John S. Coy

banker, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 8, 1845, but was reared and educated in Port Huron, Mich.  In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 24th Michigan Infantry...until discharged January 20, 1864...and came thence to Unionville in March, 1868, and engaged for a time in dealing in hoops.  He was married to Miss Flora L. Marvin, of Unionville, March 5, 1871.  She was born in Andover, Ohio, September 14, 1851.  They have one daughter, Gracie M., born in Unionville, March 5, 1875.  Mrs. Coy came with her parents to where Unionvlle now is in 1854...On December 5, 1881, he opened the Unionville Exchange Bank.

from History of Tuscola and Bay Counties, Mich.,. H.R.Page & Co., 1883, page 146.

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