 29 Portland, Portland. PAGE BENIJ. W., f, 14 Boston, Saranac. Page Geo. F., f, 9 Campbell, West Campbell. PAGE ORSON A., f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Page Robert W., painter, Ionia v. e. PAGE STEPHEN F., real estate, Ionia v-. PAGE WELLINGTON C., banking and produce (Page & Wilson), Ionia v. Painter M. J., 1, Saranac v. Palmer Alfred, t., 16 Berlin, Saranac. Palmer Amos W., f, 22 Orleans, Orleans. PALMER ASA, f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Palmer Asa jr., f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. PALMER FLOYD, f, 16 North P lains, Hubbardston. Palmer Fred I., macb, Portland v. Palmer Geo., f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Palmer Geo. D., mnechanic, Portland v. PALMER JOEL, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Palmer John, I, r. r., Ionia v. Palmer Joseph, shoemaker, lonia v. Palmer L. F., marble cutter, Portland v. PALMER VITSON, bl, Lyons, Muir. Palmer Win. A., clerk, Lyons, M.uir. PANGBUJRN CHARLES E., sawyer, Portland v. Pardee A. B., f, 3 Boston, Saranac. Pardee WayneT1, f, 18 Berlin, Saranac. Parker Edward Z., f, S Easton, Ionia. Pairker George, miller, Lyons, Muir. Parker Henry, f, 11 E-iston, Ionia. Parker Hiram D., miller, 17 North Plains, Muir. Parker James, c, r r, Ionia v. Parker John, tinsmnith, Ionia v. Parker John M., f, 31 Camipbell, West Campbell. Parker Joshua C., mason, Portland v. Parker Win. H-., f, 32 Campbell, West Campbell. Parkhurst Wmn. f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Parks Charles D., f, 25 Keene, Saranac. Parks Edwin, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Parks James, f, 25 Keene,.: Saranac. Parks Lymnan, C, Lyons v. Parks Nelson, C, Lyons v. Parks Robert D., f, 25 Keene, Saranac. Parks William R., t, 25 Keene, Saranac. Parmelee James D., f, 34, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Parmelee Lafayette, t; 24 Odessa, South Cass, ParmnelyAbba, f, Easton, Ionia. Parmely Chauncey, porter, r r, Ionia v. Parmely L., pastor Baptist church, Ionia v. Parmenter Daniel C., f, 36 Sebewa, Sobewa. Parmer Amos, f, 29 Keene, Lowell. Parmner John, I, Ionia v. Par'meter Orlando, f, 29 Odessa, South Cass. Parmeter Peter, f, 16 Ionia, Ionia. Parinley Frank, f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Parmley George, porter, Lyons, Muir, Patch Anson B., f, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Patch Betsey, hoop-skirts, Ionia v-. Patrick Frederick, f, 11 Berlin, Ionia, Patrick John, f, S Odessa, Algodon.Patrick John R., f, 20 Berlin, Saranac. Patrick Robert, f, 11 Berlin, Ionia. Patterson Mrs. Betsey, 10 Boston, Saranac. Patterson Dani0j, I, Lyons v-. Patterson Edward, I, Lyons v-. Patterson James, 1, Lyons v-. Patterson Robert, f, 26 Berlin, Orange. Patterson Thomas, teamster, Lyons v-. Pattison, Chauncey B., sawyer, North Plains, Hubbardston. 172 * HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNWTY. Patts Patrick, 1, Ionia v. Pans Nicholas, f, 12 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton County). Paustle George, f, 15 Odessa, South Cass. Paustle Henry, f, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Payne Andrew B., ma, Saranac v. Payne Rufus B., f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Peabody Bowers, c, 34 Sebewa, Sebewa. Peabody Griffin, f, 6 Ronald, Woods3' Corners. Peabody Marshall, c. 33 Sebewa, Sebewa. Peacock John J., f, 1 Odessa, Ionia. PEAK GEO. W., f, 23 Danby, Portland, Peak Horace, f, 2 Danby, Portland. Peak Royal L., f, 23 Danby, Portland. Peak Mrs. Sophronia A., f, 15 Danby, Portland. PEAK J. WARREN, f, 3 Danby, Portland. Pearson Ilenry, f, 11 Portland, Maple. Pease Mrs. Deborah A., Otisco, Otisco. Peaslee Chas. L., f, 21 Boston, ISaranac. Peaslee Cyrus. f, 21 Boston, Saranac. PECK DAVID, 10 Boston. Saranac. Peckins Edward L., f,23-5 Ionia, Lyons. Peck F. D., Ionm v. PECK HENRY, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Peck HI. N., saw-mill (E. Colby & Co.), Ionia v. PECK M1ALYIN D., hotel, Lyons, Pewamo. PECK MARTIN L., clerk, North Plains, Hubbardson. Peck Russell S., f, 32 Portland, Portland. Peck Austin, f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Peer Philander, f, 227 Berlin, Orange. Peet John H., harness-maker, Portland v. Peets Patrick, 1, Ioui v. Peeze Mathias, f, 11 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton County). Poling Ransler, c, 36 Sebewa, Sebewa. PENFIELD AUSTIN, f, 12 Orange, Collins. Penney Mrs. Ada I-L., 11 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Penningfton. John, merchant, Lyons, Pewanmo. PENNINGTON WM. D., furniture dealer, Lyons v. Penny Mortimer, f, 6 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Penny William, P., 6 Ronald, Wood's Corners. P~erce Freeman F.. i-nanuf'r of brick, Portland v. Percival Edward B., clerk, Lyons, Muir. Percival James C., c, 2 Ronald, Palo. PERINE H., f, 28 North Plains, Muir. Perine James A., f, 28 North Plains, Muir. PERKINS PALMNER, merchant, Portland v. Perkins Robert, t, 36 Boston, Saranac. Perkins Royal J., c, Saranac v. Pcrrett Henry, f, 18 Portland, Collins,;. Perrett Joseph, 1, 7 Portland, Collins. PERRIGO I. S., manufacturer wagons and carriages, Portland v. Perrin Mrs. Sarab, Portland v. Perrine Nicholas, f, 32 Orleans, Ionia, Perrine James, f, 14 Lyons, Lyons. IPerrott George, 1, 5 Portland, Collins. P~erry Christopher, f, Ionia v. PERRY EDWIN, boot and shoe maufacturer, North Plains, Hubhardston. Perry Henry, f; -24 North Plains, 3Matlierton. Perry Janies II., f, 10 Orange, Orange. Perry MNanningl, mason, Portland v. Perr-y Mrs. Nancy C., Hubbardston. Perry Oliver HI., bl, 13 Orangre, Portland. Perry Sidney C., J' 4 Danby, Portland. Perry Stephen C., f, 4 Danby, Portland. PER\TORSE JOSEPHI W,bl,,6 Portland, Collins. Peter Richard, druggist, Ionia v. Peterson Edward, 1; 29 Otisco, Smvrna. Peterson Tunis, f, 16 Boston, Saranac. IPetrie Joseph, manufacturer, Saranac v. Petrie John, R., f, 23 Sebewa, Sehewa. PETTINGER AMOS S., produce broker, Lyons, Pewamo. Pettinzill. Geo., 1, Ioniha v. IPETTINGILL SA.MUEL, I;l 9 Ronald, Palo. Pettit Alvin, f, Ionia v. Pettit George, bI,. Ionia v. Pettit Orlando W., merchant, Lyons, Pewamo. Pettit Reuben, fg 13 Berlin, Ionia. Pew Benjjamin F., merchant, 2 Ronald, Palo. Pew Mrs. J., 2 Ronald, Palo. Phielps Abner T., I, Lyons v. Phelps Byron C,, f, 35, 7, 7 Berlin, loniis. Phelps George, wood bowls, Lyons v. Phelps James, f, 32 Orleans, Ionia. Plieip Richard H., drayman, Lyons, Muir. Phelps Win., f, 3 Portland, Maple. Phelterplace Mrs. M., Portland v. Phillips Curtis H., carriage-maker, Ionia v. Phillips Curtis, -wagon-maker, Ionia v. e. Phillips Gardner, f, 6 Berlin, Saranac..Phillips Geor~ge, I, Lyons, Pewamno. PHILLIPS GEO. A., f, 6 Otisco, Otisco. Phillips Geo. W., omnibus runner, Ionla v. Phillips Hiram W., f, 24 Easton, Ionia. Phillips Joel E., 1, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Phillips Joseph. f, /211 Danby, Danby. Phillips Levi, t., 21 Dauhy, Danby. Phillips Orlando, I, Lyons, Pewanmo. Philips Oscar, f, 18 Portland, Collins. Philips Reuben W., 24 Easton, Ioum. Phillips Russell, I, Lyons, Muir. Phillips Stephen C., f, 34 Ronald, IonisPhillips Walter S., f, 2 Ionia, Muir. Dress Goods at COOPICt, WILSON & WOOD'$, IOnia.. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY.13 173 Phillips Willson, f, 6 Otisco, Otisco. Phillips Wmn. E., t; 3 Portland, Mlaple. Phillips Wescott, shoemaker, Saranac v. Philips Win. G., f, 23 Danby, Portland. Philbric'k Daniel, f, 26 Otisco, Smnyrna. Philo Charles H., f, 19 Portland, Portland. PHISTER ALBERT V., editor Hubbardston Advertiser, North Plains, Ilubbardston. Pickell Chauncey, f, North Plains, 11-lb bardston. Pickett John, Ml, Ionia v. Pickett Maxwell, gunsinith, Ionia v. Pickhaver Geor~ge, P, shoemaker, Ioum v. Pierce Adhiel, f; 30 Ronald, Ionia. Pierce Charles, c, Portland v. Pierce Clark, f, 22 Danhy, Portland. Pierce Edwin, lumber, Lvons, Muir. Pierce George, miller, 35 Orarge,Portiand. Pierce Henry H., ft 30 Ionia, bonia. Pierce James, miller, 35 Orange, Portland, Pierce Mtilton, f, 17 Danby, Portland. Pierce Mrs. Matilda, Lyons, Pewanin. Pierce P. A., 1, Ionia v. Pierson Georg~e, butcher, Lyons, Muir. Pierson Job, pastor Presbyterian church, Ionia v. Pifer Charles, f, Otisco, Otis4co. Piggott John, mason, lIonia v. Pike Amos, f, 27 Danby, Danhy. Pike Assa, f, 13 Berlin, Orange. Pike Benj., f, 19 Easton, Ionia. Pike George F., c, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Pike James' H., f, 21 Berlin, Saranac. Pike James J., f, 27 Danhy, Danby. Pike James, butcher, Ionia v. Pike John B., f, 9 Ionia, Ioum. Pike Murray L., f, 16 Ionia, Ionia. Pike Thomas, f, 17 Easton, Ionia. Pike Thomas B., f, 17 Faston, Jonia. Pilgrim Fredrick, f, 32 Otisco, Smnyrna. Pilkinton Silas H., clerk, Portland v. Pilkinton Harvey, f, 20 Portland, Portland. Pilkinton Stephen, f, 20 Portland, Portland. Pinckney Andrew.1., c, 7 Portland, Coblins, Pinckney Georgre A., f, 28 Keene, Saranac. PINCKNEY IRA, f, 28 Keene, Saranac. Pinckney Win. H., E, 28 Keene, Saranac. Piper Henry G., f, 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. PITT FREDERICK, f, 34 Orleans, Ionia. Place Andrew P., f, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Place Leonia, f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Place Mrs. Laura, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Place Win. D., f, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Plaen Nicholas, f, 12 Portland, West phalia (Clinton Co.). PLANT LEWIS P., butcher, 19 Orange, Ionia. IIPlant Moses, f, 120 Orangc, Orange. Platt Osborne, f, 14 Orange, Portland. Platt Solomon. E., f, 30 Campbell, West Campbell. Pogrue George, f, 24 Orange, Portland. Pollard Mrs. Susan V., Ionia v. Polyard Timnotheyous, f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Pool George, teamster, Lyons, Pewamno. Pool John, miller, Lyons v. Popple Wmn. D., f, 76 Ionia, Ioui. Porter Charles, I, Ionia v. Porter Hazen HT., f, 7 Ronald, Wood',s corners. Porter Seth, e, Ionia v. Porter Seymour, dentist, Jonija v. Post Andrew, f, 34 Boston, Saranac. Post Edward, f, 34 Bostonj, Saranac. Post Eugene, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Post Edward, f, 15 Orleans, Chadwick-. Post Edward A., f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. POST EDWARD B., f, 17 Orleans, Chadwick. Post George C., f, 18 Boston, Lowell. Post Henry, f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Post James, 1, 24 North Plains, M'atherton. Post James H., f, 5 Ionia, Ionia, POST JAMES B., f; Campbell, West Campbell. Post Martin, f, 17 Orleans, Chadwick. Post William H., f, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Post William, f, 34 Boston, Saranac. Post William, r, 33 Boston, Saranac. Potter Alden J., f, 14 Da~nby, Portland. Potter Charles, f, 28 Berlin, Saranac. Potter Charles, f, 33 Keene, Lowell. Potter Edmund B., f, 21 Berlin, Saranac. Potter Francis, f, 21 Easton, Ionia. Potter Lemuel, 1f, 28 Berlin, Saranac. Potter William F., 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Potter William, shoemaker-, 2 Berlin, Saranac. Pottrntf Byron, f, 19 Keene, Fallassburg.r Pottruff Frederick 0., f, 19 Keene, Faljassburz. POTTRUFF JOSEPIh IT., t, 19 Keene, Fallassburg(I. Pottruff Wmn. J., f, it) Keene, Fallass-burg. Pottruff William, f', 19 Keene, Fallassburg. Pouglh James. r. r, Ionia v. Powell A. C., tailor, Portland v. Powell B. B., mach, Portland v, POWELL JOSEPH P.,~ f, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Powell IRile* f, 34 Lyons, Lyons. Powell Win., f, 17 Keene, Keene. Powers David, maSOn, Ionia v. Power David, hotel, Lyons, Pewamno. Powers Edwin, f, 18 Boston, Lowell. POWER HARRISON H., physician, Saranac v. Powers Moses, ma, Ionia v. HISTORIY AND DIRECTORtY OF IONIA COUNTY. Powers Wnm., f. 24 Boston, Saranac. Powlison Abram V.,wagon-tnaker,lon ia V. Powlison Gilbert, general store (Harter & Powlison), lonia v. Pratt Charles E., f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Pratt Fran~k, f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Pratt John, f, 10 Orleans, Wood 's Corners. Pratt John, f, 17 Ionia, Ionia, Pratt John M., life insurance, 17 Ionia, Ionam. Pratt Lida E., dress-maker, Ionia v. Pratt Nelson, f, 18 Berlin, Saranac. Pratt Walter E., f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Pratt Win. H., f, 1 Lyons, Pewamo. PRAY GEORGE, physician, 17 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Pressy Mrs. Ann J., Lyon-s v. Prestel John W. (Neff, Prestel & Co.), Lvons, Muir. PRESTON BEN H., f, 32 Ronald, Ionia. Preston Clark A., general store (Preston & Merriam), Ionia v. Preston Charles H., Ma, Lyons v. Preston C. A., f, Ionia v. Preston George E., mia, Portland v. PRESTON HIEL, f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Preston William, f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Prevost