, Born Jane Smith, a resident of Big Beaver, was born in Troy Township, ths county, Mar 21, 1838. Her father was ira Smith, the son of Oliver Smith, both natives of Vermont, the former being born in 1800, and a farmer by occupation. Her mother, whose maiden name was Polly Palmer, was born in Canada in 1806, and was reared in Niagara County, N. Y., she was the daughter of David Palmer, a native of Vermont, born in 1812.

Mr. and Mrs. Palmer were married at Warsaw, N. Y>, Dec 23, 1824, and two years afterward came to Michigan, locating in Troy Township, and taking up Government land on section 26. The county there about wa at that time almost a wilderness, but they bravely went to work to provide themselves with a home. A log house was soon built and in this primitive abode the not only lived themselves, but kept a hotel for many years, the father at the same time being busily employed clearing up his land and utilizing his spare moments in making the furniture for his house. He was the first postmaster in the township, and in addition to the many uses to which the small domicile was put, it was also used for thirteen years as the Postoffice. for many years he carried on a store at "The Corners" Big Beaver. Mr. Palmer was originally a Democrat, but later he became a Republican. He filled the offices of Justice of the Peace and School Director, and was well known and highly respected throughout the county. He departed this life in March 1877. Mrs Palmer folllowed her husband to the silent land Feb. 7, 1890, at the gae of eigty-three years, and they were interred side by side in the Jones Cemetery, in Troy Township.

The parents of this worthy couple comprised six children, as follows: Cyrus, who was born Jul 28, 1826, resides in Oregon, to which state he removed when twenty-five years old; Emily L., born Jun 30, 1831, passed away Jul 10, 1869; Mary, born Dec 7, 1834, is the wife of Sherman Williams, and they reside in Royal Oak Township, this county; Jane, our subject, is the next in order of birth; Ann, who was born Feb 3, 1841, died Dec 14, 1875; Lewis G. was born May 27, 1843, and resides on the old homestead. He was married Dec 3, 1866 to Miss Mary Lamb, they have six children now living.

Mrs. Ebling was reared in her native plaec, the first chool she attended being upon her father's farm. She afterward taught school for four terms in Troy Township, an acquired a fine reputation in this line. She was married jan 18, 1860 to Michael Ebling, a native of Germany, who was born in Sep 1829. He emigrated to America and came to Michigan when about twenty-five years of age, following the blacksmith trade at Big Beaver, and running a bus for eight or ten years. He then built a brick store and engaged in general merchandising. Mr. Ebling was a Democrat, and was Postmaster in 1861, having the post office in his store building. His death took place Dec 24, 1869, and his remains were interred in the Jones Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Ebling were the parents of four children, one daughter and three sons: Elmer L., born May 16, 1861, died Dec 29, 1863; Homer S., born May 27, 1863, resides in Asotin county, Washington; Jennie M. who was born May 16, 1865, is teaching, in which profession shehas been engaged since fifteen years of age; William M., who was born Jul 15, 1867, resides at home with his mother, and is carrying on the farm.

Mr. Ebling is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been a teacher in Sunday school many years. Her daughter Jennie is also a worker in the church, and with her brothers takes an active part in the singing, all being good vocalists.