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Serrell, Harry J. |
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| Author: Deborah Larsen | Date: 17 Dec 1999 12:00 PM GMT |
| Classification: Biography | |
| HARRY J. SERRELL. One of the most highly
improved farms in Oakland county, the deed to which was signed on March
7, 1825, by John Quincy Adams, president of the United States, is that
of Harry J. Serrell, who operates one hundred and twenty acres in
section 32 of Avon township, which lies across the road from his
residential farm of one hundred and forty-four acres in section 33. Mr.
Serrell has added to his country place all the improvements that modern
usage make desirable. The barns, cattle sheds, granaries, etc., all of
the best class, show the enterprise of their owner, who is in the dairy
business and keeps on hand about thirty-six head of the best stock. Mr.
Serrell thoughtfully sees that his family enjoys life. They have a
delightful summer cottage at Cass Lake, and have two automobiles which
make easy the opportunities for tours through the pleasant region that
surrounds their home. Mr. Serrell was born on November 8, 1868, his parents being Samuel J. and Adie E. (MURLINE) Serrell, of whom more detailed mention is made in a sketch of Samuel J. Serrell, to be found in other pages of this work. Harry J. remained on the home farm until he was twenty-eight, then started up in business in Oxford. He had learned the florist business and operated a green house in Oxford for three years, at the expiration of which time he decided to return to the farm, and there turned his attention to dairying. He has followed this occupation with good success ever since. The marriage of Mr. Serrell to Kate L. DAVIS, the daughter of Arthur and Letitia (RODENBO) Davis, took place on the 3rd of April, 1905. The parents of Mrs. Serrell are living at Orion, Michigan. Mrs. Serrell was one of the five children of her parents, the others being: Estella, the wife of William RANDALL, of Orion; Roy, of Oakland; Emma, deceased; and Lena, the widow of Charles HARMON. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Serrell: Grant J., Donald J. and Alice D. The family are Methodists, and Mr. Serrell is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Seeley, Thaddeus D. History of Oakland County, Michigan. Chicago : Lewis, 1912, v.2, pp.789-790. |
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