Bay County, Michigan - The whole text, 1883 (part 12 of 20)

John Wald was born in Germany, March 19, 1824, where he remained until his twenty-eighth year, six years of which was spent in military service. In 1853 he came to Eochester, N. Y., where he engaged in the butchering business. In 1856 he removed to Guelph, Ontario, where he estabhshed a meat market, and remained some time. From Guelph he removed to Saint Catharines, Ontario, where he remained six years in the same business. In 1869 he came to Bay City and opened a meat market in the First Ward, corner of Belinda and Campbell Streets. His residence is next door to his place of business. Mr. Wald was married in 1854 to Miss Bartenstein, of Germany, and has a family of five children.

James 0. Stevens was born in Kinsale, County of Cork, Ireland, December 15, 1840. In 1847 he moved with his parents to Oswego, N. Y. In 1857 he engaged in sailing, which he continued until 1864, when he enhsted in the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth New York Infantry, Company D, as private and was promoted to second lieutenant; remained until the close of the war; was discharged at Albany, N. Y. He then engaged in sailing. In 1867 he came to Bay City and engaged in the stevedore and loading of salt business, which he stiU continues. He was married to Nora Clary, of Oswego, N. Y., who died in 1883. She was a loving wife and a kind mother. Edward Atkinson was born in Whitby, Canada, November 25, 1853. In 1856 he moved with his parents to Forest, Canada; remained there until 1869, when he came to Bay City. In 1871 he engaged in the Second Ward Fire Company; remained there two years, and w^as transferred to the Fourth Ward; is at present foreman of the Fourth Ward Company. In 1882 he also engaged in the saloon business, which he still continues on Washington Street, between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets. He was married to Maggie Whetlock, of Bay City, and has two children.

Leon Wood w^as born in Montreal, Canada, February 18, 1838. Came to Bay City in 1864, and commenced work for A. Eust&Co., m their saw mill. He superintended the firm's salt works, and is still in that business. He is also proprietor of the Portland House, corner Washington and First Streets, which he purchased in 1882. John H. Coon was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 26, 1831, remaining there fifteen years, then moved to Newark, Ohio. While there he learned the carpenter and joiners' trade, and assisted in the building of a canal boat, called the "Cornplanter." He then sailed on her the first trip to Cleveland, as mate. He then engaged as cabin-boy on the steamer "Columbian" one season. Next he moved to Lake Superior; thence to Mackinaw and Point St. Ignace, at which places he was engaged in different occupations. Then he moved to Green Bay, Wis., built a vessel, and disposed of it at a small place called Brothertown. He then moved to Chicago, whence he came to Bay City, and engaged in the manufacture of salt. He has a wife and six children. Eesidence, Portsmouth, outside of the city limits.

Samuel Benson w^as born in Hillsdale County, Mich., August 7, 1832. He remained there until he w^as eleven years of age, wdien he went with his parents to Monroe County. He resided there until 1861, attending school and working on the farm. In 1861 he enhsted in the Third Michigan Cavalry, Company K. For tw^o years he was carrier of dispatches, and was then promoted to first sergeant, which position he held until the close of the war. He had charge of the ambulance corps, under Generals Pope and Granger. He was mustered out at San Antonio, Tex., in the Spring of 1866, and returned to Jackson, Mich., where he was discharged. He went to Monroe, and was in the employ of the Michigan Southern Eailroad Company, as section boss, for two years. In 1868 he came to Bay City, and was employed by the late M. H. Foster, working on the Eraser House as carpenter and joiner. In the Summer of 1868 he entered the employ of N. B. Bradley, working one year in his salt w^orks, and then in charge of his stables, continuing the latter until 1883, when he was compelled by ill-health to discontinue this work. He is still, however, in the employ of N. B. Bradley & Sons. Mr. Benson is a steady and hard-w^orking man, attending closely to his business. He was married iii October, 1853, to Miss Araminta Eogan, of Monroe, Mich., and Las two

William M. Tildon and wife are natives of St. John, New Brunswick. They came to Bay City October 5, 1865, (by steamer "Susan Wood," from Detroit). Their family consisted of three sons and two daughters. One of the daughters is now Mrs. Johnson Burton, of Alpena, the other Mrs. William O'Brien. The sons have all been successful men. Frederick is living on Farragut Street in his own house; Brunswick E. is head clerk in Mason & Beach's drug store. William B. is foreman of 0. W. Booth's large printing estabhshment. The parents are still hving. Two sons, W. B. and B. E., are unmarried, and living with their parents at No. 511 Adams Street.

William D. Eoby was born in Bay City in September, 1847. His parents came to Bay City in 1885. After several years residence they rented the Globe Hotel, on the corner of Water and Fifth Streets, where their son was born, and which they kept for five years. William D. attended school until he was eighteen years old, when he commenced working in saw mills, in which business he has continued. He is at present in the employ of T. H. Mc- Graw, running an engine on his farm. His mother died January 15, 1881, at the age of seventy- five. Mr. Eoby has a wife and one child.

Charles E. Smith was born in the city of New York, September 24, 1855. At the age of two years with his parents he moved to Bay City. At the age of nine years he began tallying lumber for the late Thomas Watkins. Was tally-boy for eight years, and then began inspecting lumber, which business he has folloAved ever since, and scaling logs in the Winter. He was scaling logs the past Winter for the firm of Pitts & Cranage. He has been successful in his business as a lumber inspector. He is a pleasant gentleman. Besides at No. 1321, corner of Twenty-Fifth and Water Streets. He was married July 3, 1879, to Miss Mary Beith, of Bay City, and has one child.

Thomas Galaneau was born in Montreal, March 14, 1830, and remained there until 1842. He then went to Pleasant Valley, N. Y., where he remained three years, being employed in the iron works. Was then two years in the same business in Clayton County; then for two years in the Eaymond Hotel in Lewiston, N, Y. From there he went to Windsor, Canada, where he remained three years, and engaged in the manufacture of brick. In 1857 he moved to Bay City, and worked at the carpenter and joiners' trade. For the last twenty years he has worked as a millwright at different milh. For ten years he has been employed in McEwan Bros' mill as millwright. He was married December 9, 1852, to Miss Lucy Pretrimon, of Lewiston, N. Y., and has five children.

Daniel S. Calvin was born in the state of Vermont, March 15, 1829. In 1832, with his parents, he moved to Canada, and settled in the town of Mountain. Was there until he was twenty-three years old. During that time he attended school and worked on the farm. In 1852 he moved to St. Clair, Mich; was there farming eighteen years. In 1872 he moved to Bay City, and engaged as gang sawyer for Eddy, Avery & Co., which position he still holds with the new firm of Eddy, Avery & Eddy. He has been successful, and has a pleasant home at No. 420 Jefferson Street. Was married March 8, 1852, to Miss Sarah E. Murphy, of the state of Maine, and has six children.

George W. Briggs was born in Orleans County, N. Y. Soon after he moved with his parents to Somerset County, N. Y., remaining there eighteen years. In 1861 he enlisted in Company H, Forty-Ninth New York Infantry, but, not being the standard size, he was dismissed. On July 26, 1862, he re-enhsted in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Infantry, remaining until the close of the war. In 1864 he was wounded in the shoulder. In 1867 he received his discharge, and came to Jackson, Mich. While there he was engaged as clerk in a grocery store, remaining there four years; then learning the painting and paper-hanging trade, which he followed for four years. In 1875 he moved to South Boardman, where he was engaged in the hotel business. He was also station agent and postmaster for a short time. Next he visited Eochester, where he remained until 1881, when he came to Bay City, and engaged as clerk in a grocery store. He is at present lumbering for A. Baily, of Bay City, at Indian Eiver. He was married in 1865 to Dora Knight, of Jackson, Mich., and has three children.

August J. Booth was borii in Prussia, May 11, 1846. Came to America with his parents in 1849, and settled in Detroit, and lived there six years, then removed to Sheboygan, Wis., having settled there after wandering through some of the Western States seeking a home. After remaining at Sheboygan for about a year, they made another move, and came to Bay City, then called Lower Saginaw, in the month of May, 1856, his father engaging in the merchant tailoring business on Water Street, near where the Eraser House now stands; August in the meantime attending the schools of the village. At the age of fourteen he entered the drug store of Dr. Bligh, as chore boy, and was knocked about as chore boy until he entered the general store of Munger & Cooke, in the meantime having been newsboy for W. A. Bryce, pubHsher of the first paper issued in this locahty. He was in the employ of Munger & Cooke two years. He then entered the employ of Griswold & Perkins, until embarking in the mercantile business with J. W. Coulter, now of Duluth, in 1867. But on account of decKne in prices after the war, was obliged to suspend, after which he entered the mercantile house of C. E. Hawley, in 1869, and remained with that firm seven years. In 1876 he entered the employ of Cooke & Co., and has remained through the different changes of that house, including the late change to Eomer, Lovell & Co. He was married to Miss M. B. Word, of Wisconsin, in 1872.

Geo. a. Hemstreet was born in Genesee County, Mich. In 1849 he moved to East Tawas. He was under-sheriff of Iosco County for two years and six months. In 1868 he came to Bay City, and has been six years on the pohce force, and was engaged for some time at the carpenter and joiner business. He was married in 1875 to Eosetta A. Comstock, of Ypsilanti, Mich.

