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

CHAPTER XII.
LOCKE IN 1863.
Locke in 1863; general history by Dr. F. N. Turner; Memorial Day 1869.
MICHIGAN STATE GAZETTEER.
Locke-a township and postoffice of Ingham county, 70 miles
northwest of Detroit. The township has within its limits four
churches, representing the Second Adventists, Wesleyan Methodist, Universalits and Methodist Episcopal denominations, one
steam saw mill, and several mechanical shops.
The surface of this township is gently rolling, and mostly covered with heavy forest. Soil peculiarly rich, and crops very
heavy. A large quantity of maple sugar is made annually.
Population, 900. Postmaster, Moses P. Crowell.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Supervisor-John C. Martin.
Clerk-George Fisher, Jr.
Treasurer-William H. Wallace.
LIST OF PROFESSIONS AND TRADES.
Atkins Harmon, physician.
Brewer, Orlando S.-carpenter.
Brotin, -, Rev.-Methodist.
Brown, Thomas T.-justice of the peace.
Camp, John J.-boot and shoe maker.
Chalker, - blacksmith.
Climer, Ben-blacksmith.
Crowell, Moses P.-justice of the peace.
Dunckel, George-carpenter.
Duncke, O. G.-carpenter.
Fisher, George, Jr.-lumber dealer.
Fisher, James-cooper.