Hanover in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James Orsemus Bibbins and Lovisa Storm Bibbins
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022
1. James Orsemus Bibbins and Lovisa Storm Bibbins Marker
Inscription.
James Orsemus Bibbins and Lovisa Storm Bibbins. .
In grateful remembrance of James Orsemus Bibbins 1811 - 1892 Capt. 77th Reg. New York State Militia 1884 And his beloved wife Lovisa Storm Bibbins 1816-1898. Of Dutch and Welsh lineage, they were among the pioneers who came from Western New York and settled in this neighborhood in 1837 then largely a primeval forest and still a favorite hunting-ground for the Indian. They built their log house on the east bank of the adjoining lake which bears their name. It often sheltered the frontier Methodist itinerant of the region. They were charter members of this first religious society of this vicinity and were actively identified therewith until their decease. From the beginning they took a firm stand for Christian culture, popular and higher education, patriotic citizenship and community enterprise. They encouraged railway transportation by giving free right of way for two lines across their estate and were among the founders of the
. Village of Hanover 1870 . , "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace." "Her children rise up and call her blessed.", This tablet was here placed by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in commemoration of the centenary of their births-1916.
In grateful remembrance of James Orsemus Bibbins
1811 - 1892
Capt. 77th Reg. New York State Militia 1884
And his beloved wife Lovisa Storm Bibbins
1816-1898
Of Dutch and Welsh lineage, they were among the pioneers who came
from Western New York and settled in this neighborhood in 1837
then largely a primeval forest and still a favorite hunting-ground
for the Indian. They built their log house on the east bank of the
adjoining lake which bears their name. It often sheltered the frontier
Methodist itinerant of the region. They were charter members
of this first religious society of this vicinity and were actively
identified therewith until their decease. From the beginning they
took a firm stand for Christian culture, popular and higher education,
patriotic citizenship and community enterprise. They encouraged
railway transportation by giving free right of way for two
lines across their estate and were among the founders of the
• Village of Hanover 1870 •
"Mark the perfect man and behold the upright
for the end of that man is peace."
"Her children rise up and call her blessed."
This tablet was here placed by their children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren in commemoration
of the centenary of their births-1916
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Erected 1916.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 42° 6.064′ N, 84° 33.5′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is on West State Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 W State St, Hanover MI 49241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. James Orsemus Bibbins and Lovisa Storm Bibbins Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
