Standard atlas of Missaukee County, Michigan : including a plat book of the villages, cities and townships of the county...patrons directory, reference business directory... / 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 of the county.
Section; T. for Township; P. 0. for Post-office address. When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be under
of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as. the place of residence, unless otherw

The abbreviations are as follows: S. fo(
stood that the party resides within the limits
ise stated.

Agema, A., Farmer, S. 30, T. Aetna, P. 0. Falmouth.
Agema, Tjipke, Farmer, S. 31, T. Aetna, P. 0. Falmouth.
Agema, Paul, Farmer, S. 29, T. Aetna, P. 0. Falmouth.
Alger, A., Veterinary Surgeon, Lake City, 1900.
Anderson, R. Fred., Township Treasurer, Postmaster and Merchant, Jennings, 1889.
Apps, John, Farmer, S. 13, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Dolph.
Arbuckle, James N., Farmer, S. 13, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Armstead, Wellington, Farmer and Lumberman, S. 19, T. Aetna, P. 0.
Mynnings, 1897.
Arnold, Geo., Farmer, S. 6. T. West Branch, P. 0. Stittsville, 1900.
Arnold, W. H., Grist Mill, McBain, 1901.
Baebenroth, L. J., Farmer, S. 36, T. Norwich, P. 0. Moorestown.
Bailey, J. L., Farmer, S. 26, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Baird, A N., Farmer, S. 20, T. Enterprise, P. 0. Star City.
Baker, William T., Farmer, S. 22, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Bank of MeBain, W. A. Wyman, Banker, General Banking, McBain.
Bard, Chas., Farmer, S. 20, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Bardwell, F. S., Postmaster and Dealer in Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco,
Etc., S. 31, T. Pioneer, P. 0. Morey, 1875.
Barr, G. H., Superintendent of School, McBain, 1904.
Barrett, C. H., Livery, Moorestown.
Barry, R. D., Livery, Lake City, 1884.
Bartholomew, E. M., Farmer, S. 30, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Bartholomew, T. A., Barber and Postmaster, Stittsville.
Bartholomew, Wm., Farmer and Township Clerk, S. 22, T. Pioneer, P. 0.
Pioneer, 1884.
Batzer, Wilhelm, Farmer, S. 24, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City.
Bechtel, Win. A., Farmer, S. 5, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Manton, 1875.
Becker, E. V., Farmer, S. 3, T. Aetna, P. 0. Lake City, 1897.
Bell, Ambrose D. (Deceased), came to Missaukee Co. in 1877, and with
his wife and family of four children settled on section 24, West
Branch Township. Mr. Bell was a surveyor and timber estimator,
and surveyed the new roads and the West Branch and Falmouth
State road. He was chairman of the first board of school examiners elected in Missaukee Co., and served for several years. A
suitable G. A. R. Monument marks his grave in Star City Cemetery
telling of the four years' service he gave his country in his early
manhood.
Bell, Mrs. Laura, came to Missaukee County in 1877, having engaged to
teach the winter term of school in District No. 2. Since that time
she has taught five terms in the Star City school, the last term
closing June 28th, 1895. She has also taught for several consecutive years in District No. 3, and has given instruction in vocal
and instrumental music to many pupils in the surrounding country. Mrs. Bell resides with her son on Bellgrove farm, Wection
24, West Branch Township. She is a charter member of the Star
City Grange.
Bell, Byron, S. 24, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City.
Bell, Emer, S. 24, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City.
Belles, J. W., Farmer, S. 31, T. West Branch, P. 0. Lake City.
Besey, S. W., Farmer, S. 19, T. Aetna, P. 0. Falmouth.
Besig, John, Farmer, S. 24, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City.
Beugnot, T. J., Proprietor of the Arlington Hotel, Moorestown.
Beuthien, E. A., Timber Dealer, S. 13, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City, 1887.
Bigelow, Win. G., Land Dealer, Moorestown.
Billett, Stephen, Farmer, S. 34, T. Lake, P. 0. Lucas, 1871.
Billett, W., Farmer and Proprietor of Saw Mill, S. 1, T. Richland, P. 0.
McBain, 1873.
Bishop, Chas. T., Farmer, and Clerk for John Ferwerda, Dealer in Hardware, Falmouth. Born in Bradford Co., Pa., in 1845, and in 1894
settled in Missaukee County. Married to Phoebe Slocum, born in
1848. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop are the parents of two children, George
T. and Chas. T.
Blue, John, Farmer, S. 28, T. Aetna, P. 0. Prosper.
Boorsma, Wm., Farmer, S. 16. T. Caldwell, P. 0. Manton, 1900.
Bowen, C., Farmer, S. 30, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Bowman, Fred., Farmer, S. 20, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Bowman, Geo. E., Farmer and Blacksmith, S. 20, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Brace, Adelbert, Farmer, S. 17, T. Enterprise, P. 0. Star City.
Britenburg, A., Farmer and Engineer, S. 36, T. Forest, P. 0. Lake City.
Bronkema, John, Farmer, S. 34, T. Riverside, P. 0. McBain, 1890.
Brundage, Alfred, Highway Commissioner, S. 25, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake
City, 1885.
Buning, Albert, Dealer in General Merchandise, Machinery and Farm
Implements, and Jobber of Country Produce. Notary Public and
District Manager for Falmouth Lumber Co. of Grand Rapids. P.

