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Compiled by John H. Wheeler Published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Biography Page 170 - 171 |
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MARVIN D. COLVIN
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Marvin D. Colvin is the owner of a valuable and highly improved farm of two hundred acres situated on section 1, Wexford township. This property is the visible evidence of his life of industry, his well directed labors and his sound judgment in business affairs. He is today classed among the representative and highly respected agriculturists of his community and it is with pleasure that the record of his life is here presented. A native of the Empire state, he was born in Cattaraugus county on the 13th of February, 1874. His father, Barton Colvin, was also born in New York and wedded Miss Alma Holmes, who died in Cattaraugus county. In the year 1883 the father came to Michigan, establishing his home in Wexford county. He is now an esteemed resident of Traverse City and is in politics a Democrat. Marvin D. Colvin accompanied his father on his removal to the west and since 1883 has resided continuously in Wexford township. He was a youth of nine years at the time of his arrival and therefore the period of his entire manhood has been spent in this county where he is now so widely and favorably known. He obtained his education in the public schools and was reared to farm life. After reaching years of maturity he was married, in Bay Shore, Michigan, on the 27th of January, 1897, to Miss Edith L. Worth, a native of Wexford county, born January 17, 1874, and they now have two interesting children, Margery W. and Floris H. Mrs. Colvin was educated in the Sherman public school and at Benzonia College, and was a successful teacher in Wexford and Benzie counties. Theirs is a pleasant home, celebrated for its cordial hospitality, and their many friends delight to gather there. Mr. Colvin devotes his energies to agricultural pursuits and his farm, comprising two hundred acres of rich land, indicates his careful supervision in its neat and thrifty appearance. He has good farm buildings upon his place, including his nice residence, a commodious barn and other buildings for the shelter of grain and stock. Everything is kept in good repair and this is one of the model farms of the twentieth century. In public affairs Mr. Colvin has also been somewhat prominent and for three years he has served as justice of the peace, proving a competent officer. His life has been one of industry and he has never taken advantage of the necessities of his fellow men in any trade transaction, but has won his prosperity through honorable business methods that will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny. Politically Mr. Colvin belongs to Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted Masons, to Castle No. 212, Knights of Pythias, and to Wexford Camp No. 8647, Modern Woodmen of America, in which he has held the office of venerable consul. Mrs. Colvin belongs to the Order of the Eastern Star and is also a member of the Christian church. |