May 12, 1841. They came to the United States in 1852, and after landing at New York proceeded westward until they reached Ottawa Co., Mich., where Mrs. Wallace resided until her marriage.

Mr. Wallace is a decided Republican, and is now (1884) filling his second term as Township Treasurer. He is a prominent member of the Order of Odd Fellows and belongs to the subordinate Lodge, No. 362, at Ashland Center, and to the Encampment, No. 82, at Newaygo. He holds the position of C. P. in the latter named body and that of M. W. G. P. in the former.

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ilas Lawrence, farmer, section Norwich Township, was born Sept. 4, 1835, in Upper Canada, and is the son of Samuel and Susanna (Kipp) Lawrence. He was but five years old when his father died, and he was placed in the care of John Kipp, with whom he remained until he was 21 years of age. He was married in 1868, to Ellen McKeage, who was born in New Castle Co., Can., June 3, 1841. She is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Coles) McKeage, the former a native of Canada, the latter of Ireland. By the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence seven children have been born: Mary E., William E., Martha E., Samuel H., Anna L., Carrie B. and George M.

Mr. Lawrence resided in Canada until Dec. 14, 1876, when he came to Newaygo County, and where he resides, owning 40 acres of land, in Norwich Township.

ackson Leonard, farmer, section 20, Ashland Township, was born in Erie Co., N. Y., Sept. 27, 1834, and is a son of Orrin and Harriet (Richardson) Leonard. His parents were born in the State of New York, of Scotch descent. They went to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1838, where the son obtained his education and worked on his father's farm until he was 18 years old.

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In 1852, Mr. Leonard went to Marion Co., Ind., going thence to Illinois. He came to Michigan in the fall of 1857, and in 1859 went to Wisconsin, where he operated as a lumberman two years, returning to Michigan for a permanent settlement. In 1869 he located on section 20, where he bought So acres of land, all heavily timbered. Of this he has placed 45 acres under improvements, and erected suitable and substantial farm buildings. He was married Feb. 7, 1866, in Muskegon County, to Susan A., daughter of Jabez Carter. She was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., and came to the county where her marriage took place, when she was 17 years old.

Mr. Leonard belongs to the Masonic fraternity and is a member of Blue Lodge No. 331, of Newaygo. Himself and wife are members of Grange No. 545, of Ashland Center, of which he is and has been Treasurer. He is a decided and active Republican and has held various township offices.

rwin C. Fox, son of Frederick and Susan (Kelsey) Fox, natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut, respectively, was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., June 18, 1844. When he was about 13 years old his parents moved to Elkhart, Ind., and in 1866 came to this county, settling in Dayton Township. When Mr. Fox was 17 years old he enlisted in the 9th Reg. Ind. Vol., and served one year, when he was honorably discharged on account of sickness, which was brought on by exposure. He returned to Indiana, where he remained about one year, then went to the State of New York, and attended the Commercial College at Oswego, and in 1864 again returned to Indiana. The great rebellion had not yet been crushed, and once more his patriotic soul prompted him to again offer his services to his country. Accordingly the following July he re-enlisted, this time in the 152d Ind. Vol. Inf.; at this time he served nearly eight months, and was mustered out of the service in September, 1865. He was in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Camp Allegheny, W. Va., and several smaller engagements. In the spring of 1866, he came to Newaygo County and took up 160 acres of land on section 30, under the Homestead Act, and

120 acres on section 25, Greenwood Township, Oceana County. The following spring he went to Indiana for the purpose of bringing his father's family to Michigan, and they have since resided on this farm. He has 65 acres under cultivation, and has added 80 acres to his original farm in Dayton Township.

Mr. Fox was married in Dayton Township, May 13, 1873, to Miriam E., eldest daughter of James and Sarah Toles. Her parents were natives of the State of New York, and after marriage removed to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Fox have had four childrenNellie S., Bertha M., Edward G. and William C.

Mr. Fox has held the office of Supervisor six years, Justice of the Peace four years, Highway Commissioner six years, Town Treasurer five years. He was County Superintendent of the Poor six months, and resigned to accept the office of Supervisor. He is a member of the Masonic Order, and of Henry Dobson Post, at Fremont. In politics he is a RepubliMr. Fox has been on the county ticket three successive campaigns for County Treasurer, also for County Clerk, and was defeated by only a small majority.

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harles Turner, farmer, section 33, Norwich Township, was born in Oxford Co., Can., Sept. 16, 1839. He is a son of John and Syrena (Smedley) Turner, natives of the State of New York. They moved thence to Oxford Co., Can., and afterward to Laporte Co., Ind., where the father died. The mother returned

with her family to Canada.

