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PFSEFRE.
FHE greatest of English historians, MACAULAY, and one of the most brilliant writers of
the present century, has said: "The history of a country is best told in a record of the
lives of its people." In conformity with this idea thl PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL
*         RECORD of this county has 'een prepared. Instead of going to musty records, and
taking therefrom dry statistical matter that can be appreciated by but few, oui
~         corps of writers have gone to the people, the men and women who have, by theii
enterprise and industry, brought the county to rank second to none among those
comprising this great and noble State, and from their lips have the story of their life
struggles. No more interesting or instructive matter could be presented to an intelligent public. In this volume will be found a record of many whose lives are worthy the
imitation of coming generations. It tells how some, commencing life in poverty, by
industry and economy have accumulated wealth. It tells how others, with limited
advantages for securing an education, have become learned men and women, with an
influence extending throughout the length and breadth of the land. It tells of men who
have risen from the lower walks of life to eminence as statesmen, and whose names have
become famous. It tells of those in every walk in life who have striven to succeed, and
records how that success has usually crowned their efforts. It tells also of many, very
many, who, not seeking the applause of the world, have pursued "the even tenor of their way," content
to have it said of them as Christ said of the woman performing a deed of mercy-"they have done what
they could." It tells how that many in the pride and strength of young manhood left the plow and the
anvil, the lawyer's office and the counting-room, left every trade and profession, and at their country's
call went forth valiantly "to do or die," and how through their efforts the Union was restored and peace
once more reigned in the land. In the life of every man and of every woman is a lesson that should not
be lost upon those who follow after.
Coming generations will appreciate this volume and preserve it as a sacred treasure, from the fact
that it contains so much that would never find its way into public records, and which would otherwise be
inaccessible. Great care has been taken in the compilation of the work and every opportunity possible
given to those represented to insure correctness in what has been written, and the publishers flatter themselves that they give to their readers a work with few errors of consequence. In addition to the biograph
ical sketches, portraits of a number of representative citizens are given.
The faces of some, and biographical sketches of many, will be missed in this volume. For this the
publishers are not to blame. Not having a proper conception of the work, some refused to give the
information necessary to compile a sketch, while others were indifferent. Occasionally some member of
the family would oppose the enterprise, and on account of such opposition the support of the interested
one would be withheld. In a few instances men could never be found, though repeated calls were made
at their residence or place of business.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.
4     HE Father of our Country was born in West- years later he was appointed surveyor to the immoreland County, Va., February 22, I732. mense estate of Lord Fairfax. In this business
His parents were Augustine and Mary (Ball) he spent three years in a rough frontier life,
Washington. The family to which he belonged gaining experience which afterwards proved very
has not been satisfactorily traced in England. essential to him. In I751, though only nineteen
His great-grandfather, John Washington, emi- years of age, he was appointed Adjutant,with the
grated to Virginia about i657, and became a rank of Major, in the Virginia militia, then being
prosperous planter. He had two sons, Lawrence trained for active service against the French and
and John. The former married Mildred Warner, Indians. Soon after this he sailed to the West
and had three children, John, Augustine and Indies with his brother Lawrence, who went there
Mildred. Augustine, the father of George, first to restore his health. They soon returned, and
married Jane Butler, who bore him four children, in the summer of 1752 Lawrence died, leaving a
two of whom, Lawrence and Augustine, reached large fortune to an infant daughter, who did not
maturity. Of six children by his second mar- long survive him. On her demise the estate of
riage, George was the eldest, the others being  Mt. Vernon was given to George.
Betty, Samuel, John Augustine, Charles and   Upon the arrival of Robert Dinwiddie as LieuMildred.                                   tenant-Governor of Virginia, in I 752, the militia
Augustine Washington, the father of George, was reorganized, and the province divided into
died in 1743, leaving a large landed property. four military districts, of which thenorthern was
To his eldest son, Lawrence, he bequeathed an assigned to Washington as Adjutant-General.
estate on the Potomac, afterwards known as Mt. Shortly after this a very perilous mission, which
Vernon, and to George he left the parental resi- others had refused, was assigned him and acdence. George received only such education as cepted. This was to proceed to the French post
the neighborhood schools afforded, save for a near Lake Erie, in northwestern Pennsylvania.
short time after he left school, when he received The distance to be traversed was about six hunprivate instruction in mathematics. His spelling dred miles. Winter was at hand, and the journey
was rather defective. Remarkable stories are was to be made without military escort, through
told of his great physical strength and develop- a territory occupied by Indians. The trip was a
ment at an early age. He was an acknowledged perilous one, and several times he nearly lost his
leader among his companions, and was early life, but he returned in safety and furnished a full
toted for that nobleness of character, fairness and and useful report of his expedition. A regiment,teracity which characterized his whole life.  of three hundred men was raised in Virginia and
When George was fourteen years old he had a put in command of Col. Joshua Fry, and Maj.
desire to go to sea, and a midshipman's warrant Washington was commissioned Lieutenant-Colowas secured for him, but through the opposition nel. Active war was then begun against the
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a most important part. In the memorable event
of July 9, 1755, known as "Braddock's defeat,"
Washington was almost the only officer of distinction who escaped from the calamities of the
day with life and honor.
Having been for five years in the military service, and having vainly sought promotion in the
royal army, he took advantage of the fall of Ft. Duquesne and the expulsion of the French from the
valley of the Ohio to resign his commission. Soon
after he entered the Legislature, where, although
not a leader, he took an active and important
part. January 17, I759, he married Mrs. Martha
(Dandridge) Custis, the wealthy widow of John
Parke Custis.
When the British Parliament had closed the
port of Boston, the cry went up throughout the
provinces, "The cause of Boston is the cause of
us all! " It was then, at the suggestion of Virginia, that a congress of all the colonies was
called to meet at Philadelphia September 5,
1774, to secure their common liberties, peaceably
if possible. To this congress Col. Washington
was sent as a delegate. On May io, I775, the
congress re-assembled, when the hostile intentions of England were plainly apparent. The
battles of Concord and Lexington had been fought,
and among the first acts of this congress was the
election of a commander-in-chief of the Colonial
forces. This high and responsible office was conferred upon Washington, who was still a member
of the congress. He accepted it on June I9, but
upon the express condition that he receive no salary. He would keep an exact account of expenses, and expect congress to pay them and
nothing more. It is not the object of this sketch
to trace the military acts of Washington, to whom
the fortunes and liberties of the people of this
country were so long confided. The war was
conducted by him under every possible disadvantage; and while his forces often met with reverses,
yet he overcame every obstacle, and after seven
years of heroic devotion and matchless skill he
gained liberty for the greatest nation of earth.
On December 23, 1783, Washington, in a parting
address of surpassing beauty, resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the army to the


Continental Congress sitting at Annapolis. He
retired immediately to Mt. Vernon and resumed
his occupation as a farmer and planter, shunning
all connection with public life.
In February, 1789, Washington was unanimously elected President, and at the expiration
of his first term he was unanimously re-elected.
At the end of this term many were anxious that he
be re-elected, but he absolutely refused a third
nomination. On March 4, 1797, at the expiration
of his second term as President, he returned to his
home, hoping to pass there his few remaining
years free from the annoyances of public life.
Later in the year, however, his repose seemed
likely to be interrupted by war with France. At
the prospect of such a war he was again urged to
take command of the army, but he chose his subordinate officers and left them the charge of matters in the field, which he superintended from his
home. In accepting the command, he made the
reservation that he was not to be in the field until
it was necessary. In the midst of these preparations his life was suddenly cut off. December 12
he took a severe cold from a ride in the rain,
which, settling in his throat, produced inflammation, and terminated fatally on the night of the
I4th. On the I8th his body was borne with military honors to its final resting-place, and interred
in the family vault at Mt. Vernon.
Of the character of Washington it is impossible
to speak but in terms of the highest respect and
admiration. The more we see of the operations
of our government, and the more deeply we feel
the difficulty of uniting all opinions in a common
Interest, the more highly we must estimate the
force of his talent and character, which have been
able to challenge the reverence of all parties,
and principles, and nations, and to win a fame as
extended as the limits of the globe, and which we
cannot but believe will be as lasting as the existence of man.
In person, Washington was unusually tall, erect
and well proportioned, and his muscular strength
was great. His features were of a beausiful symmetry. He commanded respect without any appearance of haughtiness, and was ever serious
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JOHN ADAMS.


OHN ADAMS, the second President and the
first Vice-President of the United States, was
born in Braintree (now Quincy) Mass., and
about ten miles from Boston, October 19, I735.
His great-grandfather, Henry Adams, emigrated
from England about I640, with a family of eight
sons, and settled at Braintree. The parents of
John were John and Susannah (Boylston)
Adams. His father, who was a farmer of limited
means, also engaged in the business of shoemaking. He gave his eldest son, John, a classical
education at Harvard College. John graduated
in 1755, and at once took charge of the school at
Worcester, Mass. This he found but a "school
of affliction," from which he endeavored to gain
relief by devoting himself, in addition, to the
study of law. For this purpose he placed himself
under the tuition of the only lawyer in the town.
He had thought seriously of the clerical profession, but seems to have been turned from this by
what he termed " the frightful engines of ecclesiastical councils, of diabolical malice, and Calvinistic good nature," of the operations of which he
had been a witness in his native town. He was
well fitted for the legal profession, possessing a
clear, sonorous voice, being ready and fluent of
speech, and having quick perceptive powers. He
gradually gained a practice, and in 1764 married
Abigail Smith, a daughter of a minister, and a
lady of superior intelligence. Shortly after his
marriage, in 1765, the attempt at parliamentary
taxation turned him from law to politics. He
took initial steps toward holding a town meeting,
and the resolutions he offered on the subject became very popular throughout the province, and
were adopted word for word by over forty different towns. He moved to Boston in I768, and
became one of the most courageous and prominent advocates of the popular cause, and was
chosen a member of the General Court (the Legislature) in 1770.
Mr, Adams was chosen one of the first dele

gates from Massachusetts to the first Continental Congress, which met in I774. Here he distinguished himself by his capacity for business
and for debate, and advocated the movement for
independence against the majority of the members. In May, 1776, he moved and carried a resolution in Congress that the Colonies should
assume the duties of self-government. He was a
prominent member of the committee of five appointed June I I to prepare a declaration of independence. This article was drawn by Jefferson,
but on Adams devolved the task of battling it
through Congress in a three-days debate.
On the day after the Declaration of Independence was passed, while his soul was yet warm
with the glow of excited feeling, he wrote a letter
to his wife, which, as we read it now, seems to
have been dictated by the spirit of prophecy.
"Yesterday," he says, "the greatest question
was decided that ever was debated in America;
and greater, perhaps, never was or will be decided among men. A resolution was passed
without one dissenting colony, 'that these United
States are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.'  The day is passed.  The
Fourth of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch
in the history of America. I am apt to believe it
will be celebrated by succeeding generations as
the great anniversary festival. It ought to be
commemorated as the day of deliverance by
solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It
ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games,
sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations
from one end of the continent to the other, from
this time forward forever. You will think me
transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I
am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this declaration
and support and defend these States; yet, through
all the gloom, I can see the rays of light and
glory. I can see that the end is worth more than
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although you and I may rue, which I hope we
shall not."
In November, I777, Mr. Adams was appointed
a delegate to France, and to co-operate with Benjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee, who were then
in Paris, in the endeavor to obtain assistance in
arms and money from the French government.
This was a severe trial to his patriotism, as it
separated him from his home, compelled him to
cross the ocean in winter, and exposed him to
great peril of capture by the British cruisers, who
were seeking him. He left France June 17,
1779. In September of the same year he was
again chosen to go to Paris, and there hold himself in readiness to negotiate a treaty of peace and
of commerce with Great Britain, as soon as the
British cabinet might be found willing to listen
to such proposals. He sailed for France in November, and from there he went to Holland, where
he negotiated important loans and formed important commercial treaties.
Finally, a treaty of peace with England was
signed, January 21, I783. The re-action from the
excitement, toil and anxiety through which Mr.
Adams had passed threw him into a fever. After
suffering from a continued fever and becoming
feeble and emaciated, he was advised to go to
England to drink the waters of Bath. While in
England, still drooping and desponding, he received dispatches fromi his own government urging the necessity of his going to Amsterdam to
negotiate another loan. It was winter, his health
was delicate, yet he immediately set out, and
through storm, on sea, on horseback and foot, he
made the trip.
February 24, 1785, Congress appointed Mr.
Adams envoy to the Court of St. James. Here
he met face to face the King of England, who
had so long regarded him as a traitor. As England did not condescend to appoint a minister to
the United States, and as Mr. Adams felt that he
was accomplishing but little, he sought permission to return to his own country, where he arrived in June, 1788.
When Washington was first chosen President,
John Adams, rendered illustrious by his signal
services at home and abroad, was chosen Vice

President. Again, at the second election of Washington as President, Adams was chosen VicePresident. In I796, Washington retired from
public life, and Mr. Adams was elected President,
though not without much opposition. Serving
in this office four years, he was succeeded by Mr.
Jefferson, his opponent in politics.
While Mr. Adams was Vice-President the
great French Revolution shook the continent of
Europe, and it was upon this point that he was
at issue with the majority of his countrymen, led
by Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Adams felt no sympathy
with the French people in their struggle, for he
had no confidence in their power of self-government, and he utterly abhorred the class of atheist
philosophers who, he claimed, caused it. On the
other hand, Jefferson's sympathies were strongly
enlisted in behalf of the French people. Hence
originated the alienation between these distintinguished men, and the two powerful parties were
thus soon organized, with Adams at the head of
the one whose sympathies were with England,
and Jefferson leading the other in sympathy with
France.
The Fourth of July, i826, which completed the
half-century since the signing of the Declaration
of Independence, arrived, and there were but
three of the signers of that immortal instrument
left upon the earth to hail its morning light.
And, as it is well known, on that day two of
these finished their earthly pilgrimage, a coincidence so remarkable as to seem miraculous. For
a few days before Mr. Adams had been rapidly
failing, and on the morning of the Fourth he
found himself too weak to rise from his bed. On
being requested to name a toast for the customary celebration of the day, he exclaimed
"Independence forever!" When the day was
ushered in by the ringing of bells and the firing
of cannons, he was asked by one of his attendants if he knew what day it was? He replied,
" 0 yes, it is the glorious Fourth of July-God
bless it-God bless you all!"  In the course of
the day he said, "It is a great and glorious
day.'" The last words he uttered were, '"Jeffe:,
son survives."  But he had, at one o'clock,
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HOMAS JEFFERSON was born April 2,
1743, at Shadwell, Albemarle County, Va.
His parents were Peter and Jane (Randolph) Jefferson, the former a native of Wales,
and the latter born in London. To them were
born six daughters and two sons, of whom Thomas
was the elder. When fourteen years of age his
father died. He received a most liberal education, having been kept diligently at school from
the time he was five years of age. In I760 he
entered William and Mary College. Williamsburg was then the seat of the Colonial court, and
it was the abode of fashion and splendor. Young
Jefferson, who was then seventeen years old, lived
somewhat expensively, keeping fine horses, and
going much into gay society; yet he was earnestly devoted to his studies, and irreproachable in
his morals. In the second year of his college
course, moved by some unexplained impulse, he
discarded his old companions and pursuits, and
often devoted fifteen hours a day to hard study.
He thus attained very high intellectual culture,
and a like excellence in philosophy and the languages.
Immediately upon leaving college he began the
study of law. For the short time he continued
in the practice of his profession he rose rapidly,
and distinguished himself by his energy and
acuteness as a lawyer. But the times called for
greater action. The policy of England had awakened the spirit of resistance in the American Colonies, and the enlarged views which Jefferson had
ever entertained soon led him into active political life. In I 769 he was chosen a member of the
Virginia House of Burgesses. In 1772 he mar

ried Mrs. Martha Skelton, a very beautiful,
wealthy, and highly accomplished young widow.
In I775 he was sent to the Colonial Congress,
where, though a silent member, his abilities as a
writer and a reasoner soon become known, and he
was placed upon a number of important committees, and was chairman of the one appointed
for the drawing up of a declaration of independence. This committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger
Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. Jefferson,
as chairman, was appointed to draw up the paper.
Franklin and Adams suggested a few verbal
changes before it was submitted to Congress. On
June 28, a few slight changes were made in it by
Congress, and it was passed and signed July 4,
I776.
In I779 Mr. Jefferson was elected successor to
Patrick Henry as Governor of Virginia. At one
time the British officer Tarleton sent a secret
expedition to Monticello to capture the Governor.
Scarcely five minutes elapsed after the hurried
escape of Mr. Jefferson and his family ere his
mansion was in possession of the British troops.
His wife's health, never very good, was much
injured by this excitement, and in the summer
of 1782 she died.
Mr. Jefferson was elected to Congress in 1783.
Two years later he was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Returning to the United
States in September, I789, he became Secretary
of State in Washington's cabinet. This position
he resigned January i, I794. In 1797, he was
chosen Vice-President, and four years later was
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Burr as Vice-President. In I804 he was reelected with wonderful unanimity, George Clinton being elected Vice-President.
The early part of Mr. Jefferson's second administration was disturbed by an event which
threatened the tranquillity and peace of the Union;
this was the conspiracy of Aaron Burr. Defeated
in the late election to the Vice-Presidency, and
led on by an unprincipled ambition, this extraordinary man formed the plan of a military expedition into the Spanish territories on our southwestern frontier, for the purpose of forming there
a new republic. This was generally supposed
to have been a mere pretext; and although it has
not been generally known what his real plans
were, there is no doubt that they were of a far
more dangerous character.
In 1809, at the expiration of the second term
for which Mr. Jefferson had been elected, he determined to retire from political life. For a period
of nearly forty years he had been continually before the public, and all that time had been employed in offices of the greatest trust and responsibility. Having thus devoted the best part of
his life to the service of his country, he now felt
desirous of that rest which his declining years required, and upon the organization of the new administration, in March, 1809, he bade farewell forever to public life and retired to Monticello, his
famous country home, which, next to Mt. Vernon,
was the most distinguished residence in the land.
The Fourth of July, I826, being the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence, great preparations were made in every
part of the Union for its celebration as the nation's
jubilee, and the citizens of Washington, to add to
the solemnity of the occasion, invited Mr. Jefferson, as the framer and one of the few surviving
signers of the Declaration, to participate in their
festivities. But an illness, which had been of
several weeks' duration and had been continually
increasing, compelled him to decline the invitation.
On the 2d of July the disease under which he
was laboring left him, but in such a reduced
state that his medical attendants entertained no
hope of his recovery. From this time he was


perfectly sensible that his last hour was at hand.
On the next day, which was Monday, he asked
of those around him the day of the month, and
on being told it was the 3d of July, he expressed the earnest wish that he might be permitted to breathe the air of the fiftieth anniversary.  His prayer was heard-that day whose
dawn was hailed with such rapture through our
land burst upon his eyes, and then they were
closed forever. And what a noble consummation
of a noble life! To die on that day-the birthday of a nation-the day which his own name
and his own act had rendered glorious, to die
amidst the rejoicings and festivities of a whole
nation, who looked up to him as the author, under God, of their greatest blessings, was all that
was wanting to fill up the record of his life.
Almost at the same hour of his death, the kindred spirit of the venerable Adams, as if to bear
him company, left the scene of his earthly honors.
Hand in hand they had stood forth, the champions of freedom; hand in hand, during the dark
and desperate struggle of the Revolution, they
had cheered and animated their desponding countrymen; for half a century they had labored together for the good of the country, and now hand
in hand they departed. In their lives they had
been united in the same great cause of liberty,
and in their deaths they were not divided.
In person Mr. Jefferson was tall and thin, rather
above six feet in height, but well formed; his eyes
were light, his hair, originally red, in after life became white and silvery, his complexion was fair,
his forehead broad, and his whole countenance
intelligent and thoughtful. He possessed great
fortitude of mind as well as personal courage, and
his command of temper was such that his oldest
and most intimate friends never recollected to
have seen him in a passion. His manners, though
dignified, were simple and unaffected, and his
hospitality was so unbounded that all found at
his house a ready welcome. In conversation he
was fluent, eloquent and enthusiastic, and his
language was remarkably pure and correct. He
was a finished classical scholar, and in his writings is discernible the care with which he formed
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AMES MADISON, "Father of the Constitution," and fourth President of the United
States, was born March i6, 1757, and died
at his home in Virginia June 28, 1836. The
name of James Madison is inseparably connected
with most of the important events in that heroic
period of our country during which the foundations of this great republic were laid. He was
the last of the founders of the Constitution of the
United States to be called to his eternal reward.
The Madison family were among the early emigrants to the New World, landing upon the shores
of the Chesapeake but fifteen years after the settlement ofJamestown. The father of James Madison
was an opulent planter, residing upon a very fine
estate called Montpelier, in Orange County, Va.
It was but twenty-five miles from the home of Jefferson at Monticello, and the closest personal and
political attachment existed between these illustrious men from their early youth until death.
The early education of Mr. Madison was conducted mostly at home under a private tutor. At
the age of eighteen he was sent to Princeton College, in New Jersey. Here he applied himselfto
study with the most imprudent zeal, allowing himself for months but three hours' sleep out of the
twenty-four. His health thus became so seriously
impaired that he never recovered any vigor of
constitution. He graduated in I77, with a feeble
body, but with a character of utmost purity, and
a mind highly disciplined and richly stored with
learning, which embellished and gave efficiency
to his subsequent career.
Returning to Virginia, he commenced the study
of law and a course of extensive and systematic
reading. This educational course, the spirit of
the times in which he lived, and the society with
which he associated, all combined to inspire him
with a strong love of liberty, and to train him for
his life-work as a statesman.
In the spring of 1776, when twenty-six years of


age, he was elected a member of the Virginia Convention to frame the constitution of the State. The
next year (I777), he was a candidate for the General Assembly. He refused to treat the whisky-loving voters, and consequently lost his election; but
those who had witnessed the talent, energy and
public spirit of the modest young man enlisted
themselves in his behalf, and he was appointed to
the Executive Council.
Both Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson were
Governors of Virginia while Mr. Madison remained member of the Council, and their appreciation of his intellectual, social and moral worth
contributed not a little to his subsequent eminence.
In the year 1780 he was elected a member of the
Continental Congress. Here he met the most illustrious men in our land, and he was immediately
assigned to one of the most conspicuous positions
among them. For three years he continued in Congress, one of its most active and influential members. In 1784, his term having expired, he was
elected a member of the Virginia Legislature.
No man felt more deeply than Mr. Madison the
utter inefficiency of the old confederacy, with no
national government, and no power to form treaties which would be binding, or to enforce law.
There was not any State more prominent than
Virginia in the declaration that an efficient national government must be formed. In January,
I786, Mr. Madison carried a resolution through
the General Assembly of Virginia, inviting the
other States to appoint commissioners to meet in
convention at Annapolis to discuss this subject.
Five States only were represented. The convention, however, issued another call, drawn up by
Mr. Madison, urging all the States to send their
delegates to Philadelphia in May, I787, to draft
a Constitution for the United States, to take the
place of the Confederate League. The delegates
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ton was chosen president of the convention, and the
present Constitution of the United States was then
and there formed. There was, perhaps, no mind
and no pen more active in framing this immortal
document than the mind and the pen of James
Madison.
The Constitution, adopted by a vote of eighty-one
to seventy-nine, was to be presented to the several
States for acceptance. But grave solicitude was
felt. Should it be rejected, we should be left but a
onglomeration of independent States, with but
little power at home and little respect abroad. Mr.
Madison was elected by the convention to draw up
an address to the people of the United States, expounding the principles of the Constitution, and
urging its adoption. There was great opposition
to it at first, but at length it triumphed over all,
and went into effect in 1789.
Mr. Madison was elected to the House of Representatives in the first Congress, and soon became
the avowed leader of the Republican party. While
in New 'ork attending Congress, he met Mrs.
Todd, a young widow of remarkable power of fascination, whom he married. She was in person
and character queenly, and probaby no lady has
thus far occupied so prominent a position in the
very peculiar society which has constituted our
republican court as did Mrs. Madison.
Mr. Madison served as Secretary of State under
Jefferson, and at the close of his administration
was chosen President. At this time the encroachments of England had brought us to the verge of
war. British orders in council destroyed our commerce, and our flag was exposed to constant insult.
Mr. Madison was a man of peace. Scholarly in
his taste, retiring in his disposition, war had no
charms for him. But the meekest spirit can be
roused. It makes one's blood boil, even now, to
think of an American ship brought to upon the
ocean by the guns of an English cruiser. A
young lieutenant steps on board and orders the
crew to be paraded before him. With great nonchalance he selects any number whom he may
please to designate as British subjects, orders them
down the ship's side into his boat, and places them
on the gundeck of his man-of-war, to fight, by
compulsion, the battles of England. This right


of search and impressment no efforts of our Government could induce the British cabinet to relinquish.
On the I8th of June, 81 2, President Madison
gave his approval to an act of Congress declaring
war against Great Britain. Notwithstanding the
bitter hostility of the Federal party to the war, the
country in general approved; and Mr. Madison,
on the 4th of March, 1813, was re-elected by a
large majority, and entered upon his second term
of office. This is not the place to describe the
various adventures of this war on the land and on
the water. Our infant navy then laid the foundations of its renown in grappling with the most
formidable power which ever swept the seas. The
contest commenced in earnest by the appearance
of a British fleet, early in February, I813, in
Chesapeake Bay, declaring nearly the whole coast
of the United States under blockade.
The Emperor of Russia offered his services as
mediator. America accepted; England refused.
A British force of five thousand men landed on the
banks of the Patuxet River, near its entrance into
Chesapeake Bay, and marched rapidly, by way of
Bladensburg, upon Washington.
The straggling little city of Washington was
thrown into consternation. The cannon of the
brief conflict at Bladensburg echoed through the
streets of the metropolis. The whole population
fled from the city. The President, leaving Mrs.
Madison in the White House, with her carriage
drawn up at the door to await his speedy return,
hurried to meet the officers in a council of war.
He met our troops utterly routed, and he could not
go back without danger of being captured. But
few hours elapsed ere the Presidential Mansion,
the Capitol, and all the public buildings in Washington were in flames.
The war closed after two years of fighting, and
on February I3, 1815, the treaty of peace was
signed at Ghent. On the 4th of March, I817, his
second term of office expired, and he resigned the
Presidential chair to his friend, James Monroe.
He retired to his beautiful home at Montpelier, and
there passed the remainder of his days. On June
28, I836, at the age of eighty-five years, he fell
asleep in death. Mrs. Madison died July I2, 1849.




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JAMES MONROE.


AMVS MONROE, the fifth President of the
United States, was born in Westmoreland
County, Va., April 28, I758. His early life
was passed at the place of his nativity. His ancestors had for many years resided in the province
in which he was born. When he was seventeen
years old, and in process of completing his education at William and Mary College, the Colonial
Congress, assembled at Philadelphia to deliberate
upon the unjust and manifold oppressions of Great
Britain, declared the separation of the Colonies,
and promulgated the Declaration of Independence.
Had he been born ten years before, it is highly
probable that he would have been one of the
signers of that celebrated instrument. At this
time he left school and enlisted among the patriots.
He joined the army when everything looked
hopeless and gloomy. The number of deserters
increased from day to day. The invading armies
came pouring in, and the Tories not only favored
the cause of the mother country, but disheartened
the new recruits, who were sufficiently terrified
at the prospect of contending with an enemy
whom they had been taught to deem invincible.
To such brave spirits as James Monroe, who went
right onward undismayed through difficulty and
danger, the United States owe their political
emancipation. The young cadet joined the ranks
and espoused the cause of his injured country,
with a firm determination to live or die in her
strife for liberty. Firmly, yet sadly, he shared in
the melancholy retreat from Harlem Heights
and White Plains, and accompanied the dispirited
army as it fled before its foes through New Jersey.
In four months after the Declaration of Independence, the patriots had been beaten in seven
battles. At the battle of Trenton he led the vanguard, and in the act of charging upon the enemy
he received a wound in the left shoulder.


As a reward for his bravery, Mr. Monroe was
promoted to be captain of infantry, and, having recovered from his wounds, he rejoined the army.
He, however, receded from the line of promotion
by becoming an officer on the staff of Lord Sterling. During the campaigns of i777 and 1778,
in the actions of Brandywine, Germantown and
Monmouth, he continued aide-de-camp; but becoming desirous to regain his position in the
army, he exerted himself to collect a regiment for
the Virginia line. This scheme failed, owing to
the exhausted condition of the State. Upon this
failure he entered the office of Mr. Jefferson, at
that period Governor, and pursued with considerable ardor the study of common law. He did
not, however, entirely lay aside the knapsack for
the green bag, but on the invasion of the enemy
served as a volunteer during the two years of his
legal pursuits.
In 1782 he was elected from King George
County a member of the Legislature of Virginia,
and by that body he was elevated to a seat in the
Executive Council. He was thus honored with
the confidence of his fellow-citizens at twentythree years of age, and having at this early period
displayed some of that ability and aptitude foi
legislation which were afterward employed with
unremitting energy for the public good, he was
in the succeeding year chosen a member of the
Congress of the United States.
Deeply as Mr. Monroe felt the imperfections of
the old Confederacy, he was opposed to the new
Constitution, thinking, with many others of the
Republican party, that it gave too much power to
the Central Government, and not enough to the
individual States. Still he retained the esteem
of his friends who were its warm supporters, and
who, notwithstanding his opposition, secured its
adoption. In I789 he became a member of the
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four years. Every month the line of distinction
between the two great parties which divided the
nation, the Federal and the Republican, was
growing more distinct. The differences which
now separated them lay in the fact that the Republican party was in sympathy with France, and
also in favor of such a strict construction of the
Constitution as to give the Central Government as
little power, and the State Governments as much
power, as the Constitution would warrant; while
the Federalists sympathized with England, and
were in favor of a liberal construction of the Constitution, which would give as much power to the
Central Government as that document could possibly authorize.
Washington was then President. England had
espoused the cause of the Bourbons against the
principles of the French Revolution. All Europe
was drawn into the conflict. We were feeble and
far away. Washington issued a proclamation of
neutrality between these contending powers.
France had helped us in the struggles for our
liberties. All the despotisms of Europe were now
combined to prevent the French from escaping
from a tyranny a thousand-fold worse than that
which we had endured. Col. Monroe, more magnanimous than prudent, was anxious that, at
whatever hazard, we should help our old allies in
their extremity. It was the impulse of a generous and noble nature, and Washington, who could
appreciate such a character, showed his calm, serene, almost divine, greatness, by appointing that
very James Monroe who was denouncing the policy of the Government, as the minister of that
Government to the Republic of France. Mr.
Monroe was welcomed by the National Convention in France with the most enthusiastic demonstration.
Shortly after his return to this country, Mr.
Monroe was elected Governor of Virginia, and
held the office for three years. He was again
sent to France to co-operate with Chancellor Livingston in obtaining the vast territory then known
as the province of Louisiana, which France had
but shortly before obtained from Spain. Their
united efforts were successful. For the comparatively small sum of fifteen millions of dollars, the


entire territory of Orleans and district of Louisiana were added to the United States. This was
probably the largest transfer of real estate which
was ever made in all the history of the world.
From France Mr. Monroe went to England to
obtain from that country some recognition of our
rights as neutrals, and to remonstrate against
those odious impressments of our seamen. But
England was unrelenting. He again returned to
England on the same mission, but could receive
no redress. He returned to his home and was
again chosen Governor of Virginia. This he soon
resigned to accept the position of Secretary of
State under Madison. While in this office war
with England was declared, the Secretary of War
resigned, and during these trying times the
duties of the War Department were also put upon
him. He was truly the armor-bearer of President
Madison, and the most efficient business man in
his cabinet. Upon the return of peace he resigned the Department of War, but continued in
the office of Secretary of State until the expiration of Mr. Madison's administration. At the
election held the previous autumn, Mr. Monroe
himself had been chosen President with but little
opposition, and upon March 4, 1817, he was inaugurated. Four years later he was elected for
a second term.
Among the important measures of his Presidency were the cession of Florida to the United
States, the Missouri Compromise, and the famous
" Monroe doctrine." This doctrine was enunciated by him in 1823, and was as follows: " That
we should consider any attempt on the part of
European powers to extend their system to any
portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our
peace and safety," and that " we could not view
any interposition for the purpose of oppressing or
controlling American governments or provinces
in any other light than as a manifestation by
European powers of an unfriendly disposition
toward the United States."
At the end of his second term, Mr. Monroe retired to his home in Virginia, where he lived until I830, when he went to New York to live with
his son-in-law. In that city he died, on the 4th
of July, I831.








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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.


OHN QUINCY ADAMS, the sixth President
of the United States, was born in the rural
home of his honored father, John Adams, in
Quincy, Mass., on the IIth of July, 1767. His
mother, a woman of exalted worth, watched over
his childhood during the almost constant absence of his father. When but eight years of
age, he stood with his mother on an eminence,
listening to the booming of the great battle on
Bunker's Hill, and gazing out upon-the smoke
and flames billowing up from the conflagration of
Charlestown.
When but eleven years old he took a tearful
adieu of his mother, to sail with his father for Europe, through a fleet of hostile British cruisers.
The bright, animated boy spent a year and a-half
in Paris, where his father was associated with
Franklin and Lee as Minister Plenipotentiary.
His intelligence attracted the notice of these distinguished men, and he received from them flattering marks of attention.
John Adams had scarcely returned to this
country, in 1779, ere he was again sent abroad.
Again John Quincy accompanied his father. At
Paris he applied himself to study with great diligence for six months, and then accompanied his
father to Holland, where he entered first a school
in Amsterdam, then the University at Leyden.
About a year from this time, in I781, when the
manly boy was but fourteen years of age, he was
selected by Mr. Dana, our Minister to the Russian court, as his private secretary.
In this school of incessant labor and of ennobling culture he spent fourteen months, and then
returned to Holland, through Sweden, Denmark,
Hamburg and Bremen. This long journey he
took alone in the winter, when in his sixteenth
year. Again he resumed his studies, under a private tutor, at The Hague. Then, in the spring of
1782, he accompanied his father to Paris, traveling leisurely, and forming acquaintances with the
most distinguished men on the continent, examin

ing architectural remains, galleries of paintings,
and all renowned works of art. At Paris he
again became associated with the most illustrious
men of all lands in the contemplation of the
loftiest temporal themes which can engross the
human mind. After a short visit to England he
returned to Paris, and consecrated all his energies
to study until May, 1785, when he returned to
America to finish his education.
Upon leaving Harvard College at the age of
twenty, he studied law for three years. In Jine,
I794, being then but twenty-seven years of age,
he was appointed by Washington Resident Minister at the Netherlands. Sailing from Boston in
July, he reached London in October, where he
was immediately admitted to the deliberations of
Messrs. Jay & Pinckney, assisting them in nego.
tiating a commercial treaty with Great Britain.
After thus spending a fortnight in London, he
proceeded to The Hague.
In July, 1797, he left The Hague to go to Portugal as Minister Plenipotentiary. On his way to
Portugal, upon arriving in London, he met with
despatches directing him to the court of Berlin, but
requesting him to remain in London until he
should receive his instructions. While waiting
he was married to an American lady, to whom he
had been previously engaged-Miss Louisa Catherine Johnson, a daughter of Joshua Johnson,
American Consul in London, and a lady endowed with that beauty and those accomplishments which eminently fitted her to move in the
elevated sphere for which she was destined. He
reached Berlin with his wife in November, 1797,
where he remained until July, 1799, when, hav.
ing fulfilled all the purposes of his mission, he so.
licited his recall.
Soon after his return, in 1802, he was chosen
to the Senate of Massachusetts from Boston, and
then was elected Senator of the United States for
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him immediately among the most prominent and
influential members of that body.
In i809, Madison succeeded Jefferson in the
Presidential chair, and he immediately nominated
John Quincy Adams Minister to St. Petersburgh.
Resigning his professorship in Harvard College, he embarked at Boston in August, I809.
While in Russia, Mr. Adams was an intense
student. He devoted his attention to the language and history of Russia; to the Chinese trade;
to the European system of weights, measures and
coins; to the climate and astronomical observations; while he kept up a familiar acquaintance
with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the
universities of Europe, a more accomplished
scholar could scarcely be found. All through
life the Bible constituted an important part of his
studies. It was his rule to read five chapters
every day.
On the 4th of March, I817, Mr. Monroe took
the Presidential chair, and immediately appointed
Mr. Adams Secretary of State. Taking leave of
his numerous friends in public and private life in
Europe, he sailed in June, I819, for the United
States. On the i8th of August, he again crossed
the threshold of his home in Quincy. During the
eight years of Mr. Monroe's administration, Mr.
Adams continued Secretary of State.
Some time before the close of Mr. Monroe's
second term of office, new candidates began to be
presented for the Presidency. The friends of Mr.
Adams brought forward his name. It was an
exciting campaign, and party spirit was never
more bitter. Two hundred and sixty electoral
votes were cast. Andrew Jackson received ninetynine; John Quincy Adams eighty-four; William
H. Crawford forty-one; and Henry Clay thirtyseven. As there was no choice by the people,
the question went to the House of Representatives. Mr. Clay gave the vote of Kentucky to
Mr. Adams, and he was elected.
The friends of all the disappointed candidates
now combined in a venomous and persistent assault upon Mr. Adams. There is nothing more
disgraceful in the past history of our country than
the abuse which was poured in one uninterrupted
stream upon this high-minded, upright and pa

triotic man. There never was an administration
more pure in principles, more conscientiously devoted to the best interests of the country, than
that of John Quincy Adams; and never, perhaps,
was there an administration more unscrupulously
and outrageously assailed.
On the 4th of March, I829, Mr. Adams retired
from the Presidency, and was succeeded by Andrew Jackson. John C. Calhoun was elected
Vice-President. The slavery question now began to assume portentous magnitude. Mr. Adams
returned to Quincy and to his studies, which he
pursued with unabated zeal. But he was not
long permitted to remain in retirement. In November, I830, he was elected Representative in
Congress. For seventeen years, or until his death,
he occupied the post as Representative, towering
above all his peers, ever ready to do brave battle
for freedom, and winning the title of "the Old
Man Eloquent." Upon taking his seat in the
House, he announced that he should hold himself bound to no party. Probably there never
was a member more devoted to his duties. He
was usually the first in his place in the morning,
and the last to leave his seat in the evening.
Not a measure could be brought forward and escape his scrutiny. The battle which Mr. Adams
fought, almost singly, against the pro-slavery
party in the Government was sublime in its
moral daring and heroism. For persisting in
presenting petitions for the abolition of slavery,
he was threatened with indictment by the grand
jury, with expulsion from the House, with assassination; but no threats could intimidate him, and
his final triumph was complete.
On the 2ist of February, 1848, he rose on the
floor of Congress with a paper in his hand, to
address the speaker. Suddenly he fell, again
stricken by paralysis, and was caught in the arms
of those around him. For a time he was senseless, as he was conveyed to the sofa in the rotunda. With reviving consciousness, he opened
his eyes, looked calmly around and said "This
is the end of earth;" then after a moment's pause
he added, " I am content."  These were the last
words of the grand " Old Man Eloquent."'








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ANDREW JACKSON.




ANDREW JACKSON.


NDREW JACKSON, the seventh President
of the United States, was born in Waxhaw
settlement, N. C., March 15, I767, a few
days after his father's death. His parents were
poor emigrants from Ireland, and took up their
abode in Waxhaw settlement, where they lived
in deepest poverty.
Andrew, or Andy, as he was universally called,
grew up a very rough, rude, turbulent boy. His
features were coarse, his form ungainly, and there
was but very little in his character made visible
which was attractive.
When only thirteen years old he joined the
volunteers of Carolina against the British invasion.
In 178I, he and his brother Robert were captured
and imprisoned for a time at Camden. A British
officer ordered him to brush his mud-spattered
boots. "I am a prisoner of war, not your servant," was the reply of the dauntless boy.
Andrew supported himself in various ways, such
as working at the saddler's trade, teaching school,
and clerking in a general store, until I784, when
he entered a law office at Salisbury, N. C. He,
however, gave more attention to the wild amusements of the times than to his studies. In 1788,
he was appointed solicitor for the Western District
of North Carolina, of which Tennessee was then
a part. This involved many long journeys amid
dangers of every kind, but Andrew Jackson never
knew fear, and the Indians had no desire to repeat a skirmish with "Sharp Knife."
In 1791, Mr. Jackson was married to a woman
who supposed herself divorced from her former
husband. Great was the surprise of both parties,
two years later, to find that the conditions of the
divorce had just been definitely settled by the
first husband. The marriage ceremony was performed a second time, but the occurrence was
often used by his enemies to bring Mr. Jackson
into disfavor,


In January, 1796, the Territory of Tennessee
then containing nearly eighty thousand inhabitants, the people met in convention at Knoxville
to frame a constitution. Five were sent from
each of the eleven counties. Andrew Jackson
was one of the delegates. The new State was
entitled to but one member in the National House
of Representatives. Andrew Jackson was chosen
that member. Mounting his horse, he rode to
Philadelphia, where Congress then held its sessions, a distance of about eight hundred miles.
Jackson was an earnest advocate of the Democratic party, and Jefferson was his idol. He admired Bonaparte, loved France, and hated England. As Mr. Jackson took his seat, Gen. Washington, whose second term of office was then
expiring, delivered his last speech to Congress.
A committee drew up a complimentary address in
reply. Andrew Jackson did not approve of the
address, and was one of the twelve who voted
against it. He was not willing to say that Gen.
Washington's administration had been "wise,
firm and patriotic."
Mr. Jackson was elected to the United States
Senate in I797, but soon resigned and returned
home. Soon after he was chosen Judge of the
Supreme Court of his State, which position he
held for six years.
When the War of 81I2 with Great Britain commenced, Madison occupied the Presidential chair.
Aaron Burr sent word to the President that there
was an unknown man in the West, Andrew Jackson, who would do credit to a commission if one
were conferred upon him. Just at that time Gen.
Jackson offered his services and those of twentyfive hundred volunteers. His offer was accepted,
and the troops were assembled at Nashville.
As the British were hourly expected to make
an attack upon New Orleans, where Gen. Wilkinson was in command, he was ordered to de



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scend the river with fifteen hundred troops to aid
Wilkinson. The expedition reached Natchez,
and after a delay of several weeks there without
accomplishing anything, the men were ordered
back to their homes. But the energy Gen. Jackson had displayed, and his entire devotion to the
comfort of his soldiers, won for him golden opinions, and he became the most popular man in the
State. It was in this expedition that his toughness gave him the nickname of "Old Hickory."
Soon after this, while attempting to horsewhip
Col. Thomas Benton for a remark that gentleman
made about his taking part as second in a duel
in which a younger brother of Benton's was engaged, he received two severe pistol wounds.
While he was lingering upon a bed of suffering,
news came that the Indians, who had combined
under Tecumseh from Florida to the Lakes to exterminate the white settlers, were committing the
most awful ravages. Decisive action became necessary. Gen. Jackson, with his fractured bone
just beginning to heal, his arm in a sling, and
unable to mount his horse without assistance,
gave his amazing energies to the raising of an
army to rendezvous at Fayettesville, Ala.
The Creek Indians had established a strong
fort on one of the bends of the Tallapoosa River,
near the center of Alabama, about fifty miles below Ft. Strother. With an army of two thousand
men, Gen. Jackson traversed the pathless wilderness in a march of eleven days. He reached their
fort, called Tohopeka or Horse-shoe, on the 27th
of March, I814. The bend of the river enclosed
nearly one hundred acres of tangled forest and
wild ravine. Across the narrow neck the Indians
had constructed a formidable breastwork of logs
and brush. Here nine hundred warriors,' with
an ample supply of arms, were assembled.
The fort was stormed. The fight was utterly
desperate. Not an Indian would accept quarter.
When bleeding and dying, they would fight those
who endeavored to spare their lives. From ten
in the morning until dark the battle raged. The
carnage was awful and revolting. Some threw
themselves into the river; but the unerring bullets struck their heads as they swam. Nearly
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JACKSON.


killed. A few, probably, in the night swam
the river and escaped. This ended the war.
This closing of the Creek War enabled us to
concentrate all our militia upon the British, who
were the allies of the Indians. No man of less
resolute will than Gen. Jackson could have conducted this Indian campaign to so successful an
issue. Immediately he was appointed MajorGeneral.
Late in August, with an army of two thousand
men on a rushing march, Gen. Jackson went to
Mobile. A British fleet went from Pensacola,
landed a force upon the beach, anchored near the
little fort, and from both ship and shore commenced a furious assault. The battle was long
and doubtful. At length one of the ships was
blown up and the rest retired.
Garrisoning Mobile, where he had taken his
little army, he moved his troops to New Orleans,
and the battle of New Orleans, which soon ensued,
was in reality a very arduous campaign. This
won for Gen. Jackson an imperishable name.
Here his troops, which numbered about four
thousand men, won a signal victory over the
British army of about nine thousand. His loss
was but thirteen, while the loss of the British was
twenty-six hundred.
The name of Gen. Jackson soon began to be
mentioned in connection with the Presidency,
but in I824 he was defeated by Mr. Adams.
He was, however, successful in the election of
1828, and was re-elected for a second term in
I832. In I829, just before he assumed the reins
of government, he met with the most terrible
affliction of his life in the death of his wife, whom
he had loved with a devotion which has perhaps
never been surpassed. From the shock of her
death he never recovered.
His administration was one of the most memorable in the annals of our country-applauded
by one party, condemned by the other. No man
had more bitter enemies or warmer friends. At
the expiration of his two terms of office he retired
to the Hermitage, where he died June 8, I 845. The
last years of Mr. Jackson's life were those of a devoted Christian man,












MARTIN VAN BUREN.




MARTIN VAN BUREN.


ARTIN VAN BUREN, the eighth Presi- of age, commenced the practice of law in his nadent of the United States, was born at Kin- tive village. The great conflict between the Federal
derhook, N. Y., December 5, I782. He     and Republican parties was then at its height.
died at the same place, July 24, 1862. His body  Mr. Van Buren was from the beginning a politirests in the cemetery at Kinderhook. Above it is cian. He had, perhaps, imbibed that spirit while
a plain granite shaft, fifteen feet high, bearing a listening to the many discussions which had been
simple inscription about half-way up on one face. carried on in his father's hotel. He was in cordial
The lot is unfenced, unbordered or unbounded  sympathy with Jefferson, and earnestly and eloby shrub or flower.                          quently espoused the cause of State Rights, though
There is but little in the life of Martin Van  at that time the Federal party held the supremacy
Buren of romantic interest. He fought no battles, both in his town and State.
engaged in no wild adventures. Though his life  His success and increasing reputation led him
was stormy in political and intellectual conflicts, after six years of practice to remove to Hudson,
and he gained many signal victories, his days the county seat of his county. Here he spent
passed uneventful in those incidents which give seven years, constantly gaining strength by conzest to biography. His ancestors, as his name indi- tending in the courts with some of the ablest men
cates, were of Dutch origin, and were among the who have adorned the Bar of his State.
earliest emigrants from Holland to the banks of  Just before leavingKinderhook for Hudson, Mr.
the Hudson. His father was a farmer, residing  Van Buren married a lady alike distinguished for
in the old town of Kinderhook. His mother, also beauty and accomplishments. After twelve short
of Dutch lineage, was a woman of superior intel- years she sank into the grave, a victim of conligence and exemplary piety.                 sumption, leaving her husband and four sons to
He was decidedly a precocious boy, developing  weep over her loss. For twenty-five years, Mr.
unusual activity, vigor and strength of mind. At Van Buren was an earnest, successful, assiduous
the age of fourteen, he had finished his academic lawyer. The record of those years is barren in
studies in his native village, and commenced the items of public interest. In i812, when thirty
study of law. As he had not a collegiate educa- years of age, he was chosen to the State Senate,
tion, seven years of study in a law-office were re- and gave his strenuous support to Mr. Madison's
quired of him before he could be admitted to the  administration. In i815, he was appointed AtBar. Inspired with a lofty ambition, and con- torney-General, and the next year moved to Alscious of his powers, he pursued his studies with  bany, the capital of the State.
indefatigable industry. After spending six years  While he was acknowledged as one of the most
in an office in his native village, he went to the city  prominent leaders of the Democratic party, he had
of New York, and prosecuted his studies for the the moral courage to avow that true democracy did
seventh year.                                not require that "universal suffrage" which admits
In 1803, Mr. Van Buren, then twenty-one years the vile, the degraded, the ignorant, to the right




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48MRI VNBRN


of governing the State. In true consistency with
his democratic principles, he contended that, while
the path leading to the privilege of voting should
be open to every man without distinction, no one
should be invested with that sacred prerogative
unless he were in some degree qualified for it by
intelligence, virtue, and some property interests in
the welfare of the State.
In I82I he was elected a member of the United
States Senate, and in the same year he took a
seat in the convention to revise the Constitution of
his native State. His course in this convention
secured the approval of men of all parties. No
one could doubt the singleness of his endeavors to
promote the interests of all classes in the community. In the Senate of the United States, he
rose at once to a conspicuous position as an active
and useful legislator.
In 1827, John Quincy Adams being then in the
Presidential chair, Mr. Van Buren was re-elected
to the Senate. He had been from the beginning
a determined opposer of the administration, adopting the 'State Rights" view in opposition to what
was deemed the Federal proclivities of Mr. Adams.
Soon after this, in I828, he was chosen Governor
of the State of New York, and accordingly resigned
his seat in the Senate. Probably no one in the
United States contributed so much towards ejecting John Q. Adams from the Presidential chair,
and placing in it Andrew Jackson, as did Martin
Van Buren. Whether entitled to the reputation
or not, he certainly was regarded throughout the
United States as one of the most skillful, sagacious
and cunning of politicians. It was supposed that
no one knew so well as he how to touch the secret
springs of action, how to pull all the wires to
put his machinery in motion, and how to organize
a political army which would secretly and stealthily accomplish the most gigantic results. By these
powers it is said that he outwitted Mr. Adams, Mr.
Clay, and Mr. Webster, and secured results which:ew then thought could be accomplished.
When Andrew Jackson was elected President
he appointed Mr. Van Buren Secretary of State.
This position he resigned in 1831, and was immediately appointed Minister to England, where
he went the same autumn. The Senate, however,


when it met, refused to ratify the nomination, and
he returned home, apparently untroubled. Later
he was nominated Vice-President in the place of
Calhoun, at the re-election of President Jackson,
and with smiles for all and frowns for none, he
took his place at the head of that Senate which had
refused to confirm his nomination as ambassador.
His rejection by the Senate roused all the zeal
of President Jackson in behalf of his repudiated
favorite; and this, probably, more than any other
cause secured his elevation to the chair of the
Chief Executive. On the 2oth of May, I836, Mr.
Van Buren received the Democratic nomination
to succeed Gen. Jackson as President of the United
States. He was elected by a handsome majority,
to the delight of the retiring President. "Leaving
New York out of the canvass," says Mr. Parton,
"the election of Mr. Van Buren to the Presidency
was as much the act of Gen. Jackson as though
the Constitution had conferred upon him the power
to appoint a successor.'"
His administration was filled with exciting
events.  The insurrection in Canada, which
threatened to involve this country in war with
England, the agitation of the slavery question,
and finally the great commercial panic which
spread over the country, all were trials of his wisdom. The financial distress was attributed to
the management of the Democratic party, and
brought the President into such disfavor that he
failed of re-election, and on the 4th of March,
I841, he retired from the presidency.
With the exception of being nominated for the
Presidency by the "Free Soil" Democrats in 1848,
Mr. Van Buren lived quietly upon his estate until
his death. He had ever been a prudent man, of
frugal habits, and, living within his income, had
now fortunately a competence for his declining
years. From his fine estate at Lindenwald, he
still exerted a powerful influence upon the politics
of the country. From this time until his death,
on the 24th of July, 1862, at the age of eighty
years, he resided at Lindenwald, a gentleman of
leisure, of culture and wealth, enjoying in a
healthy old age probably far more happiness than
he had before experienced amid the stormy scenes
of his active life.




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WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.


ILLIAM   HENRY HARRISON, the ninth
President of the United States, was born
FV   at Berkeley, Va., February 9, I773. His
father, Benjamin Harrison, was in comparatively
opulent circumstances, and was one of the most
distinguished men of his day. He was an intimate friend of George Washington, was early
elected a member of the Continental Congress,
and was conspicuous among the patriots of Virginia in resisting the encroachments of the British
crown. In the celebrated Congress of 1775, Benjamin Harrison and John Hancock were both
candidates for the office of Speaker.
Mr. Harrison was subsequently chosen Governor of Virginia, and was twice re-elected. His
son William Henry, of course, enjoyed in childhood all the advantages which wealth and intellectual and cultivated society could give. Having received a thorough common-school education, he entered Hampden Sidney College, where
he graduated with honor soon after the death of
his father. He then repaired to Philadelphia to
study medicine under the instructions of Dr. Rush
and the guardianship of Robert Morris, both of
whom were, with his father, signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Upon the outbreak of the Indian troubles, and
notwithstanding the remonstrances of his friends,
he abandoned his medical studies and entered the
army, having obtained a commission as Ensign
from President Washington. He was then but
nineteen years old. From that time he passed
gradually upward in rank until he became aide
to Gen. Wayne, after whose death he resigned
his commission. He was then appointed Secretary of the Northwestern Territory. This Territory was then entitled to but one member in Con

gress, and Harrison was chosen to fill that position.
In the spring of 800o the Northwestern Territory was divided by Congress into two portions.
The eastern portion, comprising the region now
embraced in the State of Ohio, was called " The
Territory northwest of the Ohio." The western
portion, which included what is now called Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, was called "the Indiana Territory."  William Henry Harrison, then
twenty-seven years of age, was appointed by John
Adams Governor of the Indiana Territory, and
immediately after also Governor of Upper Louisiana. He was thus ruler over almost as extensive a realm as any sovereign upon the globe.
He was Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and
was invested with powers nearly dictatorial over
the then rapidly increasing white population. The
ability and fidelity with which he discharged
these responsible duties may be inferred from the
fact that he was four times appointed to this
office —first by John Adams, twice by Thomas
Jefferson, and afterwards by President Madison.
When he began his administration there were
but three white settlements in that almost boundless region, now crowded with cities and resounding with all the tumult of wealth and traffic.
One of these settlements was on the Ohio, nearly
opposite Louisville; one at Vincennes, on the
Wabash; and the third was a French settlement.
The vast wilderness over which Gov. Harrison
reigned was filled with many tribes of Indians.
About the year I8o6, two extraordinary men,
twin brothers of the Shawnee tribe, rose among
them. One of these was called Tecumseh, or
"the Crouching Panther;" the other Olliwacheca, or "the Prophet."  Tecumseh was nor
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ity, far-reaching foresight and indomitable perseverance in any enterprise in which he might engage. His brother, the Prophet, was an orator,
who could sway the feelings of the untutored Indians as the gale tossed the tree-tops beneath
which they dwelt. With an enthusiasm unsurpassed by Peter the Hermit rousing Europe to the
crusades, he went from tribe to tribe, assuming
that he was specially sent by the Great Spirit.
Gov. Harrison made many attempts to conciliate the Indians, but at last war came, and at
Tippecanoe the Indians were routed with great
slaughter. October 28, I812, his army began its
march. When near the Prophet's town, three
Indians of rank made their appearance and inquired why Gov. Harrison was approaching them
in so hostile an attitude. After a short conference, arrangements were made for a meeting the
next day to agree upon terms of peace.
But Gov. Harrison was too well acquainted
with the Indian character to be deceived by such
protestations. Selecting a favorable spot for his
night's encampment, he took every precaution
against surprise. His troops were posted in a
hollow square and slept upon their arms. The
wakeful Governor, between three and four o'clock
in the morning, had risen, and was sitting
in conversation with his aides by the embers
of a waning fire. It was a chill, cloudy morning,
with a drizzling rain. In the darkness, the Indians had crept as near as possible, and just then,
with a savage yell, rushed, with all the desperation which superstition and passion most highly
inflamed could give, upon the left flank of the
little army. The savages had been amply provided with guns and ammunition by the English,
and their war-whoop was accompanied by a
shower of bullets.
The camp-fires were instantly extinguished, as
the light aided the Indians in their aim, and
Gen. Harrison's troops stood as immovable as
the rocks around them until day dawned, when
they made a simultaneous charge with the bayonet and swept everything before them, completely
routing the foe.
Gov. Harrison now had all his energies tasked
to the utmost. The British, descending from the


Canadas, were of themselves a very formidable
force, but with their savage allies rushing like
wolves from the forest, burning, plundering, scalping, torturing, the wide frontier was plunged into
a state of consternation which even the most vivid
imagination can but faintly conceive. Gen. Hull
had made an ignominious surrender of his forces at
Detroit. Under these despairing circumstances,
Gov. Harrison was appointed by President Madison Commander-in-Chief of the Northwestern
Army, with orders to retake Detroit and to protect
the frontiers. It would be difficult to place a man
in a situation demanding more energy, sagacity
and courage, but he was found equal to the
position, and nobly and triumphantly did he meet
all the responsibilities.
In i8i6, Gen. Harrison was chosen a member
of the National House of Representatives, to represent the District of Ohio. In Congress he proved
an active member, and whenever he spoke it was
with a force of reason and power of eloquence
which arrested the attention of all the members.
In 18I9, Harrison was elected to the Senate of
Ohio, and in 1824, as one of the Presidential Electors of that State, he gave his vote for Henry
Clay. The same year he was chosen to the United States Senate. In I836 his friends brought
him forward as a candidate for the Presidency
against Van Buren, but he was defeated. At the
close of Mr. Van Buren's term, he was re-nominated by his party, and Mr. Harrison was unanimously nominated by the Whigs, with John Tyler
for the Vice-Presidency. The contest was very
animated. Gen. Jackson gave all his influence to
prevent Harrison's election, but his triumph was
signal.
The cabinet which he formed, with Daniel Webster at its head as Secretary of State, was one of
the most brilliant with which any President had
ever been surrounded. Never were the prospects
of an administration more flattering, or the hopes
of the country more sanguine. In the midst of
these bright and joyous prospects, Gen. Harrison
was seized by a pleurisy-fever, and after a few
days of violent sickness died, on the 4th of April,
just one month after his inauguration as President
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JOHN TYLER.


OHN TYLER, the tenth President of the
United States, and was born in Charles
City County, Va., March 29, 1790. He was
the favored child of affluence and high social position. At the early age of twelve, John entered
William and Mary College, and graduated with
much honor when but seventeen years old. After
graduating, he devoted himself with great assiduity to the study of law, partly with his father
and partly with Edmund Randolph, one of the
most distinguished lawyers of Virginia.
At nineteen years of age, he commenced the
practice of law. His success was rapid and astonishing. It is said that three months had not
elapsed ere there was scarcely a case on the
docket of the court in which he was not retained.
When but twenty-one years of age, he was almost
unanimously elected to a seat in the State Legislature. He connected himself with the Democratic party, and warmly advocated the measures
of Jefferson and Madison. For five successive
years he was elected to the Legislature, receiving
nearly the unanimous vote of his county.
When but twenty-six years of age, he was
elected a Member of Congress. Here he acted earnestly and ably with the Democratic party, opposing a national bank, internal improvements by
the General Government, and a protective tariff;
advocating a strict construction of the Constitution and the most careful vigilance over State
rights. His labors in Congress were so arduous
that before the close of his second term he found
it necessary to resign and retire to his estate in
Charles City County to recruit his health. He,
however, soon after consented to take his seat in
the State Legislature, where his influence was
powerful in promoting public works of great
utility. With a reputation thus constantly increasing, he was chosen by a very large majority
of votes Governor of his native State. His administration was a signally successful one, and his
popularity secured his re-election.


John Randolph, a brilliant, erratic, half-crazed
man, then represented Virginia in the Senate of
the United States. A portion of the Democratic
party was displeased with Mr. Randolph's wayward course, and brought forward John Tyler as
his opponent, considering him the only man in
Virginia of sufficient popularity to succeed
against the renowned orator of Roanoke. Mr.
Tyler was the victor.
In accordance with his professions, upon taking his seat in the Senate he joined the ranks of
the opposition. He opposed the tariff, and spoke
against and voted against the bank as unconstitutional; he strenuously opposed all restrictions
upon slavery, resisting all projects of internal improvements by the General Government, and
avowed his sympathy with Mr. Calhoun's view
of nullification; he declared that Gen. Jackson,
by his opposition to the nullifiers, had abandoned
the principles of the Democratic party. Such
was Mr. Tyler's record in Congress-a record in
perfect accordance with the principles which he
had always avowed.
Returning to Virginia, he resumed the practice
of his profession. There was a split in the Democratic party. His friends still regarded him as a
true Jeffersonian, gave him a dinner, and showered compliments upon him. He had now attained the age of forty-six, and his career had been
very brilliant. In consequence of his devotion to
public business, his private affairs had fallen into
some disorder, and it was not without satisfaction that he resumed the practice of law, and devoted himself to the cultivation of his plantation.
Soon after this he removed to Williamsburg, for
the better education of his children, and he again
took his seat in the Legislature of Virginia.
By the southern Whigs he was sent to the
national convention at Harrisburg in I839 to nominate a President. The majority of votes were
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for Henry Clay. To conciliate the southern
Whigs and to secure their vote, the convention
then nominated John Tyler for Vice-President.
It was well known that he was not in sympathy
with the Whig party in the North; but the VicePresident has very little power in the Government, his main and almost only duty being to
preside over the meetings of the Senate. Thus it
happened that a Whig President and, in reality,
a Democratic Vice-President were chosen.
In i841, Mr. Tyler was inaugurated VicePresident of the United States. In one short
month from that time, President Harrison died,
and Mr. Tyler thus found himself, to his own
surprise and that of the whole nation, an occupant of the Presidential chair. Hastening from
Williamsburg to Washington, on the 6th of
April he was inaugurated to the high and responsible office. He was placed in a position of
exceeding delicacy and difficulty. All his long
life he had been opposed to the main principles of
the party which had brought him- into power.
He had ever been a consistent, honest man, with
an unblemished record. Gen. Harrison had selected a Whig cabinet. Should he retain them,
and thus surround himself with counselors whose
views were antagonistic to his own? or, on the
other hand, should he turn against the party
which had elected him, and select a cabinet in
harmony with himself, and which would oppose
all those views which the Whigs deemed essential to the public welfare? This was his fearful
dilemma. He invited the cabinet which President Harrison had selected to retain their seats,
and recommended a day of fasting and prayer,
that God would guide and bless us.
The Whigs carried through Congress a bill for
the incorporation of a fiscal bank of The United
States. The President, after ten days' delay, returned it with his veto. He suggested, however,
that he would approve of a bill drawn up upon
such a plan as he proposed. Such a bill was accordingly prepared, and privately submitted to
him. He gave it his approval. It was passed
without alteration, and he sent it back with his
veto. Here commenced the open rupture. It is
said that Mr. Tyler was provoked to this meas

ure by a published letter from the Hon. John M.
Botts, a distinguished Virginia Whig, who severely touched the pride of the President.
The opposition now exultingly received the
President into their arms. The party which
elected him denounced him bitterly. All the
members of his cabinet, excepting Mr. Webster,
resigned. The Whigs of Congress, both the
Senate and the House, held a meeting and issued
an address to the people of the United States,
proclaiming that all political alliance between the
Whigs and President Tyler was at an end.
Still the President attempted to conciliate. He
appointed a new cabinet of distinguished Whigs
and Conservatives, carefully leaving out all strong
party men. Mr. Webster soon found it necessary
to resign, forced out by the pressure of his Whig
friends. Thus the four years of Mr. Tyler's unfortunate administration passed sadly away. No
one was satisfied. The land was filled with murmurs and vituperation. Whigs and Democrats
alike assailed him. More and more, however, he
brought himself into sympathy with his old
friends, the Democrats, until at the close of his
term he gave his whole influence to the support
of Mr. Polk, the Democratic candidate for his
successor.
On the 4th of March, I845, President Tyler retired from the harassments of office, to the regret
of neither party, and probably to his own unspeakable relief. The remainder of his days were
passed mainly in the retirement of his beautiful
home-Sherwood Forest, Charles City County,
Va. His first wife, Miss Letitia Christian, died
in Washington in I842; and in June, 1844,
he was again married, at New York, to Miss Julia
Gardiner, a young lady of many personal and
intellectual accomplishments.
When the great Rebellion rose, which the
State Rights and nullifying doctrines of John C.
Calhoun had inaugurated, President Tyler renounced his allegiance to the United States, and
joined the Confederates. He was chosen a member of their Congress, and while engaged in
active measures to destroy, by force of arms, the
Government over which he had once presided, he
was taken sick and soon died.










JAMES K. POLK.




JAMES K. POLK.


AMES K. POLK, the eleventh President of
the United States, was born in Mecklenburgh
County, N. C., November 2, 1795.     His
parents were Samuel and Jane (Knox) Polk, the
former a son of Col. Thomas Polk, who located
at the above place, as one of the first pioneers, in
1735. In i806, with his wife and children, and
soon after followed by most of the members of the
Polk family, Samuel Polk emigrated some two or
three hundred miles farther west, to the rich valley of the Duck River. Here, in the midst of the
wilderness, in a region which was subsequently
called Maury County, they erected their log huts
and established their homes. In the hard toil of
a new farm in the wilderness, James K. Polk
spent the early years of his childhood and youth.
His father, adding the pursuit of a surveyor to
that of a farmer, gradually increased in wealth,
until he became one of the leading men of the
region. His mother was a superior woman, of
strong common sense and earnest piety.
Very early in life James developed a taste for
reading, and expressed the strongest desire to obtain a liberal education. His mother's training
had made him methodical in his habits, had taught
him punctuality and industry, and had inspired
him with lofty principles of morality. His health
was frail, and his father, fearing that he might not
be able to endure a sedentary life, got a situation
for him behind the counter, hoping to fit him for
commercial pursuits.
This was to James a bitter disappointment. He
had no taste for these duties, and his daily tasks
were irksome in the extreme. He remained in this
uncongenial occupation but a few weeks, when,
at his earnest solicitation, his father removed
him and made arrangements for him to prosecute his studies. Soon after he sent him to Murfreesboro Academy.  With ardor which could
scarcely be surpassed, he pressed forward in his


studies, and in less than two and a-half years, in
the autumn of I8I5, entered the sophomore class
in the University of North Carolina, at Chapel
Hill. Here he was one of the most exemplary of
scholars, punctual in every exercise, never allowing himself to be absent from a recitation or a
religious service.
Mr. Polk graduated in i8i8, with the highest
honors, being deemed the best scholar of his class,
both in mathematics and the classics. He was
then twenty-three years of age. His health was
at this time much impaired by the assiduity with
which he had prosecuted his studies. After a
short season of relaxation, he went to Nashville,
and entered the office of Felix Grundy, to study
law. Here Mr. Polk renewed his acquaintance
with Andrew Jackson, who resided on his plantation, the "Hermitage," but a few miles from
Nashville. They had probably been slightly acquainted before.
Mr. Polk's father was a Jeffersonian Republican
and James K. adhered to the same political faith.
Hie was a popular public speaker, and was constantly called upon to address the meetings of his
party friends. His skill as a speaker was such
that he was popularly called the Napoleon of the
stump. He was a man of unblemished morals,
genial and courteous in his bearing, and with that
sympathetic nature in the joys and griefs of others which gave him hosts of friends. In 1823,
he was elected to the Legislature of Tennessee,
and gave his strong influence toward the election
of his friend, Mr. Jackson, to the Presidency of
the United States.
In January, 1824, Mr. Polk married Miss Sarah
Childress, of Rutherford County, Tenn. His
bride was altogether worthy of him-a lady of
beauty and culture. In the fall of 1825 Mr. Polk
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from the fact, that for fourteen successive years,
or until 1839, he was continued in that office. He
then voluntarily withdrew, only that he might
accept the Gubernatorial chair of Tennessee. In
Congress he was a laborious member, a frequent
and a popular speaker. He was always in his
seat, always courteous, and whenever he spoke
it was always to the point, without any ambitious
rhetorical display.
During five sessions of Congress Mr. Polk was
Speaker of the House. Strong passions were
roused and stormy scenes were witnessed, but he
performed his arduous duties to a very general
satisfaction, and a unanimous vote of thanks to
him was passed by the House as he withdrew on
the 4th of March, I839.
In accordance with Southern usage, Mr. Polk,
as a candidate for Governor, canvassed the State.
He was elected by a large majority, and on October 14, 1839, took the oath of office at Nashville.
In 1841 his term of office expired, and he was
again the candidate of the Democratic party, but
was defeated.
On the 4th of March, I845, Mr. Polk was inaugurated President of the United States. The
verdict of the country in favor of the annexation
of Texas exerted its influence upon Congress,
and the last act of the administration of President
Tyler was to affix his signature to a joint resolution of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, approving of the annexation of Texas to the Union.
As Mexico still claimed Texas as one of her
provinces, the Mexican Minister, Almonte, immediately demanded his passports and left the
country, declaring the act of the annexation to be
an act hostile to Mexico.
In his first message, President Polk urged that
Texas should immediately, by act of Congress, be
received into the Union on the same footing with
the other States. In the mean time, Gen. Taylor
was sent with an army into Texas to hold the
country. He was first sent to Nueces, which the
Mexicans said was the western boundary of Texas. Then he was sent nearly two hundred miles
further west, to the Rio Grande, where he erected
batteries which commanded the Mexican city of
Matamoras, which was situated on the western


banks. The anticipated collision soon took place,
and war was declared against Mexico by President
Polk. The war was pushed forward by his administration with great vigor.  Gen. Taylor,
whose army was first called one of " observation,"
then of "occupation," then of "invasion," was
sent forward to Monterey. The feeble Mexicans
in every encounter were hopelessly slaughtered.
The day of judgment alone can reveal the misery
which this war caused. It was by the ingenuity
of Mr. Polk's administration that the war was
brought on.
"To the victors belong the spoils." Mexico
was prostrate before us. Her capital was in our
hands. We now consented to peace upon the
condition that Mexico should surrender to us, in
addition to Texas, all of New Mexico, and all of
Upper and Lower California. This new demand
embraced, exclusive of Texas, eight hundred
thousand square miles. This was an extent of
territory equal to nine States of the size of New
York. Thus slavery was securing eighteen majestic States to be added to the Union. There
were some Americans who thought it all right;
there were others who thought it all wrong. In
the prosecution of this war we expended twenty
thousand lives and more than $Ioo,ooo,ooo. Of
this money $5,ooo,o000 were paid to Mexico.
On the 3d of March, 1849, Mr. Polk retired
from office, having served one term. The next
day was Sunday. On the 5th, Gen. Taylor was
inaugurated as his successor. Mr. Polk rode to
the Capitol in the same carriage with Gen. Taylor, and the same evening, with Mrs. Polk, he
commenced his return to Tennessee. He was
then but fifty-four years of age. He had always
been strictly temperate in all his habits, and his
health was good. With an ample fortune, a
choice library, a cultivated mind, and domestic
ties of the dearest nature, it seemed as though
long years of tranquillity and happiness were before him. But the cholera-that fearful scourge
-was then sweeping up the Valley of the Mississippi, and he contracted the disease, dying on the
15th of June, I849, in the fifty-fourth year of his
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ZACHARY TAYLOR.


ACHARY TAYLOR, twelfth President of
the United States, was born on the 24th of
November, 1784, in Orange County, Va.
His father, Col. Taylor, was a Virginian of
note, and a distinguished patriot and soldier of
the Revolution. When Zachary was an infant,
his father, with his wife and two children, emigrated to Kentucky, where he settled in the pathless wilderness, a few miles from Louisville. In
this frontier home, away from civilization and all
its refinements, young Zachary could enjoy but
few social and educational advantages. When
six years of age he attended a common school,
and was then regarded as a bright, active boy,
rather remarkable for bluntness and decision of
character. He was strong, fearless and self-reliant, and manifested a strong desire to enter the
army to fight the Indians, who were ravaging the
frontiers. There is little to be recorded of the
uneventful years of his childhood on his father's
large but lonely plantation.
In I808, his father succeeded in obtaining for
him a commission as Lieutenant in the United
States army, and he joined the troops which were
stationed at New Orleans under Gen. Wilkinson.
Soon after this he married Miss Margaret Smith,
a young lady from one of the first families of
Maryland.
Immediately after the declaration of war with
England, in 1812, Capt. Taylor (for he had then
been promoted to that rank) was put in command
of Ft. Harrison, on the Wabash, about fifty miles
above Vincennes. This fort had been built in the
wilderness by Gen. Harrison, on his march to
Tippecanoe. It was one of the first points of attack by the Indians, led by Tecumseh. Its garrison consisted of a broken company of infantry,
numbering fifty men, many of whom were sick.
Early in the autumn of 1812, the Indians,
stealthily, and in large nnmbers, moved upon the


fort. Their approach was first indicated by the
murder of two soldiers just outside of the stockade.
Capt. Taylor made every possible preparation to
meet the anticipated assault. On the 4th of September, a band of forty painted and plumed savages came to the fort, waving a white flag, and
informed Capt. Taylor that in the morning their
chief would come to have a talk with him. It
was evident that their object was merely to ascertain the state of things at the fort, and Capt.
Taylor, well versed in the wiles of the savages,
kept them at a distance.
The sun went down; the savages disappeared;
the garrison slept upon their arms. One hour
before midnight the war-whoop burst from a
thousand lips in the forest around, followed by
the discharge of musketry and the rush of the
foe. Every man, sick and well, sprang to his
post.  Every man knew that defeat was not
merely death, but, in the case of capture, death by
the most agonizing and prolonged torture. No
pen can describe, no imagination can conceive, the
scenes which ensued. The savages succeeded in
setting fire to one of the block-houses. Until six
o'clock in the morning this awful conflict continued, when the savages, baffled at every point
and gnashing their teeth with rage, retired.
Capt. Taylor, for this gallant defense, was promoted to the rank of Major by brevet.
Until the close of the war, Maj. Taylor was
placed in such situations that he saw but little
more of active service. He was sent far away
into the depths of the wilderness to Ft. Crawford, on Fox River, which empties into Green
Bay. Here there was little to be done but to
wear away the tedious hours as one best could.
There were no books, no society, no intellectual
stimulus. Thus with him the uneventful years
rolled on. Gradually he rose to the rank of
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suited in the capture of that renowned chieftain,
Col. Taylor took a subordinate, but a brave and
efficient, part.
For twenty-four years Col. Taylor was engaged
in the defense of the frontiers, in scenes so remote, and in employments so obscure, that his
name was unknown beyond the limits of his own
immediate acquaintance. In the year 1836, he
was sent to Florida to compel the Seminole Indians to vacate that region, and retire beyond the
Mississippi, as their chiefs by treaty had promised they should do. The services rendered here
secured for Col. Taylor the high appreciation of
the Government, and as a reward he was elevated to the high rank of Brigadier-General by
brevet, and soon after, in May, 1838, was appointed to the chief command of the United
States troops in Florida.
After two years of wearisome employment
amidst the everglades of the Peninsula, Gen. Taylor obtained, at his own request, a change of
command, and was stationed over the Department
of the Southwest. This field embraced Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Establishing
his headquarters at Ft. Jessup, in Louisiana, he
removed his family to a plantation which he purchased near Baton Rouge. Here he remained
for five years, buried, as it were, from the world,
but faithfully discharging every duty imposed
upon him.
In 1846, Gen. Taylor was sent to guard the
land between the Nueces and Rio Grande, the
latter river being the boundary of Texas, which
was then claimed by the United States. Soon
the war with Mexico was brought on, and at Palo
Alto and Resaca de la Palma, Gen. Taylor won
brilliant victories over the Mexicans. The rank
of Major-General by brevet was then conferred
upon Gen. Taylor, and his name was received
with enthusiasm almost everywhere in the nation. Then came the battles of Monterey and
Buena Vista, in which he won signal victories
over forces much larger than he commanded.
The tidings of the brilliant victory of Buena
Vista spread the wildest enthusiasm over the
country. The name of Gen. Taylor was on
every one's lips. The Whig party decided to


take advantage of this wonderful popularity in
bringing forward the unpolished, unlettered, honest soldier as their candidate for the Presidency.
Gen. Taylor was astonished at the announcement, and for a time would not listen to it, declaring that he was not at all qualified for such
an office. So little interest had he taken in politics, that for forty years he had not cast a vote.
It was not without chagrin that several distinguished statesmen, who had been long years in
the public service, found their claims set aside in
behalf of one whose name had never been heard
of, save in connection with Palo Alto, Resaca de
la Palma, Monterey and Buena Vista. It is said
that Daniel Webster, in his haste, remarked, " It
is a nomination not fit to be made."
Gen. Taylor was not an eloquent speaker nor a
fine writer. His friends took possession of him,
and prepared such few communications as it was
needful should be presented to the public. The
popularity of the successful warrior swept the
land. He was triumphantly elected over two
opposing candidates,-Gen. Cass and Ex-President Martin Van Buren. Though he selected an
excellent cabinet, the good old man found himself
in a very uncongenial position, and was at times
sorely perplexed and harassed. His mental sufferings were very severe, and probably tended to
hasten his death. The pro-slavery party was
pushing its claims with tireless energy; expeditions were fitting out to capture Cuba; California
was pleading for admission to the Union, while
slavery stood at the door to bar her out. Gen.
Taylor found the political conflicts in Washington
to be far more trying to the nerves than battles
with Mexicans or Indians.
In the midst of all these troubles, Gen. Taylor,
after he had occupied the Presidential chair but
little over a year, took cold, and after a brief
sickness of but little over five days, died, on the
9th of July, 1850. His last words were, "I am
not afraid to die. I am ready. I have endeavored to do my duty." He died universally respected and beloved. An honest, unpretending
man, he had been steadily growing in the affections of the people, and the Nation bitterly lamented his death.




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MILLARD FILLMORE.


f ILLARD FILLMORE, thirteenth President
of the United States, was born at Summer
Hill, Cayuga County, N. Y., on the 7th of
January, I8o0. His father was a farmer, and, owing
to misfortune, in humble circumstances. Of his
mother, the daughter of Dr. Abiathar Millard, of
Pittsfield, Mass., it has been said that she possessed an intellect of a high order, united with
much personal loveliness, sweetness of disposition, graceful manners and exquisite sensibilities.
She died in 1831, having lived to see her son a
young man of distinguished promise, though she
was not permitted to witness the high dignity
which he finally attained.
In consequence of the secluded home and limited
means of his father, Millard enjoyed but slender
advantages for education in his early years. The
common schools, which he occasionally attended,
were very imperfect institutions, and books were
scarce and expensive. There was nothing then
in his character to indicate the brilliant career
upon which he was about to enter. He was a
plain farmer's boy-intelligent, good-looking,
kind-hearted. The sacred iufluences of home
had taught him to revere the Bible, and had laid
the foundations of an upright character. When
fourteen years of age, his father sent him some
hundred miles from home to the then wilds of
Livingston County, to learn the trade of a clothier.
Near the mill there was a small village, where
some enterprising man had commenced the collection of a village library. This proved an inestimable blessing to young Fillmore. His evenings were spent in reading. Soon every leisure
moment was occupied with books. His thirst for
knowledge became insatiate, and the selections
which he made were continually more elevating
and instructive.  He read history, biography,
oratory, and thus gradually there was enkindled


in his heart a desire to be something more than a
mere worker with his hands.
The young clothier had now attained the age
of nineteen years, and was of fine personal appearance and of gentlemanly demeanor. It so happened that there was a gentleman in the neighborhood of ample pecuniary means and of benevolence,-Judge Walter Wood,-who was struck
with the prepossessing appearance of young Fillmore. He made his acquaintance, and was so
much impressed with his ability and attainments
that he advised him to abandon his trade and devote himself to the study of the law. The young
man replied that he had no means of his own,
no friends to help him, and that his previous education had been very imperfect. But Judge Wood
had so much confidence in him that he kindly
offered to take him into his own office, and to
lend him such money as he needed. Most gratefully the generous offer was accepted.
There is in many minds a strange delusion
about a collegiate education. A young man is
supposed to be liberally educated if he has graduated at some college. But many a boy who loiters through university halls and then enters a
law office is by no means as well prepared to
prosecute his legal studies as was Millard Fillmore when he graduated at the clothing-mill at
the end of four years of manual labor, during
which every leisure moment had been devoted to
intense mental culture.
In 1823, when twenty-three years of age, he
was admitted to the Court of Common Pleas.
He then went to the village of Aurora, and commenced the practice of law. In this secluded,
quiet region, his practice, of course, was limited,
and there was no opportunity for a sudden rise in
fortune or in fame. Here, in i826, he married a
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adorning any station she might be called to fill,Miss Abigail Powers.
His elevation of character, his untiring industry,
his legal acquirements, and his skill as an advocate, gradually attracted attention, and he was
invited to enter into partnership, under highly advantageous circumstances, with an elder member
of the Bar in Buffalo. Just before removing to
Buffalo, in I829, he took his seat in the House of
Assembly of the State of New York, as a Representative from Erie County. Though he had
never taken a very active part in politics, his vote
and sympathies were with the Whig party. The
State was then Democratic, and he found himself
in a helpless minority in the Legislature; still the
testimony comes from all parties that his courtesy,
ability and integrity won, to a very unusual degree, the respect of his associates.
In the autumn of 1832, he was elected to a
seat in the United States Congress. He entered
that troubled arena in the most tumultuous hours
of our national history, when the great conflict
respecting the national bank and the removal of
the deposits was raging.
His term of two years closed, and he returned
to his profession, which he pursued with increasing reputation and success. After a lapse of two
years he again became a candidate for Congress;
was re-elected, and took his seat in z837. His
past experience as a Representative gave him
strength and confidence. The first term of service
in Congress to any man can be but little more
than an introduction. He was now prepared for
active duty. All his energies were brought to
bear upon the public good. Every measure received his impress.
Mr. Fillmore wt.: now a man of wide repute,
and his popularity filled the State. In the year
1847, when he had attained the age of fortyseven years, he was elected Comptroller of the
State. His labors at the Bar, in the Legislature, in Congress and as Comptroller, had given
him very considerable fame. The Whigs were
casting about to find suitable candidates for President and Vice-President at the approaching election. Far away on the waters of the Rio Grande,
there was a rough old soldier, who had fought






one or two successful battles with the Mexicans,
which had caused his name to be proclaimed in
trumpet-tones all over the land as a candidate for
the presidency. But it was necessary to associate
with him on the same ticket some man of reputation as a statesman.
Under the influence of these considerations, the
names of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore
became the rallying-cry of the Whigs, as their
candidates for President and Vice-President. The
Whig ticket was signally triumphant. On the
4th of March, I849, Gen. Taylor was inaugurated
President, and Millard Fillmore Vice-President,
of the United States.
On the 9th of July, 1850, President Taylor,
about one year and four months after his inauguration, was suddenly taken sick and died. By the
Constitution, Vice-President Fillmore thus be
came President. He appointed a very able cabi
net, of which the illustrious Daniel Webster was
Secretary of State; nevertheless, he had serious
difficulties to contend with, since the opposition
had a majority in both Houses. He did all in his
power to conciliate the South; but the pro-slaveit
party in the South felt the inadequacy of alP
measures of transient conciliation. The popula
tion of the free States was so rapidly increasing
over that of the slave States, that it was inevitable
that the power of the Government should soon
pass into the hands of the free States. The fa
mous compromise measures were adopted undei
Mr. Fillmore's administration, and the Japan ex
pedition was sent out. On the 4th of March,
1853, he, having served one term, retired.
In 1856, Mr. Fillmore was nominated for the
Presidency by the "Know-Nothing" party, but
was beaten by Mr. Buchanan. After that Mr.
Fillmore lived in retirement. During the terrible conflict of civil war, he was mostly silent. It
was generally supposed that his sympathies were
rather with those who were endeavoring to overthrow our institutions. President Fillmore kept
aloof from the conflict, without any cordial words
of cheer to one party or the other. He was thus
forgotten by both. He lived to a ripe old age,
and died in Buffalo, N. Y., March 8, 1874.


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FRANKLIN PIERCE.


RANKLIN PIERCE, the fourteenth President of the United States, was born in Hillsborough, N. H., November 23, I804. His
father was a Revolutionary soldier, who with his
own strong arm hewed out a home in the wilderness. He was a man of inflexible integrity, of
strong, though uncultivated, mind, and was an uncompromising Democrat. The mother of Franklin Pierce was all that a son could desire-an intelligent, prudent, affectionate, Christian woman.
Franklin, who was the sixth of eight children,
was a remarkably bright and handsome boy,
generous, warm-hearted and brave. He won
alike the love of old and young. The boys on
the play-ground loved him. His teachers loved
him. The neighbors looked upon him with pride
and affection. He was by instinct a gentleman,
always speaking kind words, and doing kind
deeds, with a peculiar, unstudied tact which
taught him what was agreeable.  Without developing any precocity of genius, or any unnatural
devotion to books, he was a good scholar, and in
body and mind a finely developed boy.
When sixteen years of age, in the year 1820,
he entered Bowdoin College, at Brunswick, Me.
He was one of the most popular young men in
the college. The purity of his moral character,
the unvarying courtesy of his demeanor, his rank
as a scholar, and genial nature, rendered him a
universal favorite.  There was something peculiarly winning in his address, and it was evidently not in the slightest degree studied-it was
the simple outgushing of his own magnanimous
and loving nature.
Upon graduating, in the year 1824, Franklin
Pierce commenced the study of law in the office
of Judge Woodbury, one of the most distinguished


lawyers of the State, and a man of great private
worth. The eminent social qualities of the young
lawyer, his father's prominence as a public man,
and the brilliant political career into which Judge
Woodbury was entering, all tended to entice Mr.
Pierce into the fascinating yet perilous path of
political life. With all the ardor of his nature he
espoused the cause of Gen. Jackson for the Presidency. He commenced the practice of law in
Hillsborough, and was soon elected to represent
the town in the State Legislature. Here he
served for four years. The last two years he was
chosen Speaker of the House by a very large
vote.
In 1833, at the age of twenty-nine, he was
elected a member of Congress. In I837, being
then but thirty-three years old, he was elected to
the Senate, taking his seat just as Mr. Van Buren
commenced his administration.  He was the
youngest member in the Senate. In the year
1834, he married Miss Jane Means Appleton, a
lady of rare beauty and accomplishments, and one
admirably fitted to adorn every station with which
her husband was honored. Of the three sons who
were born to them, all now sleep with their parents in the grave.
In the year 1838, Mr. Pierce, with growing
fame and increasing business as a lawyer, took up
his residence in Concord, the capital of New
Hampshire. President Polk, upon his accession
to office, appointed Mr. Pierce Attorney-General
of the United States; but the offer was declined
in consequence of numerous professional engagements at home, and the precarious state of Mrs.
Pierce's health. He also, about the same time,
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Mr. Pierce into the army. Receiving the appointment of Brigadier-General, he embarked with a
portion of his troops at Newport, R. I., on the
27th of May, I847. He took an important part
in this war, proving himself a brave and true soldier.
When Gen. Pierce reached his home in his native State, he was received enthusiastically by the
advocates of the Mexican War, and coldly by his
opponents. He resumed the practice of his profession, very frequently taking an active part in
political questions, giving his cordial support to
the pro-slavery wing of the Democratic party.
The compromise measures met cordially with his
approval, and he strenuously advocated the enforcement of the infamous Fugitive Slave Law,
which so shocked the religious sensibilities of the
North. He thus became distinguished as a
"Northern man with Southern principles." The
strong partisans of slavery in the South consequently regarded him as a man whom they could
safely trust in office to carry out their plans.
On the I2th of June, I852, the Democratic convention met in Baltimore to nominate a candidate
for the Presidency. For four days they continued in session, and in thirty-five ballotings no one
had obtained a two-thirds vote. Not a vote thus
far had been thrown for Gen. Pierce. Then the
Virginia delegation brought forward his name.
There were fourteen more ballotings, during which
Gen. Pierce constantly gained strength, until, at
the forty-ninth ballot, he received two hundred
and eighty-two votes, and all other candidates
eleven. Gen. Winfield Scott was the Whig candidate. Gen. Pierce was chosen with great unanimity. Only four States-Vermont, Massachbusetts, Kentucky and Tennessee-cast their electoral votes against him. Gen. Franklin Pierce
was therefore inaugurated President of the United
States on the 4th of March, I853.
His administration proved one of the most
stormy our country had ever experienced. The
controversy between slavery and freedom was
then approaching its culminating point. It became evident that there was to be an irrepressible
conflict between them, and that this nation
could not long exist " half slave and half free."




President Pierce, during the whole of his administration, did everything he could to conciliate the
South; but it was all in vain. The conflict every
year grew more violent, and threats of the dissolution of the Union were borne to the North on
every Southern breeze.
Such was the condition of affairs when President Pierce approached the close of his fouryears term of office. The North had become
thoroughly alienated from him. The anti-slavery
sentiment, goaded by great outrages, had been
rapidly increasing; all the intellectual ability and
social worth of President Pierce were forgotten in
deep reprehension of his administrative acts. The
slaveholders of the South also, unmindful of the
fidelity with which he had advocated those measures of Government which they approved, and
perhaps feeling that he had rendered himself
so unpopular as no longer to be able to acceptably serve them, ungratefully dropped him, and
nominated James Buchanan to succeed him.
On the 4th of March, i857, President Pierce returned to his home in Concord. His three children were all dead, his last surviving child having been killed before his eyes in a railroad accident; and his wife, one of the most estimable and
accomplished of ladies, was rapidly sinking in
consumption. The hour of dreadful gloom soon
came, and he was left alone in the world without
wife or child.
When the terrible Rebellion burst forth which
divided our country into two parties, and two
only, Mr. Pierce remained steadfast in the principles which he had always cherished, and gave
his sympathies to that pro-slavery party with
which he had ever been allied. He declined to
do anything, either by voice or pen, to strengthen
the hand of the National Government. He continued to reside in Concord until the time of his
death, which occurred in October, I869. He was
one of the most genial and social of men, an honored communicant of the Episcopal Church, and
one of the kindest of neighbors. Generous to a
fault, he contributed liberally toward the alleviation of suffering and want, and many of his
towns-people were often gladdened by his material
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JAMES BUCHANAN.


AMES BUCHANAN, the fifteenth President
of the United States, was born in a small
frontier town, at the foot of the eastern ridge
of the Alleghanies, in Franklin County, Pa., on
the 23d of April, 1791. The place where the
humble cabin home stood was called Stony Batter. His father was a native of the north of Ireland, who had emigrated in 1783, with little property save his own strong arms. Five years afterward he married Elizabeth Spear, the daughter
of a respectable farmer, and, with his young bride,
plunged into the wilderness, staked his claim,
reared his log hut, opened a clearing with his
axe, and settled down there to perform his obscure
part in the drama of life. When James was eight
years of age, his father removed to the village of
Mercersburg, where his son was placed at school,
and commenced a course of study in English,
Latin and Greek. His progress was rapid, and
at the age of fourteen he entered Dickinson College, at Carlisle. Here he developed remarkable
talent, and took his stand among the first scholars
in the institution.
In the year: Qc  he graduated with the highest honors of his class. He was then eighteen
years of age; tall and graceful, vigorous in health,
fond of athletic sports, an unerring shot, and enlivened with an exuberant flow of animal spirits.
He immediately commencec the study of law in
the city of Lancaster, and was admitted to the
Bar in I812, when he was bu. twenty-one years
of age.
In 1820, he reluctantly consented to run as a
candidate for Congress. He was elected, and for
ten years he remained a member of the Lower
House. During the vacations of Congress, he


occasionally tried some important case. In I83I
he retired altogether from the toils of his profession, having acquired an ample fortune.
Gen. Jackson, upon his elevation to the Presidency, appointed Mr. Buchanan Minister to Russia. The duties of his mission he performed
with ability, and gave satisfaction to all parties.
Upon his return, in 1833, he was elected to a seat
in the United States Senate. He there met as
his associates Webster, Clay, Wright and Calhoun. He advocated the measures proposed by
President Jackson, of making reprisals against
France to enforce the payment of our claims
against that country, and defended the course of
the President in his unprecedented and wholesale
removal from office of those who were not the
supporters of his administration. Upon this
question he was brought into direct collision with
Henry Clay. He also, with voice and vote, advocated expunging from the journal of the Senate
the vote of censure against Gen. Jackson for removing the deposits. Earnestly he opposed the
abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia,
and urged the prohibition of the circulation of
anti-slavery documents by the United States
mails. As to petitions on the subject of slavery,
he advocated that they should be respectfully received, and that the reply should be returned
that Congress had no power to legislate upon the
subject.  "Congress," said he, "might as well
undertake to interfere with slavery under a foreign government as in any of the States where it
now exists."
Upon Mr. Polk's accession to the PresidencyMr. Buchanan became Secretary of State, and at
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JAMES BUCHANAN.


conduct of the Mexican War. Mr. Polk assumed
that crossing the Nueces by the American
troops into the disputed territory was not wrong,
but for the Mexicans to cross the Rio Grande
into Texas was a declaration of war. No candid
man can read with pleasure the account of the
course our Government pursued in that movement.
Mr. Buchanan identified himself thoroughly
with the party devoted to the perpetuation and
extension of slavery, and brought all the energies
of his mind to bear against the Wilmot Proviso.
He gave his cordial approval to the compromise
measures of I850, which included the Fugitive
Slave Law. Mr. Pierce, upon his election to the
Presidency, honored Mr. Buchanan with the mission to England.
In the year I856, a national Democratic Convention nominated Mr. Buchanan for the Presidency. The political conflict was one of the most
severe in which our country has ever engaged.
All the friends of slavery were on one side; all
the advocates of its restriction and final abolition
on the other. Mr. Fremont, the candidate of the
enemies of slavery, received one hundred and
fourteen electoral votes. Mr. Buchanan received
one hundred and seventy-four, and was elected.
The popular vote stood I,340,618 for Fremont,
1,224,750 for Buchanan. On March 4, I857,
the latter was inaugurated.
Mr. Buchanan was far advanced in life. Only
four years were wanting to fill up his three-score
years and ten. His own friends, those with
whom he had been allied in political principles
and action for years, were seeking the destruction of the Government, that they might rear
upon the ruins of our free institutions a nation
whose corner-stone should be human slavery. In
this emergency, Mr. Buchanan was hopelessly
bewildered. He could not, with his long-avowed
principles, consistently oppose the State Rights
party in their assumptions. As President of the
United States, bound by his oath faithfully to
administer the laws, he could not, without perjury of the grossest kind, unite with those endeavoring to overthrow the Republic. He therefore did nothing.
The opponents of Mr. Buchanan's administra

tion nominated Abraham Lincoln as their standard-bearer in the next Presidential canvass.
The pro-slavery party declared that if he were
elected and the control of the Government were
thus taken from their hands, they would secede
from the Union, taking with them as they retired
the National Capitol at Washington and the
lion's share of the territory of the United States.
As the storm increased in violence, the slaveholders claiming the right to secede, and Mr.
Buchanan avowing that Congress had no power
to prevent it, one of the most pitiable exhibitions
of governmental imbecility was exhibited that the
world has ever seen. He declared that Congress
had no power to enforce its laws in any State
which had withdrawn, or which was attempting
to withdraw, from the Union. This was not the
doctrine of Andrew Jackson, when, with his hand
upon his sword-hilt, he exclaimed: "The Union
must and shall be preserved!"
South Carolina seceded in December, i86o,
nearly three months before the inauguration of
President Lincoln. Mr. Buchanan looked on in
listless despair. The rebel flag was raised in
Charleston; Ft. Sumter was besieged; our forts,
navy-yards and arsenals were seized; our depots
of military stores were plundered, and our custom-houses and post-offices were appropriated by
the rebels.
The energy of the rebels and the imbecility of
our Executive were alike marvelous. The nation looked on in agony, waiting for the slow
weeks to glide away and close the administration,
so terrible in its weakness. At length the longlooked-for hour of deliverance came, when Abraham Lincoln was to receive the scepter.
The administration of President Buchanan was
certainly the most calamitous our country has experienced. His best friends can not recall it with
pleasure. And still more deplorable it is for his
fame, that in that dreadful conflict which rolled
its billows of flame and blood over our whole
land, no word came from his lips to indicate his
wish that our country's banner should triumph
over the flag of the Rebellion. He died at his
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN.


BRAHAM LINCOLN, the sixteenth President of the United States, was born in Hardin
|County, Ky., February 12, I809. About
the year 1780, a man by the name of Abraham
Lincoln left Virginia with his family and moved
into the then wilds of Kentucky. Only two years
after this emigration, and while still a young man,
he was working one day in a field, when an Indian
stealthily approached and killed him. His widow
was left in extreme poverty with five little children, three boys and two girls. Thomas, the
youngest of the boys, and the father of President
Abraham Lincoln, was four years of age at his
father's death.
When twenty-eight years old, Thomas Lincoln
built a log cabin, and married Nancy Hanks, the
daughter of another family of poor Kentucky
emigrants, who had also come from Virginia.
Their second child was Abraham Lincoln, the subject of this sketch. The mother of Abraham was
a noble woman, gentle, loving, pensive, created
to adorn a palace, but doomed to toil and pine, and
die in a hovel. " All that I am, or hope to be,"
exclaimed the grateful son, " I owe to my angelmother." When he was eight years of age, his
father sold his cabin and small farm and moved
to Indiana, where two years later his mother died.
As the years rolled on, the lot of this lowly
family was the usual lot of humanity. There
were joys and griefs; weddings and funerals.
Abraham's sister Sarah, to whom he was tenderly
attached, was married when a child of but fourteen years of age, and soon died. The family
was gradually scattered, and Thomas Lincoln
sold out his squatter's claim in I830, and emigrated to Macon County, Ill.
Abraham Lincoln was then twenty-one years
of age. With vigorous hands he aided his father
in rearing another log cabin, and worked quite
diligently at this until he saw the family comfortably settled, and their small lot of enclosed
prairie planted with corn, when he announced to


his father his intention to leave home, and to ge
out into the world and seek his fortune. Little
did he or his friends imagine how brilliant that
fortune was to be. He saw the value of education and was intensely earnest to improve his
mind to the utmost of his power. Religion he
revered. His morals were pure, and he was uncontaminated by a single vice.
Young Abraham worked for a time as a hired
laborer among the farmers. Then he went to
Springfield, where he was employed in building
a large flat-boat. In this he took a herd of swine,
floated them down the Sangamon to Illinois, and
thence by the Mississippi to New Orleans. Whatever Abraham Lincoln undertook, he performed
so faithfully as to give great satisfaction to his
employers. In this adventure the latter were
so well pleased, that upon his return they placed
a store and mill under his care.
In 1832, at the outbreak of the Black Hawk
War, he enlisted and was chosen Captain of a
company. He returned to Sangamon County,
and, although only twenty-three years of age, was
a candidate for the Legislature, but was defeated.
He soon after received from Andrew Jackson the
appointment of Postmaster of New Salem. His
only post-office was his hat. All the letters he
received he carried there, ready to deliver to those
he chanced to meet. He studied surveying, and
soon made this his business. In i834 he again
became a candidate for the Legislature and was
elected. Mr. Stuart, of Springfield, advised him
to study law. He walked from New Salem to
Springfield, borrowed of Mr. Stuart a load of
books, carried them back, and began his legal
studies.  When the Legislature assembled, he
trudged on foot with his pack on his back one
hundred miles to Vandalia, then the capital. In
i836 he was re-elected to the Legislature. Here
it was he first met Stephen A. Douglas. In I839
he removed to Springfield and began the practice
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that he was soon engaged in almost every noted
case in the circuit.
In 1854 the great discussion began between Mr.
Lincoln and Mr. Douglas on the slavery question. In the organization of the Republican party
in Illinois, in 1856, he took an active part, and at
once became one of the leaders in that party.
Mr. Lincoln's speeches in opposition to Senator
Douglas in the contest in 1858 for a seat in the
Senate, form a most notable part of his history.
The issue was on the slavery question, and he
took the broad ground of the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal. Mr.
Lincoln was defeated in this contest, but won a
far higher prize.
The great Republican Convention met at Chicago on the i6th of June, i860. The delegates
and strangers who crowded the city amounted to
twenty-five thousand. An immense building
called " The Wigwam," was reared to accommodate the convention. There were eleven candidates for whom votes were thrown. William H.
Seward, a man whose fame as a statesman had
long filled the land, was the most prominent. It
was generally supposed he would be the nominee. Abraham Lincoln, however, received the
nomination on the third ballot.
Election day came, and Mr. Lincoln received
one hundred and eighty electoral votes out of two
hundred and three cast, and was, therefore, constitutionally elected President of the United States.
The tirade of abuse that was poured upon this
good and merciful man, especially by the slaveholders, was greater than upon any other man
ever elected to this high position. In February,
186i, Mr. Lincoln started for Washington, stopping in all the large cities on his way, making
speeches. The whole journey was fraught with
much danger. Many of the Southern States had
already seceded, and several attempts at assassination were afterward brought to light. A gang
in Baltimore had arranged upon his arrival to
" get up a row," and in the confusion to make
sure of his death with revolvers and hand-grenades. A detective unravelled the plot. A secret
and special train was provided to take him from
Harrisburg, through Baltimore, at an unexpected


hour of the night. The train started at half-past
ten, and to prevent any possible communication
on the part of the Secessionists with their Confederate gang in Baltimore, as soon as the train
had started the telegraph-wires were cut. Mr.
Lincoln reached Washington in safety and was
inaugurated, although great anxiety was felt by
all loyal people.
In the selection of his cabinet Mr. Lincoln gave
to Mr. Seward the Department of State, and to
other prominent opponents before the convention
he gave important positions; but during no other
administration had the duties devolving upon the
President been so manifold, and the responsibilities
so great, as those which fell to his lot. Knowing
this, and feeling his own weakness and inability
to meet, and in his own strength to cope with,
the difficulties, he learned early to seek Divine
wisdom and guidance in determining his plans,
and Divine comfort in all his trials, both personal
and national. Contrary to his own estimate of
himself, Mr. Lincoln was one of the most courageous of men. He went directly into the rebel
capital just as the retreating foe was leaving, with
no guard but a few sailors. From the time he
had left Springfield, in i86I, however, plans had
been made for his assassination, and he at last
fell a victim to one of them. April 14, 1865, he,
with Gen. Grant, was urgently invited to attend
Ford's Theatre.  It was announced that they
would be present. Gen. Grant, however, left the
city. President Lincoln, feeling, with his characteristic kindliness of heart, that it would be a
disappointment if he should fail them, very reluctantly consented to go. While listening to
the play, an actor by the name of John Wilkes
Booth entered the box where the President and
family were seated, and fired a bullet into his
brain. He died the next morning at seven
o' clock.
Never before in the history of the world was
a nation plunged into such deep grief by the death
of its ruler Strong men met in the streets and
wept in speechless anguish. His was a life which
will fitly become a model. His name as the
Savior of his country will live with that of Washington's, its Father.




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ANDREW JOHNSON.


NDREW JOHNSON, seventeenth President
of the United States. The early life of Andrew Johnson contains but the record of poverty, destitution and friendlessness. He was born
December 29, i8o8, in Raleigh, N. C. His parents, belonging to the class of "poor whites"
of the South, were in such circumstances that they
could not confer even the slightest advantages of
education upon their child. When Andrew was
five years of age, his father accidentally lost his
life, while heroically endeavoring to save a friend
from drowning. Until ten years of age, Andrew
was a ragged boy about the streets, supported by
the labor of his mother, who obtained her living
with her own hands.
He then, having never attended a school one
day, and being unable either to read or write,was
apprenticed to a tailor in his native town. A gentleman was in the habit of going to the tailor's
shop occasionally, and reading to the boys at
work there. He often read from the speeches of
distinguished British statesmen. Andrew, who
was endowed with a mind of more than ordinary
ability, became much interested in these speeches;
his ambition was roused, and he was inspired with
a strong desire to learn to read.
He accordingly applied himself to the alphabet,
and with the assistance of some of his fellowworkmen learned his letters. He then called upon
the gentleman to borrow the book of speeches.
The owner, pleased with his zeal, not only gave
him the book, but assisted him in learning to combine the letters into words. Under such difficulties he pressed onward laboriously, spending usually ten or twelve hours at work in the shop, and
then robbing himself of rest and recreation to devote such time as he could to reading.
He went to Tennessee in I826, and located at


Greenville, where he married a young lady who
possessed some education. Under her instructions
he learned to write and cipher. He became
prominent in the village debating society, and a
favorite with the students of Greenville College.
In 1828, he organized a working man's party,
which elected him Alderman, and in 1830 elected
him Mayor, which position he held three years.
He now began to take a lively interest in
political affairs, identifying himself with the working-class, to which he belonged. In 1835, he
was elected a member of the House of Representatives of Tennessee. He was then just twentyseven years of age. He became a very active
member of the Legislature, gave his support to
the Democratic party, and in 1840 "stumped the
State," advocating Martin Van Buren's claims to
the Presidency, in opposition to those of Gen.
Harrison. In this campaign he acquired much
readiness as a speaker, and extended and increased
his reputation.
In I841, he was elected State Senator; in I843,
he was elected a Member of Congress, and by successive elections held that important post for ten
years. In 1853, he was elected Governor of Tennessee, and was re-elected in I855. In all these
responsible positions, he discharged his duties
with distinguished ability, and proved himself the
warm friend of the working classes. In 1857, Mr.
Johnson was elected United States Senator.
Years before, in 1845, he had warmly advocated
the annexation of Texas, stating, however, as his
reason, that he thought this annexation would
probably prove "to be the gateway out of which
the sable sons of Africa are to pass from bondage
to freedom, and become merged in a population
congenial to themselves."  In 850, he also supportedthe compromise measures, the two essen



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tial features of which were, that the white people
of the Territories should be permitted to decide
for themselves whether they would enslave the
colored people or not, and that the free States of
the North should return to the South persons who
attempted to escape from slavery.
Mr. Johnson was never ashamed of his lowly
origin: on the contrary, he often took pride in
avowing that he owed his distinction to his own
exertions.  "Sir," said he on the floor of the
Senate, "I do not forget that I am a mechanic;
neither do I forget that Adam was a tailor and
sewed fig-leaves, and that our Savior was the son
of a carpenter."
In the Charleston-Baltimore convention of 1860,
he was the choice of the Tennessee Democrats for
the Presidency. In 1861, when the purpose of
the Southern Democracy became apparent, he took
a decided stand in favor of the Union, and held
that "slavery must be held subordinate to the
Union at whatever cost." He returned to Tennessee, and repeatedly imperiled his own life to
protect the Unionists of that State. Tennessee
having seceded from the Union, President Lincoln,
on March 4, 1862, appointed him Military Governor of the State, and he established the most
stringent military rule. His numerous proclamations attracted wide attention. In 1864, he was
elected Vice-President of the United States, and
upon the death of Mr. Lincoln, April I5, 1865,
became President. In a speech two days later he
said, "The American people must be taught, if
they do not already feel, that treason is a crime
and must be punished; that the Government will
not always bear with its enemies; that it is strong
not only to protect, but to punish. * * The
people must understand that it (treason) is the
blackest of crimes, and will surely be punished."
Yet his whole administration, the history of which
is so well known, was in utter inconsistency with,
and in the most violent opposition to, the principles laid down in that speech.
In his loose policy of reconstruction and general
amnesty, he was opposed by Congress, and he
characterized Congress as a new rebellion, and
lawlessly defied it in everything possible to the utmost. In the beginning of I868, on account of


"High crimes and misdemeanors," the principal
of which was the removal of Secretary Stanton in
violation of the Tenure of Office Act, articles of
impeachment were preferred against him, and the
trial began March 23.
It was very tedious, continuing for nearly three
months. A test article of the impeachment was
at length submitted to the court for its action. It
was certain that as the court voted upon that article so would it vote upon all. Thirty-four voices
pronounced the President guilty. As a two-thirds
vote was necessary to his condemnation, he was
pronounced acquitted, notwithstanding the great
majority against him. The change of one vote
from the not guilty side would have sustained the
impeachment.
The President, for the remainder of his term,
was but little regarded. He continued, though
impotently, his conflict with Congress. His own
party did not think it expedient to renominate
him for the Presidency. The Nation rallied with
enthusiasm, unparalleled since the days of Washington, around the name of Gen. Grant. Andrew
Johnson was forgotten. The bullet of the assassin
introduced him to the President's chair.  Notwithstanding this, never was there presented to a
man a better opportunity to immortalize his name,
and to win the gratitude of a nation. He failed
utterly. He retired to his home in Greenville,
Tenn., taking no very active part in politics until
I875. On January 26, after an exciting struggle,
he was chosen by the Legislature of Tennessee
United States Senator in the Forty-fourth Congess,
and took his seat in that body, at the special session convened by President Grant, on the 5th of
March. On the 27th of July, i875, the ex-President made a visit to his daughter's home, near
Carter Station, Tenn. When he started on his
journey, he was apparently in his usual vigorous
health, but on reaching the residence of his child
the following day, he was stricken with paralysis,
which rendered him unconscious. He rallied occasionally, but finally passed away at 2 A. M.,
July 31, aged sixty-seven years. His funeral was
held at Greenville, on the 3d of August, with
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ULYSSES S. GRANT.




ULYSSES S. GRANT.




LYSSES S. GRANT, the eighteenth President of the United States, was born on the
29th of April, 1822, of Christian parents, in
a humble home at Point Pleasant, on the banks
of the Ohio. Shortly after, his father moved to
Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio. In this remote frontier hamlet, Ulysses received a commonschool education. At the age of seventeen, in
the year I839, he entered the Military Academy
at West Point. Here he was regarded as a solid,
sensible young man, of fair ability, and of sturdy,
honest character. He took respectable rank as a
scholar. In June, 1843, he graduated about the
middle in his class, and was sent as Lieutenant of
Infantry to one of the distant military posts in the
Missouri Territory. Two years he passed in these
dreary solitudes, watching the vagabond Indians.
The war with Mexico came. Lieut. Grant was
sent with his regiment to Corpus Christi. His
first battle was at Palo Alto. There was no
chance here for the exhibition of either skill or
heroism, nor at Resaca de la Palma, his second
battle. At the battle of Monterey, his third engagement, it is said that he performed a signal
service of daring and skillful horsemanship.
At the close of the Mexican War, Capt. Grant
returned with his regiment to New York, and
was again sent to one of the military posts on the
frontier. The discovery of gold in California
causing an immense tide of emigration to flow to
the Pacific shores, Capt. Grant was sent with a
battalion to Ft. Dallas, in Oregon, for the protection of the interests of the immigrants. But life
was wearisome in those wilds, and he resigned
his commission and returned to the States. Having married, he entered upon the cultivation of a
small farm near St, Louis, Mo., but having little




skill as a farmer, and finding his toil not remunerative, he turned to mercantile life, entering
into the leather business, with a younger brother
at Galena, Ill. This was in the year I86o. As
the tidings of the rebels firing on Ft. Sumter
reached the ears of Capt. Grant in his countingroom, he said: "Uncle Sam has educated me
for the army; though I have served him through
one war, I do not feel that I have yet repaid the
debt. I am still ready to discharge my obligations. I shall therefore buckle on my sword and
see Uncle Sam through this war too."
He went into the streets, raised a company of
volunteers, and led them as their Captain to
Springfield, the capital of the State, where their
services were offered to Gov. Yates. The Governor, impressed by the zeal and straightforward
executive ability of Capt. Grant, gave him a desk
in his office to assist in the volunteer organization that was being formed in the State in behalf
of the Government. On the i5th of June, i86I,
Capt. Grant received a commission as Colonel of
the Twenty-first Regiment of Illinois Volunteers.
His merits as a West Point graduate, who had
served for fifteen years in the regular army, were
such that he was soon promoted to the rank of
Brigadier-General, and was placed in command at
Cairo. The rebels raised their banner at Paducah, near the mouth of the Tennessee River.
Scarcely had its folds appeared in the breeze ere
Gen. Grant was there. The rebels fled, their
banner fell, and the Stars and Stripes were unfurled in its stead.
He entered the service with great determination and immediately began active duty. This
was the beginning, and until the surrender of
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with great vigor and effectiveness. At Belmont,
a few days later, he surprised and routed the
rebels, then at Ft. Henry won another victory.
Then came the brilliant fight at Ft. Donelson.
The nation was electrified by the victory, and the
brave leader of the boys in blue was immediately
made a Major-General, and the military district
of Tennessee was assigned to him.
Like all great captains, Gen. Grant knew well
how to secure the results of victory. He immediately pushed on to the enemies' lines. Then
came the terrible battles of Pittsburg Landing,
Corinth, and the siege of Vicksburg, where Gen.
Pemberton made an unconditional surrender of
the city with over thirty thousand men and one
hundred and seventy-two cannon. The fall of
Vicksburg was by far the most severe blow which
the rebels had thus far encountered, and opened
up the Mississippi from Cairo to the Gulf.
Gen. Grant was next ordered to co-operate with
Gen. Banks in a movement upon Texas, and proceeded to New Orleans, where he was thrown
from his horse, and received severe injuries, from
which he was laid up for months. He then
rushed to the aid of Gens. Rosecrans and Thomas
at Chattanooga, and by a wonderful series of
strategic and technical measures put the Union
army in fighting condition. Then followed the
bloody battles at Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, in which the rebels
were routed with great loss. This won for him
unbounded praise in the North. On the 4th of
February, I864, Congress revived the grade of
lieutenant-general, and the rank was conferred
on Gen. Grant. He repaired to Washington to
receive his credentials and enter upon the duties
of his new office.
Gen. Grant decided as soon as he took charge
of the army to concentrate the widely-dispersed
National troops for an attack upon Richmond,
the nominal capital of the rebellion, and endeavor
there to destroy the rebel armies which would be
promptly assembled from all quarters for its defense. The whole continent seemed to tremble
under the tramp of these majestic armies, rushing
to the decisive battle-field. Steamers were crowded with troops. Railway trains were burdened


with closely-packed thousands. His plans were
comprehensive, and involved a series of campaigns, which were executed with remarkable
energy and ability, and were consummated at the
surrender of Lee, April 9, 1865.
The war was ended. The Union was saved.
The almost unanimous voice of the nation declared Gen. Grant to be the most prominent instrument in its salvation. The eminent services
he had thus rendered the country brought him
conspicuously forward as the Republican candidate for the Presidential chair.
At the Republican Convention held at Chicago,
May 21, I868, he was unanimously nominated
for the Presidency, and at the autumn election
received a majority of the popular vote, and two
hundred and fourteen out of two hundred and
ninety-four electoral votes.
The National Convention of the Republican
party, which met at Philadelphia on the 5th ot
June, 1872, placed Gen. Grant in nomination for
a second term by a unanimous vote. The selection was emphatically indorsed by the people five
months later, two hundred and ninety-two electoral votes being cast for him.
Soon after the close of his second term, Gen.
Grant started upon his famous trip around the
world. He visited almost every country of the
civilized world, and was everywhere received
with such ovations and demonstrations of respect
and honor, private as well as public and official,
as were never before bestowed upon any citizen
of the United States.
He was the most prominent candidate before
the Republican National Convention in I88o for
a renomination for President. He went to New
York and embarked in the brokerage business
under the firm name of Grant & Ward. The
latter proved a villain, wrecked Grant's fortune,
and for larceny was sent to the penitentiary.
The General was attacked with cancer in the
throat, but suffered in his stoic-like manner, never
complaining. He was re-instated as General of
the Army, and retired by Congress. The cancer
soon finished its deadly work, and July 23, i885,
the nation went in mourning over the death ot
the illustrious General.








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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.




RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.


UTHERFORD B. HAYES, the nineteenth
President of the United States, was born in
Delaware, Ohio, October 4, 1822, almost
three months after the death of his father, Rutherford Hayes. His ancestry on both the paternal and
maternal sides was of the most honorable character. It can be traced, it is said, as far back as
1280, when Hayes and Rutherford were two
Scottish chieftains, fighting side by side with
Baliol, William Wallace and Robert Bruce. Both
families belonged to the nobility, owned extensive
estates, and had a large following. Misfortune
overtaking the family, George Hayes left Scotland
in i680, and settled in Windsor, Conn. His son
George was born in Windsor, and remained there
during his life. Daniel Hayes, son of the latter,
married Sarah Lee, and lived from the time of
his marriage until his death in Simsbury, Conn.
Ezekiel, son of Daniel, was born in I 724, and was
a manufacturer of scythes at Bradford, Conn.
Rutherford Hayes, son of Ezekiel and grandfather
of President Hayes, was born in New Haven, in
August, 1756. He was a farmer, blacksmith and
tavern-keeper. He emigrated to Vermont at an
unknown date, settling in Brattleboro, where he
established a hotel.  Here his son, Rutherford
Hayes, the father of President Hayes, was born.
He was married, in September, 1813, to Sophia
Birchard, of Wilmington, Vt., whose ancestors
emigrated thither from Connecticut, they having
been among the wealthiest and best families of
Norwich. Her ancestry on the male side is
traced back to I635, to John Birchard, one of the
principal founders of Norwich. Both of her grandfathers were soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
The father of President Hayes was an industrious, frugal, yet open-hearted man. He was of a


mechanical turn of mind, and could mend a plow,
knit a stocking, or do almost anything else that
he chose to undertake. He was a member of the
church, active in all the benevolent enterprises
of the town, and conducted his business on Christian principles. After the close of the War of
1812, for reasons inexplicable to his neighbors, he
resolved to emigrate to Ohio.
The journey from Vermont to Ohio in that day,
when there were no canals, steamers, or railways, was a very serious affair. A tour of inspection was first made, occupying four months.
Mr. Hayes decided to move to Delaware, where
the family arrived in 1817. He died July 22,
1822, a victim of malarial fever, less than three
months before the birth of the son of whom we
write. Mrs. Hayes, in her sore bereavement,
found the support she so much needed in her
brother Sardis, who had been a member of the
household from the day of its departure from
Vermont, and in an orphan girl, whom she had
adopted some time before as an act of charity.
Rutherford was seven years old before he went
to school. His education, however, was not neglected. He probably learned as much from his
mother and sister as he would have done at
school. His sports were almost wholly within
doors, his playmates being his sister and her associates. These circumstances tended, no doubt, to
foster that gentleness of disposition and that delicate consideration for the feelings of others which
were marked traits of his character.
His uncle, Sardis Birchard, took the deepest
interest in his education; and as the boy's health
had improved, and he was making good progress
in his studies, he proposed to send him to college.
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but he was afterwards sent for one year to a professor in the Wesleyan University in Middletown,
Conn. He entered Kenyon College in 1838, at
the age of sixteen, and was graduated at the head
of his class in I842.
Immediately after his graduation he began the
study of law in the office of Thomas Sparrow,
Esq., in Columbus. Finding his opportunities
for study in Columbus somewhat limited, he determined to enter the Law School at Cambridge,
Mass., where he remained two years.
In I845, after graduating at the Law School, he
was admitted to the Bar at Marietta, Ohio, and
shortly afterward went into practice as an attorney-at-law with Ralph P. Buckland, of Fremont. Here he remained three years, acquiring
but a limited practice, and apparently unambitious
of distinction in his profession.
In 1849 he moved to Cincinnati, where his ambition found a new stimulus. For several years,
however, his progress was slow. Two events
occurring at this period had a powerful influence
upon his subsequent life. One of these was his
marriage with Miss Lucy Ware Webb, daughter
of Dr. James Webb, of Chillicothe; the other was
his introduction to the Cincinnati Literary Club,
a body embracing among its members such men
as Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, Gen. John
Pope, Gov. Edward F. Noyes, and many others
hardly less distinguished in after life. The marriage was a fortunate one in every respect, as
everybody knows. Not one of all the wives of
our Presidents was more universally admired,
reverenced and beloved than was Mrs. Hayes, and
no one did more than she to reflect honor upon
American womanhood. The LiteraryClub brought
Mr. Hayes into constant association with young
men of high character and noble aims, and lured
him to display the qualities so long hidden by his
bashfulness and modesty.
In I856 he was nominated to the office of Judge
of the Court of Common Pleas, but he declined to
accept the nomination. Two years later, the office of City Solicitor becoming vacant, the City
Council elected him for the unexpired term.
In I86I, when the Rebellion broke out, he was
at the zenith of his professional life. His rank at


the Bar was among the first. But the news of
the attack on Ft. Sumter found him eager to
take up arms for the defense of his country.
His military record was bright and illustrious.
In October, I86, he was made Lieutenant-Colonel, and in August, 1862, promoted Colonel of
the Seventy-ninth Ohio Regiment, but he refused
to leave his old comrades and go among strangers.
Subsequently, however, he was made Colonel of
his old regiment At the battle of South Mountain he received a wound, and while faint and
bleeding displayed courage and fortitude that
won admiration from all.
Col. Hayes was detached from his regiment,
after his recovery, to act as Brigadier-General,
and placed in command of the celebrated Kanawha
division, and for gallant and meritorious services
in the battles of Winchester, Fisher's Hill and
Cedar Creek, he was promoted Brigadier-General.
He was also breveted Major-General, "for gallant
and distinguished services during the campaigns
of 1864, in West Virginia." In the course of his
arduous services, four horses were shot from under him, and he was wounded four times.
In 1864, Gen. Hayes was elected to Congress
from the Second Ohio District, which had long
been Democratic. He was not present during the
campaign, and after the election was importuned
to resign his commission in the army; but he finally declared, "'I shall never come to Washington until I can come by way of Richmond."  He
was re-elected in I866.
In 1867, Gen. Hayes was elected Governor of
Ohio, over Hon. Allen G. Thurman, a popular
Democrat, and in I869 was re-elected over George
H. Pendleton. He was elected Governor for the
third term in 1875.
In I876 he was the standard-bearer of the Republican party in the Presidential contest, and
after a hard, long contest was chosen President,
and was inaugurated Monday, March 5, I877.
He served his full term, not, however, with satisfaction to his party, but his administration was an
average one. The remaining years of his life
were passed quietly in his Ohio home, where he
passed away January I7, I893.




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JAMES A. GARFIELD.


AMES A. GARFIELD, twentieth President
of the United States, was born November I9,
1831, in the woods of Orange, Cuyahoga
County, Ohio. His parents were Abram and
Eliza (Ballou) Garfield, both of New England
ancestry, and from families well known in the
early history of that section of our country, but
who had moved to the Western Reserve, in Ohio,
early in its settlement.
The house in which James A. was born was
not unlike the houses of poor Ohio farmers of
that day. It was about 20 x 30 feet, built of logs,
with the spaces between the logs filled with clay.
His father was a hard-working farmer, and he
soon had his fields cleared, an orchard planted,
and a log barn built. The household comprised
the father and mother and their four children,
Mehetabel, Thomas, Mary and James. In May,
1823, the father died from a cold contracted in
helping to put out a forest fire. At this time
James was about eighteen months old, and
Thomas about ten years old. No one, perhaps,
can tell how much James was indebted to his
brother's toil and self-sacrifice during the twenty
years succeeding his father's death. He now
lives in Michigan, and the two sisters live in Solon,
Ohio, near their birthplace.
The early educational advantages young Garfield enjoyed were very limited, yet he made the
most of them. He labored at farm work for
others, did carpenter work, chopped wood, or did
anything that would bring in a few dollars to aid
his widowed mother in her struggles to keep the
little family together. Nor was Gen. Garfield
ever ashamed of his origin, and he never forgot
the friends of his struggling childhood, youth and
manhood; neither did they ever forget him.
When in the highest seats of honor, the humblest
friend of his boyhood was as kindly greeted as
ever. The poorest laborer was sure of the sympathy of one who had known all the bitterness of


want and the sweetness of bread earned by the
sweat of the brow. He was ever the simple,
plain, modest gentleman.
The highest ambition of young Garfield until
he was about sixteen years old was to be captain of a vessel on Lake Erie. He was anxious
to go aboard a vessel, but this his mother strongly
opposed. She finally consented to his going to
Cleveland, with the understanding, however, that
he should try to obtain some other kind of employment. He walked all the way to Cleveland.
This was his first visit to the city. After making
many applications for work, and trying to get
aboard a lake vessel and not meeting with success, he engaged as a driver for his cousin, Amos
Letcher, on the Ohio & Pennsylvania Canal.
He remained at this work but a short time, when
he went home, and attended the seminary at
Chester for about three years. He then entered
Hiram and the Eclectic Institute, teaching a few
terms of school in the mean time, and doing other
work. This school was started by the Disciples
of Christ in i850, of which body he was then a
member. He became janitor and bell-ringer in
order to help pay his way. He then became both
teacher and pupil. Soon "exhausting Hiram,"
and needing a higher education, in the fall of 1854
he entered Williams College, from which he graduated in I856, taking one of the highest honors of
his class. He afterwards returned to Hiram College as its President. As above stated, he early
united with the Christian, or Disciples, Church at
Hiram, and was ever after a devoted, zealous
member, often preaching in its pulpit and places
where he happened to be.
Mr. Garfield was united in marriage, November II, 1858, with Miss Lucretia Rudolph, who
proved herself worthy as the wife of one whom
all the world loved. To them were born seven
children, five of whom are still living, four boys
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96                        JAMES A. GARFIELD.


Mr. Garfield made his first political speeches in
1856, in Hiram and the neighboring villages, and
three years later he began to speak at county
mass-meetings, and became the favorite speaker
wherever he was. During this year he was
elected to the Ohio Senate. He also began to
study law at Cleveland, and in i86I was admitted
to the Bar. The great Rebellion broke out in the
early part of this year, and Mr. Garfield at once
resolved to fight as he had talked, and enlisted to
defend the Old Flag. He received his commission
as Lieutenant-Colonel of the Forty-second Regiment of Ohio Infantry August 14, I86I. He
was immediately put into active service, and before he had ever seen a gun fired in action, was
placed in command of four regiments of infantry
and eight companies of cavalry, charged with the
work of driving out of his native State the able
rebel officer, Humphrey Marshall, of Kentucky.
This work was bravely and speedily accomplished,
although against great odds, and President Lincoln commissioned him Brigadier-General, January io, 1862; and " as he had bee. the youngest
man in the Ohio Senate two years before, so now
he was the youngest General in the army."  He
was with Gen. Buell's army at Shiloh, in its
operations around Corinth and its march through
Alabama. He was then detailed as a member of
the general court martial for the trial of Gen.
Fitz-John Porter. He was next ordered to report to Gen. Rosecrans, and was assigned to the
" Chief of Staff."  The military history of Gen.
Garfield closed with his brilliant services at Chickamauga, where he won the rank of Major-General.
Without an effort on his part, Gen. Garfield
was elected to Congress in the fall of I862, from
the Nineteenth District of Ohio. This section of
Ohio had been represented in Congress for sixty
years mainly by two men-Elisha Whittlesey and
Joshua R. Giddings. It was not without a struggle that he resigned his place in the army. At
the time he entered Congress he was the youngest
member in that body. There he remained by
successive re-elections until he was elected President, in i880. Of his labors in Congress, Senator
Hoar says: "Since the year 1864 you cannot
think of a question which has been debated in


Congress, or discussed before a tribunal of the
American people, in regard to which you will not
find, if you wish instruction, the argument on
one side stated, in almost every instance better
than by anybody else, in some speech made in
the House of Representatives or on the hustings
by Mr. Garfield."
Upon January 14, i880, Gen. Garfield was elected to the United States Senate, and on the 8th of
June, of the same year, was nominated as the
candidate of his party for President at the great
Chicago Convention. He was elected in the following November, and on March 4, i88i, was
inaugurated. Probably no administration ever
opened its existence under brighter auspices than
that of President Garfield, and every day it grew
in favor with the people. By the ist of July
he had completed all the initiatory and preliminary work of his administration, and was preparing to leave the city to meet his friends at Williams College. While on his way and at the
depot, in company with Secretary Blaine, a man
stepped behind him, drew a revolver, and fired
directly at his back. The President tottered and
fell, and as he did so the assassin fired a second
shot, the bullet cutting the left coat sleeve of his
victim, but inflicting no further injury. It has
been very truthfully said that this was " the shot
that was heard around the world. " Never before
in the history of the nation had anything occurred which so nearly froze the blood of the people
for the moment as this awful deed. He was
smitten on the brightest, gladdest day of all his
life, at the summit of his power and hope. For
eighty days, all during the hot months of July
and August, he lingered and suffered. He, however, remained master of himself till the last, and
by his magnificent bearing taught the country
and the world one of the noblest of human lessons-how to live grandly in the very clutch of
death. Great in life, he was surpassingly great
in death. He passed serenely away September
I9, 1883, at Elberon, N. J., on the very bank of
the ocean, where he had been taken shortly before. The world wept at his death, as it rarely
ever had done on the death of any other great
and noble man.