Henry Williamson was born in Leicestershire, England, January 16, 1839. In 1843, with his parents he moved to Canada, and was there six years. While there he attended school Winters, and worked on the farm in Summers. In 1849 he moved to Cayuga, Haldimand Co., Canada, and remained there until he was sixteen years old, and while he was there he learned the blacksmith trade and followed it until he was twenty- two years old. In 1859 he went to East Saginaw and was there two years working in the steel factory. He then worked for Curtis & King as blacksmith and remained with them for two years. In 1864 he started in business for himself in South Saginaw, carrying on the business for eight years, during which time he was towing vessels a good share of the time. In 1871 he engaged in the saw mill business. After two years hard labor he was burned out and returned to his old trade in 1874. He moved to Bay City in 1878; built a shop and dwelhng house on Water Street, between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets, and was doing a good business, when in 1881 he was again burned out. He has since built a blacksmith and machine shop on the old grounds and is again on the road to prosperity. He is an inventor, and invented many useful things. Mr. Williamson is a hard-working man, and upright in all his dealings. He was married September 6, 1863, to Miss Josephine Batton, of Adrian, Mich.

James A. Smith was born in Ireland, November 13, 1836, and in 1839 with his parents moved to Canada. He was there thirteen years attending school. In 1853 he moved to Simcoe, Canada, and remainedthere seven years. In 1860 he moved to Almont, Mieii. , and was there three years engaged in carpenter work. In 1863 he moved to East Saginaw and engaged as a millwright one year. In 1864 he came to Bay City and helped to build the mill owned by H. W. Sage & Co.; it was then Sage & McGraw. In 1866 he moved to East Tawas and remained until 1881, when he returned to Bay City and engaged in the pile-driving business, which he still continues. He was married in 1864 to Miss Foster, of East Saginaw, and has two children.

Benson Conklin was born in York State, Cayuga Co., in 1833. In 1856 he moved to Eed Creek, Wayne Co.j same state, where he was engaged in farming and dealing in cattle. In 1862 he en- Hsted in the One Hundred and Thirty-eighth New York Infantry, which was afterwards transferred to the Ninth Heavy Artillery and served valiantly as private and officer, having been promoted to a Heutenancy. He came to Bay City in 1875. In 1879 he was elected constable in the Third Ward, which office he still retains. He also holds the office of deputy United States marshal. He was married in 1855 to Tina A. Eoseboom, of Niles, N. Y., who died September 19, 1881, leaving five children.

George F. Burch was born in Tioga, Tioga Co., Pa., July 18, 1849. At the age of seventeen he adopted the employment of engineer, and has followed that business ever since. In February, 1871, he came to Bay City and entered the employ of John McGraw & Co., as engineer, and has held the same position to the present time, the firm, meanwhile, changing from John McGraw & Co. to T. H. McGraw & Co., and then to Birdsall & Barker, its present title. This long continued employment in the same position is the best evidence of skill and faithfulness. He was married in 1877 to Miss Imogene E. Webster, of Bay City. . Eesidence, No. 501 Marsac Street.

Joseph Hamilton was born on Prince Edward Island, January 14, 1849. In 1856 he moved with his parents to Canada, and in 1857 to Flushing, Mich. They remained there one year, then came to Bay City. In 1871 he learned the millwright trade with Thomas Oatman, of Biy City. He has followed this business ever since. In 1873 he engaged with Hay, Butman & Co., and has done their millwright work to the present time. That he is a skillful workman it is unnecessary to say. He was married in April, 1869, to Miss Charlotte Gibbon, of Bay City, by w^hom he had two children. He married his second wife in November, 1880, and has one child. His residence is 1008 Fitzhugh Street.

David T. Smith was born in the state of Maryland, March 28, 1833, and remained there until he was seventeen years of age, working at home. In 1850 he went to New York State and in 1851 to Canada, where he attended school until 1858, when he moved to Ohio and engaged in the manufacture of brick. September 17, 1862, he came to Bay City and has been continuously in the employ of Gates & Fay up to the present time. He is circular sawyer in. their mill. He has been successful since coming to Bay City, having a good house of his own at No. 124 Washington Street. He has a wife and three children.

Charles Wood was born near Montreal, Canada, March 15, 1843, and remained there, working on a farm, until his twenty-first year, when he came to Bay City, where he has since resided, having been engaged during the whole time in the saw mill business with Hay, Butman & Co., and has the contract for cutting lath. Mr. Wood is a hard working and successful man, having a good home of his own on the corner of Seventeenth & Water Streets.

1850. He came to Bay City in 1872; remained a short time; returned to Canada, and spent five years in the oil regions of that country. He then returned to Bay City and engaged in the manufacture of salt. In 1880 he was employed by T. H. McGraw & - Co., being. in charge of their works one year. He then entered the employ of Murphy & Dorr, and for two years had charge of their salt works. In 1882 he was employed by Birdsall & Barker, and since that time has had charge of their salt works. He has had an extensive experience in the salt business. He has a wife and three children. Eesidence, No. 1520 Polk Street.

George H. Eouech was born at Susquehannah, Pa., March 23, 1848. During his infancy his parents moved to New York State, where they remained twelve years. During this time he attended school. In 1862 he came to Bay City with his parents, and worked for his father until 1875. He then entered the employ of Benjamin Shephard as clerk in his grocery store, and continued with this firm until 1882, since which time he has been in the fruit and confectionery business. April 1-, 1883, he purchased the Club Eestaurant, formerly kept by F. G. Casey. We predict a prosperous future for him, as the experience of his early life, which was spent in a hotel, pecuhaiiy fits him for his present business. In connection with his restaurant he will keep a large stock of fruits and confectionery. He was married May 13, 1872, to Miss Orinda J. Williams, of Bay City, and has two children.

Charles Drago was born in Chatham, Canada, July, 1843, and remained there until he was eighteen years old, when he went to Lake Superior. There he was engaged in mining for two years, and then returned to Chatham, where he was employed three years ^s clerk in a grocery store. In 1866 he came to Bay City and was for some time employed in a saw mill. He was deputy sheriff of Bay County for twp years, and for two years was proprietor of the Evering House. He was also sealer of weights and measures. He has a wife and five children. Eesidence, 104 Eleventh Street, between Saginaw^ and Washington.

Joseph S. Fox was born in Warren County, N. J., April 8, 1835, and remained there until he was fourteen years old, attending school and working on the farm. In 1849 he came with his parents to Lapeer County, Mich., and remained there three years, working in a flouring mill. He then went to Eochester, Mich., and remained seven yea^rs engaged in farming. In the Fall of 1860 he came to Bay City, and in 1861 enhsted in the army. He was w^ounded at Savage Station, taken prisoner and held six months. After his release he was taken to the hospital in New York, discharged, and returned home. For some time after his return, it was not expected that he would recover from the effects of his wounds. He recovered, however, and in 1864 re-enUsted and served to the close of the war. He was honorably discharged, and returned home to Bay City, where he has since resided, being employed ill the saw mill business, as fireman and engineer. Since 1882 he has bqen in the employ of Eoss, Bradley & Co., in their planing mill. Mr. Fox is a hard-working man, and attentive to his duties, and has earned for himself a good home. He was married in 1856 to Miss Harriet Thompson, of Eochester, Mich., and has three children.

John Charlan was born in Belleville, Canada, June 21, 1848, and remained there until he was sixteen years old, attending school and working on the farm. In 1866 he went to Erie Co., N. Y., and remained there seven months employed in saw miUing and farming. He then returned to Canada, remained a short time, and went thence to South Saginaw. After a short stay he went to Zilwaukee, where he remained a year. He then worked four and a half years in Eust, Eaton & Co's mill, and in 1872 he came to Bay City and w^orked five and one-half years as saw filer in Hay, Butman & Co's mill.

In 1878 he was employed by T. H. McGraw & Co., as saw filer in their mill, and is still employed in the same mill imder ther present firm, Birdsall & Barker. He has a wife and three children. Kesidence, 901 Bowery Street.

1818. Until his fourteenth year he attended school. At that age he commenced working in saw mills. He also learned the trade of mill Wright, at which he worked until he came to Bay City. Since coming he has helped to build the McGraw Mill and the Pitts & Cranage Mill. He afterwards took employment with Eddy, Avery & Eddy, as gang saw filer, in which work he is engaged during the Summer, being employed at millwright work during the Winter. His residence is 214 Grant Street, between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets.

William Word was born in New York City, February 22, 1830. At the age of fifteen he learned the saw manufacturing trade with R. Hoe & Co., and was in their employ fifteen y^ars altogether. In

1861 he went to East Saginaw and was there three years engaged in selling and repairing saws. In 1865 he came to Bay City and established the same business. His place of business is on Water Street, opposite the Industrial Works of Bay City.

John Karter was born in Harrisburgh, Penn., and remained there until he was sixteen years old, attending school and working on the farm. In 1865 he went to Geneva, N. Y., and resided there three years in the green house and nursery business. He then was in Rochester three years in the same business. Then returned to Pennsylvania, and was for four years employed by Whitley, Foster & Kelley, selling Champion mowers and reapers. He then spent one year in the oil trade in the oil regions of Pennsylvania. Went thence to Toledo, O., where he remained a year in the agricultural implement business, then went to Jackson, Mich., as traveling agent for Warder, Mitchell & Co., selling mowers and reapers. In 1879 he came to Bay City as agent of the Champion Machine Co. In 1880 he was employed by G. L. Mosher as clerk in his store, at West Bay City, and in 1882 engaged with W. H. Miller, of Bay City, as clerk in his hardware store, where he is now employed. He is a young man of good habits, and has many friends.

