In 1854 , Stephen Moon ( 1823 - 1909 ) came to Independence Township , Michigan from Palmyra , New York .
Was the first to settled in a valley on the northern side of Waterford Hill along the Saginaw Trail ( now Dixie Highway ) .
In 1854 , Stephen Moon ( 1823 - 1909 ) came to Independence Township , Michigan from Palmyra , New York and was the first to settled in a valley on the northern side of Waterford Hill along the Saginaw Trail ( now Dixie Highway ) .