Original sentence: Williams came to Flint and operated as a land merchant
Edited sentence: During his residence in Saginaw City, Mr.He also operated as a land merchant.He was also appointed Postmaster, by President Jackson, and held that position until 1840.In April of 1850 Williams came to Flint and engaged in the grocery and crockery business, and built the first brick block in the city.In that year, he removed to Pontiac, where he carried on mercantile business and farming.In the spring of 1828, E.The two brothers built, during 1834, the first sawmill in Saginaw Valley, which was known as the “G.Upon the election of Franklin Pierce.Williams Mill”.Williams was appointed Postmaster of Flint, and retained his office eight years.Williams was elected County Clerk and Register of Deeds, and prepared the first Circuit Court record of that county.Williams, engaged in the fur trade in Saginaw City, under the auspices of the American Fur Company, remaining there twelve years.Williams, with his brother, Gardner D