Richard Dewey came from England to America before the revolutionary War. He settled in Maryland , Married- a German woman. First name Catherine (Katy) Last name not recorded. She lived to the age of one hundred four years.
They were the parents of 10 children:: We have no record of nine of the
children We know that Richard and his son Henry Dewey owned farms near
Richmond, Indiana .
Henry and Nancy Dewey came to Michigan territory in the
spring of 1831- to Pokagon Twp, Cass Co.Mi.-- Later moved to Silver Creek Twp
and lived on the lake that was named for him Dewey Lake,, He was a farmer.. He
built the first house in Silver Creek twp.Henry and Nancy are both buried at
Dewey Cemetery Dillman rd. This History was compiled by Nancy Mima
Dewey----Great- Granddaughter of Henry and Nancy- Nancy Mima Dewey-
Born-Sept.3, 1866 Died- July 30. 1950 Buried- Dewey Cemetery ,, Dillman Rd.