Taken from, "The History of Tuscola County, H. R. Page Co., 1883. Contributed by Bonnie J. Petee.

Benjamin F. Harris was born in Hardin County, Ohio, in 1858. Was educated at the Delaware College in Delaware County, Ohio. was in the grain trade for three years at Kenton, in that State previous to coming to Caro. In 1880 he bought Haskell’s elevator in the latter named village and is one of the largest grain dealers in the county. He runs a custom grist-mill with two runs of stones in connection with his elevator. Also deals in coal, salt, cement, shingles and building materials generally. Is married and has one child.

This firm are the proprietors of the "Boston Clothing House," in the Union Block on State Street, in the village of Caro. They also own the Union Block. They are extensive dealers in clothing, gents’ furnishing goods, hats, capes, etc.

Issac Himelhoch, of the above firm, was born in Courland, in Russia, one of the Baltic provinces of that empire, in which country he received his education. In April, 1874, he arrived in the United States, sojourning at first at Syracuse, New York, and engaged in selling goods on the road. He remained there until 1876, when he went to Bay City, Michigan, selling goods from that point until 1877, when he came to Caro and opened a dry-goods and gents furnishing store. In 1878 he sold out his dry goods business to his brother, Meyer Himelhoch, and put in a stock of clothing, taking in as a partner, Willimam B. Lewenberg. Mr. Himelhoch is a young married man.

Meyer Himelhoch was born in Courland, Russia, and emigrated to the United States in 1876, first settling at Bay City, for which point he sold goods for a year, traveling on the road. In 1877 he opened a small fancy notion store in Caro and his business has grown into an extensive dry goods and a wholesale notion trade, employing some ten traveling salesmen. In Russia his father and himself were engaged in the butchering business. Mr. H. is personally very popular among both Christians and Hebrews.

David A. Horner, druggist, was born in Washtenaw County, Mich. Was brought up on a farm. He went to Ypsilanti, where he resided some ten years, during which time he learned the druggist business. In December, 1881, he moved to Caro, and opened a drug store. He also deals in paints, oils, books, newspapers, stationery, etc. Has a family, wife and one child

John Hurst was born in Nottingham, England, and came to the United States in 1863, going to Ann Arbor where he had a brother living who was a farmer, with whom he helped carry on a farm. They sold out and moved to Livingston County where they purchased another farm. He sold his interest in the farm to his brother and entered the law office of Sardis F. Hubbell, of Howell, where he read law five years. He was admitted to the bar at a term of court at Howell in 1871, Judge Turner presiding. He then commenced practice at Au Sable, in Iosco County, remaining there three years. From there he went to Saginaw City, entering into co-partnership with William H. Sweet. In 1878 he came to Caro, Tuscola County, and opened a law office. He is the senior member of the firm of Hurst & Getty, attorneys. While in Iosco County Mr. Hurst held the offices of circuit court commissioner and justice of the peace. He is married and has one child.

D. D. Ingels was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1842, and in 1847 came to Michigan with his parents and located in Lapeer County. In 1860 he removed to Flint, and in 1861 enlisted in the Tenth Michigan Infantry, serving with that organization until its term of service expired, participating in Sherman’s famous march to the sea. After his discharge he was connected with the transportation department until the close of the war. In 1868 he came to Caro and established a meat market, which proving successful, he built in 1876 his present commodious market on the corner of State and Lincoln Streets, a lithographic view of which appears in this work.

Gilbert Johnson was born at Avon Springs, Livingston County, N.Y. His father removed his family to Wyoming County when he was but a boy, and where he remained until he was of age. Then he went to Nunda, Livingston County, where he was a resident for some nineteen years. Previous to going to Nunda he had always worked at farming but upon going to that place he went into the lumbering business, as at that time there was considerable pine in the Genesee Valley. He ran saw mills, by the thousand, set up engines, and in short could turn his hand to anything about a mill. Leaving the State of New York in 1866 he came to Michigan and located in Tuscola County, settling at what in those days was know as Centerville. There he took up the business of painting, following it for a number of years. He is now engaged in the jewelry and watch-making trade, being the senior member of the firm of Johnson & Dyer. Has held the offices of constable and deputy sheriff, and is now (1883) treasurer of the village of Caro. Is married and has had three children, only one of whom is living. He, Harry S., is engaged in the boot and shoe trade in the village of Caro.

