Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Jennings, Byron S. 1855 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

BYRON S. JENNINGS. It is with pleasure that we incorporate in this RECORD a
brief account of the life of this respected citizen of Genesee County. He has
borne a worthy part in the agricultural work of Vienna Township, and in that of
social and political circles, and to every position has brought the industry and
enterprise, which are his chief characteristics. As a farmer he uses excellent
judgment in the preparation of the soil for crops, in the character of the
produce raised, and a corresponding harvest is reaped. His estate is pleasantly
located on sections 11 and 14, and although it contains only forty-five acres,
is made to produce larger crops than many a farm of larger acreage.

  A native of this county, Mr. Jennings was born July 10, 1855, in the township
of Genesee, and having always been a resident here, has been closely identified
with its later growth. His father, William C., was a native of Wales, who, upon
imigrating [sic] to the United States, settled first in Ohio, and later came to
Michigan in a very early day. He is numbered among the pioneers of Genesee
Township, where he bought a tract of land and prepared it for cultivation. Much
of his time has been devoted to his trade—that of a carpenter and joiner—but at
present (1891) he resides upon a farm. In public affairs he has always
maintained great interest, and his fellow-citizens have recognized his ability
by calling him to fill various positions of trust, among them Justice of the
Peace and High way Commissioner.

  After working out by the month for some time during his boyhood, Byron
Jennings had saved enough money to enable him to attend the High School at
Flint. He prepared himself for teaching, which he commenced at the age of
twenty. He is a teacher of thirteen years' experience, having taught five years
in Pine Run. In that profession he was very successful, and was considered one
of the best instructors in the county. He remained at home until he was
twenty-seven, at which time he was married December 25, 1882, to Miss Clara E.,
the daughter of James and Sarah (Finley) Young, of Pine Run Township. Her
parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and worthy people. After the death of Mr.
Young, which occurred May 19, 1891, his widow was appointed Postmistress of Pine
Run, and is now filling that position with success.

  Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Jennings—Mabel V., born June 1,
1884, and Lillian, April 17, 1886. Mrs. Jennings was prior to her marriage a
successful teacher. She was a graduate of the High School of Flint, and taught
four years in the School for the Blind at Flint, and one year at Lansing, after
the school was removed to that city. After his marriage Mr. Jennings came to the
farm which is his present home. In the fall of 1888 he was elected County
Sheriff: on the Republican ticket by a majority of thirteen hundred and ninety,
and after his election moved to Flint. His record as a sheriff is an excellent
one, he having captured every criminal that it was material to apprehend.

  Under the old law Mr. Jennings was Superintendent of schools in Genesee
Township, and later served as School Inspector of that township. In the spring
of 1884 he was chosen School Inspector and the following year was elected
Supervisor of Vienna Township, which position he held until he was elected
County Sheriff. At the close of his term of office as Sheriff he was again made
Supervisor by a popular vote, and is at present honored by that office. Since he
was twenty tears old he has been a public official, and has always voted the
straight Republican ticket. As a representative of the people in the various
positions he has held it has ever been his desire to advance their interests and
promote their welfare; hence his success. Socially he is a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, where he has attained to the highest degree,
also of the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of the Maccabees.


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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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