Mr. Turner attended the common schools during the winter months only, and remained with his mother until he was 18 years old, when he set out for himself in life, obtaining employment as a farm hand. He was married in 1865 to Martha, daughter of Christopher and Jane (Smith) Stockdale, who was born Jan. 2, 1843, in Oxford Co., Can. Her parents were natives of England. Of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Turner, George D. and Nettie are living; Mary and LaFayette are deceased. Mr. Turner resided in the Dominion one year after his marriage, removing thence to Ingham Co, Mich., where he bought 30 acres of land, which he improved and occupied as

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a homestead six years. In the spring of 1871 he moved to Newaygo County, and bought the farm he now owns in Norwich Township, containing 80 acres of land, and at once entered upon the labor of its improvement; 40 acres is now well improved-all accomplished by his own hard labor. In politics Mr. Turner is a Republican, and has held the position of Highway Commissioner.

ouis Reinoldt, farmer, section 16, Ashland Township, was born Aug. 28, 1827, in the city of Hamm, Prussia. His parents, John H. and Clarissa (Heinunk) Reinoldt, were natives of the same place, where the father was a brewer. He worked under the directions of his father until he was 14 years old, when he engaged with a man in the distillery business in his native place, with whom he remained two years. In 1843 he set out to travel through Europe, to visit the leading establishments on the continent of a similar character and to perfect his knowledge of the business of a brewer. He visited many of the principal cities and took thorough instructions in the details of his calling. He returned in February, 1847, and became foreman in his father's distillery, which position he retained until August, 1848. In that year he emigrated to the United States and located on a farm in the vicinity of Rochester, N. Y. Later he made. a trip to Detroit, Milwaukee and Cincinnati, returning to Rochester, where he entered upon an engagement in a brewery and later in the wholesale liquor establishment of J. H. Martin. He finally resorted to the occupation of farmer, and was married Nov. 18, 1852, in Monroe County, N. Y., to Polly, daughter of Louis and Catherine (Byer) Baker, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Reinoldt was born Aug. 1, 1835, in Greece, Monroe County, where she grew to womanhood and was married. Mr. Reinoldt pursued agriculture there until the fall of 1855, when he came to Michigan and managed a farm in the vicinity of Detroit three years, coming thence to Newaygo County. He purchased 40 acres of unimproved land, to which he has added 80 acres by subsequent purchase, and has cleared and otherwise improved 95 acres, placing it in a highly creditable condition, with handsome

house and barn. The family includes eight children: John H., Frank, Harvey L., Moritz, Fred., Peter, George and Mary; Sophia is deceased.

Mr. Reinoldt lends his influence to the Greenback party, and is an active member of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, Grange No. 545, at Ashland Center. He was its first Master and has been an officer since its institution. He also belongs to the Order of Good Templars.

lexander Lawrence, farmer, section 28, Norwich Township, was born in Oxford Co., Can., July 22, 1836, and is the son of Samuel and Susanna (Kipp) Lawrence, both of whom were natives of the Dominion. Mr. Lawrence obtained his education at the common schools of his native county, and was trained by his father to the calling of farmer. At 20 years of age he found himself at liberty to engage in active life on his own account, and entered upon the pursuit of cooper, for 15 years.

He was married Aug. 9, 1865, to Charlotte Hoag, and of their union four children have been born: Myrtie E., Anna M., Nora I. and Harris A.

The family located in Newaygo County in 1867, settling in Norwich Township when it contained but three permanent resident householders. He entered a claim under the Homestead Act, consisting of 120 acres of land, of which he still retains possession. In political tendencies he is a Republican, and has held the office of Township Treasurer four years.

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red A. Ganson, merchant, at Lumberton, was born at Jackson, Mich., April 25, 1856, and is the son of James H. and Polly (Roberts) Ganson, natives of the State of New York. His father was a pioneer of Jackson, and resided there until 1856, when the family removed to Allegan County, where they now reside. One of the longest streets in Jackson has the family

Mr. Ganson acquired his education at the com

mon schools and seminary at Allegan, and spent the years of his minority under the guidance of his father, attending school until he had reached 21 years of age. He went to Oakland, Clinton Co., Ohio, to acquire the art of telegraphy, and made that his pursuit for three years. He first had charge of the office at Hamilton, on the C. &. W. M. R. R. (then the Grand Haven road); from there he went to Fillmore, on the same route, and thence to Holland. He stayed at the latter place nine months, and was then attached to the extra force of the same company. In September, 1881, he came to Lumberton and officiated as operator until December, 1882, when he embarked in his present business enterprise, in company with Archibald Campbell. He is engaged in keeping a general store and is doing a prosperous business.

Mr. Ganson was married in 18-, to Ida E., daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Cook, born in 1857, in Allegan County. He has held the office of Township Clerk of Norwich, and is now Deputy Postmaster.

ilber T. White, farmer, section 21, Ashland Township, was born March 20, 1846, in Walker Tp., Kent Co., Mich. His parents, Milo and Mercy (Ford) White, were born in New York and Vermont respectively. In early life they went to Ontario, Can., where they were married, and immediately after that event they locaIt was about the year ted in Walker Township. 1832, when Grand Rapids consisted of two Indian trading posts, and Mr. White built the first saw-mill north of the present site of the city. He was prominent in social and official circles, and operated extensively in lumber and as an agriculturist in Kent County until 1864, when he came to Newaygo County and purchased 160 acres of land on section 21, in Ashland Township, whither he removed his family after preparing for them a comfortable and suitable home. Here he spent the balance of a useful, honorable and well-ordered life, occupying positions of prominence and influence in Church and society until his death, Feb. 24, 1873. He left a memory that is still cherished by those who knew him, and