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.

Biography of Oscar G. Richards

Oscar G. Richards, who died at his home in Eudora April 4, 1915, exemplified in his long career the true spirit of the Kansas prairies and more important than any of the items of wealth he may have accumulated was the sterling character which men living today delight to recall and use as a source of inspiration and an example of the heroic times of Kansas now passed. He was born in Jackson County, Michigan, January 12, 1836. With little opportunity for schooling, by self-study coupled with a fine analytical mind, he attained a real education, and was always known … 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