Morgan A. Jones, who held the office of sheriff for the term ending January 1, 1883, has been in positions of trust in this county, either appointive or elective continually (one year excepted) since 1866. Mr. Jones was born in Michigan, in the township of Troy, Oakland County, December 18, 1834, and has always resided in the State. He first came to Tuscola County on the 18^th of December, 1856, settling in Vassar, where he lived for many years. On the 9^th of March, 1864, he enlisted as a musician, his band being assigned to the First Division, Third Brigade, Ninth Army Corps, but finally assigned to the Twenty-seventh Michigan Infantry, and was discharged in 1865. After the battle of the Rappahannock he was with the Army of the Potomac, and in nearly every engagement to the time of Lee’s surrender, his band being the first that marched into Petersburgh after that event. Mr. Jones had been a deputy sheriff for seven or eight years previous to his election as sheriff, and was also marshal of Vassar for a period of four years. The Caro Advertiser and Citizen says of him that "as an official, he has given quite general satisfaction to the public. He will leave the affairs of his office in good shape and has given the people of this county an economical administration." Is married and has a family of three children.

Alfred M. Judd was born in the city of Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, where he learned the trade of a watchmaker. In 1867 he came to Michigan and settled in Centerville, now Caro, where he opened a watchmaking and jewelry establishment, occupying the same store from that time until the present. When the Western Union Telegraph Company built a branch of their line to Caro he became the operator, and he and his son, W. C. Judd, have been in control of the office since 1874. Mr. Judd has served two years as township treasurer, two years as township clerk, and was president of the village for one year. Is married and has a family of three children living.

Among the early settlers of Tuscola County was Daniel Kinyon, who died in Caro October 1, 1882. He was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death and was one of the victims of that insidious, but deceiving disease, consumption. The Jeffersonian of October 5, 1882, says of him:

"The funeral took place from the Universalist Church, which was handsomely draped, Tuesday afternoon, under the direction of the Masonic fraternity. During the hours of service, and during the funeral procession, the places of business in town were closed and flags displayed at half mast as at token of regard to one who was universally respected by the whole community."

"Daniel Kinyon was born in Arcadia, Wayne County, N. Y., in 1826, and moved to Wayne County, Mich., with his parents in 1831. In 1851, in company with Mr. Frank Fairman, of Juniata, he came into Tuscola County and took up a piece of land in that township oposite Mr. Fairman’s. The two young pioneers built a shanty on the line between their places, where they labored as only pioneers know how for many a weary day. Success followed their efforts. Mr. Kinyon finally bought a farm in the west part of the corporation and moved to Caro, where he has since resided, and was, perhaps, one of the best known men in these parts. He was always noted for his kindness, and seemed to move through life bearing good will to all and malice toward none. Many a poor man will bless the memory of Daniel Kinyon for pecuniary assistance in the time of need. Mr. Kinyon was the youngest of six brothers, four of whom are living, his brother John living in this village since 1875, and the others living in the southern part of the State. Mr. Kinyon leaves a family consisting of his widow and five children behind him, with whom the many warm friends of the deceased mingle their sorrow."

Mr. Kinyon was a member from its organization of Mt. Moriah Lodge, F. & A. M., which body passed resolution of sorrow for his death and sympathy with his family, as also did Caro Lodge, No. 173, I. O. O. F., he being a member of that fraternity.

Mrs. Louisa Kinyon, widow of the deceased, was born in Plymouth, Wayne County, Mich., and was married to Mr. Kinyon some twenty-nine years at the time of his death. The family consists of two daughters and three sons. The eldest son, Willie B., resides on the farm originally purchased by his father in Juniata township. The remainder of the family reside with their mother at the homestead in the village of Caro, at the time (1883) we write.

John H. Knickerbocker was born and brought up at Flint, Genesee County, Mich., where he learned the watch-making and jewelry business. From there he went to Bay City and engaged in that line of trade. In 1879 he came to Caro and engaged in the same business, being the senior member of the firm of J H. Knickerbocker & Co. Few places of a much larger size contain as neat and tastily arranged store or as fine an assortment of goods as this firms carries. Mr. Knickerbocker is married and has a family of two children.

