• Engaged in farming and rafting on Connecticut River until 1832; came to Michigan, staying at or near Port Huron until Fall of 1834, when he cut first road from Bartlett Mills, on Pine River, to site of farm, where he spent latter part of his life; commenced lumbering and clearing land. This section of territory was first included in township of Clyde, afterward divided, and township of Kimball formed, named after subject of this sketch. He held various town offices for many years, and was once a candidate for County Sheriff.
He died after a two days illness from the effects of an accident caused by walking after dark into an outside entrance to a cellar, at a farm near Romeo, Mich.283, p 581

• 1850 Census: Clyde, St. Clair, Michigan. Age 43, b NY. Lumberman. $5,000.1518
• 1870 Census: Kimball, St. Clair, Michigan. Age 63, b NH. Farmer. $12,000; $3000.4118
• 1880 Census: Kimball, St. Clair, Michigan. Age 73, b NH. Farmer. Parents b NY.4119

• Could not find in 1860 census; Ancestry.com, 24 Oct 2005

• 4 children.283, p 581