Newaygo County MI Archives Biographies.....Brace, Hiram L. June 6, 1833 - 
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Author: Chapman Brothers 

Hiram L. Brace, farmer, section 21, Ashland Township, was born in Steuben Co., 
N.Y., June 6, 1833.  He is a son of Hiram L. and Jane (Vroom) Brace, of New 
England origin and English and Dutch descent.  Mr. Brace withdrew from the 
protection of the parental roof on attaining his majority, and came to 
Coldwater, Mich., in the capacity of collector for the Pharos Lightning Rod 
Company, where he has headquarters for four years.  Severing his relations 
with his employers, he became associated in partnership with the Vulcan 
Lightning-Rod Company, which connection continued until Dec. 17, 1861, when he 
enlisted in defense of the integrity of the Union.  He enrolled in Battery G, 
First Mich. Light Artillery, his command being assigned to the corps of 
General Buell, and joined the Army of the Cumberland.  He was under fire at 
Chickasaw Bayou, Fort Hinman and Caney Bottoms, besides several unimportant 
skirmishes, escaping without suffering any of the extreme exigencies of war.  
He received an honorable discharge, Jan. 23, 1865.

Mr. Brace married, near Coldwater, Mich., March 15, 1865, Bernetta, daughter 
of William and Mary (Martin) Skinner.  She was born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., 
Dec. 31, 1844, and when seven years of age came to Branch County with her 
parents.  She was educated chiefly at Colon, St. Joseph Co., Mich., and became 
a successful and popular teacher.  In the winter of 1866, a year and a half 
after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Brace located on 80 acres of land, on 
section 21, AShland Township, and devoted themselves to the preparation of a 
suitable home for the establishment of their family interests.  They remained 
residents until 1870, when Mr. Brace established himself in mercantile 
business at Cedar Springs, Kent County, and prosecuted his interests in that 
direction three years, when he embarked in the manufacture of heads and 
staves, continuing that pursuit three years.  In 1876 he again settled on his 
farm.

Mr. Brace is an active and influential member of the Republican party.  He has 
officiated in the positions of Justice of the Peace, School Inspector, 
Treasurer, etc., and is still a member of the local government of the 
township.  He belongs to the Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 362, at Ashland 
Center, and is a member of the Blue Lodge, No. 131, at Newaygo.  Both himself 
and his wife are warmly esteemed as valuable members of the social element to 
which they belong.

Additional Comments:
Transcribed from the Portrait & Biographical Album of Newaygo Co. Chapman 
Brothers 1884

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