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Local Area Histories

Michigan

Berrien County
History of Bertrand Township
Excerpt from 1880 "History of Berrien and VanBuren Counties".
History of Chickaming Township
Excerpt from 1880 "History of Berrien and VanBuren Counties".
The Evolution of Bridgman.
An excellent historical article submitted by Mr. Tom McCort.

Cass County
Transcribed historical roadway markers in Cass County.

Van Buren County
History of Lawrence Township, Part 1.; Part 2.; or Part 3, Biographical Sketches.
Excerpt from 1880 "History of Berrien and VanBuren Counties." (Note: In three parts.)
The History of Porter Township, Part 1 or Part 2.
From the 1880 book, "The History of Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan". (In two parts.)

Indiana

La Porte County
Complete List of the Old Settlers Association of La Porte County or Part 2 or Part 3
From the Book "The History of La Porte County, Indiana", published in 1880 (In three parts).
Biography of Daniel Low
From "The History of La Porte County, Indiana".
Excerpts from the book "An Illustrated Historical Atlas of LaPorte County, Indiana"; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5.
Book published in 1874. Detailed biographical information on many LaPorte County Families. (Transcribed in five parts).
Transcribed historical roadway markers in LaPorte County.

Porter County
Excerpts from "The History of Porter County, Indiana".Chapter I.
Book published in 1882 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago.
History of Pleasant, Porter and Pine Townships
From the 1882 book, "The History of Porter County, Indiana".

St. Joseph County
Excerpts from "The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana".
Book published in 1880, by Chas. C. Chapman & Co., Chicago.
Chapter IV, "Pioneer Life"
A good description of life in the early days.
Chapter VIII
In depth history of the construction of the area railroads, as well as telegraph and ferry lines.
Chapter XVI, "Dark Deeds"
A very interesting chapter of some of St. Joseph Counties earliest crimes and tragedies.
Township Histories - German Township.
From "The History of St. Joseph County, Indiana", published in 1880, by Chas. C. Chapman & Co., Chicago.

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