Standard atlas of Kent County, Michigan : including a plat book of the cities, villages and township...patrons directory, reference business directory... compiled by Geo. A. Ogle & Co. ; assisted by T.O. Williams, county surveyor.

PATRONS' REFERENCE

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Thompson, Agnes E., Real Estate, S. 7, T. Paris, P. 0. Address No. 533
Horton Ave., Grand Rapids.
Thompson, Burr J., Proprietor, Burr J. Thompson's Boat Landing, Reeds
Lake. P. 0. Address, Station F, Grand Rapids. Citizens Telephone 1903.
Thompson, James, Farmer, S. 25, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Thompson, J. B., Farmer, S. 3, T. Sparta, P. 0. Sparta.
Thompson, J. J., Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry, No. 107 Canal St.,
Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2043.
Thorson, Mat, Farmer, S. 16, T. Sparta, P. 0. Sparta.
Tiffany, Adelia, Farmer, S. 19, T. Grattan, P. 0. Rockford.
Tiffany, Alfred, Farmer, S. 25, T. Cannon, P. 0. Cannonsburg.
Tillyer, F. C., Farfmer, S. 24, T. Cascade, P. 0. McCords.
Timmer, M. P., Mason, S. 7, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr. Timmer was born in Netherlands in 1849, and in 1871 came to America
and settled in Kent County, Michigan. He is married to Grace
Giebels.
Timmer, Nick, Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Etc., S. 16, T.
Wyoming, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Timmer, Peter, Farmer, S. 6, T. Lowell, P. 0. Ada.
Timerman, Joseph, Farmer and Gardener, S. 17, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Timmerman, L., Farmer, S. 21, T. Alpine, P 0. Grand Rapids.
Timmerman, Martin and Peter, Gardeners and Fruit Growers, S. 30, T.
Plainfield, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Tisdel, Frank E., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 13, T. Nelson, P. 0. Sand
Lake, 1856.
Tobin, John, Farmer, S. 33, T. Grattan, P. 0. Lowell.
Tolsma, E., Dealer in Flour, Feed, Hay, Strawy, Lime, Cement, Plaster,
Stucco, Etc., No. 323 W. Leonard St., Cor. Alpine Ave., Grand
Rapids. Citizens Phone 3428.
Tomlinson, Alfred, Farmer, S. 13, T. Lowell, P. O. Lowell.
Tourtellotte, George B., Farmer and Fruit Grower, and Proprietor,
Oconee Fruit Farm, S. 6, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Phone
West 383-3 rings.
Tower, Rufus C., Farmer, S. 15, T. Grattan, P. 0. Belding. Mr. Tower
served in Co. D, 1st. Mich. Eng. and Mech.
Tower, Schuyler,- Farmer, S. 32, T. Oakfield, P. 0. Greenville. 1843.
Towner Co., Ltd., C. B., Dry Goods, Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Hats and
Caps, Groceries, Hardware, Paints, Oils, Staple Drugs, Lumber,
Lime, Cement, Prepared Plaster, Tile, Furniture, Stoves and
House Furnishings, Byron Center, Michigan.
Towsley, Dr. G. G., Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted,
X-Ray and Electro Therapeutics. Office over McCarty's- Store.
Phone 26, Lowell.
Tradesman Co., Barnhart Building, Grand Rapids.
Tradewell, George ]E., Farmer, S. 15, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Traxler, Mike, Farmer, S. 18, T. Algoma, P. 0. Sparta.
Triemstra, L., Farmer, S. 28, T. Algoma, P. 0. Rockford.
Trofast, Chas., Farmer, S. 3, T. Sparta, P. 0. Kent City.
Troost, Edward, Farmer, S. 27, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Trotter, Melvin B., Supt., City Rescue Mission, Grand Rapids.
Troy, Jas. B., Farmer and Bridge Builder, S. 1, T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.
Tryon, F. E., Farmer, S. 24, T. Algoma, P. 0. Edgerton.
Tubergen, Geo. J., Real Estate, Rooms 30-31 Powers Opera House Block,
Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 4614.
Tucker, D. Lavinia, Proprietor, Locust Lawn, S. 17, T. Grand Rapids, P.