William B. Lewenberg, the other member of the firm of Himelhoch & Lewenberg, was also born in Courland, Russia, and was educated there, and for so young a man has been an extensive traveler and had a varied experience. In 1869 he came to the United States, living a year in Detroit and some three years in Flint, in which places he was engaged in mercantile pursuits. While in Flint he was one of the leading spirits in organizing that well known military organization, the "Flint Blues." In 1874, which was about the time of the breaking out of the "diamond fields" excitement in South Africa, he went to that country. For about a year and a half after his arrival in the Cape Colony he was in mercantile business, and then went to the diamond country as a diamond merchant, where he remained some year and a half also. He then determined to return to Russia, and in doing so sailed along the eastern coast of Africa, stopping at Natal, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Quilimain, Aden, on through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to Port Said. From that port he went to Italy, visiting Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice and otherparts of that country. He then passed through Austria and on to Berlin, in Prussia, and from there to Riga, in Russia. For a time he was engaged in the grain trade in the interior of that country also traveling extensively in it, but in 1878 made up his mind to make the United States his home. On arriving in New York he started for Bay City, Michigan, at which place he made a short stay and then came to Caro, associating himself with Mr. Himelhoch in trade. Mr. Lewenberg is quite a linguist, speaking six languages fluently, viz: German, Hebrew, Russian, Latish, Hollandische and English. Of all countries in which he has lived he prefers the United States "by a large majority". Is not a married man.

William O. Luce, Jr., was born in 1858 in Meridian, Cayuga County. N.Y. His family left there and lived in Syracuse for a time, also at Elbridge and Auburn, N. Y., living at the latter place seven years, where he learned the business of a druggist. In 1881 he came to Caro, Tuscola County, and is proprietor of an extensive drug, news and stationery establishment. He has lately commenced the manufacture of several medicines, the formula for preparing which he has patented, and they have thus far been very favorably received by the public. Is a married man.

Horace H. Markham was born in Ortonville, Oakland County, Mich. His family moved to Pontiac, and he was educated in the high-school there. He commenced reading law in the office of Judge Taft, at Pontiac. In 1878 he went to Ann Arbor and in 1881 graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan. Previous to this, however, in 1880 he was admitted to the bar at a term of court held at Ann Arbor, Judge Morris, of Monroe, presiding. After graduating he came to Caro and commenced practicing. Was at one time a member of the legal firm of Atwood, Markham & Titus, afterward Atwood & Markham, which latter firm has also been dissolved. Is married.

The Rev. W. P. Maywood was born March 6, 1843, at Hull, in Lower Canada, now the province of Quebec. In 1852 his parents removed to Perth County, Ont. In 1865 he was admitted as a member of the Wesleyan Conference of Canada. He preached two years in Canada, one at Chatham, and the other at Kingsville. Previous to entering the ministry he taught school for a time. He then came to Michigan and was admitted into the Detroit conference on probation in 1867. After that he was stationed at Memphis, Macomb County, for three years; at Au Sable, Iosco County, three years; and had entered on his second year at Caro when his health gave way. His ailments were of a pulmonary character, and the first symptoms appeared during the last year of his pastorate at Au Sable. At the Flint conference he took a superannuated relation, and transferred his residence to Denver, Col. The change of climate was a first beneficial, and he was apparently on the way to complete recovery. A relapse, however, set in, and on October 18, 1877, he quietly passed away. His remains were interred at Denver.

The Detroit Christian Advocate, in an obituary notice of Mr. Maywood had the following: "Brother Maywood was a true Christian man, and a devoted minister of the gospel. He loved his work, and desired to remain on earth only that he might labor for the Master. During the greater part of his illness he cherished the expectation of recovery, based on the belief that God had something more for him to do. He was always unassuming in his deportment, never disposed to push himself into note, satisfied with the field of labor the bishop assigned him, yet retaining something of attachment for the Wesleyan system of Canada. He filled his appointments with entire acceptability to the people, and with a large measure of usefulness. The sympathy of the Detroit conference and the Methodist public in this State have been fully extended to him during his protracted illness. In his death the Detroit conference has lost an able and earnest minister, and the church a faithful and ardent member.

At Detroit, in 1867, he was married to Martha J. Wigle, of Kingsville, Ont., who, with three children, survives him. Mrs. M. remained in Denver some six months after Mr. M.’s death, and then returned to Caro, where she is bringing up and educating her children. Mrs. M. is a young woman yet, but has proved herself fully equal to the responsibilities which have fallen to her lot.

