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| Winfield B.Tucker, merchant, Stanwood, was born in Southfield, Oakland Co., Mich., Nov. 18, 1852. His parents was Ransom D. and Maria (Dexter) Tucker, the former native of Vermont, and of English descent, the latter a native of Massachusetts, and also of English ancestry. His father died in Oakland Co., February, 1877, his mother was killed by the cars, Sept. 28, 1883. Winfield S. was the eldest of two children, and was reared on his father’s farm. His chances for an early education were limited, yet by his own studious efforts he obtained a sufficient education to fit him to almost any commercial position in life. He worked on the farm during the summer season, to earn means to enable him to attend school during the winter. When 18 years old he learned the art of telegraphy, and first operated at Milford, Oakland Co. He followed this occupation eight years, four of which were on F.& P. M. Railroad. He came to Mecosta County in 1877, entering in to the mercantile business at Stanwood, which enterprise he still follows. He was elected Supervisor of Mecosta Tp., in 1876, which position he still holds and fills acceptability. He was appointed Postmaster in 1877, and is the present incumbent, is also a Notary Republic. He was married in this County, July 18, 1874, to Mary, daughter of William T. and Sarah A. (Davis) Russell, who was born in Rock Co., Wis. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother of New York, both were of German descent. They emigrated to Mecosta County in 1868 where they still reside. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker have had three children, Anna L., born Aug. 10, 1882, who died in infancy. Mr. Tucker began his business career without any means, but by industry and frugality has acquired considerable property, and bids to become one of Mecosta County’s most useful citizens. |