CHESTER A. ARTHUR.




CHESTER A. ARTHUR.


HESTER A. ARTHUR, twenty-first President of the United States, was born in FrankJlin County, Vt., on the 5th day of October,
1830, and was the eldest of a family of two sons
and five daughters. His father was the Rev. Dr.
William Arthur, a Baptist clergyman, who emigrated to this country from County Antrim, Ireland, in his eighteenth year, and died in I875, in
Newtonville, near Albany, after a long and successful ministry.
Young Arthur was educated at Union College,
Schenectady, where he excelled in all his studies.
After his graduation he taught school in Vermont for two years, and at the expiration of that
time came to New York, with $500 in his pocket,
and entered the office of ex-Judge E. D. Culver
as a student. After being admitted to the Bar, he
formed a partnership with his intimate friend and
room-mate, Henry D. Gardiner, with the intention of practicing in the West, and for three
months they roamed about in the Western States
in search of an eligible site, but in the end returned to New York, where they hung out their
shingle, and entered upon a successful career almost from the start. Gen. Arthur soon after married the daughter of Lieut. Herndon, of the
United States Navy, who was lost at sea. Congress voted a gold medal to his widow in recognition of the bravery he displayed on that occasion. Mrs. Arthur died shortly before Mr.
Arthur's nomination to the Vice-Presidency, leaving two children.
Gen. Arthur obtained considerable legal celebrity in his first great case, the famous Lemmon
suit, brought to recover possession of eight slaves
who had been declared free by Judge Paine, of
the Superior Court of New York City. It was in


1852 that Jonathan Lemmon, of Virginia, went to
New York with his slaves, intending to ship them
to Texas, when they were discovered and freed.
The Judge decided that they could not be held by
the owner under the Fugitive Slave Law. A howl
of rage went up from the South, and the Virginia
Legislature authorized the Attorney-General of
that State to assist in an appeal. William M.
Evarts and Chester A. Arthur were employed to
represent the people, and they won their case,
which then went to the Supreme Court of the
United States. Charles O'Conor here espoused
the cause of the slaveholders, but he, too, was
beaten by Messrs. Evarts and Arthur, and a long
step was taken toward the emancipation of the
black race.
Another great service was rendered by Gen.
Arthur in the same cause in 1856. Lizzie Jennings, a respectable colored woman, was put off
a Fourth Avenue car with violence after she had
paid her fare. Gen. Arthur sued on her behalf,
and secured a verdict of $500 damages. The next
day the company issued an order to admit colored
persons to ride on their cars, and the other car
companies quickly followed their example. Before that the Sixth Avenue Company ran a few
special cars for colored persons, and the other lines
refused to let them ride at all.
Gen. Arthur was a delegate to the convention
at Saratoga that founded the Republican party.
Previous to the war he was Judge-Advocate of
the Second Brigade of the State of New York,
and Gov. Morgan, of that State, appointed him
Engineer-in-Chief of his staff. In I86I, he was
made Inspector-General, and soon afterward became Quartermaster-General. In each of these
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ment during the war. At the end of Gov. Morgan's term he resumed the practice of law, forming a partnership with Mr. Ransom, and then
Mr. Phelps, the District Attorney of New York,
was added to the firm. The legal practice of this
well-known firm was very large and lucrative,
as each of the gentlemen composing it was an able
lawyer, and possessed a splendid local reputation, if not, indeed, one of national extent.
Mr. Arthur always took a leading part in State
and city politics. He was appointed Collector of
the Port of New York by President Grant, November 21, 1872, to succeed Thomas Murphy,
and he held the office until July 20, 1878, when
he was succeeded by Collector Merritt.
Mr. Arthur was nominated on the Presidential
ticket, with Gen. James A. Garfield, at the
famous National Republican Convention held at
Chicago in June, i880. This was perhaps the
greatest political convention that ever assembled
on the continent. It was composed of the leading politicians of the Republican party, all able
men, and each stood firm and fought vigorously
and with signal tenacity for his respective candidate that was before the convention for the
nomination. Finally Gen. Garfield received the
nomination for President, and Gen. Arthur for
Vice-President. The campaign which followed
was one of the most animated known in the history of our country. Gen. Hancock, the standard-bearer of the Democratic party, was a popular
man, and his party made a valiant fight for his
election.
Finally the election came, and the country's
choice was Garfield and Arthur. They were inaugurated March 4, 1881, as President and VicePresident. A few months only had passed ere
the newly-chosen President was the victim of the
assassin's bullet. Then came terrible weeks of
suffering-those moments of anxious suspense,
when the hearts of all civilized nations were
throbbing in unison, longing for the recovery of
the noble, the good President. The remarkable
patience that he manifested during those hours
and weeks, and even months, of the most terrible
suffering man has ever been called upon to endure, was seemingly more than human. It was


certainly godlike.  During all this period of
deepest anxiety Mr. Arthur's every move was
watched, and, be it said to his credit, that his every
action displayed only an earnest desire that the
suffering Garfield might recover to serve the remainder of the term he had so auspiciously begun. Not a selfish feeling was manifested in
deed or look of this man, even though the most
honored position in the world was at any moment
likely to fall to him.
At last God in his mercy relieved President
Garfield from further suffering, and the world, as
never before in its history over the death of any
other man, wept at his bier. Then it became the
duty of the Vice-President to assume the responsibilities of the high office, and he took the oath
in New York, September 20, i88I. The position
was an embarrassing one to him, made doubly so
from the fact that all eyes were on him, anxious
to know what he would do, what policy he would
pursue, and whom he would select as advisers.
The duties of the office had been greatly neglected
during the President's long illness, and many important measures were to be immediately decided
by him; and to still further embarass him he did
not fail to realize under what circumstances he
became President, and knew the feelings of many
on this point. Under these trying circumstances,
President Arthur took the reins of the Government in his own hands, and, as embarrassing as
was the condition of affairs, he happily surprised
the nation, acting so wisely that but few criticized
his administration. He served the nation well
and faithfully until the close of his administration, March 4, 1885, and was a popular candidate
before his party for a second term. His name
was ably presented before the convention at Chicago, and was received with great favor, and
doubtless but for the personal popularity of one
of the opposing candidates, he would have been
selected as the standard-bearer of his party for
another campaign. He retired to private life, carrying with him the best wishes of the American
people, whom he had served in a manner satisfactory to them and with credit to himself. One
year later he was called to his final rest.








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STEPHEN GROVER CLEVELAND.


TEPHEN    GROVER     CLEVELAND, the
twenty-second President of the United States,
was born in I837, in the obscure town of
Caldwell, Essex County, N. J., and in a little
two-and-a-half-story white house, which is still
standing to characteristically mark the humble
birthplace of one of America's great men, in
striking contrast with the Old World, where all
men high in office must be high in origin and
born in the cradle of wealth. When the subject
of this sketch was three years of age, his father,
who was a Presbyterian minister with a large
family and a small salary, moved, by way of the
Hudson River and Erie Canal, to Fayetteville, N.
Y., in search of an increased income and a larger
field of work. Fayetteville was then the most
straggling of country villages, about five miles
from Pompey Hill, where Governor Seymour
was born.
At the last-mentioned place young Grover commenced going to school in the good, old-fashioned
way, and presumably distinguished himself after
the manner of all village boys-in doing the
things he ought not to do. Such is the distinguishing trait of all geniuses and independent
thinkers. When he arrived at the age of fourteen years, he had outgrown the capacity of the
village school, and expressed a most emphatic desire to be sent to an academy. To this his father decidedly objected.  Academies in those
days cost money; besides, his father wanted him
to become self-supporting by the quickest possible means, and this at that time in Fayetteville
seemed to be a position in a country store, where
his father and the large family on his hands had


considerable influence. Grover was to be paid
$50 for his services the first year, and if he proved
trustworthy he was to receive $ioo the second
year. Here the lad commenced his career as
salesman, and in two years he had earned so good
a reputation for trustworthiness that his employers desired to retain him for an indefinite length
of time.
But instead of remaining with this firm in
Fayetteville, he went with the family in their removal to Clinton, where he had an opportunity
of attending a High School. Here he industriously pursued his studies until the family removed with him to a point on Black River known
as the "Holland Patent," a village of five or six
hundred people, fifteen miles north of Utica, N. Y.
At this place his father died, after preaching but
three Sundays. This event broke up the family,
and Grover set out for New York City to accept,
at a small salary, the position of under-teacher
in an asylum for the blind. He taught faithfully
for two years, and although he obtained a good
reputation in this capacity, he concluded that
teaching was not his calling in life, and, reversing the traditional order, he left the city to seek
his fortune, instead of going to the city. He first
thought of Cleveland, Ohio, as there was some
charm in that name for him; but before proceeding to that place he went to Buffalo to ask advice
of his uncle, Lewis F. Allan, a noted stockbreeder of that place. The latter did not speak
enthusiastically.  "What is it you want to do,
my boy?" he asked. "Well, sir, I want to study
law," was the reply "Good gracious!" remarked
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104               STEPHEN GROVER CLEVELAND.


put that into your head? How much money
have you got?" "Well, sir, to tell the truth, I
haven't got any."
After a long consultation, his uncle offered him
a place temporarily as assistant herd-keeper, at
$5o a year, while he could look around. One
day soon afterward he boldly walked into the office of Rogers, Bowen & Rogers, of Buffalo, and
told them what he wanted. A number of young
men were already engaged in the office, but Grover's persistency won, and he was finally permitted to come as an office boy and have the use
of the law library, receiving as wages the sum of
$3 or $4 a week. Out of this he had to pay for his
board and washing. The walk to and from his
uncle's was a long and rugged one; and although
the first winter was a memorably severe one, his
shoes were out of repair, and as for his overcoat he
had none; yet he was, nevertheless, prompt and
regular. On the first day of his service there, his
senior employer threw down a copy of Blackstone before him, with a bang that made the dust
fly, saying "That's where they all begin." A
titter ran around the little circle of clerks and
students, as they thought that was enough to
scare young Grover out of his plans; but in due
time he mastered that cumbersome volume.
Then, as ever afterward, however, Mr. Cleveland exhibited a talent for executiveness rather
than for chasing principles through all their
metaphysical possibilities. "Let us quit talking
and go and do it,"' was practically his motto.
The first public office to which Mr. Cleveland
was elected was that of Sheriff of Erie County,
N. Y., in which Buffalo is situated; and in such
capacity it fell to his duty to inflict capital punishment upon two criminals.   In i881 he was
elected Mayor of the City of Buffalo, on the
Democratic ticket, with especial reference to bringing about certain reforms in the administration
of the municipal affairs of that city. In this office, as well as in that of Sheriff, his performance
of duty has generally been considered fair, with
possibly a few exceptions, which were ferreted
out and magnified during his Presidential campaign. As a specimen of his plain language in
a veto message, we quote from one vetoing an


iniquitous street-cleaning contract: "This is a
time for plain speech, and my objection to your
action shall be plainly stated. I regard it as the
culmination of a most bare-faced, impudent and
shameless scheme to betray the interests of the
people and to worse than squander the people's
money." The New York Sun afterward very
highly commended Mr. Cleveland's administration as Mayor of Buffalo, and thereupon recommended him for Governor of the Empire State.
To the latter office he was elected in 1882, and
his administration of the affairs of State was
generally satisfactory. The mistakes he made,
if any, were made very public throughout the nation after he was nominated for President of the
United States.  For this high office he was
nominated July i, 1884, by the National Democratic Convention at Chicago, when other competitors were Thomas F. Bayard, Roswell P,
Flower, Thomas A. Hendricks, Benjamin F.
Butler, Allen G. Thurman, etc.; and he was
elected by the people, by a majority of about a
thousand, over the brilliant and long-tried Republican statesman, James G. Blaine. President
Cleveland resigned his office as Governor of New
York in January, 1885, in order to prepare for
his duties as the Chief Executive of the United
States, in which capacity his term commenced at
noon on the 4th of March, I885.
The silver question precipitated a controversy
between those who were in favor of the continuance of silver coinage and those who were opposed, Mr. Cleveland answering for the latter,
even before his inauguration.
On June 2, I886, President Cleveland married
Frances, daughter of his deceased friend and partner, Oscar Folsom, of the Buffalo Bar. Their
union has been blessed by the birth of two daughters. In the campaign of i888, President Cleveland was renominated by his party, but the
Republican candidate, Gen. Benjamin Harrison,
was victorious.  In the nominations of 1892
these two candidates for the highest position in
the gift of the people were again pitted against
each other, and in the ensuing election President
Cleveland was victorious by an overwhelming
majority.








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BENJAMIN HARRISON.


ENJAMIN HARRISON, the twenty-third
President, is the descendant of one of the
historical families of this country. The first
known head of the family was Maj.-Gen. Harrison,
one of Oliver Cromwell's trusted followers and
fighters. In the zenith of Cromwell's power it became the duty of this Harrison to participate in
the trial of Charles I., and afterward to sign the
death warrant of the king. He subsequently
paid for this with his life, being hung October 13,
I660. His descendants came to America, and
the next of the family that appears in history is
Benjamin Harrison, of Virginia, great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, and after whom
he was named. Benjamin Harrison was a member of the Continental Congress during the years
I774, 1775 and 1776, and was one of the original
signers of the Declaration of Independence. He
was three times elected Governor of Virginia.
Gen. William Henry Harrison, the son of the
distinguished patriot of the Revolution, after a
successful career as a soldier during the War of
1812, and with a clean record as Governor of the
Northwestern Territory, was elected President of
the United States in I840. His career was cut
short by death within one month after his inauguration.
President Harrison was born at North Bend,


Hamilton County, Ohio, August 20, 1833. His
life up to the time of his graduation from Miami
University, at Oxford, Ohio, was the uneventful
one of a country lad of a family of small means.
His father was able to give him a good education,
and nothing more. He became engaged while at
college to the daughter of Dr. Scott, Principal of
a female school at Oxford. After graduating, he
determined to enter upon the study of law. He
went to Cincinnati and there read law for two
years. At the expiration of that time young Harrison received the only inheritance of his life-his
aunt, dying, left him a lot valued at $800. He
regarded this legacy as a fortune, and decided to
get married at once, take this money and go to
some Eastern town and begin the practice of law.
He sold his lot, and, with the money in his pocket,
he started out with his young wife to fight for a
place in the world. He decided to go to Indianapolis, which was even at that time a town of
promise. He met with slight encouragement at
first, making scarcely anything the first year.
He worked diligently, applying himself closely to
his calling, built up an extensive practice and
took a leading rank in the legal profession.
In I86o, Mr. Harrison was nominated for the
position of Supreme Court Reporter, and then began his experience as a stump speaker. He can



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vassed the State thoroughly, and was elected by
a handsome majority. In 1862 he raised the
Seventeenth Indiana Infantry, and was chosen its
Colonel. His regiment was composed of the rawest material, but Col. Harrison employed all his
time at first in mastering military tactics and drilling his men, and when he came to move toward
the East with Sherman, his regiment was one of
the best drilled and organized in the army. At
Resaca he especially distinguished himself, and
for his bravery at Peachtree Creek he was made
a Brigadier-General, Gen. Hooker speaking of
him in the most complimentary terms.
During the absence of Gen. Harrison in the
field, the Supreme Court declared the office of
Supreme Court Reporter vacant, and another
person was elected to the position. From the
time of leaving Indiana with his regiment until
the fall of I864 he had taken no leave of absence,
but having been nominated that year for the same
office, he got a thirty-day leave of absence, and
during that time made a brilliant canvass of the
State, and was elected for another term. He then
started to rejoin Sherman, but on the way was
stricken down with scarlet fever, and after a most
trying attack made his way to the front in time to
participate in the closing incidents of the war.
In I868 Gen. Harrison declined a re-election
as Reporter, and resumed the practice of law. In
1876 he was a candidate for Governor. Although
defeated, the brilliant campaign he made won for
him a national reputation, and he was much sought
after, especially in the East, to make speeches.
In i880, as usual, he took an active part in the
campaign, and was elected to the United States
Senate. Here he served for six years, and was
known as one of the ablest men, best lawyers and
strongest debaters in that body. With the expiration of his senatorial term he returned to the
practice of his profession, becoming the head of
one of the strongest firms in the State.
The political campaign of I888 was one of the
most memorable in the history of our country.
The convention which assembled in Chicago in
June and named Mr. Harrison as the chief st.ndard-bearer of the Republican party was great in
every particular, and on this account, and the at

titude it assumed upon the vital questions of the
day, chief among which was the tariff, awoke a
deep interest in the campaign throughout the
nation. Shortly after the nomination, delegations
began to visit Mr. Harrison at Indianapolis, his
home. This movement became popular, and from
all sections of the country societies, clubs and
delegations journeyed thither to pay their respects to the distinguished statesman.
Mr. Harrison spoke daily all through the summer and autumn to these visiting delegations,
and so varied, masterly, and eloquent were his
speeches that they at once placed him in the foremost rank of American orators and statesmen.
Elected by a handsome majority, he served his
country faithfully and well, and in I892 was nominated for re-election; but the people demanded a
change and he was defeated by his predecessor
in office, Grover Cleveland.
On account of his eloquence as a speaker and
his power as a debater, Gen. Harrison was called
upon at an early age to take part in the discussion of the great questions that then began to
agitate the country. He was an uncompromising
anti-slavery man, and was matched against some
of the most eminent Democratic speakers of his
State. No man who felt the touch of his blade
desired to be pitted with him again. With all
his eloquence as an orator he never spoke for oratorical effect, but his words always went like bul.
lets to the mark. He is purely American in his
ideas, and is a splendid type of the American
statesman. Gifted with quick perception, a logical mind and a ready tongue, he is one of the
most distinguished impromptu speakers in the
nation. Many of these speeches sparkled with the
rarest eloquence and contained arguments of great
weight, and many of his terse statements have
already become aphorisms. Original in thought,
precise in logic, terse in statement, yet withal
faultless in eloquence, he is recognized as the
sound statesman and brilliant orator of the day.
During the last days of his administration President Harrison suffered an irreparable loss in the
death of his devoted wife, Caroline (Scott) Harrison, a lady of many womanly charms and virtues. They were the parents of two children,




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/  <.   #J-if  ^ HE time has arrived when it
tlbecomes the duty of the
people of this county to perI/i                petuate the names of their
pioneers, to furnish a record
of their early settlement,
and relate the story of their
progress. The civilization of our
l       day, the enlightenment of the age
'.  1  ~and the duty that men of the present time owe to their ancestors, to
themselves and to their posterity,
1  tib  ~demand that a record of their lives
and deeds should be made. In bio6.      graphical history is found a power; d. to instruct man by precedent, to
enliven the mental faculties, and
to waft down the river of time a
safe vessel in which the names and actions of the
people who contributed to raise this country from its
primitive state may be preserved. Surely and rapidly
the great and aged men, who in their prime entered
the wilderness and claimed the virgin soil as their
heritage, are passing to their graves. The number remaining who can relate the incidents of the first days
)f settlement is becoming small indeed, so that an
actual necessity exists for the collection and preservation of events without delay, before all the early
settlers are cut down by the scythe of Time.
To be forgotten has been the great dread of mankind
from remotest ages. All will be forgotten soon enough,
in spite of their best works and the most earnest
efforts of their friends to perserve the memory of
their lives. The means employed to prevent oblivion
and to perpetuate their metnory has been in proportion) to the amount of intelligence they possessed.
ThI pyranlliis of Egsypt were built to perpetuate the
names and deeds of their great rulers. The exhumations made by the archeologists of Egypt from
buried Meirphis indicate a desire of those people


to perpetuate the memory of their achievements
The erection of the great obelisks were for the same
purpose. Coming down to a later period, we find the
Greeks and Romans erecting mausoleums and monuments, and carving out statues to chronicle their
great achievements and carry them down the ages.
It is also evident that the Mound-builders, in piling
up their great mounds of earth, had but this ideato leave something to show that they had lived. All
these works, though many of them costly in the extreme, give but a faint idea of the lives and characters of those whose memory they were intended to
perpetuate, and scarcely anything of the masses of
the people that then lived. The great pyramids and
some of the obelisks remain objects only of curiosity;
the mausoleums, monuments and statues are crumbling into dust.
It was left to modern ages to establish an intelligent, undecaying, immutable method of perpetuating
a full history-immutable in that it is almost unlimited in extent and perpetual in its action; and
this is through the art of printing.
To the present generation, however, we are indebted for the introduction of the admirable system
of local biography. By this system every man, thouglhe has not achieved what the world calls greatness,
has the means to perpetuate his life, his history,
through the coming ages.
The scythe of Time cuts down all; nothing of the
physical man is left. The monument which his chil.
dren or friends may erect to his memory in the ceme.
tery will crumble into dust and pass away; but his
life, his achievements, the work he has accomplished,
which otherwise would be forgotten, is perpetuated
by a record of this kind.
To preserve the lineaments of our companions we
engrave their portraits, for the same reason we collect the attainable facts of their history. Nor do we
think it necessary, as we speak only truth of them, to
wait until they are dead, or until those who know
them are gone: to do this we are ashamed only to
publish to the world the history of those whose lives
are unworthy of public record.




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ELOS L. FILER, deceased, formerly an influential citizen of Manistee, was born in
the state of New York, September 27, 1817,
and was of Scotch parentage and ancestry. He
grew to manhood in New York, and there engaged
in the varied occupations of farmer, school teacher,
merchant and lumberman. In 1849 he removed
to Wisconsin and, making his headquarters at Racine, traveled for four years in Wisconsin and Illinois, selling cigars and tobacco.
In the fall of 1853 Mr. Filer came to Manistee
and obtained a position with the firm of E. & J.
Canfield as bookkeeper at a salary of $400 per year.
This amount being insufficient for the support of
his wife and four children, he utilized his knowledge of medicine, and did considerable professional work throughout this and adjoining counties. For a time he also filled the position of
County Clerk. During the five years that he remained in the employ of Messrs. Canfield he saved
a sufficient amount to enable him to buy land from
the Government.
In 1858 Mr. Filer bought a half-interest in the
Batchelder mill property, including a sawmill, a
portion of the land now covered by the city, and
some outside pine lands. In this venture he met
with success from the first. As soon as able, he
purchased the remainder of the property, becoming its sole owner. As time passed by, he bought
other property, including the McVicker tract of
two hundred and forty acres, which now lies in


the heart of the city. His mill, which was on the
river, directly in front of the present site of the
Dunham House, was burned in July, 1864, by a
forest fire, and a large quantity of lumber was destroyed at the same time, entailing a loss of about
$100,000, with only $11,000 insurance.
The next venture made by Mr. Filer was the
erection of a gang-saw mill at the upper end of
the city, on the banks of Manistee Lake. Some
Milwaukee parties were taken into partnership,
and the business was conducted under the firm
name of Filer & Tyson. He platted a large part
of the land where the old mill stood, and at the
same time donated to the city the grounds now occupied by the court house, the union school building and Temperance Hall. In the year 1866 he
disposed of his Manistee interests to M. S. Tyson
& Co., and, going three miles into the forest at
the head of Manistee Lake, he built the mill and
started the business now operated by his sons.
Having established the business upon a solid financial basis, he left it in charge of his sons, E. G. and
D. W., and in 1868 removed to Ludington. He
became one of the principal members of the Pere
Marquette Lumber Company, which purchased the
large property of James Ludington, valued at half
a million dollars. The other members of the firm
were Col. John Mason Loomis, of Chicago, and
James Ludington, of Milwaukee, now deceased.
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these, but he also fostered other enterprises and
gave his encouragement to everything that would
promote the welfare of the town. Before leaving
Manistee he invited settlers to take up the tillable
lands in that part of the state, and in reality he
founded the Norwalk Colony, eight miles north of
Manistee. His plan was to furnish the gold required by the Government, and wait on the settlers to pay him, taking a mortgage on the property. It never became necessary to foreclose any
of these mortgages, as the settlers were uniformly
prosperous. He practically tested the adaptability
of various fruits to the climate, and introduced
their culture at great pecuniary risk to himself.
In other ways he proved his interest in the town
and advanced the welfare of the people. He was
the founder of the Cream City Iron Works of Milwaukee, in conjunction with John M. Stowell, under the firm title of Filer & Stowell. In politics
he was an active Republican.
In 1838 Mr. Filer married Miss S. A. Paine, who
died in June, 1839, leaving an infant daughter.
The latter became the wife of John Vahue, but is
now deceased. In March, 1840, Mr. Filer married Miss Juliet Golden, who died in the year
1864, leaving four children, namely: E. Golden
and Delos W., of Manistee; Mary J., wife of A. G.
Sexton, of Milwaukee; and Frank, whose home is
in Ludington. January 23, 1866, our subject was
united with Miss Mary M. Pierce, of Manistee, who,
with her daughter Grace, is still living.
Failing health induced Mr. Filer to travel extensively in the South and West. In the winter
of 1878-79 he started for California, but, reaching
Denver, grew so seriously ill that he was compelled
to return. He died at his home in Ludington July
26 following. He was buried in the Forest Home
Cemetery in Milwaukee, and his last resting-place
is appropriately marked by a handsome granite
monument, erected in loving remembrance by his
family.
All enterprises that had for their object the
good of his county or locality, or the increase of
the material wealth, always found in MSr. Filer an
advocate and friend, ready to take hold and give
them substantial aid, and that, too, without hoping
to reap any direct personal advantage. His greatest


pleasure seemed to be in doing good to others, or
in doing something that would redound to the advantage of the public or the benefit of individuals.
He accumulated wealth rapidly, but wealth in his
hands was simply the means of enabling him to
assist others. No object of charity ever appealed
to him in vain. Every worthy enterprise of a
public character found in him a donor to the full
extent of his ability to give. His death was a loss
to the citizens of the county and state, and was
mourned by all with whom he had acquaintance.
L; GOLDEN FILER. As a representative of
a well known pioneer family of Manistee
County, Mr. Filer has added luster to the
honored name he bears. Throughout this section
of the state he is regarded with the highest confidence as a business man of good judgment and
unimpeachable integrity, and the events of his
life will therefore possess more than ordinary interest for our readers. He is the son of the late
Delos L. Filer, whose biographical sketch precedes
this.
The birth of our subject occurred in New York
State, December 4, 1841. At eight years of age he
accompanied the other members of the family to
Racine, Wis., and was a student in the public
schools of that city until fourteen years of age,
when he came to Manistee with his parents. For
two or three years he worked in the mill and store
of E. & J. Canfield, by whom his father was employed as bookkeeper. For a considerable period
he was also employed in the woods, at a salary of
$16 per month. In 1858 he entered college at
Racine, remaining two years. Afterward he spent
one year as a law student in the office of T. J.
Ramsdell, of Manistee.
When Mr. Ramsdell was elected to the State
Legislature Mr. Filer accompanied him to Lansing,
receiving an appointment as clerk in the AuditorGeneral's office, under Hon. L. G. Berry. Being
under twenty-one, the politicians objected to him
in that position, but he retained it for two years,
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torily. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company
A, Twentieth Michigan Infantry, which joined the
Army of the Potomac after the battle of Antietam.
By order of General Buruside our subject was detailed to perform duty in the commissary department of the Ninth Army Corps, and was connected
with that department until his discharge.
June 28, 1863, Mr. Filer and four hundred
Union soldiers were captured by the enemy at Edward's Ferry, and under cavalry escort marched
from Sunday morning until Monday afternoon at
three, without either rest or food. So exhausting
was the journey on the hot summer day that
many of the men fell by the wayside, unable to
walk further. At the end of the march all were
paroled in an open field twenty-two miles from
Baltimore. In that city, which Mr. Filer found
under martial law, he remained on parole one
month and then reported to the Commissary Department at Washington for duty. IHe was ordered
to Bealeton Station, Va., where he remained thirty
days, and was then transferred to Ft. Foote, Md.
After three months he was again ordered to Washington, where he remained one year in the Commissary Department.
During his service in the army, in the fall of
1864, Mr. Filer received word that his mother had
died. By furnishing a substitute he was enabled
to secure his discharge, after which he returned to
Michigan and assisted his father in the large lumber business in Manistee. In the tall of 1866, in
connection with his father and brother D. W., he
commenced the erection of a mill at the head of
Manistec Lake, the structure having a capacity of
seventy thousand feet of lumber per day. The
firm of D. L. Filer & Sons, organized at that time,
was composed of Delos L. Filer and his sons, E.
Golden and Delos W.
In 1868 the father of our subject left his
property in charge of his sons and removed to
Ludington, in which city he had large interests
in the Pere Marquette Lumber Company. Our
subject then assumed the entire management of
the business at Manistee, which he has continued
to control to the present time. With John Canfield, he has been interested in large land purchases
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made similar purchases in Minnesota. He settled
up the immense estate left by his father, and, with
the widow and heirs, retains his interests at Ludington. The little village surrounding the Filer
Mills bears the name of Filer City and is virtually
owned by the family. The township in which the
city stands also bears the name of Filer.
A description of the sawmill and salt block
owned by the firm of D. L. Filer & Sons will
doubtless be of general interest. The mill stands
on the shores of Manistee Lake, and is provided
with ample shipping facilities, both by lake and
iail. It is fitted up with the latest and most approved machinery, and has a capacity of seventyfive thousand feet of lumber per day. The salt
block, with a daily capacity of seven hundred barrels of the finest quality of salt, is also equipped
witl the latest improved machinery, containing
admirable features for the economical manufacture
of pure salt. The vacuum evaporating pan which
is here used is the best system ever tried for salt
manufacture. The pan is a pear-shaped steel boiler
tapering upwards. It is about nine feet in diameter on the inside, and stands on four posts, twentysix feet high, with an extension sixteen inches in
diameter reaching downward toward the ground.
To the bottom of this pan the salt falls as it is
formed in the boiler above, and is then elevated to
large wooden bins, where it stands to drain for six
hours before being taken to the storage-room.
The brine is first pumped from the wells, which
are two thousand feet deep, into one of five settling vats, each of which holds about three thousand barrels. Here it is heated by steam pipes to
one hundred and eighty degrees, and then allowed
to stand until the temperature is reduced to one
hundred and ten degrees. By this process the impurities of the brine settle in the bottom as sediment. The brine is then pumped into the boiler,
where steam from the exhaust of the sawmill engines soon brings it to the boiling point. This is
facilitated by the vapor as it is formed being
drawn over by pumps into a condenser, where,
coming in contact with cold water, it quickly condenses. A vacuum is thus formed in the pan, and
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storage-room has a capacity of fifty thousand barrels, and after the salt stands for some weeks it
becomes "cured" and is ready for packing and
shipping.
The Filer Mills have a capacity of seventy-five
thousand feet of lumber daily, two hundred thousand shingles, lath and headings. In addition
they manufacture their own salt barrels, about a
hundred thousand annually. Employment is furnished to about one hundred and fifty men at the
mills and about sixty men in the woods, and the
industry is among the most important in this part
of the state. Five hundred and fifty barrels of
salt are manufactured daily (working eighteen
hours) or about one hundred thousand barrels in a
season, the products being handled by the Michigan
Salt Company. The firm, in addition to other interests, owns timber in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
on the Santee River in South Carolina, and they
are the owners of the sailing-vessel "Lucia A.
Simpson."
The success which has been gained by the enterprises above named is largely due to the ability
and energy of the subject of this sketch. Inheriting his father's remarkable business ability, he has
constantly added to his possessions and increased
his business interests, until he is now one of the
wealthy men of Northern Michigan. In the development of the resources of this locality he has
materially assisted, and to him not a little of its
progress and prosperity may justly be attributed.
In December, 1865, Mr. Filer was united in marriage with Miss Julia A. Filer, of Racine, Wis., and
they now make their home in Filer City.
P      ERRY  F. POWERS. No men have a
greater chance to wield a broad and permanent influence over the minds and lives
of their fellow-citizens, nor a grander opportunity
to exercise an educative power in the community,
than the newspaper men of our cities and country
towns. The preacher of the press is more sure of
an audience than the preacher of the pulpit, and


if his efforts are in the right line, he has an opportunity to do great good and to acquire a genuine ascendancy over the minds of the people.
Among the journalists of Northern Michigan who
are doing excellent work in the line of publishing
a first-class newspaper, we are pleased to mention
the owner of the name that appears at the head of
this paragraph.
The News-Express, of which Mr. Powers is the
editor and proprietor, is a consolidation of two
papers, the News and Express. The former was
founded in June, 1872, and was merged into the
latter May 19, 1887. In December, 1887, the
paper was purchased by the present owner, who
has since conducted its publication. It is an eightpage quarto, Republican in politics, filled with
local news and spicy editorials, and has the largest
circulation of any paper in Wexford County.
In Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, the subject
of this sketch was born September 5, 1858. His
father, Pierce (more familiarly known as Perry)
Powers, was employed in the manufacture of iron
in southern Ohio. During the late war he enlisted in the United States service, and participated in the Louisville naval service on a United
States steamer. The injuries received during such
service were so severe as to result in his death two
days after his return home. He and his wife,
Sarah C., were the parents of three sons and one
(laughter, Perry F. being the eldest son. He attended the common schools and high school for a
short time in boyhood, but his information has
been gained principally by self-study.
After having learned the printer's trade in Jackson, Mr. Powers went to Davenport, Iowa, in 1879,
and became a compositor in a newspaper office.
From there he went to Cambridge, Ill., and thence
to Ypsilanti, Mich., where he was a partner with
George C. Smithe in the publication of the Ypsilantian. While in Cambridge, he was also associated
with Mr. Smithe, conducting a paper called the
Chronicle. In 1887 he came to Cadillac, where he
has since resided. He is a prominent man in the
newspaper fraternity, and has served as President
of the State Press Association, President of the
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also holds the office of President of the State
Board of Education, to which he was elected in
1888, and re-elected in 1894. In January, 1889,
he was united in marriage with Miss Jessie R.
Warren, and they are the parents of two sons,
Warren F. and Perry F.
OHN RIDDLE, of Ludington, is one of the
pioneers of the Wolverine State, to which he
came as early as 1853, first coming to this
city in July, 1876. He is now engaged in
general merchandising, and carries a good assortment of supplies in his line, his store being popularly known as the Bazaar. During the war he
did valiant service in the defense of the Old Flag,
being with his regiment constantly and taking part
in many important battles.
The birth of our subject occurred in the parish
of Donah, County Monaghan, Ireland, September 9,
1833. His paternal grandfather, a native of the
same county, was of Scotch descent. He was a
wealthy man and quite prominent in the place of
his abode. At one time he served as Road Commissioner, and held other minor offices. He was
the father of an extremely large family, which was
equally divided as to sex, there being eleven sons
and eleven daughters. One of the number, James,
was the father of our subject. He was also born in
County Monaghan, passed his entire life there, and
died on the old homestead in 1846, when about
fifty-three years old. His wife, Elizabeth, nee Gilliland, survived him until 1849, and in the spring
of that year emigrated to Hamilton, Canada,
where she died a few months later. Both she and
her husband were members of the Presbyterian
Church. Her father lived to attain the ripe old
age of ninety-six years, his death occurring in
County Armagh.
In a family comprising four sons and two daughters, John Riddle is now probably the only survi

vor, with the exception of his brother Robert, of
Rochester, N. Y. With his mother, brother Robert and sister Ann, he crossed the Atlantic in 1849,
and for a time lived in Canada. In the spring of
1850 he removed to Rochester, N. Y., and three
years later located in East Saginaw, Mich., where
he was employed by a local firm to take care of
their lumber-yard. In 1854 he took a trip to Alpena, and for several years thereafter his time was
spent in fishing in that locality.
On the 11th of August, 1862, Mr. Riddle enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, as a private, and with his regiment was
actively engaged in the battles of Knoxville, Kenesaw, Resaca, Franklin and Nashville. He served
all through the Atlanta campaign, and was under
the command of General Schofield at the time
Hood's army was captured. He was absent from
his regiment but one day until he was honorably
discharged, July 20, 1865. His brother Robert was
a member of the One Hundred and Fortieth New
York Regiment from Rochester, and was twice
wounded.
On returning from the South, Mr. Riddle resumed his former occupation as a fisherman on the
Black River, near Alpena. In July, 1876, he came
to Ludington, bringing with him his fishing-smack,
but the entire outfit, which was worth over $500,
was destroyed in the big storm of 1876, which
lasted for twenty-eight days, many vessels being
destroyed. Mr. Riddle then bought a piece of land,
and for a few years devoted himself to farming.
He then gave his farm to his step-son, and since
1887 has been a permanent resident of Ludington.
December 14, 1866, Mr. Riddle married Mrs.
Elizabeth (Burleine) Alpeter, who died August 29,
1887. January 17, 1889, our subject married the
lady who now bears his name, and who was formerly Mrs. Jessie Woolfield, widow of Charles
Woolfield, and daughter of James and Caroline
(Booth) Knox. By her former marriage she had a
son and daughter, Henry and Jessie Maud, and by
her present union has a son, John Knox. Mrs.
Caroline Knox was the daughter of Henry Booth,
of Stockport, Cheshire, England. He was the son
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home to enlist in the British service, was placed in
the artillery department, and was wounded at the
battle of Corunna, in the Peninsular War. James
Knox, the father of Mrs. Riddle, was a son of William and Margaret (Stuart) Knox, natives of Dailly,
Ayrshire, Scotland.
Mr. Riddle is a man of good general information and more than ordinary ability. He is a believer in the cause of the Orangemen, and in politics is a Republican. Socially he is a member of
"Pap" Williams Post, G. A. R. In company with
his estimable wife he holds membership with the
Congregational Church.
HARLES C. DUNHFAM. The name of this
gentleman is well known, not only in Cadiliac, the place of his residence, but also
throughout Wexford County, of which he is now
serving his sixth term as Sheriff. He is one of
the men-the bulwark of our nation, its mainstay
and stronghold in trouble-who during our civil
strife proved their patriotism and devotion to the
nation by stepping to the front and going forth
to meet the foe and punish the traitors who insulted our National honor by firing upon our flag.
By his firmness in the administration and management of his official duties lie has made himself deservedly popular with his constituents, which fact
is evidenced by his repeated re-election to the
office of Sheriff.
In Hinckley, Medina County, Ohio, the subject
of this sketch was born November 17, 1845, being
a son of William and Jane Ann (Conant) Dunham, natives of Pennsylvania. About 1853 his
father brought the family to Michigan and settled
near Grand Rapids. He was a carpenter and joiner
by trade, and while thus engaged built a number
of hotels between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
For twenty years he was in the banking business
at Manistee, Mich., being cashier for a number of


years, and later President of the Bank of Manistee.
The Dunham House in that village is named in his
honor. For a time he filled the position of President of the Fifth National Bank of Grand Rapids,
and still makes his home in that city, being at present manager of the Dean Printing-office. In Masonic circles he is prominent, having attained the
Thirty-third Degree in that fraternity. Politically
he is a Republican, and while a resident of Manistee was one of the county officials. Through his
energy and shrewd judgment he accumulated a
large fortune, but lost much of his money in the
failure of R. G. Peters.
The family of William Dunham included five
children, of whom our subject was the second.
Henry, the eldest, served during the war as a member of the Tenth Michigan Cavalry, and died some
years later in Kalamazoo. Jennie is the wife of
A. J. Hatch, of Grand Rapids. Phoebe married
Nelson Brown, of Kent County. Julia is the wife
of John Kinzie, of Muskegon. The early years of
our subject's life passed uneventfully until eighteen. In 1863 he enlisted as a member of Company
L, Tenth Michigan Cavalry, and, being assigned to
the Army of the Cumberland, served until the
close of the war. Near Henry C. H., Va., he was
taken prisoner by the Confederates, but was held
by them only one day.
Returning to Michigan at the close of the Rebellion, Mr. Dunham began to read law at Wayland,
but after a short time he removed to Winneconne,
Wis., where he engaged as Superintendent of a
shingle-mill. On his return to Michigan he settled
in Manistee, where he embarked in the lumber
business. In 1876 he came to Cadillac, where he
was engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and
also as a clerk in a grocery store. In 1878 he was
elected Sheriff, and has served in that capacity the
most of the time since. He was admitted to the
Bar in 1882, but his official duties have consumed
his attention to such an extent that he has never
commenced the practice of his profession.
In 1869 Mr. Dunham   was united in marriage
with Miss Emma D. Butts, who was born in Lawton, Mich., and is a daughter of H. W. Butts. They
are the parents of a daughter, Eva D. Socially our
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as High Priest of the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. He is also identified with the Grand Army
of the Republic, the Union Veteran Union, and
the Uniformed Rank of Knights of Pythias, being
Major of the latter organization. By all who
know him he is regarded as a faithful and efficient
officer and an honorable gentleman, and in the
various relations of life, whether as citizen, friend,
official, husband or father, he is respected by a
wide circle of acquaintances, admired by his
friends, and loved and honored by his relatives.
EVI J. LAW. In enumerating the promiL      nent men of Northern Michigan, especially
those who have established its business
status and molded its political thought, mention
should be made of Mr. Law, who is recognized as
one of the leaders of the Democratic party in
Northern Michigan. He is filling with efficiency
and to the satisfaction of his constituents the
position of Postmaster at Cadillac, and in addition is conducting a clothing business, which was
established here by himself in 1881.
The Law family originated in Westmoreland
County, England. The grandfather of our subject, Capt. George Law, was for many years Captain of a merchantman which plied the Atlantic
between Liverpool and Boston. He died of yellow fever in Boston Harbor, when only thirty-five
years of age. His wife, who survived him many
years, died in Abingdon, Mass., at the age of
eighty-one. They had two children, George D.
and John. The first-named was born in Massachusetts, and for fifty-three years engaged in the
boot and shoe business at Salem, that state. His
death occurred at the age of eighty-three years.
He was for many years a prominent Democrat in
Massachusetts politics, his first ballot being cast
for Andrew Jackson. His widow, who is still living, bore the maiden name of Hannah A. Ham,


and was a member of an honorable family of
Scotch origin that resided in Maine for six generations. She was married in Salem, and there the
most of her active life was passed, but she now
lives in South Bend, Ind.
In the parental family there were nine children,
of whom seven attained mature years. They were
Eliza, now a resident of South Bend., Ind.; Ellen
and Mary, both of whom died at Salem, Mass.;
Hannah, wife of E. S. Peck,a prominent merchant
of South Bend, Ind.; George, who died at Salem;
Levi J.; and Etta, wife of Alfred J. May, of South
Bend, Ind.
Our subject was born in Salem, Mass.. December
1, 1854, and after graduating from the high school
of that place entered Cornell University at Ithaca,
N. Y., but his limited means did not permit him
to complete the full course of study there. At the
age of nineteen he came West as far as South
Bend, Ind., where he clerked in a clothing-store.
From that place he came to Michigan in 1881,and
embarked in business in Cadillac. Public-spirited
and enterprising, he soon gained a reputation as
one of our foremost citizens. Hle was elected an
Alderman in 1883, and Mayor in 1889, and for
three years past has served as President of the
School Board. April 1, 1894, he was appointed
Postmaster, which position he still holds. He has
been a delegate to every Democratic State Convention held in Michigan since 1882, and in 1892 he
was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago. He has for ten years been a
member of tie Democratic Congressional Committee in this district, and for four years served
as a member of the Democratic State Central Committee. He was a member of the executive committee that conducted the campaign in 1890, concerning which history notes that it was the only
successful Democratic campaign in this state for
many years. While serving upon the Cadillac
Improvement Board he has done all in his power
to promote the welfare of our people and the upbuilding of our thriving little city.
In 1878 Mr. Law was united in marriage with
Miss Ella W. Sayles, a native of West Bay City,
Mich., where their union was solemnized. Mrs.
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Valley and one of its well known residents. Mrs.
Law is a lady of amiable disposition and Christian
character, an active worker in the Presbyterian
Church, and kind to those in need. The family
circle consists of two daughters and two sons, Bessie, Edna, George and Arthur. Socially Mr. Law
is a member of the Royal Arcanum and the Knights
of Pythias.
The subject of our sketch is one of those men
who have risen from poverty and obscurity solely
through their own efforts. When he came West
and settled in South Bend he had but $50. With
this as a nucleus he began to save his earnings
until he had a sufficient amount to enable him to
engage in business for himself. His industry is
great and his energy almost unbounded, and he is
regarded as one of the most active men of his section. He is classed among the best citizens of the
county, and one to whom she is indebted for much
of her present prosperity. To such men as heshrewd, industrious and indefatigable in their
efforts-the growth and development of this locality may justly be attributed.
RANK FILER is President of the Ludington Electric Light and Power Company,
and is a leading capitalist of Ludington.
He has been interested to a large extent in many
important local industries, and possesses the confidence and friendship of the citizens of this place.
He is now assignee of the defunct Savings Bank,
and is a Director of the First National Bank.
Did space permit, we might enumerate twenty or
thirty local concerns which he has been prominent
in advancing, and rarely is a new enterprise started
that his influence and co-operation are not most
earnestly requested.
Mr. Filer was born in Manistee, August 21,1854,
and is the youngest son of Delos Filer. In 1870
our subject came to this place, and received his


education mainly in its public schools. For a time
he attended the business college of Grand Rapids.
His father owned the mill which is now known as
the Butter & Peters Mill on Lake Pere Marquette.
This mill Frank Filer rented of his father in company with Chauncy Gibbs about 1878, and managed
the same for a year, during which time some twelve
million feet of lumber were manufactured. This
property was sold to Dempsey & Cartier and our
subject, the latter having'a one-half interest. He
was made Superintendent, and managed the business for three years, greatly extending their trade.
At the end of that time he sold out to the present
firm.
The next venture of Mr. Filer was to build and
operate the electric plant, which was started in
1887. This also proved a success. The place has
a capacity of one hundred and eighty arc and
eighteen hundred incandescent lights. The Ludington Woodenware Company, which he helped
to incorporate, has a capital stock of $35,000 and
was a prosperous enterprise for about seven years.
When its former management had about failed Mr.
Filer took charge of the "sinking ship" and placed
it on a paying basis, where it is at the present time.
This concern turns out about one hundred thousand five-gross boxes of clothes-pins, four hundred
dozen butter-molds, nine thousand dozen large
wooden bowls, and broom-handles without number per annum. He is still connected with the concern as a stockholder.
In politics Mr. Filer is an enthusiastic Republican, and for two terms has been an Alderman.
He is a Knight Templar and a Thirty-second Degree Mason. About four and a-half miles east of
Ludington is a farm of one hundred and twenty
acres belonging to our subject. He has an especial
fondness for fine horses, and has a number of
Wilkes, Belmont and Almont filleys and several
trained race horses. Of the thirteen horses he has
at present, all but three give promise of being animals of unusual merit. Mr. Filer is also interested
in fruit-growing and has a large portion of his
farm devoted to that purpose.
November 7, 1883, Mr. Filer and Miss Myrtle
L. Carter were united in marriage. The lady is a
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spected citizen of Ludington. She grew to womanhood in Watertown, N. Y., but was born in Handsborough, Miss. The only child of Mr. and Mrs.
Filer, Golden Myrtle, was born March 26, 1887.
Mrs. Filer is an attendant at the services of the
Congregational Church and takes part in its work,
though not a member of the church. The pleasant
and happy home of the family is at No. 201
Main Street.
H       ON. FRED   H. ALDRICH. The name
which introduces this article is familiar
to all the residents of Northern Michigan
as that of Judge of the Twenty-eighth Judicial
Circuit, and a sketch of his life will therefore possess more than usual interest for our readers. The
prominence to which he has attained is the result
of his superior intellectual qualifications. He is
endowed by inheritance with a vigorous mind, and
this he has cultivated by research and constant
study. On questions of law he discriminates clearly and forcibly, and while practicing at the Bar his
legal attainments placed him among the most successful of his profession in this locality. Upon the
Bench he is known as a sagacious, trustworthy and
learned judge, a man of foresight and judgment
profound, admirably versed in the principles of
wise statesmanship and public policy.
Early in the history of America the Aldrich family settled in Rhode Island. Thence some of the
representatives moved to New York State, where
our subject's grandfather, Amos, lived and died.
Joseph D., son of the latter, was born in New York,
but when a young man removed to Ohio, and,
buying a large tract of land, gave his attention to
clearing and improving a farm. He continued to
make his home on that place until his death, in
1889. In political belief he was a Republican, and
for many years held the office of School Examiner.
To the good works of the Methodist Episcopal


Church, of which he was a member, he contributed
liberally. As an agriculturist he was enterprising
and progressive, and accumulated considerable
property.
The mother of our subject, who bore the maiden
name of Julia Carter, was born in Ohio, and still
resides in Wauseon, that state. In girlhood she
was a teacher, but of late years has given her attention to literature, and is the author of a number of works which have been published in leading magazines, some under a nom de plume and
others above her own signature. She is now filling the position of Vice-President for Ohio of the
Western Association of Authors. Her writings,
both prose and poetical, have been widely read and
extensively circulated, and have brought her a national reputation. Her religious connections are
with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her three
sons are still living, the eldest, A. Eugene, being a
resident of Wauseon; Benjamin F., who was educated at Adrian College, is a minister of the Congregational Church at Pontiac, Mich.
In Wauseon, Ohio, where he was born September
11, 1861, the subject of this sketch passed his early
life, alternating work on the home farm in summer with attendance at the public school during
winter. On selecting a life occupation, he chose
the law, and began his studies in the office of Hann
Bros., of Wauseon, continuing them later under
Judge Silas S. Fallass, of Cadillac. In 1883 he was
admitted to the Bar, and at once opened an office at East Jordan, Mich., where he remained
nearly two years. In 1884, associated with W. H.
Parks, under the firm title of Parks & Aldrich, he
located at Cadillac, where he has since resided.
After the death of Mr. Parks he continued alone
until his election to the Bench in 1887. For his
responsible position he is fitted by an excellent education, having been a former student at Adrian
College. He is also qualified for it by his thorough legal training, his wide information, and his
deep insight into the motives that govern the actions of men.
The first election of Judge Aldrich to the Bench
was upon the independent ticket, he having been
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candidate. Politically he is a stanch advocate of
Republican principles, and is one of the leaders of
his party in Northern Michigan. The position of
Circuit Judge is the only office he has ever held
except that of City Attorney. He has contributed
a number of articles to law magazines, which have
brought him into prominence in the profession of
other states.
In the fall of 1884 Judge Aldrich was united in
marriage witl Miss Corene, daughter of Henry Isbell, a farmer of Delta, Ohio, where she was born.
Five children have been born to bless their union,
four of whom are living, namely: Fred Howard,
who was born December 30, 1885; Frank Compton,
February 18, 1887; Julia May, February 4, 1889;
and Ruby Corene, September 13,1891. Judge Aldrich is deeply interested in all measures pertaining to the progress of this section of the state. As
a citizen he has ever been intensely public-spirited, and has always been found on the right side
in very important questions affecting the general
interest of the people. His qualities of character
lhave been such as to win and retain the friendship
of his associates. Men have come to rely upon
his good judgment and unfailing common sense;
they trust his unselfish interest in the welfare of
others, and repose the utmost confidence in his decisions.
B    DGAR W. WHEELER. There are few citizens of Northern Michigan whose residence here antedates that of Mr. Wheeler,
the present Treasurer of Wexford County. It
was during tile spring of 1867 that he made settlement on the east half of the southeast quarter
of section 18, township 24, range 11. He secured
a clear title to the land, which he improved and
placed under cultivation. In 1875 he purchased
a one-half interest in a sawmill on section 30,
Hanover Township, and removing to that locality,
continued to make his home near the mill until


1879. He then settled on a farm near Sherman,
where he owns two hundred acres of well improved
land. This place continued to be his home until
1895, when, having been elected County Treasurer,
he removed to the county seat.
Prior to 1880 Mr. Wheeler was interested in a
sawmill, after which he engaged in farming during the summer, and in the winter season followed
lumbering. His attention is now given exclusively
to the details of his official work, which consumes
his entire time. He is a native of New York, and
was born in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, August 16, 1844, being a son of Martin W. and Sarah
E. (Hamilton) Wheeler. His father, who was a
stonemason by trade and a farmer by occupation,
died in Cattaraugus County, where the death of the
mother also occurred.
There were nine children in the parental family,
and all of them attained mature years, viz.: Harriet, wife of E. J. Strong, residing in Cattaraugus
County, N. Y.; Mary J., who married W. F. Chittenden, of Cadillac; Nancy, the deceased wife of
Nathaniel Brown, of Cattaraugus County, N. Y.;
J. H., of Sherman; George W., a resident of Selma
Township, Wexford County, Mich.; Edgar W., of
this sketch; Oliva, wife of John Shepherd, of Cattaraugus County; Marilla, also a resident of that
county; and Frank, a farmer of Wexford County.
The early boyhood years of our subject were
passed upon a farm and in attendance at the
neighboring schools. In February, 1862, he enlisted as a member of Company K, One Hundred
and Fifth New York Infantry, and served until
October of the same year, when he was discharged
on account of disability caused by wounds received
in the second battle of Bull Run. He also took part
in the battle of Cedar Mountain, and was with his
regiment in a number of skirmishes.
Retiring from the army, Mr. Wheeler resumed
farm work in New York. He also engaged to
some extent in carpentering, and built a number
of schoolhouses. In December, 1863, he was united
in marriage with Miss Melissa, daughter of Frederick Fox, and a native of Herkimer County, N. Y.
Their union resulted in the birth of eleven children, of whom all but three are living. They are,
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Adelbert E., Rutherford, Edward, Elmer, Blanche
and Sylva.
Since coming to Wexford County Mr. Wheeler
has been one of the leaders of the Republican
party, and upon that ticket has been elected to a
number of important local offices. He has served
as Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, School
Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, and in
1894 was elected to the office of County Treasurer.
Under the administration of President Harrison
lie served as Postmaster of Sherman. Socially he
is Past Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and Past Master of Sherman Lodge No. 372,
A. F. & A. M., taking an active interest in both
organizations. He is not identified with any denomination, but is inclined toward the Methodist
faith and attends the services of that church.


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a Norwegian family of the name of Norburg, and
a family having the name of Daggett.
Burr Caswell brought his family here on the sailing-vessel "Eagle," en route for Manistee. There
being no convenient stopping-place. the vessel did
not deviate from its course, but the cattle belonging to Mr. Caswell were dropped overboard and
forced to swim ashore. The family was rowed
to land in a small boat. The creek leading from
Pere Marquette Lake to Lake Michigan was then
but a small stream, and there was no entrance
where the harbor now is. Mr. Caswell was employed in getting out shingle-bolts for some time,
shipping them to Chicago in a small boat which
would not carry over twenty cords, and which was
styled the "Ranger."  This small vessel was owned
by a Norwegian of the name of Ryerson, later Captain of the propellor "Mears." The Caswell shanty
stood on the south side of the lake, near where the
Butter & Peters Mill has since been erected. Later
a better home was constructed from lumber picked
up on the beach. In 1849 a small mill, with one upright saw, was put up where the Pere Marquette
Lumber Company's mills now stand. Burr Caswell
remained in the shingle business for a couple of
years, and then got out logs for the mill. Entering land from the Government on Lake Marquette,
he improved a farm. He was light housekeeping
for four or five years at Big Point Sable. Afterward he went to Dakota, and though now eightyseven years of age, is still engaged in running a
hotel at Mitchell. His wife died in 1870.
E. B. Caswell is one of four children, and the
youngest of the family. One sister, Ellen, is the
wife of Sewell Moulton, of this city; George, who
died in 1868, was Captain of a tug; and Mary,
who died a few years ago, was the wife of Richard
Hatfield, an old pioneer of Pere Marquette Township.
When two years old, E. B. Caswell was taken by
his parents to Barrington Station, Lake County,
Ill. There were no railroads in that section at the
time, and his boyhood passed uneventfully on the
farm. After coming to Michigan he had true pioneer experiences, and learned to endure privations
and hardships innumerable. For several years he
was engaged in fishing in company with his brother


Lz DGAR B. CASWELL has a plumbing, steam
and gas fitting office at No. 316 South
James Street, Ludington. He is a practical and skilled workman, and reaps a goodly share
of the local custom. It is now about fifteen years
since he located at his present stand and embarked
in business for himself. A veteran of the late war,
he deserves credit for his brave and meritorious
defense of the Stars and Stripes. He served from
August, 1862, until after Lee's surrender, and had
the notable honor of taking part in the Grand Review at Washington, a sight which has never been
duplicated in this, or perhaps in any other, land.
A native of St. Lawrence County, N. Y., Mr.
Caswell was born February 7, 1840, and is a son
of Burr and Hannah (Green) Caswell. The former
was born in Glens Falls, N. Y., and about 1845 came
to Michigan. Ile spent a winter at Duck Lake,
and in the summer of 1847 went to Pere Marquette,
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George. They used gill nets, and would go from
four to eight miles out into the lake. In August
1862, young Caswell enlisted in Company C,
Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry, and was assigned to the First Brigade, First Division of the
Second Army Corps. He took part in Gettysburg,
and in nearly all the Virginia campaigns. In a
skirmish after the battle of Petersburg, April 9,
1865, he was wounded by a shell in the left arm
and was in the hospital for thirty days. Rejoining
his regiment, he returned with themn to receive his
final discharge, after taking part in the review at
Washington..Soon after he embarked in his present business and has been prospered. He makes a
specialty of putting in the Drive Filter Well.
A Republican, he is interested in politics, but has
never been an office-seeker. He belongs to the
Grand Army of the Republic and to the Masonic
society.
December 22, 1871, Mr. Caswell married Julia
Genia, of Grand Rapids. Their only daughter,
Rose M., is engaged in keeping the books in her
father's business. The family residence is at No.
404 North Charles Street.
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of age. His only son, James, was also born in the
Empire State. He chose for his companion and
helpmate in life Miss Mary M. Bierce, whose father, Norman Bierce, was born in Connecticut. For
some years he resided in New York, but in 1837
came to Michigan. His death occurred in this
city in 1885, when he was in his ninety-second
year. He had a family numbering one son and
three daughters.
James Haynes was a dealer'in produce in his
early manhood, and with his father came to Michigan in 1837. From that time until 1863 he lived
at Lawrence, Van Buren County, whence he removed to Decatur, and for nine years was employed in buying wheat and lumber. In 1872 he
came to this place, to which his family removed
the following summer. The old mill which he
built soon afterward was called the Clam Lake
Planing-mill. In 1880 the owner associated with
him his sons, N. D., C. E. and E. J., the firm name
becoming James Haynes & Sons, the father having
previously given his sons an interest in the business. He was born at Gorham, N. Y., February 17,
1825, and died February 2, 1886. His wife died
in 1880, aged fifty-one years. The latter was a
Presbyterian, while the former was a Universalist.
Though in no sense a politician, James Haynes
was one of the most prominent Democrats in the
county. He was Justice of the Peace for one term,
Township Treasurer for five years, City Treasurer
for one year, and at the time of his decease was
both Treasurer of the county and Mayor of Cadillac. Fraternally he belonged to Peninsular Commandery, K. T., of Kalamazoo. He was, broadminded man, of sterling integrity ay l unimpeachable character, and in manner ci rdial and
unassuming.
Charles E. Haynes, senior member of the firm of
Haynes Bros., was born February 22, 1855. His
marriage was celebrated June 26, 1879, with Miss
Ellen O., daughter of Augustus H. and Mary Elizabeth (Cady) Stevens. In politics he is a Democrat, and served as Alderman of the Second Ward
for three years.
Elbert J. Haynes, the other partner, was born
on the 22d of November, 1859, in Lawrence, Van
Bnren County, Mich., as was also Charles E. He


II AYNES BROS., proprietors of the Cadillac
Planing-mill, are dealers in lumber, lath,
moldings, shingles, etc. The plant was
established by James Haynes, father of the two
brothers, Charles E. and Elbert J., who now constitute the firm. The elder Mr. Haynes came to this
place in 1872, and built a planing-mill, which was
destroyed by fire in 1877, but was rebuilt the same
year. In 1881 he erected Mill No. 2, and the combined capacity of the plants averaged two hundred
thousand feet per day.
The paternal grandfather of C. E. and E. J.
Haynes was a native of New York, and of Dutch
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finished the unexpired term of his father as County Treasurer, but is a supporter of the Prohibition
party. August 26, 1885, he married Miss Louie
T. Taplin, by whom he has had three children:
Charles James, Merritt Marue, and Nellie, who
died at the age of four months. Mrs. Haynes is a
member of the Presbyterian Church, and a daughter of Dr. William T. and Emma (Smith) Taplin.
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ON. PERRY HANNAH. In presenting to
the readers of this volume the biography
of Mr. Hannah, we are perpetuating the
life work of one of the most honored residents of
the state. Throughout a long, honorable and influential career, he has maintained that energy and
integrity which characterized his earlier years.
Nor has his success been merely in accumulating
wealth, but in the better sense of the word he has
been successful in serving others, in doing good,
and in winning the esteem of a very large circle
of acquaintances. Laborious and patient, exhibiting by his life his self-reliant spirit and strong individuality, lie unconsciously exerts an influence
that has a future as well as a present bearing upon
the progress of Northern Michigan.
Especially will the record of the life of Mr.
Hannah interest the people of Traverse City, of
which place he may be justly termed the "father."
Coming here at a time when the present thriving
city was a straggling hamlet, containing very
few houses, and surrounded by a dense pine forest, he has lived to see the commercial and lumbering resources of the locality developed, and has
himself been the most important factor in its progress. During almost the entire period of his residence here, he has served as the Village President,
and while occupying this position has been enabled
to foster enterprise, promote the business interests,
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and aid with his hearty co-operation every publicspirited measure.
Erie County, Pa., is the birthplace of Mr. Hannah, and September 22, 1824, his natal day. His
parents, Elihu L. and Ann (McCann) Hannah,
lived upon a farm in that county, and there the
days of his boyhood and youth were uneventfully
passed. In 1837 he accompanied his father to
Michigan, and settled in St. Clair County, where
he was engaged for some time in rafting logs from
Port Huron to Detroit. Later he was employed as
clerk in the store of John Wells, of Port Huron.
At the time Mr. Hannah went to Chicago. in
1846, that great metropolis gave no evidence of
its future prosperity. The land was swampy, the
climate was considered unhealtliful, and altogether
visitors were unfavorably impressed. Near the lake
shore stood a few business houses and residences,
and at the harbor the steamers gave an air of life to
the little place. However, while many considered
that the town would never be more than an unimportant village, others, more keen-sighted, discerned evidences of future greatness. Such a one
was Mr. Hannah. He came to the town upon a
lake boat, but having no money to pay his passage,
lie asked the captain to take him over, promising
to pay him the money as soon as he could earn it.
He landed in Chicago without a cent in his pocket,
but was fortunate in securing a clerkship in the
lumber-yard of Jacob Beidler, and in a few days
paid to the captain the money lie owed him.
After having been in the employ of Jacob Beidler for four years, Mr. Hannah, in 1850, formed a
partnership in the lumber business with A. Tracy
Lay and James Morgan, the firm name being Hannail, Lay & Co. With the exception that William
Morgan was afterward taken into the partnership,
there has been no change in the firm during all the
succeeding years. A partnership covering fortyfive years is unusual in the business world, where
changes are of such frequent occurrence. May 1,
1850, the newly organized firm opened an office
with borrowed capital of $6,000. The following
year the present location of Traverse City was purchased, and for two or three years Mr. Hannah and
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place, and here he has since made his home, occupying one of the most elegant residences of Northein Michigan. On New Year's Day, 1852, he mar.
ried Miss Ann Amelia Flint, who was born in New
York Christmas Day of 1834. To them were born
three children. The only son, Julius T., is cashier
of the banking house of Hannah, Lay & Co. at
Traverse City. The daughters are Mrs. J. F. Keeney, of Clicago; and Claribel, Mrs. George W.
Gardner. of St. Paul.
The business that was commenced on a small
scale in 1850 has assumed immense proportions.
In 1886 the entire lumber interests of the firm
were sold, but there still remain the banking house
and the large wholesale and retail mercantile business, the former known as the Traverse City State
Bank, and the latter conducted under the firm
name of the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company,
of both of which organizations Mr. Hannah is
President. The large flourmill and the steamboat
interests are located here, and also a portion of tile
valuable landed interests of the firm. In addition
to these they are the owners of real estate in Chicago.
Mr. Hannah believes in the principles laid down
in the Republican platform, and has always given
his adherence to that party. In 1856 and 1857
he represented his district, then covering almost
all of Northern Michigan, in the State Legislature.
With that exception, however, he has steadfastly
refused to accept state offices, although often urged
to allow the use of his name as the Republican
candidate for Governor. While declining state
offices, lie has always been willing to accept any
post of responsibility in the village where he resides. Accordingly, he has served as its President
almost constantly since its organization, has also
been Township Supervisor a number of times, and
for a quarter of a century was Moderator of the
School Board.
To the consideration of all subjects presented to
him Mr. Hannah brings the shrewdness and cautious judgment that have characterized his business career. As a citizen, he is upright and progressive, always identifying himself with any movement for the furtherance of the community's interests. He belongs to the class of pioneer residents


to whom so large a debt of gratitude is due from
the present generation, owing, as it does, all its
advantages for a higher degree of culture and the
refinements of life to the noble hearts who endured hardships and opened the way for civilization in the trackless wilderness. Though having
attained to an advanced age, he is still in the enjoyment of good health, and, with mind and body
unimpaired by the flight of time, can look back
over his long and busy career and rejoice. not
only in the worldly success that has attended him
but also in the high degree of respect which he has
gained from his fellow-men.
Often alluded to as the "father" of Traverse
City, Mr. Hannah's history has been inseparably
associated with that of the city of his creation.
He has lived to see what was in years gone by a
region of pine land transformed into a prosperous
country. Amid the arduous scenes of pioneer life
he was ever found ready to lend a helping hand
to those in want of assistance, and under all circuinstances he has so conducted himself as to win
the friendship of his associates.
OHN M. PETERSEN, manager of the store
and mill office of the Buckley & Douglas
Lumber Company, and purchasing agent of
the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, with
headquarters at Manistee, was born in Denmark,
February 2, 1859. The years of his boyhood were
passed in the land of his birth, where he completed
the studies of the common schools and attended
college for two years. At the age of nineteen he
entered the army, and remained a member of the
military organization of his country for one and
a-half years, his time being devoted principally to
drilling.
When twenty-one years of age, Mr. Petersen
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heard prior to his emigration. HIe became a workman in a shingle-mill near that town, and afterward was similarly engaged in Wisconsin. At
other times he was employed on farms and in lumber camps. Returning to Greenville, he spent two
and one-half years there, after which he entered
the Grand Rapids Business College, fitting himself
for business life by a commercial course in that institution. Four and one-half months were spent
there, at the expiration of which he was awarded
a diploma.
While still a student in Grand Rapids, Mr. Petersen accepted a position with the firm of Buckley
& Douglas in Manistee, and to this city he came,
entering the general office of the company, where
he remained one year as bookkeeper. He then
took charge of the mill office, in which capacity he
was employed for seven years, being the head
bookkeeper. August 1, 1894, he was given charge
of the company's store on Ramsdell Street, near the
mill, succeeding 0. S. Hawes as store manager. He
has three assistants in the office work, and four in
the store. There are two warehouses, and the
stock on hand is valued at $25,000, the annual
business aggregating $125,000.
As purchasing agent for the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, Mr. Petersen buys all the supplies of the company, attends to the bills, and
keeps a record of all purchases made for the road,
including material bought. A man of excellent
judgment, cautious, conservative, yet energetic
and progressive, lie is very successful in his work,
and his services have given great satisfaction to
the general offices. To such an extent is his attention engrossed by the demands of his business,
that he has little time for outside matters. However, he keeps intelligently posted concerning the
great questions of the age, and has definite opinions regarding the same.
In his social relations Mr. Petersen is actively
connected with the Masonic fraternity as a member of the blue lodge and chapter; also the Manistee Council and Commandery, being a Knight
Templar. He is prominent in the ranks of the
Knights of Pythias. As a neighbor and a citizen,
he is honorable and charitable, and is ever ready
to assist the poor and needy. He has never been


an aspirant for political honors. All in all, he is
a capable, honest, successful business man; one
who, by his own shrewdness and foresight, together with habits of industry and sobriety, and a
character well known for its moral strength, has
made his life a success. In the management of
his business affairs he has brought to it an intelligence and honesty of purpose that, in the end,are
sure to bring their own reward. On coming to this
country lie had but little; in fact, about all that
he did possess was a strong constitution and an
abundance of energy, but with these he has succeeded in carving out for himself a comfortable
competence, and at the same time maintained a
reputation for strict honesty and fair dealing.
HOMAS SCOTT is Chief of the Manistee
Fire Department, and has been connected
with this important branch of municipal
affairs since 1883, when he became a volunteer
member of the Fire Department. He was elected
to his present responsible position in 1891, and
has been re-elected at the expiration of each term.
He is a native of Bruce County, Ontario, having been born September 11, 1861.
The parents of our subject were Michael and
Mary (Jones) Scott, whose family numbered six
children. Five of the number are still living.
William died in early manhood, and the others,
with the exception of one, are residents of Manistee. Michael Scott was born in County Derry,
Ireland, October 2, 1819, and resides in Manistee,
at the home of our subject. His good wife and
faithful helpmate, a native of Kingston, Canada,
born in the year 1823, passed to the home beyond
October 2, 1876, while living in this city.
Thomas Scott received a public-school education in Manistee. On beginning the battle of life
for himself, he obtained a position as a laborer in
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gaged for some time. Since 1883, as previously
stated, he has been in the city employ, but only
since 1887 has been a nmember of the paid department.  During 1889-90 lie was assistant to the
Chief, and the following year was elected to
that position himself. He is well qualified by his
years of experience to serve as such, and is watchful and careful in an eminent degree that every
detail of the fire service shall be complete in each
particular. tie has made a study of the systems
adopted by Chicago and prominent cities of the
Union, and as far as practicable has incorporated
them into the work under his charge. In his political convictions lie is independent of party, voting and working for the men and principles which
he considers best adapted for the good of the public.
In 1891 Thomas Scott married Miss Mary Anderson, a native of Racine, Wis. One child has
been born of this union, namely: Walter Albert,
whose birth occurred lMarch 17, 1894. The parents of Mrs. Scott were natives of Denmark, and
came to the United States when they were young.
They are now respected residents of Manistee.
Mrs. Scott is a member of the Danish Lutheran
Church, and is a zealous worker in the congregation. Socially Mr. Scott is a member of the
Knights of the.Maccabees. tie is a young man of
sterling qualities, and enjoys the friendship of all
who know him, both in public and in social circles.
r     (ONALD E. McINTYRE. It is generally
conceded that there is no profession which
requires for its successful practice larger
skill and greater ability than that of the law, and
he who has succeeded therein merits the commendation and regard of all. The gentleman abovenamed enjoys the distinction of being not only
the oldest attorney of Cadillac in point of years of
practice, but also one of the most successful in
Wexford County, and his success is due entirely


to the exercise of perseverance, energy and determin atiorn.
At tile time Mr. McIntyre came to Clam Lake
(as Cadillac was then called), the village was small
and unimportant, business was stagnant, and settlers few; in fact, the place was a mere lumber
camp, and Mitchell Street contained only two or
three buildings. The steady growth which the village has since had he has witnessed with interest,
and has aided in every way possible. As the town
increased in importance, his clientage grew proportionately, until at the present time he and his
partner, Fred C. Wetmore, have a large and profitable practice.
Born in Washtenaw County, Mich., June 14,
1852, our subject is the son of Donald and Jane
(Eaker) McIntyre. The family is of Scotch origin,
the paternal grandfather, Donald McIntyre, Sr.,
having emigrated to this country from Scotland.
Tlhe father, who was born in New York, engaged
in the practice of law at Johnston, that state, and
served his county as Judge. During the '30s he
came to Michigan as the representative of the
Metropolitan Bank of New York, for the purpose
of looking after Michigan currency. When the
Washtenaw County Bank failed, he succeeded it
in the banking business, and for a half-century
conducted a private bank (the Mechanics'), which
he organized, and in which he was a large stockholder. For two terms he was a member of the
Board of Regents of the University of Michigan,
and served as its Treasurer for many years. After
the organization of the Republican party, he was
elected upon that ticket to the State Legislature.
In early life he advocated the principles of the
Whig party. His death took place in 1892, when
he was eighty-six years of age.
The mother of our subject died when in the
prime of life, leaving four children, namely: Anna
who married Hiram Burleson, of Jersey City, N. J.;
Mattie A., the wife of W. W. Wetmore, of Ann
Arbor; Jennie M., who is the wife of A. B. Pomeroy, a resident of Westmoreland, Kan.; and Donald E., of this sketch. The last-named was educated in the schools of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, graduating from both the literary
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1885 he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia
Mitchell, who was born in New York State, and is
a daughter of George A. Mitchell.
In the study of law Mr. McIntyre had the advantage of being under the preceptorship of Judge
H. J. Beaks, who was recognized as the leading
member of the Michigan Bar at that time. After
having graduated from the University of Michigan in 1871, he opened an office in Big Rapids,
where, however, he remained only a year. In 1872
he came to Cadillac, where he has since resided.
He is well and favorably known throughout this
section, and his superior talents have won for him
the recognition and respect of many of the eminent men of the state.
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J OSEPH E. MAILHOT is proprietor of a large
grocery at No. 419 River Street, Manistee.
HIe carries a large and well selected stock of
staple and fancy groceries, and commands
such an extensive trade that employment is given
to three clerks constantly. He is a native of
Canada, of French descent, and is the only representative of his family in the United States, within
whose borders he has made his home for the past
twenty-nine years.
Joseph E. Mailhot's birth occurred December 1,
1846, in the province of Quebec, where he gained
his education and lived until he was twenty
years of age. On leaving home he visited New
York City, Boston, Chicago and other points of
interest, spending about two years in travel. He
not only desired to see something of the country,
but wished to ascertain where would be a favorable opening for a young man beginning in business. He finally settled in Manistee, and, as he had
no means, found employment as a laborer in the
mills, where lie worked for about a year. Finding
out that the young man possessed more than ordinary ability and intelligence, Magnan & Richmond


offered him a position as clerk in their office and
store. He accepted the place gladly and remained
for three years in the employ of that well known
lumber firm. He had been offered a good salary,
but instead of getting it was constantly put off
with promises, and at the end of his three-years
service the firm failed and he lost a large share of
his earnings. This was certainly discouraging,
but young Mailhot possessed pluck and energy
and bravely set to work once more at the bottom
round of the ladder. He obtained a place as
bookkeeper with Horace Butters, in whose employ he remained for about three years. For a
similar period he was afterward bookkeeper for
Dempsey & Cartier, and while with this firm also
had a disastrous experience, as he lost fifty per
cent. of his savings through the failure of the bank.
He then loaned some money on real-estate security,
which depreciated in value and caused him to lose
the money in that investment.
Gathering together what means he had left, Mr.
Mailhot turned his face westward to see if the
fickle goddess Fortune would at last smile on his
endeavors. Going to the Black Hills, he remained
there for about six months, and then returned to
Michigan with little more than he had gone away
with. His former employers, Dempsey & Cartier,
then offered him a position in their branch store at
Ludington, and this place he held for two years.
He then took a logging contract, the first year
making a considerable sum, but the following year
he lost everything he had and came out of the transaction in debt. For the three years following he
was a member of the firm of D. A. McCormick &
Co., lumber importers. In this business he made
some money.
His previous experience at clerking now served
Mr. Mailhot in good stead, for he took the management of a store belonging to A. E. Cartier &
Co. at West Troy, this state, and three months
later bought out the stock. This was a profitable
venture and promised increasing returns, but at
the end of a year and a-half his store, stock and
everything in tie line of household goods which
he possessed were destroyed by fire, the insurance
covering perhaps one-third of the loss. Coming to
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stock of groceries and opened a store at his present location.
February 6,1876, our subject married Miss Lillie
Gray, who died about two years later. One child
was born of his first union, namely, Roy E. June
9, 1884, Mr. Mailhot was united in marriage with
Miss Blanche Merritt, a native of Canada, and of
his second marriage he has two daughters, May
and Irene.
In his political faith our subject is a loyal Republican, and like a true patriot is interested in
the cause of education and all public improvements. Religiously he was reared as a Catholic,
but is not a member of any congregation.
ONATHAN F. ALBRO.         During the late
war, Michigan was not less loyal to the
Union than were her sister states of the
North. She contributed her bravest and
best, those just entering upon manhood, those in
the prime of life, and those grown old, whose valor aided in the preservation of the Union. One of
this number was the subject of the followingsketch,
a prominent business man and highly respected
citizen of Manistee.
Referring briefly to the parentage of Mr. Albro,
we find that he is the son of William  and Anna
(Fisk) Albro, natives of New York, who came
West to Michigan in 1840. For eight years they
sojourned in Lenawee County, thence removed to
Jackson County, from there to Calhoun County,
in 1856 settled in lonia County, and later returned
to Clinton. In the village of Matherton, which
lies on the boundary line between Ionia and Clinton, the father died in 1873, and the mother in
1879. The ancestry of the family, on the father's
side, is English, and on the mother's Dutch.
In the parental tamily there were eight children,
of whom four are now living. Jonathan F. was
born in Ontario County, N. Y., July 26, 1831, and


was a child of eight years when brought by his
parents to Michigan. His youthful years were
passed upon the home farm, and in early manhood
he learned the trade of a carpenter, but for many
years has not been able to work at this occupation.
In Ionia County, in 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Zillah Rogers, a native of Wisconsin. Three children came to bless their union, one
of whom, Guy, died at the age of eight months.
Nellie May, the elder daughter, is the wife of John
A. Rogers, a resident of Manistee and employed in
our subject's store. Myrtle Blanche, the younger
daughter, married Frank W. Smith, foreman in the
office of the Daily News of Manlstee.
As above stated, Mr. Albro is one of the men
who in our country's hour of peril responded
bravely to her call for aid. He enlisted February
18, 1862, as a member of Company I, First United
States Sharpshooters, under Colonel Berdan. This
was a picked regiment, each member being required
to pass a test in marksmanship before being accepted. Tile regiment was organized and equipped
with a view to using the men more especially as
skirmishers and flankers, and in picking off cannoneers, thus silencing batteries which otherwise would
commit depredations on the troops.
The siege of Yorktown was the first experience
of our subject at the front. This was during the
early days of the war, when neither the soldiers at
the front, nor their friends at home, were as used
to the carnage of battle as they became later in
the conflict. Mr. Albro had many narrow escapes,
being often singled out and shot at by enemies
equally as well armed as himself. The regiment
was first armed with Colt's revolving rifle, sixshooter, but this weapon, although accurate and effective, was unfortunately dangerous at both ends,
as several cylinders were liable to discharge at once,
thus maiming the user. Later these were replaced
by Sharp's breech-loading rifle, which was entirely
new at that time. After nine months in the sharpshooter service, Mr. Albro was disabled and discharged. As a partial compensation for injuries
received in the service he is in receipt of a pension
from the Government.
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and fancy groceries, provisions, canned goods, etc.
Socially he holds membership in James F. McGinley Post No. 201, G. A. R., in Manistee.
Though not zealous in his partisanship, he nevertheless is always ready to support Republican principles, believing that protection of home industries
is needed for the best interests of our people. With
his family he holds membership in the Methodist
Episcopal Church. As a business man he is reliable, and has gained the confidence of his customers; as a citizen he is loyal, and proved his patriotism at a time when it was most greatly needed;
and as a Christian it has been his aim so to live as
to prove the sincerity of his religious belief.
ARROLL E. MILLER, M. D., located in
~      Cadillac in 1879, and is therefore numbered among the older physicians of Wexford County. The original representatives of the
Miller family came to this country in an early
day, and were among the Puritans who settled in
New England. Through another line the Doctor
traces his lineage to the famous Charles Carroll, of
Carrollton, one of the signers of the Declaration of
Independence.
Grandfather Miller was a sea-captain, whose ship
plied the waters of many oceans. His two sons,
Charles Carroll and Judson J., are both ministers
of the Baptist Church, the latter having preached
in Boston and Worcester, Mass., for thirty years.
The former, who was born in Maine, received a
good academical education, and was ordained to
the ministry of the Baptist Church. About 1853
he emigrated westward to Michigan, and settled
in Grand Rapids, where he preached the Gospel.
Later he held pastorates at Augusta, Wis., and
Stanton, Mich., and is now located in Howell,
where he has charge of the Baptist Church. Politically he is an active Republican, and has frequently "stumped" the state in the interest of his


party, having spoken in nearly every town in the
state. Among his warm personal friends he numbered Zach Chandler.
The mother of our subject, who also survives,
bore the maiden name of Miriam C. Dyer, and by
her marriage had four sons and two daughters,
Carroll E. being the eldest of the family. Frank
is an attorney in Montcalm County, and Judson
is a resident of Cadillac. Ashley, a Baptist minister and at present a resident of Kalamazoo, was
formerly confidential clerk for the Grand Rapids
Milling Company, and in their interest visited
England. Fanny is the wife of Frank Ashley, of
Big Rapids; and Jessie, the youngest of the family,
resides with her parents.
Born in Portland, Me., February 1, 1851, our
subject was a small child when the family settled
in Grand Rapids. His education was obtained in
the common and high schools of that city, and in
the State Agricultural College at Lansing, from
which he was graduated in 1872 with the degree
of Bachelor of Science. He taught school for a
time, and for three years was Superintendent of
the city schools of Neillsville, Wis. It had, however, been his ambition to become a physician, and
the occupation of teacher was but a stepping-stone
toward his final object. As soon as able, he entered Rush Medical College, at Chicago, in which
he prosecuted his studies with ardor until his
graduation in 1879. He was popular among his
fellow-students, and served as President of his
class. From the beginning he paid his way through
school, and while attending Rush College worked
in the Times office, Chicago, from two to six
o'clock every morning. As may be inferred, his
time was fully occupied, and he had little opportunity for rest or recreation.
Since completing his studies the Doctor has conducted a steadily increasing practice in Cadillac,
and, in addition to his regular clientage, he is
serving as United States Examining Surgeon for
the pension department, also as assistant surgeon
for the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad. His
marriage, which occurred in Augusta, Wis., in
1875, united him with Miss Alice Turner, a native
of Auburn, N. Y., and daughter of Rev. George
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Chicago. The family consists of four children,
viz.: De Vere, Jessie, Judson and Miriam.
While attending closely to the duties of his
profession, the Doctor has found time for the consideration of public matters. In politics he is a
Republican, and has served as a delegate to state
and district conventions; he is also a member of
the Board of Education. Socially lie is a member
of the Delta Tau Delta, the Royal Arcanum and
the Knights of Pythias, of which latter organization he is Past Chancellor. He is also a KnightTemplar Mason.
UGUSTUS J. TEED, a prominent and influential citizen of Cadillac, has made his
home in this place for about eighteen
years. In the spring of 1879 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served as such for four years
to the satisfaction of all. In 1880 lie was appointed
City Surveyor, serving until the spring of 1894.
In the fall of 1880 he was also chosen to be Surveyor of Wexford County, which position he is
still filling. Prior to his removal to this city he
was County Surveyor of Van Buren County for
two years. The cause of education finds in him a
true friend, and he served for three years as a meinher of the County Board of School Examiners.
Joseph Teed, the paternal grandfather of our
subject, passed his life in New York State, where
he was engaged in farming. iHe was a man of
broad humanitarian principles.  He became the
father of four children, and one of his sons, Philip
N., likewise a native of the Empire State, was the
father of our subject. His wife was formerly Miss
Sylinda Brown, also born in New York. In early
life Philip N. was a carpenter, but about 1837 he
removed to Tecumseh, Mich., where he continued
to follow his trade until 1851, when he removed
to a farm in Van Buren County; there he lived
until his death, which occurred January 20, 1893,




at the age of eighty-two years. His wife died seven
years previously, and, like her husband, was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. For many
years he was Township Supervisor and held other
local offices. He was an ardent supporter of the
Union cause, and sent two sons to the defense of
the Stars and Stripes. He was a man of great force
of character and high principles in every department of life, whether of politics, religion or business. He was one of five children, and as his mother
died when he was only eight years old, the care of
the others fell on the shoulders of the eldest sister,
Phoebe, who died in 1891, having nearly completed
her ninetieth year.
In a family numbering five children, two sons
and three daughters, our subject is the fourth in
order of birth. His only brother is Lowell C.
Caroline, the eldest sister, is the widow of H. H.
Hill; and Matilda, the other surviving sister, is the
wife of H. B. Wilson. The birth of Augustus J.
Teed occurred in Tecumseh, this state, September
16, 1844. He was reared in Van Buren County
and attended the district schools of Almena Township. He continued to live under the parental
roof until he was twenty years of age.
In 1864 Mr. Teed enlisted in the United States
navy and served for six months on the Government steamship 'Argosy." After the close of the
war he attended the Baptist College in Kalamazoo,
Mich., and graduated from the classical course in
1871. IHe then began teaching, and followed that
profession for several years, or until failing health
compelled him to seek another field of work. During this period he was Professor of Mathematics in
Kalamazoo College, and held a similar position in
Franklin College, Ind.
October 23, 1875, Mr. Teed married Miss
Letta, daughter of Bezaleel and Alma (Cleveland)
Edson. Two sons have been born of their union,
namely: Delmar E. and Lester E. Mr. and Mrs.
Teed and their sons are members of the Baptist
Church. The former is a Deacon in the congregation, and also one of the Trustees and Church
Clerk.
At all times Mr. Teed has been a true patriot and
a good citizen. He is now a member of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and in political faith is af



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filiated with the Republican party. He also belongs to the Royal Arcanum. He owns a good
residence and business property in Cadillac and lias
wrought out his own prosperity by years of industrious and well directed effort. His maternal
grandfather, Joseph Brown, was a native of Massachusetts. His home was in western New York
in his later years, but his death occurred in this
state, while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Teed.
He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and by trade
was a clothier. He wts very strict in his religious
views, and for years was a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.
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B;     DWARD BUCKLEY. Whoever labors to
secure the development of his country,
striving to bring out its latent resources;
who is devoted to the general welfare of the people; who seeks to promote the cause of justice and
morality, and to advance our civilization through
educational, religious, professional or commercial
channels, becomes a public benefactor, and one
worthy of special mention on the pages of history.
Such are the character and record of Edward
Buckley, who hlas been identified with the business
interests of Manistee since the spring of 1867. As
President of the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad
he has become widely known throughout Michigan. However, it is not alone his prominence in
railroad circles that entitles him to mention in
this volume, but his valor as a soldier, his enterprise as a business mai, his progressive spirit as a
citizen, and his fidelity as a friend. He is a wealthy
and successful man, but has had his share of reverses, and knows how to sympathize with those
who, in spite of their industry and perseverance,
are defeated in their endeavors to gain prosperity.
A native of England, Mr. Buckley was born in
Bideford, Devonshire, August 8, 1842. He was a
child of four years when taken by his parents to


Montreal, Canada, remaining there until 1847.
The following seven years were passed in Toronto,
and during the residence of the family in that city
his father died, having been an invalid for six
years prior to his demise. The widowed mother
then became the sole support of the little family,
and nobly did she discharge the trust reposed in
her, rearing her children for positions of usefulness and honor. She still lives and makes her
home with her daughter Elizabeth, Mrs. G. M.
Wing, of Manistee.
In 1854 the family removed to Sheboygan, Wis.,
and two years later Edward went to Milwaukee
and became a student in a business college at that
place. On completing his studies he learned the
trade of a tinsmith, and was thus engaged when
the war broke out. He was intensely loyal to his
adopted country, and, impelled by this spirit of
patriotism, he enlisted, August 5, 1862, as a member of the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry.
One month later he joined Sheridan's division of
the Twentieth Army Corps. Among the engagements in which he participated were those at Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, the latter under command of General
Grant. The winter of 1863-64 was spent in camp
at Knoxville, and in the spring the regiment took
part in the Atlanta campaign, being under almost
constant fire every day for three months or more.
Among the battles of this campaign were those of
Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Altoona, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, and the sieges of Atlanta
and Jonesborough.
About this time the corps was sent back to Pulaski, Tenn., in order to check the advances of
Hood. They fought in the battle of Spring Hill,
and at Franklin took part in one of the most
fierce and sanguinary engagements of the entire
war. At Nashville, seven days later, they practically annihilated Hood's army. The winter of
1864-65 was spent at Huntsville, Ala., the active
campaign beginning again as soon as the weather
permitted. The regiment served until the close of
the war, and its record is one of which every surviving member should be very proud. In July,
1865, they were honorably discharged and' left
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was with his regiment from the day of his enlistment until mustered out, and took part in every
engagement, but fortunately escaped uninjured,
with the exception of a slight wound received at
Kenesaw Mountain.
On his return North Mr. Buckley resumed work
at his trade, and was in the employ of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company until the
spring of 1867, when he came to Manistee under
an engagement with a hardware firm. Shortly
afterward he embarked in business for himself.
In this for some time he met with the most flattering success, but the panic of 1873 drove him,
with many others, to the wall. Undaunted by this
misfortune, he commenced in the lumber business,
and this he has since carried on. In 1879 he
formed a partnership with William Douglas, under
the firm title of Buckley & Douglas.
The firm in 1886 purchased the extensive mill
property and pine lands of Ruddick, Nettall &
Co. The mill was situated in Manistee, and in it
they invested $100,000. It now has a capacity of
two hundred thousand feet of logs per day; and
also cuts large amounts of heavy timber, for which
there is a great demand from abroad. They were
among the first firms who adopted the plan of
building railroads for bringing in the logs, their
first road being built in 1879. They are now the
sole owners of the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, of which more complete mention is made on
another page of this volume.
In the pine lands of Michigan and Minnesota
Mr. Buckley owns large undivided interests, and
his real-estate possessions represent considerable
money. His attention has been given to his business so closely as to exclude other matters, and he
has always refused official honors. He is an attendant at the Unitarian Church, and inclines to
that faith. In the Masonic fraternity he has received all the degrees to tie Thirty-second, and has
held offices in the Royal Arch, Council and Commandery. In politics he is recognized as one of
the leading Republicans of the state.
In 1886 Mr. Buckley was bereaved by the loss
of his wife, a most estimable and accomplished
lady, a leader in society, and one beloved by a
large circle of acquaintances. She bore the maiden


name of Mary D. Ruggles, and was a native of
Maine. On the 24th of October, 1874, she became
the wife of Mr. Buckley, and their wedded life
was one of happiness until the bond was severed
by death. She passed away in New York City, in
March, 1886, mourned by the many friends to
whom her noble qualities of heart and intellect had
endeared her. In March, 1894, Mr. Buckley married Miss J. Slone, of Thorasville, Ga., and to
them has been born a daughter, Virginia.
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OHN H. PLETT, a worthy German-American
citizen of Cadillac, is proprietor of a meatmarket, and numbers among his customers
many of tie leading families of the place.
He is always courteous and accommodating, and
as he keeps only the best qualities of meats, enjoys
a lucrative trade. He is a man of good business
ability, and as the result of his industry is the
owner of one hundred and sixty acres of timberland, and a farm comprising forty-six acres near
the city limits, in addition to his own residence
and business property.
The birth of our subject occurred in the province of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, September
18, 1854. His parents were Jurgen Frederick and
Marie Anna (Luth) Plett, who were likewise natives of the Fatherland. They had but two children, Hans Jurgen (now called Fred) and John H.
The father was a gardener for many years, and
died in Germany in the year 1892, at the good old
age of eighty years. His wife, who was born in
1823, is still living at her old home in Germany,
and is a member of the German Lutheran Church,
to which her husband also belonged. Her father,
John Luth, was born in 1795, in Germany, and
died in 1889. He was a tailor by trade, and for a
number of years was a soldier in the German army,
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paternal grandfather of our subject, died in Germany at an advanced age, after leading an active
life as a farmer. His family consisted of two sons
and two daughters.
The boyhood and youth of John H. Plett were
passed in the country of his birth. He received a
good common-school education, and early became
possessed of the idea of emigrating to the United
States. When in his twentieth year, he set sail for
America, and located in Grand Rapids, Mich.,
where he was engaged in the butchering business
until 1876. In that year he came to Cadillac, and
has since been engaged in business here. The first
year after his arrival he was employed at a fixed
salary and managed to lay aside a considerable
sum, which proved the capital for his future establishment.
February 28, 1880, Mr. Plett was married to
Mrs. Amelia Anderson.   She is a daughter of
Johan Andrew and Annie (Munstatter) Colson.
Mr. and Mrs. Plett have become the parents of six
children, two sons and four daughters, who are
as follows in order of birth: Agnes Mary, May
Caroline, Alvena M., Walter F., Gladys H. and
John George.
Mr. Plett is identified with the Odd Fellows' society, belonging to Viola Lodge No. 259, and to
Cadillac Encampment No. 93. He is also connected with the Grand Rapids Arbeiter Unterstutz
Verein. In company with his wife, he attends the
Lutheran Church, in the faith of which he was
reared, but is not a member of the congregation.
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Saxony, April 27, 1866. He received a liberal
education, attending the local schools from his
fifth until his twelfth year, and from that time until his sixteenth year was a student in the Dresden
High School. He was very fond of chemistry, and
had practical training in a drug store during a
period of about three years. In 1883 he emigrated
to the United States, and for six months resided
in Chicago. From there he went to Milwaukee,
where he obtained a clerkship in a drug store. In
1884 he passed the pharmacist's examination at
Madison, Wis., and returned to his former employer bearing the added honor and usefulness of
a licensed prescription druggist. He continued to
live in Milwaukee for a year and a-half longer.
While in Chicago he had spent every leisure moment in studying the English language, with
which he then made his first acquaintance. His
examination was altogether in English, yet he received the mark of "Perfect."
It was in June, 1885, that Mr. Pfefferkorn came
to MIanistee. He was soon given employment with
Dr. J. Kinsley as a prescription clerk in his drug
store, and served in that capacity faithfully for
nine years. In the summer of 1894 he opened his
store, which he is still conducting.
During the World's Columbian Exposition in
Chicago, our subject was favored with a visit from
his mother, Mrs. Emma Bergmann. She came to see
the White City, and to pass some time with relatives. After a pleasant stay, covering some four
months, she returned to her native land, and soon
after passed to her final rest. The father, Ernst B.
Pfefferkorn, died in 1877, from the effects of exposure during the Franco-German War, in which
he participated. He had only two children, one of
whom died in infancy.
February 9, 1888, occurred the marriage of our
subject and Miss Isabella, daughter of Henry
Doelle, a retired merchant of this city. The lady
was born in the Badger State, July 8, 1863, and was
educated at Green Bay, Wis. The young couple
have a little son, Ernst H. C., born August 3, 1894.
Tile parents are members of the German Catholic
Church of this city, and are held in the highest respect by all who have the pleasure of their acquaintance. The success which our worthy subject


F      REDERICK R. B. PFEFFERKORN, a leading druggist and pharmacist of Manistee,
has a well equipped store at No. 320 First
Street. He is an enterprising young business man,
but though young in years possesses the characteristics which lead to success, and has already manifested good financial ability.
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has achieved is due to his industrious and economical habits, for by these means he managed to
lay aside a portion of his earnings regularly, and,
with some aid given him by his mother, was able
to establish his present business.
HARLES SECOR, a pioneer lumberman of
Manistee, was born in Blenheim, Schoharie
County, N. Y., January 5, 1832, being the
son of Thomas W. and Clarissa (Desbro) Secor.
The family isof direct English descent and remote
French ancestry. When he was fourteen years of
age his parents settled in Racine, Wis., where his
father resumed the occupation of a lumberman.
In 1848 he came to Michigan and secured the first
Government land entered in Free Soil Township,
Mason County. At that time there was a mill at
Ludington, and Charles Mears had a mill at Lincoln.
Settling one mile from the shores of Lake Michigan, Thomas W. Secor embarked in the manufacture of shingles, making them by hand, and also
shipping shingle-bolts for manufacturers at Racine.
Under him there were twenty men, who were accustomed to getting out the stock in the winter,
and in the spring shipping it to Racine. After
continuing this work for two winters he abandoned the occupation in Michigan and established
his permanent home in Racine, wher e he engaged
in farming until his death, the result of heart disease, at the age of sixty-four years.
The second year that Mr. Secor was interested
in lumbering in Michigan, his son Charles assisted
him. The latter, then a youth of eighteen, operated on this side, and spent the winter driving a
team and hauling shingle-bolts to the lake shore,
where they were piled ready for shipment in the
spring. In the summer of 1850 he and his brother,
Edwin W., returned to this shore, and, going up
the Manistee River twelve miles, Charles bought
eighty acres of Government land at $1.15 per acre.


At that time John Dixon, Stephen Smith, German
Thompson and Roswell Canfield were operating
here. Canfield owned a mill standing on the
channel where the mill of John Canfield now
stands, and Smith had a small mill on Lake Manistee, where the Eureka Mill at present stands. The
Stronachs had a mill above the head of Manistee
Lake, where they had a dam and water-power.
The river connecting Manistee Lake with Lake
Michigan was so shallow that nearly all loading
was done outside before any improvements had
been made on the entrance to the river.
Our subject and his brother at once began to
cut logs and put them into the river, employing
ten or fifteen men in the work. The logs were set
adrift and floated down to Canfield's Mill, where
they were sold at $4.50 per thousand. The latter
mill, usually known as the "Muley Sawmill," had
two saws operating night and day, cutting about
twelve thousand feet of lumber per day and operating by steam. Charles and his brother continued
this line of lumbering for six years together, after
which the brother worked alone until his death,
about twenty years ago. His home was on a farm
south of Manistee, lying on the lake shore, and
there he remained until his demise. His widow,
Harriet (Stevens) Secor, still lives in Manistee,
where some of his children also reside.
Leaving the lumber business after having been
in partnership with his brother for six years, our
subject engaged in the mercantile business in Manistee for seven years. In 1864 he opened the second banking house in the place, the firm name being Charles Secor & Co. On the corner of River
and Oak Streets he erected a brick building, the first
structure of the kind in the city, and this he utilized for his bank. His partner in the business was
William Dunham, and later his brother, David Secor, was taken into the firm. An extensive banking business was conducted until 1876, when the
bank was discontinued through general depression
in financial circles.
For some years Mr. Secor served as Under-Sheriff, and from 1868 to 1872 filled the position of
Sheriff. Prior to this he had been County, and
later, City Treasurer. For a period of six years
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position at the time the county farm was purchased and the first house built thereon. His lumber operations were continued for some time, and
he supplied with logs the Green Bros.' Mills, that
stood on the p)resent site of the First National
Bank. The hard times incident to the panic of
1873 closed the bank in 1876, and crippled him in
every line of business.  Though circumstances
were very unfavorable, he did not grow discouraged, but continued with undiminished energy.
Under the firm name of Filer & Secor he put in
logs and went up tile Manistee River about one
hundred miles, continuing for three years to furnish and fill contracts for Filer's Mill. In this
work he employed twenty men, and to it lie gave
the closest attention. lls personal credit had not
been injured by the panic, and he was able to carry
out his contracts. In that way lie secured another
start.
The next enterprise in which Mr. Secor engaged
was as a member of the firm of Stokey, Nelson &
Secor,in the manufacture of lumber and shingles,
their mill standing on Lake Manistee. During the
three years in which this business was continued,
the results were fair. He then organized the Onekama Lumber Company at Onekama, his associates being T. J. Ramisdell, A. W. Farr and Marvin
Farr. The old Farr Mill, that had come into the
hands of the company, was rebuilt, and Mr. Secor
was its manager for eleven years.
Under the name of Maxted & Secor. our subject
is now a member of the City Planing-mill Comnpany, which has a plant devoted to a general custom  business. They have also taken up house
contracting, of which line Mr. Maxted hlas hitherto
made a specialty. Mr. Secor devotes his attention
largely to handling real estate in farm and timber
lands in the northern part of the countsy, and has
for sale considerable land well adapted for farming. Politically lie is a Republican.
In September, 1858, on Mackinaw Island, Mich.,
Mr. Secor married Miss Maria Johnston, who was
born there, her father having been a lawyer in the
town of that name. Her mother, Susan, still survives, her home being with Mrs. Secor. Five
daughters comprise the family of our subject and
his wife. The eldest, Marion, is the widow of A.




O. Ward, and with her only child, Harold, makes
her home with her father. Nellie is the wife of
John F. Burnliam, a real-estate dealer and brick
manufacturer of Milwaukee. Cora, formerly the
wife of Ward Leonard, died of consumption in
1892. Clarissa, who is a graduate of the high
school, has been a teacher in this city for five years.
Eva, also a graduate of the high school, resides with
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Secor are members of
the Congregational Church and are active in religious affairs, contributing largely to the erection
of the churclh and maintaining a deep interest in
its welfare. For thirty years they have lived on
the corner of First and Oak Streets. In the fire of
1871 their residence was destroyed. It was a frame
structure. and shortly after Mr. Secor built his
present commodious brick residence.
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piENT B. PIERCE. The family to which
this well known business man of Manistee
belongs has long been prominent in the
annals of our country. It has furnished a President to the nation, and prominent officials to many
of the states. As a role, its members have been
progressive, shrewd in business, discriminating in
judgment, possessing talents far above the average, and being leaders in their places of abode.
The Pierce family was established in America
in 1633, by Thomas Pierce, who came hither from
England and settled in Charlestown, Mass.  From
him was descended President Franklin Pierce,
whose grandfather was a brother of the greatgrandfather of our subject. In the early history
of Manistee, Franklin B. Pierce, an uncle of our
subject, was a pioneer and prominent man, but
afterward he removed to Ludington, where his
death occurred. His daughter was the wife of the
late D. L. Filer, from whom sprang the extensive
Filer family of Manistee. Newton B. Pierce, a
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deal of valuable information concerning his special
subject.
From the above it will be seen that for several
generations the Pierce family has borne an honorable part in the development and progress of
our coun try. The parents of our subject, George B.
and Mary (Britton) Pierce, were natives, respectively, of New Hampshire and Ohio. The father
died in Pleasanton, Manistee County, Mich. The
mother, who is still living, makes her home in
Chippewa Falls, Wis., and with her resides her
younger son,Paul. Her elder daughter, Mrs. Mary
Bish, also resides in that city. Our subject is the
second in order of birth, and his younger sister,
Miss Jessie, makes her home in his family. Two
brothers are deceased, one of whom, Winslow B.,
died at the age of about twenty-nine years. He
was a namesake of his uncle, the noted Dr. Winslow B. Pierce, late of Indianapolis, who married
a sister of Thomas A. Hendricks, late Vice-President.
The subject of this sketch was born in Independence, Ohio, June 7, 1863. His education was received in Pleasanton, Mich., and in the Valparaiso
(Ind.) State Normal School, where he took a special
course in music. On the 8th of October, 1891, he
married Miss Bessie. daughter of L. S. Marvin, of
Frankfort, Mich., where she was born. She was
educated in that city and in Ypsilanti, Mich., and
is an accomplished lady, being especially talented
as a musician.
In his political views Mr. Pierce is a Republican.
However, he has little time to devote to public affairs, his attention being devoted mainly to his extensive business interests. He is the proprietor of
the principal music house in Manistee. This is
situated on River Street, and contains a full line
of musical instruments and supplies. He makes a
specialty of the Bradbury Piano, though he handles an extensive line of other first-class instruments. In organs he also has a large and fine assortment, including the "Moline" and "Chicago
Cottage."  Besides keeping on hand a full line of
instruments, he also deals in sewing machines,
handling, among others, the renoiwned "Standard."
It is about thirteen years since Mr. Pierce,
in 1882, embarked in his present business, opening


the store that he has since conducted. ' During
that time his reputation as a reliable dealer and
upright man has been established among the people of the county, who repose the utmost confidence in his judgment and place the greatest reliance on his opinion, especially in matters pertaining
to the profession in which he is engaged.
Biz MIL CHRISTOPHERSEN, senior member
of a prominent hardware firm of Manistee,
is a striking example of a self-made man.
About twenty years ago he landed in the United
States witl only $20, and an aged mother dependent upon him for support. He industriously set to
work, taking whatever offered at first, and as the
years passed was at length prospered. He possessed just those qualities which are necessary
for a man to succeed in any direction, and he owes
what he has attained entirely to himself. In May,
1891, he opened a hardware stock at his present
location. He carries a complete line of shelf and
heavy hardware, including stoves and all kinds of
farm machinery. The firm of Christophersen &
Co. are exclusive agents in Manistee and Mason
Counties for the Deering Binders, and other farm
machinery manufactured by leading firms.
A native of Denmark, our subject was born in
Copenhagen, August 3, 1852. On leaving the public schools he learned the carpenter's and joiner's
trade, at which he was employed for seven years
in his native land. His father, James Christophersen, was a merchant in Copenhagen, and died in
that city in 1871, leaving a wife, whose maiden
name was Minnie Hansen, and our subject. The
mother has been a resident of our subject's family
for many years, and is still living.
The principal reason of Emil Christophersen's
leaving his native land was on account of his antipathy to the military system, which requires all
able-bodied young men to spend four years in the
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being inclined toward merchandising, he desired
to lose no time, and therefore concluded to try his
fortunes in the United States. Soon after setting
foot on the shores of the New World, he continued
his journey to Manistee, and for several years following worked in lumber-mills and at other hard
labor. He was economical and industrious, and by
these means accumulated a sufficient sum of money
to enable him to venture into business on his own
account. For five years he worked for E. N. Sailing, after which lie secured a position in a hardware store, in order to learn the business. Afterward he was employed in a grocery store, and then
became a partner in a meat-market concern, but at
the end of three months the store was burned down
and as there was no insurance it was a complete loss.
This was in 1881, and though somewhat discouraged by losing his hard-earned investment, he
commenced over again as a clerk in the hardware
store of Russell & Ramsdell. At the end of three
years his employers sold out, and then our subject
went out on the road as land agent for the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company. His
business was to conduct land-seekers to the company's farms in the West, to locate settlers, and to
make sales. He was paid a salary and a certain
per cent. on all sales effected. At the end of three
years he was obliged to return home on account
of sickness in his family. Soon afterward he was
employed by the hardware firm of A. B. Leonard
& Son, and was thus engaged until the summer of
1891. An opportunity presenting itself, Mr. Christophersen then bought a bankrupt stock, and
opened a store on First Street, under the present
firm name. The following May the stock was
transferred to its present location. During the
season of activity for farming implements the proprietors have an excellent trade, and they do a
large annual business.
In this city Mr. Christophersen was married,July
10, 1876, to Miss Annie Nelson, a native of Denmark, who came to this place with her parents in
1872. Four children were born to this union,
two of whom died in infancy. Nicholay, the eldest, has been employed in his father's store for the
last two years, and during the winters has attended the Manistee Business College. James is a stu

dent in the public schools. The family are members of the Danish Lutheran Church of this place.
In his political convictions our subject is independent, voting for men lie considers worthy,
rather than for party machines. Socially he is a
member of the Scandinavian Society, and has been
President of the same for many years. He is now
the only one of the original charter members residing here. The society has done much good in
relieving the needs of unfortunate members, and
has also laid aside a goodly sum for future use.
A member of the Danish Brotherhood of America,
Mr. Christophersen is one of the supreme officers
of this order. He is also identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
J AMES E. SOMERVILLE, a member of the
firmn of Somerville & Wood, is one of the
enterprising business men of Manistee. The
firm handles all kinds of sclool and college
textbooks, and fancy articles, wall paper, holiday
goods, blank books, stationery, etc. Tne business
was established ill 1878 by Mr. Somerville, who
operated it alone until two years ago, when Mr.
Wood became a member of the firm. They do an
extensive business, and run two stores in the city,
one being located in the Englenan Block and carrying similar goods in stock.
A native of Pontiac, Mich.,J. E. Somerville was
born March 7, 1855, and received the main share
of his education in the public and high schools of
Lansing. His parents were James and Margaret J.
(IHait) Somerville. The father was born in the
northern part of Ireland in 1824, and came to
America in early manhood. The mother was born
in New York State in 1831, and was married in
this state. Of their three children, Emma is the
wife of George I. Wood, who is the junior member of the firm to which our subject belongs.
Frank is engaged in the coke and coal business in
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ary, 1883. His wife is still living, making her
home in this city. James Somerville, Sr., was a
minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church for
many years, but retired, and for ten years prior to
his death was engaged in a mercantile business.
During the late war he served for three years, in
the capacity of Chaplain, with the Sixth Michigan
Cavalry. From   the privations and exposure incident to army life he incurred serious disability,
from the effects of which he never fully recovered,
and which probably led to his death a few years
later.
August 12, 1880, James E. Somerville married
Miss Jennic Tuxworth. She is a native of Canads, and a (laughter of George and Rutli Tuxworth, both of whom are now deceased. She came
to Michigan with her parents in childhood, and
here grew to maturity, receiving her education in
the mean time. Five children have come to bless
the union of our subject and his estimable wife,
two sons and three daughters, named as follows:
Harry, Ruth, Ella, Bessie and Arthur.
In questions of national importance, Mr. Somerville uses his vote for Republican candidates and
principles. He is a true patriot and a good citizen, being interested in educational inatters and
whatever tends to the elevation of his fellow-men
and to the betterment of society. By continued
and unremitting effort hle has won a competence,
and through his sterling and honorable methods
of doing business lhas gained the respect and confidence of the entire community.
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1892-93, when he worked in Chicago, he has spent
his whole mature life in this city, where his services are always in great demand.
A native of northern Norway, Mr. Johnson was
born June 30, 1856. He obtained the elements of
his education in the schools of the Fatherland, and
since coming to the United States has finished his
studies in the English tongue. His parents were
Isaac and Annie Johnson. The former died in
Norway, at the age of forty-eight years, and his
widow subsequently married Robert Johnson, who,
though bearing the same name, was not a relative
of our subject's father. Mrs. Johnson's third marriage, which united her with her present husband,
was celebrated in this city, where she is still living.
At the age of twelve years, or in 1868, Edward
Johnson accompanied his mother to the United
States, and came direct to Manistee. He is an only
child, there being no others by his mother's succeeding unions.
At the age of eighteen years, Edward Johnson
began serving an apprenticeship to the trade which
he has since followed, and has steadily worked his
way upward from the subordinate position he
formerly occupied, until he is accounted one of
the leading and influential citizens of this place.
In local political affairs lie is independent, but on
questions of national importance he is a straight
Republican. For the past year he has been manager of the Manistee Opera House, receiving for
his service two per cent. of the gross receipts.
During the busy season he gives employment to
twenty or more hands, and in the winter time retains some five or six assistants. He makes a specialty of the piano finish on hardwood, and excels
in his manner of treating frescoes. Fraternally
lie is identified with the following organizations:
the Knights of the White Cross, Knights of the
Maccabees, Benevolent Order of Elks, and the N.
F. F. He has held various official positions with
the latter organization and with the Maccabees.
Mr. Johnson has been twice married. His first
union was with Miss Sarah Thompson, with whom
he lived for eight years, but the marriage proving
uncongenial, a separation and divorce followed.
They were the parents of three children, Albert,
Jennie and Edward, the eldest of whom lives with.         -- IJ,   T  L=3 -
P      I)DWARD JOHNSON    is a contractor for
painting and house decorating, and the
manufacturer of Johnson's Mixed Paints.
His business is large and constantly increasing, and
he enjoys an enviable reputation as a skilled workman, and one who carries out to the letter his contracts and agreements. He has finished most of
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our subject, while the others are with their mother.
The present wife of Mr. Johnson is Ida, daughter
of Michael Brown, an early settler of this city.
Mrs. Johnson is a native of Manistee, and received
her education in the public schools.
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EORGE      A. MITCHELL, deceased. Although his residence in Northern Michigan covered a period of but seven years,
yet Mr. Mitchell is remembered as one of the most
influential and progressive citizens of this portion
of the state. His name is inseparably associated
with the history of the now thriving city of Cadillac, of which he was the founder and the first
Mayor. In October, 1871, he platted the village
then known as Clam Lake, but afterward incorporated as the city of Cadillac. With the subsequent
history of the place he was intimately connected
until his death.
In view of his intimate association with the
early growth of this city, it is fitting that some
mention be made of the life and works of George
A. Mitchell. The family of which he is a member
was early represented in America, and was one of
prominence in the Colonies. His mother, whose
maiden name was Lydia Brown, was descended
from Robert Barclay, one of the old Colonial governors of New Jersey. His paternal grandfather,
who was an officer of militia during the Revolutionary War, was a man of such prominence and
influence that British emissaries were sent for his
apprehension, with orders to take him "dead or
alive. '
The father of our subject, Charles Mitchell, engaged in farming pursuits, and was a man of great
industry, but accumulated little of this world's
goods. There were twelve children in the family,
several of whom became prominent, and one, William, was elected to Congress, in 1860, from Indiana. George A., who was the youngest of the
children, was born in Root, Montgomery County,
N. Y., January 8,1824. He remained on the home
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farm until 1843, when he went to Spraker's Basin
and made his home with a merchant in that town.
In 1850 he became a clerk in Canajoharie, and
later, forming a partnership with Austin Strong,
he built a tannery at Black Lake, N. Y. In 1861
he disposed of his property in New York and removed to Indiana, settling in Kendallville.
At the opening of the late war, Mr. Mitchell was
appointed, in August, 1861, to the position of
Paymaster in the army, with headquarters in St.
Louis, Mo. In that responsible office his superior
business ability found full scope for its exercise.
So thorough and methodical were his business
habits, so accurate were his accounts, and so noticeable his power of organization, that he was
promoted to the brevet rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
During the remainder of the war he had entire
charge of the pay department at Little Rock, Ark.,
and a part of the time also at Memphis, with additional duties at Vicksburg. Frequently he had
charge of from five to twenty subordinate Paymasters, and had millions of money entrusted to
his care. His accounts were promptly and accurately rendered to the Government, and settled
satisfactorily. After the close of the war, his connection with the army continued until June, 1867,
when he was mustered out.
Returning to the pursuits of 'civic life, Mr.
Mitchell began in the banking business, and was
also for a time identified with the building of the
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad. In 1871 he
purchased land at Clam Lake and platted a town,
before the railroad came, and to this new home he
brought his family in 1876. After coming here,
he made lumbering his principal business, and operated three mills, being recognized as one of the
foremost lumbermen of the state.
However, Mr. Mitchell did not allow his private
enterprises to engross his attention to the exclusion of public affairs. No one contributed more
than he to the development of the resources of
this locality, and to the progress of its material interests. So commendable was his public spirit
that he is justly entitled to a permanent place in
the regard of the people and in the annals of the
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growth of Cadillac. He built the residence now
owned by W. W. Cummer, which is the finest in
the place, and he also built the bank building. In
religious affairs he was ever interested. His early
associations were with the Dutch Reformed Church,
but after coming to Michigan he became a regular attendant at the services of the Presbyterian
Church, and was one of its most liberal supporters.
Nor were his benefactions confined to one church,
for he donated the site upon which three edifices
were erected, the ground upon which the public
school was built, and the thirty acres occupied by
the cemetery.
The political affiliations of Mr. Mitchell were
with the Republican party, the tenets of which he
upheld at all times. He was the first Mayor of
Cadillac, and served for several terms as a member of the School Board. At the time of his death
he was a member of the State Republican Central
Committee. To the vital questions of the age he
gave thoughtful attention, and kept himself well
posted upon current events. Modest and unassuming in manner, warm-hearted and affectionate
in disposition, shrewd in business, progressive, energetic and persevering, he was in many respects an
ideal business man and citizen, and his death, August 8, 1878, was a severe blow to the enterprises
he had supported.
In 1847 Mr. Mitchell married Miss Marietta L.
Wilkins, who was born in Windham, Greene County, N. Y., in 1827, and was one of two children,
the other having died when young. She was five
years of age when the family removed to Schoharie County, N. Y., and later she removed with
them to Sprakers, N. Y., where she married. Her
father was for a time engaged as a tanner of sole
leather, but later followed contracting on the Erie
Canal. He died in St. Louis in 1864, and his wife,
the mother of Mrs. Mitchell, passed away in Cadillac in 1888. There were four children born
to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell: Sophia,
wife of D. E. McIntyre; Alvin W.; Andrew Lee,
a resident of Warsaw, Wis.; and Will C., who
makes his home in Boon, Wexford County, Mich.
At the time of his demise the press of Cadillac,
as well as the newspapers of other cities, paid to
the memory of Mr. Mitchell many deserved trib

utes. On the day of the funeral business houses
were closed, and his remains were borne to their
last resting-place followed by a large concourse of
people. Resolutions of respect were adopted by
the business men of the town, wlto alluded to him,
fittingly, as not only the founder of the city, but
the one who "gave life to its enterprises and industries and assisted in its rapid growth and development; whose labors have ever been unselfishly
directed to the public good, the advancement of
material prosperity, and the moral and social elevation of our people; whose kind heart has invariably responded to the appeals of the needy
and afflicted, and whose generous hand has never
withheld aid to every charitable mission and every
movement for the welfare of our city, which stands
to-day as a monument to his untiring zeal and
vigilant protection."
A local paper, in summing up the principal traits
of his character, says that "As a business man he
was cautious, yet enterprising; forming his plans
with great wisdom, and carrying them out with
energy and persistence. The prosperity of our
town and our remarkable exemption from business
failure are doubtless due largely to his prudent
management of his own affairs and his strong influence over other business men. He was a good
judge of human nature, not easily imposed on;
yet so generous was he that he would often employ and help those whom he could not entirely
trust." Many years have come and gone since he
passed from the scenes of former associations, but
his memory is still green in the hearts of those
who knew him, and to whom he had endeared
himself by his sterling and manly traits of character.
F      RANK  E. COOPER, electro-therapeutic,
whose offie is at No. 367 River Street,
Manistee, located in this city in May, 1891,
and now considers himself a permanent fixture.
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in attending to the wants of their numerous patients. The office is supplied with all of the necessary appliances and expensive accoutrements
used in the electric system. No one who has had
any experience of this method of healing has any
doubt as to its superiority and efficacy in many
cases which are apparently beyond the reach of
ordinary remedies.
Dr. Cooper was born August 14, 1854, in Wayne
County, Mich. His parents were William J. and
Mary (Ludlow) Cooper, the former of ScotchEnglish, and the latter of Irish, descent. They located in Wayne County in 1865, having emigrated
thence from Canada, where they were married.
They were both born in Europe, but came in early
years to the western continent. Mr. Cooper located upon a farm and devoted himself to its cultivation, meeting with good success.
In his boyhood Dr. Cooper attended the public
school near his home and gave much of his time
to assisting his father in the work of the farm.
He remained under the parental roof-tree until he
was about thirty years of age, though supporting
himself after reaching his majority. He was then
for the first interested in his present field of work
and made a particular study of electricity and its
curative properties. In 1884 lie opened an office
for the treatment of patients at East Saginaw, and
from the first met with the earnest co-operation of
his fellow-citizens. For some time he was in the
office of Dr. Gardner, and then went to Toledo,
where he became partner of a physician, but regretted this step subsequently, as it was not to their
mutual benefit. Dr. Cooper at length retired from
the firm and went to Owosso, Mich., where he
opened an office on his own account and remained
there for some months. For the past four years he
has been meeting with gratifying success in this city.
The method he employs is general and special
electric treatments and galvanic baths. His wife
is thoroughly schooled in the system and in the
use of the various appliances, and is a valuable
assistant.
In 1878 Dr. Cooper married in Detroit, Mlich.,
Miss Hannah Delaney, a native of Romulus, Wayne
County, Mich. She is a daughter of Hiram Delaney, who was a native of New York State. Her




education was completed in Detroit, and she is a
lady of good attainments and general information.
The only civic society with which Dr. Cooper is
now identified is the Odd Fellows,' he being a
member of Manistee Lodge No. 121. In his political views lie is a Republican, but does not take an
active part in party matters, as his time is exclusively given to his business affairs.
OL. EMORY W. MUENSCHER has made
& jhis home in Manistee for the past nine
years, and has been for three years of this
time City Engineer. Nearly the whole of his mature life has been devoted to civil engineering.
For two years he was assistant engineer on the
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, having his
headquarters at Grand Rapids, and was City Engineer of that place for seven years. He won his
title by meritorious and gallant service during the
late War of the Rebellion, and has always taken
great interest in the Grand Army of the Republic,
having been Commander of James F. McGinley
Post No. 201, of this city, for two years. He
belongs to the American Society of Civil Engineers, and for two years has been President of the
Michigan Engineering Society. Except in the line
of his profession, he has never sought official position. In 1885 he was Surveyor of Kent County,
but on his removal to this place lie was obliged to
tender his resignation on that account, and in
1892 was elected to a similar position in Manistee
County.
The parents of Colonel Muenscher were Rev. Joseph and Ruth (Washburn) Muenscher. The father,
who was a native of Rhode Island, born in 1798,
died in Mt.Vernon, Ohio, at the age of eighty-five
years. The mother was a native of Massachusetts,
having been born in 1802, and died in the same
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his wife was of English ancestry. A man of noble
character and true worth, he was a life-long minister of the Episcopal Church. To himself and
wife were born seven children, only three of whom
are still living. Charles H. is a merchant of Sandusky, Olio. The daughter who survived is Mrs.
W. A. Young, of Montgomery County, Ill. Dr.
R. Percy Muenscher was Assistant Surgeon of the
Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, and died while still
in the service, at Helena, Ark., in 1863. Another
son, Joseph W., died of cholera in 1849, while nursing a friend, who also died of that dread disease.
The birth of Colonel Muenscher occurred at Fall
River, Mass., February 6, 1834. In 1850 he graduated from the classical department of Kenyon
College at Gambler. Ohio, and later was enrolled
as a student in the scientific department of Union
College at Schenectady, N. Y., from which he was
graduated in 1856. For the next five years his
time was employed in teaching, and in further improvement of his mind by private study. On the
first call for defenders of the Union, young Muenscher enlisted and was appointed as Sergeant of
Company B, of the Fourth Ohio Infantry. Before
his term of service had expired he was commissioned First Lieutenant of the Thirtieth Regiment, which was enlisted for three years. In August, 1862, the young lieutenant was promoted
to the rank of Captain. In January, 1865, lie became Lieutenant-Colonel. The first year of his
army life was in West Virginia, under Generals
Rosecrans and Cox. After MacClellan's defeat he
was transferred to eastern Virginia to assist Pope,
but was soon returned to the former branch of the
service, and from there went to Vicksburg, there
remaining until after it was captured. He had the
honor of commanding the troops that opened the
battle of Missionary Ridge, and had charge of his
regiment on the march to the sea, being then in
the Fifteenth Army Corps, once commanded by
General Logan. Notwithstanding the fact that
the Colonel's service was always of the most aggressive kind, and constantly at the front of battle,
he was never wounded but once, and that time during the engagement at Antietam. Among many
other battles in which he took part were the following: South Mountain, Antietam, second battle of


Bull Run, two assaults on Vicksburg, Mission Ridge,
Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Ezra Church,
Jonesboro and Ft. McAllister. The date of his
first enlistment was April 20, 1861, and he was
mustered out about five months after the expiration of his term of service in Savannah, Ga., in
January, 1865, having remained with his regiment
up to this time.
After the surrender of Vicksburg Colonel Muenscher obtained a leave of absence, and at Gambler,
Ohio, was married, August 22, 1863, to Miss Sarah
E. Johnson, a native of New York City. Two
daughters have been born to the Colonel and wife,
the eldest of whom, Miss Josie L., is a graduate of
the State Normal School of Ypsilanti, Mich., and
also of the Manistee High School. Lulah R., who
graduated from the city high school, is a student
in the Conservatory of Music at Ypsilanti. The
family are regular attendants at the services of the
Congregational Church.
In his political views our subject is somewhat
independent, though he has affiliated with the
Democratic party since 1872, and is in favor of
low tariffs. In times of peace and war alike, he
has ever held the good of his fellows nearer to his
heart than his own private advancement, and
merits the confidence and respect which are freely
accorded him by all.
JOHN H. GULLANDER, proprietor of a firstclass grocery store at No. 426 River Street,
Manistee, is a practical and energetic business
man. He is the architect of his own fortunes,
as he was thrown upon his native resources at an
early age, and has had to make his own way in the
world. Though yet a young man, he has accomplished much of what he set out to do, and is
rapidly acquiring a fortune in legitimate lines of
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21, 1860, and is a son of Hens and Boel Gullander.
The father died when our subject was only six
years old, leaving his family in straitened circumstances. When the boys grew a little older
they contributed to the support of their mother
and sisters. John H. not only did this for several
years, but earned the money with which he came
to the United States. He is the only representative of his family in America, his parents being
now both deceased, and his two surviving brothers
and two sisters still in Sweden.
When he was twenty years of age, our subject
set sail for the United States, and on arriving on
its hospitable shores proceeded at once to Manistee, where he obtained a position in the mills belonging to Lewis Sands, and worked there for a
year or two. During this time he accumulated a
little money and decided to see more of the country. In the following year and a-half he visited
California, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas
and Arizona. He worked at various points along
the line of travel, obtained a good knowledge of
the language, habits and customs of Americans,
and on his return to Manistee had about the same
amount of money as when he started forth. He
re-entered the employ of Mr. Sands, but this time
as a clerk in his grocery, and was there for about
nine years, obtaining a practical knowledge of the
business. Later he embarked in the same line of
trade for himself in partnership with Nels Cederholm. This connection existed from June, 1893,
until January 1, 1894, when our subject purchased
the other's interest, and has since owned the entire
business. He enjoys the patronage of many of the
best families of the place, and is doing well.
November 24, 1889, Mr. Gullander married
Maria Ruba, a native of Austria, born August 2,
1869. She was but fourteen years of age when she
left home to visit her sister, who was then living
at Fond du Lac, Wis. Reaching that city, she
worked there for a time, and then spent a year in
Chicago, after which she came to this city. In
1894 her parents left their native land, and now
reside on a farm in Mason County, Mich.
Like most of his countrymen who become citizens of the United States, Mr. Gullander is a Republican in political faith. He is not identified


with any church or secret society, but makes it a
part of his creed to do what is right and honorable
at all times, and to seek for the good of others,
rather than his own. His many friends here and
elsewhere are his well-wishers and have a firm belief in his future success.
ARTHUR McLARTY, M. D., who has been
a resident of this city a short time only, is
well known among the people, and has already established a reputation as a skillful, painstaking and faithful physician, who is devoted to
his profession. He is a Canadian by birth,and was
born at St. Thomas on the 26th of January, 1868.
His paternal ancestors were for many generations
residents of Scotland, and there his father, Archibald, was born, removing thence to Canada, where
he continued to reside until his death. The wife
and mother, who bore the maiden name of Catherine Black, was born in Canada, and continues to
make her home there. The father of our subject
was for many years a prominent contractor.
The primary education of our subject was obtained in the public schools of his native town,
and he was graduated from the St. Thomas Hlgh
School at the age of eighteen. Afterward he engaged in teaching for three years, thus gaining the
means with which to prosecute his medical studies.
In 1889 he entered the Detroit College of Medicine, where he pursued the regular three-years
course of study, graduating from that institution
in 1892. While a student there, at the examination in the spring of 1892, he was awarded a junior position in Harper Hospital of Detroit. For
a year following his graduation he was head house
physician in that hospital, a position of great responsibility, but which had the advantage of affording him an excellent opportunity to extend
his theoretical knowledge by practical experience.
It was in the spring of 1894 that the Doctor
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the practice of his profession, which he has since
conducted upon an increasing scale. He is a student of professional literature and aims to keep
abreast with the latest discoveries in therapeutics.
The coming years will doubtless bring him everincreasing honors in the medical world, and that
such may be the case is the wish of his hosts of
personal friends.


