Standard atlas of Genesee County, Michigan : including a plat book of the villages, cities and townships of the county ... patrons directory, reference business directory and departments devoted to general information / compiled and published by Geo. A. Ogle & Co.

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EXPLANATION.-The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the co
for Section; T. for Township; P. 0. for Post-office address. When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be u
limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as the place of residence, unless
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inderstood that the party resides within the
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Abel, Harley, Sexton, Avondale Cemetery, Flint.
Arahamr-Foss Co., Sporting Goods, Flint.
Adams, Henry W., Farmer, and Proprietor of Fairview Farm, S..6, T.
Mundy, P. O. Swartz Creek. Born in England in 1842, and in 1873
settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Served as school officer for
five years, and has held other public offices. Married to Nettie
Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are the parents of four children, one
son and three daughters.
Aitken, D. D., Attorney and Mayor of Flint, Flint.
Alger, Floyd P., Farmer and Supervisor, S. 21, T. Mundy, P. O. Grand
Blanc. Brn in Genesee County, Michigan, in 1871. Besides serving
as supervisor, Mr. Alger has held the ofice of township treasurer
for two years, and township clerk the same length of time.
Algoe and Stone, Insurance, Flint.
Alen, Chas. E., Farmer, S. 8, T. Mundy, P. O. Swartz Creek.
Allen Eugene, Farmer, S. 17, T. Mundy, P. O. Swartz Creek. Born in
Genese County,. Mihigan, in 1875. He is manager of his father's
farm, which is known as Sar Maple Farm. Married to Grace R.
Coutntryman. Mr. and Mrs. Alien are the parents of four children,
three sons and one daughter.
Alien, Walt M., Farmer and School Teacher, S. 16. T. Mundy, P. O.
Swartz Creek.
Amerman, H. A., Creamery, Flushing.
Andersn, J. A., Farmer Stock Breeder and Dairyman S. 1, T. Vienna,
P. Clio. Born in Sweden, and in 1874 settled in Genesee County,
Michigan. He is school director, and salesman and treasurer of
Wilson Cheese Factory. Mr. Anderson is married and is the father
of two children. He is proprietor of Anderson's Durham Stock Farm.
Andersont J. D., Farmer, Dairyman and Proprietor of Anderson's Dairy
Farm, S. 17, T. Vienna, P. O. Clio. Born in Genesee County,
Michigan, in 1855. Mr. Anderson is treasurer of school district,
INo 4.
Andrews, FwinB. Farmer, S. 3, T. Genesee, P. O. Rogersville. Born
in Michigan in 1843, and in 1857 settled in Genesee County. He is
proprietorf Willow Grange Farm. Married to Mary Jane Lumley.
Mr. ad Mrs. Andrews are the parents of two children, Celina M.
and Hiram L.
Andrews, Hiram L. Farmer, S. 3, T. Genesee, P. O. Rogersville. The
subjectis a son of Edwin S, Andrews, and was born in 1876. He
has managed his father's farm for the past seven years. Married to
Ollie Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews are the parents of one son,
Clare
Archer, Le, Farmer, S. 32, T. Fenton, P. O. Fenton. Born in Genesee
County, Michigan, in 1878. Married to Grace Spencer.
Arms, Ge. lW., Postmaster, Gaines. Born in Fenton, Genesee County,
Michigan, in 1865. In 1891 he moved to Gaines and engaged in the
Drug and Grocery business. He is a dealer in Drugs, Groceries,
Fancy Crockery, School Books and Stationery. He also carries a
fine line of Fancy Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Toilet Soaps, Sponges,
and Brushes. Mr. Arms was maried to Jennie E. Stoner, deceased,
which union was blessed with two children, Mae S., and Evelyn E.
Mr. Arms' present wife was formerly Ida C. Andrews-Jones. To
this union were born three children, one a boy, who died in infancy,
and two daughters, Esther E. and Aroline.
Ashley, R., Farmer, S. 11, T. Davison, P. O. Davison.
Atherton, has. C., Farmer and Proprietor of Sunny Side Farm, S. 21, T.
Burton P.; O. Flint. Born in Genesee County, Michigan, in 1863.