0. Grand Rapids.
Tucker Norman F., Real Estate arid Loans, No. 20 Crescent Ave. Residence 463 Plainfield Ave., Grand Rapids.
Tuinstra, C. A., Farmer, S. 12, T. Byron, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr. Tuinstra was born in Holland in 1842, and in 1884 settled in Kent
County, Michigan. He is married to Alice Van Kamp.
Tuinhoff, John, Merchant, S. 4, T. Byron, P. 0. Byron Center. Mr.
Tuinhoff was born in Holland in 1858, and in 1891, settled in Kent
County, Michigan. He is married to Mary Blanksma.
'Turner, Alfred H., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 18, T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.
Turner, C. M., Farmer, S. 26, T. Algoma, P. 0. Rockford.
Turner, M. C., Farmer, S. 26, T. Algoma, P. 0. Rockford.
Turner, W. A., Farmer, S. 23, T. Algoma, P. 0. Rockford.
Tuttle, H. B., Farmer, S. 18, T. Vergennes, P. 0. Lowell
Tuttle, M. H., Farmer, S. 12, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rockford.
Tuthill, S. H., Farmer, S. 5, T. Grattan, P. 0. Belding.
Twiss, John, Farmer, and Dairyman, S. 18, T. Tyrone, P..0. Kent City.
1902. Phone Central Casnovia.
Tyler, Myron L., Farmer and Highway Commissioner, S. 25, T. Paris, P.
0. Grand Rapids.
Uhl, Mrs. Edwin F., Retired, S. 7, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Uhrbrock, H. & Son, Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats, No. 56 W. Leonard

St., Grand Rapids. Bell Phone West 373.
Uhrbrock, Julius, Farmer and Butcher, S. 2, T. Alpine, P. 0. Alpine.
Ungars, Adam, Farmer, S. 17, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Belmont.
Union Sentinel, (Thos., Tilma and John Klanderman, Proprietors.) Official Organ of the Trades and Labor Council. Subscription $1.00
per year. Advertising Rates on Application. Commercial and Catalogue Work, No. 53 Pearl St., Grand Rapids.
United States Gypsum Co., Manufacturers of Gypsum, No. 200 Monroe
St., Chicago, Ill.
Utter, A. L., Dealer in Pine, Hemlock and Hardwood Lumber; Coal,
Lime, Cement, Land Plaster, Wood Fiber, Brick, Sash, Doors, Etc.
Grandville.
Valley City Milling Co., Merchant Millers, Grand Rapids.
Van Atta, E. A., Farmer and Mail Clerk, S. 36, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Van Dam Bros., (John, Herman, Algernon and Harry) Farmers, S. 10, T.
Plainfield, P. 0. Belmont.
Van De Laan, Nicholas, Gardener and Proprietor of Green House, S. 23,
T. Grand Rapids, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Dellen, John, Farmer, S. 29, T. Cannon, P. 0. Belmont.
Vanden Berg, G., Gardener, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grandville.
Vandenberg, John, Gardener, S. 18, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Vandenberg, Kryn, Gardener, S. 7, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van'Den Bos, C., Farmer, S. 17, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Den Bos, K., Farmer; S. 17, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr. Van
Den Bos was born in Holland April 13th, 1854. August 23rd, 1882,
he came to America with his parents and settled in Grand Rapids,
Michigan. He was married May 4th, 1876, to Nellie Nordhook. Six
children came to bless this union.
Vandenbroeck, Ace R., Farmer, S. 2, T. Vergennes, P. 0. Lowell.
Van Den Hoven, Garret, Farmer, S. 27, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Vander Band, L., Gardener and Dairyman, S. 18, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Vanderhyde, A. F., Farmer, Dairyman and Fruit Grower, S. 19, T.
Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Vanderhyde, F. A., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 20, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Vander Laan, Derk, Gardener, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Vander Laan, John, Farmer, S. 26, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr.
Vander Laan was born inNetherlands July 28th, 1869, and in 1881
came to America and located in Grand Rapids. He settled in Paris
Township in 1902. He was married April 10th, 1905, to Helena
Vandervennen. This union was blessed with three children, twodaughters and one son.