William S., 1, 21 Boston, South Boston. Price Jonatban, hotel, Ionia V. Priest Joshua, mason, 21 Orange, Ionia. Prior Win. H., f, 23 Danby, Portland. Prior Thomas, I. nnd e, 23 Danby, Portland. PRICE ABSALOXN, f, 11 Orange, Collins. I Price Conrad, teamster, Ionia v. Price Christian, f, 11 Orange, Collins. Price Henry, f, 11 Orange, Collins. Price Marvin, f, 5 Otisco,9 Otisco. Pringle Alexander, teamster, Lyons v. Probasco Benjamin, f, 22 Sebewa, Sebewa. Probasco Charles, I, Lyons, Muir. Probasco Ephraim, 1, Portland v. Probasco Jacob 0., hardware, Lyons, Muir. Probart James S., f, 19 Portland, Portland. PROBART JOHN, f, 19 Portland, Portland, Probart John C., f, 19 Portland, Portland. Proctor Frank, c. and J, Lyons, Pew amo. Proseus Mrs. Susan, Vort h Plains, Hub - bardston. Proseus, Wmn. A., moulder, North Plains, Hubb~rdston. Prosser Elisha, f, 2117 Keene, Saranac. Frout James, 1, 24 Keene, t3aranac. Proutty Ezra, I, Lyons v. Provost David, f, 20 Boston, Saranac. Pung Joseph, f, 12 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton Co). Pung Peter, f, 12 Portland, Westphahia (Clinton Co). Purdy Elijah B., f, 19 Otisco, Smyrna. Purdy Ira, f, 80 Otisco, Smyrna. PURDY JAMES B., shoemaker, Otisco, Smyrna. Purdy John, f, 19 Oti:co, Smyrna. Pulman Leroy, f, 31 North Plains, Mluir. Purshaw Lewis, I, Ionia v. PURDY SEYMOUR G., f, 30 Otisco Sinyrna. Putney, shoemaker, Ionia v. e. Putney Charles W., clerk, Ionia v. PUTNEY CHAS. W., f, 10 Otlsco, Belding. Quackenbush Hiram, mason, Ionia 'v. Quant Jacob, f, 11 Campbell, Campbell. Quane Jacob H., f, 14 Campbell, Campbell. Quant Joseph C., gii1 Campbell,Campbell. Quick Erastus, barber, Lyons, Muir. Quigg Henry, Mason, Ionia v. Quinn Michael, trackman, Lyons, Muir. R. Rahy, I, Ionia V. Rabv John, F., f, 6 Orleans, Kiddville. RABY SAMUEL. f, 6 Orleans, Kiddville. Race Charles N., f, 6 North Plains, Palo. RACE HIRAM, f, 22 North Plains, Matherton. RAIFSNYDER GEORGE W., wagonmaker, 19 Danby, Sebewa. Rairigh. Isaac P., f, 35 Campbell, Campbell. Ralston Andrew NI., f, 22, Sebewa, Sebewa. Ramnbow, William, f, 10 Campbell, Campbell. RAMLOW HARRY, dept. marshal and watchman, Ionia v. Raind Thomas, f, 5 Lyons, Muir. Rands George, f, 32 North Plains, Mluir. Randall Asa, cooper, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Randall Chas. H., f, Otisco, Sinyrna. Randall C. S.. f, 20 Boston, South Boston. Randall Dennis, f and c, 28 Ionia, Ionia. Randall Francis, f and c, 28 Ionia, Ionia. Randall Francis D., cooper, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Randall Harmon L., f, 7 Orleans, Kiddville. Randall Henry J., 1, 18 Portland, Portland. Randall John E., f, 4 Berlin, Ionia. Ran dall Van ranselar, f, 80 Berl in, Saran ac. Randolph Joseph, f, 1 Lyons, Pewamno. IIISTOXY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUXTY. 11 Ranger Henry, shoemaker, Lyons v. Ranger Howard A., clerk, Lyons v. Rank Peter D., baker, Ionia v. Ranney Arthur, c, Otisco, Belding. Ranney Charles, 1, Otisco, Belding. Ranney Charles T., c, Otisco, Belding. Rannev Edwin, f, 2 Otisco, Belding. RANNEY T. GEG., physician, Ionia v. R&iNNEY GEO., e, Otisco, Belding. Ransom Amasa, furniture (Ransom & Fox), Lyons, Muir. Ransom David P., f, 23 Keene, Saranac. Ransom Delos, f, 6 Ronald, Wood's Corner's. RANSOM GEO., clergyman, Lyon-.,Muir. Ransom Mrs. Jane, 6 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Ransom John, f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. Ransom John B., f, 30 North Plains,North Plains. II Ransom Riley, t; 23 Keene, Saranac. Ransom William, f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. RASMASON JOHN, f, 4 Otisco, Otisco. Rathbun Cornelius, f, 26 Keene, Saranac. tRathbun Ransom, bi, 30 Easton, Ionia. Ratsack Frederick, 1, Ionia v. e. Raymond Charles Y., t; 1 4 Sebewa,Sebewa. Raymond Charles Y., f, 23 Sebewa,Sebewa. Raymond Frederick, f, 10 Ionia, Ionia. Ravmond George, f, 17 Keene, Fallasburg. Raymond Marvin, f, 8 Keene, Fallasburg. Raymond Newell, f, 8 Keene, Fmllasburg. Ream Andrew, f, 86 Odessa, Woodland Center. Ream Frederick, f, 36 Odessa, Woodland Center. REASONER EZRA, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Reasoner Nelson, clergyman, Saranac v. Rector Simeon, f, 14 Easton, lonia. Redingaton Mrs. Caroline, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Redlngton Charles, f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Redington Luther P:, f; 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Redncr Boyd, grocer, North Plains, Huhbardston. Redstoorf Joseph, f, 4 Keene, Smyrna. Redstoorf Peter, f, 4 Keene, Smyrna. Reed Chancy, f, 13, North Plains, Hubbardston. Reed Edward, painter, Portland Y. Reed Edward C., f, 18 North Plains, Huhbard-ton. Reed Eira M. If, 14 Berlin, Ionia. Reed Fred., 1, ]Portland v. Reed George B., North Plains, Hubbardston. Reed Henry S., en gineer and mach., Portland v. Z Reed Highland, bI, 85 Danby, Danby. Reed John C., f, 35 Danby, Grand Ledge. Reed Lemuel E I f, 21 Orange, Ionia. Reed Lemuel M.. f, 20 Orange, Ionia. Reed Levi, f, 25 Orange, Portland. Reed Mrs. Mary, Lynsv Reed Otis H., drayman, Portland v. Reed Perry, I, Portland v. Reed Mrs. Sarah, 18 Orleans, Orleans. Reed Thomas L., cheese factory, 10 Camip bell, Campbell. Reed William C., f, 10 Berlin, Ionia. REED WILLIAM, f, 10 Berlin, Ionia. Reed Win., clergyman, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Reed William L., f. 15 Danbv, Portland. REED WILLIAM1 H., f, 18 Dinby, Portland. REEDER WVESLEY, mechanic, Portland v. Reem William, I, Ionia v. Reep Thomas, printer, lonia v. e. REEP WM., harness, Ionia v. e. Reese Oscar, f, 6 Boston, Lowell. Regyis Geo., 1, 30 Ronald, Ionia. Relfus Christian, 1, Ionia v. Reid John, f, 24 Keene, Saranac. Reid Joseph B., f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. REID WM. A., f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Reilly Owen, f, 19 Orange, Orange. Reis Joseph, ass't parish priest, Ionia v. Remington Silas, f, 31 Boston, South Boston. Remington Wmn., f, 301 Boston, South Boston. Renehan Michael, f, 13 Berlin, Orange. Renwick Archibald, bM, Ionia v. Renwick Archibald, 1, 24 Keene, Saranac. Renwick James, 1, 24 Keene, Saranac. 1Renwick John, 1, 24 Keene, Saranac. Renwick John, f, 204 Keene, Saranac. Renwick Walter, f, 24 Keene, Saranac. Rett Wmn., f, 11 Easton, Ionia. REUSCII ELIAS, crockery and groceries, Ionia v, 29 Ionia. Rensach Elias, merchant, 80 Ionia, Ionia. Reuch F'rederic, poor-house, 88 Ronald, Ionia. Reusch James, clerk, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Reuseb John, f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Rexford Benj., f, 19 Keene, Fallasburg. Rexford Ensign, f, 19d Keene, Fallasburg. Reynolds Charles E,', f, 23 Lyons, Lyons. Reynolds Charles W., f, 10 Easton, bonia Reynolds Clarence, C., miller, Portland v. Reynolds David, f, 27 Ionia, Lyons. Reynolds Francis f, 23 LynLyon~s. Reynolds Ira, mII, Saranac v. Reynolds John I, 5 Easton, Ionia. Reynolds, Mrs Norman, I, Ionia v. Reynolds Mrs. ~., seamstress, Ionia v. Reynolds Reub n, 1, Ionia v. Reynolds Reu en, peddler, Ionia v. 176 176 HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. REYNOLDS SENECA. f, 124 Orange, Portland. REYNOLDS WM., merchant, North Plains, Hubbardston. Rhine Albert G., f, 29 Danby, Danby. Rhine Samuel WV., physician, '29 Danby, Danby. RHOADS BENJAMIN H1., furniture, Saranac v. RhdsCarles P., telegraph agent Portlan d v. Riar Fredeiick, 1, 25 Keene, Saranac. Rice, f, 17 Daniby, Portland. Rice Addison, f, 17 Danbv, Portland. Rice Alexander T., miller, Ljyons,, Pcwamno. Rice Alonzo, f, 4 loinia, Ionia. Rice Calvin MN., r, lonia v. Rice Carlos, f, 31 Portland, Portland. Rice Corydon, f, 19 North Plains, -Northl Plains. Rice James, f, 21 Dan'by, Danby. Rice John, f, 21 Danby, Danby. Rice John f, 24 Ronald, North Plainq. Rice John, f, 86 Danby, Danby. Rice John G., f, 26 Ionia, Lyons. Rice Napoleon B., f, Portland v. Rice Watson, I, Ionia v. Rice Wmn., f, 24 Easton, Ionia. Rice Win., clerk, Ionia v. Rice Win. A., I, Saranac v. Rice Wmn. C., f, 27 Otisco, Otisco. Rice Zenas, shoemaker, Ionia v. RICH A.BIJA-H, f, 26 Otisco, Smnyrna. RICH BELDEN, f, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Rich Edward A., book-keeper, Ionia v. RICH HAMPTON, dry goods (H. Rich & Co.), lonia v. Rich Hampton A., clerk, Ionia v. Rich Mrs. Hannah, Portland v. Rich Harrison, f, S Danby, Portland, Rich Noah, 1, Lyons v. RICHIARDS' ALBERT A., f, 4 Campbell, Richard John J., f, 85 Odessa, South Cass. RICHARDS RMORY A., merchant (Richards & Cushing), Saranac v. Richardson George, f, 15 CampDbell, Camiphell. Richardson Robort, f, 22 Campbell, West' Campbell. Richmond Arthur A.,I f, 1 Boston, Saranac. Richmond Charles, hostler, Ionia F. Richmond Pranklin, f, 35, Keene, Saranac. Richmond Pred 'k., f, 29 Otisco, Smyrna. Richmond James, bl,~6 Keene, Smyrna. Richmond John W, ',Portland v. Richmond Levi, 1, 20 ~onia, Ionia. Rickard Alfred, I, Lydps, Muir. Rickard Barney, 24 Nrth Plains, Matherton. Rickard William, f, 1 0iisco, Kiddville. HICKERT JOHN W., f, 83 Keene, Lowell. Rickey Edgar, f, 31 Ronald, Ionia. Rickey Oren S., f, 25 Orleans, Ionia. Riddell John M., wholesale liquors (Rid - dell & Ewer), Ionia v. Rider Stephen, f, 29 Sehewa, Lake City. Riker Alphonso, m, Otisco, Kiddville. Hiker Ansel, 1, Saranac v-. Riker John, f, 1 Otisco, Kiddville. IRiker John. f, 2 Otisco, Kiddville. Hiker Mrs. Oliver, Otisco, Kiddville. Hiker Philander H., f, 12 Orange, Collins. Rikcr Samuel, 1, 14 Orange, Collins. Hiker Mrs. Sarah M., 24 Otisco, Smnyrna. Ring Armuan J-I, f, 6 Keene, Smyrna. Ring Cyrus, f, 20 Otisco, Sinyrna. Ringr Win., f; Otisco, Smyrna. Rinke Charles, carriage-maker, Ionia v. Rinkey C harles, carriage-maker, Lonia -v. Rinus Payne, f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Rising Asil L., f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Rising Loren. f, 86 Boston, Saranac. Rising Oliver B., fg 17 Berlin, Saranac. Risley James, f, 25 Orange, Orange. Ritenburg Daniel, mason, 2 Otisco, Kiddville. Ritenburg Daniel L,, mason, 20 Orange, Ionia. Ritenhurg Leviners, mason, 20 Orange, Ritenburg Robert J., f, 5 Orange, Ionia. Hitter Isaac, f, 4 Orange, Ionia. HITTER SAMUEL, f, 16 Orange, Ionia. Ritterstoff Geo., t; 86 Otisco, Smyrna. Roach James, I, Lyons, Muir. Roach, Horace, t1 Lyons, Muir. Roach Nicholas, f, 14 North Plains, Hubbardston. Roberts A. Moore, fg 12 Danby, Portland. Roberts Mrs. D, Lyons v. Roberts Daniel S., t, 18 Orleans, Orleans. Roberts Prank, f, 85 Odessa, Woodland Center. ROBERTS GEO. P., shoemaker, North Plains, Hubbardston. Roberts Hezekiah, f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Roberts Hiram, f, 24 Ionia, Lyons. Roberts James H., t, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Roberts James, f, 25 Danby, Danhy. Roberts Jerome;, teamster, Ionia v. Roberts Joel (89 years of age), Ionia v. Roberts Lyman P., moulder, Lyons, Muir. Roberts Nathan, f, 15 Ionia, Ionia. ROBERTS NATHAN J., lumnbermani, Ionia v. Roberts Thomas W., barber, Ionia v. Roberts Truman, bl, Lyons v. Roberts William, I, Lyons v. Robertson Albert, r r, Ionia v. Robertson Duncan, f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Robertson Hugh, wagon-maker, Lyons, Pewamo. Robertson James, apiary, Lyons,Pewamo. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF ION~i COUTNTY. ROBERTSON JOS., ped dler, 30 Sebewa, Lake City. Robertson Philander S, f, 25 Campbell, Campbell. ROBBINS JEROM1E J. physician, N,\orth Plains, Hubbardston. Robinson Addison, f, 2.5 Danlby, Danby. Robinson A. Byron, p~ostmaster, Lyons, Muir. Robinson Ebenezer, jr., 1,, 17 Orleans. Orleans. Robinson Ebenezer, f, 17 Orleans, Orleans. Robinson Frank, foundry and pumps, Lyons v. ROBINSON 11ORACE, f, 216 BOStoD, Saranac. Robinson James, agent, 29 Oran ge, Ionia. Robinson James L., e and j, Lyons, 'Muir. Robinson Townsend, c, Lyons, Pewamo. Robinson Win., f. 3 Odessa, South Cass. Rock Barney, f, Iouia, Muir. Rock Edward, mason, Lyons v. Rock John, f, 30 Lyons, Lyons. Rodegable henry, 1', 16 Sebewa, West Lebanon. Rodgers Joel, f, 12 Lyons, Pewarmo. Rodgers Win., f, 24 Odessa, South Cass. Rodman. Mark, jeweler, Ionias v. Rodman Martin A., jeweler, Ionam v. Roe Joseph, f, Portland v. Roe Win. E., mnason, Portland v. Rogers Alonzo, elergyma-n, Orleans, Orleans. Rogers Charles, f, 34 Boston, Saranac. Rogyers Eli, f, 34 Boston, Saranae. Rogers Ely, f, Saranac v. ROGERS GEO. W., grocer, Saranac v. Rogers Henry W., f, 30 Sebewa, Sebewa. Rogers Hiram, f, 21 Orangne, Portland. Rogers Jacob T., clerk, North Plains, H~ubbardston. Rogers James S., f, 24 Berlinl, louia. Rogers Jesse, f, 31 Berlin, Saranac. Rogers Joseph A., f, 7 Berlin, Saranae. Rogers John W., f, 25 Boston, Saranac. ROGERS NELSON F., sec 'y H-ubbardston Lumber Co)., North Plains, hlubbardston. Rogers Win., f, 27 BostAon, Saranac. Rohier Mrs. Barbara, Lyons, Muir. Rollo Chas., f, 1 Otisco, Kiddville. Roney Michael, f, 14 North Plains, Hubbai dston. ROOF ADAM L., att'y and pres't First Nat'l Bank, Lyons v. ROOF ALBERT K., att'y, LyonS V. ROOT ASA.HEL G., auctioneer, Sarausc v. Root Dennis S., f, 35 Boston, Saranac. Root Edwin F., c, Ionia v. Root Edwin R., f, 3 louis, Ionia. Root Henry S., f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Root James M., merchant, 30 louia, Ionia. 