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Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ========================================================================= Formatted by U.S. Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan Record Publishing Company, Chicago - 1895 -138- AUGUSTUS J. TEED, a prominent and influential citizen of Cadillac, has made his home in this place for about eighteen years. In the spring of 1879 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served as such for four years to the satisfaction of all. In 1880 he was appointed City Surveyor, serving un- til the spring on 1894. In the fall of 1880 he was also chosen to be Surveyor of Wexford County, which position he is still filling. Prior to his removal to this city he was County Sur- veyor of Van Buren County for two years. The cause of educa- tion finds in him a true friend, and he served for three years as a member of the County Board of School Examiners. JOSEPH TEED, the paternal grandfather of our subject, passed his life in New York State, where he was engaged in farming. He was a man of broad humanitarian principles. He became the father of four children, and one of his sons, PHILIP N., like- wise a native of the Empire State, was the father of our sub- ject. His wife was formerly Miss SYLINDA BROWN, also born in New York. In early life PHILIP N. was a carpenter, but about 1837 he removed to Tecumseh, Mich., where he continued to follow his trade until 1851, when he removed to a farm in Van Buren County; there he lived until his death, which occurred January 20, 1893, at the age of eighty-two years. His wife died seven years previously, and, like her husband, was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. For many years he was Township Super- visor and held other local offices. He was an ardent supporter of the Union cause, and sent two sons to the defense of the Stars and Stripes. He was a man of great force of character and high principles in every department of life, whether of politics, religion or business. He was one of five children, and his mother died when he was only eight years old, the care of the others fell on the shoulders of the eldest sister, PHOEBE, who died in 1891, having nearly completed her ninetieth year. In a family numbering five children, two sons and three daughters, our subject is the fourth in order of birth. His only brother is LOWELL C. CAROLINE, the eldest sister, is the widow of H. H. HILL; and MATILIDA, the other surviving sister, is the wife of H. B. WILSON. The birth of AUGUSTUS J. TEED occurred in Tecumseh, this state, September 16, 1844. He was reared in Van Buren County and attended the district schools of Almena Township. He continued to live under the parental roof until he was twenty years of age. In 1864 Mr. TEED enlisted in the United States navy and served for six months on the Government steamship "Argosy." After the close of the war he attended the Baptist College in Kalamazoo, Mich., and graduated from the classical course in 1871. He then began teaching, and followed that profession for several years, or until failing health compelled him to seek another field of work. During this period he was Pro- fessor of Mathematics in Kalamazoo College, and held a similar position in Franklin College, Ind. October 23, 1875, Mr. TEED married Miss LETTA, daughter of BEZALEEL and ALMA (CLEVELAND) EDSON. Two sons have been born of their union, namely: DELMAR E. and LESTER E. Mr. and Mrs. TEED and their sons are members of the Baptist Church. The former is a Deacon in the congregation, and also one of the Trustees and Church Clerk. At all times Mr. TEED has been a true patriot and a good citizen. He is now a member of the Grand Army of the Repub- lic, and in political faith is ------------------------------------------------------------ [blank pages] -140- affiliated with the Republican party. He also belongs to the Royal Arcanum. He owns a good residence and business property in Cadillac and has wrought out his own prosperity by years of industrious and well directed effort. His maternal grandfather, JOSEPH BROWN, was a native of Massachusetts. His home was in western New York in his later years, but his death occurred in this state, while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. TEED. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and by trade was a clothier. He was very strict in his religious views, and for years was a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church. ===========================================================================