Fr RED LINDBLOM. No better citizens have
come to Northern Michigan than those
who have emigrated from  Sweden, and
none have contributed more to the growth and
development of this locality than the people of
that nativity. Possessing the characteristics of
industry and energy so natural to the natives of
that country, they have made this part of the
state one of the most important in the commonwealth. A large number of the residents of Manistee are of Swedish birth or ancestry, and among
this number especial mention belongs to Mr. Lindblom, the present City Clerk, and also a member of
the mercantile firm of Thomas Finan & Co., dealers
in clothing and gents' furnishing goods at No. 339
River Street.
The birth of our subject occurred in Smaland,
Sweden, April 4, 1865. In 1872 he was brought
by his parents, John and Anna Lindblom, to the
United States, the family settling in Big Rapids,
Mich. His father served as a drum major in the
Swedish army, and with his command was sent to
the seat of the Crimean War, but did not participate in any engagements. After coming to this
country he engaged in railroad work for a time,
but subsequently bought a farm near Big Rapids,
which he cultivated while making his home in the
city. His death occurred at that place, when Fred
was twelve years old.
Thrown upon his own resources at the death of
his father, our subject began to work upon a farm.


Later he was employed in a shingle-mill, then in a
lumber-mill, and afterward in lumber camps, until
he was seventeen, when he obtained a position as
clerk in a grocery store. After three years thus
spent, he and his brother Jacob opened a grocery
store in Big Rapids, and after six months he purchased his partner's interest, continuing the business alone. He had built up a large trade and was
well known as a reliable dealer, when he suffered
a total loss, through fire, of building and stock.
He was then twenty-two years of age, and was
obliged to again begin at the foot of the ladder.
He began the study of law with Andrew Hansen, but discontinued his readings after the death
of that gentleman.
Elected Justice of the Peace, Mr. Lindblom
served in that capacity for two years, and at the
expiration of that time, in 1890, he came to Manistee, where he entered the employ of H. B. Larsen, a general merchant. When that gentleman
sold out in 1892, he began to clerk in the furniture store of Stone & Christensen, later was similarly employed by Isador Steinhart, and afterward
in the clothing store of H. Bendit, then occupying
the building now the headquarters of the present
firm. Upon the death of Mr. Bendit, in February,
1893, our subject assisted in closing up the business, and shortly afterward became a partner with
Thomas Finan in the present business. They carry a full line of gents' furnishing goods and clothing, and have a large trade among the people of
this city and the surrounding country.
In April, 1893, Mr. Lindblom was elected City
Clerk, and the following month entered upon the
duties of the position. In 1894 he was re-elected,
and is now serving in that capacity. His first
election was as an independent candidate, endorsed
by the Republicans. Subsequently he was the Republican candidate, and was endorsed by the Independents. As an official, he is courteous, affable,
obliging, and stands high with his associates; while
as a business man, his well known principles of
honor and integrity have brought him success.
September 23, 1886, occurred the marriage of Mr
Lindblom and Miss Ida Lund, of Big Rapids,
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blom is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church,
in which he is serving as a Trustee. He is President of the Svea Society, a social organization,
that owns a fine library and has about four hundred members. In the Independent Order of Foresters he has for two years been Financial Secretary, and was its representative to the High
Court..
P      ROF. L. F. BRINKMANN, the efficient instructor of the advanced class in the Trinity German Lutheran School, was born in
Washington County, Ill., April 10, 1856, being the
only child of Henry and Hannah (Otte) Brinkmann, natives of the province of Hanover, Germany. His father died in his native country before the birth of our subject, and soon afterward
his mother sailed for America, settling in Washington County, Ill. Her second husband was W.
Brocksmit, who was the only father our subject
ever knew.
In his youth Professor Brinkmann received excellent educational advantages. The rudiments of
his education were obtained in the common schools
of Addison, Ill.. and his scholastic training was
completed in a synod school called The Teachers'
Seminary, in Du Page County, Ill. In that institution lie studied for five years, until finishing the
prescribed course under the school curriculum. He
was a diligent student, anxious to gain a thorough
knowledge of literature, mathematics and the sciences, and through his untiring exertions he laid
in school the foundation of the broad learning he
now possesses.
When establishing home ties of his own,Professor Brinkmann was united in marriage with Miss
Elizabeth Lemke, the daughter of Rev. Herman
Lemke, whose biographical sketch is presented on
another page of this volume. They are members
of the Trinity German Lutheran Church, in the
work of which they are interested and active. In




social circles they are well known, enjoying the esteem of their large circle of acquaintances. Since
their marriage, September 21. 1879, they have continued to make their home in Manistee, and number their friends among the best citizens of the
place.
It speaks well for the ability and popularity of
Professor Brinkmann that he has been employed
in his present position for the past eighteen years,
which fact proves his worth better than any written
eulogy could do. Among his pupils at the present
time there are a number of the children of his first
scholars. The school is exclusively for the accommodation and patronage of the children of the
parishioners of Trinity German Church, the pastor
of which is our subject's father-in-law.
While taking an active interest in public affairs,
and maintaining a personal concern in the progress
of Manistee, the Professor is not at all partisan in
his preferences. In fact, lie is independent in political matters, and refuses to be bound by party
lines, voting for men rather than measures. Upon
topics relating to local and national issues he is
well posted. He is decided in his opinions, possesses firm will, unusual sagacity of judgment and
shrewd discrimination. As an instructor, his success has been mainly secured through his excellent
qualifications as a disciplinarian, and his ability to
impart knowledge to his pupils, interesting them
even in the subjects considered somewhat dull and
abstruse.
HARLES G. WILSON, superintendent of
the Buckley & Douglas Company's mill at
Manistee, was born in La Colle, province
of Quebec, Canada, February 19, 1851. He is the
son of George and Fannie (Pearson) Wilson, natives of England, who emigrated to America and
were married in Canada. They removed to Ontario when Charles G. was two years old, and he
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Many years afterward his parents came to Manistee, where his mother still resides, and where his
father died in 1884.
At the age of seventeen Mr. Wilson went to
Waukesha, Wis., where he made his home with an
uncle and attended the public schools for two
years. On his return to Canada he assisted his father, who was proprietor of a large sawmill and
flouring-mill. During the six years of his connection with the enterprise he became familiar with
every detail of the work, and gained a thorough
knowledge of the milling business. The business,
however, became involved, and after six years the
company failed. He then opened a small country
store, where, in addition to the sale of general merchandise, he also had the postoffice. After two
years he sold out and came to Manistee, where his
brother Albert was in the employ of the Buckley
& Douglas Company.
The first winter of his residence in this locality,
our subject spent in a lumber camp, after which he
assisted his brother in locating land through the
Upper Peninsula for the Portage Lake & Sault
Canal Company, spending one year in that work.
Tile company had taken the land from the Government for building the canal, and was exempt
from taxes for ten years; when that time had expired the good land was selected and the remainder returned to the Government, rather than pay
taxes upon it. The work of looking up and selecting the land, while diligently prosecuted, required
a year's time for its completion, and meanwhile the
brothers experienced all the hardships of frontier
life, keeping constantly in the woods of the Upper
Peninsula and camping out at night.
When this work was finished our subject returned to Canada, and brought his parents back
with him to Manistee. Then began his connection
with Edward Buckley as a scaler, which work kept
him constantly traveling from camp to camp.
Later he became foreman in the Stokey Mill, where
Mr. Buckley's timber was cut. After one year he
was transferred to the mill of the Davis & Blacker
Company, where was cut the timber of the newly
organized firm of Buckley & Douglas. He continued there as superintendent for six years. When
the mill at Manistee was purchased in 1886, he be

came the superintendent, and to the duties of this
position he gave his attention ever since. The
mill has a capacity of one hundred and twenty-five
thousand feet in ten hours, and furnishes employment to three hundred and twenty-five hands. It
has been in operation night and day since it was
started seven years ago.
On the 13th of July, 1887, Mr. Wilson married
Miss Annie J. Sinclair, a native of Canada, and for
six years a teacher in the city schools of Manistee.
She is a member of the Congregational Church,
and a lady of estimable character, well educated
and amiable. Three sons comprise the family,
named respectively Sinclair Albert, Edward E. and
David McKinnon. Socially Mr. Wilson is connected with the Royal Arch, Council and Commandery, A. F. & A. M., and is serving as Generalissimo in the latter organization. Politically he
is a Republican. Beginning in the world without
capital, he has by resolution and indomitable will,
combined with unvarying industry and perseverance in the face of obstacles, won his way to a position of prominence, and now enjoys the respect
of the people, who have the highest opinion of his
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ARL F. MEADS, a well known and popular business man of Scottville, is a pharmacist and druggist, and conducts a well appointed and finely equipped store, in which may
be found all kinds of drugs, stationery, toilet articles, etc. For one term he was Justice of the
Peace in this city, filling a vacancy. He was also
the first Postmaster of Ainger, Eaton County, but
this comprises his entire public service, as he has
never been an office-seeker, and has always preferred to give his time to his business interests
and to his family.
The parents of Mr. Meads were Mordecai and
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Maryland and Michigan, respectively. Their family consisted of six children, three sons and three
daughters, as follows: Carl F.; Frank H., now of
Traverse City; Metta I., who became the wife of
James Walton, instructor of music in Redfield
(Dak.) College; Hila F., wife of Professor Horn,
Principal of one of the Traverse City schools;
Louis P., of Vanderbilt, Mich.; and M. Elizabeth,
a teacher in the Traverse City schools.
The father of this family came to Michigan as
early as 1855, and subsequently took a medical
course at tie Ann Arbor University.   On his
graduation he settled at Liberty Mills, a few
months later located in Somerset, and then engaged in practice for a year and a-half at Moscow.
The next eight years were spent in Spring Arbor,
after which he was located in Somerset for three
years more. In 1873 he became a resident of O1 -ivet, where he continued to live up to the time of
his death, which occurred in 1891, when he was in
his sixtieth year. His wife is still living, her home
being in Traverse City. They were members of
the Congregational Church, and Mr. Meads was a
Deacon for many years. He held various township offices, and for eighteen years was Township
Clerk at Olivet. His father, a native of Scotland,
came to the United States in boyhood, and died
when in his ninety-third year, near Hagerstown,
Md. HIe was a soldier in the War of 1812, and by
occupation was a hotel-keeper. Jonathan Haynes,
father of Mrs. Sarah Meads, was a native of New
York, and died when in his sixty-fourth year in
this state. He was one of the early settlers and
farmers of Hillsdale County, and was a prominent
man in his community. He was a leader in the
Methodist Church, and was a local preacher in the
denomination.
Carl F. Meads was born in Moscow, Hillsdale
County, this state, December 22, 1859, and from
his thirteenth year lived in Olivet. He received a
good common-school education, and while quite
young took up the study of pharmacy, which vocation he has ever since followed. In 1891 he
came to Scottville, and in February of the following year established himself in his present business.
He has made a distinct success of the enterprise,
and by his fair and courteous treatment of his cus



tomers secures them as personal friends in most instances. Fraternally he is a Royal Arch Mason,
and in politics he is a supporter of the Republican
party. In addition to his store and equipments,
he owns a good farm of forty acres lying a mile
and a-half south of Scottville.
On the 22d of February, 1885, Mr. Meads married Miss Harriet E., daughter of William  H. and
Addie (Houghtalin) Landon. Four children, a
son and three daughters, were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Meads. Marguerette died at the age of fifteen months, and the others are named respectively Louis W., Fannie A. and M. Josephine.
USTIN W. MITCHELL. The descendants
of the pioneers of Michigan are as active in its interests as were their ancestors
before them, and are successfully carrying forward
the work so well begun by their forefathers in the
development of the wonderful resources of this
state. The subject of this sketch is a fine type of
these, and already occupies a high position among
the business men of Wexford County. His connection with the interests of this locality dates from
1879, when he purchased a section of pine-land in
Cedar Creek Township. He makes his home in
Cadillac, and is numbered among the progressive
and successful citizens of the place.
The Mitchell family has been identified with the
history of Michigan for several generations, as also
have the maternal ancestors of our subject. His
grandfather, Austin E. Wing, was a resident of
Monroe, Mich., and was one of the first Members
of Congress from this state. Austin W. was born
in Hillsdale, Mich., July 5, 1852, being a son of
Charles T. and Harriet S. (Wing) Mitchell. His education, which was an exceptionally good one, was
secured in Hillsdale College and the University
of Michigan at Ann Arbor, attending the latter
institution until he had completed his sophomore
year.
After leaving college, Mr. Mitchell secured a
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employed for three years. Later he opened a lumber-yard in that city, conducting a large retail
business in that line. In 1879, as above stated, he
bought a section of pine-land in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County, and in March of the following year commenced the manufacture of lumber
at Bond's Mill, continuing thus engaged for about
four years. In partnership with his brother, under
the firm name of Mitchell Bros., he purchased
fifty million feet of lumber at Jennings and erected
a mill, which is still operated by them. In addition to this enterprise, he is also interested in the
Cadillac handle factory, and is a member of the
firm of Mitchell Bros. & Murphy. He and his
brother own a large tract of land in New Mexico.
The marriage of Mr. Mitchell, occurring in June,
1886, united him witl Miss Bertha, daughter of
DeWitt C. Spaulding, now a resident of Grand
Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Mitchell was born near Greenville, this state, and by her marriage has become
the mother of two children, named Marion and
DeWitt C. The family home is a commodious and
attractive residence, furnished in a manner indicative of the refined tastes of the inmates.
Strong of character, keen in intellect, and full
of resources, Mr. Mitchell is well equipped for the
battle of life, and he is meeting with deserved success in his ventures. In his political views he isa
Republican, and advocates with voice and vote the
policy of his party. At different times he has been
chosen to occupy positions of trust, and in these
he has discharged his duties with fidelity and efficiency. He is an attendant at the services of the
Congregational Church, and is a liberal contributor
to its charities. The general interest that he feels
in his adopted home, and the public spirit that he
manifests, are important factors in the promotion
of its welfare.
OUIS B. BELLAIRE has made his home in
Cadillac for the past seventeen years, and
has been engaged in the grocery business
since December, 1888. He is proprietor of one of
the leading stores in his line in the city, and there
may be found a large and complete stock in every

thing in staple and fancy groceries. He numbers
among his customers many of the best families of
this place, and his uniformly courteous treatment
and fair dealings have won for him many friends.
The paternal grandfather of L. B. Bellaire was
born in France, but died in Germany, when well
along in years. For some time he was in the German army, and rose to the rank of Colonel. His
family numbered some eight or ten children. The
maternal grandfather of our subject was Louis
Batterson. He was a native of New Jersey, where
he died when in middle life. By trade he was a
hatter, and religiously he was a member of the Society of Friends.
Mr. Bellaire is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth
(Batterson) Bellaire, the former a native of Darmstadt, Germany, and the latter of New Jersey.
Frederick Bellaire was a cabinet-maker by trade,
and is still living, his home being at Sunny Side,
N. J. During the late war he was in the construction corps service. His wife was, like her father,
a Quaker. Her death occurred October 8, 1878,
at the age of forty-eight years.
In a family numbering four children, two sons
and two daughters, Louis B. is next to the youngest. His only brother, Alexander, is a resident of
Oxford, Mich.; his sister Emily is the wife of
George H. Marshall, of Sunny Side, N. J.; and
Ella, the youngest of the family, whose home is in
Quakertown, N. J., is the wife of Louis R. Hiner.
The birth of our subject occurred at Quakertown,
N. J., January 26, 1857. He attended the common
schools, and lived with his parents until twenty
years of age. When in his sixteenth year he went
into a store and was employed as a clerk for four
years. For a short time he pursued his studies in
Franklin Academy. In 1877 he came to Michigan
and spent the first winter in Gowen, Montcalm
County. On the 5th of March, 1878, he landed in
Cadillac, and for the next year was employed
by George A. Mitchell in a lumber-yard. The second year he worked in a sawmill as tallyman for
the firm of Cobbs & Mitchell. For four years
afterwards he was head sawyer for the same concern. Then embarking in business for himself,
Mr. Bellaire became a partner with John Vosberg
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about five years. On the expiration of that time
Mr. Bellaire sold out his interest in the store and
invested the proceeds in a grocery, of which he took
possession December 1, 1888. Since that time he
has given his attention to the management of the
business and is building up a good trade.
February 7, 1883, Mr. Bellaire was united in
marriage with Miss Jennie, daughter of Seymour
and Clara (Haasze) Curtis. Two children have
been born to our subject and wife, a little son and
daughter, namely, Frederick and Clara. The family have a pleasant home and refined surroundings,
and move in the best social circles of the place.
Mrs. Bellaire is a member of the Congregational
Church, and interested in various fields of usefulness and benevolence.
In his political relations our subject is affiliated
with the Democratic party. Socially he is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is a Knight of
Pythias.
W     )ILLIAM J. LAU, Secretary and Treasurer of the Manistee & Northeastern
Railroad Company, and Secretary of
the Buckley & Douglas Lumber Company of Manistee, was born in Thiensville, a few miles north of
Milwaukee, Wis., May 23, 1866, and is the son of
Charles and Elizabeth (Jochem) Lau. Upon his
father's farm he passed the years of youth, and in
the mean time carried on his studies in the common and high schools of Milwaukee. At the age
of fourteen he discontinued his studies, and, coming to Manistee, entered the lumber office of Buckley & Douglas, December 1, 1880.
It was through the influence of Charles F. Ruggles, a brother-in-law of Mr. Buckley, that our
subject was induced to come to Manistee. That
gentleman being at Cedarburg, Wis., where the
Lau family then lived, met the boy, to whom he
took a great fancy, and, finding upon examination
that he showed considerable aptitude for business,
he insisted that he should come to Manistee and
accept a position as office boy for the company.


The confidence reposed in him by Mr. Ruggles
proved not to be misplaced. Before the expiration of his first year with the company, he was promoted to the position of cashier. He soon became
familiar with the books, and after a time was made
head bookkeeper, with charge of ten or twelve assistants. In 1885 he was given full charge of the
office.
At the time of the incorporation of the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, Mr. Lau was made
Secretary and Treasurer, and also Auditor. The
two former positions he has since held, but after a
time he was relieved of the auditing of accounts.
He continued to hold the office management of
the lumber company, and on 1he 1st of January,
1893, the Buckley & Douglas Lumber Company
was incorporated, with him as Secretary, which position he still retains, besides being a stockholder
and Director in the enterprise. In his department
he has about fifteen employes, and has charge of
the general offices at Nos. 381 and 383 River Street.
From the first he has been a Director in the railroad company, and has a general interest in the
en terprise.
Fraternally Mr. Lau is identified with the chapter and council in Masonry, and has given considerable attention to that order. He is one of
the charter members of Manistee Lodge No. 99, K.
of P., and belongs to the uniformed rank of that
organization. He is also a member of Manistee
Lodge No. 250, B. P. O. E. Politically he supports
the principles of the Republican party, and while
not a partisan, is nevertheless unswerving in his
allegiance to his party, and is always ready to give
a reason for his belief. He is a member of the
Unitarian Church, and in sympathy with the doctrines of that denomination. In social circles he
is prominent and popular, and is now one of the
active members and a Director of the Olympian
Social Club.
In summing up the history of Mr. Lau he may
be regarded as a representative type of a western
man. He is thoroughly imbued with the spirit of
western enterprise and push. Strong and emphatic
in opinion, when once he has made up his mind
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he has made friends who are as numerous as his
acquaintance is extensive. He is now in the prime
of life, and many days of usefulness are yet in
store for him. The success which he has already
attained is remarkable, and proves the possession
on his part of superior abilities. Coming to Manistee less than fifteen years ago to accept the position of office boy at a salary of $100 per year, he
was five years later placed in charge of the office,
and is now a member of the company. The coming years will doubtless bring to him increasing
prosperity and added prominence as a successful
business man.
R-EV. J. M. STEFFES, pastor of the Guardian Angels' Roman Catholic Church in
Manistee, was born in Mt. Calvary, Wis.,
April 20, 1864. He is the son of Jacob and Anna
(Arens) Steffes, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America at the respective ages of twenty
and fifteen. They were married in Wisconsin,
and the years of their wedded life were passed
upon a farm there. The father departed this life
in July, 1878; the mother is still a resident of Mt.
Calvary.
In the parental family there were five sons and
three daughters. One sister makes her home with
Father Steffes, and the others reside in Wisconsin.
The subject of this sketch was educated under the
jurisdiction of the Capuchin Fathers, and spent
six years in their institution, prosecuting the study
of the sciences. From 1883 to 1887 he was a student in St. Francis' Seminary, at Milwaukee, Wis.,
where he took special courses in philosophy and
theology. He received the minor orders at St.
Francis, under Archbishop Heis, in April, 1886,
a sub-deaconship at the same place in April of
the following year, became a Deacon June 24,
1887, and was elevated to the priesthood at St.
Andrew's Cathedral at Grand Rapids, Mich., June
29, 1887, by Bishop Henry Joseph Richter.
After his ordination the young priest was ap

pointed assistant to Very Rev. H. W. Grimrne, at
Big Rapids, Mich., and served for one year in that
capacity. His next appointment was that of pastor of St. Michael's Church at Remus, Mecosta
County, Mich., with which church and the surrounding missions he remained for four years. In
1892 he was made the successor of Father Grinme
at Manistee, his predecessor having died November 25, 1891. During his pastorate a substantial
school building has been erected at a cost of
$12,000. The school is under his control, and is
conducted by the Sisters of Mercy. There is an
average attendance of one hundred and sixty
pupils in four rooms, in which the rudimentary
branches are taught. In addition to his other interests, Father Steffes is also actively connected
with the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association.
The history of the Church of the Guardian Angels is one of interest. A half-century has passed
since this section of Michigan began to be populated by white men, and Catholics, as usual, were
among the pioneers, sharing with the rest the weal
and woe of pioneer life. In those early days there
were no churches, and no regular public divine
services. Occasional meetings were held in Mr.
Fay's hotel, Mrs. Hogan's hotel and Mr. O'Neil's
house. Priests seldom visited this remote frontier
town. At intervals one would come across Lake
Michigan, as Father Tucker and some Jesuit Fathers; sometimes also the Indian missionaries, Fathers Ignatius Mrack (afterward Bishop) and P. S.
Zorn (afterward chaplain of Mercy Hospital, Big
Rapids, Mich.), came down from Traverse along
the shore in canoes, or worked their toilsome way
through the woods, frequently traveling on foot,
but occasionally on horseback. A few times, later
on, the place was visited by priests from Grand
Rapids and Muskegon, among whom      was Rev.
James Pulcher, now pastor of St. James' Church,
Grand Rapids. He was the first priest who said
mass in the little frame church on the North Side.
In August, 1868, the Rt.-Rev. Bishop Borgess
sent Father H. Meuffels as resident pastor of Manistee and the missions. A small frame church had
been built in the First Ward before he located
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iam T. Thorpe in July, 1862. The Catholics who
were living on the south side of the river were
obliged to cross the water in canoes in order to
get to church. Later a so-called ferry-boat took
them across for a "fare," and thus the boatman
and the priest divided between themselves the
"change" of the "church-going" people.
After a few years the Catholics procured a
church site on the southeast corner of Maple and
Third Streets, and arrangements were made to
erect an edifice thereon. Stone was bought and
hauled to the grounds, and every indication pointed
to the speedy erection of the church. Just then a
terrible conflagration swept the rising city of Manistee, the same memorable night that Chicago suffered a like affliction. Dwelling-houses, stores and
mills were doomed, and many families were left
homeless and penniless.
To help others, Father Meuffels gave or sold the
stone intended, for a church to a mill-owner to
help him rebuild his mill. Thus, for the time
being, the project of erecting a church was abandoned. In June, 1873, Father Meuffels was succeeded by Father M. Willigan, who, after hard
labor, succeeded in building the neat brick building on the corner of Third and Sycamore Streets,
known as St Mary's Church. Through his efforts
a house for the Sisters was also erected; also the
parochial residence and tile little house intended
for the pastor's office. He also bought forty acres
of land south of the city limits, ten of which he
stumped and laid out for a cemetery, known as
the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
In September, 1881, Father Willigan was succeeded by Rev. D. Callaert, also a zealous worker,
who remodeled the buildings erected by his predecessor, and also improved the grounds. As the
congregation had greatly increased in numbers,
and the Polish members were desirous of forming
a separate congregation, they were permitted to
build a church for their exclusive use. Again,
after a few years, St. Mary's congregation had
outgrown the capacity of the church, and Rt.-Rev.
Bishop Richter granted another separation. January 24, 1888, the papers formally dividing the
congregation were made out and signed by the
committees appointed for the purpose. By the


terms of the articles of separation the French portion of the congregation were to retain all the
church properties, to be known as St. Mary's
Church property, and pay their departing brethren, in lieu of their claim on the property, $7,000.
On account of failing health, Father Callaert resigned and returned to Beigium. The Sisters of
St. Francis, of Manitowoc, Wis., who had been
teaching St. Mary's School, also resigned, and were
succeeded by the Sisters of Mercy, of Big Rapids,
Mich. Father T. J. Hudon, of Alpena, Mich., was
appointed pastor of the French congregation in
1888, and Rev. H. W. Grimme, of Big Rapids,
Mich., was sent to take charge of the out-going
portion of St. Mary's congregation. The latter entered upon his new field of labor May 1, 1888.
Under his direction a church was erected, the
corner-stone of which was laid September 2, 1890,
and the church was blessed under the name and
protection of the Guardian Angels, by Rt.-Rev.
Bishop H. J. Richter, December 21, 1890. The
church was formally opened by a solemn high
mass, and in the afternoon, during solemn vespers,
the peal of three new bells, donated by Mrs. B.
Hogan, of Fond du Lac, Wis., was blessed by the
Bishop. They pealed forth their harmonious tones
for the first time on Christmas morning at 4:30.
The inscription on the largest of the bells reads:
"Donated by Mrs. B. Hogan, in memory of her son,
Francis J. Finan, who died August 23, 1876, aged
twenty-four years."  Thus, after noble efforts and
heroic self-sacrifices on the part of the members,
the church was completed and paid for, and is a
lasting monument to the piety, zeal and generosity of the members.
Very Rev. H. W. Grimme was born in Matgarten,
Hanover, Germany, July 3, 1849. At the age of
seven years he showed a very quick and comprehensive mind. An appreciation of holy persons
and things manifested itself at an early age. When
a small boy lie met a Capuchin Father, whose pale
face and slender form showed evident marks of
emaciation and austerity. The peaceful and holy
appearance of this good Father made so deep an
impression on him that he determined to imitate
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nary, at Cincinnati. After the usual course of
studies he was ordained priest by the Rt.-Rev.
Bishop Borgess, in St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids. September 10, 1876.
The first charge of Father Grimme was at Wyandotte, near Detroit, and from there he went to
Otisco. In 1881 he was appointed pastor of St.
Mary's Church, Big Rapids, and surrounding missions, and also chaplain at Mercy Hospital. There
he remained for eight years, and though he did
not build magnificent churches he erected in the
hearts of the people a monument of undying gratitude and love. To quote the words of one of his
humble parishioners, "He was a friend to everyone, and the poorer the person the more lie seemed
drawn to him."  To his friends Father Grimme
often remarked, "I love the poor because I was
poor myself, and I know what it is to be poor."
In 1888 Father Grimme was sent to Manistee to
organize a new congregation, and with his usual
energy began at once to solicit aid to build a
church. To his tireless exertions the present prosperity of the church is in a large measure due. In
the midst of his career of usefulness he was suddenly taken ill, and after a sickness of eleven days
died, on the eve of Thanksgiving, November 25,
1891, in Mercy [lospital. After his death, Rev. J.
T. Hudon attended the Church of the Guardian
Angels until the appointment of the present pastor, Rev. J. M. Steffes, September 1, 1892.
vP —   '.^j(l ~^         — ^
OHN F. HINCKS, 5M. D. Manistee is the
home of professional men of ability, whose
success in their varied lines has been com.
mendable to them and satisfactory to the
people whom they have aided. In the ranks of
the medical fraternity, Dr. Iincks is numbered
among the rising young physicians of the city.
He was liberally educated, and from his early
youth has applied himself to those studies which
would be of benefit in the field of labor he desired
to enter. Not content with the information gained


from books, he has thought deeply and observed
carefully, making of the human form and its needs
a hook in which to find continual interest. Through
the Pere Marquette Medical Society, of which he
was a prominent member during its existence, he
found opportunities to further advance his theoretical knowledge, and with a practical mind he
applied to good advantage every principle learned.
Dr. Hincks is a native of Canada, and was born
in Ontario, August 7, 1857. The family of which
he is a member comprises thirteen children, of
whom nine are now living. His six sisters all continue to reside in their native province, four of
them being married. His brother Charles, a practicing physician, opened an office in Plymouth,
Mich., but a short time afterward was taken ill
and never recovered, his death occurring in 1882.
Albert L. is a farmer in Canada; and William, the
fourth brother, is located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Two other brothers and one sister are also deceased.
The boyhood years of our subject were passed in
Canada. He was educated in the public schools of
Goderich, Ontario, being a graduate of the high
school of that place. For six months he also attended the London Commercial College, after
which he came to the States and embarked in the
drug business in Detroit, Mich., being thus engaged
for a period of about two years. In 1881 he entered the Detroit College of Medicine, from which
he was graduated in 1884, after having taken the
usual course of three years. Soon after completing
his studies he came to Manistee, where he has since
resided. By close application to his profession, he
has built up a good practice in both city and country, and has established a reputation as a reliable
physician.
In his native city, September 29, 1879, Dr.
Hincks was united in marriage with Miss Mary
Porter, a native of Goderich, Ontario. Two children have blessed their union, namely: Harvey
W., who was born in June, 1880; and J. Frank,
whose birth occurred in July, 1882. Socially the
Doctor is a member of the Order of Maccabees.
As above stated, he was identified, during its existence, with the Pere Marquette Medical Society,
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Lake. In religious belief he is liberal, but attends
the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which his
wife is connected. Politically he is a Democrat,
though not of an aggressive character.
Personally the Doctor is a man of sound mental calibre, incorruptible character and general
trustworthiness, and is influential in his community. lie keeps himself well informed regarding
the political questions of the day, and is one of
the best posted men upon important topics among
the residents of Manistee. As a citizen he is progressive, as a physician reliable, and in social life
genial and companionable.


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f      iANS PETERSON is owner and proprietor
of the People's Clothing House at No. 313
River Street, Manistee. His business is
confined exclusively to clothing and gents' furnishing goods, and lie carries a large and well selected
stock. Though lie has been alone in business but
a short time, he has manifested his ability as a
financier and is on the high road to success. It is
now about fourteen years since Mr. Peterson came
to cast in his lot with the inhabitants of Manistee.
At that time he had no means and had his own
way to make. He was not above working at any
kind of honorable employment which presented
itself, and, with the characteristics peculiar to his
race, managed by strict economy to save a large
share of his earnings, with which he later engaged
in business on his own account. The parents of
our subject were Peter and Sene (Jensen) Hansen,
natives of Denmark. Their son, our subject, was
born November 2, 1856, near Copenhagen, and in
his native land received a fair education. For
about six years he worked in a book store, and at
the age of twenty years was pressed into the Government army, in which he served for two years,
as is required by law.
It was in April, 1878, that Hans Peterson bade
adieu to his relatives and the Fatherland, setting
sail for New York City. He worked for a year in


the iron mines of the Iron Mountains in northern
New York, at the expiration of which time he
came to this place. For some time he was variously employed, and finally was engaged to drive a
supply wagon from Manistee to lumber camps,
M. R. Denning being his employer. His next place
was as a clerk in the mercantile house of F. C. Larsen, with whom he remained for eighteen months.
In 1886, in company with his brother-in-law, Mr.
Nelson, he formed a partnership in the clothing
business. At the end of fifteen months Mr. Peterson bought out his partner and has since conducted
the business alone.
November 10, 1883, occurred the marriage of
our subject and Miss Mary Nelson, who was born
in Denmark in 1858, and who came with her parents to the United States in 1877. The young
couple have had six children born to them, namely: Sene, Peter, Lene, Nora, Clara and Victor. The
elder ones are attending the public schools, and
without exception they are bright and prepossessing children.  The family are members of the
Danish Lutheran Church of this city. In his political preferences Mr. Peterson is a Democrat, having supported that party since his naturalization,
which occurred as soon as was possible under the
laws of this country. He is a good citizen and a
true friend to his adopted country.
W    )ILLIAM    P. SWITZER, an energetic
young business man, is a member of
the firm of Switzer & Merkel, dealers
in furniture and undertakers of Manistee. He
came to this city in 1887 without capital, and has
worked his way upward to his present condition
of prosperity and influence. The firm carry a
very heavy stock, arid are leaders in their branch
of trade in the county. Within a short time they
have invested $6,000 in furniture of the latest and
most approved patterns, and their sales are sufficient to keep a delivery wagon constantly running.
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Embalming and is thoroughly posted on this branch
of his business. In addition to keeping a fine line
of caskets and undertakers' supplies, the firm owns
two hearses.
The father of the gentleman whose name heads
this sketch is Peter Switzer, a native of Germany.
He received a very liberal education and is a great
linguist, being conversant with six or more languages. By profession he is a sculptor and painter,
and in following out his chosen work has visited
every civilized nation on the globe. He is now
living at Elizabethtown, Ind. His wife, who bore
the maiden name of Christina Schweyer, was born
at Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and died in Jennings County, Ind., in 1879. They were married in
Europe, and became the parents of ten children,
three of whom are deceased.
William P. Switzer, the gentleman whose name
heads this sketch, was born near North Vernon,
Jennings County, Ind., August 12,1859. lie grew
to manhood in his native state and attended the
district schools, often going a distance of four or
five miles, for the purpose of obtaining elementary
instruction. He began his business career as a laborer on the Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis
Railroad, and shoveled gravel for three years at
$1.10 per day. Then going to Columbus, Ind., he
engaged in the sale of agricultural implements as
a clerk for about a year and a-half.
In 1888 Mr. Switzer went to Cynthiana, Ky.,
and engaged in the undertaking business, as an
employe of Samuel Williams, with whom he stayed
for a year and a-half. He then returned to Columbus, being still employed as an assistant in the
undertaking business. On coining to Manistee
he was offered a position in the furniture and
undertaking plant of Jacob Lucas. In March,
1891, he purchased the undertaking department
formerly managed by Mr. Lucas, and was exclusively interested in this business until February,
1894, when George Merkel became owner of the
furniture department and the present firm was organized.
On the 21st of April, 1891, occurred the marriage
of Mr. Switzer and Miss Nettie L. Brooke, the ceremony being performed at Vevay, Switzerland
County, Ind. The lady is a native'of Madison,


Ind., where she received her education. Politically
Mr. Switzer is a true-blue Republican. He is President of the National Union Lodge of Manistee,
belongs to the German Workman's Association,
and to the Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association. He and his wife are members of the Guardian
Angels' Catholic Church of this city.
EORGE GILLHOOLEY, a contractor for
painting and house decorating, has had
about thirty years of practical experience
in his calling and is thoroughly qualified to furnish
estimates and give entire satisfaction to his numerous patrons. In 1889 he came to Manistee and
entered into partnership with Charles J. Ball, who
died in August, 1894, and since that time our subject has been administrator of Mr. Ball's estate.
Their partnership existed for only a year, Mr. Gillhooley then running the business alone for about
a year, at the end of which period he took in as a
partner Edward Johnston, but withdrew from the
firm two years later. His present shop was formerly the location of Mr. Ball's business, No. 449
River Street.
A native of London, England, our subject was
born September 15, 1851. His parents, Dominick
and Elizabeth (Manning) Gillhooley, were of Irish
and English descent, respectively, but were both
born in London. The former, whose birth oocurred in 1809, died in London at the age of
sixty-six years. His wife, who was born in 1816,
was married after her first husband's death, and is
now Mrs. Robert Henry, of Gait, Canada. The
only surviving brother of our subject is William,
who is a painter and decorator of Cadillac, Mich.
George Gillhooley was educated in the public
schools of London, and at an early age began serving an apprenticeship, which lasted for seven years.
On reaching his majority he left his native land
and settled in Toronto, Canada, where he opened
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On the expiration of that period he went to Cadillac, this state, where he worked industriously for
many years, then came to this city.
August 12, 1872, occurred the marriage of our
subject and Miss Alice A. Southorn, in London.
The lady was born in Birllingham, England, and
is a daughter of Joseph and Alice Southorn.
Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs.
Gillhooley, namely, George, Joseph William and
Albert. The two elder sons have learned the father's trade and work witl him, while the younger,
Albert, is still engaged In obtaining an education
in the Manistee High School.
While a resident of Canada, Mr. Gillhooley became identified with tie Masonic order and later
transferred his membership to the Manistee lodge.
He also belongs to Manistee Chapter, R. A M.,and
the Commandery, K. T., and is prominent among
the Odd Fellows, being a Past Grand and having
served two terms as representative to the Grand
Lodge. In his political affiliations he is a Republican of no uncertain stamp. He attends the Episcopal Church, as does also his good wife and helpmate. They enjoy the friendship of a large circle
of acquaintances and are thoroughly deserving of
such honor.
) -'P -.y
W          ILLIAM  A. NEWTON, Treasurer of
Grand Traverse County. The record
of the life of Mr. Newton may be read
with interest and profit, for it illustrates the power
of self-help and untiring perseverance. Especially
is he worthy of the esteem of all patriotic citizens
on account of his active service during the Rebellion, when, at the first call for troops, he gave a
prompt and enthusiastic response, enlisting in the
Union army and sharing with the Federal troops
all the dangers and hardships incident to the Rebellion from its outbreak until its close.
In referring to the history of the Newton fanily, we find that one of their prominent characteristics has been longevity. Our subject's greatgrandfather attained to the venerable age of one
4


hundred and four years, and when ninety-nine he
made a pair of shoes for our subject, also some for
his grandchildren. Grandfather Nathan Newton,
a son of Lemuel, was a farmer in New York, and
was active and vigorous until very shortly before
his demise, at the age of fourscore and four years.
At the age of seventeen years he removed to Ohio
and settled in Morgan County, where he married
and reared a family of thirteen children, nearly all
of whom attained advanced years.
The father of our subject, Alex S. Newton, was
born in Ohio, and was reared to manhood upon a
farm, receiving only a meager education. In
youth he learned the trade of a plasterer, but did
not work at it regularly, devoting his attention
principally to farming. He married Jane Beach,
who was born in the same section of Ohio as himself, and they became the parents of nine children.
John, the eldest of the family, resides in Rock Island, Ill. William, our subject, is the next in order of birth. Catlhaline, the eldest daughter, married 0. H. P. Scott, of Beverly, Ohio. Nathan,
who enlisted in the Second West Virginia Cavalry
during the late war, served from 1861 until 1865,
participating in many engagements, and finally
falling in the battle of Winchester. He left a widow, who still survives. Samuel B., the fifth in
order of birth, is engaged in railroading, and
makes his home in Parsons, Kan. Joseph D. is
Recorder of Noble County, Ohio. Julia and Lucy
A. are twins, the former unmarried, the latter the
wife of B. M. McAtee, of Springfield, Ohio. Amy
J., the youngest, resides with her widowed mother
in Ohio. The husband and father died in 1889.
In Washington County, Ohio, our subject was
born July 22, 1838. He was trained to the life of
a farmer, in which occupation he was employed in
childhood; however, at the age of thirteen, desiring a change. he became an apprentice to the printer's trade, at which he worked for five years. Not
caring to make that occupation his life work, he
learned the trade of a carriage-maker, which proved
more congenial, and in which he was engaged until the war. When the first call was made for
seventy-five thousand men he responded, becoming
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months. He was a member of a company of raw
recruits, who, though lacking drill and a knowledge of military discipline, were nevertheless earnestly determined to aid in crushing the rebellion.
At the expiration of five months Mr. Newton
re-enlisted as a member of the Sixty-third Ohio
Infantry, in which company he served until the
close of the war. IHe took an active part in many
engagements, some of which were among the most
important of the war, including the battles of New
Madrid, Island No. 10, Farmington, Corinth and
Iuka. He accompanied General Sherman to the
sea, and participated in the memorable battles of
that campaign. Though often at the front and in
the thickest of the fight, he was never seriously
injured. The exposure of long marchesand camp
life had, however, undermined his constitution
and lie returned home in feeble health. He was
mustered out at Louisville, Ky., September 8, 1865.
Being fond of music, for which he possessed a
decided talent, Mr. Newton accepted a position as
a member of a band belonging to a circus. A short
experience of this kind proved sufficient for him,
and after his marriage lie began the manufacture of
carriages at Dexter City, Ohio. After eight years
in that place lie concluded to go West, and accordingly proceeded to Hutchinson, Reno County,
Kan., iwhere lie followed the same business for
three years. From there he came to Grand Traverse County and settled at Fife Lake, where he
opened a carriage factory. Under the administiation of President Harrison lie was chosen Postmaster of Fife Lake. Upon his election to the position of County Treasurer, in 1892, he removed to
Traverse City, where he now resides, and is serving his second term in this office. In politics he is
active and influential as a member of the Republican party, the welfare of which he promotes in
every way possible. While at Fife Lake he served
for eight years as Supervisor, and also filled the
position of Clerk.
Socially Mr. Newton is connected with the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Lodge No. 222 at
Traverse City. He has held subordinate offices in
the lodge of the Odd Fellows, and is now Past
Grand. By his marriage with Miss Margaret
Webber, a native of Ohio, one child was born, a


son, Edgar A., who is with his parents. In religious connections Mrs. Newton is a member of the
Baptist Church, and is deeply interested in everything pertaining to its welfare.
AVID S. HARLEY, attorney-at-law and
Justice of the Peace, residing at Manistce,
was born in Franconia, Montgomery County, Pa., March 10, 1834. He passed the years of
boyhood and youth somewhat uneventfully, and at
the age of twenty entered the State Normal, where
he completed his studies. Afterward he taught
several terms of school, and for a time made his
home in Marietta, Pa. On coming to Michigan,
he engaged in surveying and publishing maps in
the southern part of the state.
With the intention of entering upon the legal
profession, Mr. Harley became a student in the
University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and in
1867 was graduated from the law department of
that institution, being admitted to practice before
the Supreme Court of the state. He at once opened
an office at Lincoln, then the county seat of Mason
County, and his ability and broad information
soon brought him into prominence in public affairs. At different times he was chosen to represent his fellow-citizens in offices of honor and responsibility, among which was that of Prosecuting
Attorney.
Coming to Manistee in 1873, Mr. Harley formed
a partnership with S. W. Fowler, and the connection between them continued until 1878, when it
was dissolved by mutual consent, and since then
our subject has been alone. As a citizen he has
taken the greatest interest in everything pertaining to the advancement of this place, and has contributed his quota to its development. As above
stated, he is at present serving as Justice of the
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resented the Second Ward as a member of the
County Board of Supervisors.
At Detroit, Mich., in March, 1861, occurred the
marriage of Mr. Harley and Miss Jennie Phelps.
They are the parents of a son, Herbert L., and a
daughter, Flora P., wife of Rev. Fred E. Britten, of Albion, Mich. Herbert L. is a promising
young attorney of Manistee. M'. Harley is a man
of mature judgment, ripened by careful study and
close observation. Few citizens enjoy the confidence of the people to such a degree as does he.
Owing to a nervous affliction, he has almost lost
the use of his eyes and his lower limbs. However, he continues his daily visits to his office, and
maintains a close supervision of his legal business.
His mind is as bright as in the past, and under all
circumstances he is clear-headed, keen and discriminating, his mental faculties being unaffected by
his bodily affliction.
RLANDO C. MOFFATT. In Traverse City
there is no citizen who in a higher degree
enjoys the confidence of the people than
the subject of this sketch, who is serving in the
capacity of Village Treasurer, and is also engaged
in the abstract business. By his energy and resolute force of character, coupled with a genial
disposition, he has not only advanced his own
success, but hlas given an impetus to the growth of
the locality, and is now actively forwarding various enterprises for its advancement in important
directions.
Our subject is a namesake of his grandfather
Moffatt, who was a native of New York, and a physician of some repute. From the Empire State he
removed to Battle Creek, Mich., and thence to St.
Joseph, where, in addition to the practice of his
profession, he engaged in teaching school for two
years. He was a man of more than ordinary ability and education, and one who held the respect
of his associates, His declining years were spent


in Northport, and there his death occurred at the
age of sixty-three.
The father of our subject, who was the second
child in a large family, bore the name of Seth C.
Moffatt. He was born at Battle Creek, and grew
to manhood among the associations of pioneer
scenes and times. He taught school under his father at St. Joseph, and afterward took the law
course at the University of Michigan. Being a
man of great intellectual gifts and large endowments of mind, he made a success of the legal profession, which he practiced both at Lyons and
Northport. A Republican in politics, he was recognized as one of the most able men in his party,
and his fellow-citizens, appreciating his capability,
chose him to represent them in numerous positions
of honor. In 1884 he was elected to Congress,
and with such success did he serve his constituents, that they chose him a second time for that
office. However, before the commencement of his
second term, he died at Washington, D. C.
The mother of our subject bore the maiden name
of Emma R. Linnell, and was born in Wisconsin,
her parents having removed to that state from
New York. She is a lady of intelligence and refinement, and was the helpmate and confidante of
her husband in all his undertakings. Her children, four in number, were named as follows: Orlando C.; Henry, who died at fifteen years of age;
Lucius, who passed away at the age of eighteen;
and Edna, who is living with her mother. The
eldest child and only surviving son, our subject,
was born in Lyons, Mich., August 6, 1865, and at
the age of two years was taken by his parents to
Northport, where the seven following years were
spent. When nine years old he came to Traverse
City, where he received a good common-school
education.
At the age of eighteen, Mr. Moffatt began to
make his own way in the world, at which time he
became a clerk in the banking house of Hannah,
Lay & Co., of Traverse City. He was connected
with that firm for five years, and then went to
Grand Rapids, where he secured a position as
bookkeeper in the Old National Bank. At the expiration of six months, his father's death caused
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the business which he has since conducted. His
books are kept in good shape and in a businesslike manner, and the profits ale sufficient to repay
him for his labors.
August 6, 1888, Mr. Moffatt married Miss Mary,
daughter of Archibald and Mary (Fulton) Cameron, and two children bless their union, Seth and
Margaret. In politics Mr. Moffatt is an enthusiastic Republican, and an active worker for his party.
Socially he is connected with Traverse City Lodge
No. 222, A..     & A. M.; Traverse City Chapter No.
102; and Traverse City Commandery No. 41, in
which he has served as Eminent Commander. He
is also connected with the Mystic Shrine.
O      TTO T. ROSENFELD is one of the progressive young business men of Manistee,
and is a member of the hardware firm of
Christophersen & Rosenfeld. He came to this city
at the age of seventeen years, in 1877, continued
here for two years, and then went West, but in
1881 returned, and hias since made his field of work
in this city. Their centrally located and finely
equipped store is at Nos. 364 and 366 River Street.
In connection with the hard ware business, in which
he owns a half-interest, he is exclusive proprietor
of a plumbing and gas-fitting business. He takes
contracts for all kinds of work in this line, and has
not merely a local reputation as a thoroughly reliable man, but has frequently taken and completed
contracts in the neighboring cities of Ludington,
Kalamazoo, Pent Water, Cadillac and elsewhere.
The parents of our subject were among the early
pioneers of Sheboygan County, Wis., where they
located about 1850. The father, who bears the
name of Robert, is a confectioner by trade, and
his wife, Bertha, nee Bork, is, like himself, a native
of Stettin, Germany, where they were married.
Soon after that event they sailed for the United
States, and at once proceeded to Wisconsin. Their
family comprises three sons and three daughters


living. A daughter, Lottie, died at the age of
three years. Martha is unmarried and resides with
her brother at Portage, Wis. Agnes is the wife of
Lewis Knaester, a boot and shoe dealer at Plymouth, Wis. Louisa is the wife of William Michi,
a traveling salesman, whose residence is at Portage.
Robert is traveling for a wholesale grocery house
in Milwaukee, and also makes his headquarters at
Portage. Emil is a tinner by trade, and is foreman of a shop at Mt. Vernon, Ind.
The birth of Otto Rosenfeld occurred at Plymouth, Wis., May 31, 1861. After receiving a
good common-school education lie began learning
the tinner's trade, and also steam-fitting, in his native city. He worked at his calling for a year or
two in Manistee, and in 1879 went to Georgetown,
Colo., where lie clerked in a hardware store, and
was to a certain extent employed at his trade until
1881. On his return to Manistee soon afterward,
he resumed his trade, to which he gave his atteltion until 1885. At that time he started in the
hotel business, managing the Pacific House for
fourteen months, which proved a most disastrous
experience from a financial point of view. For nine
months following this he worked at his trade, and
then entered into partnership with William Lloyd,
in the plumbing and gas-fitting business on Maple
Street. This connection existed until July, 1891,
when it was dissolved, and Mr. Rosenfeld continued the business on his own account. In 1891
he removed to the Van Buren Block, and in April
of the following year came to his present location.
November 27, 1884, our subject was united in
marriage with Katie, daughter of Joseph and Annie
Baur, early settlers of Manistee. For many years
the father was a prominent merchant in this place.
His death occurred on New Year's Day, 1889. Mrs.
Rosenfeld was educated and grew to womanhood
in this city, and is the eldest of ten children. By
her marriage she lhas become the mother of two
daughters: Lila, born October 13, 1885; and Mabel,
April 29, 1887. The mother and her daughters
are members of the Guardian Angels' Roman Catholic Church.
Fraternally Mr. Rosenfeld is a member of the
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Workman's Aid Society. In politics he is independent, preferring not to be bound by party ties, but
to use his ballot in favor of men whom he considers best fitted to fill office. He comes from a longlived race of people, is of medium height and athletic in build.
OSEPH W. BENNETT, former Superintendent of the Poor of Manistee County, resides
at No. 363 First Street, Manistee. His associates on the Board were Christian Houser,
of Manlstee, and James Dodd, of Bear Lake, and
under the supervision of these three gentlemen, all
cases of destitution in the county are cared for.
The farm belonging to the County Poor House
consists of an eighty-acre tract, lying on the river
road, three miles northeast of Manistee. It is
finely improved, and well equipped with substantial buildings, including a hospital that was erected
at a cost of $6,000. At present there are thirtysix inmates, and they and the farm are under
charge of II. B. Horton, who resides there.
The subject of this sketch was born in Seneca,
Ontario County, N. Y., December 23, 1828, and
spent the days of youth upon the home farm. At
the age of twenty-five he engaged in railroad construction on the Detroit & Milwaukee Road, and
for a time continued in that line, being an extensive contractor. In 1856 he took the contract for
the road from Joliet to Chicago, then to Burlington; he also aided in the construction of the "Q"
Road in Iowa, building twenty-seven miles, and
reaching Ottumwa in 1859-60. Going thence to
Grand Rapids, lie superintended the construction
of the building of the Bridge Street Bridge, under
David Burnett.
Soon after the opening of the late war in 1861,
Mr. Bennett entered the employ of the Government at Nashville as a scout, in which capacity lie
remained for one year. Later he bought Government vouchers, and then purchased horses and
material, supplying the Government with mules


and horses at Nashville, in which occupation he
continued until toward the close of the Rebellion.
Purchasing the Stone plantation, sixteen miles below Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, he operated that place, consisting of sixteen hundred
acres, for three years, making a specialty of growing cotton. He then went to Mobile, where, under
the Provost-Marshal of the state, he secured the
Government cotton, which he turned over to the
proper authorities.
At the close of the war in 1865 he returned to
Grand Rapids, and soon afterward came to Manistee for the purpose of selling a tract of land. So
favorably was he impressed with this locality, that
he decided to make this his permanent home. He
opened the American and Montour Hotels, which
he conducted for four years, or until they were
destroyed by fire. For the four succeeding years
he was a lumberman contractor. In 1867 he sold
three hundred acres of pine land at $2.50 per acre,
tile purchasers of which have since become rich as
the result of the pine cut and sold from the property. In the erection of many of the substantial
buildings of Manistee, he was directly interested,
serving as contractor and builder.
Of the sport of hunting, as well as that of the
turf, Mr. Bennett is particularly fond. He assisted
in securing the North Side Driving Park and Club
House, and is a stockholder in the enterprise, of
which he was Superintendent for some time. He
is fond of horses, especially of blooded animals,
and for thirty years has paid especial attention to
that business. Always a Republican in politics, he
is not a partisan, and his present office was given
to him on account of his recognized ability as a
business man, not through political influence.
In Manistee occurred the marriage of J. W. Bennett and Miss Mary Prane, the latter a native of
Wisconsin. They have two children, namely: Morgan J., who is'in the wholesale jewelry business in
Minneapolis, Minn.; and Nellie, Mrs. John McNair,
of St. Louis, Mo. In some respects Mr. Bennett
has been a singularly unfortunate man, having
met with a number of serious accidents. January
10, 1888, while moving a heavy piece of machinery, a projecting side caught his right arm near
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amputation was necessary. At another time lie was
kicked by a vicious horse and several ribs were
broken. During the war he was the target for
rebel bullets, but fortunately escaped serious injury. He was once capsized in a buggy, and barely
escaped drowning in Alabama. From this it will
be seen that he has met with more than his share
of catastrophes in the course of his eventful life.
However, he has, by means of a sound constitution,
come off little tile worse for his many accidents,
and is now in the enjoyment of excellent health,
mens sana in corpore sano.
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HOMAS KENNY, President of the Manistee County Savings Bank, was born in
County Kildare, near the town of Naas,
Ireland, February 7, 1842. He was only seven
years of age when he was orphaned by the death
of his parents, James and Catherine Kenny, who
died, both of typhoid fever, within less than a
year of each other. For four years afterward he
was an inmate of an aunt's home. At the age of
twelve, in company with an older brother, Edward,
he crossed the ocean, arriving in New York, and
from there proceeding to Westchester County, the
same state. Six weeks later he came to Manistee,
reaching this place in December, 1854. His brother,
with whom he came here, had spent three years in
America previously, having been in Iowa for
eighteen months, where he owned one hundred and
sixty acres near the city of Dubuque; he had also
been engaged in lumbering at Manistee for eighteen months.
The first work secured by the subject of this
sketch was in the lumber woods of James O'Neill,
whose employ he entered at the age of thirteen.
Later he was similarly occupied in the employ of
other parties. He continued in that line of work
for sixteen years, and was foreman of a camp for a
number of years. During this time he was for five
summer seasons engaged in floating logs on the


river and lake. His work was difficult, and required on his part patience, concentration of energy and great industry. These characteristics he
possessed, and consequently met with success in his
undertaking.
While engaged in lumbering, Mr. Kenny established domestic ties. He was united in marriage,
September 8, 1868, with Miss Ellen Lynch,a native
of New York, who for some years lived in Wisconsin, but at the time of her marriage was a resident of Manistee. After his marriage he opened a
grocery store in this city, forming a partnership
with Charles Grund, which continued for one year.
Later he was in business alone for ten years, during which time he built up a profitable trade. His
next enterprise was with Patrick Noud as partner.
Together they took a contract of the Manistee Boom
Company for assorting and delivering logs to the
amount of about $30,000 per year. At the expiration of five years they renewed their contract for
ten years, making fifteen years of partnership.
About seventy men, on an average, were employed.
The grocery business was sold out in 1884, and
Mr. Kenny gave his undivided personal attention
to the fulfillment of the contracts, while Mr. Noud
was engaged in the manufacture of lumber. This
proved a very profitable business, and the firm
was prospered financially. For fourteen years, or
until the year 1894, Mr. Kenny had the entire
management of the concern, and its success furnished abundant proof of his energy and executive ability.
Mr. Kenny owns a tract of valuable pine, hemlock and cedar lands, from all of which logs in
large quantities are obtained. As a lumberman
few have had a more varied experience than he,
as he has sturdily worked his way up from an
humble position in a lumber camp to a leading
rank among the business men and capitalists of
this portion of the state.
As a citizen, Mr. Kenny is deeply interested in
everything tending to the progress of the city. He
has made large real-estate investments here, and
believes that a successful future awaits this thriving town. During the period from   1875 until
1879 he filled the office of City Treasurer, to
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He also served two terms, 1888-92, as County
Treasurer. In religious belief he is a Roman
Catholic, and with his family holds membership in
the Church of the Guardian Angels.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny are the parents of the following-named children: Kate and Frances, who are
teachers in the city schools; Agnes, a student in
the State University of Michigan at Ann Arbor;
Esther, Clare and Cecelia, who are students inl the
high school of Manistee, of which the older daughters are graduates.
The Manistee County Savings Bank was incorporated in May, 1891, with a capital stock of $50,000, and the following officers: Thomas Kenny,
President; Edwin Russell, Vice-President; and W.
J. Gregory, Cashier. The capital stock and the
officials remain the same as at first, and among the
Directors are many prominent and substantial
men, including E. G. Filer, C. A. Waal, Joseph
Kierster and R. R. Blacker. The deposits of the
bank are large, and it has an extensive patronage
among the laboring classes. It is located in the
Ramsdell Block, which was built especially for
banking purposes. From the organization of the
bank to the present time, the course of its officials
has been such as to commend it to the public confidence, and the institution well deserves its reputation as a solid and reliable monetary concern.
ENRY M. HALLETT. Although quite a
young man, this gentleman already has
considerable weight in the community
where he resides, a fact which is easily accounted
for by his strong principles, his active interest in
the welfare of all around him, and his pleasant
manners, which are the crowning charm of his fine
nature. He is at present engaged in the furniture
and undertaking business at Ludington, whither
be removed in 1886.
Our subject was born in Somerset, England,
February 18, 1866, to Samuel and Susan (Law





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rence) Hallett, also natives of that country. Their
children numbered seven sons and two daughters,
viz.: Samuel, John, William, Annie, Charles, Joseph, Benjamin, Henry M. and Susan. Annie married Willam Keiser, of Cataract. Samuel Hallett,
the father, was a manufacturer of canvas in Brent,
England, whence he emigrated to Canada about
1874, locating at Kingston, where he now lives a
life of retirement. He and his wife are devoted
members of the Methodist Church, with which they
have been connected for many years. The paternal grandfather also bore the name of Samuel. He
spent his entire life in his native land, England, dying in 1880, at the remarkable age of one hundred
and five years. His wife bore him two sons and two
daughters, and died in England in middle life.
Henry M., of this sketch, was a lad of nine years
at the time the family removed to Kingston, Canada, and he remained with them until 1879, when
he started out to make his own way in the world.
Desirous of entering the States, he crossed the line
and made his way to Grand Rapids, arriving in
that city with just twenty-five cents in money.
Nothing daunted, however, he sought and found
work with the Powers & Walker Casket Company,
and was in their employ for the following seven
years. Two years after engaging with this firm he
was placed in charge of the cloth department, and
being quick to learn, and very observant, he soon
gained a thorough understanding of the business
in all its details.
In 1886 Mr. Hallett came to Ludington and established in the undertaking business, adding soon
after a furniture department. He carries a large
stock of goods and conducts the most extensive
trade in these lines in the place. Mr. Hallett is a
man of unusual business ability and deserves great
credit, as his entire property has been accumulated
by his own efforts.
The marriage of our subject with Miss Grace
Josephine Crawford, was celebrated September 25,
1889. The lady is the (laughter of Charles H. and
Catherine (Ewell) Crawford, and since her marriage with Mr. Hallett there has been born a son,
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also holds membership with the Odd Fellows' society, the Knights of Pythias and the National
Union. In politics he is a stanch supporter of
Democratic principles, and on that ticket was
elected to the responsible position of City Treasurer of Ludington in 1893.
Our subject, besides the store already spoken of,
is the proprietor of two hundred and eighty acres
of fine farming land in Mason County, just three
miles from Ludington. This is in a high state of
cultivation, and is devoted principally to the raising of fruit.
R       EV. ALBERT A. MOUSSA. There is no
profession so exalted in its privileges, so
great in its opportunities and so important
in its responsibilities, as that of the ministry, and
he who brings to the profession a consecrated life,
broad knowledge, liberal culture and intense earnestness, is deserving of a high place in tile regard
of his fellow-men. Such are the qualifications of
the subject of this sketch for his chosen calling, and
it is not strange, therefore, that he has gained more
than ordinary success as a preacher of the Gospel.
He came to Manistee in December, 1885, and has
since been pastor of St. Paul's German Lutheran
Church, the prosperity of which is due entirely to
his tireless efforts.
From early boyhood Rev. Mr. Moussa has enjoyed advantage accorded to few. He was born
in Palestine, Asia, May 29, 1858, and in Jerusalem,
where he resided until his sixteenth year, he was
educated in the elementary branches in German,
Greek, English, Arabic, Hebrew and Latin. At
the age mentioned he removed to Basel, Switzerland, and entered a theological seminary, where he
conducted his studies for four years. In 1877, and
while conducting his studies at Basel, he was called
to Russia, during the war trouble with Turkey, to
fill the position of translator and army chaplain.
He also went to Bulgaria, following the Russian
army across the Danube. In the valley of the


Danube he contracted malarial fever, from the effects of which he has never fully recovered.
Returning to Basel, our subject resumed the
studies which had been interrupted by the war.
He continued thus occupied until 1878, when he
came to America. Prior to leaving Germany he
was ordained to the ministry, and on arriving in
Michigan he was at once given charge of a church
in Washtenaw County. For a time he served in
the capacity of a substitute or supply for absent
pastors. Afterward he was installed as pastor of a
church in Genoa, Livingston County, where he
labored six years, meantime erecting a fine church.
For a short time he served a congregation near
Saginaw, and from that place came to Manistee, in
December, 1885. Here he found only nine mernbers, the church and parochial school being in a
disorganized condition. The outlook was certainly
very discouraging, but by faithful and intelligent
labor he has succeeded in bringing order out of
chaos, and to-day has a congregation of one hundred and thirty families. The school has also been
re-organized, and is now in a prosperous condition,
in charge of a competent teacher.
During Mr. Moussa's pastorate a very handsome
brick church has been erected, which was dedicated
in 1891. It has a seating capacity of about eight
hundred, is supplied with a fine pipe organ, stained
glass windows and substantial modern furnishings.
Under his supervision a two-story school building
has been erected, in which two grades can be accommodated and instructed in the elementary
branches, including English and German, and religious training. The two buildings were erected
at a cost of $10,000, a very large part of which
has been paid, and the balance satisfactorily provided for.
While pastor of the church in Genoa, Mr.
Moussa was married to Miss Waly Bierschneider, who was born in Bavaria, Germany, February 5, 1860, and in 1876 came to America with
her parents, settling in Michigan. Her parents are
still living, and make their home in Saginaw
County. Two children bless this union. The elder
son, Hans, is a student in the college at Watertown,
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attends the school under jurisdiction of this church.
Our subject is the only representative of his father's
family in the United States. He has a brother, a
resident of Jerusalem. who is engaged in missionary
work in that far-distant city. His parents died
there in 1866, both falling victims to cholera on
the same day.
In addition to his labors as a pastor of the church,
Mr. Moussa has other important and responsible
interests in the cause of religion. At present he
is filling the position of Secretary of the German
Lutheran Synod of Michigan. He is also a member of a committee called the Mission Board of the
Synods of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, for
the dissemination of light among the Apache Indians of Arizona. It is his chief ambition in life
to promote the cause of Christianity, and that he
has met with great success in this line is not surprising, for his whole energies are devoted to the
work. Not only his parishioners, but others as well,
have come to rely upon his good judgment and
unfailing common sense; they trust his unselfish
interest in the welfare of others, and rest absolutely
on his brave wisdom and sincerity.
ILLIAMT DOUGLAS. Every city furnishes its quota of what the world
calls "self-made" men, who, commencing life without financial assistance, have by means
of their own good judgment and indefatigable
energy gained success in their chosen vocations.
Such a one is the subject of this sketch, well
known as the Vice-President and General Superintendent of the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, and as a member of the Buckley & Douglas
Lumber Company.
The parents of our subject, William and Louisa
Jane (I)ewar) Douglas, were natives, respectively,
of Scotland and Chatham, Canada,and the former,
who was a lumberman in his younger years, is now
living retired in Manistee at the age of seventy

eight (1895). William was born in Chatham, Quebec, April 28, 1848. In boyhood he was employed
by the English Government on the Carillon Canal,
beginning when fourteen years old to remove obstructions from the locks, and becoming familiar
with the work until lie was able to fill any place
on the canal. He was employed there for six years,
or until the age of twenty years.
In 1869 Mr. Douglas removed to Joliet, Ill.,
where he worked for a few weeks, and from there
went to Manistique, in Northern Michigan, where
he worked on the river for a lumber company. In
the fall of 1869 he came to Manistee without any
definite employment in view. Going to the adjacent woods, he secured a position as teamster for
Smith & McGinnis, with whom he remained until
spring. During the summer of 1870 he engaged
in logging, and the following year hauled supplies
by the ton into the camps. In the winter of 1872
he took a logging job, getting out two million
feet of lumber and landing logs in Manistee for
the firm of Cushman & Calkins. That enterprise
proved remunerative, and by saving his earnings
he laid the foundation for his future prosperity.
In order to investigate the lumber interests of
the far West, Ir. Douglas visited California, Oregon and Washington, where he spent several
months. On his return to Manistee he took a
logging job for Charles Rutz & Bros., getting out
seven million feet of lumber, which required two
years. tHe then commenced to buy stump timber
and haul logs into lumber camps, at which he continued until 1880. During that year, associated
with Edward Buckley, under the firm name of
Buckley & Douglas, he founded the firm that still
exists. They continued to operate for six years
on the plan he had previously pursued alone,
getting other mills to cut the logs. They manufactured between fifty and seventy-five millions
per annum, and gave employment to two hundred
men. In 1887 they purchased the mill formerly
owned by the Ruddick & Nettall Lumber Company, and this they rebuilt, expending $150,000
for the purpose.
In the spring of 1888 Mr. Douglas was instrumental in building the Manistee & Northeastern
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erse City, and having a main line of seventy
miles, with a branch of three miles to Onekama,
and another of the same length to Cedar City.
The road was completed in July, 1892. The track
is laid through a hardwood timber country, and
towns have been started along the line since the
building of the road. The capital stock, $2,000,000, is owned by Messrs. Buckley and Douglas,
and the officers are Edward Buckley, President;
William Douglas, Vice-President and General Superintendent; and William J. Lau, Secretary. The
main line connects at Manistee with the Flint &
Pere Marquette; at Manistee Crossing with the
Chicago & West Michigan; at Copemish with the
Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan; also with
three boat lines at Manistee and two at Traverse
City.
Through the building of this road a vast area of
territory has been opened hitherto inaccessible,
and, as much of the territory is fine farming land,
a good class of settlers is being attracted hither.
The land is worth from $1.25 to $15 per acre, and
is largely held by non-residents. The lumber company owns thirty thousand acres along the line of
the road, which furnishes about one-half of the
demands of their mill. Along the line there are
also thirteen sawmills for hardwood lumber.
The road is thoroughly equipped for efficient
service, having eighlt engines, seven passenger cars,
an ample supply of box and fiat cars and other accessories. They run two passenger trains, making
the full round trip daily, and also a train connecting with the Chicago & West Michigan night
train. Employment is given to one hundred and
seventy men, who by their courtesy, attention to
passengers, and genial manners have brought the
service into great popularity. The coaches are
first class, having been erected at a cost of between
$4,500 and $7,000 each. The company also has
mail and express contracts.
The mill has a capacity of fifty million feet per
annum, and is run eleven months of the year at
its full capacity. Steady employment is furnished
to a force of three hundred men, and besides these
one hundred and fifty men are employed in the
woods throughout the year. Recently the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad Company started a


branch line from Manistee southeast twenty five
miles, by which a fine hardwood territory will be
opened for settlement. A branch road is also projected from Lake Ann to Glen Arbor, on Lake
Michigan, twenty-five miles in length and extending through a new country, that within a few years
will prove a splendid agricultural region. The
road has proved a paying enterprise for its projectors. The stock has never been placed on the
market, and after the first ten miles of the road
had been built there was never any doubt as to its
success. Its fine condition is largely due to the
executive ability of Mr. Douglas, who has given
it his personal oversight, guiding its interests with
a keen judgment and pushing forward its success
by every means in his power.
In 1879 Mr. Douglas married Miss Annie M. Halter, of Manistee. Mrs. Douglas was reared in this
city and is the daughter of Anton Halter, a pioneer of Manistee, whose death occurred in August,
1894, at the age of sixty-two years. In religious
connections Mr. and Mrs. Douglas attend the services of the Congregational Church and are deeply
interested in all philanthropic and charitable enterprises. Socially he is a Mason and has attained
the degree of Knight Templar. While not actively connected with political matters, he is a
strong Republican, and maintains a deep interest
in everything calculated to promote the welfare
of the city, and is a loyal, public-spirited citizen,
an honor to the community in which he resides,
and worthy of the confidence reposed in him.
SEDORE GILBERT. The record of the
life of this gentleman proves what it is in
the power of all, with industry and economy, to accomplish for themselves. Early orphaned
by the death of his father, he had few advantages
in youth, but when quite young was obliged to become self-supporting. He came to Sherman in the
fall of 1867,and his first employment was as a
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mail House, which he conducted for one year. He
then became clerk in the store of McQueston
Bros., with whom he remained four years and a-half.
Saving his earnings, he was enabled, at the expiration of that period, to enter business for himself,
and formed a partnership with I. H. McQueston,
under the firm  name of McQueston & Gilbert.
After four and one-half years in that connection,
he became interested in the mercantile business
with T. A. Ferguson and H. B. Sturtevant, the firm
title being E. Gilbert & Co. Two years later he
sold out and became a member of the firm of Gilbert, Hopkins & Co., which was afterward succeeded by the present firm of Gilbert & Sturtevant.
Referring to the personal history of oursubject,
we find that he was born in Brookville, Ind., September 22, 1847, being the youngest child of Truman and Calista (Clark) Gilbert. He has two sisters: Julia, who is the wife of William F. Colson,
of Chicago; and Maria, Mrs. H. W. Grinnell, of
Hudson, Mich. IHe was only eighteen months old
when death deprived him of his father. In his infancy he was taken by his mother to Jonesville,
Mich., and later lived at Hillsdale, this state. His
mother, who for some time conducted a hotel, was
a second time married, and died at the age of sixtysix years.
After twelve years of age our subject had no
school advantages, as he was obliged to earn his
own living. In youth he worked as a farm hand,
and for a time made his home with a brother-inlaw in Hudson, this state, whence he came to Sherman. The immediate cause of his removal to
Northern Michigan was the reading of some glowing descriptions of the opportunities this section
presented to ambitious but poor men, which were
published in the Grand Traverse Herald. His uncle, Sylvester Clark, was a resident of Sherman, and
accordingly he came hither, and, being well pleased
with the prospects, established his permanent home
at this place. His arrival here antedated the railroad, and for four years he was one of the contractors on the mail route between Sherman and
Man ton.
His attention having been directed closely to his
business affairs, Mr. Gilbert has had little time for
the consideration of politics, and, aside from cast



ing his ballot, takes no active interest in public
matters. He has served in the capacity of Town
Trustee, in which he has rendered satiefactory service. In religious belief he is identified with tile
Methodist Episcopal Church, and is one of the
Trustees of the congregation. Socially he is a
member of Sherman Lodge No. 372, A. F. & A. M.
The marriage of Mr. Gilbert took place in 1871,
his wife being Mary, daughter of Jeremiah Fox,
and a native of Cattaraugus County, N. Y. Two
children bless their union, Myrtle and lone. Mr.
Gilbert is numbered among the men who have
achieved success in Northern Michigan. He came
to Sherman without any capital whatever, but
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W          ILLIAM KIESEWALTER. One of
the important business enterprises of
Ludington is that owned and conducted by Mr. Kiesewalter. He is engaged in the
flour, feed and grocery business on the corner of
Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street, where he
occupies a commodious and substantial building,
with a frontage of ninety-eight feet. Through
the reliability of his dealings and his upright character, he has become well and favorably known to
the people of this section of the state, and is recognized as one of the representative and energetic
German citizens of the place.
Born in Prussia, March 22, 1834, Mr. Kiesewalter was a young man of twenty-eight years when,
in 1862, he came to the United States. He had
served an apprenticeship at the miller's trade, and
his first work in this country was in a flourmill at
Chicago. Later he was employed in Milwaukee
one year. In 1863 he went to Hamblen, Mich.,
and for two and one-half years worked in a sawmill, after which he spent a year in Milwaukee.
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Katharine Miller, a native of Germany, and an
employe of the miller for whom he worked.
Returning to Michigan in 1866, Mr. Kiesewalter settled in Ludington, when this village was in
its infancy. He bought his present corner lot for
$50, but eight years later was obliged to pay $500
more in order to clear the title. A mill had been
started here by a man of the name of Fort, who
sold it to James Ludington. The county seat was
then located at Lincoln, three miles distant. Mr.
Ludington had not secured the forty acres still
owned by Fort, and the latter, who was found in
Muskegon, was greatly surprised to learn that the
tract had not been sold, but was quite valuable.
Mr. Kiesewalter's lot, which was then in the woods,
is now in the center of the city, and many improvements have been made upon the surrounding
property.
When Mr. Kiesewalter came to Ludington, the
only mill here was owned by James Ludington, of Milwaukee, and was operated by a Mr.
Johnson. Later a Mr. Peterson, of Manistee, was
in charge, after which a Mr. Foster maneged the
mill. The latter was shot while in the backyard
of his home in Ludington. It is supposed that
some one broke into his house with robbery in
view, and Mr. Foster, following him into the yard,
was shot by the robber. However, the matter
was never explained, and is to-day as great a mystery as at the time of the murder. The old mill
employed one hundred and fifty or two hundred men, and was run night and day. It had
a circular, upright and two gang saws, and would
turn out a vessel-load every twenty-four hours.
Before the title to his property was cleared Mr.
Kiesewalter built a store on his lot, but afterward
sold the store and one-half the lot, for which he
was to receive $2,000 in cash. The purchaser paid
one-half the amount, but failed to pay the balance,
and our subject was compelled to take the building back, and has since conducted a grocery business therein. In connection with his grocery
store he has a feedmill and grinds feed for his
customers; he also handles lime, cement, hair,
brick, etc. He gives his entire attention to his
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membership in the German Lutheran Church, in
which faith he was reared. He and his wife have
three children, of whom the eldest is a son, John
W., now in business with his father. Lizzie, the
elder daughter, is an accomplished young lady,
popular among her associates. Carrie, the younger,
is a school girl of twelve years.
CA     BIRAM P. McCONNELL, M. D., one of
the prominent physicians not only of
Ludington, but of the western part of
Michigan, has been for nine years Assistant Surgeon of the United States Marine Hospital Service,
and has charge of the hospital here, making regular reports to the Surgeon-General at Washington.
At various times he has been medical examiner
for many life-insurance companies, and enjoys a
very enviable reputation as a practitioner. In
point of years of residence, he is the oldest physician in the city, within whose boundaries he has
made his abode for the past twenty-three years.
He is an honored member of the Pere Marquette
Medical Society.
A son of Joseph and Roxy (Morse) McConnell,
our subject was born in McConnellsville, N. Y.,
and there grew to manhood. At the age of sixteen
years he entered the seminary at Cazenovia, N. Y.,
where he pursued a four-years preparatory course
with the intention of entering one of the higher
universities. However, he changed his plans and
entered the Castleton Medical College at Castleton,
Vt., where he took two terms of lectures. He then
completed his medical education in the Cincinnati
College, from which he graduated in March, 1850.
He at once began practicing in Cincinnati, where
he remained for two years, after which he became
a resident of Pontiac, Mich., where lie enjoyed a
lucrative practice for about twenty-three years.
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He was assigned to the Twenty-second Michigan
Infantry, which was organized at Pontiac, and had
as Colonel ex-Governor Wisner, who died in the
service. The entire army life of the Doctor was
with the Twenty-second Regiment, most of the
time being Brigade Surgeon, and he was present
on each field of lattle. Among others in which his
regiment was engaged were those of Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Chickamauga, and nearly all of
the engagements of the Atlanta campaign. For a
time he was on detached service in charge of hospitals, and for two months was superintendent of
the pest-house for small-pox patients at Cleveland, Tenn. At the time the disease was very
prevalent, two hundred cases were in the hospital,
and most vigorous measures had to be employed
to stamp out the scourge. The first year his assistant was Wells B. Fox, M. D., a noted surgeon of
Bancroft, Mich., now deceased. The Doctor and
his comrades experienced the hardships of army
life at its worst, and he has many interesting recollections of those by-gone days. Once in Kentucky they were ordered from Lexington to Danville, a distance of forty miles, to meet the enemy.
Starting at noon, in the midst of a rain and snow
storm, they traveled nine miles, and the next day
covered the remainder of the journey. Many cf
the poor boys were entirely worn out, and as there
was much sickness among them, they decided to
put up a temporary hospital; but notice came to
retreat toward Lexington, and they were obliged
to march all night, reaching theie about ten o'clock
the next morning. Many of the soldiers died
from exhaustion, and the regiment lost fully one
hundred men. There was also the greatest mortality in their regiment at Chickamauga, as they went
into the engagement with five hundred and four
men, and came out with but sixty-four, the remainder being either killed, wounded or captured.
They were the ones who covered the retreat of the
Union forces, and tile flag captured at that time
was not returned to the regiment until their
last re-union, held in August, 1894, at Pontiac,
when about one hundred of the surviving veterans
had the pleasure of greeting the old flag, which
had been shot almost to pieces. The captured soldiers were kept prisoners until the close of the war,


and the Doctor, for one, considers those days the
saddest and gloomiest of his life. He received
his final discharge under Government orders, June
28, 1865.
In March, 1850, our subject was married in Cincinnati to Miss Helen Stewart, one of the city's
most talented young ladies. Of their union four
children have been born, three of whom are still
living, namely: Fred A., a druggist at Saginaw;
Stewart, who is engaged in the wholesale wallpaper business at Chicago; and Charles W., a bookkeeper of this place. George.., the second son,
died September 28, 1889. When the first Methodist Episcopal Chuich was built in Mason County
in 1873, the Doctor and his estimable wife helped
in the attainment of that result, and were among
the original members of the congregation. The
Doctor is row Trustee, and a strong pillar in the
church.
N       ELS JOHNSON. Throughout the entire
country Mr. Johnson is well known as the
designer and manufacturer of the Century
Tower Clock. His home is in Manistee, and he is
numbered among the leading citizens of that place,
as well as one of the influential men of Northern
Michigan. For more than thirty years he has made
a special study of the science of horology, and
thoroughly understands everything connected with
the measurement of time. He is familiar with the
true principle of gearing, escapements, mechanical
movements, and the pendulum and laws governing
them; also with the instruments that from the earliest period have measured time-the clepsydra or
water clock of the Grecians and Romans, the sun
dial, the hour-glass, the graduated candle, and numerous other contrivances invented by men of various ages, all imperfect and crude, but serving as
stepping-stones for the perfecting of the chronometer, the regulator and the sidereal clocks of the
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therefore possess for our readers more than ordinary interest. Mr. Johnson is a native of Denmark, and was born November 26, 1838. His boyhood years were uneventfully passed in his native
land, whence in early manhood he emigrated to
America. In 1861 he reached Milwaukee, where
he worked one year as a blacksmith, having learned
that trade in his youth. Afterward he became an
employe in a machine-shop, where he was from time
to time promoted, until he finally held one of the
most important positions in the concern. During
his connection with that shop, covering a period
of ten years, lie laid the foundation of the success
which he has since attained.
In 1871 Mr. Johnson came to Manistee, where
he opened a machine-shop and foundry. In October of the same year his shop was destroyed by
fire, at the same time that Chicago was burned, and
his loss was complete. Tills left him in very poor
circumstances; in fact, such was his poverty, he
and his wife were obliged to spend the winter in a
small coal shed, having no other home. However, he had an abundance of pluck and determination, and soon purchased from John Canrfield the
tract where his shops are now located. Through
Mr. Canfield, A. O. Wheeler became interested in
the enterprise, and the new firm soon had charge
of a profitable and increasing business. A specialty
was made of the repairing and building of sawmill
machinery, also of the fitting out of shingle-mills.
In the latter department of the work employment
was given to twelve or fifteen men. For twenty
years the partnership continued, but the connection
was finally dissolved by the retirement of Mr.
Wheeler from the business.
While giving his attention principally to that
enterprise, Mr. Johnson also found time to study
carefully the mathematical relations of clock movements. Purchasing a second-hand clock, lie gained
through investigation a thorough knowledge of its
mechanism. Some eight years ago he met Professor Harrington, of Ann Arbor, now Chief of the
Weather Bureau, who told him that no two clocks
could be made to run together, and that the only
way to arrive at correct time was to depend upon
the fixed stars, which could be reached by the use of
the transit. Two years after that conversation, Mr.


Johnson secured a transit, which still stands in his
private office, arranged to observe the passing of
any star.
From Professor Hussey, then of Ann Arbor, now
of the Leland Stanford University, Mr. Johnson
received material assistance in his higher mathematical calculations. About 1886 he commenced
to manufacture clocks, and so rapidly did he advance in this work that one of his tower clocks was
chosen for the Michigan State Building at the
World's Fair. Another of his clocks adorns a
large Lutheran Church in Rochester, N. Y., one is
in Fond du Lac, Wis., three in Milwaukee, one in
Postville, Iowa, and one in the City Hall at Ludington. One of the finest clocks is in the Fort
Street Depot of Detroit, which is guaranteed to run
with a variation of only ten seconds per month.
He owns a valuable chronometer, which is regulated
by his transit. Though he has made many inportant improvements, he has never taken out any
letters patent, but is content to let others enjoy
all the advantages to be derived from  their use.
His outfit of tools was purchased at a cost of more
than $4,000. He has a fine unmounted, six-inch
telescope, which when placed in position will be
one of the best in the United States.
Among the societies with which Mr. Johnson is
identified are the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the Astronomical Association of Michigan, also the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has attended the meetings of these organizations, and while not a public
speaker has, through his acknowledged abilities,
gained the esteem of their leaders. Believing the
science of astronomy to be the basis of all correct
time, he has made a specialty of its study, and few
are better informed upon the subject than is lie.
In Milwaukee, in 1865, Mr. Johnson was united
in marriage with Miss Frances Green, who was born
in Germany, but at the time of her marriage was
living in Milwaukee. She died in Manistee after
having become the mother of two sons and three
daughters. The eldest, August, was for two years
instructor in the mechanical department of Delaware College, in Newark, Del., and is now superintendent of the foundry and machine-shop. Hattie,
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T. Newton, and is a musician of acknowledged
talent. Doilie is a trained nurse in Chicago. Nels
is employed as engineer in the shop. Kate, who is
now sixteen years of age, is a student in the business college of Manistee. The second wife of our
subject, whom lie married in April, 1881, was Miss
Amanda Golden, of Manistee. In religious belief
he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
of which he is a Trustee and has been a Class
Leader for twenty years. By his upright life and
superior ability he won the respect and confidence
of his associates, and through the exercise of sound
judgment and sagacity he has gained    a well
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_I ON. GEORGE II. READER is engaged
in general merchandising in Scottville,
where lie owns a good piece of residence
property. He is also part owner of a forty-acre
farm, located in Amber Township, Mason County.
In politics lie is an ardent supporter of the Republican party, and was a member of the Legislature
in 1887. For many years he has held the office of
Village Trustee, and was the second President of
the place. For a period of four years he was
Township Supervisor, and was Justice of the Peace
for eight years. The firm of which he is a member
does business under the style of Reader Bros. &
Hunter.
The parents of George H. were George and Jane
(Gummer) Reader, who had four other sons and
three daughters, all of whom  are living. Mary,
the eldest daughter, is the wife of Francis W.
Woodworth, of Scottville; William H. is the next
in order of birth; Annie is the wife of John D.
Hunter; and the others are Talcott R., Frederick J.,
Walter E. and Florence J. George Reader, Sr.,and
wife are both natives of England. In 1855 they
came to the United States, settling in Sacket's Harbor, N. Y, There they resided until 1888, when




they came to dwell in Scottville. They are both
members of the Episcopalian Church, and enjoy the
esteem of all who know them.
A native of England, George H. Reader is the
eldest in his father's family. His birth took place
in Lyme Regis, Dorsetshire, November 4, 1854.
He was reared to manhood in the Empire State, receiving the benefits of a good common-school education, and resided under the parental roof until
reaching his majority. For a year afterward he
worked on a farm by the month in the vicinity of
Syracuse.
It was in 1875 that Mr. Reader first came to
Michigan. For a number of terms he taught
school in the southern part of Mason County, near
the village of Pent Water, and later taught for
three or four terms at Amber. HIe then worked for
a few months in a woodenware factory. In 1881,
coming to Scottville, our subject obtained a clerkship, and for several years was employed by Crowley & Scott. When they went out of business he
entered into partnership with W. A. Bailey, the firm
being known as Bailey & Reader.
In 1886 W. H. and T. R. Reader bought out Mr.
Bailey's interest, and the firm was then known as
Reader Bros. until November, 1894, when W. H.
sold his share to J. D. Hunter, since which time the
firm has been Reader Bros. & Hunter. They do a
general merchandising business, keep a well selected
stock of goods always on hand, and endeavor to
meet the wants of their customers in every respect.
May 11, 1881, George H. Reader was united in
wedlock with Miss Viola Carpenter, whose mother
bore the maiden name of Dorcas Scott. A little
son and daughter have come to grace their home,
and are named Earl A. and Vera A. Mrs. Reader
is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Socially our subject is a Royal Arch Mason, and is
also a charter member of Felix Lodge No. 395,
I. O. O. F., and was its first Noble Grand. He belongs to the Knights of Honor and to the United
Friends of Michigan.
The paternal grandfather of our subject also bore
the Christian name of George. He crossed the Atlantic in 1854, settling in Sacket's Harbor, N. Y.,
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He was a thrifty farmer and a great hunter. In
addition to running his farm, he also worked to
some extent as a gunsmith. His two sons were
George and John H., the last-named being a soldier
in the Tenth New York Artillery. George Gummer, the maternal grandfather, was also a native of
England. By occupation he was a hotel-keeper.
His death occurred in his native country, whlen he
was about fourscore years of age.
H      ON. JOHN    MANSFIELD. Among the
developments of this last part of the
nineteenth century, few have impressed
themselves with greater distinctness upon society
than that which manifests a recognition of the essential worth of local, as opposed to general, history. This important field, until within the past
few years, was seldom or never cultivated. Recently, however, the demands of the times have
opened the avenues to this rich mine of unwrought
material, and now invite the operator's transformation for the public good.
Recognizing, therefore, the value of biography,
both to the present generation and  to posterity, and especially appreciating the importance of
handing down to future generations the records
of the lives of our most influential men, we take
pleasure in presenting to our readers the following
outline of the life of Judge Mansfield, of Cadillac.
He was born in Connecticut, in the city of Bridgeport, November 10, 1842. His parents, Henry
and Mary (McCormack) Mansfield, were natives,
respectively, of Ireland and England, but came to
the United States in carly life, and were married
in New England. Prior to coming to this country Henry Mansfield had lived for a time in Manchester, England, where lie learned the trade of a
machinist. After his marriage lie followed his
trade in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New
York until about 1851, when he came to Michigan.
Settling in Washtenaw County, he gave his attention to agriculture until his death, in 1861.
Upon coming to America, Henry Mansfield be

came a thorough American, intensely devoted to
the welfare of his adopted country and interested
in whatever promoted its prosperity. So strongly
was he opposed to slavery that he declared he
would not visit England again as long as the people of this country were half free and half slaves,
for, although he loved the United States, he could
not defend slavery. In 1860 he cast his ballot for
Abraham Lincoln as President, and one of the
last articles he heard read was the inaugural address. In that document, however, he was greatly disappointed, as he considered it altogether too
mild. He passed from earth just as the great Rebellion began, so did not live to witness the consummation of his hopes.
The four children of Henry Mansfield were John,
of this sketch; James, a farmer of Wexford County; William, who resides in Chicago; and Ellen,
wife of Jerome Sprague, of Los Angeles, Cal. The
mother married a second time, and is now the
wife of John Curry, of Ionia County, Mich. Our
subject passed his early life on the home farm in
Washtenaw County, and received such educational
advantages as the common schools afforded. In
1861 he enlisted in the Union army and was mustered into service with Company K, First New
York Cavalry. In 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran,
and served in the same command until the close
of the war, when he was mustered out under general orders in July, 1865. His first service was in
the Army of the Potomac, and later he was under
Gen. Phil Sheridan. He participated in many engagements and skirmishes.
After the war Mr. Mansfield returned to Michigan and soon afterward married Miss Adelaide,
daughter of Jonathan Holmes, and a native of
Washtenaw County, Mich. He then took charge
of his father's estate, which lie managed for some
time. In 1871, when the Grand Rapids & Indiana
Railroad was building, he concluded to try frontier life, and accordingly came to Wexford County. He entered three hundred and sixty acres of
unimproved land in Boone Township, upon which
he built a log house and commenced making further improvements. The tract was cleared of its
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came the owner of four hundred and forty acres,
of which three hunidre  are under good cultivation. Since coming to Cadillac, his sons have carried on the farm.
Imbued with the teaching of his father and his
service in the Union army, Mr. Mansfield early
became a stanch Republican, and to that faith he
has since adhered. When Boone Townlhip was
organized he was elected Supervisor and was afterwards re-elected, serving several terms. In 1880
he was elected County Treasurer, which office he
filled for two terms. He then became Supervisor
again, continuing as such until 1892, when he was
elected to his present responsible position, that of
Probate Judge of Wexford County. He and his
wife are tie parents of four children: Mary, wife
of J. H. Morgan, of Cadillac; Henry, who is married and iesides on the old homestead; Edna, Mrs.
Herbert Snyder, of Cadillac; and Andrew, who assists his older brother in the management of the
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ISAAC A. THOMPSON, M. D. As a physician
and surgeon, this gentleman takes front rank
in his profession. His life-long study of the
science of materia medica; his extensive practice,
whereby he has been brought in contact with all
forms of disease; and his acknowledged skill in
the treatment of cases that require long experience,
have combined to place him among the most prominent and successful physicians of his locality. He
has been a resident of Traverse City since 1884,
and has built up a large and remunerative practice
here.
The Thompson family is of Irish origin. The
grandfather of our subject, George Thompson, was
born in County Tipperary, and was there reared
and married. When his son, George, Jr., was ten
years of age, the family crossed the Atlantic and
settled in Canada, where the boy grew to manhood and embarked in the occupation of a farmer,
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He is still living, and enjoys fair health for a man
of eighty. His wife bore the maiden name of
Catharine Metcalf, and still survives, being seventy-seven years of age. They were the parents of
six sons and six daughters, namely: Thomas, who
is engaged in farming in Iowa; Walter, alsoa resident of Iowa; George, a successful physician, residing in Iowa; Isaac A., our subject; Frank,
whose home is in Iowa; Charles, a resident of
Flint, Iowa; Ann, deceased; Louisa, Amanda,
Adeline. Louise and Emma.
The subject of this sketch, the fourth son in the
family, was born near Manilla, Canada, January
17, 1860, and was reared upon the home farm, becoming accustomed to the work incident to that
occulation. Whenever possible, he attended the
neighboring schools, and as he was a diligent pupil, he succeeded in acquiring a large fund of valuable information, though under somewhat disadvantageous circumstances. One of his brothersin-law and an older brother were physicians, and
at an early age his attention was turned in the direction of that profession. He began the study
of medicine at Toronto, and was graduated from
Trinity University in April, 1883.
At once after completing his studies, the Doctor
opened an office in Portland, N. Dak., but after
spending eighteen months in that place he came
to Traverse City, in 1884. During the first six
months of his residence here lie was associated
with Dr. Ingersoll, but since then has been alone.
His success is largely due to the fact that he did
not abandon study when he left college, nor did
he consider his education finished when graduating. On the other hand, realizing that in college
he had but laid the foundation of his learning, he
has been a continuous student since, keeping fully
posted in everything pertaining to the profession.
His success is all the more remarkable from the fact
that he had nothing with which to begin in life;
in fact, he was so poor that he was obliged to borrow money when commencing in practice, but being of a persevering and determined nature, he
soon placed himself upon a solid financial footing,
and has since gained a competence.
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as delegate to different conventions, and exerts
considerable influence in its councils. In addition
to being well posted as a physician, he is also regarded as an able surgeon, and at present holds
the position of surgeon of the Grand Rapids &
Indiana Railroad. In 1887 he married Miss Augusta T. Rosenthal, of Grand Rapids, and they
have a son, Jack, who was born in 1889.


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HARLES T. SAWYER, a well known citizen of Ludington, is a dealer in real estate
and abstracts. He became a resident of
this city in 1866, and four years later was elected
to the office of County Clerk and Register of
Deeds, retaining that position for six years, and
having been re-elected twice. He is an active Republican and a local leader in his party. During
his occupancy of the office thus mentioned he
gave much of his time to county abstracts and
systematized the work. The importance of this
was shown during the "Ford-Forty" case, which
involved the titles to much of the city land, and
was referred to the Supreme Court for settlement.
Prior to Mr. Sawyer's term the office had been
kept in a primitive manner, one book serving for
records of mortgages and two books for deeds.
When his term had expired these numbers were
increased respectively to seven and ten books. Mr.
Sawyer, having thus been initiated into the realestate and abstract business, has since continued
therein, and has met with success in the business.
The birth of our subject occurred in Grand
Rapids, Mich., August 22, 1840. His parents were
James and Susan Sawyer. Both are now residing
in Walker Township, Kent County, Mich. The
youth of Charles T. was passed on his father's
farm, his education being such as could be obtained in the common schools of the neighborhood.
In 1862 he entered the Union service, enlisting in
Company H, Twenty-first Michigan Infantry, organized at Ionia, He was placed on detached


service in the Army of the Cumberland, after
which, on account of poor health, he was assigned
to the commissary department, and was engaged in
shipping goods from Nashville to the headquarters
of the army. After two years and eleven months
of service he received an honorable discharge in
June, 1865. Though he was in frequent skirmishes and engagements, the only regular battle in
which he took part was that at Perryville. The
young man continued for another year with General Fish at Nashville, attending to matters which
came under the scope of the Freedmen's Bureau.
In 1866 Mr. Sawyer went to Chicago, and for
nearly a year was interested in manufacturing rock
salt for table use. Coming to Ludington at the
end of that time he engaged in the lumber business,
and built a sawmill in Summit Township, Mason
County, seven miles from  this city. After its
completion he ran the mill for two years, or until
it was destroyed by fire. For the next six years,
-as we have previously stated, he occupied a public
office. His duties have caused him to travel
over much of the state, and lie lias bought up and
sold homestead claims, as allowed under the United
States statutes. Some of these lands he entered
himself, and a portion of them he still holds. His
knowledge of land transactions and values has
been frequently of valuable use both to him and
to others who have had large interests at stake.
About 1878 he became proprietor and editor of the
Record, the local Republican paper, which he conducted from 1878 until 1881. During these years
the paper doubled its advertising capacity, and
nearly doubled its subscription list. In the campaign of 1880, while he was running the paper, he
was the Chairman of the Republican County Committee, and for the first time in the history of the
city it was carried by the Republicans. In addition to his general abstract work he also loans
money on real estate or other good security. In
the interest of his customers he finds openings for
business, and makes purchases when a suitable opportunity presents itself.
August 25, 1867, Mr. Sawyer married Miss
Anna E. Roberts, of Grand Rapids. They have
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engineer in the Government employ, though at
the same time is pursuing further studies in his
chosen work at the Ann Arbor University. Malcolm, the younger son, has taken a literary course
in the Michigan State University, and this year is
acting as instructor of literature in the Ludington
High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer are members of the Congregational Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the blue lodge and
chapter. He is a gentleman of some reading and
observation, and one of the best informed and
most interesting conversationalists of this locality.
W       I ILL A. WAITE is a general merchant
of Manistee and proprietor of an establishment at No. 463 River Street.
He carries a fine assortment of dry goods, gentlemen's furnishings, boots and shoes, and staple and
fancy groceries. lie gives employment to five
men and is being prospered remarkably in his
trade. In the spring of 1894 lie was elected Alderman from the Sixth Ward for a term of two years,
and is proving an effective and able exponent of
the people's best interests. He is Chairman of the
Streets and Sewers Committee and also a member
of the Finance Committee. In local Republican
ranks he is a leader, and has been Chairman of the
City Conmmittee for three years. He is a young
man of bright prospects and possesses just those
qualities which lead to success.
The parents of our subject were Waldo F. and
Harriet (Allen) Waite. The former was born in
Massachusetts in 1825. The latter, a native of
New York, was born in 1824. Waldo Waite has
been a teacher of voice culture all his life and is
so engaged at present. He early learned the tailor's trade, and prior to coming to this state carried on a merchant-tailoring plant in the East.
During the gold excitement in California he was
among the adventurers, but only went as far as


New Mexico, when he returned home. He was
married in 1844, and about six years later moved,
with his family to Michigan, where he has since
lived. Of his five children only two are living,
namely, Gertrude and our subject. Isa died when
about sixteen years of age, Carrie when in her
thirteenth year, and Walter in early childhood.
Will A. Waite was born in Oakland County, this
state, April 25, 1864, and after receiving elementary training entered the high school at Milford, in
his native county. He remained at home until
about fourteen years of age, when he entered a box
factory in Milford, and from that time forward
earned his own clothing, textbooks and money
for general expenses until he completed the highschool course. The summer he was sixteen years
old he worked on a farm. In the fall he resumed
his studies, and, having invested in a set of telegraphic instruments, stretched a wire between his
house and that of a comrade, who was also interested in the art. In time young Waite became
quite proficient, and after spending the evenings
of one month with the agent at the Milford depot
took a position as night operator and ticket agent
in the local station of the Flint & Pere Marquette
Railroad. This place he held until the following
September, when he was promoted to the agency
at North Bradley, Mich., on the same line.
In May, 1882, Mr. Waite was transferred to the
company's office in Manistee, being given the position of chief clerk and cashier. In September,
1888, he resigned his position in order to accept
a more lucrative one as bookkeeper for the Canfield Salt and Lumber Company. In 1890 he was
nominated by acclamation on the Republican
ticket for County Clerk and Register of Deeds of
Manistee County. This place he held for two
years, at the end of which time he was not only
renominated by acclamation, but ran about five
hundred votes ahead of his ticket, but as his party
was largely in the minority he was defeated.
June 15, 1892, Mr. Waite married Martha E.,
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sands, whose
family has long been associated with the affairs of
this city and county. Mr. Sands came here a poor
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high school of this city and in the University of
Michigan. She is a lady of culture and refinement,
and has traveled extensively in different portions
of the United States and Europe. Mr. and Mrs.
Waite have one daughter, Wilma Isabel, whose
birth occurred February 19, 1895.
Fraternally Mr. Waite is a leading member of
the Masonic order, belonging to Manistee Lodge
No. 128, A. F. & A. M.; Manlstee Chapter No. 56,
R. A. M.; and Manistee Commandery No. 32, K. T.
Both he and his wife move in the best social circles of the city and enjoy the friendship of many
of its leading families. They are members of the
Congregational Church and liberal contributors
to religious and charitable work.
W;)ILLIAM  HEYSETT, a well known
druggist and pharmacist of Ludington,
has been established in business here
for over twenty years. He has prospered in his
various undertakings, and has invested large sums
of money in city property, buildings, land lying
near the limits, and tracts of farm and timber
land in the vicinity.
Robert Heysett, the father of our subject, was a
native of England, and in early life was a dealer
in boots and shoes, and also did general merchandising. Later he turned his attention to farming.
He died in 1892 with la grippe, at the extreme old
age of ninety yearo. His wife, whose girlhood
name was Maria Mason, died the year before her
husband's demise and was a victim of the same
disease. At the time she was over eighty-seven
years of age. They were both members of the
Episcopal Church and greatly esteemed by all who
knew them. Their family numbered eleven children, three sons and eight daughters, and with the
exception of our subject and his sisters Mary and
Eliza, who are deceased, are all residents of England. Ann is the widow of Richard Balkwell;
Maria marrie d Mathew Ward, who is now deceased;






Robert is the next in order of birth; Elizabeth is
Mrs. Stephen Piper; John is the seventh in the
family; Caroline became the wife of William Hurd;
and Nora is Mrs. Richard Priest. William, father
of Robert Hevsett, was also born and died in England. Ile was a great lover of ho.'ses, and dealt extensively in fine animals. The father of Mrs.
Heysett, who departed this life a good many years
ago, was by occupation a farmer.
The birth of our subject occurred in Devonshire,
England, April 4, 1841,and his boyhood was passed
in that district. His time was employed in assisting his father on the farm and in working in the
latter's store. His elementary education was supplemented by a course of training in Shebber College, which is affiliated with Cambridge. Subsequently the young man entered the University of
the Bible Christian Methodist Church, and afterward came to America as a missionary. He was
first stationed in Ingersoll, Canada, and for a space
of four years he remained in that country. Coming to the United States on a visit, he was persuaded
by his wife's relatives to remain, and in the fall of
1870 was appointed to a pastorate in Ludington,
where lie preached for a year. During that time
a church lot was purchased by the congregation,
but the building was erected under the superintendence of his successor.  Mr. Heysett afterward
went to Bear Lake, where lie remained for two
years. He was favorably impressed with this city
in his brief stay and decided to make it his future
home. Returning then he purchased his present
drug business, which he has since continued to
conduct.
August 31, 1867, William Heysett was united
in marriage with Elizabeth Dundass, a daughter
of Edward and Margaret (Ford) Dundass. Two
children have come to grace their union, both sons.
The elder, Edmund Nelson, is a practicing physician
in this city and a graduate of Rush Medical College of Chicago. The younger, Frederick William,
also a physician, obtained his medical education
in the Michigan University of Ann Arbor, and is
now practicing in the village of Free Soil.
Socially Mr. Heysett is a member of Crystal
Lodge No. 59, I. 0. O. F., is connected with the
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cient Order of United Workmen. Politically he
is a supporter of the Democracy. In the best sense
of the term he is a patriotic citizen, who endeavors
to promote the welfare of his fellow-men and to
advance the interests of the community with which
his lot is cast.
EMAN B. STURTEVANT settled in Sherman November 14, 1869, at which time
there were but few settlers, and their base
of supplies was Traverse City, twenty-six miles
distant. He was born in Weybridge, Addison
County, Vt., May 30, 1840, and is a son of MIilo
and Elizabeth (Taft) Sturtevant, also natives of
the Green Mountain State. For several generationspreceding, the ancestors had been residents
of Vermont. The first members of the familywho
came to America were two or three brothers, who
emigrated hither from Holland and purchased a
large tract of land. When their children attained
years of maturity, the property was divided, and
afterward sub-divided, until eacl owned only a
small tract. A number of the descendants still reside in Addison County.
The father of our subject, who was a farmer by
occupation, spent his entire life in Addison County, dying there when sixty years of age. His wife
died at the age of forty-two. They had a family
of six children, all of whom survived to mature
years. The eldest, Allen, who was an attorneyat-law, practiced law for six years in Saginaw
Mich., but later returned to Vermont, where his
death occurred. Heman B. is next in order of
birth. Freeman D., whose life occupation has
been that of teaching, resides in Shcrman with our
subject. William  is proprietor of a hotel in
Owosso, Mich. Walter is a farmer in Wexford
County; and Helen, the youngest, died at the age
of seventeen.
After gaining such advantages as the neighboring schools afforded, our subject, at the age of
twenty-one, started out in the world for himself,


being the first member of the family who left the
parental home. He reached Michigan with only
seventy-five cents in his possession, and with this
capital he stopped at losco, Livingston County,
where he attended school, his uncle furnishing the
necessary money. On completing his studies he
taught school, receiving $18 per month. While
the winter months were devoted to teaching, during the intervening summer seasons he attended
the normal school at Ypsilanti.
During the progress of the Civil War, in August,
1862, Mr. Sturtevant enlisted as a member of Company E, Seventeenth Michigan Infantry, and
served with that regiment until April, 1863, when
lie was discharged on account of physical disability. He had participated in the Maryland campaign, aind sickness forced him to remain in the
hospital at West Philadelphia for five months. On
his return to Michigan lie settled in Plainfield,
Livingston County, where he engaged in farming
on rented land. Two years were thus spent, after
which he went to Owosso and embarked in the
mercantile  business, which, however, he was
obliged to abandon on account of ill health.
Believing that a change of climate might assist
in regaining his health, Mr. Sturtevant came to
Sherman, and the result hoped for was soon
gained, and in a few months his weight had increased from one hundred and twenty to one hundred and sixty pounds. In the fall of 1870 he
was elected Register of Deeds for Wexford County, and also served as County Clerk, holding the
two offices for six years. Upon retiring from
office he embarked in the mercantile business at
Sherman, and also engaged in lumbering. He is
now a member of the firm of Gilbert & Sturtevant,
proprietors of the principal mercantile establishment of the place. In addition to this he owns
sawmills and about three thousand acres of hardwood timber, from which he manufactures hardwood lumber. Much of his time is devoted to his
lumber interests, from which he is reaping satisfactory pecuniary profits.
In the fall of 1863 Mr. Sturtevant married Miss
Rhoda Ann, daughter of Hillyard Dunn, and a
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of Mr. and Mrs. Sturtevant has been a childless
one, but they have adopted a daughter, Asenath.
In politics oursubject was formerly a Republican,
but now advocates Democratic principles. For
twenty-three years he has been Justice of the
Peace, and at the present time is also Supervisor of
Hanover Township. He is a member of the County Democratic Committee, and has represented his
party as delegate to various conventions.
Mr. Sturtevant is the owner of a valuable farm
of two hundred acres adjoining the village, and
on this property he makes his home. He and his
wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in which he is a Trustee and Superintendent of the Sunday-school. Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars,
and Sherman Lodge No. 372, A. F. & A. M. He
also affiliates with the Grand Army of the Republic. He has always made it his rule to attend
personally to his business affairs, and to this fact
his success is largely due. He is held in high personal consideration, as he is in every sense a manly,
staightforward man, in whom his fellow-citizens
place implicit trust.
ACOB AARONS is the most extensive, as
well as the longest-established clothier, in
Manistee. A gentleman of great activity and
energetic manner, his friends have given him
the title of "Lively Jake," and, owing to the uniform courtesy which he manifests toward his customers, be almost invariably makes friends of his
business acquaintances. It is now over a quarter
of a century since he embarked in the clothing
business on his own account, and about sixteen
years have passed since he opened a store, 20x30
feet in dimensions, on River Street. At the end of
a year he moved to larger quarters, but that location also proved too small for his increasing trade,
and he soon began the construction of Aarons'
Block, on the corner of River and Poplar Streets.


This structure is 45x150 feet in dimensions and
two stories in height. Besides this block he owns
six other store buildings, which he rents, and he
carries a stock of goods valued at about $25,000.
Mr, Aarons is a notable example of what may
be done in the country by a young man who is
not afraid of work, and who is persevering and energetic. He is a native of Posen, Poland, born December 22, 1849. His parents were Aarons and
Bettie (Phillips) Aarons, natives of the same country. When he was fifteen years of age he left the
old home to seek a fortune in a new land. He had
little except the clothing which he wore, and after
reaching his destination went to Syracuse, N. Y.,
where he began working in a clothing-house at $1
per week and his board. His faithfulness to his
employer's interests soon resulted in his being
given a better position and larger wages, and finally, within the first year of his employment there,
he received $16 a week, and had charge of the
business. He worked for this employer four years,
carefully laying aside nearly every dollar of his
earnings, and at the end of this time had saved
$2,500, besides contributing to the support of his
parents. With this money he opened a business
of his own at Flint, Mich., in 1869. Subsequently
he located in Milwaukee, but soon afterward, owing to his wife's illness, he decided to settle in
Manistee, where he has since made his home.
In 1872 Mr. Aarons married Mary Frideman, in
Detroit, this state. She died seven years later,
leaving four children, two of whom have since
passed away. The only surviving son, Harry, has
recently attained his majority, and is a very efficient assistant to his father in the store. The
daughter, Miss Becke, who is a graduate of the
Manistee High School, is bookkeeper in the store.
The son has received a liberal education, having
attended the college at Notre Dame, Ind., for three
years. In 1882 Mr. Aarons married his present
wife, who was formerly Miss Carrie Henline, a native of Milwaukee.
For the past two years Mr. Aarons has been a
member of the Board of Directors of the Manistee
County Savings Bank. In national affairs he uses
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was a charter member of the Royal Arcanum Lodge
at Flint, Mich., a charter member of the Knights
of Honor in the same city, and a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. At one time
he had the honor of being Chief Patriarch in the
Odd Fellows' Encampment of Flint. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Foresters, and
is a member of tile Order of Elks. Religiously he
is a member of the Jewish congregation.
EREMIAH SHACKELTON. The gentleman
wlhose name opens this article is well known
in the city of Ludington, where he has done
an honorable business for many years, and is
now the proprietor of an old and established furniture store, dealing in all kinds of household goods.
He was born in Jersey Settlement, Ontario, Canada,
September 23, 1832, and is the son of William and
Elizabeth (Howell) Shackelton, natives of New
Jersey.
Six sons and six daughters were included in the
parental family, only one of whom besides our subject is living. This is George J., a resident of
Grand Rapids. The father was a farmer by occupation, and about 1812 moved to Canada, where he
resided for a number of years, and then removed
to Grand Rapids Mich., where, December 19, 1859,
he died, aged seventy-two years. His wife, who
was born in 1795, lived to the age of eightyfour, dying January 30, 1879. They are both
members in good standing of the Methodist Church,
and people very highly regarded in their community.
The paternal grandfather of our subject was a
native of England, whence he emigrated to this
country when a young man, and after his marriage
became tie father of four sons. He bore the
name of William Shackelton, and at the time of
his death was a very wealthy man. On his mother's
side Jeremiah is tie grandson of Daniel Howell,
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cupation of a farmer. He was also a local preacher
in the Methodist Church, in which faith he reared
his large family of children. He, too, moved to
Canada many years ago and died when advanced in
years.
Jeremiah Shackelton made his home in the Dominion until nineteen years of age. Three years
previous to this time he began learning the carriage-making and blacksmith trades, and after crossing the line into the States, followed them in Fairport and Rochester, N.Y., for a period of two years.
About that time he returned to his home, where
he was married and remained for three years following. This important event occurred September
26, 1853, when Miss Rachel, daughter of John and
Rachel (Perry) Williams, became his wife. To Mr.
and Mrs. Shackelton were born a son and daughter,
William  and Jane Elizabeth. William  married
Miss Caroline V. Kester, by whom he became the
fatlhr of three children, Fay, Burt and Kitty.
He was conductor on the Buckley & Douglas Railroad, and lost his life in April, 1893, by being run
over by the cars. Jane Elizabeth married Elias
Hall, and they make their home in Grand Rapids.
They have two sons, George Morgan and John
Dewitt.
Mr. Shackelton came to Michigan about 1856,
and for a number of years lived in Grand Rapids.
In 1868 he became identified with the mercantile
interests of Manistee, where he was the proprietor
of a general store. In 1871 he was burnt out, losing at that time $12,000. In order to regain his
fallen fortunes he sought another field of operation, this time returning to Grand Rapids, where
he remained for three years. His next location
was at Cadillac, and in 1882 he came to Ludington
and at once opened a furniture store in partnership with his brother. This connection existed
for one year, when our subject purchased his partner's interest in the enterprise and associated with
him his son-in-law, Elias Hall. Two years later,
however, he was given sole charge of the business
and has continued alone ever since.
In 1861, during the progress of the late war, our
subject enlisted in Company B, First Michigan
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Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain. He suffered many hardships and privations to which the
soldiers were subjected, and after a service of
three years was honorably discharged and returned
to his home in Grand Rapids. As a matter of
course he is interested in the Grand Army meetings, and belongs to "Pap" Williams Post No. 15.
In politics he is a believer in Republican principles, and on that ticket was elected as Sheriff of
Manistee County, and afterward of Wexford. He
has a very pleasant home in Ludington, and
with his wife moves in the best circles of society
in the place.
RTHUR W. WAIT, the well known contractor and buildel, is among the few persons engaged in active business at Traverse City whio are natives of Grand Traverse
County. Solely by his own efforts he has established an extensive business, and is now at the
head of one of the most important enterprises of
Northern Michigan. The A. W. Wait Manufacturing Company, of which he is President, has a
capital stock of $20,000. with $15,000 paid in.
The other officers are Noah Shattuck, Vice-President; and F. E. Walker, Secretary and Treasurer.
A. W. Wait, W. J. Kent and F. E. Walker are the
Directors. The firm is engaged in buying and
selling lumber, the manufacture of all kinds of
building material, the erection of buildings, and
the preparing of plans and specifications for structures of all kinds.
The father of our subject, Mattin S. Wait, was
born in Vermont, and was a man whose versatile
talents enabled him to engage successfully in different lines of work. On his removal to New
York, he served as one of the overseers on the first
railroad up the Hudson River, this being now the
property of the New York Central. He was also
prominently identified with many other public
enterprises. While a resident of Rochester Coun

ty he was elected to the office of Sheriff. He was
a very early settler in this part of the country,
having located on Mackinaw Island about 1851,
on what has been known as the Early Farm. A
wheelwright by trade, for some years he did nearly
all the work of that character required in a wide
scope of country. Though he never amassed
wealth, he accumulated a competence, and his last
years were spent in the tianquil enjoyment of all
the comforts of existence. A useful citizen, kind,
generous and upright, he was mourned when, at
the age of sixty years, he passed from earth.
By his marriage with Mary Ann Fox, who died
at the age of sixty-eight years, Martin S. Wait had
seven children, viz.: Delana, the widow of Moses
Weaver, and a resident of Rockford, Ill.; Stephen,
who is a druggist in Traverse City; Dudley, who
is in the employ of our subject; Mary, wife of
John Norris, of Norrisville, Mich.; Francis M., residing in the state of Washington; Sarah A., wife
of E. D. Abbott, of Alba, Mich.; and Arthur W.
The last-named was born at Old Mission, Grand
Traverse County, Mich., February 11, 1854, and,
having spent his entire life here, he has witnessed
the development and growth of this portion of the
state. His schooling was limited to four months'
attendance in the old Indian Mission schoolhouse,
where the quality of instruction was as crude as
the cabin itself. However, being of an observing
nature, le has been enabled to gain a practical
education in the school of experience.
When but a boy the support of the family devolved upon our subject, which responsibility he
nobly assumed, and at the age of sixteen earned
the money with which the taxes on the farm were
paid. When eighteen he went to Elk Rapids and
worked as a mechanic and carpenter, assisting also
in building the first houses in Petoskey. Though
he never learned the carpenter's trade, lie seemed
to understand the business from the start, his abilities running in that line. He had so improved
his limited stock of book knowledge, that he
taught school for two winters. In 1878 he came
to Traverse City, where for seven months he
worked as a carpenter, and then commenced contracting and building. His business grew rapidly,
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all necessary equipments for the conduct of the
business. He contracts for buildings at a distance
of a hundred miles, and has erected seventy-seven
buildings for the Chicago & West Michigan Railroad. For a time he was associated with AI. S.
West, but subsequently bought him out, and continued alone until the organization of the company of which he is President.
By his union with Alice M. Hazelton, of Leslie,
Mich., Mr. Wait has four children, Alice, Arthur,
Harrison Morton and Roy. Morton has a pleasing
souvenir of his birth, which event was noticed by
the publication of birthday cards. One of these
was sent to President H-arrison and another to
Vice-President Morton, for whom he was named.
'bhe latter sent a neat recognition, enclosing his
photograph, and from the former they have an
autograph letter.
Mr. Wait is President of the Grand Traverse
Building and Loan Association, which is a local
branch of the Granite State Provident Association
of Manchester, N. Y. In politics he is a Republican, and socially is connected with the Masonic
fraternity. He is not a member of any denomination, but inclines toward the Congregational faith
and doctrines. IIe is a liberal-minded, genial
gentleman, deserving of the high estimation in
which lie is held by his acquaintances.
AMUEL J. WALL, Mayor of the city of
Cadillac, Clerk and Register of Deeds of
the county of Wexford, became a resident
of this place in 1872, and is consequently numbered among its early settlers. He was born in
Kent County, Mich., July 10, 1851, and is a son
of Samuel and Mary (Morris) Wall. His parents
were born, reared and married in England, whence,
after the birth of several children, they emigrated
to the United States, sojourning for a time in Ontario County, N. Y. About 1850 they removed to
Michigan and settled in Kent County, where the


elder sons improved the home farm of eighty acres.
The father, who was a tailor by trade, followed
that occupation in Grand Rapids during the winter months, and in the summer was engaged in
farming. He died in February, 1892, having long
survived his wife, who passed away in 1864.
The Wall family originally consisted of nine
children, but two died in England. Sarah Ann,
who married Darius Wilmuth, died in the winter
of 1875-76. Permelia is the wife of James Washbumn, of Lawrence County, Tenn. William,a resident of Rockford, Mich., was a member of Company K, Lincoln Cavalry, afterward the First New
York Cavalry, and was badly wounded while in
the service. Mary is the wife of Watson Barker,
of Kent Counly. Rebecca, who married William
R. Foote, resides on the old homestead. Charles
died in 1867.
Our subject, who is the youngest of the family,
was reared on the Kent County farm, and in boyhood attended the district schools, after which he
took a course in the Grand Rapids Business College. His first occupation was that of a teacher,
and later he went to Bay Port, Huron County,
Mich., and in connection with James McKay and
others organized the Bay Port Salt and Lumber
Company, of which he was Secretary. In the summer of 1876 he returned to Cadillac and secured a
position in the lumber office of Harris Bros. In
1878 he entered the employ of another firm near
Cadillac. His leisure evening hours were devoted
to the study of law, and in the spring of 1880 he
was admitted to the Bar. In the fall of the same
year he was elected Prosecuting Attorney, and
served as such for one term.
While in the lumber office Mr. Wall also dealt
in land, and in 1880 he invested his savings in the
lumber business in Lake County, being in partnership with Fred Sipley. In 1882 the plant was enlarged, but the following year a heavy misfortune overtook the firm, when the concern was destroyed by fire, entailing a complete loss and a consequent failure in business. Returning to Cadillac, Mr. Wall engaged in the practice of law and
in miscellaneous business until 1888, when he was
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tent that he has been three times re-elected, and
is now serving his fourth term. In 1890 he was
elected to represent the Third Ward in the City
Council and served two terms. In 1894 he was
elected Mayor of the city. His political belief has
always been that of the Republican party, and lie
has served as delegate to state conventions and as
Chairman of the County Central Committee. He
is well-to-do financially, and in addition to his city
property is the owner of a farm near Cadillac,
which he is improving.
In 1881 Mr. Wall married Miss Caroline Sipley,
who was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., and is a daughter of John F. Sipley, who is one of the pioneers
of that city. The family consists of three children,
named Rutl, Marjorie and Stuart. Mrs. Wall is
a member of the Presbyterian Church of Cadillac,
in the good works of which she takes an active
part. In his social affiliations Mr. Wall is identified with the Knights of Pythias and the Masonic
fraternity, in both of which organizations he takes
an active interest.
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UDGE I. D. CAMPBELL. It may with justice be said that no citizen of Traverse City
has accomplished more for the development
of the resources of the town and county
than has Judge Campbell. For nearly a half-century intimately associated with the history of this
place, he has made an enviable record as a business man and citizen, and will leave to his children as a precious bequesL the memory of loyalty
and self-sacrificing devotion to principle and the
uplifting of humanity. Surviving to witness the
wonderful prosperity of Traverse City, he may
well congratulate himself upon the fruition of his
early hopes, and rejoice in the part he has taken in
securing the present results.
Judge Campbell is a man who has ever maintained a deep interest in the welfare of the people
and the progress of the county, and his labors have


been instrumental in accomplishing many greatly
needed reforms. To him belongs the credit of
having originated the system of water works now
in use in Traverse City. He obtained a twentyyearo franchise, and with his sons owns the entire
plant, which he manages.  They also own the
electric light plant, which he manages.  Since
coming to this village in 1852, he has been inseparably connected with its growth, and his history in many respects is that of the place.
The Campbell family has been a race of pioneers,
its members having through successive generations
pushed out into new fields, opened up farms in the
midst of surrounding forests and hewed out a path
for oncoming civilization. The first representative of the family in America was James Campbell,
a native of Scotland, who removed to Ireland in
1728, and later crossed the ocean to America.
During the sojourn of the family in Ireland, James,
Jr., our subject's great-grandfather, was born.
Atter coming to America, he settled in New Hampshire, when that country was comparatively new,
and there lie cleared land and opened up a farm.
The grandfather of our subject, David Campbell, was born in New Hampshire, and, removing
in early manhood to Vermont, became a pioneer of
that state. Robert A., our subject's father, was
born in the Green Mountain State, and when
reaching his majority he went to New York, which
was then considered "in the West."  At that time
few improvements had been made, villages were at
remote distances from one another, and the settler
found every aspect of frontier existence. The
usual experiences of pioneers fell to the lot of Robert A. Campbell, but as the years passed by he improved a farm and became one of the prosperous
men of his community. In old age he sold out
that place and came to Traverse County, Mich.,
where he spent his declining years. His wife, who
died at the age of eighty, bore the maiden name
of Harriet E. Hitchcock.
Of the children born to Robert A. and Harriet
E. Campbell, a number died in infancy, and four
attained mature years, viz.: H. D., of this sketch;
R. Farwell, deceased; George S., who lives in Alexandria, Minn.; and Robert A., Jr., a hotel-keeper at
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our subject, was born in Franklin County, N. Y.,
March 11, 1831, and was reared upon a farm, receiving a good education in the neighboring
schools. The home farm was a large one, and a
large number of men were given employment upon
it, that being prior to the introduction of laborsaving machinery. In boyhood our subject took
charge of the men at work on the farm, and very
early evinced decided executive ability in the
management of affairs.
When of age, the venturesome spirit of his ancestors predominating, our subject started for a
new country, and in 1852 came to Traverse City,
where he has since resided. This now prosperous
village was then in its infancy, giving few indications of its future commercial importance. He
first entered the employ of Hannah & Lay, general merchants at this place, he having charge of
the office. At the time of coming here, he was
without capital, but he was willing, industrious
and energetic, and, proving a valued help to his
employers, he was retained in their service for
eight years.
Meantime our subject became interested in the
mail service, stage lines, etc., and obtained and
controlled numbers of routes until 1862. In 1853,
when a contract was let to A. T. Lay to carry the
mails from Manistee to Traverse City, Mr. Campbell
had general charge of the work. Under that contract an Indian, "Old Joe" Greensky, carried the
pouch, the contents of which could easily have
been carried in his inside pocket, if he had one.
As civilization advanced, the mails were carried
on horseback, and in the spring of 1854 the first
postoffice in Traverse City was established.  In
1861 Mr. Campbell became tile Postmaster, but resigned after filling the position for one year. In
1869 lie established a stage line to Big Rapids, on
the old Indian trail, and two days were allowed
for the transmission of mails to that point. He
also.ran a daily line to Clam Lake ia twelve hours,
and consequently deliveries were made a day
ahead of the time required by the department.
Between the years 1862 and 1871 Mr. Campbell
was engaged principally in farming, and has also
followed that occupation to some extent since the
latter year. In 1873 he built what was known as


the Prospect Hotel, and this he conducted for five
years, after which he leased the building for a time
and then sold it. In 1881 he conceived the plan
of furnishing water to Traverse City, and established the plant which lie now controls. In 1889
he established the electric-light plant, which has
also aided the development of the place.
As a Republican, our subject has been a man of
great influence in local affairs, and has held many
offices of trust. For four years he served as County Treasurer, and for twelve years filled the office
of Probate Judge. In every way possible he has
promoted the best interests of the town and county,
and his various positions have been filled with credit
to himself and to the satisfaction of the people. In
1862 he married Miss Catherine A. Carmichael, a
native of the state of New York, and a most estimable lady, who has been a faithful helpmate to
her husband during all the years of their wedded
life. They are the parents of five children, namely: Donald F.; Flora A., who married W. J. Hobbs,
of Traverse City, and has by that union a son,
Roland Henry; Willard II., David R.and WallyG.
Tie sons are intelligent and well informed young
men, and are associated with their father in business, giving him their active co-operation in all
his plans and aiding him in matters of mutual
welfare.
OSEPH HOARE is owner of the Steamboat
Bakery at No. 464 River Street, Manistee.
He also deals in notions, confectionery, cigars, etc., and during the summer has a well
appointed ice-cream saloon. He has been engaged
in business in this city only since March, 1891, but
has built up a good trade and gives employment
to from five to eight persons. The volume of
goods handled requires the use of two delivery
wagons, which are kept constantly in use.
Joseph Hoare was born in the village of Godmersham, county of Kent, England, December 30,
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IIoare, who both passed their entire lives in the
county of Kent, where the father owned and managed a farm. They had thirteen children, five of
whom are deceased. Sarahll. a widow, is still a
resident of England; Edward is now in Washington; Emma is married and a resident of Adelaide,
Australia; Henry lives in his native land; Emily
makes her home in Queensland, Australia; and
George, a mechanic by occupation, is in Scotland.
Few families are as widely separated as is this one.
Thomas died at the age of twenty-six years; John
was lost at sea in a shlipwreck; James died in Chicago; Ellen was called to her final rest in early
womanhood; and Celia died when about twentytwo summers had passed over her head.
The boyhood of Joseph Hoare was passed in a
quiet manner on his father's farm. When he was
fourteen years of age he began learning the miller's trade, at which he worked for about eleven
years, and he also learned the baker's art at Ashford. After leaving tile flouring-mill, he worked in
a cement-mill for some time. Iis educational advantages were meager, being confined to those received before he was nine years old. About 1879
he embarked in business for himself, operating a
baker's and confectionery store in Wye and Tunbridge.
In September, 1883, Mr. Hoare started with his
wife and six children for America, and, locating at
Pent Water, Mich., was employed in a flouring-mill
until it was destroyed by fire, about five months
later. He then opened a bakery in the same town,
which lie conducted for about two years. Thence
going to Ludington, he engaged in the same employment, and as his means were limited he had
quite a struggle to support his large family and
build up a business. At the end of five years of
successful trade, lie sold his location and moved to
this city, where lie believed he would have better
opportunities. It seems that his judgment in this
instance was good, for he is on the high road to
prosperity.
June 23, 1869, Mr. Hoare married Harriet Newport, who was born October 25, 1852, in the county of Kent,.England. Ten children have been born
to this worthy couple, namely: Anna Evelyn, who
isclerking in her father's store; Eddie, who died in


infancy; Alice Maud, whose death occurred at the
age of twelve years, in Ludington; Arthur Joseph,
a student in the high school of this city; Esther
Elizabeth; George; Percy; Bertram; Willie, who
died at the age of three months; and Ruth. The
seven elder children were born in England, and
the rest in Michigan.
Though brought up in the Church of England,
Mr. and Mrs. HIoare are now identified with the
Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics our subject is independent, and fraternally is an Odd Fellow, a member of the Knights of the Maccabees
and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.


