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| CHAS. H. LUDINGTON, farmer, sec. 34, Deerfield Tp., P.O. Morley, was born in Dryden, Tompkins Co., N.Y., Aug. 31, 1845. His father, Stephen Ludington, died in his native State in 1861. Emily (Stathoon) Ludington, his mother died in 1849, when her son was placed in charge of his grandparents, remaining in their care for six months, after which he was "bound out" to serve his minority. At the age of 17 he came to Allegan, Allegan Co., Mich., and engaged four years as a lumberman. At the age of 21 he came to Mecosta County and bought 40 acres of land, built a log house, cut down the forest and improved his land for the purpose of tillage. Five years later he added as much more to his estate, and now has 70 acres in a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Ludington is a Republican in politics, and has been Assessor of his school district eight years. Our subject was married Nov. 20, 1866, to Clara E., eldest daughter of Horace and Clarissa Hill, nee Smith, natives of New York and Rhode Island, respectively, who went at an early date to Tioga Co., Penn., where they were farmers and passed the remainder of their lives; the father died June 14, 1848, the mother, May 17, '80. Mrs. Ludington was born Oct. 27, 1843, and taught school four years previous to her marriage in her native county. The only child, Sarah E. was born Dec. 22, '67. The parents belong to the M.E. Church. Mr. Ludington is Steward of the society at Morley. |