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SOURCE: History of St. Clair County, Mich.
        A. T. Andreas & Co., Chicago - 1883

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          DAVID BEARD, engaged in lumbering and farming.  Is a son of
       JOHN and HANNAH BEARD.  His father was a native of Chenango
       County, N.Y., and came here in 1831, being among the earliest
       settlers of St. Clair County.  He was engaged in lumbering in
       company with his brother, the late JAMES BEARD.  He died June
       1, 1879.  His mother is a native of Long Point, Canada, and is
       still living.  DAVID was born in this county, January 10, 1839.
       He attended school here and in Detroit; then engaged in farming
       and lumbering, and since then has been connected with the busi-
       ness.  He has held the office of Justice of the Peace at Clyde
       and Alcona, and was also elected Town Treasurer there.  He
       married Miss MARY E. HORTON, a native of Port Huron, November 13,
       1867.  They have three children - CHARLIE, FLORA and CARLOS.
       
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