This group of photographs were labeled, "Payton Farm (Noel Burnham) - 1950-1960".
Noel P.Burnham was a resident of Howell, Michigan, and realtor in the area for many years. Mr. Burnham's office was at 112 South Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan, and his residence was 906 Spring Street, Howell.
The Norm Paton farm was located on West Coon Lake Road, Marion Township, Howell, Michigan. Norman Paton was listed as "Norman Payton", in the 1930 Census, Michigan, Livingston, Marion.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/454589095/?terms=%22Norman%20Paton%22&match=1(in library use only).
The connection between Noel Burnham and Payton (Paton) Farm is unknown.
A photo of the East Marion Band taken in front of the hotel in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. The band played from 1907 through 1913 for local churcch gatherings and social events in the county.
The band was comprised of young men from Marion Township, Livingston, Michigan. Ice cream socials were planned fo finance the band and to buy a bass drum. Charlie Burroughs loaned the band $12 to buy the drum. The drum was later donated to the Livingston County Historical Society, Howell, Michigan.
Standing Left to Right: Bert Rubbins, Glen Chubb, Charles Culver, Leslie Chubb, John Rabbage, Lauren Hart, Frank Maas, Melvin Hart
Kneeling Left to Right: Ed Maas, Irving Osborn, Ed Rounsifer, Milo Chubb
