History of Washtenaw County, Michigan; Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages and Townships (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 Excerpt: ...and told by the pirates to keep out of their way, for if again taken they would all be slain. The rations were divided 60 as to last a month, instead of a week, before the expiration of which time they fell in with a friendly vessel and were relieved. After the war the Captain entered the merchant service. As already stated, he moved here in 832, and both himself and wife will long be remembered by old settlers. They were a remarkably kind-hearted couple and had one son and daughter. On one occasion the Captain attended divine services at a church in the neighborhood. A protracted meeting was in progress, with some excitement. One individual was very much excited and prayed long and loud, and exhorted sinners at once to repent. The Captain sat in silence during the whole service, never raising his eyes from the floor. This excitable person, witnessing his downcast looks, went to him, and placing his hand upon his shoulder, said: "Well, Captain, what do you think?" Raising his eyes for the first time, and looking square at the questioner, he replied: "Think Why, I think a steady helm is best in a storm " WATER-COURSES. This township is well watered by the Huron river, Mill creek, Honey, and their tributaries. The Huron river, in its serpentine course, flows through the two northern tiers of sections, and is crossed by the Michigan Central railroad six times in the township. As noticed in detail elsewhere, the water-power from this river, is well4'utilized at Dexter, Delhi, Scio and Farmer's. Mill creek enters this township on section 18, and runs almost due north through sections 7 and 6, emptying into the Huron river at the village of Dexter. Honey creek, with its numerous small tributaries affords excellent privileges for stock purposes...