JOHN ACKER, liquor dealer, was born: in Springfield, N. Y., July 26, 1835. He came with his parents to Hudson, Lenawee County, Mich., in childhood, and remained there land in Hillsdale County until 1862. He then enlisted in Company Eighteenth Michigan Infantry, and served his country in suppressing the rebellion, until mustered out of the service June 27, 1855. He returned to Hillsdale County and remained there one year. In 1854 he had been married to Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Hudson. They have four children: Frances Iris, Blanche E., Charles and  John.. In the fall of 1866 they removed to what is now Central Lake Township, Antrim County, and resided there until 1876, when he was elected sheriff of the county, and in January following entered upon the duties of his office at Elk Rapids, where lie still resides. Mr. Acker has served live term. as supervisor, two years as township treasurer, and several years as justice of the peace.