Noble Township
Created by act of the Michigan State Legislature effective March 19,
1845. Formerly a part of Bronson Township, many of its citizens had served as officials of
that township before the separation. The naming of the new township is attributed to
numerous persons. Darius Wilson and William Rippey are both said to have proposed the
name because it covered "noble" country. Probably, however, the name originated with
James Anderson who came here from Noble County, Indiana. The first township meeting
and election were held at the house of John Grove on April 7, 1845. The meeting was
called to order by Ambrose Hale nominating E.W. Craig as Moderator; this was
agreeable. Sidney Marble was elected Clerk, and A. Hale, Sr., A. Hale, Jr., William Butts,
William Rippey, and Sidney Marble were named the first Board of Election.
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