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H   DWIGHT GRISWOLD, M. D., enjoys the
distinction of being, in point of years of
practice, the oldest physician in Wexford
County. He located in Sherman, where he has
since resided, in April, 1872, prior to which he
was for a year engaged in practice at Traverse
City. During the early portion of his residence
in this county settlers were few and prospects of
future growth discouraging. He followed his profession in this locality before a railroad had penetrated here, the nearest railway town being Big
Rapids, which was ninety miles from Traverse
City. As may be imagined, he has watched with
no little interest the development of Northern
Michigan, and has himself been a prominent factor in the same.
In Brooklyn, Jackson County, Mich., the subject
of this sketch was born September 3, 1840, being a
son of Rev. Horace and Lucy (Morse) Griswold,
natives of New England. His father, who passed
his early years in Vermont, was a graduate of
Hamilton (N. Y.) University, and was ordained to
the ministry of the Baptist Church. Some time
after his marriage he removed to the West, settling
in Michigan in 1836.  here he purchased a large
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lyn, he engaged until his death, in 1840. After his
death the widowed mother returned to Madison
County, N. Y., and some time thereafter removed
to Fremont, Neb., and there died when more tlian
eighty years of age.
There were six children in the family of Rev.
Horace Griswold, and all are still living, namely:
Joseph, who is engaged in the practice of law in
Jackson County; Horace, a stock-raiser of Fremont,
Neb.; George P., an attorney of Marshalltown,
Iowa; Milton, a fruit-grower of Santa Barbara,
Cal.; Lucy, a teachei in Fremont, Neb.; and -H.
Dwight. The last-named opened his eyes to the
light of day some months after the death of his
father. Iis boyhood years were passed in New
York State, where he attended the common schools.
At the age of fifteen lie went to Rockford, Ill.,
where he prosecuted his studies about four years.
Later he was employed as bookkeeper in the office
of the Racine (Wis.) Advocate, and also spent a
short time in Monroe, Wis. From there he went
to Lansing, Mich., where he learned the printer's
trade in the office of the Lansing Journal, a paper
that was owned and conducted by his brother
Joseph. Under that brother he also served as
clerk in the postoffice at Lansing
In Brooklyn, Mich., with Dr. J. R. Crowell as
preceptor, our subject began the study of medicine, and later entered tie medical depcrtment of
the University of Michigan, where he remained
for two years, graduating in 1862. He then served
in St. Mary's iIospital at Detroit as a medical cadet, in the employ of the United States Government, after wllich he was proofreader and reporter
for tle Detroit Advertiser and the Tribune three
years, and while thus engaged reported the proceedings of the State Legislature one session. For
one winter lie was state editor, and also served in
other important capacities.
From  Detroit Dr. Griswold went to Chicago,
where lie was reporter on the staff of the Chicago
Republican and the Inter Ocean. Next he reported
on St. Louis papers, and for two years was clerk in
a hotel in the latter city. In the spring of 1871 lie
located in Traverse City, and the next year came
to Sherman, where he has since been in continuous
practice. In 1882 he married Miss Mary Fancher,


a native of Cattaraugus County, N. Y., and the
daughter of Charles Fancher, a farmer of Wexford
County. One son blesses this union, Don M. In
1894 the Doctor erected a neat residence, and in
addition he owns a farm near Sherman. Though
his attention has been given closely to his profession, he has found time for tlhe consideration of
matters of public importance and is well posted
concerning topics of current interest. In plitics
a Democrat, he was for twelve years Chairman of
the Democratic County Committee. He was the
first President of Sherman after its incorporation as
a village, and later served three years in the same
capacity, and no citizen has been more instrumental in promoting its progress than he. In religious belief he is an Episcopalian, and in social
matters is a Mason, holding membership in Sherman Lodge No. 372, A. F. & A. M.
W          ILLIAM  JACKSON, one of the well
known business men of Traverse City.
is the subject of our sketch. He is the
manufacturer of the Jackson saw filer and gummer,
also manufacturer of and dealer in shafting, pulleys, boxes, hangers, mill castings and grates, the
Frost improved steam pumping machinery, pipe and
fittings, Penberthly injectors and oil caps, etc. He is
especially adapted for his chosen occupation, having a natural talent as a machinist. In addition
to other specialties, he has a large trade in repairing engines and re-boring cylinders.
The father of our subject, William Jackson, Sr.,
was born in Englanld, and there spent his entire
life, dying at the age of about fifty-one years.
His occupation was that of an engine-driver, or
what is now known as a locomotive engineer. His
wife, who bore the maiden name of Ellen Cox, was
born in Sheffield, England, where her father was
engaged in the cutlery business. Our subject, who
is the only survivor of three children, was born in
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the common schools until thirteen years of age.
He then entered the employ of a railway company
in London, his duties at first being to record the
number of coaches. As his faithfulness and ability
became apparent he was given positions as apprentice in the locomotive departments, in all of which
he won the commendation of his superiors.
In 1863 Mr. Jackson married Miss Catharine
Tarbuck, and afterward, in 1872, they set sail for
America, landing in New York after an uneventful voyage. From the metropolis they proceeded
westward to Grand Rapids, where he went to work
in the machine-shops of Williams & Smith, now the
Michigan Iron Works. With this firm he continued from September of 1872 until the spring of
1873. Being a skilled mechanic, he never had any
difficulty in securing work at good wages. For
about six montlhs he was employed in Lansing,
thence went to Jackson, where lie entered the
employ of the Michigan Central Railroad Company. By them he was sent to Grand Rapids to
take the position of foreman of tile shops there,
filling the position very acceptably for two years.
Tlhe work not being entirely congenial to his
tastes, he resigned and returned to his former occupation, being employed by men wlo had previously secured his services and knew his worth.
The year 1882 witnessed the arrival of Mr. Jackson in Traverse City, where he formed a connection with Perry Holdsworthl and Benjamin Thirlby, under the firm name of Thirlby, Jackson & Co.
Seven years were thus spent, after which Mr. Jackson retired from the partnership, having accepted
an offer made him by one of the firms with whom
he llad previously been connected, and who desired
him to do some important work for them. Sixteen months later, having completed that work, he
and Mr. Thirlby bought out Mr. Holdsworth's interest, and as Thirlby & Jackson conducted the
business for a number of years.
Selling his interest in the business to S. W. Calkins, our subject erected a shop of his own, and
here he has since engaged in business. Being a reliable man, and understanding thoroughly all the
details of his occupation, he has the confidence of
the people and a large share of the trade. Socially
he is identified with the Ancient Order of United


Workmen. He and his wife have one child, a
daughter Florence, who is a graduate of the high
school at Traverse City, and is now studying art
in Boston. She is an accomplished young lady
and possesses especial talent as an artist. Politically Mr. Jackson inclines to the Democratic party,
but no mere party ties can hold him. He believes
in the proper man for the proper place, and votes
accordingly. As a citizen he is progressive and
energetic, and is highly esteemed by his associates.
I ARRY A. SCOTT, who in 1892 was Mayor
of Ludington, is one of her foremost citizens and business men. In February,
1894, le entered upon his duties as Postmaster,
having been appointed to the position by President Cleveland. For three years he was Trustee,
and is at thie present time Secretary of the Board
of Education. Among the local enterprises in
which he is especially interested are the Ludington
Woodenware Company, of which he is President,
and the Ludington & Buttersville Ferry Line. His
fine residence property is located in the Fourth
Ward, which ward he represented as Alderman,
filling the vacancy caused by the death of C. C.
Rice.
Born in Quebec, Canada, July 24, 1841, H. A.
Scott is a son of James and Elenor (Baldwin)
Scott. They were natives of England, and the
latter was of Scotch paren tage. Their family comprised nine children, five sons and four daughters,
and of this large number our subject is now the
only survivor. James Scott was a timber inspector,
and emigrated to Canada when a young man. He
was married and reared his family in Quebec. His
death occurred in 1863, at fifty-seven years of age.
His wife su:vived him for many years, dying when
nearly eighty-eight years of age. They were devoted members of the Presbyterian Church, and
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England, and died in that country at a good old
age. The father of Mrs. Scott, Henry Baldwin,
lived and died in Scotland, and was a Presbyterian
of the old school.
The boyhood of Harry A. Scott was passed
quietly in his native city, and there he received
his education. On leaving school he became interested in the lumber business, which he followed
for some years. In 1864 he went to Chicago, and
for the next two years was employed in the wholesale house of Meade & Higgins.
It was in 1866 that our subject came to Michigan, his first duties as a lumber inspector taking
him to the vicinity of Muskegon, where he remained until 1872. About that time he came to
Ludington, and has lived here ever since, his line
of employment being still that of lumber inspecting. In his political standing he is an ally of the
Democracy. Fraternally lie is a Thirty-second Degree Mason, and belongs to the Mystic Shrine of
Grand Rapids. He is also connected withl the
Royal Arcanum.
In December, 1869, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Abbie E. Cudworth, and one daughter,
Mary, has been born of their union. Mrs. Scott is
a daughter of A. B. and Harriet (Burt) Cudworth.
She holds membership with the Congregational
Church and is an active worker in various benevolent and other departments of usefulness.
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TPjHOMAS P. McMASTER is sole proprietor
and editor of the Ludington Record. which
is one of the ieading papers of western
Michigan. The present owner has been an inhabitant of Ludington since April, 1872, and in
1880 was first connected with the Record as associate editor, becoming editor-in-chief in 1882
The newspaper office and all its contents were destroyed in the disastrous fire of June, 1881, but
though this was a severe loss to the proprietors, it
resulted in ultimate good to this popular journal,


as now only the latest and most improved outfit
is in use. The policy of the paper is strictly Republican, and its influence is felt far and near during Presidential and local campaigns.
Mr. McMaster is a native of Ireland, leaving been
born February 25, 1846, in County Antrim. He
is of Scotch-Irish descent on the paternal side, but
his mother was an English lady. The father, John
McMaster, spent forty years on the high seas, and
before the birth of hiis son Thomas had become an
American citizen. During the gold excitement he
went to California, but passed his last years in this
city, where lie died in April, 1893. His wife, who
bore the maiden name of Margaret Peters, died in
1881. After their nlarriage they resided in Cumberland, England.
Our subject, with the exception of a few years
spent in Ireland, remained in England untilshortly before reaching his majority. He served an apprenticeship to the sailmaker's trade, and for the
next four years and a-half followed his vocation
on board a merchanmaan. In 1871 young McMaster came from New York to this state, and for
a year or two made his home in Saginaw, after
which he became a permanent fixture in Ludington. The Record was established in September,
1867, by George W. Clayton, who was succeeded
by the firm of Clayton & Hopkins. J. E. Darr
afterward became a member of the firm, and then
Messrs. Darr & Sawyer were lroprietors of the
plant until 1880, when our subject was admitted
to the partnership. The office is furnished with a
Cottrell and Babcock cylinder press and two Challenge job presses, a fine array of type and all other
accoutrements of a first-class office. The weekly
paper is a seven-column quarto of eight pages,
one-half of this being made up in the office. The
proprietor gives his personal attention to all departments of tihe journal, which is constantly increasing in circulation.
Under President Arthur Mr. McMaster held the
office of Postmaster, discharging his duties with
ability and lromptness. He has served for nine
years on the local School Board, and is always a
promoter of all movements which are calculated
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mittee, and has been Secretary on several occasions.
He is President of the Big Store Mercantile Company, which has a capital stock of $50,000, and is
one of the largest department stores in this section
of the state. A stock valued at some 860,000 is
carried, and the concern leas an annual trade of
about I00,000. The store occupied is a building
55x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height,
besides which there is a large warehouse. This
property was built by him for the accommodation
of the company.
In May, 1874, Mr. McMaster married Miss Rebecca Asll, of Waukeslha County, Wis. She is a
lady of good education and culture. Only one
of their children is living, Lucie, who is pursuing her higher education at Albion College. Mr.
and Mrs. McMaster are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and do their share in the support of religious and charitable enterprises. The
former is a Knight-Templar Mason.
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HARLES W. JONES, local agent for the
American Express Company in Scottville,
owns a good store, in which may be found
groceries, notions, stationery, etc. He is a leader
in the ranks of the Republican party in thiis locality, and has held a number of responsible offices
within the gift of his fellow-citizens. For a period
of three years he was Township Supervisor, and
for about the same length of time was Town Clerk.
He is now one of the Village Trustees, and Attorney for the place. For a quarter of a century he
has been Justice of the Peace, and is now filling
the office in addition to acting as Notary Public.
In a family numbering three sons and two
daughters, four of whom are still living, Charles
W. is the eldest. The others are William C., of
Ludington; Hiram P., of Cannonsburg, Mich.; and
Flora E., wife of Willis Young, also a resident of
Cannonsburg. The parents of these children are
Leonard H, and Lucinda A. (Bishop) Jones, na

tives of New York State. The father has made
his main business in life that of carpentering, but
has also farmed to some extent. In 1846 he settled in Cannonsburg, this state, when it was a very
small village, and has lived there ever since. He
has held a number of township offices, and enjoys
the confidence of his friends and neighbors. His
father was a native of New York, while his grandfather, who came to the United States prior to the
Revolution, and settled in Jefferson County, N. Y.,
was a native of Wales. The paternal grandfather
of Charles W. Jones was a soldier in the War of
1812, and was past the allotted threescore and
ten years at the time of his death, which occurred
in New York. Mr. Bishop, father of Mrs. Lucinda
Jones, was also born and died in the Empire State.
His wife lived to the extreme old age of ninetyfive years, and enjoyed good health up to the last
year of her life.
Charles W. Jones was born in Jefferson County,
N. Y., May 2, 1845, and from the time he was a
year old was reared in Cannonsburg, Kent County, this state. In his youth he worked on a farm
during the summer, and went to school in the
winter season until he was eighteen years of age.
He then taught school for one winter, but in 1863
could no longer restrain his patriotic impulses, and
enlisted in Company H, Twenty-first Michigan Infantry. He participated in the battles of Nashville and Franklin, and in a number of less important engagements. He received an honorable
discharge May 22, 1865.
Returning home after the war, Mr. Jones remained there until the fall of 1865, when he became a resident of Mason County, his home being
Pere Marquette. At that time there were only
three townships in the county, and though he has
lived in the same locality ever since, he is now in
the portion known as Amber Township. For a
number of years he engaged in far-ing, but on account of poor health was obliged to abandon the
occupation.
In 1882 Mr. Jones came to Scottville and opened
a news and notion store, there being four other
business houses in the village when he embarked
in commercial pursuits. He was quite successful
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his former stock of goods. For the past four years
he has been express agent. Fraternally he is a
member of the Knights of Honor, the Modern
Woodmen of America, the United Friends of
Michigan, and S. D. Haight Post No. 348, G. A. R.,
of Scottville.
September 6, 1863, Mr. Jones married Miss Margery, daughter of Hector McLean. Seven children
blessed their union, and are named Charles E., Allison D., Leonard H., Clyde W., Florence L., William I. and Hiram P. In October, 1893, Mr. Jones
was married to Sarah A. Camp, by whom he has
become tie father of one son, Carl W.
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S  MITH BARNES, deceased, was one of the
most prominent and respected business
men of Traverse City. He was a gentleman of wide experience and unusual financial ability, and the success of the mammoth concern with
which he was long identified is largely attributable to his keen judgment and management. He
was Secretary, Treasurer and general manager of
the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company, whose
annual sales have of late years amounted to about
$1,000,000. The death of this esteemed citizen
occurred June 19, 1891, and his loss, which was
deeply mourned by all, was felt to be a public calamity. He was placed to rest in the family lot in
the cemetery at Kalamazoo.
Born in Madison County, N. Y., July 8, 1827,
Smith Barnes was the only son of Roswell and
Maria (Adams) Barnes. The former was also an
only son, and as our subject had no children, his
branch of the family terminated at his death. Five
years of his boyhood were passed in Livingston
County, Mich., after which he resided for six years
in Oakland County, and for twelve years in Port
Huron, St. Ciair County. From  1836 until his
death his home was made uninterruptedly in this
state, and his own history was interwoven with
its development.
In 1860 Mr. Barnes came to this city and obtained employment with Hannah, Lay & Co., hav6


ing sole charge of their mercantile depot. During
the first year, in company with one clerk, he made
all the sales, amounting to about $16,000. Year
by year the business increased under his able management, until it reached its present prominence
in the commercial world. In 1881 he became a
large stockholder in the Hannal & Lay Mercantile Company. The senior member of that concern, Hon. Perry Hannal, became acquainted with
young Barnes while in business at Port Huron,
and was attracted by his manner and his undoubted integrity and ability. He made a proposition therefore, and was very glad when he found
he could secure the active co-operation of our
subject.
In 1852 Smith Barnes married Miss Lucinda M.
Hart, whose death occurred in 1870. In the following year he married Catherine K. Clarke, of
Geneva, N. Y. She is living in Traverse City,
having remained until August, 1891, in a beautiful
home known as "Ingleside," located at the corner
of State and Wellington Streets. Mrs. Barnes is a
native of Buffalo, N. Y., and is a daughter of
Grosvenor and Christine (Kip) Clarke. She received a good education, and is a lady of culture
and refinement.
Extensive travel in Europe as well as in all
parts of our own country tended to make Mr.
Barnes what all of his friends found him, a courteous, polished gentleman, and an interesting conversationalist. In politics he was a Republican,
but never an office-seeker.
ILLIAM   LLOYD is a member of the
Wfirm     of Lloyd & Smith, plumbers,
steam and gas fitters, who have an office at Nos. 71 and 73 Maple Street, Manistee. They
take contracts for all kinds of work in their line,
including electric light fitting, putting in heating
apparatus, etc., and give employment to an average of sixteen men tie year round. The present
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Smith having been an employe of our subject for
ten years before purchasing an interest in the business.
The father of our subject, Thomas Lloyd, a native of Ireland, was a lawyer by profession, and
had practiced in Dublin for forty years. He came
to the United States in 1865, bringing with him
his wife, Ann, nee Carlin, her aged father and his
family of seven children. They took up their
residence in Toronto, Canada, where Mr. Lloyd
died in June, 1866, but where his widow is still
living. She was the mother of the following children: John, Mary, William, Jemimah, Florence,
Annie and Victoria, the latter of whom was born
in Toronto. They are all married with the exception of John, and all live in Canada but Florence,
now Mrs. Hames, who is a resident of Cleveland.
Tile brother John, to whom we have just referred,
has been in the northwestern part of the United
States since 1870, having been for several years
employed on the Government survey in Montana.
During the border troubles with the Indians, and
the first outbreak nnder the notorious half-breed
Riel, he was in the service of the Canadian army.
William Lloyd was born in Dublin, Ireland,
June 13, 1858, and was educated in the schools of
Toronto, in which city he attained his majority.
He learned the plumber's trade, and worked at the
business in many towns in the province of Ontario
during the four years following. In 1881 he came
to this state, locating first at Grand Rapids, from
where lie came to Manistee two years afterward.
For a time he was employed by the Manistee
Plumbing Company, and then bought out the firm
in company with H. W. Brough. The latter sold
out his interest to our subject when two years had
elapsed, and he in turn sold a half-interest to Otto
Rosenfeld, who was a practical tinner and who had
charge of that department. This connection existed for sonme four years, Mr. Lloyd then buying
out his partner, and later selling a half-interest to
L. G. Smith, who is still with him.
Socially Mr. Lloyd is a charter member of Manistee Lodge No. 99, K. of P., and is at present one
of the Trustees of the lodge. HEe is also identified
with the National Union, a beneficial order. Politically he is a straightforward Republican. He


and his family attend the Congregational Church,
and are always ready to lend a helping hand to the
poor and needy.
In August, 1889, the marriage of William Lloyd
and Miss Georgia L. Gunsolly was solemnized in
this city. Mrs. Lloyd was born and reared in
Manistee, and is a graduate of the high school.
Two bright little children have come to bless the
home and gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd, and are called, respectively, Helen Louise
and Francis Edward.
F   OREST   E. WALKER. The health and
happiness of the human family depend, in
no small degree, upon the construction of
the houses in which they live. Few realize this
important truth, or understand the close relation
that exists between architecture and public health,
and consequently public morals. Such being the
case, the architect has a mission no less important
than the physician or minister, and he who performs that mission is entitled to the esteem of his
associates and the respect of all who know him.
The subject of this sketch is a skilled and intelligent architect, who has carefully prepared himself for his profession, and understands thoroughly
the latest tnd best styles of architectural systems
of ventilating and heating, and the appropriateness
of exterior and interior finishings. Though he has
been a resident of Traverse City a short time only
(having come here from Grand Rapids in 1894),
he has already become known as a skilled workman, thoroughly competent to carry out every
contract that he undertakes.
The Walker family has been identified with the
history of America for many years. Our subject's
great-grandfather, Abraham Walker, was a lifelong resident of New York, and there his death
occurred. Grandfather John Walker, a farmer by
occupation, settled in Saratoga County, N. Y., at
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moved to Woodhull, Steuben County, where his
death occurred at the age of seventy-five. His
family numbered nine children, of whom all but
four are living.
The father of our subject, Newton W., was the
eldest of his father's family, and was born in Saratoga. County, N. Y. He was reared upon a farm,
and early became familiar with the work incident
to that occupation. Moving to Steuben County,
he settled in Bath, where he studied surveying,
and for a long time did the surveying for Steuben
County. He later went to Woodhull, where he remained for thirty years. His death occurred in
February, 1894, when he was seventy-one years of
age. His wife, who still survives, was formerly
Miss Amanda Vose, and was born in Steuben County, N. Y.
The parental family consisted of four children,
namely: F. E., of this sketch; Emma I., wife of
H. Herrington; and Leonard B. and June E., who
are with their mother. Forest E. was born in
Woodhull, Steuben County, N. Y., July 17, 1856,
and was reared upon a farm. While attending
school he was a diligent student, and gave especial
attention to drawing, his natural Inclinations inclining to architecture. At the age of eighteen he
went to Osceola, Pa., and worked at the trade of a
blacksmith for one year. In 1882 he attended
college at Oberlin, Ohio, in order to perfect himself in his closen occupation. He was an apt
scholar, and even while conducting his studies lie
made plans for buildings and gained a full knowledge of the trade, both theoretically and practically. Leaving school, lie went to Grand Rapids,
Mich., where for two years he was with the noted
architect, D. S. Hopkins, having charge of the office and of much important work. Afterward he
spent two years with Frank Allen, in charge of
similar work.
Coming to Traverse City in April, 1894, Mr.
Walker opened an office on the corner of Front
and Cass Streets, and here he has since engaged
in business. Shortly after his arrival he learned
that Traverse City was without a directory, and,
with characteristic energy, he compiled one, which
has been published, and is of much convenience
and use to the public. In connection with the di



rectory, he made an excellent map of the place.
Fraternally he is identified with the Knights of
Honor and the Knights of the Maccabees, and in
politics he is a Republican. He married Miss Ada
M. Blake, a native of Ohio, and they have one
child, Judson B. In religious belief they are active members of the Presbyterian Church, and generous contributors to charitable and philanthropic
projects.
ETER FRISKE, ex-County Treasurer of
Manistee County, and a leading merchant
in the city of the same name, is one of the
representative German-American citizens of this
community. By hard work and careful application to business he has risen to a position of responsibility and trust, and most ably is he acquitting himself. He was born at Posen, Germany,
January 14, 1856, and received his elementary
education in his native land, to which he has added
largely by observation and study since coming to
the United States.
The father of the gentleman just mentioned,
Stephen Friske, owned a good farm in Posen, and
was a life-long agriculturist, his death occurring
in 1892, at the scene of his years of toil. He was
twice married, his first union being with Rosa
Kean, who died when her son Peter was seven
years of age. The father was again married, this
union being with Mary Ademske, by whom he had
seven children, all now residents of Germany.
Peter Friske is one of the four children of his
father's first marriage, and the second in order
of birth. Mary, the eldest, came to the United
States, and died in Eastlake, Mich., in 1880, leaving two children. She was the wife of Mh. Blasyuske, who is still living. Andrew, the third of
the family, is engaged in farming in Iowa; and
Augusta, the youngest, and a resident of Manistee,
is the wife of M. Neuman.
The first of the family to establish a home in
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1875, soon after which he went to Beaver Dam,
Wis., where he was employed in a meat-market for
two years. From there he went to Milwaukee,
where he worked at the same business for seven
months, and finally, in 1878, crossed the lake to
Manistee. During the following years he worked
assiduously at whatever came to hand and promised well. In the summer seasons he worked in
the sawmills, and in the winter went to the lumber camps. He was economical, and accumulated
a sum of money which has been the nucleus and
proved the starting point of his business life.
November 13, 1883, Mr. Friske married Mary
Lewandauyske, who was also a native of Posen,
Germany, and born in 1867. When a child she
crossed the Atlantic with her parents, John and
Mary Lewandauyske, who are residents of this
city. For a few years they made their home in
New York State, after which they came to Manistee, where Mrs. Friske was educated in the public
and parochial sclools. tier brothers, John and
Joseph, are employes of the State Lumber Company's mills, the former being a foreman. October 20, 1888, Mr. Friske was called to mourn the
death of the wife and companion of his early manhood. She left two sons and a daughter: Annie,
since deceased; andt Paul and Edward. In 1890 Mr.
Friske married the lady who now bears his name.
She was formerly Miss Lena Begge, and was born
in this city in 1871, receiving a German-English
education in the local schools. Her parents, Charles
and Maggie Begge, both died in Manistee. Their
other children were Tillie, now Mrs. Paul Kooga;
Emma and Charles. Two daughters were born
to Mr. and Mrs. Friske, both of whom bore the
name of Annie, their first-born having been so called
in honor of our subject's daughter by his first marriage, and after her death the little one who is
still living was given the same name.
In 1890 our subject was elected Alderman from
the Seventh Ward, and while serving was chosen
by the Democratic party as their candidate for the
responsible position of County Treasurer. Now,
at the close of his term, he may justly feel that he
has faithfully discharged all duties devolving upon
him to the full satisfaction of all concerned. In
1884 he started in the mercantile business at his


present location, No. 174 Eighth Street. At first
he began on a small scale with a stock of staple
groceries, which he paid for gradually. Year by
year lie has increased the value of stock carried,
and now has a complete line. He has been very
successful. as he caters to the wants of his customers and spares no efforts to please them. As
previously intimated, Mr. Friske is a Democrat,
and a recognized leader in the councils of his
plarty. His family are members of St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church.
J AMES W. CUMMER, a retired hardware
merchant, is one of tile substantial citizens of
Cadillac, with the history of which place his
own has been interwoven for nearly two decades. Ile has onlv been retired from business
since 1893, and is now enjoying a well earned rest.
He owns his residence, other property in the city,
and tracts of timber-land.
John Cumhier, the father of our subject, was
born in Ontario, and on arriving at maturity chose
for his wife Miss Sarah L. Smith, likewise a native
of that province. Mr. Cummer was a farmer, and
one of the pioneers in saw and grist milling in the
neighborhood of his boyhood. He was the first
white man born in the wilderness north of Muddy
York, now called Toronto, the date of that event
being March 28, 1797. His death occurred in the
same city in 1868, and his wife survived him until
April 11, 1870. She was born in 1806, and was
therefore in her sixty-fifth year at the time of her
demise. Mr. Cummer was somewhat of a politician, and occupied a prominent position in the
esteem of his neighbors. Both he and his wife
were active and zealous members of the Methodist
Church. There were born to them twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, the following
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Cadillac; Sarah, Mrs. Joseph Reid, whose home is
in Toronto; Rebecca E., who became the wife of
Joseph Harris and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba;
and our subject.
Like his parents a native of Ontario, James W.
Cummer was born at Willow Dale, York County,
September 20, 1845. With his parents he removed
to Waterdown, a village six miles north of Hamilton, about 1854. There he resided from his ninth
until his twenty-third year, farming on a small
scale. He then turned his attention to sawmilling,
which occupation he followed for several years in
Michigan, to which state he removed in 1870. At
first he was for six years located at Morley, on the
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad. In 1876 he
came to this place, where he has lived continuously
since. He soon embarked in the hardware business, and commanded a good trade, to which he
catered until his retirement, a little over a year
ago.
June 26, 1873, occurred the wedding of J. W.
Cummer and Miss Mary Brown. Nine children
graced their union, but three of the number have
been called to the silent land: Jane, their second
daughter, and the two youngest,Willie and Dwight
(twins). Those living are as follows: Edith P.,
Frederick W., Stuart W., Carl H., Ruth H. and
Robert G. Mrs. Cummer is a daughter of William
and Jane (Proctor) Brown, and is a native of
Wentworth County, Canada. Religiously Mr. and
Mrs. Cummer are adherents of the Presbyterian
faith, and are members of the local church. Our
subject belongs to the Knights of the Maccabees,
and in politics is a strong Republican.
The paternal grandfather of James W. was Jacob
Cummer, a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany.
Before the Revolutionary War broke out he came
to the United States as a soldier under George III.,
and the date of his enlistment soon expiring, he
remained here, taking no part in the war, either
on one side or the other. The English Government were anxious to have such men settle on
their land, and he accepted their overtures and
went to Toronto (then known as Muddy York)
from Reading, Pa. In that locality he spent the
remainder of his life, dying at the age of seventyfive years. By trade he was a wheelwright, and


made a good living for his large family. In this
position he was quiet and unobtrusive, and a man
of high moral character. In religion he was a
Lutheran. The maternal grandfather of our subject was David Smith. It is supposed that he was
a native of New Brunswick, but his death occurred
in early life in New York State.
EV. PETER GOTKE. During the present
century vast numbers have emigrated to
America from foreign lands, seeking a
home and fortune in our fair land. Not being
familiar with the English language, they have in
a large measure been deprived of the advantages
of religious training, except such as they have received from those of their fellow-countrymen who
have followed them hither and given their lives to
the work of proclaiming the Gospel. Such a one
is the subject of this sketch, a Dane by birth and
an American by adoption. In the ministerial
profession, to which he has devoted his energies,
he has met with great success, and his labors among
the Danes of Northern Michigan have been crowned
with most encouraging results. For some years
he has held the pastorate of the Danish Lutheran
Church of Manistee, in which responsible position
he has gained the regard of those who have been
brought in contact with him.
Rev. Mr. Gotke is still a young man, having
been born January 29, 1862. His native town is
Altona (then in Denmark, but now belonging to
Prussia), where his father, an officer in the service
of the Danish Government, resided. His death occurred November 22, 1894. In boyhood Rev. Mr.
Gotke was given the best advantages the country
afforded, and after completing the high-school
studies he entered the University of Copenhagen,
where he completed the classical course, graduating at the age of twenty-one. While a studentin
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native of Copenhagen, and they were married two
days before sailing for America.
It was a severe trial to Mr. Gotke to separate
himself, perhaps forever, from all his former associates and seek a home thousands of miles away
in a strange country. But it was his determination to come here and minister to his countrymen,
who were in need of such services, especially in
their native language. Accordingly in 1887 he
crossed the ocean, accompanied by his young wife,
and settled in Chicago, where he was ordained to
the ministry. His first pastorate was that of St.
Stephen's Church on the South Side, Chicago,
where he remained two years. In 1889 he was
transferred to Manistee, succeeding Rev. J. Hanson,
who died while in the service of his people.
The Danish Lutheran Church of Manistee has
a membership of over one hundred and thirty,
with a regular attendance of about five hundred.
In addition to this charge, Mr. Gotke is pastor of
the church at Big Rapids, where he is doing excellent work in the way of building up a congregation. He is now in the prime of life and the
vigor of manhood, and gives his parishioners intelligent and satisfactory service. He and his
wife, with their children, Johannes Christian, Elizabeth Marie and Esther Paulina, have established a
pleasant home in Manistee, and occupy a position
of influence among the Danish citizens of this locality. In politics he is a Republican.
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EORGE GOODSELL, proprietor of the
Ludington Iron Works, is a German-American citizen. He removed to Ludington
in 1875, and established the large foundries which
lie has ever since operated with marked success.
His works afford employment to from fourteen to
thirty men, and are one of the most substantial industries of the place. Since 1872 Mr. Goodsell
has been a Democrat, for two years was Chairman


of his party Congressional Committee, and for six
years was Chairman of the County Committee.
He was Presidential Elector the year of Cleveland's
defeat, and is now Custom House officer of this
city. He was elected Mayor in 1883, was returned
to that office the following year, and again chosen
to serve in that responsible position in 1893.
A native of Baden, Germany, born September
10, ]843, our subject is one of seven children born
to George and Catherine (Smith) Goodsell, both
likewise-natives of the Fatherland. Five of their
children are still living. Frank is a resident of
Omaha, Neb.; Martin lives in Green River, Wyo.;
Jacob in Sacramento, Cal.; and Bennett J. makes
his home in Ludington. The father followed milling in Germany until 1845, when he came to seek
a home in the United States. Going to Monroe
County, Mich., he settled upon a farm twelve miles
from the village of Monroe. When well along in
years he went to live with his daughter, Barbara,
at Toledo, dying at her home in 1884, when in his
eighty-seventh year. His wife's death occurred
many years before, in 1849. They were both identified with the Catholic Church.
In his third year George Goodsell was brought
by his parents to Michigan, and until his fifteenth
year passed his time on his father's farm. He then
began learning the printer's trade, and worked at
that calling until the war broke out. He answered
to the first call for seventy-five thousand volunteers, enlisting for a term of three months in the
First Michigan Regiment  Later he entered Company A of the Seventeenth Regiment as a private,
and was promoted from Sergeant to Brevet-Major.
He was Captain of Company H, and was made
Brevet-Major in front of Petersburg. He participated in the first and last battles of the war, and
was wounded in the engagement at Poplar Springs
Church, September 30, 1864, from the effects of
which injury he was obliged to be off duty for
forty-one days. Among the battles in which he
was engaged, were the first Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Knoxville, Vicksburg, Jackson,
Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and the surrender at Appomattox
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to resume peaceful avocations. For five years he
was engaged in the hardware business at Pent Water, Mich., with his brother, B. J., after which he
sold out his interest and invested in a foundry
and machine-shop in the same place. Next, as we
have before stated, lie became interested in his
Ludington plant, which he has since given his entire attention to developing.
June 24, 1868, Mr. Goodsell married Dianitia,
daughter of Obediah and   Dianitia (Mallard)
Sands. Seven children came to grace their union,
namely: Gertrude, Bertha, George, Evelyn, Walter, Theodore and Ogden M. The fourth and
youngest of this family are the only ones now living. Our subject is interested in several civic societies, being a Chapter Mason, a member of "Pap"
Williams Post, G. A. R., the National Union,
Knights of the Maccabees and Knights of Honor.
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ILLIAM J. HOBBS comes of sterling
pioneer stock, his father, Rowland
Hobbs, having been an early settler of
Grand Traverse County, and one of the pioneer
millers of Traverse City. Our subject is now numbered among the enterprising, progressive and substantial business men of this place, and is no unimportant factor in advancing its interests. He
has a large, well appointed hardware store, to
which he adds the business of plumbing and heating appliances, and commands an extensive trade,
not only in this city, but among the citizens of
the outlying country.
The father of our subject superintended the
building of the flouring-mill now owned by Hannah, Lay & Co., which he managed for them, and
the marvelous success which attended it from the
first is due in a large measure to his excellent and
skillful superintendence. He remained with this
company for many years, and gave them satisfactory service up to within two days of his death.


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He departed this life at the age of sixty-six years.
He always attended strictly to his own affairs, and
as a consequence always got along well with his
neighbors. He thoroughly identified himself with
whatever would best promote the highest interests
of the county, and liberally helped forward many
schemes for its improvement, and was deservedly
numbered among Its most loyal citizens.
The lady who became the mother of our subject
was prior to her marriage Miss Sarah Holmes. She
was born in England, whence she was brought to
America by her parents in childhood. Her union
with Rowland Hobbs resulted in the birth of five
children. Emma and Jennie, who are twins, are
now living in Traverse City; Eva, who also makes
her home here, is the wife of Dr. E. L. Ashton;
William J., of this sketch, was the fourth in order
of birth; and Flora, the youngest of the family,
lives in this city.
The birth of our subject took place in Ypsilanti,
Mich., October 27, 1864. At the time of the removal of the family to Traverse City, he was a lad
of four years, therefore remembers little else than
life in this city. Here he received his education
in the public schools, and has progressed until he
is now one of its most honored citizens and wideawake business men.
When first beginning in life for himself, Mr.
Hobbs entered the employ of Hannah, Lay & Co.,
hardware merchants, and it was while working for
them that he gained a thorough knowledge of his
present business. He was economical and industrious, and in 1890, in company with F. E. Austin,
established in business for himself. This connection existed until February, 1894, when it was dissolved, our subject purchasing his partner's interest, since which time he has managed affairs alone.
Mr. Hobbs has a conveniently arranged store and
carries a full stock of hardware, stoves, etc., besides
a good display of plumbing and heating outfits.
Mr. Hobbs and Miss Flora A. Campbell were
married December 16, 1891. The lady was born
December 17, 1866, and is the daughter of H. D.
Campbell, a native of New York. She is a well
educated lady and a member in excellent standing
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membership with the Masonic order. He has been
agent for the American Express Company ever
since they established an office in this place, and
in looking after and guarding their interests lie
gives entire satisfaction.
FEV. HERMAN LEMKE, pastor of the German Lutheran Church of Manistee, is deserving of especial consideration, from the
fact that he has spent forty-two years continuously
in the ministry, and has served the people at this
place for twenty-two consecutive years. Notwithstanding this long period of ministerial work and
extraordinary mental activity, he is well preserved
and in the full possession of his physical and mental faculties. He is a gentleman well informed,
not only in church liturgy, but also on general
topics. He is one with whom it is a pleasure to
meet.
Mr. Lemke was born in the kingdom of Prussia,
Germany, November 25, 1828, and spent the years
of his boyhood in his native land, where he acquired a good education in the German language.
In 1850 he came to America, and soon afterward
entered the Capital University at Columbus, Ohio,
where he prosecuted his theological studies until
1853. He was then ordained to the ministry of
the Lutheran Church, and accepted a call to the
church near Monroe, Mich., where he held the pastorate for ten years. Such were his energy and
fidelity to the cause that be succeeded in organizing two congregations, over which he presided in
addition to his own church.
From  Monroe Mr. Lemke was transferred to
Roseville, Macomrb County, Mich., where he served
as pastor of the church for ten years, meantime
organizing another congregation and receiving a
large number of accessions to the membership. In
1872 he was assigned to the church at Manistee,
and here he has since labored, a period of more
than twenty-two years. Under his charge there


are three hundred and thirty families. This large
membership is especially remarkable when we consider that there were but sixty-seven families in
the congregation at the time of his arrival here.
An extensive addition has also been made to the
school connected with the church, there being now
three rooms, which are under control of three
teachers, whereas until recently one instructor
served the needs in this respect.
While a resident of Monroe County, Mich., Mr.
Lemke was united in marriage, in 1854, with Miss
Mary Buckel, who was born in Bavaria, Germany,
June 21, 1831,and came with her parents to Michigan in 1847. Nine children were born of this
union, namely: Mary, now the wife of Rev. H.
Torney, pastor of the German Lutheran Church at
New Haven, Macomb County, Mich.; John, who is
married, and is enlgaged as a piano tuner and repairer in Oregon; Eliza, wife of Prof. L. F. Brinkmann, of whom mention is made on another page
of this volume; Teresa, who resides with her parents; Augusta, wife of F. C. Larsen, a merchant of
Manistee; Herman, who is employed in a church
school in Sioux City, Iowa; Charles, a teacher in a
parochial school in Buffalo, N. Y.; William, who is
clerk in a dry-goods store in Grand Rapids, Mich.;
and Frederick, who died at two years of age.
With all the institutions of our Government Mr.
Lemke is in hearty sympathy, and is loyal to the
best interests of the nation, though not actively
identified with public affairs. He is a close student
of standard authors, both German and English,
and owns a fine library, mostly professional, in
which many of his leisure hours are passed..            ^:      r. ^^p^_~^


AMES S. MADISON. There is no factor in
the development of a country more potent
than the press. To it more than to any other
agency (save the modern railway) are due
the establishment of towns and the progress of
those material interests upon which the nation is
dependent. In a volume of this character it is
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of one who has from boyhood been identified with
newspaper work, and who is now the popular and
successful editor of the Manistee Advocate.
By birth and parentage Mr. Madison is a Southerner. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., December 25, 1854, and has been an orphan from his
earliest recollections. At the age of thirteen years
he came to Manistee County, and was adopted into
the family of Thomas Simpson, of Bear Lake, where
he grew to manhood, and under whose hospitable
roof he has always found a pleasant home. His
entire mature life has been spent in this county,
and he is therefore intimately associated with its
growth and progress. The rudiments of his education were gained in the local schools, but he soon
left school in order to earn his own livelihood, becoming an employe in the lumber-mills, where he
remained until 1875.
Mr. Madison's connection with the printing business began in 1875, when he entered a printingoffice in Manistee as an apprentice. There he
gained a thorough knowledge of the "art preservative," which later enabled him to publish and edit
a paper with success. After learning the tiade, he
entered school, realizing that a more thorough education was necessary for proficient journalistic
work. Three years were spent in school, and then
he bought the Manistee Standard, the paper upon
which he had learned his trade. The name of this he
changed to the M.nistee Sentinel in 1885. A year
later the paper was consolidated with the Times,
the new publication taking the name of the TimesSentinel. As such it was managed by the firm of
Hilton & Madison until 1892.
In October, 1892, Mr. Madison bought of J. P.
O'Mally a half-interest in the Manistee Advocate, but after six months he became the sole proprietor. The Advocate is a weekly newspaper, Republican in political sentiment, and devoted to the
welfare of the city and county of Manistee. Its
editorials are strong, its local items spicy, and its
comments upon the questions of the age forcible
and interesting. It favois all public-spirited measures, and is a friend to all progressive enterprises.
It has a large patronage, and a most encouraging
future outlook. It has the distinction of being
the only paper in the city that favors protection


and the other principles of the Republican party,
and is therefore very popular in the ranks of that
political organization. Through its inluence, no
less than to the efforts of the many energetic citizens of Manistee, is due the development of the
place, both as a business center and as the headquarters of the lumbering interests of Northern
Michigan.
EV. JOSEPH T. HUDON, pastor of St.
Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Manistee, and a gentleman of superior culture
and ability, is a native of Canada, and was born
in Kamouraska, province of Quebec, on the 16th
of December, 1857. In his youth lie was the recipient of excellent educational advantages. He
was educated in Laval University in Quebec, taking all the orders under the jurisdiction of that
institution. On the 19th of June, 1883, he was
ordained to the holy priesthood, and at once received the appointment of assistant priest at Quebec, where the two ensuing years were passed.
From Quebec Father Hudon was transferred to
the States, becoming assistant priest in Notre Dame
Church of Chicago, where he remained from 1885
until the following year. From 1886 to 1888, inclusive, he was pastor of St. Ann's Catholic Church
of Alpena, Mich., where he was very successful in
his work, the membership being increased and the
prosperity of the church promoted materially. In
the year last named he came to his present pastorate in Manistee, where he has since had charge of
the French Catholics.
St. Mary's parish embraces two hundred families in Manistee and seventy-four families in Onekama, besides fifty in Frankfort.  Services are
held on week days at the missions, while the Sundays are devoted by Father Hudon to the work in
Manistee. The French language is used in the
worship, he being the first pastor of the exclusively French organization in Manistee. Prior to
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tils city, but during that year the Poles withdrew
and formed a separate organization. Three years
later, with the consent of the Bishop, the French
withdrew  from the Irish and German congregation, and organized their present church, retaining
the old church building. The work has prospered
wonderfully since each nationality has been accommodated with services in its own language, and the
change has proved to be a very wise one.
In connection with St. Mary's Church, a parochial school is conducted under charge of the Sisters of Mercy. The attendance is gratifying, and
under the excellent supervision of the Sisters the
pupils are making satisfactory progress. To the
work of the church Father Hudon devotes his entire time and attention. In the prosperity and
happiness of each member of his parish he takes a
personal interest, and his parishioners feel that in
him they have a true friend, as well as spiritual
adviser. As may be imagined, his attention is
wholly occupied in discharging the many duties
connected with Ilis pastorate, and he has, therefore,
little time to give to matters of public interest.
However, he is well informed upon topics of current importance, and is a thoughtful student of
the great issues of the age. Among Protestants as
well as Catholics he is highly respected as an able
man, of superior intellectual attainments and splendid qualifications for his present responsible position.
DWIN B. STANLEY, who is engaged in
J_9_ the general mercantile business at Sherman,
is a member of a family that has been represented in America since 1746. At that time his
great-grandfather, Jacob Stanley, accompanied by
six brothers, emigrated from England and settled
in New England. He served as a soldier through
the entire period of the Revolutionary War, and
was twice wounded in battle, besides which he suffered from exposure to such an extent that his
fingers and toes were frozen and amputation was


necessary. After the war he was granted a pension by the Governnent. When the Revolution
was ended, he settled in Onondaga County, N. Y.,
where he engaged in farm work. When the War
of 1812 broke out he again volunteered his services, and, notwithstanding his age and infirmities,
he went to the front, where he was as conspicuous
for his valor as in the struggle of thirty years before. He survived his wife some years and passed
away at the great age of one hundred and three.
In the family of this Revolutionary hero there
were the following-named children: Samuel, grandfather of our subject; Jacob, a farmer, who died in
Sterling County, N. Y.; Robert, who was a mechanic; Bailey, who was drowned in the Seneca
River about 1838; Sarah; Mrs. Susan Chapman;
and James. Grandfather Stanley, who was a soldier in the War of 1812, married Dorcas Odell, a
native of Vermont. They established their home
in Onondaga County, N. Y.. where they remained
until death.
Five of the children of Samuel Stanley attained
years of maturity, namely: James, a teacher, who
died in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Benjamin Malbty, who lives in Van Buren County, Mich.;
Charles, a farmer of Van Buren County; Bailey J.,
our subject's father; and Jane, who married Benjamin Smith and lives in Van Buren County.
Bailey J. was born in Onondaga County, N. Y.,
December 15, 1824, and was early orphaned by his
father's death, his mother having died previously.
He was then taken into the home of a well-to-do
farmer, Peter Peck, with whom he remained until
twenty-one years of age, receiving at that time
$100 in money and two suits of clothes. Besides
this he had been given three months' schooling
each year.
In 1843 Bailey J. Stanley married Cornelia A.
Skinner, who was born in Onondaga County, N. Y.,
November 5, 1826. She was a daughter of Zeri
Skinner, a native of Vermont and a mechanic by
trade. Her grandfather, also named Zeri, was born
in England, but emigrated thence to America and
took part in the Revolutionary War. After marriage Mr. Stanley resided in New York until 1855,
at which time he came to Michigan. After a short
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operated a farm, he removed in 1858 to Kalamazoo
County, and soon afterward settled on a farm hear
Paw Paw. His first purchase at that place consisted of forty acres of unimproved land, to which
he later added one hundred and sixty acres. In
1875 he came to Wexford County and bought an
unimproved farm, where he has since been occupied as a fruit-grower.
During the Civil War B. J. Stanley, in 1864,
entered the service as a member of Company G,
First Michigan Engineers, and served until mustered out under general order at the close of the
war, being engaged in detached duty. His first
vote was cast for James K. Polk, and when the
Republican party was formed he joined its ranks.
Later events, however, led him to transfer his allegiance to the Democratic party. He has held a
number of local offices with credit to himself. At
the age of sixteen he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, but for the past quarter of a century
he has been an advocate of the Swedenborgian
faith.
Our subject is one of five children, of whom we
note the following: James Zeri was born April 7,
1846, and resides at Harriette, Mich.; Mary Elizabeth, whose birth occurred November 23, 1848,
married Reuben B. Quay, and lives in Gaylord,
Mich.; Edwin B. is the next in order of birth;
Minna M. was born June 17, 1866, and is the wife
of Jerome Blodgett, of Sherman; and Adelbert was
born June 13, 1868, and is now a resident of Harriette.
Born in Van Buren County, on a farm near Paw
Paw, Mich., February 1, 1857, our subject received
a common-school education, and early began to be
self-supporting. He left home in 1878, at which
time he came to Sherman and obtained a position
as clerk for the firm of MaQueston & Gilbert, remaining in that capacity for four years. When
Mr. Gilbert withdrew he was taken in as partner,
and the firm name was changed to MaQueston &
Co. After the death of the senior member of the
firm, V. C. Wall became a partner in the concern,
the business continuing under tile same style as before. Mr. Wall withdrew after four years, and our
subject became the sole proprietor of the establishment, which he has since conducted. He has in


stock a general line of goods, and is one of the
leading merchants of the county. Politically he
is a D)emocrat, but takes no further interest in politics than to cast his vote at elections.  Socially
he is a member of Sherman Lodge No. 372, A. F.
& A. M.
In 1882 Mr. Stanley was united in marriage
with Miss Sarah Avery, a native of Steuben County, N. Y., and three children bless their union,
Cornelia, MaQueston and Glenn A. Mrs. Stanley
was born March 23, 1861, and is a daughter of
Lucius and Susan (Sylvester) Avery, also natives
of Steuben County. The family came to Michigan in 1863, and sojourned in Grand Traverse
until 1872, after which they removed to Wexford
County. They now reside at Irving, Barry County, Mich. The dates of birth of our subject's children are as follows: Cornelia E., April 20, 1884;
MaQueston, May 27,1887; and Glenn Avery, January 18, 1889. The family is one of prominence
and influence in the social circles of Sherman, and
both Mr. and Mrs. Stanley enjoy the high regard
of their acquaintances.
OSEPH L. MANSEAU is one of the early
settlers of Manistee. He was brought here
by his parents in 1849, when lie was only two
years old, and since 1871 he has lived here
uninterruptedly. He has been identified with the
upbuilding and growth of this community, as an
important factor in the prosperity which now rests
upon the enterprising city. Since 1889 he has
been engaged in an extensive wholesale and retail
business as a dealer in hay, grain, flour and feed,
butter, eggs, cheese, etc., his son being associated
with him. For several months of the year their
business keeps a schooner in operation between
Manistee and Manitowoc, bringing supplies from
the latter place.
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(De Shano) Marseau. They were both natives of
Paris, France, and were married in Montreal, Canada. About the year 1847 they settled in Milwaukee, having for several years prior lived at Green
Bay, Wis. By trade a millwright, thle father was
also a ship-builder, and for some time after his removal from Milwaukee (where he lived several
years) to Manistee followed the last-named occupation. He built three vessels, and also put
up the Stronach Mill, and worked on several others
in this or neighboring counties. He died in Manistee in 1857, while still in the prime of manhood.
Of his ten children seven are still living.
Joseph L. Manseau was left an orphan at the age
of twelve years, at which time occurred the death
of his mother, his father having died two years
before. He attended the public schools of Leland,
Leelanaw County, where the family lived for several years. From that town he enlisted in the
United States Navy on the 26th of February, 1864,
and served on a "tinciad" near Johnsonville,
Tenn., in the Lower Mississippi Squadron. That
boat being sunk by the enemy's guns, lie was transferred to the ironclad 'Cincinnati," and this vessel became a part of the West Gulf Blockading
Squadron, with headquarters at Mobile. Mr. Manseau participated in the capture of Spanish Fort
and Ft. Blakely, and was present when the entire
rebel fleet surrendered at South Carolina. He was
also in the battles of Paducah, Howard's Landing,
Big Sandy, Ft. Hyman and Clifton, on the Tennessee River. After serving for twenty-five months
he was honorably discharged at Pensacola, Fla.,
April 13, 1866.
Returning to Leland, M;ch., from the South,
our subject was there married, September 21, 1868,
to Miss Hattie Hawkins, a lady who was born in
London, Canada, of Irish parentage. In 1871 the
young couple, with their two children, came to
make a permanent home in Manistee. Two of
their children are deceased, namely: Anna and
Joseph. William A. is in partnership with his father in business; and May is still under the parental roof. The family are members of the First
Congregational Church, and are highly esteemed
by all who know them.
For four years Mr. Manseau was employed as a


millwright with the firm of Tyson & Sweet, both
on repair work and in the erection of new buildings. His next employment was as a clerk in the
store of Canfield & Wheeler, with whom he remained for eight years. At the end of that time
they discontinued their store, but took our subject
into their lumber office, where he had charge of
the mill and camp supplies. The firm was then
running three mills and cutting all of their own
timber. For sixteen years Mr. Manseau was a
faithful and trusted employe of the company. Resolving to embark in business for himself, he next
started in his present undertaking, and is making
a success of the business. He handles brick quite
extensively, his supplies being purchased at Manitowoc and brought across the lake.
Socially our subject is a member of James F. McGinley Post No. 201, G. A. R. He has served in all
of the minor offices and is the present Commander.
He also is identified with the Ancient Order of
United Workmen, and is Financier of the local
lodge. Politically he is a stanch Republican.
H AU NCEY B. CANNIFF. Prominent
among the industries of Manistee County
are its milling enterprises, and the men
who have worked in that line have contributed
effectively to the advancement of their communities. The Copemish Roller-mill Company, of which
Mr. Canniff is President, has established and successfully conducted a flourishing business, and has
gained a reputation for progressive methods and
reliable dealings.
Mr. Canniff was born in Litchfield, Hillsdale
County, Mich., April 7, 1846, and is the son of
Stephen and Maria (Bovee) Canniff, both of whom
were born in New York State. He is one of a
family of three sons and three daughters, five of
whom are still living. Susan M. is the wife of Joel
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birth; Charles B. is a resident of Oregon; and Julia
L. is the wife of George Lovejoy.
The father of our subject was a farmer by occupation, and in order to carry on that vocation more
profitably he located in Michigan, making tile trip
here in 1840. For a short time he lived in Wheatland, Hillsdale County, and tlien, returning to his
home in the East, remained there until 1844, when
we again find him a resident of Micligan. On his
return hither he carried on farming near Litchfield,
where he died in 1876, aged sixty-four years. His
good wife survived him until 1887, when she, too,
passed away, aged sixty-seven years. They were
devoted members of the Congregational Church,
in which tile father served as Deacon and Trustee.
Among his fellow-townsmen lie was very popular,
which fact was evidenced by his election to the
State Legislature in 1866. For a period of two
years he filled that responsible position, representing his constituents in a manner highly satisfactory to them. For eleven years he was Supervisor
of his township, and socially was highly regarded
as a man of integrity.
The maternal grandfather of our subject was Jacob Bovee, who for a number of years made his
home in Mohawk County, N. Y., but later in life
was a resident of Genesee County, N. Y., where his
death occurred at the age of seventy years. Clhauncey B. Cann ff was reared upon his father's farm in
Hillsdale County, and whenl quite young attended
the district schools of that locality. Later, however, he supplemented the knowledge there gained
by a course in the village schools. For two years
after attaining his majority he lived at home, and
then, starting out in life for himself, purchased a
tract of eighty acres of land in Berrien County,
near Three Oaks. A year later he sold this farm,
and with the money thus obtained bought forty
acres in Cass County, where lie made his home for
about three years.
February 18, 1874, Mr. Canniff came to Cleon
Township, then a part of Wexford County, but
now within the bounds of Manistee County, where
he became the proprietor of a quarter-section of
land, and this lie placed under excellent tillage,
and still has in his possession. His marriage, February 18, 1869, united him with Miss L. W. Perry,


daughter of Peter and Rhoda (Shulters) Perry,
and to them were born three sons and two daughters. Those living are Faith L. and Perry F. Mr.
and Mrs. Canniff are worthy members of the Congregational Church, and he is serving as Deacon
and Trustee in the church at Copemish. He is
greatly interested in Sunday-school work, and for
twenty-four years was Superintendent of that department of church work.
It was on the 26th of April, 1890, that Mr. Canniff came to Coperish. The previous winter he
had aided in the erection of the flouring-mill, and
is now the President of the company that operates
the concern. Since coming to this place he has
given his undivided attention to securing the success of the business. The mill has a capacity of
fifty barrels of flour per day, and in connection
with this the company has a feedmill and buckwheat stone. The officers, besides our subject, are
R. Williams, Vice-President; and F. W. Clark, Secretarv and Treasurer.
At the present time Mr. Canniff is filling the position of President of the Village Board, and has
been School Director ever since the organization
of the district to which Copemish belongs. He
was elected Supervisor of Cleon Township in 1877,
filling the office eight years successively, and for
three years was President and Treasurer of the
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Manistee,
Benzie and Mason Counties. In politics he is a
stanch suppoiter of Republican principles. He is
a man of good business ability, well informed, and
has the regard of the entire community.
__,  _      J- jL      'o- sl
JUDGE J. II. MONROE. No man who holds
an official position in Grand Traverse County
is managing the affairs under his supervision
with greater fidelity or capability than the
gentleman whose name introduces this sketch, and
who is the present Probate Judge. Believing that
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ties, and his practical industry, wisely and vigorously applied, has not failed of success. He has
risen from an humble position to one of influence
solely through the exercise of his native powers of
mind, and his life affords an example of the results
of application and perseverance.
The Monroe family was for several generations
identified with the history of New York, being
residents of Steuben County. The grandfather of
our subject, whose name was Henry, was a farmer
there, and spent his entire life in that county, dying at the age of about sixty-five. His family
numbered eleven children, five daughters and six
sons, one of whom was William, our subject's
father. He was born in Steuben County, and was
reared to manhood upon a farm, early in life gaining a thorough knowledge of the details of agricultural work. His marriage to Miss Nellie Larrue
occurred in New York, where he continued to reside for a number of yeats afterward. In 1856 he
came to Michigan and his first location was at
Grand Rapids, whence. three years later, lie came
to Grand Traverse County.
In the parental family there were three children,
namely: M. L., now living on a farm in Grand
Traverse County, Mich.; T. A.,a resident of Traverse City; and J. H., of this sketch. The lastnamed, who was the youngest of the three sons,
was born in Steuben County, N. Y., August 5,
1847, and grew to manhood upon a farm. In youth
lie alternated attendance at the common schools
with work upon the home farm. His life was by
no means an easy one, but the hard work and constant effort laid the foundation of a persevering,
energetic, industrious character, and what he is
to-day he owes largely to those boyhood years of
diligent application. Arriving at man's estate, he
chose the occupation to which he had been reared,
that of an agriculturist, and engaged in his chosen
vocation with success for many years.
Upon being elected County Treasurer in 1888,
our subject removed to Traverse City, the county
seat, and here he has since made his home. Upon
the expiration of his term of four years, he was
chosen to fill the position of Probate Judge, and
has since served acceptably in that capacity. In
national and local elections he has always voted


the Republican ticket, and is an ardent admirer
and firm supporter of its principles. In addition
to the offices above named, he has also occupied
other local posts of trust. For seven years lie
served as Supervisor of Blair Township, and a
number of years ago held the position of Chairman
of the Republican County Committee. He is recognized as one of the leaders of his party, and as
one of its most able members.
The marriage of Judge Monroe, in 1874, united
him with Miss De Ette Monroe, a native of western New York and a daughter of James D. and P.
A. Monroe. Two (aughters complete the family
circle, named Xena and Gracie. Socially Judge
Monroe is indentified with Lodge No. 311, I. 0.
O. F., at Monroe Centre, of which he is Past Grand,
and in which he has filled nearly all the subordinate offices. He is a man of genial, companionable
disposition, who enjoys the esteem of a large circle of acquaintances.
HARLES BOERNER, City Assessor of Ludington, is a contractor and builder, and
makes a specialty of felt and gravel roofing. For twenty years he has been an active member of tlhe German Aid Society, and for the past
three years has been President of that organization. In 1893 he attended the State Convention
held at Jackson, as President of the local society.
He is also Past Commander of Mozart Commandery No. 58, United Friends of Michigan, and attended the State Convention in 1892. In politics
he is a Republican, and is actively interested in
whatever pertains to the upbuilding of the community in which he has made his home for a quarter of a century or more.
A native of Germany, Charles Boerner was born
in Seeba, near Meiningen, December 27, 1846, and
is a son of John and Elizabeth Boerner. He remained at home until seventeen years of age, when
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of his native land, after which he was for two
years a waiter in a cafe, but did not like the business. After reaching the United States he engaged
in carpentering. On arriving at his destination
lie was $74 in debt, as his brother, who lived in
Milwaukee, advanced him the money for his
passage. He arrived in Wisconsin July 4, 1863,
and the next year began serving an apprenticeship with John Neindorf, of Milwaukee. He remained with that gentleman for a year and threequarters, getting seven shillings per day and
boarding himself. Then starting out as a journeyman, he worked for a time in Milwaukee and
Winona, Minn. In October, 1867, he came to Lulington, but had previously, in tile winter of 1865 -66, remained for a short time in the pineries near
this city, and while there cleared about $125. He
was camp carpenter for about three months in the
woods, repairing sleighs, making ox-yokes, axe
handles, etc., and tile following slpring began taking contracts.
In 1873 Mr. Boerner associated with himself as a
partner A. Tiedemann in contracting and building, and in 1882 built a planing-mill, which is
now owned by Tiedemann & Co. That connection
existed seventeen and-a-half years, and since it
was dissolved our subject has been alone in business. The first contract which he received was in
1868, when he put up a boarding-house for Charles
Koeglier, and soon afterward a boarding-house for
F. A. Koch. The city hall was built by himself
and partner at a cost of $14,000, the Fourth Ward
schoolhouse at a cost of $8,000, and the German
Lutheran Church edifice at $5,300. For years
they were one of the leading firms of this locality,
putting up many of tile fine dwellings and business
houses of the city, and employing from twelve to
eighty men. They also contracted for paving, and
laid about two and a-half miles of cedar-block
roadway.
About 1870 Mr. Boerner became interested in
the subject of roofing, and has ever since made a
business of both felt and gravel roofing. He keeps
a large stock of the best of these goods in the
market always on hand, and has a large local
trade. One variety is Carey's Magnesia Flexible
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is especially good for resisting the weather. The
asphalt three-ply roofing, the Black Diamond and
the old and reliable gravel roofing each have particular advantages of their own, the latter being especially used on flat or slightly inclined roofs.
There is nothing about a house which should receive better attention than the top, as It is the
crown of the building, and more exposed to the
weather than any other part of the structure. His
office and shop are at No. 310 James Street.
May 2, 1868, Mr. Boerner married Miss Katie
Koch. Her father is Fred Koch, one of the oldest
and best known blacksmiths of this city, whose
death occurred about 1890, on the farm in Riverton, Mason County, to which he had retired. His
wife bore the maiden name of Catherine Petry.
The following children were born to our subject
and his wife: Caroline, who is the wife of Charles
Lettan, of Ludington; Fred, twin of Caroline, and
now in business with his father; George. a machinist by occupation; and Lucy, Joln, Frank,
Charlie and Katie, who are all at home. The parents are regular attendants and members of St.
John's German Lutheran Church.
H   I ENRY C. SMITH, the senior member of
the firm of Smith Bros., contractors and
builders at Traverse City, is a conspicuous illustration of what may be accomplished by
effort properly applied. He has reached his present position among the active business men of the
place by close attention to business, and has gained
a competence by honest methods. A man of indefatigable determination, he has solely by his own
endeavor placed himself among the best and most
reliable of the business men of the village. He
has been in business at his present location with
his younger brother for eight years, and has a plant
well designed for the manufacture of all things
required in the building of a house.
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farmer by occupation, also engaged as a contractor. He was a man possessing remarkable genius,
a natural mechanic, and could successfully turn
his hand to the use of all kinds of tools, and the
construction of every variety of handiwork. Of
this gift his son inherits a goodly share. After an
honorable and useful life, he passed from earth in
1866, leaving to his descendants the legacy of a
pure life and spotless name.
The mother of our subject, who bore the maiden
name of Sarah Prouty, was born in Ohio, and is
now living in Traverse City. She is a lady possessing many good qualities of head and heart, and
carefully reared her children, preparing them for
positions of usefulness in the business world. She
was married again after the death of our subject's
father, and by her second union had three children, two of whom survive. Of her first marriage
five children were born, viz.: Henry C.; H. D.,
who is in business with his elder brother; William
F., in the employ of his brothers; and Cynthia
and Franklin, who are deceased.
The subject of this liography was born in Hancock County, Ohio, December 27, 1854. His early
years were spent upon a farm, and he had but little opportunity for gaining an education. His
present broad information has been gained by
habits of close observation, and by practical contact with the business world. At the age of seventeen lie left Ohio and came to Michigan, settliig
in Traverse City, where he engaged to work for
the firm of Hannah, Lay & Co. After a few years
he commenced with his brother to contract and
build, and has established a reputation in this line
second to no other. The business has continued to
grow from its inception, and the reputation of the
firm is established through this section of country.
By his marriage with Miss Margaret Alexander,
who was born near Elgin, Ill., Mr. Smith has two
children, Everett M. and Elmer D. Socially le is
identified with the Order of Maccabees. In politics he is a Republican, and since boyhood has advocated the principles of that party. As far as
possible, lie has always avoided any political preferment, wishing to attend exclusively to his business. However, he has been active in local affairs,
and has been chosen by his fellow-citizens to rep

resent them in a number of positions of trust, including the office of Sheriff, which lie held for four
years. Though lie has already achieved a large
measure of success, he does not content himself
with what lie has attained, but continues to labor
with brain and hands, pushing forward to completion every contract undertaken by the firm. Beginning life in humble circumstances, he llas steadily, step by step, won a substantial amount of
worldly goods, and is a fitting example of what is
in store for energy and directness of purpose in
our country.
APT. CHARLES W. MYERS, of No. 290
Fifth Avenue, Manistee, has had extensive
experience as a mariner on the Great Lakes
and on the ocean. He started as a cabin-boy on
a St. Lawrence River steamboat in 1848, when
he was a youth of only twelve years. Two years
later lie shipped before the mast of the "Omcmulgee,"
which started on a whaling expedition to the Arctic regions. He was thirty months on this voyage,
and deserted the ship at Honolulu in the Sandwich Islands. The "Ocmulgee" was the first prize
captured by the pirate "Alabama" during the War
of the Rebellion. Obtaining a position on the
whaler "Monticello," of Nantucket, R. I., young
Myers was six months on this expedition, and as
he had shipped for one trip only was discharged
at Talcahuana, Chili. During the next three years
he remained in that country driving stages, working on vessels in the harbor, and finally being being bar-keeper in a hotel. He next became a
member of the crew on the clipper "Nautilus," of
New Bedford, Conn., and spent the following
eleven months off the coast of Peru. He was
once more discharged at Talcahuana, and then
shipped on the steamer "Polynesia," a coaster, and
at the end of six months was paid off in Valparaiso.
For two months he was one of the crew on the
"Eudora," at the end of which time he left at
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America in the "Sharon," of Fair Haven, Conn.
He arrived safely at New Bedford, Mass., at the
end of ninety-two days' voyage, by way of Cape
Horn.
Captain Myers proceeded to New York City and
made a voyage to Virginia on the schooner "Daniel C. Higgins," on which he proceeded up the
James River and then returned to the metropolis.
Boarding the schooner "Lath Rltch," lie sailed for
St. John's, Porto Rico, West Indies, stopping at
Georgetown, S. C., for a cargo of lumber. There
he deserted the vessel, and with a comrade walked
from Georgetown to Wilmington, N. C., a distance
of one hundred and thirty miles. Arriving there,
he shipped on the brigg "Ben Young," which was
also bound for St. John's with a cargo of yellow
pine lumber. This was duly delivered and then
the ship proceeded to southern Cuba for a cargo
of molasses, which was conveyed to Philadelphia.
This trip was the termination of Captain Myers'
ocean life, seven years having been passed by him
on the mighty deep.
At Oswego, N. Y., Captain Myers took passage
on the schooner "D. L. Couch," bound for Detroit,
and from there to Ashley, Mich. He made several
trips back and forth on this schooner, which conveyed hoops for flour barrels and other commodities to Oswego. Later our subject changed to the
schooner "O. V. Brainard," and after a few trips
transferred to the "Henry Clay," and subsequently
to the "Gazelle." During the next few years of
his life on the Great Lakes, the Captain sailed on
the following vessels: "Henry R. Seymour," "Maria Johnson," "Samuel G. Andrews," "Merrimac,"
"Forest Queen," '"Sarah Hibbard," the "Lively,"
"Persian," "Cleveland," "Buena Vista," "Schooner
Melrose," "Granada," "Ostrich" and "Corsican."
In 1875 our subject located permanently at
Manistee, although he has often been away from
home for a whole season, and while his family continued to dwell here has frequently been employed
at Ludingto. and Chicago for a few months at a
time. In 1868 he received his first license as a
Captain, and since that time has served in that capacity, and on the waters of Lake Michigan. Certainly few men have had wider experience, covering a longer period, than has this worthy old sea7


man, who is more at home on the water than on
land.
January 8, 1865, Captain Myers was married in
Oswego, N. Y., to Miss Adeline Taylor, who was
born in 1849 in that city, and was called to her
final rest in 1885. Five of the eight children
born of their union are still living, namely: James
W., who is chief engineer of the steamer "Puritan,"
belonging to the Chicago, St. Joseph & Benton
Harbor Transportation Company; Lillie and Virginia, who are now taking charge of their father's
home; Henry, who is employed on the steamer
"Petoskey;" and Raymond W., who is a schoolboy
of ten years. The three other children died in early
childhood or infancy. The Captain and his family are members of the Episcopal Church, and he
and his sons are Democrats politically.
The birth of Captain Myers occurred in Belleville, Canada, October 26, 1836. He is one of a
family numbering eight children, whose parents
were Bleecker W. and Hannah (Webb) Myers.
The father was a native of Canada, and the mother
of Belfast, Ireland.
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ILLIAM W. MITCHELL. Among those
who have achieved marked success in
the pine forests of Northern Michigan,
and who have succeeded in promoting the progress of this locality, may be mentioned the name
of W. W. Mitchell, one of the most prominent
lumbermen in the state. His residence is in Cadillac, to which place (then called Clam Lake) he
was attracted in 1873. He was then a young man
just out of school, and his only capital was a
strong physique and a determination to make his
life a success.
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sketch is presented on another page of this volume.
In the fall of 1873 he went into the woods as a
laborer, acting as teamster and swamper. During
the summer of 1874 he was foreman in a small
lumber-yard at Clam Lake, and in the fall of that
year, associated with others, he entered into a contract to put logs into Clam Lake for mills. For
two years lie was thus engaged, after which he accepted the position of foreman for George A.
Mitchell, having charge of logs and lumber. His
wages were carefully saved, and as frequently as
possible he invested in pine lands.
In 1877 Mr. Mitchell, in partnership with J. W.
Cobb, purchased two hundred and seventy-six
acres of pine land, and in January, 1878, he bought
a half-interest in the sawmill owned by J. W.
Cobb at Cadillac. The firm of Cobb & Mitchell
has since continued in business. Their mill had a
capacity for cutting forty thousand feet of lumber
per day. For seven years they owned and operated a sawmill at Round Lake. In 1892 they built
a second mill at Cadillac, with a capacity of eighty
thousand feet daily, and they still own enough
pine to keep their mills in operation for at least
six years.
Associated with his brother, Austin W., under
the firm title of Mitchell Bros., our subject owns
large tracts of pine land in Northern Michigan,
adjacent to their mills at Jennings. The two
brothers, together with Joseph Murphy, under the
firm name of Mitchell Bros. & Murphy, own a
mill at Jennings with a capacity of eighty thousand feet per day; they also have a large planingmill at Jennings. They own enough pine and hardwood to supply the mills for about six years. Mr.
Mitchell is also a stockholder in the Cadillac handle
factory, and every worthy enterprise for the improvement of the place has received his support.
Concerning the personal history of Mr. Mitchell,
we note the following: he was born near Hillsdale,
Mich., January 3, 1854, being a son of Charles T.
and Harriet (Wing) Mitchell. His grandfather,
Charles T. Mitchell, Sr., was a native of New York
State, where he died at an advanced age. The
father was a young man when he came to Michigan, where he has since resided. He was a contractor on the construction of the Lake Shore &




Michigan Southern Railroad, afterward dealt in
wheat, and later became a hardware merchant. For
twenty-five years he was President of the Second
National Bank of Hillsdale, and still resides in
that city. He has also been a prominent Republican, and was a member of tile electoral college
that chose Lincoln President of the United States
for the second term.
In the parental family there were six children,
of whom five attained years of maturity. Kate,
who married C.. M. Barre, died in Hillsdale, Mich.;
Austin W. is represented on another page of this
volume; William W. is the next in order of
birth; Charles T. died in Hillsdale; Harriet B., the
youngest, is the wife of Walter H. Sawyer, a resident of Hillsdale. In the public schools of Hillsdale our subject gained the rudiments of his education, and afterward for two years was a student in Hillsdale College. As above stated, he
came to Cadillac on completing his studies, and
here he has since resided. The success he has
achieved is wholly the result of merit, as he has
worked his own way in the world, the only financial assistance he ever received having been $1,450
from his father in 1878.
October 7, 1876, Mr. Mitchell married Miss Ella,
daughter of George Yost. She was born in Waterloo, N. Y., but at the time of her marriage
resided in Hillsdale, Mich. Two children, Charles
T. and Marie Elizabeth, have blessed the union.
The family residence is one of the pleasant homes
of Northern Michigan, and those who become
guests are sure of a cordial welcome and hospitable
entertainment by the genial host and hostess.
In politics a Republican, Mr. Mitchell has never
been an aspirant for office, but is always ready to
contribute of his means to assist in carrying on
the campaigns, His wife is a member of the
Presbyterian Church, which lie attends, and of
which he is one of the regular supporters. All
enterprises having for their object the promotion
of the interests of Cadillac receive his co-operation.
He was one of the prime factors in the building of
the drive of seven miles around Clam Lake, which
stands as a monument to the enterprise of the citizens of this place. He is a careful, sound and
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will doubtless bring increasing success. In disposition he is modest and unassuming, preferring
to do good privately rather than publicly, kind to
the erring and generous to the needy and destitute.
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EORGE H. CROSS, junior member of the
law firm of Tweddle & Cross, is among the
gentlemanly, courteous, affable and intelligent young attorneys of the Bar of Traverse City.
He was born in Monroe County, N. Y., May 4,
1866, and is the son of James A. and Sarah A.
(Tenny) Cross, also natives of Monroe County.
His father was the eldest of four children comprising the family of Luman Cross, a farmer, who died
in Monroe County, at the age of sixty-eight years.
Reared upon a farm, James A. Cross early became familiar with all the details connected with
an agricultural life, and on arriving at manhood
he selected the occupation with which lie was most
familiarl.  ie was married to Miss Tenny in New
York, and some years afterward came to Michigan,
entering a homestead in Tuscola County about
1862. At that time Michigan was sparsely settled,
and presented few attractions to the lover of civilization. However, the keen eye of the pioneer
discerned here great possibilities, and, undaunted
by obstacles, he worked courageously and perseveringly until success was gained. At the time of
making settlement in Tuscola County, the Cross
family were sixteen miles from the nearest postoffice, which was, therefore, seldom visited.
Two years were spent amid these frontier surroundings, and then the family returned to Monroe County, N. Y., where the father engaged in
farm  work for the two succeeding years. Then
again seeking Michigan, he settled at Spring Lake,
in Ottawa County, and embarked in the business
of a fruit-grower. He and his wife were the parents of four children, all sons, named as follows:
Charles, whose home is in Muskegon; Lewis; George
H., of this sketch; and Ira H. The father is still
living in Ottawa County, of which he is a respect



ed and well-to-do citizen. The mother died there.
January 16, 1895.
Born in Monroe County, N. Y., May 4, 1866,
the subject of this sketch was one year old when
his parents moved to Ottawa County. Alternating
attendance at the neighboring schools with work
on the fruit farm, he passed the days of boyhood.
When seventeen he entered the normal school at
Valparaiso, Ind., where he carried on his studies
for two years, and then, returning home, resumed
farm work. Upon attaining his majority he desired to do something for himself, and accordingly
went to the woods with some comrades, his employment being that of cutting timber and making
black-ash hoops. This was not easy work, but he
was energetic, persevering and industrious, and
so made a success of it. At the age of twentythree he took a trip South in a little sailboat, and,
being of an observing nature, learned much during
his travels.
From his eldest brother, who was a law graduate, our subject secured legal books, and while at
work in the woods, devoted his leisure evenings
to study. This fact alone would prove his determination to succeed, for there are few who would
desire, after a day's hard labor in the woods, to
spend an evening in an equally exhausting effort
to penetrate the mysteries of Coke and Blackstone.
Under such disadvantages he studied for eighteen
months, after which lie spent a short time with his
parents. In the fall of 1891 lie entered the State
University at Ann Arbor, and continued his legal
studies in thiat institution until graduating from
the law department in the Class of '92. The summer of that year was spent at home, and in September lie came to Traverse City and opened an
office for the practice of his profession. In January, 1893, lie formed a partnership with Charles H.
Thomas, a former classmate, which continued until the formation of the present firm of Tweddle &
Cross, August 1, 1894.
The political affiliations of Mr. Cross are with
the Republican party, the principles of which he
believes are best calculated to advance the welfare
of our country. Socially he is connected with the
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fled with that church. He is still a student of his
profession, desiring to keep abreast with its latest
developments. His mind is well trained, and he
is admirably versed in the principles of public
policy. He has already gained commendable success, and as he is still on the sunny side of thirty,
we probably do not err in anticipating increasing
honors and a growing practice in the civil and
criminal courts as the years go by:
ON. GEORGE E. STEELE, who is serving
his second term satisfactorily as County
Surveyor, justly occupies an influential
position among the prominent men of Grand
Traverse County, and is especially prominent in
Traverse City, to the mater;al development of
which he has largely contributed.  By natural
ability as well as training he is admirably qualified for his present position, and his service in this
capacity reflects credit upon himself. To promote
the interests of this locality lie made and published a valuable map of this section of the state,
embracing Grand Traverse and surrounding counties. In other ways he has promoted the welfare
of the locality and advanced its interests.
The genealogy of the Steele family may be
traced back through nine generations to 1631,
when, in Hartford, Conn., additional traces seem to
be lost. On the maternal side our subject traces
his ancestry through a clear genealogical line to
the beginning of the last century. Grandfather
Zadock Steele was one of the pioneers of West Andover, Ohio, where he made settlement in 1806.
His wife, Laura, was the first white woman who
settled in that place, and their son William was
the first white child born in the town.
The subject of this sketch was born in Andover,
Ashtabula County, Ohio, October 23, 1842, being
the son of William and Caroline (Woodruff) Steele.
He grew to manhood in his native town, whence,
in the spring of 1861, about the time of the opening of the Civil War, he accompanied his father to


Benzonia, Mich. Tlat section of the state was
then in the primeval condition of nature, presenting on every hand a dense growth of forest trees,
untouched by the axe of the frontiersman. It was
the task of George E. to assist in clearing the land
of its heavy growth of timber, and to hew a homestead out of the forests of Northern Michigan.
For this work nature had provided him with a
strong physique and an abundance of energy and
pluck.  It was not long before the farm  was
cleared, a house erected, improvements introduced,
and evidences of civilization increased.
Wishing to gain a better education, Mr. Steele
in 1864 entered the State Agricultural College at
Lansing, being the first student in that institution
from the territory north of Newaygo. In order to
reach Lansing, lie walked from his home thirty-two
miles to Manistee, his trunk having been tied to a
mail cart. From Manistee he took a schooner to
Milwaukee, and thence by steamer to Grand Haven,
proceeding from that place to Lansing. While in
college he devoted especial attention to the study
of chemistry and civil engineering, for which he
had natural inclination and ability. Upon several
different occasions he was deputed to make surveys
of lands for the Government and the state.
After leaving college, Mr. Steele settled in Elk
Rapids, Antrim County, where he engaged as Surveyor for Dexter & Noble, and had a farm. In
1882 he came to Traverse City, where he formed a
partnership with C. O. Titus, and entered the realestate business. Soon after coming to this city, he
was chosen a member of the School Board, and
served as Moderator from 1885 until- 1888. He
has been Village Trustee and President of the
Traverse City Business Men's Association. Politically he is a Republican, and is ardently interested
in both local and national issues. In 1876 he was
elected to the Legislature from Antrim County,
representing the Antrim District, which is quite
large, including five counties. In this capacity he
has served his constituency for two years with
credit to himself.
The connection of Mr. Steele with the civil engineers of Michigan dates from the beginning of
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Engineers from the founding of the organization
until 1885. He was elected Vice-President of the
Michigan Engineers' Society in 1886, and served
as Acting President until 1887. In 1888-89 he
served by election in that office. To his union
with Miss Lois S., daughter of S. F. Judson, of
Medina County, Ohio, there were born a son, Ray,
and a daughter, Minnie. The former married Miss
Hattie Barnes, and has one child, Lois. His home
is now in California. In religious belief Mr. Steele
is connected with the Congregational Church, actively interested in all its good works, and an attendant at its services. He is not narrow or bigoted in religion, and wisely believes that discussions upon this topic, so far as non-essentials are
concerned, are hurtful and injudicious. A man
of broad views and wide information, he is a promoter of enterprise, ever ready to do his full share
in matters pertaining to the common welfare.
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M   /[ ANLY C. DODGE is a leading attorneyat-law of Traverse City. In addition to
holding a high place in the ranks of his
profession, he possesses unusual business ability in
general, and is President of the Grand Traverse
Land Company. Though fully prepared by years
of study and practice to conduct all classes of trials,
he gives particular attention to commercial law
and questions of importance. In January, 1893,
he entered into partnership with Hon. G. G. Covell,
the firm name now being Dodge & Covell. They
practice before all local, state and United States
courts.
The father of Manly C. Dodge, Alfred C. Dodge,
was by occupation a carriage-maker, and also engaged in farming to a certain extent. He is now
a resident of Albion, Noble County, Ind. His
wife, formerly Roxana Tanner, who died in 1884,
was a native of Tompkins County, N. Y. Both
the Dodge and Tanner families are of New England ancestry. Three children blessed the union of
Mr. and Mrs. Dodge, namely: Laura, who died




after reaching maturity; John] W., whose death
occurred a year after that of his sister, as the result of an accident; and Manly C.
The birth of our subject occurred on the farm
near the village of Dryden, Tompkins County,
N. Y., December 9, 1851. His parents moved to
Eaton County, Mich., when he was only a year
old, and settled on a farm, where the boy was early
initiated into the work of a pioneer, such as clearing land, chopping timber for fences, and preparing the soil for cultivation. He was an apt pupil,
and made rapid progress in the district schools.
He remained with his parents until he reached his
majority, after which he taught school for eight
years during the winter season, farming the remainder of the year.
It was during his career as a teacher that Mr.
Dodge first took up the study of law. He seemed
to have a natural inclination for it, and one of his
friends, the Probate Judge of Eaton County, had
noticed this, and spoke with him about his peculiar adaptation for the work. He offered the
young man the use of some of his books, and such
instruction as he could find time to give him.
Having been offered a place as Probate Register,
he continued in that office for four years, and obtained a good knowledge of practical law. He
was admitted to the Bar of Eaton County at a
term of the Circuit Court, in August, 1878. While
he was Probate Register, he received $150 the first
year, and the remainder of the time $300 per annum. Every dollar that he could spare from his
actual expenses he invested in law books, and thus
made his start in his future field of work. Going
to Cairo, Tuscola County, he opened an office alone,
and without the aid or influence of anyone found
that success did not come rapidly, but it was sure,
nevertheless.
While living in Cairo Mr. Dodge was married,
in January, 1879, to Celia Shepherd, of Charlotte,
Mich., to which location they subsequently removed. He opened an office there, which he
conducted from 1882 until 1890. He then went
to Frankfort, Benzie County, this state, where he
secured a fair practice, and was thus employed until June, 1893. While a resident of Charlotte he
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for two terms, and Justice of the Peace. At Cairo
he was Township Superintendent of Schools. Politically he is a stanch Republican.
To Mr. and Mrs. Manly Dodge has been born
one son, Laurence. The family attends the Congregational Church, but Mr. Dodge was brought
up under the strict discipline of Methodism. He
is liberal in religious views, and a firm believer in
the universal brotherhood of man and the steady
progress of the race toward higher intelligence and
morality.
J OHN R. HAMLIN, a contractor and builder
of many years' experience, has had his abode
in Traverse City for the past nine years. He
is thoroughly conversant with every detail
of his business, which he has followed most of the
time for over forty years. He has made a particular study of the proper construction of houses in
regard to ventilation and other matters pertaining
to the health of the future occupants. A veteran
of the late war. he was one of the first to enlist,
and participated in many important battles and
engagements, and at the end of three years he was
honorably discharged.
The father of our subject was Alanson Hamlin,
a native of Connecticut. He removed from that
state to Ohio in 1832, and for over twenty years
was one of the farmers of Lorain County, after
which he removed to St. Joseph County, Mich.,
settling near the village of Mendon, where he died
at the age of eighty-six years. He was of English
descent. Before leaving his native state, he married Amanda Lyman, who lived to attain the age
of sixty years. Of their seven children, the three
eldest are deceased, namely: Chloe Maria, Clarissa
and Alanson. Both daughters were married and
had families. The son, Alanson, was a farmer by
occupation, like his father before him. Benjamin,
the fourth of the family, is a practicing physician
of Tulare County, Cal. The youngest of the family, Almanza and Amanda, are twins. The for

mer is a mechanic and builder of Benton Harbor,
and the latter is now living in California.
John R. Hamlin was born in Connecticut, July
20, 1831, and was about a year old when his parents removed to Ohio.   His early years were
passed on his father's farm, and his education was
limited to that afforded by the district schools of
the day. When he was twenty years of age he
began learning the carpenter's trade with the firm
of Leach & Stowe, who were contractors and builders. In 1854 Mr. Hamlin came to Michigan, and
for six years engaged in contracting and building at
Eaton Rapids. Subsequently he went to Winneshiek County, Iowa, where he worked at his trade
for a year, and in 1885 he came to make a permanent home in Traverse City.
In 1858 Mr. Hamlin married Sarah Osborne, a
native of the Empire State, whose father was a
minister in the Congregational Church.  Mrs.
Hamlin was born Match 27, 1833, being one of the
eleven children of William H. and Lecenia (Crandall) Osborne. She grew to womanhood and received a good education in New York and Michigan, and about 1849 became a resident of Michigan.
In August, 1861, Mr. Hamlin enlisted in Comparny A, Eleventh Michigan Infantry, and served
in the Army of the Cumberland under General
Rosecrans. One of the hardest-fought battles in
which he participated was that of Stone River,
where hie was engaged for seven days, and among
others less important in which he was concerned
were the battles of Chickamauga and Mission
Ridge. His final discharge was granted him at
Chattanooga, Tenn. During his absence in the
South, Mrs. Hamlin had exchanged some of his
property for a house and lot in Three Rivers, this
state, and gladly welcomed the returning soldier
to their new home.
After the war our subject engaged at his old
trade at Granville, Eaton County, where he was
located for six years. Thence he removed to
Grand Rapids, where he made his home for fifteen
years. For four years of this time he was connected with the Casket and Burial Case Company,
and when they sold out was for a similar period
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pany. In politics Mr. Hamlin is a Republican, and
socially is a member of McPherson Post No. 18,
G. A. R. Mrs. Hamlin is a member of the Congregational Church, and presides over her pleasant
home on Washington Street with tact and ready
hospitality.
UDGE JAMES B. McMAHON, one of the
citizens of Mason County, is a resident of
Ludington, where he holds the position of
Circuit Judge. From 1881 to 1885 he held
the office of Probate Judge of Mason County, and
was City Attorney and Recorder for one term each.
In January, 1892, he received the appointment of
Assistant United States Attorney for the Western
District of Michigan, and removed to Grand Rapids with his family, expecting to remain there, on
account of its affording a wider field for practice.
In the spring of the following year, notwithstanding the fact of his non-residence, he was nominated
for Circuit Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Michigan, comprising the four counties of
Mason, Manistee, Lake and Osceola. His term of
office began on New Year's Day of 1894, and the
following May his family joined him here.
James and Theodotia (Merriman) McMahon, the
parents of the Judge, were natives of Ireland and
New York State, respectively. The former was
born in County Down, and emigrated thence to the
United States at the age of sixteen years. His
people were Scotch-Irish, and Protestants in religious belief. About 1834 James McMahon came
to Michigan and was one of the pioneers of Washtenaw County. Settling on a farm of eighty acres,
he partially cleared it, and then bought a tract of
two hundred acres near Manchester. There he
died in 1892, at the age of seventy-six years. His
wife is still living on the old homestead, which is
now managed by her youngest son, Charles. From
girlhood she has been a member of the Presbyterian
Church. Four of her five sons and one daughter
are still living. George P. is a resident of Grand


Rapids Mich.; and Nellie T., the only daughter, is
the wife of Dr. Henry W. Schmidt, of Chelsea,
Mich. Mrs. McMahon is a daughter of Benona
Merriman, a native of New Hampshire. About
1840 he became a farmer of Michigan, settling in
Manchester Township, Washtenaw County. His
death occurred at the age of eighty-four years.
He was a man of genial disposition and of good
old Puritan stock, adhering to the Presbyterian
Church. He was a man of powerful build and
strength, and on one occasion, when he met a
brother whom he had not seen for a long time,
he embraced him so hard as to break three of his
relative's ribs. James McMahon, Sr., was a man
of wide reading, and was so familiar with Burns'
poems and Pope's translation of the "Iliad," that
he could quote them almost in their entirety.
Judge McMahon was born on a farm in Sharon
Township, Washtenaw County, Mich., April 17,
1848, and lived there until grown. His early education was obtained in the little old-fashioned
log schoolhouse of the period, but by the time he
was twelve years old he had mastered about all to
be learned in so humble a place. For the next five
years lie had no further advantages, but at the end
of that time he went for one term to a union school
at Grass Lake, and the following year studied
there for two terms. Then came another interval
of work, but no educational advancement, except
what he could pick up by himself. He was determined to have a collegiate education, but his father
opposed the plan, subsequently modifying his opinion. In the fall of 1871 the young man entered
the university at Ann Arbor, and in June, 1875,
graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. In the Sophomore year he was Prophet of
his class, and one of the editors of the university
Chronicle. In the graduating class he was its poet,
and one of those selected by the faculty on the
basis of scholarship to deliver a commencement
address.
For five months after leaving college, the ambitious young man was obliged to confine himself to farm work. He saved his earnings, and at
the end of that period he had $100 as the result
of his industry. Coming to Ludington, he entered
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and was admitted to the Bar March 27, 1877. He
immediately began practice, and soon became a
partner of his former preceptor. Two years later
their connection was dissolved, and Mr. McMahon
became a partner of Judge Shubael F. White. In
the fall of 1883 Mr. White removed to Duluth, and
for the succeeding five years Mr. McMahon was
alone in practice. Roswell P. Bishop, at present
Congressman-elect, then joined him, and they
practiced together until New Year's Day of 1892,
when Judge McMahon received the appointment
of Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, his duties compelling him
to leave the city.
March 6, 1878, the Judge married Emma, daughter of John and Maria (Foster) Stanchfield. Two
children have come to bless their union: Donald
J. and Joseph S., the latter dying when about eight
years of age. The parents are members of the
Unitarian Church. For three years Judge McMahon was Master of Pere Marquette Lodge No. 299,
A. F. & A. M., of Ludington. He is also connected with the Knights of Pythias, being a charter
member of Imperial Lodge of Grand Rapids. He
has always been a stanch Republican.
HOMAS N. REYNOLDS, who resides at
No. 244 Third Street, Manistee, was born
in Cameron, Steuben County,N. Y., March
28, 1828. He is the son of James R. and Rosamond F. (Gear) Reynolds, natives, respectively, of
Vermont and New Hampshire, but for many years
residents of New York, where the former followed
the occupations of farmer and lumberman, together
with that of milling. At a very early age Thomas
N. became familiar with every detail connected
with the miller's trade, and as soon as old enough
worked in the mills owned by his father, as well
as those belonging to other parties.
Arriving at manhood, Mr. Reynolds selected for
his life calling the vocation with which he was
most familiar. When twenty-one years of age he


assisted in building a large mill at Williamsport,
Pa., and in 1854-55 superintended the erection
of a large fouring-mill in the same town. As a
journeyman millwright he was employed through
various portions of the East, his work giving satisfaction in every instance, for he was attentive to
details and thoughtful in judgment. During the
years from 1856 to 1859 he was employed principally in building mills on Pine Creek, in Pennsylvania, where the large supply of lumber rendered such work necessary and profitable. Having erected a mill, he continued its operation for
one year as superintendent.
In 1859 Mr. Reynolds went to Owego, N. Y.,
where he became superintendent of a machine shop
and bridge work for the old Erie Railroad, having
under his supervision some ten or twelve men.
During the four years he was thus employed he
introduced new machinery, and made a number of
important repairs. He came West in 1864, and
worked in machine shops in Illinois, spending one
season at Sterling, that state. Later he became the
contractor in the erection of houses and the repairing of mills at Oregon, Ill.
It was during the year 1867 that Mr. Reynolds
came to Manistee, and his first position here was
as superintendent of machinery for Tyson, Robinson & Peters, who were owners of three or four
mills. He had charge of the machinery in all these
mills, and assisted in fitting one up, remaining with
the firm one year. For two and one-half years he
was associated with Gus Hanson, the two gentlemen building two sawmills in Manistee and two
in Ludington; also rebuilding after the fire of
1871 and 1872 the Eureka Mill for Cushman,
Calkins & Co., and a sawmill at Alpena, besides a
number of others.
During the years 1872-74 Mr. Reynolds was in
Florida, where he built mills for G. W. Robinson.
Again in 1882-83 he built two mills for Mr. Robinson, on Perdido Bay, in Florida. In 1885-86
he erected a mill on Escambia Bay for another
firm. In 1892 he built a shingle-mill and salt
block for L. Sands on the site of the old "Red
Mill," which he had first fitted out in 1867, at the
time of coming to Manistee, and which had been
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as many as twenty-seven men, and has conducted
a very extensive business. The mill at Ludington
was commenced in July, and was completed in one
hundred days, two million feet of lumber being
cut in it the fall of the same year. All the mills
are kept in first-class repair, and are built both for
band and gauge circular saws.
In politics Mr. Reynolds is a Republican, and
in religious belief a Congregationalist. June 28,
1855, at Williamsport, Pa., he married Miss Mary
M. Merrill, a native of Cincinnati. They are the
parents of two sons and a daughter. The eldest
child is Fred C., who is in the real-estate business
in Milwaukee and a member of the Board of Trade
in that city. Rose, who was graduated from the
State Normal School at Ypsilanti, is a teacher in
the Third Ward Sclool of Manistee, and is very
successful in the profession. Harry R., the younger son, is bookkeeper for the Union Lumber Company at Stronach, near Manistee.
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UPT. ALBERT JENNINGS. It is a trite
but true proverb that "times change and
we change with them." This truth is nowhere better illustrated than by the changes that
have been made in the public-school system since
its inception. In former years the instructor was
illy qualified for his responsible work of training
the young mind, and the knowledge gained by the
pupils was the result of their own love of learning,
rather than of any assistance rendered them by
their teacher.
Now, however, it is required that he who guides
and trains the young must himself be a man of
broad learning and versatile talents. The teacher's
work has been elevated among the professions, and
those who enter it must have well trained and
well disciplined minds, love for children, and the
rare faculty of developing and perfecting their
crude thoughts. Such a one is Albert Jennings,
who has been the efficient Superintendent of the
city schools of Manistee since 1886.
The life which is here sketched had a very pa

triotic start, for it began on the 4th of July, 1843.
In his native town, the pretty and quiet village
of Birmingham, Mich., our subject received his
primary education, and afterward became a student in the Birmingham Academy. To such good
purpose did he apply himself, that in 1859, though
a youth of only sixteen, we find him an instructor
of Latin and geometry in the academy. Three
years later he entered the sophomore class of the
University of Michigan, and in 1865 he was graduated from that institution with honors. After
teaching for one year he returned to his Alma
Mater and entered the law department, from which
he was graduated with the Class of '68.
For the next six years Mr. Jennings was engaged
in school work, for three years having charge of the
schools of Lawton, Mich., and for the same period
of time holding a similar position in Allegan. He
then took up the practice of the profession for
which he had more especially fitted himself, and
for several years was a successful lawyer of Grand
Rapids, where he established himself in a large
clientage. However, his interest in educational
work continued through all these years. He was
by nature a student, and love of books and study
led him to accept the responsible position he now
holds. His years of business life have supplemented in no small degree his scholarly attainments and have contributed to his success. Along
the line of mathematics his information is thorough, and probably no private library in the state
is better equipped educationally, or more steadily
used, than his.
In 1872 our subject married Miss Frances A.,
daughter of Rev. E. M. and Ann R. (Robinson)
Toof, natives of New England. Their only child,
Albert T., who was born in 1873, is one of the
youngest graduates of the Manistee High School.
After a post-graduate course here and a year's
course of study in the Michigan Agricultural College, he taught one year in the country schools,
and is at present a student in Harvard University.
He is an amateur athlete in college sports and
muscular exercises, and is a perfect specimen of
physical manhood. In his classes his standing is
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Jennings may be of interest to the public. He is
the son of Edwin L. and Julia (McHenry) Jennings, natives of New York State, who removed
to Michigan in 1834. They settled in Birmingham, where their remaining years were spent, the
mother dying there in 1870, and the father in 1889,
aged eighty years. Only two of their children are
living, Albert and Amanda, the latter being a resident of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mrs. Jennings was born in New York in 1850,
and traces her genealogy, with some pride, to the
Robinson family of "Mayflower" fame. Her parents were natives of New England, and her father
was a graduate of Vermont University, his life
being devoted to the ministry of the Presbyterian
Church in New York and Michigan. To all the
prominent men of that denomination he was well
known. After many years spent in ministerial
work he was obliged to retire on account of failing
health, and his closing years were quietly spent.
His wife, who for many years was his associate
teacher in academic work in New York State, still
survives, being now (1895) seventy-five years of
age. Her home is in Decatur, Mich. Nothwithstanding her advanced years, she is still a great
reader and keeps herself thoroughly posted upon
topics of current interest.
In New York State Mrs. Jennings received an
academic education, largely under the preceptorship of her parents. For many years she has been
engaged in teaching, and while in Grand Rapids
was employed as assistant teacher in the high
school. At present she teaches a primary department of the public schools. She is also an accomplished musician, and is particularly proficient in
church music. While in Grand Rapids she had
charge of the church music, and played the pipe
organ for several years in the Division Street
Methodist Episcopal Church. On the organization of the Epworth League Assembly recently incorporated at Ludington, Mich., she gave instruction in choir and organ music,and Superintendent
Jennings delivered several lectures on general and
church history, embracing, among others, the topic
"How to Study History." This assembly has become a national enterprise, and is a popular summer resort for members of the Epworth League,


young ministers of the church, and all others desiring to enter classes for religious instruction.
The beautiful grounds, with ample hotel accommodations, add largely to the comfort of those who
choose to spend a portion of the summer in this
delightful and beneficial manner.
Personally Superintendent Jennings is a man of
pure Christian character, gentlemanly bearing and
genial manners. In 1894 he was named by the
Democratic party as their choice for the responsible office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
of Michigan,but suffered the same fate as the other
candidates of that political organization at that
time.  Had the whirligig of political fortune
brought him this position, the educational interests of the state would without doubt have been
safe in his hands. Socially he is prominently identified with the Masonic order, in which he takes
great interest. He is a member of Manistee Lodge
No. 228, A. F. & A. M.; Manistee Chapter No. 65,
R. A. M.; Manistee Council No. 16, and Manistee
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DWARD      KILLEAN, owner of the Dunham House of Manistee, is one of the most
popular hotelmen of Michigan, and having been engaged in the business for thirty-three
years has gained a thorough knowledge of all its
details and a large acquaintance among the traveling public. The Dunham is complete in all its
appointments and first class in every respect.
There are eighty guest rooms, all heated with
steam and lighted with electricity, direct communication being furnished with the office by means
of electric and return call bells and fire-alarm
system.
The writer is constantly on the road, usually
seeking the best hotels for a temporary home, but
has never found a better one than the Dunham for
the general accommodation and comfort of its
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The attendants, of whom there are thirty, are courteous and attentive. A capacious office is only one
of the many comforts to be found, among which
may be enumerated the reading-room, parlors and
library.
As may be inferred from the foregoing brief
description, the Dunham has the transient trade
almost exclusively, and happy is the commercial
traveler if he can make Manistee for Sunday. The
proprietor of the hotel, to whose efforts its popularity is largely due, was born in Evans, fourteen
miles from Buffalo, N. Y., December 10, 1838. He
remained on his father's farm until he was twentyone years of age, at which time, in 1859, he came
to Michigan and settled in Grand Haven, then a
small frontier village. There he built the Milwaukee, and afterward the Kirby House, containing
sixty rooms, and embarked in the hotel business,
continuing there until 1880. Removing at that
time to Grand Rapids, he became proprietor of the
Clarendon Hotel, which he conducted until 1893,
and in July of that year came to Manistee. On
becoming the proprietor of the Dunham House he
remodeled the building, put in new furniture, and
made a number of valuable improvements, which
add to the comfort of the guests.
While a resident of New York Mr. Killean married Miss Margaret Sullivan, and two children
were born to them. The son, John E., is assistant
manager of the Dunham. The daughter is the
wife of E. B. Seymour, a commission merchant of
Grand Rapids.
J  ULIUS M. HUELLMANTEL. Among the enterprising business men of Traverse City is
he of whom we write, and who conducts a
merchant-tailoring establishment.  He has
built up his trade through honest and persistent
efforts, the reliability of his work, and his constant
endeavor to thoroughly meet the wants of his customers. He keeps in stock a large line of popular
novelties and standard makes of cloth, and is able


on short notice to turn out business suits or those
of a more dressy character.
The father of our subject, Nicholas Huellmantel,
in his youth learned the cooper's trade, but has
been engaged in agriculture during the major portion of his active life. He is now living in Traverse
City, retired from business and enjoying the fruits
of his former toil. A native of Bavaria, Germany,
he came to the United States when a young man,
settling first in Buffalo, N. Y. Later he lived in
various localities until coming to Michigan in 1854.
He is now in his seventy-sixth year, and still enjoys
good health. His wife, Annie Margaret, was a
Miss Clees, and their marriage was celebrated in
Buffalo, N. Y. She was born in Luxemburg, Germany, and is now sixty-six years of age. Eleven
children were born of their union, Julius M. being
the fourth in the family. The others are as follows: Frank, who died in boyhood; Johanna, Mrs.
Conrad Weisler, of this city; Alphonzo D.,who is
now living here, but has conducted general stores
in different parts of the country; Susan, Mrs.
Thomas Dyer; John, who died at the age of twelve
years; Louisa, who lives with her parents; Rosa,
wife of Byron Murray; Annie, who died aged twenty-one years; Alexander, who is operating the old
homestead; and Charlotte, who died in infancy.
The early years of our subject were passed on
his father's farm, where he was inured to hard and
active work from  childhood. He was born in
Perry, Mich., November 13, 1856, and after he was
eight years of age attended the common school.
He remained on the old farm until reaching his
majority, when he started oul to make his own way
in the world. For a year he worked in a grocery
store in this city, after which he was employed by
an agricultural supply and implement house for a
similar period. The following year he worked for
H. Brown, and was then employed by Hannah,
Lay & Co., all of this place. After a time he
opened a shop for himself, and has been quite
prosperous in his venture.
May 30, 1881, Mr. Huellmantel was married
to Miss Theresa B. Pohoral, whose parents were
natives of Bohemia and early settlers of this place,
where Mrs. Huellmantel was born in the year 1863.
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been born to our subject and wife. but two of the
number have been called to the silent land. In
order of birth they are as follows: Clara A.; Francis
J.; Guy A., deceased; Rudolph A.; Mary M.; and
Norman B., also deceased. The parents are giving
their children good opportunities for obtaining a
general and also a musical education.
In matters of political moment Mr. Huellmantel
is independent, but at tie same time rather inclines
to the principles of tie Democracy. He belongs to
the German Arbeiter Verein, the Catholic Mutual
Benevolent Association, and the Knights of the
Maccabees. He and his family are members of the
Catholic Church.
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CHARLES DESPRES is numbered among
the successful business men of Traverse
City, having, through close attention to
details and the exercise of sound judgment,
gained a large and increasing trade as a dealer in
plumbing and steam-heating apparatus. The establishment of which lhe is the owner and proprietor Is centrally located on Cass Street. The success which lie has attained is due to his great energy and perseverance, and as he is still in the prime
of life, it is but reasonable to suppose that his
prosperity will continue upon an increased scale
through the coming years.
The father of our subject, Abraham Despres, was
for many years a pilot on the St. Lawrence, running from Quebec down the river. Though now
more than eighty years old, he is still hearty and
hale, and, retired from active business cares, makes
his home on Eighth Street in Traverse City. The
Despres family is of French extraction, but has
been represented in America for several generations. The mother of our subject, known in
maidenhood as Anastasie Dion, died about 1882.
Her family consisted of eight children, the youngest of whom, a daughter, died unnamed in infancy. The others are Elzida; S. Charles; Adelard,


deceased; Caroline, who resides in Traverse City;
Alma, also living in this village; Arthur, who is in
the employ of our subject; and Winnifred, also of
this place.
The second in order of birth, our subject was
born at St. Michael, fifteen miles from Quebec, February 5, 1848. The first fourteen years of his life
were spent at his birthplace, and he attended
school regularly from the time he was old enough,
thus gaining a good education. At the age of
fourteen lie went to Quebec and engaged to learn
the trade of a tinner and plumber, remaining in
that city two and one-half years. He was naturally handy with tools, and mastered the business in
all its details, becoming a skilled workman. He
then enlisted in the Canadian militia, and was for
nine months in the regular service, being among
the troops called upon to fight the Fenians, when
they threatened to raid the country.
In the spring of 1866 Mr. Despres came to Michigan, and after a sojourn of three weeks in Leelanaw County he came to Traverse City, which
he has since made his home. He therefore has
been an eye-witness of the many changes wrought
during the last quarter of a century, and has done
his full share toward promoting the material prosperity of the town. Upon his arrival in this place
he secured a position with the Hannah & Lay
Company, and so well was every task allotted him
performed that he continued with the firm for fifteen years, finally leaving them to enter business for
himself. He opened a hardware and plumbing
store, and after two years by himself, associated
in business J. A. Montague, the connection continuing for a long time satisfactory and advantageous. However, the business grew to such proportions that the partnership was, in 1892, dissolved
by mutual consent, Mr. Montague retaining the
hardware trade, and Mr. Despres keeping the steamheating and plumbing business. Since then he
has been alone, and his trade has increased under
his efficient management.
By his marriage with Maggie Gray, a native of
Canada and a descendant of Scotch ancestors, our
subject has two children, Alma and Winnefred.
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and his popularity has frequently been proved by
his election to positions of trust and honor. For
four years he was Supervisor, for a similar period
served as Township Clerk, held the office of Village Treasurer for two years, and is now serving
his second term as County Superintendent of the
Poor. Since the organization of the fire department, he has been actively connected with it. Seventeen years ago he organized the first fire company in the county, and two years later, upon the
organization of a regular fire department, he was
elected Chief, which position he has since held. He
has done much toward perfecting a fire department, but at the present time is considerably handicapped by lack of sufficient appropriation to render
the department as effective as he desires, and he is
earnestly endeavoring to secure a larger appropriation, better service and more facilities for protection from fire. In this important work he has
always been a leader, and his opinion on the subject carries weight. As a citizen lie is energetic
and public-spirited, and is entitled to the respect
and regard of his acquaintances.
W          ARD J. MILLER. At No. 127 State
Street, Traverse City, is situated the
establishment of which Mr. Miller is
the owner and proprietor. Here may be found a
complete assortment of agricultural implements,
mill machinery, wagons, carriages, cutters and sewing machines. Of the latter, though he carries
several lines, he makes a specialty of the "New
Home."   Among his other specialties are the A.
B. Farquchr steel harrows, the South Bend plows
and cultivators, the McCormick harvesting machinery, and the Nichols & Shepherd threshing
machinery. He has been engaged in his present
enterprise for about four years, and has built up
an extensive trade throughout the entire county.
The grandfather of our subject, Daniel Miller,
deserves special mention as one of the pioneers of


Michigan. He was one of eleven children, and
grew to manhood in New York, coming from
Geneva County, that state, and settling in Genesee
County, Mich. In his new home he opened roads
through the forests, cleared the lan d and developed
a farm. In later years the locality was known
as the Miller Settlement. One of the prominent
characteristics of the family is longevity. Grandfather Miller and his wife died on the same day,
and were buried in the same grave, he at the age
of eighty-two, and she when seventy-five. All of
their children are now living except one, who was
accidentally killed.
Born in Genesee County, N. Y., W. B. Miller,
our subject's father, came West with his family,
and was reared upon a farm. As the locality was
sparsely settled and schools few, he had a very
limited opportunity for gaining an education, but
through reading and self-culture acquired a large
fund of valuable information. He married Cynthia E. Johnston, a native of Livingston County,
Mich., who moved to Canada with her parents, and
subsequently returned to this state. She was one
of a family that consisted of eleven children. She
and her husband are now making their home in
Traverse City, to which place they came in 1894.
They have had five children: Mary, wife of Thomas
Britton; George, who lives in Traverse City;
Ward J.; John F., who is employed by our subject; and Della, who died at the age of fifteen
years.
Tile subject of this sketch was born in Glen Arbor, Leelanaw County, Mich., December 17, 1863.
He remained upon a farm until seventeen years of
age, after which he taught school for two years,
and then spent a similar period in the Flint High
School. The information there acquired was supplemented by an attendance of one year at Olivet
College. After his marriage to Rebecca G. Cate,
of Leelanaw County, he moved to Traverse City,
and here for one year engaged in selling sewing machines. Later he took the agency for the
McCormick harvesting machinery, and still has
the sole agency for this district. Without capital,
and in the face of strong competition, he has become the proprietor of his present business, and
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town. This result is due largely to his tact in
business, and his gentlemanly demeanor, which
wins him the friendship of his patrons. He and
his wife hold membership in the Congregational
Church, and are active in religious, and prominent
in social, circles. They are tile parents of two
children, Arthur and Leon. Fraternally   Mr.
Miller is connected with the Order of Maccabees,
and in politics is a firm Republican.
ILLIAM        S. ANDERSON, who is well
known as a funeral director and undertaker of Traverse City, is a descendant
of Irish ancestry. His paternal grandfather, James
Anderson, was born in the North of Ireland, and
in youth emigrated to the United States. For
some time he sojourned in Pennsylvania, but later
removed westward to Ohio, where he engaged in
the occupation of a farmer. His attention was
principally given to agriculture, although by trade
he was a weaver. He attained to the advanced
age of seventy-eight years.
During the residence of Grandfather Anderson
in Pennsylvania, his son Samuel, our subject's
father, was born. The latter was reared upon a
farm, and, becoming familiar with that occupation,
devoted to it considerable attention. When eighteen years of age he learned the trade of a wagonmaker, and this he followed until 1861. At the
time of the opening of the Civil War lie responded
to the first call for seventy-five thousand men to
defend the Union. Subsequently he served in the
Fifty-first Ohio Infantry, with which he remained
until December 15, 1864, when lie was honorably
discharged. He was a brave soldier, ever loyal to
the Old Flag, and during the three years of his
service experienced many hardships.
By his marriage with Margaret Younker the father of our subject had nine children, as follows:
H. H., an attorney of Chicago; Edith, deceased;
William S.; Jennie, who lives in Traverse City;
Thomas and a brother next younger than himself,


both of whom died in infancy; Angeline, who is
with her parents; Samuel, who was drowned in the
Boardman River, at the age of eight years; and
Maggie, who is living in Chicago with her brother.
The parents of this family still survive, the father
being seventy-five, and the mother sixty-eight,
years of age.
Born at West Carlisle, Coshocton County, Ohio,
May 21, 1850, the subject of this sketch learned
the wagon-making trade under his father's guidance. At the age of sixteen he accompanied the
family to Traverse City, where he has since resided. His educational advantages were rather
limited, but he has gained a broad fund of information through self-culture. His father having
some knowledge of the undertaker's business, he
gained from him many ideas in regard to the occupation, and at the age of thirty opened an establishment of his own. He soon learned the profession in all its details, and by his tact, gentlemanly manners and uniform courtesy he has won
the regard of the people who have sought his
services.
Mr. Anderson was deeply bereaved by the death
of his wife in 1890. This estimable lady was
known in maidenhood as Dora Brockway,and was
a kind-hearted, industrious and helpful lady,
whose happiness centered in the welfare of her husband and children. Of the latter there were six.
Lu, the eldest, is now deceased, and Samuel was
drowned at the age of six years. The others are
Ralph, Harvey, Willie and Mabel. In his religious
belief Mr. Anderson is identified with the Congregational Church. He is a Republican in politics,
and his father also formerly affiliated with that
party, but is now a Prohibitionist.,   HARLES H. JACKSON.       The Baldwin
Flouring-mill, one of the flourishing industries of the village of Baldwin, was
built about 1880, and in 1882 became the property
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with L. M. Smith as partner, purchased the mill,
and for six years carried it on under the firm name
of Smith & Jackson. In 1892 he succeeded to the
entire business, and since then has been the sole
proprietor. The mill is run by water-power, and
has been equipped with the latest improvements
in tile way of machinery. The roller process was
introduced in 1884, and four years later the capacity was doubled, the mill now turning out one
hundred barrels daily. In 1888 Smith & Jackson
built an elevator with a capacity of fifteen thousand
bushels, and this is also owned by the present proprietor.
The Jackson family was represented among the
early Colonial residents of New Hampshire, and
several successive generations made their home at
the foot of the White Mountains. The grandfather of our subject, also named Charles, died at
the age of ninety-six, and his wife when eightyfive; one of their daughters attained the advanced
age of ninety-nine. The parents of our subject,
Noah and Alfredia (Cobb) Jackson, were natives,
respectively, of New  Hampshire and Vermont.
They were married in New England, and at once
went to Canada, settling near Pembroke, Renfrew
County, Ontario, where he engaged in the lumber
business, furnishing squared timber for the Quebec
market. He continued to reside there until his
death in 1868, at the age of seventy-three; his wife
passed away when seventy-eight. Their family
consisted of ten children, of whom eight attained
mature years, namely: Alfredia, Sophia, Harriet,
Elizabeth, Joseph, James, Noah and Charles H.
The subject of this sketch was born near the
town of Pembroke, Ontario, April 26, 1841, and
spent his childhood years upon his father's farm.
At the age of twenty-eight he established domestic ties, being then united with Miss Elizabeth
Quigley, a native of Pakenhamr, Canada. After
his marriage lie built a sawmill and a gristmill, and
afterward learned the business of a miller. In
1877 he came to the States, and for a time resided
in Muskegon, Mich., where he followed the mercantile business until lie came to Baldwin in 1882.
He is one of the highly respected citizens of this
village, and has done much toward promoting its
material prosperity. He and his wife had no chil

dren of their own, but adopted a daughter, Pauline, who is now the wife of J. L. Hisey.
Personally Mr,. Jackson is a stanch advocate of
temperance principles and a man of good habits.
In politics lie favors the policy of the Republican
party, and upon that ticket he was elected Supervisor of the township. His religious connections
are with the Congregational Church. As a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, he
has passed all the chairs, and is also connected
with the Encampment and the Patriarchs Militant.
Upon one occasion he represented his lodge as its
delegate to the Grand Lodge. He is also identified with the Knights of the Maccabees. In addition to the ownership of the mill he has a farm in
Mason County, and is numbered among the wellto-do and popular citizens of Baldwin.
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EORGE P. GARRISON is a contractor for
house and sign painting and paper-hanging, and commands a very large and paying tiade. He has been a resident of Traverse City
for the past thirteen years, and has been an interested witness of its rapidly unfolding progress.
Among other large contracts which he has taken
and carried out satisfactorily was the painting of
all the stations and buildings belonging to the Chicago & West Michigan Railroad Company between
Baldwin and Bellaire. He is quite an artist in his
line, and is thoroughly master of the business. Beginning life a poor boy, he has worked his own
way upward, and owes to himself alone the prosperity which now crowns his years of toil.
The father of George P., W. B. Garrison, is now
a resident of Eaton Rapids, this state, where he
conducts a bazaar and notion store. He was born
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descent, while his wife, who bore the maiden name
of Mary Painter, is of English extraction. She,
likewise, was born in Pennsylvania, and by her
marriage with Mr. Garrison has become the mother
of eight children. The eldest-born, James, is a
carpenter and builder at Montecito, Cal., and the
other children are as follows: Effie B., Mrs. A. E.
Rice, of Eaton Rapids, Mich.; Albert H., whose
home is in San Antonio, Tex.; Alice, now of Eaton
Rapids; Lillie and Myrtle, who live with their parents; and John, who died at the age of eighteen
months.
George P. Garrison, the second son of his father's
family, was )orn at Alliance, Ohio, May 18, 1858.
and at the agee f one year was taken to the adjoining village of Mt. Union, where he received his
educational advantages. Iie learned his trade from
his father when quite young, but has since added
greatly to the knowledge then gained. He left
lhome wlen in his fifteenth year, and went to a
place near Erie, Pa., where lie worked at the printer's trade for a year. Thence going to St. John's,
Clinton County, Mich., he was employed at the
same business for four years more. After a short
time passed in Boyne Falls, he went to Boyne City,
and, having purchased the Enterprise. he ran the
paper for about eighteen months, serving in the
various capacities of editor, type-setter, printer's
devil, etc.
In 1882 Mr. Garrison came to Traverse City,
and was given a position as foreman of the mechanical department in the office of the Eagle. After two years' experience he determined to try his
hand at some other business, and for a year worked
for Frank Lewis, whose interest he subsequently
purchased. Finding it to his advantage to take
large contracts, he has since conducted his business
in that manner, and at all times of the year has
plenty of work on his hands. In politics he is independent, and chooses to use his ballot in favor
of men rather than party machines. Fraternally
lie is identified with the Order of Foresters.
January 7, 1884, Mr. Garrison was united in
marriage with Kate A. Clune, a native of Lucas
County, Ohio, and daughter of Patrick and Sarah
(Bracken) Clune. To our subject and his wife
were born two sons and three daughters, namely:


Albert, Effie, Sarah, Lloyd and Margueret. Sarah
died at the age of eleven months. The pleasant
home of the family is always hospitably open for
the entertainment of their many sincere friends
and well-wishers.
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OHN J. TWEDDLE, senior member of the
firm of Tweddle & Cross, attorneys at Traverse City, is a member of a family that originated in England and has been identified
with American history for two generations. His
father, David, was for some time engaged in farming in New York State, but removed thence to
Cleveland, Ohio, and was engaged as a contractor
in grading streets and overseeing work of that
kind. From Ohio lie went to Glen Haven, on the
shores of Lake Michigan, in Leelanaw County,
where in 1866 he took a homestead claim, and
from the primeval forests hewed out a valuable
farm. As the years went by the surrounding
country became more thickly populated, railroads
were built, improvements were introduced, and an
air of civilization and prosperity replaced nature
in its primitive aspect. Now an aged man, he
makes his home upon the farm where so much of
his active life was passed. Among the people of
his locality he is held in the highest esteem, which
fact is evidenced by his repeated selection to occupy positions of trust. At the present time he is
filling the office of Treasurer of Leelanaw County.
Thile mother of our subject was known in her
maidenhood as Mary A. Bell and was born in England. There she met David Tweddle, who returned to that country after a prospective tour of
the United States. They were married in England,
but the greater portion of their wedded life has
been passed in America. A worthy couple, they
are robust and vigorous, though he has attained
the age of sixty-five, and she is fifty-eight years
old. Of their nine children we note the following:
Anna E., a successful teacher, died while engaged
at her profession; John J. is the subject of this
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Empire, when seventeen years old; George is living at Empire, Leelanaw County; Robert died at
the age of three years; William is with his parents;
Mary is the wife of Fred Hallett, of Empire; Ida
is attending school at Traverse City; and Jessie is
with her parents.
During the residence of David and Mary A.
Tweddle in Cortland County, N. Y., our subject
was born,July 14,1859. When three years old he
was taken by his parents to Cleveland, and later
accompanied them  to Empire, Mich., where he
grew to manhood. In his youthful years he aided
in felling tie timber, grubbing, and preparing the
soil for cultivation. Though his work was of the
hardest, he did not neglect his mental culture. His
days were busily employed in farm work, but his
evenings were devoted to the study of law, for
which he had a natural inclination. When twentythree years old he came to Traverse City, seeking
for congenial employment, but found nothing
suitable. IIe started to return home, and while en
route to Leelanaw County stopped one night with
a man acquainted with the family. This gentleman urged him to apply for the school in the
neighborhood, and, acting upon his advice, he applied for a certificate, passed a creditable examination and secured the school.
This may be said to lave been the turning point
in the life of Mr. Tweddle. As a teacher he was
successful, and remained thus engaged in Benzie
County for nine months. During the following
years he taught in an adjoining district for one
term, and subsequently was similarly engaged at
Bingham for one year. He then accepted a position as bookkeeper with the Otter Creek Lumber
Company, remaining with the firm for two years,
after which lie again taught school for one year.
As soon as the way was open lie began the study
of law (having secured a copy of Blackstone from
W. E. Bailey), and engaged in mastering its intricacies while continuing as a teacher. Meantime
he also owned and edited the Copemisl Courier,
a weekly newspaper. As may be imagined, his
time was fully occupied between teaching school,
publishing a paper and studying law.
On coming to Traverse City a second time Mr.
Tweddle read law with W, H. Foster, a young law8


yer, with whom he remained for some time. His
progress was very rapid, and he was admitted to
the Bar at the July term of 1892. He then went
to Ann Arbor and studied in the law department
of the university until graduation. Commencing
in practice at Traverse City, he was a member of
the firm of Foster, Tweddle & Crotser until August 1, 1894, when lie associated with himself
George H. Cross, under the firm name of Tweddle
& Cross. On questions of law he discriminates
clearly and forcibly. He is a safe counselor, a man
of judgment and foresight profound, and deserves
the success which has attended his efforts. A man
of eminently legal mind, he is an excellent judge
of law and a correct interpreter of the statutes,
and a brilliant future may be predicted for him in
his chosen profession.
In politics Mr. Tweddle is a Republican, and
during national campaigns is frequently called
upon to support his party on the "stump."  Fraternally he associates actively with the Masons,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. When he was
twenty-seven years old he married Miss Della
Cooper, of Shelby County, Ohio, and they are the
parents of a daughter, Elda, now six years old.
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t      LBERT H. HOLLIDAY, M. D., C. M., of
Traverse City, is of Canadian birth and
English ancestry. His paternal grandfather, Wilford Holliday, a native of England, was
a miner by occupation, and a man of robust physique and great strength, whose age at the time of
his death was fourscore years. His family consisted of five sons and four daughters, among the
younger of whom was Jackson, our subject's father,
who was born in England, and in early life worked
in the mines. At the age of fourteen years, accompanying his brothers, he left the land of his
birth and went to Canada, where lie spent the remainder of his life engaged in farm pursuits. His
death occurred at the age of fifty-six. He was a
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ing a stalwart physique and those mental endowments that endeared him to the people of his community.
The mother of our subject, a native of Canada,
bore the maiden name of Mary Jane Hall, and died
when forty-six years of age. Of her eleven cliildren we note the following: Sarah Jane is deceased;
Nancy Ann is tile wife of George W. Still, of Canada; Lewis Jackson passed from earth when thirtyone years old; Marcus James makes his home in
Ontario; Jesse G. is a resident of Bear Lake, Mich.;
Albert H., the subject of this sketch, is the sixth
in order of birth; Joseph W. lives in Manchester,
Ontario; John A. died when thirty-two years old;
Edward D. resides in Raglan, Ontario; George
Arthur is a leading dentist of Traverse City; and
David B., the youngest, is deceased.
In Brooklin, Ontario, where lie was born June
30, 1859, our subject had such educational advantages as the common schools afforded. At the age
of fifteen lie entered the high school at Port Perry,
where he conducted his studies for some time, acquiring a large fund of miscellaneous literary and
scientific information. Upon the completion of
his studies he began to teach school, and for four
years was thus engaged. It was not, however, his
intention to make the profession of teaching his
life work. His inclinations from boyhood had
pointed to the study of medicine, and as soon as
the opportunity afforded he entered the Toronto
University Medical College, from which he was
graduated in 1889. The same year he was also
graduated from the Ontario College of Physicians
and Surgeons, and received his degree from Victoria University.
Opening an office in Bellwood, Canada, the Doctor was fortunate in having success from the beginning. His natural adaptation to the profession,
and his untiring energy, contributed to bring him
more than ordinary success. After four years
spent in Bellwood, he came to Traverse City, January 1, 1893, and has here had an increasing and
successful practice. He is progressive in his ideas,
a thoughtful student of the best medical journals,
thus keeping abreast with the latest discoveries in
medicine and the proper application of the same.
He is a careful and indefatigable student of his


profession, and has attained a high reputation for
learning among other practitioners of Northern
Michigan.
By his marriage with Charlotte Shaw, of Port
Perry, Canada, Dr. Holliday has two children,
Lewis Albert and Marian Lucille. Fraternally he
is a Mason, holding membership in Mercer Lodge
No. 143, Ontario; he is also connected with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Fergus, Ontario. In the Canadian Order of Foresters lie was
Court Plysician of Bellwood Lodge No. 106. He
belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is Master Workman of the lodge of
Traverse City. At present he holds the position
of Court Physician in the Order of Foresters at
Traverse City, is a member of the Knights of
Pytllias Lodge No. 73, at Traverse City, and belongs to the American Protestant Association. In
politics he was a strong Reformer in Canada, but
has not yet identified himself with either of the
leading parties in the States, being rather independent in his views. Personally he is a genial
gentleman, whose mental attributes are of such a
high order as to win the confidence and esteem of
his patients, and whose fidelity to the duties of
citizenship has brought him the respect of his fellow-men. He possesses many excellences of character, and he and his good wife have gained many
friends in Traverse City.
_ on —ma-,a.SAl age-,*SS^^^c /
TrHEODORE 0. POTTER, M. D., a well
known medical practitioner in the village
of Fife Lake, has been located here for
the past ten years. He enjoys the confdence and
patronage of many of the leading families of the
community, and from a financial point of view, as
well as in other respects, is making constant progress. From his early youth he manifested an unusual aptitude for the profession which was to be
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ceased in his efforts to become better qualified and
more thoroughly posted in the science.
The Doctor's father, Oliver Potter, was born in
Butler, Wayne County, N. Y., in 1827. While residing in Monroe County, Mich., the Civil War
broke out, and he enlisted for service in the defense of the Union, going out from Monroe County as a member of Company M, Eighth Regiment
of Michigan Cavalry. His death occurred in 1864,
at Meridian, Miss., in a rebel prison. His wife,
Cynthia (Hinds) Potter, is still living, and makes
her home in Toledo, Ohio. Her only other child,
Alfred, is a locomotive engineer in the state of
Washington.
Dr. Potter was born December 8, 1858, in Whiteford Township, Monroe County, Mich., and was
reared to farm life, becoming familiar with all
kinds of outdoor labor incident to an agricultural
career. This work, however, was not much to his
taste, and whien quite young he much preferred
poring over his books to laboring on the farm.
He was an apt student, and made rapid progress in
his school studies. At the age of seventeen he
entered the homeopathic medical department of
the State University at Ann Arbor, and was graduated therefrom June 30, 1881. For the two following years lie clerked in a grocery in West Toledo, Ohio, but in the mean time kept constantly
in view his chosen profession, and perfected himself in thils direction. In 1883 he went to Holton,
Mich., where he engaged in practice alone, and at
the end of two years he came to this place, where
he expects to make his future home.
The marriage of Dr. Potter occurred October 28,
1879. at which time he was united with Miss Alice
E. Vesey, of Monroe County, this state. Their
union has been blessed with two sons and two
daughters, named in order of birth as follows:
Freddie, Theodore, Leo and Pearl. Mrs. Potter is
an accomplished and amiable lady, and has spent
her entire life in Michigan. She was born in Monroe County in 1861, and is the daughter of Edwin
and Angeline Vesey, now living in Monroe County, Mich.
In 1890 Dr. Potter joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is now Past Grand
and Past Chief Patriarch. He is also a member of


the Rebekah Degree. In the Order of Knights of
the Maccabees he has been Commander for two
years, and he is also connected with the Independent Order of Good Templars. On questions of
political moment his ballot is deposited in favor of
Democratic nominees. In his intercourse with his
fellow-men he is at all times affable and courteous,
and makes friends wherever be goes.
RED E. MOORE, the well known architect
of Traverse City, was born in East Saginaw, Mich., October 31, 1864. He is descended from the Anglo-Saxons, which people are
rapidly becoming the dominant race of the world.
For several generations the family was represented
in Scotland, and there his grandfather, David
Moore, was born and reared, but removed thence
to America, making settlement at Acworth, Sullivan County, N. H. His occupation was that of a
farmer, which he followed in New Hampshire, and
later upon a farm near Keeseville, N. Y. His death,
the result of an accident, occurred when he was
about sixty years of age. He possessed considerable mechanical ability, and his talents in that line
were often brought into requisition for the service
of his family and friends. His wife, whose maiden
name was Minnie Campbell, attained the advanced
age of eighty-three. They had seven children,
and all are living except one, who died at the age
of fifty-six. From this it will be seen that longevity is one of the family characteristics.
The eldest child in Grandfather Moore's family
was Edwin A., who was born at Acworth, N. H.,
November 22, 1829. His boyhood days were
spent upon a farm, and he engaged in agricultural
pursuits until twenty-one. Then, leaving home, he
went to Boston, and from there to New York, being for a time promiscuously and variously employed. From his father he inherited considerable
mechanical genius, which led him, after settling in
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carpenter. Some years later he embarked in the
grocery business, being in partnership with a
brother-in-law about three years. He then taught
school for a brief period, and also worked at his
trade, but later became an employe of the Flint &
Pere Marquette Railroad Company, witli which lie
still remains.
When about twenty-five years of age, Edwin A.
Moore married Miss Ellen A. Fox, a native of
Jamestown, N. Y., her ancestors having removed
there from Vermont. Of their family we note the
following: Edwin D. is an advertising agent at
Saginaw, Mich.; Albert died in childhood; Hattie
0. is the wife of John L. Baldwin, a farmer;
F. Charles is a carpenter of Saginaw; Willard H.
is agent for the Wabash Railroad at Sidney, Ill.;
Fred E., our subject, is next in order of birth;
Harry P. lives in Pennsylvania; Orrin C. makes
his home in Saginaw; Minnie C. is with her brother
at Sidney, 111.; and Lucy M., the youngest, is with
her parents.
The early years of our subject were spent in attendance at the common and high schools. At the
age of sixteen lhe went to Illinois, and was employed on a farm for two years. Returning to
Saginaw, he secured a position as clerk in a grocery store, where he remained a short time. He
had a natural inclination for drawing and architecture, and from the time he was eighteen his
studies were conducted with that object in view.
Two years were spent with E. R. Prawl, an architect of Saginaw, and later he was with 1). K. Ellington, an architect and mechanical engineer. His
first business upon his own responsibility was in
association with E. Keith, under the firm name of
Keith & Moore, the connection continuing for
two years.
On his removal to Traverse City, Mr. Moore was
first in the office of A. Wait, a contractor and
builder, whose biography appears elsewhere in this
work. After a year thus spent, he opened his
present office, where he conducts an increasing
business, and is fully prepared to execute any sort
of work pertaining to this profession. Though
he has never worked with carpenter's tools, he has
a genius for architectural designs and drawings,
and his excellent judgment is shown in the numer



ous conveniently arranged and artistically designed buildings erected under his supervision.
Among the residences designed by him are those
of Mrs. Barnes, Frank Kubeck, H. S. Hull, Mrs.
Germaine, Mr. Shringley, Frank Votruba, Charles
Welhelm and others.
January 21, 1891, Mr. Moore married Miss Ada
F. Howard, of Traverse City, Mich. Politically
he is independent, with Republican proclivities,
but is not bound by party ties and cannot fully
endorse the position or principles of either political organization. Though not a member of any
denomination, he frequently attends services at
the Congregational Church, and is a regular contributor to its support. Socially he is connected
with tie Knights of Pythias. He is a genial, courteous gentleman, pleasant, accommodating and affable, one with whom it is a pleasure to meet and
converse, and one who numbers his friends among
the best people of Traverse City.
MMOR O. LADD, Register of Deeds of
Grand Traverse County, has the distinction of being one of the few active business men of Traverse City who are natives of the
county. IHe has achieved distinction as an official,
and stands in the front rank of her business people; is a man of public spirit and correctness in
fulfilling any duty intrusted to him, and is well
known for a high degree of integrity in his
general relations. Mr. Ladd was elected to his
present responsible position in the fall of 1894, and
assumed the duties of his office January 1 of the
following year.
Elisha P. Ladd, father of our subject, was an old
pioneer of this county, having located here as
early as 1852, coming from the state of New York,
which was the place of his birth. He was well educated, and for a number of years taught school in
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Old Mission, on the narrow peninsula between the
two arms of Grand Traverse Bay, at a time when
the region was the home of the redmen, and wild
animals ga ve the pioneers much trouble. He, however, was on friendly terms with the savages, and
thus defended his home from their encroachments.
He was a very prominent man in the county, and
took an active part in all affairs of public concern.
Being recognized as a noted educator, he was soon
elected County Superintendent of Schools, holding this responsible position for a term of four
years; and it is tile universal verdict of all those
who keep posted on such matters that he was one
of the best which the county ever had.
Elisha P. Ladd married Mary Willmarth, a native of Utica, N. Y., who died in 1890, at the age
of sixty-four years. Mr. Ladd, Sr., is still living,
making his home at tile present time in Traverse
City, by whose residents he is held in the highest
regard. Of his children, Emmor O., of this sketch,
was the eldest; Rosa married E. M. Schofield, and
makes her home in Williamsburg; Fremont is deceased; Jessie is at home; A. Judson, a graduate
of the State University, is now Principal of the
high school at Highland Park. Ill.; and Cora is
now Mrs. C. D. Phielps, a resident of Manton.
The birth of our subject occurred January 5,
1853, at Old Mission, this county. He was reared
on the new farm, and, like all other lads of that
period, attended the district school. Being desirous of obtaining a good education, lie later supplemented the meager knowledge gained in the
log cabin by attendance at the State Agricultural
College, from which he was graduated in 1878.
Mr. Ladd, after completing his studies, started
out in life for himself, and, going to Detroit, entered the employ of D. M. Ferry & Co., seedsmen.
He remained working for them   four years, his
duties during the summer season being in their experimental gardens, and in the winter months his
services were employed in the mailing department.
At the expiration of the four years he returned to
the old homestead, and for a number of years following was variously employed. lHe later, however, began teaching school, holding positions in
different parts of the county, and in each and
every district gave perfect satisfaction. He was


thus employed when elected to his present office,
to which he now gives his undivided attention.
In politics Mr. Ladd is a Republican, as was his
father before him, who cast his first Presidential
vote for William Henry Harrison in 1840.
The lady to whom our subject was married in
1881 was Miss Agnes Davis, a native of Monroe
County, N. Y., and whom Mr. Ladd met in Detroit, while in the employ of D. M. Ferry & Co.
Four children have been born to them, of whom
two died in infancy in 1886. Those surviving
are Clarence, aged twelve years, and Zema, who is
two years old.
In religious affairs Mr. Ladd and his wife are
regular attendants and members of the Baptist
Church, and they are both much esteemed in that
relationship. Mr. Ladd has always been active in
church work, and while living at Old Mission was
Superintendent of the Congregational Sundayschool, and was greatly beloved by the children.
He is a Granger, and is Master of the County
Grange, which position he has held for four years.
He has also held other important offices in the
same. He is a wide-awake man, who not only
works for his own advancement, but also for the
advancement of his county, and such citizens will
make the success of any section.
A      NTOINE E. CARTIER is President of the
Cartier Lumber Company, of which George
R. Cartier is Vice-President, and Warren A.
Cartier Secretary and Treasurer. The specialty
of the firm is lath and shingles, besides general
lumber supplies. For two years our subject was
Mayor of Ludington, and for two terms has served
as Alderman from the Second Waid. His influence and means have been used time and again
in the development of new industries and infant
enterprises. Among other concerns in which he
is now interested are the following: the Ashland
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Basket Company; the Crawford & Manistee Railroad Company, and the Citizens' Development
Company, of all of which organizations he is President. Of the following he is Vice-President: the
Northern Michigan Transportation Company; the
Ketcham Lumber Company, of Chicago; and the
Ketcham Steamboat Company, of the same city.
In tracing the ancestry of the gentleman above
mentioned we find that his paternal grandfather,
John Baptiste Cartier, emigrated from France to
Canada in early times, and during the Colonial
war for independence was a soldier in the British service. He lived to the very old age of one
hundred and eight years. His family numbered
ten children. The maternal grandfather of our
subject also reached an extreme old age, his death
occurring when he was in his one hundred and
seventh year. He bore the name of Alexis Courchine, and was a native of Three Rivers County,
Canada. He was a man of very temperate habits,
and owed to his out-door life and strong constitution his long career of usefulness. In personal
appearance he was five feet, four inches in stature,
and weighed about one hundred and eighty pounds.
He was a devout member of the Catholic Church.
Like his father before him, John Baptiste Cartier,
Jr., was a farmer. He was born at Bancoure,
Canada, near Three Rivers City. For his wife he
chose Miss Rosalie Courchine, a native of Borquite, Canada, and twelve sons and three daughters
came to bless their union, but only five are living: Olive, Mrs. John DeMarse, of Chippewa Falls,
Wis.; Ovid, of Three Rivers County, Canada; Antoine E.; Leon, of Minnesota; and Jude, of Manistee, Mich. The father died in Canada at the
age of sixty-six years, and his wife, who died in
1878, was in her ninety-seventh year. Her mother
also lived to be very old, dying at the age of one
hundred and four years. Both she and her husband were members of the Catholic Church. The
latter was in the British service in the War of 1812.
Antoine E. Cartier was born in Three Rivers
County, Canada, May 16, 1836, and was brought
up on a farm. His father dying when he was sixteen years old, the youth struck out into the world
to make his own living. He first went to the
squared-timber camp in Canada West, thence to


Quebec, and in the fall of 1852 landed in Chicago.
He did not long remain there, but proceeded to
Manistee, where during the winter he was employed
in lumbering, and in summer time worked in a
sawmill. At the end of two years he returned
home on a visit, and subsequently worked for four
years more as formerly. The next fifteen years he
carried out contracts for separating logs for different firms in the river drives. In tie mean time he
bought a sawmill, which he ran in addition to his
other business. It was then known as the Dempsey, Cartier & Co. Mill, but now belongs to the
Manistee Lumber Company.
In 1877 Mr. Cartier and his partner, Mr. Dempsey, took a five-year contract to drive logs on the
river at Ludington, but at the end of two years
our subject purchased the other's interest and at
the same time invested with Frank Filer in the
business which was known as the Cartier & Filer
Lumber Company, which continued in operation
until 1882. Mr. Cartier also bought a half-interest in the Foster & Stanchfield Sawmill in 1879.
In 1882 he purchased the Allen & Goodsell Mill,
which was burned July 28, 1893.
On the 3d of December, 1859, Mr. Cartier married Eliza Ann, daughter of William S. and Mary
(Kellogg) Ayers. Six sons and three daughters
have been the result of their union. -Rosalie became the wife of Charles W. Spear, of Wooster,
Ohio, and has one child, George W. Louis A. is
married and is in the lumber business at Ashland,
Wis. Warren A. married Catherine Dempsey,
and their three children are named: Warren Raphael, Morgan J. P. and Vincent. Ida J. married
W. S. Taylor, and has a little daughter, Ida Marie.
George W. wedded Emma L. Gaudette. William
E. married Ara May Warner, by whom he llas a
son, Antoine E...Jr. Tile other children are Deseree, Charles E. and Eliza A., the latter of whom
is deceased.
Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Cartier are members
of the Catholic Church, and the former is a Trustee. In political faith he is a Democrat. Besides
his fine residence property in Ludington, he owns
extensive tracts of farm and timber land in the
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of Joseph Granpre. She died in September, 1891,
at the age of seventy-seven years. The eldest
brother, Deseree, (lied at his home in Maskinonge,
Canada, December 21, 1894, aged seventy-four
years. Another brother, John Baptiste, a farmer
and lumberman, died at St. Barthelemi, Canada,
March 5, 1890, when in his sixty-eighth year.
ILAS SLAGHT is known far and wide as
S      the oldest merchant of Mason County.
For the past quarter of a century he has
been engaged in business continuously in Ludington. His well appointed store is located at No.
123 South James Street, where may be found groceries and notions, crockery, glassware, toys, etc.
Though born and reared in Canada, he has been an
inhabitant of Michigan for thirty-three years, and
has been a witness of most of its growth and prosperity.
The great-grandfather of our subject was a native of Holland, and the grandfather, Job Slaght,
was born in New Jersey, and was a soldier in the
War of the Revolution. He married a Miss Johnson, of English birth, by whom he had five sons
and several dauglters, the youngest of whom lived
to the age of seventy-nine years, while the others
ranged in age from eighty to ninety-seven years
at the time of their deaths. One of the daughters was Sarah, who married John Barber; another
daughter, Betsey, became the wife of Ezra Parney,
and had twenty-one children, among whom were
three sets of twins; and another, Polly, married
John Messiker.
Job Slaght, tie father of our subject, was born
in New Jersey, and removed to Canada nearly a
hundred years ago. He died there when nearly
seventy-nine years of age. His first wife was a
second cousin by the name of Slaght. She bore
him three sons and three daughters: Philip, who
died at the age of eighty-five years; Lovina Culver, who lived to reach her eighty-fifth year; Ma

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thias, who died at the age of eighty-five years;
Hannah, who was the wife of Deacon Barber, of
Boston, and died when nearly eighty-five years of
age; Darias, who lived till his sixty-third year; and
Lydia, who became the wife of Hiram Barber, and
died after passing her sixty-eighth birthday. The
second wife of Job Slaght was Elizabeth Mills, of
Irish descent, but born in Pennsylvania, and who
survived her husband many years, dying in 1886,
when two months over eighty-five years of age.
She was the mother of the following children:
Silas; Louisa, deceased, the wife of Horace Schuyler; Hiram; James; John; Melinda, widow of Abraham Messicker; Israel; Job; Elenor, wife of Squire
Brooks; and Levi. The father of Mrs. Elizabeth
Slaght bore the name of John Mills. A native of
Pennsylvania, he removed to Canada at an early
day, and there spent the remainder of his life in
agricultural pursuits. He was a soldier in the Colonial War. When he was,eventy-six years of age
he married his second wife, with whom he lived
for about ten years. His death occurred when he
was in his eighty-sixth year. The brothers of Mrs,
Slaght were: John Mills, who died at the age of
eighty-five years; Seely, Abraham and Isaac.
Silas Slaght was born in Waterford, Norfolk
County, Canada, January 23, 1821, and passed the
first thirty years of his life in that country. In 1851
he settled in Fentonville, Mich., where he lived
for three years. The following year he passed in
traveling, and was a resident of various places until 1865, when he landed in Ludington with a team
of horses and a wagon, a few household goods
and $28. Immediately locating at a point about
seven miles from this place, he carried on a general
store for nearly five years, four years of which
time he was Postmaster under President Lincoln.
Before leaving Canada he had lost a fortune of
about $40,000 and had to begin all over again.
He succeeded from  the first, and made $10,000
during the five years he passed in the store situated in the midst of the forest. In 1870 he opened
a general store on Ludington Avenue, where he
did business for ten years with varying success.
Since 1892 he has operated the store at his present
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daughter of Joseph and Rhoda (Carnes) Wicks.
Eight children were born of this union. Cyrenius,
Rhoda and Hugh are the only ones living, and the
others were Duncan, Charity, Emily, Job and Nathan. By his mariiage with Mrs. Arvilla (Smedley) Haines, Mr. Slaght had five children: Blanch,
Harrison, Silas, George and Lillie. After parting
from Mrs. Arvilla Slaght our subject married Alice
Wheaten. His present wife was Mrs. Melissa, widow of Isaac H. Mankin, and daughter of Washington and Martha (Powers) Newton. By her former
marriage she became the mother of two daughters.
Jessie married Elmer Patterson, of Ludington, and
Bessie is at home.
In Canada Mr. Slaght belonged to the political
party known as Clear Grit, and after his arrival
in America was a Republican for a time, but of
late years has adhered to the Democracy. He is a
Master Mason. Religiously he is a Christian Scientist.
W       )ILLIAM W. SMITH. With the progress and development of Traverse City
Mr. Smith has for a number of years
been intimately associated. He occupies the responsible position of superintendent of the Hannah, Lay & Co. Flouring-mill, in which capacity
he has served since 1885. However, he had been
in the employ of Hannah, Lay & Co. for some
years previous to that, and by his industry, sound
common-sense and excellent judgment had commended himself to his employers. His promotion
to his present position attested their appreciation
of his fidelity and devotion to their interests, and
was an honor of which he was deserving.
The parents of our subject, William W. and Ada
(West) Smith, were born in New York State and
traced their ancestry to England. His father, who
for some time held the position of foreman in a
grain elevator at Oswego, N. Y., was accidentally
killed at that place in 1859, being then about
forty-one years of age. His widow, who still sur

vives, makes her home in Elk Rapids, Mich. Their
family comprised three sons, of whom our subject
is the eldest. Frank, the second in order of birth,
is employed as foreman for the Oval Wood Dish
Company. David, the youngest, died at the age
of about twenty years, in California, to which state
he had gone in the vain endeavor to regain health.
The birth of our subject occurred in Constantia,
Oswego County, N. Y., August 22, 1849. The
rudiments of his education were obtained in that
place, where he remained until eleven years of age.
In 1860, the year following his father's death, he
came to Traverse City, and for some years thereafter was a student in the schools of this village.
Desirous of becoming self-supporting, in 1863 he
began to work in a sawmill owned by Hannah, Lay
& Co., his task being that of carrying slabs and doing the work incident to such an occupation. One
year was thus spent, after which he became cabinboy on the old "Alleghany," a steamboat belonging to Hannah, Lay & Co., and remained one year
on the vessel.
Going to Chicago in 1865, Mr. Smith spent five
years in that city, where he learned the trade of
brass-finishing thoroughly. On his return to Traverse City he resumed work in a sawmill, and also
found employment in the lumber regions. An industrious, active young man, he had no trouble in
finding work, for his steady habits and energy
were well known among the people of Grand
Traverse County. For three summers he was steward on the steamboat "City of Traverse," belonging to Hannah, Lay & Co. In 1874 he accepted a
position in the grocery department of the store
owned by the same firm, and so satisfactory was
his work that he was retained for ten years in
the position of salesman. In 1884 he entered the
mill, of which he was made superintendent the
following year. As a business man he is genial,
courteous, trustworthy, fair in all his dealings and
energetic in the discharge of every duty.
In 1873 Mr. Smith and Miss Susan Reynolds
were united in marriage. Seven children were
born of this union, one of whom died in infancy.
The others, Ada, Jennie, William, Grace, Jay and
Helen, have been given excellent advantages and
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business world. The two eldest daughters are
graduates of the high school, members of the Congregational Church, and popular among the young
people of the place. In his political relations Mr.
Smith is a Republican, and fraternally affiliates
with tile Masons and the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, being Past Grand of his lodge.
EANDER WEAVER, one of the able attorneys of Manistee, has risen to his present position by the hardest toil and endeavor, and deserves the prosperity which he now
enjoys. Under the most unfavorable circumstances his entire legal education was obtained, but he
is not one of those who are easily discouraged, and
the difficulties in his way but added zest to his
pursuit of knowledge. He is one of Michigan's
native sons, as his birth occurred on a farm in
Branch County, September 9, 1856.
The parents of our subject were Henry and Ann
(Croninger) Weaver, natives of Pennsylvania and
Ohio, respectively. For many generations both the
Weaver and Croninger families have been established in the United States, and both the paternal
and maternal grandfathers of our subject were
loyal and gallant defenders of the rights of the
Colonists, and participated in the War of the Revolution. Henry and Ann Weaver were the parents
of nine children, of whom Leander is the youngest.
The others, who are all living, are residents of
Branch County, Mich. The father has passed to
the silent land, but the mother is living with her
children. One of her sons, Calvin, was a soldier
during the late war and was honorably discharged
at the close of the Rebellion. Henry Weaver was
born in 1813, and his wife some five years later.
They were married in the Buckeye State, where
they continued to reside for some years afterward.
In 1854 Mr. Weaver came to Michigan and bought
wild land in Gilead Township, Branch County,
and there improved a homestead, on which his


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death occurred some ten years later. The farm is
now managed by his son Allen.
Until he was twenty-two years of age Leander
Weaver gave his attention principally to farming,
and during the winter terms attended the district
school in the vicinity of his home. For some time
he pursued his higher studies at Hillsdale College,
but was unable to complete the course. Going to
Coldwater, he learned the carpenter's trade, and
for the next eight years worked industriously at
his vocation. During his necessitated idleness in
severe weather he employed his time well in reading law, and was assisted toward the goal of his
ambition by Judge Charles N. Legg. In 1886 he
removed from Coldwater to Bear Lake, this county, and two years afterward came to Manistee.
April 1, 1889, Mr. Weaver was appointed Deputy State Oil Inspector, under Henry D. Platt, for
the Seventeenth District of Michigan, and continued to serve in that capacity until the close of Mr.
Platt's term, in July, 1891. During this period lie
was also a clerk in the office of Niskern & Withey,
attorneys. He was admitted to the Bar June 15,
1891, and at once opened an office for the practice
of his profession. He is not a politician in the
usual sense, but is a true Republican, and has always supported the party since casting his first
ballot. In his religious views he is liberal and
does not conform to any creed, nor is he identified
with any denomination, but strives to do the right
thing by his fellow-men, and to hold their interests paramount to his own. Fraternally he is a
member of the Odd Fellows' society, belonging to
Manistee Lodge No. 121. He is connected with
the Knights of the Maccabees as a member of Bockstanz Tent No. 370.
Before going to Cold water Mr. Weaver was
united in marriage with Miss Emma Burcaw, a native of Williams County, Ohio, born March 13,
1858. Her parents, Emsia and Mary Ann Burcaw,
were natives of the Buckeye State. The former is
deceased, but the latter is now living with her children. Five children came to bless the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, but two of the number have
been called to the better land. The eldest son,
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the same day as did her brother, both as the result
of that justly dreaded disease, scarlet fever. Gracie
was born May 10, 1887; lMabel, July 1, 1889; and
Lawrence, November 26, 1891.
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EORGE R. GIESMAN has a real-estate,
loan and insurance office at No. 74 Oak
Street, Manistee, and has been prominent
in the history of this city for over twenty-five
years. In 1874 he was elected to the position of
City Recorder and Clerk, and four years before
had been chosen to till the last-named place. Soon
after his second election he began representing
several insurance companies in connection with his
other business. In 1883 he was elected Justice of
the Peace, being the only Republican elected to fill
a city office. In 1875 lie was acting Mayor during
most of the year, and in 1885 was elected City
Treasurer. The following year he was a candidate
for the same position, but was defeated by fraud.
The parents of George R. are George and Margaret (Wendell) Giesman, both natives of Germany. The father emigrated to America in his
youth,coming alone when about thirteen years old.
The mother accompanied her parents, who located
in Buffalo. The marriage of George Giesman and
wife was celebrated in Ohio, and the early years of
their union were passed in the town of Huron,
from where they later removed to Detroit. Mr.
Giesman assisted in building the first lighthouse
at Mackinaw, his business being that of a stone and
brick work contractor. Before the birth of our
subject the family returned to Huron, Ohio, and in
1842 the parents settled in Milwaukee. For about
three yeais Mr. Giesman worked at the shoemaker's
trade, which he had learned in his native land, but
ultimately resumed his contract work. He built
the original St. Charles Hotel on Market Square,
Milwaukee, the first Pabst Brewery, the fine residence of Mr. Adler, the Baumal & Conrad Block
(Mr. Giesman being the original owner of the


block) and the Stam Block. He also had charge of
all of the masonry on the LaCrosse Railroad.
The family of George Giesman and wife comprised five sons and five daughters. Four of the
latter died in early childhood or infancy, and the
other, Catherine, became the wife of Henry Meislin,
and died in Appleton, Wis., in 1880, at the age of
about forty-five years. David died December 28,
1893. William D. served during the war in the
First Wisconsin Infan try, and was Orderly-Sergean t
of Company B when he received his honorable
discharge. He is now employed in the Chicago
Postoffice. Peter A., a ship-builder by occupation,
is now living in Chicago, and about 1875 finished
two vessels for L. Sands, of Manistee. Hiram owns
a meat-market in Milwaukee, Wis. David was also
a ship-builder by trade and was a natural mechanic.
For several years he traveled for a machinery firm
of Chicago, and at the time of his death was proprietor of a steam-laundry in that city. lie put in
place the machinery ill the Industrial School at
Chicago, doing this work with the aid of pupils
who were to become students in the new institution.
George R. Giesman, whose name heads this sketch,
was born in Huron, Ohio, March 5, 1843, and was
educated in the public schools of Milwaukee. On
reaching a suitable age, he became a clerk in a grocery store of that city, in which business he remained for some fifteen years, a part of the time as
manager of the large establishment. In 1867 he
crossed the lake and became all employe of the
Manistee Planing-mill Company as their bookkeeper and yard salesman. Four years later, when
the plant was destroyed by fire, he was engaged by
Green & Milmoe, lumbermen, who went under
in the financial crisis of 1873. The present business of our subject has grown from its small proportions of a few years ago to a large and paying
one. He represents a number of the most reliable
fire, life and accident insurance companies of this
country, deals extensively in real estate, and is local agent for several ocean-steamship lines.
In 1863 Mr. Giesman was married in Milwaukee
to Caroline Gableman, a native of Newark, N. J.
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B. Tremble, formerly of Indianapolis, but now of
Manistee; Cora May died August 17, 1892, at the
age of twenty-five years, after having been her
father's valued assistant for several years; Lillie is
the wife of Athol Falt, a native of Massachusetts
and now of Seattle, Wash.; and Finis is a bright
young girl of thirteen years.
In the Masonic order Mr. Giesman is a prominent member, belonging to Manistee Lodge No.
228, F. & A. M., which he joined in 1875; to Manistee Chapter No. 65, R. A.; and Commandery
No. 32, K. T. He was the Recorder of the Commandery for four years, and has served in various
other official positions in these fraternities. He is
an Odd Fellow and a Knight of Honor. Religiously he is a Methodist, but his wife is a member
of the Congregational Church.
UINCY E. BOUGHEY. The biographical
writer has no greater pleasure to perform
than to record the life and achievements
of a man who, through his unaided efforts, has
gained a position among the men of wealth and
standing in his community. Such a one is Mr.
Boughey, the well known business man of Traverse
City. His life furnishes an example of what may
be accomplished by persistence, sagacity and industry, and, in its practical results, is an encouragement to every struggling young man who has
ambition, determination and energy.
The father of our subject, Benjamin, was a son
of John Boughey, a native of England, who served
in the British army during the War of 1812. Becoming attached to the institutions of this country, he left the service of Great Britain and settled
near Sandusky, Ohio, where he remained until his
death, at an advanced age. His seven children
were Julia, Sarah, Elizabeth, Peter, Benjamin, Edward and Nancy, all of whom are still living except Sarah.
On his father's farm in Ohio, Benjamin Boughey


was born September 14, 1828. He made agriculture his life occupation, and continued thus engaged until advanced in years, when he retired
from the active duties of life and came to Traverse
City, where he now lives. His first wife, who bore
the maiden name of Jane Palmer, died after two
months of wedded life. Afterward he married
Miss Maria Gwynn, their union taking place about
1864. This lady died in 1876, after having become the mother of the following-named children:
Albert, deceased; Elmer, who lives on a farm;
Frank, residing in Leelanaw County, Mich.; and
Albert B. and Julia, deceased.
The subject of this notice was born in Noble
County, Ind., August 17, 1861, and was reared
upon a farm, becoming familiar with the work incident to that occupation. Meantime he also received a practical education in the common schools.
At the age of nineteen he became a book canvasser. which he followed for six months. He then
came to Grand Traverse County, and began to
work in the lumber woods, but later engaged in
selling nursery stock. In the spring of 1892 he
embarked in the agricultural-implement business,
and later was for one year employed as shipping
clerk for Brown & Sehler, of Grand Rapids. In
the interests of this firm he traveled on the road,
selling goods at wholesale, an enterprise in which
he met with commendable success.
On coming to Traverse City, Mr. Boughey
formed a partnership with a Mr. Douglas, January
1, 1887, but on the 22d of September, 1889, he
purchased his partner's interest in the concern,
and continued the business alone until June 26,
1893, when he formed the stock company of which
he is President. This company does a large business as dealers in implements, vehicles, cutters, etc.,
and their trade las increased from year to year
under the efficient management of Mr. Boughey,
the concern being recognized as one of the most
substantial in the county.
Politically Mr. Boughey is a stanch Republican,
and takes an active part in local politics. His father advocates Prohibition principles, but he has
never been prevailed upon to leave the "grand old
party."  From his mother, who was a Quakeress,
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Fraternally he is a Mason and a Knight of Pythias.
November 28, 1894, he married Miss Jennie Armstrong, a young lady of intelligence and refinenent. He has just completed and furnished a
handsome residence in Traverse City, of which
he and his wife have taken possession, and in
which they dispense with liberal hands a generous
hospitality.
F   RANK VOTRUBA is a partner in the firm
of Wilhelm, Bartak & Co., and manager of
their harness department. He has been a
resident of Travetse City for about twenty-five
years, and is one of the best citizens and business
men of the place. In 1880 the present partnership
was formed, and before ten yeais had passed the
trade had so greatly increased that they left their
old quarters and erected the building which they
now occupy, and which is one of the best in the
place. On the first floor the space is devoted to
stores, while above are the opera-house and offices.
The auditorium is a great addition to the city, and
reflects the enterprise and public spirit of its builders. The firm of Wilhelm, Bartak & Co. have two
distinct lines of business, as they carry a complete
stock of groceries and a well selected line of harness and similar articles.
The father of our subject, John V. Votruba. is
engaged in farming in Antrim County, Mich. He
is a native of Bohemia, as was also his wife, who
before her marriage was Miss Anna Rezac. Her
death occurred in 1892. The family of John and
Anna Votruba comprised nine children, eight of
whom are living.
The birth of Frank Votruba occurred in Bohemia
January 25, 1854. He was sixteen years of age
when he left his native land and with his parents
sailed for America. They soon made a permanent
settlement in Antrim County, where they were pioneers. With earnestness of purpose they set to
work to make a home in the undeveloped and
wild country. Until he was twelve years old our


subject attended school in Bohemia, but at that
time was apprenticed to learn the trade of harnessmaking. At the end of three years he was thoroughly proficient in all of the branches pertaining
to tle business, and this knowledge has served him
of late years in good stead. His education has
been mainly gained through observation and actual experience in life.
In 1870 Mr. Votruba came to Traverse City and
went to work at whatever offered whereby he
might gain an honest livelihood. For one summer
he worked on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, then in process of construction, after which
he worked at his trade for one year in the employ
of George Hicks. In the mean time he took up a
homestead in Antrim County, upon which he lived,
from time to time making necessary improvements.
Through his infuence a postoffice was established,
which was named Praha, and lie was made the first
Postmaster. He resigned the office to take up his
permanent residence in Traverse City in 1878, and
two years later the firm of which he is a member
was established.
In May, 1878, occurred the marriage of Mr. Votruba and Amelia Bartak, and to them were
born two sons and two daughters, as follows:
Lewis W.; Mamie, whose death occurred at the age
of four and a-half years; Minnie and William.
Politically Mr. Votruba is a Democrat.


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ENJAMIN D. ASHTON, M. D., who has
engaged in the practice of medicine at
Traverse City continuously since the fall
of 1862, is the son of Thomas H. Ashton, who was
taken from Philadelphia to Bucks County, Pa.,
when four years old. Of his parentage and ancestry
nothing is definitely known. When eleven years
old he removed to Ohio, where the greater part of
his active life was spent in farm pursuits. In
many respects he was a remarkable man, having
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influences, without the care of father and mother,
without early opportunity for study, lie nevertheless became a well read and well posted man, and
though having no knowledge of books, was a
scholar from  observation and innate comprehension. lie was a fine mathematician, and could
make intricate calculations without rule or direction other than natural capacity. He lived to the
remarkable age of ninety-three years.
Tile mother of our subject bore the maiden name
of Elizabeth Cramer, and died at the age of seventy-nine. Her family consisted of four children,
Rachael, Benjamin D., William and Frances. The
eldest, Rachael, married George Trotwine, and
after his death was united witl Joseph Blue; a
second time widowed, she now makes ler home
in Ayersville, Ohio. William, who enlisted in the
Thirty-eighth Ohio Infantry, served his term of
enlistment, and afterward re-enlisting served until
the close of tlhe war. lie participated with gallantry
in many battles, and although never wounded, yet
the effects of exposure brought on rheumatism,
which resulted in his death some years after the
close of the Rebellion. Frances, the youngest child,
is the wife of George Brechbill, of Syracuse, Neb.
The subject of this notice was born in Clermont
County, Ohio, September 15, 1828, and was reared
upon a farm. Early in life he became accustomed
to the work incident to that occupation. During
the intervals of leisure, he was a pupil in the old
log schoolhouse of primitive construction, having
puncheon or slab seats, with auger-holes in which
pegs were inserted for legs. lie was sixteen when
he engaged as clerk in a general mercantile store,
continuing there for two years. After attending
school for a time at Franklin Institute, he taught
for two years. In youth his inclinations seemed
to point to the profession of medicine. He was
considered the best nurse in the locality, and when
friends were sick his services were always sought.
His mother did not favor a medical career, but he
was ambitious, energetic and determined, and
finally succeeded in entering upon the study of
the science.
For two years our subject conducted his medical
studies at Fayetteville, Ohio, under Dr. Eddenfield,
after which he spent one year in Cincinnati. In


1854 he was graduated from the Cleveland Medical College, and then practiced with his former
preceptor for six months, after which he opened
an office for himself. Seven years were spent in
the practice in Ohio, from which state he came to
Michigan, and settled in Traverse City in 1862. In
1873 he admitted Dr. Kneeland into partnership,
and the firm built up an extensive and remunerative practice.
The Ashton family, as far as known, has always
advocated Whig and Abolition principles, and it is
not strange, therefore, that the Doctor is an ardent
Republican. He is popular in his party, and upon
that ticket was elected to the state Legislature in
1887, serving one term in that capacity with credit
to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.  Though not regularly admitted to the
army during the Rebellion, he nevertheless, by
appointment of the Governor, rendered valuable
assistance for a period of six months among the
soldiers requiring medical attention.
In 1856 Dr. Ashton married Miss Margaret
Lackey, an estimable lady, whose death in 1892
was a severe blow to her family. There were
three sons in the family, Frank, William and Edwin. The eldest married Miss M. Wright, and died
at the age of thirty-four years. William, now
tlirty-six years of age, is a resident of Traverse
City; he married Mary Haviland, and they have
three children, Laura, Charlie and John. Edwin,
the youngest son, is a practicing dentist of Traverse
City, where he has built up a large clientage during the twelve years of his active practice. Prior
to opening an office, he studied the profession for
three years in Grand Rapids, one year in Ann
Arbor, and one year in Cincinnati, graduating
from the Cincinnati Dental College in 1882. By
his marriage with Eva Hobbs, he has three sons,
Benjamin, Frank and Seth. He is a gentleman of
attractive social qualities, and is actively connected  with  Traverse City  Lodge No. 222,
F. & A. M., and the Order of Maccabees, Tent
No. 136.
Though not a member of any religious denomination, Dr. Ashton is a man of firm Christian
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tired from active practice, although many persons
insist upon his services in cases of sickness, and
while it had been his intention to relinquish his
practice entirely, he is unable to do so at once.
Thile best years of his life have been given to his
profession, and of it he has made a conspicuous
success. In hlis social and domestic relations he
is pleasant, kind and thoughtful. To the needy
he is tender-hearted and benevolent. In hischaracter he combines those qualities of mind and
heart that render himi deservedly popular and
secure to him the warm  friendship of all who
know him.
ELLINGTON          WILSON    CUMMER is
recognized as one of the substantial
and leading citizens of Cadillac. Enterprising and public-spirited, lie is a thorough
business man and always alive to the interests of
this city. He has accumulated considerable property by his industry and business sagacity. Moreover, he is honored for his works of charity and
kindness to the poor and needy. He was Mayor
of this city for one term, having been elected on
the Republican ticket, was Alderman-at-Large for
two terms, after wlich lie represented the Second
Ward for six years. At present lie is serving on
the School Board, having held the office for the
past eight years. Since his youth lie has been interested in lumbering, and has always been in business with his father. He commands a large income, derived from his extensive sales of lumber,
and  has considerable money invested in large
tracts of timber-land in this county, in addition to
his home and business property in Cadillac.
The paternal grandfather of the gentleman just
mentioned was John Cummer, who was of German
descent. He lived in Canada for many years, and
at the time of his deatli, which occurred in Toronto, when he was over seventy years of age, he
was the owner of a large farm and other real estate.
He reared a large -family and was esteemed by all


who knew him. On the mother's side the grandfather was Jacob Snider. He was likewise of German descent and was a native of Canada. During
the War of 1812 lie held the rank of Captain in
the British army. His life occupation was that of
farming, which he made a success. His death occurred near Toronto, at the village of Eglinton,
when he was well along in years. Religiously he
was a member of the Methodist Church.
The parents of W. W. Cummer were Jacob and
Mary Ann (Snider) Cummer, both of whom were
born in Canada. The father came to this state in
1860, locating at Newaygo, where he resided for
three years. From there lie went to Croton, where
he remained for a similar length of time. Thence
he proceeded to Cedar Springs, where he was engaged in lumbering for two years. In the two
places first named he was employed in milling.
Going next to Morley, he was there for four years,
after which, in the fall of 1875, he came to Cadillac, where he has made his home ever since. He
was Mayor of this city for one year, and was a
member of the School Board for about six years.
IIe and his wife are identified with the Congregational Clurch, in which he holds the office of
Deacon.
Six children, three sons and three daughters,
were born to Jacob Cummer and his wife, Mary,
but only two of the number are now living, our
subject and his sister Carrie, the latter of whom is
the wife of F. A. Diggins. The former was born
in Toronto, Canada, October 21, 1846, and lived
in his native city until he was eleven years of age.
He then came to the United States with his parents
and received his later education in Newaygo. He
continued to reside with his parents until reaching his majority, and since leaving school has
been in business with his father. By trade he is a
miller, as was also the senior Mr. Cummer, who
learned his trade at Lockport, N. Y. Since 1870,
however, they have discontinued this and have
simply dealt in lumber.
October 11, 1871, occurred the marriage of W.
W. Cummer and Miss Ada MI. Gerish. Three children have been born to them, Arthur G., Waldo
E. and Mabel C. Mrs. Cummer is the daughter of
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zens of Cadillac. Our subject and his worthy wife
are members of the Congregational Church, and
the former is a Trustee of the congregation. They
have many warm friends in this community, and
take pleasure in entertaining them at their pleasant home.
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TOUGIITON W. ROSE, a well known and,  enterprising young druggist of Traverse
City, is junior member of the firm of B. H.
Rose & Son. He has been identified with the business since March 1, 1891, and prior to that time
carefully and systematically prepared for his future
career in this branch of trade. He is one of the
best and most reliable prescription clerks in this
city, is a registered pharmacist, and possesses the
confidence of the local medical fraternity, who give
him a large share of their patronage.
Bradley EI. Rose is the father of the young man
to whom we have just referred. He was born in
Ann Arbor, Mich., and when only seven years of
age was deprived of his mother's tender care and
protection. At a very early age he was thrown on
his own resources and set about learning the trade
of wagon-making, which he has since followed to
some extent. lie was also for a time interested in
operating a sawmill. Seventeen years ago he went
to Sherman and established a hardware business,
which he subsequently sold. However, he is again
in the same branch of trade at Sherman, leaving his
son to run the drug business here. In 1862 he
enlisted in the Union army in Company H, Sixth
Regiment of Michigan In fan try, and was transfered
later to the heavy artillery. He saw much hard
service, although kept on detailed duty a portion of
the time. While in the Gulf Department he had
charge of the Government blacksmith and wagon
shops. He was also a participant in the sevenweeks siege of Port Hudson, and was finally mustered out at New Orleans. His father was a teacher, and a soldier of the War of 1812. The wife
of Bradley Rose was a Miss Carrie Gilbert, of Eaton


County, whose death occurred July 28, 1894, at
Cliicago. Their only daughter, Millie, died at the
age of twenty-one years.
Stoughton B. Rose was born at Grand Ledge,
Eaton County, Mich., September 13, 1867, and continued to reside in the village of his nativity until
lie was ten years of age. His parents gave him the
benefits of a good education, and after completing
a course of study in the common and high schools of
Traverse City he entered the University of Ann Arbor. where lie took a course in chemistry. In March,
1889, he successfully passed the state examination
as a pharmacist and at once went to Sherman, where,
in company with his father, he bought a stock of
drugs and engaged in business. Being ambitious,
lie at length concluded that Traverse City would
be a better location, and lie accordingly removed
here some four years ago. The wisdom of his decision has been proved beyond a doubt, and, judging by the success lie has accomplished, his future
is one of promise.
November 8, 1893, Mr. Rose married Kittie E.
Allen, a native of Missouri. Her father, the Rev.
James Allen, is a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and at the present time has charge
of the congregation in Kalkaska, this state. Mrs.
Rose is a member of the same denomination, and is
a lady of good education and social tact. In politics Mr. Rose uses his right of franchise in favor
of Republican nominees and principles. Fraternally lie belongs to the Order of the Knights of
Pythias.
i:.   -.  F:   a'
U  APT. JOHN HANSON. During his service upon the high seas, covering a period
of seventeen years, Captain Hanson visited almost every country in the world, and, in his
varied experiences, suffered all the horrors of
storm, fire and shipwreck. Could all his adventures be told, a large and interesting volume might
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sides at Manistee, and holds the position of Captain of the life-saving station at this point, which
was established in 1879.
The Captain was born in Wisby, Gottland, Sweden, December 27, 1855. His parents were farmers, and mucli of his boyhood was passed upon a
farm. On leaving home lie became a sailor on a
Swedish sailing-vessel, and served a term of seven
years, during which time he was employed on
seven vessels, German, Swedish, Spanish and English, his service being first as ordinary,and later as
able, seaman. Among the ports which he visited
during this time were those of London, Falmouth
and Hull, England; Calais, in France; Hamburg,
Germany; Riga, Russia; Rio Janeiro and Peru,
South America; the ports of New Zealand; Rangoon, East Indies; Calcutta, India; and San Francisco, U. S. A.
At the age of twenty-one years, our subject returned to his old home, and for three years attended a navigation school at Wisby, after which
lie passed a Government examination as Master.
The examination was conducted by the commander of a man-of-war, Victor A. F. Clint, and he was
awarded a diploma from the Government, showing his fitness to become captain of any vessel.
After four days at home. lie started out as second
mate on an English steamboat. Six months later
this was run down by another steamer, and sank
in seventeen fathoms of water, less than three
miles distant from the place where struck. The
sailors jumped aboard the other steamer, and, not
being able to look up money or valuables, our subject lost $400 that he had in his berth. Landing
at Grimsby fourteen days later, he shipped in a fullrigged vessel from  Liverpool for Bonbay, East
India, his service being as second mate.
After a voyage of four months and twenty-one
days, and when near the island of Ceylon, the vessel took fire and burned to the water's edge. Into
the three life-boats the crew were hurried, the captain taking five with him, and the first and second
mates ten each. The latter reached shore at the
town of Allapee, after six days and seven nights
on the water. For thirty hours they had not
tasted water, and four of the ten men died of
thirst. On reaching land, they were kindly cared


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for by the harbor master, who, with the assistance
of a doctor, did everything possible to relieve the
sufferings of the survivors. At first coffee and
bread were given them,a little each half-hour, until they revived sufficiently to permit them to eat
heartily. On recovery they were sent to Bombay,
where they were joined by the captain and mate
and balance of the crew.
At Bombay our subject was transferred to a
steamer bound for Liverpool via the Suez Canal.
He shipped to Fernando de Pean on a sailing-vessel, spending two years on this voyage in the capacity of first mate. The captain of the "Grippin," as the ship was called, died and was buried
at sea soon after leaving the island, and our subject succeeded to the post of captain. He brought
the ship to Pembroke Dock, England, and thence
to Sweden, having served thirteen months as captain. Afterward he made another voyage on this
ship to France, and thence shipped for New York
as mate on a Swedish vessel. From the latter place
he went to Antwerp, then returned to New York
in a Nova Scotian vessel. His next position was as
mate on the "Garnet," between the West Indies
and New York, in 1885. During the thirteen
months thus spent he made five trips to the West
Indies.
Afterward our subject became mate on a thieemasted schooner, which, three months after his
connection with it, encounted a severe storm off
Boston. All the sails were blown away, and the
sailors, nearly frozen, were finally rescued, their
boat being towed into the harbor at Gloucester,
Mass., and from there to Portsmouth, N. H. Going from there to New Haven, Conn., lie took a
schooner for Baltimore, where he remained two
weeks. Ile then became captain of a schooner
trading in fruit between Baltimore and the West
Indies. After having made four trips, he returned
to Boston on a brigantine as mate, with which he
remained six months, voyaging between the latter
city and the West Indies.
In 1887 the Captain retired from ocean life and
came to Manistee, where his brother was one of the
crew at the life-saving station. Capt. Henry Finch,
who was then in command, asked him to remain
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1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma
Hjilm, of this city. They have four children, three
sons and one daughter. He remained as a member of the station until April 29, 1889, when he
was promoted to captain, the former captain having been transferred. He has since served in that
capacity, having a force of seven assistants, and
three of the best boats made for the purpose, as
well as all the appliances for life saving. He and
his wife are members of the Swedish Lutheran
Church, and he is also a member of Lodge No.
228, A. F. & A. M., of Manistee, and a member of
the Royal Arcanum.
EORGE W. CURTIS is one of the youngGT     est members of the Traverse City Bar in
point of years spent here, as he came to
this place in May, 1894. However, his reputation
as an able lawyer had preceded him, and it was
not long ere he had many of the leading citizens
among his clients. Though proficient in all departments of his profession, he has a preference
for chancery cases, and has been particularly successful in this line. His preparation for his life
work has been of the most thorough description,
and is laid on a broad foundation of general learning and research. In addition to his legal training, he took a course of medical study, and after
graduating engaged in practice for a time. Although he was reasonably successful, it did not
seen to be exactly the business for which he was
fitted, and at length he determined that he would
enter the legal profession, toward which his talents strongly pointed.
William W. Curtis, the father of George W., is a
native of New York State, which he left when
seven years of age, and came to Michigan in 1837,
settling near Macomb. He was one of the pioneers of that locality, and was a witness of much
of its marvelous growth and development. His
wife, formerly Miss Eliza Slocum, died about six9


teen years ago, at the age of forty-seven years,
leaving the following children: George W.; Mary
E., of Shiawas'ee County; Charles, a farmer near
Henderson, in the same county; Hattie E., Mrs.
Albert Hobart, also of Henderson; Jennie, Mrs.
Robert Allen, who lives on a farm near Henderson;
William W., Jr., an agriculturist of the same locality; De Witt C.; and Delos D., who owns a farm
near Fairfield.
George W. Curtis was born at Holly, Oakland
County, Mich., December 21, 1850, and, as he was
the eldest son in his father's large family, he was
early set to work to assist in the management of
the home farm. He attended the common schools
in the winter for several years, but is largely selfeducated. The winter he was twenty-one he worked
at lumbering, and the following summer returned
to the farm. That fall, thinking he would like to
teach, and thus obtain some money for his higher
education, he steadily applied himself to his books,
working night and day for two months. At the
end of that time he creditably passed an examination and obtained a certificate.  He followed the
profession of teaching for several years, but the
education he had already obtained did not satisfy
the ambitious young man, and at intervals he attended high school and normal classes. His next
employment was in a drug store, where he found
time to study medicine. Subsequently he entered
the medical department of the State University at
Ann Arbor, where he remained for a year. For a
time he resided in the town of Bath; then, going
to Wheeler, Gratiot County, he engaged in practice for about a year.
In 1880 Mr. Curtis married Etta L. Smith, a native of this state, and soon afterward the young
couple began housekeeping at Bath, where Mr.
Curtis continued as a medical practitioner. During the winter of 1880 he also taught the school
at Wheeler. Then, embarking in the drug business, he continued therein until 1886, when he
commenced the study of law. He had frequently
heard his father tell about Grandfather Curtis,
who was a successful lawyer, and from his knowledge of the profession he felt sure that he would
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cally by himself, and soon grasped the legal intricacies and became well versed in its lore. He
was admitted to tile Bar October 15, 1891, in Shiawasseee County, under the examination of Judge
Newton. He had previously held several local
positions of trust and honor, such as Township
Clerk and School Inspector. His first actual practice at his new calling was at Elsie, where he was
located for a year and a-half. He was next in
Ovid for about a year, but, seeking a place of
greater future prospects, he settled in Traverse
City, where he intends to make his permanent
home.
To Mr. and Mrs. Curtis has been born one son,
Glenn, a bright lad of twelve years. He is receiving a good education, and, as he has displayed
musical ability, is receiving instruction in that
line as well. He is a member of the Baptist Church
and Sunday-school. In politics Mr. Curtis is a
true-blue Republican, and socially is identified
with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in
which he is Past Grand.
ILLIAM   LOUDON, a prominent and
reliable business man of Traverse City,
has been a resident of this place for the
past twenty-two years, coming here when the village was quite small. From an unimportant hamlet he has witnessed its growth into a busy, thriving town, with an intelligent population, excellent
schools, large business houses and cozy homes. His
life furnishes a notable example of what may be
accomplished by properly directed endeavor and
tireless energy. He is the proprietor of a carriage
and wagon manufactory, where are made the latest
and standard grades of vehicles of eveiy description, on runners or wheels.
The father of our subject, John Loudon, was a
blacksmith by occupation, and died in Scotland,
his native land, at an advanced age. His wife,
Catharine (Hutton) London, was also born in Scot

land, and there died when fifty-eight years of age.
Their family consisted of eight children, namely:
Marion, who still resides in Scotland; John, also
a resident of that country; Jennett, deceased;
Mary, who remains in Scotland; William; Thomas,
who went to Australia, and there died; Daniel,
who lives in Traverse City; and Robert, who died
after emigrating to the United States.
In Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, our subject
was horn January 12, 1851. He was a natural
mechanic, and under the instruction of his father
became a blacksmith. His education was limited,
as he had to work the most of the time, but it is
of a practical kind, having been obtained by observation and actual business experience. Upon
attaining his majority, he came to this country,
and was in Chicago at the time of the great fire
which so nearly destroyed that city. He came
from that place to Traverse City, and began work
at his trade with Hannall, Lay & Co. He was a
good workman, and filled the place with such satisfaction to his employers that he was retained
for nine years. Then, associated with Mr. Caldwell, he bought the blacksmithing business of that
firm, and this they have since conducted. He
commenced with nothing for capital except willing hands and a determination to succeed. By
economy he was enabled to save his earnings, and
from the time he started in business was successful.
Under his efficient management the business has
grown to large proportions, and is now an extensive manufacturing concern, employing from
twelve to fifteen men, and turning out a large
amount of work.
When he left Scotland Mr. Loudon was accompanied by his young wife, Elizabeth McMillen, a
native of that country, who assisted him in making a home in the New World. Their children,
Bessie, Katie, James, Maggie and Jennie, are all at
home, and are being given excellent educational
advantages. Politically Mr. Loudon may be classed
as a Republican. Locally he votes rather for the
man whom he considers best qualified for the office than with any political organization. Fraternally he is a Mason and Knight Templar. In educational matters lie takes a commendable interest,
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School Board at Traverse City, where the schools
are among the best in the state. In matters connected with the public welfare he is in sympathy,
and at present holds the position of Vice-President of the Grand Traverse Building and Loan
Association. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as is also his family..   -ma ^' T<-)f      '    ----
EORGE W. CROSBY, M. D., has engaged
in practice in Ludington for the past ten
years, and is one of the best and most
favorably known physicians of this locality. He
is a member of the Michigan State Medical Society,
and has frequently been called upon to read papers
before that honorable body. These articles have
shown not only a wide experience, but great research, and have been presented in a clear, concise
and interesting form. About two years ago the
Doctor started a gold cure for inebriates, and is
meeting with great success in this venture. He
has been particularly successful as a surgeon, and
has made a study of that line of work.
Dr. Crosby was born in Allegan, this state, April
23, 1861, and when about five years of age removed with his parents, William and Eliza (Henry)
Crosby, to Manistee County, settling near the village of Onekama. There he grew to man's estate
on his father's farm, his education being such as
could be obtained in the district schools and the
Manistee High School. He was always noted for
his aptness and quick perception, and from his
first entrance upon school life made rapid progress.
When he had completed his studies he obtained a
certificate, and engaged in teaching school for
about two years. During this time he began reading medicine, and subsequently entered the Michigan State University at Ann Arbor, in the medical department. He was graduated in the Class
of '84 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, and
in the spring of the following year came to Ludington. For two years he was in partnership with


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Dr. Philip Shorts, now deceased. The latter was
one of the earliest physicians to locate in this section, as he came here in 1872, and enjoyed an extensive practice.
October 4, 1886, Dr. Crosby married Miss Viola
Gaudette, a native of this city and of French parentage. They have a little daughter, Margueret,
who is now six years of age. Mrs. Crosby is a
lady of culture and fine attainments. She was
graduated from the Ludington High School, after
which she taught for about three years. She is a
member of the Congregational Church, and takes
an active part in religious and benevolent work.
The family residence is at No. 601 East Ludington Avenue. Fraternally Dr. Crosby belongs to
Pere Marquette Lodge No. 299, A. F. & A. M.;
Ludington Chapter No. 92; Apollo Commandery
No. 31; and Saladin Temple of the Mystic Shrine
at Grand Rapids. He is also identified with the
Knights of Pythias.
EORGE E. TRIPP, one of the pioneers of
Ludington, owns a well equipped grocery
and meat-market at No. 410 West Ludington Avenue. Forty years have passed since he
first set foot in this place, and he has been a witness of the vast changes which have transformed
the small hamlet to the enterprising and prosperous city of to-day. Since 1868 he has made his
home within its boundary, prior to which time he
was engaged in farming, lumbering, etc. Having
erected a suitable building near his present location, Mr. Tripp engaged in the meat business, and
some twelve years since added a stock of groceries
thereto. To some extent he has been interested in
real estate, and has handled several pieces of property with success and to his own financial benefit.
The birth of our subject occurred in Watertown,
N. Y., March 3, 1829. His parents bore the names
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majority, George E. left home to seek his fortune
in the West. For several years he engaged in
working on lake vessels, but finally, while loading
a boat at Chicago, was injured, and later shipped
to Pere Marquette. A small mill on the present
site of the Pere Marquette Mill was then owned
by George Ford, and gave employment to about
fifty men. Young Tripp obtained a position in
the mill, and was thus employed for the next two
years. The logs were cut a short distance up the
river, and our subject drove a yoke of oxen the
first winter, hauling logs, and the next summer
helped to drive them down the river. The mill
oompany then employed him to look up tracts of
timber-land in country adjacent to the Pere Marquette River. His next venture was as an agriculturist. Buying an Indian claim, he later added
forty acres of railroad land, on which he llad filed
a pre-emption claim upon the Government, but
the railroad company later came into possession of
the same. For four years lie remained on this
farm, supplying the inhabitants roundabout with
beef. In this way lie managed to get a good start
in a financial way, and became interested in the
business. In time his narrow field was not large
enough for one of his ambitious views, and he accordingly came to this city, where he has built up
a large trade.
May 12,1858, Mr. Tripp married Harriet HutchinsoD, daughter of Sherburn and Lavina (Babcock)
Hutchinson. The father was a carpenter by trade,
and came to Michigan from New York about 1855,
remaining here until his death, which occurred in
1876. His wife died when Mrs. Tripp was only a
child. A son and daughter have been born to our
subject and his wife. The former, Orville Weare, is
married and has four children, namely: Nellie
Camilla, George E., Lewis Orville and an infant.
Nettie Matilda is the wife of Burnette B. Gibson,
a Justice of the Peace. They have two daughters,
Hattie Verenice and Irma Elenor. Orville W., who
is in business with his father, is an enterprising and
progressive young man, possessing good financial
ability, and at the present time is Chief of the Fire
Department.
The family residence of George E. Tripp on
Lewis Street was erected seventeen years ago, and


is kept up in a neat and thrifty manner. In politics our subject is a Republican, and served for
four years most acceptably as a member of the
City Council. Fraternally lie is a Knight of Honor,
while his wife belongs to the Ladies of Honor.
She attends the Congregational Church, and is interested in its various activities.
EORGE W. THOMAS, who is a contractor
and builder and a carpenter and cabinetmaker, is considered one of the most reliable in his lire of business in Traverse City. He
is naturally adapted to his calling, is steady and
industrious, and can be trusted to do whatever he
agrees to perform. Many buildings, both for residence and store purposes, in this part of the coun.
ty stand as evidences of his handiwork. He possesses the art of constructing a house. finishing
it perfectly in every detail, and, if desired, making the furniture for the same.
The father of George W., William R. Thomas, is
a leading agriculturist of Antrim County, Mich.
To that county he moved in 1880 from New York
State. His wife before her marriage was Miss Carrie Russell, a native of the Empire State. Fourteen children came to grace their union, as follows: William, a farmer of Antrim County; James,
a railroad man, with his headquarters at Manistee;
George, the next in order of birth; Burt, a farmer
of Antrim County; Weltha, who is engaged in
schoolteaching in tie county just mentioned; Minnie, whose home is also in that county, and who
is the wife of Jerry Bedell; Mattie, Mrs. Lell, of
Le Roy, Mich.; Allen and Ann, who live at home;
Charlie, who died at the age of two years; and Carrie, Myrtle, Alic and Russell, who live at home with
their parents. On both sides of the family our
subject comes from genuine Yankee stock. His
paternal grandfather was a native of Vermont,
and was a pioneer farmer of New York State,
where his death occurred.
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September 23, 1867, was brought up to agricultural
pursuits, and was early employed in farm work.
He received the advantages of a district-school
education, and remained with his parents until he
was twenty years of age. Being a natural mechanic and handy with tools, he took up the carpenter's trade, which he preferred to farming, and
during an apprenticeship of four years learned the
business thoroughly in all its details. In 1892 he
came to this city, where he worked at his trade
for a year, and then opened a shop of his own.
In February, 1889, George W. Thomas married
Miss Ada Bedell, who was born in New York State,
July 1, 1867, and is a daughter of George and Almira (Janes) Bedell. The young couple have one
child, a son, known as Rex. Mrs. Thomas is a
member of the Congregational Church. Our subject's people are Methodists, but he is not a member of any congregation, though he attends the
same church as does his wife. Fraternally he is a
member of the Knights of Pythias, and in politics
is a Republican. His many acquaintances and
friends hold him in high respect and esteem, and
wish him nothing else but success in his undertakings.
ICTOR E. MONTAGUE, of Traverse City,
has established an extended reputation as a
boat-builder, and is the only person in the
place who makes that a business. The building
of boats requires peculiar talents, and among those
who undertake the work comparatively few succeed. It is not only a trade, but requires the eye
and genius of a true artist. The construction of a
boat calls for a knowledge that cannot be learned
in, or taught from, any textbooks. In fact, it involves the use of many trades, and boats are generally built one part by one man, another part by
some one else; and these different parts when put
together do not always form a harmonious whole.


Of boat-builders, as of poets, it may be said that
they are born, not made, and the peculiar ability
required in the occupation is the result of natural
adaptation rather than of study.
In his work Mr. Montague constructs the boat
complete, and does not require the assistance of a
sailmaker or other tradesman for any part of the
mechanism, having by practical experience gained
a knowledge which enables him to build harmoniously a craft that is "a thing of beauty and a joy
forever."  Frequently those who desire a boat
cannot describe exactly what they wish, but by
giving him a rough outline of their plans,-he is
able to work out their ideas, making his own designs and drafts, and completing a boat that will
fully meet the requirements of the owner.
During the early Colonial days the Montague
family was represented in Vermont, and there our
subject's grandfather, Joseph A., was born and
reared. He removed to New York and settled in
Jefferson County when it was sparsely inhabited,
his attention for some years thereafter being given
to the clearing and cultivation of a farm. His
death occurred at the age of eighty-four years.
Among the elder of his eight children was Benjamin, father of our subject, and a native of Jefferson County, N. Y. Removing westward, he settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where he spent two years.
Thence he went to Jefferson County, Wis., becoming a pioneer of that section of the state. About
1869 he came to Michigan and settled on a farm
near Old Mission, Grand Traverse County. His
entire life was devoted to farm work, with the
exception of the time spent in California during
the days of the gold excitement. In 1849 he
journeyed via the Isthmus to the Pacific Coast, the
trip requiring one hundred and twenty days. He
engaged in mining for some time, being measurably successful in that undertaking. In his declining years he moved to Traverse City, where he
died in 1890, at the age of about sixty-seven years
His wife, who bore the maiden name of Cascen R
Bates, was born in Sacket's Harbor, N. Y., and
died in Michigan in 1885, aged fifty-seven years.
Four children comprised the parental family
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a hardware merchant of this place; Victor E.; and
Cascen R., who is in the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor, being a member of the Class of
'95. Our subject was born in Jefferson County,
Wis., February 6, 1859, and accompanied his parents upon their various removals. His time until
thirty-one years of age was mostly devoted to
farm work. As his father advanced in years, he
gradually came into control of affairs and became
his mother's main dependence.  His education
was limited but practical, being obtained more by
his own effort and the excellent teaching of his
mother (who was a lady of intelligence and refinement), than by attendance at the schools.
Living near Grand Traverse Bay, our subject
early became accustomed to boats. He was a close
observer, and easily picked up the business, first
building a boat for himself. In this he was so
successful that a neighbor, seeing the craft, wished
one for himself. From that small beginning in
boyhood  he gradually established a profitable
business, with the result that when thirty-one
years of age he moved to Traverse City and has
since given his entire attention to the trade.
Among those for whom he has built boats, we
mention the names of C. W. Pierce; E. L. Springer;
Allen R. Bancroft, of Chicago; W. A. Greeson,
Grand Rapids; Z. T. Aldridge, New York; E. V.
Reynolds, of New Haven, Conn.; and numerous
others in the surrounding country. He also has a
boat livery, which is a source of considerable income during the summer months. In the construction of cruising canoes and small yachts he
has been especially successful, his boats being seaworthy, neat and trim in outline, and of the very
best material. He has no competitor in the trade
who can approach him in the durability and appearance of his boats.
Not a little of the energy, perseverance and enterprise that are dominant characteristics of Mr.
Montague have been derived from   his AngloSaxon ancestors. Tradition says that the original
progenitor in America was tle son of an English
baron and occupied a grant of land from George
III., which was located where now stands the
historic village of Salem, Mass. Our subject is a
genial, pleasant gentleman, popular among his


associates, prominent in the Republican party, and
active in the Order of the Maccabees. His wife,
whose maiden name was Ellen F. McCullom, is of
Scotch descent, and is a lady of hospitable and
noble character, worthy to be a companion and
helpmate to her husband in all his undertakings.
They have four children, Emma E., Edwin Victor,
Madge and Beatrice, all of whom are with their
parents.
)T LBERT H. POOL, junior member of the
firm of Pool Bros., was born in Upper
Sandusky, Ohio, November 6, 1856. He
was reared upon the home farm, attending the
common schools of the neighborhood, and later
conducting his studies in the Northwestern Normal
School. Upon finishing his education, he engaged
as a teacher in Ohio for three years. In 1880 he
went to Crown Point, where he clerked in a hardware store for eighteen months. Then, going to
Jackson, Mich., he formed a partnership with his
uncle in the hardware trade, the firm name being
W. M. Hartupee & Co. After continuing in the
firm for four and one-half years, he sold his interest in the business, receiving in exchange a farm,
upon which he lived for a short time. In 1887 he
came to Luther and became associated with his
brother in the hardware business here.
In January, 1884, Mr. Pool was united in marriage with Miss C. Jane Hale, who was born in
Wyandot County, Ohio, and is a daughter of
Daniel Hale, a farmer there. Three children have
been born of the union, Walter Hale, Neva and
Alice E. In politics Mr. Pool is a Republican. He
hlas served as a member of the Board of Equalization of Lake County, and has occupied other positions of trust. His wife is a member of the Church
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the United Brethren Church, but those denominations not being represented in Luther, they attend
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and contribute to
the maintenance of its enterprises.
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ILLIAM D. TOTTEN, attorney-at-law
at Kalkaska. A lifetime'spent in pursuing one calling will almost certainly
result in substan tial success, especially if energy
and perseverance are applied, and such is undoubtedly the case with Mr. Totten, who for many years
has given the study and practice of law his chief
attention.
Mr. Totten first came to Kalkaska in June, 1877,
and worked for the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Company as a section hand. His next occupation was that of a laborer in the lumber camps,
and on abandoning this line of work he taught
school several terms, and worked at whatever he
could find to do that was honest and profitable.
It being his desire to follow a professional life, as
soon as it was advisable he entered the office of
Arthur A. Bleazby, and afterward went to Grand
Rapids, where he gained further knowledge of law
in the office of Joslin & Kenfield. On his return
to Kalkaska he was admitted to the Bar, September
14, 1880,and has given this business his entire attention ever since.
William D. Totten was born in New London,
N. Y., October 17, 1858, and is a son of Joseph and
Nancy (Morrell) Totten, natives of Jefferson and
Oneida Counties, N. Y., respectively. Grandfather
Joseph Totten was born in Greene County, N. Y.,
February 3,1798, while his father, bearing the name
of Jacob, was born in 1760, in Fishkill, that state.
The father of the last-named, Samuel Totten, was a
native of Flatbush, now Brooklyn, and was the son
of Israel Totten, a native of Tottenham, near London, England, and who was the first of the name
to settle in the United States. On coming hither


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he made his home on Long Island, and followed
farming, which was the chief occupation of his descendants.
The Tottens are of English and Scotch-Irish descent. The great-grandfather of our subject, also
his great-great-grandfather, were soldiers in the
Revolutionary War, while his grandfather and
great-grandfather were soldiers in the War of 1812.
The parents of our subject, who were married in
Bridgeport, N. Y., continued to make their home
in the Empire State until 1877, when the journey
was made to Michigan, and since then they have
lived in Kalkaska. The father was born in 1823, and
his good wife ten years later. They are both good
Christian people, although not identified with any
particular denomination.
William D. was the eldest of the parental family
of five children. The eldest daughter, Lulu, is the
wife of J. L. Boyd, whose sketch appears in this
volume; Fred is in Kalkaska, Mich.; Adella is now
the wife of Dr. P. W. Pearsall, of Muskegon; and
Nellie married Elmer Redner, also a resident of
that city.
Our subject in early life was sent to the common schools and to the village seminary at New
London, N. Y. He has been twice married, his
first union being with Miss Ida Boyd, who departed this life June 6, 1884, leaving a daughter, Florence, who died at the age of nine years. In January, 1886, Mr. Totten married Edith, daughter
of Samuel and Maria Phelps. She is a native of
Van Buren County, Mich., and to them has been
granted a family of fourchildren, namely: Joseph,
Samuel, William and Mabel Edith.
In politics our subject has been identified with
the Democrats, on which ticket he has been elected on two occasions to the responsible position of
Prosecuting Attorney, once by one plurality, and
once by a plurality of two. He has also been Circuit Court Commissioner, and discharged faithfully the duties devolving upon him in minor positions. Socially he is an Odd Fellow, and also belongs to the Masonic order.
Mr. Totten fully understands the meaning of
success, and has achieved an enviable reputation
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the firm being widely known as Totten & Phelps.
He has been connected with the Grand Rapids &
Indiana Railroad Company as an attorney for several years, and now represents it at Kalkaska, and
has been admitted to practice in the United States
Courts, and those of Kansas and Nebraska.
L9   --- -   -              A ---ILBER B. POOL is the senior member
of the firm of Pool Bros., dealers in
hardware  and   farm  machinery at
Luther, and also owner of the Luther Observer.
The hardware business, which was established in
1882, is the oldest enterprise in that line in the
village, and through the energy and sound judgment of its proprietors has proved remunerative.
The paper, which was established in 1891, became
the property of Pool Bros. two years afterward,
and has since been published by our subject. It
is independent in politics, a five-column quarto
sheet, published weekly, and devoted to the interests of Luther and Lake County.
Referring to the ancestral history of our subject, we find that his grandfather, William Pool,
was a native of New Jersey, and was one of the
early settlers of Richland County, Ohio, where he
engaged in farming. Tie maternal grandfather,
William  Hartupee, was born in New Jersey, removed thence to Richland County, Ohio, and
there followed the blacksmith's trade. The parents of our subject, James M. and Mary E. (Hartupee) Pool, were born in Richland County, Ohio,
and are now residents of Upper Sandusky. The
father learned the trade of a carpenter in youth,
but after removing from Riclland to Wyandot
County carried on farm pursuits. His wife is a
Presbyterian in religious belief.
Of the parental family of seven sons and two
daughters, we note the following: William F., a
lawyer of Upper Sandusky, died in 1893; Alverdia


married Marion Welty, and resides in Wyandot
County; Wilber B. is next in order of birth; Albert
H. is the junior member of the firm of Pool Bros.;
Ora is at home; J. Curtis is a hardware dealer at
Biwabik, Minn.; Elmer E. is a gardener at Mansfield,
Ohio; Frank L. is engaged in farming in Wyandot
County; and Avery H. is a machinist at Upper
Sandusky.
The subject of this sketch was born in Upper
Sandusky, Ohio, September 7, 1854. He was reared
upon a farm, and attended the common schools
until eighteen years of age, after which he followed
the profession of a teacher for six years. Meanwhile he also studied law and took a two-years
course in elocution. In 1882 he went to Jackson,
Mich., where for six months he was clerk in a hardware store. During the latter part of the same
year lie came to Luther and established a hardware
business, which he has since conducted, his brother
having been associated with him as partner since
1887. HIe also carries on an office practice in law,
real estate and insurance.
Politically Mr. Pool adheres to the belief of his
family and advocates Republican principles. For
four years he served as Circuit Court Commissioner, to which office he was again elected in 1894,
and is the present incumbent of the position. He
was the first Treasurer of Luther, and is now Justice of the Peace. In 1884 he united with the
Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has
served as Class-leader, local preacher and Sundayschool Superintendent. He was licensed to preach
in 1888, and occasionally officiates in that capacity.
Tile church had not been organized at the time of
his arrival in Luther, and he was serving as Trustee when the house of worship was erected.
From the above sketch it will be seen that Mr.
Pool is a man of varied talents, who is able to
carry on successfully several different kinds of
work. Starting out for himself at the age of
eighteen, he has since made his way in the world
unaided. As a journalist he has had considerable
experience, having assisted in editing a paper in
Upper Sandusky for a short time, and also having
served as editor of the Luther Enterprise for a
number of years. He is now in the prime of manly
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cess In business and in journalistic work. That
such may be the case is the wish of the host of
persopal friends whom hle has won among the people of Northern Michigan.
P      AUL C. JENSEN, M. D. The medical profession in Manistee is represented by a
number of skillful and successful physicians, who have an extended knowledge of therapeutics. One of the most prominent of these is
Dr. Jensen, wlo, though scarcely yet in the prime
of life, has already gained a wide reputation for
skill in the treatment of intricate and deep-seated
diseases. His practice is large, including many
families of this city, as well as the people of the
surrounding country.
Dr. Jensen was born near Copenhagen, Denmark, April 7, 1855, and in the land of his birth
passed the years of early boyhood. In 1869 he
accompanied his parents to America and settled in
Minnesota, where he gained his rudimentary education in the English language. In 1877 he entered the University of Michigan, and took the
pharmaceutical course of two years, immediately
following which lie took a three-years course in
medicine. He was graduated in 1882 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, and at once opened an
office in Albert Lea, Minn., where he built up an
extensive and lucrative practice. His country
practice was especially large, and the constant exposure and long rides at last seriously impaired his
health, and he was obliged to relinquish his practice at that point.
From Albert Lea Dr. Jensen went to Chicago,
where for two years he filled the position of assistant city physician. While there lie had his office
in the Chicago Opera House, where the celebrated
Dr. Cronin also engaged in practice. After some
time spent in Chicago, our subject was urged by
his wife to accept an opening for a physician in
Manistee, and accordingly he opened an office here




in 1889. Time lias proved the wisdom   of the
move, for he has gained a wide reputation as a
physician and a large practice throughout the county. In addition to these advantages, he also has
the privilege of associating with his own countrymen, many of whom are residents of Manistee.
Tlhe Doctor has one of the best equipped offices
in the city. It contains, among other medical appliances, the P. Atkinson Electro-Static Machine,
and the McIntosh "Little Gem" Battery, with the
galvanic, faradic and electro-cautery attachments;
also an excellent microscope, magnifying fifteen
hundred diameters, as well as many other necessary
appliances not generally possessed by the ordinary
practitioner. In addition to these, he also owns a
valuable professional library.
At Albert Lea, Minn., occurred the marriage of
Dr. Jensen to Miss Catherine Hansen, a native of
Denmark. Their happy married life was brought
to a close by her death in Manistee, February 3,
1891, and at the same time the Doctor lost his
only child.
While Dr. Jensen is distinctly a professional
man, and one who takes great pride in perfecting
himself in the various intricacies of his chosen profession, he nevertheless finds time to devote to
other interests, social and business. Especially is
he interested in Masonry, being a member of the
Consistory branch of that order. He is a member
of Blair Lodge No. 393, A. F. & A. M., of Chicago;
Manistee Chapter No. 65, R. A. M.; Manistee Commandery No. 32, and Manistee Council. He is a
permanent member of the Chicago Medical Society, and is also identified with the American
Medical Association and the American Health Resort Association. In politics lie is a Republican.
As will be observed from the above, the character of Dr. Jensen may be viewed from three different points of observation, as a citizen, as a physician, and as a man. While a native of a foreign
land, it may be said of him, as a citizen, that he is
intensely loyal, in word and feeling, to the institutions of our country. He recognizes the fact
that while a professional man must ever be faithful
to his calling, yet the common public interests of
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fore his aim to keep himself well posted concerning the great issues of the age, in order that he
may fulfill his obligations as a citizen. In his
personal character he is large-hearted and benevolent, willing to aid those less fortunate than himself, and through his profession has found many
opportunities to  assist the distressed and the
afflicted.
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J OHN QUINN, of Harrison, was Mayor of this
city for one term, has been a member of the
Council, and in every possible way has manifested his genuine interest in the increasing prosperity of the place with whose welfare his own has
been interwoven for the past fifteen years. In
1894 he was elected on the Republican ticket to
his present position as Prosecuting Attorney of
Clare County. In June, 1889, he was appointed
Poststaster, nd served as suell for a term of four
years. During this period he read law and was
admitted to tie Bar in November, 1893. At one
time he was a member of the State Board of
Equalization; in the winter of 1889-90 he was
Secretary of the County Republican Committee,
and has frequently been a delegate to County,
District and State Conventions. For one term lie
was Township Treasurer, and he also served as
Township Clerk and Supervisor, being Chairman
of the board of the latter. At present he is Chairman of the Board of Education, and he is a well
known friend to educational measures.
Born in Seneca County, N. Y., November 15,
1854, the gentleman of whom we write is a son of
Michael and Ann Quinn. They were both natives
of Ireland, where they resided until about 1849, at
which time they became residents of Senecx County,
having settled on a farm. In 1865 they came to
Michigan, and for eighteen years resided in Calhoun County, after which they passed their remaining years with their children. The mother
died March 8,1892, t Harrison, aged eighty-three
years. The father, who was born in 1798, is still


living. Of their ten children all but two were
born in the Emerald Isle, and four of the number
were buried in that land. Joseph was drowned at
Saginaw about 1871, and left a family of five
children. During the Civil War he was in the
United States navy service. Michael died from
the effects of wounds received in the war, when he
was a member of Company E, One Hundred and
Forty-eighth Regiment of New York Infantry.
Bridget is the wife of John Caldwell, of Lansing,
this state. Peter, who died in St. Paul, Minn., unmarried, enlisted at the age of sixteen years in
Company A, Thirty-third New York Infantry,
but subsequently was transferred to the cavalry
service. Julia married John L. Smith, and died
during the present year at Port Huron, Mich.
John Quinn is the youngest in his parents' family
and with them came to this state, where he grew to
manhood. He received his education at Battle
Creek. In 1874 he went to Saginaw, and while
working in a shingle-mill met with two accidents
by which he lost the fingers on both hands. He
then returned home and continued his studies in
the public schools. Later he entered the employ
of W. H. & F. A. Wilson, of Isabella County, lumbermen. as bookkeeper, and as such he acted altogether about twelve years. In 1882 he founded
the Clare County Cleaver, which he published
for about eight years. He was next in a hardware business as a member of the firm of Stephens
& Quinn. For one and one-half years he operated
a sawmill; for a year and a-half conducted a livery,
and for a short time was proprietor of the Johnson House. He now gives his whole attention to
his law practice and public duties. For many
years he supported, or helped to support, his parents, and since boyhood has been self-reliant.
In 1878 Mr. Quinn married Jennie, daughter of
H. C. Dodge, of Durand, Mich. She was born in
New York State. and was called to the better land
June 22, 1894, leaving two sons: William J., aged
fifteen; and Stanley F., aged eleven years. For
five years she was a clerk in the postoffice, during
her husband's tenure of office, and became acquainted with every resident of Harrison and
vicinity. She won a place in their hearts that
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member of the Congregational Church   and a
lovable Christian woman.
John Quinn is a member of the local lodge and
encampment of the Independent Order of Foresters, and is also a Knight of Pythias. He is a
good citizen and never falls to use his influence
or means in behalf of all movements tending to
benefit the community which he expects to make
his permanent home.
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H     OLANDO F. RUGG, Sheriff of Kalkaska
County, is one of the ablest and most
popular men who have ever held this responsible position in this county, and the interests
of law and order have never been better subserved
than by him. He also deserves special mention
as one of the bravest soldiers during the late war,
at which time the valuable services rendered his
country won for him a distinguished military
record.
Mr. Rugg made his advent into this county in
1876, at which time he purchased land in Rapid
River Township, which was then in an unimproved state. He made this place his home until
1893, when he moved into the village of Kalkaska.
He still has in his possession one hundred and
twenty acres of valuable land, fifty acres of which
are under a high state of cultivation and improved
with a good residence, barns and necessary outbuildings.
Our subject was born in Susquehanna County,
Pa., May 13, 1843. and is the son of David H. and
Anna E. (Lacey) Rugg, natives of Vermont. They
were married in the Keystone State, where the
mother's death occurred in 1867, when in her
fifty-sixth year. The father is still living, and is
an official member of the Baptist Church. He is a
millwright by trade, wlich business he has successfully followed for many years. In politics he was
a Whig until the formation of the Republican
party, since which time he has been a member of


its ranks. For fifteen years he held the office of
Justice of the Peace, and during that time had the
good-will of the entire community, whom he served
satisfactorily.
The parental family included five children, two
of whom died young. Of those living, our subject is the eldest; Henry L. is engaged as a butcher
in Binghamton, N. Y.; and Eva is the wife of
Lester Smith, of Laceyville, Wyoming County,
Pa. Rolando F. remained in his native county until eighteen years of age, in the mean time attending the schools taught in the neighborhood. In
the spring of 1861, on the outbreak of the Civil
War, lie enlisted as a member of Company D, Fiftieth New York Engineers, and served with his
regiment until July, 1865, when lie was discharged
and mustered out under general orders. He was
private Orderly under General Meade for fourteen
months, and was present at every engagement in
which the Army of the Potomac participated from
the battle of the Wilderness to the close of the
war. During these long years he was never injured or taken prisoner.
After fully recuperating from the hardships of
a soldier's life, Mr. Rugg learned the trade of a
carpenter at Bradford, Pa., which business he followed exclusively until coming to Michigan, when
he began contracting and building. He was married, January 23, 1866, to Miss Susie, daughter of
Daniel and Elizabeth Brotzman, who was born in
Susquehanna County, Pa. To them have been
born ten children,of whom Wilber is living in the
state of Washington. The other members of the
family are Ward, Addie, John, Edward and Eva
(twins), Fred, James, Len and Ray.
In politics Mr. Rugg is a stanch Republican.
He has held various township and school offices,
and is now serving his second term as Sheriff of
Kalkaska County. He possesses in a full degree
the necessary resolution, dignity and self-possession, and the high courage that faces every danger
unflinchingly, while he is at the same time just
and humane in the discharge of his duties. He
has been a member of the County Republican
Committee, and at various times has been sent as
a delegate to various conventions of his party.
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84, G. A. R., and is a prominent Odd Fellow and
Knight of Pythias.
When Mr. Rugg paid tle freight on his household goods on coming to Michigan, he had not a
dollar left with which to make the family comfortable. This did not discourage him, however, but
with characteristic energy lie set to work to cultivate his land, which was seven miles from any
town. and, as time passed on, he was enabled to
pay for it. On each Saturday he would walk to
the nearest town and carry home provisions. At
that time there was only one team of horses in the
county, and at a Sunday-school convention which
he attended shortly after coming here, he counted
fourteen ox-teams, which was quite an unusual
sight for him, having conic from  Pennsylvania.
In those early days he was compelled to labor
early and late in order to support his family, and
the success which is now his is due entirely to his
own exertions.
W      /     ILLIAM H. BAULD, a practical electrician, is superintendent of the Boardman River Electric Light and Power
Company, a splendid enterprise, of which he was
one of the projectors at the start and has since been
unwearying in his efforts to bring to a successful
completion. He has been a resident of Traverse
City for the past twenty-three years, and has risen
to success and influence in the community through
his native force of character. From  boyhood he
has been enthusiastic on the subject of electricity
and its application as a motor for light and power.
He is also a natural mechanic, and while putting
in the electric plant at the State Asylum became
quite an expert, and gained a general knowledge
which has been invaluable to him since.
David Bauld, the father of William H., was a
native of Scotland, and there married Jeanette Huston, who is still living. They became the parents
of twelve children, of whom William H. is the eld

est. The others were as follows: Isabella, who died
of the cholera in 1860; Anna, Mrs. McGregor, of
Chicago; Jennie, who died at the age of twentysix years; Peter, a Chicago engineer; Barbara,
Margaret and David A., who are residents of the
Garden City; Robert, deceased; Isabella, the second
of the name, and now living in Chicago; and two
who died in infancy.
The birth of William H. Bauld occurred in Renfrew, Scotlandl, January 1, 1850. When lie was
only four years old he was brought by his parents
to the United States and for some years lived in
Detroit. He attended the common schools of that
city until he was thirteen years old, and then began learning the business of a machinist in Chicago. He picked up the trade of brass-finishing
also, being employed by Crane Bros. When in his
nineteenth year he obtained a position as second
engineer on the steamboat "Alleghany," which
belonged to Hannah, Lay & Co. He was efficient and faithful, and remained in the same company's employ for nineteen years. Subsequently
he became engineer on the steamer "City of Grand
Rapids."  About 1885 he was given the post of
Chief Engineer at the Northern Michigan Insane
Asylum.
August 16, 1893, a co-partnership was formed
between Frank and A. V. Friedrich, J. L. Gibbs,
L. K. Gibbs, William Bauld and J. S. Hodges, for
the purchase of two hundred acres of land lying
along both sides of the Boardman River, four and
a-half miles from this city. The idea of utilizing
the river for the purpose of an electric-lighting
and power plant was conceived by Frank Friedrich and our subject, and after agreeing upon definite plans, work was at once begun and never relaxed until carried to a grand consummation. The
establishment of the plant in this city adds materially to its commercial possibilities and manufacturing facilities and will be an important factor in its
future growth.
January 30, 1884, Mr. Bauld married Helena Parsons, a native of Ohio, born in 1854. Two sons
have come to bless their home and are named, respectively, Robert A. and Walter. Politically Mr.
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cepted Masons. With the genius and ability which
seem to be his both by inheritance and practical
strength gained in the battles of life thus far, Mr.
Bauld bids fair to have a very successful and prosperous future, and those who know him give him
their heartiest sympathy and good wishes.
T     1- 1HOMAS HILL MAYNARD, M. D., the pioneer lhysician of Clare County, has been a
witness of nearly its entire growth and advance toward civilization. He has been actively
engaged in practice here since October 16, 1866.
At tllat time tlere were only Indian trails, and he
was obliged to visit his patients on foot, first because there were no roads. and secondly because
lie was lot able to own a horse. He frequently
traveled tlirty miles in a day, visiting nine or ten
patients, and in thii way walked twenty-five hundred miles in a year. The second year he purchased an Indian lIony, and was thus equipped for
the next two years, as the construction of roads
did not afford the traveler convenience until
1876. For many years llis territory of practice
had a radius of from ten to twenty miles. He is
the present Postmaster of Clare, and is one of tier
most respected citizens.
Johln Maynard, the Doctoi's paternal grandfather, lived to the good old age of ninety-six years.
His son John was born August 12, 1784, and was
in the service during the War of 1812. He possessed a good education, and was a successful farmer. lie died March 18, 1856. He was three times
married, and was the father of fourteen children.
His last union was with I)eborah Hill, a native of
New York, while his birth took place in Maryland.
The wife died June 5, 1845, leaving five children
to mourn her loss, one having preceded her to the
better land. Caroline is deceased; Reason died in
childhood; John lives in Wliitley County, Ind., as
does also his brother Elon; and Martha Jane married
George Kline Hance, and died in Whitley County.
A native of Wayne County, Ohio, Dr. Maynard
was born twelve miles north of Wooster, November


19, 1841. Left an orphan at the age of fourteen,
his mother having died nine years previously, he
went to live with a guardian. During the winter
he attended school for several seasons, and worked
as a farm hand the remainder of the year. He
was preparing for college, but was taken sick and
was obliged to abandon the idea. When nineteen
years of age he began to study for the medical
profession at Larwill, Whitley County, Ind., to
which his parents had removed in July, 1851.
For six years he studied and practiced with Dr.
Jacob F. Smith. In 1866 lie came to Northern
Michigan, and for four years made his home on a
farm in Isabella County, a mile and a-half from
the city of Clare, whence lie came at the end of
that period.
May 7, 1871, Dr. Maynard married Josephine
Berry, who was born in Chiemung County, N. Y.,
and who died September 14, 1879, aged twentyseven years, seven nmonths and twenty-seven days.
Her eldest child, Edna A., born September 30,
1872, died August 10, 1873; John Almon, born
July 14, 1877, died July 20, 1878; Charles Henry,
born August 11, 1879, died November 7 of the
same year; and Albert Edward, born July 9, 1874,
is still living. May 4, 1893, the Doctor married
Idella Westmiller, who was born in Tompkins
County, N. Y., December 5, 1856. She learned
the printer's trade, at which she worked faithfully
and managed to save $1,000 of her earnings.
Dr. Maynard is a member of the Church of God.
Socially lie belongs to Jolhn Q. Look Lodge No.
404, A. F. & A. M. Politically lie is a worker
in the ranks of the Democratic party. He has recently presented to his son, Albert, a farm of
eighty acres lying in Isabella County, Mich.
W1     ILLIAM K. BRANCH, M. D., who is
recognized as one of the most skillful
and capable physicians of Manistee, is
still a young man, his birth having occurred April
22, 1861. He is a native of Illinois, born in El
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(Knapp) Branch. His father, who was born in
Vermont in 1806, was a graduate of a theological
school at Williamsburg, N. Y., and afterward, entering the ministry of the Baptist Church, made
the preachino of the Gospel his life work. At the
time of his death, which occurred in 1871, he was
filling the position of State Missionary of the Baptist Church in Illinois.
The ancestors of the family came to America in
one of the first five ships which landed the Pilgrim
Fathers in Massachlusetts. From this parent stock
of English ancestry a numerous family has sprung,
whose members are scattered throughout the entire
United States. The mother of our subject, who
was the second wife of Rev. Mr. Branch, was born
in Ohio in 1826, and died in 1872. She was a
daughter of Elihu Knapp, who in early manhood
settled in Ashtabula, Ohio, and there remained until his death.
In the parental family there were two sons and
two daughters, of whom William K. is the youngest. His brother, Herbert HI., is a minister of the
regular Baptist Church, and is now pastor of a
churchl in Carbondale, Ill. tIe is a man of broad
and liberal education, having been a student in
SLurtleff College, at Alton, Ill., where lie spent
two years in the academic department, four in the
collegiate, and two inl the theological. He married
Miss Blanche Russell, a native of St. Louis, Mo.,
and daughter of a wealthy capitalist and business
man of that place. By their union six children
have been born. Elizabeth, the elder sister, resides in St. Joseph, Mo., where her husband, George
Doran, is proprietor of a large greenlhouse. Adelaide, the elder sister, is unmarried, and makes her
home with Mrs. Doran.
When our subject was quite small, his parents
removed from El Paso to Springfield, Ill., and his
education was obtained in the city schools. He
took a special course of one year in Shurtleff College, at Alton, Ill., and in 1889 entered the medical department of the University of Michigan,
from  which lie was graduated in 1892, having
taken a three-years course. Opening an office in
Duluth, Minn., he engaged in practice for two
years, and from that city removed to his present
location during the autumn of 1894. Here he en

tered into partnership with Dr. D. E. Robinson,an
old-established and successful physician of Manistee, through whose infuence he at once gained a
good clientage. As soon as his ability and skill
were proved by practical tests, he gained the confidence of the people, which, through skill and accurate diagnosis of difficult cases, he has retained.
Without any doubt the coming years will bring
him a constantly enlarging practice and an increasing reputation as a successfull and reliable
plysician. The success he has thus far attained is
the result of merit, and proves the possession on
his part of more than ordinary ability and determination.
The marriage of Dr. Branch, which occurred in
April, 1894, united him with Miss Angeline Fowler, of Manistee, a graduate of the high school at
this place. She is a daughter of Col. Smith W.
Fowler, formerly a prominent and wealthy citizen
of Manistee, whose death occurred October 3,
1894.
J   ON C. ROCKAFELLOW, a Justice of the
Peace and insurance man of Clare, is one of
the pioneers of this county, within whose
boundaries he took up his permanent abode
May 6, 1873. For about ten years lie was engaged
in general merchandising, but lost his store and
entire stock by fire in 1883. At that time he was
serving as Postmaster, and on ihe expiiationl of
his term turned his attention to the insurance
business. In 1890 lie was appointod special agent
in the Government service to take abstracts of
mortgages in the Tenth Congressional District for
the Census Bureau. Since lie arrived at man's
estate there has hardly been an interruption to his
serving the public in one capacity or another. He
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years served as Supervisor, being Chairman of
that body lor two terms, and for six years was
Treasurer of Clare County. In 1885 he was elected
to be President of the village, and he has also been
a member of the Council. In his various transactions and work as a public servant he has handled over half a million dollars of other people's
money, and his accounts and records have always
been correct and unquestioned.
In the early history of the Colonies our subject's great-grandfather, Jolin Rockafellow, with
his four brothers, came from  Germany to make
homes in the New World. Two of the number settled in New York, two in New Jersey, and one in
Pennsylvania. The son of John Rockafellow bore
the same Christian name, and lived in New Jersey
during his entire life. He died leaving three sons,
all of whom grew to maturity. Jeremiah M., a
blacksmith by trade, settled, and finally died, in
Geauga County, Ohio.
Elias Rockafellow, father of our subject, was
only eight years old when lie was left an orphan,
and he was taken to be ieared by an uncle. At
the age of sixteen years he was apprenticed to the
blacksmith's trade, at which he was employed for
many years. After marrying in his native state
(New Jersey) Catherine Thatcher, also of that section, ie removed, in 1826, to New York. Subsequently he was for two years a resident of Richmond, Ontario, then  for eight years lived at
Brooks Grove, Livingston County, N. Y., after
which lie came to this state. For a number of
years he carried on his trade at Atlas, Genesee
County, and then built and operated a foundry.
In advanced age lie located on a farm and then. his
wife having died and he having lost his hearing,
lie went to pass his remaining years with a son. In
1868, accompanied by his five sons, he went in a
wagon to the polls, where each of the number
voted the straight Republican ticket, and four
years later this act was repeated by them. In 1886
twenty-six of his descendants and sons-in-law cast
their ballots for the Republican party. In early
life lie was a Whig, and was always a stanch partisan. For many years lie served as Justice of the
Peace. In New York State he was an Elder in a
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did not affiliate with any congregation. tIe was
born in 1803 and died in 1887.
To Elias and Catherine Rockafellow were born
twelve children, all but one of whom lived to maturity, and were as follows: Wesley, who was a
farmer and blacksmith, and died in Genesee County; John C., who is next in order of birth; Elijah
A., now operating a farm in Genesee County;
Robert, a carpeniter and resident of the same county; Henry E., a mechanic of Arenac County; Jeremiah MA., also a mechanic, and a resident of the
same county; Ann Eliza, now deceased, formerly
the wife of Jacob Cratsley; Susan, widow of John
W. Farrar, living in Detroit; Rachel C., who married William H. Goodman, now of Clare; Mary,
Mrs. Barlow, who died at Flint; and Jennie, wife
of William H. Bailey, of Lapeer, Mich.
Born in Alexander, Hunterdon County, N. J.,
March 11, 1826, John C. Rockafellow continued to
live with his parents until reaching his majority.
He attended school but little after lie was ten years
old, and worked in a foundry for a time in boyhood. In 1851 he entered the employ of the
Government in its survey of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Later he purchased a farm in
Genesee County, which had been but little improved. In 1860 he married Julia M. Wilder, who
was born in Orleans County, N. Y., and with her
father, Elliott S. Wilder, came to this state in 1856.
After their marriage the young couple lived for
six years on the farm, and then, on account of his
wife's poor health, Mr. Rockafellow removed to
Minnesota. He soon returned to Genesee County,
and in 1887 engaged in merchandising. His time
was thus employed up to 1873, when he came to
Clare. From   1861 to 1864 Mr. Rockafellow was
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the State Senate,
and from 1864 to 1866 was Sergeant-at-Arms of the
same body   He is now astockholder in the Clare
County Savings Bank. He put up the building
in which his business office is located and has made
other investments in real estate. He has been a
member and also Treasurer of the School Board
and has taken commendable interest in the cause
of education. At present he is Secretary of John
Q. Look Lodge No. 404, A. F. & A. M., and is
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belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is also a Knight of Pythias. His two
living children are Arthur II. and Carrie L. The
former, who is in New Mexico, is bookkeeper, Secretary and Treasurer of a large mercantile firm.
J AMES F. TATMAN, the leading grocer of
Clare, is a stirring business man, of unimpeachable integrity and great ability. He
came to this place in 1882, and for the three
years following clerked in a general store. He
then established in business for himself, investing
$125 in a stock of groceries, which was all the money he owned. Iis trade rapidly grew, however,
and to-day lie does an annual business amounting
to 840.000. In addition to a full line of fancy and
staple groceries, lie carries on a thriving trade in
boots, shoes and crockery.
Our subject was born in Clermont County, Ohio,
March 25, 1859, and is the son of Elijah and Jane
Elizabeth (Perdy) Tatman. The father moved
westward to Indiana in 1864, settling on a farm in
Miami County, and in 1878 we find him a resident
of Clare County, this state. Here he became the
owner of a farm located seven miles from Clare,
and although it was an improved tract, he wo.rked
very hard in clearing and cultivating the same,
and resided there until the time of his decease.
Elijah and Jane Tatman became the parents of
eleven children, all of whom grew to mature years.
Alonzo, the eldest, is engaged as a butcher in Clare;
Augustus A. resides on a farm in Miami County,
Ind.; Benjamin is a clerk in tile store of our subject, who is the next in order of birth; Nelson also
makes his home in Clare; Josephine is the wife of
Irwin Meger, and lives in this county; Elijah is pastor of the Church of God in Clare; Margaret married Chester M. Bates, of this county; Madison is
clerking in the store of James F.; Dorotha A. married Armstrong Allen, of this county; and John,
the youngest, is a clerk in the postoffice of Traverse City.
After obtaining a good education in the district
school, our subject taught for three years in Clare


County, after which he engaged as clerk, and his
experience gained in this line fitted him for managing a business of his own. He was married in
1880 to Lizzie Berry, a native of Elmira, N. Y.
She was a daughter of William and Margaret
(Vredenburg) Berry, the former of whom served his
country faithfully in the ranks during the late war,
and died in the hospital at Baton Rouge, La. After Mr. Berry's death, Mrs. Berry married Porter
Randall, and later moved to Isabella County, Mich.,
and her death occurred in Clare. The union of
our subject with Miss Berry resulted in the birth
of three children: Alina, James A. and Elva Belle.
The father of our subject, although a cigarmaker
by trade, followed farming principally during the
active years of his life. He was a Republican in
politics, which party James supported until recent
years, when he joined the ranks of the Prohibitionists. The latter has held many local offices of trust
and has rendered his community efficient service
as a member of the School Board. He is an active
Christian worker, worshiping with the Church of
God, of which his brother is pastor. Socially he
is a mnember of the Uniformed Rank of the Knights
of Pythias, and belongs to the Independent Order
of Foresters  He is one of the stockholders and
Directors of the Clare Woodenware Company, and
in many other ways aids in supporting those enterprises which benefit the community. Mr. Tatnan is truly a self-made man, and the large establishment of which he is now the head is the result
of his own industrious efforts and good business
ability. He has a convenient and well arranged
store, and the trade he commands brings him in
much money.
JT     UGUST GREVE, editor and proprietor of
the Michigan Volks-Zeitung, and one of
the prominent newspaper men of Manistee, is a native of Germany. He was born in
Holstein, August 8, 1863, and is a son of Hans and
Anna (Koop) Greve, the latter of whom died in
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and makes his home with our subject, whom he
accompanied to America in 1881. He is well-todo financially, and since coming to Manistee has
gained the confidence of the people of this place
by his honest and upright character. The elder
son, John, who was the first representative of the
family in the United States, is a resident of Manistee, where he follows the trade of a carpenter and
builder.
In his native country the subject of this sketch
received a good education in the common schools.
From the time of leaving school until his emigration to America, he was employed in a mercantile
house, but believing that the United States offered
better opportunities, he crossed the ocean in 1881,
and came direct to Manistee, joining his brother
here. While employed in this county as a farm
hand and laborer in the mills, he learned to speak
the English language, of which he now has thorough command.
In 1892 Mr. Greve was elected Supervisor of the
Fifth Ward in Manistee, and in the fall of the same
year he purchased the Volks-Zeitung, which he has
since owned and published. This is the only German papel in Northern Michigan. It is published
weekly, and has a liberal patronage among the German-speaking citizens of this locality. In the
spring of 1893 Mr. Greve was elected Justice of
the Peace in the city, and is now serving his first
term in that office.
The marriage of Mr. Greve and Miss Mary Terborg took place in Manistee on New Year's Day
of 1888. Mrs. Greve was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1865, and in 1881 came to the United
States with her parents, John H. and Ida (Meyer)
Terborg, who are now living at Two Rivers, Wis.
The union of Mr. and Mrs. Greve has been blessed
by the birth of three children, named, respectively,
Eduard, Christian and Anna.
In his social relations Mr. Greve is prominently connected with the Turners' society and the
Knights of the Maccabees of Michigan. He is also
a member of the Order of Knights of Labor, and
also the Workingmen's Aid Society. He and his
wife were reared in the faith of the Lutheran
Church, to which they still adhere. Aside from
his journalistic work, he has built up an extensive
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business in the sale of German books and publications. In his office he has complete catalogues of
the principal German publishing houses, besides
which he keeps on hand standard works intended
to teach English to Germans and German to Americans. As a citizen he is public-spirited and intensely interested in everything pertaining to the
welfare of the city where he makes his home. He
is a type of the progressive German-American
citizen, who, while not forgetting the land of his
birth, nevertheless gives his allegiance wholly to
the land of his adoption. In politics he is a Democrat.
OSHUA MEARUE WARDELL, M. D. One
who has been for many years the trusted
counselor of a community in time of sickness has gradually and almost imperceptibly
grown into a position of trust and usefulness
wlich might well be envied by those who spend
their lives in devotion to mere money-making.
Such has been the life work of Dr. Wardell, who
has been in active practice longer than any other
physician of Cadillac, and has earned success and
the respect that is universally accorded him. He
came to this place in 1873, and has been in continuous practice here ever since.
Dr. Wardell is a native of Ontario, Canada, and
was born in Elgin County, July 26, 1855. He was
seven years of age when his patents, Edward and
Melissa (McQueen) Wardell, removed from   the
farm near St. Thomas into that village, and there
he received his literary education. He then commenced the study of medicine under the preceptorship of a local physician, and after having in
that way gained the fundamental knowledge of
the profession he entered the medical department
of the University of Michigan, from which he was
graduated March 25, 1873. On the 7th of September following he opened an office at Cadillac
(then called Clam Lake), where he has met with
marked success in the practice of his profession.
The marriage of Dr. Wardell, July 21, 1890,
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native of Oberlin, Ohio, who at the time of her
marriage was living in Cadillac. One son, Montgomery Mearue, blesses this union. Mrs. Wardell
is a talented musician and has devoted many years
to the study and practice of that art, in which she
has no superior in the state. Shie is equally well
informed in literature, possessing a broad fund of
information in that line. Dr. Wardell has served
as local surgeon for the Grand Rapids & Indiana
Railroad, and is a mnenber of the National Association of Railway Surgeons. In the Masonic fraternity he ihas attained the Thirty-second Degree.
He is a well informed man, and is noted as a
Shakespearian scholar.
A man of strong opinions, on no question are
the views of the Doctor more pronounced than on
politics, and we find him giving his hearty support to the Republican party. For three yeats he
was a member of the Board of Pension Examiners,
in which capacity he rendered efficient service.
He is of a sturdy, genial and honorable character,
that commands respect from others, and both he
and his accomplished wife are held in higll regard
by all who know them. In business affairs, as well
as in his profession, he has shown shrewdness and
capability.
The life of Dr. Wardell proves what is within
the power of everyone to accomplish, providing
they possess a strong physique, great perseverance
and an indomitable will. Since boyhood he has
had to depend entirely upon his own exertions,
but with a determination to succeed he worked
earnestly and constantly, and now, while yet in the
prime of life, he can rest, free from care and anxiety, with the consciousness that his present prosperity is due to his industry and ability.
F  RANK E. WITHEY, a leading attorney-atlaw of Manistee, is prominent not only in
professional circles, but also in society.
For one term he was Superintendent of the Van
Buren County Schools, during his residence within
its boundaries. He also served for one term in


the same office in Lake County, Mich., but refused
re-nomination.  Since the death of his father,
which occurred when he was only fourteen years
of age, lie has been entirely dependent upon his
own resources. He worked his way through school
and college, and is therefore also mainly self-educated.
The father of Frank E., John F. Withey, a native of Vermont, who subsequently moved to the
state of New York, was a patriot and veteran of the
late war. The Withey family is distinctly American, having been represented in this country for
about two hundred and seventy-five years. John
F. Withey had a trace of Spanish, Irish and Scotch
blood in his organization, while his wife, whose
name before marriage was Esther E. Jenkins, was
of English descent. They removed from New
York State to Michigan about 1857, and subsequently returned to their old home in the Empire
State. John F. Withey enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighty-fourth New York Regiment, and
died in the service of the Union. In the same
reginent with him were four uncles and six cousins of our subject. The family was also well represented in the War of 1812, and it is supposed
that two or three of their ancestors participated in
the Revolution. The only brother of Frank E. is
Dr. Edwin A., a physician of Ludington, Mich.
Frank E. was born in Fulton, Oswego County,
N. Y.,May 17, 1851. He was about six years of age
when he first landed on Michigan soil, but at the
end of five years lie returned with his parents to
the state in which he was born. His higher education was obtained in Falley Seminary of Fulton,
and in the high school of the same city. Subsequently lie taught school in this state for nine
years. Before leaving his native town he clerked
for a time and learned the carriage-painter's trade,
but has not worked at that occupation for the past
twenty years.
It was during his career as a pedagogue that Mr.
Withey took up the study of law. For a certain
period he was under the tutorship of the able attorney, B. F. Heckert, of Paw Paw, Mich., and was
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receives recognition in all of the courts of Michigan, district and circuit, and in the United States
Courts.
The first establishment for practice of Mr. Withey
was at Bangor, Mich., where he remained until the
spring of 1880. From there he went to Baldwin,
the county seat of Lake County, where he was
made Prosecuting Attorney for the county, and
its Superintendent of Schools. In July, 1888, lie
came to Manistee, where he has a large practice.
In the general election of 1894 his fellow-citizens
manifested their confidence in his ability and faithfulness to the public good by making him the
Prosecuting Attorney of the county. He has been
a life-long Republican, and is a most exemplary
gentleman in every respect. Socially he is a member of the Masonic order, the Knights of the Maccabees and the National Union. In the last-named
organization he is President of the local branch.
In Lake County, Mich., Mr. Withey was married,
April 26, 1881, to Miss Nellie H. Indermill, who
was born in Wayne County, this state. She is
well educated, and is gifted with more than ordinary musical talent and fitted to adorn society.
She is an active member of the Lakeside Literary
Club of Manistee. Four children have been born
to Mr. and Mrs. Withey, namely: Enid, Agnes,
Harold and Helen. The family attend the Episcopal Church, and lend their aid to the support of
all worthy charities.
J OHN R. TENNANT was elected to his present responsible position as Sheriff of Missaukee County on the 6th of November, 1894.
He is one of the well known and respected
inhabitants of Lake City, and prior to his recent
election was for several years manager of the
County Poor Farm. His father died before completing his term 'of office in that capacity, and the
son was chosen to finish the term, after which he
was retained for three years more, severing his


connection with the institution by resignation, on
taking up the duties of Sheriff.
The parents of our subject were Amos G. and
Albina U. (Warner) Tennant, natives of Connecticut and Michigan, respectively. They were the
parents of four children, three of whom are living,
namely: Ida, Mrs. William Rosvier, of this city;
John R.; and Gerrald Flora, deceased, the wife
of Frank Ferguson. In his younger days, Amos
G. Tennant worked as a mechanic, but after the
war turned his attention to farming. From his
native state he emigrated to Pennsylvania, thence
to Ohio, and finally to this state. He settled in
Saginaw City when the country was very new, and
sawed the first lumber used in the construction of
the Bancroft Hotel of that place, being at the time
employed in the sawmill belonging to Capt. E.
B. Ward. From Saginaw he removed to Macomb
County, where he engaged in farming and sawmilling. He was a soldier during the late war, having
volunteered as a member of Company 1, Twentyeighth Michigan Infantry, and served for three
years. He enlisted as a private, and came out of
the service as Second Lieutenant. After the war
his principal occupation was farming. He died
February 5, 1891, at the Missaukee County Poor
Farm, of which he had charge at the time. He
was in his sixtieth year when called to his final
rest. Politically he was a Republican, and socially
was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His wife, who holds membership with the Baptist
Church, is still living. His father, John R. Tennant, who was a native of Scotland, calne to Arerica and settled in Connecticut at an early day. He
was one of the pioneers of Macomb County, Mich.
After living there a number of years, he removed
to Osceola County, where he died at the age of
eighty-seven years. Two years before his death,
he took an axe and chopped down a tree two and
a-half feet in diameter. He was pleasant and
genial in manner, and a great lover of children.
His family comprised five sons.
John R. Tennant was born in Galesburg, this
state, October 7, 1861, and from the age of ten
years until arriving at manhood lived in Osceola
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leaving home, the winter he was twenty-one years
old, le bought eighty acres of land, and for five
years gave his energies to clearing it of timber.
For the next year and a-half he was employed as
compassman for the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad. John Frowley then employed him at making
an estimate of soil and timber-lands. In the summer of 1890 lie went to Wisconsin, driving logs
the entire length of the Menomonee River. Entering the employ of the Peshtigo Lumber Company,
of Pesltigo, Wis., he was one of five persons who
looked up and reported on one hundred and sixtyfive thousand acres of land which belonged to that
firm. At the end of this time he returned to this
county to fill out his father's unexpired term.
May 25, 1892, Mr. Tennant married Miss Marion,
daughter of Andrew and Annie (McKellar) Young.
Stie is a native of Canada, her birth having occurred August 22, 1869. Mr. Tennant is a member of the Odd Fellows' fraternity, and in politics
uses his ballot in supporting the Republican party.
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OVELL H. GAGE is a leading member of
the Bar of Traverse City, and with two exceptions has been longer engaged in practice here than any other man in his profession. He
is a gentleman of scholarly attainments, practical
ideas and good judgment. For nmore than two decades he has been esteemed one of the reliable and
enterprising citizens of this community.
David Gage. the father of L. H., was a native of
New Hampshire, and came to Michigan in its early
history. He was a pioneer of Lenawee County, settling on a farm near Hudson, where he improved
a homestead and did much for the upbuilding of
the district. His death occurred when he was
about fifty-two years of age. His wife, whose girlhood name was Lois A. Hutchins, was born in
New York, and is still living, though now in her
seventy-seventh year; she is making her home at
Harbor Springs, with one of her children. Her
second son, Franklin H., is engaged in running a
hotel at Harbor Springs; George A., the next in


order of birth, is engaged in farming near Hudson;
and John J. is manager of the iron works at Antrim, Mich.
The boyhood of our subject was spent at Hudson, Lenawee County, on his father's farm, where
his birth occurred April 3, 1843. His parents gave
him good educational advantages, and after attending a local academy lie commenced a collegiate
course at Oberlin, Ohio. After a time, however,
being desirous to earn his own living and see something of the country, lie went South with a gang
of carpenters, and passed some time in Nashville,
Tenn. Returning home, lie then resumed school
work at Oberlin. In 1865 he enlisted in Company
I,Eleventh Regiment of Michigan Infantry, and
was sent to Knoxville, Tenn. He was a good penman and quick at figures, and for this reason was
detailed for clerical work and did not experience
as many of the privations of army life as did some
of his comrades.
On his return from the war Mr. Gage was for a
year and a-half a teacher in a commercial college
at Ann Arbor. At this time he took up the study
of law in the State University, and graduated with
the Class of '68. His first practice was in Antrim
County, where he remained for nearly two years.
His ability was soon recognized, and he was elected
to the office of Prosecuting Attorney. Afterward,
coming to this city, lie opened an office and for six
years was associated with Judge Ramsdall. Since
that time he has been alone in practice and has enjoyed a lucrative business. Traverse City was only
a small town when he decided upon locating here,
and he has witnessed its development from a hamlet of those days to the busy thriving village which
it is at present, and has contributed much toward
the result, although living just outside the corporate limits of the place.
Mr. Gage married Candace C. Carpenter, of Ann
Arbor, where her father was living at the time of
his death, in February, 1895, in his ninetieth year.
Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gage.
Frances C., who is a compositor in the office of the
Eagle, is a graduate of the Traverse City High
School; and Herbert D. is now attending school.
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justified the confidence reposed in him. He has
served as Prosecuting Attorney of this county for
two terms, was Circuit Court Commissioner for two
terms, is now a Notary Public, and for sixteen years
was a Justice of the Peace. He uses his right of
franchise in favor of the Republican party. Socially he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, and to McPherson Post No. 18, G. A. R.
Reared in the faith of the Baptist Church, he
formerly belonged to that denomination, but now,
in company with his wife, holds membership with
the Congregational Church.
fH    rUMPHREY B. ANDERSON, M. D. To
many of the prominent men of Northern
Michigan may be prop)erly given the appellation "self-made."  From poverty and obscurity they have fought their way in life's battles to
prominence and honor. In their success is found
another demonstration of the poet's song:
"The rank is but the guinea-stamp,
A man's the gowd for a' that."
A volume of the biographies of representative
self-made men would be incomplete without a
sketch of Dr. Anderson, who strikingly illustrates
the force of well directed energy, steadfast purpose
and never-ce.sing effort for the accomplishment of
noble ends and the successful overthrow of those
obstacles which beset the progress of every young
man who, unaided and alone, starts out to combat
with life's stern realities.
Throughout this section of the state the Doctor
is known as one of the popular physicians and successful surgeons of Traverse City. Devoted to his
profession, he has achieved success in its practice,
having a natural adaptation for the medical science,
as well as thorough information regarding it. His
home has been at this place since January, 1889,
and during the years that have elapsed since his
arrival he has gained the confidence of the people


as a skilled, successful physician, accurate in the
diagnosis of disease and successful in its treatment.
The Anderson family is of Anglo-Saxon origin.
The grandfather of our subject, James Anderson,
was born in Ireland, and emigrated from that
country to Ontario in 1830. Our subject's father,
Edward, also a native of Ireland, engaged in mercantile pursuits in Ontario for a number of years,
and died there at the age of fifty-five. At Toronto, in 1835, lie was united in marriage with
Miss Mary Bagnell, who emigrated to Canada from
County Tipperary, Ireland, and was a member of
a family distinguished in the history of the Emerald Isle. She is still living, and makes her home
in Ontario. During the Canadian Rebellion of
1837-38 she and her husband were the only Loyalists in the place where they resided. They possessed strong convictions regarding what was right,
and adhered to the principles of truth and justice.
There were eight children in the parental family, of whom the two eldest, Martha and Henry,
are deceased; Mary Jane makes her home with
the Doctor; Elizabeth is the wife of R. Dawson, a
carriage manufacturer of Aylmer, Ontario; Emma
married Henry Kearns, and lives in Watertown,
N. Y.; our subject is the sixth in order of birth,
and with him resides his sister Amelia, younger
than himself; John Herbert, the youngest of the
family, is deceased. In Norwich, Oxford County,
Ontario, the subject of this sketch was born February 24, 1858. In boyhood he attended school
whenever possible, but being early obliged to earn
his own livelihood, his educational advantages were
meager, and his present broad information was
gained by self-culture. For his work upon farms
in boyhood he received twenty-five cents per day.
After his father's death he made his home with an
uncle, who was a furniture manufacturer. In that
business he became interested, and, being a youth
of observing disposition, soon became sufficiently
familiar with its details to enable him to start in
business for himself upon a small scale. He attended the school at Montreal one session, and
shortly after his return home on a vacation was
accidentally shot, and in consequence was disabled from attending school for one year. After
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School of Medicine, and later attended the Polyclinic School of New York City. Still later he
graduated from  the Detroit Medical College, in
1888. While carrying on the study of medicine,
he conducted a drug store, and in that way earned
the necessary money to pursue his studies from
term to term. His first active practice for himself
was in Brooklyn, N. Y., where from  the start he
was successful, having as large a practice as he
could attend to personally. He was called home
to Ontario, and deciding soon afterward to come
West, he settled in Traverse City in 1889.
While not an active partisan, Dr. Anderson may
always be relied upon to support the men and
measures advocated by the Republican party. Socially he is Past Master of the blue lodge, and is
prominent in Masonic circles. He is Past Grand
Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
and affiliates with the Order of the Maccabees.
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ASHINGTON REEDER is one of the
Wpioneers of Missaukee County, having
lived here continuously since 1868.
When he first came to this locality the country
was a wilderness, and only two settlers had preceded him. He took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres from the Government, and
set to work in earnest to clear it of the thick timber with which it was encumbered. His property
now numbers one hundred and seventy-five acres,
two miles distant from Lake City. In politics
Mr. Reedcr is a Republican, but he has never been
an office-seeker. Nevertheless, he has been frequently urged to serve in a public capacity, and
has held the position of Highway Commissioner,
was Street Commissioner for several years, and was
the first County Treasurer, afterward filling the
office by appointment for two years, and then
being elected for the succeeding term.
The paternal grandfather of our subject, Moses
Reeder, was a native of New York State, and of


German descent. A man of large physique and
fine appearance, lie is said to have resembled General Washington, and once, when a little boy, had
the privilege of offering the "Father of his Country"
a drink of water. His life work was then farming. In his religious views he was a member of
the Society of Friends, and was noted for his piety,
and also for his devotion to his country. He lived
to the extreme old age of ninety-six years, his
death occurring in Canada, at the home of his son
Emon. The gentleman last mentioned, the father
of Washington Reeder, was born in Pennsylvania,
as was also the lady whom he chose for his wife,
namely, Miss Elizabeth Randall. To them were
born four sons and two daughters, one of whom
has passed to the better land. They are Charles,
Daniel, Harriet (wife of John Potter, of this city),
Washington, William, and Selina, Mrs. Charles
Reeder. Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder is a daughter of
Asa Randall, who was born in Pennsylvania, and
was of German descent. He followed agricultural
pursuits, and lived to a good old age, dying in
Canada. Religiously he was a Quaker, and was
quiet and unassuming in manner, just and true to
both friends and enemies. Emon Reeder moved
to Canada with his father when seven years old,
and in 1873 came to Lake City, where he made his
home the remainder of his life, his death occurring in the fall of 1885, at the age of seventyeight years. His wife, who survived him until the
following June, passed away when in her eightyfirst year. Like their parents before them, they
were members of the Society of Friends.
The birth of our subject occurred in Victoria
County, Canada, July 4, 1841. When twentyseven years of age he came to Lake City, and has
since lived in this community. December 25, 1873,
he married Wilhelmina, daughter of George and
Maria (McFarland) Loucks. Four children were
born of their union, three of the number dying
in infancy, the only one surviving being Clarabel Evalyn. The mother died in 1886, in the faith
of the Presbyterian Church, with which she had
long been identified. January 4. 1888, Mr. Reeder
married Emma Whitney, an own cousin of his first
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occurred March 14, 1889. November 25, 1890,
Mr. Reeder married his present wife, whose maiden
name was Anna Barry. Two children have come
to bless their union: Washington Randall Garbutt
and Lillian May. Mrs. Reeder is a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Her parents were David and
Clara Ann (Garbutt) Barry. The family enjoy the
friendship and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances, to whom they extend a generous hospitality.
EUBEN S. TRASK, M. D., has been engaged
in the practice of his profession since 1866.
IHe located in Kalkaska in the fall of 1890,
and since his residence here has built up an enviable and lucrative patronage. His mind has been
well developed, his memory stored with facts and
principles pertaining to the science of medicine,
and with all the strength of an energetic nature he
has made use of his knowledge.
A native of New York, our subject was born in
Elmira, in 1836. His parents were Elanson and
Lucy (Cummins) Trask, the father born in one of
the New England States, and the mother a native
of New York. Grandfatler Noah Trask was also
a native of New England, and became quite prominent in the public life of his community. The
father of our subject was a millwright by trade,
and the greater part of his life was spent in following that business in his native state. His death
occurred, however, in Pennsylvania, when in the
sixtieth year of his age. His wife preceded him to
the home beyond, dying several years earlier.
Reuben S. was the eldest but one in the parental
household including six children. His early life
was passed in the Empire State, where he obtained
a good education in the public schools. While
there he began the study of medicine, and on the
removal of the family to Pennsylvania he gave his
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place called Maple Grove. He afterward practiced
in other towns in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
When ready to establish a home of his own, the
Doctor married Lydia M. Perhamus, who was born
in the Keystone State, and became the mother of
five children: Harlan A.; Bina, who died at the
age of eleven months; Linna A., Minnie and Don
M. Mrs. Trask is a devoted member of the Congregational Church, and interested in all good
works in her neighborhood.
In politics our subject is a Democrat, and one of
the most intelligent supporters of his party in this
vicinity. He is now a member of the United States
Pension Examiners' Board, and is Physician of
Kalkaska County. He was Chairman of the County
Democratic Committee of Newaygo County, Mich.,
for several years, and has been a delegate to various state and county conventions of his party.
While residing in White Cloud, Mr. Trask was
President of the Village Board and was Postmaster
for one term. He also was the proprietor of a fine
drug store in that place, which was later destroyed
by fire. The Doctor takes a leading part in all
public affairs, and in addition to this has a large
practice in his profession.
EYMOUR A. JOHNSON, M. D., is the oldest physician in regard to years of practice
in Kalkaska, where he settled in November, 1878. At that time there were six other
physicians in the place, but they have all since
removed. He made his way through college and
has reached success unassisted by outside influence.
After coming to this city he took up the study of
music, and is now a member of the Kalkaska brass
band, one of the best organizations in this part of
the state and in which the Doctor is first tenor.
A son of Nathaniel C. and Emily A. (Straight)
Johnson, the Doctor was born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., September 14, 1848. The parents
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about 1864 removed to Illinois. Later they settled at Battle Creek, Mich., where the father followed his trade of carpentering. After a few years'
residence in Kent County on a farm, he came to
this city, in 1882, and ten years later was called to
his final rest, being then in his eighty-seventh
year. His wife died in 1894, in her seventy-first
year. Of their six children the Doctor is the eldest. Emma died when five years of age. Rufus
passed away in early manhood, aged about twenty
years. Elsie became the wife of John N. Morgan,
of Kalkaska. Richard M. is a Kent County farmer;
and Etta is Mrs. Charles Swaverly, of this place.
Dr. S. A. Johnson received a literary education
at Battle Creek and Lowell, this state. In the
last-named village he took up the study of medicine with Drs. McDaniels and Peck. He then entered the University of Michigan and took a oneyear course in the medical department. Afterward
he was in the office of Drs. Plindle & Whitfield at
Grand Rapids. Desiring still further instruction,
he entered Hahnemann Medical College at Chicago and was graduated in the Class of '73.
The first location of Dr. Johnson on commencing his career as a practitioner was at Freeport,
Mich., where he remained for nearly five years, with
the exception of a short time passed in the West,
traveling in order to benefit his health. In 1880
he took a post-graduate course at the Chicago
Homeopathic College, in 1889 took a series of
lectures at Hahnemann, and in 1892 a post-graduate course at the Chicago Post-graduate School.
In 1893 he further perfected himself in his work
by taking another post-graduate course at Chicago
Homeopathic College. He belongs to the State
Homeopathic Society and to the American Institute of Homeopathy.
In 1869 Dr. Johnson married Louisa M., daughter of Loren B. Tyler, a farmer of Kent County.
She was born in the same county, and died May 16,
1892. Of their six children but two survive, Jennie and Willie. The second wife of the Doctor
was Miss Edna S. Phelps, whose death occurred
soon after their union. The present wife of Dr.
Johnson was Mrs. Hattie L. Clark, nee Fly, to whom
he was married July 15, 1894.
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ularly interested in politics, though he always fulfills his duties as a citizen. Fraternally he belongs
to the Masonic order, the Knights of Pythias and
the Knights of the Maccabees. His beautiful residence and office is one of the largest and finest
structures of the kind in the county.
ORNELIUS A. WAAL, ex-Sheriff of Manistee County, was twice eldeted to this important position on the Democratic ticket,
and stands very high in the councils of his party.
He was first placed in that office by the general
vote in 1888, and after serving capably for two
years was again a candidate, but owing to the total
defeat of the ticket was not returned to the position. It was during his first official term that the
Polish riot in this city occurred, but owing to his
prompt and effective action, it was quelled and no
blood shed. The Governor highly approved the
action of the Sheriff. In 1892 Mr. Waal's name
was once more placed on the ticket as a candidate
for the same office, and he was elected. At the end
of his second term, in 1894, he was once more his
party's choice, but in the general landslide toward
Republicanism which followed, he was among the
defeated. As an evidence of his honesty in politics, let it be recorded that he was tendered the support of the Polish Catholics of Manistee if he would
support their candidate for another office, which he
indignantly refused to do, assuring their messenger that he would see that their candidate was not
elected, and this resolve he carried out. He is a
Director in the County Savings Bank and also in
the Manistee Building and Loan Association. He
served for nine years as Assistant Chief of the Fire
Department in this city, and stands high in business and social relations.
The parents of our subject were Cornelius H.
and Ann Jeanette (Van Alta) Waal, the former a
native of Amsterdam, and the latter of The Hague.
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father was a Catholic and the mother a Protestant,
they were married by a magistrate, but after coming to the United States were married in the Catholic Church of New York City. They crossed the
Atlantic in 1850, and after living for six years in
the eastern metropolis, took up their residence in
Milwaukee, Wis., where the mother is still living.
Her husband died in March, 1868, aged forty-seven
years. From boyhood he had followed the seas,
and at the time of his death was a sailor on the inland lakes. Of their nine children our subject was
the eldest. One brother died in infancy and William was killed by a falling tree. Frank is a resident of Milwaukee; Joseph is engaged in running
a meat-market in this city, and the surviving sisters,
Elizabeth, Margaret, Emma and Anna, are married
and residents of Milwaukee.
A native of New York City, Cornelius A. Waal
was born February 7, 1851, and received his education in the country school near Milwaukee, though
his advantages were rather limited. By careful
reading and study, coupled with extensive business
experience, he has become well informed on questions of practical and public moment. His father
was a well educated man in both the German and
English languages, and during his time on shore
took great interest in assisting in the mental development of his children. In his youth our subject
worked on a farm and also learned the butcher's
business, which has been his principal occupation in
life. For a time lie was a sailor on the lakes, but
his father did not wish him to make that his life
work, and he yielded to the latter's desire. In
1871 Mr. Waal came to Manistee, but soon afterward located in Ludington, where he was employed
at his trade for about three years. In 1874 he returned to this city, engaged in the meat-market
business, which he followed uninterruptedly until
elected Sheriff. -- In the spring of 1878 he entered
into partnership with Albert R. Bauman, their market being known as that of the Second Ward and
located at No. 437 River Street. The partnership
is still in existence and they have an excellent location. Their trade is very lucrative and extensive and the number of their customers is steadily
on the increase.
On the 9th of February, 1877, Mr. Waal married


Fredericka Gerlach, a native of Saxony, Germany,
who came to the United States with her parents
when sixteen years of age. The latter are residents
of Wisconsin. A son was born to our subject and
wife July 30, 1878. He is Morris G., now a student
in the high school. Mr. Waal is a member of the
Guardian Angels' Catholic Church, while his wife
belongs to the German Lutheran Church.
Among the civic societies with which Mr. Waal
is connected are the following: the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of the Maccabees,
Royal Arcanum, National Union, Catholic Mutual
Benefit Association and the German Workman's
Aid Society. He is Past Grand and Past Chief
Patriarch of the Odd Fellows' Encampment and has
represented both branches of the order in the Grand
Lodge of the state.
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M       /ORGAN B. PULCIPHER. Among the
citizens of Traverse City, and particularly
in the legal fiaternity, the name of this
gentleman is well and favorably known. He is a
young man, yet he has accomplished wonders in
the battle of life. Starting from an humble position,
he has alone and by merit attained a degree of
success and distinction of which an older and more
favored man might well feel proud. In whatever
position he has been placed, in whatever duty he
has been called upon to perform, in all his relations, social and business connections, his course
has been one of honor and integrity; and the success he has attained, and the bright prospects which
seem to await his future efforts, are the legitimate
results of his exemplary course.
The junior member of the firm of Umlor & Pulcipher was born in Acme (formerly East Bay)
Township, Grand Traverse County, Mich., April 6,
1871, being the eldest clild of John and Mary
(Hover) Pulcipher, natives of New York and Ohio,
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and spent much of his life in New York, but died
in this county at the age of seventy-nine years.
Our subject is one of four children, the others being Julius E., Selina M. and John W., all at home
with their parents.
From childhood Morgan B. Pulcipher was noted
for his precocity. In the public schools he gained
a good education, and when fourteen years of age
secured a certificate, passing an excellent examination. At the age of sixteen he began to teach
school, having previously prepared himself for
this work by attending the high school at Traverse
City for one year. Twelve months were devoted
to teaching, and lie then accepted a position as
cashier of the extensive lumber and mercantile
business of Tornmas Copp & Co., at Northport.
For one and a-half years he filled the responsible
position of cashier and bookkeeper, having taken
the place of a man very much his senior.
Desiring to better equip himself for life, Mr. Pulcipher entered the university of Michigan at Ann
Arbor, where lie took a law course in addition to
his literary studies. His vacations were spent in
the office of Pratt & Davis, attorneys of Traverse
City, so that his time was fully occupied. He was
graduated from the law department of the university and admitted to the Bar in the July term
of 1892. While still a student at Ann Arbor, he
practiced his profession. and tried his first case before he was twenty years old.
While at Ann Arbor Mr. Pulcipher married Miss
Alice M., daughter of Dr. W. H. Nelson, who was
a prominent physician at Northport for more than
twenty years. Their marriage occurred July 20,
1892, and they have established a pleasant home
in Traverse City, where they occupy a prominent
place in social circles. In polities Mr. Pulcipher
is a Republican. Fraternally he is a member of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and holds
membership with the Maccabees. He is the present Secretary of the Grand Traverse branch of the
Granite State Building and Loan Association, and
is interested in other progressive enterprises. In
1894 he was Secretary of the County Republican
Committee, having had in charge much of the management and all the details connected with the campaign of that year in Grand Traverse County. To

gether with his partner, he owns a valuable farm
in Leelanaw County. He is a young man of great
promise, and in his chosen profession evinces rare
ability.
AMES S. ADAMS is proprietor of a merchant-tailoring establishment on Front Street
in Traverse City. He has been located in
this place scarcely two years, but has succeeded in getting a good trade and is becoming
popular. He thoroughly understands his business,
is exceptionally good at fitting, and can please the
most difficult customers.
The father of our subject, John S. Adams, is a
native of Canada, and for the past fifteen years
has been a resident of Fresno, Cal. He is by trade
a carpenter, and is an industrious and hard-working
man, and thoroughly respected by all who know
him. On arriving at maturity he chose for his
wife and future companion Miss Maria Shaver.
They became the parents of four sons and a daughter, namely: Gideon, who is a shipping clerk in
California; James S., of this sketch; Anna, who
died on the Pacific Slope, when about thirty years
of age; and John A. and Nicholas, twins. The
former is a tailor in Memphis, Tenn., and the latter plies the same vocation in Petaluma, Cal.
The birth of James S. Adams occurred in Canada, where his parents resided for a number of
years, the date of the event being July 17, 1859.
In his youth he received good public-school advantages, and when fifteen years of age commenced
learning the tailor's trade, mastering every detail
of the business. He worked at various places in
his native land until he was in his twenty-seventh
year.
The year 1886 witnessed the coming of our subject to Michigan, his first settlement being at Holly,
where he remained for six months. He was then
for three years in Pontiac, after which he worked
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er which he removed to this city. He is industrious, and carries out to the letter whatever he
undertakes to do, thus winning the approval of
his patrons. Though a young man, he is rapidly
pushing his way to the front, and bids fair to make
his mark in his chosen profession.
January 7, 1885, Mr. Adams married Emma
Williams, a native of Ontario, Canada. They have
had two sons, the elder of whom, Percy, is deceased,
and the younger, Reva, is a bright little lad of six
years. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are faithful attendants at the Congregational Church, and take great
interest in religious and benevolent work.
In questions of political moment Mr. Adams is
independent, preferring not to be tied to any party,
but to be free to exercise his own private judgment as to men best qualified to fill any given position. Socially he is identified with the Knights
of the Maccabees. In manner he is genial and
courteous at all times, and enjoys the friendship
of all with whom lie comes in contact.
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B    DWARD P. THOMAS, M. D, is a gradC    uate of Rush Medical College, of Chicago,
and is a physician who has had many years
of practical experience, making a specialty of the
diseases of women and children. Though he has
only resided in Clare for some eight months, his
reputation preceded him, and he has already among
his clients many of the best people of this vicinity.
He is a veteran of the late War of the Rebellion,
and suffered the privations and hardships which
fell to the lot of most of the brave defenders of
the Stars and Stripes.
The Doctor's father, Willard Thomas, was a man
of fine education and superior mental attainments,
though lie was self-educated. During the last few
years of his life he was a Professor in Oberlin Col

lege, and prior to that time was a teacher in Williams College. He studied for the ministry, and
was ordained in the Congregational denomination.
In 1848 he was stricken with consumption, and
started to travel for his health, but died at Pontiac,
Mich. His wife, who was before her marriage Frances M. Hyde, also received a good education, and
for some years was a successful school teacher.
She is now living in Chicago and enjoys life, for she
inherited some money and is placed above the fear
of want, and is of that cheerful disposition which
always sees the bright side of things.
Dr. Edward P. Thomas is an only child, and was
born in Ashtabula County, Ohiio, October 25, 1844.
He was reared in Chicago, to which city his mother
removed after her husband's death. Young Thomas
received a good education in the select schools and
in the seminary at Lake Forest. In 1863 he volunteered his services on behalf of the Union and
served for a year (his term of enlistment) with
Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Illinois Infantry. He took part in several battles and
skirmishes in Missouri, and was dispatched on long
marches through Kentucky and Tennessee, his services being in the Department of the Missouri.
Returning home from the South,Dr. Thomas resumed his interrupted studies and entered Rush
Medical College, from which he was graduated in
1869. His first location for practice was at Brashear City, Mo., but at the end of three years his
health failed and he returned to Chicago. Believing that Northern Michigan would prove beneficial,
he acted on his physician's advice and came to the
region of pine woods. The wisdom of his decision
may be plainly seen when we state that whereas
he then weighed only one hundred and twenty
pounds, he now tips the scales at one hundred and
eighty pounds and enjoys rugged health. For
nine years he practiced in Montcalm County, and
then, removing to Scottville, was for twelve years
a resident of that community.
March 7, 1887, Dr. Thomas married Effie M. Carrier, who was born in Wisconsin. They have two
little daughters, Barbara and Gratia, who are attending the village schools. Since 1867 the Doctor has been a member of the Masonic fraternity.
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citizen should, is interested in whatever affects the
public, he has never been an office-seeker, but has
found his time fully occupied in his professional
( duties.
M       ILTON F. WHITE. In finance, as well
as in commerce, tile thriving village of
Manton has displayed a steady progress.
This is especially true of its banking interests
since the connection therewith of Mr. White, the
leading banker of Wexford County, and who for
a number of years has been proprietor of an exchange bank in this place. He is a man who keeps
thoroughly posted upon financial matters, and,
possessing keen intuitive powers and sound judgment, is excellently adapted for the business in
which he has engaged witl marked success.
A few words with reference to the parents of
Mr. White may not be amiss in this connection.
He is the son of Rev. John White, a native of
Massachusetts and in some respects a remarkable
man. He was a mere child when his father died
and he was bound out, which fact accounts for the
family genealogy being unknown to the present
generation. It also accounts for his lack of advantages during boyhood. He was obliged to
work hard, and never attended school a day. So
ignorant was he in youth, that at the age of twenty
he could not read. He possessed, however, an ambition to gain knowledge, and so determined was
he that, while working at the bench during the
day, he kept his Testament in front of him and
studied it thoughtfully and untiringly. He gained
a thorough knowledge of tile Scriptures, and also
became a good Hebrew scholar. Meantime his work
as a carpenter was not neglected, and after coming
to Michigan he pursued his trade for several years,
building mills, churches and private residences.
During the latter part of his life Mr. White devoted his attention largely to the ministry. The
Home Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
sent him to Canada, where he labored for two years.