1819. Until his nineteenth year he attended school and worked on the farm. In 1861 he attended the Normal School at Ypsilanti. Came the same year to Bay City, where he has since resided. In

1862 he was employed by N. B. Bradley & Co., as teamster, and continued in that business for two years. In 1861 he sorted lumber in the mill yard of the same firm and was the same season promoted to the position of yard-master, and put in charge of the retail trade. On account of sickness he was obliged to return to his father's home in Monroe, where he remained one year. Returning to Bay City he was for one Winter engaged in the spring bed business ; then in insurance business for a short time. In 1878 he returned to N. B. Bradley & Co's employ, and resumed his former position of yardmaster, which he has filled to the present time to the satisfaction of his employers. Mr. Knaggs is a man of steady habits, faithful and attentive to his duties, and has many friends. He was married July 6, 1881, to Miss Belle G. Crosbie, and has one child.

Peter A. Henriot was born in France, January 6, 1838, and remained there until he was seventeen years old. In 1850 came to Syracuse, N. Y., where he resided thirteen years. In 1866 he moved to Bay City and worked one year for the Bay City Salt Co. In June, 1868, he engaged with Pitts & Cranage, and has since been in their employ, having charge of all the mill houses and being night fireman. He has shown himself a trustworthy man, and competent for his position He has a good home at the corner of First and

Wilder B. Card was born near Lansing, Mich., May 15, 1854. After completing his studies he moved to East S^inaw, and engaged in the Bancroft House, remaining there six years, two years in the capacity of bell boy and four years as night clerk. He then traveled with Dan Rice, Jr's show as trapeze performer and ring tumbler; remained with him two seasons, when he hurt his back and was obliged to abandon the business. He then moved to Mid land and engaged with Fletcher & Dean as engineer in their saw mill.

In 1874 he came to Bay City and was engaged as steward of the Eraser House three years. He was with Smalley Bros, a short time, and three years as engineer for Gates & Fay's mill. In 1881, in company with Mr. Stillman, he kept the Club Restaurant. He then moved to Caseville, and was engaged one year in the smelting works. In 1882 he returned to Bay City and engaged with R. J. Briscoe as engineer. He was married to Mary Nagle, of Bay City.

Alonzo Hinchey was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., July 10, 1843. In 1844 he moved with his parents to Ypsilanti; in 1846 to Okemos, Mich., and remained there until 1849. He then moved ' to Lansing; then to Shiawassee County, and was there engaged in Wright, Butman & Co's saw mill. In 1862 he was engineer on the tug "Curby," for Capt. John Stewart. In 1863 he engaged with S. H. Webster, at Zilwaukee, as circular sawyer, remaining there until 1864, when he enlisted in the Ninth Michigan Cavalry, Company E, under Capt. John F. Hinchey. He served one year, and received his discharge by general order number eighty-three of the War Department. He then returned to Saginaw City, and engaged as circular sawyer. In 1871 he moved to Green Oak, and engaged in the mill business. In 1872 he came to Bay City, then moved to Caseville, and remained there until 1879, when he returned to Bay City, and is at present engaged with F. E. Bradley & Co. He was married to Mary J. Stanfield, of Brighton, Mich., in 1870, and has three children. His wife died in 1875.

John Curren was born in County Down, Ireland, February 10, 1842. His parents emigrated to Canada when he was but three months old. In 1863 he removed to Berrien County, Mich., where he engaged in saw-milling and millwrighting. In 1868 he removed to CarroUton, Saginaw Co., Mich., where he was engaged with S. H. Webster in the manufacture of salt. In 1870 he removed to Bay City, taking charge of Mr. Webster's salt business here until he transferred the business to Chapin & Co., who, after a successful period, transferred it to Eddy Bros. & Co., Mr. Curren being retained. He has been a member of the fire department since 1872. He was married September 16, 1873, to Addie L. Wilkinson, of Berrien Springs, Mich., and has three children. His residence is 126 Mercer Street.

Charles H. Smith was born in Elmira, Chemung Co., N. Y., June 13, 1855; remained there up to 1863, then, with his parents, moved to South Bay City, then called Portsmouth. After leaving school he learned the saw-filing business with his father, and has followed it ever since during the Summer seasons, scaling logs in the woods Winters. He is, and has been, engaged with the firm of Miller Bros, for the last three years as theii gang-saw filer. He understands the business well, having had some years of experience. He is an industrious young man, and has a home of his own, No. 500 Fremont Avenue. He was married October 8, 1878, to Miss Delia Smith, of Haiiley, Mich., and has one child.

Alexander Richardson ^is a native of Ireland, and was born Novembers, 1846. In 1867 he settled in East Saginaw, and in the Spring of 1868 he came to Bay City, and was engaged some time in the lumber woods, and for the past nine years in the hotel and saloon business. He is at present keeping a hotel on the corner of Water and Sixteenth Streets.

Joseph Eh^iot was born in Woodstock, Canada, December 21, 1838, and remained there until he was nine years old. During that time he attended school, and was one year employed in his uncle's store. He served two years at the machinists' trade. Going to Buffalo, N. Y., he learned the trade of sign and ornamental painting. Was there two years, then moved to Detroit, Mich. Built the steamer called the "Little Earston," and brought her to Bay City, where she was run in connection with the steamer "Fox," from Bay City to East Saginaw. After running her one season, he sold her to Jerome, of Saginaw City. He then returned to Detroit, and built the propeller "Prairie Flower," which he traded for a half interest in the steamer "Fox." The latter was run from Detroit to Chatham, but proved a failure. He then went to Chicago, and was two years engaged in painting. He then built the propeller "Emma," and brought her to Bay City; run her one year, and sold her to P. C. Andre. He bought the tug "Fanny White" soon after, which blew off her steam drum, his father being killed by the accident. He continued in the tug business for a short time after, then sold out, and went to Omaha. There he engaged in building, and lost all he had. Keturning to Bay City he was for some time in the show^ business with his brother. He then went to Milwciukee and engaged in boat painting. Kemained there until 1870, then returned to Bay City, and engaged in sign and ornamental painting, in which business he still continues, having an extensive trade in that line. He was married in 1859 to Agnes L. Mills, daughter of Capt. Mills, of Detroit. His paint shop is under the Wolverton House.

Henry Hellmuth was born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, in 1850. He came to Bay City in 1870, and worJved as a tinsmith for A. Logan, in South Bay City. He clerked for Newton & Beach one year, and was four years in their tin shop. In 1875 he made a visit to Germany, returning in 1876. He then commenced business for himself. He is keeping the Eagle House, on the corner of Saginaw and Sixth Streets. He was married to Annie L. Wintermeyer, of Bay City, in 1878.

John See was born in Pittsburgh, Canada, May 25, 1842, and remained there until he was twenty-one years old. During that time he learned the carpenter and joiners' trade, and worked at that business four and one-half years. He then learned the engineering business, which he has followed ever since. Li 1876 he came to Saginaw City, and was with Barnard & Binder tliree years as engineer of their mill. In 1879 he came to Bay City, and engaged with the firm of Chapin & Barber, as engineer, and still holds the position in the same mill, under the firm of Eddy Bros. & Co., which position he has filled satisfactorily. He resides at No. 108 Fitzgerald Street. He was married August 11, 1871, to Miss Nina Quinn, of Port Austin, Mich., and has two children.

Charles H. Shorey was born in Stillwater, Me., December 24, 1847. At the age of five years, with his parents, he moved to Somerset County, and was there until he was thirteen years old. While there he attended school. He then moved to Sherbrook, Canada. While there he attended school until he was sixteen years old. He then moved to Vermont. Was there a short time, and returned to the state of Maine. He remained there up to 1866, and then came to Bay City, and is at present engaged with the firm of Murphy & Dorr as saw-filer. He is an 4ndustrious young man, and attentive to business. He has a home of his own on Webster Street, between Twenty-third and Twenty -fourth Streets. He was married in November, 1878, to Miss Mattie Gregory, of the state of Maine, and has two children.

George F. Kempter was born in St. Clair County, Mich., July 21, 1854. At the age of ^\^^ years, with his parents, he moved to South Bay City, and attended school up to the age of thirteen years. He then learned the machinists' trade. At the age of eighteen years he began the engineering business, and has followed it ever since with good success. He has been prosperous, and has a good home of his own at No. 208 Polk Street. He is at present engaged with E. J. Hargrave & Son, as engineer of their mill. He understands the business thoroughly. He was married January 1, 1877, to Miss Kittie Purtill, of St. Clair County, Mich., and has one child.

Lemuel Furman was born in Oxford Co., Canada, March 18, 1856. In the same year his parents moved to Genesee Co., Mich., and were there four years. In 1860 he moved to Freeland, Mich. He was there two years, and during that time he attended school. In 1862 moved to the town of Monitor, Bay County; was wdth his father on a farm. His father then engaged in lumbering for 0. A. Ballou, of Kawkawhn, and carried on the business up to 1874. Daring that time he was with his father helping him in his business. After retiring from that business, in 1874, he engaged in the manufacture of pumps, which he still follows with good success. His factory is on Eleventh Street. He is an industrious young man and attentive to his business. He resides at No. 708 Jackson Street.

John Fowler was born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., July 7, 1824. At an early age, with his parents, moved to Tompkins Co., N. Y. He was there some years, and then moved to the state of Ohio. While there he learned the engineering business. Then he came to Calhoun Co., Mich., and was there some years. While there was engaged in the engineering business. He then moved to Iowa ; was there four years engaged as engineer. He then moved to Missouri, and was there three years in the same business. In 1868 he moved to Bay City, and has been engaged in the engineering business ever since. He has worked for several firms. He was six years first assistant engineer of the Bay City Fire Department. He is at present second assistant engineer. He is also engaged with Miller Bros., of Bay City, as their engineer. Besides at No. 403 Taylor Street. He was married in 1860, to Miss Emily Kane, of Missouri, and has three children.

