Genesee-Midland-Lapeer County MI Archives Biographies.....Herrick, Wilbur F. 1856 -
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)
WILBUR F. HERRICK. Our subject is a resident upon section 33, having an
excellent farm which adjoins that of his brother, J. H. Herrick. He was born
upon this place in the family homestead, December 16, 1856. He is a son of the
Rev. Alansen and Lydia (Van Steenburg) Herrick, of whom a fuller reference is
made in the sketch of our subject's elder brother, which appears in another
portion of this work. Our subject was one of a family of four children, their
names being James H., Sarah A., Wilbur F., and a child who died in infancy. He
of whom we write was reared to manhood on the place where he now resides and
where he has always lived with the exception of about three years, when with his
parents he made his home in Midland and Lapeer Counties. He was educated in the
common school and has always been engaged in farming. He is the owner of the old
homestead, which comprises one hundred fifty-five acres. His father, the Rev. A.
Herrick, came to Genesee County in the fall of 1839 and settled where our
subject now lives. He spent more of his time, however, in ministerial work than
in farming.
Our subject was first married in Flint Township to Miss Emily Keat who was of
English birth and parentage. By this union Mr. Herrick became the father of one
daughter Emily A. Mrs. Emily K. Herrick died in Flint Township January 20,
1877. Our subject was again married, the lady of his choice being Miss Hattie
Holtslander, a native of New York State and a daughter of Samuel Holtslander,
whose decease occurred in Genesee County. This marriage has been blest by the
advent of three childrenSamuel A., Wilbur F., Jr. and Myrtle L.
It is not to be wondered at that so public-spirited and capable a man as is
our subject should receive the compliment of party favor. He is a Democrat in
his politics and under that party has been elected to the office of Highway
Commissioner which post he has filled for two years. He has always taken a
fairly active interest in local politics and as becomes a loyal American
citizen, is well versed in National affairs. In church matters lie takes a deep
interest and is connected with the Medodist Episcopal body. Socially he is a
member of the Masonic fraternity and also of the Royal Arcanum. He shows his
interest in the advancement of his own calling by his union with the Farmers'
Alliance.
Additional Comments:
Extracted from:
Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States
Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892
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