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| EDWARD LANGWORTHY, farmer, sec. 25, Green Tp., was born in Saratoga Co., N.Y., March 5, 1825. His parents, Elisha and Elizabeth (Guile) Langworthy, were natives of Columbia Co., N.Y. The father was a mechanic and followed his occupation until 1843, when he came to Michigan and located 80 acres of land in Lapeer County, where he farmed until his death, which occurred April 25, 1845. The mother died March 4, 1874, in the township of Grant, Mecosta Co. Mr. Langworthy was 17 years old when he accompanied his parents to Michigan, and until he reached man's estate, gave his father all the assistance in his power, during the "seed time and harvest" seasons, attending school winters. Soon after attaining his majority he became a farmer on his own account and owned 120 acres of land in Lapeer County, where he was a resident about 25 years. He sold his place and went to Genesee Co., Mich., and settled near Flint. Six years after, in the spring of 1875, he bought the property he now owns in Green Tp., consisting of 80 acres of land, which he has put under good improvements. He is an adherent of the Republican party; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1877, and has held the office continuously since. His position in the community is one of credit to himself as a man and citizen. Mr. Langworthy was married Dec. 25, 1865, to Maria Perkins, a native of Canada, born Jan. 31, 1828. They have six xhildren; Willard E., Albert H., Harvey J., Minerva, Susan and Ophelia. Amanda and Charles are deceased. The parents are members of the M.E. Church, at Big Rapids. |