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 May 10, 2011 ========================================================================== MISNER, Raymond E. ========================================================================== Raymond E. Misner, son of Ephraim and Marietta (Darling) Misner, natives of New York, was born in that State, April 14, 1850 and at the age of 16 years came to Michigan and settled in Newaygo County, where he was employed in a saw-mill for nearly ten years; was also employed about two years by the Chicago & West Michigan Railroad Company. Jan. 1, 1880, he formed a partnership with R. W. Rutherford, for the purpose of carrying on the grocery, boot and shoe, flour and feed, and provision trade, under the firm name of Rutherford & Misner, in Fremont. They carry a stock of about $2,000. Mr. Misner was married, in Fremont, Dec. 25, 1869, to Sophia J., daughter or Cornelius and Christina Addison, natives of Holland. She came to America with her parents, and remained at home until her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Misner have two children: Stella M., born Dec. 25, 1870, and James E., born June 27, 1875. Mr. M. was appointed Special Policeman the first year the village was incorporated and still retains that position. In politics, he is identified with the Republican party. ==========================================================================