Walter B. Fosdick, a farmer of Bloomfield Township, was born just across the road from where he now lives, May 9, 1853. He is a son of Alvin and Jane A. (Adams) Fosdick, and is the youngest of eight children born to his parents. His boyish days were passed on his father's farm in the in the vicinity where he now lives and there he received his education in the district schools. He now owns the farm which his father bought when he came to Michigan in 1842. All of his life except his first year has been passed in the same house.

Mr. Fosdick now has eighty acres of land in the town of Bloomfield. It is well improved and in a high state of cultivation, with excellent buildings. His farm lies two and three-fourth miles southeast of Pontiac, and on it he keeps a good grade of Stock. He is a Democrat in his political views but is not active in politics. He believes in churchs and helps support them, but is not connected with any reigious donomination.

The marriage of Mr. Fosdick took place Nov 10, 1875. His wife bore the maiden name of Zadie M. Rockwell, and she was born in Bloomfield Township July 6, 1856. She is a daughter of James M. and Zadie A. (Adams) Rockwell. Two lovely Children, Gracie M. and Carrie M. grace the home of our subject.