Laws of Michigan Territory,
Passed at the Sixth Session of the Legislative Council. (No. 8)

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Sec. 12. All that part of Lapeer, comprised in surveyed townships six and seven north, in range twelve east, be a township by the name of Mia, and the first township meeting be held at the now dwelling house of Daniel Black, in said township.

Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI) Wed, Mar 19, 1834, page 1