He next went to Sangamon County, Ill., where he
had charge of two churches, fifteen miles apart.
Later he went to Hancock County, Ill., being induced to go there by the fact that he owned a patent for one hundred and sixty acres in that county. There his death occurred in 1852, at the age
of sixty-two years, his birth having occurred in
1790.
In Ann Arbor Rev. Mr. White married Miss
Elizabeth Bird, who was born in New Jersey, and
died in Livingston County, Mich., about 1839,
after having had two children, Milton F., and a
daughter, now deceased. By his second union Mr.
White had one child, who died in infancy. The
maternal grandfather of our subject was Furman
Bird, a native of New Jersey, who became one
of the early settlers of Washtenaw County. He
cleared and improved a farm there, and continued
to make it his home until his death.
'The birth of our subject occurred in Ann Arbor,
January 20, 1836. During his boyhood he resided
in various places with his father, and his education
was obtained in the common schools. In Illinois he
worked at the trade of a carpenter, and after his
return to Ann Arbor was employed in a carriage
shop, in 1858-59. In October of the latter year
he went to California, making the journey by way
of the Isthmus of Panama. He remained in that
state four years, following the occupation of a
miner and making some money. He returned
East via the Isthmus, and after visiting in Ann
Arbor for a few days proceeded to DeWitt, where
he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of wild
land. After improving ten acres he sold the entire tract. He then went to Fowlerville and bought
an improved farm of eighty acres, but a year later
sold the place and returned to DeWitt.
The next enterprise in which Mr. White engaged
was that of a merchant, which lie followed for sixteen years in DeWitt. Upon selling out his store,
he went to Jackson, and for five years engaged in
the hardware business. Meantime he took stock
to the amount of $5,000 in the Jackson Carriage
Company, but the enterprise proving a failure he
incurred a heavy loss. For some years he had a
general interest in Manton, where he had started
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tober, 1884, he came here and took charge of the
flourmill which he had purchased the preceding
year. This concern he conducted until 1892, since
which time lie has been proprietor of an exchange
bank. With his sons lie owns a mercantile business and handle factory at Mancelona.
In 1864 Mir. White married Cornelia,daughter of David McFarlan, of Plymouth, Mich. Mrs.
White was born in Wayne County, Mich., and
died in D)eWitt in 1879, after having become the
mother of two sons and a daughter, Clark C.,
Harry G. and Bertha I. In 1882 Mr. White marrie( Mrs. Celia Alexander, of DeWitt, by whom
he became the father of one son, Carlton M. She
died in December, 1886. Mr. White isa hard worker
in the interests of tile Democratic party, to the
principles of whicli he is devotedly attached. For
two years lie officiated as President of the Village
Board, and during his incumbency of the office
the water works were built and other improvements introdluced.
Socially Mr. White is a member of Manton
Lodge No. 347, A. F. & A. M., of which he is now
serving his fifth term as Master. While in DeWiitt
he held a similar position for six years. He is
identified with the Knights of Pythias and is Past
Chancellor of Cedar Creek Lodge No. 147, which
he has relresented in tlhe Grand Lodge ever since
its organizatioii. lie is one of the most enterprising citizens of Manton, and to his progressive
spirit much of its growth is due.
OSIAII L. LITTLEFIELD, a leading business
man of Farwell, is engaged in the lumber
business. Lte has held various local offices,
is now President of the Village Board, and in
the ranks of thie Republican party is a leader in this
section. lie was elected to the position of County
Surveyor and served for several terms, and also
officiated for one term as Register of Deeds. In
everything pertaining to the good of the commu

nity he takes an active and influential part, and
probably abouL one-third of the village property
belongs to him. His residence is one of the best
to be found in the county, and its fittings bespeak
the refined taste of the proprietor. For twenty
years Mr. Littlefield has given his attention largely
to his lumber interests and has been very successful. From time to time he has invested money in
farms, and is now the owner of a number of'well
improved homesteads.
The birth of our subject occurred in Flat Rock
Village, Wayne County, Mich., July 3, 1845. His
parents were Daniel and Mary (Hall) Littlefield,
both natives of New York State. His grandfather,
Josiah Littlefield, also of the Empire State, was a
pioneer in Michigan, being one of the first settlers
of Ash Township, Monroe County, where he cultivated a farm up to the time of his death. Daniel
Littlefield and his wife, Mary, were married in
Michigan, and had three children. Wesley B. is
now a resident of Wayne County. Cyrus was in
the Union service as a member of the First Michigan Cavalry, and his health was so shattered that
he has been unable to conduct business since. Mrs.
Littlefield is still living, her home being in Detroit,
but the father died forty-five years ago, in 1850.
After receiving an elementary education in the
public schools, J. L. Littlefield went to Ann Arbor,
where he took a four-years course in the scientific
department of the State University, graduating
therefrom in the Class of '71. The following August he came to Farwell and followed his chosen
profession as a surveyor and civil engineer for a
few years. In 1875 he built a planing and shingle
mill, and in 1881 erected the present sawmill,
with a daily capacity of about thirty-five thousand
feet; in 1891 he added a band-saw and all other
modern improvements, making one of the most
complete mills in this section. As the years passed
success attended him, and this he well deserves,
for he has been the architect of his own fortunes
and has made his way undaunted by difficulty.
October 28, 1874, Mr. Littlefield married Ellen
Hart, of Detroit, Mich. She died in this place in
1875, leaving one daughter, Ellen. The present
wife of our subject was Miss Emma Layle. She
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ried July 7, 1881. A son and daughter have come
to bless the home of MrI. and Mrs. Littlefield, Hazel
Grace and Franklin Floyd.
For many years Mr. Litllefield has been a pillar
in tile Methodist Episcopal Church, to which his
wife alho belongs. lie was one of the organizers
of the contgegation here and lias been Superintendent of the Sunday-school. He enjoys the
friendship and kindly regard of a large circle of
acquaintances.
OBERT M. IMUSSELL has been proprietor of a drug store in Clare for the past
twelve or thirteen years, and has been a
resident of the county since October, 1879. He
was born near Ogdensburg, N. Y., April 8, 1861,
and his boyhood was passed near his native place.
The parents of our subject were John and Agnes
Mussell, the former of whom died when his son
was an infant of only nine months. Tlhe mother
is now living at Irayton, N. Dak. The Mussell
family is of English origin, and members of it have
occupied prominent places in the history of this
country. John and Agnes Mussell were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living.
John is engaged in lumbering in Alpena County,
Mich.; Isaac operates a flouring-mill at Drayton,
N. Dak.; Aaron J. is a lumberman of Bayfield, Wis.;
James H. is engaged in mining in California; and
Katie is the wife of John Barton, of St. Thomas,
N. Dak.
In 1876 Robert M. Mussell went to Dakota and
passed some three years in the Northwest, some of
the time being in Minnesota and Manitoba. For
a short time, while a resident of Dakota, lie worked
in a drug store and obtained a general knowledge
of the business. In 1879 lie came to this county
and was employed as a bookkeeper by A. W.
Wright. He possessess good business ability, and
has been the architect of his own fortunes. In order to supplement his early education he attended night school on going to the West, and has


made his own way since he was a mere boy. He
owns two valuable and well improved farms in
Isabella County, and carries a well selected stock
of drugs, stationery, etc., in this place. He is now
building a fine three-story brick building, 25x90
feet in dimensions, on Main Street, into which, as
soon as completed, he will move his stock of goods.
In questions of political importance Mr. Mussell
is always to be found on the side of the Democratic party. He is now Master of John Q. Look
Lodge No. 404, A. F. & A. M., and is also a member of the chapter. Religiously he is identified
with the membership of the Congregational Church
and is Superinterdent of the Sunday-school.
July 11, 1882, occurred the marriage of Mr.
Mussell and Anna E. Husted, who was born in
Oakland County, Mich., and at the time of her
marriage was making her home in Clare. Mr. and
Mrs. Mussell have one child, a son, to whom they
have given the name of Arthur R. The young
couple have many sincere friends in this section.
OUIS L. KELLEY, M. D.        Among the
numerous and varied professions in which
men may rise to eminence, there is not one
known to the civilized world that claims a higher
place in the esteem of all than does the "art of
healing."  From the earliest times down to the
present, there never has been a class of men that
demanded or received more faith or respectful
treatment than does the physician. No one has
more fully proven the truth of this assertion than
has Dr. Kelley,who located in Farwell in 1875, and
is therefore one of the oldest physicians of the
place, if not of Clare County.
Our subject was born in Rutland County, Vt.,
December 29, 1848, to Obediah A. and Mary E.
(Frost) Kelley. The family emigrated to Michigan
about 1861, and located at Ann Arbor, where the
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tographer. The mother departed this life in 1879,
leaving two sons. Eugene A. had previously died
in the hospital at City Point, Vt., from the effect
of a disease caused by overmarching during the
Civil War. During that conflict he served as a
member of the Vermont Sharpshooters. He was a
student in the Michigan University at the time of
his enlistment, but, like many other young men,
laid down his books and took up the instruments of
war. Edwin D., the second son, was graduated
from the Ann Arbor University, and afterward became a professor in the Dennison University at
Granville, Ohio. He next became a student in the
Newton Theological Seminary, near Boston, Mass.,
but on becoming a minister of the Baptist faith,
he was sent as a missionary into Burmah, where he
was accidentally drowned about one year later.
Our subject is the only member of the family
now living. After completing his education in
the high school of Ann Arbor, lie was given a certificate to teacli, and for a few years followed this
vocation in order to secure the necessary funds to
enable him to carry on his medical studies. He
took a three-years course in the medical department of the Miclligan University, and was graduated witli the Class of '75. He immediately
located in Farwell, where he lias continued to
practice ever since. In that early day, the country
being sparsely settled, he was obliged to ride many
miles on horseback in order to visit his patients.
He is now one of the most popular practitioners of
Clare County, and as a surgeon he has succeeded
admirably, and lias performed many difficult and
noted cures in this vicinity.
Dr. Kelley was married, in 1870, to Miss Rosetta
M., daughter of George and Sarah Cherryman.
The lady was born in New York in 1850, and by
her union with our subject has become the mother of
two children: Grace G. and George E. They have
also an adopted daughter, bearing the name of
Edith M. The Doctor is a strong Republican in
politics, and for seven years was Supervisor of
Surrey Township, and, witl the exception of twoyears, during this time was Chairman of the board.
He has also rendered valuable service as School
Director. In social affairs he belongs to the Subordinate and Encampment Lodges of the Inde



pendent Order of Odd Fellows and served both as
Treasurer for many years. At present he is Grand
Herald of the Grand Lodge in this order.
When the Doctor located here he commenced
without a dollar, but so successful has he been in
his practice that lie is now the owner of several
very valuable farms, one of which embraces five
hundred acres in close proximity to Farwell.
RED CLYDE SANFORD, M. D., is a graduate of the medical department of the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, as
a member of the Class of '90. In the following
fall, after attaining his degree, he settled in Clare,
and has since been engaged in practice. He is
succeeding in rapidly building up a good reputation as a young man of merit and ability. Politically he is a Democrat, has oftentimes been sent
as a delegate to district conventions, and is now
Chairman of the County Central Committee.
The Doctor's grandfather, Abraham  Sanford,
was born in Connecticut, hut emigrated to New
York State and thence to Michigan. He settled
in Jackson County when there were only a few
families living within its boundaries. He improved
land and became the possessor of a fine farm of
one hundred and forty-four acres. His death occurred at the age of eighty-four years. His first
wife died in early womanhood, leaving four children. He married a second time, but had no family by this union.
George H. Sanford, father of our subject, was
born in Cayuga County, N. Y., and was reared on
his father's Michigan farm. For a quarter of a
centuryl h has been engaged in farming and lumbering in Isabella County. He owns two hundred
and eighty acres of land in Clare County, and four
hundred and forty acres in Isabella County. His
farms are well improved and would find a ready
sale in any market. His wife, Ruth E., nee Begel,
likewise a native of New York State, is still living.
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Herbert A., the second son, is a lawyer of Mt.
Pleasant. George H. Sanford has always been
greatly interested in campaign and political work
of the Democratic party. He has never been an
office-seeker, but has held a few local positions.
He is a prominent member of the Odd Fellows'
society, and has been a delegate to the National
Encampment.
Dr. F. C. Sanford was born in Jackson County,
Mich., June 11, 1864, and passed his boyhood on
his father's farm. After completing his elementarv education he entered the Mt. Pleasant High
School, from which he graduated. He further pursued his studies in Hillsdale College, and, obtaining a certificate, taught school for a period. Under Dr. F. H1. Tyler, he then took up the study of
medicine, and after taking a course of lectures in
the medical department of the Unliversity of Michigan, graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Modern Woodmen of America,
and the Knights of Pythias.
In September, 1886, Dr. Sanford married Miss
Mary, daughter of George F. Grinnell, a farmer of
Isabella County. Mrs. Sanford was born in that
county, and there grew to womanhood. To the
Doctor and wife has been born one son,Burton J.,
his birth having occurred in February, 1888, at
Ann Arbor.
J UDGE FRANK McLELLAN, Probate Judge
of Clare County, is now making his home in
the village of Farwell. He has served for
one term in the capacity of Sheriff, was Justice of the Peace for twelve years, and was Postmaster for one term, besides serving in many minor
offices. He is numbered among the early settlers
of this county, as in March, 1871, he settled at
Farwell. By trade he was a carpenter, and was
the first man to begin the erection of a frame residence in this section. Subsequently he put up
numerous buildings in Farwell, in pursuance of his


calling. During the years which followed he was
interested in various enterprises, and in each of
these undertakings displayed good business and
executive ability.
Born in the northern part of Ireland, June 22,
1836, our subject is a son of Alexander and Mary
(Dunn) McLellan. The former died about 1842,
leaving three children. His eldest child, Mary,
has been twice married, her first husband having
been Michael Kelley, after whose death she became
tile wife of Mr. McAullif. She is now a resident
of Port Credit, Ontario. Our subject is the next
of the family; and Alice, the youngest, died unmarried. At an early day tie family emigrated
to Ingersoll, Ontario, and in that province the
mother is still living, though in her ninetieth year.
It was in the year 1845 that Frank McLellan
crossed the Atlantic and became a resident of Ontario. He attended the common schools, and while
still a young lad began learning the trade of cabinet-making, at which he served a four-years apprenticeship. On beginning the active business of
life for himself he located in Stratford, Ontario,
and later, removing to Goderich, worked as a shipcarpenter. It was in 1863 that he came to this
state. At Saginaw lie and his wife found employment on the Chippewa River, with a Mr. Hall, a
well known lumberman. For the past twenty-four
years he has been a leading citizen of Farwell. For
some time he worked as a millwright, and was employed in a planing-mill. In November, 1879, he
established a furniture and undertaking business,
the first of the kind in the place. A few year,
later his store and stock were destroyed by fire.
His next enterprise was in conducting a grocery,
his interest in which he sold out in 1892, and once
more turned his attention to dealing in furniture
and to the undertaking business.
In 1860 Mr. McLellan married Hulda, daughter
of Abraham Smith, both natives of Ontario. Mrs.
McLellan proved a faithful helpmate and companion to her husband, assisting him to get a start in
life. She had been previously married to a Mr.
McCollum, by whom she bad two children. Johanna, the elder, now deceased, was the wife of
Lawton Knapp, of this place; and James is engaged
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April 26, 1890, and April 22, 1891, Mr. McLellan
married Margaret Smith, who was born in Ireland,
and came to the United States with a sister.
Religiously our subject is identified with the
Methodist Episcopal Church. IIe is a good citizen, and never fails in his duty toward others. In
politics he is a Democrat, and stands high in the
estimation of his party friends. He has been quite
unfortunate in fire losses, and has had two residences consumed by the devouring element, but
at the present time owns a substantial and well
furnished home.
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'RTHUR F. WATSON, Postmaster and a
prominent real-estate dealer of Cheboygan,
was born in this city August 27, 1857.
He is the son of James F. Watson, a native of England, who, emigrating to Windsor, Ontario, entered the employ of tile old Hudson Bay Fur Company, and was sent by them to the shores of Lake
Superior. After a service of about six years with
them, much of the time being spent on Mackinac
Island, lie retired from their employ, and in 1850
settled in Cheboygan, where he engaged in the
mercantile business. In connection with that enterprise, he owned a number of small boats, which
he ran between different places, a local trade thus
springing into existence. At the time of coming
here, Cheboygan was an unimportant hamlet, with
only six buildings, and its unpromising appearance gave little indication of its future prosperity.
While still in the employ of the Hudson Bay
Fur Company, and during his residence on Mackinac Island, James F. Watson married Miss Charlotte Maultby, whose father, a native of Cork, Ireland, was a cooper by trade, and a manufacturer
of fish barrels. He came to Cheboygan with Mr.
Watson, and was for twenty-six years either Deputy Treasurer or Treasurer of Cheboygan County,
and also officiated in the office of Probate Judge.
As an official, he was able, faithful, impartial and
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popular with the people, and his death, in March,
1894, was mourned by all who knew him. Just
twenty-one years before the day of his death occurred the demise of his wife, a native of Vermont,
and known in maidenhood as Cynthia Brannock.
One and one-half miles up the river, where he
had taken a homestead, James F. Watson erected a
mill and conducted an extensive business as a lumberman. He also had a foundry and machineshop, the first ever built in this region. Near the
city he improved a farm, consisting of one hundred
acres, and there his widow still makes her home.
As a farmer and lumberman he was quite successful, and attained a place among the prominent
business men of the vicinity. His mill, which had
a capacity of thirty thousand feet of lumber, he
disposed of one and one-half years prior to his
demise. At the age of fifty-one years, in November, 1873, he passed from this earthly life, mourned
by a host of warm personal friends, whose regard
he had won by his upright character. He was one
of nature's noblemen, a man of the strictest honesty, energetic in business and kind of heart. He
was liberal to a fault, and was never able to refuse
a friend's request, even though lie knew it would
be detrimental to do so.
In the parental family there were four children,
namely: Walter, who resides on the old home farm
and is engaged in lumbering; Arthur F.; Mary C.,
wife of Frank Johnson, of Cheboygan; and Sarah
L., who married A. M. Howard, of Cheboygan.
Our subject was reared on the ihome farm, and his
first business experience was in raising garden
truck, which lie peddled. His next venture was
the opening of a store on the dock, and this he
conducted for a number of years. He then worked
upon the farm until in February, 1885, when he
was chosen Deputy County Register of Deeds, his
superior being H. W. McArthur, a young attorney,
who is now deceased.
After two years' service as Deputy, our subject
was elected Register of Deeds, and was afterward
twice re-elected, serving six years altogether.
Though a Democrat, he was also popular with the
Republicans, and his majorities were increased each
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which office he assumed February 5, 1894. Since
becoming the incumbent of this position, he has
introduced a modern outfit and a number of improvements, at a cost of several hundred dollars.
He has put in lock boxes, of which there are now
two hundred and fifty-eight.
Since twenty years of age Mr. Watson has engaged in lumbering, his operations in that line
having been of an independent character. At present he has thirty-seven men employed on Mullet
Lake, his output being two million feet of lumber.
As a real-estate dealer, he handles both farm and
city property. In 1892 he platted A. F. Watson's
First Addition to Cheboygan, which consists of fifty
acres immediately west of the depot. This he has
laid off in half-acre lots. About one-third of the
lots have been sold and improved with a good class
of residences. In the future of this locality as a
farming region lie has the greatest confidence, and
he makes a specialty of the transfer of country
property, having for sale about four thousand
acres of good farm land. It is also his belief that
the soil is unsurpassed for tie raising of fruit and
all kinds of vegetables. He is serving as President
of the recently organized Immigration Society,
which was started with the hope of inducing a
good class of settlers to locate here.
October 29, 1882, Mr. Watson married Miss
Sarah D. Howard, of Toronto, Canada, and they
are the parents of three children, George, Arthur
F. and Berenice. Socially Mr. Watson is connected
with the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of the
Maccabees. He is justly proud of the fact that he
has never taken a glass of intoxicating liquor, nor
tobacco in any form, but believes in prohibition in
actual practice, not in politics.
H       ON. J. WIGHT GIDDINGS. To write the
history of Northern Michigan and omit
the name of ex-Lieut.-Gov. Giddings
would be to do injustice to a man of rare intelligence, extended information, broad culture, with
clear and concise opinions on all important ques

tions; one whose long public life of industry and
usefulness has brought him national fame; whose
power as an orator is universally recognized; whose
voice, directly or indirectly, has been heard on almost every subject affecting the administration of
public affairs for the past decade, and whose culture and talents have won the admiration of all
with whom he has been brought in contact.
A short biographical history is pre-eminently
appropriate, and will be of interest to all of our
readers. The subject of this narrative was born
in Romeo, Macomb County, Mich., September 27,
1858, to Moses A. and Caroline (Beekman) Giddings. His father, who is a native of Connecticut,
came to Michigan with a brother and settled in
Romeo, where for some years he was engaged in
business as a wool-buyer and general merchant.
He and his wife are now living in retirement,
spending their declining days surrounded by all
the comforts that can enhance the happiness of
life. They are members of the Congregational
Church, in which Mr. Giddings has been an active
worker, Deacon and Sunday-school Superintendent.
Their family consists of one son and two daughters.
The boyhood years of our subject were passed
uneventfully in Romeo, where he was graduated
from the high school in 1877. His education was
supplemented by three years' attendance at Amherst College, from which he was graduated with
the Class of '82. On completing his studies, he
went to Chicago and prosecuted his legal readings
while employed in the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad office. IIe was admitted to the Bar of
Illinois, and later to that of Michigan, but is not
now engaged in legal practice, his talents having
caused him to devote himself to public life and
the lecture platform.
Mr. Giddings became a resident of Cadillac in
1882, at which time he purchased the Cadillac
News, and the publication of that paper he continued for five years, when he sold out. The News
was the oldest paper in that county, and was the
recognized organ of the Republican party. It has
since been consolidated with the Express, under
the name of the News and Express. As one of the
leaders of the Republican party, Mr. Giddings is
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tion to various posts of honor and trust. In 1886
he was elected State Senator, in which capacity he
served two terms with marked efficiency and great
credit to himself. Through his influence the state
weather service was established. He served as a
member of various committees, and as Chairman
of the Labor Committee. His recognized talents
in this responsible position caused his party to
nominate him in 1892 for the office of LieutenantGovernor, to which he was elected, and in which
he has rendered distinguished service.
In 1884 Mr. Giddings was united in marriage
with Mliss Fidelia, daughter of Ferris S. Fitch, and
a native of New York State. The only child born
of this union died when three months old. The
religious home of the family is in the Congregational Church of Cadillac. Socially Mr. Giddings
is Past Chancellor of Cadillac Lodge No. 46,
K. of P., and is also identified with the Cadillac
City Division, Uniformed Rank, K. of P. He is
interested in whatever pertains to the advancement of the city, and though his duties oblige him
to be away from Cadillac much of the time, he
never swerves in his allegiance to the place, or his
devotion to its interests.
Conspicuous as has been tie public service rendered by Lieut.-Gov. Giddings, and prominentas he
has become on account of his official labors, he has
attained even greater eminence as a public speaker.
He has lectured in various states, and in many of
the largest cities of the Union, and wherever he
lhas appeared on the lecture platform, lie has won
the applause of crowded houses. Of him it may
be truly said that
"Aged ears play truant at his tales,
And younger hearings are quite ravished,
So sweet and voluble is his discourse."
Many of the most eminent public men of America
have spoken with praise of his eloquence and ability as a public speaker, among them such men as
Thomas W. Palmer, President of the World's Fair
Commission; James McMillan, United States Senator for Michigan; Robert M. Montgomery, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court; the late Senator Francis B. Stockbridge; Ferris S. Fitch, Superintendent of Public Instruction for Michigan,
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popular lectures are "Uncle Sam's People," "The
Evolution of the Demagogue," and "Cardinal and
King." As a speaker he possesses a peculiar magnetism, an earnest manner, and a power of intermingling pathos and humor that captivates his
audience. Such is the brilliance of his oratory,
and his rapidity of thought and speech, that all
who listen are charmed. Nor is it his only object
to amuse and interest. With the true American
spirit of reform, he points out errors and abuses
of public trusts, and appeals to the patriotism and
determination of the people to overcome these.
Though he has already attained a high rank among
the orators of our country, the future years will
undoubtedly bring him greater honors and an increasing fame, avnd to none can they come more
deservedly than to him.
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J UDGE JAMES GREACEN was elected Probate Judge of Kalkaska County in 1892, and
is still acting as such. Ile was previously
elected to this responsible position in 1884,
and served for the regular term of four years. He
is a local leader in Republican circles, and has many
times been called upon to act as a servant of the
public. While living in Oakland County he was
Highway Commissioner, and was also Justice of
the Peace. For a period of six years he was Supervisor of Chelsea Township, and was Chairman
of the board for two years. He has also been Justice of the Peace in this county, Supervisor of the
Poor, and was Township Clerk for six years. On
numerous occasions he has been a delegate to county, district and state conventions of his party. For
some time he has given much of his attention to
the collection of pensions, bounty and war claims,
and has been very successful in this field of labor.
It was in October, 1874, that Mr. Greacen came
to make a permanent home in this county, at which
time he settled on section 18, Excelsior Township,
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vious year. HIe at first lived in a log house, but
now a substantial residence, (ood barns and other
improvements are to be found on the place. All
but thirty acres of the land is under cultivation,
and there is a fine pear orclard of four hundred
trees, besides other fruits. In 1890 Mr. Greacen
rented his farm and came to Kalkaska. For one
year, in 1889, lie was engaged in mercantile pursuits. Though he bought and sold several pieces
of land, his residence on his original homestead
was continuous up to his removal to the county
seat.
The parents of James Greacen were John and
Eliza Greacen, natives of Ireland. In 1846 they
crossed the ocean and settled on a farm near Dearborn, Wayne County, this state, when the country
was very wild. About 1855 they emigrated to
Milford, Oakland County, where the mother died
in 1888, but where the father is still living. They
reared a family of five children,of whom James is
the eldest; Matilda is the wife of Charles Stewart,
of Oakland County; Mary E. is Mrs. Edward
Rakes, of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; Anna is still at
llome; and Agnes is the wife of John Howey, who
is now managing thie family homestead in Oakland
County.
Born in County Cavan, Ireland, April 12, 1841,
our subject is the only one of his parents' children
who was not born in the United States. He was
reared to farm duties, and attended the common
schools of the neighborhood. August 14, 1862, he
enlisted in Company I, Twenty-second Michigan
Infantry, and served until July 11, 1865, when lie
was mustered out. Among the numerous battles
in which he was engaged were tlose of Murfreesboro, Danville and Richmond, Ky., Chickamauga,
Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain. September 20, 1863, lie was captured by the enemy at
Chickamauga. lie was wounded in two places,
and his life was only saved by the eagle shield on
his cartridge strap. This small piece of metal
caused a ball to glance aside, when it would have
otherwise gone through his body. It was only
after he was disabled that he was taken prisoner.
For several months he was confined in the prisons
of Libby, Danville and Andersonville. In the
summer of 1864 he was transferred to the stockade


at Florence, S. C., from where he was paroled and
returned home, but later resumed his place in the
regiment.
May 3, 1866, Mr. Greacen married Margaret,
daughlter of James Morrison, a farmer of Oakland
County. They became the parents of five children.
Clara, thte eldest, was educated at Oswego, N. Y.,
and is an expert stenographer in the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C., at a salary of
$1,200 per year. James S. died July 18, 1892,
aged twenty-three years. He had been educated
as a civil engineer, and had a future of great promise. One clild died in infancy, and the others
who are at home are named, respectively, Vernie
and Susie.
Though his parents were Presbyterians, Judge
Greacen is a member of the First Baptist Church.
I-e belongs to Kalkaska Lodge No. 87, K. of P.,
and has been Chancellor Commander. At present
he is serving his ninth term as Noble Grand of
Kalkaska Lodge No. 37,. 0. O..F. In the Grand
Army of the Republic lie is Past Commander of
Colonel Baker Post No. 84, and has been Commander of the Northwestern Soldiers' and Sailors'
Association. In addition to the other organizations with which he is connected, lie is a member
of the Ancient Order of United Workmen...,,
AMES CAVANAGH is now holding the position of Cashier of the Missaukee County
Bank at Lake City. For a period of five
years lie was Superintendent of the Poor.
Ile has been elected to every position within the
gift of the people of his township from Constable
to Supervisor, witl the exception of Township
Clerk. He owns a valuable farm, comprising one
hundred and seventy acres, twelve miles from this
city.
Daniel Cavanagh, tile father of our subject, was
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to some extent in farming, he was a school teacher
by profession. At an early day he emigrated to
Quebec, where he lived for a time, thence going to
Vermont, later to New York, and filally to Canada again. Ills death occurred in the village of
Jarvis, in the fall of 1879, when he was nearly
eighty years of age. His father, Andrew, was also
a native of Ireland, and (lied in that country. He
was an Episcopalian in religion. His family numbered seven children. The maternal grandfather
of our subject was a native of Wales. Tie wife
of Daniel Cavanagh was, before her marriage, Elizabeth Harrison. She was born in the Emerald Isle,
and died in 1885, a few years after the demise of
her husband. They were both members of the
Church of England.
The gentleman whose name heads this article is
one of twelve children who grew to maturity, viz,:
Mary. Robert A., Margaret, William H., Letitia J.,
John, James, Daniel, Thomas, Eliza A., Sarah J.
and George R., all living but the eldest. James Cavanagh was born in the county of lHaldimand, Canada, September 25, 1847, and passed his boyhood in
Ontario, his education being received in the neighborhood of his father's home. He worked atfarming until nearly grown, when he started out to
make his own way in the world.
Going into the oil regions of Canada at a point
about forty miles west of London, our subject
drilled for oil, and continued in the vicinity for
a little over a year. Thence he drifted to Bay City,
Mich., and from there into the lumber district. At
the end of a few months lie returned to his father's
home, where he lived for a year. Subsequently,
going into the western part of Illinois, he worked
on a farm, and then, returning to Michigan, obtained employment in a mill in Bay County. By
the utmost frugality he managed to save $400 that
year. In 1869 he took up a homestead in this
county, and cleared a tract of about ninety acres.
On this property he made his home until April,
1892, when lie came to this city in order to take
charge of the "Patrons of Industry" store. After
running the same for about ten months he resigned
his place in order to accept the cashiership of the
bank with which he is yet connected.
September 18, 1879, our subject married Miss


Emma C., daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Hite)
Stout. Mr. and Mrs. Cavanagh have become the
parents of three sons and two daughters, namely:
Chester C., Ethel, Madge. Ray and Dwight. Little
Ray died when about a year old, but the other
children are still with their parents. Mrs. Cavanagh is a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and is a most estimable lady, who readily
makes friends. Our subject is affiliated with the
Odd Fellows' society, and is a member of the
Knights of the Maccabees. In politics he is a Prohibitlonist.
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AMES M. FLAGG, who is County Clerk and
Register of Deeds of Kalkaska County, has
been associated with the history of this region for nearly a quarter of a century. In
times of peace and war alike he has been a true
patriot, and has stood by his country. November
19, 1861, he enlisted on the Union side in Company A, known as Merrill's Horse. His service
was mainly in Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas. In
1864 the company veteranized, and then served
until September, 1865,as Company A, Second Missouri Cavalry. Mr. Fiagg was Sergeant-Quartermaster of the company, and did faithful and efficient service; At Kirksville, Mo., lie was wounded
in the neck, August 6, 1862, and was disabled for
some time.
James M5. Flagg was born in Elizabethtown, Essex County, Vt., September 20, 1842, and is a son
of Arlo and Maria (Spaulding) Flagg, who were
also natives of the Green Mountain State. The
father was a farmer by occupation, but died while
still in the prime of life, in 1845. His family
numbered four children, of whom Jane became the
wife of John Browberry, and still lives in Vermont. Matilda, Mrs. Crandall, lives in Eaton
County, Mich.; and Arlo, the youngest of the family, died in 1858. Mrs. Flagg was called to the
silent land in June, 1884, at the home of her son,
James M.
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ty, Mich., and thither his mother and her children removed in 1850, about five years after her
husband's death. The boyhood of our subject was
passed in that county, where he attended the public schools and a neighboring academy. The war
coming on, his education was interrupted, but on
his return from the service he attended school for
a time. His first business venture was to purchase
an interest in a hand-rake factory, with which he
was connected until April, 1870. At that time
the factory and all its contents were completely destroyed by fire, and the young man lost whatever
he had put in the concern. Thus obliged to make
a fresh start, he determined to seek another field
of enterprise, and, after looking around, decided
upon Kalkaska County as his future home. September 19, 1871, he entered a homestead in Boardman Township, this being one of the first taken
up in the township. Settlers were very few in the
vicinity, and Traverse City, twenty-two miles distant, was their trading-point. The land was heavily covered with hardwood forests, and the first
dwelling of Mr. Flagg was a small shanty with a
bark roof, while a large piece of the same material
also served for a door. This cabin was put up
in June, 1871, and on the 12th of the following
November the proprietor removed his family to
its shelter. The prospect was dismal and discouraging enough to the good wife, who had always
resided in a long-settled country, but she bravely
made the best of her surroundings. For upwards
of thirteen years Mr. Flagg gave his entire attention to the improvement of his farm, and placed
sixty-five acres under cultivation. He built a
good residence, barns and fences, and at the time
he left the homestead, on Christmas Day, 1884, it
bore little resemblance to what it had been when
he first took possession of the place.
In the fall of 1884 Mr. Flagg was nominated by
the Republican party to the offices of County Clerk
and Register of Deeds. The faithfulness and efficiency of his work are best shown by his subsequent re-election to the office on the expiration of
each term. The majority which he received at the
first election was only forty-six votes, and this has
been increased at each re-election until, in 1894,
when elected for his sixth term, he had a majority


of four hundred and fifty-three votes. He has on
various occasions been sent as a delegate to conventions of his party.
In June, 1866, Mr. Flagg married Maria L.,
daughter of Asa Day, a farmer of Eaton County.
Mrs. Flagg was born and reared in that county,
and by her marriage became the mother of five
children, four of whom are living: Arlo, Zora,
Lena and Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Flagg are members of the Congregational Church of this place,
and contribute liberally of their means to its support. Socially Mr. Flagg belongs to the Subordinate Lodge and Encampment of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows; is an Ancient Free and Accepted Mason, and is also a Knight of Pythias.. -....t...I'l.......-.
LBERT M. HILTON, attorney-at-law, residing in Gaylord, was born in West
Windsor, Richland County, Ohio, November 2, 1845, being the son of John and Alcy (Dana)
Hilton, natives of New York and Ohio, respectively. His paternal grandfather, Alexander Ililton, a native of New York, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and spent his entire life in the Empire
State. When a young man John Hilton emigrated
alone to Ohio, where he purchased unimproved
land in Richland County. He married, and ever
afterward resided in Richland County, where he
became the owner of one hundred acres of valuable and improved land. His death occurred in
1878, at the age of seventy-three, and his wife
passed away two years later, aged sixty-nine years.
The parental family consisted of nine children.
Theodore, the eldest, went to California in 1849,
and on his return to Ohio continued to reside in
Richland County until his death. Adaline married Richard D. Condon, and resides in Mansfield,
Ohio. Mary, Mrs. John A. Coleman, died in Lauderdale County, Tenn. John B. died in Ashland
County, Ohio. George D. resides at the Soldiers'
Home in Ohio. Harriet L. was first married to Dr.
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Cordelia Q., Mrs. John B. Ward, died in West
Windsor, Ohio. Amelia C., a twin of Cordelia's,
married Melvin H. Osburn, and died in Ohio.
The youngest of the family is the subject of this
sketch. He was reared to manhood upon a farm,
and in boyhood attended the common schools.
When a youth of about seventeen, he enlisted, in
1862, and was mustered into service with Company
E, Thirty-first Iowa Infantry. His brother, George
D., was Lieutenant, and later Captain, of the company. For more than a year he served with the
Thirty-first, meantime participating in the battles
of Arkansas Post, Haines' Bluff, Jackson, Black
River, the siege of Vicksburg, and other important engagements. In 1863 he was discharged on
account of disability; but afterward re-enlisted, becoming a member of the One Hundred and Sixtythird Ohio National Guards, in which he served
for five months. The most important battle in
which lie took part during his second term of service was that in front of Petersburg.
After returning to Ohio from the army, Mr.
Hilton became agent in the telegraph office of the
Atlantic & Great Western Railroad. Two years
later he was transferred to Michigan, and for thirty
days was telegraph operator at Mason, from which
place he went to Owosso, and was similarly engaged for several months. For three years following lie was agent and operator at Kawkawlln, after
which lie resigned from the service and embarked
in the mercantile business at Standish, under the
firm name of A. M. Hilton & Co. Some time was
spent thus, and then, disposing of the business, he
returned to Ohio and spent one winter. On coming again to Michigan he accepted a position as
telegraph operator at Portsmouth, and later held a
similar position at Coleman. On resigning from
the latter office he accepted a position as agent and
operator at Otsego Lake, with the Michigan Central Railroad, remaining in that position for three
years. In the fall of 1878 he was elected Sheriff
of Otsego County, and served two consecutive
terms. In 1884 lie was again chosen to serve in
that capacity.
Turning his attention to the law, Mr. Hilton began its study in 1884, under Cassius D. McEwen,
and was admitted to the Bar July 12, 1886. Soon




after he was elected Prosecuting Attorney, which
position he filled one term. He gives his undivided attention to his profession, and, being keen, discriminating and energetic, he is making a success
of his occupation. In politics he favors Republican principles, and upon that ticket he has at different times been elected to positions of trust and
honor. Fraternally he holds membership in the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and also in
Clarence F. Doore Post No. 61, G. A. R., in which
he officiates as Past Commander.
The marriage of Mr. Hilton, in 1872, united him
with Miss Sarah A. Lount, who was born in Canada,
and came to Oakland County, Mich., with her father, Franklin Lount. Three children were born of
this union, namely: Orrin A., who died September
3, 1894, aged twenty-one years; Charles Dana, at
home; and Percy, whose death occurred when he
was eighteen months old. Personally Mr. Hilton
is a gentleman of most generous impulses, wholesouled and open-hearted, one who attracts and secures confidence at first sight. Coupled with these
traits of character, his integrity and worth as a
man have won for him the respect of the good
people of his community. As an advocate he is
precise, careful and astute, and in the prosecution
or defense of important cases is earnest and keen,
doing nothing in a hurry, but acting only after the
most careful deliberation. He still cherishes the
true sentiments of patriotism that led him in youth
to leave home and friends for the uncertain results
of a deadly conflict, and these sentiments impel
him now, as in the past, to do everything in his
power to enhance the welfare of his country and
promote the prosperity of his fellow-men..*         _-;.o..r_-.'__
OBERT H. RUSSELL came to Gaylord in
1888, and engaged in a furniture and undertaking business, carrying it on until September, 1894, when he sold out that branch of business, and has since had a large and profitable trade
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of James C. and Eliza Ann (Dumond) Russell, natives of the same county as himself. The family
is of Scotch extraction, his grandfather, Matthew
Russell, having been a native of the "land of
thistles," who emigrated thence to America, and
made settlement in Delaware County, N. Y., where
lie followed the trade of a miller. His death occurred suddenly, when lie was about fifty years of
age. By his first marriage he had four sons, Matthew G., James C., Alex C. and John G., all of
whom remained in New York State. His second
marriage resulted in the birth of three children,
Stephen, Roswell B., and Margaret, who married
Andrew Glindening.
The father of our subject spent his entire life
engaged in the occupation of farming in Delaware
County, where he died at the age of seventy-six.
In connection with agriculture he worked occasionally at the trade of a stone-mason, in which he
was considered an expert. His political views
broughlt him into affiliation with the Democratic
party, but, though active in that organization, lihe
never sought c4 desired public office. In religion
he was a faithful member of the Presbyterian
Church, to which his wife also belonged. They
were a worthy couple, who found their greatest
happiness in promoting each other's welfare. In
death they were not long divided, the faithful
wife dying first, and within a few months after the
husband followed her. At the time of her death
she was seventy-two years of age.
Of the nine children comprising the family of
James C. Russell, we note the following: Rachael
M. married William Wakefield, and died in New
York; Matthew T., a farmer, resides in Otsego
County, Mich.; William  D. is a mechanic and
farmer of North Dakota; Andrew D., a carpenter,
resides in Delaware County, N. Y.; James D. also
makes his home in Delaware County; Robert H. is
the next in order of birth; Elizabeth A. is the wife
of James Miller, of Delaware County; Margaret
E., the widow of Robert Miller, lives in Tuscola
County, Mich.; and John A. is a farmer of Delaware County.
In early boyhood our subject was a student in
the Little Brown School at North Hamden. Desirous to obtain better educational facilities, he en

tered the Delaware Academy at Delhi, where he
remained for a time. In the fall of 1885 he attended the Delaware Literary Institute at Franklin, and later he learned the carpenter's trade,
which he followed for three years in New York.
In 1868 he came to Michigan, and for one season
was employed as a carpenter at Unionville, Tuscola County, returning thence to New York.
Again coming West, he spent three years working
at his trade in Missouri, and in 1873 returned to
Unionville, Mich.
Learning the drug business, we find our subject
for eight years engaged in the profession at Unionville. While there he was elected Township Clerk,
also acted as Deputy Postmaster for a short time,
and was an influential member of the Village
Council. When the American Express Company
established a branch office in that place, they selected him to act as their agent. In everything
pertaining to the progress of the place he was actively and warmly interested, and was numbered
among the representative citizens of the town. On
account of his wife's failing health, he brought his
family to Gaylord in 1888, and after having thoroughly investigated the Upper Peninsula, he returned to this place with the belief that here were
better opportunities for a business man than any
other place of similar size in Northern Michigan
afforded.
In 1868 Mr. Russell married Elizabeth Schlerder,
who was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., and
died in the same state in 1874. One child was
born of the union, a daughter, Carrie E., who is
engaged in teaching in North Dakota. In 1880
Mr. Russell was united in marriage with Miss Ella
J. Durfee, a native of Bay City, Mich., and daughter of Harvey W. Durfee. Four children were
born of this union, two of whom are living, Cora
Am illa and Elsie May.
In the councils of the Democratic party Mr.
Russell has been prominent for many years. Ile
has been Clerk of Bagley Township, and is now its
Treasurer. In the fall of 1890 he was elected
County Clerk, and served one term with great
credit to himself. At present he is the Deputy of
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tional Church. In the Order of Maccabees he has
been Commander of Tent No. 161 for four years,
and is a leader in that organization.
Summing up the life and character of Mr. Russell, it may be said that he is one of the best known
men in the county. The people have signified
their appreciation of his worth by electing him to
a number of responsible offices, which fact sufficiently attests his popularity and qualifications.
In deportment he is a courteous and affable gentleman, which, united with industrious habits and
honesty in business transactions, has secured for
him the confidence of the people of the county.
HESTER C. MITCHELL, one of Gaylord's
pioneer citizens, settled at this place in
September, 1874, having previously located
a homestead five miles from the present site of the
town. For some time he followed the trade of a
carpenter, and many of the first buildings here
were erected under his supervision. The county
was organized in 1875, and he was appointed by
the Board of Supervisors tie first Sheriff. The
county seat was then at Otsego Lake, where he remained one year, meantime erecting at that place
suitable buildings for the transaction of official
business. It was largely through his influence
that the county seat was removed to Gaylord, and
this action on his part, being against the wishes of
many property holders in the vicinity of Otsego
Lake, gained him their dislike and secured his defeat when he was again nominated as Sheriff.
Intending to resume work at his trade, Mr.
Mitchell.built a house in Gaylord, making it large
enough so that some of the county business could
be transacted in it, and the Board of Supervisors
held meetings there until they built a court house.
Instead, however, of using the building for a carpenter shop, he put in a stock of groceries, and
conducted an increasing and profitable trade until


December 1, 1890, when he disposed of the business. He served again as Sheriff in 1885-86, and
in the fall of 1892 was elected Register of Deeds.
At other times he has served as Township Treasurer, Supervisor and Justice of the Peace. In the
ranks of the Democratic party he is an active
worker, and takes a lively interest in local politics.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Orleans County, N. Y.,
August 15, 1826, and is the son of Dexter and
Malancy (Kingman) Mitchell, natives of Massachusetts and New York, respectively. His grandfather engaged in whale-fishing in the Bay State.
Dexter Mitchell followed the trade of a carpenter
in early life, but later engaged in farming. In
1831 he came to Michigan and settled at Farmington, Oakland County, improving a farm in the
vicinity of that place. Thence he went to Northville, Wayne County, where he worked as a carpenter for eighteen years. Returning to Oakland
County, he spent some ten years there, and then
removed to Eaton County, locatirg near Olivet,
where he died at the age of seventy-seven years.
His wife passed from earth in 1851, in Lansing,
Mich., where the family lived a short time.
The family of Dexter Mitchell consisted of five
children, who attained years of maturity. Maria,
the eldest, married Asa Whitaker, and died near
De Witt, January 11, 1895; Dexter, a physician,
died in Laddonia, Mo.; Chester C. was the next in
order of birth; Julia, widow of Ezra Willis,, lives
in Gaylord, Mich.; and Lucy, deceased, was formerly the wife of Jonah Austin. The parents of
this family were devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Chuich. After the death of his first
wife, the father married again, but had no children by his second union.
After completing the studies of the common
schools, our subject learned the carpenter's trade.
March 29, 1849, he married Miss Adaline Hotchkiss, who died twenty years later. Seven children
were born to them, of whom five are living, namely: Elizabeth, wife of Win field Smith, of St. Joseph, Mich.; Dexter, of Gaylord; Albert, also of
Gaylord; Fred, who is in Palouse, Wash.; and Ida.
The second wife of Mr. Mitchell was Mrs. Eunice
R. French, whom lie married April 8, 1871, and by
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Milo French she had one daughter, Linda V., who
married and died, leaving one child.
The first marriage of Mr. Mitchell took place in
Lansing, Micl., where he afterward followed his
trade, and among other buildings assisted in the
erection of the first State House. Later he worked
in the employ of the Michigan Central Railroad
for one year, then settled at Yankee Springs, where
he engaged in farming, and also operated a sawmill. Three years were spent there, and then he
went to Newaygo, from there in 1861, to Kent
County, and ten years later to Olivet. In 1874 he
established his home in Otsego County. To some
extent lie has dealt in real estate, and now carries
on agricultural pursuits. In religious belief he is
a Congregationalist. Interested in educational
matters, lie has been School Director for nine years,
and as such absisted in the erection of the handsome public school building of Gaylord.
During the progress of the Civil War, in December, 1863, Mr. Mitchell became a member of
Company B, First Michigan Engineers, with whom
he served until September, 1865. He joined the
regiment at Chattanooga, and from there accompanied Sherman in tie memorable march to the
sea. When peace was declared, lie went to Washington, D. C., and took part in the Grand Review.
He takes an active interest in Grand Army affairs,
and is a member of C. F. Doore Post, of Gaylord.
EORGE J. CUMMINS has the honor of
being the oldest member of the Clare
County Bar in point of years of practice.
Since 1885 he has been an inhabitant of Harrison,
and for over six years was a member of the law firm
of Browne & Cummins. Since 1892 he has been engaged in practice alone. He is a local leader among
the Republicans, is active in campaign work, and
has sometimes served as a delegate to conventions.
Besides holding minor offices he was Prosecuting
Attorney of Clare County for one term and was




highly commended by his constituency for his fidelity to their interests.
The paternal grandfather of our subject, George
Cummins, was a native of New Jersey. During his
active years he was a minister in the Methodist
Church. He also owned a distillery, which fact in
no wise interfered with his influence for good in
those days, for it was a matter of very common occurrence, and no outcry had been made
against the liquor traffic. His death occurred at
the age of fifty years. Of his five or six children,
oqr subject's father, Opdyke H., was probably the
youngest. He was a farmer by occupation and
came to Michigan in 1864, settling on a homestead
in Oakland County. From 1870 to 1881 he resided at Ann Arbor, that his children might obtain
better school advantages. While there he was in
the marble business for a time. In 1881 he returned
to his farm in Oakland County, and in 1894, with
his wife, went to New Jersey, where he now resides.
The latter, a native of that state, was in her girlhood Miss Ellen D. Axford.
In his early manhood, Opdyke H. Cummins was
a Whig and when the Republican party was organized joined its ranks. He steadfastly refused public office, but took an active part in whatever concerned the public good. Religiously he has been
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for
many years and leads an earnest Christian life. In
the Odd Fellows' society near his old Michigan
home he was a leading member. To himself and
wife were born six children. Rebecca, who died
at Rochester, Mich., was the wife of George Flummerfelt; Mary is the wife of Wesley Main, of New
Stillwater, N. J.; Susan is the wife of Raus Cooper,
of Oquawka, Ill.; Leona is Mrs. Edgar J. Wiley,
of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; Allie is the wife of Herman Osthause, of Scranton, Pa.; and George J. is
the only son.
Born in Vienna, Warren County, N. J., November 4,1853, George J. Cummins was a lad of eleven
years when he left his native state and settled in
Oakland County, Mich. Six years later he went
to Ann Arbor and attended the University of Michigan, having graduated from the law department
in the Class of '75. For over a year he was in
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then came to this county, hanging out his shingle
in Farwell, where he remained until 1885. Since
coming to this place he has devoted all of his energies to building up a good practice and has been
prospered in his efforts. He is a Mason of the
Royal Arch degree, and is a member of the Uniformed Ranks of the Knights of Pythias.
In 1884, Mr. Cummins married Mrs. Celia E.
May, nee Amsden, who had one son, Leo, by her
previous union. She was born in Clyde, N. Y.,
removed to Jackson County, Mich., with her family, and at the time of her marriage with Mr. Cummins was making her home at Reed City, Mich.
She presides over her home with grace and hearty
hospitality, and makes friends of all with whom
she comes in contact.
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E O        R G E LORENZO HITCHCOCK, who
died March 18, 1889, at Farwell, was one
of her most honored citizens. He was the
first permanent settler to build a house here. With
his wife and family he came to this point in January, 1871, on the first passenger train stopping
here, and on the 14th of the same month they embarked in housekeeping in a log house. In the
spring of 1871 he platted the village, and from
that time onward he was foremost in whatever industries or local improvements were set on foot.
In 1877 he built the Farwell Mills, and became
manager of the business. He also built the first
sawmill in this locality. Going into the timberland, he picked out the wood to be used in the
construction of his home.
James Hitchcock, the father of G. L., was a native of New England, but in 1828 removed with
his family to Columbia. Tenn., where he died, leaving three children, of whom our subject was the
eldest. Nancy E., the only daughter, is now Mrs.
Chapman, a resident of Huntington, Ohio. The
youngest, John S., is now living in Manhattan,
Kan. The family were left in very straitened


circumstances. As the mother had near relatives
in Ohio, she removed with her children to Lorain
County in 1834. She bore the maiden name of
Lorinda Foot, and, like her husband, was a native
of New England.
The birth of George L. Hitchcock occurred in
Watertown, Conn., January 28, 1825. He was
only three years old when taken to Tennessee, and
was nine years old when his family removed to
Ohio. He was early obliged to go out in the
world and make his own living. He earned his
first $15 by working for five months at $3 per
month, at an employment which was very distasteful to him. He learned the carpenter's trade, and
when only in his eighteenth year planed the lumber and built a house therewith at Huntington,
Ohio. Though his educational privileges were
meager, he made the most of his opportunities, and
attended Oberlin College to some extent.
Mr. Hitchcock became interested in railroading
about 1849, and was engineer on the Baltimore &
Ohio Road for two years. As he did not believe
in working on Sunday, he left that company and
took a position on the Cleveland, Columbus &
Cincinnati Railroad. He had charge of the construction train which built the Cleveland, Norwalk & Toledo Railroad, and in recognition of his
ability he was made engineer on the first train
which went between Cleveland and Toledo, and
was presented with a Bible by the citizens of
Oberlin, Ohio, on that occasion.
In 1857 Mr. Hitchcock first came to Michigan,
and, in company with his brother, ran a drug and
book store at Owosso for eleven years. In 1868
he went to Isabella County, and three years later,
with his family, came to Farwell, as previously
stated. In 1851 he had married Martha, daughter
of Edmund F. and Martha (Smith) Hall, who with
her family removed to the territory of Michigan
in 1833. She was born in Waterloo, N. Y., August 25, 1826, and was married in Wayne County,
Mich., May 21, 1851. A Republican in politics,
Mr. Hitchcock was the first Treasurer of Clare
County, and served as such for two terms, besides
holding many local, yet more or less important,
public positions. He was an enthusiastic worker
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end of his life was a member of temperance societies. In character he was generous and strictly
honorable in all his dealings, and though an enterprising and shrewd business man, never overstepped
the limits of right and justice. He was always
regular in his attendance at the services of the
Congregational Church, of which he was one of
the organizers, and rarely failed to be present during the sessions of the Sunday-school and at the
prayer-meetings.
e      I)DWIN  G. JOHNSON, ex-County Clerk
and Commissioner of Schools of Lake
County, was born in Rochester, N. Y.,
April 17, 1854, being a son of Samuel P. and Henrietta (Mapes) Johnson, also natives of New York
State. The family removed to Michigan about
1862, and settled at Holland, Ottawa County,
where the father was proprietor of a hotel. From
there he removed to Saugatuck, and later went to
South Haven, where he engaged ill the mercantile
business. Later he kept a hotel at Allegan. In
1870 he embarked in the grocery business at Reed
City, and there his death occurred in 1874, when
forty-seven years of age. His trade was that of a
baker, which, however, lie did not long follow.
His wife died at Holland, February 22, 1895.
Of tile family we note the following: William
Henry was drowned at the age of nine years; Edwin G. and Eva G. are twins, and the latter is the
wife of M. S. Marshall, of Holland, Mich.; Frank
is a merchant tailor of Los Angeles, Cal.; and
Clara Louise is the wife of John C. Waterman, of
Grand Rapids. The father of these children was,
socially, connected with the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows for many years, in the work of which
he took great interest, and of which he was an
officer.
In Hope College, Holland, our subject completed
his education, graduating at the age of eighteen
years. He began to teach school when sixteen,




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and after completing his studies followed the
teacher's profession for twelve years, being thus
engaged in Maple Valley, Lake View, and for six
years at Fillmore. Failing health forced him to
abandon school work and seek an occupation less
confining. He turned his attention to the lumber
business, entering the employ of the firm of Wilson, Luther & Wilson, at Luther, Mich., with whom
he remained for three years. He then purchased a
drug store at this place, and conducted a profitable trade for two years.
The public career of Mr. Johnson began in 1886,
when he was elected County Clerk, and this position he held until January 1, 1895. During this
time lie has also been twice chosen Commissioner
of Schools, and once held the office by appointment. For twelve years lie has been a member of
the County Board of Education, of which he was
Secretary and Examiner for six years. He has
often been called upon to serve in other local
positions of trust. His popularity is evinced by
the fact that, though he is a Democrat, and the
county has always given a large Republican party,
he has never been defeated for office, but has secured the support both of his own and many of
the opposite party. He has served as a delegate
to the various political conventions of county, district and state.
February 14, 1873, Mr. Johnson married Miss
Cora R., daughter of Thomas S. and Charlotte
(Herrick) Purdy. Her parents were born, reared
and married in New York, and removed thence to
Michigan. In the Empire State he was engaged
as traveling salesman, but after coming West he
gave his attention to fruit culture. Mrs. Johnson
was born near Albion, N. Y., June 24, 1854, and
by her marriage has had three children, Eva Belle,
Frank M. and Vernon G. The daughlter is a young
lady of rare musical talent, and is entitled to more
than a passing notice. She was born in 1874, and
when placed in the scales tipped the beam at only
one and one-half pounds, and now, at the age of
twenty, weighs only eighty-six. When four years
old she sang in the church choir, and her voice
could be heard quite plainly through the building.
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the best advantages for its culture, for some time
taking lessons from  a private tutor at Grand
Rapids. During the past two years she has occupied the position of first soprano in the choir of
St. Mark's Episcopal Church at Grand Rapids, to
which city she goes from her home in Luther each
week to fill the engagement. Her voice is considered by competent judges second to none in the
state, and as her parents intend to give her the
best advantages afforded in this country and Europe, slhe undoubtedly has a brilliant future before
her.
Socially Mr. Johnson is prominently connected
with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, into
which ihe was initiated at Lake View Lodge No.
294. Ile was one of the charter members of Crescent Encampment No. 69, which he represented in
the Grand Encampment. He served as Grand Inside Sentinel, in 1890 was chosen Grand Junior
Warden, the following year became Grand High
Priest, and in 1892 was chosen Grand Patriarch.
In 1893 lie was chosen representative to the Sovereign Grland Lodge. For many years he has been
Secretary of the lodge. Ile is also identified with
the Order of Maccabees. In religious belief he and
his wife hold to the doctrines of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and for many years he hae been
chorister in the various places of his abode. Both
as a private citizen and as a public official, lie has
been true to himself and his friends, and his
honorable, upright and manly course of action
throughout life has brought him the esteem and
confidence of his associates.
ILBERT W. SMITH. Broad-minded and
intelligent men, who can take a just view
of the possibilities of their section of country, and who are intelligent enough to work from
the outset for those principles which will tend to
the ultimate prosperity of the state, are of great


value in any community. Such a one is the subject of this notice, an influential citizen of Gaylord, who embarked in the furniture and undertaking business at this place in July, 1880, and is
therefore, in point of years of active business, the
oldest furniture dealer in Otsego County.
In Orleans County, N. Y., August 25, 1844, was
born Gilbert W., son of Peter L. and Cornelia A.
(Embree) Smith, natives of eastern New York.
His grandfather, Andrew Smith, was born in Germany, but emigrated thence to the United States
in early life, and after his marriage settled near
Troy, N. Y., where he engaged in farming pursuits. For some years he met with considerable
success, acquiring valuable property, but afterward
reverses came, leaving him in his old age with little of this world's goods. He died at the age of
about sixty-five years, and was for many years
survived by his wife, who passed away at the age
of ninety-eight.
Among the nine children of this couple was
Peter L., who was born in 1810, grew to manhood
beneath the parental roof, and learned the trade
of a carriage-maker, which lie followed more or
less through his entire life. He was an expert
spring-maker, and was frequently called West for
the purpose of making springs for stage coaches.
From the eastern part of New York lie removed to
Orleans County and settled at West Kendall,
where his death occurred at the age of sixty-seven.
His wife, who was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, and a woman of noble character,
died some time prior to his demise, being then
sixty years of age. In political belief he was a
Whig, and uniformly supported the tenets of that
party.
There were nine children in the parental family,
namely: Armenta, who resides in Orleans County;
Embree, whose home is also in that county; Nelson, an oil dealer of Franklin, Pa.; Gilbert W.;
Charles H., of Orleans County; Euretta, who died
at the age of fifteen years; Steuben living in Orleans County; Jeannette, who died at the age of
eight years; and George A. Armenta, Charles,
Steuben and George are unmarried and reside together in Orleans County.
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trade of a carriage-ironer in Orleans County.
When about eighteen years of age, in August,
1862, he was mustered in with Company G, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, he having come to
Michigan for the purpose of enlisting in the service. His regiment was assigned to the Army of
the Cumberland, and served for three years, participating in the battles of Resaca (where he was
wounded in the face), Altoona, Snake Creek, Town
Creek and the Atlanta campaign. He was discharged at the close of the war as a non-commissioned officer.
After the close of the war Mr. Smith went to
Pennsylvania, where for seven years he was engaged as a dealer in oil, and also did some work in
the way of sinking wells. From there he came to
Michigan and spent one year in Constantine;
thence he went to De Witt, and from the latter place
came to Gaylord, where he has since resided. In
the fall of 1880 he married Miss Lizzie F. Hutchins, a native of Michigan, and they are the parents
of two children, Clifton and Leon C. The family
occupies a neat residence in Gaylord, and in addition to this property Mr. Smith owns a farm near
the city.
Mr. Smith takes a lively interest in political
matters, and his convictions have led him to ally
himself with the D)emocratic party. He is as devoted to the Old Flag, and as loyal to the Government, now as when lie periled Ils life to secure the
preservation of the Union. While a resident of
De Witt, he filled the office of Township Clerk,
and since coming to Gaylord lie has been President of the Village Board. Fraternally he is a
Knight-Templar Mason, and for four years was
High Priest of Gaylord Chapter No. 119, R. A. M.
The prosperity which  Mr. Smith enjoys is
worthy of especial note, when we consider the fact
that from childhood he has worked his way unaided in the world. He began to work for himself
at the age of eight years, and since sixteen has
been wholly dependent upon his own resources.
The main elements that have entered into his success are untiring energy and industry. His character has never been tarnished by any acts of dishonesty, and he bears the reputation of being a
man of the utmost probity. True to his convic

tions of right and wrong, he has lived so that the
confidence of the community is accorded him, and
has won the good-will of his numerous acquaintances.
APT. WILLIAM       NUNGESSER, the present Sheriff of Manistee County. Whatever
the natural resources of a country, or its
business facilities, its history must nevertheless
depend upon the men who reside there, and who
by their energy and ability have added to the
wealth and promoted the prosperity of that locality. The subject of this sketch figures prominently
among such men, the seat of his labors being the
city of Manistee, where he conducts a large business as a dealer in general furniture, also as undertaker and funeral director, at No. 421 River
Street. In addition to the management of this
business, he is also filling the responsible position
of Sheriff of Manistee County.
In Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, the subject of this
notice was born October 8, 1837, being the son of
William and Margaret Nungesser. In childhood
lie accompanied his parents to the United States,
and settled on a farm in Washington County,
Wis., where he grew to manhood. At Madison,
Wis., in 1861, he enlisted as a member of Company
D, Twelfth Wisconsin Infantry, Col. George E.
Bryan commanding. His regiment was assigned
to the Seventeenth Corps, Army of the Tennessee,
under General McPherson. Enlisting as a private,
he was promoted to be Sergeant, then became
Orderly-Sergeant, later was made First Lieutenant, and finally became Captain of Company D,
being promoted to the last-named position in December, 1863, as the successor of Captain Price,
who was made Major.
As Lieutenant, our subject had charge of the
company around Atlanta and at Rome, Ga. After
lie was promoted to be Captain, he led his company
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the sea. While engaged with Johnston in North
Carolina, his command learned of Lee's surrender,
and immediately marched on to Washington, where
they took part in the Grand Review. Several
times during his service the Captain was in very
close quarters, but never surrendered. He was uninjured, with the exception of two slight wounds.
At Vicksburg, and at Atlanta on the day that
General McPherson, the commander of the corps,
was killed, Company I) stood in the thickest of
the fight and was conspicuous for its valor. Two
hundred and sixty-five men had enlisted at the
opening of the war as members of the company,
but only eighty were mustered out at its close.
On the return of peace, the Captain resumed
farm work in Wisconsin, and continued thus engaged until 1869, when he came to Manistee.
Here, in partnership with his brother George, he
opened a general mercantile store, which he continued until a disastrous fire in 1871 caused the
loss of store and residence, together with the large
stock carried in the former. Obliged to again begin the battle of life at the bottom of the ladder,
he began as a laborer, working by the day in order
that lie might gain a livelihood for his wife and
three little children. F'or three years he was occupied as a teamster, and, saving his earnings, was
then enabled to enter the furniture business as a
member of the firm of Lucas & Nungesser. His
connection with Jacob Lucas continued for ten
years, after which he sold out to his partner and
opened up another store. He has had a large trade
and has given to his business the closest attention
and most painstaking care.
Though interested in public affairs, Captain
Nungesser has never sought office. His is a case
where the office sought the man. For two years
he served as Alderman, for one term as City Treasurer, and is now filling the position of Supervisor
for the Second Ward. In 1894 he was elected
Sheriff, which position lie has since filled with
marked efficiency and to the satisfaction of the
people, being the candidate of the Republican
party. For four years he was a member of the
School Board, and during that time was Chairman
of the Building Committee when the Central,
Union and other schoolhouses were built, Social

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ly he is identified with the Grand Army of the
Republic, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, having been Financial Secretary of the latter organization for four years.
January 22, 1866, Captain Nungesser married
Miss Amelia Feldschneider, of Jefferson County,
Wis. They have had four children, namely: J.
George, of Chicago; Mary, wife of George Austin,
of Manistee; Minnie, who died February 22,1893,
aged twenty-two; and Charles, who is assistant to
his father. The family is identified with the
Methodist Episcopal Church, in which the Captain
is a Trustee, and also Treasurer of the Official
Board.
YL   PHRAIM B. EVANS, M. D., of Farwell, is
9    one of the most successful physicians of
Clare County. He came to this place in
April, 1873, and is thus one of the pioneer physicians of this section. He conducts an exceedingly
large practice and is considered by all to be one
of the most eminent medical men of this portion
of the state.
A native of Ohio, our subject was born in
Huntsburg, Geauga County, April 24, 1848, and is
the son of Adin C. and Abigail L. (Strong) Evans,
natives, respectively, of New York and Massachusetts. Grandfather Andrew Evans was also a native of the Empire State, whence he removed to
Olio in an early day, making his first home near
Columbus. Later, however, he took up his abode
in Geauga County, and there died when in the
seventy-eighth year of his age. He was a slhoemaker by trade, and to this added the occupation
of a farmer. He became the head of a large family, of whom Adin C. was the eldest. The latter
was born February 12, 1819, and was the onlyson
in the family at the time of the removal to Ohio.
Being the eldest, he was compelled to assist his father in his various enterprises, and worked hard
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When reaching mature years and starting out for
himself, he chose the life of a farmer, and is now
the proprietor of five hundred acres of as valuable
land as can be found in Geauga County, Ohio.
Tile mother f u     b     was    ahte of subject was te daughter of
Asahel Strong, a native of Northampton, Mass.,
and descended from  the Strong who aided in
founding the Plymouth Rock settlement. Her
father, with three of his brothers, emigrated to
Geauga County, Ohio, locating there at a time
when the country was little more than a wilderness and the dwellings of the pioneers were few
and far between. Mrs. Abigail Evans died in November, 1889, aged sixty-eight years. She became
the mother of three children, of whom Clara is now
the wife of Horace Carruthers, of Geauga County.
Asahel died at the age of twenty-one years. The
father of this family was a Republican in politics
after the formation of the party, and was an official member of the Congregational Church.
Ephraim B. Evans obtained his first schooling
while residing on his father's farm in Huntsville
Township, Geauga County. After completing the
line of study taught in the rude log schoolhouse
lie entered the Normal Institute at Orwell, Ohio.
He made the journey to this state in the fall of
1870, and began reading medicine with Asahel B.
Strong, M. D., his uncle, who was then living at
Reading, Hillsdale County. After receiving instruction under this able physician for some time,
he entered the Michigan University and was graduated from the medical department in the Class
of '73.
When looking around for a suitable location,
Dr. Evans came to Farwell, arriving here with
only $10 in money, and this lie was compelled to
p)art with, as the proprietor of the hotel demanded
two weeks' pay in advance. This now flourishing
place contained but one street, two blocks in length,
over which were strewn the stumps which had just
been grubbed up but not removed. Dr. Evans at
once found business, applied himself very closely
to his professional duties, and in time became
widely known for his success and skill, and the
people place great reliance upon him.
Dr. Evans married, December 25, 1879, Miss
Hattie L., daughter of Nelson Munsell, She was


born in Geauga County, Ohio, and by her union
with our subject has become the mother of four
children, Clyde N. (deceased), Lyle A., Rolla A.
and Paul A. The progressive public spirit of the
Doctor has placed him among the foremost who
have sought to promote the growth and enhance
the general welfare of Farwell, and his name is
inseparably connected with the advancement of
various enterprises calculated to improve this place
in particular and Clare County in general. In
politics he is a stanch supporter of the Republican
party, and takes great interest in its success. For
fifteen years he was Supervisor of the Poor, and
since 1875 has been the United States Examining Surgeon. On one occasion he was candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds of Clare County,
but the vote resulted in a tie. He was a member
of the State Board of Charities.for many years, and
in many ways has served his fellow-townsmen in
important positions. Socially he is a member of
Corning Lodge No. 335, A. F. & A. M., and was
the first candidate installed in this lodge, which he
has served as Secretary since 1878. He is also a
member of Pleasant Chapter No. 111, R. A. M., in
which order he takes an active part. He has a
strong hold on the affections of his fellow-townsmen, and of the many to whose ailments he has
administered, and he has formed many true and
lasting friendships.,    LMER E. BLAKESLEE, attorney-at-law,
began the practice of his profession at Luther in April, 1886, and has since resided
in this village, where he is well and favorably
known as an able lawyer and progressive citizen.
He is a native of Michigan, and was born near
Pontiac, Oakland County, March 31, 1854. His
ancestors for several generations resided in New
York State, where his grandfather, Scriba Blakeslee, was born and reared. The latter, after his
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about 1826, and settled on property near Birmingham, where he cleared and improved a farm and
operated a sawmill. There he continued to reside
until death.
In Grandfather Blakeslee's family there were but
two sons who attained mature years. These were
Eli and George. The latter, who died in July,
1892, was for many years a contractor and builder,
besides which he engaged in merchandising. In
1890 he put in the water-works at Birmingham.
Eli Blakeslee was born in Oakland County, Mich.,
in June, 1831, and followed the trade of a carpenter, together with the occupation of a farmer, gaining a comfortable competency through the exercise
of industry and persevering efforts. IIe and his
wife make their home at Commerce, Mich., where
they are surrounded by all the comforts of life.
Unto Eli and Sarah (Rockwell) Blakeslee there
were born three sons, namely: Elmer E.; George,
who is engaged in agricultural pursuits; and Edward, a milk dealer in Detroit. The eldest, our
subject, passed llis boyhood days uneventfully, attending the district schools, and later the high
school at Pontiac. After completing his studies
he engaged in teacling school for four years, and
during his leisure hours devoted his attention to
the study of law. In 1883 he was admitted to the
Bar in Lake County, he being then a resident of
Chase, where he had located the previous year.
The marriage of Mr. Blakeslee took place in
1883, his wife being Miss Lizzie, daughter of
Abram Shunk. Mrs. Blakeslee was born in Canada, but at the time of her marriage resided in
Chase. There have been born unto them six children, to whom have been given the names of Inez,
Floyd, Violet, Victor, Avis and Nettie. The leading questions of the age, and the issues upon which
depends the prosperity of our nation, receive careful consideration from Mr. Blakeslee, who is a typical patriotic and progressive citizen. In earlier
life he was connected with the Republican party,
but subsequent events led him to change his political connections, and he has been a stanch adherent of Democratic principles for the six years
past. He has served for two terms as Circuit Court
Commissioner, and has also officiated as Justice of
the Peace. At present he is Township Clerk. In
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1894 he was candidate for Prosecuting Attorney,
and while he suffered defeat together with the
other candidates of that party, his popularity was
nevertheless evinced by the fact that he ran two
hundred and forty-one votes ahead of his ticket.
In his social connections he is identified with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern
Woodmen of America and the American Benevolent Association.
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J AMES CANNON, M. D. The remarkable
success which has attended Dr. Cannon in
his profession, as well as the progressive
spirit he has displayed as a citizen of Petoskey, entitles him to more than passing mention on
the pages of history. He was born in Scotland,
April 16, 1829, and in infancy was brought by his
parents to the United States, the family home
being first in New York, but later in Peterborough
County, Canada, where he grew to years of maturity. In boyhood he alternated attendance at
school with work on the home farm.
For a number of years in early manhood the
Doctor was engaged in the mercantile business at
Norwood, Peterborough County, Canada. At the
age of twenty-four le began the study of medicine
under Dr. Scott, of Norwood, with whom he continued for several years. He then entered the Eclectic Medical College of Philadelphia, from which
he was graduated with the Class of '68. He had
received some practical experience in the profession while with Dr. Scott, and after graduating he
at once opened an office in Clio, Genesee County,
Mich., in 1868. Three years later lie removed to
Livingston County, opening an office in Iosco,
where he engaged in practice until 1885, and then
established himself at Petoskey, which place is still
his home. Prior to locating here, he conducted a
general practice, but since that time lie has given
his attention to special features of the profession,
being peculiarly successful in the treatment of
spinal diseases.
In Prince Edward County, Canada, May 8,1855,
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ment, and a native of that county. In religious
belief the Doctor affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Socially he belongs to the encampment and militant of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, in which he has filled all the
chairs, and is the present Deputy Grand Chief of
Ne-quc-ton-sing Camp No. 111, and also its installing officer. Politically he is a Republican, but
is not active in party affairs, preferring to devote
his attention exclusively to his profession.
All the authors upon nervous and spinal diseases
have been studied thoroughly by the Doctor, but
his own ideas, formed after the most persevering
examination of facts, are in many instances contradictory to the views expressed by them. Although he has treated many cases of typhoid fever,
he has lost only three, and in the treatment of inflammatory diseases he has been equally successful. He has cured hundreds of patients who had
been treated unsuccessfully by other physicians for
years before coming to him. Especially is this
true of those who were afflicted with shrunken or
paralyzed limbs, epilepsy, or were in any way deformed. In such instances he has a plaster applied
to the spine, which opens the pores of the skin and
allows the accumulated pus to escape.
A number of those who have been cured by Dr.
Cannon have been met by the writer of these lines,
who is therefore in a position to write intelligently upon the subject. One of these is W. C.
Arnold, of Hayes Township, Charlevoix County,
Mich., who came to the Doctor afflicted with almost complete paralysis of the right side of his
face. His mouth was drawn to one side, his sense
of taste gone from one side, he was unable to close
one eye, and one side of his tongue was paralyzed.
For years he had been subject to severe pains in
the spine, called rheumatism by other physicians.
So weak had his spine become through disease
that he was unable to walk except with the assistance of canes. After only two weeks' treatment
he entirely recovered, and is to-day a very healthy
man. His condition may be judged by the statement that after beginning treatment with Dr.
Cannon about one pint of pus was drawn from his
back each day for eight days.
Miss Kate Clary, of Jacksonville, Ill., has fully




recovered after years of illness, during which time
she was treated by many physicians, all of whom
pronounced her disease incurable. Mrs. Millie
Porter, of Stillwater, Minn., has for six years endured terrible suffering. Her lower limbs are
drawn up close to the body, in which condition
they have been for six years. No physician was
able to relieve her suffering until she began treatment under the care of Dr. Cannon. At the time
the writer saw her she had received only eight
days' treatment, but her hands, which had been
terribly swollen, had assumed a natural size, and
she was regaining the use of her limbs. Max
Spangenberg, proprietor of a meat-market in Petoskey, was confined to his bed for eighteen weeks
after a severe attack of typhoid fever. Though
under the care of a physician, ie grew constantly
worse. Finally his physician said he could not relieve him, as he was unable to understand the
cause of his suffering. He then began treatment
with Dr. Cannon, from which time his improvement was visible and constant. Within seven
weeks he was able to resume business, and has
since enjoyed excellent health.
These are but a few instances. Others might be
cited, did space permit, as evidences of the skill of
Dr. Cannon in the diagnosis of disease and his
success in treatment. He has gained a more than
local reputation, his remarkable success having
won for him the recognition of the medical fraternity throughout the state, as well as the confidence
of the general public.
<I ENRY HEISMAN, a well known and esteemed citizen of Harrison, fills the office
of County Clerk of Clare County, having been elected thereto in the fall of 1894, on
the Democratic ticket. His victory was the more
marked in that the county had a majority of
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delegate to conventions, and has taken part in
campaign work. For two years he served creditably as Township Clerk, subsequently held the positions of Supervisor and Treasurer, and was also
Justice of the Peace.
The parents of the above are John and Anna
(Meyer) Heisman, natives of Hanover and Brunswick, Germany, respectively. The father of the
former, Henry HIeisman, emigrated to the United
States with his family, and, settling in Cincinnati,
was foreman for the Eagle White Lead Works.
His death occurred in that city. His eldest son,
Richard, is still a resident of Cincinnati, and
his daughter, Adeline, who became the wife of
Fred Remke, is deceased. Anna Meyer came to
the United States with a brother, and was married
at West Alexandria, Ohio. John Heisman was a
stationary engineer in his early life. In 1867 he
embarked in farming in Preble County, Ohio,
where he is still living. He is a member of the
Lutheran Church, and is an upright, honorable
man in every respect. A stanch Democrat, he has
held a number of local offices. His three eldest
children, Ierman, Frederick and John, are deceased. William lives in Harrison; Ella has her
home in Greenville, Ohio; and the younger ones,
Charles, Edward and Frank, are at home.
The birth of Henry Heisman occurred in Preble
County, Ohio, November 7, 1857. He was reared
in the vicinity of West Alexandria, and obtained
a common-school education at Lexington. At the
age of eighteen years he hired out as a farm hand
in his native county, and continued to be thus employed until coming to Michigan. He learned the
stonemason's trade, and was employed at that
business for a time after coming to Clare County,
within whose limits he landed March 4, 1881.
The following year he entered the employ of W.
H. & F. A. Wilson as stationary engineer. In 1884
he worked at teaming for a short time, after which
he returned to his former employers. The Lansing
Lumber Company offered him a position as bookkeeper, and lie accepted the place, later taking
charge of their store and hotel, and for three
months managing their mill. For another year he
carried on the Lewis House, and during one year
was a member of the Harrison Furniture Com

pany. In 1892 he became sole proprietor of the
business which he still owns.
November 16, 1882, Mr. Heisman married Nina,
daughter of William W. Green, who died in this
city, where his widow is still living. Mrs. Heisman was born and reared in Hillsdale, Mich., and
by her marriage has become the mother of a son,
William Robert by name. The parents are members of the Congregational Church, and are active
workers in its various departments of usefulness.
Mr. Heisman is a member of the Uniformed Rank
of the Knights of Pythias, belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and to the Knights
of the Maccabees.
W          ILLIAM  H. H. COOPER. The fact
that the Otsego County Bank has the
confidence of the people and an assured position among other financial concerns of
Northern Michigan is largely due to the gentleman aboved named, who occupies the responsible
position of Cashier and manager of the bank. He
has been intimately associated with the business
interests of Gaylord since the date of his arrival
in this city, April 10, 1878, at which time he entered upon the practice of law, being then and for a
few years afterward the only attorney in the place.
After having conducted a general practice for
about ten years, he left Gaylord in the spring of
1888 and for a year was engaged in the real-estate
business in Washington, D. C., returning to Michigan in the fall of 1889. During the following
year he resumed his professional duties, which he
carried on uninterruptedly until the organization
of the bank with which lie has since been connected. Associated with A. A. Crane, under the
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was continued until 1887, when Mr. Cooper sold
his interest to tle junior member of the firm.
Mr. Cooper was born in Grass Lake, Jackson
County, Mich., October 25, 1850, being the son of
Samuel W. and Maria (Boyer) Cooper. His father,
who was born in Rutland, Jefferson County, N. Y.,
in 1815, was taken by the family to Canada in 1818,
remaining there until 1837. During that year he
came to Michigan, and settled in Jackson County,
making a home on a farm after his marriage to
Miss Boyer. In 1881 he sold his estate in Jackson
County and removed to Fowlerville, where his
wife died, and where he still makes his home.
By his first marriage, Samuel W. Cooper had two
sons, the elder of whom, Edmund L., resides at
Grass Lake; the younger, James M., was a resident
of Ingham County until his death. By his second
union there were six children born, namely: Samuel W., a machinist residing at Battle Creek;
Elisha, who died in Fowlerville; Sylva P., wife of
George W. Smith, of Fowlerville; William H. H.;
A. LeRoy, of Petoskey, Mich.; and Delancy, whose
home is in Washtenaw County, this state.
Fortunate in the educational privileges afforded
him, our subject conducted his studies in the high
school at Grass Lake, and later attended Hillsdale
College. In 1876 lie was graduated from the law
department of the University of Michigan. He
opened an office at Imlay City, Lapeer County, of
which soon afterward he was elected Circuit Courts
Commissioner. From Imlay City he removed to
Lapeer, where he remained six months, but on account of his wife's ill health he resigned his official position and removed to Saginaw, whence he
came to Gaylord.
In December, 1876, Mr. Cooper married Miss H.
Ella Reed, who was born in Ann Arbor, Mich.,
and they are the parents of a daughter, Bessie M.
In politics a Republican, Mr. Cooper has upon
that ticket been elected to a number of responsible positions, in all of which lie has rendered satisfactory service. From 1880 until 1882 he served
as Prosecuting Attorney, and at different times has
held the offices of Town Clerk, Town Treasurer,
Deputy County Treasurer and Circuit Court Commissioner. The latter position he is filling at the
present time, having been elected to the office in


the fall of 1894. In questions pertaining to local
or national affairs he always takes a warm interest,
and keeps himself thoroughly posted concerning
the issues of tile day.
Fraternally Mr. Cooper is a Knight Templar and
is now High Priest of Gaylord Chapter No. 119,
R. A. M. He also belongs to the Order of the
Eastern Star. In the Knights of Pythias organization he is serving as Past Chancellor of Gaylord
Lodge No. 175, at this place. He is also identified with the Knights of the Maccabees. Aside from
other interests, he is a real-estate and insurance
agent and attorney-at-law; he also superintends the
management of his extensive farming lands. He
is agent for the Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw Railroad Company, the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and is local manager
and representative of the Capital Investment Building and Loan Association of Lansing. The marked
success with which his efforts have been rewarded
is well worthy of note from the fact that in youth
he had few advantages aside from his education.
At tile age of sixteen lie began teaching school,
being thus engaged during the winter and woiking on the home farm during the summer months.
In that way lie developed habits of economy, industry and energy, which afterward became powerful factors in promoting his prosperity.
TANISLAS ALCIDE ST. AMOUR, M. D.,
of Cheboygan, was born in St. James, Quebec, Canada, February 12, 1863, and is the
son of Stanislas and Edwidge (Souligny) St.Amlour,
natives of Canada and descendants of French ancestors. The St. Amour family originated in Normandy, but emigrated thence to Montreal about a
century ago. When the Doctor was a child of four
years, his parents removed from St. James to Acton,
P. 0., where his father engaged in business, and
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where he was a student for nine years, completing
the classical course and being graduated with the
Class of '82. His Alma Mater conferred upon
him the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Having passed the examination for admission to
Victoria Medical College, in Montreal, our subject
became a student in that institution, from which
he was graduated in 1886. in a class of fifty, with
the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Soon after
graduating he opened an office in Ishpeming, Mich.,
but after a few months came to Cheboygan, locating in this city in September, 1886. Here he has
since conducted an increasing and remunerative
practice, to which his close attention has been
given, and in which he has gained a more than local reputation. He established St. Mary's Hospital
at Cheboygan, intended especially for the lumbermen, and to this institution lie gave the most
thoughtful attention, the patients receiving skilled
treatment under his personal supervision.
In everything connected with the medical profession the Doctor maintains a deep interest. He
is actively connected with the Cheboygan County
Medical Association, and is the Vice-President of
the organization. IIe is also serving as a member
(f the Pension Board, and in other positions that
have come to him through his knowledge of the
profession lhe has rendered efficient and talented
service. Educational matters have also received
due consideration from him, and while acting in
the capacity of a member of the Board of Education he has materially promoted the standard of
the schools of Cheboygan.
Believing that Cheboygan real estate will prove
a very profitable investment, the Doctor has purchased a number of lots in this place, some of
which he retains in his possession, while others
have been sold at a fair profit. With his family
he holds membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church,
and is one of the active workers in that large
congregation. His attention has been devoted to
his profession almost to the exclusion of public
matters or political affairs, but he nevertheless
keeps well posted concerning the great issues of
the age, and in politics favors the policy adopted
by the Democratic party.
On the 28th of April, 1890, occurred the mar

riage of Dr. St. Amour and Miss Alphonsine Durand, an accomplished young lady, and a graduate
of the Quebec Musical Conservatory. They are
the parents of three children, namely: Armand,
Albani and Cecilia, to whose welfare they are
most devotedly attached, and of whose future they
cherish the greatest hopes. The family is one of
social prominence, and both the Doctor and his
wife are popular in the circles in which they move.


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H       ON. FRANK N. KLINGENSMITH, Probate Judge, and a prominent citizen of
Cheboygan, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, March 16, 1858, and spent the days of
boyhood in the place of his birth. His school days
ceased at the age of fifteen years, when lie entered
a store in Warren, Ohio, and there he remained
for the eight succeeding years, meantime gaining
a practical knowledge of the general mercantile
business. He then associated himself in the drygoods and grocery business in partnership with another gentleman, the connection thus formed being continued until the time of his removal to
Michigan.
On coming to Cheboygan, Mr. Klingensmith
was for three years in the employ of Thompson
Smith Sons, being in their mill, and also working
in the woods. He then started a store for that
firm, first driving a delivery wagon and working
up a trade, but afterward for about four years filling the position of salesman for the company. His
entire connection with the firm covered a period
of seven years, and such were his energy and ability that he gained the confidence of his employers and of those with whom he had business dealings.
For some years Mr. Klingensmith has been one
of the local leaders of the Democratic party. In
1891 he was elected to represent the First Ward
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upon the Democratic ticket in a strong Republican
ward proved his popularity among his fellow-citizens and the high regard in which he was held by
them. He served as a member of the Council until the spring of 1893, meantime assisting to the
fullest extent possible in promoting all measures
for the benefit of the people and the town. In
1892 he was the nominee of the People's party,
and also of the Democratic party, for the responsible position of Probate Judge, to which he was
elected by a flattering majority. Since becoming
a resident of the Fifth Ward, he has been urged
to accept the nomination as Alderman from this
ward, but has invariably declined. At one time
he was a candidate for Mayor of Cheboygan, but
as his wife was ill then he made no effort to secure election, and consequently suffered defeat.
In his fraternal relations the Judge is identified
with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Mahoning Lodge No. 29. He also affiliates with the Knights of the Maccabees. On the
3d of November, 1886, he was united in marriage
with Miss Katie, daughter of Eli B. Peck, of Cheboygan. This estimable lady was the devoted
helpmate and companion of her husband until her
death, which occurred April 30, 1894, after a long
and severe illness. Two children had been born
of the union, a son, Charles, and daughter, Grace.
L AMUEL E. QUA, Treasurer of Otsego
County. came to Gaylord in January of
1884, and purchased an interest in a grocery
and provision business, which, in partnership with
his brother Henry J., he conducted for seven years.
In 1891 he became the sole proprietor of the concern, but afterward admitted his son, William W.,
into partnership, and the business is now conducted under the firm name of S. E. Qua & Son.
The following facts are noted concerning the


parental history of Mr. Qua: His father, Samuel,
was born in Hebron, N. Y., and in youth learned
the trade of painter and glazier, which he afterward followed for some years, but later engaged
in farming. He married Miss Margaret Hobson, a
native of Ireland, who was brought to the United
States in infancy, and, being orphaned at an early
age, was reared in the family of Reuben Blood, at
Madrid, N. Y. In 1865 the family removed to
Michigan and settled on a farm near Paw Paw,
where they remained until their removal to Otsego
County. The parents now live retired in Gaylord.
The four sons and one daughter of Samuel and
Margaret Qua were named as follows: Reuben, a
resident of Gaylord; Henry J., a merchant of this
place; Samuel E.; Ella, wife of Dr. James P. Fox,
of Gaylord; and George F., whose home is also in
this town. Our subject was born in Ogdensburg, St.
Lawrence County, N. Y., January 7, 1846, and received the rudiments of his education in the common schools of New York. At the age of ten
years he settled with his parents upon a farm, and
afterward by practical experience gained a thorough knowledge of agriculture.
After coming to Michigan, Mr. Qua was engaged
in farming in Van Buren County for one year, but
later secured employment in a sawmill. He next
purchased farming property in Van Buren County,
and in connection with the tilling of the land he
followed various occupations. Among other things
he ran threshing and saw machines for eleven years.
From Van Buren County he came to Gaylord,
where, as above stated, he has since engaged in the
grocery business. By his uniform reliability and
courtesy, he has gained the confidence of the people, who regard him as an upright and progressive
business man.
A Republican in politics, Mr. Qua has for years
been prominent in his party, and is now one of its
leaders in this locality. While in Van Buren
County lie served as Township Clerk. Soon after
coming to Gaylord he was appointed Street Commissioner, and under his direction the stumps
wlich had so long defaced the principal streets
were removed, and a number of improvements
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later for four years as Township Clerk, he rendered efficient service in behalf of his fellow-citizens. At the same time he also held the office of
Village Assessor. For two years lie was Township
Treasurer, and for four years filled the position of
Superintendent of the Poor, being also a member
of the Otsego County Poor Board. In 1894 he
was nominated by his party for the office of County
Treasurer, and in the fall of that year he was elected by a majority of four hundred and six, running ahead of the rest of the ticket, which fact
attests his popularity in the county. For two
years he was Chairman of the Republican County
Committee, and at various times has been a delegate
to political conventions.
October 5, 1867, Mr. Qua married Miss Julia A.
Butterfield, who was born in Albion, Orleans County, N. Y. Their four children are William Wesley;
Lutie Ethel, wife of John M. Brodie, of Chicago;
Elmer IeRoy, and Bessie May. The family is
identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
in which Mr. Qua is one of the Trustees. Fraternally he is a member of Gaylord Lodge No. 366,
A. F. & A. M.; Gaylord Chapter No. 119, R. A. M.;
and Interlake Lodge No. 329, 1 0. O. F. He is
also identified with the Knights of the Maccabees.
The Government of our country has one of its
most loyal supporters in Mr. Qua. During the
Civil Wnr, he enlisted, in 1863, and was mustered
into service with Company L, First New York
Cavalry, in which he served faithfully until the
close of the Rebellion. He is a member of Doore
Post No. 61, G. A. R., in which he has officiated as
Post Commander. In addition to his grocery business, he is the owner of forty acres of improved
farm land near Gaylord. He has built and now
owns the Opera House Block, the principal business
block of Gaylord, which contains store, bank, the
Masonic lodge hall and the opera house. In the
organization of the Gaylord State Bank he was
one of the principal factors, and still retains his
connection with that concern as a stockholder.
As an official he is energetic, honorable and painstaking, and in his hands the financial interests of
the county are safe. As a business man, he combines the thrift of his Scotch ancestors with the
progressive spirit of our own nationality. The


success which he has gained is the result of his in
dustry and good judgment, and justly entitles
him to a position among the prosperous, capable
and enterprising citizens of Gaylord.
t HARLES E. COOPER. There are few of
the residents of Northern Michigan who
are not acquainted with the genial Postmaster at Manton, who is numbered among the
pioneers of Wexford County and has been foremost in advancing its interests. Sherman was the
only town in the county at the time of his removal here in the winter of 1871-72, and it was
an insignificant hamlet, containing only thirteen
buildings of every description. The nearest railroad points were Clam Lake and Traverse City.
In the spring of 1872 Mr. Cooper removed his
newspaper plant from Howell to Slerman, and
founded the Wexford County Pioneer, which was the
first paper ever published in the county. His object in locating in Sherman was to obtain the state
printing, which had to be done in Wexford County. For six years he continued the publication of
his paper at Sherman, and meantime gained prominence throughout this section of the state as an
able journalist and editor. In its political complexion the paper was a stanch advocate of Republican principles.
Selling that paper in 1878, Mr. Cooper came to
Manton and purchased for $50 the Manton Tribune, which had been running for twenty weeks.
This he conducted as an independent paper for
the fourteen ensuing years, with the exception of
one year, when he sold the plant, but was afterward obliged to take it back. To such an extent
did he increase its popularity and influence, that
on selling it he received $1,000 for the plant.
Under the first administration of President Cleveland he was appointed Postmaster at Manton, and
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received the appointment of Postmaster, in which
capacity he has served since 1892.
The birth of our subject occurred in Oneida
County, N.Y., August 6, 1851. His parents, William and Sarah (Roff) Cooper, were born, reared
and married in England, and emigrated thence to
the United States after the birth of three children.
The father followed his trade of a wagon-maker in
Oneida County, whence about 1854 he removed to
Howell, Mich. During the late war he enlisted as
a member of Company A, Fifth Michigan Infantry,
in which he served until the close of the war. At
the battle of the Wilderness a bullet penetrated his
neck, inflicting severe, though not serious, injury.
On his return to the army after his recovery he
was taken prisoner by the Confederates, October
27, 1864, and was confined in Andersonville Prison
for three months. The hardships of army life, together with the long confinement in prison, so
undermined his constitution that he died shortly
after his return to Howell. His wife survived him
many years, passing away in 1893.
The family consisted of seven children, all of
whom attained years of maturity. Elizabeth, now
deceased, was the wife of Silas Tombs, of Saginaw,
Mich.  William and Morris died in Howell. Our
subject was fourth in order of birth. Sidney and
Frank reside in Howell; and George, the youngest,
is at Ann Arbor. Charles E. was reared in Howell
and attended the common schools of that place.
At the age of fifteen years he entered a printingoffice, where he spent three years, becoming familiar with "the art preservative."  Afterward he
worked at his trade in Detroit, Jackson, Alpena
and other cities.
In 1875 Mr. Cooper married Miss Catherine,
daughter of Jerome Pratt, at one time a cabinetmaker and later Government lighthouse-keeper on
Lake Michigan. Mrs. Cooper was born in Ypsilanti and reared in Old Mission, this state, where
she resided until her marriage. She is the mother
of four children, Virgil, Elizabeth, Morris and
Richard.
In earlier life Mr. Cooper was a Republican, but
now advocates the principles of the Democratic
party. He has served as President of the Village
Board, and as Clerk, Marshal and Trustee. At


different times he has been sent as a delegate from
his party to county and state conventions, and is
a member of the County Democratic Committee.
Socially he is identified with the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, and in religious belief holds
membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
In every enterprise for the advancement of the
material interests of Manton he is warmly interested, and has been one of the most important
factors in the growth of the village.
ICTOR F. HUNTLEY, M. D. This gentleman has been established in practice at
Manton since May 1, 1886, and is, in point
of time, the oldest physician of the village. Since
coming here lie has acquired a reputation as a successful physician, skilled in the diagnosis of intricate diseases and constantly on the alert to add to
his efficiency in the profession. His time is devoted
closely to his chosen occupation, and in addition
to the management of a general practice, he has
served as United States Pension Examiner, having
been President of the board for two years.
A native of New York, Dr. Huntley was born in
Belmont, June 6, 1854, and is of English descent.
His grandfather, Hiram Huntley, was born in Maine
and died near Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1893, aged
eighty-eight years. Frederick M., father of our
subject, was a pattern-maker by trade, and also,
while residing in Wisconsin, followed the occupation of a carpenter for a number of years. In 1863
he brought his family to Michigan and settled in
Grand Rapids. When the Civil War broke out lie
was in Wisconsin, but soon returned to Grand
Rapids and enlisted in Company D, First Michigan
Engineers, with whom he served until the close of
the Rebellion.
In 1869 Frederick M. Huntley took a homestead
claim near Chippewa Lake. Soon after he settled
there his wife, whose maiden name was Louisa
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Lake until having proved up his claim, after which
he returned to Grand Rapids and was a second
time married. He worked at his trade until 1892.
Since then he has made his home with our subject.
He is now sixty-three years of age, his birth having occurred in New York Stale in 1832.
Of eight children comprising the family, six attained mature years, our subject being the eldest
of the number. Tile others are Henry F., superintendent of the finishing department of the Kent
Furniture Company at Grand Rapids; Charles E.,
a pattern-maker of Grand Rapids; Herbert, a lumberman residing at Lake Ann, near Traverse City;
Eva, who is married and lives in Berlin, Mich.; and
Jessie, wife of William Haner, a member of the
fire department of Grand Rapids.
After completing the studies of the common
schools of Grand Rapids, our subject spent one year
in Albion College. For a time he worked at the
trade of a wood-turner, and later taught school in
the winter seasons. In 1874 lie went to Goshen,
Ind., where he read medicine, with Dr. William A.
Whippy as preceptor. In 1881 he was graduated
from the Chicago Homeopathic College, and the
following year located at Jennings, Mich., whence
he came to Manton. In 1875 he established domestic ties, being then united in marriage with Miss
Harriet E. Castle, a native of St. Lawrence County,
N. Y. They have been the parents of two children, one of whom died in infancy, and the other,
Fred M., is now at home.
The career of Dr. Huntley illustrates the force of
determination and a resolute ambition in achieving desired results in life. After his marriage he
supported his family by working at his trade, meantime conducting his medical studies after the day's
work was done. He is deeply interested in everything that will enhance the usefulness of the profession, and in order to keep in touch with the latest developments in the science, he took a postgraduate course in the Chicago Homeopathic College in 1890, and in 1894 took another course. He
is examiner for numerous insurance companies,
and has contributed several articles to medical journals. For some years he was a newspaper correspondent, but now, owing to his increased practice,
he finds little time for outside matters. He is a


member of the Michigan State Medical Society,
and socially is a Royal Arch Mason. Politically a
Republican, he is active in local affairs, a promoter
of public-spirited enterprises, and was one of the
number to whose untiring perseverance was due
the introduction of water works at Manton.
R   EV. JEAN-BAPTISTE E. MAGNAN, pastor of St. Maiy's Catholic Church of Cheboygan, was born in L'Epiphanie, province of Quebec, Canada, December 22, 1866. He
was reared upon a farm, gaining the rudiments of
his education in a common school. At an early
age he entered a college at L'Assomption, Quebec,
where he carried on the studies of the classical
course for eight years. During his last two years
in that institution he also engaged in philosophical
studies. Later he was for four years a student in
the theological department of the Grand Seminary,
where he laid the foundation of his broad learning
and wide information upon religious questions.
Having five brothers in Michigan, Father Magnan
came to this state, which he had selected as the
field for his future labors.  At Grand Rapids,
December 31, 1889, he was ordained to the priesthood, and a short time afterward, February 10,
1890, he was appointed assistant to Father Desmedt, then pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Cheboygan. In that capacity he served until the
death of Father Desmedt, March 1, 1892, when he
succeeded him in the charge of the parish.
St. Mary's Church is one of the largest in Northern Michigan. The congregation numbers about
six hundred families, the membership approximating eighteen hundred. The various nationalities,
English, French, German and Polish, at present
worship together, but a division is now being
planned whereby  three separate congregations,
English, Polish and French, will be formed. In
the work of ministering to the welfare of his people Father Magnan has as assistant pastor Rev. K.
J. Whalen, an able young priest, who was born in
Grand Rapids, has spent his entire life in Michigan,
and for two years has aided in the work at Cheboygan.
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gins with the year 1852, when a station was planted
at this point. As such the work was continued
for seven years. In 1856 a mission was established
here, and twelve years later the mission rose to
the dignity of a parish. The first services here
were held in the house of Charles Bellant, the
officiating priest being Rev. A. D. J. Piret, a Belgian, residing on Mackinac Island. Later the
mission was visited by Rev. Angelles Van Pamel,
an Indian missionary, who came here from Little
Traverse village, and at one time he was accompanied by Bishop Le Fevre, of Detroit.
The first house of worship was erected on land
owned by Peter McDonald. In 1859, Father Murray came here from Mackinac Island, and during his service here lie put a bell in the church,
which had the distinction of being the first church
bell ever hung in the county. His successor as
pastor was Rev. Fatlier Zorn. In October, 1868, a
parish was organized with seventy families, and
with Rev. Charles L. DeCeuninck as pastor. During his pastorate a church edifice was built, which
was 55x100 feet in dimensions. He was succeeded
in 1875 by Rev. John Van Gennip, a zealous and
pious priest, who in 1881 erected a school building and Sisters' home, at the same time opening
St. Mary's School. In February, 1882, Rev. Peter
Desmedt became pastor.   He added two large
rooms to the school building, giving it a seating
capacity of three hundred and twenty. Since
Father Magnan succeeded to the pastorate, the
work has enjoyed a steady increase of prosperity.
Every department is rendering efficient service,
and the congregation is being increased numerically, while its spiritual interests are also fostered.
He is a young man of exemplary character and
great ability, well qualified to discharge the responsible and varied duties that devolve upon
him as pastor of St. Mary's Church.
EV. PETER J. DESMEDT. Prominent
among those who contributed to the spread
of the Gospel in Northern Michigan was
Father Desmedt, whose unceasing labors for many
years in the Master's vineyard, and whose humble


piety and Christian walk in life, endeared him to
those who from time to time listened to his fervent
prayers and eloquent discourses, as he told the
story of the cross, and pointed their wayward feet
toward the realms of eternal bliss. Although he
has passed away to enjoy the recompense due his
useful and honorable life, his memory still lives,
and is cherished by the people of Cheboygan, to
whose spiritual welfare he ministered long and
faithfully.
The subject of this biographical notice was born
in Oostnieuwkerke, Belgium, November 8, 1844.
His life, however, was principally spent in the
United States, and he was a loyal citizen of our
Government, interested in its progress and familiar with its history. His studies were conducted
in the land of his birth, and for some time he was
a student at Bruxelles, Belgium, where his theological education was completed. On the 18th of
December, 1869, he was ordained to the holy priesthood, and his remaining years were devoted to
ministerial work.
St. Mary's Church of Cheboygan, where Father
Desmedt was pastor during the closing years of his
life, is one of the strongest in Northern Michigan,
and has been a power for good in the vicinity of
Cheboygan. Much of its success was due to his
untiring efforts to secure its prosperity and promote its welfare. In 1882 he improved the school
building, but it was soon afterward burned to the
ground. He then superintended the erection of
the present brick structure, which contains eight
rooms, and was built at a cost of $6,000. Eight
teachers are given employment in this scliool, and
there are about three hundred and sixty pupils.
Not only has the school prospered, but every
department of the church work has enjoyed a
steady growth. The congregation increased numerically, and at the time of the death of Father
Desmedt numbered five hundred and fifty families. To this large congregation he ministered
lovingly and with praiseworthy devotion until
1892, when he fell a victim to la grippe, which resulted in his death March 1st of that year. That
he was beloved by his parishioners was proved by
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only by the people of his own church, but also by
members of other denominations, who had learned
to admire and esteem him for his noble character
and upright life.
Too much can not be said in praise of the efficient manner in which Father Desmedt worked for
the best interests of his parish. He was a remarkably well read man and a fluent linguist, being
familiar with the Greek, Latin, English, French
and German languages. A natural mathematician,
he gave to this science especial study and attention, and his practical ideas concerning it were
embodied in form for use in his school. A man of
eloquence and broad information, he was frequently
called upon to address large audiences upon miscellaneous subjects, and always won the approval
and secured the deepest interest on the part of his
auditors. His ministrations gave great satisfaction, and he was recognized as one of the most
faithful pastors ever located in Cheboygan, as well
as one of the finest orators in Northern Michigan.
H       ENRY A. CUTLER, who for two terms
rendered efficient service as Sheriff of
Lake County, was born in Ionia County,
Mich., August 8, 1840. He is the son of Dexter
Shepherd, who was born in 1811, and at an early
age was left an orphan, without brothers or sisters.
He was adopted into the family of Abijah Cutler,
whose surname was given to him instead of his own.
In Massachusetts, the state of his birth, he was
reared, and there he married Miss Sophia Allen,
also a native of the old Bay State. Coming to
Michigan in 1838, he settled on a farm in Otisco
Township, Ionia County. From the primeval soil
lie evolved a well improved estate, and there he
remained until 1877, when he removed to Lake
County. He now resides in Ellsworth Township.
The mother of our subject died when he was a
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children: Mary, who married William Clark, and
resides in'Keene, Ionia County, Mich.; Henry A.;
and Silas W., who enlisted in the Third Michigan
Infantry as a member of Company C, and died of
typhoid fever while in service at Huntsville, Ala.
The father married a second time, choosing as his
wife Miss Emaline Slayton, and by that union seven
children were born, viz.: Frank, Homer, Thomas,
William, Emma, Sarah and Minnie. Mrs. Emaline
Cutler departed this life February 28, 1895. In
politics the senior Mr. Cutler is a Democrat, devotedly attached to the principles of his party, and
upon that ticket he has been elected to a number
of local offices. He is a man of public spirit, quiet,
industrious and energetic, and is respected among
his circle of associates.
When the Civil War broke out, our subject was
just entering manhood. In August, 1862, he enlisted as a member of Company B, Twenty-fifth
Michigan Infantry, and served in the Union army
until the close of the war. Among the engagements in which he participated were those of Green
River, Kingston, siege of Knoxville, Buzzard's
Roost, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Dalton, Peach
Tree Creek, Atlanta Campaign, Franklin and Nashville, besides numerous skirmishes and marches.
Altogether he took part in eighteen pitched battles. From the ranks he was promoted to Corporal,
and as such was serving at the time of his discharge.
Returning to Michigan at the close of the war,
Mr. Cutler resumed the work of a farmer. In 1866
he married Sarah A. Hunter, who was born in
Pontiac, Mich., and is a daughter of William G.
Hunter. In 1881 he came to Lake County, and
for a time followed various occupations and was
employed by contract. He established his home in
Luther, near which he purchased some land and improved a farm. Upon the Democratic ticket he
was elected as Sheriff in 1890, and two years later
was re-elected, serving two terms. Prior to that
he held the office of Deputy Sheriff. For three
terms he was also Highway Commissioner.
Mr. and Mrs. Cutler are the parents of five children, namely: William, a resident of Luther;
George, the present Postmaster at this place; Hal,
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Maccabees, and is also connected with the Grand
Army of the Republic. He is a man of inflexible
will, great energy and undoubted probity, and
both in official and in private life has gained the
esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens.
HARLES W. PERRY is President of the
Clare County Savings Bank, which was organized under the state laws in July, 1891,
with a capital stock of $20,000. It is the only institution of the kind in the village of Clare, and
its average deposits are about $70,000. From the
first it has been meeting with success, has regularly paid its dividends, and now has a surplus of
$6,000 or over. The building in which the bank
is located is owned by the corporation, and Mr.
Perry's office, which is over the bank proper, was
fitted up and arranged especially for him, and is by
far the finest office in the place. As he has been
engaged in legal practice here since June 19, 1877,
lie is the oldest attorney in this locality. In his
pleading of a case he makes no pretensions to
oratory, but confines his arguments to facts, backed
up with the best precedent and authority.
Edmund Perry, our subject's grandfather, was
born in Rhode Island, and came from the same
branch of the family as did Commodore Perry, the
noted naval officer. With his family, Edmund
Perry removed to New York and thence to Michigan, where they were the first, with one exception,
to settle in Genesee County, and indeed there
were few families nearer than Pontiac. He improved a half-section of land, and was actively engaged in farming until shortly before his death, at
the age of eighty-five years. When a resident of
New York State he was interested in woolen and
flouring mills. His wife's demise occurred some
years previous to his own. Eight of their children
grew to maturity, and Edmund, Jr., the father of
our subject, was born in 1814. In boyhood he
came to this state, and though he was then a frail
youth, while the other members of the family were


robust, the active life which he has led has prolonged his days up to the present time, and he is
now in his eighty-first year. His wife was a Miss
Clarisse G. Wilson, a native of Marshfield, Vt.
They were married in Atlas, Genesee County,
Mich., in January, 1841, and have since resided in
that county. For half a century their home has
been on one farm, comprising one hundred and
sixty acres of well improved land, on which stands
their substantial residence. The mother was born
in April, 1822, and by her marriage had seven children: Clarinda K., wife of Joseph Hobart, a farmer
near Atlas, Genesee County; Charles W., of this
sketch; Florence E., who is still living at home;
Carrie A., wife of Dr. George G. Gordan, of Detroit; S. Wilson, who is unmarried and at home;
Frank M., now operating the old homestead on
which his grandfather settled in Genesee County;
and one who died in infancy. Thle father has held
many township offices and is a stanch Democrat.
Born in Genesee County, Mich., April 11, 1846,
C. W. Perry was reared on the farm. He received
a common-school education, to which he added by
home study. After teaching school for several
winters, he took up law by himself, and subsequent   ntl entered the University of Michigan, graduating from the law department in 1877. In June
of that year he came to Clare, which has since been
his field of labor. An active Democrat, he takes a
leading part in political campaigns, though he has
never been an aspirant for public office. However,
his fellow-citizens induced Jhim to serve as the first
Mayor of Clare. His principal attention is given
to civil cases, and he has the reputation of being
the owner of the finest law library in the county.
It was in March, 1885, that he became associated
with C. H. Sutherland and William Wolsky in the
organization of the Clare County Bank, a co-partnership which was superseded by the Clare County Savings Bank, upon its organization in 1891.
He owns a good farm, which lie is interested in
improving. The Clare Woodenware Company was
organized in the fall of 1890, and incorporated
with a capital of $30,000. Mr. Perry was at once
made President of the concern, a position he has
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and other articles of woodenware, and about fifty
hands a re afforded employment.
In 1879 Mr. Perry married Mrs. Lizzie A. Merrill, whose maiden name was Hawkins. She was
born in Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1844, and is a lady
of good education and social qualities. She presides over her home with rare dignity and grace
and takes especial pleasure in entertaining her
many friends.
AMUEL B. ARDIS, a representative busiS     ness man of Lake City, was City Treasurer
for one rcear, and is a warm supporter of
the Republican party. He carries a well selected
line of (dry goods, clothing, millinery and shoes.
In 1883 lie came to this city and opened a store,
which was unfortunately destroyed by fire only
five years later. Mr. Ardis, however, is of that
disposition which will not be long cast down by
loss and discouragement, and the same year he rebuilt a business place and has continued in the
same line of trade as formerly. He has succeeded
in making a good reputation for himself as a man
who looks out for the wants of his customers, is
courteous and affable to all, and gives them the
best values obtainable for the money.
Our subject was born and reared in County Armagh, Ireland. His father, William  Ardis, was
an Englishman, while his mother, whose name before her marriage was Mary Boyd, was of Scotch
birth. The father was engaged in farming until
shortly before his death, which took place in 1889,
when he was in his seventy-ninth year. His wife
is still living on tile old homestead in Ireland.
They were members of the Presbyterian Church,
and industrious, worthy people. Mark Boyd, the
maternal grandfather of our subject, was born in
Scotland, and was a farmer by occupation. He
lived to attain a very old age, his death occurring
in Ireland. lie was a stanch Presbyterian and a
man of strong religious tendencies.
The education of Samuel B. Ardis was mainly


obtained in the Emerald Isle. He started out to
make his own livelihood when he was fourteen
years of age, at which time he secured a position
as a clerk. He set sail for the United States, as he
was firmly convinced that in this hospitable land
were to be found better opportunities for a young
man desirous of success and willing to work for
that end. Proceeding to Everett, MAich., he was
given a position as a clerk, and held the place for
three years. In 1883, as we have previously stated,
he came to cast in his lot with the inhabitants of
this city, where he has since been engaged in business.
March 28, 1884, Mr. Ardis was united in marriage with Miss Mamie Thompson. They became
the parents of four children, two sons and two
daughters, Amy Florence, Everton Lovell, and
two who died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Ardis are members of the Presbyterian Church, and the former is now serving as
Elder of the congregation. He is a Master Mason,
belonging to Lake City Lodge, A. F. & A. M.,and
is also identified with the Knights of the Maccabees. He owns a pleasant residence property in
this city in addition to his business location, and
is thoroughly deserving of the success which has
crowned his efforts.
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HAUNCEY C. JENCKS, a well known member of the Bar, practicing his profession in
Kalkaska, located here in 1880, and is
therefore one of the oldest attorneys of the county.
In 1894 he formed a partnership with Joshua L.
Boyd, now Prosecuting Attorney of Kalkaska County, and whose sketch will appear elsewhere in this
volume. Mr. Jencks has long taken a prominent
part in the civic and political life of the county,
and is justly regarded as one of the foremost lawyers of this portion of the state.
Our subject is a native of New York, and was
born in Dansville, Livingston County, June 25,
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ton) Jencks, also natives of the Empire State, and
born, respectively, in Livingston and Steuben Counties. In the year 1878 they came westward to
Michigan, locating in Lenawee County. After a
residence of two years there, however, they made
their advent into Kalkaska County, where Hiram
Jencks became the proprietor of a good estate and
was employed as a farmer until his decease, in July,
1893, aged seventy-one years. The mother is still
living, making her home in Kalkaska. They were
both members in excellent standing of tlhe Baptist
Church, in the faith of which they reared their two
children. Our subject's sister, Emma, is now the
wife of W. M. Solis, of Kalkaska.
Chauncey C. Jencks passed his boyhood days on
hlis father's farm in New York, and after taking
the course of study laid down in the common
schools, entered the State Normal at Genesco. After being graduated from that institution he taught
school for about twelve years in his native state
and one term after coming to Michigan. Prior to
tlis, however, lie took a course in Eastman's Commercial College, of Poughkeepsie.
On making his home in tlle Wolverine State,
Mr. Jencks gave his attention to the study of law,
reading in the office of Milton M. Perry, of Lowell.
He was admitted to practice at the Bar of Kalkaska
in 1880, which place he has since made his home.
After following his profession for some time lie
abandoned it on account of ill-health, and purchased an interest in the business of J. N. Morgan
& Co., after which the firm name was changed to
Ramsey, Morgan & Jencks. After continuing in
this connection for three years he disposed of his
interests to his partners and returned to the ranks
of his profession, and has ever since occupied a
proniinent place in their midst.
October 18, 1880, Mr. Jencks and Miss Nettie
M. Kellogg were united in marriage. The lady
was born in Allegany County, N. Y., and came to
Michigan in 1868 with her parents, Albert T. and
Jane Kellogg. The family at once settled in Kalkabka County, of which section they were pioneers.
Here Mr. Kellogg opened up a farm, and for many
years was engaged in its operation. Later he removed to Kalkaska and established in the merautile business, Mrs. Kellogg departed this life