EoBERT J. Parker was born in Porter, Niagara Co., N. Y., March 26, 1854. In 1858 he moved with his parents to Port Dover, Canada; remained there eight years. He then engaged in sailing, which he continued for eight years, working Winters in the woods. In 1872 he moved to Ludington, Mich., and engaged in the lumber business. In 1874 he came to Bay City and engaged as bar-tender for M. O'Brien, and remained with him two years. He then opened a restaurant in the Watson Block basement, then transferred it to the Birney Block ; also added a hack line to his business, and some time after disposed of his property and purchased a tow barge; sailed her part of a season and sold her. In 1882 he purchased the block situated on the southeast corner of Third and Washington Streets, and opened a restaurant and boarding house, wdiich he still continues. He was .married to Mary E. Eoberts, of Flint, Mich.

Thomas Fox was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 1, 1836, remaining a short time. He moved with his parents to Bangor, Me. In 1847 he moved to Detroit and engaged with S. Pitts, in his saw mill. In 1855 he moved to Saginaw and engaged with Charles Merrill, as foreman of his saw mill, remaining one year, when he came to Bay City and engaged as sawyer for Mr. Dotys, and 0. ABallou & Co. In 1861 he engaged as foreman for A. Rust & Co., in their mill; in 1865, in the same capacity for Pitts & Cranage. In 1876, engaged in the manufacture of a patent lock, Mr. Fox being one of a stock company. The business being a failure here,was transferred to New Britain, Conn. In 1879 he returned to Bay City

Albeet C. Monroe, son of the late Randy Monroe, was horn in Lockport, N. Y., July 17, 1839. In 1849 he moved with his parents to Bay City, then called Lower Saginaw. His father opened the first boot and shoe store in Bay City, and did a large business with the Indians, but in 1852 when the cholera broke out he fell a victim to the fatal disease. After his fater's death Mr. Monroe engaged in the millwright and carpenter business, and also was engaged in the manufacture of a patent fluting iron, in company with his brother Wilham, at Chicago, but was burned out at the time of the big fire. He then returned to Bay City and engaged in the carpenter business, corner Tenth and Jefferson Streets.

John F. Collins was born in Romeo, Macomb Co., Mich., October 17, 1857. In 1861 he moved with his parents to Bay City. At the age of fifteen he engaged in the confectionery business; remained there three years. He then engaged as clerk with D. Bemgarten; then with Hawley & Walsh, in the same capacity. In 1878 he opened a grocery store on Monroe Street, between First and Woodside, which he continued one year. He then engaged with Kinney & Francis as head clerk. In 1881 he, in company with his father, visited the Rocky Mountains and other places of interest. In 1882 he returned home and was appointed superintendent of street paving, and is at present engaged in the Golden Eagle Clothing House. He was married to Dora B. Hess, of Bay City.

William Werden was born in Prince Edward Co., Canada, September 12, 1811, remaining there twelve years. In 1852 he moved to Hamilton, Ontario, where he learned the carriage trimming trade. In 1856 he removed to Berlin, there learning the harness trade. The year 1857 was spent in various parts of the country. In 1858 he returned to Prince Edward and engaged wdth W. G. Stafford in the harness trade, which position he held for eight years. In 1872 he moved to Saginaw City, where he remained until 1879, when he removed to Bay City and engaged with J. A. Shannon as carriage trimmer, which position he still retains. He was married August 5, 1862, to Emma E. R. Nix, of Prince Edward, Ontario. He has three children.

John M. Parshall was born in Newburg, Cuyahoga Co., 0., in 1829. He came to Pontiac, Mich., in 1832. In 1848 commenced steamboating as fireman on the steamer "John Owen," and was shortly promoted to the position of second engineer. He worked on her three years, when he purchased a half interest in the boat and assumed the position of captain. Was also engineer during the Winter seasons on the D. & M. R. R. He transferred the machinery of the old steamer ''Ruby" to the "Evening Star." Mr. Parshall was afterward engaged for nine years on the Saginaw River as engineer of several boats, and in 1873 assumed the position of engineer of the late John McEwan's saw mill, where he still remains. He was married in 1855 to Cynthia M. Cole, of Mount Clemens, Mich., and has one son, now an engineer on the M. C. R. R.

John M. Schucker was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., March 4, 1834. In 1853 he came to Bay City. In 1861 he enhsted in the Second Michigan Cavalry, and served three years and three months and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is at present engaged in the saloon business with F. Hopp on the Third Street Bridge. Was married to Sarah A. McMath, who died ill 1878; he afterwards married Mrs. France. Residence, Monroe Street, between Second and Third Streets,

Fred. Hamme was born in Germany, October 7, 1840. After his school days were over he learned the bakery business. Then came to America and settled in Troy, N. Y., and was one year in the confectionery business. In 1873 he came to Bay City and engaged with Fred. Arnold in the bakery business. In 1878 he engaged in the bakery business for himself, which he carried on successfully for two years. In 1880 he entered in a co-partnership with Charles Zuehlsdorff, under the firm name of Hamme & Co., and opened a bakery on Campbell Street, which they still continue. He was married to Hulda Lauter, of Germany, and has four children.

Nicholas Philippy was born in Lyons, France, .January 1, 1848. He afterward lived in Luxemburg, Germany, for a few years. He came with his parents to America and settled in Wisconsin, in 1854. In 1860 he went to Lake Superior and three years later came to Bay City. In 1872 he engaged in the barber business, and is at present, in 1883, employed in that capacity by Von Kaenel, in the Eraser House barber parlors. He was married in 1881 to Nellie B. Philipps, of Ontario.

Alfred B. Olin was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., May 14, 1836. In 1839 he moved with his parents to Chnton County, Mich., and remained there twenty-one years, during which time he was engaged in farming and stage driving. In 1862 he came to Bay City and engaged in drilhng salt wells, and later engaged as engineer in an oar factory one season. He then visited the oil regions of Canada, and sunk the Dominion weU at Goderich. He was engaged in the hotel business one year at Chicago, and is at present engaged as superintendent for N. B. Bradley & Son, in their salt block.

John M. Lutz was born in Germany, February 5, 1823. In 1854 he came to Bay City and built a large boarding house and saloon on Jackson Street, which he continued up to the time of his death, which occurred September 28, 1879. Mr. Lutz was crossing the Third Street Bridge; the swing was open, and he being near-sighted, walked off into the river. Every effort was made to restore him to life, but in vain. He left a wife and one child to mourn his loss. He was married in 1850 to Sarah Christina Thauer, of Germany. His wife continues the business at the old place.

Alvin M. Courtwright was born in the town of Newark, N. Y., August 22, 1838, and remained there twelve years. In 1850 he moved with his parents to Wisconsin, and remained there sixteen years, during which time he was engaged in farming with his father. In 1866 he came to Bay City and engaged in the millwright business, which he still continues. He-is at present engaged with F. E. Bradley & Co. He was married to Sarah F. Nagle, of Fulton, Wis., and has four children. Eesidence, 239 North Jefferson Street.

Charles Babcock was born in Whitestown, Oneida Co., N. Y., November 20, 1836. In 1838, with his parents moved to Sterling, Macomb Co., Mich., and remained there seventeen years. He then moved to Detroit and learned the machinist trade. He then moved to the state of Iowa, engaged in building saw mills; remained there two years and moved to Pekin, 111. He was engaged as engineer on a steamer running from Peoria to Havana; also on steamers on the Detroit Eiver. In 1863 he came to Bay City, engaged with James Watson and 0. Bryan. In 1868 he engaged with Eddy, Avery & Eddy as engineer, which position he still retains. He was married to Martha Hawthorne, of Troy, Mich., and has one child.

Charles Kaby was born in Montreal, Canada, December 15, 1844, and remained there until he was nineteen, and engaged in the millwright business. In 1863 he came to Bay City and engaged with N. B. Bradley in the same capacity, where he still continues. He was married to Mary Bower, of Bay City, and has five children. Eesidence, 300 Howard Street.

Frederic Shorman was born in Germany, May 1, 1839. In 1858 he came to America and located at Buffalo, N. Y., remaining there until 1881, when he came to Bay City and engaged in

HoMEK Gregory was born in Trumbull, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, July 22, 1838, remaining there twenty-four years, during which time he attended school and worked on his father's farm. In 1860 he engaged as engineer in the oil works at Mecca, Ohio, and remained there two years. In the Fall of 1862 he moved to East Saginaw and engaged as engineer on river steamboats, which he still continues. He was married to Ceha Hiller, of Saginaw Count-. Kesidence on Third Street.

Joseph C. Bahlhorn was born in Detroit, Mich., July 6, 1853, remaining there fifteen years. He moved to Buffalo, N. Y., and remained two years, during which time he learned the painting trade. In 1870 he returned to Detroit, then moved to East Saginaw% then to Marquette, then to Pontiac and Port Huron, returned to Detroit, and in 1875 came to Bay City and engaged in the painting and paper hanging business, which he still continues. He w^as married May 22, 1878, to Margaret McKinzie, of Bay City, and has one child. Residence, 416 Farragut Street.

