History of Allegan and Barry counties, Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of their prominent men and pioneers.
Johnson, Crisfield., D.W. Ensign & Co.
Philadelphia: D.W. Ensign & co., 1880.
Pages 336 and 337
Dr. Richard Wear, previously of Canada, made his way to Allegan Co., Mich., in 1834. For two years, he devoted himself to prospecting for land, and found an active demand from speculators for his services. In 1835 he was the tax collector of Allegan township, which then embraced the whole county. The total amount of township, county, and State tax for that year, including the tax levied to prosecute the Toledo war, did not exceed $300. Dr. Wear was also the collector of Otsego in 1836, when it embraced the two eastern ranges of the county.* He was likewise a member of the convestion which transformed the Territory of Michigan into a State. Dr. Weare entered, in 1836, 80 acres on section 27, for which he paid $100, his nearest neighbor being several miles disant, in Van Buren County. He was the first pioneer who cleared the forests of the southern portion of the township. The doctor's first effort was to secure a shelter for temporary occupancy. From the material affored by a white-ash tree he built a wigwam, in which he led the life of a hermit, depending only on the labor of his own hands. He then chopped and burned a sufficient tract upon which to grow corn and potatoes for his own use. Later, he built a more comfortable log house, to which he brought his wife and family. He exchanged this farm for the one on which he now resides. The Indians, who were then numerous throughout the locality made him frequent visits, and often begged his hospitality for the night. Always receiving a cordial welcome, they spread their blankets on the floor, and there slept soundly until the morning light warned them to depart. The floor was sometimes covered with these nomads of the wilderness. Dr. Weare was one of the earliest justices of the peace of Trowbridge, and held the office for a period of twenty-four years. He performed many marriage services, a fugitive couple occasionally appearing at midnight to obtain his aid. His regular fee was $1.50, nor could he be induced to act for less. He performed the earliest marriage service in the township, but is not able to recall the names of the contracting parties.
One of the first births in the township occurred in the family of Dr. Wear, being that of his son William. Another early birth was that of a daughter of Sidney Smith, now Mrs. Albert Mosher. With Dr. Wear came his uncle, John Wear, who, after a residence of some years in Trowbridge, removed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ord Quiz, Ord, Nebraska: Friday, June 3, 1898
Dr. Richard Weare, one of the oldest residents of Ord, died at his home in this city on the morning of last week Friday, aged 94 years.
He was born in Lower Canada Dec. 5, 1804. His early life was spent in that country, but at the age of 30 he came to Michigan, then a territory, and set out to carve out a home in that rugged woodland. Five years later, Aug. 1, 1839, he was married to Julia A. Kendall, who survives him. For many years, he practiced medicine and enjoyed a good practice. Several parties here knew him then, the writer's wife being one of them. She recollects him from her earliest childhood as the family physician, he then being counted as an old man.
In 1881 he moved to Kansas and a year later came to Ord, where his home has since been.
Twelve children were born to these sturdy people, seven of whom are still living. These are: William, Stephen, and Burney Weare, all of Ord, Arther Weare of Michigan, and Captain Weare, of Wisconsin Mrs. Carrie Jones, of Burwell, Nebraska, and Mrs. Purcis Buell, of Round Lake Wisconsin.
He was a man of many peculiarities. We have more than once heard him say that it was unnecessary for anyone to die if they took proper care of themselves and understood the laws of nature, and the way he clung to life went to add some weight to his theory.
Five years ago he contracted the grip, and since then he has been pretty closely confined to the house, being helpless for the last few years. But through all this time he has had the faithful care of his wife and his son William, whose home has been with his parents.
The funeral was held from the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Tyerer officiating.
Johnson, Crisfield., D.W. Ensign & Co.
Philadelphia: D.W. Ensign & co., 1880.
Pages 336 and 337
Dr. Richard Wear, previously of Canada, made his way to Allegan Co., Mich., in 1834. For two years, he devoted himself to prospecting for land, and found an active demand from speculators for his services. In 1835 he was the tax collector of Allegan township, which then embraced the whole county. The total amount of township, county, and State tax for that year, including the tax levied to prosecute the Toledo war, did not exceed $300. Dr. Wear was also the collector of Otsego in 1836, when it embraced the two eastern ranges of the county.* He was likewise a member of the convestion which transformed the Territory of Michigan into a State. Dr. Weare entered, in 1836, 80 acres on section 27, for which he paid $100, his nearest neighbor being several miles disant, in Van Buren County. He was the first pioneer who cleared the forests of the southern portion of the township. The doctor's first effort was to secure a shelter for temporary occupancy. From the material affored by a white-ash tree he built a wigwam, in which he led the life of a hermit, depending only on the labor of his own hands. He then chopped and burned a sufficient tract upon which to grow corn and potatoes for his own use. Later, he built a more comfortable log house, to which he brought his wife and family. He exchanged this farm for the one on which he now resides. The Indians, who were then numerous throughout the locality made him frequent visits, and often begged his hospitality for the night. Always receiving a cordial welcome, they spread their blankets on the floor, and there slept soundly until the morning light warned them to depart. The floor was sometimes covered with these nomads of the wilderness. Dr. Weare was one of the earliest justices of the peace of Trowbridge, and held the office for a period of twenty-four years. He performed many marriage services, a fugitive couple occasionally appearing at midnight to obtain his aid. His regular fee was $1.50, nor could he be induced to act for less. He performed the earliest marriage service in the township, but is not able to recall the names of the contracting parties.
