George N. Smith papers, 1846-1916

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George N. Smith papers, 1846-1916

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Letters (9) written to members of the Smith and Powers families of Grand Traverse, Mich. ; Letter of Mrs. Stella M. Champney (granddaughter of Rev. G. N. Smith) to C. M. Burton, March 4, 1916 ; Journals, 1850-1866, 1865-1879.

1 linear ft. (1 wallet, 2 microfilm reels)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Smith family

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Champney, Stella M.

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Smith, George Nelson, 1807-1881

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George N. Smith was born, 0ct. 25, 1807, near Swanton, Vt., and died in Northport, Mich., Apr. 5, 1881. He learned the millwright trade, taught school, and studied for the ministry. On July 4, 1830, he married Arvilla Almira Powers of St. Albans, Vt. On May 8, 1833, they left Vermont for Michigan, and settled at Gull Prairie, where he taught and did carpentry work. On Feb. 5, 1836, he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of St. Joseph; on Jan. 13, 1837, he was appointed to do missionary work...

Powers family

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Burton, Clarence Monroe, 1853-1932

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Detroit, Michigan, businessman and historian. From the description of Clarence M. Burton papers, 1904-1907 and 1922-1923. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421050 Clarence Monroe Burton was born on Nov. 18, 1853 in Whiskey Diggins, California to Charles and Ann Burton. The family moved to Hastings, Michigan, and he later attended the University of Michigan, graduating from the Law School in 1874. After marrying, he took a position at the law firm o...