January 7, 1895, greatly mourned by her family
and a wide circle of warm friends.
To Mr. and Mrs. Jencks there have been born two
children, Leonacinie and Margaret. They move
in the best circles of society in the place, and occupy one of the finest homes in Kalkaska. In politics our subject is a stanch supporter of Republican
principles, and lhas been Supervisor of his township,
Circuit Court Commissioner and a member of the
School Board for thirteen years. For eiglit years
he held the office of County School Commissioner,
and is at present the Village Attorney. The Jencks
family originally came from England, the first of
the name to make their home in America being the
great-grandfather of our subject, who settled in
Rhode Island. During the Revolutionary War he
served as a mechanic in the ranks, and in various
ways rendered his country valuable aid.
T RRANK L. COTTER, the efficient and successful Principal of the public schools of
McBain, formerly held a like position in
the Marion schools for three years. He is a native
of St. George, Ontario, born July 4, 1871, and
there grew to manhood, receiving his early education. Subsequently he took a collegiate and normal course at Gait, Ontario. After his graduation
he commenced lis professional career at Eldon, in
the same province, and taught there for a year.
For a like period of time lie worked in a printingoffice, and was editor in this village. He owns a
good residence property here, and has made for
himself a reputation as a man of ability and progressive ideas.
The parents of our subject were Dennis and
Margaret (Sullivan) Cotter, natives of Cork and
Limerick, Ireland, respectively. About 1850 they
sailed for Canada, and on arriving in Ontario continued there to dwell for upwards of thirty-eight
years. During the War of the Rebellion Mr. Cotter served for three years as a member of Company
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closed he returned to Canada and followed his
former occupation of railroading. About 1878 he
received a terrible injury, which crippled him for
life. Lie fell between the cars, the wheels passing
over his feet, but fortunately amputation was not
deemed necessary. In 1888 he came to Missaukee
County with his family, buying a farm on section
18, Riverside Township, where he has since resided.
He and Iis wife are members of the Methodist
Church. Dennis Cotter was an only child, and his
father died in Ireland many years ago, in middle
life. He was a gardener by occupation, and in religion was a Catholic. The father of Mrs. Cotter
was William Sullivan, who was also a native of the
Emerald Isle, and in his religious convictions a
Catholic. Removing to Branchtorn, Ontario, he
lived there for about fifteen years, then coming to
the United States and passing his last years in Boston, where he died when well along in years.
Frank L. Cotter was married on Christmas Day,
1893, to Miss M. Agnes Clancy, who was born in
St. John's, Mich., and there grew to womanhood.
HIer parents were Dennis and Margaret (Flynn)
Clancy, who are members of the Catholic Church,
as is also Mrs. Cotter.
In questions of national importance Mr. Cotter
uses his riglht of franchise in support of nominees
of the Republican party. His first Presidential bailot was cast in the election of 1892, for Benjamin
Harrison.
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N      ATIIAN L. PARMATER, M. D., has the
distinction of being, in point of years of
practice, the oldest physician in Otsego
County. Hle came hither in April, 1873, prior to
the organization of the county, and selected a
homestead on the southeast quarter of section 18,
Livingston Township. In the fall of the same year
he was joined by his wife, who was the first lady
to locate on a homestead in this locality. At that
time there were no settlers in the township and but
few families in the county. His was the task of


the pioneer, that of evolving from the dense forests
a comfortable abode and of assisting in the material development of the county. That he was successful in his efforts subsequent events have clearly
proved. He is now the owner of one hundred and
sixty acres of farm land, containing substantial
buildings and other improvements, and situated
four and one-half miles from the village of Gaylord, which was platted in the fall of 1873. In
1888 he removed from tie old homestead to the
adjoining town, and here lie has since continued
the practice of his profession.
In the village of Louisville, St. Lawrence County,
N. Y., the subject of this notice was born September 2, 1835, being the son of Charles and Rhoda
(Stone) Parmater, natives, respectively, of Massachusetts and Vermont. His maternal grandfather,
Col. Nathan Stone, served in the War of the Revolution, winning in that conflict the title by which
he was afterward known. The father of our subject early became dependent upon his own resources,
and, leaving home, began the life of a farmer.
He spent his entire active life in New York, with
the exception of two years in Ashtabula County,
Ohio. When more than eighty years of age his
death occurred in St. Lawrence County, N.Y. His
wife had died many years previously, at the age
of forty-nine.
In the parental family there were five sons and
three daughters, of whom the eldest, Charles, died
in Tuscola County, Mich.; Elizabeth married Asel
Stafford, and died in Rock County, Wis.; Eunice,
Mrs. George Douglas, died in Sauk County, Wis.;
Rhoda became the wife of Roswell Stone, and died
in Rock County, Wis.; John W. is a farmer of
Chesterfield County, Va.; William is engaged in
agricultural pursuits in Otsego County; our subject
is the next in order of birth; Harvey W., the youngest, died during the Civil War, while serving in an
Ohio battery.
The early years of our subject were uneventfully
passed upon a farm. Until the age of twenty his
educational advantages were limited, but he then
entered an academy in Ashtabula County, Ohio,
and for some time thereafter conducted his studies
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came a member of Company E, Twenty-ninth Ohio
Infantry, and served for three years and ten
months, during all of that time being a non-commissioned officer. The first important engagement
in which he took part was that of Winchester,
March 23, 1862. Then followed the battles of Port
Republic, Va., June 9; Cedar Mountain, August 9,
1862; the three-days engagement at Chancellorsville, May 1-3; and the battle of Gettysburg, July
2 and 3, 1863.
Soon after the battle of Gettysburg, our subject
was sent to Ohio to secure new recruits, and rejoined his regiment in December, 1863, at Lookout
Mountain, but soon afterward returned home on a
veteran's furlough. He took part in tile Atlanta
campaign, and after the fall of that city he went
to the sea with General Sherman, thence journeyed
northward to Washington, and in April, 1865,
participated in the Grand Review. His discharge
was received in July, 1865. He was never wounded
but once, that being at Port Republic, June 9, 1862.
After the close of the war, our subject took a
course of lectures in the Homeopathic College at
Cleveland, graduating in 1867. He then opened
an office at Conneaut, Ohio, but in 1868 removed
to Reedsburg, Wis., where he remained one year.
On coming to Michigan, lie practiced his profession
in Genesee and Tuscola Counties before locating
in Otsego County. While at Reedsburg, Wis., he
was united in marriage, in the spring of 1869, with
Miss Violet A. Tinkum, who was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y. They have one child, Vieva
S., at present a student in Albion College.
Socially the Doctor has been Mfaster of the home
Masonic lodge. In the Grand Army he has
served as Past Commander of C. F. Doore Post No.
61, and one of his greatest pleasures is to meet
with tile veterans of the war, and recall the thrilling experiences of those days of civil strife. He
is a stockholder in the Savings Bank and has other
important interests in Gaylord. He is a man whom
his fellow-citizens respect and admire, and their
opinion of his ability is proved by their frequent
selection of him as their representative and leader
in important measures. He was the first Probate
Judge of Otsego County, and upon several occasions filled the position of Township Supervisor,


and a member of the Village Council. Few men
have been so closely identified with the history of
Otsego County as has he, and his name is entitled
to perpetuation in its annals.
/   LARENCE W. CROMWELL, a prominent
lumberman of McBain, in company with
his father and brother, established a large
sawmill here in the spring of 1891. The capacity
of the two mills whicl they now operate is about
forty-five thousand feet of lumber per day, and
employment is given to about seventy-five men.
Tile firm makes a specialty of all kinds of dimension stock, in maple, cherry, rock-elm and other
hard woods.
The paternal grandfather of C. W. Cromwell
was born in Orange County, N. Y.. but was of
English parentage. He owned a farm near Newburg, on the Hudson River, and lived in that vicinity until his death, which occurred at a good
old age. His family numbered twelve children,
five sons and seven daughters, the youngest being
Joseph W., the father of our subject. The latter
was born on the old farm in Orange County, where
he passed his youth. On arriving at suitable years
he married Caroline White, who was born in
Georgetown, D. C. Four children came to grace
their union, namely: Joseph, Xho has a Government position in Washington, D. C.; C. W., William 0. and Irene. Mrs. Caroline Cromwell is a
daughter of Robert White, a leading man and merchant of Georgetown, D. C. He was an enthusiastic Methodist, and after making a speech in a
camp-meeting in which he said that he was ready
to die at any time, he was summoned to his final
rest, being then over eighty years of age.
In 1869 Joseph W. Cromwell emigrated to Ft.
Wayne, Ind., and engaged in the lumber business.
He had previously followed that trade in West
Virginia for eighteen years. With his faithful
wife he is still living in Ft. Wayne. Religiously
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Church, in which Mr. Cromwell has been an Elder
for many yecars. His father, likewise, affiliated
with that denomination. During the war he was
Provost-Marshal at Fairmount, having been appointed by Governor Pierpont.
The birth of Clarence W. Cromwell occurred in
Fairmount, W. Va., July 19, 1863, but from his
sixth year until reaching maturity he lived with
his parents in Ft. Wayne, receiving a good common-school education. From his early years he
has been interested in lumbering with his father,
and is thoroughly acquainted with the business.
He owns farm and timber lands in Missaukee County, and several residences in McBain, but is now
making his home at Cadillac. He was a member
of the Village Board for one term, when McBain
was incorporated, and uses his right of franchise
in favor of the Democracy.
On the 18th of September, 1888, our subject was
united in marriage with Eloise, daughter of Ashley C. Perrin. Mrs. Cromwell is a member of the
English Lutheran Church of Ft. Wayne. She is
an amiable and accomplished lady, who presides
over her husband's home with grace and womanly
tact.
H   I ON. REUBEN GOODRICH. This prominent resident of Traverse City comes
from a remarkable family and an illustrious ancestry, wliose lineage is traced back many
generations to the owners of Goodrich Castle, in
England, tile old feudal home of the Goodrich race.
This castle stands on a commanding eminence near
the southeastern extremity of the county of Hereford, near the borders of Wales, on the eastern bank
of the River Wye, distant sixteen miles from Hereford, and four from Ross. The length of the castle
on the longest side, including projections of the
towers, is about one hundred and seventy feet. It
had two massive towers, and its ruins indicate its
strength and prominence.
The earliest authentic record of the castle is of
the date of 1204, when it was given by King John
to William Strigul, Earl Marshal, to hold by serv

ice of two knights' fees. His son, Walter, Earl of
Pembroke, died there in the year 1246. It was
afterward conveyed through a female representative to William de Valence, Earl of Pembroke,
whose third son, Aymer de Valence, became his
heir, and was murdered in France in 1323. From
him it passed to the Talbots, by the marriage of
Elizabeth Comyn, daughter of John, with Sir
Richard, atterward Lord Talbot, who procured a
license from Edward III. to have a prison there.
This Richard was a renowned statesman, and expended a considerable part of the ransoms obtained
from prisoners taken by him in French wars on
the improvement of Goodrich Castle. His descendant, John Talbot, the great Earl of Shrewsbury,
who was killed at the battle of Costillion, in 1453,
is styled Lord of Goodrich Castle and Orchenfield.
On the breaking out of the Civil War in 1642,
between Charles I. and the Parliament, a great effort
was made by both parties to obtain possession of
Goodrich Castle. It was first seized by Parliament and occupied, but its forces were soon dislodged by the Royalists, and it was held by them
under command of Sir Henry Lingen. It was afterward besieged by the Parliamentary forces under
Col. John Birch, and after a stubborn resistance of
nearly two months, and the gallant repulse of several assaults, it was surrendered to him, and he
recommended that the Countess of Kent be notified of this necessity, and satisfaction be made
her; and on the 1st of March, 1647, resolved that
"Goodrich Castle be totally disgarrisoned and
abandoned."  The order was executed, and the
castle left in ruins, as they appear now, unchanged
except by time and decay.
During the Norman conquest, in the year 1066,
the land-owners of the Goodrich family were numerous.  Their Saxon descent renders it probable
that the members of the family were loyal to England and followers of Harold, and in consequence
their lands were forfeited to the Conqueror and
confiscated. There were five settlers of the name in
New England prior to 1650, viz.: William Goodrich, of Watertown, Mass., in 1636; John Goodrich, of Watertown, Mass., 1637; Richard Goodrich, of Guilford, Conn., 1639; John and William
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last-named, was the progenitor of nearly all of the
name in America, to which country he came November 10, 1643. He was married, in 1648, to
Sarah Marvin, and admitted as a freeman of Connecticut May 15, 1656. lHe was Deputy from
Wethersfield in the grand court held at Hartford May 15, 1662, and also served on the grand
jury.
Next in line of descent came David, who was
born May 4, 1667, and died June 23,1755. Then
followed Josiah Goodrich, whose birth occurred
June 15, 1690. He resided in Wetherstield and
Tolland, Conn., and died September 13, 1731.
Aaron, the next in line of descent, was born September 25, 17 19, resided in Hadley, Mass., and died
January 28, 1769. After him came Aaron, Jr.,
born in Hadley, Mass., April 30, 1749. He remained with his parents on the home farm, situated on the east side of the Connecticut River, at
the north end of the present site of the village.
Personally, it is said of him, that he was a man of
force of character and untiring energy. He married Mary Hamilton, resided in Hadley, his native
town, and died April 14, 1776.
The son of the above-named gentleman, Levi
Hamilton Goodrich, became the father of our subject. He was born in Old Hadley, Mass., August
24, 1774, and when twenty-one years old left for
the West, traveling through the central part of
New York. After teaching school at Hudson, he
went to Sempronius, in Cayuga County, on what
was then known as the "Owasco Flats," but is now
called Moravia. Both before and after his marriage he engaged in teaching in connection with
farming. February 27, 1802. he married Miss
Eunice Skinner, who was born, reared and educated in East Windsor, Conn., and was a lady of
refined and noble character, fitted to be the helpmate and counselor of her husband. She taught
the first school ever held in Moravia. Her death
occurred June 1, 1855, in Genesee County, Mich.,
at the advanced age of nearly eighty-three. Late
in life Levi H. Goodrich sold his farm in New
York and moved to Michigan, where he remained
until his death, December 12, 1856.
The tract of land in Michigan of over eleven
hundred acres was purchased in 1835. Upon it


the family settled the following year. There were
eight children born unto Levi H. and Eunice
Goodrich, all of whom, by their talents and influential character, are worthy of more than passing
notice. Moses, the eldest, was born December 5,
1802, and died in the latter part of October, 1887.
He was a farmer, devoted to that calling, in which
he gained success and a handsome fortune. With
his brother Enos, in September, 1835, he came to
Michigan to select a location for the family. They
reached the then nameless wilderness of Atlas,
Genesee County, where they secured eleven hundred and twenty acres. In November they returned to New York, having first erected a log
house, which was roofed with shingles. In February, 1836, Moses, accompanied by his brother
Levi, again came to Michigan, the long journey
being made through Canada with ox-teams,seventeen days being consumed in the trip.
' The second member of the parental family,
Eunice, was born January 1, 1806, and died in infancy.  Next in order was Aaron, whose birth
occurred July 6, 1807, and who passed from earth
June 24, 1887. When the other members of the
family emigrated to Michigan, lie was in partnership with the famous family of Wilkinsons in
their extensive iron foundry in Buffalo, where he
served as Alderman while Judge Wilkinson was
Mayor of the city. Soon after the family came to
Michigan he severed his connection with the Wilkinsons and followed them to the West, but later
went to Tennessee, settling at Dover, the county
seat of Stewart County. There he gained eminence as an attorney, and numbered among his personal friends some of the most famous men of the
South, among whom was Andrew Johnson, later
President of the United States. He became an
active member of the Tennessee Legislature, and
in the campaign of 1848 was nominated, on the
Whig ticket, as Presidential Elector, in opposition
to Hon. Isham G. Harris, former Governor and
present United States Senator. Successfully elected
to that position, he cast his vote in the Electoral
College for old "Rough and Ready," the hero of
the Mexican War.
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its territorial organization. After years of service
in that capacity, during which time he saw St. Paul
and other cities spring up like magic around him,
he retired from the Bench. Afterward he was at
the head of a (Seward) Republican delegation
from Minnesota to the Chicago convention which
nominated Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency.
Still later he was appointed Secretary of the Legation to Belgium, and filled that office eight years,
during tie full terms of Lincoln and Johnson. On
his return to the United States, he retired from
public life and enjoyed his remaining years in the
seclusion of his home at St. Paul, where he had
one of the finest libraries in the country, and a
rare collection of old and obsolete works, collected
in eastern countries.
The fourth member of the family circle was
Eliza Skinner Goodrich, who was born September
12, 1809, and died March 3, 1874. Although she
received few educational advantages, she was well
informed and became a successful teacher. With
the money thus earned she located, in her name,
the land on which half the village of Goodrich
now stands. In her old age she was surrounded
by the comforts she had gained through years of
industrious effort and frugality.
Levi W., the fifth member of the household, was
born August 2, 1811, and died February 9, 1871,
aged fifty-nine years. He was less robust and
strong than the others, lacking their remarkable
powers of endurance. Sixth in order of birth was
Enos, born August 11, 1813, and now living in
Tuscola County, Mich. He was for many years
prominent in public affairs, and is one of the most
able and prominent members of the family. In
1846, ten years after coming to Michigan, he was
elected to the lower house of the State Legislature.
In the session of 1847 he took an active part in
the discussion concerning the removal of the
capital. He was a member of the Committee on
Location, and all members thereof except himself
signed the recommendation to retain the capital
in Detroit. He gave in the minority report of
one, himself only, and that minority report proved
to be in favor of Lansing. That city then contained only one log house and a sawmill, but Enos,
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called attention to the necessity of a central location, and his wishes carried the day. When the
seat of government was changed to Lansing, he
was chosen to represent Genesee County in the
Senate. Though himself a Democrat, he was elected
by the combined votes of Democrats and Whigs.
While in the Senate he held the position of Chairman of the Committee on Incorporations, and was
always active in the interests of his constituents.
Though often overtaken by misfortune, he has
conquered adversity and gained a fine property
through his determination and ability.
John S., the seventh in respect to age, was born
October 7, 1815, and died October 15, 1851. He
was born in the wilderness of the Niagara frontier,
in Erie County, N. Y. He had no love for farm
work, though, in obedience to the wishes of his
parents, he became familiar with the occupation.
However, his aspirations were in the direction
of literature. Books were his favorite study, the
pastime of his leisure hours. History and poetry
were his favorite themes. It was his ambition to
become an attorney, and with that object in view
he became a student in the office of Hon. John T.
Bush, of Buffalo. When the family removed to
Michigan, he abandoned his studies temporarily,
but as soon as possible entered the office of Hon.
Alfred H. Hanscom, of Pontiac, under whose guidance his studies were completed. As a member
of the firm of Hanscom & Goodrich he became
well known in the courts from Detroit to Saginaw.
In 1851 he was elected Circuit Judge of his district, and was serving in that position at the time
of his death.
The eighth member of the family group was
Reuben, the subject of this sketch. -He was born
in Clarence, Erie County, N. Y., June 28, 1819,
and was reared on the home farm, having limited
opportunities for gaining an education. In childhood he was a pupil in a primitive log schoolhouse, and built fires in order to pay for his tuition. After he was twelve years old he went to
school but two months, but through observation
and thoughtful reading he gained a broad and
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the various duties incident to farm life in those
days.
When our subject was thirteen, the cholera
broke out in Buffalo, where it was extremely difficult to get supplies, but he daily made his trips
with the products of the farm without regard to
the weather or cholera. At the age of seventeen
years he removed to Michigan, where lie has since
resided. At the time of his arrival the country
was in the infancy of its civilization and its history, being the great Michigan Territory. He is
one of those early settlers who, through unremitting toil and great hardship, have made possible
the degree of leisure and culture we enjoy to-day
and the progress of science, education and commerce in the great West. None of the pioneers of
Michigan had greater faith In its future than he,
and lie has lived to see his hopes realized and to
know that in this great transfor-mation he has been
an important factor. Many were the trips he made
to Pontiac, Birmingham and Detroit, carrying the
products of the farm,and lumber from the mill, in
exchange for merchandise, thereby aiding the
community at large, who depended upon the farmers for their supplies. As time passed by evidences of civilization increased rapidly, and railroads were built. In 1845 Enos and Reuben
Goodrich built the Goodrich Flouring-mill, which
was run by water-power. Into this scheme they
put every energy. and by working early and late
they succeeded in establishing a large trade and
excellent credit.
While the brothers were thus engaged the State
Banking Law went into effect, and so-called "wildcat money" was issued. The law required that
the issue must be secured by one-third the amount
of issue in specie; that is, they must have one-third
as much in specie as they issued paper, and the
County Judge and Clerk, with the Sheriff, were to
count the same and certify to the fact. It so happened that the same specie was used for the establishment of many different banks, and the security
being thus found insufficient, the law was amended, requiring real-estate security to the full amount
of issue.
Under the latter law the Goodrich brothers concluded to establish a bank, and made a mortgage




of real estate to the state of Michigan for that purpose. They opened a bank, but soon the banks
commenced to fail and were looked upon with disfavor, which caused them to call in the issue, pay
up all claims and wind up the bank. The banks
were required to pay a specific state tax of one per
cent. upon their capital stock, and Reuben took
the necessary specie, $50, in a canvas bag to Governor Mason, who was greatly surprised, and inquired if the folks were crazy at Goodrich, adding that it was the only bank in tile state that had
paid the specific tax. This incident illustrates
something of the business fidelity characteristic of
the family.
The crisis of 1857 swept over tie land and the
most of the earnings of twenty years were lost, and
this it was that dissolved the firm of E. & R. Goodrich. Reuben was twice honored in the State Legislature, being in 1854 elected from Genesee County to the Senate, where lie served for two years,
associated with such men as Austin Blair, George
Jerome and 0. D. Conger. The next two years he
represented the First District of Genesee County
in the Iouse of Representatives, and took an active part in electing Zachariah Chandler to his first
term as United States Senator.
In his public life the labors of Mr. Goodrich
were characterized by the same energy and activitv that marked his business career in earlier days,
and the grand old county of Genesee never had
cause to regret the choice it had made. At that
time one of the most momentous questions the
Legislature had to deal with was the disposal of the
swamp lands, about eight million acres. Assuming the ground that these lands were granted by
the general Government and accepted by the state
on the specific condition that they, or their proceeds, should be expended for the purpose of drainage, until, in the language of the grant, they were
rendered "fit for cultivation," he became one of
the foremost of that band of northern statesmen
who battled against the fearful odds of the older
counties, that were determined to disregard the
obligations of the grant, and throw into all sorts
of pet educational colleges the whole bequest.
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it was advocated at the start by overwhelming
numbers from the populous counties of the South;
and in spite of the best efforts of tile defenders of
northern rights, one-half of these lands were taken
from one trust fund, where a sacred compact had
placed them, and transferred to the school fund,
where the plausible plea of popular education had
secured them.
In the organization of new townships, the establishment of state roads, and the disposal of munificent bequests of land, which Congress had granted
to the state for railroad purposes, tile influence of
Mr. Goodrich was always on the side of the frontier settlers. The duties of Postmaster at Goodrich
for twelve years, and various other local offices,
were discharged by him with fidelity, and to the
general satisfaction. In 1859 the flouring-mill
was disposed of, and in 1860 our subject came to
Traverse City to look after his landed interests.
The following year President Lincoln appointed
him Receiver of the United States Land-office, but
President Johnson removed him for political reasons. Later he was re-appointed by President
Grant, holding the position for nine years altogether. He has shipped large quantities of wood
to Chicago, and established distributing points at
Sutton's Bay, Acme, Nortthport and other places,
for many years being the largest dealer in wood on
Lake Michigan.
Mr. Goodrich still takes a lively interest in the
road question, upon which he has spent a great
deal of time in the past. He was one of three
members of the State High way Commission selected
by the Governor to prepare an amendment to the
Michigan State Constitution, providing for a country road system, which was adopted by the Legislature, also by the popular vote at the state election in 1893. For twenty-three years he served
as Highway Commissioner of the town of Traverse. Front Street, now the main thoroughfare of
the place, was largely made under his supervision,
from the removal of the pine stumps to its present
condition. He has served repeatedly upon the
Board of Education, and is now a member of the
Village Council. He has been active in political
affairs since casting his ballot for William Henry
Harrison for the Presidency in 1840, and still


keeps up a lively interest in such matters, and has
always been found on the right side in matters of
public import. In 1870 he discontinued his mercantile business, and gave his attention to lumbering and the real-estate business. He has platted a
number of additions to Traverse City, and is now
engaged in looking after his realty at that place.
On New Year's Day of 1851 Mr. Goodrich
married Miss Eliza J. Eastman, daughter of Maj.
"Joe" Eastman. She was born in Granby, Mass.,
in 1823, of good old New England stock, which
so firmly and well laid the foundation of our national prosperity. Her birthplace was two' miles
from the famous Mt. Holyoke Seminary, and her
father helped lay the corner-stone of that noted
institution of learning, and aided financially toward its construction. Four children were born
of this union. Clara, now the wife of C. B. Atwood, of Traverse City, has two children, Clarence
G. and Mary E. She is a lady of superior refinement and intelligence, and is the joy and solace of
her parents during their declining years. Mary
Eastman, the second daughter, a graduate of Olivet College, and a lady of liberal education and
broad information, died February 6, 1890. Charles,
third among the children, died March 16, 1887.
He was a graduate of the State University at Ann
Arbor, a young man of excellent promise, and
married Ella Hunter, also a university student,
who bore him two children, Alice and Edith.
Frank, the youngest of the family, is a skillful
lumber inspector and farmer of Long Lake Township, Grand Traverse County. He married Miss
Myrtle E. Thompson, of Charlevoix County. Our
subject has never identified himself with any secret organizations, preferring to devote his time
to other matters lie deemed more important. His
wife and daughter are members of the Congregational Church at Traverse City, and he has always
taken a commendable interest in the affairs of that
denomination, being a generous contributor to its
benevolent enterprises and other good works.


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T     HOMAS MOULTON. With the rapid and
immense growth of Traverse City and the
ever-increasing demand for residences and
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come to form one of the chief industries with some
of its residents. One of the leading men in this
business is Mr. Moulton, who is an expert workman and a good judge of materials of every description used in building.
Ralph Moulton, father of our subject, was a soldier in the Confederate service during the late war,
and was killed at the battle of Fair Oaks, after being in the army for many years. He was educated
in the South, and there all his interests lay, so it is
but natural that he should take up arms in defense
of what ihe considered to be right. He was a carpenter by trade and a peaceable and law-abiding
citizen. He married Miss Nancy Hemby, whose
death occurred at the age of thirty-three years.
Our subject, who was the only child born to his
parents, was a native of South Carolina, his birth
occurring January 11, 1849. His parents lived in
a hotel, and Thomas was given a fair opportunity
for obtaining an education, which privilege he
availed himself of to the utmost. HIe started out
for himself when but fifteen years of age, and the
first place we find him was in the rebel army. On
the establishment of peace he returned home, and
later made his way to New York State, and for five
years worked in a hotel at Randolph. He afterward removed to Onondaga County, and after
some years spent in working in a hotel in a city
there came to Traverse City, and for the past thirteen years has made this city his home. He at
once began working at the carpenter's trade, and
although having had no previous knowledge of
the business, was a genius in the use of tools, and
very soon ranked high with the best carpenters in
the place. He worked at his trade steadily and
persistently for some time, when he began contracting and building, first in a small way, but
soon his business grew to large proportions, and
he is now proud of the fact that he has erected
many of the finest residences and business houses
in the city. Among the latter are the Hotel Whiting, sometimes spoken of as the Whiting Block,
and Johnson's drug store.
Mr. Moulton was married, in 1871, to Miss Adaline Deyo, a native of Onondaga County, N. Y.,
and to them were born two children, Charles and
William, the former of whom works with his father


at his trade. In politics Mr. Moulton is a trueblue Republican. He is a man very much respected
and is so well known that these few lines will find
many interested readers.
ILEY MANES, Sheriff of Otsego County,
was first elected in the fall of 1892, and
was re-elected in the year 1894. He is
an able and trustworthy official, and one who is
well adapted in every respect for his present position. In an official capacity he has shown himself
eminently worthy of the trust reposed in him by
his fellow-citizens when they selected him for this
important place, as he discharges his duties promptly, without fear or favor, and is potent in preserving law and order within his jurisdiction.
At the time of coming to Otsego County, in
1879, Mr. Manes settled on a homestead on section 12, Charlton Township, the title to which he
proved.  After seven years spent there, he disposed of the property and removed to Elmira,
where he engaged in the livery business until
1892. Elected in the fall of that year to the office
of Sheriff, he rendered such satisfactory service
that he was re-elected in the fall of 1894. In addition to this position he has held other local offices, to which he has been elected upon the Democratic ticket.
In Salem, Allegan County, Mich., July 21, 1857,
was born Riley, son of Isaiah and Mary (Johnson)
Manes, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and
Ohio. They were married in Ohio, whence they
removed to Michigan in 1854, and settled on a
farm in Allegan County. After some years devoted to the improvement of their homestead in
that place, they disposed of it, and in 1879 removed to Otsego County, where they continued to
reside until death. Their children, six in number,
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ried Joseph White, of Montmorency County, Mich.;
Alice, wife of Joseph Stanley, also of Montmorency County; Riley; and Ida, who lives in Montmorency County, and is the wife of George Menear.
Our subject, who is the next to the youngest of
the family, was reared on a farm, and in boyhood
had such educational advantages as the common
schools of the locality afforded. His home continued to be in Allegan County until he removed
to Otsego County, and, being a native-born son of
Michigan, he is naturally greatly interested in
everything connected with the welfare of the
place. On the 1st of May, 1884, he was united in
marriage with Miss Della Buckman, who was born
in Berrien County, Mich., and is a lady of amiable
and refined character. They have an adopted
daughter, Anna.
In social circles Mr. and Mrs. Manes stand well,
and have many warm friends, as they possess to a
large extent those traits of character that indicate
true natures and command regard and confidence.
Fraternally our subject is numbered among the
members of the Masonic lodge at Gaylord, and he
is also identified with the Knights of Pythias. He
ranks among the most prominent citizens of Gaylord, and his genial manner and accommodating
ways have won for him many friends who hold
him in high regard.
MMETT HAGADORN, a successful business man of Fife Lake, is an example of
what may be accomplished by well directed
effort and properly applied energy. He is a selfmade man in the truest sense, having worked his
way up by the most diligent and tireless effort to
a position of prominence and influence in his community. He came to this place in 1873, and during the intervening years he has won the confidence of all who know him, and now receives a
large income from his trade. In his general store
may be found a full line of groceries, hardware,
dry goods, clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes,


etc. He is also interested in the handling of grain
and lumber, and has money invested in a factory
where broom handles and similar lines of woodenware are the principal output.
The maternal grandfather of our subject, Dougal D. Cameron, was the second man to settle in
Hornellsville, N. Y. Hiram Hagadorn, our subject's
father, married Lydia T. Cameron, of Hornellsville,
who was a member of the illustrious Cameron family of Pennsylvania, and was in the same line of
descent with Senator Don C. Cameron. Hiram
Hagadorn was a carpenter by trade, and successfully followed his calling (luring his active life.
His death occurred at the age of seventy-eight
years. To his union with Miss Cameron there
were born six children, as follows: Christina, Mrs.
Gregory, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Ira, of Arkport,
N. Y.; Rachael, Mrs. F. Tubbs, of Grand Rapids;
Charles, of Troy, Pa.; Jennie, Mrs. Leveridge, of
Hornellsville; and Emmett.
The youngest child of his parents, our subject
was born in Hornellsville, May 22, 1857, and spent
the early years of his boyhood in the place of his
birth. He attended the schools there until twelve
years of age, at which time he came to Michigan,
and for a year was employed at Manistee. He
then returned to Hornellsville, and was in a wholesale and retail clothing-house until 1873, when he
came to Fife Lake. His first position was that of
a clerk for C. C. Bailey in a general store. He
served for five years in that capacity, and became
deservedly popular. He was faithful to his employer's interests, was a good salesman, and rapidly acquired a practical knowledge of the business.
In the spring of 1878 Mr. Hagadorn went to
Deadwood, Dak., returning in the fail to Fife Lake
and entering the employ of F. A. Eckenfels & Co.
as clerk and bookkeeper. After four years in
that position he went on the road selling groceries
for Cody, Ball & Co., wholesale grocers of Grand
Rapids, with whom he remained for six months.
Then, going to Traverse City, he was in business
there for one year as a member of the firm of
Hagadorn & Smith, dealing principally in groceries, hats and caps, and gents' furnishing goods.
As he prospered, he concluded to start a branch
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out his partner's interest, and has since conducted
the business for himself. He llad only $250 in
cash with which to purchase stock, but borrowed
$1,000 on his note, and went to work with a will
to pay off his indebtedness. This he accomplished
within a reasonable period, and from time to time
he has added to the stock and increased the magnitude of the business until it has reached its present large proportions.
The marriage of Mr. Hagadorn in 1879 united
him with Miss Alzada Clark. a native of Ohio.
They have only one child, Maude, who is now
fourteen years of age. In regard to questions of
political movements and the issues of the age Mr.
Hagadorn uses his infuence in behalf of the Republican party. lie takes a commendable interest
in whatever relates to the public good, and frequently attends county and state convenlions.
Socially he is a Master Mason, and is Past Chief
Patriarch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
FC   RANK A. JENISON. The general mercantile establishment at Manton of which
Mr. Jenison is the proprietor has enjoyed
a steady increase in prosperity and popularity
since its inception in 1877. The store building is
130x40 feet in dimensions, and is stocked with a
complete assortment of merchandise, including
everything to be found in a first-class village store.
Through the uniform reliability of his transactions
and the courtesy of his manner, the owner has
gained the friendship of the people, and is recognized as a shrewd, honest and energetic merchant.
Not only is he the oldest general merchant in this
place, but he also carries the largest stock of goods
of any establishment here.
The father of our subject, Hiram Jenison, was
born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., May 11, 1813,
and was reared upon a farm in the Empire State.
In 1834 ie came West to Michigan, and secured
employment as a laborer in the pine woods, re

ceiving $12 per month. In the spring of 1835 he
became foreman for his employer. Later he purchased a tract of timber-land, and commenced the
task of developing and improving a farm. Through
his energy and industry this property, consisting
of three hundred and sixty acres, in time became
one of the most valuable farms in all that region.
In addition to agriculture, he was also engaged in
the lumber business, establishing yards in several
cities and manufacturing lumber upon an exten,
sive scale. He furnished supplies for the Hollanders who resided in his community, and was
their adviser and assistant, standing high in their
regard. In his business transactions he was very
successful, but met with reverses, losing considerable property through fire, and also by endorsing
notes, which he was compelled to pay. His fellowcitizens, who entertained for him the highest respect, frequently elected him to local offices of trust,
and lie also represented them in the Michigan Legislature, being a member of the first session that
met in Lansing. He continued to make his home
in Ottawa County until his death, which occurred
in 1889. His wife, who bore the maiden name of
Mary Berdsley, was born in Genesee County, N. Y.,
and died in Ottawa County, Mich., in May, 1891.
In the family of Hiram Jenison there were eight
children, namely: Frank A., the subject of this
notice; Mary, wife of Henry Sweet, of Ottawa
County; Anson, of Chicago; Mrs. Sarah Shumaker;
Eugene, who resides on the old homestead; Delia,
wife of Star Ethridge, of Grand Rapids; Douglas,
who lives in Eugene; and Willis, who died in early
manhood. The Jenison family is of English extraction, and was founded in this country by two
brothers, who came from England in the same ship
tlat brought Governor Winthrop to America.
In Ottawa County, Mich., where he was born
November 15, 1842, our subject passed the early
years of his life. After completing the studies of
the common schools, he attended for one year the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. When
nineteen years old he went to Chicago, where he
worked in a lumber-yard owned by his father.
After one year there, he went to Princeton and
closed out a lumber business for his father. He
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position as a clerk in a dry-goods store. In June,
1864, lie opened a general store, which he conducted until he came to Manton.
July 2, 1865, occurred the marriage of Mr. Jeniison and Miss Mattie Pelton. This lady was born
in New York and accompanied her father's family
to Canada, coming thence to Michigan, where she
has since lived. Mr. and Mrs. Jenison have no children of their own, but are rearing an adopted
daughter, Kittie. As a member of the Democratic
party, Mr. Jenison takes a great interest in politics, and is well posted concerning public affairs.
He has served as President and Treasurer of the
village, and as a member of the School Board.
Socially he is a Knight-Teinplar Mason, and is a
member of the Mystic Shrine.
The success which has come to Mr. Jenison
proves his energy of character, and also the opportunities afforded to business men in Northern
Michigan. At the time he caine to Manton lie
had a stock valued at only $690, and on this lie
owed $90. Beyond that he had nothing. His
present possessions have been gained since coming
here. He lias conducted his business upon conservative methods, never plunging into uncertain
speculations, but paying cash for all goods that
enter his store. It is this method of conducting
business to which he owes his success and his reputation as a reliable and progressive merchant.
JAMES R. ADS1T. There are few professions
which require the amount of diligent study
and general information that are essential to
the successful practice of law. To master
legal terms understandingly one must first possess
a good education, and in addition to this must
have great concentration of thought. What could
call forth more admiration than a forcible speech
well delivered, or appeal more earnestly to the
human heart than an enthusiastic defense of some
poor man whose chances for living depend entirely
upon his attorney's eloquence? Among the gen

tiemen who fully realized the importance of this
calling and addded dignity to the profession was
James R. Adsit, attorney-at-law of Traverse City.
Nathaniel Adsit, the father of our subject, was a
native of New York State, and died when about
seventy years of age. His wife, Margaret, was a
native of New York, and died after attaining her
sixty-first year. They became the parents of three
children, of whom John is a lumber inspector in
Albany, N. Y., and Charles is deceased.
The original of this sketch was born in Alps,
Rensselaer County, N. Y., October 18, 1856. He
was brought up on his father's farm in that section, but as his parents were very poor, he early
in life commenced to make his own way in the
world. During his early years le had little opportunity of attending school, as when a lad of twelve
he was obliged to commence work. However, lie
studied during the evenings, and when sixteen
years old was prepared to enter the normal, where
he took a course of training. He seemed to have
a natural inclination for the legal profession, but
was at times greatly discouraged in taking the steps
toward accomplishing his heart's desire, as his parents could not see the way clear to give him the
necessary education. He made a way for himself,
however, and by being studious and employing
every leisure moment over his books, finally succeeded.
On attaining his majority, Mr. Adsit came to
Grand Traverse County, where he worked at whatever he could find to do, sometimes teaching
school, and at other times working in the lumber
districts, chopping logs, etc. In that way he secured the means with which to procure books and
inform himself in the profession which he had determined to follow. He was very bright and apt
in all that he undertook, and finally was taken
into the law office of Hatch & Davis in this city,
under whose instruction he read Blackstone for
two years. Later he attended the law department
of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, taking
the course of two years in one.
Upon completing his legal studies, Mr. Adsit
was admitted to practice, in September, 1882, and
immediately opened an office in Traverse City. A
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T. W. Brown, but the connection was dissolved
after a twelvemonth, after which time he carried on business alone. It was not long before he
rose to the topmost round among his professional
brethren in this section, and the manner in which
lie gained this position could not (1o otherwise than
call forth the admiration of all who knew him.
He possessed a retentive memory, which was of
great assistance to him in winning many important
cases. He was eloquent when addressing the jury,
respectful in his remarks to the judge, and altogether a gentleman of unusual ability in his particular line.
James R. Adsit was married, August 21, 1883, to
Miss Jennie Hobbs, a native of Ontario. Canada.
She is the daughter of Rowland and Sarah Hobbs,
who made their advent into the States when Mrs.
Adsit was three years of age. Her mother died in
1884, aged fifty-two years, and her father passed
away in 1891, at the age of sixty-four. She is a
lady of refinement and intelligence, and moves in
the best circles of society in the county. She has
four brothers and sisters, all of whom live in this
city.
To our subject and his wife there were born four
children, bearing the respective names of Emma,
Margaret, Sarah and Edward. They are all bright
children, and occupy with their mother a beautiful
residence on Washington Street. Mr. Adsit departed this life February 10, 1892, greatly mourned
by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. In
his death the profession was deprived of one of
its brightest lights, and the community suffered a
sad loss. IIe was a member of the Baptist Church,
and was a Christian gentleman in every sense of
the term.
I LLIS W. VAUGHN. The business
men of Northern Michigan are a power
which cannot be ignored in studying
the history, commercial or social, of this section of
the state. To every department of activity they
impart a vitality which is productive of great results. As a class they have added greatly to the


financial strength of their communities, and have
promoted the commercial importance of the state.
Their probity and enterprise, their intelligence and
united efforts for the upbuilding of its business interests, have been a power which cannot be lightly
estimated.
As a prominent representative of this class mention should be made of W. W. Vaughn, one of the
pioneers of Roscommon, and manager of the electric-light plant at this place. He came here in the
spring of 1876, at which time he was employed as
inspector of logs and lumber. Seven years were
spent in that way, after which, associated in partnership with A. A. Griffin, he dealt in logs, timber
and timber-lands for about three years, the firm
doing a very successful business. Afterward, in
connection with other gentlemen, he built a sawmill and cut a large number of logs, but there was
not a sufficient amount of snow to permit of hauling the logs to the mill, and in the summer of the
following year fire destroyed the logs and mill
property, entailing a heavy loss. Later he invested with others in a planing-mill and electric-light
plant, in which he has since been interested.
Born in Saginaw, Mich., November 15, 1853,
our subject is the son of Capt. Levi W. and Laurene E. (Baldwin) Vaughn, natives of New York
State. His father came to Michigan in early manhood and became a lumberman. Later lie removed
to Kewaunee, Wis., and while there enlisted in the
Union service, becoming Captain of Company E.
At the battle of Corinth, in which he was acting
Colonel, he was fatally wounded and died the same
day. His widow is still living and makes her
home in Flint, this state. They were the parents
of three children, of whom Willis W. is the eldest.
Alida, the elder daughter, married J. A. Jones, and
died at Flint, Mich.; Carrie became the wife of
Fred Kilgore, and died at Toronto, Canada, in
1894.
Seven years of our subject's childhood were
passed in Wisconsin, from which state he returned
with his widowed mother to Flint, Mich., and there
grew to manhood, attending for some years the
schools of that city. Since starting out in business
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Glenn, and they are the parents of seven children,
namely: Herbert, Zoa, Edith, Blanche, Charles,
Ned and Warren. The father and his children are
all accomplished musicians, and they have a home
orchestra, playing all the latest selections.
Mr. Vaughn is influential in the ranks of the
Republican party, which embodies in its declarations the principles he believes best adapted to the
progress of our nation. He has at different times
been called upon to represent his fellow-citizens in
various local offices of trust, and has been honored
by them with the highest office in their power to bestow, that of Mayor. Socially he is identified with
the Knights of the Maccabees. He takes a lively
interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of
Northern Michigan, and especially the progress of
the village where he resides. His support may always be relied upon in behalf of progressive measures, and any project for the advancement and development of the resources of this section of the
state is sure of his hearty sympathy and active
co-operation. He is quite a mechanical genius, and
has perfected a successful method of utilizing an
arc circuit for incandescent lights-something
never before successfully operated.
EORGE P. HUMPHREY. This well known
G Tinsurance and real-estate agent of Cheboygan was born in Perry,Wyoming County,
N. Y., May 14, 1843. He is the son of Thomas
Humphrey, a native of Yorkshire, England, who
settled in New York at twenty years of age, and
in Canandaigua, that state, married Miss Sarah,
sister of Watt Sherman, a retired banker of New
York. When our subject was a child of five years
the family came to Michigan and secured a tract
of Government land at Okemos, Ingham County,
where his boyhood years were principally spent.
At the age of fourteen he entered the Michigan
Agricultural College, three miles east of Lansing,
of which he became one of the first students. After
three years in that institution, he entered the


State Normal at Ypsilanti, when seventeen years
old, but later returned to the Agricultural College.
With a number of other students, he enlisted in
June, 1862, becoming a member of Company A,
Twentieth Michigan Infantry, at Lansing. He
was assigned with his regiment to Burnside's
Corps, Army of the Potomac, which he joined immediately after the battle of Antietam. He first
saw the smoke of battle at Fredericksburg, from
which place he was ordered to Newport News.
When Burnside was sent to Kentucky, the command accompanied him in pursuit of Gen. John
Morgan. From Kentucky they were ordered to
Vicksburg, and took part in the siege and surrender of that southern stronghold. After the surrender of General Pemberton, they marched to
Jackson, Miss., then were ordered to East Tennessee, and later tried to prevent Longstreet's entrance into the state, until ordered by Grant to
allow Longstreet to follow.
Next we find Mr. Humphrey serving as guard
of the Michigan brigade to Knoxville, in the siege
of which place he took part. Later he followed
Longstreet to Turley's Mills, and then fell back to
Strawberry Plains for the winter. In the spring
of 1864 he joined the Army of the Potomac, and
took part in its various engagements until captured by the rebels at Preble's Farm, September
30, 1864. He was confined in the prison at Salisbury, N. C., until March 2, 1865. When he was
imprisoned there, only a few civilians were in the
place, and among them was Richardson of the
Tribune, who drew plans of the stockade, etc.
The rebels had the Senior Reserves of old men,
and the Junior Reserves of young boys. It was
learned that the latter were ordered to join Lee's
army, and it was decided that as soon as they had
gone an attempt would be made to escape.
The Junior Reserves left in the morning, and
about two o'clock in the afternoon the effort to
escape was attempted. There had been ten thousand men confined in the prison, but six thousand
had died, and at this time there were five thousand
still confined in the place. The prisoners were
placed in divisions, each of which had its special
duty to perform. The division to which Mr.
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doors. It seemed at first as if success would reward the bold attempt. However, it happened
that two old Georgia regiments were waiting at
the depot for transportation to Lee's army. They
were at once sent for to assist the Senior Reserves,
who numbered only one thousand. [Had the regiments arrived on the scene ten minutes later, the
Federal prisoners would have been beyond reach
of capture. As it was, tile Confederates shot into
the building, and the prisoners hastened to disappear into their lloles within the stockade. Their
effort was thus thwarted and much suffering
ensued.
March 2, 1865, the prisoners were released, and
soon paroled at Wilmington. At this time Mr.
Humphrey weighed only one hundred and one
pounds, and his sufferings in prison had so weakened him as to entirely incapacitate him for furtier service. After a service of alnost three
years, he was honorably discharged, May 30, 1865,
and returned at once to his home. About two
years afterward lie entered the office of the Register of Ingham County as Deputy, in which capacity lie continued until 1870. His health, however,
continued delicate, and, acting upon the suggestion of his brotherl Watts S., lie joined him at Cheboygan, where the latter had just commenced in
the practice of the law, having recently graduated
from the State University at Ann Arbor.
Soon after coming here, our subject purchased
land, for which he paid $5 and *6 per acre. After
a short time he entered the law office of Humphrey
& Perkins. In 1876 he became agent for the Northern Transportation Company, and was thus engaged until 1880, having charge of their business
on the dock. In 1882 President Arthur commissioned him Postmaster, which office lie continued
to hold until 1886. He then purchased the established insurance business of Mr. Westgate, which
he has since conducted. In December, 1888, he
was again appointed Postmaster, and remained as
such until March 1, 1894, having his office in tile
building he has owned since 1882. He has handled
a large amount of real estate for his brother, who
controlled extensive landed interests here. His
agency represents, among others, the following
companies: Commercial Union, Royal of England,


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Imperial, Northern, Norwich Union, Sun of England, London and Lancashire, Caledonian, Lancashire, Hanover, Connecticut Fire, Phenix of
Brooklyn, National, Traders, Firenen's Fund,
Michigan Fire and Marine, Phoenix of Hartford,
and Phoenix of England.
In the spring of 1873 Mr. Humphrey married
Miss Mary Redmond, daughter of James Redmond,
a farmer of Cheboygan. Mrs. Humphrey was born
in Ireland, but has spent almost her entire life in
the United States, whither she came with her parents in girlhood. Three daughters and two sons
came to bless the union, namely: Sarah, an accomplished young lady and talented musician, who
was graduated from the Ypsilanti Normal School
in 1894. and is now engaged in teaching music;
Laura, aged fifteen years; Carrie, a bright child of
seven years; Watts, who died in 1882, at the age
of six years; and George, who died in 1886, aged
four years.
Politically Mr. Humphrey is a strong Republican, active in party affairs. Lie has always been
interested in educational matters, and at present is
a memrber of the Sclool Board. Fraternally he
was made a Mason in 1866, and is now High
Priest of Cheboygan Chapter No. 109, in which lie
has held the majority of the local offices. As
might be supposed, lie is active in Grand Army
matters. He is a member of Ruddick Post No. 224,
in which he has held the office of Commander for
three terms.. He justly ranks among the influential
business men and popular citizens of Cheboygan,
and there are few who have done more to advance
the interests of the city than has he.
AUGHLIN VAN METER, one of the enterprising young citizens of Missaukee County, is editor and publisher of the Missaukee
Republican, of Lake City. Though he has only
been connected with this journal for about eight
months, his ability has been well manifested, for
the owner is a practical printer and is fully abreast
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our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, and died in
Ontario, Canada, many years ago, when in middle
life. His family numbered three sons and three
daughters. Among tlhese was Ira, fattier of our
subject. He was likewise born in the Keystone
State, and hlas been a life-long agriculturist. His
wife, formerly Jeanette McBain, was born in Ontario. Her father, Laughlin McBain, a native of
tile same province, was of Scotch parentage, and
was a farmer. In the War of 1812 lie was in the
British service, and was also a British volunteer
during tile French Rebellion in Lower Canada.
His deatl occurred at the age of eighty-four years.
Ira Van Meter came to Michigan in 1869, locating in' Missaukee County, where he took up a tract
of one hundred and sixty acres and also purchased
another farm. Iis home is now on a farm of
eighty acres, lying on section 16, Riverside Township. He held many local offices, and was elected
first Treasurer of the county on its organization,
but resigned. lie and his wife are members of the
Presbyterian Church, and for many years lie has
occupied offices in thle congregation. Of his five
sons and five daughters, all but two are living, and
are named as follows: Henry; Anna, Mrs. John
Frazier, of Carson City, Mich; Caroline, Mrs. John
Cavanaugh, of Missaukee County; William; Margaret, wife of R. J. Porter, of Port Huron; John;
Laughlin; and Etta, Mrs. Isaac Burket.
Thle birth of outr subject occurred in Clyde, Ontario, on the 13th of September, 1863. From his seventh year he was reared on a farm in this county.
When lie reached his majority lie went to attend
the Normal Sclool at Valparaiso, Ind., and subsequently took a commercial course at Brookville,
Pa. An opportunity offering, he accepted a position as stenographer in Cadillac, and afterward was
for eiglhteen months engaged in office work in
Marquette. Leacning of forfeited railroad lands
in Hougliton County, he went there and took up
a pre-emption claim, on which he remained about
two years.
In 1890 our subject embarked in the newspaper
business, and, going to McBain, started the Chronicle, which lie ran successfully for four years. In
July, 1894, lie sold the paper and in the following
month came to Lake City. He purchased the Re

publican plant of its former proprietor, W. E. Morris, and has since conducted this popular and widely
circulated newspaper. Besides owning his business plant, Mr. Van Meter owns other property in
McBain and elsewhere, and is a young man of
good financial ability. In politics he is a Republican, and fraternally is identified with the Masonic
and Knights of the Maccabees organizations.
November 3, 1890, was celebrated the marriage
of Laughlin Van Meter and Sadie, daughter of
James and Sarah (McMullen) Mateer. Three children have come to bless the union of the young
couple, namely: I. Morton, Carl and Flora.
OHN STALEY is the resident manager of
the Grayling Exchange Bank, which was
established by him in 1887. Two years later
he associated with himself C. C. Trench, of
Pennsylvania, who still owns a half-interest in the
bank, though the active supervision of its interests devolves upon Mr. Staley. This is the only
bank in Crawford County, and such has been the
reliability of its projector, his unwaving integrity,
and the soundness of his judgment upon matters
pertaining to finances, that lie has gained the confidence of the people to an extent not often enjoyed.
Referring to the ancestry of Mr. Staley, we find
that his maternal grandfather. John Edgar, was a
native of Scotland, and a member of a family
noted for longevity. Thle paternal grandfather,
Frederick Staley, was born in Saxony, and came
to America, settling in Pennsylvania, where he
was cruelly murdered for his money, he having
$3,500 upon his person at the time. His wife attained to the advanced age of ninety-six years.
Among their six children was John Staley, a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer and lumberman by occupation. Upon coming to Michigan,
he settled in Tuscola County, where he died in
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His wife, who bore the maiden name of Jane
Edgar, was born in Pennsylvania, and died in
Michigan, in June, 1886, at the age of seventynine years. Financially prospered, he became
the owner of a number of mills, and also had considerable pine timber in Pennsylvania. In the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows he was an
active worker. Politically he was a Republican,
and warmly interested in questions of civic import.
Of tie nine children of John and Jane Staley,
we note the following: William, a mason and
plasterer by trade, died in Pittston, Pa.; Mary
Ann was married to Virgil Robbins, and resides in
Columbia County, Pa.; Emanuel L. is a farmer
of Tuscola County, Mich.; Jacob is a farmer
of Mercer County, Ill.; Louisa married Abraham
Travilpiece, of Tuscola County; John is the next
in order of birth; Clara is the wife of Joseph
Parker, of Columbia County, Pa.; Winfield S. iesides in Leesburg, Fla.; and Lydia is the wife of
Lloyd Connor, of Caro, Mich.
In youth our subject had the advantages of a
common-school and seminary education. August 5,
1862, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and
Thirty-second Pennsylvania Infantry, and served
until May, 1863. On the invasion of Pennsylvania,
he enlisted in the Thirty-fifth Pennsylvania Militia,
serving with Company H from July 1, 1863, until
August following. February 15, 1864, he became
a member of Company M, Second Regiment Pennsylvania Artillery, and continued  there until
January 29, 1866, being clerk in the office of the
Provost-Marshal and the Inspector-General, and
receiving the highest commendations for his efficiency.
Upon being discharged from  the service, Mr.
Staley returned to Pennsylvania, and attended
school for a time. In 1868 he came to Tuscola
County, Mich., where he engaged in surveying for
six years, but was finally obliged to abandon the
work on account of ill health. In 1876 he was
elected Register of Deeds of Tuscola County,and
two years later was re-elected, serving two terms.
For three years following he served as Register of
the Probate Court, dealt in real estate, and
also conducted an abstract business. In 1887 he


came to Grayling, where, besides banking, he is
interested in the lumber business.
March 25, 1868, Mr. Staley married Mary L.
Wilson, who was born in Danville, Pa., and is a
daughter of John Wilson, a farmer there. They
are the parents of four children: Frances J., a
graduate of Albion College; John W., also a
graduate of Albion College, and now filling the
position of Assistant Paying Teller of the First
National Bank of Detroit; Alice Maud, who is a
student in Albion College; and Mary L. Politically Mr. Staley is a stanch Republican, and recognized as one of the leading men in his party
in this part of the state. He is Chairman of the
County Republican Committee, and has been Township Treasurer. In religious belief he is connected
with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In Masonry
lie has attained the Thirty-second Degree. He was
the first High Priest at Grayling Chapter, and for
six years held a similar office at Caro. He also
holds membership in the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows.
EORGE L. ALEXANDER, the oldest attorney in the vicinity of Grayling, settled
at Houghton Lake in 1874, and resided
there and at Midland for a few years, after which
he removed to Roscommon. He finished his legal
studies, and was admitted to the Bar at Midland,
October 5, 1875, and conducted a general practice
in Roscommon County until 1887, the date of his
arrival in Grayling. As an attorney he is keen
and discriminating, and has gained an excellent
reputation among the legal fraternity of Crawford
County.
In the village of Wayne, Wayne County, Mich.,
our subject was born June 22, 1851, being the son
of James D. and Mary J. (Moore) Alexander, natives, respectively, of New Hampshire and New
York. His paternal grandfather, a native of New
England, resided for some years in New York,
whence he came to Michigan, and, settling in
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until his death, in middle age. Of his family of
six children, James D. was the eldest son. He
came to Michigan with the other members of the
family, and was reared upon a farm, early becoming familiar with the duties incident to that occupation. However, he did not like the work sufficiently to choose it for his life calling, but gave
his attention to the study of medicine, which he
carried on in the medical department of the University of Michigan. He enjoyed the distinction
of being the first to receive a diploma for practice in this state. Opening an office in Wayne,
he remained there until his death, in 1861.
The mother of ou'r subject died when her only
child, George L., was an infant, and his father
later married Elizabeth, his first wife's sister. One
child was born of the union, a daughter, Elizabeth, who now resides in Applegate, Cal. The
father, though a stanch Republican and interested
in public matters, never cared for office, preferring
to devote his attention to his private affairs. In
the Congregational Church he served as Deacon
for many years.
After the death of his mother, our subject was
taken into the home of his grandfather in Washtenaw County, Mich., where his early childhood
years were passed. He then spent a few years with
his father, and later staid with his maternal grandparents, Loren and Philena Moore. At the age of
twelve years lie removed with the family to Ann
Arbor, and there he conducted his studies in the
University of Michigan. On completing his education, lie taught school for a short time, and also
engaged in selling sewing-machines.
The marriage of Mr. Alexander in 1878 united
him with Miss Jennie E. Culver, who was born in
Mt. Clemens, Mich. They are the parents of one
son, James Fred. In politics an adherent of the
Republican party, our subject has been prominently
connected with this organization in local matters.
At different times he served as Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court Commissioner, Justice of the
Peace and School Director. He has also represented his party as a delegate to state and county
conventions.
The law library owned by Mr. Alexander is said
to be the best between Bay City and Cheboygan.


In addition to the practice of his profession, he is
engaged as a dealer in real estate and as an insurance agent. He is also interested in lumbering,
being a stockholder in the Michelson-Hanson Lumber Company. In his social connections he is a
Royal Arch Mason, and is connected with the
Scottish Rite. In the Knights of Pythias lie is
an active worker. He began life on his own account with no other capital tlan his mental and
physical endowments, but these have served him
well, and he has accumulated a competence by a
determined effort to overcome all obstacles in the
pathway of success, and by the exercise of a quick,
unerring judgment in everything connected with
his profession. A man of strong, firm character
and large enterprise, he has been influential in
various ways in pushing forward undertakings of
importance that have been useful in promoting the
progress of the county.
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EORGE W. WOOD, a well known and leading citizen of Lake City, has been engaged
in the real-estate and insurance business
for the past two years, having succeeded A. Stout,
in his long-established office. In addition to owning several houses and pieces of property in this
place, he owns a part interest in tracts of timberland in this county.
Ichabod Wood, the paternal grandfather of the
gentleman just mentioned, was of English descent,
and was born in New York. He was a shoemaker
by trade, but for many years kept a tavern near
Albany. Up to his ninety-first year he was apparently in the best of health, and was found dead
in his bed one morning. His demise occurred
simply from old age. He had a family of two
sons and three daughters, whom he reared in a
very stern and upright manner. The maternal
grandfather of George Wood was Martin Eatlon, a
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first carshops at Troy, N. Y. lie reached the good
old age of eighty-five years.
John S., father of G. W. Wood, was born in
New York State, and for over thirty years was a
leading dentist of Albany. Later he removed to
Lansing, Mich., where he resided from  1858 to
1881. In the latter year he retired and took up
his residence in Oak Park, Ill., that being his present home. His wife, whose name before her marriage was Maria Eaton, was born in New York, and
died in 1870, when in her sixty-eighth year. She
was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and an
esteemed member of tlie Congregational Church.
In a family numbering eight sons and four
daughters, all but one of whom are still living,
George W. is the fourth. The others are as follows: Eugene B.;Anna L., who became the wife
of C. F. Potter; Edwin E.; John C.; Ella M., wife
of W. F. Van Bergen, ticket auditor for the Chicago & Nortllwestern Railroad Company; Jessie
F., Mrs. F. E. Bailard, of Chicago; Kittie, wife of
Charles E. Ballard, of Oak Park, Ill.; Martin E.;
Fiank and Harry.
Tle birth of George W. Wood occurred in
Albany, N. Y., February 22, 1851. From his
seventh year lie lived inl Lansing, Mich., and received his education in that city. For a few years
he worked at intervals on 'his father's farm, but
did not find the business exactly to his taste.
Upon leaving home he embarked in the grocery
business, in 1883, at Lake City, then a small village of about two lhundred people, containing two
old wooden hotels and five small business houses,
Mr. Wood's store making the fifth. Since then he
has been instrumental in the developing and upbuilding of what is now the pretty little city by
the lake.
He witnessed the growth of Main Street from
four stores to a long street of wooden business
houses, which in 1888 were consumed by fire, and
in the same year was built up with substantial
brick buildings, including a fine three-story brick
hotel. For four years he continued in the trade,
first as a partner of W. S. Hunt, and later with D.
D. Walton. For a few years they carried a full
line of hardware, in addition to a well selected
stock of groceries. In 1887 Mr. Wood sold his in

terest in the grocery, but continued to operate the
hardware department alone until 1890. At that
time he associated with him S. H. Howey, to whom
he sold out in the spring of 1892. Since that time
he has been interested in his present line of business and is meeting with good success.
December 17, 1884, Mr. Wood was married to
Lillian, daughter of Edward O. and Caroline (Bennett) Kelley, of Lansing. They have two little
daughters, namely: Florence and Anna.    The
parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and for ten years Mr. Wood has been
Superintendent of the Sunday-school. At the
present time he is one of the Trustees also.
One of the charter members of the local lodges
of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, Mr. Wood
was connected with these organizations for a n'umber of years, but withdrew for want of time to
attend meetings. He deposits his ballot in favor
of Prohibition nominees, and is a firm believer in
the principles set forth by his party. In 1885 he
was elected Supervisor for one year and School
Inspector for four years. Since that time he has
served as Village Clerk for two years.
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ICHARD M. BIELBY, ex-Sheriff of Missaukee County, has lived within its boundaries for tie past thirteen years. He was
elected as sheriff in the year 1890, and discharged
the duties devolving upon him in an able manner,
thus meriting the commendation which is freely
bestowed upon him. For four years prior to 1890
he was engaged in the livery business in Lake City.
As a business man he has been prospered, and as
the result of his industries and energetic qualities
has made a success. He owns a handsome interest
in a tract of hardwood timber-land in this county,
the largest livery barn in the place (which he now
rents), and a commodious residence.
Born in Toronto, Canada, July 29, 1861, our
subject is a son of Richard 0. and Jane (Golland)
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are the parents of six children, three sons and
three daughters, and the family circle is still unbroken by death. Their children in the order of
birth are as follows: Richard M.; Elizabeth Ann,
wife of William Upstell, of Hamilton, Ontario;
John H., of Lake City; Lillie M., Mrs. Charles Bosfield, of Perry Sound District, Ontario; William J.,
also of Perry Sound District; and Maggie, who
lives in Hamilton with her parents. Richard O.
Bielby has always been engaged in farming, but is
now living retired. At various times he held
township offices, and religiously he and his wife
are Wesleyan Metlodists.
Richard M. Bielby was reared in the vicinity of
his birthplace, on his father's and uncles' farms.
He received a district-school education, and in his
youth worked for neighboring farmers. In 1880
he came to this coun ty, and for seven years worked
on the Muskrat Lake & Clam River Railroad. On
coming to Lake City he embarked in the livery
business, which he followed for four years, when
he was elected to serve as County Sheriff. He is
a stalwart Republican, and never fails to vote at
election times. Fraternally he is a Master Mason,
a Knight of Pythias, and belongs to the Odd Fellows' Encampment and to the Knights of the Maccabees.
March 27, 1888, Mr. Bielby married Miss Jennie,
daughter of James and Olive (Barber) White.
They have two daughters and a son, named as follows: Maggie M., Bertha and John R. M. The
parents are members of the Presbyterian Church,
and liberal contributors to its departments of activity.
The paternal grandfather of our subject was
Richard O. Bielby, a native of Yorkshire, England.
He emigrated to Canada when a young man, and
helped survey the township of Waterloo. In early
life he learned the shoemaker's trade, but later
turned his attention to farming. Ile died at the
age of seventy years. He was a devoted Christian,
and particularly careful to avoid the breaking of
the Sabbath in any way, and would not allow his
children to make a visit or do any work on that
day. Mathew Golland, father of Mrs. Jane Bielby,
is still living, at the ripe old age of eighty-six
years, in Huntington, Canada, He has made his
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life work that of farming and trading. Though
he had small advantages for obtaining an education, he is a well informed man and has been successful. Six of his family, which numbered three
sons and four daughters, are yet living. Religiously he is a member of the Methodist Church.
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ENRY H. NOBLE, the most prominent
business man of Elk Rapids, is Vice-President and Manager of the Elk Rapids
Iron Company, a corporation of which N. K. Fairbank, of Chicago, is President. The success of the
enterprise has been wholly due to the efficient superintendence and executive ability of Mr. Noble.
The company does an immense business and employs many hands. He has been identified with the
growth and history of this city for the past forty
years, and no man is better known or more respected in this locality. In politics he is a Democrat, but though he has been repeatedly urged to
accept public position in the county or state, he
has steadfastly refused all overtures of that character, and has devoted himself exclusively to his
business affairs.
The father of our subject was Nathaniel Noble,
who settled in Washtenaw County. Mich., in 1824,
and was a pioneer in that section. For one year
he lived at Ann Arbor, after which he removed to
a farm near Dexter, and in his latter years lived
in the village. His death occurred at the age of
sixty-eight years. His wife, Lucretia, nee Stilson,
whom he married in Palmyra, N. Y., was a native
of Vermont, and passed from this life at Elk Rapids when in her seventy-sixth year. Her daughter, Mrs. Helen E. Cooper, is a widow and lives
with her sons at La Grange, Ill.; Oscar L. is a mechanic, inventor and speculator of Boston, Mass.;
Edwin S., the youngest of the family, is a resident
of Elk Rapids.
Henry H. Noble was born in Palmyra, N. Y.,
August 25, 1823, and was brought to this state
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farm, receiving a district-school education. His
advantages in this direction were meager until he
was eighteen years of age, but he was an apt
scholar and easily retained what lie learned. In
1841 he went to Ann Arbor and took a course of
instruction under a private tutor. He made good
progress in natural philosophy, mathematics and
grammar, and though his education lacked a college finish, it was thorough and practical, and has
been supplemented by his later years' experience.
In 1842 he started in the drug business at Dexter,
in company with a cousin, and at the same time
acquired a good knowledge of medicine, which
was of much use to him when this locality was a
new settlement with few physicians. Kind and
sympathetic by nature, he was able to relieve distress, and freely administered to the wants of the
early settlers.
While employed in the drug trade, Mr. Noble's
latent talent for managing men and affairs was
displayed, as lie operated a carpenter and joiner's
shop, and kept in his employ a number of men.
In 1849 the gold fever reached him, and lie started
forth to seek his fortune, going by rail to the lake,
thence by steamboat to Chicago, by canal to La
Salle, down the Illinois River to tie Mississippi,
and thence to New Orleans. There lie took passage on an American vessel, and on reaching the
Isthmus made the journey across it on foot. At
Panama he went aboard a British brig bound for
San Francisco. This vessel was of the slow sailing order, and was not built to carry passengers.
The desire to reach the land of promise was so
strong, that one hundred and sixty persons took
passage on the brig, and when out fifty-three days
the provisions fell short, but the Captain refused
to stop at any port before reaching his destination.
The passengers became desperate, and after holding a meeting on quarterdeck, compelled the oficers to make a landing on the southern side of the
Gulf of California. Mr. Noble reached San Francisco in the spring, and at once went to the Placer
diggings. He made some money and returned
home in 1851.
The first enterprise of Mr. Noble after reaching
Dexter was to build two stores. These he filled
with goods, and there continued in business until


1852, when he sold out. In the fall of 1855 he
came to Elk Rapids, and entered the employ of
M. Craw & Co., and after one year thus spent
he purchased Mr. Craw's interest, and the name
was changed to Craw, Dexter & Noble. The firm
built large mills, sawed and distributed immense
quantities of lumber, and continued the business
until the pine timber was exhausted. In 1872 Mr.
Noble, with others, built a blast-furnace, and the
concern was subsequently styled, as at present,
the Elk Rapids Iron Company.
As briefly descriptive of the industry with which
Mr. Noble is connected, we quote the following:
"Manufacturing at Elk Rapids at this time consists of a charcoal blast-furnace, making twentythree to twenty-four thousand tons of pig-iron
per year, and consuming fifty thousand cords of
wood; a sawmill cutting nine million feet of hardwood timber, and charcoal works for utilizing
the smoke arising from the kilns during the process of burning the fifty thousand cords of wood
into charcoal; a roller process gristmill of one
hundred barrels' capacity per day, and a stave factory. The wood for the furnace and logs for the
mill are purchased anywhere upon the shores of
the thirteen lakes; the logs are rafted, and the
wood brought to the kilns on lighters or scows.
There are three tugs and thirty scows engaged in
transporting the wood, and a tug with a large
floating boarding-house for the men engaged in
rafting the logs.
"The charcoal works are very interesting, being
a novel method of making something out of nothing, or, in other words, acetate of lime, wood alcohol and wood-tar out of smoke. The wood used
for blast-furnaces is first converted into charcoal.
This is done by piling one hundred cords closely
in rectangular brick-kilns sixty feet long, sixteen
feet wide, arched at the top. After these kilns are
filled, they are fired, and combustion proceeds
until the whole mass has been reduced to charcoal.
At these works three thousand cords of wood are
on fire all the time. The smoke arising is drawn
from the kilns by fan-blowers and forced into condensers, where seventy-five per cent. is reduced to
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generate steam for distilling the liquor and separating its valuable products from the water and
other substances. The amount of liquor thus obtained is about ninety tons every twenty-four
hours. This is first pumped into settling tanks,
and the tar precipitated and drawn off, amounting
to from twelve to fifteen barrels daily. The liquor is
then mixed with the milk of lime, when the acetic
acid unites with the lime, forming a neutral liquor.
This passes into eight stills of sixteen hundred gallons each.
"Here the temperature is raised to a point that
drives off the wood alcohol, which passes over to
the alcohol house and is re-distilled until it comes
out eighty-five per cent., which is the commercial
test required. The remaining liquor, which portion contains the acetic acid, is then evaporated
in large pans 90x7 feet, and three feet deep. Here
it is then boiled and skimmed until it granulates,
forming over the steam coils from a foot to one
and one-half feet in deptlh. This is shoveled into
cars, which carry it to the drying-pans in a room
40x100 feet, witl boiler-iron floor, under which
the heat passes from large furnaces placed at the
rear; the acetate is raked along the pans until dry,
and is then put up in gunny sacks ready for shipment."
The first marriage of Mr. Noble was to Miss
Clara C. Sears, of Washtenaw County, December
27, 1847. She (lied in Elk Rapids, February 4, 1868,
leaving three children: Thomas Henry; Mary C.,
wife of H. C. Davis, a leading lawyer of Traverse
City; and Mrs. Helen E. Ballard, of La Grange,
Ill. June 9, 1870, Mr. Noble married Margaret E.
Ewing, a native of Canada, and the only survivor
of the family of six children whose parents were
William L. and Margaret Ewing. The former died
at the age of seventy years, and the latter when in
her fifty-first year. Mrs. Noble is a lady of refinement and womanly character, and has proved a
most valuable helpmate to her husband in the
journey of life. They are the parents of two sons:
Edwin Sears, who was born in 1874; and Charles
Ewing, wvho was born in 1876.
In his social relations Mr. Noble is a Royal Arch
Mason, and is Past Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. For many years he has been


one of the Trustees for the Northerr Michigan Insane Asylum. In his pleasant home it is his particular pleasure to entertain his many friends,
being assisted in the dispensation of hospitality by
his amiable wife.
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J AMES K. WRIGHT, Receiver of the United
States Land Office of the Lower Peninsula of
Michigan, came to Grayling in the year
1888, at which time he was appointed Register and the office was located here. Three years
later, however, he was removed on account of a
change of administration, but in October, 1893,
during the second term of President Cleveland, he
received the appointment he has since filled with
marked ability. He is one of the most influential
men of the Democratic party in this state, and has
borne an important part in the management of
public affairs as the incumbent of various responsible offices.
In Jackson County, Mich., James K. Wright was
born on the 3d of March, 1844, to Deodatus E.
and Sarena (Fox) Wright, natives, respectively,
of Massachusetts and New York. His grandfather, Frederick Wright, was born in Massachusetts, and when Deodatus E. was twelve years
old he removed to Wayne County, N. Y., where
he later married and embarked in farming pursuits. In 1837 he came to Michigan and purchased a farm in Parma Township, Jackson County. His first purchase consisted of one hundred
and sixty acres, but to this tract he has added
from time to time and is now the owner of two
hundred and forty acres of valuable land. He is
now advanced in years, having been born April
17, 1812, but enjoys remarkably good health for
one of his years. His wife, who was born October
25, 1816, also survives. Politically he is a Democrat, and on that ticket has been elected to numerous responsible positions, including that of Township Supervisor, in which capacity he served for
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held for twenty-four years. In his declining years
he is surrounded by all the comforts of life, and
lives in tranquil retirement upon his fine homestead.
The parental family consisted of six sons and
two daughters, namely: Nathan, a farmer, who died
in Jackson County, Mich.; James K.; Asel F., a
traveling salesman, who resides in St. Louis, Mich.;
Albert, a farmer of Bay County; Smith W., formerly a hardware merchant of St. Louis, Mich.,
but now deceased; L. T., a bookkeeper living in
Grayling; Charlotte, who was married to William
Pierce and lives in Jackson County; and Ida, wife
of Floyd McConnell, of Jackson County.
The education of our subject, commenced in the
common schools, was completed in Albion College,
after which he taught school for two terms. He
commenced to read law in the office of T. G. Pray,
of Albion, and was admitted to the Bar at Jackson
in 1867. Locating in St. Louis, Mich., he engaged
in general practice at that place until 1888, when
he came to Grayling and has here continued his
professional work. In 1870 he was united in marriage with Lorinda IIousman, who was born in
Jackson County, Mich., and died in St. Louis in
1882. The second marriage of Mr. Wright was to
Carrie E. Reed, who was born in Syracuse, N. Y.,
and became his wife in November, 1884. They
are the parents of one clild, a daughter, Florence
Sarena.
As has already been intimated, there are few
members of the Democratic party in this part of
the state more prominent than Mr. Wright. From
1886 until 1888 he was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee, and in 1884 lie represented the party in the national convention.
During campaigns he does considerable active
work. aiding his party as a "stump" speaker and
endeavoring to promote its success in every way
possible. For four terms he was Prosecuting Attorney of Gratiot County, and at other times has
held various local positions, in all of which he has
rendered satisfactory service.
Fraternally Mr. Wright is a member of the Uniformed Rank, K. P., the Masonic fraternity, Royal
Arcanum and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In addition to his property in Grayling he owns a


farm in Gratiot County, and is the possessor of a
comfortable competence. All that he has may be
attributed to his perseverance, energy and business
judgment, as, his father having a large family, he
was early obliged to become self-supporting, and
in order to secure an education worked diligently
to gain the necessary amount. He is very popular in Grayling, and is recognized as one of the
leading citizens of this place.
F  RANK J. SYMES, one of the enterprising
business men of McBain, has made his
home in this place for the past five years,
and owns a lumber-mill, which affords employment
to about twenty-five men the year round, and in
addition to this is proprietor of a general mercantile store. In company with his four brothers, lie
erected a planing-mill, sash and door factory and
retail lumber-yard in the village of Bancroft,
Shiawassee County, this state, and was located
there for about ten years. The plant is now owned
by him and his eldest brother, James E., the latter
having the management of the business, as our
subject's local interests demand the major portion
of his time. Mr. Symes owns four hundred and
forty acres of farm and timber land in this county,
his business place and eight houses, besides his residence in McBain. Politically he is a Republican,
and has served as School Trustee for one term.
The father of the gentleman of whom we write
is John T. Symes, a native of Ohio, who is now a
lumber dealer at St. Charles, Mich. He came to
this state about 1864, and for twenty years was actively engaged in business in St. Charles as a lumberman. At the end of that time he began keeping a hotel, which he has since conducted. His
father was a native of England, and on his emigration to the New World settled in Massachusetts,
where he lived to attain a good old age.
The mother of Frank J. Symes was Mary D.,
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Ohio, when the country was a wilderness, the journey being made by ox-teams. Her father bought
a farm in that locality, erected a sawmill, and there
spent the remainder of his days, dying when he was
about sixty years of age. Mrs. Mary Symes was
born on her father's new farm in Ohio, and by her
marriage became the mother of four sons and a
daughter, namely: James E., George B., Frank J.,
Henry W. (deceased) and Mary E. A native of
Milan, Ohio, our subject was born November 25,
1852, and was reared on a farm. He lived at
home until he had grown to man's estate, receiving a common-school education in the mean time.
In 1880 he came to this state and located at St.
Charles, where his father was living, and after
working as a lumberman with his four brothers for
a few months, went to Bancroft, where he passed
the next decade, after which he came to this village. Besides operating his sawmill he has a retail
lumber-yard and planing-mill.
On the 6th of December, 1876, Frank J. Symes
married Miss Mary Newton, daughter of John M.
and Sarah A. (Smith) Newton. Three sons and
two daughters have been born of their union:
Leona A., Roy F., John T. (deceased), Sarah B. and
Paul N. Mr. and Mrs. Symes are both Methodists
in religious faith, but the latter is now identified with the Presbyterian Church, in which she
organized a local Sunday-school, of which she is the
Superintendent. Her father was born in New
York and her mother in Ohio. The former's people
were residents of Scriba, N.Y., and his mother was
one of the heirs to the Trinity Church property
in New York City. He was Captain of a militia
company at Toledo at one time, and just before
his death was the Republican nominee for State
Representative. His widow, who is a mIember of
the Methodist Church, is now making her home at
Milan, Ohio, which place is also the residence of
the mother of our subject. The great-great-grandfather of Mrs. Symes was a brother of Sir Isaac
Newton. The paternal grandmother of Mr. Symes
lived to be about eighty-five years of age. She
was of very large build and strong in proportion.
At one time she took a sword away from a man
who was brandishing it over her father's head,
and once when her right arm had been broken and


improperly set by a physician, she broke it over
again and set the injured member as it should
have been done in the first place. When over
eighty years of age she walked to the county seat,
a distance of twelve miles, paid her taxes and then
walked home.
OSHUA L. BOYD. There are few professions
which require the amount of diligent study
and general information that are essential to
a knowledge of law. One must first possess
a good education, in order to master legal terms
understandingly, and must in addition to this have
great concentration of thought. Among the gentlemen who realize the full importance of this calling and add dignity to the profession is Joshua
L. Boyd, the Prosecuting Attorney of Kalkaska
County. In 1876 he entered the law office of
Captain Knickerbocker, of Hillsdale, where he remained until 1878, when he came to this county
with the intention of teaching school; but upon his
arrival here he was offered a position in the law
office of Howe & Edwards, with whom he remained
a few months. In the fall of the above year he was
admitted to the Bar of Kalkaska, where he has
since resided, with the exception of the two years
he spent in practice in Hillsdale, and two years in
Muskegon, associated with his brother. The move
to these places was made on account of his illhealth, but these locations not benefiting him any
he returned at the expiration of that time to Kalkaska.
Our subject was born May 5, 1856, in Hillsdale,
Mich., to William and Martha (Todd) Boyd, natives of Ireland, the father having been born in
County Tyrone, and the mother hailing from
County Armagh. When fifteen years of age the
former crossed the Atlantic alone, and first stopping in Genesee County, N. Y., stayed there while
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her home on coming to America, and there their
marriage occurred.
The parents of our subject came to Michigan in
1854, locating in Hillsdale, where his father worked
diligently at his trade for a few years. He then
purchased a farm in Wright Township, Hillsdale
County, where he remained until 1894, when he
sold it and, coming to Kalkaska County, invested
his means in property here. After coming to Michigan, he, associated with others, contracted for and
built many of the public edifices and private residences in Hillsdale. His good wife was a devoted
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and
aided in various phases of church work. She died
August 29, 1883.
The brothers and sisters of our subject were eight
in number. Of these Fred is a prominent physician
practicing in St. Louis, Mo., and is a graduate of
three noted medical colleges. He has also attained
the degree of Master of Arts. William G. is engaged in the jewelry business at Waldron, this
state; Joseph B. is a practicing attorney at Muskegon; Frank died February 18, 1889; Lillie is the
wife of Isaiah McNett, of Hillsdale; Ida married
W. D. Totten, and is now deceased; Adella is now
the wife of Roy Wilson, an attorney of Waldron,
Mich.; and Rena is the wife of Freeman Skinner, a
railroad agent of the above place.
The original of this sketch received a fine education in both the public and private schools of
Hillsdale. In the fall of 1894 Mr. Boyd was elected
Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket,
which responsible office he held ten years ago for
Kalkaska County. He has associated with him in
business C. C. Jenks, and many a poor man owes
his freedom to their enthusiastic and eloquent defense. Mr. Boyd is a man of unusuallegal ability,
and has gained many important cases by means of
his unmistakable intelligence. In addition to filling
the other offices mentioned, he has been Circuit
Court Commissioner.
The lady to whom Joshua L. Boyd was married
in November, 1878, was Miss LuluE., daughter of
Joseph and Nancy Totten,and a sister of W. D.
Totten, a prominent attorney of Kalkaska, with
whom our subject was associated seven years. She
was born in Oneida County, N. Y., and by her un

ion with our subject has become the mother of two
sons, Lynn T., and Roy W., deceased. In social
affairs Mr. Boyd is a Royal Arch Mason and belongs to the Knights of Pythias.
HI      ON. CLYDE   C. CHITTENDEN, State
Senator from  the Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, justly occupies a place
among the eminent men of Northern Michigan,
and is especially prominent in the city of Cadillac,
to the material development of which he has largely contributed. A Republican in politics, he receives the unqualified support of his chosen party,
and is also favored by many leading members of
the opposing party, because of his soundness on
national and civic questions, his well known high
standing as a business man, and his championship
of every progressive measure.
Owing to the prominence of Senator Chittenden,
a sketch of his life and lineage will be welcomed
by our readers as a valuable addition to this volume. His father, William Fletcher Chittenden,
was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., September
5, 1835, being a son of Hiram and Emaline (Payne)
Chittenden,natives respectively of Columbia County, N. Y., and Southampton, L.. After his marriage Grandfather Chittenden settled in the town
of Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, where he cleared
a tract of land in the midst of the forest and therefrom improved a farm. Upon that place he made
his home for a half-century, and then removed to
the village of Delavan, where he now lives in retirement. He was born in 1810, and is therefore
now quite advanced in years. His wife died in
1874, at the age of sixty-three.
In the family of Grandfather Chittenden there
were three sons and four daughters, of whom two
died in childhood and five are now living. William Fletcher, who was the eldest, was reared upon
the home farm and, adopting agriculture for his
life work, continued thus engaged until he came to
Michigan in 1888. Since that time he has been
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ber 18, 1857, he married Miss Mary J. Wheeler, a
native of Yorkshire, N. Y., and they have three
children, namely: Hiram M., who is a Lieutenant
in the Untied States army; Clyde C. and Ida L.
In June, 1862, William F. Chittenden 'enlisted
as a member of Company D, One Hundred and
Fifty-fourth New  York Infantry, in which he
served until discharged on account of physical
disability. On coming to Michigan he sold his
farm in New York, which consisted of one hundred and forty-five acres of land. In addition to
other business interests, he is now serving as Postmaster at HIoxeyville. His political affiliations are
with the Republican party, and his first vote was
cast for John C. Fremont. Hie has served as Justice of the Peace and in other local offices.
The subject of this sketch was born in Yorkshire,
Cattaraugus County, N. Y., August 19, 1860, and
passed his early life upon his father's farm. He
received a good education, graduating in 1881
from an academy near his home. Later he attended Hamilton College, near Utica, N. Y., where for
eight months he pursued his literary studies. He
commenced to read law in the office of Nash &
Lincoln, at Little  Valley, N. Y., and continued his legal readings after he came to Michigan,
in the fall of 1883. In March, 1884, he was admitted to the Bar and at once began the general
practice of his profession.
The public career of Mr. Chittenden began in
the fall of 1884, when he was elected Circuit Court
Commissioner, serving one term in that capacity.
In 1886 he was chosen Prosecuting Attorney, and
was twice re-elected, serving six years altogether.
In the fall of 1894 he was elected Senator from
the Twenty-seventh Senatorial District of Michigan, and in that responsible position he is rendering satisfactory service in behalf of his constituents. He is one of the leaders of the Republican
party in this section, and has done considerable
"stump" speaking in the interests of that organization. He has been a delegate to county and
state conventions, and has been a membet of the
County Central Committee ever since coming to
Michigan.
In 1888, associated with George E. Herrick, our
subject embarked in the business of handling logs


and lumber. In February, 1890, in partnership
with his father, lie organized the Chittenden Lumber Company, purchasing the interest of Mr. Herrick in the business. In July, 1894, the enterprise
was reorganized as the Wexford Lumber Company, which is incorporated with a capital of $90,
000, our subject and his father being the principal
stockholders. The officers are D. F. Diggins, President; C. C. Chittenden, Vice-President; and Henry
Knowlton, Secretary and Treasurer. The mills
owned by the Wexford Lumber Company are located at Hoxeyville, and a railroad has been built
by the company from Osceola to their plant, it being known as the Osceola Lake & Wexford Railroad. They own four thousand acres of pinelands
and do a general real-estate as well as lumber business.
The marriage of Mr. Chittenden occurred in
New York in January, 1885, his wife being Grace
Guild, a native of that state and daughter of William P. Guild, a farmer of Cattaraugus County.
Their family consists of three children, Coy William, Ralph and Robert H. They occupy a cozy
and pleasant home, the property of Mr. Chittenden. Socially he is connected with the Masonic
fraternity.
W          ILLIAM  O. BRADEN, Postmaster at
Grayling, and a member of the firm of
Braden & Forbes, settled in this city in
the spring of 1886, at which time he entered the
employ of Sailing, Hansen & Co., in the capacity
of a clerk. For more than two years he remained
with them in that connection, after which for a
short time he was employed as traveling salesman.
Later, associated with R. Hansen, he embarked in
the furniture and undertaking business, which he
still continues, though he has since made a change
in partners.
The Braden family is of Irish origin. The father of our subject, Archibald, was born on the
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emigrated to America, making settlement in Canada, and embarking in the occupation of a farmer.
In Ontario he married Miss Deborah Cunningham,
a native of that province, and during their residence near Bloomfield a son was born to them,
April 15, 1850, whom they named William. In
1862 the family removed to New York and settled
at Rome, where the parents have since made their
home.
The subject of this sketch, who is the eldest of
eight children, passed the years of boyhood and
youth upon his father's farm, and at the age of
thirteen years he commenced to learn the trade of
a tanner, working near Kingston, N. Y., for three
years. From there he returned home and aided
in the cultivation of the home farm for a few years.
Later lie was employed as a farm laborer in the
western part of New York, but believing that the
new and fertile West offered better opportunities
for the acquirement of a competence, he came to
Michigan, in 1876, and has made this state his home
ever since, with the exception of a short time spent
west of the Rockies.
On coming to this state, Mr. Braden was for
some time employed as a farm laborer, and later
worked in the woods as a lumberman. He then
went to Wyoming and secured employment in the
coal mines at Almi, after which he returned to
Michigan and accepted a position as traveling
salesman for the tobacco house of Daniel Scotten
& Co., of Detroit. As above stated, he came to
Grayling in 1886, and has since been engaged in
business at this place, being in partnership with
his father-in-law.
The pleasant young lady who became the wife
of Mr. Braden May 13, 1877, at Fenton, Mich.,
was known by the maiden name of De Ett Forbes,
and is the daughter of Jacob and Mary Forbes, now
residents of Grayling. To their home have come
two daughters, Grace and Inez, whose care and
training are the joy of their parents. The influence
of Mr. and Mrs. Braden is used in every way for
the upbuilding of society and the promotion of the
best interests of the community where they reside.
Unswerving integrity, independence of thought,
sturdy industry, and an honorable regard for the
laws of God and man, have been among the most


notable characteristics of Mr. Braden, and have
been important factors in securing his success. lie
is a man who gives thoughtful attention to matters connected with the welfare of the people, and
being an advocate of freedom in the trade relations
between different counties, he naturally gives his
support to the Democratic party. However, he
has never sought nor desired offices of a public nature, and when elected to serve in an official capacity has almost invariably refused to qualify,
preferring to devote his attention to his private
business affairs. Under the second administration
of President Cleveland he was appointed Postmaster at Grayling, and this responsible position he
has since filled to the satisfaction of the people of
the city. Fraternally he is connected with the
Royal Arch Masons. He is unusually well informed
in regard to matters of public import, and is regarded, with justice, as one of the most progressive
business men of Grayling.
AMES E. WRIGHT, County Clerk and Register of Deeds of Missaukee County, has
dwelt in Lake City since April, 1886, having
been elected to these positions in the fall of
1890, and in the fall of 1894 re-elected to serve
for a third term. He is a worker in the ranks of
the Republican party, and has made a good record
for himself and constituents while a servant of the
public. He is now running a set of abstract books
for the county on a system of his own origination.
Mr. Wright is a native of Michigan, his birth
having occurred in Antrim Township, Shiawassee
County, this state, August 9, 1850. He is one of
nine children, five of whom are deceased. Mary
E. is the wife of Henry W. Webster, of McBain,
this state; Francis also resides in the above city;
and Wilbur C. makes his home in Unionville, Tuscola County, Mich.
The parents of the family just mentioned were
Isaac S. A. and Betsy M. (Bliss) Wright, both of
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is now living a retired life at McBain. For many
years he was a lumberman, and also conducted a
farm in Shiawassee County. He came to this state
in 1835, settling in Livingston County, where he
resided for fourteen years. In 1849 he removed
to Shiawassee County, within whose boundaries he
dwelt until 1891. When he arrived in Michigan,
it had not yet been admitted to the sisterhood of
states. For several years he was Supervisor of
Antrim Township, Shiawassee County, and was
one of its pioneers. His father, Jaines Wright,
who was of Scotch descent, was born in New York.
His father and two brothers emigrated from Scotland. James Wright ran a sawmill and farm in
New York State for a number of years. In 1835
he became a settler of Livingston County, Mich.,
where his death occurred at the age of eighty-four
years. Ebenezer Bliss, father of Betsy M. Wright,
was also born in New York, and came to Michigan
about 1840. He settled in Iosco Township, Livingston County, where he operated a farm until
his death, which occurred in middle life.
James E. Wright lived on the old homestead
where he was born until he was thirty-five years
of age, giving his attention to farming and milling. He received his early education in the district schools, after which he attended the academy
at Corunna, from which he was graduated. When
twenty years of age he began teaching in the
district schools, and followed that profession for
upwards of ten years. In April, 1886, he came to
this county, and was Principal of the public schools
for'a year. He then resigned his position to become agent for the Cadillac & Northeastern Railroad Company, in whose employ he remained for
one month over three years. In the past four
years, as we have stated, he has been engaged in
public service.
December 14, 1873, Mr. Wright married Ella R.
Wiseman. The young couple have had born to
them two children, Gene E. and one who died
in infancy. Mrs. Wright is a daughter of Alonzo
and Jane A. (Henry) Wiseman, residents of Putnam Township, Shiawassee County. For eighteen
years Mr. and Mrs. Wright were members of the
Methodist denomination, but are now affiliated
with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wright is a


Master Mason, and also holds membership with the
Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows' societies.
He uses his right of franchise in favor of the Republican party. He is popular and highly respected by his fellow-citizens, and merits the confidence which they bestow upon him.
LBERT E. NEWMAN. Nothing is more
conducive to the prosperity of any county than the settlement within its borders
of a community of practical, industrious and progressive business men. They reinforce every good
movement, and are the main factors in the development of the internal resources of the county.
Being men of character and probity, they establish a reputation for square dealing and reliability
which in time forms the foundation upon which
a business success can be raised, and without such
foundation the establishment of business interests
is a vain task.
Since coming to Grayling, Mr. Newman has been
able to advance materially the interests of the
town, and, while following the occupation of a
surveyor, has also in various other ways aided
public-spirited enterprises. He was born in Plymouth, Wayne County, Mich., October 31, 1836, and
is a son of Joel and Hannah (Lyon) Newman, natives, respectively, of Long Island, N. Y., and Massachusetts. They were united in marriage in Livingston County, N. Y., and in the fall of 1826
removed to Michigan. becoming pioneers of Wayne
County. At that time Detroit was but a hamlet,
and Indians still roamed over the otherwise uninhabited plains.
Purchasing a farm of one hundred and sixty
acres, the father of our subject gave his attention
to its improvement and cultivation until his death,
which occurred in 1865, at the age of seventynine years. His wife had passed away in 1853, at
the age of fifty-five years. They were members of
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ber, of whom the sixth, Abigail A., died in infancy.
The others were as follows: Rowenna, who married Bryant Rockwell, and died in Milford, Oakland County, Mich.; Riley, a farmer residing near
Lansing, Mich.; Sarah, who first married William
Austin, and afterward became the wife of George
Mann, their present home being in Davison, Genesee County; Mary Etta, who married Lansing
Crawford, and died in Milford, Mich.; Moses,
a farmer of Genesee County; John, a farmer, who
died in Clinton County; Timothy, also an agriculturist, whose home is in Clinton County; Orsoil, a rancllman of Billings, Mont.; Hiram, a
farmer of Livingston County; Amanda, wife of
A. C. Preston. of Livingston County; and Albert E.
The subject of this sketch passed his early life
upon a farm, and in his youth attended the common schools. At the age of seventeen he began
to learn the trade of a blacksmith, at which he
worked for two years. He then began to work in the
woods, being employed as a land-looker in Northern Michigan. Through his unaided efforts he
gained an excellent knowledge of surveying, which
he has since followed with success. He is a man
of great energy and ability, and inherits qualities
of versatility and tact from his French ancestors,
to which lie has added the American characteristics of push and enterprise. 'Though of French
descent, the family is essentially American, having
been represented in this country since 1645.
Toward the close of the late Rebellion, Mr.
Newman enlisted in Company F, Fifteenth Michigan Infantry, in which he served for nine months,
being honorably discharged at the close of the
war. In August of 1856 he married Miss Sarah
Riker, who was born in Livingston County, Mich.
Their family consisted of five children, as follows:
Flora, wife of Eugene Baker, residing in Jackson
County, Mich.; Charlotte, wife of Fred Raymond,
of Bay City, Micl.; Mary; Jennie, who married
Peter Borchers, of Saginaw; and Albert E., Jr.
Like every loyal American, Mr. Newman has
taken an intelligent interest in politics. Since the
War of the Rebellion he has cast his vote and influence with the Democratic party. He has held
a number of local positions of trust, among which


are those of Township Treasurer, County Surveyor
and Deputy Sheriff. Socially he is a Royal Arch
Mason and a member of the Grand Army of the
Republic. Throughout his life he has made it a
rule never to assume responsibilities to the detriment of his own immediate interests, and at the
same time he has always discharged conscientiously
and satisfactorily the duties of any enterprise
in the line of public work or of private interest that his judgment permits him to take upon
himself. His general intelligence, broad experience and comprehensive knowledge of men and
the world have fitted him to take positions of influence in public life, and in the offices that he has
filled lie has rendered efficient service in the interests of his fellow-citizens.
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H       ON. JOHN L. SMYTHE, Probate Judge of
Roscommon County, was born in London,
Canada, August 3, 1853, and is the son of
John B. and Clarissa A. (Leonard) Smythe, natives
of England and New York State, respectively. His
grandfather, Capt. John Smythe, was for many
years in the British service, and was one of the
soldiers who fought the memorable battle of Waterloo. Afterward he crossed the ocean and settled
in New York City, where he engaged in the mercantile business. From there he removed to London, Canada, and made his home in that city until
his death.
The father of our subject was a small boy when
the family emigrated to the United States. He removed with his father to Canada,and engaged in
the grocery business at London for some forty
years, meeting with fair success in his undertakings.
He is now retired from active business, and is passing his declining years in the enjoyment of a competence accumulated during the days of his activity. He married in London, and his wife died
there in 1873.
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still living. Sarah Jane, the eldest, is the wife of
Albert Gillard, of Muskegon, Mich.; John L. is the
next to the eldest; Harry C. is clerk in a hotel at
Grand Ledge, Fla.; James F. is in the wholesale
grocery business in Windsor, Canada; Minnie is
the wife of Dr. James Edwards, of Grand Rapids,
Mich.; Clarissa A. is married to Caleb Wall, of
London, Canada; Delos W. owns a six-hundred
acre fruit farm near San Jose, Cal., and is extensively engaged in the raising of fruit; Frank E. C.
is a clerk in a grocery store in Chicago; and Hattie, the youngest of the family, resides with her
father.
The subject of this sketch was reared in London
where he attended the public schools and assisted
his father in the store. In 1875 he went to Muskegon, Mich., and worked in the store of J. C.
Black until 1878. Il June of that year he settled
in Roscommon, of which he was one of the pioneers.
His first position here was that of bookkeeper for
a lumber merchant, with whom he remained for
five years. During this time, in 1880 and 1881.
he filled the position of County Clerk, in which he
rendered satisfactory service. For about four years
lie was in the lumber business, and has since done
a general office business in both real estate and
insurance.
The political belief of Mr. Smythe led him to espouse the cause of the Republican party, and he
has been one of its local leaders. In the fall of
1892 he was elected Probate Judge, in which capacity he is still serving. Four four years he was
Township Treasurer, and for one year filled the
position of Village Trustee. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of the Maccabees. A very
impoitant event in his history was his union in
marriage, December 9, 1879, with Miss Willetta V.
Marsh, who was born in Bay County, Mich., and
is a daughter of William L. Marsh. Three children complete the family circle: Clarissa Adelia,
John B. and Ellen L.
Nothing is more conducive to the prosperity of
a county than the settlement within its borders of
practical, industrious and progressive men. It has
therefore been fortunate for the interests of Roscommon County that Mr. Smythe sought a home
Within its limits, and it may truly be said of him


that he has been an important factor in the development of the resources of the county. In all his
tendencies he is progressive. The public benefit is
more to him than personal gain. He is strictly
conscientious in the discharge of tile duties connected with his office, and cannot be swerved from
the line of duty by any considerations of self-interest.
1W ILLIAM FREDERICK BENKELMAN.
No man is more truly helpful in building up the best elements of social and
intellectual life than he who is at the head of a
public school or any institution of learning. It
must be a great satisfaction to a right-minded,
progressive man to feel that he is thus helping
forward the educational processes by which a city
makes real progress out of the commonplace into a
higher life. The gentleman whose name introduces this sketch is one of the prominent educators
of Northern Michigan, and is officiating as Principal of the public schools of Grayling, also as Superintendent of the schools of Crawford County.
When, in the fall of 1889, he accepted his present
position as Principal, the schools were not well
graded, but through his systematic efforts an excellent system of grading has been introduced,
and classes are graduated every year. Nine teachers are employed, and the total enrollment of
pupils is about four hundred.
Born near Buffalo, N. Y., February 10, 1861,
our subject is a son of Adam and Catherine
(Schefele) Benkelman, natives of Wurtemberg,
Germany, who were there reared and married. They
emigrated to the United States about 1847, and
settled in Buffalo, N. Y., where the father followed
the trade of a cooper. In 1865 he came to Michigan and settled on a farm near Cass City, Tuscola
County, where he cleared a large tract of land and
made valuable improvements. For a number of
years he has made his home in Cass City, where
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Church, in which he is one of the principal contributors and most earnest members.
There were six children in the parental family,
naned as follows: George, Clerk of Cheyenne
County, Kan., and a prominent stockman of that
county; John, a retired farmer and well-to-do citizen of Tuscola County; Louisa, wife of Andrew
Schwigler, of Tuscoia County; Samuel, a farmer
of Tuscola County; William F.; and Benjamin, a
stockman in Cheyenne County, Kan. Reared upon
a farm until sixteen years of age, our subject attended the village schools. As early as fifteen he began to teach sclool, which profession he followed
for three years in Tuscola and Huron Counties. He
then entered the Northwestern College at Naperville, Ill., where, nfter four years of study, he was
graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science,
in 1883.
After completing his education, Mr. Benkelman
taught school in Lombard, Ill., for one year, later
spent five years in a similar manner at Cass City,
and from there came to Grayling. A very important event in his life occurred July 23, 1886,
when he was united in marriage with Miss Alice
McDougall, who was born in Middlesex County,
Ontario, and for five years was primary teacher in
the schools of Cass City. They are the parents of
a daughter, Frances Marie.
The political belief of Mr. Benkelman has led
him to identify himself with the Republican party,
and he takes due interest in matters pertaining to
the public welfare. As above stated, he is now
serving as the County Superintendent of Schools.
While in Tuscola County, he was a member of the
Board of School Examiners. At various times he
has served as delegate to state political conventions, and is otherwise prominently connected
with party affairs.
In his religious connections Mr. Benkelman is a
member of the Metlodist Episcopal Church and is
interested especially in Sunday-school work, having been teacher of the Bible class for many years.
Socially he has attained the Thirty-second Degree
in Masonry, and is connected with the Knights of
Pythias. He is a member of both subordinate and
encampment lodges of the order of Odd Fellows.
During the summer months he has frequently


been called upon to conduct normal schools, and
in that responsible work has proved the possession
of a wide range of knowledge and an ability to
impart information to others in such a manner
that it can be comprehended and retained. By
his management of business affairs he has acquired
the ownership of pine lands, and to some extent
deals in real estate. His ability and character are
such as to earn for him the esteem and regard of
all who know him.
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II ANS PETERSEN is owner and proprietor
of the People's Clothing House at No. 313
River Street, Manistee. His business is
confined exclusively to clothing and gents' furnishing goods, and he carries a large and well selected
stock. Though he has been alone in business but
a short time, he has manifested his ability as a
financier and is on the high road to success. It is
now about fourteen years since Mr. Petersen came
to cast in his lot with the inhabitants of Manistee.
At that time he had no means and had his own
way to make. He was not above working at any
kind of honorable employment which presented
itself, and, with the characteristics peculiar to his
race, managed by strict economy to save a large
share of his earnings, with which he later engaged
in business on his own account. The parents of
our subject were Peter and Sene (Jensen) Hansen,
natives of Denmark. Their son, our subject, was
born November 2, 1856, near Copenhagen, and in
his native land received a fair education. For
about six years he worked in a book store, and at
the age of twenty years was pressed into the Government army, in which he served for two years,
as is required by law.
It was in April, 1878, that Hans Petersen bade
adieu to his relatives and the Fatherland, setting
sail for New York City. He worked for a year in
the iron mines of the Iron Mountains in northern
New York, at the expiration of which time he
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ly employed, and finally was engaged to drive a
supply wagon from Manistee to lumber camps,
M. R. Denning being his employer. His next place
was as a clerk in the mercantile house of F. C. Larsen, with whom lie remained for eighteen months.
In 1886, in company with his brother-in-law, Mr.
Nelson, he formed a partnership in the clothing
business. At the end of fifteen months Mr. Petersen bought out his partner and has since conducted
the business alone.
November 10, 1883, occurred the marriage of
our subject and Miss Mary Nelson, who was born
in Denmark in 1858, and who came with her parents to the United States in 1877. The young
couple have had six children born to them, namely: Sene, Peter, Lene, Nora, Clara and Victor. The
elder ones are attending the public schools, and
without exception they are bright and prepossessing children. The family are members of. the
Danish Lutheran Church of this city. In his political preferences Mr. Petersen is a Democrat, having supportel that party since his naturalization,
which occurred as soon as possible under the laws
of this country. He is a good citizen and a true
friend to his adopted country.
EANDER A. WHITE. Nothing is of more
interest to a student of human nature and
human events than to trace the career of
one who has worked his way to a position of prominence by dint of his own pluck, push and perseverance, and who has, notwithstanding the struggles of his earlier years, maintained a deserved
reputation for probity and honor. Such a study
we find in tie life of the subject of this sketch,
who is a prominent resident of West Branch, and
is now serving his fifth term as Register of Deeds
in Ogemaw County.
Mr. White has been a resident of this county
since 1881, at which time he settled in Ogemaw
Springs and became an employe in the sawmill of
Plummer & Bradley. For two years he was their


bookkeeper, after which he took charge of the
business as superintendent, and continued in that
capacity until resigning to accept official position.
In 1886 he was elected Register of Deeds, and this
position lie has since held, discharging the duties
connected therewith in a manner indicative of his
ability, judgment and discretion.
Born in Queens County, New Brunswick, December 4, 1851, our subject is the son of George
W. and Mary (Wiggins) White. His great-grandparents, both paternal and maternal, were of Englisll descent, and made their home in New York
State until the Revolutionary War broke out, when
they removed to St. John, New Brunswick, and
later settled in Queens County. The villages of
White's Point and White's Cove, in that county,
were named in honor of the family.
The father of our subject was born in White's
Cove, New Brunswick, and settled four miles from
the state line of Maine, in Carleton County, New
Brunswick, when that section of the country was
new and unimproved. He still lives there, being
now in the seventieth year of his age. His wife,
who is also living, is about sixty-eight years of
age. While his attention has been devoted principally to the mercantile business, he has also been
a prominent factor in the political affairs of his
locality. For fourteen years he represented Carleton County in the Legislature of New Brunswick,
and later was a member of the Legislative Council
until that body was abolished. As a public speaker
he was fluent, interesting and forcible, and became
widely known throughout the province. To the
cause of Christianity he has always been a liberal
contributor, and is active in the work of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Successful in business
and in all his undertakings, he has accumulated a
competency, and in his old age is passing his time
quietly in his pleasant home. In his youth he
had few advantages, the nearest scrtool being four
miles away. However, being a constant student
and thoughtful reader he has become well informed. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity
and for many years was a prominent Orangeman.
The family of Hon. George W. White consisted
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a merchant and stock-dealer of Carleton County,
New Brunswick; Leander A.; Gilbert N., a merchant of West Branch; Melinda, wife of Alexander Gibson, of Carleton County, New Brunswick;
George L., who is in business with his father;
Agnes L., who married Rev. Thomas Parlee, an
Episcopalian clergyman residing in New Brunswick; Damney who married Dr. P. W. Cody, and
resided in Forest City, Me., but died at the home
of her father; May, who is at home; Carrie L., who
married John Humble, a merchant of Stanley,
New Brunswick; and Minnie.
When our subject was about nine years old, the
family removed to Centerville, where he attended
school. After a three-years course he was graduated from the Baptist Seminary at Frederickton,
New Brunswick, with the Class of '69. He then
read law in St. John. and afterward attended the
law department of Harvard University, from which
he was graduated in June. 1872. Two years prior
to this lie had been graduated from the military
school at St. John. In the last-named city and in
Centerville lie conducted a general ll leal practice
until the time of ilhs removal to Ogemaw County.
The marriage of Mr. White, in December, 1883,
united him with Miss Mary Wright, who was born
in Peterborough, Ontario, and is a daughter of
John D. Wright. Three children have been born
to them, George W., Leand(er A. and Gwendolyn.
Mrs. Wlhite was educated in Monroe, Mich., and for
some time taught school, being very successful in
that profession. In social circles she is prominent
and popular, and in her the needy have a helpful
friend.
As a Republican Mr. White takes an active interest in local affairs, and besides the office he
now fills has been the incumbent of various township and village offices. For nine years he was a
member of the School Board, and for ten years
was Secretary of the Republican County Central
Committee. During the campaigns his services are
in frequent demand for "stump" speeches, and he is
always ready to assist the candidates of his party
in every way possible. Socially he is a Mason and
fills the position of Postmaster of West Branch
Lodge No. 376, A. F. & A. M. His religious connections are with the Metllodist Episcopal Church.


In addition to his official duties Mr. White has
numerous important business interests. He is a
member of the firm of White & Estey, who are the
owners of one of the leading grocery houses in West
Branch. He also owns a saw and shingle mill on
Rifle River, which he has operated for three years.
All the property he now owns, including a comfortable residence and the business block occupied
by the firm of White & Estey, he has made since
coming to Michigan, and his success in his various
undertakings proves the possession on his part of
superior business talent and executive ability.
OHN TOLFREE, who is numbered among the
prominent business men of Northern Michigan, is a member of the banking firm of Tolfree, Livingston & Co., of West Branch, and is
also engaged in a drug and general mercantile
business. He is the owner of large tracts of farm
and timber lands, and is extensively engaged in
lumbering. Becoming a resident of Ogemaw County in 1879, he soon afterward embarked in the
lumber business, and in 1882 opened a general
mercantile store, in partnership with John W. Livingston, an experienced merchant. In 1883, however, Mr. Tolfree became the sole proprietor, and
has since conducted the business alone, being the
leading merchant of West Branch.
Associated with John W. Livingston and Thomas
W. Balentine, in July, 1890, Mr. Tolfree organized the banking house to which he has since
given a large share of his attention. The bank
is established upon a solid financial basis and is
one of the substantial and one of the well known
monetary institutions of the county. It has the
patronage of a large proportion of the people of
West Brancl, and such have been the reliability and
honesty of its proprietors, that it enjoys the confidence of the people to an unusual extent.
The Tolfree family is of English origin, the
grandfather of our subject having emigrated from
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that country to Ithaca, N. Y. The subject of this
notice was born in Vienna, Ontario, February 8,
1855, and is a son of Josiah and Melissa (Brock)
Tolfree, natives of New York. At the age of four
years he was brought by his parents to Michigan,
and two years later lie was taken into the home of
strangers, with whom he spent his boyhood years
on a farm in Oakland County. For seven years he
resided with the family of Benjamin Pier, after
which he was employed as a farm laborer. During
the summer seasons he worked hard to assist in the
cultivation of the land, but in the winter months
he was permitted to attend school, doing chores
to pay for his board.
At the age of seventeen Mr. Tolfree went to
the Saginaw Valley, and for a time was waiter in
a hotel, after which lie went to Wells, a small
lumbering town, and assisted his brother-in-law in
a hotel. From there he went to West Bay City,
continuing in the employ of his brother-in-law,
Perry Phelps. At the expiration of three years
he formed a partnership with Mr. Phelps in the
hotel business at West Bay City, where he remained
until the date of his removal to West Branch. On
coming here lie was without capital, but being industrious and energetic, he has made a success of
his various enterprises. He now deals in timber
and farming lands, of which he owns several
thousand acres, mostly situated in Ogemaw County.
By his marriage with Miss Joanna Kennelly, Mr.
Tolfree has two children living: Edwina M. and
Daniel E. Two other children died in infancy.
In politics our subject is a pronounced Republican
and is active in local affairs. He was the first
President of the village of West Branch, but has
preferred to give his attention wholly to his business affairs, undisturbed by the cares incident to
official life. Socially he is a Thirty-second Degree
Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine. His
residence is one of the neat and comfortable homes
of West Branch, and in it he and his estimable
wife welcome and hospitably entertain their large
circle of friends.
A man of foresight and excellent judgment,
the progress made by Mr. Tolfree in early life was
slow but sure. The rule of his business has been
to go as far as his means would permit, but no


further. It has also been a marked trait of his
character that he has carefully balanced every subject and arrived at a logical conclusion before undertaking any enterprise. In his dealings with
his fellow-men it has ever been his aim to be upright and honorable, and his course in life has been
such as to gain for him the confidence of those
with whom he has business relations.
I LLIAM F. JOHNSTON, County Clerk
and Register of Deeds at Roscommon,
became a resident of the county April
1, 1880, when a child of ten years. He was born
in Peterborough, Canada, March 1, 1870, and is
the only child of William  R. and Mary Jane
(Brown) Johnston, natives of Canada and Ireland,
respectively. The family left Canada in 1877, and
resided in various towns in Northern Michigan
until 1880, when they settled permanently in Roscommon.
Tlhe father of our subject, who for some years
filled the position of foreman on a section of the
Michigan Central Railroad, was elected Marshal
upon the incorporation of the village of Roscommon,in 1881, and served in that capacity for one
year. He then purchased a farm within two miles
of this place. The land was then entirely unim.
proved, but through his efforts it has been placed
under good cultivation and improved with a set of
substantial farm  buildings. In addition to the
cultivation of the three hundred and sixty acres
comprising the farm, lie is engaged in dealing in
timber and logs.
As a Republican, William R. Johnston is influential in local affairs, and upon the party ticket he
has been elected to various offices of trust and responsibility. For five years he served as Supervisor of Gerrish Township. At different times he
has also served as Justice of the Peace, County
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being a son of William Johnston, a native of Ireland, who in early life emigrated to Canada, and,
settling on a farm near Peterborough, continued
to make his home there until his death. His family
consisted of five sons and five daughters.
Reared upon a farm in Canada, W. R. Johnston
worked at lumbering for some time after attaining
man's estate. Afterward he engaged in railroading. Being a poor man, he was obliged to endure
many hardships, and found the pathway to success
by no means an easy one. Industry and determination, however, enabled him to finally secure a
reasonable amount of prosperity, and he is numbered among the well-to-do citizens of Roscommon
County. His school advantages were limited, but
being a reader lie is always well posted on affairs
of importance. Socially lie is connected with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and thle Knights
of the Maccabees.
The education of our subject, commenced in the
village schools of Roscommon, was afterward carried on in the Agricultural College at Lansing.
While attending college, at theage of nineteen,he
was appointed Committee Clerk for the Committee
on Railroads in thle State Legislature, and served
in that capacity during the session of 1889-90.
He tlhen assisted at home until the spring of 1891,
when he became bookkeeper for Charles Blanchard,
the lumberman, at Roscommon, with whom hie remained until the mill closed down in the fall. In
the fall of 1894 lie was elected County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, in which capacities he has since
rendered service that reflects credit upon his own
ability and upon the judgment of his fellow-citizens who chose him for the offices. He maintains
a deep interest in matters of a public nature, and
politically is a pronounced Republican. In addition to the positions lie now holds, he has served as
School Inspector and Justice of the Peace.
July 27, 1894, Mr. Johnston was united in marriage with Miss Bertha J. Mallory, who was born
in Thornton, St. Clair County, Mich., and is a
daughter of Warren B. and Elaiiia (Turner) Mallory, residents of that county. They are the parents of one child, named Lulu Louise. In his fraternal relations Mr. Johnston is Past Commander
of Tent No. 61, K. O. T. M., and Past Grand of


Roscommon Lodge No. 264, I. O. O. F. In connection with his father he is interested in various
business enterprises, as well as in those measures
of a public nature calculated to promote the welfare of the people and aid in developing the resources of this part of the state.
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HARLES    D. BARGHOORN, Prosecuting
Attorney of Lake County and a prominent
resident of Luther, where he has resided
since 1882, is a native of Holland, and was born in
Amsterdam on New Year's Day, 1844. He is the
son of Peter and Angeline Barghoorn, the former
of whom was at one time owner of a large drygoods establishment in Amsterdam, but died when
our subject was a child of eight years. The mercantile establishment was continued by his widow
until her death in 1884, since which time it has been
managed by a member of the family. In the family
there were four sons, but three of them, Fred, Albert and Herman, are deceased. The only sister,
Mrs. Johanna Van Den Berg, resides in Holland.
At tlie age of seven years the subject of this
notice was sent away from home to attend school,
where he remained until he was fifteen years of age.
He was the recipient of excellent educational advantages, and in an academy at IIolland laid the
foundation of his subsequent broad information
concerning history and literature. In addition to
his widely extended information upon topics of
current interest, he is a fluent linguist, and speaks
with ease the French, German, Italian, English and
other languages.
Since sixteen years old, Mr. Barghoorn has made
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stock-broker's office, and a few months later was a
member of the stock exchange at Amsterdam. He
remained there until 1866, after which, as foreign
correspondent for the Bank of Rotterdam at Java,
East Indies, his time was fully occupied until 1869.
On his return to Europe, he went to London and
was there engaged in the commission business. He
passed the civil-service examination at Batavia, and
received his diploma in 1867.
Crossing the Atlantic in 1872, Mr. Barghoorn
traveled throughout the United States, being engaged as a teacher of languages and in literary
work. For a time he was Iproof-reader and did editorial work for a publishing house in Cincinnati.
In 1875 he went to Chicago, where he obtained a
position as bookkeeper for a jewelry house. In
1877 lie became head bookkeeper for A. Booth, with
whom he remained five years. Believing that a
change of climate would benefit his rapidly failing
health, he came to Northern Michigan in 1882,
settling in Luther in September of that year. Here
he became publisher of the Luther Lance, the
first paper published in this village. He also dealt
in real estate and read law, being admitted to the
Bar in January, 1885, since which time he has given
his attention to the profession. November 3, 1892,
he was appointed Prosecuting Attorney, and the
same month was elected to the office, to which he
was re-elected November 6, 1894. A Republican
in politics, lie has been Justice of the Peace for nine
years, and also served on the School Board, during
which time he assisted in organizing the graded
schools.
While in Chicago, Mr. Barghoorn was united in
marriage, in January, 1877, with Miss Christine
Swartz, a sister of S. P. Swartz, of, Grand Rapids.
This estimable lady was born in Pennsylvania and
died at Luther in February, 1892, leaving three
children,Frederick P., Else S. and Edith A. Socially Mr. Barghoorn is connected with the Knights
of Pythias, and is Court Deputy of the Order of
Foresters at Luther. He is a man who has traveled extensively, both in America and the Old
World, and by coming in contact with every phase
of existence has developed that broadness of intellect and strength of character that are predominant features of his intellectual organism. As an
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attorney, he is skillful in logic, quick in reasoning
faculties, cautious, shrewd and discriminating, and
has met with a success that is justly merited. He
is a member of the Episcopal Church.
W        ILLIAM H. BROWNE, a prominent
WV i     lawyer of Harrison, holds the responsible position of Treasurer of Clare
County. His residence within the limits of the
county dates from April, 1880, at which time lie
located in Farwell. He had but $24 as capital, and
rather than take the clances in the practice of law,
the returns from which must necessarily be very
slow, he accepted the position of Principal of the
public schools to finish the unexpired term of his
predecessor. His work was so satisfactory that he
was re-elected for the winter of 1880-81.
At the close of the school year Mr. Browne came
to Harrison, the county seat. For nearly six
years he was in partnership with George J. Cummings, but since January, 1892, he has been alone.
He has succeeded in building up a remunerative
practice and a good reputation as a lawyer. In
politics he has always been an ardent supporter of
the Republican party and has frequently been
honored by his fellow-citizens by being intrusted
with various public offices. In 1881 he was chosen
Superintendent of the Poor, and served as such for
eight years. After six years in the capacity of
Circuit Court Commissioner he declined further
nomination. For five years he served acceptably
as Justice of the Peace. In 1892 he was elected
County Treasurer, being the only successful Republican candidate on the county ticket, and in
1894 received the largest majority ever given to a
Republican county candidate.
Mr. Browne is unacquainted with the genealogy
of his family, as he was but a babe when his father, William Browne, went to California to seek
his fortune in the gold mines, and died while there.
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was born in Erie County, N. Y., February 2, 1850.
A lady who had been a nurse in the family took
him to Canada, and when he was four years old
he became a member of a Canadian family, but was
ill-treated, and at the end of six months ran away.
For a short time he was cared for by an Irishwoman at St. Catharlnes, after which lie lived for a
year with Alexander Muir, a ship-owner and shipbuilder of Port Dalhousie, Canada, then returning
to the kind-hearted Irishlwoman's home. One day
he wandered on board a vessel owned by Capt. D.
N. Millotte, of Leamington, Ontario, with whom
he remained until the fall of 1864, when the Captain was lost on Lake Michigan.
In the spring of 1865 W. H. Browne went to
Ohio, and for two years worked at Put-in-Bay and
Toledo, then returned to Canada. In April, 1867,
he came to Michigan and stopped at Pontiac,
where he obtained employment as a farm hand
with G. M. Shattuck. He was now seventeen
years of age, and began to realize the importance
of a good education. While working as a farm
hand he attended school and made such good progress in his studies that he soon obtained a certificate entitling him to teach, and this vocation he
followed for the next five winters in the vicinity
of Wall Lake, Oakland County. In the summer
he either attended a school or worked for farmers.
It was in 1877 that Mr. Browne commenced to
study the profession which he has since followed.
He entered the office of Hon. Henry M. Look, and
later studied with Messrs. Robins & Davis, of
Pontiac, during this time acting as Deputy County Clerk for over a year. In 1878 he was admitted to the Bar, but after that entered the senior
class in tie law department of the University of
Michigan, and was graduated with the Class of '79.
He then went to Petoskey, where he remained
only a short time, and on account of ill-health
made a trip to Canada. From August, 1879, he
worked on the County Poor Farm in Oakland
County until December, when he obtained a school
and taught for a term. Then, as previously stated,
he became a resident of this county.
On Christmas Day, 1881, Mr. Browne married
Ella M., daughter of M. Lake, a farmer of Oakland
County, where she was born in 1858. By her


marriage she has become the mother of two sons
and a daughter, namely: William H., Theodore
M. and Ethel A. In his social relations Mr.
Browne is a Royal Arch Mason, a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Uniformed
Rank of the Knights of Pythias, the Ancient Order
of United Workmen and the Knights of the Maccabees. He is a young man of good ability and a
high sense of his duty to his fellow-men, who have
shown their confidence in him by honoring him
with a high position. In religious faith he is a
Congregationalist, while his wife belongs to the
Presbyterian denomination.
LYDE B. STOCKEN, Clerk of Ogemaw
County, and one of the most popular
young men of West Branch, was born in
Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Mich., March 2,
1867. Ile was educated in the high school at
Pinckney, Livingston County, and on the 1st of
February, 1881, came with the other members of
the family t(, West Branch, where he has since
made his home. For three years he was engaged
as clerk for W. M. McCrossen, and from 1885 until
1889 served as Deputy Postmaster at West Branch.
For six months afterward he was in the employ of
the Chicago Educational Society.
In 1890 Mr. Stocken was nominated for the office,
of County Clerk, to which he was elected in the
fall of the same year, and entered upon the duties
of the position January 1, 1891. So satisfactory
was his service that he was re-elected in the fall of
1892, and again in 1894, and is now serving his
third term. As an official he is accurate and
painstaking, and by his intelligent and judicious
management of his department he has gained the
esteem of all with whom he has business associations. A Democrat in politics, he was the only
candidate on that ticket who was elected in 1892
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The fact that he was elected by a majority of
eighty-seven votes proves his popularity with the
people of all parties. Socially he is a member of
the Knights of the Maccabees, and is also identified
with the Knights of Pythias, being Past Chancellor of Rathbone Lodge No. 102.
W          ILLIAM H. SMITH, Register of Deeds
of Otsego County, arrived in what is
now Bagley Township July 9, 1873,
and within a few days located the southeast quarter of section 4, township 30 north, range 3 west,
where he cleared and improved a valuable farm,
building on the place the first house with plastered
walls north of Otsego Lake. The farm is now
within the corporate limits of the village of Gaylord, and some twenty-four acres have been platted into village lots.
In connection with agricultural pursuits, Mr.
Smith, associated with another gentleman, built a
double log house and opened a hotel, which he
conducted for a time. He kept the first store in
Gaylord, and became the first Postmaster of the
village, also acted as agent for the Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw Railroad Company in the sale of
their lands here. For some four years he conducted general mercantile pursuits, after which lie
kept a hotel, and later followed farming and lumbering for some ten years. He then built a shinglemill at Otsego Lake, where he remained for two
years. In the fall of 1894 he was elected to the
office of Register of Deeds, which lie has since
filled with marked efficiency.
In Stockbridge, Ingham County, Mich., lie was
born November 3. 1840, and is a son of William
and Rebecca D. (Foster) Smith, natives of Rutland, Vt., and Genesee County, N. Y., respectively.
His parents were married in Elba, N. Y., thence
came to Michigan about 1834, and settled first at
Ann Arbor, but later moved to Ingham County,
where the father entered a tract of Government


land, and remained until death. By trade he was
a carpenter and builder. In his political views he
was first a Democrat, but later advocated Free Soil
principles. For some time he filled the office of
Justice of the Peace, and died while holding court.
The family of William Smith consisted of five
children, namely: Lewis, who died in New York
in infancy; Biansa M., who married A. M. Beebe,
and (lied February 14, 1895; William H.; Lemuel
F., who died at Wayne Junction; and Freedom A.,
who married S. L. Mead, of Detroit. The following obituary notice from the Grand Rapids Democrat regarding the death of Mrs. Beebe will be
of interest to many:
"Mrs. Biansa M. Beebe, who left her many friends
on earth in the early morning of February 14,
was consigned to a vault in the Valley City Cemetery, Sunday February 17. The services were held
at the family home, No. 16 Charles Street, and
were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hubbs, rector of
Grace Episcopal Church, of which she was a member. A profusion of flowers, which she dearly
loved, the heartfelt offering of sorrowing friends,
filled the room where she lay peacefully resting.
"Mrs. Beebe was a great-granddaughter of Judge
Lemuel Foster, of Elba, N. Y., who, with his father
and fifteen older brothers, served in the War of
the Revolution, their united services amounting
to sixty years. In her childhood her parents removed from Bethany. N. Y., to Michigan, where
she was left an orphan in her early youth. In
1854 she was married to Maj. A. M. Beebe, now of
this city. Her husband, atid only brothers, William and Lemuel Smith, served in the Union army
during nearly the whole time of the late war.
For several years past she, with her husband, and
son, Will L. Beebe, and family, have resided at No.
16 Charles Street, where her unselfish kindness and
ready sympathy secured to her the warm friendship of all who knew her. Her cheerful resignation and thoughtful preparation for the sad parting during an almost hopeless illness were a remarkable evidence of her faith and trust in a
merciful God."
At the time of his father's death, our subject
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where he attended school and clerked in a store.
May 16, 1861, he enlisted as a member of Company K, Fourth Michigan Infantry, in which he
served three years. As a veteran he was consolidated with the First Michigan Infantry,and in
the last regiment he was promoted to First Lieutenant, commanding his company, and served altogether for four years. During the Peninsular
campaign he was one of the color-guards. The command to which he belonged was assigned to the
Army of the Potomac, in which he served, taking
part in all the engagements from the first battle of
Bull Run to the surrender at Appomattox. It was
his privilege to see the white flag brought into
line announcing Lee's surrender. He was an active, brave soldier, always ready for duty, and is
one of the three survivors among the color-guards
who served in the seven-days battle in front of
Richmond. At Appomattox his shoes were worn
out and he had notliing but cloths to protect his
feet. During the closing days of the war he was
detailed Quartermaster of the First Regiment.
At the close of the Rebellion Mr. Smith returned
to Stockbridge, and for one year was interested in
merchandisino, after which he went to Owosso
and worked in a store. From that city he went
to Saginaw, where he was also employed in a
store. Later he was in Detroit for a short time,
then established a business at Mason, which he
conducted for two years. Afterward he carried
on a commission business at Saginaw, but on account of the panic of 1873 retired from the enterprise, removing from there to Otsego County.
The lady who became the wife of Mr. Smith
was Miss Mary E. Mead, a native of Oakland County, Mich. They have had six children, named as
follows: Bertha E., Lewis C., Mary and Mabel
(twins), William L. and Florence R. Politically
Mr. Smith is a Republican. He was the first Treasurer of Livingston Township, has also been Supervisor and Justice of the Peace. In local matters
he has always taken an active interest, and frequently las represented his party as a delegate to
political conventions. He is an enthusiastic Grand
Army man, and belongs to the post at Gaylord.
Since 1862 he has held membership in the Masonic
fraternity, and is also actively connected with the


Independent Order of Good Templars. As a citizen he is progressive and enterprising, and in his
official duties is exact, faithful and industrious,
his services in the capacity of Register of Deeds
reflecting credit upon his own ability and proving
most satisfactory to all concerned.
p% RNEST W. HASTINGS. The family represented by this prominent business man
of Traverse City is of English origin.
The first of the name in America were two brothers, who came to this country from England and
settled in the state of New York at a very early
day. A robust constitution and longevity have
been two prominent characteristics of the race. Its
representatives have rapidly increased and, settling
in various parts of the country, have made the
name a familiar one in the annals of many states.
Thile members of the family have without exception
been progressive and patriotic citizens, of whom
any nation might well be proud. The great-grandfather of our subject was one of the number who,
during the lark days of the Revolution, offered
his services to the Colonial army, endured all the
hardships of that sanguinary struggle, and finally
shared in the triumph of the great victory over
oppression and tyranny.
The grandfather of our subject was a resident of
Ohio, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Our subject's father, Silas Hastings, was a native
of Ohio, and by occupation a contractor and builder. He removed to Michigan, and was engaged in
business at Lansing when the Civil War broke out.
He at once enlisted, and became a member of
the First Michigan Regiment of Engineers and
Mechanics in 1861. Subsequently he was transferred to the gunboat service and went down the
Mississippi River. All the hardships incident to
war were experienced by him, and while serving
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maidenhood Elizabeth Woodhams, and survived
him many years, dying at the age of sixty-five
years.
The only child of Silas and Elizabeth Hastings
is Ernest W., the subject of this notice. He was
born in Lansing, Mich., April 16, 1855, and remained in that city until nine years old, when, his
father having died in the army, he came with his
mother to Traverse City. In the public schools of
this village he conducted his studies until sixteen
years of age, when he went to Cleveland, Ohio,
and began to learn the trade of pattern-making in
an iron foundry. He remained two years, meantime obtaining a fair knowledge of the business.
On his return to Traverse City he was similarly
engaged in the foundry and maclhine-shops. For
a short time he continued thus employed, after
which he accepted a position with J. E. Greilick.
With that gentleman he continued for six years,
and during the last three years he was foreman,
having charge of the machinery for the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds.
On the 3d of August, 1880, Mr. Hastings met
with an accident which disabled him for that
work, and was the occasion of making a change in
his business, being the turning-point in his career.
For the ten succeeding years he engaged in the sale
of musical instruments and sewing-machines, which
he pushed with characteristic energy, traveling in
the counties of Grand Traverse, Leelanaw, Antrim
and Benzie. This gave him a wide acquaintance
in this vicinity, and enabled him to establish an
enviable reputation as a business man.
In the fall of 1890, upon the completion of the
Masonic Building, Mr. Hastings rented office room
therein, and commenced the real-estate and insurance business. The first few months were not prolific in results, but it was the right time to start
here in such business, as the improvements were
well under way, and changes in real estate were
being made rapidly. By perseverance and energy
he has been successful, having built up the leading
business of the kind in the county. In the values
of real estate he has become an expert, and his
judgment is considered of importance.
Mr. Hastings married Miss Sarah Chantler, a
native of NewYork State, and they have four


children, Ralph, Edith, Grace and Walter, all of
whom are students in the Traverse City schools.
As a Republican, our subject has taken considerable interest and an active part in local politics.
He served as Township Treasurer by appointment
for one term, and by election for two terms. He
has also been Village Treasurer, and at the present
time is a member of the Village Council. Fraternally he is a Mason and a member of the Mystic
Shrine at Grand Rapids.
In religious belief Mr. Hastings and his wife are
members of the Baptist Church, and have been
closely identified with that denomination for
many years. In his congregation he has held many
official positions and is a man of influence. In
the offices of Clerk and Trustee, he has rendered
valuable service to the church. In Sunday-school
work he is especially interested, and has been a
teacher and Superintendent, aiding in every way
possible the growth of this most important auxiliary of the church.
In taking a retrospective view of the life of Mr.
Hastings, we find a man who started in life with
but little. In fact, about all he did possess was a
strong constitution, willing hands and an abundance of energy; and with these he has succeeded
in securing for himself a comfortable competency,
and at the same time has maintained a name for
strict honesty and fair dealing.
EORGE H. STOCKEN, the pioneer furniture dealer and undertaker of West Branch,
and now the only representative of the
business at this place, opened a store here February 1, 1881, since which time he has had the trade
of the people throughout this section of country.
He is a native of New York, and was born in Bath,
Steuben County, April 30, 1840, being the son of
George W. and Eunice (Chase) Stocken, also natives of Steuben County. The Stocken family is
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extraction, both families having, however, been
represented in America for several generations.
Upon selecting an occupation for his life work,
George W. Stocken learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner. In 1855 he removed to Michigan
and settled at Ann Arbor, where lie followed his
chosen occupation until his death, in the spring of
1860. His wife passed away one week after his
demise. Their family consisted of seven sons and
one daughter who attained years of maturity, and
two children who died in infancy. Milo L., the
eldest son, was for fifteen years a whale-fisher, and
later embarked in the mercantile business, making
a specialty of dealing in cotton. His death occurred in Brooklyn, N. Y.   Elizabeth married
Enos Hopkins, and resides in Kalamazoo County,
Mich. Our subject is the next in order of birth.
Ira, who was a merchant, died in Kalamazoo.
James K., a mechanic by trade, now has a real-estate agency in Brooklyn, N. Y. Edward R. is a
farmer in Kalamazoo County. William is a machinist. Elias died in Brooklyn, N. Y.
At the age of fifteen years our subject accompanied the other members of the family to Michigan, where he has since resided. As his father was
poor, he had few educational advantages, but was
early in life obliged to become self-supporting.
During the Civil War he enlisted in the Union
army and served for one year with Company I,
First Michigan Infantry, being discharged at Salt
Lake City upon the expiration of his term of service. On his return to Michigan lie resided successively at Galesburg, Constantine and White
Pigeon, then worked at his trade in South Bend,
Ind., for a short time, and later returned to Michigan, making his home in Pinckney until the date
of his removal to West Branch. While in Pinckney he was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business for two years.
The marriage of Mr. Stocken was solemnized at
Pinckney in 1866, his wife being Miss Philinda
A., daughter of William E. and Elizabeth (Rose)
Thompson. Mrs. Stocken was born in Pinckney,
and has been a life-long resident of Michigan.
Three children bless the union, Clyde B., Cella and
Ada. The elder daughter is married, and lives in
West Branch. In political affiliations Mr. Stocken


is a Democrat, and under the first administration
of President Cleveland served as Postmaster at
West Branch. For four years he was a member of
the Village Council. Socially he is identified with
the Knights of the Maccabees, the Knights of
Pythias, the Grand Army of the Republic and the
Union Veterans' Union.
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F      RANK E. DARBY, who holds the responsible and trustworthy position of Treasurer
of Kalkaska County, was elected in the fall
of 1892, and so well discharged the duties devolving upon him, that he was re-elected in 1894 to
serve for another term of two years. He became a
resident of this county in April, 1881, and has
since been a resident of the city of Kalkaska.
Prior to his election to his present position he held
the office of Township Treasurer, and served two
terms in that capacity. The fact that his career as
a public servant was approved by his fellow-citizens was shown in the election returns of 1894,
when he had a much larger majority than two
years before.
Born in Jerusalem Township, Yates County, N.
Y., August 23, 1860, Frank E. is the son of George
and Sarah (York) Darby, likewise natives of the
Empire State. The father died in 1868, aged about
forty-two years. His widow later became the wife
of Morgan Darby, a brother of her first husband.
In 1881 she removed with him to Michigan, settling at Kalkaska, where she still makes her home.
The only sister of our subject was Mary Belle, now
the wife of Dr. E. B. Babcock, of this place. Their
father was a grocer by occupation, and carried on
his business at Geneva, N. Y. In his early manhood he was engaged to some extent in farming.
Our subject received much of his education in
the schools of Geneva, N. Y. At an early age he
started out to make his own way in the world, and
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bering at Kalkaska, after which he opened the first
bakery in this city, and for five years continued in
the business. lie then resumed his dealing in
lumber, and has continued to give more or less of
his attention to that business since.
In the various conventions of his party Mr.
Darby has always taken an active part, and has
frequently been sent as a delegate. He belongs to
several civic societies, among which are the Masonic, the Knights of Pythias and Independent
Order of Foresters' organizations. He owns property in this city and vicinity, and almost without
exception is sagacious in his investments.
November 9, 1882, Mr. Darby married Laura D.
Vosburg, who was born in Augusta, Mich., February 19, 1862, but was reared to womanhood in
Vermont, where she resided until 1881. Her parents died many years ago, the father during the
late war, at Raleigh, N. C., and the mother died at
Hillsdale, N. Y. While making her home with her
sister in Kalkaska, she made the acquaintance of
her future husband. Mr. and Mrs. Darby have
three children, namely: Vida Belle, Montgomery
Burr and Elfreda.
AMUEL K. NORTHAM, a hardware merchant of Traverse City, is one of the oldest
settlers of this region. In 1847, in company with his brother-in-law, Abram Wadsworth,
and the latter's family, comprising his wife and
two children, they left Detroit on a propeller
bound for Mackinac. From the straits they proceeded on their journey in a schooner as far as
Cross Village, where, while waiting for a storm to
subside, they camped several days on the beach.
After the winds had abated they set out in a small
boat for Old Mission, and at Middle Village again
went into camp, waiting for two days on account
of rain. Their next stop was made at Little Traverse, where they hoped to obtain provisions from
the Indians, but they succeeded only in obtaining


a few potatoes and a single loaf of bread. The
little party had lived on fish until they could no
longer bear the food, and the children, especially,
suffered for want of their accustomed diet. After
leaving Little Traverse they were favored with
pleasant weather, but the last day they were on the
bay the water was rough, and they feared to cross
from the eastern shore to Old Mission. Seeing
the smoke on the shore near Elk River, they steered
in that direction, and found some Indians with a
seaworthy boat, who were about to cross the bay.
Mrs. Wadsworth and her children were placed in
the Indians' boat, which was navigated by her husband and one of the Indians, while our subject and
the other Indians occupied the small boat. In a
short time they were safely landed at Old Mission,
on the 16th of August, 1847.
Mr. Northam was born in Williamstown, Berkshire County, Mass., December 11, 1824, and is a
son of Samuel Northam, who was a hotel-keeper
nearly all of his lifetime, and died at the age of
seventy-six years. From the time he was old
enough until he was in his fifteenth year our subject attended school in his native state. He then
came to Washtenaw County, Mich., where he was
variously engaged for several years. After reaching Old Mission, he worked for some time with the
Indians, after which he went to the present site of
Elk Rapids, which was then a wilderness, and there
he cut the first tree felled by a white man. Hewing out some boards, he built a rude shelter, in
which his relatives, as well as himself, took up
their abode until a log cabin could be constructed.
The latter was placed on the present site of the
town hall, and, as far as known, was the first dwelling erected by a white man in that section of the
country. In order to buy some of the actual necessities of life, Mr. Northam, assisted by some Indians, peeled a quantity of hemlock bark, which
they shipped to Racine, Wis. On one occasion a
pair of elk horns was found near the mouth of the
river, hence the name of Elk Rapids. It would
take a volume to give in detail the many adventures and experiences, both pleasant and otherwise,
which fell to the lot of Mr. Northam. The Indians
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in erecting dwellings, felling trees and in many
other ways.
In 1870 Mr. Northam came to this city, where
for some time he was engaged in lumbering. He
then bought an interest in a hardware business, and
when five years had passed purchased the whole
concern. He has since conducted his trade alone
and enjoys a lucrative patronage. He always keeps
a large assortment of shelf and heavy hardware,
stoves, etc.
In manner Mr. Northam is quiet and unostentatious, but at the same time he is genial and pleasant to all with whom he has any dealings. He has
never married, as he has always preferred to live a
life of single blessedness. Politically he is a Republican.
OSEPH     PATTERSON.     No men have a
greater opportunity to wield a broad and
permanent influence over the minds and lives
of their fellow-citizens, nor a grander opportunity to exercise an educative power in the community, than the newspaper men of our country
towns-and small cities. The preacher of the press
is more sure of an audience than the preacher of
the pulpit, and if his efforts are in the right line
he has an opportunity to do great good and to acquire a genuine ascendancy over the minds of his
hearers. Among the newspaper men of Northern
Michigan who are doing good work in the line of
publishing a first-class paper, mention should be
made of Mr. Patterson, editor and proprietor of
the Northern Democrat at Grayling.
In 1888 Mr. Patterson came to this place and
founded the paper which he has since edited. It is
a five-column, eight-page quarto, and is Democratic in politics, being the organ of that party
throughout Crawford County. In addition to the
duties pertaining to the position of editor, Mr.
Patterson is also filling the position of Register of
the United States Land Office at Grayling. He is
a native of Michigan, and was born in Lenawee


County, April 26, 1855, being the son of Joseph
H. and Lucintha (Philips) Patterson. His father,
who was born in Ireland, came to the United
States at the age of nineteen years, and for a time
worked on the Erie Canal, being engaged in its
construction.
Coming West to Michigan in 1830, Joseph H.
Patterson purchased a tract of unimproved land
near Adrian, where he cleared and improved a
valuable farm. In 1866 he removed to Cass County, and his death occurred at Cassopolis in 1886.
His wife died in February of the following year.
They were the parents of fourteen children, four
of whom died in 1864 of typhoid fever. Five are
living, namely: Robert, a physician of Cassopolis;
James, of Cassopolis, who was a soldier in the
Fourth Michigan Cavalry, and was one of the captors of Jeff Davis; Sarah (wife of Frank Whaling), Joseph and George, all of Kalamazoo. The
father of this family was a member of the Episcopalian Church. In politics he upheld Democratic
principles, and took an active interest in public
matters during the early history of Michigan. He
was a member of the first Constitutional Convention of Michigan, and was twice elected to represent his district in the State Legislature.
In the district schools adjoining the home farm
and in the Kalamazoo High School our subject
gained a fair education. After teaching school for
a short time, lie read law in Cassopolis, and in 1881
was admitted to the Bar. Going to Orion, he assisted in the establishment of the Orion Review,
which he aided in publishing for a year or more.
Later he published the Brighton Citizen. In February, 1887, he married Miss Mabel, a daughter of
Ira W. Case, an early settler and prominent merchant of Brighton, where Mrs. Patterson was born
and reared.
The Democratic party has in Mr. Patterson one
of its most loyal adherents in this locality. In
August, 1890, he was elected County School Commissioner, serving one term. Governor Winans
appointed him Prosecuting Attorney, and in 1892
he was a candidate for the office by election, which
was decided only after a long contest. In December, 1893, he was appointed Register of the Land
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cratic County Central Committee, and has been his
party's delegate to state and local conventions.
Fraternally he is connected with the Woodmen of
the World, and is also Secretary of Grayling
Lodge No. 137, I. O. O. F.
J   OHN W. DECKER, M. D., a graduate of the
medical department of the Michigan State
University at Ann Arbor, has been engaged in
practice in Lake City since September, 1887.
In this period he has built up an enviable reputation
among his clients and the brethren of his profession. Politically a Democrat, he was Town Clerk
for two years, was School Director for a similar
length of time, and for the past three years has
been Health Officer for the township. He has invested considerable money in real estate from time
to time, and now finds himself the owner of eighty
acres of timber-land eight miles south of this place,
thirty acres in the vicinity of Star City, and
eighty acres of land situated a mile and a-quarter
north of Lake City, the Opera House Block and
drug store, and four lots here, in addition to his
home residence.
The Doctor was born in Livingston County,
this state, March 12, 1863. His parents, James and
Sallie (Webb) Decker, were natives of New York
State. The former came to this state in boyhood,
and grew to manhood in Livingston County.
During his active life he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, but is now retired. He came to Lake
City in 1885, with his wife and family. He is of
German descent, and his father was born in the
Empire State.
The Doctor is one of six children, three sons and
three daughters, whose names are as follows: Sheldon; Minnie, who became the wife of George Coleman, of North Dakota; Freeman; Clara, Mrs. Robert
Van Orden, of this county; Mary, Mrs. John Cosford, of Mancelona, this state; and John W. Dr.




