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This is a site dedicated to discovering and preserving the area history of Omard, Michigan — a former unincorporated community located in the Thumb of Michigan.
Omard.info is an ongoing project and we’re constantly adding new information.
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Portraits of Pioneers: Robert Attridge (1853 – 1913)
Robert Attridge 6 Nov 1853 — 31 Aug 1913 (aged 59) BioThe following is an excerpt from a book published by Chapman Brothers, 1884. Robert Attridge, teacher and farmer, section 20, Flynn Township, was born Nov. 6, 185[3], in Perth Co., Can., and is the son of Michael and Catherine (Dunklin) Attridge. His parents were…
Portraits of Pioneers: John McKellar (1823 – 1885)
A snippet from an 1894 plat map showing John’s estate. Note: This would be after John had passed, therefore the plat says “John McKellar Est.” John McKellar 13 April 1823 — 18 Feb 1885 (aged 61) Bio The following is an excerpt from a book published by Chapman Brothers, 1884. John McKellar, farmer, section 25,…