WAS FULL OF YEARS.

DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN PIONEER.

STEPHEN O'BRIEN, ONE OF THE EARLIEST SETTLERS IN THE GRAND RIVER VALLEY, DIED LAST NIGHT--HIS MEMORABLE CAREER.

STEPHEN O'BRIEN died at 10:45 o'clock last evening at the residence of his daughter, MRS. C.G. PULCHER, 78 Clinton street. He has been confined to his bed for several weeks and the end was not unexpected. All the members of the family were gathered around the bedside at the final moment, and the Rev. Father James C. Pulcher was also present. The end came quietly and peacefully, and it was in perfect harmony with the life the old gentleman led.

Stephen O'Brien was one of the early pioneers of this city, and he was the second white man to build a log cabin add [and] settle upon the west side of the river. He was born in County Louthe, Ireland, on December 23, 1814, and came to New York in 1833. He lived there two years and after spending two years in St. Joseph, this state, he came to Grand Rapids in 1836. With his brother, BERNARD, he bought a tract of land from the government, a few days after his arrival and for fifty-eight years the old O'Brien homestead in Walker township has been one of the most familiar landmarks. Soon after building his cabin Mr. O'Brien started to find a short route to this city, the only road then in existence being the old river road. He "blazed" a course through the woods and afterward chopped out a road and it is even now known as the O'Brien road. A hard working farmer, he was a successful one and he was one of the believers in a bright future for the village. He became interested in several business enterprises, and among his early associates were H.H. Ives and E.U. Knapp, and the three of them built the old Phoenix block on Lyon street.

Honest and earnest in all his undertakings, his acquaintance was wide and he was greatly respected by all who knew him. He held several township offices at various times, and in the early 60's was nominated for state senator, and, although the Democrats were not as numerous then as now, he had the satisfaction of giving his opponent a lively chase and running away ahead of his ticket.

His wife died just fifteen years ago, almost upon the same day as his death, leaving thirteen children, six of whom are now living, and they were all at the bedside last evening. They are BERNARD M., ANDREW P., P.H. and THOMAS F. O'BRIEN, and MRS. C.G. PULCHER and MRS. P.V. MEHEN. The funeral will be held from St. James church, the day to be announced later.

GRAND RAPIDS DEMOCRAT, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Apr. 14, 1894, Pg. 5, Col. 1, Art. 1

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PASSED AWAY.

STEVEN O'BRIEN DIED LAST NIGHT AT THE AGE OF 80 YEARS.

STEVEN O'BRIEN, mentioned in yesterday's PRESS as being dangerously ill, died at the residence of C.G. PULCHER, his son-in-law, at 10:45 last night. All the members of the family were gathered around the bedside at the final moment, and the Rev. Father James C. Pulcher was also present. The old man died as he had lived, happy and at peace with all the world.

Steven O'Brien was born in County Louth, Ireland, in 1814, and came to this city fifty-seven years ago, when but 24 years of age. With his brother BARNEY he bought a tract of land from the government a few days after his arrival, and for fifty-seven years the old O'Brien homestead in Walker township has been one of the most familiar landmarks. Soon after building his cabin Mr. O'Brien started to find a short route to this city, the only road then in existence being the old river road. He "blazed" a course through the woods and afterward chopped out a road, and it is even now known as the O'BRIEN ROAD. A hard-working farmer, he was a successful one, and he was one of the believers in a bright future for the village. He became interested in several business enterprises, and among his early associates were H.H. Ives and E.U. Knapp, and the three of them built the old Phoenix block on Lyon street.

His wife died just fifteen years ago, leaving thirteen children, six of whom are now living, and they were all at the bedside last evening. The are BERNARD M., ANDREW P., P.H., and THOMAS F. O'BRIEN, and MRS. C.G. PULCHER and MRS. P.V. MEHEN.

The funeral will be held from the residence of his brother, 78 Clinton street, Monday, at 9:30 a.m. and St. James' church at 10 a.m.

