Ami Arnold(s) properties in western Addison Township, between Oxford and Lakeville c.1908. The church is highlighted blue and his two properties are highlighted green. The old railroad, as well as the road his southern property was on, became hiking trails.

Modern comparison of the historic map. Ami's northern property is now a large equestrian farm.

Ami Arnold (1853-1917)
Addison Township, Oakland County Michigan

Ami's father Edward migrated to Oakland County from New York sometime before his death in 1865.

Ami built this church with wood from his nearby properties.

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A small Gothic Revival wooden church.

Arnold Church (b.1903)
Addison Township, Oakland County Michigan.

a.k.a. the Addison Township Community Church. Founded by local farmer Ami Arnold.

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Charles W. Chapel's Grist Mill (b.1846)
Lakeville, Oakland County Michigan.

Built on the site of Addison Chamberlain's 1830's mill which burnt down.

#historic #map c.1838

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Charles W. Chapel's Grist Mill (b.1846)
Lakeville, Oakland County Michigan.

Built on the site of Addison Chamberlain's 1830's mill which burnt down.

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Lyman/Sarah Sowels Residence (b.1885)
Addison Township, Oakland County Michigan.

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William Gladden House (b.1870's-1900's?)
Addison Township, Oakland County Michigan.

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J. Swain Farm (b.1840's-1870's?)
Addison Township, Oakland County Michigan.

Realtor sites say the house is a 1920 build, but I highly doubt it.

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