William B. Stockwell, a prosperous and progressive fafrmer residing in White Lake Township, Oakland County, is the son of Levi Stockwell, whose father, Davd stockwell, made his home upon a farm in Cayuga County, N. Y. were he died. One son and one daughter, came with him to that place and by a second marriage he had two sons. His son Levi was born in Connecticut and was but a small boy when he came to New York. After he had grown to manhood he married Catherine, daughter of John Barruss, of Onondaga County, N. Y.

To Levi Stockwell and wife were born eight children, namely; M. M., Lucinda, William, Amanda, Sarah, Levi F., Huett and Jershua. In 1836 the family removed to Michigan and settled in Pontiac Township, where the father spent the remainder of his days. He bought a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, most of which he found it necessary to break. Deer were abundant near Pontiac and wolves came within a distance of ten or fifteen miles. Mr. Stockwell died at Pontiac about the year 1852, and his wife passed away in white Lake Township, in 1881.

W. B. Stockwell was born in 1817 in Ira, Cayuga County, N. Y. and at the age of nineteen came to Michigan with his parents and remained at home until he was of age, when he worked on a farm by the month, and also rented land for three years. His marriage which took place in White Lake Township, in 1847, united him with Susan, a daughter of Jason Austin, who came from New York, in 1845, and settled in Oakland County. His wife who bore the maiden name of Lydia Kingsbury, borre him two sons and four daughters. He was a shoemaker by trade, but devoted himself largely to farming after coming to Michigan.

To our subject and his worthy wife have been born the following children; Wilhelmina; Edward J., Eunice; Frank; Emma and Mary. All were living except Frank and Wilhelmina. In 1947, Mr Stockwell came to White Lake Township, and settled on a farm of eighty acres where he still resides and to which he has added until he now owns one hundred and sixty acres. He was bereaved of his wife in 1867. He is a Democrat in his political views, and has been for more than forty-five years. For a number of years he served as Constable and was both Highway Commissioner and treasurer for a considerable portion of time. he has also been Deputy Township Clerk, and was School Inspector for about ten years. is term of about fifteen years being Justice of the Peae, has reflected credit upon his sdministration of Justice, and been in every way of value to his neighbors.

Edward J. Stockwell, the son of our subject, was born Apr 4, 1850, in this county. During his early manhoodhe rented a farm for five years, and then came onto his father's farm where he assists him and manages his own land which djoins it. He is a member of Drewer Tent No. 160, K. O T M. He was married Jan 17, 1876, to Alice J., daughter of Charles M. Richmond, a native of New york, who came to this county in 1836. Their three children are; Mina, Elmer and Grace. Their father is a Democrat and for two years was treasurer of white Lake Township, being also Deputy Township Clerk for one year, and now filling the office of Supervisor.