Marvil Secord (1801-1886) is little more than a footnote in local history, having built the first frame dwelling in the village of Chesaning, but the life he lived was so remarkable that it merits a closer look.
While Chesaning had at least a few pioneer newspapers that covered local happenings, little record of them has survived down to the present day. Here are some news items from other sources that provide a glimpse into the early history of our village…
While Chesaning had at least a few pioneer newspapers that covered local happenings, little record of them has survived down to the present day. Here are some news items from other sources that provide a glimpse into the early history of our village…
Having already covered what the village of Chesaning itself would have looked like in the year 1877, let’s move out into the surrounding township and see what we can find.
Let’s explore the history of someone who is a descendant of the original Native American tribes that once inhabited the Chesaning area.
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