0. Falmouth.
Burleson, C. R., Village President, Postmaster and Editor, McBain, 1892.
Burrison, J. E., Farmer, S. 24, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Bush, Mrs. Annie, S. 10, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City, 1880.
Butler, John L., Farmer, S. 17, T. Riverside, P. 0. Gait.
Cadillac State Bank. F. J. Cobbs, Pres.; S. W. Kramer, Vice-Pres.; Henry
Knowlton, Cashier. General Banking, Cadillac.
Cantwell, Win., Sr., and Win., Jr., Farmers and Lumbermen, S. 24, T.
Norwich, P. 0. Moorestown.
Carpenter, B. F., Farmer, S. 29, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Carson, Robert, Farmer, S. 27, T. Bloomfield, P. 0. Morey, 1889.

Cats, Cornelius, Farmer, S. 3, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Prosper. Born in
Ottawa Co., Mich., in 1851, and in 1871 settled in Missaukee Co.
Married to Miss J. Bouwma. Mr. and Mrs. Cats are the parents
of 12 children, 11 of whom are still living, 3 boys and 8 girls.
Cats, David, Farmer, S. 3, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Prosper.
Cavanagh, Andrew, Farmer, S. 21, T. Riverside, P. 0. McBain, 1886.
Cavanagh, Daniel, Farmer, S. 14, T. Riverside, P. 0. Gait. Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1850, and in 1871 settled in Missaukee Co. Married to Agnes J. Stout. Mr. and Mrs. Cavanagh are the parents
of eleven children, ten sons and one daughter.
Cavanagh, Bruce, Farmer, S. 14, T. Riverside, P. 0. Galt.
Cavanagh, Thos., Farmer, S. 29, T. Riverside, P. 0. McBain, 1872.
Cavanaugh, James, Cashier Missaukee County Bank, Lake City.
Chick, Harry, Editor '"Plain Dealer," Lake City, 1905.
Coffey, J. J., Farmer and Auctioneer, S. 30, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Cogan, Phillip, Farmer and Lumberman. S. 9, T. Aetna, P. 0. Mynnings.
Colegrove, E. J., Farmer, S. 36, T. Norwich, P. 0. Missaukee, 1893.
Couch, George W., Farmer, S. 19, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Courter, L. M., Supervisor and Clerk in New Store, Moorestown.
Courter, William, Saloon, McBain, 1896.
Crisspell, Charles H., Farmer, S. 6, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Moddersville.
Crowder, H., Farmer, S. 9, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Manton, 1885.
Cunningham, Charles L., Farmer, S. 28, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Curtis, C. E., Farmer, S. 17, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Curtis, James, Farmer, S. 36, T. Forest, P. 0. Lake City, 1895.
Curtis, Samuel D., Farmer, S. 13, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City, 1877.
Daniels, Lewis I., Farmer, S. 13, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City, 1879.
De Boer, Henry, Collector and Agent for Nursery Stock, Falmouth.
DeBree, Gerbrand, General Merchandise, Vogel Center, 1879.
Decker, F. L., Farmer and Representative of Missaukee District, S. 30,
T. Forest, P. 0. Lake City.
Decker, Freeman, Farmer, Representative and Supervisor, S. 32, T. Forest, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Michigan in 1844, and in 1879 settled in Missaukee Co. Has served as Supervisor since 1888, and
Representative of Missaukee and Kalkaska Districts. Married to
Lucy Wood.
Decker, Dr. J. W., Physician and Surgeon, Lake City, 1887.
DeHaver, Wm., Farmer, S. 16, T. R.eeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Deitrich, H., Farmer, S. 10, T. Riverside, P. 0. McBain, 1887.
Dennis, Orville, Editor and Probate Judge, Lake City, 1894.
De Ruiter, Anko, Farmer, S. 5, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Falmouth. Born in
Netherlands in 1851, came to America in 1881, and in 1897 settled
in Clam Union Township, Missaukee Co., Mich. Married to Jennie Oostimer. Mr. and Mrs. De Ruiter are the parents of 12 children, 9 of whom are still living, 4 sons and 5 daughters.
"DeVlieg, Isaac, Farmer, S. 35, T. Lake, P. 0. Lucas, 1885.
DeZeeuw, Peter, Farmer, S. 3, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Prosper. Born in
Netherlands in 1857, came to America in 1870 and located in Missaukee County, where he now lives. Married to Julia Nieuwenhuis. Mr. and Mrs. DeZeeuw are the parents of 7 children, 2 sons
and 5 daughters.
Dickerson, Mahlon, Farmer, S. 14, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Lake City, 1897.
Dieterman, 0., Farmer, S. 36, T. Riverside, P. 0. Forward, 1870.
Dinca, George, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Aetna, P. 0. Falmouth.
Born in Austria in 1857, came to America in 1882, and in 1885
settled in Missaukee County, Mich. Married to Miss C. Clapper.
Doll, Horace, Farmer, S. 21, T. Richland, P. 0. Lucas, 1884.
Doll, John, Farmer and Highway Commissioner, S. 27, T. Richland, P. 0.
Lucas, 1886.
Downer, G. 0., Farmer and Lumberman, S. 33, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Moddersville.
Downing, Sanford D., Farmer and Tubular Well Worker, S. 18, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Manton, 1880.
Doyle, Dee W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Manton,
1876.
Dryer, Wm., Proprietor The Northern Hotel, and Dealer in Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Lake City.
Duffy, M. & Sons (Martin-Stafford-Carl-Joseph), Dealers in Groceries, Meats, Flour, Feed, Hay and Grain. Real Estate and Farm
Lands, Lake City. General Store at Arlene. Postmaster of Arlene.
Durgan, George W., Farmer, S. 10, T. Norwich, P. 0. Moorestown.
Durgan, S. F., Farmer, S. 10, T. Norwich, P. 0. Moorestown, 1877.
Dykema, Ceaser, Farmer, S. 30, T. Aetna, P. 0. Prosper.
Dykema, Garrett, Farmer, S. 30, T. Aetna, P. 0. Prosper. Born in Netherlands in 1849, came to America in 1884, and settled in Aetna
Township, Missaukee County, Mich., in 1904. Married to Minnie
Hamstra.

