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Benjamin L. Wolcott, farmer, sec.23, Millbrook Tp., was born Dec. 5, 1853, in the State of New York, and is a son of Henry B. and Ruth (Taylor) Wolcott (see sketch). At the age of 23 years, Mr. Wolcott bought 40 acres of timbered land whereon to establish his home, and as a starting point to build his fortunes. He now has 20 acres cleared and under good improvements. He was married in Millbrook, Mich., 14, 1877, to Alice M., eldest daughter of Solomon and Jane (Reed) Evarts. The father was a physician in Shiawassee County, where he died; the mother resides with her children. Mrs. Wolcott was born in Vernon, Shiawassee Co., June 9, 1849, where he obtained a good education, and for ten years previous to her marriage was a popular and successful teacher. Mr. Wolcott is a Republican, and has been the incumbent of all the responsible official positions in the township. Himself and wife attend the Wesleyan Methodist Church. |