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HIISTORY OF SAGINAW COUNTY.

to HIattie H., daughter of Erastus K. and Maria Tothamn, who was
born at Clay, Onondaga Co., N. Y., May 14, 1853. They have 1
child —Ichabod, born April 23, 1878.
George Sholler, first son of Nicholas and Barbara (Oswald) Sioller, was born in Baden, Germany, June 3, 1833. He emigrated to
Canada in 1852, andin 1859 to this tp., where lie bIought 60 acres of
land. He had to cut a road five miles throughl the timber to
his house, and for two years carried his provisions seven miles on
his back. On Nov. 18, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 7th Mich. Cav.,
under Capt. Darling. He was disabled at Meriden Hill, by his
horse throwing him, and was then transferred to the veteran corps,
from which he was honorably discharged Nov. 13, 1865. He was
married in Canada, April 25, 1855, to Elizabeth, daughter of
Benjamin and Mary Barnhart, who was born July 23, 1838. They
have 9 children, all natives of Maple Grove tp.-Mary A., born
Jan. 13, 1860; Rebecca, born Aug. 12, 1866; Sarah, born Jan. 20,
1868; Adeline, born Nov. 28, 1869; George, born Oct. 5, 1872; Isabella, born May 19, 1873; Laura, born Sept. 14, 1875; Clara E.,
borp Oct. 19, 1877, and Lucy M., born Nov. 8, 1880.
Orini L. Slade, second son of John P. and Esther (Trask) Slade,
was born at Pennfield, Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 20, 1819. He
located in Montrose tp., Genesee Co., Mich., in 1855, where he
purchased 110 acres of land, lying on the line between this and
Genesee county. Mr. S. has worked at the carpenter's trade for 25
years, but is chiefly engaged in agricultural pursuits, now owning
80 acres of excellent farm land. He was elected Justice of the
Peace for Montrose tp. in 1857, and has filled that position almost
every year since. He was married March 9, 1S43, to Phoebe,
daughter of Joseph and Polly Pettyes, who was born in Onondaga
Co., N. Y.. Dec. 25, 1814. Two children have been given themFranklin W., born in Erie Co., Pa., April 21, 1845, died in Genesee Co., Mich., July 17, 1867; and Charles M., who was born near
Buffalp, N. Y., May 17, 184S. The latter was married in Maple
Grove tp., MIay 11, 1869, to Roxanna, daughter of Ephraim and
Lenora Hoskins. They have 4 children, all born in Genesee Co.,
Mici.-E-va May, born May 17, 1872; Ephrainmlf., born Jan. 8,
1874; Ernest M., born April 7, 1876; and Amy, born Feb. 10,
1878. Mr. Slade and his father, Orin L., own 140 acres of land in
Montrose tp., Genesee Co.. and 80 acres in Maple Grove tp., Saginaw Co. Charles M. has been Constable three years and was
D)epnty Sheriff two years. lie is a lepublican and a FIree Mason.
Abramn Smith, second son of David and Martha ((Cable) Smith,
was born at Worcester, Otsero Co., N. Y., Feb. 27, 1811. His
father and mother were born at Norwallk, (Conn., and are of Engkish
descent. Mr. S. learned the wagon-mnaker's trade, and worked at it
for 20 years in Madison Co., N. Y. He was married at Madison,
N. Y., to Sarah A. Blakeslee, wlio was born at New York city in
March, 1S38. Thley have 4 children, all natives of Madison, N. Y.
-Maria, Jared I., Elvira 1). and Martha. I-e went to Saline,