Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2026 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== USGenNet Data Repository Notice: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ============================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ============================================================================= History of Manistee, Mason & Oceana Counties, Michigan H. R. Page & Co., Chicago - 1882 [pg 66] C. E. Joys is a native of Norway, and came to this country in the year 1867. In 1868 he came to Manistee and was engaged as book-keeper for MAXWELL, PUNDT & Co., and also with R. G. PETERS & Co. In 1876 he went to Hokah, Minn., and engaged in general merchandising, which he still continues . In March last he returned to Manistee and became a member of the firm of FRIEND, JOYS & Co., as already stated. ===============================================================================