Tuscola-Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Stamp, Henry 1836 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

HENRY STAMP is of English birth and ancestry and one of the sturdy
representatives of his country who have done so much toward the development of
the resources in agricultural directions in various parts of the State. Mr Stamp
was born October 4, 1836, in Durham County, England. He is a son of John and
Elizabeth Stamp. The former was born in England about 1800. He was one of the
children of poverty and was denied the privileges in educational and social
directions and even the comforts of life that many consider necessary. When
quite young he married Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of John and Mary Harrison.

  Our subject is one of eight children born to his parents. The little flock
were named as follows: Ralph, John, Elizabeth, Thomas, Mary A., Josiah, Sarah
and Ellen. The father had not the advantages with which rich as well as poor
should provide themselves against the contingencies of fate, for he had never
learned a trade. He lived in different villages and was variously employed. His
decease occurred in 1877. His wife survived him a few years; they were members
of the Episcopal Church, having united themselves with that while in their
native land.

  Our subject began to be self-supporting on coming to Canada in, 1857. He went
to work on the railroad and was thus employed until he came to the United States
in 1864. He then located on his present place and since that time has been a
resident here, giving his attention to the cultivation and development of his
farm. Our subject took upon himself the duties and responsibilities of married
life while in Canada, August 30, 1860. His bride was Miss Jane Cargill, a
daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Cargill, natives of Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs.
Stamp have been born seven children, as follows: Elizabeth, Martha, Sarah,
Margaret, Robert, William and Alice. The original of our sketch and also his
wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is now serving as Justice of the
Peace and is also Treasurer of the township, having been elected to the latter
office fourteen years ago, though not serving continuously.


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Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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