arm just as the Indian fired, cutting a heavy woolen vest in two in front with the ball and powder. The Indian then caught the other Indian's rifle. Baldwin, being a powerful, muscular man, clinched the rifle barrel near the muzzle, wrenched it from the hands of the Indian, and dealt him a blow, felling him to the ground, breaking the gun stock off at the breach.

Taylor, who had grappled with the other Indian, had thrown him, and had become nearly exhausted in holding him down, and appealed to Baldwin for help. In the first struggle, Taylor had caught the Indian's arm at the wrist, as he raised it, tomahawk in hand, with the evident purpose of braining him, and continued holding his arm with one hand, the other clinched in his hair. Baldwin directed Taylor to let go the red-skin's hair, which he did, when he struck the Indian with the rifle barrel with which he had already felled one red-skin, crushing his skull.

When Mullett and his party returned to camp at evening, and found the two Indians lying senseless in the tent, they deemed it prudent to leave their work; which they did early the next morning, March 15th, leaving some provisions and water brought from the stream near by, for the Indians should they revive, and the surveying party returned to Detroit to await negotiations with the Indian chiefs, which was done by Col. Beaufait; and Mr. Mullett returned, continued and completed his surveys unmolested, as previously mentioned.

Edwin Baldwin, while packing provisions for Sibley the following year, encountered on an Indian trail, Simo, one of the Indians brained by his brother, who suddenly hid in a clump of bushes some distance ahead, and when approaching the point where he last saw him, was suddenly covered by the Indian's rifle, poised as if to shoot as he came into an open space. Baldwin met his fierce demoniacal look with a fearless, unconcerned gaze, with his eyes constantly upon the Indian, while approaching him, and called to him in French to come to him. The Indian replied that he was deaf. He then beckoned for him to come, which he did, carrying his rifle at half rest as he approached. Upon reaching him Simo exclaimed. "You not the Chemocaman who crushed my skull in with a gun barrel," at the same time lifting a piece of buckskin from the top of his head, exposing the wound inflicted by his brother Edward. The brain was discernible through a thin white tissue which had closed over it. There being a strong family resemblance between the brothers, together with the fact that Edwin wore the same woolen vest (which had been mended by his mother) that Edward wore in his encounter with the Indian, led Simo, at first sight, to believe him to be the same Chemocaman who crushed in his skull. After making some presents of tobacco to the Indian, Baldwin passed on, but kept an eye on him until out of sight; fearing he would fire upon him as he kept his rifle ready and half raised to his face. This Indian lived about a year, though feeble, and died. Mr. Baldwin* does not remember the other one's name, but knew him, and of his whereabouts for some years afterwards.

MEMORIAL REPORT

BY A. O. HYDE

MR. PRESIDENT.-I am sorry that the list of deaths of aged persons who have died in Calhoun county during the last year is incomplete as presented here to-day.

* See appendix.

Circulars addressed to recorders and town clerks in the county have in same instances been promptly and fully answered. In a majority of cases no attention has been paid to the request.

The following list comprises those who have been reported or personallylooked up.

TOWN OF BURLINGTON

JAMES PHILLIPS-age 87 years; resident of county, 42 years. HENRY P. JONES-age 92 years; resident of county, 45 years. Mr. Jones was born and reared in New York City-well known to all early settlers in the county as Esquire Jones; educated a lawyer; a man of means; somewhat eccentric, but an acknowledged gentleman in all his transactions. LUTHER WALLING-aged 78 years; 30 years in the county; a staunch, thrifty farmer.

TOWN OF CLARENDON

GEORGE CHANDLER-died May 2, 1882, aged 76 years; born in N. Y.

LOREN KEEP-died May 22, 1882, aged 77 years; born in Homer, N. Y., a wealthy farmer and highly respected by all who knew him.

TOWN OF CLARENCE

YOUNG M. HATCH-died May 22, 1882, aged 80 years; born in Cayuga county, New York, settled in this county in 1836; was a farmer.

TOWN OF FREDONIA

MARGARETTA GOOD-died Nov. 24, 1883, aged 83 years.

LAWRENCE GOOD-died April 7, 1883, aged 81 years. This worthy aged couple had for many years owned and occupied the farm on which they died. They came from Pennsylvania to Michigan.

SIDNEY SMITH-died May 8, 1883, was a millwright by profession, but had for many years been a farmer; born in New York.

TOWN OF HOMER

RUSSELL ALDRICH-died Dec. 2, 1882, aged 80 years; always a farmer; born in New York.

HENRY FAILING-died May 11, 1882, aged 83 years; born in New York, resident of this county, 43 years.

TOWN OF LEE

RILEY CARVER-died Sept. 2, 1882, aged 84 years; came from White Hall,、 New York, in 1836, and has since that time resided in this county.

TOWN OF MARSHALL

BAKER STILLSON-died April, 1883, aged 79 years; came to Michigan in 1843, and has since resided in this county.

