'This census was taken by
James H.
Cook, then living at Black River and
the improper spelling of the names indicates unfamiliarity
especially with French
names. It was also carelessly taken as
several well known residents were omitted,
among them, John Thorn, William Thorn, George McDougall. The census showed
one negro in the county, Henry Saunders
of St. Clair township and 180 aliens.' ~ William Jenks
Source: St. Clair County, Michigan, its history and its people; a
narrative account of its historical progress and its principal
interests, Jenks, William Lee, 1856-1936, pgs. 485-486. |