Leonard Uberrath was born in Germany, November 23, 1823. He came to America and located at New^ York City, where he remained for a short time, when he moved to Columbus, Ohio, and in 1854 came to Bay City. In 1865 he started in the mason business, which he has carried on successfully ever since. He was married August 19, 1855, to Emily Rhenard, and has two children. Residence, Monroe Street, between Sixth and Seventh.

Daniel Courtwright was born in Tioga County, N. Y., August 23, 1828. In 1852 he moved to Wisconsin, engaged in farming and carrying on carpenter and joiner trade. In 1868 he came to Bay City, and engaged in the carpenter and joiner business, which he still continues. He was married to Sarah M. Allen, and has two children. Residence, Adams Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Streets.

John McQuaig was born in Gratiot County, Ontario, June 16, 1838. In 1869 he came to Michigan and commenced getting out square timber on Bad River. He afterw^ard went to Au Sable, and later to Tawas, where he remained four years engaged in lumbering. In 1876 he came to Bay City and located in the South End. At present he is poor master of Bay City. Mr. McQuaig was married in 1873 to Catherine McClennan, and has two children. His residence is at No. 38 Stanton Street.

Nerisse Laporte was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1843. In 1865 he emigrated to Michigan, and came direct to Bay City and was employed for some time as a blacksmith by C. Rivett & Bros. In 1873 he engaged in the same business for himself, on Woodside Avenue, and shortly afterward added a livery stable to his other property. At present he conducts both branches of the business. He was married in 1873 to Philanise Beaudoin, of Ontario. They have five children.

Edward Trahan was born in Quebec City, P. Q., September 26, 1836, remaining there thirty years engaged in the ship carpenter business. In 1867 he moved to Bay City and engaged in the same business. In 1878 he engaged as foreman in B. Witthauer's ship yard and dry dock, which position he still retains. He was married in 1865 to Josepliine McLauglin, of Rome, N. Y., and has one child.

Ferdinand Hopp w^as born in Hamburg, Germany, January 30, 1853, and came to Niagara, state of New York, in 1857. In 1872 he came to Bay City and engaged in the saloon business with Mr. Schucker, on the Third Street Bridge, the firm being Hopp & Schucker. Mr. Hopp resides on Grant Street, between Second and Third Streets. He has a wife and two children.

Rowan, December 18, 1850. He came to Zilwaukee, Mich., with his parents, and remained there two years, when he came to Bay City. His father was appointed by the Government as light-house keeper, which office he held until his death, which occurred January 24, 1872. Dewitt C. remained five years with his mother, attending to the light-house, but is at present engaged with the Smith Tug Line. He was married November 30, 1876, to Ida E. Sharp, and has two children.

Harry G. Steggle was born in Suffolk, England, July 3, 1843, came to Chicago in 1866, and to Fhnt in 1867. In 1871 he moved to Bay City and engaged in the blacksmith business. July 22, 1882, his shop was destroyed by fire. Mr. Steggle has since erected a commodious shop on the corner of Third and Jefferson Streets, where he still continues the business. He has a wife and three children. Residence, 1013 Farragut Street.

Arthur Randall was born in Hadley, Lapeer Co., Mich., December 18, 1851. In 1861 moved wdtli his parents to Bay City, attending school for a short time. He then engaged with G. K. Jackson as tally boy, continuing in that capacity until 1869, when he engaged in scaling and inspecting lumber for Mr. Jackson, which position he still retains. He was married November 23, 1874, to Addie A. Egan, of Canada, and has one child. Residence, 1012 North Grand Street.

Joseph E. Devlin was born in Northumberland, Canada, September 25, 1835. In 1878 he finished learning the trade of a millwright, came to Bay City in the same year and worked in Briscoe's and McEwan's mills as filer. He was afterward foreman for E. Carrier & Co., at their mill, and is at present with Pitts & Cranage, as filer. His residence is on First Street, between Grant and Farragut Streets.

William H. Miller was born in Seneca County, N. Y"., July 19, 1823. Ill the Spring of 1833 he removed wdth his parents to Hillsdale County, Mich., where he operated a farm until he was forty years of age. He then moved to Iowa, and in 1871 returned to Michigan, and came to Bay City. In 1873 he w^as appointed Collector of toll on the Tw^enty-third Street bridge, w4iich position he still retains. Mr. Miller was married to Mary E. Rich, of Michigan, in 1856, and has two daughters. He resides on Harrison Street, South Bay City.

James S. Riley was born in Franklin County, Pa., July 28, 1818. At thirteen years of age he accompanied his parents to Brooke County, now in West Virginia. After learning the tailoring business he w^ent to Jefferson County, Ohio, then to Trumbull County, then to Portage County. In 1864 he came to Bay City, where he engaged in the business of inspecting lumber. He w^as married in 1846 to Cornelia Webb, of New^ York State.

Frank Duplanty is a. native of Canada. Born November 27, 1840. In 1849 he came to Bay City. He first engaged in saw^ milling there on the F. & P. M. R. R., w4iere he remained two years ,^ and is at present engaged as roadmaster on the Detroit & Bay City Railroad. He has a wife and three children. Residence on Woodside Avenue in the First Ward.

Lucius W. Tobias was born in Chesaning, Saginaw County , Mich., in 1856. In 1861 he moved to Corunna, Mich. He came to Bay City in 1869, and engaged in the dray business. Has been in the fire department since 1874, and is at present captain of the Second Ward Company. In 1882 he was elected constable of the Second Ward. He was married in 1877 to Elizabeth Sears, of Bay City, and has one child.

James Davidson was born in County of Prescott, Out., April 9, 1837. In 1855 he moved to Detroit, Mich. ; remained there two years, and then moved to Port Huron, where he remained two years. In 1859 he came to Bay City and engaged in looking up pine Lmds for lumbermen, wliicli he still continues. He also has some good pine lands of his own. He was married in 1872 to Margaret Soods, of Canada.

1855 he came to Bay»City, purchased the Franklin House on Saginaw Street, and commence! b.i^inss:;. In 1883 he sold out and engaged in the joiner business. He afterward started a saloon on Center Street under the old Simons Block, run the business for five years, and remt)ved to Third Street, near the bridge, w^here he is still in the saloon business. His residence is on Jefferson street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Mr. Lutzke was married in

Charles G. Laetz was born in Bay City, December 11, 1856. In 1874 he learned the boating business, w^hich he continued until 1879. He then opened a saloon, which he still continues. His father, George Laetz, settled here in 1853, and is still living. ^ He lost his arm in a saw mill a number of years ago. Charles G. w^as married November 11, 1880, and has one child.

Patrick Ouilette was born in Wmdsor, Ont., August 26, 1826. He moved to Detroit in 1838, and learned the trade of carpenter with C. Morris of that city, and in 1819 commenced business for himself. He was married to Margaret Livingston, of Detroit, and in 1879 came to Bay City.

William D. McIntosh was born in Scotland, January 5, 1844. At twelve years of age he crossed the Atlantic with his parents, and settled in Glengarry, Canada. In 1865 he came to Bay City and engaged in the lumber business. In 1883 was looking land in Minnesota. He was married in 1871.

Alexander Trombley was born at Quebec, Canada, December 5, 1833. He came to Bay City in 1852, and worked as a carpenter and joiner. In 1871 he engaged in the manufacture of root beer and all kinds of soft drinks, and still continues the business.

Andrew Daly was born in Canada, May 31, 1836. He came to Bay City and engaged in the saw mills. In 1869 he was engaged by Folsom & Arnold as saw filer, w^hich position he still retains. He has a wife and three children.

William E. Speir was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1823. He came to Detroit, Mich., in 1851, and to Bay City in 1859. He has been employed as engineer in a number of mills and salt blocks in the valley. Is now employed in that capacity in the American Chemical Works, West Bay City. Was married in 1844 to Agnes Smith, of Scotland.

Charles J. Bloomfield is a native of Erie County, N. Y., where he was born in 1844. In 1851 he removed to Kochester, wdiere he remained eighteen years. He then removed to Warren County, of the same state, and about one year afterward came to Grand Eapids, Mich. In 1875 he came to Biy City, where he engaged in the business of city bill posting and advertising. He was married in 18B9 to Laurena Beach, of Lyons, Mich. His residence is Twelfth Street, No. 1215.

William H. Simpkin^ was born in Glengarry, Canada, December 4, 1853, remaining there eighteen years, during which time he engaged in the flouring business. In 1870 he came to Bay City and engaged in diiferent o3cupations until 1876, when he engaged with Pitts & Cranage, as circular sawyer, which position he still retains. He was married to Emma McLenon, of Glengarry, Canada, and has one child.

John Comstock is a native of Canada, born in November, 1834. In 1856 he came to Bay City^and has since resided here. He w^as for ten years engaged in saw mills and five years engaged in farming. He is at present engaged in jobbing and teaming. He was

Frederick C. Finn was born in Oswego, N. Y., and remained there until he was fifteen, during which time he learned the plumber trade. He then moved to LoweU, Mass., and worked at his trade. In 1873 he came to Bay City and engaged with Tousey, Jennison & Beach, where he still continues. He was married to Maggie Doman, of Bay City, and has four children. Eesidence, 213 North Adams Street.

James W. Sweet was born in Genesee County, N. Y., March 25, 1833. He came to Shiawassee County, Mich., in 1845, and located in Bay City in 1849, where he obtained employment at the carpenter business. He was nine years in the grocery business, which he gave up to assume that of a contractor and builder. Eesidence on Third Street near Trumbull Street.