THE EVENING PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Apr. 14, 1894, Pg. 1, Col. 5, Art. 2

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Walker, one of the western tier of townships, was first settled by Samuel White in 1836. Mr. White built the first frame barn west of Grand River, and soon after erected a saw mill on Indian Creek. Later in the same year Mr. White was joined by Jesse Smith and a Frenchmnan named John J. Nardin, who came and settled in the, township. The following persons followed to complete, the early settlement: Henry Helmka, Wm. W. Anderson, Joseph Denton, John Hogadone,, Harvey Monroe, John Harrington, PATRICK O'BRIEN, STEPHEN O'BRIEN, Jas. Murray and the Edison family. Many others followed at an early day.

HISTORY OF GRAND RAPIDS (With Biographical Sketches), by Chas. Richard Tuttle, Published by Tuttle & Cooney, Grand Rapids, 1874, Pgs. 108-109 (Chapter XIX - Early Settlement of Spencer, Wyoming, Walker, Vergennes and Tyrone)

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Toward the close of 1836 a number of Irish families, flying from oppression and evil laws, sought a home in Michigan. Among the number who settled in Kent county at that period were PATRICK O'BRIEN, James Murray and STEPHEN O'BRIEN.

HISTORY OF KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN [Illustrated], Chas. C. Chapman & Co., Chicago, 1881, pg. 202 (Chapter V - Pioneers of Kent)

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STEPHEN O'BRIEN was a native of County Lowth, Ireland. He came to the United States in 1835, accompanied by his brother, BERNARD; spent one year in New York, then came to Michigan and lived one year at St. Joseph; and in 1837 he pre-empted eighty acres in each of the three sections--28, 29, and 32--in Walker township. For some years the brothers worked together as partners. Meantime, their father and mother came from Ireland to Michigan and the father improved one of the tracts mentioned until his death, at the age of ninety-one years. Stephen O'Brien accumulated a farm of 240 acres, which was heavily timbered with oak, beech, maple, and black walnut, yet he succeeded in having it all cleared and devoted it to general farming. But he lost everything in 1873, including his farm. He died April 13, 1894.

GRAND RAPIDS AND KENT COUNTY MICHIGAN, Edited by Ernest B. Fisher, Robert O. Law Company, Chicago, 1918 - Vol. I, Pg. 237 (Walker Township)

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STEPHEN O'BRIEN married JANE PAYTON in February, 1845. She was born in county Roscommon, Ireland, and came to America a young woman; four years prior to marriage she came from Canada to Grand Rapids with the WILLIAMS family, by whom she was employed as a domestic. Mr. O'Brien had a farm of 240 acres, which was heavily timbered with oak, beech, maple and black walnut, yet he succeeded in having it all cleared and devoted it to general farming. But he lost his all in 1873, including his farm. He lost his wife March 19, 1879, and his own death took place April 13, 1894. There were born to his marriage thirteen children, of whom six only reached maturity, viz: MARY JANE, wife of C.G. PULCHER, of No. 78 Clinton street, Grand Rapids; THERESA, wife of P.V. MEHEN, telegraph operator, and residing at No. 94 Charles street, same city; BERNARD M., the subject of this sketch; ANDREW, on the grandfather's old place, on which the first improvements were made; PATRICK H. and THOMAS F., of the firm of O'BRIEN BROS. funeral directors in Grand Rapids.

THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS AND KENT COUNTY, MICH., Up To Date, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens (Illustrated), A.W. Bowen & Co., 1900, Pgs. 923 (Detail of biography on his son, BERNARD MICHAEL O'BRIEN)

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1840 U.S. CENSUS, KENT CO., MICHIGAN
Head of Family: STEPHEN O'BRIEN
Free White Persons (Males) - 15 thru 19: 1 [?]
Free White Persons (Males) - 20 thru 29: 2 [STEPHEN & BERNARD O'BRIEN]
Free White Persons (Males) - 60 thru 69: 1 [PATRICK O'BRIEN? - Father]
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20 - 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4

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CORONERS - The following list, although not complete, gives the names of many of those who have served in this capacity:

1846, STEPHEN O'BRIEN and Myron H. Balcom

GRAND RAPIDS AND KENT COUNTY MICHIGAN: Historical Account of Their Progress from the First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I, Ernest B. Fisher, Editor, Robert O. Law Company, Chicago, 1918, Pg. 368 (Chapter XXXIV - Representatives and County Officials - Coroners)

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1850 U.S. CENUS, WALKER, KENT CO., MI, 12 Aug. 1850
OBRIEN, S., 35, Farmer, b. Ireland
OBrien, Jane, 26, b. Ireland
OBrien, Catharine, 2, b. MI
OBrien, Stephen, 1, b. MI
Crowley, Timothy, 23, Laborer, b. Ireland
Bird, Patrick, 16, Laborer, b. Ireland
Patten, Owen, 50, Laborer, b. Ireland

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On August 4, 1852, for the sum of $1 "to them in hand paid," STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN deeded to BARNEY O'BRIEN, the SW1/4 of Sec. 28 & the E1/2 of the W1/2 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 29, all in Twp. 7 North, Range 12 West (Walker Twp.), containing 200 acres. This transaction was witnessed by CHARLES McCARTHY & PATRICK O'BRIEN.
RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book R., Pg. 455

On August 24, 1852, for the sum of $1 "to them in hand paid," BARNEY & ELLEN "O'BRINE" deeded to STEPHEN "O'BRINE", the NE1/4 of Sec. 32 & E1/2 of NW1/4 of Sec. 32 & W1/2 of W1/2 of SE1/4 of Sec. 29, all in Twp. 7 North, Range 12 West (Walker Twp.), containing 280 acres. This transaction was witnessed by CHARLES McCARTHY & RICHARD CARROLL.
RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book R., Pgs. 455-456

NOTE: This appears to be a "swap" of sorts with Stephen O'Brien coming out of the deal with 80 more acres. Barney O'Brien would die on 3 September 1852 of consumption and was trying to provide for the future of his wife and children.

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1860 U.S. CENSUS, WALKER, KENT CO., MI, 18 July 1860
O'BRIEN, STEPHEN, 45, Farmer, b. Ireland
O'Brien, Jane, 37, b. Ireland
O'Brien, Mary J. 8, b. MI
O'Brien, Bernard, 6, b. MI
O'Brien, Andrew, 3, b. MI
O'Brien, Patrick H., 2, b. MI
O'Brien, Teresa, 11/12, b. MI
Peyton, Owen, 79, b. Ireland
Magrath, Ann, 18, Domestic, b. Ireland
Murphy, Patrick, 25, Farm Laborer, b. Ireland
Cuddahy, William, 19, Farm Laborer, b. Ireland
Dixon, Isaac, 20, Farm Laborer, b. NY
Morris, Fitch, 18, Farm Laborer, b. NY

1860 CENSUS - SCHEDULE 4 - PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURE IN THE TOWN OF WALKER IN THE COUNTY OF KENT
Name: STEPHEN O'BRIEN
Acres of Land (Improved): 120
Acres of Land (Unimproved): 160
Cash Value of Farm: $7000
Value of Farming Implements & Machinery: $250
LIVE STOCK, June 1, 1860
Horse: 7
Asses & Mules: -blank-
Milch Cows: 4
Working Oxen: 4
Other Cattle: 12
Sheep: 30
Swine: 15
Value of Live Stock: $1000
PRODUCE DURING THE...
Wheat (bushels): 400
Rye (bushels): -blank-
Indian Corn (bushels): 40
Oats (bushels): 300
Rice (lbs.): -blank-
Tobacco (lbs.): -blank-
Ginned Cotton (bales of 400#): -blank-
Wool (lbs): 300

NOTE: For whatever reason, the second half of SCHEDULE 4 is not provided at this ancestry.com site

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The Representative Convention for the Third District of this county met at Ada to-day, and nominated STEPHEN O'BRIEN for the Legislature.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Mich., Sun., Aug. 9, 1868, Pg. 1, Col. 7, Item 1 (Grand Rapids.)

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MR. and MRS. STEPHEN O'BRIEN, of Walker, celebrated their silver wedding on the 17th [February] with a large company of friends and a goodly array of presents.