23 Root John A., f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Root Joel L., tobacconist, Ionia v. Root Miles, clerk, Ionia v. Root Newland, I, Ionia -v. Root W. Ern est, I, Ionia v. Root Win., druggist (Root & Ward), Portland v. RORK JAMES, pump factory, 2 Ronald, Palo. RORK THO'S, pumip factory, 2 Ronald Palo. Rose -., f. 36 Keene, Saranac. ROSE CYRUS. f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Rose Geo. F., f, 35 Keene, Saranac. ROSE JACOB L., f. 6 Orleans, Chadwick. Rose Miartin, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Rose Samutel, f, 12 Otisco, Kiddville. Rose Stephen, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Rosekraus Almon, f, 25 Lyons, Pewaino. Rsoekraus Arthur W., f, 23 Lyons, Pewamo. Rosekrans Ernest, f, 25 Lyons, Pewamo. Rosekraus Judson, f, 25 Lyons, Pewamo. Rosell Daniel, manufacturer doors, sash, etc. (Rosell & Blanchard), Portland v. Roselle John, f, 15 Danby, Portland. Roselle Enoch, f, 3 Danby, Portland. Roselle George S., f, 15 Dahby, Portland. Rossman —, f, tO Otisco, Belding. Rosman James, fg 8 Otisco, Otisco. Rosenberger Christian, f, 8 Campbell, Lowell. Ross Andrew, f, 28 Easton, Ionia. Ross Anguns G., shoemaker, Iouia v. Ross Chauncecy A., c, 2 Ronald, Palo. ROSS J. W., druggists (Ross & Ewing), Portland v. ROSS JAY, f, 4 Lyons, Muir. Ross John K., c, N`orth PlaiDs, 1-ubbardstori. ROSS NAT11AN, e, 5 Lyons, Muir. Ross Peter P., f, 18 North Plains, Muir. Roth Paul, tailor, Ionia v. Rounds Joseph,; 24 louia, Lyons. Rounds Philo Pf, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Rounds Philo L.) t., 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Rowe Robert, f, 15 Orange, Collins. Rowe Thaddeus, f, 16 Orange, Ionia. Rowleder, Geo., f, 30 Boston, South Bus. ton Rowley Albert, f, 15 Easton, Ionia. Rowley George HI., f, 10 Easton, Ionis. Rowley Hie], f, 33 Orleans, Ionia. Rowley Henry H., f, 33 Orleans, Ionia. Rowley Orson E., f, 33 Orleans, Ionia. Rowley Smith, f, 33 Orleans, Ionia. Royal John C., clerk, Ionia v. Royston Richard, f, 29 Sebewa, Lake City. Rubadeau Amab, f, 32 Orange, Ioaia. Rubadeau Martin, f, 32 Orange, Ionia. Rubbage Christina, f 33 Orange, Portland. 178 178HISTORY ANrD DIRECTORY OF IONIA, COUNTY. Rudd Henry, 1, Lyons, Pewamo. Ruuid Win., I, Lyons, Pewamo. Iludd William, mason, Lyons, Pewvamo. Rudlgers John W., gunsmnith, Lyons Y. Ruffe Adam, f, 23 Lyons, Pewamo. RUMSEY CHAUNCY J., lumber, Lyons5,.Muir. Rumble Arthiur, s-awycr, Ionia v,. Rumble A.. I, Ionia v. Runge Charles, f, 16 Camipbell, West Campbell. Rush Alphonso, f, 30 Odessa, South Cass. Rush Elisha, f, 19 Odessa, South Cass. Rush John, ag']. implements (Kimaball & Rush), Ionia v. Russ Renssellaer, f, 24 Keene, Ioaja. Russell Aaron W., f, 21 Keene, Keene. RUS$4LL ALBERT G., f, 12 North Plamps, Hubbardston. Rlussell B., miller, 2 Ronald, Palo. Rtussell Chas., f, 20 Otisco, Smyrna. Russell Edwin A., t; 18 Orleans, Chadwick. Russell EsteVen, t 1,27 Odessa, Siouth Cass. Russell George, clerk, North Plains, Hubbardston. Russell Jamnes AV., f, 2.7 Odessa, South Cass. Russell J. Gilbert, f,221 Otisco, Smyrna. Russell John 11., mianuf'r boots and shoes, Portland v. Russell Joseph A., f; 27 Odessa, South Cass. RUSSELL ROBERT L., f, 30 Otisco, Smyrna. Russell SUMneCr, J' 227 Odessa, Sou~th Cass. Russell Wellington1, f, 27 Odessa, South C as s. RUSSELL Win., g7 15 Otisco, Otisco. Rust Alfred B., f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Rust C. E., nurseryman, Ionia v. Rutamer John, broom-maker, Tonia v Ryan Miss Bridget, Ionia v. Rlyerson C. S.,huteher, Portland v. Ryan Mliss Fanny, teacher, union schiool, Jonia V. Ryan Patrick, f, 12 Lyons,, Pewanio. R~yan Richard, I, Lyons, Muir. R1yan Timothy, I, Ionia v. Ryan Win.,; 73 -North1 Plains, llubbardston. S. Sabinl Jaile- B3., C, Otisco, BeClding1. Sabin Geo. B., e, Otisco, Belding. Sackett Richard, f, 3 Keene, Smiyrna. SAVFFORD HIRAM F., ~, 1.5 Portland, Portland. Safford Horace B., f, 13 Portland, Portland. % Sage Allen MN., mason. 1 Easton, Ionia, Sage Benjamiin, f, 18 Keene, Fallasburg. S,' ge David jr., f, 14 Easton, Ionia. Sage lDavid, sen., f, 13 Easton, bumji. Sage Edwvin, 1', 14 Easton, Ionia. Sage Henry H1., f, 6, Ionia. Ionia. Sage James, f, 18 Keene, Fallasbur~v. S'-AGE JAMES A., miacli, (Sage & Bi-nwil) Otisco, Smvrna. I Sage Lewis, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Sagec Nelson, f, 13 Easton, lonia. Sagec Mrs. Susan, bonia v. Sage Selah, f. 18 Keene, Fallasburg. Sa&,,e W~in. W., f, 13 Easton, Ionia. Sailer Dorothy, f, 21 Orange, Orange. Sailer Marg-aret, f, 21 Orange, Orange. Salisbury Norman L., hI, 24 North Plainsz Matherton. Salmion- MNichael, f, S North Plains, Hubbardston. Salyes Josiah A, c, North Plains, Hubbardston. Samain Daniel, I'f. 29 Portland, Portlandl. S amain Elmas, I, Portland v. iSarnain Joseph B., jr., f, 29 Portland, 'Porthand. Saniain Josephi B., sen., f', 29 Portlaind, Portland. Sainain Wmn. L., i; 29 Portland, Portland. Sanborn Dearborn, c, Portland v. Sandhorn Edward, f, 6, lDanby, Portland. Sandborn Enoch, I' Portland v. Sandborn Justus S., e, Portland v. Sandborn Lawrence, f, 6 Danby, Portland. Sandborn Norman T., village marsh~al. Portland v. Sanders Isaac, f, 51 Otisco, Otisco. Sanders Mrs. Sarah, i 25 Danhy, Danby. Sandors Theodore L., I' 36 Danby, Danby. Sandford James B., f, 26 Easton, Ionia. Sanford Andrew J., f, 12- Orange, Collins. Sanford Henry S., furniture manufacturer, Portland v. Sapp P. Ferry, t; It Easton, Ionia. Sapp II, P., r r I, boinia v. Samp W. HI.. shoemaker, Portland v. Sarygent Chiarles R., t; 28 Danb~y, Danby. Sargeant Reading, f, 28 Dailby, Danby. Saterfield A. E., pai nter, Ionia v. Satterfield Alonzo, painter, Ionia v. Satterlee Orville S., merchant, Portland v. Savage Augustus C., f, 9 Easton, Ionin. Savage-' Hampton It., f, 9 Easton, Ionia. ISavagre July, hI, 13 Easton, Ionia. S.AWAYER MILTON, hi, Portland v. S-axton Daniel F., f, 21 Danby, Portland. Saxton Daniel F., f, 21 Danby, Danby,. Saxton Jbohn, f, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Saxton Lymian, ominibus, Lyons v. Saxton Loren, hotel, Lyons v. Sayers Geo., f, 31 Portland, Portland. Sayers Henry, f, 31 Portland, Portland. Sayers James, f, 31 Portland, Portland. Sayers John jv.~, f, 31 Portland, Portland. Sayers John sea., f, 31 Portland, Portland. Savers Josiah, f, 3)1 Portland, Portland. IlISTORY AND 1)IIECTORY OF IOXIN COUNTY. 179 Sayers William, f, 31 Portland, Portland. Sayles Arthur, f, 20 Keene, Fallasburg. Sayles Charles P., f, 20 Keene, Lowell. Sayles Cyrenus, C., f, 30 Keene, Lowell. Sayles Elias, f, 29 Keene, Lowell. Sayles George R., f, 29 Keene, Lowell. Sayles Millard, f, 17 Keene, Fallasburg. Sayles Sanford C., f, 30 Keene, Lowell Scerlett John, f, 5 Ionia, Ionia. Schafer, Philip, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac Scarr Frank, f, 27 Boston, Sarannc. SCHEIDT PETER, Saranac v. Schell Geo., f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Scheurer, John, teamster, Ionia v. Schields Christian, f, 35 Otisco, Smiyrun. Schild Conrad, boarding-house, Ionia v. i Schild John, carriage factory, lonia v. Schillenger Christian, brewer, Ionia v. Schitz John, f, 2 Keene, Saranac. Schlicnz Andrew, f, 36 Ionia, Lyons. Schmidt Fred., f, 6 Ronald, Wood's Coriers. Schmidt Jacob,, l, onia v. Schmidt Wim., t; 6 Ronald, Wood's Corners. SCHMUCKER FRANK, saloon, Ionia v. Schnabel Michael, f, 27 Berlin, Saranac. Schnabel Martin, f, 25 Berlin, Ionia. Schneider John, f, 3 Odessa, South Cass. Schoem John P., North Plains, Hubbardston. Schoonmaker John, f, I North Plains, Hubbardston. Schouten John K.,mer, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Schram Chas., f, 20 Otisco, Smyrna. Schriner Wm., 1, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Schultz Charles, 1, Ionia v. Schurr John, cranker, North Plains, Ilhbbardston. Scoby Herman, f, 13 Berlin, lonia. SCHOFIELD R. 11., f, 30 Portland, Portland, SCOT JAMES, f, 29 North Plains, Muir. Scot Wm., f, 29 North Plains, Muir. Scott Cornelius, poor-house, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Scott Cornelius, T, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Scott James R., f, 7 Berlin, Saranac. Scott John M., f, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Scott John, f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Scott Joseph, f, 22 Campbell, West Campbell. SCOTT JUSTIN, c, Portland v. SCOTT MILO, f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Scott Robert, barber, North Plains, IHubbardston. Scott Wm., wagon-maker, 2 Ronald, Palo. Scott William,, 1 Berlin, Ionia. Scranton Wm. C., merchant, Saranac v. Scribner Mrs. Jane, Boston, South Boston. Scribner Moses, f, Portland v. Scovill George, mechanic, Portland v. Scovill George B., cooper, Portland v. Sebring Sylvester, 1 Ionia, Muir. Seabrook Absalom J., 1, Lyons, Muir. SEARING C(IIESTER A., f, 22 Lyons, Lyons., Searing Henry, teamsler, Lyons v. Searing James A., f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Sears John, f, 24 Campbell, Campbell. Sears John. 1, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Searing Melvin [M., f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. SEARING NATHANIEL, f, 27 Lyons, Lyons. Sears Robert, f, 24 Campbell, Campbell. Sears Wilmot, t, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Scavcr Mrs. Elizabeth C., 14 Lyons, P(warno. Seaver John S., f, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. Scaver Milo, f, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. Seaver Wm. E., f, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. SEELEY GILBERT, miller, 23 Ionia, Lyons. Seed Hugh, 1, Lyons, Muir. Seeksmith John, 1, Ionia v. Selden Ira, f, 12 Danby, Portland. Selden Lafayette A., L, 12 Danby, Portland. SELLECK JAMES,,, 35, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Sennett Miss M., millinery, Ionia v. Sergeant Win. W., f, 28 Boston, Saranac. SESSIONS ALCINOUS Y., f, 23 North Plains, Matherton. Sessions Alonzo, President First Nat'l Bank Ionia, 34, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Sessions Amasa, f, 23 North Plains, Hubbardston. SESSIONS AMASA, )eputy County Clerk, Ionia v. Sessions Henry C., County Clerk, lonia v. Sessions Henry, f; 27 Orange, Portland. Sessions John A., f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, lonia. SESSIONS LYMAN 'T., f, 23 North Plains, Matherton. SESSIONS NATHANIEL, f, 1 North Plains, Hubbardston. Settle William, 1, 8 Lyons, Miuir. SESSIONS WM., f, ionia v. Severcool Henry, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Severcool Newman, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Sevcry Luther F., tinner, Otisco, Belding. Sexsmith John, sawyer, Ionia v. Sexton Stephen, f, 15 Odessa, South Cass. Seybold Gottlieb, f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Seymour -, blks, Ionia v. e. Seymour Frank, 1, Lyons v. Seymour Henry, 1, Lyons v. Shadbolt Albert, f, 26 Ionia, Lyons. Shadwell Wim., f, 2 Campbell, Campbell. Shaefer Jacob, f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Shafer John, t; 35 Odessa, Woodland Center. Shafer Michael, carriage-maker, Portland v. ISO 180 HISTORtY ANXD DIRECTORY OF 1 IONI COUNTY. Shafer Ml., f, 1 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton County). Shafer Win., f, 6 Boston, Lowell. Shaffer Joha, mason, Ionia v'. Shaffer Joseph, 1, Ionia v. Shaffold Frank, 1, Ionia v. Shank Henry J., f, 7 Danby, Portland. Shank Mark, mill-owner, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Shannon Mark, bjlliard-hall, Ionia v. Shannon Martin, f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. -Shannon Robert L., f, 25 7,7 Berlin, lonia. Sharkey Thomas, peddler, Otisco, Otisco. Sharp Geo., f, 29 Easton, Ionia. Sharrard Elouzo, f; 25 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Shaw Asher, r, 4 Otisco, Otisco. Shaw Dennis, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Shaw Geo. N., carriages, Lyons, Muir. Shaw Henry, f, 25 Odessa, Lake City. I Shaw Stillman, f, Saranac v. SHAW STEPHEN, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. SHAW SPENCER L., f, Saranac N% Shaw Samuel, f, 29 Orange, Orange. Sheck Gottleib, mach, Ionia v. Sheffield Edward, f, 4 North Plains, hunbbardston. Sheffold Frank, I, Ion ia v. SHELDON HARLEY, f, 17 North Plains, Muir. Sheldon John B. f, 17 North Plains, Muir. Sheldon Win., c, Ionia v. Shell Henry, 