Jackson County MI

Biographical Sketch of Matthew B. Excell

Excell, Matthew B.; attorney; born, July 13, 1869, Jackson, Mich.; son of John Wesley and Emily Tayler Excell; educated, Cleveland public schools and Central High School, graduated Mt. Union College, 1888, Ph. B., 1891; married, Oct. 3, 1894, Maud M. Amerman of Alliance, O.; one son, Allen J., born May 14, 1896; while at college wrote for the Alliance Leader, later became its editor; in 1892, was elected mayor of Alliance; studied law, was admitted to the bar, and came to Cleveland in 1894; asst. director of law for the city, 1899-1901; Democrat; has served as pres. of the Board … Read more

R. V. Eddie Todd of Henrietta MI

R. V. Eddie Todd10, (Bethel9, Edwin H.8, Bethel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 21, 1886, married April 13, 1908, Mina, daughter of George and Susan Brown, of Parma, Mich. They reside in Henrietta, Mich., but their post office address is Leslie, Mich. Children: 2806. Leo B., b. Feb. 19, 1909. 2807. Elwin George, b. Oct. 8, 1910. 2808. Raymond, b. July 10, 1912. 2809. Edward R. V., b. Jan. 10, 1914.

Biographical Sketch of Harry G. Crafts

Harry G. Crafts, one of Redlands most enterprising horticulturists, was born in Jackson, Michigan, in 1853. His father, Myron H. Crafts, was the first settler in Crafton, California, which place was named after him. The subject of this sketch is extensively engaged in farming and fruit raising, and lives four miles west of Redlands.

Rufina Veleda Todd Hotchkiss of Grass Lake MI

HOTCHKISS, Rufina Veleda Todd8, (William7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 11, 1845, died Dec. 9, 1884, married at Grass Lake, Mich., Dec. 9, 1866, Edwin Hotchkiss, deceased. Children: I. William E., b. May 20, 1867. II. Charles M., b. Oct. 15, 1869, m. and had issue: (1) Una Belle. III. Susie Blanche, b. Sept. 16, 1871, m. May 18, 1891, William Livingston and had issue: (1) Child, d. infant; (2) Helen, b. 1897.

Mary A. Todd Harrison of Grass Lake MI

HARRISON, Mary A. Todd8, (Isaac7, Moses6, Hezekiah5, Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 9, 1836, in Wakeman, O., died Feb. 11, 1910, at her home in Grass Lake, Mich., married March 18, 1860,(???)Harrison. They lived in Grass Lake, Mich., where he was a farmer. Children: I. Ivy. II. Fanny. III. Elizabeth, m.(???)Bunker. They live in Winnetka, Ill.

1894 Michigan State Census – Jackson County

United States Soldiers of the Civil War Residing in Michigan, June 1, 1894 [ Names within brackets are reported in letters. ] Blackman Township – G. Shieglesy, C. GoodalL J. Wilson, J. Ward, R. 0. Guyer, E. Cook, J. Watterman, P. Rumbarger, H. L. Burch, E. Holloway, C. Carpenter, P. 0. Heron, N. C. Snyder, B. Coleman, H. Gates, E. Dyrbishire, C. Boyce. G. Burcher, I. Bradbury, H. Courser, T. Philips, G. Goss. G. W. Smith, H. Crouch, J. Russell, T. Harden, D. Kellogg, D. Manchester, J. Hanson, Columbia Township – Murry W. Hess, Charles F. Hess, Rogers Lawton, Obed. … Read more

Biography of Bert R. Parrot

Bert R. Parrott, a mechanical engineer and one of the directors of the Dorris Motors Corporation of St. Louis, was born in Mendon, Ohio, in December, 1873, his parents being Joseph J. and Harriet (Waters) Parrott. The father was a native of Virginia and was of French descent. The mother was born in Ohio belonging to one of the old families of Columbus, Ohio, whose founder was Mitchell Waters, the grandfather of Mrs. Parrott and recognized at one time as the merchant prince of that city. He established the first department store in that section of the country and in … Read more

John Todd of Jackson MI

John Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 22, 1810, in East Rodman, N. Y., died Dec. 25, 1887, in Jackson, Mich., married April 20, 1835, Nancy Morris Merwin, who was born Aug. 26, 1814, died Nov. 15, 1891. They were buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson Mich. Children: *1522. Betsey Sylinda, b. July 17, 1836. 1523. Morris E., b. Nov. 29, 1838, d. Aug. 29, 1866. He was a school teacher. 1524. Noah Merwin, b. July 6, 1841, d. May 30, 1842. 1525. Mary Rosetta, b. May 2, 1843, she is now (1913) living on an 80 acre … Read more

Biography of Holmes, Samuel

Samuel Holmes has shown an ability amounting to genius for the successful handling of business affairs, especially landed transactions, and during his long residence in Kansas had accumulated some of the finest sections of farming land in Greenwood and surrounding counties. Mr. Holmes learned the value of industry when a boy, also the principles of straightforward integrity, and it may be said that in consequence he had always been a successful man. He is now eighty-three years of age and lives practically retired at Eureka. One of the connections he still retains is as vice president of the Home National … Read more

Biography of Homer Crane Bliss

The ancient prestige of the Bliss family is shared in full by Homer Crane Bliss, of Florence, Massachusetts, assistant treasurer of the Corticelli Silk Company. Mr. Bliss was born in Springport, Michigan, April 30, 1868. His father was George Porter Bliss and his mother Susan V. (Crane) Bliss. The first of the name of whom there is any trustworthy record was Thomas Bliss, of Belstone Parish, in the county of Devonshire, England. Thomas and George, his sons, and Thomas, a nephew, the eldest son of the first Thomas Bliss, and a son of Jonathan Bliss, came to America and are … Read more