One of the first births in the township occurred in the family of Dr. Wear, being that of his son William. Another early birth was that of a daughter of Sidney Smith, now Mrs. Albert Mosher. With Dr. Wear came his uncle, John Wear, who, after a residence of some years in Trowbridge, removed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ord Quiz, Ord, Nebraska: Friday, June 3, 1898
Dr. Richard Weare, one of the oldest residents of Ord, died at his home in this city on the morning of last week Friday, aged 94 years.
He was born in Lower Canada Dec. 5, 1804. His early life was spent in that country, but at the age of 30 he came to Michigan, then a territory, and set out to carve out a home in that rugged woodland. Five years later, Aug. 1, 1839, he was married to Julia A. Kendall, who survives him. For many years, he practiced medicine and enjoyed a good practice. Several parties here knew him then, the writer's wife being one of them. She recollects him from her earliest childhood as the family physician, he then being counted as an old man.
In 1881 he moved to Kansas and a year later came to Ord, where his home has since been.
Twelve children were born to these sturdy people, seven of whom are still living. These are: William, Stephen, and Burney Weare, all of Ord, Arther Weare of Michigan, and Captain Weare, of Wisconsin Mrs. Carrie Jones, of Burwell, Nebraska, and Mrs. Purcis Buell, of Round Lake Wisconsin.
He was a man of many peculiarities. We have more than once heard him say that it was unnecessary for anyone to die if they took proper care of themselves and understood the laws of nature, and the way he clung to life went to add some weight to his theory.
Five years ago he contracted the grip, and since then he has been pretty closely confined to the house, being helpless for the last few years. But through all this time he has had the faithful care of his wife and his son William, whose home has been with his parents.
The funeral was held from the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Tyerer officiating.
History of Allegan and Barry counties, Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of their prominent men and pioneers.
Johnson, Crisfield., D.W. Ensign & Co.
Philadelphia: D.W. Ensign & co., 1880.
Pages 336 and 337
Dr. Richard Wear, previously of Canada, made his way to Allegan Co., Mich., in 1834. For two years, he devoted himself to prospecting for land, and found an active demand from speculators for his services. In 1835 he was the tax collector of Allegan township, which then embraced the whole county. The total amount of township, county, and State tax for that year, including the tax levied to prosecute the Toledo war, did not exceed $300. Dr. Wear was also the collector of Otsego in 1836, when it embraced the two eastern ranges of the county.* He was likewise a member of the convestion which transformed the Territory of Michigan into a State. Dr. Weare entered, in 1836, 80 acres on section 27, for which he paid $100, his nearest neighbor being several miles disant, in Van Buren County. He was the first pioneer who cleared the forests of the southern portion of the township. The doctor's first effort was to secure a shelter for temporary occupancy. From the material affored by a white-ash tree he built a wigwam, in which he led the life of a hermit, depending only on the labor of his own hands. He then chopped and burned a sufficient tract upon which to grow corn and potatoes for his own use. Later, he built a more comfortable log house, to which he brought his wife and family. He exchanged this farm for the one on which he now resides. The Indians, who were then numerous throughout the locality made him frequent visits, and often begged his hospitality for the night. Always receiving a cordial welcome, they spread their blankets on the floor, and there slept soundly until the morning light warned them to depart. The floor was sometimes covered with these nomads of the wilderness. Dr. Weare was one of the earliest justices of the peace of Trowbridge, and held the office for a period of twenty-four years. He performed many marriage services, a fugitive couple occasionally appearing at midnight to obtain his aid. His regular fee was $1.50, nor could he be induced to act for less. He performed the earliest marriage service in the township, but is not able to recall the names of the contracting parties.
One of the first births in the township occurred in the family of Dr. Wear, being that of his son William. Another early birth was that of a daughter of Sidney Smith, now Mrs. Albert Mosher. With Dr. Wear came his uncle, John Wear, who, after a residence of some years in Trowbridge, removed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ord Quiz, Ord, Nebraska: Friday, June 3, 1898
Dr. Richard Weare, one of the oldest residents of Ord, died at his home in this city on the morning of last week Friday, aged 94 years.
