STEPHEN H. CHAMBERLIN, explorer and Justice of the Peace, was born in Glenville, Schenectady Co., N. Y., November 5, 1825. In 1844, he moved to Chicago, Ill., where he spent two years, and then went to Eagle River, Lake Superior, where he arrived November 6, 1846. He was in charge of the hotel at the Phoenix Mine one winter, and, in the spring of 1847, he started for Ontonagon afoot on the ice. While making the trip, he barely escaped being carried out into the lake on the ice which had become separated from the shore by the wind. He and his companion slept in the snow on the shore, in holes dug with their snow shoes. In the morning no ice was in sight where had been their road the previous night. On arriving at Ontonagon, he engaged with James K. Paull as clerk at his trading post; was with him till the fall of that year, when he returned to Eagle River, and engaged at the North American Mine, assisting Edward Sales, Milton Mason and others in sinking a shaft. He spent two years at this mine, and then joined his brother at Eagle River in the hotel business. Two years later, he engaged in farming on the Phoenix location, and in butchering; he supplied the Cliff, Phoenix, North American and other mines with meat. He was married in 1853, to Miss Mary A. Collins, at Eagle River, and, in 1856, came to Ontonagon. Since his residence here, he has been employed in exploring, teaming and in official business. He has served as Deputy United States Marshal four years, as Constable sixteen years, Under Sheriff eight years, Justice of the Peace twelve years, and several years as member of the Town Board.

BENJAMIN F. CHYNOWETH, agent of the Mass Mining (company, and clerk of the National Mine, is the son of Capt John Chynoweth, Superintendent of the Mass Mine, and was born in Pennsylvania in 1851. He came to Lake Superior with his parents in 1854. He studied at the State University of Michigan, and, since 1870, has been employed about the mines with his father. In 1869, he engaged with the National Mining Company. of which he has been mining engineer and clerk since 1870. In 1875, he was ap pointed agent of the Mass Mine, now the most productive and important mine of Ontonagon County. Though comparatively a young man, Mr. Chynoweth discharges the responsible duties devolving upon him with honor to himself and to the satisfaction of his superior officers.

CAPT. JOHN CHYNOWETH, Superintendent of the Mass Mine, and agent of the Aztec, P. 0. Greenland, was born in Cornwall, Eng., and came to America with his father, Benjamin Chynoweth, in 1828. The father was a mining agent, and was the first to open the East Delaware Coal Mines in Pennsylvania. He was killed there by an accidental explosion, with three other gentlemen, owners of the mine. This happened in 1831. Shortly after his father's death, John accompanied his mother back to England, where he became a miner, and worked in the Cornwall Copper Mines till 1847, when he returned to America. He spent the first few years after his return, at the coal mines of Pennsylvania, and, in 1854, came to Lake Superior and engaged at the National Mine as first mining captain, and had the entire charge of the underground work. He was subsequently placed in charge of the entire location, and remained with this company twenty-five years. In 1877, he was appointed Superintendent of the Mass Mine, and his son, Benjamin F., being appointed agent. During the war, Capt. Chynoweth had charge of the Great Western Mine; work was suspended in this mine in 1866. Capt. Chynoweth is one of the pioneer mining men of Lake Superior, and has always held positions of responsibility and trust. A more pains-taking, conscientious and competent mining officer is not known on the Upper Peninsula. Under his and his son's management, the Mass Mine is developing into a profitable property. The mine is producing about fifty tons of copper per month, which, with the limited facilities possessed, is a splendid showing.

RICHARD CHYNOWETH, proprietor of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' Hotel and partner in the meat market business. Mr. Chynoweth was born in Devonshire, England, June 19, 1834. He was brought up a miner, and emigrated to America in the fall of 1860. He came at once to the Upper Peninsula, and made his home at Houghton. April 17, 1861, he came to Rockland, and worked in the Rockland Mine two years. In 1863, he opened a hotel at the Forest Landing, which he kept nine years. He then removed to Rockland, and bought the house which he now keeps. He added largely to its dimensions, and put it in first-class condition. It is no empty form of words to say that the guest at the Masonic and Odd Fellows' Hotel finds neat rooms, a well-furnished table and an obliging landlord. It is a pity as much cannot truthfully be said of more public houses in this region. In April, 1882, Mr. Chynoweth engaged in the butchering business with a partner, who takes charge of the meat market. Mr. Chynoweth has held various local offices. He has served three years as Highway Commissioner for Rockland, and State Local Commissioner two years, of the State road between Ontonagon and Baraga.

