Mecosta County MI Archives Biographies.....Langworthy, Edward March 5, 1825 - 
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EDWARD LANGWORTHY, farmer, sec. 25, Green Tp., was born in Saratoga Co., N.Y., 
March 5, 1825.  His 

parents, Elisha and Elizabeth (Guile) Langworthy, were natives of Columbia 
Co., N.Y.  The father was a 

mechanic and followed his occupation until 1843, when he came to Michigan and 
located 80 acres of land in 

Lapeer County, where he farmed until his death, which occurred April 25, 
1845.  The mother died March 4, 

1874, in the township of Grant, Mecosta Co.

Mr. Langworthy was 17 years old when he accompanied his parents to Michigan, 
and until he reached man's 

estate, gave his father all the assistance in his power, during the "seed time 
and harvest" seasons, 

attending school winters.  Soon after attaining his majority he became a 
farmer on his own account and 

owned 120 acres of land in Lapeer County, where he was a resident about 25 
years.  He sold his place and 

went to Genesee Co., Mich., and settled near Flint.  Six years after, in the 
spring of 1875, he bought the 

property he now owns in Green Tp., consisting of 80 acres of land, which he 
has put under good 

improvements.  He is an adherent of the Republican party; was elected Justice 
of the Peace in 1877, and 

has held the office continuously since.  His position in the community is one 
of credit to himself as a 

man and citizen.

Mr. Langworthy was married Dec. 25, 1865, to Maria Perkins, a native of 
Canada, born Jan. 31, 1828.  They 

have six xhildren; Willard E., Albert H., Harvey J., Minerva, Susan and 
Ophelia.  Amanda and Charles are 

deceased.  The parents are members of the M.E. Church, at Big Rapids.

Additional Comments:
1883 Portrait & Bio Album of Mecosta Co.

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