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BURT BRAYTON. There is perhaps no family in Howell Township, Livingston County, which is more highly respected, not only for character, but also for talents and attainments than the one represented by the name at the head of this sketch. Their social standing in the community is exceptionally good, and their value as citizens is shown by the influence which they exert.
Mr. Brayton's farm of two hundred and fifty acres is situated on section 21, Howell Township. A beautiful residence and fine outbuildings mark the spot and the thoroughly cultivated acres show the hand of a careful, conscientious and intelligent farmer. Both house and barns show that no expense has been spared to make them attractive and convenient for the comfort of the family and of the stock, which is being raised upon the farm.
This gentleman was born December 18, 1836, in Ontario County, N.Y., his parents, Ira and Esther A. (Louk) Brayton, being natives of that State, who were married in Steuben County, where they carried on a farm for some years before removing to Ontario County. The family's migration to Michigan took place in September, 1838, and for six years they lived on section 9 of this township, after which they removed to section 22. Later Mr. Brayton transferred his interests to Oceola Township, where he carried on a brickyard. He also owned a grist and saw-mill in Howell Township. He was at that time one of the most wealthy men in the county, and employed a large number of men. He was known far and wide as a thorough-going business man of integrity and ability and his enterprise brought him into prominence. He at that time (573) owned some six hundred acres of land. Both he and his good wife were active members of the Baptist Church, and in his political affiliations he was a Republican. He died in Kent County, Mich., in 1889.
The parents of this pioneer were Nathaniel and Patience (Carrington) Brayton, who had a fine farm in Rensselaer County, N.Y., upon which were reared seven sturdy and stalwart sons. Nathaniel Brayton was a son of Henry and Mehitable (Wallace) Brayton, natives of Massachusetts. Ira Brayton had a family of six children, only three of whom are now living. They are Patience, now Mrs. Bennett, of Detroit; Burt, and Nathaniel, living in Kent County, the owner of a flourishing flouring-mill.
The joys and trials incident to the life of a farmer's boy were the experiences of Burt Brayton in his early years, and he had the usual fun and drudgery which are to be found in going to the district school. He improved well the advantages which he received, and thus obtained a thorough common sense education, and as a young man he lived for some six years in the village of Howell, where he carried on the business of a photographer. He then removed to this farm, where be now resides, and for a few years made his home in a log house.
It was upon the 30th of September, 1860, that he took the step which was decisive in its results, as it made for him a home by bringing to his side a bride in the person of Mary J. Park, of Howell, the daughter of William F. and Lusina (Coates) Park. Her parents were natives of Broome and Steuben Counties, N.Y., respectively, and were married in the Empire State. Mr. Park carried on the vocations of farmer and lumberman, and superintended sawmills and rafted lumber in the forests of his native State. His life ended while he was in the city of New York, but his wife afterward removed West with her family, coming to Michigan in 1855 and settling in Oakland County. Somewhat later she removed to Livingston County and made her home in Howell Township, where she lived until death called her away. She had a bright family of three children, Mrs. Brayton's brothers being William F., of Ingham County, and John Q., of Lansing. Mr. Park was in his lifetime an advocate of the principles embodied in the declaration of the Whig party, and his wife was prominent as a useful and active member of the Methodist Church.
The father of Mr. Park was Thomas, and his mother was Abigail Farland, both of Eastern birth. They had a family of nine children who grew up on the farm to man's and woman's estate. The parents of Mrs. Park were Ransom and Patience (Britten) Coates, both New Yorkers. Mr. Coates was a merchant who came to Michigan in 1855, and settled in Oakland County, where he engaged in farming, and at the time of his death was in Wayne County. He had a family of nine children, and while living in the East was a man of considerable official importance.
Seven children have blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brayton, and of this number the eldest, Carrie, has married. The names of the others are Hermia E., Ira E., Mary E., William P., Claude A. and Ivy L. Carrie is now Mrs. J. C. Pell, and she has had four lovely children--Hazel V., Audrey J., Burt G. and Brayton, who died in infancy. Her home is upon a farm in Howell Township. The four daughters have artistic talents which they have developed, and their skill and taste are well known and highly appreciated by their friends, and to all the family has been given musical talent, which has aided greatly in adding to the attractions of their happy home, and to their usefulness as members of society. A fine grade of horses, cattle and sheep is to be found upon this fine farm, and its proprietor is considered one of the most prominent and reliable farmers in Livingston County.
