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     Mary Lent married Lorenzo Aldrich, son of Ariel Aldrich and Lucy Martin, on 15 January 1852 in New Castle, Canada.²

     Peter Aldrich was born on 21 April 1818 in New York.² He was the son of Lorenzo Aldrich and Lucy *Unknown*. Peter Aldrich married Ms. *Unknown*.

     Betsy Aldrich was born in 1823.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich and Lucy *Unknown*.

     Caroline Aldrich was born on 21 December 1835 in Canada. She was born in 1830.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich and Fanny Fisher. Caroline Aldrich married Peter S. Decker on 17 May 1852 in Clark, Ontario, Canada.^3,4,2 Caroline Aldrich died on 4 January 1909 at age 73.^4,5
     In 1870 Caroline Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^6,4 In 1880 Caroline Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^7,4 In 1900 Caroline Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^8,4

     Ellen Aldrich was born on 26 December 1832 in Canada.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich and Fanny Fisher. Ellen Aldrich married Richard S. Decker on 26 February 1851 in Canada.² Ellen Aldrich died on 26 June 1917 at age 84 in Michigan.^3,4,2
     Ellen Aldrich was a Nurse.^5,4 In 1852 Ellen Aldrich resided in Clarke, Ontario, Canada.⁴ In 1860 Ellen Aldrich resided in Campton, Kane, Illinois.^6,4 In 1870 Ellen Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^7,4 In 1880 Ellen Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^8,4 In 1900 Ellen Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^9,4 In 1910 Ellen Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^10,4

     Leonard Aldrich was born on 15 June 1837 in Canada.^2,3,4 He was the son of Lorenzo Aldrich and Fanny Fisher. Leonard Aldrich married Sarah Jane Decker circa 1858 in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^5,3 Leonard Aldrich died on 2 October 1868 at age 31 in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^6,3
     Leonard Aldrich His family were the first white settlers in the township, removing there in 1859 and settling on sec.14.

Land Patent 1 Sept 1860 under the Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566). Aliquot Parts NE, Sec 14, Township 13-N, Range 7-W, Fract Sec No, Meridian Michigan-Toledo Strip, State Michigan, County Mecosta. 160 Acres. BLM Document Nr: 17162, Accession?Serial Nr: MI2870-.049, BLM Serial Nr.: MI NO S/N

It seems the Aldrich, Decker and Allen familes moved together from New York to Durham County in Ontario to Illinois to Michigan.


MILLBROOK TOWNSHIP HISTORY
This is from the Mecosta County Portrait and Biographical Album by Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1883.
MILLBROOK TOWNSHIP The Township of Millbrook lies in the southeastern corner of the county, and is numbered 13 north, range 7 west, and is bounded on the north by Wheatland township, on the east by Isabella County, on the south by Montcalm county and on the west by Hinton township. It is watered by Black Creek, in the southwestern half, and by two branches of Pine river in the northeastern helf. It also contains three or four small lakes.

The village of Millbrook lies mostly in the township, and Blanchard lies just outside of its limits in Isabella County.

Millbrook was organized into a civil township in October, 1865, and in the same month with Grand and Aetna townships. Its first election resulted in the choice of Peter S. Decker as supervisor. The first white settlers were Leonard and Hazen Aldrich, who located on section 14, in 1859. The first birth was that of Forest Aldrich, son of Leonard and Jane Aldrich, in August, 1860. The first death was that of Charles Roe, in November, 1866. The first marriages, those of Hazen Aldrich and Jane Jackson, and William F. Thompson and Salina Aldrich, were both solemnized by John Bower, clergyman, in February, 1865. The first frame building was a dwelling erected by Hazen Aldrich in 1865. The first mill was a waterpower saw-mill erected by Hazen Aldrich in 1864. The first school-house was a log building, erected on section 11, in 1863. The first school was taught by Louisa Allen, in 1863. The first store was opened by W.S. Howd, in 1865, where the village of Millbrook is now located.

The population of Millbrook Township by the census of 1870, was 302; by the State census of 1874 it has 412; and in 1880 the general census gave 706 inhabitants. In 1878 it had 2,151 acres of improved land; and in 1881, 2,407 acres. Its equalized valuation in 1866 was $29,957; and its present valuation is $564,748. Its total vote in November, 1882, was 107.

The village of Millbrook is a thriving place of between 300 anf 400 inhabitants, on section one. It would undoubtedly grow faster, and have more business, had not the railroad been located so far away as it is. The citizens of the village offered the D.L. & N. Railroad Company every reasonable inducement to come to the village, but opposing influences were too strong.

The first house was a log dwelling erected by Hazen Aldrich in 1863. The same man put up the first frame house on the village site, in 1864. The first store was opened by W.S. Howd, in March, 1865. The present school-house was erected in 1869, at a cost of $800. The principal is C.F. Fitzgerald.

Millbrook has two religious organizations, --the Congregational and Methodist Episcopal. The former denomination erected a church in 1874, at a cost of $3,000; and the latter have a small church now in process of construction. Rev. Mr. Schiedel preaches for the Congregationalists, and Rev. Mr. Wyant for the Methodists.

Level Lodge, No. 219, I.O.O.F., has a membership of 35, and meets every Saturday evening. The principal officers at the present time are Levi S. Meneri, N.G; Charles Knauss, V.G; James Wylie, Secretary; William F. Denney, Treasurer.

The post office was organized in 1869, and Orson N. Earl was the first Postmaster. Henry D. Brown at present holds the appointment.

