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Edward Payson Ferry
Edward Payson Ferry (1837–1917) was as Michigan and Utah businessman/mining magnate and prominent member of the Ferry Family. Early life in Michigan Edward lived his early childhood in Grand Haven. He worked with his father William Montague Ferry in the various Ferry businesses. When his father died on December 30, 1867, Edward was the executor of the Ferry's estate and was given a wide range of responsibilities. Ferry was an avid reader and collector of books. Books were hard to come by in the mid-1800s, but Ferry knew they should be available for all to read. Ferry used a space above his office for a public reading room and also lent out many books. Upon the establishment of the Grand Haven Library Association, Ferry was appointed president. Utah Shortly after his father's death, Edward invested resources in mining opportunities in Utah. At first, his mines failed. Various heirs backed the venture to make good on all liabilities against the estate. Edward himself moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Haven, MI
Grand Haven is a city within the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Ottawa County. Grand Haven is located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River, for which it is named. As of the 2010 census, Grand Haven had a population of 10,412. It is part of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, which had a population of 1,027,703 in 2014. The city is home to the Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (3GM) and is located just north of Grand Haven Charter Township. History The Potawatomi and Ottawa Native Americans lived in the area for centuries and used the river as a trade route into the interior of Michigan. Some of the long culture of the Ottawa tribe is being revealed through the excavation of archeological artifacts. The city dates its European-American founding to French colonial settlers. A fur trading outpost called ''Gabagouache'' was first established by Madeline La Framboise and her husband Joseph. After the War of 1812, this area became more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