1, Lyons, Pewamo. Shellenbarger Aaron, f, 29 Odessa, South Cass. Shelley John, f, S Odessa, South Cass. Shepard Charles, barber, Lyons, Muir. Shepard C. 0., c, Ionia v. SHEPARD DUNCAN, harness shop, Ionia v. Shepard Edward, f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Shepard Win. E., f, 21Campbell, West Campbell. Sheperd Elijah IL., f, 17 Odessa, South Cass. Shepard Gordon H., f, 21 Odessa, South Cass. Sherard William, f, 18 Keene, Fallasburg. Sheridan Richard, f, 2 Berlin, Jonia. Sheridan Thomas, f, 34 Orange, Portland. Sherry Thomas, teamster, Lyons, Muir. SHERWOOD AMOS W., att'y, Lyons, Pewamo. Sherwood Henry, f, 22 Berlin, Ioum. Sherwood Joel H., f; 2 Ronald, Palo. Sherwood Miles C., C, 23 Berlin, Ionia. Sherwood Thomas, f, 23 Bterlin, Ionia. Sherman Alanson, hi, Lyns, Muir. Sherman Chancy, 1, 31North Plains, Muir. Sherman Delevan, bi, Lyons, Muir. Sherman Dennis, painter, Lyons -v. Sherman Henry, f, S Keene, Keene. SHERMAN JOHN 11., f, S Keene, Keene. Sherman James A., f, 7 Danby, Portland. Sherman Jesse, f, 30 Keene, Lowell. Sherman J. F., CY bonia v. Sherman Lumian, f, 8 Keene, Keene. Sherman LorenZo R., sailor, 20 Berlin, Saranac. Sherman Micaijab, bI, Lyons v. Sherman Myron, I, 11 Lyons, Pewamo. Sherman Norman D., cooper, Portland v. Sherman Richard P., book-keeper, Jonia v. Sherman Sidney H-., dry-goods (Sherman & Mills), Ionia v. SHERMAN T. WV., watchmaker, Portland v. SHERM1AN WA_. U3., f, 3 Danby, Sebewa. Shier Henry, f, 24 Odessa, South Cass. Shilton Arthur, f, 1 Berlin, Ionam. Shilton Benjamin, f, 7 Orange, lonia. Shilton. Daniel, f, 5 Orange, lonia. Shindoff Henry, hi, Saranac v. Shindoff Jacob, bi, Saranac v. Shindoff John, f, 34 Otisco, Smnyrna. SHINDOFF JOHN, f, 35 Otisco, Smyrna. Shindoff Peter, f, 34 Otisco, Smyrna. SHIPMAN RUSSELL, miller (Tyler & S.), North Plains, Matherton. Shively Daniel, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Shively Geo., 1, 12 Easton, Ionia. Shively Peter, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. Shively Win., 16 Jonia, Ionia. Shockey Henry C., i; 25 Odessa, South ICass. iShoemaker Isaac, f, 12 Lyons, Pewnmo. Shoemaker Thomas, 1, 12 Lyons, Pewamo, iShook Fayette f, 'O Portland, Portland. Shopbell Andrew, f, 15 Campbell, Campbell. Shopbell SimIon P., f, 22~ Campbell, Campbell. Shoren Henry, fg 12 Ionia, Muir. Short Henry, f', 20 Odessa, Campbell. Short Win. H., f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Shotwell Levi, f, 9 Portland, Collins. Shove Samuel N., f, 9 IDanby, Portland. Showermian Lucius E., f; 22 Sebewa, Sebewa. Showerman Jacob, f, 202 Sebewn, Sebewa. Showman L. K., phiotograp~her,Portland v. Shaert Norton P, f, 34 Portland, Portland. Shuert William, f, 34 Portland, Portland. Shuster Charles, clerk, Jonia v. Shuster Philip, tailor, Ionia v. Sible Solomon, sen., f, 8 Berlin, Saranac, Sible Solomon, jr.. f; 5 Berlin, Saranac. Sible William, 10 Berlin, Saranac. bibley Frank C., druggist, Jonia v. Sidney Strube), f, Lyons, Mluir. Sickles Anon, 1f, 22 Odessa, South Cass. Sickles Qhas-les-, f, 21 Odessa, South Cass~ HISTORY A~ND) DIRECTORY OF 10ONIA COUiNTY.18 181 Sickles Eber,' general store, 2,2 Odeqsa, South Cass. Si-ckles Mrs. Nancy L., f, 22 Odessa, SoutHi Cass. SICKLES NATHANT MN., hotel-keepcr, Portland v. Sicklesteel Mrs. IDorcas, 1 Berlin, Ioiam. Sicklesteel Edmupd K., f, 11 Berlin, Ionia. Sicklesteel Willard, f, I Berlin, Ionia. Sigrsby David A., f, 27 Odessa, South Cass. Simmons -, f, 6 Lyons, Westphalia (Clinton County). Simmons A. B., c, Ionia v. Simmons Abel, f, 12 Berlin, Ionja. SIMMIONS D. A., watchmaker and jeweler, Portland v. SIMMONS EDWVIN W.,f 5, Berlin, Suamnac. Simmons Geo. W., f,7 28 Ionia, Ionia. Simmons John, f, 26 Odessa, South Cass. Simmons Leonard F., c, 1 Berlin, Ionam. Simmons Lyman, f, 11 Berlin, Ionm. Simmons Nelson, f, 11 Berlin, Ionia. Simmons Win. W.,~ f, 28 Ionia, Ionia. Simonds Frederick, f, 6 Orleans, Kiddyvile. Simons Jacob, bi, Ionia v. Simons John W., f, 21 Ionia, Ion ia.,Simonton Georgre W., gardner, 20 Ionia, Ionia. 11 SIMONTON JOHNSON, e, 20 Ionia, Ionia. Simkins Lawrence, f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Sit pson Henry B., 15 Ionia, Ionia. SIMPSON JOHN F., f, 28 Ronald, Ionia. SIMPSON ZOPHAR, architect, Lyons, Muir. SINKEY LUKE P., e, North Plains, Hubbardston. Simmin gton George, gardener, Ionia v. Sinnott I~ichael, f, 11 North Plains, Hubbardston. Sipley John, wagon-maker, 2 ROn ald,Palo. Sines Miss Frank, teacher union school, Ionia v. Sissem, George A., f 21 Berlin, Saranac. Sissem Jacob C., tf, 21 Berlin, Saranac. Sissem, Henry J., shoemaker, Ionia v. Sitterly Abram J., f, 34 Orleans, Ioaia. Skellanger Henry, f, Otisco, Smyrna. Skellenger Lemuel C., f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. Skellenger Samuel, bl, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. SKELLANGER WM., constable, Otisco, Smyrna. Skidgel Robert, mill-owner, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Scutt Cliff, f, 6 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Skutt Daniel, f, Ionia v., Skutt Frank, f, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Skutt Warren, f, 24 Orleans, Wood 's Corners. SLADE WM. R.) 1', 17 Lyons, Lyons. Slanker Solomon. f, 18 Ronald, Wood's, Corners. Slater Frederick, I, Ionia v. SSlater Peter, f, 28 Campbell, Wes —t Campbell. Slawson Wvin., f, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Sleight Peter, f, 13 Portland, West phalia (Clinton County). Sloan Foreman, capitalist, Ionia v. Sloan Win., engineer, Ionam v. SLOCUM ROBERT MN., teacher, 2 Ronald, Palo. Slocum Wmn. II., f, 24 Ronald. Wood'.s Corners. Sloman Simon, general store (Hizer & Slorman), Ionia v. Slowenske Christopher, f, 25 Berlin, bumi. Slowenske Ludwig, 1, 85 Berlin, Ionia. Slowenske Michael, f, 36 Berlin, Ioum. Slowser Peter, f, 17 Orange, Ionia. Smallman Joseph, f, 24 Keene, Saranac. Smally Seth, clergyman, Saranac v. Smaltz Jacob, eating-house, Ionia v. Smoke H-eniy, warehouse, Ionia v. Smoke Mrs. Nil. A.,7 32 Keene, Lowell. Smith A. Dewit, mill-hand, Saranac v. Smith Allen, f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Smith Alexander, harness shop, Ionia v. SMITHI AMBROSE G., 1; 19 Ronald, Wood's corners. Smith Americus, f, 9 Ronale Palo. Smith Andrew, f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Smith Andrew J., I, -North Plains, Hubbarclstoa. Smith Andrew M., f 26 Danby, Danby. Smith Ansel, f, 18 Orleans, Chadwick. Smith Ansel, jr., f, 20 Orleans, Chadwick. Smith Archibald, f, 1 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Smith Asaph C., f, 25 Keene, Saranac. Smaith. Augustus W., f, 14 Orleans, Wood's Corners. SMITH CALVIN L., f, Otisco, Smyrna. Smith Charles H., printer, Ionia v. SMXITH CHESTER, physician, Portland v. Smith Chester-, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. SMITH CHARLES, f, 17 Ronald, Wood'si Corners. Smith Charles, f; 36 Portland, Portland. Smith Christopher C., f, Lyons v. Smith Cyrus, brooms, Lyons v. Smith Daniel G., f, 15 Ionia, Ionm. Smith David If., i; 24 Orleans, woo d's Corners. Smith David MI, f, 14 Boston, Saranac. Smith Delos G., merchant (Smith & Hudson), Portland v. SMITH EDGAR, f, 25 Keene, Saranac. Smith Edward, f, 34 North Plains, Muir. Smith Edwin, f, 29 Berlin, Saranac. Smith Edwin O., f, 33 Lyons, Maple. Smith Mrs. Frances, Ionia v'. 182 lHISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IOXIA COUNTY. Smith Frank C., f, 21 Sebcwa, Sebcwa. Smith Franklin W., f, 16 Orleans,Orleans. Smith Mrs. Frances, f, 15 Danby,Portland. Smith Francis, f, 36 Keenc, Saranac. Smith Frederick, butcher, Lyons; Muir. Smith Frederick W., f, 9 Berlin, Ionia. Smith Galen, f, 15 Boston, Saranac. Smith George W., f, 2 Orange, Lyons. SMITH GEO. W., mach, Saranac v. SMIT'H GILES L., f, 18 Orange, Orange. Smith G. R., watchmaker and jeweler, Portland v. Smith Hannah J., 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Smith Harmon, f, 17 Ronald(, Wood's Corners. Smith Henry, f, 13 Orleans,, Wood's Corners. Smith He-ny II., f, 11 Boston, Saranac. Smith lHezekiah, butcher, Ionia v. Smith Hiel W., merchant, Portland v. Smith Isaac P., manufacturer, North Plains, Matherton. Smith James V., 1, Otisco, Smyrna. Smith Jesse E., f, 35 Orleans, lonia. Smith Jonathan T., c, 28 Ionia, Ionia. Smith John, f. 19 Berlin, Saranac. Smith John C., f, 26 Portland, Portland. Smith Joel, merchant, Portland v. SMITH JULIUS W., undertaker, Portland v. Smith Kimball, dep. p. ll, Ionia v. Smith Kimball R., clerk, Ionia v. Smith Laban A., f, 10 Portland, Porland. Smith Lemuel, 1, Saranac v. Smith Lewis D., dry goods, Ionia v. Smith Loren, gunsmith, Ionia v. Smith L. D., postmaster, Ionia v. Smith L. R., c, Portland v. Smith Lyman, f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Smith Marcus, f, 7 Orleans, Kiddvill(. SMITH MARION L., books (Smith & Lowe), Ionia v. Smith Michael, f, 1 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton County). Smith Milon G., f, 23 Orange, Portland. Smith Morris, f, 1.5 Odessa, South Cass. Smith Myron C., dry goods, Ionia v. Smith Myron W., shoes, Lyons, Pewamo. Smith Nelson E., f. and vineyard, 18 Ionia, Ionia. Smith Oliver, f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Smith Ozan, 14 Orange, Portland. Smith Peter, f, 1 Portland, Westphalia (Clinton County). Smith Peter, c, Ionia v. Smith Philip S., f, 35 Otisco, Slmyr1na. Smith Mrs. Plyn, Ionia v. Smith Ray V., tailor, Lyons v. Smith Ralph, f, 18 Orleans, Chadwick. SMITH R. B., mer. and custom miller, Portland v. Smith Reuben D., lumber, Lyons, Muir. Smith Reuben K., f, 36 Ronald, Muir. Smith Rollin A., sewing machines,Ionia v. Smith Rosanna, 22 Boston, Saranac. Smith S. E., engineer, Ionia v. Smith Seymour F., f, 23 Portland, lortland. Smith Silas, P, grocer, Lyons v. Smith Silas II., f, 19 Danby, Portland. Smith Stoel J., f, 1 North Plains, Hubbardston. Smith Thomas, 1, Ionia v. Smith Thomas, E., f, 3 Ionia, lonia. Smith Thorn f, 36 Portland, Portland. Smith Vernon H., attorney, Ionia v. Smith W. D., clerk, Ionia v. Smith William, farrier, Saranac v. Smith William A., f, 18 Orleans, Chadwick. Smith Win. Porter, f, 9 Ronald Palo. Smith Wm. T., bl, (Smith & Kennedy) Portland v. Smith Wm. T., f, 16 Danby, Portland. Smith Wm., 1, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Smith Win. f, 1.5 Campbell, Campbell. SNEATHEN PETER D., f, 19 Boston, Lowell. Snell Anson, f, 6 Easton, Ionia. Snell Jacob, f, 8 Easton, Ionia. Snell Joseph C., f, 6 Easton, Ionia. SNELL S. M., book-keeper, Portland v. Snell Sylvanus T., f, 8 Easton, Ionia. SNOOKS THOMAS W., f, Campbell, Campbell. Snover Edmund, f, 4 Otisco, Otisco. SNOW ALBERT, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Snow Edward, f, 2 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Snow Silas, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Snyder Conrad, f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Snyder Frank, c, Ionia v. Snyder Geo. W., 1, Portland v. Snyder Henry, broker, Lyons, Pcwano. Snyder Henry, physician, Portland v. Snyder James, f, 35 Campbell, Campbell. Snyder James W., f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Snyder John, 1, r. r, Ionia v. Snyder John, f, 6 Ionia, Ionia. Snyder John G., f, Otisco, Belding. Snyder Levi HI., f, 32 Berlin, Saranac. Snyder Stephen L., 12 Orleans, Wood's Corners. Snyder Solomon S., f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Snyder Solomon, f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Snyder Mrs. Sylvia, Portland v. SNYDER WILLIAM, f, 31 Orange, Ionia. Soles David S., constable, Portland v. Soles Byron D., cabinet-maker, Portland v. Somers Charles P., hardware, Lyons, Pewamo. Sommers Elias W., f, 28 Ronald, Ionia. Sommers James, f, 29 Ronald, Ionia. HISTORY AiND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COU-NTT.18 183 ISOMMERS NICHOLAS J., f, 218 Ronald, Ionia. Soper Charles IT., f, 3 Daniby, Portland. Soper Edward, f, 3 Orange, Collins. Soper Hiram, mail carrier, Ionia v. SOPER WILLIAM1, f, 'd3 Orange, Collins. Sorell Joseph, f. 7 Boston, Lowell. Soule B. St. John, shoemaker, Ionia v. c.,Soule M3rs. Emma J., Ionia v. Sonie Henry A.. painter, 18 Sebewa, Ionii. Soule Isaac B., f, 10 Orleans, Orleans,. Sonic James N., cooper, Ionia v. e. Sonlc Job, shoemaker, Ionia v. e. Soule Lorentus B., att'y., Ionia v. Soulc Oscar IH., wagon-maker, Ionia v. c. Southard A. J., att'y., Portland v. Sovereen Albert Win., physician, Portland v. Sowernian Orlando V., f 20 Sebewa, Sebewa. Sowvlc Abraham ~lpastor Universalist Church, Portland v. Sparks Alpheus, t; 15 Keene, Saranac. Sparks Danforth, 1, 24 Otisco, Smiyrnai. Sparks Mrs. Ellen, 15 Keene, Saranac. Sparks James, f, 14 Keene, Saranac. Sparks William jr., f, 15 Keene, Keenf,. Sparks William, f, 15 Keene, Saranac. Spanlcling -Mrs. Caroline,.2i Portland, Portland. SPALDING DAVID C., p)hysician. Lyon s V. Spalding