Frank Miller is a native of New Jersey. When he was a boy his father removed with his family to Fulton County, Ohio, and followed farming. The son, Frank, lived on the farm until he was nineteen years of age, and in the year 1859 went to California, where he was a miner for about fifteen years. In 1873 he and his brother came to Vassar and went into the grain and mercantile trade. In 1878 he removed his place of residence to Caro, but still continued in business at the former place. He and his brother also built an elevator at Caro, and in 1881 his brother retired, and he now carries on the business at both places. They also built the opera-house at Vassar, a notice of which will be found elsewhere. Mr. Miller deals in salt, lime, cement and building materials.

Horace N. Montague came to Centerville, Tuscola County, in 1862. In 1874 he ran a stage line to Vassar in connection with one that ran to East Saginaw. In 1876, in company with M. Curry, kept the Jewell House at Vassar. In 1877 came to Caro and kept a livery stable for about a year, which he traded off for a farm. May 27, 1879, he bought out C. R. Richardson’s boot and shoe store, and is now (1883) engaged in that line of business. Is married and has one child.

William J. Montague was born in London, Ontario. His father moved with his family to Michigan in 1864, buying a farm in the Township of Almer, Tuscola County. The son received his education in the schools of the village. After leaving school he followed teaming, hauling goods to and from East Saginaw. In 1876 he went into the livery stable business, also the buying and selling of horses. Has been in the lumber business, logging on his own lands sometimes and jobbing for others occasionally. In the early days of lumbering in Tuscola County, lands were not cut very close and even sometimes trees which were felled were not all cut up into saw logs. Mr. Montague has done some very profitable business in going over such lands the second time. Is a married man.

William Morris was born in Limerick, Ireland. His literary education was acquired at Ennis College and he studied medicine at Trinity College, of which he is a graduate; also at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, to which city he went in 1839. The doctor is an M. D. of Trinity College, Dublin, and a member of the following institutions: Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin; Dublin Lying-in Hospital; the Medical Chirurgical Society and the National Vaccine Institution, of England; corresponding member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, licentiate of the Medical Board of Toronto and a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario. In 1843 he emigrated to Canada, where, with the exception of 1845-46, he remained until 1878. During these years he practiced medicine at Boulton Village, near Toronto, Fort Erie, Florence and lastly at Delaware, Ontario. In 1878 he came to Caro. The doctor is one of a family which is large composed of the disciples of Galen, having two sons, two sons-in-laws, two brothers, and two brothers-in-law, who are medical practitioners.

Benjamin F. Nettleton was born in Penfield, Monroe County, N.Y., in 1833. In 1835 his father went with is family to Geauga County, Ohio. The family consisted of four sons and four daughters, and Mrs. Nettleton. Benjamin F. lived in Ohio until 1856, when he came to Tuscola County, settling in what is now Juniata Township. He lived in that township for about twenty years, during which he followed his trade, that of a carpenter and joiner. He also cultivated a farm. In 1875 he disposed of his farm and purchased the Exchange Hotel in Caro, and has since kept the house. That the house is a good one is an assertion that finds proof in the fact that it has a large home patronage. In addition to hotel keeping he has also been for years interested in lumbering. He held the office of highway commissioner for three years, also was a constable. In 1862 was married to Mary J. Ensign, a native of Ohio, but a resident of Juniata. They have had six children, only one of whom, a daughter, is now living.

John F. Palmer, of the firm of Palmer & Gardner, dealers in groceries, was born in Genesee, Livingston County, N. Y. When he was about ten years of age his family moved to Michigan, settling in Calhoun County. Attended school at Battle Creek. After leaving school he clerked in the store of Charles Austin at Bedford. His family removing to Grand Rapids he accompanied them, and went to school there for about two years. He then returned to Bedford and clerked again in Mr. Austin’s establishment. That gentleman made a trip to New Zealand and for two years the business was carried on under the name of Godsmark & Palmer. On Mr. Austin’s return, Mr. Palmer went to Detroit and sold goods for Farington, Campbell Co., wholesale grocers, for a number of years. In 1880 he came to Caro, formed a co-partnership with Edward Gardner, and opened a family grocery. He was elected a village trustee in 1881, and re-elected in 1882. Is a married man.

