Settlers have come to Michigan to make a home for hundreds of years. They have come walking, in boats and wagons, and more recently, in cars and airplanes. In this section you will read about many settlers who have made Michigan their home. Early DaysMoving WestNew TerritoryBuilding A Fort The MusterBetty FrazierThom. JeffersonAmsdill Family A Farm in 1890Benjamin Family Underground RRComing to Mich. SlaveryMI in Civil WarThe Civil War Notes for Teachers Click on the blue ...