He was born in Lower Canada Dec. 5, 1804. His early life was spent in that country, but at the age of 30 he came to Michigan, then a territory, and set out to carve out a home in that rugged woodland. Five years later, Aug. 1, 1839, he was married to Julia A. Kendall, who survives him. For many years, he practiced medicine and enjoyed a good practice. Several parties here knew him then, the writer's wife being one of them. She recollects him from her earliest childhood as the family physician, he then being counted as an old man.
In 1881 he moved to Kansas and a year later came to Ord, where his home has since been.
Twelve children were born to these sturdy people, seven of whom are still living. These are: William, Stephen, and Burney Weare, all of Ord, Arther Weare of Michigan, and Captain Weare, of Wisconsin Mrs. Carrie Jones, of Burwell, Nebraska, and Mrs. Purcis Buell, of Round Lake Wisconsin.
He was a man of many peculiarities. We have more than once heard him say that it was unnecessary for anyone to die if they took proper care of themselves and understood the laws of nature, and the way he clung to life went to add some weight to his theory.
Five years ago he contracted the grip, and since then he has been pretty closely confined to the house, being helpless for the last few years. But through all this time he has had the faithful care of his wife and his son William, whose home has been with his parents.
The funeral was held from the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Tyerer officiating.
Johnson, Crisfield., D.W. Ensign & Co.
Philadelphia: D.W. Ensign & co., 1880.
Pages 336 and 337
Dr. Richard Wear, previously of Canada, made his way to Allegan Co., Mich., in 1834. For two years, he devoted himself to prospecting for land, and found an active demand from speculators for his services. In 1835 he was the tax collector of Allegan township, which then embraced the whole county. The total amount of township, county, and State tax for that year, including the tax levied to prosecute the Toledo war, did not exceed $300. Dr. Wear was also the collector of Otsego in 1836, when it embraced the two eastern ranges of the county.* He was likewise a member of the convestion which transformed the Territory of Michigan into a State. Dr. Weare entered, in 1836, 80 acres on section 27, for which he paid $100, his nearest neighbor being several miles disant, in Van Buren County. He was the first pioneer who cleared the forests of the southern portion of the township. The doctor's first effort was to secure a shelter for temporary occupancy. From the material affored by a white-ash tree he built a wigwam, in which he led the life of a hermit, depending only on the labor of his own hands. He then chopped and burned a sufficient tract upon which to grow corn and potatoes for his own use. Later, he built a more comfortable log house, to which he brought his wife and family. He exchanged this farm for the one on which he now resides. The Indians, who were then numerous throughout the locality made him frequent visits, and often begged his hospitality for the night. Always receiving a cordial welcome, they spread their blankets on the floor, and there slept soundly until the morning light warned them to depart. The floor was sometimes covered with these nomads of the wilderness. Dr. Weare was one of the earliest justices of the peace of Trowbridge, and held the office for a period of twenty-four years. He performed many marriage services, a fugitive couple occasionally appearing at midnight to obtain his aid. His regular fee was $1.50, nor could he be induced to act for less. He performed the earliest marriage service in the township, but is not able to recall the names of the contracting parties.
One of the first births in the township occurred in the family of Dr. Wear, being that of his son William. Another early birth was that of a daughter of Sidney Smith, now Mrs. Albert Mosher. With Dr. Wear came his uncle, John Wear, who, after a residence of some years in Trowbridge, removed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ord Quiz, Ord, Nebraska: Friday, June 3, 1898
Dr. Richard Weare, one of the oldest residents of Ord, died at his home in this city on the morning of last week Friday, aged 94 years.
He was born in Lower Canada Dec. 5, 1804. His early life was spent in that country, but at the age of 30 he came to Michigan, then a territory, and set out to carve out a home in that rugged woodland. Five years later, Aug. 1, 1839, he was married to Julia A. Kendall, who survives him. For many years, he practiced medicine and enjoyed a good practice. Several parties here knew him then, the writer's wife being one of them. She recollects him from her earliest childhood as the family physician, he then being counted as an old man.
In 1881 he moved to Kansas and a year later came to Ord, where his home has since been.
Twelve children were born to these sturdy people, seven of whom are still living. These are: William, Stephen, and Burney Weare, all of Ord, Arther Weare of Michigan, and Captain Weare, of Wisconsin Mrs. Carrie Jones, of Burwell, Nebraska, and Mrs. Purcis Buell, of Round Lake Wisconsin.
He was a man of many peculiarities. We have more than once heard him say that it was unnecessary for anyone to die if they took proper care of themselves and understood the laws of nature, and the way he clung to life went to add some weight to his theory.
Five years ago he contracted the grip, and since then he has been pretty closely confined to the house, being helpless for the last few years. But through all this time he has had the faithful care of his wife and his son William, whose home has been with his parents.
The funeral was held from the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Tyerer officiating.
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