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M.W. Beach
Mr. M. W. Beach was born in La Grange, Cass county, Michigan, Aug. 27 1844. At the age of five years he became an orphan an says like "Topsy," "Just Growed." He had to shift for himself and acquired most of the education he had by study at night and other times when he could get time. Never the less he succeeded in getting sufficient education to place him on an equal footing with the majority of young men of the time who had much better opportunities. He spent several year in knocking about the world and upon reaching manhood was fully capable of taking care of himself.

In 1865 he came in Carroll county and settled at Glidden. While here he was always holding some office in connection with the schools. In 1875 he was elected county superintendent and filled the office very creditably. His admission to the bar was a surprise to himself as well as his friend. He had read law simply as a pastime while running a drug store in Glidden and took the examination just to see how he stood and passed a better examination that most of the students who were before the same board. He soon had such a practice that he had to give up his drug business. In 1883 Mr. Beach came to Carroll and since then has been one of her leading citizens. He was mayor for one term in the early 90's. He is regarded as the strongest lawyer in the county and has a large practice. He served as a soldier with Co. "I" Michigan Sharp Shooters.

~ This sketch transcribed by: Sandra Carter IAGenWeb volunteer
 

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