September 4th of 1885 was a very proud day for the Village of Romeo and its surrounding school district. It was on that day that ceremonies were held dedicating the ‘new modern high school’. In 1927 an addition was needed to house the many students attending the high school, seen in the news article belowContinue reading “The Romeo Middle School Time Capsule”
Author Archives: Linda Osborne Cynowa
The Donley’s of Ballyporeen
In late spring of 1848 saw heavy rain, while early and midsummer experienced very hot temperatures, two conditions that spelled disaster for the autumn harvest. Realizing the severity of conditions, early in 1848 John Donley (1826-1885), the adventurous third son of John and Joanna, said goodbye to his parents and brothers and set out fromContinue reading “The Donley’s of Ballyporeen”
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Farming in Northern Macomb County
In December, I contracted with Arcadia Publications to write my third book for them. I was made aware that there were people, who had missed inclusion in the previous books I had written. Although many of the Northern Macomb County townships already had the ‘Images of America’ books highlighting them, there were at least fourContinue reading “Farming in Northern Macomb County”
Romeo, the County Seat of Macomb County ??
The earliest building in Romeo to serve as a community center was the Gray’s Block at 231 North Main Street. It was constructed in 1869 to house Gray’s Opera House. The $22,000. building was designed in the Italianate style by local architect Oscar S. Buell, and financed by brothers Hugh, James and Noah Gray. WhenContinue reading “Romeo, the County Seat of Macomb County ??”
The Cottons of Chesterfield
Otis W Cotton an expert with an ax, came to Chesterfield in 1832-33 and started a new life in Michigan when it was still a territory. Cotton purchased 128 acres on the new road about where today’s Cotton Road touches Gratiot. One of his neighbors was Martha Fairchild, the daughter of early Chesterfield pioneers. ThoughContinue reading “The Cottons of Chesterfield”
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Linda Osborne Cynowa 