Plat book of Isabella County, Michigan / drawn from actual surveys and the county records by C. M. Foote & E. C. Hood.

PATRONS DIRECTORY-Continued.

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LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.-Continued.

NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP.-Continned.

NAME.

BUSINESS.

POST-OFFICE. SEC.

NAME.

BUSINESS.

POST-OFFICE. SEC.

Deming, Wmi. D.... Farming. Born in Ohio in 1843. Came to
Eaton County, Michigan, 1855. Moved to
Isabella County 1863, and located in Lincoln. Enlisted in Company H, 8th Mich.
Cav., April io, 1865, under command of
Gen. Thomas. Was discharged in October,
1865, and returned to his home in Michigan. Was married to his present wife
September 7, 1879........... Crawford..... 29
Dubois, F. C.....Farming. Born in New York, 1862. Came
to Michigan in. 1865. Was married to
Miss Nettie Viedenburg November 6,
1889, and located on Section 12 the same
year................... Shepherd..12
Earl, Samuel.......Farming and Stock Raising. Born in Ohio
in 1830. Came to Isabella County, Mich.,
in 1879............. Crawford.. 14
Everden, W. D. and Mrs. H. Farming. Mr. Everden was born in
New -York in 1834. Came to Isabella
County, Mich., in 1868. Served in the
3d Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery under
Col. Roberts. Mrs. Everden was born in
New York in 1839. Her maiden name
was Gould.............. Shepherd...... 22
Farnan, Cornelius.. Farming and Stock Raising...... Shepherd.......
Gates, Samuel E... Farming. Born in Ohio-_in 1858. Was
brought to Isabella County by his parents.
Married Miss Thatcher January 18, 1891. Crawford...... 9
Gossline, Louis... General Farming.............. St. Louis... n
Gould, Margaret E... Farming and Stock Raising. Born in Ohio,
1848. Came to Isabella County, Mich.,
in 1884.................. Crawford....... 23
Hunt, J. A. and H. J. Dealers in General Merchandise and Farm
Implements, Butter, Eggs and Poultry.
Wagons, Buggies, Sleighs, Plows and Harrows................ Jerseyville.. 28
Kniffen. Ralph.... Farming and Breeder of High-grade Stock.
Box 604................ Mt. Pleasant.. 2
Landoni,K. L......General Farming. Born in Ohio in 1849. Shepherd..
McMacken, J.....Farming. Born in Ohio in 1838. Came to
Isabella County, Mich., April 8, 1886.. Crawford. 9
McMillen, Clark.... Farming. Born in Ohio in 1845. Came to
Monroe County, Mich., in 1854. Came
to Isabella County in 1885...... Shepherd... 13
McQueen, J. V.... General Farming. Born in New York in
1823. Came to Michigan in x86o...'Mt. Pleasant... 9
McQueen, Willard.. Farming................ Strickland.. 18
O'Boyle, Thomas and Daniel. Farming.............. Shepherd...... 24
Ranous, Benson... General Farming............. Shepherd.......
Rice, Wm. R.......General Farming............. Crawford.. 3
Roethlisberger, John. Farming and Stock Raising......... Shepherd...... 24
Root, M. M...... Farming. Born in New York in 1835.
Came to Michigan and located in Mt.
Pleasant in 1887. Lived there four years
and moved to Lincoln Township, where
he nox lives................Mt. Pleasant... i
Sanders, S. D.......Farming..........................Crawford........21
Sanford, Peter.... Farming and Stock Raising............Crawford........3
Schooley, Ceo. W... Farming. Town Supervisor...........Mt. Pleasant -. 6
Stell, Win. H.......General Farming....................Shepherd........13
Tomlinson William.. Farming........................Crawford..... 2
Vredenburg, George H. Superintendent County Poor Farm.... Shepherd........14
Wassermann, A.... General Farming. Was born in Germany
in 1865. Came to America in 1882 and
located in Ohio. Was married to Miss
R. Anna Hoffman April 24, 1888. Came
to Isabella County, Mich., in 1898 -.. Jerseyville.... 27
Welch, R. E. and Mrs. Isabella. Farming. Mr. Welch was born
in Ohio in i86o. Came to Michigan with

