Levi F. Stockwell; The home of this gentleman is on section 27, white Lake Township, and his property their consists of 160 acres of fertile land. On which she is put the various buildings which belong to every well-regulated farm. His first purchase here was of 80 acres, in which the only improvement in the way of buildings was a log house. After a time he added to the extent of this farm, and the most of the quarter section has been cleared by himself and he likewise broke about two thirds of it. He has given his attention chiefly to his personal affairs and the pleasures of social and domestic life, but he is borne some part in civic matters and fraternal institutions.

Mr. Stockwell is a son of Levi and Catherine (Barrows) Stockwell. He was born August 16, 1822, in New York, at the age of twelve years came to this state with his parents. He has since lived in this County and is boy and man he has been closely identified with its agricultural interest. He remained with his parents until he became of age and began working by the month as a farm hand. He subsequently cultivated land on shares and when about twenty-eight years of age made his first purchase, where he is now living.

The first wife of Mr. Stockwell bore the maiden name of Angeline Terry, and was a daughter of Nathan Terry, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to this County many years ago. She was married to a subject in the village of Rochester. Their son Nathan is married and lives in Rochester, where he is a clerk in the store and hotel. Mr. Stockwell was the second time married, choosing his wife Miss Nancy Quick, the daughter of John Quick, of Pennsylvania; and the union was blessed by the birth of the following children: Bert, who was carrying on agricultural work in this Township, and has a home of his own; John, of farmer living in white Lake Township; Zora and Ora, who are still at home. The faithful wife and mother passed away June 3, 1889. Mr. Stockwell is a Master Mason, connected with Commerce Lodge No. 121. When he first studied political issue he decided to cast his vote with the Democratic Party and he has always been faithful to his first decision. He served as Highway Commissioner, a position in which is done good work for the people in times past. He is a good farmer, reputable citizen and a man who enjoys respect of his associates.