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Hon. Lewis G. Bickford
Afterwards he bought a new farm of 120 acres in Burton. He settled upon his farm and commenced clearing it up and ere many years had it converted into a rich, productive homestead, which ' he still owned at the time of his death, besides a large tract which he had added to it. About thirty years ago he was elected justice of the peace and
has held that office by reelection continually ever since. He was the third register of deeds elected after the organization of G-enesee county. He also filled the office of judge of probate, recorder of the city of Flint, and various minor positions of public trust, always discharging the duties with ability. He was the soul of honor, and no citizen of Michigan ever enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the community in which he lived more than did Lewis G. Bickford. He came to Genesee county the same year as did Gov. Begole, Samuel B. Wicks, William P. Crandall and Milton Case, and all were married in the same year. Mr. Bickford's widow is the only member of his family who survives him.
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