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 The Traverse Region, historical and descriptive,
 with illustrations of scenery and
 portraits and biographical sketches of some
 of its prominent men and pioneers.
 pub. H. R. Page & Co., Chicago - 1884


        [p. 152]

        A. J. SOUTHARD, banker at Harbor Springs, is a native of Cat-
     taraugus County, N.Y., and came to Michigan with his parents when three
     years of age.  Upon arriving at an age when he began to lay plans for the
     future, he took up the study of law, and was admitted to practice in
     Shiawassee County, in April, 1865.  After practicing a short time, he made
     a trip west to look after some business interests.  In 1867, having re-
     turned, and having acquired a large farm in Ionia County, he settled upon
     it and carried on farming about three years.  In 1876 he came to Harbor
     Springs from Portland, and practiced law for a time, but gradually drifted
     out of law as other interests required his attention.  In 1879, in company
     with W. E. PARKER, he built the flouring-mill, of which he is now exclusive
     owner, having purchased MR. PARKER's interest.  He has extensive real
     estate interests, and owns the mill dock; also an interest in the other
     dock, and a large tract of water front.  In January, 1882, he engaged in
     the banking business, which he still carries on.  The building in which his
     bank is located was built by him in 1881.  He is a very successful business
     man.

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