[Portraits and Biographical Album Ingham and Livingston Counties, Michigan p. 552]
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Burt Brayton, "Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939"
Name: Burt Brayton
Event Date: 16 Apr 1921
Event Place: St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Original): 84y
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1837
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Ira Brayton
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ester Touk [Louk]
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Residence Place: 742 9 St. N
Burial Place: Howell, Mich. Burial Date: 18 Apr 1921
GS Film number: 2116179 Reference ID: 4003
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Michigan Marriages
Name: Burt Brayton
Birth Date: 1836
Age: 24
Spouse's Name: Mary Jane Park
Spouse's Birth Date: 1837
Spouse's Age: 23
Event Date: 30 Dec 1860
Event Place: Howell, Livingston, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M51856-2 , System Origin: Michigan-ODM , GS Film number: 1005437
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BURT BRAYTON. There is perhaps no family in Howell Township, Livingston County, which is more highly respected, not only for character, but also for talents and attainments than the one represented by the name at the head of this sketch. Their social standing in the community is exceptionally good, and their value as citizens is shown by the influence which they exert.
Mr. Brayton's farm of two hundred and fifty acres is situated on section 21, Howell Township. A beautiful residence and fine outbuildings mark the spot and the thoroughly cultivated acres show the hand of a careful, conscientious and intelligent farmer. Both house and barns show that no expense has been spared to make them attractive and convenient for the comfort of the family and of the stock, which is being raised upon the farm.
This gentleman was born December 18, 1836, in Ontario County, N.Y., his parents, Ira and Esther A. (Louk) Brayton, being natives of that State, who were married in Steuben County, where they carried on a farm for some years before removing to Ontario County. The family's migration to Michigan took place in September, 1838, and for six years they lived on section 9 of this township, after which they removed to section 22. Later Mr. Brayton transferred his interests to Oceola Township, where he carried on a brickyard. He also owned a grist and saw-mill in Howell Township. He was at that time one of the most wealthy men in the county, and employed a large number of men. He was known far and wide as a thorough-going business man of integrity and ability and his enterprise brought him into prominence. He at that time (573) owned some six hundred acres of land. Both he and his good wife were active members of the Baptist Church, and in his political affiliations he was a Republican. He died in Kent County, Mich., in 1889.
The parents of this pioneer were Nathaniel and Patience (Carrington) Brayton, who had a fine farm in Rensselaer County, N.Y., upon which were reared seven sturdy and stalwart sons. Nathaniel Brayton was a son of Henry and Mehitable (Wallace) Brayton, natives of Massachusetts. Ira Brayton had a family of six children, only three of whom are now living. They are Patience, now Mrs. Bennett, of Detroit; Burt, and Nathaniel, living in Kent County, the owner of a flourishing flouring-mill.
The joys and trials incident to the life of a farmer's boy were the experiences of Burt Brayton in his early years, and he had the usual fun and drudgery which are to be found in going to the district school. He improved well the advantages which he received, and thus obtained a thorough common sense education, and as a young man he lived for some six years in the village of Howell, where he carried on the business of a photographer. He then removed to this farm, where be now resides, and for a few years made his home in a log house.
It was upon the 30th of September, 1860, that he took the step which was decisive in its results, as it made for him a home by bringing to his side a bride in the person of Mary J. Park, of Howell, the daughter of William F. and Lusina (Coates) Park. Her parents were natives of Broome and Steuben Counties, N.Y., respectively, and were married in the Empire State. Mr. Park carried on the vocations of farmer and lumberman, and superintended sawmills and rafted lumber in the forests of his native State. His life ended while he was in the city of New York, but his wife afterward removed West with her family, coming to Michigan in 1855 and settling in Oakland County. Somewhat later she removed to Livingston County and made her home in Howell Township, where she lived until death called her away. She had a bright family of three children, Mrs. Brayton's brothers being William F., of Ingham County, and John Q., of Lansing. Mr. Park was in his lifetime an advocate of the principles embodied in the declaration of the Whig party, and his wife was prominent as a useful and active member of the Methodist Church.
