This county was named after William Barry, Postmaster General under President Andrew Jackson. The first settlers arrived in 1831 and settled on the banks of the Thornapple River. Hastings has sites of historical interest with the courthouse and the Queen Anne style residence of the Striker house.
Stephen Michael Bedell(June 13, 1972-June 17, 2002) MIDDLEVILLE, MI — Mr. Stephen Michael Bedell, 30, of Middleville, MI passed away Monday, June 17, 2002, at his home. Mr. Bedell was born on June 13, 1972, in Garden City, Michigan the son of Leslie & Darlene (Byers) Bedell. He was raised … Read more
Another of the representative farmers and sterling citizens of Antrim county is James Larue, whose well improved and attractive homestead is situated in Central Lake township. He is a native of the old Empire state, having been born in Onondaga county, New York, on the 19th of May, 1859, and … Read more