Among a number of fine farms in Oxford township of this county that of
Charles Bruder in section 17 draws the attention of the passer-by by its improvements and   appearance of neatness, sure indicators that the owner of the estate is a believer in advanced methods of agriculture and finds farming not only a business of profit but one of pleasure and real enjoyment as well.

Mr. Bruder is of staunch German descent. He was born in Presque Isle county, Michigan,   April 24, 1872, the eldest son of John and Lottie Bruder. Both parents were born in   Germany. They left the Fatherland in 1863, immigrating to America and locating in Macomb county, Michigan where the father followed farming for many years and where he still resides. The mother died in 1897. Besides Charles two other children were born to their union: Minnie, the eldest of the family and now the wife of Christopher HENT, of Mt.
 Clemens, Michigan, and Albert, deceased. By a previous marriage there was born to John Bruder a daughter, Lottie, now Mrs. Otto GERRICK, of Rogers City.   Mr. Bruder chose the vocation to which he had been reared, that of farming, and has   followed it continuously to the present time. In 1905 he bought one hundred and thirty acres in section 17, Oxford township, and this forms the attractive homestead referred to in the opening of the sketch. While he gives no especial attention to any one line of agriculture, all departments of his farm work receive thoughtful and able management and the result is a
highly productive and profitable property, one that is a credit to his section and to the  county.  

On January 1, 1895, Mr. Bruder was married to Miss Cora ROSECRANTS, a daughter of Christopher (RIGHT) and Samantha Rosecrants, both of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs.   Rosecrants were the parents of four children, namely: Minnie, the wife of Jefferson DAVIS,  of Metamora, Michigan; Martha, now a resident of Orion, Michigan; Mrs. Bruder; and Jennie, now Mrs. H. BLACKEEVEN, of Oakland county, Michigan.

In political affairs Mr. Bruder is affiliated with the Republican party. Fraternally he is identified with the Ancient Order of Gleaners and is past master of his lodge. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bruder are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and their integrity and worth as citizens have won for them a high position in the esteem of their community.

Seeley, Thaddeus D. History of Oakland County, Michigan. Chicago : Lewis, 1912, v.2, pp.   636-637.

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