The father of Mr. Park was Thomas, and his mother was Abigail Farland, both of Eastern birth. They had a family of nine children who grew up on the farm to man's and woman's estate. The parents of Mrs. Park were Ransom and Patience (Britten) Coates, both New Yorkers. Mr. Coates was a merchant who came to Michigan in 1855, and settled in Oakland County, where he engaged in farming, and at the time of his death was in Wayne County. He had a family of nine children, and while living in the East was a man of considerable official importance.
Seven children have blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brayton, and of this number the eldest, Carrie, has married. The names of the others are Hermia E., Ira E., Mary E., William P., Claude A. and Ivy L. Carrie is now Mrs. J. C. Pell, and she has had four lovely children--Hazel V., Audrey J., Burt G. and Brayton, who died in infancy. Her home is upon a farm in Howell Township. The four daughters have artistic talents which they have developed, and their skill and taste are well known and highly appreciated by their friends, and to all the family has been given musical talent, which has aided greatly in adding to the attractions of their happy home, and to their usefulness as members of society. A fine grade of horses, cattle and sheep is to be found upon this fine farm, and its proprietor is considered one of the most prominent and reliable farmers in Livingston County.
[Portraits and Biographical Album Ingham and Livingston Counties, Michigan p. 552]
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Burt Brayton, "Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939"
Name: Burt Brayton
Event Date: 16 Apr 1921
Event Place: St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Original): 84y
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1837
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Ira Brayton
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ester Touk [Louk]
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Residence Place: 742 9 St. N
Burial Place: Howell, Mich. Burial Date: 18 Apr 1921
GS Film number: 2116179 Reference ID: 4003
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Michigan Marriages
Name: Burt Brayton
Birth Date: 1836
Age: 24
Spouse's Name: Mary Jane Park
Spouse's Birth Date: 1837
Spouse's Age: 23
Event Date: 30 Dec 1860
Event Place: Howell, Livingston, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M51856-2 , System Origin: Michigan-ODM , GS Film number: 1005437
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BURT BRAYTON. There is perhaps no family in Howell Township, Livingston County, which is more highly respected, not only for character, but also for talents and attainments than the one represented by the name at the head of this sketch. Their social standing in the community is exceptionally good, and their value as citizens is shown by the influence which they exert.
Mr. Brayton's farm of two hundred and fifty acres is situated on section 21, Howell Township. A beautiful residence and fine outbuildings mark the spot and the thoroughly cultivated acres show the hand of a careful, conscientious and intelligent farmer. Both house and barns show that no expense has been spared to make them attractive and convenient for the comfort of the family and of the stock, which is being raised upon the farm.
This gentleman was born December 18, 1836, in Ontario County, N.Y., his parents, Ira and Esther A. (Louk) Brayton, being natives of that State, who were married in Steuben County, where they carried on a farm for some years before removing to Ontario County. The family's migration to Michigan took place in September, 1838, and for six years they lived on section 9 of this township, after which they removed to section 22. Later Mr. Brayton transferred his interests to Oceola Township, where he carried on a brickyard. He also owned a grist and saw-mill in Howell Township. He was at that time one of the most wealthy men in the county, and employed a large number of men. He was known far and wide as a thorough-going business man of integrity and ability and his enterprise brought him into prominence. He at that time (573) owned some six hundred acres of land. Both he and his good wife were active members of the Baptist Church, and in his political affiliations he was a Republican. He died in Kent County, Mich., in 1889.
The parents of this pioneer were Nathaniel and Patience (Carrington) Brayton, who had a fine farm in Rensselaer County, N.Y., upon which were reared seven sturdy and stalwart sons. Nathaniel Brayton was a son of Henry and Mehitable (Wallace) Brayton, natives of Massachusetts. Ira Brayton had a family of six children, only three of whom are now living. They are Patience, now Mrs. Bennett, of Detroit; Burt, and Nathaniel, living in Kent County, the owner of a flourishing flouring-mill.
