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| James Brooker was born in Tioga ?County, N. Y., February 15, 1825. Settled at Detroit in 1830, and in Pentwater in 1855, being one of its first settlers. He kept the boarding house for Charles Mears till 1857, when he engaged in farming in Hart Township. Has made at least three farms in the county, and built the Elliott Hotel, Pentwater, in 1863. Now resides in the village of Pentwater, leading somewhat of a retired life, owning several houses. Married, June 15, 1843, Anna Rocole, who was born in Germany, 1824. |