Ryerson J. Parkhurst was born in Superior, Washtenaw County, Mich. He was attending the normal school at Ypsilanti, but left it to enter the army. He went out as a three months’ man, and at the expiration of that time enlisted in the Twelfth United States Infantry. During his term of service his regiment was in the Army of the Potomac, and he participated in twenty-one engagements, receiving wounds at Antietam, Gettysburg and Petersburg. He was color bearer in seven battles, and at Gettysburg the colors he carried were pierced nineteen times by bullets. June 18, 1864, he was wounded at Petersburgh, and was sent to Columbia Hospital, Washington. September 14^th returned to his regiment and received his discharge. His rank in Company D, First Battalion, Twelfth United States Infantry, was that of orderly sergeant. He then went into the employ of the Michigan Central Railroad, and was a conductor for fifteen years. In 1879 he came to Caro and bought the grocery stock of S. J. Kinyon, carrying on the business for about eleven months, when he sold out on account of his health. In 1881 he formed a copartnership with H. S. Johnson in the boot and shoe trade. Has been a member of the village council. Has a wife and one son.

Timothy C. Quinn was born near Kingston, Ontario. From there his father moved with his family to Goderich, Ontario. He then removed to Marquette and afterward to Negaunee, Michigan. The son attended a commercial college in Milwaukee for a year, while the family were in the Upper Peninsula. In the fall, winter and spring of 1874-75 he was at the Albany Law School, graduated therefrom, which entitled to practice in courts in the State of New York, but not in Michigan, being under age. He came back to Negaunee and shortly after went into Ball & Black’s law office at Marquette for three years, and upon the dissolution of that firm remained with C. P. Black, (now of Caro) until he was of age. Was admitted to the bar April, 1877, at Marquette. He then went to Denver, Colorado, and in the fall of 1877 came to Caro. Was for a time associated with Mr. Black. The connection was dissolved at the close of 1882, Mr. Quinn continuing practice. Was married to Miss Catherine Morris in 1880. They have one child.

George S. Ralston was born at Lockport, Niagara County, N. Y., in 1855. When fourteen years of age he went to sea, and for some five years followed the life of a sailor, at one time being the second mate on a vessel in the coasting trade, also going to the West Indies. He was in the employ of the American Express Company some five years in various capacities, during three of which he spent his spare time in studying law. Came to Caro as agent of the American Express Company. He then bought out the firm of C. O. Thomas & Co., and carried on business under the firm name of G. S. Ralston & Co., Mr. Thomas afterward became a member of the concern, and it was then known as Thomas & Ralston. In 1882 he bought out his partner and carries on the business alone, which is that of a general store. He was the first secretary of the Caro District Agricultural Society, organized in 1882. Is married and has one son.

Byron L. Ransford, attorney, was born in Mendon, Monroe County. N. Y. Attended school at the academy in East Bloomfield, Ontario County. Lived in Mendon until he was seventeen years of age. He then came to Michigan, teaching school first at Rochester and afterward at Battle Creek. Read law in H. Stuart’s office at the latter place for three years. Taught school again at Holly, reading law at the same time. Was admitted to the bar in 1865. Commenced practice at Holly, remaining there until 1872, when he went to East Saginaw. In 1882 located in Tuscola County, at Caro. While in Oakland County was circuit court commissioner for two years. Is married and has one son and a daughter.

Alexander Richards is a native of Niagara County, N. Y., and was brought up on a farm. He came to Michigan in 1853, settling in Tuscola County. He worked in the lumber woods, also on a farm he bought, and was in the employ of W. A. Heartt some three years. In 1861 he enlisted in the seventh Michigan Infantry, serving twenty-two months, when he was discharged on account of wounds received at the battle of Antietam. After remaining at home a year recovering from his wounds he again enlisted in the Second Michigan Infantry, serving until the close of the war. His rank when mustered out was that of first lieutenant. Mr. R. was for a number of years engaged in farming, selling agricultural implements, etc., and now (1883) keeps a liquor store in the village of Caro. Is married and has one daughter.