ID., f, 35 Lyons, 1kwamo. SPAULDING JEREMIAhI, g, 10 Ionia, Ionia. SPAULDING MARTIN, f, 29 Orangre, Orange. Spaulding Montgomery, 1', 80 North Plains, North Plains. SPAULDING- PERRY, f, 1 Ionia, Muir. Seaker Edgar A., f, 36, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Spears John, f; 18 Otisco, Belding. SPELMAN L. P., pastor Congregationa-l Church, Portland v. Spicer Allen, f; 7 Otisco, Otisco. Spicer Mrs. Mary, Lyons, Pewamno. Spicer William, f, 7 Otisco, Otisco. Spires Daniel, f, Lyons, Muir. Spitzly Anthony, f, 11 Portland, West. plialia (Clinton County). Spencer A. J1, operator, 80 Iouia, Jonia. SPENCER ALBERT L., teacher, Otisco, Smyrna. SPE NCER ASA, f, 2.8 Otisco, Slyayrnla. SPENCER AMBRtOSE, f, 291 Otisco, Smyrna. Spencer B. P., attorney, Ionia v. Spencer Darwin, f, 10 Odessa, South Cass. Spencer Elias,' f, 18 Boston, Lowell. Spencer Enos, f, 24 Boston, Saranac. Spencer Er-astus, merchant (E. & F. IL. Spencer), Saranac v. SPENCER EZRA, merchant, Saranac v. SPENCER F. HENRY, merchant (B. & F. IH. Spencer), Saranac v. Spencer Jame; A., miller, Otisco, Smyrna. SPENCER GEO. C., f and lawyer, OtiFco, Smyrna. Spencer Geo. S., 1, 21 Otisco, Otisco. SPENCER HARVEY II t., 200 Eastor, Ionia. SPENCER JUI)E IL, 5) Orleans, Kiddviule. Spencer Jude R., jr., 5- Orleans, Kiddvillc. Spencer Sidney, f, Otisco, Smyrna. Spencer Rev. Thomas J,, 16 Orleans, Orleans. ISpencer Thomas, clerk~, Saranac -v. Sprague Alexander, f, 29 Keene, Lowell. Sprague Ehenezer, f, 5 Portland, Collins. Sprague Henry, f, 80 Easton, Saranac. SPRAGUE JONATHAN A., postmaster, Saranac v. Sprague Loren, f, '1 Ronald, bonia. iSpragrue Silas, f, 21 Easton, Ionam. Sprague Win., 1, Lyons v. Sprague Win., f, 22 Danby Portland. Springsted Frank, cooper, Lyons, Muir. Springsted Johnson C., bl, Lyons, Muir. ISprout Mrs. Amanda, Portland v. Sqniers, Washington A., c, Portland v-, Stacy John M3., justice or the peace~, Ionia v. Stachell Barnard, 1, Portland v. Stains Win., f, 9 Ronald, Palo. Starkweather A. 2 Rlonald], Palo. Staley Charles W., f, 19 Lyons, Lyons. STALEY HENRY V., justice of the peaee, Lyons, Muir. Staley Mrs. Mary, Lyons, Muir. Staley Thos. P., f7 36 Campbell, Campbell. STALEY WM. A., merchant (Staley& Mathews), Portland, Collins. Stambrow Ransom, f, 14 Easton, Ionia. Standen Win., f, 82 Orleans, Ionia. STANARD WM. B., hotel, Lyons, Pewamo. STANNARD ABIAL S., f, 2I.9 Boston, South Boston. Stannard Jeremilah, t; 2t) Boston, South Boston. Stansell Charles, macli, Ionic v. Stanton Alfred, f, 9 Orange, Ionia. STANTON E. TI., lumberman, Ionic v-. Stanton Harvey, f; 24 Berlin-Orange. STANTON JOHN, c, 17 Orange, Ionic-. Stanton Thomas, f, 9 Orange, Ionia. Stark Henry, f, 4 Boston, Saranac. Starks Henry, i; 36 Boston, Saranac. Stark bleary C., grocer (Michener & Stark), Ionia v. Stark Henry C., livery, Ionia v. Steadman Thos. A.. c, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Stearns Abram, f, 27 Campbell, Campbell. IStearns Alfred, clergyman, 29 Boston, South Boston. 184 184 ItISTORY A-ND DIRECTORY OF IONIA. COUNTY. Stearns Mattbew, f, 27 Campbell, Camjbell. Stearns W. C., I, Ionia v. STEARNES JOSEPH D. f, 283 Otisco, Smyrna. Stearnes Lee, barber, Ionia v. Stearnes Wmn. A., lumberman, Ionia v. Stearn Win. C., sawyer, Ionia v. Stebbins.Albert, f, 30 Easton, o~ina Stebbins Chauncey, f, 31 Easton, lonia. Stebbins George, f, 30 Easton, Ionia. STEBBINS JOSEPHUS, r. r. agent, 6 Portland, Collins. Stebbins Orrin, f, 23 Sebewa, Sebewa. Stebbins Seymour N., f, 20 Easton, 1loui8. Steckler Abram, f, 31 Campbell, West Campbell. Stedman Benjamin, f, 29 Ronald, Ionia. STEDMAN DAVID, f,16 Ronalcl,Wood 's Corners. Stedman Nelson, f, 29 Ronald, Iouia. Steel Paul, f, 20 Orange, Ionia. Steele R. W., miller, Portland v. Steele George. miller, 2 Ronald, Palo. STEELE HENRY, f, 33 Ronald, Ioiia. Steele John, 1, 21 Ionia, Ionia. STEELE WM., f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Steere David, f, 16 Ronald, Palo. Steere Leonard H., f, 10 Ronald, Palo. Steere Win., f, 10 Ronald, Palo.' STEERE WM. M., f, 10 Ronald, Palo. Stein Mathias, tinner, Portland v. Stephens Philo B., North Plains, Hubbardston. Sterling Mrs. Charlotte, 23 Portl and, Portland. Sterling James H., f, 23 Portland,Portland. Sterling- Jerome L., clerk, 21.3 Portland, Portland. Stevens Abram, f, 32,7, 7 Berl in, Saran ac, Stevens Asa, f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Stevens Chiarles, farrier, 29 lonia, Ionia. STEVENS CHARLES, merchant (Steveas Bro's.), Lyons, Muir. Stevens Cyrus, axe-helves, Lyons v-. Stevens Emerson, I, Ionia v. Stevens Geo. B., com 'sn. merchant, Portland v. STEVENS GEO. W., merchant, 2 Ronaid, Palo. STEVENS HENRY (., hardware, Portland v. Stevens Irving 0.,I f, 25 Keecue, Saranac. Stevens John, merchant (Stevens Bro's.), Lyons. Muir. Stevens Nathan, coin'sn1. mer-chant, P'ortland v. Stevens Newell, shoemaker, Saranac v. Stevens Siloam, f, 4 Berlin, Saranac. Stevens Mrs. Susan, I, Ionia v. e. Stevens Sylvester, f, 5 Berlin, Saranac. Stevens Mrs. Theda L.,7 f, 30 Lyons, Maple. - Stevens Theodore, ticket and fr't. ag,'t., Portland v. Stevenson Alfred, cooper, Portland v. Stevenson Edward, merchant, Ionia v. Stevenson Frank W., dry-goods, Ionia v. Stevenson Geo. shoemaker, Ionia v. Stevenson Gilbert, c, 4 Orleans, Orleans. Stevenson Hampton, clerk, Ionia v. STEVENSON JOHN P., editor an d prop~rietor Ionia Standard, Ionia v. Stevenson John, Ionia v. STEVENSON THOMAS G., editor Ioaia Sentinel, Ionia v. Stever Joseph, lumber, Lyons, Muir. Stewart Alexander, t, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Stewart (Ohas., f, 1.3 Odessa, West Sebewa. Stewart George, f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Stewart Jesse, teamster, Ionia v-. Stewart John R., bl, Saranac v. Stewart John E., f, 5 Portland, CollinF. Stewart Paul, f, 31 Berlin, Saranac. Stewart Richiard, f, 26 Ronald, Ionia. STIFLER JACOB, c, 6 Danby, Portland. Stiles Henry, c, Ionia v. Stiles Henry, c, 12 Berlin, Ioaia. Stiles Ora, I, Lyons, Muir. Stilson John, f, 1 Portland, Portland. Stilson Mrs. Mary E., Portland v. Stingel Casper, broom-maker, Lyons v-. Stingel Edward, I, Lyons, Muir. Stingel Geo. W., broom-maker, Lyons v. Stingel. Win., broomn-maker, Lyons v. Stinson Jeptha, cooper, Portland v. Stinson Lafayette, f, 25 Sebewa, Sebewa. St. John Geo. W., merchant, 30 Danby, Sebewa. St. John John W.. shoemaker, Lyons v. St. Johns Sylvester, f, 22 Orange, IoniaSt. John Win. W., I, Lyons v. Stocker Wmn. L., I;f 8 Portland, Portland. Stockcord Jesse, f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Stockholm John C., merchant, 15 Otisco, Otisco. Stockholm Warren, clerk, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Stocking Jarvis P., f, 14 Otisco, Belding. Stockwell Amos, f, 23 Danby, Portland. Stockwell James C., f; 11 iIanby, Portland. STOCUM 11IRAM1, f, 3 Orange, Ionia. Stoddard Joseph, teamster, 7 Lyons, Muir. STODDARD Wil. U., miller, North Plains, Hubbardston. Stokes William, shoemakers, 16 Orleans, Orleans. Stokes Abram B., c, 10 Portland, Portland. Stokes Wmn. R., 1, 10 Portland, Portland. Stoll Abramn J., f, 15 Sehewa, Sebewa. STONE ALLEN D., livery, Lyons, Muir. Stone Alfred, f, 1 Ionia, Muir. IIISTORY AN-D DIRIECTORtY OF IONI.X COUNTY.18 185 SStone Bradley C., 1', 10 Otisco, Otisco. Stone Charles, 1, 14 Otisco, Beldiun, Stone Charles IV., 1, 121. lonia, _Muir. Stone Charles IV., clerk, Ionia vc. Stone Darius, f, 12 Ionia, Mulir. Stone George, t', 18 -North Plain,, Northi Plains. S tone Jehial It., 1,Pot'mdv Stone John AV., f, 5 DanhyV, Portland. Stone Lewis H1., f, 14 Otisco, Belding. Stone Lyman, t, 1 Ionia, Muir. Stone Richard C., clerk, Ionia v-. Stone Samuel, f, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Stone Mrs Sarah, It Ionia, Tolet. Stone Silas N., f', it Ioum,Mir Stone William F., 1', 19 i13oston, Lowell. STOREY CYRUS C., f. It) Boston, Lowell. Storm Charles, harness —maker, Portland v. Storm Garry, moulder, Portland v, Storm John, f, 2 Danby, Portland. STORY GE~O. J., f, 29 Boston, Lovvell, STORY LYMIAN, f, t16,loston, Saranac. STORY WMI. S., t; '29 Boston, Lowell. Stoughton Mrns. Emily ii., 10 INortli Plains, Iluhhardston. Stoughton Jerome, f, 16 0tizco, Otisco. Stoughton John C., f', 10 North Plains, llubbard.4on. Stoughton Marsh all, 0Otisco, 0 PSCO. Stout Daniel, 1',26 North P~lains,, Matherto n. STOWE CORNELIUS AV., f, Saranac -v. Stowvell Luke, f, 30 Orleanvz, Orleans. Stowell Robert, c, Otisco, Belding. STrUCK CHARLES L-, foundry and miachine shop, Northi Plains, Hubbardston. Stucltz John, f, 18 Campbell, Lowell. Sturgis John, f,'26 North Plains,Mathcrton. 'Sturgis Consider, f 26 North Plains, Mlathierton. Sturgis George E., f, 219 Berlin, Saranae. Sturtevant Danforth, g, '28 bonia, lonia. Strachan Alexander C., f,1 33 Northi Plains, Muir. Strachan James, f, 20 North Plains, 1'd uir. Straehan John, clerk, Lyons, 'Muir. Street Charles. f, 1 Keene, Saranac. Street Edwin, laborer, 22 Keene, Saranac. Strickland Leander, f, 30 Orange, Orange. STRICKLAND LUKCE, cattle broker, Saranac v. Strickland Washburn B)., ("1,- 15 ortland, Portland. 'Strickland Win. L., atony arancv Stfiogham 1). II, maechanic, Portland v. Stringham Geo.,I f. 20 Portland, Portland. Stringhiam Jacob,,1', Portland v. Strothers, George, f, 5 Odessa, Algodon. Strong Emery, t;, 21 Easton, Ionia. Strong Homer, f, 19 Orange, Orange. STRONG ISAAC, f, 21 Easton, I6umi. Strong Noble D., f, 10 Easton, Ionia. Strong Philip, minister, 20 Orleans, Orleans. Strongr Samuel, 1, 23 KDeene, Saranac. Struhel Ira, f, 4 Lvons, Muir. Strubel Lamabrrt B., f, 4 Lyons, Muir. Strunk Levi, e, oniav Suits MCrs. Eleanor, 206 Campbell, Camp - bell. Suits Daniel, tf, 126 Campbell, Campbell. Sullivan Daniel, mach, Ionia v. e Sullivan Georg(,e, el Ionia v. e. Sullivan Jeremiah), f, 28S Campbell, Wes~t Sullivan Patrick, I, Lyons,,Muir. SUM2I GEG., brewer, Ionia v. Sumner Asa F., 32 Berlin, Saranac, Suminer M-Nrs., 20 Boston, Sainanac. Sumner Win., f, 8 Orange, Ionia. Sunderland E., c, Ionia v. Sunderlin. Alonzo A., merchant, Nortli IPlains, Hubbardston. ISunderlin Edson B., merchant, /2 Rlonald, Palo1. Sunderlin Edward Al., c, 2 Ronald, Palo. Sunderlin Eli, f, 13 Ronald, Palo. Sunderlin Elizabeth A., f1 12 Lyons, Pcwamno. S-uther-land J. Ileniry, clerk, Saranac v. Sutherland Malcom'b, hIonia v. Sutherland M. C., 1U, Ionia v. Sutton Arthur, 1, 17 Lyons, Lyons. Sutton Edwin 0., t; 20 Lyonjs, Lyons. Sutton Lorenzo A., f, 2 Lyons, Lyons. Sutton Mrs., 22 Lyons, Lyons. SWAIN CORNELIUS A.,1,3 Otisco, Smnyrna - SWAIN 1)AVlD A., harness-maker,2 Ronald, Palo. Swain Samuel P., t', 302 Otisco, Saiyrnia. Swarr John, f, 11 Danby, Portland. S warthout Al fred, 28 Ronald, Wood's corners. Swartout Alonzo, 1, 21 Ronaldl, ]onia. SWARTHOUT CHARLES, c, Iyomv, Muir. SWARTIJOUT C[LARLES, 1', '2 Ronald, Palo. Swarthout Edwin, cooper, Otisco, Swnyrna. Swarthout Frank, 1, 21 Ronald, Ionia. Swarthout Ralph, cooper, Saranac v. Swarthout Wni., 2 Ronald, Palo. Swarthout John, 1', 28 Odessa, South Cass. Swartz Johin, lpoor-hoiise, 33 Ronald, Ionia. Sweatland Win., painter-, Lyons, Muir. Sweeney Edward, teamster, Lyons v. SWEENEY JAMES, produce dealer, Lyons, v. -Sweet George 1I., i; 20 Campbell, West' Cambell. Sweet Joseph, photo, Lyons v..Sweet Thomnas L., f, 29 Qampbell, West Camipbell. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COU-NTY. Swift George, c, Lyons v. Swift William, e an~d j, LYOns V. Swineheart Samuel, f, 25 Odessa, Lake city. Switzer Ferdinand, F, 31 Sebewa, Lake City. Sykes Joseph, f, 32 North Plains, Muir. Sylvester Henry, boots and shoes, Lyons, Muir. T. TABEII PELEG, t, 30) Orieans, Smyrna. TABOR JOHN A., clerk, North Plains, Hubbardston. TABOR WALTER J., North PIlaiDSHubbardston. *~Taft Mrs Eliza, f; 33 lonia, onaja rpaft John A., lumberman, Lyous, Muir. Traft Matthew D., f, Lyons, Pewamo. Taft Riley, f, 33 Ionia, Ionia. Taggart Henry, f, 3 Easton, Ibum. TALCOTT CHAUNCEY, f, 21 Ronald], Ionia. Talcott Mrs. E.,7 27 Rouald, Ionia. Talcott George, f, 27 Ronald, bonia. TALCOTT OSCAR, f, 27 Ronald, Ionia. TALLENT JOSEPH, F, 20 Boston. Saranac. Tallman James, f, 2 Otisco, Belding.1 B TALLMAN II. CLAY, f, 2 Otisco, Belding. T41lman aOliver P., mnechianic, Portland v Tanner Beni. B., I, Ionia v. Tanner Lewis, f, 35, 7. 