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SHIAWASSEE COUNTY .59
locating on the hill where he has ever since resided. He was a nephew of Gov. Enos T. Throop, of New York. He was prominent in the early history of this State—was a Representative in the Legislature of 1848-50. Mr. Martin was a staunch Democrat and his home in those days was the political center of northern Michigan; he kept open house for Governors and members of the Legislature who stopped on their way to Lansing or Grand Rapids. He was acquainted with many
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