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Both of these investments were remunerative, and by the latter Mr. Gregg was a heavy loser. He has for many years been engaged in the baking business, and has had an eating-house as well as bakery. Mr. Gregg is still as active as when he came to Jackson, more than forty years ago.
Benjamin Porter came to Jackson, and was one of the commissioners to superintend the building of the state prison in 1838. The work on the west wing and keeper's house was under the immediate supervision of Mr. Porter. In 1847 he built the state capitol at Lansing, in which the "State Pioneer Society" is now assembled. Mr. Porter was actively engaged in contracting and other business to the time of his death, which occurred His son, Benjamin Porter, is one of the proprietors of the Porter Coal Company, and owns the land on which their works are situated.
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