Osceola County MI Archives Biographies.....Howe, Isaac W. May 8, 1835 - 
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Author: 1884 P&B, Chapman Bros.

Isaac W. Howe, M.D., practicing physician at Ashton, Lincoln Township, 

and a prominent resident in that vicinity, was born in Potter Co., 

PA>, May 8, 1835, and attended the common school until about 19 years 

of age.  He then began the study of medicine in his native county, 

under Dr. Willard Whitney, and applied himself to his chosen studies 

with great assiduity.  In due time he became qualified to pursue his 

calling successfully.

In the fall of 1868, he came to Michigan, resided in Wayland, Allegan 

County, about a year, and then came to Osceola County, locating in 

Lincoln Township about half a mile west of Ashton.  It was his 

intention to engage in mercantile business, and he sold the first 

goods in the township.  About a year afterward he went to Lake County, 

this State, and took possession of 80 acres of land, under the 

provisions of the homestead laws, in Ellsworth Township.  After 

residing there until the spring of 1879, he returned to Ashton, where 

he has since resided and followed the practice of his profession.  He 

has erected a fine residence, which he now occupies.  Besides the 80 

acres of land which he owns in Lake County, he also owns some village 

property at Ashton.

In regard to religion the Doctor, as his wife, is a member of the 

Baptist Church, and has been a devoted worker for the cause of 

Christianity for 26 years.  He is a Republican in his political views; 

has held the office of Township Treasurer in Lake County for a year 

and a half, resigning that office on account of being elected Sheriff 

of that county.  This office he had two years; was also Under-Sheriff 

four years, and Superintendent of the Poor of the same county for a 

term.

Dr. Howe was married in Potter County, in his native State, Jan. 18, 

1855, to Miss Emeline Harvey, who was born in Tioga Co., N.Y., Feb. 

16, 1834.  Her parents, Joel and Polly (Gee) Harvey, were also natives 

of the same county.  The children in the family of Dr. Howe have been 

Florence D., Ive G. and Elmer W.  The first mentioned died when a year 

and eight months old.  The Doctor's father, William Howe, was a native 

of the Empire State, and his mother, Abigail, nee Kibbie, of the State 

of Massachusetts.

Additional Comments:
FROM THE PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF OSCEOLA COUNTY, 1884, BY 

CHAPMAN BROTHERS, CHICAGO, IL.

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