Dykema, W. C., Farmer, S. 30, T. Aetna, P. 0. Prosper.
Dykhuis, Tonnes, Farmer, S. 9, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Prosper. Born in
Netherlands in 1852, and settled in Missaukee County, Michigan,
in 1885. Married to Miss A. Mengers. Mr. and Mrs. Dykhuis
are the parents of 7 children, 3 sons and 4 daughters.
Dykhuis, Rikus, Farmer, S. 9, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Prosper.
Edmonds, C. J., Farmer, S. 24, T. Norwich, P. 0. Moorestown, 1902.
Edwards, John, Farmer, S. 36, T. Reeder, P. 0. Falmouth.

Eising, Albert, Clerk for A. Buning, Falmouth. Born in Netherlands in
1882, came to America with his parents in 1884 and settled in
Missaukee County, Mich. Married to Annie Herweyer. Mr. and
Mrs. Eising are the parents of one child, a girl.
Elenbaas, Anton, General Merchandise, S. 16, T. Richland, P. 0. Lucas,
1882.
Elenbaas, Isaac, Farmer, S. 8, T. Ri-hland, P. 0. Lucas, 1882.
Emery, Abraham, Sr., Farmer, S. 7, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Moddersville.
Emery, Abraham, Jr., Farmer, S. 6, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Moddersville.
English, James, Farmer, S. 34, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City, 1875.
Eshelby, J. S., S. 20, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville, 1881.
Feldpausch, John, Farmer, S. 14, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Lake City, 1889.
Fellows, E. J., Farmer, S. 31, T. Pioneer, P. 0. Morey.
Ferwerda, John, Postmaster and Dealer in Hardware and Farm Implements, Falmouth. Born in Netherlands in 1863, and in 1888 came
to America and settled in Missaukee Co., Mich. Married to Miss
T. Bolt. Mr. and Mrs. Ferwerda are the parents of one child, a
son.
Field, Egbert, Supervisor and Scaler for Porter Cedar Company, S. 30,
T. West Branch, P. 0. Missaukee.
Fitzpatrick, C. E., Farmer, S. 8, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Fitzpatrick, John, Confectionery and Cigars, McBain, 1890.
Flum, Peter and Robert, Farmers, S. 19, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Fostrum, Andrew, Farmer, S. 21, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Frasier, Benj., Retired, S. 24, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City. Born
in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., in 1828. He settled where he now
lives in 1878. Mr. Frasier is a veteran of the civil war. Married to Harriett A. Wheeler.
Freeman, Geo., Blacksmith and Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Stittsville.
Frcy, Alton S., General Merchandise. Manufacturer of and Wholesale
Dealer in Lumber, Lath and Shingles, Ties and Cedar Fence Posts,
Lake City.
Gaffney, A. J., Farmer, S. 29, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Gaffney, Edward, Farmer, S. 5, T. Reeder) P. 0. Lake City.
Gaffney, F. 0., Attorney, Lake City, 1884.
