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 ========================================================================== WADE, George N. ========================================================================== George N. Wade, farmer, section 12, is a son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Sovereign) Wade, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of New Jersey. He was born in Canada, October 15, 1821. He left the Dominion when 20 years of age and came to Allegan Co., Mich., and in two years returned to his native land, where he made his home eight years, and again came to Allegan County. In 1874, he came to Newaygo County and lived in Fremont four years, engaged in the manufacture of brick. He then purchased 20 acres of land in Sheridan Township, section 12, where he has built a good brick house and has all his land under tillage. Mr. Wade was married in Otsego, Allegan County, May 25, 1841, to Mary Updike, who was born in N.Y., June 2, 1824, and died Nov., 1883. They have nine children: Lena E., Jane L. Warren D., Frank W., Clarence W., George D., Willard B., Wilbert C. and Fred. Mr. W. has held the office of Supervisor of Sheridan Township two years, and various other town offices. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. In politics he is a Republican. ===========================================================================