Daniel M. Angell – Through the energetic prosecution of agricultural enterprises, Mr. Angell has become well known throughout Ottawa County as a successful farmer of Tallmadge Township. His farm ranks with the best in the county, and consists of one hundred and twenty acres, upon which has been placed a substantial set of improvements, including a commodious house and a number of outbuildings for the storage of machinery, and the shelter of stock. The outward career of Daniel M. Angell can scarcely be called an eventful one. Averse to all display, he has sought neither distinction nor power, but in the rural home, surrounded by those he loves, he lives in comfort and serene content.

Born in Clinton County, N. Y., February 11, 1831, our subject is the second child in the family of Daniel and Olive (Wheeler) Angell, natives of New York. At the age of five years he accompanied his parents to Michigan, and settled in what is now Tallmadge Township, Ottawa County, where he grew to manhood. His entire educational advantages consisted of a short attendance at the common schools of Lamont, this county, and one term spent in a select school. However, through diligent effort, he has gained a good education and may justly be termed a self-made man.

Remaining with his father until he reached the age of twenty-three, our subject then embarked in farming upon his own account, and for nine years pursued his chosen occupation on the south side of Grand River. Later he retuned to the old homestead, and upon the death of his father in 1876 eh assumed the management of the place, where he still makes his home. He carries on general farming, and raises wheat, corn, potatoes and small fruits. He has received little assistance from others and his success is due largely to his unaided exertions. He is a man of keen discrimination, foresight and energy, and displays excellent judgment in the management of his estate.

The lady who, on the 2^nd of September, 1854, became the wife of Mr. Angell was formerly Miss Cecelia Blakeney, and was born in New York, being the daughter of William and Susan (Powers) Blakeney, of Vermont. To this marriage there were born eight children, five of whom are still living, namely: Daniel M., who makes his home with his parents; Frances, Merton P., Velvia C., and Moses R., all of whom are still at home. In religious connections, both Mr. Angell and his estimable wife are identified with the Methodis Episcopal Church, of which he is the present Steward and one of the Trustees. Politically, he is a Prohibitionist, and votes the ticket of hi chosen party at every election. He has served as Roadmaster and in other positions where his energy and ability have been instrumental in advancing the interests of the township and county.