MARSHALL CITY

EDWARD BUTTON-died March 21, 1882, aged 67; born at Deposit, New York, June 21, 1814. Mr. Button was one of the early merchants of Marshall-a man of active life, and an esteemed citizen.

REV. JOHN D. PIERCE-died in Connecticut, April 5, 1882; was born at Chesterfield, N. H., Feb. 8, 1797. The writer thinks he came to Calhoun

county in 1832, where he spent many years; was fully identified with many interests of the new community settling around him. Mr. Pierce was our first superintendent of public instruction, and became known as the father of our public school system.

HORATIO W. BANKS-died April 12, 1882, aged 76; born at Richmond, Va., Dec. 29, 1805, emigrated to Marshall in 1834.

ALBERT D. SMITH-died August 12, 1882, aged 70; born in New Jersey. CALEB TILTON-died Sept. 5, 1882, aged 80; born in Massachusetts, settled in 1835 on the farm where he died.

GEORGE B. MURRAY-died Dec. 17, 1882, aged 67; born in Vt.; came to Michigan in 1834, settled near Dundee, but in a few months moved into Calhoun where he filled many important positions as an active business man, having the full confidence of all who knew him.

JOSEPH L. LORD-died April 20, 1883, aged 90; born at Danville, Conn., June 7, 1792, came to this county at an early date.

STEPHEN H. PRESTON-died May 9, 1883, aged 73 years; born in New York 1810. Mr. Preston was a lawyer by profession; was the first Prosecuting Attorney of Calhoun county.

TOWN OF MARENGO

SUNDERLAND G. PATTISON-died August, 1882, aged 71 years; came to Marengo in 1834; at that time the township was sparsely settled. He at once made large improvements upon his land and became a producer of wheat and other grains in amount far exceeding the produce of his neighbors. He brought large numbers of horses and oxen from Ohio and Indiana, selling many to new beginners around him, frequently waiting for his pay, until land could be broken up, and cropped. Was a man of great energy and deservedly popular with all who knew him, and at one time sheriff of the county.

ISAAC HEWITT-died June, 1882, aged 63; was born in Pennsylvania; came to this county with his father and family at an early date. Mr. Hewitt was a very exemplary man, of more than ordinary talent. Held many offices of large trust and responsibility, always discharging his duties in a manner most satisfactory to all concerned. He amassed a large property by his good management, dying as he had lived, with the respect of all who knew him.

TOWN OF NEWTON

JEREMIAH WOODWARD.-familiarly known as Uncle Jerry, died Nov., 1882, aged 80 years; born at Waybridge, Addison county, Vermont; came to this State and county in 1833, located the farm on which he had lived 46 years at the time of his death. His aged wife survives him, surrounded by the comforts of a good home and a kind hearted son to care for her.

ALBION

The remains of Mrs. Hannahs were brought to Albion on May 23 for burial from Utica, N. Y. She was one of Albion's first settlers and resided here many years. Since the death of her husband, four years ago, her home has been with her daughter at Utica, N. Y. Her age was 85 years. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Pond of Utica, and a son, George Hannahs of South Haven. She was one of the original members of the Presbyterian church of this place, and was an earnest, useful christian.

MARTIN S. (L.) COLE-died Oct. 16, 1882, aged 76 years, from the effects of an attempt upon his own life some days previously, while in a depressed state of mind. Mr. Cole was one of the pioneers of LeRoy; afterwards went to Climax, prominent and influential among the early settlers.

GEORGE N. HYATT-died Nov. 29, 1882, aged 60; came to Battle Creek 1844; in 1847 an employé of T. B. Skinner, the partner afterwards, of the firm of Stone & Hyatt-see Battle Creek Journal Dec. 6, 1882.

WM. O. HARRIS-died in Dec.; was a mariner and is said to have come to Battle Creek as early as 1835.

ERASTUS CLARK-died June 8, 1882.

MRS. PHEBE ANTOINETTE DIBBLE, wife of L. D. Dibble, died Aug. 22, 1882, aged 56; daughter of Dr. Chatterton; came to Michigan June 8, 1851.

CHARLES KNIGHT-died Sept. 8, 1882, aged 78 years; came to Marshall in 1837, to Battle Creek 1842, had the oldest door, sash and blind manufactory in the city; burned in 1875.

SUSAN N. KIRBY-died Sept. 25, 1882, aged 74 years, wife of Caleb Kirby; came to Battle Creek about 40 years ago, then went to a farm in Bedford 5 miles from here, where she lived until her death.

MRS. ANSON MAPES-died Oct. 18, 1882, aged 68 years; came to Michigan in 1837, maiden name Maria Blass, lived in Battle Creek township. JOHN COATES-resident of East Leroy, died Aug. 24, 1882, aged 84; came to Michigan in 1836.

CHRISTINE BOWNE STILLSON, wife of the late Eli Le Grand Stillson, died July 7, 1882, aged 74; came to Michigan in 1836; to Battle Creek in 1837. HARRIET N. MARSH, wife of Spencer H. Marsh, died July 13, 1882; came to Michigan in 1855; Leroy to Battle Creek 1864. See Battle Creek Journal, July 26, 1882.