Vander Laan, WVm., Farmer, S. 28, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van der Meer, H., Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, No. 591 XV. Leonard St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 3060.
Vanderstolp, F., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 35, T. Grand Rapids. P. 0.
Grand Rapids.
Van Der Veen, Dr. Christian, Physician, North Park, Grand Rapids.
Phones: Citizens 1526; Bell 1529 M. Hours: Until 8 A. M., 2 to 4 P. M.
Vander Till, Daniel, Contractor, Builder and Dealer in Real Estate, No.
285 Bates St., Grand Rapids.
Vander Veen Bros., Dealers in Dry -Goods, Groceries and Meats, No.
550-552 WV. Leonard St., Grand Rapids. Telephone 1476.
Vandeusen, C. B., Farmer. S. 1, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Rockford.
Van Dyke, Frank, Fruit Grower, S. 11, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Dyke, Isaac, Farmer and Dairyman, S. 29, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Van Dyke, M., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 28, T. Grand Rapids, P. 0.
Grand Rapids.
Van Dyke, R., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Lowell.
Van Dreumel, Theo., Gardener, S. 10, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Address No.
999 Jefferson Ave., Grand Rapids.
Van Driele & Co., Flour, Feed and Grain Merchants, No. 49 Bostwick St.,
Grand Rapids. Bell Phone 369. Citizens Phone 5369.
Van Gorp, F. C., Gardener, S. 11, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Hoeven, Jacob, Farmer, S. 24, T. Alpine, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Hoose, Harlie, Farmer, S. 24, T; Oakfield, P. 0. Greenville.
Van Kammen, H. Jr., Eave Troughing, Tin Roofing and Repairing, Well
and Cistern Pumps, Pipes and Supplies, Grandville. Bell Phone 361
S.-1 short, 1 long ring.
Van Laan, John, Farmer, S. 23, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr. Van
Laan was born in Netherlands Oct. 16th, 1860, and in May, 1873,
came to America and located in Grand.Rapids. He located where
he now lives in the fall of 1834. In Feb., 1833, he was married to
Emma A. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Van Laan are the parents of 11
children, six sons and five daughters.
Van Manen, Ira, Farmer, S. 33, T. Wyoming, P. 0. 'Grandville.
Vander Mark, Wm., Farmer, S. 22, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Vander Markt, C., Farmer, S. 23, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Namee, Mrs. S. M., "The Maples," S. 17, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand?
Rapids.
Van Nord, R., Manager, Kent County Savings Bank, East End Branch,
Grand Rapids.
Van Oosten, D., Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, No. 332 W. Leonard St., and No. 556 W. Leonard St., Grand Rapids. Bell Phone,
West 294.
Van Polen, J., Proprietor of Silver Creek Coal and Wood Co., and Dealer
in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Kalamazoo Ave., and P. M. R. R.,
Grand Rapids. Both Phones 526.
Van Putten, J., Proprietor, Furniture City Garden, Fruit and Vegetable
Grower, S. 8, T. Grand Rapids, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Van Rossum Bros., Plumbing, Gas Fitting and- Drain Laying, No. 505
Ottawa St., Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2146. Bell Phone 2731.
Van Tninen, S., Farmer, S. 36, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr.
Van Tuinen was born in Holland in 1873, and in 1892 settled in
Kent County, Michigan. He is married to Ida Bijlsma.
Vail Vleck, WVm., Farmer, S. 21, T. Cannon, P. 0. Belmont.
Van WViltenburg, D., Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors,
Columns, Mouldings, Brackets, Building Paper, Cedar Posts, Potato
Crates and Baskets, Planing Mill in Connection. Bell Phone,
Office 33. Residence 74, Sparta, Mich.
Van Wiltenberg, J. & Son, Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash Doors
and Interior Finish, No. 575 E. Bridge St., Grand Rapids.
Vaughn, L. L., Carpenter, Contractor and Builder, S. 9,"T. Paris, P. 0.
Grand-Rapids. - -
Veen, John P., Wall Paper, Paints, Etc., No. 123 Alpine Ave., Grand
Rapids.