DETROIT WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Detroit, Mich., Thurs., Mar. 3, 1870, Pg. 2, Col. 4, Item 3 (Grand Rapids.)

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1870 U.S. CENSUS, WALKER, KENT CO., MI, 25 Aug. 1870
OBRIEN, STEPHEN, 55, Farmer, b. Ireland
Obrien, Jane, 46, Keeping House, b. Ireland
Obrien, Mary, 18, b. MI
Obrien, Barnard, 16, b. MI
Obrien, Andrew, 14, b. MI
Obrien, Patrick, 12, b. MI
Obrien, Theressa, 10, b. MI
Obrien, Thomas, 7, b. MI
Hagerty, Timothy 22, Farm Laborer, b. Ireland

1880 U.S. CENSUS, WALKER, KENT CO., MI, 5 June 1880
OBRIEN, STEPHEN, 65, Widower, Farmer. b. Ireland (Parents b. Ireland)
Obrien, Barnard (Son), 24, Single, Farmer, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland)
Obrien, Andrew (Son), 23, Single, Farm Laborer, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland)
Obrien, Thomas (Son), 17, Single, Farm Laboer, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland)
Morrill, Adlai, 18, Single, Laborer, b. MI (Parents b.NY)
Caples, Michael, 20, Single, Laborer, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland)
Lynch, Mary, 35, Single, Servant (Maimed, Crippled, Bed Ridden or Disabled), b. MI (Parents b. Ireland)
McMahen, Jennie, 22, Single, Servant, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland)

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LAND LEAGUE.

The "Grand Valley Land League" is the name of an association formed in this city, Saturday evening, which elected the following officers:

President - STEPHEN O'BRIEN.
Vice President - John Renihan.
Secretary - Thos. Nestor.
Treasurer - Patrick Walsh.

The League will hold another meeting on Thursday evening, to make arrangements for receiving Michael Davitt, who is to visit this city soon.

THE EVENING LEADER, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., Jul. 26, 1880, Pg. 4, Col. 2, Art. 3 (Land League.)

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1884 MICHIGAN CENSUS, WALKER TWP., KENT CO., MI, 23 June 1884
#5, OBRIEN, STEPHEN (Father), 69, WIDOW, b. Ireland (Parents b. Ireland), Farmer, Resided in MI 47 Yrs.
#6, OBrien, Bernard (Son), 30, Single, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland), Farmer
#7, OBrien, Andrew (Son), 27, Single, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland), At Home
#8, OBrien, Thomas (Son), 20, Single, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland), At Home
#9, OBrien, Patrick (Son), 26, Single, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland), Contractor on RR
#10 MEHEN, ESSIE (Daughter), 25, Married, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland), House Keeper
#11, Mehen, Vincent (Husband), 29, Married, b. WV (Parents b. Ireland), Telegraphist, Resided in MI 10 Yrs.
#12, Mehen, Francis (Son), 3, b. MI (Father b. WV / Mother b. MI), At Home
#13, Mehen, Zeelah (Daughter), 1, b. MI (Father b. WV / Mother b. MI), At Home
#14, Duff, Victoria (Domestic), 17, Single, b. Ireland (Parents b. Ireland), Domestic, Resided in MI 8 Yrs.
#15, Cepplas(?), Michael (Laborer), 35, Single, b. MI (Parents b. Ireland), Farm Laborer
#16, Davis, Joseph (Laborer), 20, Single, b. Canada (Parents b. Canada), Farm Laborer, Resided in MI 3 Yrs.

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A PERMANENT PARNELL SOCIETY.

A meeting will be held at A.O.H. hall, 64 Canal street, on Sunday, November 29th at 3 p.m. for the purpose of forming a permanent Irish American society in aid of the Parnell Parliamentary fund, and assisting in promoting peaceable legislation beneficial to Ireland. All Irishman in sympathy with the movement are invited to be present.

By order of the following members of the Parnell executive committee: Maurice Shanahan, M.D. Ryan, Thomas Walsh, M.J. McCarthy, M.J. Byrne, Chas. J. Ryan, M. Colleton, Thomas Nestor, L.E. Carroll, STEPHEN O'BRIEN, Dr. Mulhern and James E. McBride.

