Coe (Mich. : Township) Township Records, 1859-1901, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Coe (Isabella County, Mich. : Township)

Abstract:

Collection of miscellaneous Coe Township records, 1859-1901, and undated.

Extent:

2 cubic ft. (in 2 boxes)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by D. Minnis, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection of miscellaneous township records is organized alphabetically by the names of folders and topically by general subject such as Drains, Elections, Highways, School Districts, Taxes, and Township Clerk Materials. Some materials are further divided chronologically.

Biographical / Historical:

Organizational History:

Coe Township in Isabella County, Michigan, was first explored by a white person, Perry H. Estee, in 1854. Later that same year, James Woolsey, Daniel Brickley, John Steward, and their families became the first white settlers in the area. The township was organized in 1855 and named for Lieutenant Governor George A. Coe. William P. Bowen served as its first supervisor. Storekeeper Archibald Leonard became its first postmaster on August 17, 1891. That particular post office operated until Dec. 14, 1904. (This information is from Michigan Place Names.)

Acquisition Information:

No Acc# 1554

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical, then chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Taxation--Michigan--Isabella County.
School districts--Michigan--Isabella County.
Roads--Michigan--History.
Drainage--Michigan--Isabella County.
Elections--Michigan--Isabella County.

Names:

Coe (Isabella County, Mich. : Township)

Places:

Coe (Isabella County, Mich. : Township)--History.
Isabella County (Mich.)--History.