7 Berlin, IoDiR. Tanner Lorenzo, f, 9 Berlin, Ionia. Tanner Marshall P., C, 31 Berlin, Ionia. Tanner Solomon, f, 121 Berlin, Ioani). Tanza Michael, I, lonia -v. Tasker Andrew, f, 11 Keene, Saranac. Tasker Johin, f, 19 Odessa, Campbell. TASKER ROBERT N., tF, 2 Ronald, Palo. Taubert Julius, carriagre-maker, Ionia v. Traylor Aaron 0., f, 9 Orange, 11ionic. Taylor Alexander, livery, 'Saranac, v. Taylor Carlo R., stave factory (Taylor, Hluds~onl & Co.), lonia v. Taylor Charles, f, 30 Portland, Portland. Traylor Charles H., tobacconist, Ionia v. Taylor Frank, clerk, Ionia v. Taylor Frederick laoer Orleans, Chadwick. Taylor George. f, 8 Danby, Portland. Taylor George F.,;.32 Portland, Portland. Taylor Henry P., insurance, Ionia v. Taylor Hiram, I, Otisco, Smyrna. TAYLOR JESSE, barber, Ionia v. TAYLOR JOHN L., druggist (Taylor & Irish), Ionia v. Tylor Lester M.. f, 3 BostonSrnc TAYLOR MARK J., agricultural warehouse, Portland v. TAYLOR PALMER IL4 c, Ionia v. TAYLOR PHILIP, I, Saranac V. Taylor Randall, I, Saranac v. TAYLOR SAMUEL L., f, 9 Orange, Ionia. TAYLOR SYLVESTER, assistant assessor of!internal revenue, Ionia v. Taylor Thomas, f, 19 Easton, Ionia. Taylor Vincent. f; 27 Portland, Portland. TAiYLOR WMN. B., f, 31 Ioni, Ionia. Taylor William, bl, Portland v. Teachout Alfred J., hI, 19 Danby, Sehewa. Teed Mary Ann, 24 Ronald, North Plains, Teed Warren, f, 24 Ronald, North Plains. Teets John, f, 29 Ionia, Ionia. Teift Enoch E.,7 f, 28 Keene, Saranac. Teift James D., f, 27 Kecne, Saranac. Teift Reuben R., f, 27 Keene, Saranac. Temple Daniel E., F', 1i Easton, Ionia. Terhune Emory, t; 20, Lyons, Lyons. Terhune Hervey, cooper, 20 Lyons, LyTerrili Martin V., f, 25 Portland, Portland. Terry George, I, L-~ons, Muir. Terry John, 1. and c, Ioum v. Terry John, c, 20 louia, Ionia. Terwilliger. Riley, miller, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. TEW ELMER C., i;1 12 Berlin, Ion in. Tew Geor~ge, f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. Tew Jennie, t; 19 Easton, Ionia. Tew Orrin, I, Ionia i. Tew Thomas S., mach. Ionia v. Thayer Ezra N., f, 29 Lyons, Lyons. Thayer Mrs. Esther, 18 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Thayer Isaac E., merchant, Ionia v. THAYER ISAAC H., di(ev goods (Cooper & Thayer), Ionia v. Thayer Miss M1av, teacher-, union school, bumi v. Thayer William, 1', 5, Campbell, West Campbell. THOMAS C11AkRLES W., cabinet-maker, North Plains, Ilbhbardston. Thomas Charles G., clerk, 21.7 Danby, Daubhy. Thomas Darwini A. confectionery, Ionia v. Thomas Mrs. Esther F., Ionia v. Thomas George W., t; 12 Odessa, South Cass. Thomas Geo., t; 29 Keene, Low-ell. Thomnas Geo. B., f, '20 Odessa, South Cass. THOMAS IIELMNER W., p~ainter, North Hubbardston. Thomas Henry, 1,9 GOrl ams. Orleans. Thomias Henry, F,? 28 Ionia, Ionia. Thomas Jacob, f, 12 Ronald, Palo. Thomas Jefferson, f, 18 North Plains, North Plains. Thomas Marquis, f, 1 Odessa, Ionia. Thomas Morris, saddler, Ionia -v. Thomas M. P., F, 19 Boston, Lowell. HISTORY AXD DIRECTORY OF JOXIN1 COUI7NTY.18 187 Thomas Nathan W., fanning-mills, North Plains, Hubbardston. Thomas Rich'd S., real estate, Portland v. Thomas Thomas, f, 20 Easton, lonia. Thomas Win., f, 10 North Plains, Ifibbardston. Thomas Willis E., clerk, Ionia v. Thomas Win. B., physician and attorney, Tonia v. THOMPSON ALLEN A., f,.5 Otisco, Otisco. Thompson Albert, 1', ".1) Portland, Portland. Thompson Alfred M., f, 18 Odes~sa, AlgodIon. THOMPSON C. OSCAR, general agrency, Ionia v. Thompson George, 1, Lyons, MNnir. Thompson George, 1, 7 Portland, Collins;. Thompson Geo., c, Otisco, Smyrna. Thompson James, clerk, Ionia v. Thompson Jas., carriage-painter, Ioaja v. Thompson James, chief mech. clerk, 1)., L. & L. M. R. R., Ionia v. I Thompson J ohn B., f, 6 Campbell, Lowell. Thompson L., mechanic, bonia, V. Thompson L. N., e, Jonia v. Thompson Matthew, f, 32, Keene, Lowell. Thompson Robert, f, 11 Keene, Saranac. Thompson Sylvester, f, 31 Easton, Ionam. THOMPSON THOMAS, stage prop'r., North Plains, Hubbardsto-n. rphompson Watson, mach, Ionia v. Thompson Wmn., mach, Ionia v. Thompson Win. 11., 24 North Plains, Mathexiton. Thornton Charles, cooper, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Thornton George D., f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Thornton Hiram, f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Thornton Hiram W., f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Thrush David, f, 23 Sebewa, Sebewa. Thuma Christian, f; 14 Danby, Portland. Thuma Daniel 0., f, 14 Danbiy, Portland. Thurlby Richard, f, 30 Boston, Lowell. TIBBITS ARTHUR H, f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Tibbits James B.,7 f, 7 Portland, Collins. Tibbitts Jonathan, f, 34,7, 7 BerlinD, 10onia. Tibbits Julius, f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Tidd Henry Hengineer, Saranac v. Tift Hnry, 1,2 Ronald, Palo. Tiffe Mrs. Jeanette, Lyons v. Tift William S., tinner, Saranac y. Tilden Win. L., teachers, Lyons, Pewamio. Tillison Charles. f, 11 Easton, Ionia. Tillston Wmn. H., f, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Titus Charles W., bl., 35 Odessa, South Cass. Titus Mrs. Al. A., bakery, Ionia y. Toan John, attorney, Lyons v. Toan Mrs. Mary. milliner, Lyons v. Toan Oliver, f, 2 Portland, Maple. Toan Robert, ir., fg 3 Portland, M1aple. Toan Robert, sen., f, 2 Portland, Maple. Toan Thomas, f, 10 Portland, Portland. Toan William, f, 2 Portland, Maple. Todd Benjjam-in, t; 25 Portland, Portland. TODD JOSEPH A., Mn, Saranac v. Todd Nathan, f, 16 Cainpbell,West Campbell. Toles Elijah, c, Saranac v. Tolles James, t; 34 Keene, Saranac. Tolles John, f, 34 Keene, Saranac. Tolles Silas, 1., 34 Keene, Saranac. Tompkins Charles W., Ionia v. TOOKER STEPHEN, f, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Torpy Willis J., f, t31 Sebewa, Lake City. Tosli Janies, I, Lyons, Pewamo. Tower Angelo E., lumberman, Ionia v. Tower Benjamin, f, 19 Otiseo, Smnyrna. Tower James F-, clerk, Ionia v. TOWER OSMOND, hardware (0. & 0. S. Tower), Ionia v. TOWER OSMOND S., hardware (0. & 0. S. Tower), Ionia v. Tower Richard, f, 16 Otisco, Sinyrna. TOWLE SILAS, f, 30 Boston, South Boston. Towle Wmn. A., f, 21 Orleans, Orleans. Town Andrew J., f., 32 Orlea'ns, OrleanQ. Town Darius S., f, 33" Orleans, Orleans. Town Elishia, f, 17 Orleans, Chadwick. Towa Ira P., fg 33 Berlin, Ionia. Town Lemuel, f, 82 Orleans, Orleans. Town Lorenzo D., el 300 Orleans, Orleans. Town Simon, f, 20 Lyons, Lyons. Town Stephen J., f, 20 Lyons, Lyons. Towner Alfred, f, 16 Danby, Portland, Towner William, f, 16 Danby, Portland. TOWNSEND ABLEL, g, 30 Jonia Ionia. Trownsend Andrew J.,,1 Campbell, Algodon. TOWNSEND ALONZO, f, 123 Lyons, Pewamo. Townsend Cornies, f, 23) Lyons, Pewanio. Townsend Geo., f, 31 Orange, Ionia. Townsend Geo. W., sash and blindsz, North Plains, Ilubbardston. Townsend John E., f, 30 Ionia, Ionia. Townsend Joseph, f, 23 Lyons, Pewamo. TOWNSEND LARMON B.. real estate and insurance, Ioaia v. Townsend Loren P., f, 16 Campnbell, West, Campbell. Townsend 0. C., sash and blinds, North Plains, Hubbardston. Townsend Sally, 12 Campbel, Algodonl. Townsend Sherman M., f, 30 bn'ia, Ionia, TOWNSEND STEWART, f, 32 Ionia, Ionia. Townsend William, f, 12 Campbell, Algodon. Townsend William, f, 7 Odessa, Algodon, Towashend Lafayette, f, 5 Orange, Ionia. 188 HISTORY AND DIRZECTORY OF 10ONIA- COUNTY. T'owsley Almon IT., 1', 251 tbrangc, Pori - land. Toyngton Wmn, f, 28 North Plains, Muir. Tracy Edmund, teamster, Ionia v. e. Tracy Nathan W., fi; 24 Portland, Por-tland. Train Albert, J., f, 26 Campbell, Cam pbell. Train Edson, f, 80 Boston, Lowell, TIrain James, teamster, Jonia v. TRAIN LEMUEL, f, 86 Boston, Saranac. TRAIN OEL, f, Saranac v. Train Rufus, f, 86 Boston, Saranac. TVrain Samuel M., f, 26 Campbell, (ampbell. Train Win., f, 86 Boston, Saranac. Trann Miatuel, f, 15 Sehewa, Sebewa. Trask J. Willard, f, 11 Easton, Tonia. Trask Lafayette L., f, Lyons, Pewnanio. Traver MIV-s. P., 1, Ionia v. Traverse John, f, 85 Odessa, South C~ass. Treece George, f, 16 Sebewal, Sebewa. Trefry Gabriel, f. and merchant, Lyons v. Tremayne H., physician, Portland v. TREUSDELL BERTRAND 0., e, 2)1 North Plains, Mluir. Treusdcll JIohn, f, 21 North Plains, Mu ir. T1reusdell,Julius A., f, 17 Nortii Plains, Muir.I Truesdell Leroy, operator, Lyons, MNuir. Trim Hiram,f, 2.9 Danby, Sebewa. Trim Joseph, f, 84 Daniby, Danbv. Tripbacren Barnard, f, Lyons, Pewamo. TRIPHAGEN CHARLES.JI., Patents, Liyons, Pewarno. Triphagen John AV., druggist (Chiubb S Triphaog-en), Lyons, Pewamo. Triphagen George V., hiarniess~-maker, Lyons, Pewamo. Triphaen eo. W., 1)1, Lyons, Pewamno. Triphagen Was-hington T., f, 21 Danhy, Portland. Tripp Daniel 17 Lyons,; Lyons. Troub Petr 7 85 Sebewa, Seibcwa. TROWBRL9 GE ALMiNON, 1, 10 Camipbell, Campbell. Trowbridge llijah, f, 4 Camipbell, West Campbell. Trowbridge Elisha, f, 5 Campbell1, LoNN ell. rrrowbridge Frazer, V'. 9 Ronald, Palo. TROWBRIDGE GEORG E, f, 5 Ronald Palo. TROWBRIDGEI" JAMES C., f, 9 Otisee, Otisco. Trowbridge Jamt-es. f, 6 Campbell, Le. well. Trowbridge -Mrs. S~ane, C, 4 Campbell, Wecst Campbell. Trowbridge Wmn., f, 4 Clampbell, Campbell. Troyer Christopher, f, 2-14 North Plains, Mlatherton. Tryon Ora, f, Lyons, Muir. Tubbs, Abner, teams'ter, 31 Lyon-s, Lyon2. Tubbs James, I, Lyons v. Tubbs, John I1., grrocer, Ioni v. c. True MTrs.,Jane, Otisco, Snyrna. Tubbs Farley, 1', 1 Orange, Collins. TUCKER GrEORGE W., f, 28 Bloston, Saranac. Tueker Samuel, 1, 21 Boston, Saranac. TUCKER WM. E., clerk Fiero blous;e, Ionia -v. Tucker Samnuel, f, 27 Ionia, Lyons. TUnks JIohn, f, 219 Otisco, Smyrna. Ton'more Wrn. C. macli, Lyons v. Tupper Benjamia R., patent right stonepsicker, 27' Odessa, South Cass. Topper Jay, f, 127 Odessa, South CaseQ. T UPPER M1YRONleyma2Ods, South Cass. Tuirney rfhoma-s, 1, Ionia v. Trupper Win. 11., ag'enit, Lyons, Pewamno. TURNBULL ADAM S., g '24 Keene, Saranac. Turner Adamn, C, 7 Odessa, Algodon. rTurner Emor J., f, 30 Berlin, Saranac. Turner Harrison II., C, 7 Odessa, Algodon. Tuker Hlezekiab, f, 34 Sebewa, Sebewa. Turner Jniame, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Turner Junius,, teamster, Lyons, MNuir. TURNER JONLAh E., f, 2 04 Bosion, Saranac. Turner Winl., f, 28 Sebewn, Sebewa. Turner Win. W., f, 28 Sebewa, Sebewa. Turner William, c and j, Lyons v. TUTTLE ALMON, f, 83 lonia, Ionia. TUTTLE EBENEZER B., 1" 15 Otisco, otisco. Tuttle Jay, f, 17 Orleans, Ch~adwick. rpattle Marcus, f, 20 Otisco, Smyrna. Tuttle Nelson, f, 3`2 Ionia, Jonia. Twist Edlward, 1, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Tyler AIIrs. A., dressmaiker,)2 Ronald, i'alo. TYLER FRED, c, 2 Ronald, Palo. Tyler Frank, express-, messenger, Ionia v. Tyler Isaac E., C, 18 Orange, Portland. Tyler Major N., miller (Tyler & Shipman), North Plains,, Matherton. Tyler Washington T. 8S., 214 Northi Plaiiis,.Matherton. Ty-ler V57n., v-et m-hiiary sur-eon, lonia v. U. Udall Charlecs M., f, 18 Berlin, Saraina. Uciall James El., C, 7J Berlin, Saranac. Udell Briton Ls., grocerv and croekery, Ionia v. Ung~er Daniel, f, 17 Odess3,a, Algodon. UPSON 1)ANIEL CARIEY, f, 10 Otisco, O tisco. 13ii George, I, Portlandl v. Usher Robert, t' 20 Campbell, \Ves~t Campbell. Utter Delos,7 mason, 11 Orange, Collins. Utter Jackson, 1f, 10 Orange, Ioaja. HISTORY AND DJIRECTORtY OF 10ONIA COU-NTy.18 189 V. Van Allen Geo. W., real estate, Ionia v. VAN ALSTINE LINUS,tmarshal, -N-orthi Van Antwerp Daniel, shoemnaker, Lvons v. Van Antwerp Eber A., f7, 3 ~n Grand Ledge. Van Antwerp George WV., physician, Dan - by, Danby. Van:Antwerp) John B., 1, Lyons v. Van Antwe'rp IN., miarble-cutter, Portland v. VAN BUREN HENRY, f, 35 Portland, Portland. Van Buren Simon, f, 2 Da~nbv, Portlan.i. Van Camip Elias P., e, 21 Otisco, Otisco. Vance Andrew, f, 1 Lyons, Pewamio. 'Vance Madison 11., f, 10 Lyons, Pewaino. Vandecar Edmond, f, 12, C ainp b el, A 1o - don. Vandecar William, f, 20 Berlin, Saranac. Vanderhoof Isaac 5, 921 North Plains, Matherton. Vanderliss Gco., f', 30 Campbell, Wecst Campbell. 'Van Densen Sanford, f, I North Plains, Hubbardston. Van Doren Abraham, f, 18 Iouis, lonia. Van Doren Isaac, f, Ionia v. Van Doren Miss Emma, teacher union school, Ionia v. Van Doren Isaac N., f, 15 Ionin, Ionia. Van Dorn Harvey NA., f, 10 Portland, Portland. Van Dorn Peter, peddler, 2 Ronald, Palo. Van Dorn Mrs. S. A., millinery, Ioum v. Van Dorn Win. D., f, Ionia v. Van Dorn Wmn., f, Ionia v. Van Dusen Channey, g, 5 Bostoni, Lowell. Van Dusen Daniel N., f, 21 Ora nge, Ionia. Van. Etten Henry, lpeppermnmnt distillery, Lyons v. Van Giesen Henry, f, 2 Easton, Ionia. VAN GIESEN JOHIN, f,) 34 Orleans, Ionia. VAN GIESEN WM., f; 2 Easton, Ionia. Van Horn John W., r'. r., Portland v. 'Van Horn Levi L., mnoulder, Portland v. Van Horn Luther WV., f, Portland v. Van Houghten Delos, f, 30 Odessa, Algodon. Van Houghton Henry, f, 30 Odessa, Sooth Cass. VAN HOUTEN JOHN IT., t, 19 Sebewa, Lake City, Van Loten Louis, f, 29 Orleans, Orleans.% Va n Ness John 11., musical instrnments, Ionia v. Van Newkirk Cornelius, 1, 212 Lyons, Lyons. Van Norman Truman, f, 5, Lyons, Muir. Van Orman Albert, hos tier, Ionia v. Van Riper james, miller, Portland i. Van Sicklen AVn. B3, f, 27 Odessa, South Cass. V-an Slyke Allen J., (A. J. Van Slyke& Co.) Sherman House, lonia v\. Van SIyke Harrison, f, 10 Easton, Iouiis. Van Slyke John, f, bumi V. Van Slyke John, lumberman, bonia v. Van Tasel Caleb C., merchant, and P. N1. 