Served as Township Treasurer, Justice of the Peace, and has held
other public offices. Married to Phebe T. Morehouse. Mr. and
Mrs. Atherton are the parents of two daughters, Josephine M, and
M.y Helen.Atherton, Fred D., Farmer and Proprietor of Rural Home Farm, S. 29,
T. Burton, P. O. Flint. Born in Genesee County, Michigan, in
1857 Served as Township Clerk for two years, -School Moderator
for twelve years, and has held other public offices. He has also
served as Clerk of the First Baptist.Church of Grand Blanc for the
past ten years. Married to Georgiana Wiltse. Mr. and Mrs. Atherton are the parents of three daughters, Kate L., Winnie W. and
Emilie L.7
Atherton, Samuel M., Farmer, and Proprietor of Inglesidle Farm, S. 7, T.
Argentine, P. 0. Gaines. Born in Michigan in 1871. Married to
Bertha Agnew. Mr. and Mrs. Atherton are the parents of one
child, Samniuel H.
Austin, Jas.S., Painter and Paper Hanger, Flint.
Averill, Weston, Farmer and Township Treasurer, S. 34, T. Forest, P. O.
Otisville. 1869.
Axtel, Alfred L., S. 8 T. Montrose, P. 0. Montrose. Settled in Genesee
County in 1886. He has served as Deputy Sheriff and Pathmaster.

Bacon, Joseph, Farmer, Stockraiser and' Proprietor of Drab Barns Farm,
S. 17, T. Mt. Morris, P. O. Mt. Morris. Born in Ontario, Canada,
in 1853, and in 1878 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Served
as School Director for six years, and has held other public offices.
Married to Mary Ann Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon are the parents
of six children, five sons and one daughter, viz: Samuel, William,
Mark, Charles, Nellie and Archie.
v Bailey, Milton -E., Farmer, S. 5, T. Flushing, P. 0. Montrose. Born in

Genesee County, Michigan, in 1879. Married to Florence A. Sutten.
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are the parents of one child, Pauline R.
Baker, Harry H., Farmer and Manager of the Baker Homestead, S. 32, T.
Burton, P. 0. Flint. Born in Genesee County, Michigan, in 1864.
Married to Florence Harris.
Bakrer, J. D., Farmer, S. 26, T. Flint, P. O. Flint.
Baker, John F., Lawyer, Flint.
Baker, Thos. H., Proprietor Baker Sanitary Milk Co., Flint.
Ballantyne, John, Register of Deeds, Flint.
Bank of Mt. Morris, C. D. Stanley, Proprietor. Established 1903. Mt.
Morris.
Bank of Linden, B. R. Moore, Pres.; Ralph Nixon, Cashier, General Banking, Linden.
Banker, A. D., Farmer, and President and General Manager Grand Blanc
Telephone Co., Grand Blanc. Born in New York in 1847, and in
1869 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Married to Eliza Bishop.
Mr. and Mrs. Banker are the parents of one child, Effie.
Barlow, Robert N., Farmer and Proprietor of Rockwell Farm, S. 19, T.
Mundy, P. -O. Swartz Creek. Born in Genesee County, Michigan,
in 1857. Served as School Moderator, and has also held other public
offices. Married to Emma J. Eisentrager. Mr. and Mrs. Barlow
are the parents of one sow.
Barney, M. C. &,Son, Granite and Marble Works, FlintBarren,. Thomas, Supervisor of Argentine Township, Argentine. Born in
Genesee County, Michigan, in 1856. Besides serving as supervisor,
Mr. Barren has held the office of Clerk for five years.
Bartholomew, S. B., Farmer, S. 24, T. Vienna, P. O. Clio. 1853.
Bartlett, W. John, Farmer and Proprietor of Maple Yard Farm, S. 22, T.
Burton, P, 0. Flint. Born in England in 1866, and in 1886 settled
in Genesee County, Michigan. Married to Mary Coupland. Mr.
and Mrs. Bartlett are the parents of one son, Perry J.
Beckwith, Abel T., Farmer and Proprietor of Beckwith Homestead Place,
S. 27, T. Mt. Morris, P. O. Flint. Born in New York in 1857, and
in 1867 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Served as School Director for seven years, and as Delegate to the State Convention.
Married to Libbie Gault. Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith are the parents of
three children, one son and two daughters, viz:'Louis E., Gertrude
and Mabel R.
Bedtelyon, Riley G., Farmer and Proprietor of Kersley Valley Berry Farm,
S. 35, T. Atlas, P. O. Goodrich. Born in Genesee County, Michigan,
in 1876. Married to Vance Enders. Mr. and Mrs. Bedtelyon are
the parents of two children, Fern and Roy.
Beebe, M. B., Farmer, S. 7, T. Forest, P. O. Otisville. 1855.
