Dennis Glaspie, is one of the enterprising farmers of Oxford Township, occupying a valuable property on sections 25 and 36. The estate consists of 142 acres, most of which is under cultivation, and considerable attention is paid to breeding horses. The farm borders on Hansom Lake, and is a fertile tract, whose natural productiveness has been retained by skillful management. The residence is now occupied by Mr. Glaspie was built by himself, and is accompanied by necessary and convenient farm buildings.

William Glaspie, the father of our subject, was born near Syracuse, New York, May 26 1816, and came to this state when about twenty years old. He settled a mile North of Oxford, later he moved to Washington Township, Macomb County, but returning to Oxford, bought another government farm, built a log house and cleared the land. He lived to see great changes in the country, passing away May 22, 1888. He was a Treasurer of Oxford three years. He voted with Republican Party and was a member of the Baptist Church. His wife bore the maiden name of Deborah Dennison, was born near Syracuse New York. She died November 14, 1884. The parental family consists of Myra, wife of W. G. Hinman; Lucy A., Wife of Lewis L. Parker; Elizabeth, wife of S. P. Hovey; Elva, wife of Norman Goodridge; Dennis; Charles H., Who married Minnie Snyder; Eber, whose wife was formerly Alpha Mills.

the subject of this notice was born in Macomb County, July 31, 1848, and reared in Oxford Township, this County. He was married March 28, 1872, to Sarah E. Gorton, and they had three children, named respectively, Cora D., Freddie D., and Lewis L. He is a believer in the principles laid down in the Republican platform and of votes with Party. The only public position he is held is that of Highway Commissioner, in which capacity he served one year.