Mecosta County MI Archives Biographies.....Brander, William December 24, 1827 - 
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WILLIAM BRANDER, farmer, on sec. 8, Hinton Tp., was born in Scotland, Dec. 24, 
1827.  His parents, George and Jeannette Brander, were also natives of 
Scotland, and came to America when the son was but eight years old, loating in 
Canada.  At twelve years of age Mr. Brander went to live with his grandfather, 
where he remained until he reached man's estate, attending school and 
assisting on the farm.  On attaining his majority he engaged in shoemaking, 
and made that his calling until he was forty years of age.  In 1868 he 
purchased 80 acres of unimproved land, on which he has since resided and has 
46 acres under cultivation.

Mr. Brander was married Nov. 30, 1852, in Canada, to Mary A. Seaton.  
Following is the record of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Brander:  Grace 
A., July 16, 1855; William H., Aug. 24, 1857; Mary E., March 26, 1862; Emily 
M., Nov. 4, 1863.  In June, 1882, Mr. Brander deeded 40 acres of partly 
improved land to his son, William H.  Mr. Brander has held the post of 
Assessor 11 years, and that of Highway Overseer one year.  He is a Republican.

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1883 Portrait & Bio Album of Mecosta Co.

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