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”
Category Archives: Farming in North Macomb County Research
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”
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”
Getting Started
Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s I have decided to start my blogging adventure with stories and research information that I have gathered along the way in my book writing journey these last couple of years. After an innocent question about genealogy at the local library. I was told if I was interested in anything for historyContinue reading “Getting Started”
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