Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan is available for purchase through Arcadia Publishing and other online retailers.
About the Book
The rich history of St. Clair County has been shaped by the colorful people of its past. From the Kerley Lot to the City Flats Hotel, the corner of Military and Water Street in Port Huron is forever etched with the spirit of diverse and passionate citizens like Daniel B. Harrington and James W. Sanborn. The bankruptcy of John Johnston & Co. shaped the fortunes of a local family. Local lumbermen influenced the lumber industry not just in the county but across Michigan. The Radical Republicans contributed to the rise and fall of Congressman Omar D. Conger, and the controversial John P. Sanborn played an outsized role in local politics. Author Brenda L. Williams leads a historical journey into the captivating lives of early local luminaries.
Below are works from my Michigan Pamphlet Series, featuring personal history stories about the pioneers of St. Clair and Macomb Counties. To purchase one of my pamphlets, click the images below to find my storefront on Blurb. Thank you for your support!
About the Book
Henry G. McMorran was a prominent capitalist and former US Congressman from Port Huron, Michigan. In 1891, he formed a business partnership with Wilbur F. Davidson. Together they built the McMorran and Davidson building that still stands today at 7th and Lapeer. This book details their partnership and the business entities that operated out of the building from 1891 to 1910. An entertaining read for those interested in the unique history of the city of Port Huron, Michigan.
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Frances Harsen was a Native American woman married to Jacob Harsen II. This story aims to uncover the truth behind the folklore surrounding the first family of Harsen’s Island, Michigan. It examines the legal challenges faced in being a Native American woman living in Michigan in the mid-1840s and how it affected Frances Harsen’s claims to her husband’s estate.