Frederick, Michigan

Zeisberger and his group, after assuaging De Peyster's suspicions were granted a place by the local Ojibwe to establish a mission a few miles north of Detroit on what was then known as the Huron River.

The mission prospered for a short while, receiving the benefit of liberal supplies from De Peyster and his successor Lord George Hay.

His son Henry Conner, fought with Harrison in the Battle of the Thames and was present at the death of Tecumseh.

The town proper got its start when Horace Stephens, Detroit resident, purchased land in Frederick and laid out a village which he named in honor of his brother.

[4][5] (Also note: The name Stephens and Stevens as mentioned in this article are more properly spelled Steevens.