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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BENJAMIN F. HARRIS was born in Hardin County, Ohio, in 1858. Was educated at 
the Delaware College, in Delaware County, Ohio. Was in the grain trade for three 
years at Kenton, in that State previous to coming to Caro. In 1880 he bought 
Haskell's elevator in the latter named village and is one of the largest grain 
dealers in the county. He runs a custom grist-mill with two runs of stones in 
connection with his elevator. Also deals in coal, salt, cement, shingles and 
building materials generally. Is married and has one child.

    HORACE H. MARKHAM was born in 0rtonville, Oakland County, Mich. His family 
removed to Pontiac, and he was educated in the high-school there. He commenced 
reading law in the office of Judge Taft, at Pontiac. In 1878 he went to Ann 
Arbor and in 1881 graduated from the law department of the University of 
Michigan. Previous to this, however, in 1880 he was admitted to the bar at a 
term of court held at Ann Arbor, Judge Morris, of Monroe, presiding. After 
graduating he came to Caro and commenced practicing. Was at one time a member of 
the legal firm of Atwood, Markham & Titus, afterward Atwood & Markham, which 
latter firm has also been dissolved. Is married.