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

LOCKE TOWNSHIP AND ITS HISTORY

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farm, prospered, and added to the original tract until he was the
largest land holder in the neighborhood. A few years before his
death he branched out, went into the grist mill at Williamston.
His associates in that business exploited and expanded this entergrise, incurred debts he had to pay until he lost everything.
With the loss of property he lost his health and in a few years died.
He, in his prosperous days, was a prominent figure in western
Locke.
The descendents of these early pioneers are, with few exceptions, fine men, and will take care of the future development and
reputation of this township. Will they cherish and keep this good
heritage of fine farms, rich soil, country school houses and churches,
or will they be attracted by the glitter and glamor of city life
and squander it for a mess of pottage, remains to be seen.
Locke, May 25, 1869.
The time assigned for decoration of the soldiers graves by strewing flowers on them, accompanied by other appropriate testimonials of honor and affection, is at hand. The latter part of the
flowery month of May is a most fitting season for this testimonial.
Of those who went from our town and died while in the service,
I recollect but one whose body was brought home for intermentGuy Scofield. I see, however, in some places appropriate mnonumental inscriptions to their memory. I should be glad to see
this in all cases. I do not hear of any public demonstrations in
our vicinity this year.
Will you permit me, Messrs. Editors, to call the roll of those
honored names of soldiers who went from Locke and died for the
maintenance of the liberty we enjoy?
Noah Porter-Died of sickness at Castle Pickney, while a
prisoner.
Samuel Atkins-Killed.
Charles B. Rowley-Died of sickness.
Corydon Wright-Killed.
William Sullivan-Died of sickness.
Benjamin F. Hammond-Died of sickness.
Charles Cole-Died of sickness.
Henry Cole-Died of sickness.
William Shaw-Killed.