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. *********************************************************************** ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** DAVID S. STEVENS was born in Wheeler, Steuben County, N. Y., in 1826. He was educated at the academy at Prattsburg in that county. Came to Michigan in 1848. Taught school at Monroe. Commenced the study of medicine at Oakville, Monroe County, in 1849. Attended the second and third courses of lectures delivered in the Michigan University at Ann Arbor. Graduated about 1853. Began practice at Monroe and went from there to Oakville. Was postmaster there for about ten years. In 1862 went out as assistant surgeon of the Eighteenth Michigan Infantry, and was with that regiment until it was mustered out. Was promoted to be surgeon in 1863. In 1866 came to Centerville, now Caro, and commenced practice of medicine. Has resided there ever since. Has been a member of the village council. Is married.