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Michigan Jackson
At Lansing he built the first flouring mill, and carried on successfully both the milling and mercantile business. He built, in 1851 and 1852, the plank road from Lansing to Howell. In 1863 Mr. Smith engaged in railroad enterprises, and was successively connected with the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw, the Fort Wayne, Jackson and Saginaw,. the Detroit, Lansing and Lake Michigan, and the Detroit and Bay City railroads. In the construction of all of these roads he rendered the most efficient and valuable aid. Mr. Smith was vice-president and managing-director of the first, and president of the second and third named roada. The last named he built in 1872. Mr. Smith is a man of great energy of character, and highly respected by all with whom he associates, either in business or socially.
Paul B. Ring came to Jackson in 1835, kept hotel in 1836, was president of the Jackson County Bank in 1837, and for many years a prominent stage proprietor and mail contractor.
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