John Eady was born in Canada, June 19, 1852. Eemained there until 1857, then moved with his parents to Detroit, and in 1863 to East Saginaw. He worked in S. H. Webster's mill until 1868, when he came to Bay City, and was employed in the lumber business, which he has successfully followed until the present time, his business for 1883 including a contemplated cut of 23,000,000 feet of logs. In 1880 he purchased a valuable farm of 268 acres in the town of Portsmouth, Bay Co., known as the "McCormick farm," having 200 acres cleared, good buildings and a fine orchard. His residence is 819 Broadway.

Joseph Decorte w^as born in Bordeaux, November 29, 1824, and remained there until he was thirty-three years old. In 1858 he came to Detroit, Mich., was there a short time and in the same year moved to Bay City and worked one year in N. B. Bradley's saw mill. He is now engaged in building sidewalks, and has been successful in his business. He has a fine residence on Madison Avenue, between Second and Third Streets. He was married June 7, 1864, to Miss Barbara Fondel, of Belgium, who died October 22, 1880.

Adam Byerly was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., July 17, 1852. In 1860 he moved with his parents to Shiawassee County, Mich., and there attended school. After leaving school he learned the engineers' trade. In 1870 he came to East Saginaw and engaged with the F. & P. M. E. E. Company as fireman on one of their locomotives, and continued as fireman for over a year; then had the care of an engine over a year, being in their employ three years. In 1874 he came to West Bay City, engaged with W. H. Malone as engineer in his mill, remained there a short time and then engaged as engineer on the steamer "John Sherman," on the lakes. He was on her one season, then engaged as engineer on the dummy engine at that time owned by James Clements, and used to transfer freight on the railroad. Eemained there one year and then engaged with N. B. Bradley as engineer for a short time. In 1876 he took a trip to California; remained there six months and returned to Bay City. In 1877 he engaged with F. E. Bradley & Co. as engineer of the mill, which he still retains. He was married October 10, 1875, to Ella William, of South Bay City, and has two children.

John Eose was born on the island of Guernsey, in the English Channel, April 14, 1828, and remained there until his eighteenth year. During that time he attended school and worked with his father, who was a gardener. In 1847 he came to New Bedford, Mass., and there learned the trade of ship carpenter and worked at it two years. Thence he went to Martha's Vineyard and there built the schooner "Abby B." He remained in Massachusetts seven years; went thence to Missouri and worked at his trade on the Mississippi Eiver. He built the tug "Wonder," the first tug ever built at St. Louis, under the orders of Prince Emerson, the leading steamboat man of that day. He drew the scale of the Mississippi Eiver steamer^, (the same as is used at the present day,) being employed 103 days on this work. At the breaking out of the war he went to Buffalo and worked at his trade until 1867, when he came to Bay City and built the tug "Johnson," for Lapham & Johnson. In 1876 he went to Oregon and remained until 1878, when he returned co Bay City, remained a short time, and returned to Oregon. After two years absence he again returned to Bay City, where he has since resided, working at his trade. He was married in 1865 to Miss Margaret McColic, of Buffalo, N. Y., and has two children. Residence, 441 Taylor Street, South Bay City.

Fritz P. Tepoorten was born in Trenton, Wayne Co., Mich., September 13, 1860. He came with his parents to Bay City in his boyhood, and was educated at St. James Catholic School, of Bay City. October 1, 1880, he entered the employ of James Roberts as shipping clerk, and by his steady habits and faithful and efficient performance o'f his duties has won the confidence of his employer 'and the respect of the community. He was married November 22, 1881, to Miss Bridget Marron, of Bay City, and has one child.

JOHN H. Collier was born in Ohio, July 4, 1845. In 1855 he went with his parents to St. Charles, Mich., an:l resided there four years, then moved to Owosso, Mich., and remained there two years, and in 1861 came to Bay City, where he has since resided. After several years labor in saw mills he was enabled, owing to his sober, steady and economic habits, to engage in business for himself. In 1873 he built a mill in Saginaw County, and has since been successfully operating it. He is a hard-working man and a good mechanic, capable not only of directing, but of doing his own work. Residence, on Twenty-third and Bowery Streets, Bay City.

Lafayette N. Brown was born in Middlesex, Ontario, January 9, 1838, remaining there until he was thirteen years old. He then moved to Sanilac County, Mich. While there he was engaged in farming. In 1858 he moved to Port Hope, Huron Co., and engaged in the saw miU business for three years. In 1861 he en- Hsted in the Seventh Michigan Infantry as private, and was promoted to sergeant, holding the position two years. He then re-enlisted for three years, and was promoted to first-lieutenant Seventh Michigan Infantry. In 1873 he came to Bay City and engaged in the carpenter and saw mill business, which he continued until 1883. He is at present engaged with Murphy & Dorr, as second engineer. He was married January 10, 1863, to Euphemia Sandust, of Lexington, and has three children.

Thomas Atwell was born in Ireland, March 29, 1844. In 1848 he settled with his parents in Merricksville, Canada. In 1857 he moved to Bothwell, and while there learned the blacksmith trade, remaining there a number of years. He then came to Bay City, engaged in the blacksmith trade, and is at present engaged with J. R. Hall. He was married to Lohnda Pekerd, of Tuscola Couiity, and has two children.

John Phipp was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, remaining until he was twenty-two, and learning the blacksmith trade. In 1852 he settled in New York City, and engaged as blacksmith for the railroad company. In 1855 he moved to Kingston, Canada, remaining until 1856, when he came to Bay City and engaged in blacksmithing until 1869, when he organized the Bay City Iron Company. Mr. Phipp has been a member of the firm ever since.

John A. Bohn was born in New York City, May 16, 1839, and remained there four years. He moved with his parents to Rochester, N. Y., and remained there twelve years, then moved to Ionia, Mich., and engaged in farming. He then went to Grand Rapids, remaining there until 1868, when he came to Bay City and engaged as fireman in the Northwestern Gas & Pipe Company. He purchased a team of horses and went into the transfer business, which he still continues.

John Mooney was born in Haldimand County, Canada, and remained there a number of years engaged on his father's farm. He then moved to Kawkawlin, Bay Co., and engaged with 0. A. Ballou, as saw filer, remaining there until 1877, when he engaged with N. B. Bradley & Co., in the same capacity, and has remained with them ever since.

Quesebe Bourezour was born in St. Thomas, New Montreal Co., July 18, 1836, and remained there twenty years, during which time he learned the blacksmith trade. In 1856 he moved to St. Paul, Minn., and engaged in his trade for a number of years; then engaged in sailing. In 1863 he enlisted as blacksmith in the Rangers Company M., under Capt. Starker; remained there one year and then returned to Minnesota and engaged in farming. He remained there five years, disposed of his property, and returned to Canada. In 1867 he came to Bay City. He is at present engaged at his trade.

Clark Bartlett was born in Ohio, March 6, 1850. With his parents he moved to Port Burwell, Canada, and remained there eight years. In 1865 he came to Bay City, engaged with N. B. Bradley, driving cart, and remained with him until 1879, when he engaged with F. E. Bradley & Co. as sawyer, which position he still retains.

James Myers was born in Brant County, Canada, October 1, 1842. In 1859 he moved to Marine City, and engaged in the carpenter and joiner trade. He then moved to Harris ville; then to Canada, in both of which places he was engaged in different occupations. In 1868 he moved to East Saginaw and engaged with W. R. Burt as machinist, where he remained seven years, when he came to Bay City and engaged in saw miUing and the manufacture of salt, and is at present engaged with his brother, George C, as foreman of his mill.

James P. Barney was born in Warren County, state of Rhode Island, July 9, 1836. In 1838 he came to Bay City, where he has remained ever since. He w^as engaged at different times in the fish and livery business, and is at present agent for Watts' patent roofing and fire proof paint.

This l)eautifiil and prosperous city is the gem of the valley. Its fame is derived from triumphs of uiisui'^)assed energy and intelligent enterprise rather than from time -honored associations or possessions having only historic value. In this busy Western land the hurrying crowd hut seldom pause to finger simple land-marks, and pay but little heed to things that are mere finger-boards pointing to the past. The market reports quote no value for " hallowed associations," and the traffic in relics is carried quietly on in dingy places aside from the noisy thoroughfares of commerce. Whatever is or is to be awakens the liveliest interest, while that which is past and gone is deemed fit only to busy memory in an idle hour. Bo runs the philosophy of the business world.

The important part of West Bay City's history extends over a period of not more than twenty years, and is unfiavored with romance or legend. A review of its progress is interesting, however, as showing what may be accomplished by energy and enterprise when properly directed.

West Bay City in 1883 has many attractive features and presents a truly metropolitan appearance. It is admirably situated on the west bank of the Saginaw Eiver, directly opposite Bay City, with which it is connected by a railroad bridge and two other bridges. The location has the advantage of desirable elevation, and affords many delightful sites for residences, particularly along the beautifully wooded ridge parallel to the river. The four miles of river front, dotted with mills and docks, substantial business blocks and public buildings, wide and improved streets, and attractive homes, are among the things that constitute the Ijeauty and stability of the place.

The present city of West Bay City was constituted by consolidating the two incorporated vihages of Wenona and Banks, and the unincorporated village of Balz burgh. Wenona, however, was the germ of West Bay City, and in reviewing the history of the three villages which became the constituent parts of West Bay City, the reader may see what influences are necessary to the growth and prosperity of a town. In the case of Wenona the location was the most advantageous that could possibly have been selected. A strong foundation was laid in the establishment of a great industry by men who owned the territory and were possessed of ample capital ^nd enterprise to encourage the building up of a village. The character of the men who early settled in Wenona to take part in the activitie.^ of the place, also had much to do svith its prosperity. They were men of energy and good business capacity, and possessing as well those quah ties of personal character that ensured for the community a high order of moral and social advantages. The controlling influences from the start were of a nature to induce enterprise in the direction of thrift, refinement and morality. These have found expression in the public and private improvements that have been made.