Gaffney, Win., Farmer, S. 9, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Galloway, Win., Farmer, S. 29, T. Norwich, P. 0. Stittsville.
Gaukel, Jacob, Sr., Farmer, S. 25, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City.
Gaukel, Jacob, Jr., Farmer, S. 25, T. West Branch, P. 0. Star City.
Gaukel, Wm., General Merchandise, S. 30, T. Enterprise, P. 0. Star City.
Gibson, C. Ml., Postmaster and Dealer in General Merchandise, S. 19, T.
Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Goff, Mrs. Etta, S. 20, T. Pioneer, P. 0. Pioneer. Born in Pioneer Township in 1870, and was the second white child born in Missaukee
County.
Goll, C. L., Attorney, Lake City, 1891.
Gorham, P. J., Farmer, S. 4, T. Ridhland, P. 0. Lucas, 1879.
Gorthy, Walter, Township Clerk, Dealer in Sewing Machines and Salesman for Royal Tailoring Co., Moorestown.
Gray, Ensley L., Supervisor, McBain, 1893.
Gray, James E., Dealer in General Merchandise, Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware, Provisions and Feed. Farm Produce Bought and Sold,
Star City.
Gray, Thos., Hardware, MeBain, 1885.
Grice Brothers, Flour Mill, Lake City.
Gunnerson, Adolph, Farmer and Laborer, Jennings.
Haines, Milton P., Farmer, S. 20, T. Pioneer, P. 0. Morey, 1897.
Hall, A. W., Farmer, Mason, Carpenter and Builder, S. 33, T. Norwich,
P. 0. Stittsville.
Hall & Goeree, Hotel and Livery, McBain, 1900-1897.
Hamming, Klaas D., Farmer, S. 30, T. Riverside, P. 0. McBain, 1879.
Hancock, Arthur, Farmer, S. 35, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Dolph.
Hammer, Chas., Dealer in Pure Wines, Liquors and Cigars, and Farm
Lands, Lake City.
Hart, J. H., Farmer, Moorestown.
Hartger, J., Farmer and Highway Commissioner, S. 16, T. Caldwell, P. 0.
Arlene, 1902.
Harvey, James A., Farmer, S. 6, T. Aetna, P. 0. Mynnings.
Hatch, F. L., Farmer, S. 31, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Hause, Aaron, Farmer, S. 28, T.-Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Hawthorn, Tristiam, Farmer, S. 27, T. Lake, P. 0. Lucas, 1893.
Hayes, Win., Farmer, S. 30, T. Reeder, P. 0. Lake City.
Herma, Heina Farmer, S. 17, T. Caldwell, P. 0. Manton, 1900.
Herweyer, Gerritt, Farmer, S. 27, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Vogel Center,
1870.

Herweyer, Jacob, Farmer, S. 27, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Vogel Center, 1870.
Hill, John R., Farmer, S. 20, T. Reeder, P. 0. Jennings.
Hill, Win., Farmer, S. 8, T. Butterfield, P. 0. Butterfield.
Hoekwater, J. A., Farmer, S. 29, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Vogel Center, 1880.
Hockwater, J. W., Farmer, S. 28, T. Clam Union, P. 0. Vogel Center,
1875.
Hoitenga, Martin, Farmer,. S. 25, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City, 1902.
Hoitenga, Theodore, Farmer, S. 25, T. Lake, P. 0. Lake City, 1902.
Horton, HI. A., -F1armer and Stockraiser, Lake City, 1900.
Howard, B., Real Estate, McBain, 1903.