Ornaldo Sylvester Todd of North Leoni MI

Ornaldo Sylvester Todd8, (John7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 21, 1853, in North Leoni, Jackson County, Mich., married Sept. 30, 1877, Sarah Jane, daughter of Frederick A. and Hannah Maria (Newcomb) Horsman, who was born Dec. 6, 1854, in Boston, Mass., where her father was a dry goods merchant. For a short time he lived in Blackman Township, Mich., but about the time of his marriage he bought a farm in North Leoni, Mich., where he was still living in 1919. He has confined his efforts and activities to the management of his farm and his domestic … Read more

Harriet M. Todd Chapel of Parma MI

CHAPEL, Harriet M. Todd8, (William7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 16, 1839, in Spring Arbor, Mich., and there she married Feb. 1, 1860, George W. Chapel. In 1913, she lived in Parma, Mich. Children: I. Lizzie M., b. Sept. 25, 1860, m. Nov. 8, 1882, James E. Helmer and had issue: (1) Hattie D., b. Feb. 8, 1887; (2) Marjorie M., b. Jan. 5, 1889, m. June 30, 1910, Charlotte H. Chapel and had a child; (3) Chauncey J., b. May 5, 1893. II. Clarence R., b. Jan. 11, 1868, m. Dec. 14, 1892, Emma Hastings and … Read more

Biography of Jesse L. Conant, M. D.

The subject of this sketch is a worthy example of the large class of well read, careful and honorable physicians who are dear to their fellow townsmen wherever their lot may be cast. They are near to the people in sickness and trouble and grow very near to them in all relations of life, and become, many of them, the most influential men in their communities. Doctor Jesse Lyman Conant, mayor and prominent physician and druggist of Genesee, Idaho, was born in Birmingham, Essex County, New York, May 31, 1831, and is descended from an old Norman family which went … Read more

Biography of Mrs. Ellen Woods Crafts Meacham

Mrs. Ellen Woods Crafts Meacham. This lady, who, with her husband and family, occupies as a residence one of the old landmarks of the county (the well known Crafton Retreat), is a native of Jackson, Michigan, and daughter of Myron Harwood and Miranda (Capen) Crafts. Her father, who was born in Whately, the family seat, was a man of great force of character. He came to San Bernardino County when the country was new, locating at the place which took his name, and left the impress of his character indelibly upon the community. His unusual business ability, while securing for … Read more

William Todd of Spring Arbor MI

William Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 9, 1807, in East Rodman, N. Y., died March 2, 1882, in Spring Arbor, Mich., married in the same town, Sept. 6, 1835, Mariette, daughter of Squire and Hannah French, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr. Crane of the M. E. Church. Children: *1518. Lewis Richard, b. June 28, 1836. *1519. Harriet M., b. Aug. 16, 1839. 1520. Charles W., b. Sept. 1, 1842, in Spring Arbor, Mich., married May 20, 1866, Harriet Skutt, in Spring Arbor, Mich. He is a veteran of the civil war having served three … Read more

Julia Eliza Todd Smith of Jackson MI

SMITH, Julia Eliza Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 5, 1825, in East Rodman, N. Y., died Nov. 30, 1898, in Jackson, Mich. She married in Rodman, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1846, Andrew Jackson Smith, who was born May 3, 1825, died May 15, 1852. Children: I. Milo Ezra, b. April 21, 1848, in Rodman, N. Y., d. Nov. 20, 1903, in Mason, Wash. II. Florence Amelia, b. June 30, 1850, in Rodman, N. Y., m. Jan. 19, 1871, George Smith Dewey, they live in Jackson, Mich. Issue: (1) Claude C., b. Nov. 17, 1873; (2) Ada … Read more

Arthur L. Todd of Michigan

Arthur L. Todd9, (Lewis R.8, William7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 10, 1876, in Spring Arbor, Mich., married Sept. 16, 1903, in Tekonsha, Mich., Fronia B., daughter of Ithamar R. and Alice Granger. Mr. Todd graduated from the Spring Arbor Seminary in June 1893, and from the University of Michigan in June 1900. Child: 2738. Dean Granger, b. Oct. 1, 1909.

Biography of C. W. Wernicke

The County treasurer of Lincoln County, Idaho, C. W. Wernicke, is also the pioneer hardware merchant of Shoshone, and throughout the eighteen years of his residence here has been prominently connected with the various interests which have contributed to the growth, prosper-ity and advancement of town and County. He belongs to that class of progressive German citizens who have severed the ties binding them to the old world in order to seek homes in the land of the free. He was born in Goldburg, Germany, on the 13th of January, 1847, and in the land of his nativity acquired his … Read more

Biography of Edwin E. Sapp

Edwin E. Sapp. There has been a Sapp connected with the bar of Cherokee County almost since the City of Galena was founded. Coming to that town in January, 1884, after having worked and studied earnestly to prepare himself for the bar, earning his own living in the meantime, Edwin E. Sapp in a comparatively brief time had won the approbation and favor of a considerable clientage. In the years that have followed hardly a member of the Cherokee County Bar has been shown greater honors and has been accorded a larger and more profitable share in the civil practice … Read more

Biography of George H. Crafts

George H. Crafts, a rancher near Redlands, was born in New York City in 1844, and came to California with his father in 1861. His father, Myron H. Crafts, was born in Whately, Massachusetts, in 1816, and established the first temperance grocery in New York City. He also had a large meat-curing house there, but was burnt out in 1844, and then went to Jackson, Michigan, where he started a soap and candle factory. He next went to Windsor, where he farmed for a while, and then went to Detroit and accepted a position as cashier in C. & A. … Read more