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

CHAPTER XIX.
WILLIAMSITON TOWNSHIP.
Williamston in 1863; early events; "Africa" school district; township notes;
"Pioneer Life" by W. W. Heald.
A township and post village of Ingham county, situated on the
Lansing and Howell plank road, 70 miles from Detroit. Fare
$3.50. The village contains several general stores, grocers, harness makers, etc. It has six mails per week. Postmaster, Egbert
Gratton.
TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.
Bishly, John-blacksmith.
Brown, John F.-insurance agent.
Brown, Mrs. John F.-milliner.
Carr, Charles S.-justice of the peace.
Carr, Charles W.-hotel.
Fairbanks, James-boot and shoe maker.
Grattan, Crary-grocer.
Gratton, Egbert-general store.
Hale, Philip-merchant tailor.
Hartwe, August-blacksmith.
Hartwe, William-blacksmith.
Hewson, Thomas-grocer.
Horton, Hiram-cooper.
Horton, Hiram A.-saloon.
King, Israel-boot and shoe maker.
Krumbeck, John F.-harness maker.
Leasia, James A.-physician.
Lindner, John-carriage maker.
Loranger, Brown and Co. (Eli P. Loranger, John F. Brown,
Nelson Loranger)-general store.
Randall, C. L.-physician.
Scott, S. James-lawyer.
Shuert, Daniel-hotel.