Velthouse, Henry, Farmer and Dairyman, S. 26, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Velzy, Milton, Postmaster and Town Clerk, Grandville.
Verhey & Mol, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Feed, Hay, Straw,
Lime, Cement and Building Material, No. 37-39 Plainfield Ave.,
Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 1800.
Verkerke, John A., Attorney at Law, Grand Rapids.
Verwys, J. J., Farmer, S. 6, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Vetting, Peter, Farmer, S. 9, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grandville.
Vis, Cornelius, Proprietor of The V Fruit and Poultry Farm, S. 8, T.
Grand Rapids, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Visser, Isaac, Farmer, S. 24, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Belmont.
Vogel, Jacob, Farmer, S. 11, T. Alpine, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Vogel, J. J., Farmer, S. 13, T. Alpine, P. 0. Alpine.
Vogel, Philip, Farmer, S. 14, T. Alpine, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Voigt Milling Co., Star and Crescent Roller Mills, Grand Rapids.
Vond, John H., Farmer, S. 9, T. Sparta, P. 0. Sparta.

Waddell, Wm. H., Farmer, S.. 19, T. Cannon, P. 0. Belmont.
Wagemaker, Hubrecht, Retired, S. 28, T. Grand Rapids, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Wagemaker, P., Farmer, Dairyman and Fruit Grower, S. 28, T. Walker,
P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wahlfield, Charles, Farmer and Tubular Well Driller, S. 25, T. Alpine,
P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wakeman, Clark W., Farmer, S. 1, T. Grattan, P. 0. Belding.
Walcott, H. B., Farmer, S. 14, T. Sparta, P. 0. Sparta.
Walcott, P. L., Farmer and Agent for American Fence Co., S. 6, T.
Walker, P. 0. Kinney.
Walker, B. C., Livery and Feed Stable. First Class Rigs for all Occasions. Lowell, Mich. Phone 78.
Walker, Myron,. H., (Walker & FitzGerald,) Attorneys, No. 715-717
Mich. Trust Bldg., Grand Rapids.
Walker, P. R., -Farmer, S. 34, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Walsh, Catharine, Farmer, S. 24, T. Cannon, P. O.Cannonsblurg.
Walsh, Joseph P., Farmer, S. 32, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wanner, Julius, Manufacturer of Swiss Ointment, S. 28, T. Ada, P. 0.
Ada.
Ward, Charles B., Lawyer, 416 Murray Building, Grand Rapids.
Ward, Charles H., Farmer, S. 1, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rockford.
Ward, Jas. H., Farmer and Supervisor of Ada Township, S. 24, T. Ada,
P. 0. Ada.
Ward, James Elbert, Farmer and Proprietor Lakeview Farm, S. 22, T.
Courtland, P. 0. Rockford. Mr. Ward was born in Otisco, lonia
Co., Mich., April 18th, 1876, and at the age of 5 years removed with
his parents to Kent County. March 16th, 1904 he was married to
Miss Vera lola Cowan. Mr. and Mrs. Ward then located on their
present farm which they had purchased from Dan S. Moore, and
which on account of its beautiful location was given the name of
"Lake View Farm." One child, Claude Edward, blessed this union.
Ward, Wm. R., Farmer and Township Treasurer, S. 15, T. Grattan, P. 0.. Belding.
Warner, A. J., Farmer, S. 28, T. Cannon, P. 0. Belmont.
Warner, Geo. L., Farmer, S. 16, T. Byron, P. 0. Byron Center. 1865.
Mr. Warner is married to Mary S. Lutz.
Warner, J. S., Retired, S'. 21, T. Wyoming, -P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr.
Warner served in Co. K, 12thMich. Vol.
Warner, M. J., Farmer, S 13, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rockford. Mr. Warner served in Co. H, 17th Ill. Cav.
Warren, Ezra F., Farmer, S. 25, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Belmont.
Warwick, Geo. D., Farmer, S. 1, T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.

Washburn, Geo., Farmer, S. 28, T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.
Wassink, Elbert, Farmer and Gardener, S. 25, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand
Rapids. Mr. Wassink was born in Paris Township, Kent County,
Michigan, Aug. 21st, 1871. Mr. XVassink was married June 20th,
1906, to Miss Marina Wolfert.