his parents and first located in Gratiot
County. Came to Isabella County in
1875. Mrs. Welsh was one of the first
white girls born in Isabella County and
the first in Lincoln Township...... Shepherd... x
Wonsey, Elias.... Farming................ Mt. Pleasant. 3
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP.
Andres, A. & E.. Farming and Stock Raising........ Beal City...... 29
Arens, Jakob.... Farming. Mr. Arens was born in Germany,
1830. Came to America in 1868, and
located in Wisconsin. Came to Isabella
County, Michigan, 1887........ Beal City.. 21
Beach, Aaron S -. - Farming. Born in New York, 1847. Came
to Isabella County, 1885....... Vandecar.... 3
Bennett, P. F... General Farming............ Caldwell...... 32
Bentler, P. H......Farming. Born in Kent County, Mich, 1871.
Came to Isabella County in 1899.... Weidman.. 4
Bierschbach, Peter.. Farmer and Carpenter.......... Beal City.. 28
Bitschnau, Andrew -. Farming. Born in York State, 1866. Came
to Isabella County, Mich, 1897..... Beal City.. 3
Boyer, M. D.... Farmer and Land Dealer. Born in Michigan, 1852. Came to Isabella County,
1882................. Weidman.. 19
Burgess, J.......Farming. Born in Michigan, 1857. Came.
to Isabella County in 1893....... Vandecar..... 2
Burkhart, John... Farming and Stock Raising....... Beal City.. 28
Bush, A. W..... Farmer and Town Supervisor....... Beal City... 21
Cotter, David.. Farmer and Highway Commissioner.... Vandecar.... 12
Doerr, Mike -.. Farmer and Justice of the Peace....... Vandecar.... 13
Doll, Mathias -... Farmer and School Inspector....... Beal City.. 2
Donley, A. B......Farming............... Weidman....17
Donley, 0. B......Farming. Born in Michigan, 1869. Settled in Isabella County, 1898...... Weidman.. 9
Engeman, Rev. J. D. - Catholic Priest............. Beal City a21
Gerber, Fred. & Ulrich Farming and Stock Raising.......Vandecar. 15
Grunwald, Peter... Farming. Born in Germany, 1837 -.. -. Vandecar...
Hartmaun, John -.. Far]ing. Born in Germany, 1869. Came
to America, 1874. Settled in Isabella
County, 1896.............. Vandecar.. 14
Hazelton, R. D... Engineer. Accommodations for Fishermen'
Boats and Fishing Tackle for Rent... Weidman.. 30
Humphrey, H. W. - - Farming. Born in Michigan, 1853. Came
to Isabella County, 1883........ Vandecar.. 3
'Hyslop, John.. Farming................ Vandecar...
Hyslop, Robert... Proprietor of Coldwater Lake Summer Resort. Fine Hotel Accommodations for
Visitors. Good, Safe Row-boats for Rent.
Also Proprietor of Steamer making several
trips daily around the entire Lake.... Weidman.. 29

Jarman, S.... Farming. Born in Michigan, 1857. Came
to Isabella County, 1886....... Vandecar... 2
Lapearl, Louis.. Farming and Apiarist. Highest Prices Paid
for all kinds of Hard and Soft Wood.
Orders Promptly Attended to...... Weidman.. -. 17
Maeder, John. Farming and Town Treasurer...... Mt. Pleasant.. 36
Martin, C. J.....Farming. Born in Michigan,. 186o. Settled in Isabella County, 1895....... Beal City.... 3
Martin, J. J......Dealer in General Merchandise. Dry Goods,
Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Hardware and Tinware. Shipping point, Weidman....... *.........*.. Beal City... - 21
Martin, Willie. Farming. Born in Michigan, 1871. Located on Sec. 33, Nottawa Township, 1896. Beal City -.. - 33
McAlvey, H. A. - Farming. Born in Ohio, 1859. Came to
Michigan, 188o, and located in Gratiot
County. Came to Isabella County, 1890. Vandecar.... 3
McClenathan, John T. Farming and Threshing. Township Clerk. Weidman -.. - 20
McCollum, Calvin -. Farming. Born in York State in 1864. Came
to Michigan in 1881.......... Weidman.... 9
McCollum, Willard & Emeline. Farming. Mr. McCollum was born
in New York, 1859. Came to Michigan
in 1881, and was married to Miss Emeline