7 Odessa, Algodon. Van Valkenbur~gh Adam, f, 810 Boston, South Boston. Van Valk-enburgoh B., mason, 3 Northi Plains, Muir. Van Valk-enlurgh.Ianes, 1', 341 N1orth Plains, Muir. \Tan-Valkenbu~rg, John Q., 1, 3i'2 Lyons. MaPlIe. Va nValkenburgh Joseph, mason, 3051North Plains,ffMuir. Van~leck Albert, f, 2i Ronald, Palo. VAN VLECK JOH-N, clergyman, 2 Ronald, Palo. VanVieck Matthew, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. V AN VLECI( PETER, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. VanVleck Virgil, cashier Page & Wilson's bank, bumi V. VanWagoner Charles, f, 33 Lyons, Maple. Vanwormer Ozro, f, 29 Campbell, West Campbell. VanWyck John T., t; 17 Sebewa, We'st Lebanon. Valentine Aaron, f, 20 Campbell, Campbell. Valentine, Archilbald, f, ".? Campbell, Campbell. Valentine Samuel, f, 20 Campbell, Campbell. Valentine W illiam, f, 20 Campbell, Catwipbell. Vallean Cornelius, f, Lyons, Pewamo. Varney Levi D., r r, Ionia v. Varnum Phineas T., f, 27 Ionia, Lyons. Varnumi Phineas, f, 23 bonia, Lyons. Vaughan John, 4, I'~onia Saan. Verbag(er Peter, I, Ionia V. Verhose Peter, I, Ionia v. Vernett George, 33 North Plains, Nuir. Vibber Charles, f, 9 Odessa, South Cass. Vibber John, L, 10 Odessa, South Cass Vickey Robert, f, 28 Boston, Saranac. Vincent Jerome: B., livery, Otisco, Pw,l ding. Vincent Robert, p~ainter, Ionia v. Vincent Thomas, fg 20 Danby, Portland(. Viney Herbert, weaver, Portland v. Vining Albert, cooper, Portland v. vOOR1EES ELLIS D., hat store, Ionam v. Voorhees Horace H., inichanic, Saranac v, Vorce Timothy, f, 12 Ionia, Muir. Vosper Benjamin,, attorney, Ionia v. VOSPER JAM1I8, f, Saranac v. VOSPER RICHARD,, Saranac v. 190 190 IESTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Ward Calvin, f, Portland v. Ward Eliliu, speculator, Ioaia v. Wachs Phillip, If 20 Odessa, South Cass. Ward Frank E., druggist, Portland v. Waddell John, f, 23 Sebewa, Sebewa. Ward George W., f, 5 Dan'by, Portland. Waddell Thomas, f, 23 Sebewa, Sebewa. Ward John W., tailor, Portland v. Wadsworth A. 0., f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Ward John, f, 29 Orange, Orange. Waffle John, shoemaker, North Plains, Ward Jonathan, f, 28 Odessa,' Jouth Cass. Hubbardston. Ward Lucius IH, f, 30 Orleans, Ionia. WAGAR BRADFORD, stage prop'r., Ward Silas L., f, 2 Easton, Ionia. North Plains, Hubhardston. Ward Win. E., f, 25 Otisco, Smyrna. Wagar Ephraim C., foundry and lPUIIIp~, WARE JULIUS S., f, 18 Boston, Lowell. Lyons v. Ware Stephen A., fl 18 Boston, Lowell. Wagar Humphrey 11., merchiant (Wager Waring Mrs. Ellen, seamstress, Ionia -v. e. & Bros.), Lyons, Muir. Warn Edgar, tinware, Ionia v. Wag~ar John S., merchant (Wager & Warner Absalom, f, 28 Odessa, South Cass. Bros.), Lyons, Muir. Warner Chas. W., f, 35) Berlin, Ionia. Waggoner Geo., f, 30 Otisco, Smnyrna. Warner Charles, W., f, 85, 7, 7 Berlin, Waggne John W., f, 30 Ot'isco, Smyrna. Ionia. Wainrighlt Nelson, f, 2 iDan'by, Portland. Warner Jacob V., cooper, 304 Danby, Wainwrighbt Samuel, fg 16 Danby, Port- Danby. land. WARNER LUCIUS C., or~gan man~fr, Wait Isaac H., f, 35 Orleans, Ioum. Lyons, Pewamno. Wait Wm.,I f, 29 Campbell, West Camip- Warner Moses M., ma, Danby, Sebewa. bell. Warner Nathaniel, f, 27 Danby, Danby. Walbridge James, 1, Lyons, Muir. Warner Nicholas, f, 36 Otisco, Lmra Waldron David, f, 23 Ronald, Ionam. Warner Orlando, f, Lyons v. Walington Richard, f, 36 Keene, Saranac. WARNER THADDEUS 0. f, Lyons, PeWalker, clergyman, Lyons, Pewamio. waino. Walker, Herbert, I, Lyons, Pewamo. WARREN CHAUNCEY J., f, 31 PortWALKER JEROME Al., miller, Boston, land, Portland. Saranac. Warren Daniel IH, f, 9 Portland. PortWalker Ralph, f, 17 Boston, Lowell. land. Walker Rolla, f, 21 Lyons, Lyons. Warren Mrs. Emneline, Portland v. WALKER SAMUEL A., f, 29 Orleans, Warren James, 1, 31 North Plains, Mluir. Orleans. Warren Peter, f, 9 Otisco, Otisco. Walker Win., 1, Portland v. Warren Rosell, f, 16 Otisco, Otisco. Walker Win., proprietor Railroad House, WARREN STEPHEN, f, 8 Otisco, Ionia v. IOtisco. Wall Charles IH., f, 35 Dan'by, Danby. Warren Win. W., mlason, North Plains, Wall Erastus J.. f, 305 Dan'by, Danby. Hubbardston. Wall Israel, f, 35 Danby, Danby. Warren Win., f; 26 Ronald, Ionia. Wallace Win. W., agent Detroit and Mil- WATERBURY CHAUNCEY, builder, waukee Railroad, Lyons, Muir. Ionia v. Waller Bushrod, shoemaker, 12 Campbell, Waterbury Mrs. Mary, millinery, Ionam v. Algodon. Waterbury Orrin, c, Ionia v. WaserMx',2 tso Smyrna. Waterman Austin B., hotel-keeper, Walser Louis, f, 3 Keene, Smyrna. Ionia v. Walsh Michael, saddler, Ionia ~v. Waterman Mrs. Freelove, 20 North Walstowe James, 1, 29 Ronald, Ionia. Plains, Muir. Walter A.,I f, 35 Boston, Saranac. Waterman Walter, f, 20 North Plains, Walters Andrew, f, 12 Campbell, Algodoni. Muir. Walter Christian, f', 11 Campbell, Camp- Waters John, f, 7Boston, Lowell. bell. Watkins Chas. G., c, Ionia v. Walter George, f, 35 Boston, Saranac. Watkins Charles, C, Ionia v. Walter Henry, f, 35 Boston, Saranac. Watkins Vernon C., f, 7, Odessa, Algodon. Walter John, f, 35 Boston, Saranac. Watson Andrew J,, lumber, Lyons, M1uir. Walter George WV., c, 7 Odessa, Algodon. Watson Charles, f', 15 Otisco, Smnyrna, Walters George, f, 2 Boston, Saranac. Watson Charles, I, Lyons v. Walton J. B.,railroad conductor, Ionia v. Watson Chas. F., f, Otisco, Belding. WANDALL )JESSE, shoemaker, Lyons v. Watson John, I, lonia v. Wandel Daniel, f, 32 Orleans, bumh. Watt Sain'l A., mail ag't, Saranac v. Wandell George, f, Easton, Ionam. Watts Henry, mach, Lyons v. Wandellldbn, f, 24 Otisco, Sinyrna. Watts John, c, 20 Ionia, Ionia. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. 191 Watts William, clerk, Ionia v. Way Alexander, cooper, North Plains, Hubbardston. Way Asahel V., f, 6 Danby, Portland. Way Benjamin J., f, 36 Orange, Portland. Way Daniel, moulder, lonia v, Way George, f, 33 Lyons, Lyons. Way John, f, 26 Ionia, Lyons. WAY NATHAN C., f, 30 Portland,Portland. Way Mrs. Ora A., 30 Portland, Portland. Wayland Dennis, laborer, 36 Kecne, Saranac. Weatherwax Mrs. Elizabeth, Portland v. Weatherwax Martin L., collector and notary public, North Plains, IIubbardston. WEAVER AARON, f. 2 Otisco, Kiddville. Weaver Anthony J., t, 15 Easton, lonia. Weaver Cyrus, f, 22 Boston, Saranac. Weaver John, f, 12 Boston, Sarana2. Weaver John, barber, Ionia v. WEAVER MATTHEW, barber, Ionia v. Weaver Samuel, f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Weaver Stephen, f, 18 Campbell, West Campbell. Webber A. J., lumberman, Ionia v. Webber George W., lumberman, Ionia v. Webber Hiram, c and j, Lyons v. Webber John A., banker, Portland v. WEBBER JOSEPH T., Exchange Bank, Lyons, Muir. Webber L. (Webber & Son), Portland v. Webber Oscar, banker, Lyons, Muir. Webber Rinaldo, North Plains, HIubbardston. WEBBER SAMUEL W.,banker,Lyons v. Weber Gutreid, f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Weber Henry, f, 13 Boston, Saranac. Webster Mrs. Deruah, Portland v. WEBSTER WM. 0., att'y., Ionia v. Wedge George, 1, Ionia v. Wedge Henry, i, Ionia v. Wedge Mrs. J., Ionia v. Wedge Oliver, 1, Ionia v. Wedge Sanford, 1, Ionia v. Wedge Sanford, 1, 20 Ionia v. Weed George, f, 14 lonia, Ionia. Weed Wallace M., f, 3 Ionia, Ionia. Weeden Hamilton, cooper, Saranac v. Weeks Joseph, f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. Weeks Leonard, f, 9 Otisco, Otisco. WEIR MARSHALL A., c, Saranac v. Weisgarber, Godfrey, f, 5, Orange, lonia. Welch Ezekiel, 9 Ionia, lonia. Welch A. J., grocer, Ionia v. Welch Andrew J., grocer (Welch & Brooks), Ionia v. WELCH ELI T., hotel and livery, North Plains, Hubbardston. Welch Ezekiel S., f, 22 Easton, Ionia. Welch Mrs. Helen, dress-maker, Ionia v. Welch John B., f, 9 Ionia, Ionia. Welch John H., under sheriff, Ionia v. Welch Mrs. Mary, 16 North Plains, Hubbardston. Welch Matthew, f, 2 North Plains, Hubbardston. Welch Nancy, f, 22 Easton, Ionia. Welch Osce, f, 9 Berlin, Saranac. Welch Sylvester K., f, 3 Portland, Portland. Welch Thomas, f. 15 North Plains, Hubbardston. Welch Thomas, f, 9 North Plains, Iubbardston. WELCH THIOMAS I., mason, 20 Lyons, Lyons. Welch Vine. f, 22 Keene, Ionia. WELD BENJ. D., merchant, Portland v. Wellington John, f, 26 Keene, Saranac. Welker Hamilton R., f and c, 23 Campbell, Campbell. Welles William, f, 27 Sebewa, Sebewa. Wellfare Jesse, f, 28 Danby, Danby. Welliver Samuel, f, 36 Orange, Portland. Wellman Alfred, f, 16 Boston, Saranac. Wells --, 1, 7 Boston, Lowell. Wells Albert, f, 12 Boston, Saranae. Wells James, I, Ionia v. WELLS WILLARD, r, 5, Danb-, Portland. WELLS WILLARD B., att'y, Ionia v. Wells Samuel, f, 12 Boston, Saranac. Welton John F., engineer, Ionia v. Welsh W1n. H., f, 16 Lyons, Lyons. Welsh John L., f, 36 Orleans, Ionia. Welton Win., engineer, Ionia v. Werner George, saloon, Lyons, Muir. West Benjamin, market, Lyons, Muir. West Benj., mason, Ionia v. West Edmund W., f, 7 Orange, Ionia. West Isaac S., teamster, Lyons, Muir. West Seth C., 1, Otisco, Smyrna. West Wm., f, 5 Orange, Ionia. Westervelt James, f, 4 Orleans, Orleans. Westervelt James, bl, lonia v. Westervelt James IT., carriage-maker, lonia v. Westervelt Joshua, ', 4 Orleans, Orleans. Westervelt Theodore, carriage-maker, Ionia v. Westifll James D., f and c, 4 Danby, Portland. Westfall George, c, 4 Danby, Portland. Westover Jason, f, 21 Otisco, Smyrna. WETER ALBERT E., merchant, Otisco, Belding. WETER CHARLES,, broom factory, Ionia v. WETER MICHAEL, f, 17 Otisco. Otisco. Wheaton David, f, 21 Campbell, West Campbell. Wheaton Eseck B., f, 19 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Wheaton Henry, m, Ionia v. c. O 19 I 9 ~ HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF IOINIA. COUNTY. Wheeler Alexander, f, 24 Ioum, Lyons. WHEELER CHARLES F., drugist (C. F. & H. W.), North Plains, Hubbardston. Wheeler Charles W", f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Wheelor Daniel, f, 32 Lyons, Lyons. Wheeler Erastus, f, 24 Easton, Ioui. Wheeler Henry, d ruggist (C. F. & II. W.), N-orth Plains, Ilubbardston. Wheeler Henry C., f, 9 Danhy, Portland. Wheeler Ira, f; 15 Orleans, Orleans. Wheeler Joseph, clerk, Saranac v. Wheeler Myron, f, 15 Danby, Sebewa. Wheeler Marcellus A., merchant, 0Otisco, Smyrna. Wheeler Morris D., f, 9 Danhy, Portland.J WHEELER WARNER, f, 8 Orleans, Chadwick. Wheelock Alfred E., f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Wheelock Chapin G1., f, 11 Ionia, Muir. Whipple Briggs, hardware, No'rth Plains, Hubbardsto~ii. Whipple JohinS., Ionia v. Whipple Horace, e, 27 Orleans, Orleans. WHITACRE E. D., f, Portland v. Whitcomnb Homer, f. 25 Orange, Portland. Whiteom. Win., f, 24 Odessa, South Cass. White Abram, c, Portland v. White Amasa, f, 2 Campbell, Algodon. White Miss Annie, teacher unaion school, Ionia v. White Arthur N. f, 34 Keene, Saranne. White C. C., f; 5 Boston, Lowell. White Charlesi M., f, 34 Keene, Saranac. White Charles, 1, Lyons v. WHITE DELOS, f, 8 North Plains, Hubbardston. WHITE EDWIN, f, 19 Portland, Portland. White Ferdinand D, cooper, 8Orleins, Chadwick.,White John, f, 35 Lyonss, Maple. WHITE JOHN A., f, 15 Orange, Ionia. White John J., bhtilder, Lyons, Muir. White John, f; 17 Boston, Saranac. White Joseph, f, 35 Ionia, Lyons. White Franklin F., f, 4 Berlin, Sarainit White Geo. J., shoemaker, Portland v. I White Geo. J., photogrs~pher, Portland v. WHITE GEORGE W., f, '34 Keene, Saranac. White Mrs. Ruth A., 25 7, 7 Berlin, Ioum. WHITE SAMUEL, f, 12 Keene, Saranac. White Sanford, f, 1 Campbell, Algodon. White Mrs. Susan, f, 24 Ionita, Lyons. White Thomas A., f, Portland v. WHITE'TIMOTHY, f, 20 Boston, South Boston. White Walter, f, 30 Otisco, Smyrna. White William, f, 3 Campbell, CampbellI. White WMn., teamster, Lyons, Muir. White Win. A., c, Portland v. WhITE WM1. P., painter, Ionia v. White Winl., clerk, Portland v. White Wmn. H., Portland v. White Win. R., engineer, Ioiaia v. White Win. H., f, 1 Orange. Lyons. Whitehorse Stephen, f, 16 Campbell, West Campbell. Whitelock Joel, f, 26 Orange, Portland. Whitema~n Barnabas H., minister, 210 Orange, Ioum. Whitford Lyman, f, 5 Orleang, Kiddville. Whiting Inman, f, 33 Ionia, Ionia. Whitingr James R., f, 33 Ionia, Ioum. Whlitman Edwin Oscar, f, 15 Danby, Portland. Whitma-n Henry hi., f, 15 Dan'by, Portland. WVh itman John 0., phiotographer, North Plains, Matherton. Whitman. Levi, f, 15 Danby, Portland. Whitman Mrs., i; 15 Dauby, Portland. Whitmnan Newell, f, 14 Danby, Portland. Whitniore Asa, f, 33 Ionia, Ioum. Whitmore Ass, eooper, 33 Ionia, Ionia. Whitnmore Elias, f, 27 Ionia, Ionia. WHITMORE PETER, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. WHITNEY ANDREW J., f, 134 Ronald, Ionia.Whitney Bcnj. J., f, 15 Camipbell, Campbell. Whitney Edward II., f, 15 Campbell, Campbell. WHITNEY GEORGE, notary public, Portland v. WhITNEY JAMTES, hotel, Ionia v Whitlock Joel L., f, 27 Portland, Portland. Whitney Sarn. E., shoemaker, Portland v. Whitney W. C., sewing-mach. a0g't, Portland v. Whorley Jacob, 10 Easton, Ionia. Wicks Henry, f, 18 Keene, Fallasburg. Widdick John, teamster, Ionia v. e. Wiers Daniel A., f, S Berlin, Saranac. Wiers Mrs. Helen, S Berlin, Saranac. Wight Seth, f, 18 Odessa, Algodon. Wight Stephen C., operator, Lyons, Muir. Wighlt Washburn, f, 31 Sebewa,Lk City. Wightnian Byron, ashery, Lyons, Muir. Wiggins Wmn., 1, 24 Otisco, Sinyrna. Wigins Win., brick-moulder, Portland v. Wilber Storrs, f; 21 North Plains, Matberton. Wilber Sylvanus, f, 5 Easton, bumi. Wilbur Cassius, f; S Orleans, Chadwick~. Wilbur Stephen, f, 12 Keene, Eiston. Wilcox Ebenezer M3., f, 35, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. Wilcox Eugene, I, Ionia v. Willcox George, clerk, Portland v. WILCOX HENRY H., f, 25 Ionia,Lyons. Wilcox John, C, 113 Danby, Portland. HISTORY AND DIRECTORY OP IONIA COUNTY. 