Waterman, F. B., Fruit Grower, S. 21, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Waters, Salm & Worden, Real Estate, Insurance and Loans, No. 36-38
Porter Block, Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 5689.
Watters Bros., (D. C. \Vatters-C..M. Watters,) Livery and Bus Line,
Lowell.
Watterson, John J., Dealer in General Merchandise, Cascade.
Way, Allen B., Dealer in Drugs, Books, Stationery, Etc., Sparta.
Wearanga, John H., Hardware, No. 556 Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids.
Citizens Phone 4762.
Weatherwax, H. C., Real Estate and Loans, Grandville.
Weaver, W.' C., Farmer, S. 35, T. Byron, P. 0. Ross. Mr. Weaver was
born in Kent County in 1854. He has served as Supervisor for five
years and as Highway Commissioner for two years. He is married
to Lizzie Cline.
Weber, Fred WV., Clerk, Grand Rapids Police Department, No. 72 Houseman St., Grand Rapids.
Weber, Mathias, Farmer, S. 36, T. Sparta, P. 0. Sparta.
Webster, H. T., Farmer, S. 18, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Webster, S. B., Farmer, S. 17, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wedgwood, Dr. L. G., Physician and Surg&on, Office Hours, 6:30 to 7:30
A. M.; 12 to 3 and 7 to 8 P. M. Citizens Phone 4875. Bell Phone
361-R 4. Grandville, Mich.
WVeekes, Elizabeth, Farmer, S.'36, T. Grattan, P. 0. Lowell.
Wagner Bros., Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Crockery, Curtains and Draperies, Cor. S. Division and Island Sts., Grand Rapids.
Weldon, Alfred, Farmer, Dairyman and Highway Commissioner, S. 20,
T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.
Weller, Sidney, Farmer, S. 9, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rockford. Mr. Weller
served in Co. B, 156th Mich. EnBug. and Mech..Weller, Wm., Farmer, S. 18, T. Courtland, P. 0. Cedar Springs.
Wellman, B. F., Farmer, S. 9, T. Tyrone, P. 0. Kent City. 1880. Mr.
Wellman is Director of School District No. 9, and has also served
as Pathmaster.
Wellman, Wm. W., Gasoline Stoves Cleaned and Repaired, No. 303 N.
Ottawa St., Grand Rapids.
Wells, Mrs. A., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 1, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
Wells, I. W., Farmer and Agent, S. 33, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Byron
Center.
Wenger Bros., (I. G. Wenger-Z. G. Wenger,) Dealers in Hardware,
Farm Implements, Vehicles, Gasoline Engines, Furniture, Etc.,
Caledonia.
Wenger & Co., (J. D. Wenger-I. S. WVenger,) Buyers and Shippers of
Live Stock and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh and Salt
Meat, Caledonia.
Wessink, G., Farmer, S. 23, T. Cascade, P. 0. McCords.
XVerner, N. P., Farmer, S. 24, T. Grattan, P. 0. Belding.
Wesbrook, Ira U., Farmer, S. 12, T. Cascade, P. 0. Ada.
Wesche, Otto, Farmer, S. 33, T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.
Wesselius, S., Lawyer, Houseman Block, Grand Rapids.
Westmaas, F., Hardware, No. 36 XV. Leonard St., Grand Rapids.
West Michigan Machine & Tool Co., Ltd. Specialists on Punches, Dies,
Press and Novelty Work, No. 6 and 8 Lyon St., Grand Rapids.
West Michigan State Fair, B. D. Conger, Sec'y, No. 99 Pearl St., Grand
Rapids.
Wetherby, Hiram, Contractor and Builder of Rail Road Beds, County
Drains and Public Highways, and one of the oldest and most experienced men in this line in the State of Michigan; Bridge Street
House, Grand Rapids.
Whalen, Mary A., Dealer in Suburban Property, S. 2, T. Wyoming, P.
0. No. 990 Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids.
Whalen, Thomas, Farmer, S. 31, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wheeler, B. A., Farmer, S. 22, T. Alpine, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
White, Jas., Farmer, S. 32, T. Ada, P. 0. Ada.