The joys and trials incident to the life of a farmer's boy were the experiences of Burt Brayton in his early years, and he had the usual fun and drudgery which are to be found in going to the district school. He improved well the advantages which he received, and thus obtained a thorough common sense education, and as a young man he lived for some six years in the village of Howell, where he carried on the business of a photographer. He then removed to this farm, where be now resides, and for a few years made his home in a log house.
It was upon the 30th of September, 1860, that he took the step which was decisive in its results, as it made for him a home by bringing to his side a bride in the person of Mary J. Park, of Howell, the daughter of William F. and Lusina (Coates) Park. Her parents were natives of Broome and Steuben Counties, N.Y., respectively, and were married in the Empire State. Mr. Park carried on the vocations of farmer and lumberman, and superintended sawmills and rafted lumber in the forests of his native State. His life ended while he was in the city of New York, but his wife afterward removed West with her family, coming to Michigan in 1855 and settling in Oakland County. Somewhat later she removed to Livingston County and made her home in Howell Township, where she lived until death called her away. She had a bright family of three children, Mrs. Brayton's brothers being William F., of Ingham County, and John Q., of Lansing. Mr. Park was in his lifetime an advocate of the principles embodied in the declaration of the Whig party, and his wife was prominent as a useful and active member of the Methodist Church.
The father of Mr. Park was Thomas, and his mother was Abigail Farland, both of Eastern birth. They had a family of nine children who grew up on the farm to man's and woman's estate. The parents of Mrs. Park were Ransom and Patience (Britten) Coates, both New Yorkers. Mr. Coates was a merchant who came to Michigan in 1855, and settled in Oakland County, where he engaged in farming, and at the time of his death was in Wayne County. He had a family of nine children, and while living in the East was a man of considerable official importance.
Seven children have blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brayton, and of this number the eldest, Carrie, has married. The names of the others are Hermia E., Ira E., Mary E., William P., Claude A. and Ivy L. Carrie is now Mrs. J. C. Pell, and she has had four lovely children--Hazel V., Audrey J., Burt G. and Brayton, who died in infancy. Her home is upon a farm in Howell Township. The four daughters have artistic talents which they have developed, and their skill and taste are well known and highly appreciated by their friends, and to all the family has been given musical talent, which has aided greatly in adding to the attractions of their happy home, and to their usefulness as members of society. A fine grade of horses, cattle and sheep is to be found upon this fine farm, and its proprietor is considered one of the most prominent and reliable farmers in Livingston County.
[Portraits and Biographical Album Ingham and Livingston Counties, Michigan p. 552]
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Burt Brayton, "Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939"
Name: Burt Brayton
Event Date: 16 Apr 1921
Event Place: St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Original): 84y
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1837
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Ira Brayton
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ester Touk [Louk]
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Residence Place: 742 9 St. N
Burial Place: Howell, Mich. Burial Date: 18 Apr 1921
GS Film number: 2116179 Reference ID: 4003
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Michigan Marriages
Name: Burt Brayton
Birth Date: 1836
Age: 24
Spouse's Name: Mary Jane Park
Spouse's Birth Date: 1837
Spouse's Age: 23
Event Date: 30 Dec 1860
Event Place: Howell, Livingston, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M51856-2 , System Origin: Michigan-ODM , GS Film number: 1005437
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BURT BRAYTON. There is perhaps no family in Howell Township, Livingston County, which is more highly respected, not only for character, but also for talents and attainments than the one represented by the name at the head of this sketch. Their social standing in the community is exceptionally good, and their value as citizens is shown by the influence which they exert.
Mr. Brayton's farm of two hundred and fifty acres is situated on section 21, Howell Township. A beautiful residence and fine outbuildings mark the spot and the thoroughly cultivated acres show the hand of a careful, conscientious and intelligent farmer. Both house and barns show that no expense has been spared to make them attractive and convenient for the comfort of the family and of the stock, which is being raised upon the farm.
This gentleman was born December 18, 1836, in Ontario County, N.Y., his parents, Ira and Esther A. (Louk) Brayton, being natives of that State, who were married in Steuben County, where they carried on a farm for some years before removing to Ontario County. The family's migration to Michigan took place in September, 1838, and for six years they lived on section 9 of this township, after which they removed to section 22. Later Mr. Brayton transferred his interests to Oceola Township, where he carried on a brickyard. He also owned a grist and saw-mill in Howell Township. He was at that time one of the most wealthy men in the county, and employed a large number of men. He was known far and wide as a thorough-going business man of integrity and ability and his enterprise brought him into prominence. He at that time (573) owned some six hundred acres of land. Both he and his good wife were active members of the Baptist Church, and in his political affiliations he was a Republican. He died in Kent County, Mich., in 1889.
