Daniel M. Angell – Through the energetic prosecution of agriculturalenterprises, Mr. Angell has become well known throughout Ottawa County as asuccessful farmer of Tallmadge Township. His farm ranks with the best in thecounty, and consists of one hundred and twenty acres, upon which has been placeda substantial set of improvements, including a commodious house and a number ofoutbuildings for the storage of machinery, and the shelter of stock. The outwardcareer of Daniel M. Angell can scarcely be called an eventful one. Averse to alldisplay, he has sought neither distinction nor power, but in the rural home,surrounded by those he loves, he lives in comfort and serene content.

Born in Clinton County, N. Y., February 11, 1831, our subject is the secondchild in the family of Daniel and Olive (Wheeler) Angell, natives of New York.At the age of five years he accompanied his parents to Michigan, and settled inwhat is now Tallmadge Township, Ottawa County, where he grew to manhood. Hisentire educational advantages consisted of a short attendance at the commonschools of Lamont, this county, and one term spent in a select school. However,through diligent effort, he has gained a good education and may justly be termeda self-made man.

Remaining with his father until he reached the age of twenty-three, oursubject then embarked in farming upon his own account, and for nine yearspursued his chosen occupation on the south side of Grand River. Later he retunedto the old homestead, and upon the death of his father in 1876 eh assumed themanagement of the place, where he still makes his home. He carries on generalfarming, and raises wheat, corn, potatoes and small fruits. He has receivedlittle assistance from others and his success is due largely to his unaidedexertions. He is a man of keen discrimination, foresight and energy, anddisplays excellent judgment in the management of his estate.

The lady who, on the 2^nd of September, 1854, became the wife ofMr. Angell was formerly Miss Cecelia Blakeney, and was born in New York, beingthe daughter of William and Susan (Powers) Blakeney, of Vermont. To thismarriage there were born eight children, five of whom are still living, namely:Daniel M., who makes his home with his parents; Frances, Merton P., Velvia C.,and Moses R., all of whom are still at home. In religious connections, both Mr.Angell and his estimable wife are identified with the Methodis Episcopal Church,of which he is the present Steward and one of the Trustees. Politically, he is aProhibitionist, and votes the ticket of hi chosen party at every election. Hehas served as Roadmaster and in other positions where his energy and abilityhave been instrumental in advancing the interests of the township and county.