Portrait and Biographical Album of Hillsdale County, Mich; Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative CI (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ...east as far as Southern Michigan, and decided to settle in Moscow Township. He soon afterward purchased the farm which he now occupies, and where he hassince three daughters, included in the parental family. All lived to attain their majority but two, who were accidentally killed: James was kicked and killed by a horse in Camden Township, while Philip was accidentally thrown from a buggy in Sacramento, Cal. Mr. Cortwright was reared and educated in his native township, and came to Michigan in the spring of 1855, purchasing his first land on section 31 of this township, after working in a sawmill for about three years. Finding that it was not good for man to be alone, and having reached such 'a condition in life as warranted his assuming greater responsioilities, Mr. Cortwright was united in marriage with Cordelia Dopp, of this township. Mrs. Cortwright was born in Genesee, Livingston Co., N..Y., whence she removed when a child to Ohio. At the age of ten years she came to Michigan, and was educated in the common schools of the township of Reading. Three children have come to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cortwright, though one.-Florence Adelle, died when young. Mary E. received a liberal education at Ft. Wayne, Ind'., and is an experienced school teacher; Newton I. remains at the homestead and assists in the management of the farm. ' In politics Mr. Cortwright is a solid Democrat, and can always be counted upon by his party. He has achieved his success largely by his own unaided efforts, and afl'ords a good illustration of what may be accomplished by well-directed effort. Mr. and Mrs. Cortwright are worthy and respected citizens, and give their support to Christ_ianity. provement, and erected thereon a good residence...