THE EVENING LEADER, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., Nov. 28, 1885, Pg. 4, Col. 1, Art. 4 (A Permanent Parnell Society.)

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KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DEATH RECORDS (1894), Pg. 69, Record No. 2719 - STEPHEN O'BRIEN (Male-White-Maritial Status Unknown), died 13 April 1894, in Grand Rapids, aged 79 yrs., 3 mos. & 21 days, of "Cancer". Stephen, a Farmer, was born in Ireland of UNKNOWN parentage.

A digital copy of this record can be viewed within FamilySearch.org at: Kent County Michigan Death Records - STEPHEN O'BRIEN

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FARM IN FAMILY FOR NEARLY EIGHTY YEARS

INTERESTING HISTORY IS RECALLED BY SALE OF THE O'BRIEN PROPERTY.

TAKEN UP IN THE YEAR 1877 [1837]

The announcement that the livestock, farm implements and hay and grain of the O'BRIEN FARM on Butterworth Road are to be sold at public auction recalls some interesting facts in regard to the farm.

It was purchased from the government in 1837 and originally consisted of a section or 640 acres. The original owner was STEPHEN O'BRIEN, father of B.M., T.F., and the late P.H. O'BRIEN, and he was already established on the farm at the time the state of Michigan was admitted into the Union. The road leading to the place, which now is a continuation of Butterworth avenue, S.W., still is called the O'BRIEN ROAD for it was blazed and cut through by the sturdy pioneer.

The first house to be put up on the place was a log cabin and this was followed by a modest frame house. Later, as prosperity came, a fine house was erected, but this burned eighteen years ago. Another house was built on the site and this one is still standing.

STEPHAN O'BRIEN lived on the homestead until the time of his death in 1893 and the farm has been in possession of his family for seventy-seven years. Last September 280 acres of it were sold to Dr. A.J. Patterson who will take possession April 1. A part of the original tract is still owned by A.P. O'BRIEN.

THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Fri., Mar. 20, 1914, Pg. 9, Col. 2, Art. 1

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STEPHEN O'BRIEN - LANDS PURCHASED & LANDS SOLD (Chronological Order by Date of Transaction)

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On April 23, 1853, for the sum of $300.00, JAMES & JOHANNA CUDDIHY and THOMAS & BRIDGET CUDDIHY of the Town of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, deeded to STEPHEN O'BRIEN, the W1/2 of the SE1/4 of Sec. No. 10, in Township No. 7 North, Range No. 11 West [Grand Rapids Township], containing 80 acres.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book T, Page No. 1

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On May 31, 1853, for the sum of $400.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN, of the Town of Walker, Kent Co., MI, deeded to JOSHUA BRANDISH, of the Town of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, W1/2 of the SE1/4 of Sec. No. 10 in Township No. 7 North, Range No. 11 West [Grand Rapids Township], containing 80 acres. Witnesses: F.W. WORDEN & R.A. GOODSELL.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book T, Page No. 72

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On November 4, 1856, for the sum of $700.00, WILLIAM P. & AUGUSTA E. GREENE, of Norwich, CT, deeded to STEPHEN O'BRIEN, the W1/2 of the NW1/4 of Sec. No. 22, in Township 6 North, Range No. 12 West [Wyoming Township], containing 80 acres. Witnesses: SANFORD H. SHOLES & LEVI H. GODDARD.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book 24, Page No. 347

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On December 29, 1859, for the sum of $700.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN of Walker, Kent Co., MI, deeded to JAMES STEWART of Wyoming, Kent Co., MI, the W1/2 of the NW1/4 of Sec. No. 22, Township 6 North, Range 12 West [Wyoming Township], containing 80 acres. Witnesses: S.M. PELTON & T. SINCLAIR.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 18, Page No. 561

