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HISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

and for two years was engaged in operating a saw-mill, after which
he established his present business. He is a Mason, and a member
of the Denocratic party.
Sanmuel H. W/itnetey farmer, sec. 10; P. O., Clesaning; was born
at Chester, Rutland Co., Vt., April 15, 1831. His parents were
John and Sarah Whitney, natives of Massachusetts, the former of
whom served in the war of 1812, and died in 1867. Samuel grew
to mature years in Ohio. He attended the Geauga Academy, and
subsequently went to Texas, where he taught school one year.
In February, 1854, he came to Brady tp. During the late war,
he was Provost Marshal of Brant, Brady and Fremont tps.
He has filled several tp. offices, and is connected with the
I. 0. 0. F. and the Republican party. He was married Jan. 24,
1854, to Maria Patterson, daughter of John and Eliza Patterson,
natives of Cayuga Co., N. Y. Five children have been sent to
seal this alliance-John M., who married Sarah Shroeder; James
F., married to Luna Parker: Adeline E., wife of George Gates;
Mary and Alice L. Mr. Whitney was schoolmate of James A.
Garfield.
Stephen IF IVickham, son of Josiah D. and Maria Wickham,
was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., July 29, 1837, and when an infant accompanied his parents to Washtenaw Co., Mich. In 1840
his mother died, and when seven years of age he went to live with
John C. Southworth, of Jackson Co., Mich., with whom lie remained till of age. On Aug. 9, 1862, he enlisted in Co. K, 3d.
Mich. Cav., and was honorably discharged June 10, 1865. In
1871 he came to Oakley, and for six years owned a half interest in
the stave and heading factory. In 1879 he opened a grocery store,
which he still owns. lie was married March 6, 1861, to Caroline
Cook, who died in April, 1862. I-e was again married, Aug 22,
1866, to Ida F. Converse, who was born in Jackson Co., Mich.,
Aug. 9, 1850, and is a daughter of Perrin and Mary Converse.
Thev have 3 children —Ienrv C.. Freddie and Judson P. Mr.
Wickham is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Greenback party.
Chester F. Wright, merchant, Oakley, Mich., was born in Erie
Co., N. Y., April 10, 1828, and is a soni of Phineas R. and Martha
(Richardson) Wright, natives of Vermont and New York. When
13 years old Mr. Wright accompanied his parents to Jackson Co.,
Mich., where lie was raised. When 18 years of age lie bought
his "time" (his labor until 21) for $150, and started in business
at burning lime, whicl he continued ultil 1873, wlen lhe sold
out, and opened a store at Oakley. lie was larried, November,
1852, to Abigail fiaymond, who bor'e hlil 10 children. Three sutrvive-Mlartha A., C(harles C. and Edwil. Mr. Wriglht is a member of the I. O. (). F. lodge at (akley, also of tie Encamlnii It.
He is Democratic in politics, and an enterprising b)usiness mlan
and citizen.