The parents of this pioneer were Nathaniel and Patience (Carrington) Brayton, who had a fine farm in Rensselaer County, N.Y., upon which were reared seven sturdy and stalwart sons. Nathaniel Brayton was a son of Henry and Mehitable (Wallace) Brayton, natives of Massachusetts. Ira Brayton had a family of six children, only three of whom are now living. They are Patience, now Mrs. Bennett, of Detroit; Burt, and Nathaniel, living in Kent County, the owner of a flourishing flouring-mill.
The joys and trials incident to the life of a farmer's boy were the experiences of Burt Brayton in his early years, and he had the usual fun and drudgery which are to be found in going to the district school. He improved well the advantages which he received, and thus obtained a thorough common sense education, and as a young man he lived for some six years in the village of Howell, where he carried on the business of a photographer. He then removed to this farm, where be now resides, and for a few years made his home in a log house.
It was upon the 30th of September, 1860, that he took the step which was decisive in its results, as it made for him a home by bringing to his side a bride in the person of Mary J. Park, of Howell, the daughter of William F. and Lusina (Coates) Park. Her parents were natives of Broome and Steuben Counties, N.Y., respectively, and were married in the Empire State. Mr. Park carried on the vocations of farmer and lumberman, and superintended sawmills and rafted lumber in the forests of his native State. His life ended while he was in the city of New York, but his wife afterward removed West with her family, coming to Michigan in 1855 and settling in Oakland County. Somewhat later she removed to Livingston County and made her home in Howell Township, where she lived until death called her away. She had a bright family of three children, Mrs. Brayton's brothers being William F., of Ingham County, and John Q., of Lansing. Mr. Park was in his lifetime an advocate of the principles embodied in the declaration of the Whig party, and his wife was prominent as a useful and active member of the Methodist Church.
The father of Mr. Park was Thomas, and his mother was Abigail Farland, both of Eastern birth. They had a family of nine children who grew up on the farm to man's and woman's estate. The parents of Mrs. Park were Ransom and Patience (Britten) Coates, both New Yorkers. Mr. Coates was a merchant who came to Michigan in 1855, and settled in Oakland County, where he engaged in farming, and at the time of his death was in Wayne County. He had a family of nine children, and while living in the East was a man of considerable official importance.
Seven children have blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brayton, and of this number the eldest, Carrie, has married. The names of the others are Hermia E., Ira E., Mary E., William P., Claude A. and Ivy L. Carrie is now Mrs. J. C. Pell, and she has had four lovely children--Hazel V., Audrey J., Burt G. and Brayton, who died in infancy. Her home is upon a farm in Howell Township. The four daughters have artistic talents which they have developed, and their skill and taste are well known and highly appreciated by their friends, and to all the family has been given musical talent, which has aided greatly in adding to the attractions of their happy home, and to their usefulness as members of society. A fine grade of horses, cattle and sheep is to be found upon this fine farm, and its proprietor is considered one of the most prominent and reliable farmers in Livingston County.
[Portraits and Biographical Album Ingham and Livingston Counties, Michigan p. 552]
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Burt Brayton, "Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939"
Name: Burt Brayton
Event Date: 16 Apr 1921
Event Place: St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Original): 84y
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1837
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Ira Brayton
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ester Touk [Louk]
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Residence Place: 742 9 St. N
Burial Place: Howell, Mich. Burial Date: 18 Apr 1921
GS Film number: 2116179 Reference ID: 4003
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Michigan Marriages
Name: Burt Brayton
Birth Date: 1836
Age: 24
Spouse's Name: Mary Jane Park
Spouse's Birth Date: 1837
Spouse's Age: 23
Event Date: 30 Dec 1860
Event Place: Howell, Livingston, Michigan
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M51856-2 , System Origin: Michigan-ODM , GS Film number: 1005437
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