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On February 24, 1869, for the sum of $350.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN of Kent Co., MI, deeded to DAVID J. DEAN, of Kent Co., MI, Block Nos. 26, 35 & 36 of Stewart's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, situated on the W1/2 of Sec. No. 20 in Township No. 7 North, Range No. 11 West [Grand Rapids Township], with the exception of 3 acres off the Westerly end of Block No. 36, previously deeded to JOHN DAILEY. Witnesses: JOHN BALL & J.H. McKEE.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 51, Page No. 468

The STEWART'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: STEWARTS ADDITION MAP

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On August 14, 1869, for the sum of $600.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN, of Walker, Kent Co., MI, deeded to MARY B. SHULTZ of City of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, Lot 156 of Cummings & Ferrys Addition to the City of Grand Rapids - Lot 156 is located on the NE corner of Bridge and Jefferson Sts. Witnesses: F.D. BOARDMAN & MICHAEL O'HARA.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 60, Pages No. 145-146

The CUMING & FERRY'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: CUMING & FERRY'S ADDITION MAP

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On October 8, 1869, for the sum of $425.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN, of Kent Co., MI, deeded to ROBERT BROWN, of Kent Co., MI, the S1/2 of Block No. 9 of Stewart's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, situate on the W1/2 of Sec. No. 20, in Township No. 7 North, Range No. 11 West [Grand Rapids Twp.], containing 5 acres. Witnesses: J.C. SMITH & J.H. McKEE.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 62, Page No. 135

The STEWART'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: STEWARTS ADDITION MAP

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On February 18, 1870, for the sum of $200.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN, of Kent Co., MI, deeded to DAVID STEWART of Fulton Co., MI(?), the S1/2 of Block No. 5, the N1/2 of Block No. 10 and Entire Blocks No. 11, 12, 14 & 15 of Stewart's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, situated on W1/2 of Sec. No. 20, Township No. 7 North, Range No. 11 West [Grand Rapids Twp.], bounded on the North by Short Street, on the East by Burke Avenue, on the South by Morse Street and on the West by Spring Avenue. Also a certain other piece of land on said Stewart's Addition bounded on the east by Waring Avenue, on the South by the Detroit & Milwaukee Rail Road, on the West by by lands heretofore deeded to CHARLES WARD, and on the North by lands deeded to WILLIAM S. BARTON. Also, Lot No. 11, in Block No. 12 Tanner Taylor's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids ("Subject to such written Contracts of sale of parts of said lands as have heretofore been made to HORACE STEWART, JOHN STEWART, CAROLINE L. CONGER, MARYANN(?) BUSH & MARY E. VANDERZEN(?). Witnesses: E.H. HUNT & JAMES H. McKee.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 61, Page No. 591

The STEWART'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: STEWARTS ADDITION MAP

The TANNER TAYLOR'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: TANNER TAYLOR'S ADDITION MAP

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On April 11, 1871, for the sum of $1000.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN of Kent Co., MI, deeded to WILLIAM S. JOHNSON & CHARLES R. MITCHELL, of Kent Co., MI, the E1/2 of the SW1/4 of Sec. No. 12, Township 10 North, Range 11 West [Solon Township], containing 80 acres. Witnesses: C.P. CALKINS & WM. SEARS.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 69, Record No. 383

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On April 28, 1871, for the sum of $1000.00, JEREMIAH W. & AGNES T. BOYNTON, of Caledonia Twp., Kent Co., MI, deeded to STEPHEN O'BRIEN, Lot No. 6, in Block No. 5, of the Coit & Co.'s Addition, in the City of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. This transaction was witnessed by ELISHA D. PARKER & JAMES MALCOLM.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book 68, Page No. 311

The COIT & CO'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: COIT & CO.'S ADDITION MAP

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On May 24, 1871, for the sum of $450.00, STEPHEN & JANE O'BRIEN, of Kent Co., MI, deeded to HERMAN PETTERSCH, of Kent Co., MI, Land in Grand Rapids described as Lot 111 of Cumming and Ferrys Addition to Grand Rapids. Witnesses: C.P. CALKINS & L.P. EDDY.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book No. 69, Page No. 568

The CUMING & FERRY'S ADDITION to the City of Grand Rapids can be viewed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) site at: CUMING & FERRY'S ADDITION MAP