Caro, Biographies, Indian Fields, Tuscola Co., MI

This history was extracted from "History of Tuscola and Bay Counties, Mich.
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of their Prominent Men 
and Pioneers", published in Chicago by H. R. Page & Co. (1883), p. 93-104

This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives.



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SIMEON BOTSFORD is one of the earliest settlers of the town of Ellington, 
and one whose name is intimately connected with the early history of that town. 
He was born in the State of Connecticut, September 27, 1805. At twenty years of 
age he removed to Michigan with- his parents and settled in Oakland County. In 
April, 1834, he was married in Oakland County to Miss Mary Ann Delling. In 1853 
he visited Tuscola County on an exploring expedition with a view of locating if 
the prospect suited him. He found a choice piece of land in the present town of 
Ellington. In 1855 he brought his family and became one of the early settlers of 
that region, as is stated in the history of that town, which also is a record of 
Mr. Botsford's activity in public affairs, and the service he was able to render 
in building up a new town and society. About two years ago Mr. Botsford left the 
farm, and is now living in the village of Caro.