Town in 1383.............. Vandecar
McKinley, Benjamin. Farming. Born in Michigan, 1870. Came
to Isabella County, Jan. 15, 1899... Vandecar
Mead, L. F...... Farming and Stock Raising........ Weidman
Norcutt, M. T... - Farming., Born in Michigan, 1876. Came
to Isabella County, 1899.......Weidman
Pardee, Walter J.... Farming................ Vandecar
Penney, Daniel A. - - Farming................Weidman
Post, Fred. J.....Farming. Born in Michigan, 1872. Came
to Isabella County, 1898-..... Vandecar
Pung, Edward & J. W. Farming and Stock Raising....... Beal City
Pung, Joseph.... Farmer, Contractor and Builder..... Beal City
Riley, Wmi & Maggie Farming and Stock Raising........ Weidman
Ruthruff,.Reuben... Farming................... Caldwell -
Salchert, Mike & Kate. Farming and Stock Raising....... Beal City
Schafer, Frank J -. - Photographer................Beal City
Schafer, Clara M... Farming and Stock Raising, Born in Ohio,
1855. Came to Michigan with her parents
at the age of ten years. She was married
to M. Schafer June 23, 1879, and moved
with her husband to Isabella County the
same year. She is the mother of five children, four of whom are still living... Beal City
Schafer, Mathias.. - Farming and Stock Raising........ Beal City
Shafer, Peter J.....Contractor and Builder.......Beal City
Schumacher, John & P. J. Farming and Stock Raising... Beal City
Taylor, Adelbert... Farming.................. Caldwell.
Theisen, Nick & John Farming............ Beal City
Watley, Dr. S -. Physician and Surgeon.......... Beal City
Weber, Morriz... Farming and Stock Raising. Born in Germany in 1855............ Vandecar
Weiland, Joe -. Farming and Stock Raising....... Beal City
Wieber, H. J.....Farming and Stock Raising. Breeder of
Full-blood Poland China Hogs..... Beal City

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NAME.
Aylsworth Pete
Beebe, W. J.
Bell, Wm. J.
Fisher, G. C.
Garbert, Wm.
Gibbs, R. F..
Holmes & An(
Weidman, Johi

WEIDMAN (VILLAGE OF).
Weidman Post-Office.
BUSINESS.
r. Proprietor of Hotel Weidman. Rates, $1.oo and $1.50 per day
Good livery in connection. A full line of Wines, Liquors and
Cigars kept constantly on hand.
-. - -Blacksmith and Horseshoer. Carriage and Wagon Making. All
work neatly and promptly done to order. Also dealer in all
kinds of Lumber.
- -. - Dealer in Furniture, Crockery, Glassware, Carpets, House Furnishings and Wall Paper. Funeral Director and Embalmer.
-.. - Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, and Agricultural Implements,
Lime, Hair and Cement. Also Wood, Bolts, etc..... Blacksmith and Horseshoer. Carriage and Wagon Maker. All
work neatly and promptly done to order.
-.. - Proprietor of Hotel Gibbs. Rates $i.oo and $1.50 per day. House
entirely remodeled. First-class livery in connection.
ierson. - Manufacturers of Flour, Feed and Grain.
a S. -. Manufacturer of and wholesale dealer in Lumber, Lath, and Shingles. Office and Mills, Weidman, Mich.

NAME.
Beckley, A..
Densmore, H. L -
Houghton, Dr. L.
Rogers & Fitzgeral
Scallan, M. - -
Snyder, Wm. A. -
Standish, F. E..
Wood, Chas. S.
Benn, E. W... -
Beutler, John -
Denslow, Grant H.
Denslow, W. G. -
Faling, Neil l.
Gardner, R. H. -
Gaskill, H.. - -
Hein, John.
Holsted, E. M. -
Kirvan, S.
Mecum, David P.
Mecum, R. -. -
Smith, Asa A.
Thompson, Wm. -
Waight, Geo. W. -
Woodard, F..D.. -

ROLLAND TOWNSHIP.
BUSINESS. POST-OFFICE. SEC.
- - General Farming............. Rolland... 5
- - General Farming............. Blanchard -.. 1.5
A.. Physician and Surgeon......... Blanchard -... vil.
Ad Dealers in Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Farm
Machinery, etc,............. Blanchard.... vil.
- - Foreman for Whitney & Remick ---------Wyman....33
- - General Farming and Commissioner of Highways................. Blanchard - -. - 10
-. Dealer in Groceries, Drugs, etc. Proprietor
of Livery and Feed Stable. Township
Treasurer............... Blanchard.... vil.
- - General Farming............ Wyman.-.-.-.-.-28
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP... Dealer in Drugs, Medicines and Choice
Family Groceries........ Drew....... 27.. Farming and Stock Raising....... Drew........ 27... Proprietor of Saw and Shingle Mill. Deputy County Surveyor......... Horr..-.-.---.-17.. General Farming. Town Supervisor... Horr...... 17.. General Farming............. Caldwell ---------36.. Farming and Agent for Woodworth Lands
in Sherman Township. ------------- Horr........ 19.. Farming.,................ Weidman..-.-.- 25
-. General Farming............ Drew -----------28.. General Farming............. Weidman. ------- 27.. Farming and Justice of the Peace...... Horr...... 17.. Farming and Dealer in Groceries, Drygoods, Notions, etc.. ---------------Horr...... 28
G ' General Farming............ Horr...... 20
- - Farming, Town Clerk and Justice of the
Peace................. Weidman.... 25
- - Farming................. Sherman City.. 8
- - Farming. Notary Public and Deputy
Sheriff, Director School District No. 3 - - Caldwell..... 25
- - General Farming............. Horr....... 30