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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
LINSDAY, Joel D.
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Joel D. Linsday, farmer, was born in Onondaga County, N.Y., October 5,
1822.  When fifteen years of age he came with his parents to Branch
County, in this state, where he spent the rest of his youth, and received
his early training and education.  From thence he came to Clay Banks, in
1866, and settled in his present home, on Section 25.  He has 195 acres of
land, about sixty of which are already under improvement.  He has nearly
ten acres of fine orchard, consisting of apple, peach, cherry, and plum
trees, of excellent varieties.  He was married to Polly H. Peabody, of
Eckford, Mich., May 6, 1846.  She died August 25, 1856.  He was married to
Eunice A. Draper, of Kinderhook, Mich., July 4, 1857.  He has four
children--Jennett D., Eugene L., Emmerson J., and Edith Arabele.  Mr.
Linsday was township treasurer, and is now township supervisor.  Mr. and
Mrs. Linsday are earnest friends of industry and education.
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