HIRAM O. BURNHAM,-town of Charleston, Mich., died July 20, 1882, aged 80; came to Michigan in 1841.

SAMUEL CONVIs-died July 21, 1882, at his residence near Verona, aged 74; the first settler of Battle Creek, establishing himself here in 1832.

MRS. SIDNEY SHAVER-died July 23, 1882; came to Michigan in 1858sister of Mrs. L. D. Dibble.

THERESA D. BURGHER-died Oct. 1, 1882, aged 70 years.

SAMUEL GREGORY-died Oct. 4, 1882, aged 79; came about 1841.

GIDDINGS WHITTMORE-died Oct. 4, 1882, aged 83.

AUSTRIS GEDDES-died Oct. 5, 1882, aged 82.

MARY BIDWELL-died Oct. 14, 1882, aged 78.

MARIA M. EDMUNDS-died Oct. 17, 1882, aged 75; residence Johnstown. The dates on the following list are those of burial:

MRS. ANSON DUNTON who died this year, was one of the oldest settlers of this part of the State, the mother of Mrs. Daniel Graham of Newton, who could give other information.

JOHN MECHEM-killed by cars Dec. 8, 1881, aged 74 years, 7 months.
JEREMIAH BROWN-died Dec. 18, 1881, aged 80; resident of Emmett.

CATHERINE LEROY-died Dec. 18, 1881, aged 80 years.
CATHERINE HUME-died Dec. 21, 1881, aged 80 years.
LUCY STUART died Dec. 26, 1881, aged 89 years.

LETTIA LYON-died Dec. 20, 1881, aged 86 years; pioneer.
CORNELIA BUCK-died Jan. 10, 1882, aged 59 years.

JOSEPH O. KENT-died Jan. 19, 1882, aged 63 years.
ELMER PEEBLES-died Jan. 20, 1882, aged 58 years.
ELENOR REED-died Feb. 13, 1882, aged 70 years.

CHRISTINA SCHADER-died Feb. 16, 1882, aged 72 years.

CHARLOTTE F. BETTERLY-died March 9, 1882, aged 83 years; pioneer. NATHAN P. WILDER-died March 19, 1882, aged 62 years; pioneer.

EZRA PARKER-died March 22, 1882, aged 84 years.

ELIZA H. ROWLEY-died March 29, 1882, aged 75 years.

RACHEL PHELPS-died April 4, 1882, aged 86 years; soldier's widow of 1812. GEORGE D. HICKMAN-died April 9, 1882, aged 62 years.

SARAH VANVALKENBURGH-died April 14, 1882, aged 87 years; widow of a soldier of 1812.

WILLIAM REESE-died May 13, 1882, aged 69 years; early settler.
MARY EGGLESTON-died May 15, 1882, aged 83 years.

BENJAMIN HARPER-died July 7, 1882, aged 79 years.
CHRISTINA B. STILLSON, died July 10, 1882, aged 74.
HARRIET N. MARSH-died July 24, 1882, aged 56 years.
OLIVER CHAMPION-died July 24, 1882, aged 54 years.
PHEBE A. DIBBLE-died August 22, 1882, aged 56 years.
CHARLES KNIGHT-died Sept. 10, 1882, aged 78 years.
DR. EDWARD Cox-died Sept. 21, 1882, aged 66 years.
SUSAN N. KIRBY-died Sept. 28, 1882, aged 74 years.

DEATH OF JOSIAH GODDARD

The death of Josiah Goddard which occurred on the 21st ult., 1882, at his home in Ft. Atkinson, Iowa, is of especial interest to our readers, as the deceased was one of the earliest pioneers of this section, and was prominently identified with the development of our county, during the first sixteen years of its history. He was a man of large intelligence and striking originality of character, which with the noble and generous traits uniformly manifest in his intercourse with society, and the spirit of enterprise which characterized the more active period of his life, caused him to be a conspicuous figure in our early annals.

Mr. Goddard who died at the ripe age of 91 years and 16 days, was the fifth child of Gardner and Sophia (Rice) Goddard of East Boylston, Mass., where he was born April 5th, 1792. His family are noted for their longevity, as of eleven children all of whom reached mature years, five attained to extreme old age, their ages varying from 80 to 93 years. Two sisters are still living, one aged 80 years at Templeton, Mass., and the other aged 87 years at Southboro in the same State.

The subject of this notice resided in his native township until his 17th year, when he went to Boston where he remained until the opening of hostilities between the United States and Great Britain in 1812, when he entered the army and served his country during the war. He was one of the "immortals" who under the lead of Col. Miller, charged and captured the British batteries at Lundy's Lane. He also bore a part in the battles of Niagara and Plattsburg.

At the close of the war, he came to Detroit where he took up his permanent abode and where he was married on the 14th of October, 1814, to Miss Hannah Harris, with whom he lived happily for nearly 69 years, and who