Nathan M. Richardson was born in Port Dover, Canada West – now known as Ontario – and came to the United States when seven years old, his parents settling in Genesee County. When the war broke out he was a mere youth, but sixteen years old, nevertheless, he enlisted and was mustered into service in October, 1861, as a private soldier in the Second Michigan Infantry; and he went through the war, too, being discharged in August, 1865. During that time he was in sixteen battles, was wounded twice, once at Knoxville, Tenn., on November 24, 1863, where eighty-four out of 150 were killed and wounded, and again at Petersburgh, June 17, 1864, and was a prisoner of war seven months. When discharged he was color sergeant of the regiment and born some honorable scars that to-day he points to with pride. He first came to Tuscola County in 1867, and in 1868 located at Vassar, where he remained one year, coming to Caro in 1869 where he entered upon the practice of his profession, dentistry, and has remained ever since, and says he expects to remain until he is carried out feet first.

He has been county clerk seven years, town clerk two years, school inspector, and also member of the village council. Is now in the abstract and real estate business. He was married in 1870 to Miss Emily J. Hovey, of Genesee County, Mich. They have two children.

The Caro Advertiser and Citizen of December 28, 1882, says: "N. M. Richardson, who steps down and out of the county clerk’s office next Monday, gives way to his predecessor with an exceptionally good record at his back. He has held the office seven years, having been first appointed on February 6, 1876, by Judge Josiah Turner. Since then he has been re-elected for three terms by the people. Methodical, accurate and industrious, he has always mastered thoroughly every duty when his position has demanded of him, and in a manner acceptable to the people."

Samuel L. Richardson, is an Englishman by birth, having been born in Essex, Eng. In his early days he followed the sea for a living, visiting various parts of Europe, from Sebastopol in the Black Sea to Archangel in the northern part of Russia, also to some of the Portuguese and Spanish islands in the Atlantic ocean. During the Crimean war he was on a transport streamer, carrying troops, etc. to Sebastopol, at which place and Balaklava he remained some ten months. He witnessed a number of the battles between the Russians and the allied troops. Although not actively engaged in any of the fights, still according to the terms of his engagement on the transport he was liable to be called upon to go to the front. He left Hull, England, and emigrated to Canada, remaining in that country for some years. In 1869 he went to East Saginaw, Mich., remaining there fifteen years, driving a dray. In 1879 came to Caro and went into the wholesale lager beer trade, also being a retail liquor dealer. Is married and has two children.

William L. Rogers was born in Ontario County, New York. When he was but an infant his father came West with his family and settled on a farm in Washtenaw County. From there he removed to Tuscola County in 1850, and cleared up a farm. The son was then but seventeen years of age, and about four years afterward he bought and cleared up a farm for himself in Juniata Township, where he remained for a number of years. In 1870 he came to Caro. In earlier days he followed the trade of a carpenter and joiner and he continued at it until 1878, when he embarked in the real estate business, and is now (1883) still following that line of trade. Has held the offices of township clerk and member of the village council and is now assessor and director of schools for the village. Married and has a family of four children

Riley Ross was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Until his removal from that county to Michigan, he was, after arriving at manhood, engaged in farming, hotel-keeping, and other business. When he came to Tuscola County he bought land in the township of Almer and cleared a farm, which he has cultivated ever since. While a resident of that township he held a number of offices, among them justice of the peace, commissioner of highways, etc. Mr. Ross is now living in Caro, but still carries on his farming business. Married and has two sons and one daughter. The sons are married, and the daughter, who is the youngest of the children, lives at home. His father, Henry L. Ross, also lives with him.

Elmer E. Rundel was born in the township of Novi, Oakland County, Mich. He received his early education in the district schools of the adjoining township of Commerce. He learned the trade of a butcher at Holly, and was in business for himself at that place for some five years. He came to Caro in 1878 and went into the boot and shoe trade, continuing at it for about two years. He then sold out and was for a while engaged in business as a butcher. In 1882 he embarked in the grocery and provision trade. Is married.

Miss Jane E. Ryan, dealer in millinery goods, was born in Roscommon County, Ireland. Her father, who was a provision dealer, also a stone mason, emigrated with his family to Canada. He lived for a number of years in London, Ont., also in St. Mary’s. Miss Ryan learned her business in London, Ont. In 1867 she was living at St. Mary’s, but left there and came to the United States, living for about a year in Flint before coming to Caro. She opened a millinery establishment, and has continued in that business up to the present (1883) year. Miss Ryan has also done her part to aid in the growth and prosperity of Caro, having built two stores on State Street, one a brick and the other a wooden building.

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