Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2011, All Rights Reserved U.S. Data Repository Please read U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Portrait and biographical album of Newayco (sp) County, Mich. containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Michigan and of the presidents of the United States: also containing a complete history of the county, from its earliest settlement to the present time. Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1884 Transcribed and submitted by Joyce Pearson June 8, 2011 ====================================================================== HEWETT, John W. ====================================================================== John W. Hewett, butcher and dealer in groceries and provisions, at Woodville, was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., Feb. 16, 1837, and is the son of George W. and Mary (Farley) Hewett, natives of the State of New York. Mr. Hewett was educated in the common schools and was principally reared on a farm. In 1880 he came to Newaygo County and entered into his present occupation at Woodville. His business has grown extensive and profitable, including a large section of the surrounding country, where he supplies the numerous lumber camps. He was married in 1857, to Hannah C., daughter of Stephen G. and Esther (Cone) March. She was born in Ontario Co., N.Y., and of her marriage to Mr. Hewett five children have been born: Ralph W., Flora, Charles, Etta and Mary. Leslie and Geroula are deceased. In political affairs Mr. Hewett is a Republican. ======================================================================