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Oliver, David Dykins

surveyor, lumberman, was born Aug. 8, 1814, in Green county, N. Y. He taught school and continued his studies at the same time. He subsequently taught in Pontiac, Mich., and became a land surveyor. 1844 he began a mercantile career, and five years later purchased the first saw mill erected in Alpena county. For ten years he was on the board of supervisors, and in 1857 was elected county surveyor, which position he filled for twelve years.

He was also judge of probate. He is the author of Water, Its Formation and Effect Geologically Considered; and has contributed extensively to current literature.