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 INGIIAM COUNTY

in 1842 a complaint was made against Abner Bartlett, a tavern
keeper, who had failed to be supplied at all times with provisions
and lodgings for travelers, and stable room and provender for
horses. For this offense his license was revoked, the severest
penalty that could be inflicted by pioneers. In 1843 Mr. Linderman was again re-elected over John B. Chapin, the Democratic
nominee. The Democrats were successful in 1844, electing
Hiram Parker over Issachar Hammond by eight majority. In
1845 there was a tie between Mr. Parker and Mr. Linderman,
which was decided by lot, Mr. Linderman being successful.
In 1846, Geo. Shafer, Whig, was elected over Hiram Parker.
The township at this election voted against the granting of license
to sell liquors. Mr. Linderman was elected supervisor in 1847,
and Hon. John W. Longyear, now U. S. District Judge, was
chosen town clerk. Since then the following have been the supervisors elected:
1848-Peter Linderman, Whig.
1849-George Shafer-Whig.
1850-Henry A. Hawley, Whig.
1851-Anson Jackson, Democrat.
1852-A. M. Chapin, Democrat.
1853-Amos E. Steele, Democrat.
1854-J. L. Huntington, Democrat.
1855-George W. Shafer, Whig.
1856-Wm. H. Horton, Democrat.
1757-Geo. W. Shafer, Republican.
1858-James Fuller, Republican.
1859-James Fuller, Republican.
1860-Wm. H. Horton, Democrat.
1861-R. F. Griffin, Republican.
1862-R. F. Griffin, Republican.
1863-Peter Lowe, Republican.
8164-John Coatsworth, Democrat.
1865-John Coatsworth, Democrat.
1866-Perry Henderson, Democrat.
1867-Perry Henderson, Democrat.
1868-W. W. Root, Republican.
1869-W. W. Root, Republican.
1870-W. W. Root, Republican.