The following list comprises all the firms at present doing business in Millbrook:

Aldrich, Forest, wagon shop
Brooks, Keller & Eicher, restaurant
Brown, H.D., postoffice, notions
Denney, William F., furniture store
Dysinger, George, blacksmithy
Dole & Precious, saloon
Decker, G.A., harness shop
Eicher, A., meat market
Fink, R.M., dry goods
Harmon, E., Harmon House
Howd, A.J., feed and flous
Horton, E.T., general store
Haggett, George, blacksmithy
Kenrick, E.H., drug store
Lock, Frank, barber shop
Norton & Carman, grist-mill
Pattison, J.M. & Co., drug store
Richards, James & Co., hardware store
Stanley, J.B., grocery
Stanton, H., blacksmithy
Willett, Ida, millinery

The medical profession is represented by C.H. Rodi, S.A. Gates, J.W. Pattison and W.J. Cree; and the legal by D.C. Fuller and W.S. Howd, the former of whom is Justice of the Peace.

DOUBTFUL INFORMATION 'The Aldrich family were outfitters/provisioners in Remus, Michigan for the lumber camps & rather prosperous.' Jane Frye Smith

1860 Mecosta County Michigan Census gives the following:
Leonard Aldrich, Age 23 Farmer, born Canada West (Ontario). Real Val 100, Personal Val 200
Sarah J. Aldrich, Age 22, born Canada West (Ontario)
Hazen Aldrich, Age 18, Fram Laborer, born Canada West (Ontario)
Clarissa Aldrich, Age 12, born Canada West (Ontario)

Walter S. Howd was a boarder in the family of Leonard Aldrich at the time of his death in 1868.³ He was a Farmer/Miller.³

     Fanny Aldrich was born in 1840.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich and Fanny Fisher. Fanny Aldrich married Edmund B. Tucker on 12 June 1871 in Martin, Allegan, Michigan.³ Fanny Aldrich died in 1915.²

     Hazen Aldrich was born in April 1842 in Canada.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Lorenzo Aldrich and Fanny Fisher. Hazen Aldrich married Eliza Jane Jackson in February 1865 in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^6,4 Hazen Aldrich married Sarah Jane Decker on 14 March 1883 in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^7,4 Hazen Aldrich died on 28 September 1917 at age 75 in Lake County, Oregon.^8,4
     Hazen Aldrich was a Farm Laborer & Lumberman.^2,9,4 In 1860 Hazen Aldrich resided in Hinton, Mecosta, Michigan.^2,4 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^10,4 In 1883 Hazen Aldrich resided in Millbrook, Mecosta, Michigan.^6,4 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Bridal Veil, Multnomah, Oregon.^3,4 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Palmer, Multnomah, Oregon.^11,4

     Salina Aldrich was born on 21 March 1844 in Durham, Ontario, Canada.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich. Salina Aldrich died on 14 August 1928 at age 84 in Washington.²

     Mary Aldrich was born in 1854.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich. Mary Aldrich married George A. Kearney.² Mary Aldrich died in 1927.²

     Adaline Aldrich was born in 1828 in Canada.² She was the daughter of Lorenzo Aldrich and Fanny Fisher.

     Harold Eugene White was born in September 1936 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. He was the son of Delbert White and Wilma Louise Capron. Harold Eugene White died on 4 August 1984 at age 47 in Visalia, Tulare, California.

     Susan White is the daughter of Delbert White and Wilma Louise Capron.

     Mark Vandergrift is the son of Larry Vandergrift and Susan White.

     Michael (Mike) Vandergrift is the son of Larry Vandergrift and Susan White.

     Stacy Louise White is the daughter of Harold Eugene White and Nettie *Unknown*.

     Lori White is the daughter of Harold Eugene White and Nettie *Unknown*.

     Donna Lee Capron is the daughter of William Lawrence Capron, Jr. and Anetta Mae Fluty.

     Richard Linn Pipes was born on 17 September 1944. He died on 26 June 1974 at age 29 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California;
RICHARD LINN PIPES WAS SHOT TO DEATH BY AN ARMED ROBBER AS HE WORKED AT A 7-11 MARKET IN SANTA CRUZ, CA.

     Nichloas Scott Pipes is the son of Richard Linn Pipes and Donna Lee Capron.

     William Sovereign was born on 28 March 1791 in New Jersey. He was the son of Leonard Sovereign and Rhuhama Culver. William Sovereign married Diana Bloomfield on 25 April 1819 in Ontario, Canada. William Sovereign died on 12 March 1868 at age 76 in South Dumfries, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ontario, Canada.
     William Sovereign was a farmer.³ He was Member of the Congregational Church.

     Diana Bloomfield was born circa 1795 in New York. She married William Sovereign, son of Leonard Sovereign and Rhuhama Culver, on 25 April 1819 in Ontario, Canada. Diana Bloomfield died in South Dumfries, Ontario, Canada.

     Carrie Dean was born in August 1864 in Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Dorrance Dean and Rachel J. Dean.¹ Carrie Dean married James W. Parker circa 1888.²
     Carrie Dean appeared on the census of 1870 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, as the daughter of the head of the household, Albert Dorrance Dean.¹ Carrie Dean appeared on the census of 1880 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, as the daughter of the head of the household, Albert Dorrance Dean.³ Carrie Dean appeared on the census of 1900 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, as the daughter of the head of the household, Albert Dorrance Dean.² Carrie Dean appeared on the census of 1910 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, as the wife of the head of the household, James W. Parker.⁴ Carrie Dean appeared on the census of 1930 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts.⁵