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Verizon Wireless

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Exploring our Heritage through our Ancestors

Allard Family

Brien, Desrochers, Desrochey, Derocher and Durocher Families, Holland

Schaffer, Henry Ladd

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Family & Local Histories Information

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Local History

This village in Bark River Township was founded in 1878 by Henry W. Coburn and Charles M. Schaffer, of Marquette, who operated an iron furnace here.  It was named for and by Mr. Schaffer. 

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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