B. R. EMMONS was born in Burlington County, N. Y., April 29, 1822. At the age of eight years be was bound out to a farmer until he was of age. During these years of hard labor and scant privileges of education he formed the firm determination to conquer success, a determination which he has carried out. In 1854 he came to Almont and bought a farm one mile west of the village, where he remained eight years. He then rented a farm in Dryden where be made a specialty of raising fine horses and stock, which he has since followed to a greater or less extent. Has had two of the largest horse sales ever held in the State. Though owning farms at various times, Mr. EMMONS has generally cultivated rented farms, having at times as many as five farms under rental. He has found this method generally more profitable than ownership. In 1878 he bought the farm on which be now resides, and on which he moved in the spring of 1882, west half of southwest quarter and south half of southwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 7. He was married in January, 1840, to Rebecca BRANSON, a native of New York. Soon after his arrival in Dryden be was elected highway commissioner and held the office nine years. [HRP, p. 46]

[HRP] History of Lapeer County, Michigan : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers (1884) by H. R. Page

1863 Map of Lapeer County includes names of property and business owners.