Prior to 1877, the three villages already named maintained each a separate municipal existence. They were situated upon the west bank of the Saginaw Kiver, and were connected by the great industries along its front. The first saw mill estabhshed on the west bank of the river was built by the Drake Brothers, in 1852. Others followed soon after, as will be seen by referring to the history of mills. Then followed the manufacture of salt; but these industries, while they were important factors in the manufacturing of Bay County, did not unite in building up a town. In the review that fohows, a simple outhne of the career of each^viUage is given, leaving the more minute details to be given in connection with classified subjects.

Village Of Banks

This jjlace was first named Bangor by Thomas Whitney, who came from Bangor, Me., and, in company with a Mr. Coit, built the first mih on that part of the river. That name was retained until the postoffice was estabhshed in 1865, when it was changed to Banks, there being another Bangor in the state. Since that time until it became a part of West Bay City, the name of the village Avas Banks, although it has been called by both names, and to this day but few people know the real facts connected with the change of name.

The place was founded by Joseph Trombley, a well-known pioneer, and one of the oldest residents of Bay County. A history of Mr. Trombley's hfe is given in the early part of this work, in connection with incidents with which he was prominently identified. Mr. Trombley purchased 2,000 acres of land at that point, and gave his attention to it more or less after 1843, and about 1845 began to live there exclusively.

In 1868 a gentleman gave a brief description of Banks, and recaUed an incident of 1849. His sketch was published in a local paper, in February, 1868, and was as foUows:

" When on a visit to what was then called Lower Saginaw, in 1849, we obtained a canoe and paddle, taking along also a rifle, with the view of strolling upon the west side of the river. Having crossed, we walked down the stream about a mile, when we met an athletic, stalwart-looking man. He appeared in the best vigor of early manhood. From his pronunciation we inferred that he was of French descent. Upon the river, near the opposite shore, there was swimming leisurely along a large water fowl, which, from the croaking noise it now and then uttered, we supposed to be a loon. Speaking to our newly-formed acquaintance, we said, ' Is that bird within reach of a shot?' 'I think so.' 'Well, take the gun and try.' He raised the rifle slowly to his shoulder, took aim and fired. The head of the bird at once feU to the water. When brought to the shore it was found that the ball of the rifle had passed through the top of the head of the loon. That marksman was Joseph Trombley, the founder of Bangor."

The only house upon that side of the river then was a small white cottage, and occupied by Mr. Trombley. It was finished in August, 1848. The next settler was Benoit Trombley, who came there three years after, now a venerable old man. He has reared a large and intelligent family.

"The first mill was erected by Thomas Whitney, Esq., afterward elected senator from this district. The mill is now occupied by Taylor & Moulthrop.

"Mr. Smith, of the firm of Moore, Smith & Co., built the second mill. And the third was built by Mr. George Lord, now known as the property of Johnson & Bolton. Salt works are now connected with these mills. Messrs. Leng & Bradfield also have salt works.

"Near the village there is a ship-yard owned and superintended by Mr. Crosthwaite. At this yard, although but recently opened, there have been built some ten vessels for the lake trade.

"A number of the inhabitants are engaged in the fishing business, and some seasons, make it very profitable. During the last season there were sold by Joseph Trombley, and those engaged with him, fish to the amount of $15,000.

It is weU known to some that the course of the Saginaw Kiver has been greatly changed during the past fifty years, and it is pretty well estabhshed that, at an early day, the site upon which the village of Banks was built, was at one time in the channel of the river.

The salt block, owned by Luther Beckwith, A. G. Sinclair and Moore, Smith & Co., burned in November, 1866, involving a loss of about $16,000.

The village of Banks was described early in 1869, as follows : "The village of Bangor is situated on the west side of the Saginaw Eiver, a little below the Bay City bridge, on Section Sixteen, in the Township of the same name, in Bay County; and is reached by means of steam ferry boats, which ply regularly during the season of navigation, between that place and Bay City.

"It is a thriving place containing about 600 inhabitants, a large proportion of whom are of French descent, speaking that language and inheriting the contented, yet industrious, disposition of the race as observed in their habits wherever they have settled on this continent. Its principal business is the manufasturing of salt and lumber. There are in operation at the present time four salt blocks, and ihree saw mills, which are all doing well. There is also a large dry dock and ship-yard, a good sized tannery, a coopers' shop, two boat building establishments, a Methodist Church, a school-house an excellent hotel, four groceries, and a fair representation of professors of law, physic and religion. The fish trade is an important interest also, giving employment nearly all the year round to over 100 men. One dealer here alone paid over $6,000 freight on fish sent over the J. L. & S. K. E., since the opening of that road; and the growing demand for trout, pickerel, white fish and herring, still meets with prompt supplies at this point; so that its three great staples cannot fail to build up the village shortly to the dimensions of a good sized town.

"In 1843 hebought Section sixteen of the Township of Bangor from the American government, platted it, and in 1846 erected his present dwelling theron - which was the beginning of Bangor village; the subsequent additions in the way of dwellings were made mostly by those engaged in fishing. In 1852 the first mill was built, and within the next two years two more made their appearance. These erections naturally called for more dwellings for their employes, and thence grew up a trading commvmity into which the usual traders and trades estabhshed themselves, slowly and silently sharing the fortunes of Bay City, it thus progressed until the discovery of salt.

"Three hundred acres of land have lately been platted, cleared, leveled and laid out into building lots, which are now offered in lots and blocks on reasonable terms. The water frontage is very extensive, and if inducements are offered, it will no doubt soon be dotted with mills, salt blocks, warehouses and factories in its entire length.

For the manufacturing of salt this point offers advantages over every other in the valley. Brine can be got any where in the neighborhood at a depth of from 400 to 800 feet, of a purer quality than any procured elsewhere.

Let those who would see Bangor to the best advantage and enjoy the prospect leisurely, be persuaded to reach it by way of Wenona, following the highway through what might be aptly described as Druidic Nursery - with its thousands of oaklings, its cool Summer vistas of light and shade, its green carpet and variegated roof, its mimic groves, and delightful seclusion from sun, dust, heat, flies and disquiet generally. From Wenona to Bangor village is a distance of about two miles, which affords the pleasantest drive or walk in the valley; the most inviting places for picnics, and the pleasantest spots for residences within view of Bay City. The place is much indebted to nature, but absenteeism has helped her to preserve it in its primitive beauty; and, if, while roving through the Sylvan Avenue, pedestrians are tempted to aid the feathered choir in their hymns of praise, let the air be the appropriate one of "Woodman Spare that Tree," and if druid like they are invited by the oaks to worship, let them pray that the absentees may long be spared to spare the dear green trees.

This branch of industry has been a great acquisition to Bay City and its locality. The enterprising proprietor came from Buffalo in 1864, and in September of the same year commenced operations in Bangor, which afforded good facilities for his trade. In Buffalo he was long and favorably known in his line, and the lakes bear abundant evidences of his handicraft. Since he came to this point he has floated from his yard - where they were built by him - several vessels of different sizes, among wliicli were his namesake, a fore-and-aft schooner the *' William Crosthwaite," the threemasted vessel " John Kilderhouse," 500 tons ; the tug '* E. P. Dorr;" the canal boat "Charlie" and the "American Giant," a threemasted schooner. He has a saw mill connected with his trade, for sawing long oak, and a dry dock 180x40 feet, which he intends enlarging in view of the bar at the month of the river, by which vessels of the largest size can come to his dock and be repaired. His ship-yard covers 8 acres of gromid, and he employs about 30 men. He has done a large amount of repairing smce he established himself here, and turns out k good job every time.

John A. Weed, the head of this young enterprise, came to Bangor in July, 1865, and began boat building and repairing, in which he had done considerable. One of his feats was the lengthening of the schooner " John S. Minor" eighteen feet. He built the ferry boat "Ben Trudell," and the sail boat " Phil Sheridan;" and many a craft now riding the waves in safety owes its "tight" character to the influence of Weed. He also turns out spars, booms, fiagstalfs and bob-sleighs; when occasions offer, making himself generally useful in the community. Mr. Weed resided in Bay City for a number of years, where he went in 1849. At first he was in the fishing business, then in the carriage building trade. He was the first to start a factory of that kind in Bay City, and was prosperous, when the fire of 1863 swept away his means. He is a nice, frank, industrious fellow, and we wish him prosperity, plenty and peace.

Benoit Trombley, of whom Judge Miller purchased the land where the Sixth ward of Bay City now is, died at his home below Banks in 1873, and at the time of his death was one of the oldest men in the State of Michigan. He was A brother of Leon Trombley, and was born in Detroit, March 31, 1781. His father was a Frenchman and his mother a Dutch woman. He came to Saginaw in 1831, and about two years afterward came to the vicinity of Lower Saginaw. After selling his land in Portsmouth to Judge Miller, he bought a large tract of land below Banks, where he resided until his death. His wife died about 1859. Until the last days of his life he was never sick, and had expended but fifty cents for a physician, except upon one occasion when his leg was broken by a fall from his horse. He reared a family of eight children, and left them considerable property.