Begole, Wm. M., Proprietor of Pioneer Farm, S. 31, T. Flint, P. O.
Swartz Creek.
Bell, Edgar E., Farmer, Fruit Grower and Proprietor of Evergreen Farm,
S. 11, T. Mundy, P. O. Flint. Born in Genesee County, Michigan,
in 1867. Married to Angle E. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Bell are the
parents of four children, two sons and two daughters.
Bentdle, John I., Farmer and Proprietor of Elm Grove Farm, S. 14, T.
Clayton, P. O. Flushing. Born in England in 1831, and in 1850 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Married to Mary Barnhart. Mr.
and Mrs. Bendle are the parents of one child, Ardilia.
Bendle, John R., Farmer and Proprietor of Chestnut Shade Farm, S. 32,
T. Burton, P. O. Flint. Born in Genesee County, Michigan in 1838.
Served as Keeper of County House for six years and as School
Director for one year. Married to Mary Jane Turner.
Bettesworth, William, Dairyman, 4 Smiths Reserve, T. Flint, P. O. Flint.
Bigelow, Mrs. Mary A., Farmer, S. 11, T. Mundy, P. O. Flint. Mrs.
Bigelow was formerly Mary A. Hallock. Mr. Bigelow was born in
Michigan in 1843, and died in 1897. He was a veteran of the civil
war. He was prominent in local affairs, and served as school officer
for a number of years.
Billings, W. W., Farmer, S. 31, T. Richfield, P. O. Davison. 1875.
Bingham, E. C., Farmer, S. 26, T. Vienna, P. O. Clio. Born in GeneseeCounty, Michigan in: 1845. He is a veteran of the civil war. Married
to Miss Frank Springstein. Mr. and Mrs. Bingham are the parents
of one hild.
Bird, Dr. W. G., Oculist, Flint.
Bishop and McBride, Lawyers, Flint.
Black, A. B., Farmer and Proprietor of Kerr Memorial Farm, S. 11, T.
Grand Blanc, P. O. Grand Blanc. Born in Indiana in 1857, and in
1883 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Married to Ada A. Kerr.
Mr. and Mrs. Black are the parents of two children, Merle Velma
and David H.
Black, Mrs. Isabelle C., Farmer and Proprietor of Maple Shade Farm, S.
5, T. Mt. Morris, P. O. Clio. Born in New York in 1848, and in 1875
settled in Genesee County, Michigan. She was married to Mr. W.
J. Black, who was born in 1836 and died in 1882. Mr. Black was a
Corporal in the First Michigan Cavalry. Four children blessed this
union, two sons, Charles E. and William, and two daughters, Grace
and Bessie, deceased.

Black and Roberts, Lawyers, Flint.
Blackmore, Charles, Retired Farmer, Davison.
Blackney, Wm. W., County Clerk, Flint.
Blight, Frank, Farmer and Proprietor of Hickory Shade Farm, S. 7, T. Mt.
Morris, P. O. Flushing. Born in Genesee County, Michigan in 1868.
Served as school director. Married to Fannie Pailthorp. Mr. and
Mrs. Blight are the parents of five children, four sons and one

daughter, William R., deceased, Marion R., Floyd H., Raymond J.
and Norman F.
Blight, Henry M., Farmer and Manager, Forest View Farm, S. 21, T. MtMorris, P. O. Flint. Born in Genesee County, Michigan in 1876.
Mr. Blight has managed his father's farm for the past fouryears, and
is one of the representative young men of the township.
Bloss, F. D., Farmer and Breeder of Jersey Cattle, S. 11, T. Gaines, P. O0
Swartz Creek. Born in New York in 1859, and in 1865 settled in
Genesee Connty, Michigan. Married to Eunice Storer. Mr. and
Mrs. Bloss are the parents of two children, Milo E. and Charles S.
Bodine, Ambrose, Farmer, S. 3, T. Genesee, P. O. Mt. Morris. Born in
Genesee County, Michigan in 1845. Served as School Director for
three years, Highway Commissioner one year, and has held other
public offices. Married to Adeline S. Rogers, born in 1850 and died
in 1880. Mr. Bodine's presentwifewas formerly Mrs. AdelineSinnott.
Bodine, Henry R., Farmer, S. 3, T. Genesee, P. O. Mt. Morris. Born in
Genesee County, Michigan in 1842. Mr. Bodine has been prominent
in local affairs, having served as Justice of the Peace for twenty
years, and as School Director for six years. Married to Claressa
Stevens, born in 1844, and died in 1874. He is the father of two
sons, Frank A. and William H.
