Pioneer history of Ingham County, compiled and arranged by Mrs. Franc L. Adams, secretary of the Ingham County pioneer and historical society.

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PIONEER HISTORY OF INGHAM COUNTY

rison, Edward Cochran, Mrs. Jennie Whiteley, Mrs. Susan
Wright.
Mason-T. Densmore, Mrs. Gordon Sayre, Mrs. Samuel
Shaw, Alvin Wheeler, Byron Wheeler, Mrs. A. Baldwin.
Wheatfield-Myron J. Pollok, Mrs. Simeon Kent, Chas. A.
Kent, Wm. Bleekman, Mrs. Linderer.
White Oak-Mrs. Jane Kyes, Wm. West, Jacob Fortman.
Williamston-J. H. Forester, Mrs. J. H. Forester, Nathan
Winslow, Geo. Walker, Miss M. Hanlon.
Hon. J. M. Turner was speaker of the day, and his adlress
was full of patriotic ardor as he eulogized the pioneers and dwelt
on the great work they have done for mankind.
In his talk he referred to Judge Danforth, and this led J. J.
Tuttle to give a reminiscence of Judge Danforth's life in Mason,
where he had a mill in which he ground corn. He said "it had a
stone as about as big as a grindstone and 'cracked three kernels
into one' from which we made hominy." HIe also spoke of the
early prominence of D. L. Case as prosecuting attorney when he
had to prosecute a boy for stealing socks, but the court held him
not guilty for the reason that the poor boy needed the socks.
D. L. Case was called on for a talk, but said that was imposing
a task that few could realize. IHe daily felt that his end was near
at hand. Ie loved to return to this spot, but feared he might
never come again. Not one is here today who was his associate
in the early experiences in the county.
Richard Davis asked how many were present who lived in the
county in 1835. Only six arose. IHe related many events and
stated that it was his belief that Rev. E. H. Pilcher was the
founder of the M. E. church in Mason.
Lawrence Meech asked how many were present who lived in
Lansing in 1842. None responded. lie said that in 1843 there
were 18 votes cast in what is now Dellli and Lansing townships
An election was called to be held "at a white wood stump, 40 feet
north of a certain stump." On the first day 18 votes were cast,
and on the second day one vote was registered. IHe and some
companions once employed some Indians to make them a canoe,
which they dug from a log; it was 44 feet long and 3 feet and 2
inches inside. They paid the Indians 20 gallons of whiskey, and