Historic Michigan People

Waiting for the bus in Detroit, Michigan, 1942.

Waiting for the bus in Detroit, Michigan, 1942.

 

Father Jacques Marquette.

Father Jacques Marquette.

James Aird – Trader and Scottish Gentleman

Daniel Lamont – Fur Trader

George Maledon – Prince of Hangmen

Jacques Marquette – Missionary Explorer

Purple Gang – Bootleggers & Hijackers

 

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