Peter C. Smith, deceased, was a native of Scotland, but came to Canada with his parents when a mere child, remaining there until 1836, when he came to Porfc Huron, Mich., where, in 1838, he was married to Miss Sarah Cross, of that place. Six years after his arrival in Port Huron he removed to St. Clair, where he resided fourteen years, during which time he was generally engaged in millwright work. In 1854 he came to Saginaw County (now Bay), and built a saw mill in Bangor (now First ward in West Bay City), in which he was a partner, the style of the firm being Moore, Smith & Vose, which was subsequently changed to Moore & Smith, and in 1878, by the purchase of Mr. Moore's interest, to Peter Smith & Sons. The mill did a large and successful business in manufacturing both lumber and salt, the latter product having been added in 1864. Mr Smith took an active part in the management of the mill up to the time of his death, which occurred November 28, 1880, since which time his sons, C. J. Smith and H. J. Smith, have conducted the business under the firm name of Smith Bros. Mr. Smith was a successful business man, but a man of generous impulses and sterling integrity. His memory will be cherished by many friends. His widow still resides in West Bay City. Of their children, two sons are mentioned above; the other, P. C. Smith, is proprietor of the P. C. Smith Tug Line, and an only daughter is now Mrs. J. M. Kelton, of West Bay City.

Capt. George W. King was born near London, Ontario, in 1830, and in 1843 removed to Detroit and worked in hotels for some time as office boy. His first experience in boating was on the "Fashion" as cabm boy, between Detroit and Port Huron. The next season he engaged on the ''Hendrick Hudson, and for four or five years was on different boats. In 1850 he married Julia Causeley, of Mooretown, Lambton Co., Ontario, and tJtie same year commenced running a ferry from Mooretown to St. Clair, and two years thereafter built a small steamer, the "Traffic," which he used as a ferry till 1853, when he brought her to Saginaw and commenced towing logs and vessels, locatmg himself and family in Banks, where he has since resided. The captain has been on the Saginaw Eiver for nineteen seasons, and during that time has owned at least a dozen boats, of which can be named the "Canada," ''John Lathrop," "Tiger," "Hercules," "Haight,""G. B. Dickson,"and "T. M. Moore." The captain is father of sixteen children, eleven of whom are living. Four of his sons are boatmen, three of them masters and one an engineer, running with him.

Egbert Leng was born in 1811, in Cheshire, a county in the northwest of England, from whence he emigrated to the United States in 1848. Previous to coming to this country he was a salt manufacturer in his native country, among whose industries were the making of salt and the celebrated Cheshire cheese. After arriving in this country he lived for a time in Syracuse and Oswego N. Y., coming to Michigan in 1862, since when he has been a resident of the township of Bangor, and that part of it afterwards known as the village of Bangor, then Banks, and now a part of West Bay City. Mr. Leng was the senior member of the firm of Leng & Bradfield, who built a salt block in 1862 in Bangor. He has held a number of public positions. He was first president of the village of Banks several years; has been justice of the peace for the past sixteen years, and is now one of the superintendents of the poor for Bay County. He was married in 1849 to Miss Phoebe Ursula Tripp, of Broome, Schoharie Co., N. Y. Their family consists of five children, four of whom were girls and one a boy, now living, all married and residents of Michigan. The other, the youngest, a boy, died in 1866.

W. F. Benson was born in Manchester, England, and is the son of Henry Benson, of Bonoiiss, New Windermere Lake. His mother was the daughter of John Wilcock, of Manchester. W. F. Benson was married inl853 to Ann Ellen Savage, of the same place. Six months after, he emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Flint, this state, when his wife joined him two years afterwards. They remained in Flint several years, then moved to East Saginaw and stayed there three years; then they moved back to Fhnt on account of sickness of the family. Two years after that he again moved to Bay City, where tliey remained two years, then he bought and built a general store in West Bay City, and has since continued in the business.

Mr. Benson is one of the oldest merchants in Bay County, and the first shipper of fresh fish from that place to the leading cities of the United States.

Before West Bay City was incorporated, he held the office of village trustee, and for several years was postmaster at Banks, and named the place after Gen. Banks. Mr. Benson had ten children, but only three sons are now living.

Capt. P. C. Smith, proprietor of P. C. Smith's Tug Line, came to West Bay City in 1856, where he still resides, in the First Ward. In 1868 Mr. Smith purchased the "Ben Trudell," which he sailed one season, when he sold her and bought the steamer "Wayne," and engaged m towmg logs till 1874, when she was burned. In the Spring of 1875 he purchased the tug "S. S. Eumage," and in. 1878, the "Little Ady," a blockade runner built on the "Clyde, Scotland," which he renamed the "Peter Smith," and in 1882, the **EllenM. Smith."

Capt. Smith does a large business in raft towing, having handled upward of 100,000,000 feet of logs the past season in this vicinity, besides towing to Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo. His vessels and equipments are valued at $50,000 at a low estimate.

John M. Kelton, of the firm of J. M. Kelton & Co., general merchants, came to West Bay City in 1865, and for a number of years was with the Keystone Lumber Sc Salt Co., in charge of their woods department. In 1878 he opened his present store, and a year later admitted C. I. Christman as a partner. They are doing a large business and are the leading merchants of the First Ward.

Henry S. WaLkath was born in New York in 1838, and followed farming with his father until 1862 when he came to Michigan and located at Saginaw, Avhere he worked in saw mills two years, when he came to West Bay City and engaged with Moore & Smith as filer and remained with them seven years. He then engaged with the Keystone Mill and remained there until 1882, with the exception of three years he was in the grocery business. He next engaged in business with a steam carpet-beater and feather renovator, which he has lately sold to Seth Bourn. He was married to Annie J. Fraszer, also of New York. They have three children.

J. Haywood was born in Dutches^ County, N. Y., April 10, 1828, and at Pittsford, near Eochester, N. Y., did his first work, and afterward, at Eochester, was in the employ of Miles, Force & Barton, as engineer. In the Spring of 1858 he came to Michigan and engaged with V. A. Eipley & Co., of Bangor, with whom he remained one year, when he entered the employ of Moore & Smith, staying with them seventeen years. For the past eight months he iias been engaged at the Keystone Mill as engineer. He married Elizabeth Clark in 1858. She is a native of Ireland.

W. Beutel is a native of Prussia. In 1856 he came to New Baltimore, Mich., remaining two years, when he came to Bay City After a short residence there he removed to Banks, (now First Ward of West Bay City,) where he still resides. He worked in saw^ mills and at packing salt for fourteen years. About 1869 he engaged in fishing, in which business he has been quite successful, and still continues. He was married to Augusta Wolf, also a Prussian. They have a family of eight children, three of whom are sons.

Aaeon Wellman was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1842; the son of George Wellman, who was a native of Vermont, born in 1772; moved to Canada in 1842, thence to St. Clair, Mich., in 1845, where he resided until his death in 1857, at the advanced age of eighty-five. Aaron lived with his father to the time of his death, and soon after went to Lapeer, and engaged as sawyer in a mill three miles from Lapeer, and remained four years, thence to Bay County, Village of Bangor, in 1861. He sawed for McEwan two years, then engaged in salt-boiling for Leng & Bradfield one year. Since that time he has given his attention to buying and selling horses, cattle and real estate, occasionally attending to jobbing business. He has held the office of street commissioner and of constable, also pohceman of the Third Ward, West Bay City. For the past two years he has been a member of the Board of Health. He manied Miss Eliza Smith, of Ontario, then living at Bloomfield Junction, Tuscola County, in 1864. Has had six children, three sons and three daughters, four of whom are living. Mr. Wellman

Ephraim J. Kelton was born in Salem Co., N. J. Came to Michigan in 1868, since which time he has been connected with the Keystone Salt and Lumber Company as a book-keeper. In 1870 he was one of the trustees, and in 1871 president of the village of Banks. In 1877-79 he was an alderman for the First Ward of West Bay City, and also president oi the Board. He was married in 1871, to Mary Cumming. They have one child.

C. S. Ford is a native of Jefferson Co., N. Y"". Came to West Bay City in 1865, and engaged with the Keystone Company as tally man. In 1870 he made an engagement with H. Matthis as clerk in his clothing house, and after Mr. Matthis' death took charge of the store under Charles Miller, administrator. In November, 1876, Mr. Ford commenced business for himself in the Tschauner Building. He still continues in the clothing business.

Darwin Brown is a native of Western, N. Y. In 1871 he came to West Bay City and engaged in the saw mill of Taylor k Moulthrop, remaining with them eight years, when he entered the employ of Smith Bros., with whom he still continues as head sawyer, in their mill. Mr. Brown owns a farm in the county, partially under cultivation. He married Sarah Leggett, of Wyoming, Lambton Co., Ont. They have five sons living, and have lost one child, a daughter.

- Evander B. Gilkey was born in Aroostook Co., Me., in 1836. His father having died when he was fifteen years of age, he remained and took charge of the homestead until he was thirty-five, when he came to Michigan and settled in the village of Bangor, now ijart of West Bay City, and in 1879 bought on State Street in the Second Ward of West Bay City, where he now resides. While a resident of Maine his principal business was farming, but he devoted a portion of his time to lumbering. Since coming to West Bay City he has followed jobbing under contract Summers and lumbering in Winter, sometimes buying the stumpage and getting out and selling the logs. He married Miss Mary Tracy, in 1860, whose birthplace was New Brunswick, by whom he has had nine children, eight sons and one daughter. Seven sons are living. Mr. Gilkey is comfortably situated for this world's goods, having a pleasant home and convenient surroundings, the results of a life of industry and economy.