193 I I Wilcox Jacob, f, 13 Danby, Portland. Wilcox Mrs. M., Ionia v. Wilcox Mrs. Mary Ann, f, 25 Lyons, Pcwamo. Wilcox Mrs., Otisco, Otisco. Wilcox Thomas H., f, 23 Danby, Danby. WILCOX WILLARD D., cooper, Portland v. Wilder Amasa, f, Lyons, Muir. Wilder David, f, 1 Ronald, Palo. Wilder Myron C., f, 12 Ronald, Palo. Wiley Hiram, f, 22 Campbell, Campbell. Wilder Nelson, f, 2 Ronald, Palo. Wilder Thomas R., f, 7 North Plains,Palo. Wilder Wm. H., f, 1 Ronald, Palo. Wilder Wm. H., clerk, Lyons, Muir. WILDER WM. S., f, 14Btoston, Saranac. Wiley Hiram, f, 5 Boston, Lowell. Wilkins James M., clerk, Lyons, Pewamo. Wilkins Paul, f, 14 Odessa, South Cass. Wilkins Silas B., f, 10 Danby, Portland. Wilkins William, f, 10 Danby, Portland. Wilkinson Brayton, f, 2 Boston, Saranac. WILKINSON ENOCH, f, 2 Boston, Saranac. WILKINSON GEO., f, 4 Orange, Ionia. Wilkinson George, 1; 11 Odessa, South Cass. Willard Alonzo, 1, 1 Boston, Saranac. Willard Benjamin, f, 14 Danby, Portland. Willard Harvey, f, 10 North Plains, Hubbardston. Willett A. Milan, f, 31 North Plains, Muir. WILLETT GORDON A., ag'l implem'ts (Willett & Yates), Ionia v. Willett James W., f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. Willett Richard, f, 23 Otisco, Smyrna. Willett Richard C., f, 23 Ionia, Lyons. Willett Stephen, f, 24 Lyons, Pewamo. Willett Thomas A., clerk, lonia v. Willey Lewis, f, 35 Lyons, Pewamo. WILLEY LEWIS B., agr'l implements (Wiiley Bro's.), Lyons v. Willey Orville B., agr'l implements (Willey Bro's.), Lyons v. Williams Adelbert, 1, Lyons, Muir. Williams Albert, attorney, Ionia v. Williams Asher, f, 31 Otisco, Smyrna. WILLIAMS EDWIN R., f, 16 North Plains, Hubbardston. WILLIAMS ELBRIDGE G., f, 29 Boston, South Boston. Williams Geo., f, 31 Otisco, Smyrna. Williams Geo., f, 27 Orange, Portland. Williams Gregg, c, Ionia v. Williams Harlan, f, 11 Ionia, Ionia. Williams Harry, mach, Portland v. Williams Harvey, lumber, Lyons, Muir. WILLIAMS HIRAM S., i; 24 Otisco, Orleans Centre. Williams John A., f, 16 North Plains, Hubbardston. 25 Williams J. B. ], Ionia v. Williams J. B., contractor, Ionia v. Williams John E., f, 14 Lyons, Pewamo. Williams John 0., f, 16 North Plains. Hubbardston. Williams Plyn, shoemaker, 24 Easton, Ionia. Williams Richard, f, 12 Orange, Collins. Williams Samuel, f, 3 Ronald, Palo. Williams Valentine, f, 11 Ionia, Ionia. Williams Wm., harness-maker, Ionia v. Williams Wm. H., c, Portland v. Williams Wm. Y., f, 16 Boston, Saranac. Williamson Peter D., f, 26 Keene, Saranac. Williston David, f, 16 Portland, Portland. Willison Scott, furniture finisher, Ionia v. WILLSON EDWIN H., f, 10 Orange, Collins. WILMOT AMOS H., harness-maker, Lyons, Muir. WILSON ATTILA G., f, 14 Ronald, Palo. Wilson Alfred, f, 8 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Wilson Andrew, superintendent mechanical department, Detroit, Lansing, and Lake Michigan Railroad, lonia v. Wilson Benjamin F., marble shop, Ionia v. Wilson Catharine, f, 3 Orange, Ionia. Wilson Charles, 1, North Plains, Hubbardston. WILSON CHARLES L., attorney, Saranac v. Wilson Daniel D., c, Saranac v. WILSON DAN'L D., f, 7 Ronald, Ionia. Wilson David E., lumberman, Otisco, Belding. Wilson Mrs. Eliza, North Plains, Hubbardston. Wilson Frank E., harness-maker, North Plains, Hubbardston. WILSON GILBERT F. D., clerk U. S. Land Otce (Cooper, Wilson & Wood), Ionia v. Wilson George B., f, 28 Keene, Saranac. Wilson George W., clergyman, Saranac v. Wilson Mrs. Hannah E., Saranac v. WILSON HENRY J., banking and produce (Page & Wilson), Ionia v. Wilson Ira, f, 8 Ronald, Wood's Corners. WILSON JOHN C., f and c, 21 Easton, Ionia. Wilson Moses, f, 8 Ronald, Wood's Corners. Wilson Robert M., lumberman, Otisco, Belding. WILSON THOMAS, f, Skanac v. Wilson William A, f, 20 Orange, Ionia. Wilson William J., f, 19 Orleans, Orleans. Wimple Enoch, ], Portland v, Winans Frank, f, 33 Campbell, West Campbell, 194 194 HISTORY AXID DIRECTORY OF IONIA COUNTY. Winans John, f, 83 Campbell,Campbell. Winchell Addison E., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. Winchell Lorenzo, f, 4 Ionia, Ionam. 'W inchell Lemuel L., f, 4 Ionia, Ionia. Winchester James, f, 12 Berlin, Ionia. WINEGAR C. C., f, 32 Boston, South Boston. Winey Josiah G., f. and prcacher, 35) Campbell, Campbell. Wing William, c, 2 Ronald, Palo. Wingert Geo. W., butcher, Ionia v. Winn Chase S., f, 22 Berlin, Ionia. Winnegar Christian, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Winslow Win., f, 14 Easton, Ionia. Winters Herbert J., 1, 14 Ionia, Muir. Wirt Durs, f, 35 Sebewa, Sebewa. Wise Eli, flouring'-Mill, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Wiser Henry, sen., 21 Ionia, Ionia. Wiser Henry, jr., threshing-machine, 21 Ionia, Ionia. Wisner Oscar F., North Plains, Hubbards. ton. Witt Alexander, f, 26 Otisco, Smyrna. Witt Daniel, C, Otisco, Smyrna. Witt Henry, f, 24 Otisco, Smyrna. Wittig Daniel, bl, Ionia v. Witzel Valentine, cooper, Ionia v~. Wixson Nelson, druggist, 22 Campbell, Campbell. Wolcott Chauncey S., oyster dealer, Portland v. Wolcott Warren J., mnason, 13 Easton, Ionia. Wolf Adam C., f and c, 33 Orange, Portland. Wolf John, f, 24 Orange, Portland. Wolverton Geo. W., f, 30 North Plains, North Plains. Wolverton Israel M., f, 8 Orange, Ionia. Wolverton Theodore M., f, 6 North Plains, Palo. Wood Alonzo L., cabinet-maker, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Wood Alvah N., sen., I, Portland v. Wood Alvah N., jr,I, Portland v. Wood Anna L., f, 1 Easton, lonia. Wood Birney, f, 24 Orlcans, Wood's Corners. Wood Mrs. Elizabeth, 24 North Plains, Matherton. Wood Frank W., merchant (Wood Bro 's.), North Plains, Matherton. Wood George A., shoemaker, Lyons, Muir. Wood George, f, 9 Campbell, West Campbell. Wood Geo., Imachinist, Ionia v. Wood Geor M., machinist, Ionia v. Wood Mrs. hester J If, 6 Ionia, Ionia. WOOD HORACE, f, 13 Orleans, Wood'ls Corners. Wood James, f, 33 Danby, Danby. Wood Jesse, f, Portland v%. Wood Jesse, f, 24 Orleans, Wood'Is Corners. Wood John, machi, Ionia v. Wood John L., mach, Ionia v. WOOD MRS. LOVANCY J., dressmaker, North Plains, Hubbardston. Wood Martin S., f, 6 Ionia, Ionia. Wood Melvin, It 25 Easton, Ionia. Wood Mrs., Ionam v. WOOD 0. SCOTT, dr~y goods (Cooper. Wilson & Wood), Ionia v. Wood Robert, mason, 25 Easton, Ionia. Wood Russell, f, 24 Orleans, Wood's Corners. WOOD SILAS H., c, 35 Danby, Danby. Wood Marren P., merchant (Wood Bros.), North Plains, Matherton. Woodbeck John, f, 13 Lyons, Pewamo. WOODBRIDGE' THE~ODORE, f, 19 Boston, Lowell. Woodbury J. D., merchant, (Maynard & Woodbury, Portland v. Wooden Amos, f, 29 Danby, Danby. Wooden D., edger, Ionia v. Wooden Moses, f, 28 Danby, Danby. Wooden Truman, f, 28 Danby, Danby. Woodhall James, foreman woolen mill, Portland v. Woodin George, f, 14 Danby, Portland. Woodin P., mill-watchman, Ionia v. Wooden Stuart, f, 14 Danby, Portland, Wooden Thomas C., f, 14 Danby, Portland. WOODMAN BENJ. F., grocer, (Woodman & Killmer) Saranac v. WOODMAN DENMAN W., f, 13 Keene Saranac. WOODMAN RICHARD G., f, 24 Keene, Ionia. Woodmancy, Geor~ge, f, Ioum v. WOODRUFF DAVID, f, 33,7,7 Berlin Ionia. iWoodruff Hasting, f, 32 Lyons, Lyons. Woodruff Seymour, f, 33, 7, 7 Berlin, Ionia. WOODRUFF WM. E., constable, Saranac, v. Woodruff Win., lumberman, Lyons, Muir. WOOD WARD ALLEN, f, 1 Boston Sar-anac. WOODWARD KENDALL W. stone quarry, 23 Ionia, Lyons. Woodworth Benjamin, f, 5 Berlin Saranac. WOODWORTH HARRY D., sawmill, 13 Lyons, Pewamo. WOOD WORTH JAMES D., f, 128 Boston, South Boston. Woodworth Win. H., sawmill, 13 LYOns, Pewamo. iWooldridgte Charles W., 31 Orleans, E aston. WOOLDRIDGE SAM, UEL, f, 31 Orleams, Ionia. HIISTORY AND DIRECTORY OF 1ON1A COUNTY.19 195 Woolford Seneca, North Plains, Hub. bardston. Worcester Amos, minister, 2~ Portland, Maple. WORCESTER JOHN A., fg 13 Otisco, Belding. Worden Ebenezer, f, 8 Boston, Lowell. Worden Elijah E., f, 22 Orleans, Orleans. Worden Henry H1., ag't Wheeler & Wi]son sewing machines, Ionia v Worden Mrs. Mary, 16 Berlin, Ionia. Worden Pardon, f, 8 Boston, Lowell. Worden Win. W., f, 18 Boston, Lowell. Wormsley Charles, I, Ionia v. Worthy John, f, 18 Orange. Ionia. Worthy Win. H., f, Ionia, Ionia. WORTMAN AMOS, hotel, 2, Ronali, Palo. Wortmnan Andrew, 1, 2, Ronald, Palo. Wortinan Daniel W., printer, Ionip, v. WORT MAN DAVID, physician, Ioni a v. WORTMAN WM., hotel, 2 Ronald, Palo. WRIGHT ABNER, Otisco, Otisco. Wright Allen, clerk, Ionia v. Wright Allen S., salesman, Ionia v. Wright Ai-os H., 1; 17 Oranlge, Or-ang'. Wright Austin D., f, 5 Boston, Lowell. Wright Charles, f, 1 Ionia, North Plains. Wright Charles, f, 7 Orange, Ionia. Wright Charles, f; 33 Otisco, Smyrna. Wright Charles, f, 3 Otisco, Otisco. Wright Charles, f, 20 North Plains, Muir. Wright Cyrus, ft; 33 Otisco, Smyrna. Wright Ebenezer, f, 7, Orange, Ionia. Wrigfht Edwin, clerk, Otisco, Smyrna. WRIGHT MRS. EMMA, milliner, Ionia v. Wright Eunice, f, 4 Orange, Ionia. Wright Henry G., sewingr machines, Ionia v.Z! Wright Henry, f, 8 Orange, Ionia. Wright Hiram, c, 18 Orange, Ionia. Wright James, f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. WRIGHT JAMES C.,~ f, 16 Odessa, South Cass. Wright John, f, 13 Berlin, Ionia. Wright John, f, 7 Orange, Ionia. Wright Lafayette, f, 3 Ronald, Palo. WRIGHT NORMAN S., f, 11 Otisco, Belding. WRIGHT S. HOWARD, t; 23 Lyons, Lyons. Wrippert Andrew, f, 24 Sebewa, Sebewa. WURSTER GEORGE, f, 5 Ionia, Ionia. Wyckes Edward, r r ag't. Saranac v. Wckup Jared, f, 30 Odessa, South C~ass. Wyman Charles, f, 31 Danby, Sebewa. Wymian Elliott 0., f, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Wyman George W., t, 32 Danby, Sebewa. Wyman Nathan H., f, 30 Danby, Sebewa. Wyman Oliver 0., f, 31 Danby, Sebewa. Wymer Joseph, f, 3 Dan'by, Portland. Y. Yaner Geo. WY., North Plains, H-uhbards.; ton. Yates G. S., peddler, Ionia v. Yates Gilbert, peddler, Ionia v. YATES JOB L., ag'l. implements, (Willet & Yates) Ionia v. Yaw Phillip, f, 4 Boston, Lowell. YEOMANS ERASTUS T., grocer (G. H. McMullen & Co.), Ionia v. YEOMNNS ERASTUS, Ionia v. YEOM1ANS WALTER, f, 31 Ronald, Ionia. Yonas Matthew, f, 2 Keene, Saranac. York Charles, f, 25 Danby, Portland. York George B., f, 33 Danby, Portland. York Josiah, f, 14 Easton, Ionia. York Orrin H., f, 32 Orleans, Easton. IYork Zachariah, 1, Ionia v. Young Anson, f, 2 Berlin, Saranac. Young Alanson, f, 17 Berlin, Ionia. Young- Mrs. Ann, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Young Abram M., clergyman, North Plains, Matherton. Young Andrew, carriage-maker, loiam v. Young Clark, hotel, Saranac v. Young Geo. W., marble cutter, Portland v. Young George H., f, 5 Ionia Ionia. Young George, f, 19 Berlin, Saranac. Young George, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Young J. J., merchant, Saranac v. Young James W., f, 7 Danby, Portland. Youngs John, f, Ionia v. Young John, hardware, Ionia v. Young Mrs. Margaret, 7 Ionia, Ionia. Young M. J., hardware, Ionia v. Young Myron R., f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Young Peter, f, 17 Berlin, Saranac. Young Thomas, mach, Ionqia v. YOUNG WAYNE, f, 32 Boston, South Boston, Youngs Sylvester, tinner, Ionia v. Younger Wmn. E., f, 8 Ionia, Ionia. YOUNGER MRS. H., 33 Ronald, Ionia. Younger Charles E., 33 RonaldI lon ia. Yourex William J., f, 2 Berlin, Ionia. Youri Wmn., 1, 35 Orange, Portland. Z. Zacharias Moses, f, 22 Orange, Portland. Zeigler Philip, f, 4 Campbell, Campbell. Zimmerman George, mach, nia v. Zinnecker John, shoemaker%, onia -v. FRANK STEVENSON. DEALER IN CROCKERY, GLASS-WARE, looking-Glasses, Toys, Baskets, - ANDWA A-L L PAP E BR. Union Hall Block, I010SIA., J1VLIOH. INIA *&i ID. & E. L. Irish &C Co., DEALERS' IN MEN'S AND BOYS' READY-MADE CLOTHING, Cloths, Cassimeres, Hats, Caps, -A-AD — GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. Suits gotten up irn latest style and best manner.;Cutting Done to Order.-.. AL WAYS SOJMETIHI.YG,7VE 7F N3 EV ER UXDERSOLD. One door east of M. J. Youngs TI IOIWA MIC - Hardware Store. I, kk' AAN AI^J -,_ -r- 4 I 11 --- -. l