Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Paperback

by Brenda L. Williams (Author)

The rich history of St. Clair County has been shaped by the colorful people of its past.

From the Kerley Lot to the City Flats Hotel, the corner of Military and Water Street in Port Huron is forever etched with the spirit of diverse and passionate citizens like Daniel B. Harrington and James W. Sanborn. The bankruptcy of John Johnston & Co. shaped the fortunes of a local family. Local lumbermen influenced the lumber industry not just in the county but across Michigan. The Radical Republicans contributed to the rise and fall of Congressman Omar D. Conger, and the controversial John P. Sanborn played an outsized role in local politics. Author Brenda L. Williams leads a historical journey into the captivating lives of early local luminaries.

Author Biography

Brenda L. Williams is the director and law librarian at the Montgomery County Law Library in Dayton, Ohio. She was born and raised in Port Huron, Michigan. She is a graduate of St. Clair County Community College (Associate of Arts), American Public University (Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies) and San Jose State University (Master of Library and Information Science). Brenda is a member of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, St. Clair County Genealogy and History Society and Harsens Island Historical Society. To read more of her historical writings, please visit her blog at https: tappingroots.com.