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History of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties, Michigan
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of
Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

Published by H. R. Page & Co., Chicago, IL, 1882

Transcribed by Linda Talbott

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Page 154
LILLIE, Marvin B.
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Marvin B. Lillie, farmer, was born in Poland, N.Y., October 2, 1839.  He
came with his parents to Kent County, Mich., when about fourteen years
old, and came to Clay Banks in March, 1861.  He bought 100 acres of land
and began opening up a home on Section 26.  His present home is on
Sections 22 and 27, and consists of eighty acres, about fifty of which are
under cultivation.  His thriving orchard, consisting of four acres,
contains choice varieties of apple, pear, peach and cherry trees.  Mr.
Lillie was married to Sarah M. McLellan, of Oakfield, Mich., January 28,
1859.  They have three children--Sylva R., George A., and Fanny Jane.  On
Christmas day, 1863, Mr. Lillie enlisted in Battery B, First Michigan
Artillery, under Captain A. F. Arnt, and served his country in the late
civil war until discharged, June 8, 1865, for disability, from wounds
received at Resacca, Ga., from which he is still a severe sufferer, having
never since then seen a well day.  He has been township treasurer six
years, but has persistently avoided the other offices of his municipality.
In politics he is a Republican, and in fraternity a Granger.  Mr. and Mrs.
Lillie find pleasure in promoting charity and good will around them.
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