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John N. Heth, who operates a fine farm of 140 acres in section 2, Southfield township, Oakland County, is one of the prominent citizens of his section, and a representative of an old pioneer family. He was born in Southfield township, April 11, 1852, and is a son of George and Martha (Covert) Heth, both of whom were born in the State of New York.

George Heth was born in 1822, and was a son of Isaac and Betsey Heth, who came to Michigan in 1827, where George spent his life, dying in 1894 at the age of 72 years. He grew up on his father’s farm in Southfield township, Oakland County, succeeded to it, and in turn was succeeded by the subject. The family has always been an agricultural one, noted for its successful farming and dairying. George Heth was a Republican in his political affiliations. For many years he was prominent in the Presbyterian Church. His wife was no less so, and she still remains a valued member of the church at Birmingham. She resides with our subject. The two children born to George Heth and wife were: Emily, deceased, and John N.

John N. Heth was reared on his father’s farm and was educated in the district schools. He has successfully followed the calling of his ancestors, and for several years past has paid special attention to dairying. His property is well located, his buildings commodious and convenient, and his home surroundings indicative of thrift and good management.

In 1874 Mr. Heth was married to Amanda Elwood, who was born in Royal Oak township, Oakland County, in 1854, and is a daughter of Hiram and Phoebe Elwood, the former deceased, and the latter; still residing in Royal Oak township, at the age of 78 years. Mr. and Mrs. Heth have three children, — Eugene, Clarence and Blanche. He is identified with the Republican party, and has served in local offices and has been elected justice of the peace on more than one occasion. He is a worthy descendant of ancestors who braved the rigors of pioneer life in Michigan, and with courage, judgment and brawny muscle converted the virgin soil of Southfield township into one of the most fertile sections of the county.