Bovee, Frank, Commercial Job Printer, S. 17, T. Burton, P. O. Flint.
Born in Iowa in 1857, and in 1893 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Mr. Bovee has been engaged in the Commercial Job Brinting
business for the past seven years, during which time he has gained a
reputation for honesty and integrity. He has a large mail order as
well as local trade, making a specialty of township supplies. He
also publishes The Loose Leaf Farmers Account Book. Mr. Bovee
has held several public offices, and is prominent in local affairs. He
is married to Miss Mary Streeter. Mr. and Mrs Bovee are the
parents of two children, Bertha May and Charles A.
Brabazon, A. J., Supervisor of Thetford Township, S. 20, T. Thetford, P.
O. Clio. Born in Genesee County, Michigan in 1853. Mr. Brabazon
has served as supervisor for eight consecutive years. Married to
Alvira M. Coolidge. Mr. and Mrs. Brabazon are the.parents of six
children, Edward W., Eva M., Byron W., Lennie N., Mable Alvira
and Clinton A.
Branch, Thomas, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29, T. Forest, P. O. Otisville.
Mr. Branch settled in Genesee County in 1849.
Brandt, John C., Farmer, S. 18, T. Forest, P. O. Otisville. Mr. Brandt
settled in Genesee County in 1846.
Bray, Archie A., Drover and Live Stock Commission Merchant, Mt. Morris.
Born in Genesee County, Michigan in 1866. Mr. Bray is engaged in
the Live Stock Commission Business in Detroit. He is prominent in
local affairs, having served as Township Treasurer for two years, and
has held other public offices. He is married to Lulu Callow. Mr.
and Mrs. Bray are the parents of three children, one son and two
daughters, viz: Francis A., Sarah B. and MarilIa C.
Bingham, Walter D., Farmer and Wool Grower, S. 26, T. Vienna, P. 0.
Clio. Born in Vienna Township, Genesee County, Michigan, in 1856.
Served as Highway Commissioner and Member of Board of ReviewMarried to Ida Wilber.
Brennan and Cook, Lawyers, Flint.
Brennan, L. G., Dealer in Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Flint.
Brewer, James T., Farmer and Proprietor of Maple Ridge Farm, S. 14,
T. Mundy, P. O. Flint. Born in New York in 1832, and in 1854 settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Has served as School Inspector
for two years and as Justice of the Peace for three years. Married to
Helen M. Butler, deceased. This union was blessed with three
children, one son and two daughters.
Bronson, Asa, Farmer, S. 4, T. Montrose, P. O. Montrose. Mr. Bronson
settled in Genesee County in 1877. He is prominent in local affairs,
having served as Pathmaster.
Brotherton, Charles E., Farmer and Stockraiser and Proprietor of River
Side Farm, S. 28, T. Genesee,AP. 0. Flint. Born in Genesee County
Michigan in 1840. Served as School Director for twelve years and as
Moderator for three years. Married to Alma Dayboro. Mr. and
Mrs. Brotherton are the parents of three children, Zora E., Roy D.
and Earl S.
Brown, Leonard,. Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 21, T. Thetford, P. O. Clio.
Born in England in 1845, 'and in 1850 settled in Genesee County,
Michigan. He is proprietor of the Poplars Farm. Married to
Mariah Riddle. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are the parents of six children,
viz: Roy M., Grace, Clifford, Fisk, Ella and Lyle.
Browne, R. B., Farmer and Proprietor of Maple Grove Farm, S. 33, T.
Thetford, P. O. Mt. Morris. Born in England in 1849, and in 1894
settled in Genesee County, Michigan. Married to Synthia H. Betts.
Mr. and Mrs. Browne are the parents of nine children, viz: Ada L.,
Elsie G., Charles W., Mable I., Rodo O., Everitt B., Jennie M., R.
Burns and Ethel Eva.

Brown, Samuel E., Farmer, Stockraiser and Proprietor of South View Farm,
S. 4,*T. Genesee, P. 0. Mt. Morris. Born in Genesee County, Michigan in 1864. Served as School Director for fifteen years, -and has
held other public offices. Married to Inis Marshall. Mr. and Mrs.
Brown are the parents of three children, viz: Elmer S., deceased,
Carl E. and Dayton MI., deceased..Bruuer, William, Farmer, S. 8, T. Genesee, P. O. Mt. Morris. Born in
New York in 1856, and in 1881 settled in Genesee County, Michigan.