LAWRENCE COLLINS, Postmaster and senior partner of L. Collins & Co., merchants, Greenland, is a native of Oakland County, Mich., and was born in 1844. When thirteen years of age, he came to Lake Superior. and made his home at Ontonagon. Having completed his school days, he engaged as merchant's clerk, and pursued that calling till 1870. He then started in business for himself in the town of Greenland, as a dealer in general merchandise. By good management and strict attention to business, he built up a prosperous trade. In 1878, he was appointed Postmaster of the Greenland Post Office, which position he still holds. In June, 1880, he sold an interest in the business to Mr. L. Stannard, and the firm of L. Collins & Co. was organized. The new firm continued the business successfully until their store and the bulk of the stock was destroyed by fire, by which they sustained a very heavy loss. Mr. Collins had lost his house and household goods by fire only a few months previous. Both fires were evidently the work of incendiaries. As Mr. Collins is one of the most popular merchants in this region, and there being no known reason why he should have an enemy so malignant, this succession of calamities is most mysterious. The firm continued business in a temporary store at the Evergreen Bluff Mine till their new store on the old site shall be completed. At this writing, it is nearly ready for occupancy, and is one of the largest and best appointed establishments of the kind in the county. This firm deals in general merchandise, and carries an average stock of $25,000. Their store is located on the Rockland and Houghton road, and adjacent to the Ridge Mine.

JOSEPH COULTER, deceased, was one of the pioneers of Lake Superior; he came to this region in 1845 or 1846; remained at Eagle River until 1847, and then came to Ontonagon as agent of the Douglas-Houghton, now Henwood Mine. He was a man of superior intelligence and executive ability, and was a prominent citizen of those early times. He was agent of several mines, viz.: The Algonquin, Coulter, Douglas-Houghton, Flint, Steel and Bohemian. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors for several years. In 1860, he was elected to the Michigan State Senate, over Mr. Campbell, one of the most popular Republicans of the Upper Peninsula. He was a man thoroughly respected and trusted by the community in which he lived. His death occurred December 8, 1866.

WILLIAM J. COULTER, druggist and County Clerk, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 5, 1853. He came to Ontonagon with his parent in 1854, his step-father, Capt. Joseph Coulter, was mining agent at the Douglas-Houghton and Bohemian Mines until 1860, when the family moved to Ontonagon. Mr. Coulter began business as a druggist in 1877; he was appointed County Clerk by the County Board of Supervisors January 5, 1882, and was declared elected to the same office in the spring of 1882, running fifty-seven votes ahead of Mr. Charles M. Howell, the opposing candidate. Possession of the office is contested by Mr. Henry Powers, who claims to hold by appointment. Mr. Powers remains in possession of the office pending the action of the higher court. Mr. Coulter has served as Township Treasurer of Ontonagon Township for the years 1875-76-77-78. He also served as Township Clerk for the year 1880.

JOSHUA W. CROZER, Postmaster and merchant, was born in Flushing, Belmont Co., Ohio, May 18, 1818. He was brought up a farmer, and went to Indiana in 1840; there he was initiated into politics, and cast his first vote with the Whig party for Gen. Harrison. He engaged in school teaching one year, and then returned to Ohio. He was a student of the Quaker Seminary, of which he is a graduate. He spent his early manhood in farming and teaching in Highland County, Ohio. In 1853, he came to Ontonagon and spent two years on the range as agent of the Ohio Mine; he then bought into the Lake Superior Miner with G. D. Emerson, and was engaged with Mr. Emerson in the publication of the paper for ten years, or from 1857 to 1867; he next engaged in merchandising; he was appointed Postmaster in the fall of 1873. He has been a popular Justice of Ontonagon during almost his entire residence here; he is the present incumbent. Since 1881, he has been the State Agent for Charities and Prisons. Mr. Crozer still carries on his store as a dealer in dry goods, clothing, groceries and notions.

PATRICK J. CUSICK, Sheriff of Ontonagon County, and dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, was born in Ireland, and emigrated to America in his boyhood, arriving in New York City in 1850; he continued to reside in that city till 1858, when he moved to Ontonagon, Mich. He was employed at the National Mine at first, and subsequently at the Quincy Mine at Portage Lake. In the fall of 1859, he went to Kentucky. On the breaking-out of the war, he enlisted, June 19, 1861, as a private in Company I, Second Kentucky Infantry for three years. He was promoted to Sergeant, and served the term of his enlistment, and took part in the various battles and engagements participated in by his regiment. He re-enlisted in Hancock's Veteran Corps, and served till the spring of 1865. On returning from the army, he located in Ontonagon, and engaged, with Mr. James Mercer, in the warehouse and dock business, and continued that connection till the spring of 1882. He was elected Sheriff of Ontonagon County in the fall of 1878, and served the term of 1879-80. He was re-elected for the term of 1881-82, being the present incumbent. In July, 1882, he opened up his sample-room.