White, J. P., Farmer, S. 10, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Whitehouse, T. W., Publisher, The Lowell Journal, Fine Book, Job and
Poster Printing a Speciality, Lowell.
Whitfield, Doeke, Farmer, S. 31, T. Vergennes, P. 0. Lowell.
Whitney, Elgin, Farmer and Fruit Grower. Peaches a Specialty. S. 22,
T. Tyron, P. 0. Kent City. 1876.
Whittington, Geo., Farmer, S. 23, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Belmont. -
Wieck, Bernard C., Attorney and Counselor, Lyon Block, Lowell, Mich.
Wierenga. John, Greenhouses, Boston Ave. and So. 'End of Plymouth,
Grand Rapids. Citizens Phone 2832. -
Wierenga, W., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 26, T. Wyoming, P. 0. Grand
Rapids.
\Viersma, Charles, Farmer and Dairyman,iS. 22, T. Paris, P. 0. Grand
Rapids. Mr. Wiersma was born in Netherlands Dec. 5th, 1870,
and in 1888 came to America. He located where he now lives in

1903. He is married to Alice DeVries. Mr. and Mrs. Wiersma are
the parents of six children, five sons and one daughter.
Wiersma, Jouke, Fruit Grower, S. 20, T. Walker, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wiersma, Mrs. Dena, Farmer, S. 7, T. Gaines, P. 0. Byron Center. Mrs.
Wiersma, was born in Holland in 1862, and in 1863 was brought to
Kent County, Michigan. She was married to Simon Wiersma, deceased.
Wiggins, C. H., Farmer and Breeder of Full Blood Rose Comb Brown
Leghorn Chickens, S. 1, T. Vergennes, P. 0. Lowell.
Wilcox, F. P., Real Estate and Loans, No. 67 Wonderly Building, Grand
Rapids.
Wilde, Chas. W., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 7, T. Walker, P. 0.
Grand Rapids.
Wilder, C. B., Farmer, S. 33, T. Alpine, P. 0. Grand Rapids.
Wilkinson, Alex, Farmer, S. 8, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rocktord.
Wilkinson, M.-B Farmer, S. 7, T. Alpine, P. 0. Alpine.
Wilkinson, 0. L., Farmer, S. 9, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rockford.
Willard, M. W., -Fruit Grower and Dairyman, S. 6, T. Walker, P. 0.
Grand Rapids.
Willett, Clare, Farmer, S. 18, T. Cannon, P. 0. Rockford,
Williams, Albert, Farmer, S. 2, T. Alpine, P. 0. Alpine.
Williams, C. A., Undertaker and Dealer in Monuments, Caledonia. 1870.
Citizens Phone, 39.
Williams, G- C., Farmer, S. 19, T. Gaines, P. 0. Ross. Mr. Williams
was born in Kent County in 1855. He is married to Ella R. Kinsey.
Williams, G. W., Farmer, Grand Rapids. -
Williams, Milon, Farmer, S. 1, T. Algoma, P. 0. Cedar Springs.
Williams, 0. H., Farmer, S. 16, T. Algoma, P. 0. Sparta.
Williams, T. D., County Surveyor, Grand Rnpids.
Wilson, A. B., Fruit Grower and Breeder of Thoroughbred Durham Cattle, S. 33, T. Alpine, P. 0. Grand Rapids. Mr. Wilson served in
Battery A, 1st Ohio Light Artillery.
Wilson, Frank N., Sanitary Plumber and Contractor. Steam and Hot
Water Heating. Estimates furnished on Application. -Licensed
Plumber. Work Neatly and Promptly Done. Phone 164. Lowell,
Mich.
Wilson, Walter, Farmer, S. 7, T. Plainfield, P. 0. Belmont.
Winchester, C. W., Farmer, S. 10, T. Byron, P. 0. Byron Center. Mr.
Winchester was born in Ohio in 1837, and in 1854 settled in Kent
County, Michigan. He has served as Justice of the Peace. He enlisted in Co. I, 1st Mich. Engineers, in 1864, and in 1865 received,