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| Lysander Quigley, farmer, sec. 4, Deerfield Tp., is the oldest living inhabitant of the township in which he resides, and was one of its earliest settlers. In 1859 he erected the first frame dwelling and has since been earnestly interested in the affairs of the township. He was born in the State of New York, Feb. 16, 1810, and there lived until 21 years of age. His parents, Mary and Martin Quigley, were natives of the Empire State, and there passed their lives. On attaining his majority Mr. Quigley went to Canada and engaged in agriculture until 1853, then removed to Michigan with his family, locating in Newaygo Co. He resided there six years and in Dec., 1859, came to Deerfield Tp. He "took up" 40 acres of State land and bought 80 acres, all timberland. He has placed 70 acres of his farm in a good state of cultivation Mr. Quigley was married in Canada, in 1833, to Mary, daughter of Godlove Most. Mr. and Mrs. Quigley have had six children, all of whom have reached adult age. Their names are Robert, Rosanna, Mary John, Autheses and Margaret. |