Isaac Jason

Isaac Jason, farmer, section 28, New Haven Township, is a son of George and Jane (White) Jason, natives of New York and of English descent, who moved first to Ohio and then to this State. His father, a farmer, is still living, in Montcalm County, Michigan, in which county his mother died, in May, 1876.

The subject of this sketch was born in Ionia County, Michigan, Nov. 2, 1839. He lived with his parents until ten years of age, in his native county, then for a time in Medina County, Ohio; and then eight years with his grandparents, in Hanisville Township, and same county, attending the common school during the winter seasons.

After residing again in Ionia County awhile, and in Montcalm County, a portion of the time being mail-carrier from Greenville to Ithaca, he came to Gratiot county. While engaged as above he purchased 80 acres of land, where he now resides. December 31, 1865, in this township, he married Miss Charity, daughter of Moses and Miranda (Wheelock) White. (See sketch of the latter.) Mrs. J. was born in Aurelius Township, Ingham County, Michigan, in September, 1846. When five years old she was brought by her parents changing residence, into Clinton County, Michigan, and three years later to this county, where she lived with her parents until marriage. By her energy and native tact she obtained a good education and for several years followed the profession of teaching.

Mr. Jason has brought into cultivation the whole of his original purchase, and he now has also control of his father-in-law's homestead. He is an excellent farmer. He has also held the office of Constable, is a staunch Republican, and is a member of the I.O.O.F., Lodge No. 262, at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. J. are members of the Regular Baptist Church. Their living children are: Elmer E., born January 22, 1867; and Jessie B., September 18, 1868, and they have had one child, Myrtie, who was born December 20, 1872, but died soon after.