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.
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
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
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
Lowell, Edwin Dwight; sec’y American Fork & Hoe Co.; born, Jackson, Mich., 1872; son of Judson Clarke and Mary Jane Kellogg Lowell; married, Cleveland, April 17, 1907, Florence Adams; sec’y and director The American Fork & Hoe Co.; same offices in The National Handle Co.; Mason; member Country, Euclid, and Athletic Clubs.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
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)
Lewis Richard Todd8, (William7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 28, 1836, in Spring Arbor, Mich., married Feb. 22, 1870, Martha B., daughter of James and Rachel Taylor, who was born in Spring Arbor, Mich., and where she died Sept. 27, 1902. He resides in Spring Arbor, Mich. Children: 2242. A daughter, d.
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
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,