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and Mrs. Cosford are both practicing physicians of
Mancelona.
The elementary education of Dr. Decker was obtained in Livingston County, and after completing the course of instruction to be obtained in the
local schools, he took up the study of medicine.
After his graduation at Ann Arbor. he at once decided to begin practice in Lake City, and the wisdom of his choice is now apparent, for he has succeeded beyond his expectations. Ile is a member
of the Masonic fraternity, and is also a Knight of
Pythias.
October 28, 1889, Dr. Decker and Miss Hattie
Haze were united in marriage. Mrs. Decker, who
is the daughter of Dr. Charles and Orissa (Mead)
Haze, received the benefits of a superior education, and is possessed of unusual attainments. She
holds membership with the Methodist Episcopal
Church. The Doctor and his wife enjoy the friendship of all with whom they come in contact, and
extend a ready hospitality to their acquaintances.
WX     ILLIAM L. BROWN, a leading contractor and builder of Traverse City,
commands a large and growing business. His work being of a substantial and reliable
kind, he has plenty to do, even during the dull
period, and many well constructed residences and
other buildings here stand as evidence of his skill.
One of the native-born sons of Grand Traverse
County, he has grown up with this region, and his
own history has been interwoven with its progress.
Henry Brown, father of our subject, is a native
of the Emerald Isle, but came to the United States
while quite young. He first located in Illinois,
which was his home for three decades, during
which time he was engaged in farming. He is now
living a retired life in Traverse City. In 1851 he
married Julia Partlow, who bore him nine children, namely: Samuel M., a Justice of the Peace of
this city; Albert H.; Ida, Mrs. W. J. Kent; Clara,
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hood. The others are all residents of the city, and
are numbered among its best families.
The birth of our subject occurred January 31,
1868, in his township, Grand Traverse County.
He was reared on his father's farm, and from boyhood was trained in industrious and persevering
habits. He continued to live with his parents until two years after lie had reached his majority, when he determined to seek some other
way of making his living. As he had a natural
talent for mechanical construction, he began working as a carpenter, and since that time has been
thus employed. At the end of two years he commenced his present occupation of taking contracts,
and soon built up a good reputation as a man who
carried out his work to the letter, and could be
depended upon in every particular.
April 8, 1894, a marriage ceremony was performed in this city by which Miss Allie Gibson
became the wife of William L. Brown. She was
born November 5, 1872, being a daughter of Giles
and Mary A. (Pease) Gibson. In his social relations lMr. Brown is identified with tile Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, and with the Knights of
the Maccabees. Politically he is a supporter of
the Republican party, and in local matters is a firm
believer in choosing only good men for office, regardless of party lines.
(  AVID J. CUSHMAN, proprietor of the
Cusllman House, Petoskey, was born in
Kingston, Canada, June 4, 1840, being a
son of William and Delilah (Rider) Cushman, also
natives of Canada. He was one of their family of
ten children, six sons and four daughters, of whom
the following survive: Warren; Lovina, wife of
William Cutler; Ann, Mrs. C. S. Rouse; William;
David J.; George; Chester; Elizabeth, wife of Spencer Dedrick; and Mary, who married William
Fisher.
The father of our subject, who was a farmer by
occupation, came to Petoskey about 1882, and


died here four years later, at the age of seventyeight. His wife had died some six years prior to
his demise. They were a worthy couple, consistent members of the Presbyterian Church, and
popular among their acquaintances. The Cushman family is of English descent, and has long
been identified with American history, the first
representatives having crossed the Atlantic in the
"Mayflower."  Our subject's paternal grandfather,
Artemus Cushman, who was born in Massachusetts,
engaged in tlhe lumbering business, and was about
seventy-five at the time of his death. The maternal grandfather of our subject, John Rider, was
born in New York, of German descent, and followed the occupation of a surveyor until his death,
which occurred in middle age. His family numbered six children.
Until fifteen years of age the subject of this notice resided in Canada, where he received his primary education. In youth he learned the trade of
a tanner, in which he became an expert. About
1858, at the age of seventeen, lie came to Michigan
and settled in Otsego, Allegan County, where he
continued to reside until 1874. He then came to
Petoskey, which he has since made his home. During the Civil War he was a member of Company
G, First Michigan Cavalry, in which lie served
nearly three years, from  1863 until 1866. With
his regiment he was detailed to fight the Indians
on the plains, though he also saw considerable hard
service at the front during important campaigns
in the South. He took part in the battles of the
Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Appomattox, and, in fact, in the majority of the engagements from the Wilderness to the time of Lee's
surrender.
Returning to Michigan at the close of the Rebellion, Mr. Cushman engaged in the hotel business at Otsego, and this has been his occupation
the principal portion of the time since. On the
17th of July, 1868, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Henry Mills, and an estimable lady, who is
prominently connected with the Episcopal Church,
and is esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances.
The hotel of which Mr. Cushman is the genial
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the equipments of a modern first-class hotel.
Among the traveling public it has gained well deserved popularity for the neatness of the accommodations and perfection of the cuisine.
While not active in political affairs, Mr. Cushman is interested in public affairs, is well posted
concerning topics of local and national importance, and is an advocate of Republican principles.
For two terms he served as a member of the Village Board, during which time he used his influence to promote the welfare of his fellow-citizens.
Socially he holds membership in the Grand Army
of the Republic, and is also identified with Ivanhoe Commandery No. 37, K. T. Besides his property in Petoskey, he is the owner of extensive farm
and timber lands in the county.
OHN HANNA. In presenting the biographical notice of one of the leading men of Crawford County and one who is thoroughly representative of its progressive element, we
deem it our duty to briefly advert to the life history of those from whom he drew his origin.
He is the descendant, in the third generation, of a
native of Ireland, who, crossing the high seas, settled in New York and there continued to reside
until his death. Grandfather John Hanna, a native
of New York, migrated westward to Michigan about
1828 and settled in the vicinity of Adrian, becoming one of the pioneers of Lenawee County, where
he passed his remaining years.
The father of our subject, James P. Hanna, was
born in New York, near Lake Champlain, and in
youth was a resident of Cattaraugus County,
whence lie removed to Michigan. Though reared
upon a farm, he has made his life occupation that
of a carpenter and builder. Since 1885 he has been
practically retired from active business pursuits,
and is now a resident of Beaver Creek Township,
Crawford County, where he made settlement in
1883. His wife, who is also living, bore the maiden


name of Mariette Rockwood, and was born in New
York.
The family of James P. Hanna consisted of six
children, those besides our subject being Delos, a
mechanic residing in Owosso, Mich.; Nancy, Mrs.
Henry Lyman, who died at the age of twenty-three
years; Acha, who passed from earth at the age of
sixteen; E., wife of T. E. Hastings, of Indiana;
and Mary Jane, the widow of William Hanson, and
a resident of Rushville, Ind. The subject of this
notice passed the years of boyhood upon a farm,
but in early life learned the trade of a carpenter,
which he followed for some time. Removing to
Shiawassee County, Mich., he married Miss Amanda
French, a native of this state. Later lie became
foreman in a factory at Six Mile Creek, working seventeen years for one firm.
Among the veterans of the late war is our subject, who in 1863 enlisted as a member of Company
G, Eighty-fifth Ohio Infantry, in which he served
for three months. Later he re-enlisted, becoming
a member of the Eleventh Michigan Cavalry, in
which he rendered valiant service under Gen.
Thomas until the expiration of the war. In 1884
Mr. Hanna came to Crawford County and purchased
a farm, consisting of forty acres, in Beaver Creek
Township, on which he still resides. He has increased his possessions until his landed property
now aggregates four hundred acres. The farm has
been improved by the erection of suitable buildings
and is devoted to mixed husbandry.
The political views of Mr. Hanna bring him into
hearty sympathy and co-operation with the Republican party, and upon the party ticket he has been
elected to a number of important local positions.
For five years he represented Beaver Creek Township upon the County Board of Supervisors, and
prior to coming here he filled the office of Township Clerk. In 1892 he was chosen to serve as
County Register of Deeds, and such were his energy
and fidelity in the discharge of the duties of the
position that two years later he was re-elected. As
an official, he is trustworthy, efficient and capable,
and his popularity among the people is well deserved.
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for the Stars and Stripes. He is active in the work
of the Masonic fraternity, and also affiliates with
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and
his wife became tie parents of four children, but
lost one in infancy. The others were Otis; Lena,
who married George Camp, and died in Saginaw
County; and Ralph, who is married and makes his
home in Crawford County. At her death Mrs.
Camp left an only child, Freida, who is now living with Mr. and Mrs. Hanna.
The success which has rewarded the efforts of our
subject is the more remarkable when we consider
that he started out in life without influence or capital, and has won his way unaided in the world.
He is now the owner of a valuable farm, and is numbered among the slccessful farmers and officials of
Crawford County, as well as one of the most progressive and liberal-spirited citizens of Grayling.
p;LVIN L. SPRAGUE is the editor and proprietor of the Traverse Bay Eagle, a breezy
sheet, which enjoys a good circulation and
is published in the interests of the community,
especial attention being paid to local affairs, making it a history of events that transpire in this
locality. Moreover, it reviews most intelligently
the public issues of the day, and its advertising
columns are well filled, showing that the business
men of Traverse City appreciate it as a medium
for making themselves known to the people.
There are both daily and weekly editions, both of
which have a large subscription list.
In Gill, Franklin County, Mass., Mr. Sprague
was born December 22, 1830. He was six years
old when his parents brought their family to
Michigan  and settled  in Washtenaw County.
The years of boyhood and youth were passed in
that locality, where he availed himself of such
opportunities as the neighboring schools afforded.
In 1853, when about twenty-three years old, lie
came to Northern Michigan, in the affairs of which
he has since borne an active part. His first loca



tion was at Elk Rapids, where he assisted in the
erection of a sawmill for the firm of Craw & Co.
After the completion of the building, he was employed in the mill until 1860, when he came to
Traverse City.
After settling at this place, Mr. Sprague was
employed by the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company as salesman in their establishment for three
years. He then returned to Elk Rapids and started
the Eagle. From that- time to the present he has
been engaged in the newspaper business. For six
years he held the responsible position of Treasurer
of Antrim County, with the early history of which
he was prominently identified. He was one of the
pioneer school teachers of Elk Rapids, where he
taught two terms in 1858 and 1859.
In the fall of 1864 Mr. Sprague was united in
marriage with Miss Sarah E. Spencer, of Elk Rapids.
Their wedding tour consisted of a trip to Traverse
City, where the marriage ceremony was performed,
and the return to Elk Rapids, which remained
their home until 1872. They then came to Traverse City, and have since resided in this place.
Their family consists of two children, namely: M.
Gertrude and Edmund E.
In the publication of the Eagle Mr. Sprague has
been very successful, both the daily and weekly
editions being above the average in regard to editorials, news and typographical appearance. In
this work he is assisted by Miss M. Gertrude
Sprague, who fills the position of society editor;
also by J. W. Hannen, who has charge of the city
department, and adds much to the news of the
daily in local items, few matters of public Interest
or importance escaping his notice. Edmund E.
Sprague also assists in gathering local news for the
paper.
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ORE A. BROWNRIGG. While Northern
Michigan has much in the way of natural
resources and commercial transactions to
commend it to the public, the chief interest centers
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fited the community in which they reside. One of
these is Mr. Brownrigg, who came to Manistee in
1872, and has since that time taken an active part
in laying the foundation for the present prosperity
of his comrrunity.
In pursuance of his occupation of general contractor, Mr. Brownrigg has erected a number of the
most substantial business blocks and residences in
Manistee. He has recently completed the residence
of James Dempsey, erected at a cost of $30,000,
and finished in hardwood, with modern staircase,
mantels, etc. Among his other contracts were those
for the First and Fourth Ward school buildings,
and the addition to the county building four miles
north. lie has recently completed a three-story
building on River Street, known as the Winkler
Block. He also had the contract for the completion of the new Union School building, 67x70 feet,
with a wing connecting the two main buildings,
20x50, two stories and basement, with garret. The
building has eight rooms for study and four for
recitation, together with large halls and modern
staircases. The contract for $12,500 was given Mr.
Brownrigg in August, 1894, to be completed January 1, 1895, and in order to fill the contract he
employed ten men, besides sub-letting the brickwork, plastering and slating.
A native of Ireland, our subject was born in
County Wexford, September 9, 1845. He was there
reared to manhood and served an apprenticeship
of five years at the trade of a carpenter, later working eight years as a journeyman for the same parties. In 1872 he crossed the Atlantic and, proceeding direct to Michigan, joined his brothers, William and John, at Manistee. Here lie first worked
at his trade under others, but after four years began to take contracts, since which time he has conducted an extensive and profitable business. His
shop is in the North Side Planing-mill, which he
operates. He also does a general custom  work.
In his various enterprises lie has been energetic,
capable, sound in judgment and possessing an
abundant share of pluck, which qualities have
brought him success.
Prior to his emigration to America, Mr. Brownrigg was united in marriage with Miss Jane Sykes,
and they have a pleasant home at No. 520 Cypress


Street. They are members of the Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church of this city. Their family consists of the following-named children: Jane, now
Mrs. Robert Welch; John, who is employed in the
planing-mill; Martha, Gore, Emily, Lizzie and Jacob. Mr. Brownrigg is numbered among the pioneer settlers of Manistee, for he has witnessed the
growth of this region during the past twenty-three
years, and in the work of public advancement and
improvement he has ever borne his part.
H       IRAM COOK has been a citizen of Traverse City for about three years and a-half.
In 1892 he embarked in the grocery business, in which he is still interested, and though he
had had no previous experience in this line, has
been prospered. tie carries a full line of staple
and fancy groceiies, and enjoys the patronage of
many of the leading families of this city. The
German-Americans of this county and section of
the state have been prominent factors in its development and civilization, and furnish much of the
bone and sinew of its industries and enterprises.
Mr. Cook was born in Baden, Germany, September
7, 1833, and remained in his native land until lie
was twenty-two years of age.
The parents of our subject were Sebastian and
May (Koeneger) Cook, likewise natives of the province of Baden, where they passed their entire lives.
Their family numbered four children, of whom
Hiram is the third in order of birth. He attended
the Government schools from the time he was six
until he was fourteen years of age, according to
the laws of that land. Upon completing his studies he began learning the shoemaker's trade, which
le followed for about eight years. He was a good
student and fond of reading, and after hearing
much of the advantages which America affords, determined to seek his fortunes in the United States.
In 1856 he took passage in a sailing-vessel, and
after a tedious journey of thirty-five days landed
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and at a small place about eighteen miles above
Hamilton resumed work at his trade. He was a
stranger in a strange land, and had barely $25 in
the world.
In 1865 Mr. Cook came to Michigan, and for a
year and a-half worked east of Grand Rapids. He
then plied his trade in various places, managilng to
save some money regularly, whichl he laid aside intending to invest in business of some kind when
a good opportunity offered. While in Leelanaw
County, he worked on a farm for a short time.
On coming to Traverse City, lie went into partnership with Mr. Dilpley in a: feed store, the firm being
Cook, Diplev & Co. Later they closed out the business. and Mr. Cook became interested in his present enterprise.
In the fall of 1867 our subject wras united in
marriage with Mrs. Mary Greosser, nee Richter,
who was born in Germany in 1841, and whose
parents were Frederick and Mary Richter. The
marriage of -Mr. and MrIs. Cook is graced by four
children, three daughters and a son. Matilda, the
eldest, is the wife of Lester Jones, and is the mother
of two children. Ward and Regina. Emma, Laura
and Arnold are attending school, and are still at
home with their parents. Mrs. Cook is a faithful
member of the Methodist Episcopal Clurch. The
allegiance of our subject is not given to any particular party orlganization, though his preferences
incline toward Republican principles. He is a man
who believes in placing good men in office, and no
others, and uses his influence in the support of
only those whom lie considers worthy and patriotic
citizens. Mrs. Cook had three children by her first
marriage, Mary, Saral and Louis, all living.
ON. OSCAR PALMER, M. D. Among the
gentlemen whose versatile talents enable
them to carry on different lines of business with uniform success, we mention Dr. Paliner, who as a physician, attorney-at-law, editor
and business man has been equally successful. He
came to Grayling in 1880, at which time he built
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the first planing-mill in Crawford County, and continued its management until 1883, when he disposed of the enterprise. In 1882 he was elected
to represent the people of this district in the State
Legislature, and during his term of service was
Chairman of the Committee on the Agricultural
College and the Committee on Local Taxation.
In February, 1881, he purchased the Crawford
Avalanche, which he has since owned and edited.
This paper, which is the oldest in the county, was
founded in 1879 by Masters, Maurer & Brown, and
since coming under its present ownership has been
doubled in size. It is now a seven-column quarto,
Republican in politics, and has the largest circulation of any paper in the county. For several years
our subject read law, and in 1885 he was admitted
to the Bar, since which time he has conducted a
general legal practice. He is now serving his third
term as Prosecuting Attorney. Under the administration of President Harrison, he was Register of
the United States Land Office at Grayling, which
is the only office of the kind in Lower Michigan.
The family of which our subject is a member
originated in Wales. It is a remarkable fact that
his father was a son of Solomon Palmer, who was
the youngest son of a youngest son, etc., for nine
generations, all bearing the name of Solomon.
Our subject was born in Westfield, N. Y., November 8, 1841, and is the son of Lorenzo and Ruth
(Wells) Palmer, natives of Connecticut. His father,
who was for many years a teacher in New York,
came to Michigan in 1842 and settled at Hudson,
teaching there for a few years. Later he was for
a long time engaged in the mercantile business.
For twenty-six years he filled the position of Supervisor of his township, being several times Chairman of the board. He was also Justice of the
Peace for many years. An earnest Christian, he
held membership in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and was one of its active workers. His
death occurred in 1879, at the age of seventy-six
years.
The mother of our subject died about 1848, after
having had nine children. Six of the number attained years of maturity, namely: Albert, a lumberman and stock-raiser, residing in Dawes County,
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Joseph County, Mich.; William W., proprietor of
the Arizona House in Chicago; Emma, widow of
George Purdy, who was for twenty-five years a
printer on the Gate City at Keokuk, Iowa; Ruth,
wife of II. M. Barlow, a boot and shoe merchant in
Missouri; and Oscar, the youngest. After the
death of the mother of these children, the father
married Nancy Gamble, in 1854, and their union
resulted in the birth of one child, who died in infancy. Mrs. Nancy Palmer survived her husband
ten yeurs, her death occurring in 1889.
At the time the family came to Michigan, our
subject was an infant. His early life was passed
in Hudson, where he attended the common schools.
Later he spent a short time in the Agricultural College. At the age of sixteen he commenced to teach
school, and afterward began the study of medicine.
When nineteen years old,in June, 1861,he enlisted
for service in the Union army, and was mustered
in with Company C, First United States Sharpshooters. In November of the same year he was
transferred to the Second United States Sharpshooters as hospital steward. In the spring of
1862 lie was detached from the regiment and placed
on duty in the Finley Hospital, Washington, D. C.
In the fall of the same year he matriculated at
Georgetown Medical College, from which he was
graduated in March, 1864, and soon afterward was
commissioned by Governor Blair as Assistant Surgeon of his regiment. Returning to the field, he
served until the regiment went into winter quarters.
On coming back to Michigan, our subject married Nellie E., daughter of John L. Taylor, a farmer
of IIillsdale County, where she was born. The
Doctor then began the practice of medicine at.Jonesville, Mich., where he remained for four years.
Then, associated with Stephen Gregory, he began
the development of the stone quarry at Stony
Point, Jackson County, but one year later he sold
his interest and took a trip West. On his return
he accepted a position as Cashier and bookkeeper
for the Jonesville Woollen Mills, which in 1873
made an assignment, our subject settling up the
business. He dealt in real estate until 1875, when
he purchased the Jonesville Independent, and published that paper until his removal to Grayling.
In agriculture he takes a special interest, and sup

erintends the management of his farm near Grayling. He is now filling the position of Superintendent of the United States Experimental Station
at Grayling. He and his wife had one child, but
were bereaved by its death in infancy.
As a Republican, our subject takes an active interest in local politics, and has attended every
state convention of his party for the past twenty
years, usually officiating as a delegate. For four
years he was Chairman of the County Central Committee, and for eight years served as a member of
the School Board. Socially he is Past Commander
of Marvin Post No. 240, G. A. R., and Medical
Director of the Department of Michigan, G. A. R.
He also holds membership with the Ancient Order
of United Workmen.
OHN C. POMEROY. The record of the life
of this influential business man of Manistee
is as follows: He was born in St. Joseph
de Beauce, Canada, July 14, 1843, and is the
son of Michael and Amelia (Pagoeot) Pomeroy.
In 1849 he came to the United States with his parents, and spent the years of youth in Bangor and
Old Town,Me., where he learned the logging trade
and the milling business. When less than twenty
years of age he enlisted as a soldier in the Union
army, in 1862, and was drilled for one and onehalf months in Bangor; but his parents opposed
his patriotic project so strenuously tlat he never
went to the front. Soon afterward he came West
and visited his uncle, Charles Paggeot, of Manistee, wlio was engaged in sawmilling at Stronach,
at the head of Lake Manistee.
Under this uncle our subject engaged in logging,
getting out logs by the thousand, cutting and
hauling them to the river. Being familiar with
the operation of a lathmill, he bought out the one
owned by his uncle, investing about $700 in tile
concern. Shortly afterward he was joined by his
brother, Joseph O., with whom he operated the
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lots in Manistee where his office now stands. Upon this site he started a grocery, but continued
to operate his latllmill until his uncle had disposed
of his interests there. His brother became associated with him in the grocery business, and they continued together, building up an extensive trade,
until they lost everything in the disastrous fire of
1871, which occurred six hours after the destruction of Chicago.
Without allowing himself to become discouraged
by his misfortune, Mr. Pomeroy soon resumed
business, turning his attention to the manufacture
of soda-water, in which line he has since engaged.
lie manufactures soft drinks of every kind, and
has established an extensive trade and a remunerative business. In 1880 he bought the mill plant
known as the Califf Planing-mill, to which he soon
added a sawmill. The mill is situated opposite his
office on River Street, and hlas a capacity of five
million feet annually. Employment is given to
about sixty-five men in the season.   Logs are
bought in large quantities and an extensive logging business conducted.
In addition to other interests, Mr. Pomeroy
holds a half-interest in the firm of Paul Pomeroy &
Co., manufacturers of soda-water at Ludington.
He is tile sole bottler of the Frankfort mineral
water, which is regarded as among the best water
in the United States, its properties being similar
to those of the famous MIt. Clemens mineral water.
In the incorporation of the Manistee National
Bank he was an important factor, and is now a
Director, devoting some attention to its affairs.
Mr. Pomeroy has served for eight years as Alderman, to which office he was elected upon the Democratic ticket. He has favored all public improvements, especially the opening of streets leading
into South River Street, and the building of the
new bridge on Smith Street. His labors in behalf
of the welfare of the people are appreciated by his
fellow-citizens, who have the highest confidence
in his ability and efficiency. September 26, 1867,
he married 1Miss Louisa Luseher, of Milwaukee,
and they are the parents of nine children: Amelia,
William C., Lizzie, Susan (who died in childhood),
Clara, Agnes, Emma, Eddie and Lucille. He and
his family hold memberslip in the Guardian Angels'


Catholic Church. They occupy a tastily furnished
and comfortable home at No. 344 First Street,
in addition to which Mr. Pomeroy owns some
valuable real estate in Cadillac and several pieces
of fine property in Manistee.
HARLES M. BELL has been for about
fifteen years identified with the business
growth and prosperity of Traverse City.
He is a baker and confectioner by trade, and a
thorough and practical workman. Coming to this
place in April, 1878, he worked at his calling for
four years, at the end of which time hie opened his
present place of business on Front Street. As the
years have passed lie has succeeded in building up
a good trade, and has been deservedly successful.
Born in Hinckley, Medina County, Ohio, May 5,
1852, C. M. Bell is a son of John M. and Abigail
(Turner) Bell. His paternal grandfather, Dr.
George Bell, was an early settler in the Buckeye
State, and during the French and Indian Wars
acted as a spy for the Government. Later lie did
trading with the Indians, and as he was with them
a large share of his time learned much of their
methods of treating disease and of the herbs they
employed. John Bell was a carpenter by trade and
a native of the Empire State. In his youth he removed to Ohio and later came to Michigan, dying
in Ingham County when only thirty-six years of
age. His wife departed this life in 1869, at Lansing. After the death of her first husband she
married a Mr. Rundell, of Bunker Hill, Mich., by
which union she had a daughter, Ella, now Mrs.
Taggart, of Big Rapids.
Charles M. Bell was his father's only child, and
was deprived of his loving care and attention when
he was only three years of age. In boyhood he
went with his mother and stepfather to Stockbridge, Mich., and thence to Lansing, where he received the major portion of his education, and on
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When he had mastered the business he spent some
time in traveling, principally in Ohio, New York
and Pennsylvania, and while in the latter state attended the Centennial of 1876.
April 6, 1887, Mr. Bell married Miss Elizabeth
E. Haynes, of Northport, this state. The lady is a
native of England, and a daughter of William and
Rosana (Redford) Haynes. Two children, a son and
daughter, grace the union of our subject and wife
and are called, respectively, Morris and Ethel. The
family residence, which is a comfortable and commodious one, is at No. 742 Washington Street.
Mrs. Bell is a faithful member of the Congregational
Church, the services of which her husband usually
attends.
Of late years Mr. Bell has spent several winters
in Florida and while absent has left his business
in good hands. He is a true-blue Republican and
socially is a Knight of the Maccabees. In manner
he is courteous and affable and a man whom it is a
pleasure to know. His fellow-citizens freely accord him their confidence and best wishes, for he is
known to be thoroughly deserving and a man of
sterling worth.
REEMAN       ARNOLD. To anyone who
closely applies himself to the occupation
which he has chosen as his vocation in
life there will come, almost invariably, a high degree of success and the regard of his associates.
Mr. Arnold is no exception to this rule, for his
present position among the people of Otsego
County has been reached by industry, honor and
strict attention to his business affairs. On coming
to Gaylord in August, 1884, his cash capital was
limited to $200, but with this as a nucleus he has
built up a large trade in the merchant-tailoring business and has become the owner of valuable property in the city and surrounding country.
The parents of our subject, Joseph and Amanda
(Frantz) Arnold, were natives of Pennsylvania,
and he was born in Monroe County, that state,
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August 15, 1858. His grandfather, John Arnold,
spent his entire life in Pennsylvania, where, after
many years devoted to agricultural work, he died
at an advanced age. His family consisted of three
sons and three daughters, among whom was Joseph,
a native of Susquehanna County, but now a resident of Monroe County. Though reared upon a
farm, he early learned the blacksmith's trade and
this he has since followed industriously and successfully. His first wife,' the mother of our subject, died when the latter was a boy, and the father
afterward married her sister, by whom he has one
daughter, Lillie. In religious belief he is an earnest, faithful member of the Reformed Church, to
which our subject's mother also belonged. Of
their children, we note the following: Alvin resides at White Haven, Pa.; Jerome, a blacksmith
and farmer, lives in Monroe County, Pa.; Simon
died in Pennsylvania; Lucy was married to Obediah Bidding, and makes her home in Reading,
Pa.; Theodore follows the occupation of a shoemaker in Monroe County; our subject is the next
in the family circle; Mary died at the age of nineteen years; and Joseph, a blacksmith, is engaged at
his trade in Monroe County.
In youth our subject had the advantage of an
academical education, and at eighteen years was
graduated from the academy at Broadheadsville.
Soon afterward he went to Stroudsburg, Pa., and
apprenticed himself to an expert tailor, with whom
he remained for three years as an apprentice and
one year as a clerk. Becoming thoroughly familiar with the trade, he engaged at "jour" work in
various places, being at Lehighton for a time, later
at Mauch Chunk, Bethlehem and Stroudsburg, and
coming from the latter place to Michigan. He
reached Gaylord in August, 1884, and at once
rented a shop on E Street, afterward buying the
property. By industrious application to the business and by close study of the wants of his patrons, coupled with a thorough knowledge of the
trade, he soon gained a reputation as an expert
tailor, and is now not only the oldest man in that
line of business in this place, but the most successful and prominent as well. In the summer of
1888 he traded his property on E Street for his
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centrally located and commands better advantages
for trade.
The political questions of the age receive from
Mr. Arnold the serious consideration which they
merit, and lie is well informed concerning public
matters, being able to give a reason for his preference for D)emocratic principles. For two terms lie
served as School Inspector, and in 1890 was elected
County Treasurer, in which capacity he served for
four years, his discharge of the duties attending
the position being generally satisfactory. In addition, to the business which lie conducts, lie is the
owner of one hundred ad d sixty acres of land, and
at various times hias dealt in real estate. Fraternally he is a Knight-Templar Mason and a member
of the Order of the Maccabees.
In 1886 Mr. Arnold mnarrie( Miss Mattie White,
who was born in Stroudsburg, Pa., and is a daughter of Tames White, a railroad bridge-builder residing in that place. They are the parents of five
children, namely: Frank,,John, Edward, Alice and
Mattie. In their religious connections tile family
are identified with tile Congregational Church, and
are active in the good works of that denomination.
T UGENE E.   )OUVILLE, Postmaster at
9    Manistee, born in Milwaukee, Wis., JanuarNy 15, 1844, was reared in that city, attending the high school for a time, and graduating
from Lincoln's College at the age of eighteen. On
the completion of his education he learned photography, which trade lie followed for some time
thereafter. Coming to Manistte in the spring of
1865, he opened a gallery,and conducted an extensive business in that line for six years.
From the photographic business Mr. Douville
turned his attention to the insurance and real-estate
business, and has since had a large trade in that line.
He has made a specialty of handling pine lands,
both for himself and for others. Personally he has
inspected much of the land in the northern part
of the state, and few are better informed concern

ing the valuation of proporty than is he. Of office and abstract work he has also made a specialty.
In connection with Edward Lewis, the County Register of Deeds, he opened a set of abstracts for Manistee County, and these he still owns. All later
transfers have been entered in this record book, so
that they are easy of access. The Lockwood system, wihich is considered the most complete, was
used in the compilation of the records, it being covered by copyright.
About five years ago Mr. Douville visited the
southern pine lands, accompanied by M. W. Gallagher, a practical woodsman, who had personally
inspected the pine lands in all of the Gulf States.
They made large investments there, and during the
four years following had an office in New Orleans
about six months of each year. Their sales were
extensive, aggregating about two hundred thousand acres of pine lands, which were sold largely
to Northern lumbermen. Mr. Douville still holds
an interest in about one hundred thousand acres
of pine lands in the South.
The Douville Addition to the city of Manistee,
which was made by our subject, consists of about
forty lots lying in the center of the town and occupying a very desirable location. EIe also owns
suburban property and several business blocks that
bring in a good income from their rental. For
some years he was in partnership with his brother,
Walter W., in the book business at Manistee, their
trade being an extensive one. After twenty years
together, his brother, who had been the manager
of the business,died suddenly, in 1886,after which
the stock was sold.
On coming to Manistee Mr. I)ouville became
identified with the Democratic party, which in those
days was largely in the minority, the place being
considered a Republican stronghold. Through
his efforts, in connection with a few other loyal
Democrats, he succeeded in bringing his party
to the front as a formidable and often successful
competitor of the other organization. Beginning
in 1876, he served for fouryears as Probate Judge.
For one term he was Mayor, also served as City
Recorder and City Treasurer, and has long been
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the majority of the party conventions and took
part in the Congressional campaigns. February 1,
1894, he was appointed Postmaster, having been
selected after a close contest among several competitors.
In religion Mr. Douville adheres to the belief of
the Unitarian organization. In 1876 he married
Mrs. Helen A. (Foskett) Traver, of Erie, Ill. Socially he has been active in the lodge work of
the Odd Fellows' society, passing the chairs in the
encampment as well as in the subordinate lodge. He
is a member of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment, and is connected with the Knights of
Honor. In the Order of Rebekah he holds membership, as does also his wife.
J AMES W. MARKHAM is the head of a small
settlement located about three miles distant
from Traverse City, and known as Norrisville. Here lie is engaged in the manufacture of brick on a very extensive scale, and gives
employment to from thirty to fifty men. For
these hands and their families he has erected a
number of neat and substantial houses in the vicinity of his own home. Mr. Markham is a striking example of the self-made men of America.
Hardly twenty years ago he was a poor man, with
but little more than a few clothes and a shovel.
Nevertheless, he possessed those inherited qualities
of pluck and energy which compel fortune to
smile, and after prospecting for a time he discovered a good bank of clay suitable for brick. He
commenced in a small way as a manufacturer, and
now sells brick by the million.
The father of J. W., James Markham, who is living under his roof, is a native of England, but
settled in Canada at an early day and engaged in
farming. His wife, Sarah, nee Pipe, lived to be
fifty-two years of age, and he is now in his eightieth year. Of their union were born the following children; Mary Ann, who became the wife of




John Rogers, of Wiarton, Ontario; David, who is
engaged in the brick and lumber business at Osceola, this state; John, who enlisted in the Civil War,
and died about 1865; Jacob, who died in childhood; James W., of this sketch; Abraham, now
working in the car-shops at Port Huron; Sarah,
Mrs. Walter Miller, of Wiarton; Isaac, a teamster
of Croswell, this state; Samuel, a resident of Hamilton, Ontario; Isadore, a Canadian farmer; Charles,
who died in infancy; and Joseph M., now of Cincinnati.
James W. Markham was born in Waterloo, Canada, April 29, 1847, and remained upon his father's homestead until eighteen years of age. His
services were needed in the farm management, and
as there were no schools convenient, his education
was decidedly neglected. When in his nineteenth
year he started out for himself and worked on a
farm, after which lie spent two years learning the
brick-making trade. In 1868 he came to this state,
and for a time worked in the lumber woods near
Croswell. During this time he made some brick,
and later put up a machine for the manufacture of
this article at Benzonia. After operating the machine for a period, he looked about him for a favorable situation, and settled upon Traverse City as
the best for his purposes. Here he made the acquaintance of Perry Hannah, whose history appears
elsewhere in this work. For the first year his retail sales amounted to only about five thousand
brick, but now he annually retails over half a million. His works have an annual output of about
four million.
May 12, 1875, Mr. Markham was united in marriage with Sarah Ann Smurthwaite at Port Huron.
Her parents, Thomas and Lavinia Smurthwaite,
were natives of England and Nova Scotia, respectively, and the former has reached his seventy-third,
and the latter her sixty-ninth, year. Their eldest
son, William, is deceased. Thomas makes his home
in Manistee; Jane is Mrs. Elno E. Parrott, of Illinois; Mary is the wife of William Tucker, of Sand
Beach, Mich.; Joseph and James are deceased; and
Lavinia is the wife of I. D. Lane, of Sand Beach.
In the management of his business, Mr. Markham has been greatly assisted by his wife, who is
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keeps the books of the concern, makes the financial
calculations, and is his private secretary. In politics Mr. Markham is identified with the Republican
party, and socially he is a Mason of the Seventh
Degree.
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J OHN A. LINDSTROM, Treasurer of Manistee County, and one of the successful lierchants of the city of Manistee, was born in
Wermland, Sweden, September 30, 1853, being the son of Nels and Kate Lindstrom. He was
only eight years old when death deprived him of
his mother, and he was afterward cared for by
strangers until he was seventeen, when lie returned
to his father's house. One year later lie accompanied his father to the United States and settled
on a farm in Sherman Township, Osceola County,
Mich., where the latter is still engaged in farm
pursuits.
In the public schools and by private study the
subject of this sketch obtained a good education.
In 1871 he began to learn the trade of a carpenter, which he followed until 1880, meantime also
engaging in railroad work, though he did not yet
understand the English language. In 1880 he became clerk in the store of G. W. Bevins at Tustin,
Osceola County, by whom he was soon promoted
to be chief clerk and also appointed Deputy Postmaster, Mr. Bevins being the Postmaster. He kept
the books both for the store and the postoffice, remaining in this position for six years.
Associated with another gentleman, Mr. Lindstrom, in 1887, opened a general mercantile store
at Tustin, the firm name being Lindstrom & Lovene. The connection continued for three years,
the business being lalrge and profitable. In April,
1890, Mr. Lindstrom opened a general store on
Fifth Street, Manistee, and in May, 1893, came to
his present location, No, 906 Vine Street, where
he carries a full assortment of groceries, crockery,
dry goods and notions, also feed and hay. His


stock is varied and large, and the business is a
most successful one.
In the fall of 1894 Mr. Lindstrom was elected
Treasurer of Manistee County, having a majority
over two candidates of three hundred and seven,
and receiving a total vote of nineteen hundred
and eighty-seven. His popularity is shown by the
fact that lie received a larger number of ballots
than any candidate for any of the county offices,
with one exception. In Republican circles he has
long been active. In Osceola County he served as
County Committeeman, and has frequently served
as delegate to conventions. His bonds as County
Treasurer are $75,000.
Mr. Lindstrom married, on the 5th of August,
1881, Miss Huldah M. Olson, a native of Westervik,
Sweden, born January 16, 1858. Mrs. Lindstrom
was reared in Westervik, where her father engaged in business. She came to the Unitcd States
in 1880, and has since made her home in Michigan.
In religious belief she is a Baptist, while our subject is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church.
He has served his congregation as organist for sixteen years and is one of its most active workers.
Socially he is a member of the Svea Society. His
children, three in number, are named as follows:
Alfdis Sophia, who was born July 21, 1882; Florence Iliana, May 29, 1884; and Joseph Benjamin
Harrison, October 4, 1888.
F   RANK RICH, M. D. Although still in the
dawn of the success that has attended his
efforts in a professional way, Dr. Rich has
already given abundant evidence of the ability
that qualifies him for a high place in the medical
fraternity. He is a member of a family that for
several generations has been prominent in the professions, and his own career thus far has been such
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and is one of the most successful physicians of
that school in the city and county of Manistee.
Through his paternal ancestors Dr. Rich traces
his ancestry to England, where his grandfather was
born and reared. On the maternal side, the family is of Iolland extraction. Longevity has been
characteristic of the members of the Rich family,
also their fondness for professional life; while the
maternal ancestors usually engaged in agricultural
pursuits. The father of our subject, Arthur D.
Rich, is a native of Ticonderoga, N. Y., and about
1845 came West, settling near Kalamazoo, Mich.,
where for a time he engaged in the practice of law.
From that place he removed to Chicago, where be
has conducted an extensive and remunerative legal
practice for a period of about thirty-five years.
The mother of our subject bore the maiden name
of Esther Dyckman, and was born in Ticonderoga,
N. Y. There were eleven children in the family,
of whom nine are now living, Dr. Rich being the
seventh in order of birth. All are residents of
Chicago, with the exception of himself and two
brothers: Louis, a minister of the Swedenborgian
Church in Detroit, Mich.; and Charles D., a practicing physician of Phoenix, Ariz.
The Doctor was born in Chicago, March 18, 1870,
and was educated in the public schools of that
city, where the years of his boyhood and youth
were passed. Entering the literary department of
the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, he pursued his studies there for two years. lie then became a student in the medical department of the
same institution, where he completed a three-years
course in medicine, receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1893. During the last year
spent in the university he was also engaged as assistant professor of ophthalmology and otology.
While serving in this capacity he enjoyed superior advantages for studying the eye and the ear,
and has made the treatment of diseases of this
character a special study. In his practice, while
skilled in all lines, lie makes the treatment of the
eye and ear a specialty. His office is fully supplied with the intricate and necessary appliances
for the treatment of these ailments, as well as the
other ills to which human flesh is heir.
With everything pertaining to his profession,


Dr. Rich keeps in the closest touch. He is identified with two college societies at Ann Arbor, and
is a member of the Michigan State Societies of
Homeopathy and the American Institute of Homeopathy. He was reared in the Congregational
faith. and inclines toward the doctrines of that
church. A Republican in politics, he takes an interest in all party and political matters, and few
men are better informed than he on the topics of
the day. He has never held nor aspired to any
political position, yet few men who are ambitious
in that way would fill an office of trust more worthily.
P ARM C. GILBERT. As an attorney, Mr.
Gilbert takes front rank at the Bar of
Grand Traverse County. He is a man
of liberal education and scholarly attainments,
and has always been a close student. Possessing
much natural aptitude for the law, he is a concise,
logical reasoner, and has his cases and the law governing the points well in hand. His success is
especially commendable when the fact is taken
into consideration that he has made his own way
in the world, unaided by capital, influential friends
or what is usually called "luck." Though he has
been in practice for a few years only, he is already
recognized as one of the able and promising young
lawyers of Traverse City, and is rapidly gaining
prominence among the legal fraternity of this part
of the state.
The father of our subject, J. B. Gilbert, resides
upon a farm near the northeast corner of Manistee
County. He married Miss H. A. Rudd, a native
of southern Michigan, and a member of a well
known family of that part of the state. Longevity has been a marked characteristic of the Gilbert
family, and the mother of Mrs. J. B. Gilbert attained the venerable age of ninety-eight. The
twelve children comprising the parental family
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of John Ostrander, of Traverse City; Rose, wife
of John Whiteman, residing in Onekama, Manistee
County; Sumner, a student in the Traverse City
schools; Alonzo, who is with his parents; Bird, at
present in Traverse City; and Bessie, Moses and
Belle, who are at home.
The subject of this notice was born in Newaygo,
Cass County, Mich., May 24, 1865, and in boyhood was obliged to work hard, assisting in the
maintenance of the family. As opportunity afforded, he attended the neighboring district schools,
but the knowledge that he acquired was the result
rather of self-culture than school training. At the
age of eighteen he secured a certificate to teach,
having by his studious habits gained the necessary
knowledge so that he passed a creditable examination. During the four following years he taught
five terms of school, using the funds derived therefrom to prosecute his studies. He attended Benzonia College for one year. and then taught to secure additional funds. Afterward he spent six
months at the Normal School at Valparaiso, Ind.,
then taught a term of school, and later entered the
Traverse City High School, where he finished the
regular four-years course in two years, earning his
own way in the mean time as best he could. At
the completion of the course, he was graduated
with the Class of '89, at which time he was awarded
the prize for having the higliest average standing
of the class for the four years, it being a scholarship in Adrian College, in Michigan.
After a short time devoted to the study of law
in the office of J. R. Adsit, our subject entered the
law department of the University of Michigan, in
October, 1889, and continued until his graduation
in 1891. From June of that year he was in the
office of J. R. Adsit until February of the following year, when the death of that gentleman caused
him to open an office for himself. In March, 1892,
he formed a partnership with G. G. Covill, and the
connection then formed continued until January,
1894, since which time Mr. Gilbert has been alone.
He engages in general practice, and is rapibly establishing a large clientage in the village and surrounding country.
In November, 1892, occurred the marriage of
Mr. Gilbert and Miss Rhoda Emma Thomas. This


lady is a native of Indiana, and her parents are
residents of Traverse City. She was reared in the
faith of the Society of Friends, to which she still
adheres, while Mr. Gilbert is a Baptist in religious
belief. One child, Harold, blesses their union. In
political belief Mr. Gilbert is an unswerving Republican, although his participation in politics is
confined to voting and giving private counsel.
W          ILLIAM BROSCH. Among the nativeborn sons of Grand Traverse County
who have here spent their entire lives
and have been identified with its progress and the
development of its resources, we mention the name
of William Brosch, a young business man of Traverse City. He resides with his parents in their
beautiful home, which occupies a picturesque situation amid most attractive surroundings and
affording a pleasant view, on the east corner of
West Bay.
Tlhe father of our subject, Frank F. Brosch, one
of the successful and prominent business men of
Traverse City, is a native of Austria, and was born
February 4, 1831. He grew to manhood in the
land of his birth, and thence emigrated to America,
making settlement in Chicago in 1853. Having
learned the trade of a butcher prior to his emigration to this country, he secured a position in a
slaughter-house at Chicago, where he remained a
few years. His arrival in Traverse City was in the
year 1856, at which time this now flourishing village was sparsely settled, and contained few houses.
He has been one of the energetic, capable and persevering citizens who have contributed to its advancement, and have watched its growth with intelligent interest. For ten years he was in the
employ of Hannah, Lay & Co. at this place. He
took up a homestead and spent about seven years
in farming and lumbering, making considerable
money in these enterprises. On retiring from that
work he came to Traverse City, where he opened a
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our subject being the present manager of the concern.
By his marriage with Mary Greilick, Frank F.
Brosch became the father of the following-named
children: Emma, wife of Frank Freidrick, of Traverse City; Emma, who died when eight years old;
William, the subject of this notice; Edward, who
died in childhood; and Edward (second), a resident
of Traverse City. The third in order of birth,
William, was born in Grand Traverse County June
17, 1868. The first six years of his life were passed
upon a farm, after which he accompanied his parents to Traverse City. In the schools of this place
he received a practical education, and by reading
current literature he has become well posted concerning topics of interest. About 1890 he became
interested in the meat business with his father, and
has since been connected with the market, being
its present manager. By his excellent judgment
and energy, he relieves his father of much of the
responsibility attached to his business, and the latter, who is not in robust health, is at present in
California, where he hopes to derive benefit from
the beneficent influence of that delightful climate.
The family is one of social prominence, and its
members enjoy the esteem of their large circle of
acquaintances.
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AMES A. BOOTS is the leading contractor
for masonry and plastering work at Traverse
City, and makes a specialty of the latter. He
has made his home and headquarters here
since the spring of 1882, and the first year after
his arrival was foreman for Bentley & Nolan, who
had the contract for building the Northern Michigan Insane Asylum. Since that time Mr. Boots
has had charge of many other large and important
pieces of work, and since he has embarked in contracting for himself has made a striking success.
Among other large public buildings which show
evidences of his handiwork are the two ward schoolhouses, Steinberg's Opera House and the McNamara Block.
The records of Mr. Boots' ancestors have not


been kept, but there is little doubt that they were
of German extraction, the name formerly being
Butz. The progenitor of the family in America
was one Thomas Butz, who settled in Maryland
and subsequently removed to New York State during the latter part of the seventeenth century.
The paternal grandmother of our subject died at the
age of eighty-nine, while his maternal grandmother
lacked but a few days of being eighty-eight years
of age at the time of her demise. The father,
Benjamin F. Boots, was born in New York State,
and settled in Sturgis, Mich., about 1842. Later
he removed to Shawnee County, Kan., settling
about eighteen miles west of Topeka. He was a
mason by trade, and followed that occupation during most of his active life. He died when about
seventy years of age. His wife, Mary, was a Miss
Harwood, a native of Steuben County, N. Y. She
passed away when only forty-eight years of age,
leaving the following children: George E., of Butler, Ind., a leading banker of the place; James
A.; Matilda, Mrs. David Hartzell, of Rossville,
Kan.; Augusta, Mrs. Allen Burtch, of Penn Yan,
N. Y., and Melville, a stenographer and telegraph
operator at Bessemer, Ala.
James A. Boots was born in Sturgis, Mich.,
August 7, 1847, and when about six years of age
removed to Butler, Ind. At the end of two years
his family removed to Waterloo, the same state,
and here the main part of his education was acquired. In 1864 he went to Penn Yan, N. Y.,
where he learned the trade of a mason. This he
followed in the Empire State until 1869, and during the next five years he traveled through a number of states, learning much of his country and
things in general, while still pursuing his regular
vocation. In 1874 he went to Angola, Ind.,
where he continued to dwell until the spring of
1882, when, as before mentioned, he cast in his lot
with the good people of Traverse City. He may
well be proud of the reputation which he bears as
a man who always carries out in every detail his
contracts and is sure to give satisfaction.
While a resident of New York Mr. Boots became
acquainted with and was married, in March, 1873,
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child is Lena Belle, who is now attending the local
schools.
In past years Mr. Boots' political sympathies
were with the Greenback party. He believes that
our present financial policy is all wrong and would
fain see another monetary system adopted by the
Government. A member of the Masonic fraternity, he belongs to Traverse City Lodge No. 222,
of this place.
j7J OWARD B. GARNER, M. D., came to
Traverse City in November, 1894. Ile
located here with the intention of making
it his permanent abiding place, and, although the
period of his sojourn has been comparatively brief,
he has already gained a profitable and increasing
practice, to the demands of which lie gives the
closest attention. Iis natural ability has been
supplemented by diligent study, and lie is well
qualified for the practice of his chosen profession.
The Garner family is of Scotch extraction, and
has been represented in Michigan for three generations. The grandfather of our subject, John Garner, was born in New Jersey, and became a pioneer of White Lake, Oakland County, Mich., where
he followed the occupation of a farmer.
R. B., the father of our subject, was among the
eldest of Grandfather Garner's children, and was
born at White Lake, Oakland County. His youthful years were spent on the home farm, and when
the time came for him to select a life occupation
he chose that with which he was most familiar.
He is still engaged as an agriculturist, and makes
his home in Emmet County, to which part of the
state he removed six years ago. His wife, who
died in 1893, was a native of New York, and bore
the maiden name of Mary Fitzjarald. Their children were six in number, namely: Belle, who died
in Emmet County; Allie, who died in childhood;
Lota, also deceased; Minnie, who is with her parents in Emmet County; Howard B., of this sketch;


and Eddie, a druggist in Port Huron, who died at
the age of twenty-five years.
The birth of our subject occurred in Tyrone,
Livingston County, Mich.. October 30, 1865. The
years of his boyhood and youth were uneventfully passed upon the home farm and in attendance at the neighboring schools. His parents gave
him the best educational advantages the county
afforded, and he was a student in both the common and high schools. Upon completing his education, he entered upon the profession of a teacher,
which he followed for two years. It was not,
however, his intention to make that occupation his
life work. It was his desire to become a physician,
and as soon as possible he commenced his medical
studies under the preceptorship of an experienced
practitioner, Dr. Edwin Bachman, with whom he
remained during 1885 and 1886.
Subsequently our subject entered the University
of Michigan, and in 1892 he was graduated from
the medical department of that institution. He
commenced the active practice of his profession at
Harbor Springs, Mich., and was fortunate in meeting with success from the beginning. Not content with the knowledge already gained, but wishing to more thoroughly equip himself for his profession, he sold out his practice at Harbor Springs
and went to New York City, where he continued
his medical researches under the most competent
instructors. He was graduated from the New York
Polyclinic in operative surgery under the immediate instruction of the President, John A. Wyeth,
who has a wide reputation in that field. For excellence in general surgery he was awarded a certificate. He was also a student in the New York
Post-Graduate School, and, in fact, his preparation
for his profession has been of the highest order.
In general surgery he is a specialist, but expects
to maintain a general practice. He has fitted up
an office at the corner of Front and Cass Streets,
and, having made careful preparation for his profession, he has before him every prospect of a
bright and useful career.
Dr. Garner's marriage with Miss Fannie Snow
occurred April 24, 1893. Ile has not been active
in politics, but, believing that the principles of the
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of our country, he casts his ballot for that political
organization. Fraternally he affiliates with the
Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Free and
Accepted Masons and the Knights of the Maccabees. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church,
and is a frequent attendant at its services.
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LFRED     V. FRIEDRICH, Postmaster at
Traverse City, is among the most enterprising business men of the place, and is
said to be the youngest postmaster under Presidential appointment in the state. He assumed
the duties of the office March 1, 1894, and his
service in this position has reflected credit upon
his own abilities and given satisfaction to the people. Among the residents of Traverse City none
are more devoted than he is to its welfare, and
none have greater faith in its future prosperity
and continued growth.
As the name indicates, the Friedrich family is
of German extraction. The father of our subject,
Frank, was born in Germany, and coming to this
country, engaged in the hotel business at Grand
Rapids, Mich., where he remained about twenty
years. Later in life he was the proprietor of the
Front Street House in Traverse City. He was a
man who possessed characteristic German thrift
and industry, and his death was a loss to the community in which he resided. His wife, who is now
liviing in Grand Rapids, was also a native of Germany and bore the maiden name of Marie Ansorge.
Their family consisted of eight children, as follows: Mary, who is deceased; Anna, wife of Jacob
Furtsch, of Traverse City; Frank, Alfred V., Matilda; Louise and Laura, who are with their mother
in Grand Rapids; and Oscar, the youngest of the
family.
The fourth in order of birth of these children is
Alfred V., who was born in Grand Rapids, Mich.,
October 25, 1865. At the age of seven years he
accompanied his parents to Traverse City, where
his education was obtained in the public schools.
Two weeks before the time of his graduation he
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thorough knowledge. Going back to Grand Rapids, he was for a time employed in the office of an
uncle in the A. Leitelt Iron Works. On his return to Traverse City he formed a partnership, in
1888, with his brother in the boot and shoe business. In 1895 he purchased his brother's interest
in the buildings and stock, and is now conducting
the business alone.
Having made his home in Traverse City the
most of the time since he was seven years old, Mr.
Friedrich is deeply interested in the welfare of the
place, and a supporter of all measures tending to
promote its progress. Notwithstanding the fact
that this section is strongly Republican, he has
ever remained loyal to Democratic principles,
which he upholds with equal firmness in the hour
of defeat or the triumph of victory. Being a
young man of excellent judgment and good executive ability, he is the chosen leader of his party,
and for four years served as Chairman of the County Committee; in fact the entire work of the party
in the county was left to his supervision. For eight
years he has been prominently identified with local politics and has performed the duties devolving upon him in a manner satisfactory to all.
In public enterprises Mr. Friedrich has also taken
an active interest, and at the present time fills the
office of Secretary of the Boardman River Electric
Light Company, to which organization he has
given considerable thought and work since he assisted in its inception. Fraternally he is a Mason
and a Knight of Pythias. He spent about one
year in the law office of L. Roberts, of this place,
and thus gained a good knowledge of legal questions, which information has been of use to him in
practical business life. In 1892 he was united in
marriage with Miss Minnie Spalding, of Petersburg, Monroe County, Mich., and they have one
son, Alfred Spalding, born in 1893.
W;)ILLIAM  H. NUTTALL, Master Mechanic for the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, was born in Eureka, Wis.,
February 17, 1864, and is the son of Lawrence W.
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ther came to Manistee for the purpose of building
a sawmill for the firm of Gifford, Ruddock & Co.
In this concern lie became the resident partner,
Mr. Gifford making his home in Albany, N. Y.,
and Mr. Ruddock in Chicago. At a somewhat
later date the name of the firm was changed to
Ruddock, Palmatier & Co., then became Ruddock,
Nuttall & Co., and finally the mill became the
property of Buckley & Douglas in 1887. This was
one of the most extensive and successful enterprises of Manistee, the business amounting to
about twenty-two million feet of lumber per annum.
On severing his connection with the mill, Lawrence W. Nuttall removed to Keota, Iowa, in 1888,
and now makes his home upon a stock farm near
that city. Of his family, one daughter, Emma,
wife of John Arnold, and William H. still reside
in Manistee. The subject of this notice came to
Manistee when a lad of seven years, two years after
his father's arrival in this place. Here his education was obtained. At a very early age, he gained
a thorough knowledge of the milling business.
hIs familiarity with engineering led to his appointment as assistant engineer when he was only
fifteen years of age. Four years later he was given
charge of the mill of which he has since been engineer, having several assistants under him.
At the inception of the Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, Mr. Nuttall was made Master Mechanic, and given full charge of the mechanical department. Some years prior to this he had charge
of the old narrow-gauge road of the mill company, and thus gained a knowledge of locomotive
engineering. In his department in the sawmill he
has twelve assistants, and in the railroad department thirty-three assistants, including eight engineers and eight firemen. The round-house and
shops are at Manistee, and there are eight engines,
as well as other needed equipments, making the
road one of the most complete of the kind in the
state.
The political questions of the age have received
from Mr. Nuttall the serious consideration which
they demand, and he has firm convictions upon all
subjects of general importance. In political belief he is an earnest advocate of Republican prin

ciples, and invariably gives his support to the
nominees of that party. He gives his aid to all
public measures having for their object the promotion of the welfare of the people, and may always be relied upon to give his influence to all
that is true, uplifting and beneficial.
In his social connections Mr. Nuttall is identified with the Masonic fraternity as a member of
the chapter, council and commandery. He also belongs to the Uniformed Rank of the Knights of
Pythias. In the Independent Order of Odd Fellows he holds membership, and is also connected
with the Society of Marine Engineers. He has led
an upright, honorable life, and throughout this
section of the state is held in high regard.
J. KNEELAND, M. D. In point of years
of practice, Dr. Kneeland is one of the oldest resident physicians of Traverse City.
He came to this place on the 17th of October, 1872,
and has been continuously in practice here since.
He is a man whose life has been very successful,
but whose success is not the result of chance. That
he has gained prominence and influence is due to
his energy, perseverance and force of will. To an
unusual extent he possesses those qualities which
are so essential to success in any department of
life-industry, common-sense and determination.
In reviewing the genealogical record of the
Kneeland family, we find that the Doctor's grandfather, George W. Kneeland, was a native of Jefferson County, N. Y., and a farmer by occupation.
In 1826 he migrated to Ohio and settled in Portage County, when that portion of the state was
new and sparsely inhabited. He experienced the
trials and sacrifices incident to pioneer life, and
before he had achieved success, while yet in the
prime of usefulness, he died, in 1836, aged forty
years. The eldest of his four children was Giles
W., our subject's father, who was born in Portage
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quarry, and burned lime extensively, supplying a
large extent of country. He died in September,
1894, when seventy-seven years old.
The mother of our subject, known in maidenhood as Amy A. Barber, was a native of Sheffield,
Mass., and removed thence to Ohio with her parents when six years old. Her death occurred in
1889, when she was seventy-four years of age. She
was the mother of five children, viz.: Sarah; E.
R.; C. J.; Myron A., who lives on the old homestead in Ohio; and Elva L., whose home is also in
Ohio. Our subject was born at Freedom, Portage
County, Ohio, February 10, 1846, and spent his
youth upon a farm, being trained to habits of industry and economy. The rudiments of his education were gained in the common schools, and subsequently he attended Hiram College for ive winter terms, the intervening summer months being
devoted to the teacher's profession, in order to secure the funds necessary for prosecuting his studies.
As far back as he can remember, the Doctor
evinced a fondness for the medical profession. It
was lie who, in playing with other children, always
acted the part of the "Doctor," prescribing for
them in supposed cases of sickness. His first actual
practice was when a small child. A younger brother
had the toothache, and was visited by the "Doctor,"
who distinguished himself by actually pulling the
tooth, a somewhat realistic play. When the "Doctor" realized what he had done, he was as much
frightened as his brother.
Under Dr. A. J. Squire as preceptor, our subject
conducted his medical readings for some time. He
was graduated from the medical department of the
University of Philadelphia, and commenced actual
practice at Freedom, Ohio, his old home. He
started alone in competition with sixteen doctors,
but notwithstanding that fact he was quite successful from the start. After two and one-half years
in that place he came to Traverse City, and formed
a partnership with Dr. Ashton, which was dissolved
thirteen years later. Since 1886 he has been alone.
By his marriage to Estella Udall, of Portage
County, Ohio, Dr. Kneeland has one son, Harry,
now a student in school. Politically our subject
is an enthusiastic Republican, and has taken an
active part in local politics. For many years he


was the Chairman of all important party conventions, and has wielded a considerable influence in
its councils. Fraternally he is a Mason and also
belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
being Past Grand of his lodge. In childhood he
was reared in accordance with strict old Puritan
methods, and often was accustomed to sit on the
fence Sunday evenings waiting as patiently as possible for the sun to go down, that he might commence to play. He is somewhat liberal in his religious views, inclining toward the Congregational
doctrines.
In educational matters the Doctor has always
taken an active and commendable interest. Realizing the value of a good education, it has been
his desire to give to the children of this place the
best advantages possible. He has been a member
of the School Board continuously since 1874, and
a Director all of that time except three years. The
schools of Traverse City are superior to the majority, and their excellent condition is due largely
to the efforts of the Doctor. He takes great pride
in the schools, and aids their progress in every way
possible. His wife is a lady of refinement and
culture, and assists him in all his undertakings.
Together they dispense a gracious hospitality to
friend and stranger, and a liberal charity to the
poor and needy.
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ILLIAM F. HARSHA, a leading business man of Traverse City, is a dealer
in real estate and negotiates loans. For
some time lie conducted an extensive fire-insurance business, but sold out that branch and has
since given his exclusive attention to his present
line of business. Beginning to make his own way
in the world when only nine years of age, he has
advanced step by step until he has reached his
present position of influence and fortune. His
success is due entirely to his own endeavors and
indefatigable energies. During his residence in
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and is thoroughly posted in values both of village
and country lands in this county. In manner he
is always courteous and accommodating, and readily
wins the good-will of all with whom lie comes in
contact, whether in business or social relations.
The father of our subject, John Harsha, was a
native of Washington County, Pa., and for a number of years was engaged in merchandising at
West Union, Ohio. He died while still in the
prime of life, being but forty years old at the time.
His wife, who before her marriage was Miss Mary
Fife, is making her home with our subject. HIer
other children are as follows: Jennie, Mrs. David
McBeth, of Clinton,Ind.; John G. who was called
to his final rest in 1880, at the age of twentyseven years; Horace S., engaged in the real-estate
business at Charlevoix, Mich.; and Oscar, who
died in infancy.
Born in Allegheny County, Pa., March 11, 1848,
W. F. IIarsha was only five years of age at the
time of his father's death, and was obliged to
begin the battle of life while still at a tender age.
He had but small chance for obtaining an education, and has been obliged to study much privately
in order to keel posted on current events and
abreast with the times. He is a close observer,
has a good memory, and has thus became well informed. When he was nine years old he entered
a general store as a clerk and continued to be thus
employed until lie was fifteen years of age. At
that time he went to Marshall County, Ind., where
he worked on a farm for one summer, after which
lie clerked in a store for another year and then attended school during the following fall and winter.
The year 1868 witnessed the coming of Mr.
Harsha to this county, within whose limits he has
since made his home. Ile first located in Elk Rapids, where he obtained a position with the firm of
Dexter & Noble. Thrifty and economical by nature, he saved as much as possible from his salary
and invested thle amount when a favorable opportunity offered in hotel property, known as the Bay
View House. His brother was also interested in
this enterprise, and together they operated the
hotel until the fall of 1878. W. F. Harsha then
came to Traverse City and entered the employ
of Hannah, Lay & Co. in their sawmill, where


lie remained until the spring of 1880. He then
embarked in his present business, to which he
seemed naturally adapted from the first.
In 1880 Mr. Harsha married Miss Belle Cameron,
whose death occurred three years later. She was
born in 1844, and was a daughter of Archibald and
Agnes (Lidle) Cameron. She was a lady of good
education and social attainments and enjoyed the
friendship of all who knew her.
In a social way Mr. Harsha is a member of the
Masonic fraternity, and is identified with the
Knights of Pythias. On political questions he is
a true Republican.
LBERT P. HOUGH. On the 1st of May,
j  1893, this gentleman assumed the management of the Traverse City Transcript, of
which he has since been the editor and sole proprietor. It is a six-column, eight-page paper, published weekly, and is a strong advocate of Republican principles, being one of the leading organs
of that party in Northern Michigan. Throughout
the county of Grand Traverse it has a large and
growing circulation, and in many of the best homes
of this locality it is a welcome guest.
The genial and popular editor of the Transcript
is the son of Judson J. and Hattie E. (Robinson)
Hough, who were born in Buffalo, N. Y. His father, who was for several years a resident of Decatur, Ill., acted in the capacity of adjuster for the
Northwestern National Fire Insurance Company,
and was very prominent in insurance circleS. He
was killed at the great fire in Milwaukee, when the
Newhall Hotel was burned to the ground. He left,
besides his wife, four children, Albert P., Judson
J., Hattie and Alletta, of Jackson, Mich.
The subject of this sketch is a native of Michigan, and was born in Saginaw. After completing
the studies of the common and high schools at
Jackson, he entered the University of Michigan,
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tered the employ of Foot & Jenks, who were engaged in the perfumery business, and under whoni
he gained a thorough knowledge of the trade.
His mother having some investments in this part
of the state, ie came out to look after her interests.
Although he entered upon his present business not
altogether as a matter of cloice, he has proved to
be the right man in the right place, and has built
up an excellent paper. He is well adapted for the
newspaper business, being genial and cordial, as
well as well informed and progressive.
The marriage of Mr. H-ough, which occurred in
February, 1891, united liii with Miss Eulalia IIasslett, a resident of Charlotte, Mich. To those who
are regular readers of his paper, it will be unnecessary to state that lie is a firm Republican, devoted
to his party, faithful to its interests, and ever to
be relied upon to give his vote and influence to
its men and measures. Fraternally he affiliates
with the Knights of Pythias.
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J AMES GARLAND. Not without justice Mr.
Garland is conceded to hold an enviable position among the prominent self-made men
of Grand Traverse County. With but limited means when a young man, and with no influence to help him along except hiis own good
name and upright conduct, witll these and by untiring industry and intelligent management lihe
has steadily risen until he now occupies a place of
marked consideration as a citizen, as a farmer and
as a lumberman. After some years spent upon the
old home place, he came to Traverse City in 1880,
for the purpose of giving his children good educational advantages, and here he has since resided.
During the pioneer days of the lumber industry,


there came to Manistee County, in 1850, John Garland, our subject's father, who was a native of
Canada, and removed from there to Michigan.
He devoted his attention to the development of
the lumbering interests of this section, and doubtless, had his life been spared longer, lie would have
gained conspicuous success in his chosen occupation. However, when in the prime of his usefulness, at the age of forty-three years, he was called
from earth. His wife, whose maiden name was
Mary Kelley, died at the age of sixty-five years.
In the parental family there were nine children,
namely: James, of this sketch; William John, whose
home is in Wisconsin; Richard, a resident of the
state of Washington; Charles, a farmer of Grand
Traverse County; George, living in the Upper
Peninsula; Samuel, assistant cashier in the bank of
Hannah, Lay & Co.; Thomas, deceased; Robert, a
farmer by occupation; an.d Frank, deceased. The
subject of this sketch was born May 20, 1841, at
his father's home on the St. Lawrence River, in
Canada. He was twelve years old at the time of
coming to Michigan, and here he has since resided.
His opportunities in boyhood were limited, but he
contrived to secure an excellent knowledge of
English literature and language, as well as broad
information regarding events of current importance. Upon selecting an occupation for life, he
chose that of lumbering, and this he has since
followed, together with that of farming. At the
age of twenty-three years he settled upon a part
of the old home place, and there he continued to
reside until fourteen years ago, when he exchanged
the farm for a residence in Traverse City and forty
acres adjoining the town. The latter property he
is now planting in fruit trees, which, when in
bearing condition, will greatly enhance the value
of the place.
In addition to lumbering extensively in this
immediate vicinity, Mr. Garland has been similarly engaged in other places, spending some five
years in Ontario. He has disposed of immense
amounts of timber in the Detroit markets, and has
been as closely connected with the development
of this important industry as any other citizen of
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present condition, and has himself been no unimportant factor in securing this change.
The lady who in 1864 became the wife of Mr.
Garland was Miss Mary E. McClusky, who was
born in Canada, but acconmpanied her father to
Micliigan, settling in Grand Traverse County many
years ago. She received a good education, and
for two years taught school in Peninsula Township. Six children have been born of tile union,
namely: William John, who is employed in Northam's hardware store; Nettie, an intelligent and
accomplished young lady, who is the wife of A. H.
Nichols, a business man of Grand Rapids; Lillian,
a well educated young lady, who is witt her parents; Thomas, deceased; James Arthur; and Mary,
the youngest of the family, and at present with
her parents. The children were the recipients of
the best educational advantages that the schools of
Traverse City afforded, and under the wise guidance of their parents were fitted to occupy stations
of usefulness and honor in the world. They are
an honor to their parents, who are justly proud of
their l)op)ularity and success.
A liberal and public-sl)irited citizen, Mr. Garland
is always ready to contribute of his time and means
for the advancement of those enterprises calculated
to promote the general welfare. As a business
man lie has been very successful, and his prosperity has been attained solely through his own exertions. Among his fellow-citizens lie is highly respected, as lie possesses that integrity of character
which has enabled him to live uprightly and peaceably with the world. Though not a member of
any denomination, he contributes to the support of
the Congregational Church, with which his wife is
actively connected. Fraternally he is a member
of tile Masonic order. In politics he has steadfastly refused to bind himself to any political organization, but maintains that independence of
thought which is the birthright of every American
citizen. In local elections he gives his support to
the man whom lie considers best qualified for the
ofie in question, irrespective of political ties.
He is a man who has been familiar with the hard,
ships of pioneer days, and his early years were
filled with privations, toil and unceasing labor.
Now, having accumulated a competence, he lias re

tired to some extent from active business cares,
and hopes to spend his declining years comfortably
and happily in his pleasant home at Traverse City.
FREMONT KNOWLES, M. D. The noble
profession of medicine affords to the student a never-ending source of investigation and experiment. New remedies are constantly
being discovered, steady progress is being made in
surgery, and new diseases are presenting themselves
under varying forms of civilization. Whatever
may be said of discoveries in other fields of knowledge, and certainly they are astonishing, it can be
truthfully said of this science, that not one can
equal it in the great strides it is making toward a
comprehensive grasp of the whole subject of man,
in relation to health and disease, and the prevention and cure of ills to which flesh is heir.
In the noble army of workers in this profession
stands tile name of Dr. Knowles, one of the successful physicians of Manistee. He has a well equipped
office and the appliances necessary to the successful and scientific administration of the duties pertaining to his profession. In the selection of the
latter, he adheres to the principle that "the best is
tle cheapest."  He owns a fine microscope, which
the modern science of medicine has demonstrated
to be a necessity. A valuable electric appliance,
capable of adjustment to the many needs of the
profession in this growing science, is also at hand,
while a well filled case of instruments, together
with an extensive professional library, coupled
with a disposition to use it, and a retentive memory, enable the Doctor to handle complicated and
chronic cases intelligently and successfully.
Referring to the personal history of our subject,
we note the following: He was born on a farm in
Sheboygan County, Wis., August 13, 1857. His
boyhood years were passed uneventfully, his time
being devoted diligently to his studies. He completed the prescribed course in the high school at
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1877. Following this he engaged in teaching for
a year in Iowa, during which time he also traveled
quite extensively.
Returning to his native city after a year's absence, our subject began the study of medicine and
dentistry, which he pursued assiduously for two
years. He then engaged in the practice of dentistry at Mondovi, Wis., but while thus engaged did
not neglect the medical profession. He continued
his studies, and took his first course of lectures in
the Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago. In
1882 he was graduated from  that institution, receiving his degree as Doctor of Medicine.
As is usually tile case with young physicians,
Dr. Knowles spent some time in selecting a location which suited his fancy. It was not until 1886
that we find him permanently located in Manistee.
His previous experience in the practice of his
chosen profession tended to perfect the knowledge
acquired in college. The system  of medicine
which he practices is one which is growing in
favor as tle people become more familiar with it.
This fact is fully exemplified in his large and increasing practice in Manistee. Thoulgh there are
three homeopathiic physicians here, yet he has his
full share of the patronage.
A sketch of this character would be incomplete
were no mention made of the ancestral history of
our subject. Ils father, David Knowles, was born
in Vermont in 1825, and was the son of Elisha
Knowles, a surgeon in the War of 1812, who died
from the effects of exposure and wounds received
in that struggle. David was one of the early pioneers of Sheboygan County, Wis., where he owned
a fine farm, holding the patent direct from the
Government. He married Miss Hannah Jane True,
a native of New Hampshire, and they have had a
family of three sons and two daughters. Only
two are now living, our subject and Charles H.,
the latter a farmer of Buffalo County, Wis.
In November, 1883, Dr. Knowles was united in
marriage, at Onekama, Mich., with Miss Jennie J.
Chamberlain, a native of Cascade, Sheboygan County, Wis., who has spent almost her entire life in
this state, whither she came in childhood. She is
the daughter of Alfred and Libbie (Knowles)
Chamberlain, natives of New York, and is one of


their family of four daughters and two sons living,
viz.: Jennie J.; Clara and Mary, who are married,
and live in Onekama, Mich.; Alice, who is married
and makes her home in Buffalo County, Wis.; Fred,
a farmer, also of Buffalo County; and Frank E., an
attorney in Manistee. Dr. and Mrs. Knowles have
two sons, Sheldon and Kenneth.
For one year Dr. Knowles practiced in Indiana
in company with Dr. Barbour, of Bristol. The
next year he was at Mondovi, Wis. In 1883 he
engaged in practice in Onekama, Mich., and there
remained until 1886, when he came to Manistee.
Here lie is prominently identified with a number
of the social orders, being a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of
Pythias, the Order of Maccabees, and the Modern
Woodmen of America. At present lie is examining physician for the Tents of the Maccabees, also
Past Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and
their representative to the Grand Lodge. Through
his membership in the Hahnemann Medical Society,
as well as in other ways, he keeps abreast with all
the advances made in the profession, and is an interested witness of every development made in the
science. In politics he is identified with the Republican party.
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ILLIAM J. KENT, of Traverse City, is
a contractor and builder, and in addition to running his own separate business is interested in the A. W. Wait Manufacturing
Company, a large concern. He is a man who
thoroughly understands his business, and who takes
great pains in carrying out to the utmost each
portion of his specified contracts. He has thus
won the confidence and esteem of all with whom
lie has had business dealings. In his estimates as
to cost he is a very close and accurate man, and
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charges, and know exactly beforehand what they
can depend upon.
The father of William J. Kent was born in England, and came to tile United States when eighteen
years of age. He bears the Christian name of Albert, and was born in the year 1830. Until 1864
lie resided in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw  County,
Mich., after which he spent two years in Iowa.
He then returned to the southern part of Michigan,
and finally located in Benzie County. He is an
expert accountant and bookkeeper, and a man of
good financial ability. At tie present time he is
occupied in operating a farm and in merchandising
at Bendon, Benzie County. His wife was formerly
Miss Anna Low, and she also was a native of England.
William J. Kent is an only child, and was born
in Ann Arbor, September 10, 1855. When ten
years of age lie removed with his parents to Iowa,
but at the end of two years returned to his native
state, where he has ever since resided. His opportunities for obtaining an education were not of the
best, and the practical knowledge which is now his
was obtained mainly through observation and experience in the world. He was reared on a farm
and learned habits of industry and thrift which
prove of great value to any young man. He was
always very handy with tools and a natural mechanic, and so it would be hard to say just when he
learned his trade, for he gradually drifted into the
business working about the farm. At the age of
twenty-three years he started out to paddle his
own canoe, and undertook the management of a
farm in Benzie County, which he operated for
eleven years. In 1888 he went to North Frankfort, where he obtained employment as a carpenter
for the two seasons following. At the end of that
time he came to Traverse City and worked for a
year with A. W. Wait, with whom he is now identified as a partner. They give special attention to
large contracts, and carry a full line of mouldings,
doors and windows and staple articles of cabinet
work, such as cupboards, wardrobes, milk safes, etc.
In October, 1877, Mr. Kent married Ida M.
Brown, of this county. They have two children:
Harry Albert and Earl William. Mrs. Kent was
born in March, 1857, and is a daughter of Henry


and Jane (Partlow) Brown. She is a lady of good
education and refined tastes, and is a prominent
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Socially Mr. Kent is a member of the Knights of the
Maccabees.
APT. JOHN SMITH from his boyhood has
sailed the Great Lakes and been interested
in slipping affairs. At various times he
has been owner, or part owner, of lake vessels, and
still has large sums of money thus invested. He
is half-owner of the steamer " Mark B. Covell,"
used in carrying passengers, freight and lumber
from Manistee to Milwaukee and making tri-weekly
trips in season. He also owns the "Annie L. Smith,"
the "Fannie Parnell" and the "Ruby," three valuable vessels, the last of which he built himself.
A native of Newark, N. J., Captain Smith was
born September 10, 1850. His parents were Patrick and Bridget (Brain) Smith, natives of Ireland, whose marriage was celebrated in New Jersey.
The father was a contractor on railroads, and also
kept a livery stable in Newark. He removed to
Chicago about 1856, and soon afterward was killed
by a runaway team. His youngest son, Michael, is a
resident of Manistee and captain of a tug boat.
The daughter, Ellen, is the wife of Tony Lel)uc, a
mechanic of this city. After the death of her first
husband the mother became the wife of J. E. Rumbell, and died in Manistee March 24, 1894.
The father of Captain Smith died when he was
only six years of age, and eight years later the boy
was engaged to work on steamers plying the Great
Lakes. For several years he was employed in various capacities, from that of cabin-boy upward, and
managed to lay aside a large share of his earnings.
In company with his step-father, he built a steam
ferry-boat about 1872, and two years later built a
new one, which was christened the " John Smith."
This ferry he operated for several years, finally
selling the boat and buying the " Dick Davis,"
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purchased it, under the name of the " Rumbell."
About 1880 he owned a vessel called the " Tiger,"
employed in ferrying on Manistee Lake and River.
Two years later lie bought the " Annie L. Smith,"
which lie still owns, and which is used in towing
logs, boats, etc., in this vicinity. He became owner
of the" Fannie Parno.ll "about 1884, and two years
later, selling the " Rumbell, " built the " Ruby " in
its stead. For the past six years our subject has
been enployed on the shore, superintending work
connected with his business. His principal source
of revenue from his tugs is in towing logs and
schooners, their services being constantly in demand except for a short time during severe winter
weather.
Christmas Day, 1876, Captain Smith married, in
Leland, Mich., Miss Libbie Hawkins, a native of
Canada, who came to this state with her parents
when a child. The Captain and his wife began
housekeeping in this city and have always had their
home here. Four children have been born of their
union: George A., Reuben, William  and Lynn.
The eldest is now bookkeeper in his father's office,
and during the sessions of the business college at
Big Rapids has been a student for a year, and expects to complete the course in 1895. The younger
boys are attending the local schools.
On questions of politics, Captain Smith is independent. Socially he is a member of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen and the Knights of the
Maccabees. His family are members of the Guardian Angels' Catholic Church of this city.
IERRE DE EVERETT WITHERSPOON,
M. D., who located in Clare in the spring
of 1895, was for some years the leading
physician and druggist of Harrison, where he
made settlement March 5, 1881. More surgical
cases have fallen to his share than to any other
practitioner in this section. Many persons are injured in the mills, and very few young physicians
have had as much emergency surgery practice as
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he. He has a fine library and a full and complete
line of surgical instruments. In order to perfect
himself more thoroughly in his profession, he took
a special course in operative surgery at the New
York Polyclinic in 1892, and also attended the
Chicago Polyclinic at another time. He belongs
to the Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association,
and has conducted his drug business for nine years.
The paternal grandfather of the Doctor was a
native of eastern Pennsylvania and a descendant
of one of two brothers who settled in the United
States in very early times. One of the family had
the honor of being President of Princeton College.
The Doctor's parents, James W. and Nancy (Edgington) Witherspoon, were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. The former was
born in Beaver County, and removed to Stark
County, Ohio, where he met his future helpmate
in life. In 1854 he went to Fulton County, Ind.,
and settled on a tract of unimproved land, which
he cleared and made fit for use. The Indians had
not departed for the western reservations, and the
country was very wild. In October, 1862, Mrs.
Witherspoon departed this life, an infant child
dying at the same time. After selling his Fulton
County farm, the father purchased a tract of timber, which he gave to his only son, our subject.
He then returned to Pennsylvania, and after marrying a second time settled in Alliance, Ohio,
where he became an employe of the Pittsburg, Ft.
Wayne & Chicago Railroad. He was killed by
a train February 7, 1864.
Dr. Witherspoon was born in Fulton County,
Ind., April 3, 1857, and after his father's death
he went to live with his grandparents, William
and Susannah Witherspoon, near Darlington, Pa.
He worked on their farm and attended the district
schools until 1872. He then hired out as a farm
hand for some three years, attending school during
the winter. Returning to the county of his birth,
he was employed by an uncle at farm labor, and
in the mean time attended school, after which he
taught for two terms. He next was offered a
position as section-man on a railroad in Wabash
County, and held the place for one winter. The
following summer he worked at farming in Fulton
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vania. For a time after his recovery he worked
on the farm of a Presbyterian ninister. Step by
step the boy had worked his way until he was now
approaching manhood. Being ambitious, he desired to enter a profession and read medicine with
Dr. W. A. Sawyer, of Darlington, Pa. In the fall
of 1878 he entered the medical department of the
Michioan State University, and was graduated July
1, 1880. In partnership with Dr. U. S. Strauss,
he opened an office at Ohioville, Pa., but at the
end of a few months located in Newgarden, Ohio.
In February, 1881, the Doctor married Emma J.
Prye, who' was born in Lawrence County, Pa., and
was orphaned at an early age. The young couple
began housekeeping in Harrison, but hardly a
year had elapsed when the wife returned to Pennsylvania on a visit and was stricken with pneumonia, wlhich caused her death. She left a son,
Urban V. In 1883 our subject married Lydia J.
Hosler, by whom lie has a daughter, Grace P.
A leading man in the ranks of the Republican
lparty, Dr. Witherspoon was President of the Village Board of Harrison, a member of tie Council,
and City Health Officer. For six years he served
as Commissioner of the Poor, and was also at one
time Coroner of Clare County. He is a member
of both the subordinate lodge and encampment
of the Odd Fellows' society. is a member of the
Uniformed Rank of the Knights of Pythias, being
Chancellor of Harrison Lodge No. 96, and is also
a Knight of the Maccabees. For a time he owned
a half-interest in the abstracts of titles of this
county.
-@R      'E. OLE II. STENSON, pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Manistee, is a
native of Norway, and was born near
Bergen, Seltember 3, 1854. He was tile first representative of the family to establish the name in
the United States. His father still resides in the
mother country, and there his mother died in
1886. Two of his brothers are in America, one of
whom, Ienry, was at one time Sheriff, and is now
Deputy Sheriff, of Kandiyohi County, MAinn.; the


other, James, is a farmer at Devil's Lake, N. Dak.
Two sisters and one brother remain in Norway.
In the land of his birth the subject of this sketch
passed the years of his boyhood and youth. Upon
attaining man's estate, he resolved to seek a home
in America, believing that this more favored country offered advantages that his native land could
not give. Accordingly, in 1874, he crossed the
Atlantic, and after landing proceeded to Minnesota, where he engaged in farm labor near Willmar, Kandiyohi County, and also for two years
engaged in teaching in a Norwegian school.
Desirous of gaining a more complete knowledge
of the English language, as well as fitting himself
for the work of the ministry, our subject entered,
in 1876, Augsbury Seminary in Minneapolis, a
school of high order, under the jurisdiction of the
Lutheran Church. Here he completed the collegiate course, and also the studies of the theological
department. He was ordained to the ministry of
the Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, September
11, 1884, and immediately entered upon his chosen
work, settling at La Crosse, Wis., where he remained two years and served four congregations
in the adjacent country. From that place he removed to Blair, where he resided two years, having charge of the same congregations over which
he presided wiile in La Crosse.
The connection of Mr. Stenson with the church
at Manistee dates from the year 1888, when he removed from Blair to this city. Here he has a
congregation of his own nationality, comprising
about seventy-five families. He also preaches for
three other congregations, one of fifty families at
Browntown, another of twenty families at Northport, and the third of twelve families at Sutton's
Bay, making a total of more than one hundred
and fifty families under his charge. The congregation at Sutton's Bay was organized through his
efforts. He maintains an abiding interest in the
welfare of his people, who are bound to him by
the ties of regard and esteem. Among the Norwegians of this section he is well and favorably
known, and through his known integrity of character and wise judgment he has gained their confidence.
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istee on the 23d of July, 1890, at which time he
was united with Miss Carrie Ostby, a native of this
city, born in 1870. While the duties of his pastorate consume the principal portion of his time,
he also devotes considerable of his attention to
matters pertaining to the progress of the material
and moral interests of the people, and it is safe to
say that none of the native-born citizens of America are more devoted to its welfare than is he.
EUEL H. COOPER. It cannot be expected
in a work of this kind, where but brief
biographical sketches of prominent citizens of Northern Michigan are given, that we can
do justice to this well known resident of West
Branch; and yet, he has been identified with the
history of this part of the state so closely and his
name is so familiar to all, that it is only just to
dwell upon his career, not as empty words of praise,
but as the plain statement of facts.
In the spring of 1887 Mr. Cooper came to West
Branch, and at once embarked in the grocery business, continuing alone until December, 1893. Since
that time he has been associated with Charles D.
Wilson as partner, tle firm name being Cooper &
Wilson. In their establishment may be found a
full assortment of staple and fancy groceries, as
well as a complete line of lumbermen's supplies.
Aside from his duties as a grocer, Mr. Cooper is
filling the position of Postmaster, the office being
in his store.
The parents of our subject, Hill and Mary (Bird)
Cooper, were born in New Jersey, and spent their
entire lives upon a farm. The mother died in
Michigan in September, 1862. The father passed
from  earth in August, 1892, at the age of seventy-nine years, having been born in 1813.  His
family consisted of three children, the eldest of
whom, John, is now a farmer of Oakland County,
Mich. Reuel H. is the second in order of birth;
the only daughter, Elizabeth, married Rufus Hib

ler, and died in Oakland County. John was a
soldier in the Union army during the late war, being a member of the Twenty-second Michigan Infantry. The parents were believers in the Christian religion,and attended the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Born in New Jersey April 1, 1847, the subject
of this notice was reared to manhood upon his father's farm. When he was one year old his parents came to Michigan, and settled on a farm in
Oakland County about 1848. Here the years of
his boyhood and youth were passed, his education
being obtained in the district and village schools.
Upon starting out for himself in 1870, he secured
employment in a grist-mill, and was thus engaged
for six years, after which he commenced to deal
in live stock. In 1880 he went to Montana, where
for four years he owned and managed a sheep and
cattle ranch. Not caring to make his permanent
home in the far West, he returned to Michigan,
and in 1887 settled in West Branch, where he has
since been engaged in the grocery business.
The first marriage of Mr. Cooper occurred in
1872, when he was united with Miss Rosetta Bird,
an estimable lady, who died in Oakland County.
In 1880 Mr. Cooper was united in marriage with
Florence Gannong, a native of Oakland County,
and the mother of a son, Eugene. A man of ability, our subject recognizes the issues of the day
with a clearness gained by extensive reading and
close investigation. He is in line with the persevering, energetic citizens who are striving to promote the welfare of West Branch and enhance the
prosperity of the people. In various laudable enterprises he has taken a leading part, being always
ready to do his duty in securing the good of the
community. His popularity extends beyond the
limits of West Branch, and his genial manners have
gained for him the friendship of all with whom he
is associated, either in a business or social way.
In politics Mr. Cooper is a Democrat, and is
numbered among the local leaders of his party.
He has held the offices of Supervisor and member
of the Council, and served as Chairman of the
County Central Committee. Socially he is identified with the Knights of Pythias, the order of the
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respect he is one of the enterprising and pushing
citizens of his locality, and has done much to make
West Branch the thriving business center that it
now is.
LARENCE L. GREILICK, a prominent
business man of Traverse City, is President
and manager of the extensive business
of the J. E. Greilick Company, which has been established for many years. They make a specialty
of the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, scrollsawing, and particularly of all manner of finish
for fine inside decorative work. The enterprise,
founded by the father of our subject and conducted by him for a long period, has maintained
its high standard under the efficient supervision of
the present manager and President.
Joseph E. Greilick, tile father of our subject,
was for many years one of the active business men
of Traverse City, and was highly respected wherever known. The principal event of his life, as
well as the dominant traits of his character, may
perhaps be gleaned to better advantage from the
following quotation from the Grand Traverse Herald (September 29, 1892), than from any words of
our own:
"Joseph E. Greilick died at his residence in
this village at about 3:30 p1. m., Tuesday, September 27, 1892, aged fifty-eight years. Although
his condition was known to be critical for several
weeks, and little hope was entertained of his recovery, yet his death fell as a heavy blow upon
the entire business community, of which he has
been an active and prominent member for so many
years.
"i He was born in Austria, September 11, 1834,
and came with his parents to New York City in
1848, and to Traverse City in the spring of 1854.
This place has been his home since. For several
years he was engaged in carpenter work and similar occupations. In 1867 he began to manufacture, sash, doors and house furnishings, under the
firm name of Greilick & Co,, H.annah, Lay & Co.




being the partners. In 1879 Mr. Greilick bought
his partners' interest, and at the same time moved
the plant to its present location on the bay shore,
on the west side of the town. He has during the
last thirteen years built up the largest business of
the kind in Northern Michigan. His factories,
dry-kilns and yards cover several acres of ground,
and his pay-roll has for several years been one of
the largest in town.
" Mr. Greilick was a man of untiring energy and
great activity. His hours of rest were few and far
between. It was his ceaseless activity that no
doubt hastened the development of the latent
heart trouble, and even when he was warned that
rest was an absolute necessity, he could not wholly
give up business. It was too much second nature
with him to be energetically at work to rest even
when a valuable life was at stake. For a number
of months there has been a gradual failing of
strength and health, and his disease assumed a
complicated form that baffled the best physicians
in the state, and the end came at last quietly and
peacefully.
"In the business circles of the town Mr. Greilick will be greatly missed. He always took an
active interest in the welfare of the village; was
foremost in advancing all its business interests; was
a liberal contributor to every good work; and was
an active, influential member of the Business
Men's Association from its organization. He has
been a member of the Village Council, a member
of the School Board, and wherever tried was
always found efficient and faithful to duty. The
growing business of the town can illy spare such
a man as Mr. Greilick. Thus another honest and
true business man goes to his long rest, honored
by all, and of whom only kindly memories remain.
September 20, 1868, Mr. Greilick married Nancy
Case, of Benzonia, and she and six children are
left to mourn their great loss."
After the death of his father, the subject of this
sketch, being the eldest of the family, assumed
control of the business. Having inherited many
of the commendable characteristics of his father,
and having become familiar with the business in
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sive interests, the business was incorporated, with
C. L. Greilick as President and general manager;
Mrs. Greilick Vice-President; and Ernest W. Greilick Secretary and Treasurer. This was done in
February, 1893, and the business, so firmly established, continues to prosper under the present
efficient management.
The success already gained by our subject is remarkable, when we consider that he is still a young
man, having been born August 14, 1869. It is
probable that future years will add to the excellent
reputation as a business man that he has already
secured. In boyhood his interest in machinery
was apparent, and it was his delight in childhood
to perform work usually done by older hands. Fraternally he belongs to the Masonic fraternity and
the Knights of Pythias, and in politics adheres to
Republican principles. Possessing business tact
and an accommodating disposition, he will undoubtedly make the business a continued success,
and be a worthy successor of his honored father.
ILLIS McBAIN, one of the most prominent
and representative men of Missaukee County, is justly entitled to the credit of founding the village which was named in his honor.
About a quarter of a century ago he settled on a
homestead of one hundred and sixty acres, the
site of tile present village of McBain, a part of
which he platted in 1887 and called Owens. When
the railroad was constructed the following fall
they gave to the station the name by which it is
now known, and the postoffice was also changed.
Of late years our subject has given his attention
mainly to real-estate dealings, but still owns a hundred acres of his farm and a large tract of adjoining property. He was the first Sheriff of Missaukee County after its organization, and later served
in the same capacity for two terms more. He was
County Treasurer for two years, was the first President of the Village Board, is now Assessor, and has


served as Supervisor of Riverside Township. In
partnership with T. Caldwell, he built twenty-two
and a-half miles of state road in Presque Isle
County, and also constructed twenty miles of road
in Mason County.
Born five miles east of the town of Gait, Canada, June 16, 1849, our subject is a son of William
and Margaret (McBain) McBain, natives of Scotland and of Lower Canada, respectively. They
became the parents of eight children, six of whom
are living, and named in order of birth as follows: John, Gillis, Alexander, Duncan, Annie (Mrs.
Alexander Kennedy) and William. The father
emigrated from his native land to Canada in his
early manhood, and was a pioneer in the heavily
timbered region where he first located. About
1872 he came to Michigan, buying a farm of one
hundred and sixty acres in Riverside Township,
this county, and adding thereto other land as time
passed. His death occurred in 1886, when he had
passed threescore and ten years, and his wife survived him only two years. In Canada he held
various township offices, and was a man of prominence. Both he and his good wife are members
of the Presbyterian Church, in which he was an
officer for many years.
The paternal grandfather of our subject was a
native of Scotland, and died in that country at an
advanced age, after rearing a family of three sons
and two daughters to lives of usefulness. The
maternal grandfather, Laughlin McBain, was also
born in Scotland, and emigrated to Glengarry, Canada, and thence to the vicinity of Gait, where he
bought a farm. His death occurred when he had
passed his fourscore years. He was a very devout
member of the Presbyterian Church. A man of
powerful build, he was over six feet in height, and
in this his five sons all resembled him.
The boyhood days of our subject were passed in
the land of his birth, and he continued to dwell
with his parents until lie was twenty years of age.
He then set out for Michigan, and began in earnest
his life's work. After locating his homestead, as
previously stated, he bought other lands from the
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Company, but
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Miss Penelope Kennedy being the lady of his
choice. She is a daughter of Alexander M. and
Mary (Miller) Kennedy, and by her marriage has
become the mother of three sons and two daughters, namely: Grace, Margaret, Roland, Gordon and
Kenneth. The mother is a faithful member of the
Baptist Church. Fraternally our subject belongs
to Pilgrim Commandery No. 23, K. T., of Big
Rapids, and is also a Knight of the Maccabees. In
his political convictions he is a Republican.
IRAM A. SUTHERLAND, a retired citizen of Ludington, residing at No. 205
North Lavinia Street, was born in Homer,
Cortland County, N. Y., September 5, 1823. His
parents, Silas and Lydia (Tiffany) Sutherland, died
in 1835, within a few months of each other, and
he was therefore thrown upon his own resources
at an early period in life. In 1837 he accompanied a married sister to Michigan and settled in
Macomb County, two miles north of Utica, where
he remained until eighteen years of age.
On leaving his sister's home, Mr. Sutherland secured a position as clerk in a store at Birmingham,
Oakland County, but after two years spent in that
city he removed to Pontiac, and in 1844 embarked
in the mercantile business on the Saginaw turnpike, twelve miles north of Pontiac. His ventures
proved successful, and lie was rewarded with an increasing prosperity as time passed by. For twentyfive years, though with some interruptions in the
mean time, he carried on the business at Flint,
Ionia and Byron, this state, closing his last mercantile establishment at Byron in 1873.
While a resident of Flint, Mr. Sutherland engaged inbthe study of law, and in 1860 he was admitted to the Bar before Judge Turner. In addition to the management of his mercantile business
at Byron, he conducted a general legal practice,
and in 1873, after having disposed of the former,


he came to Ludington, made investments in city
property and opened an office, beginning the practice of law. He soon became known as an able,
well informed and thoroughly equipped attorney,
and his practice was an increasing one. For eight
years he also served as Justice of the Peace and
Police Justice of the city. In 1884, after having
devoted forty-two years to his business or professional interests, he retired from the active cares of
life, and has since devoted his attention to the
management of his real-estate interests.
At different times Mr. Sutherland has erected a
number of fine residences, which lie still owns, and
from the rental of which he receives a handsome
income. Though practically retired, he is by no
means inactive, but finds sufficient to occupy his
time in the supervision of his property interests.
Through his industry and good management in
former years, he is now able to pass his declining
years in the enjoyment of a competence. At various times he has returned to Utica, where his
boyhood years were passed, and there has renewed
old ties and visited the scenes associated with his
youth. In Oakland County, September 7, 1852,
Mr. Sutherland was united in marriage with Miss
Mary Elizabeth Vliet, who remained his devoted
helpmate until her death, July 21, 1884, at the
family home in Ludington. Two children, James
Clarenden and Carrie, came to bless the union.
The daughter, who is the widow of Edward M.
Haskill, of Ludington, makes her home with her
father, but at present is in Philadelphia, Pa., where
she is studying music at the conservatory.
Politically Mr. Sutherland advocated Republican
principles until 1876, when, his opinion undergoing a radical change, he transferred his allegiance
to the Democratic party, and has since cast his ballot for its men and measures. He has taken a vigorous stand in favor of this political organization,
and in former years was one of its principal campaign speakers and local leaders. In the organization of the Presbyterian Church at Ludington,
his wife materially assisted and was prominently
connected with that congregation until her death.
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the substantial citizens of Ludington. He takes a
commendable pride in this place, and every movement looking to its material advancement meets
with his encouragement and active support.
ILLIAM M. and C. V. WRIGHT, members of the firm of Wright Bros., proprietors of a steam laundry in Traverse
City, form one of the most reliable and enterprising
business firms of the place. They have established
a reputation for fair dealing, good work, promptness and faithfulness in every respect which is rapidly resulting in their becoming well-off. Their
trade is not merely local, as numerous towns in this
vicinity send their quota of work to be done in this
well equipped laundry.
Isaac Wright, the father of our subjects, is an
Alderman and an influential citizen of Vandalia,
Cass County. His main occupation has been that
of farming, principally in the state of Michigan.
He was born in Tennessee in 1829. His wife. Nancy,
who before her marriage was a Miss Van Matre, was
born in Indiana in 1834. Of their union the following children were born: Rufus, who was born
in Indiana in 1852, and who is a farmer; Josephus,
born in Indiana in 1853, now running a laundry
in Michigan City, Ind.; Calvin V., born November 5, 1855, and a member of the firm of Wright
Bros.; Maggie, born in Indiana in 1865, now a resident of Niles, Mich; William, the next in order of
birth; Lillie, born in Michigan in 1866, now living
at Cassopolis, Cass County, this state; and Van
Matre, born in Michigan in 1874, engaged in the
laundry business with his father at Fairmount,
Grant County, Ind.
William M. Wright was born September 5,1862,
in Henry County, Ind., and from his early years
was trained in habits of industry and thrift. He
had a fair common-school education, and on completing his early studies entered the high school.
His father gave him and all of his sons their time


when they were nineteen years of age. Our subject
worked for the first summer thereafter for his father
and then went to Kalamazoo, where he found work
in the Insane Asylum. At the end of nine months
he came to this city, and for five successive years
was employed in the Northern Michigan Insane Asylum, discharging his duties to the full satisfaction
of his superiors.
Having laid aside a small sum of money, Mr.
Wright furnished S. E. Hill some capital with which
to start a small laundry on the South Side. This
was the commencement of what is now a large and
prosperous business. On leaving the asylum Mr.
Wright embarked in business with Mr. Hill, increased the capacity of the plant and extended the
trade. In September, 1891, his brother Calvin
bought out Mr. Hill and the present partnership was
formed. The brothers have been prospered beyond
their expectations and have spared no pains in giving their customers prompt and careful attention.
December 26, 1887, William M. Wright married Miss Bertha G. East, of Cass County, Ind.
She was born October 5, 1865, and is a daughter
of Calvin and Mabel (Reynolds) East. Two children, daughters, have been born to Mr. and Mrs.
Wright, namely: Neta M., April 5, 1889, and Gracie,
May 17, 1892. Fraternally William Wright belongs to the Knights of the Maccabees.
Calvin V. Wright married February 5, 1882, Miss
Annie Delong becoming his wife. She is the
daughter of Harmon and Carrie (James) Delong.
The result of this union is three children, as follows: Neva, born November 8, 1883: Kittie, born
June 7, 1886; and Hazel, born July 14,1892.
T  LBERT A. CRANE, who has been engaged
in the practice of law at Gaylord since the
spring of 1880, was born in Lyons, Mich.,
October 15, 1853, being the son of Ansela and
Sarah D. (Way) Crane, natives, respectively, of
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in an early day, being numbered among the pioneers of Pontiac. There he engaged as a tiller of
the soil until his death.
The parents of our subject have spent their married life in Michigan, and are still residents of
Lyons. They are faithful members of the Society
of Friends, and in their lives endeavor to exemplify the beautiful teachings of their church. The
father is a man of temperate habits, great energy
and the highest principles of truth and honor. He
has made his life occupation that of farming, and
while he has never gained wealth, he is blessed
with a comfortable amount of this world's goods.
His children are five in number, namely: Ellen,
wife of James Cramer, of Belding, Mich.; Albert
A.; Oscar T., a farmer residing at Lyons; Eva,
wife of James Root, also a resident of Lyons; and
Theron, who died at twelve years of age.
After having been for some years a pupil in the
common schools, our subject entered the Agricultural College at Lansing, and attended that institution during the summer months, the intervening
winter seasons being devoted to the teacher's profession. He was graduated with the Class of '75,
and shortly afterward, having determined to become an attorney, he entered the law-office of Ruff
& Tone, at Lyons. A short time was thus spent,
after which he went to Illinois and taught school
at Courtiand, De Kalb County. On his return to
Lyons he resumed his legal readings, and in the
fall of 1879 he was admitted to the Bar at Ionia.
Coming to Gaylord in 1880, Mr. Crane soon entered into partnership with W. H. H. Cooper, under the firm name of Cooper & Crane. July 7,
1883, the firm established the Gaylord Exchange
Bank, and also for some time afterward dealt in
real estate, and represented a number of insurance
companies. In March, 1891, Mr. Crane, who had
purchased Mr. Cooper's interest, closed the bank,
which was succeeded by the Gaylord State Savings
Bank. Since that time Mr. Crane has confined his
attention to the practice of law and dealing in
real estate, in addition to which he owns the abstracts of Otsego County.
In 1880 Mr. Crane married Carrie I., daughter
of Burgess Hall, formerly a merchant of Lyons,
where she was born. They have had three chil

dren, of whom Jessie and Richard survive. In
politics a Republican, Mr. Crane has served for
two terms as County Clerk, and was Deputy in the
same office one term. He has also been Town
Clerk School Inspector, and has filled the important position of President of the village. He is active in local politics, and has frequently been a
delegate to county and congressional conventions.
As President of the Business Men's Association,
he has endeavored in every way possible to promote the commercial progress of the town. He is
now in partnership with Albert M. Hilton, the
firm name being Crane & Hilton.
Socially Mr. Crane is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is serving as Secretary of the local lodge. In Masonry he has attained the rank of Knight Templar. He is connected with Gaylord Post No. 366, A. F. & A. M.,
and is its Past Master.
HARLES A. MUNSELL is one of the enterprising and progressive young business
men of Traverse City, to whose energy
and business push are due the development and
commercial activity of this place. He has only recently entered upon his active career, but everything in his character promises a successful future.
To him belongs the distinction of being among
the very few persons in business here who are native sons of Grand Traverse County, with the history of which his own has been entwined during
his entire life. He learned the wagon-maker's
trade with great facility, for he has always been
skillful with tools, and the business seemed to
come naturally to him. Some three years ago he
came to Traverse City, and now has a shop on
East Front Street. Here he has a commodious
general-repair shop, and is receiving a large share
of the public patronage.
Referring to the personal history of the subject
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Sybil (Beebe) Munsell, natives of New York State.
His father, who was born in 1830, came to Michigan, and is now a resident of Grand Traverse
County, where he is a leading citizen. His principal business in life has been that of agriculture,
but in connection with the management of a homestead he has for years worked at his trade of a
wagon-maker. In 1874 he was united in marriage
with Miss Beebe, and unto their union two children were born.
The birth of Charles A. Munsell occurred December 15, 1875. His boyhood was passed in an
uneventful manner under the parental roof. He
was early inured to farm labor, and was initiated
under his father's instructions into the art of wagon-making. Whenever possible, he attended the
neighboring schools, and, making the most of his
opportunities, gained a wide fund of information
concerning historical and scientific topics. Like
his father, he affiliates with the Republicans politically, and, as a true patriot should, is interested
in educational matters, or whatever relates to the
public good.
ROF. EI)SON L. WHITNEY, Professor of
Mathematics and History in Benzonia College, is one of those gentlemen we find in
many of the educational institutions of the West,
who represent the best element of her society, and
who were reared under the beneficent influences of
the schools of the older settled states. Such men
are well equipped to go forth and assist in developing the educational interests of new countries.
They could lay the foundations broad, deep and
solid, so that the colossal edifice of a great commonwealth might be reared upon them, thereby
promoting the culture and refinement of people by
securing their mental development.
Professor Whitney is of New England extraction, and is descended from those Puritan fathers
of our Republic who showed in so signal a manner


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their wisdom and energy in planting the seeds of
freedom, piety and learning, the fruits of which
are now enjoyed from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
It is a trite remark, because so obvious and just,
that no people owe more to their ancestors than
the descendants of the early New England families. The courage and devotion manifested by
these zealous and freedom-seeking people generally throughout all the American colonies during the
opening scenes of the Revolution and the longcontinued trials of war, were such as to entitle them
to the profound respect and admiration of the entire world. They were proof against the pressure
of social influence in the large Colonial town, where
bribes and offers were freely made by the emissaries of the Crown. Of their devotion, loyalty
to principle and conscientiousness, their posterity
may well be proud.
From such ancestors as these Professor Whitney
is a direct descendant. His parents, Frederic and
Mary (Merriam) Whitney, are natives of Massachusetts, the former tracing his ancestry back to
1635, and the latter to 1640. Both were of Puritan extraction, their forefathers having long been
identified with the history of Massachusetts. The
paternal great-grandfather of our subject was one
of those brave men who, when the Colonies attempted to throw off the yoke of oppression under which
they had long groaned, assisted in what then
seemed a hopeless endeavor. He went valiantly
to the front and was one of the heroes of the Revolution. His son Joseph, our subject's grandfather, was a soldier in the War of 1812, in which
he rendered courageous service. By occupation
he was a farmer, and was thus engaged throughout
his entire active life. Among his twelve children
was Frederic, our subject's father, who is a resident of Boston, and is engaged in the manufacture
of chairs. In religious belief he is a Congregationalist, which is also the faith of his wife. The
latter is a daughter of Samuel Merriam, a native
of Massachusetts, who died at the age of about fifty
years.
The family of Frederic Whitney consisted of
two children, Edson L. and Harry Clifford, of
whom the latter died at the age of eleven months.
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born in Gardner, Worcester County, Mass., November 3, 1861. He was three years old when his
parents moved to Boston, and in that city he was
reared and educated, being given the best advantages the country afforded. He became a student
in Harvard College, from which he was graduated
in 1885. Later he attended the law school of Boston University, and during this time, on the completion of his legal studies, he was admitted to the
Bar. He then returned to Harvard College, where
he took a post-graduate course of three years, receiving the degrees of A. M. and Ph. D.
His studies completed, Professor Whitney accepted a position as assistant at Iarvard, after
which he spent one year in Wisner, and later was
Professor of History at North field, Vt. From the
latter place he returned to Boston, where he was
Professor of History in the Institute of Technology.
In the fall of 1894 lie came to Benzonia and accepted his present professorship in Benzonia College. He was married, November 15, 1890, to Miss
Florence L., daughter of Charles W. and Eunice
(Hartwell) Carter. One son has been born to them,
named Frederick Carter. In their religious connections they are members of the Congregational
Church, and are active in benevolent enterprises.
The Professor has never taken an active part in
politics, preferring to give his attention entirely
to his literary pursuits, but nevertheless is an advocate of Republican principles, which he supports
with his ballot. Recently he had a work published
entitled "The Government of the Colony of South
Carolina." He is a young gentleman of superior
mental attainments, whose present prominence is
undoubtedly but the precursor of added honors
in the years to come.
RWIN ADAMS PHELPS, Clerk of Otsego
County, became a resident of Gaylord
December 6, 1887, and for the two succeeding years was engaged in teaching in country
schools. In 1891 he accepted a position as Deputy
under the County Clerk, Robert H. Russell, and at
the expiration of that gentleman's term of office


he became his successor, being elected County
Clerk in the fall of 1892. With such efficiency
and fidelity was his service characterized, that at
the expiration of his term he was re-elected, in the
fall of 1894, and is the present incumbent of the
office.
Mr. Phelps is still a young man, his birth having occurred June 17, 1863. He was born in Watrousville, Tuscola County, Mich., to which place
his parents, Jed and Sabrah C. (Pattee) Phelps,
had removed from their birthplace in New York
State. On coming West they first made a short
sojourn in Ohio, near the line of Southern Michigan, and thence, in the year 1859, came to Michigan and made settlement in Tuscola County. The
father followed his chosen occupation of carpenter
and joiner, in connection with which he was also
interested in a planing-mill. His wife died May
16, 1885, and since her death he has made his
home with their children in Tuscola County. He
is an honorable man, of industrious habits and exemplary life, and fraternally is a member of the
Masonic order.
The family of Jed Phelps consisted of five children, of whom Orwin A. is next to the youngest.
Tile others are Mary E., wife of Grant Hemstreet,
a resident of Unionville, Tuscola County; Dr. Bvron B., a physician at Akron, Tuscola County;
Sidney, who is in the employ of the Street Car
Company of West Bay City; and Benjamin J., an
electrician living in Chicago. In the common
schools of Watrousville our subject graduated at
the head of his class, and laid the foundation of
the broad fund of information he afterward acquired. At the age of seventeen, after his graduation, he commenced to teach school, and he was
thus engaged first in Lapeer County, and later in
Tuscola, Iosco and Otsego Counties.
The Democratic party, of which he has been a
member since attaining his majority, and with
which lie is most heartily in sympathy, in recognition of his fidelity to its principles and of his fitness for the office whose duties he had discharged
as Deputy so acceptably, nominated Mr. Phelps
for the position of County Clerk in the summer of
1892, and in the fall of the same year he was
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term he was chosen to succeed himself, and is still
serving in the position. In addition to this office,
he is serving his second term as President of the
Village Board of Gaylord, and has been instrumental in advancing the welfare of the people of
the community.
For two years Mr. Phelps has represented five
fire-insurance companies, carrying on this work in
addition to his official duties. In his fraternal
relations, he is a member of Bethsan Tent No. 161,
K. O. T. M.; Inter Lake Lodge No. 329, I. O. O. F.,
at Gaylord; and Gaylord Lodge No. 366, A. F. &
A.M. He was happily married to Miss Jennie Bissell, November 18, 1892. In furtheringthe interests of his town and county he is active, and his
position on questions of public interest is never
doubtful. In his character, he combines those
qualities of mind and heart that render him deservedly popular and secure for him the warm
friendship of his associates.
^ -----------— ^ -— " ---FP   ERDINAND F A I RM A N. Big Rapids
numbers among its most influential citizens the subject of this sketch, who has
been identified with almost every enterprise projected for the development of its material and
trade resources. As a financier he has been especially shrewd and far-seeing, which qualities
contributed to his success while a member of the
banking house of Fairman & Newton. In that
enterprise he was for one year associated with
Samuel L. Newton, now of Idaho, whose interest
was afterward contin ued by his mother, the former
partner; but as she was not a resident of Big Rapids, the entire management of the bank devolved
upon Mr. Fairman.
Though much of his life has been spent in Michigan, our subject is a native of New York, where
for many years his parents made their home. His


mother died forty years ago, but his father attained
to an advanced age, his death occurring in Jefferson County, N. Y., in 1888. The family characteristics of honesty, integrity and energy have been
inherited by our subject, and have secured his success. Since coming to Big Rapids he has prosecuted various industries with diligence, the majority of them being very successful. Perhaps the
best paying enterprise with which he was connected was the iron works, which, however, were
closed a few years after his connection with them
was severed and now nothing but the building remains.
In 1880 the building was erected that is usually
known as the Fairman Block. Our subject has
also at various times dealt in real estate for himself and other parties, and has filled the position of
agent for the Phcenix Life Insurance Company of
Hartford, Conn., at Big Rapids. He engaged for a
time as a dealer in pine lands, and in connection
therewith operated a mill in Lake County. In
1884 he organized a stock company known as the
Big Rapids Wooden ware Company, which was
conducted for two years, but the machinery was
afterward purchased by the Woodenware Trust
and was removed. Later he organized the Falcon
Manufacturing Company, and consolidated the
woodenware company with     the plant of Caschert & Hudnutt, the two now occupying both
factories, and the business being under the personal supervision of E. W. Hudnutt, Mr. Fairman's
son-in-law, who is Secretary and General Manager.
At one time our subject was President of the
company, but has now withdrawn from any official
connection with the concern. This is now one of
the best equipped and most successful enterprises
of the place.
In the organization of the Crescent Furniture
Company, another successful enterprise of Big
Rapids, our subject was a prime factor, and for
some time was a Director and Treasurer of the
company. While serving as Secretary of the Citizens' Committee, he labored assiduously to secure
a railroad for Big Rapids, and received large contributions for that purpose, but the projected road
failed to materialize, and afterward all moneys
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duction of rents in this place, he took advantage
of the opportunity to embark in business, and
opened three stores, devoted, respectively, to dry
goods, groceries and drugs. These he conducted
separately for some years, but afterward disposed
of them.
Foreseeing the financial crisis of 1893, Mr. Fairman in 1892 closed out his banking business, and
thus avoided all dangers connected with the general depression. About the same time, and for the
same reason, he severed his connection with a
sheep and cattle ranch in Montana, of which he
had been Treasures and a Director. In the latter
enterprise his associates were Col. J. 0. Hudnutt,
and his son-in-law, E. W. Hudnutt, the three having organized, by a special act of the state legislature, the Willowsdale Ranch Company, which firm
owned about three thousand acres of land, and
kept thereon about twelve or fifteen thousand
sheep. Mr. Fairman is now devoting most of his
time to the management of estates and trust funds.
He is executor of the estate of C. G. Hudnutt, and
he is managing the Hudnutt electric light plant
in this city.
In early days Mr. Fairman was a Douglas Democrat, but after the Lincoln campaign he became a
Republican, and has since advocated the doctrines
of that party. However, lie has never taken an
active part in public affairs, and has not cared for
the responsibilities and labor incident to an official
position. A Presbyterian in religious faith, he assisted in the organization of the Westminister
Presbyterian Church in 1878, and from that time
to this much of the work connected with that
congregation has fallen upon his shoulders. He
represented the church in the General Assembly at
Portland, Ore., in 1892, and for ten years he has
been a Director of the McCormick Theological
Seminary of Chicago.
The family residence is pleasantly situated on
Michigan Avenue, and here Mr. Fairman and his
estimable wife live in ease and comfort. Mrs. Fairman has been active in all Christian work and was
one of the original Crusaders. She is also connected with the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, and has filled with marked efficiency the
honored position of President of the local organi

zation. They have three children, namely: Thirsa
J., wife of E. W. Hudnutt, manager of the Falcon
Manufacturing Company; George F., manager of
the Fairman Drug Store; and Jessie M., wife of
Charles P. Judson, a hardware merchant, all of
this city.
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HARLES E. MAHAN, one of the active
young business men of Elk Rapids, is proprietor of a drug store, of which he became sole owner in February, 1892, In local politics he has been quite interested, is an ardent
Republican,and has proved his efficiency and trustworthiness as a public official while serving as
Town Clerk, a position he held for five terms. He
possesses good business ability, and has already
progressed far on the road leading to success. He
has been a resident of Elk Rapids since May 19
1887, and is foremost in everything which relates
to the welfare and advancement of the community
in which his lot is cast.
The father of our subject, Morris Mahan, was
for many years a prominent business man of East
Bay, Grand Traverse County, where he had extensive lumber interests. He was a native of New
York, and died November 13, 1880. To himself
and wife, Mary L., were born a daughter and two
sons. The eldest, Harriet A., is the wife of C. L.
Martin, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. James E., the elder
son, is now a resident of East Bay, Mich.
Charles E. Mahan, whose name heads this sketch,
is a native of the Buckeye State, his birth having
occurred in Knox County, May 21, 1866. He attended the common and high schools of Traverse
City, but his education was interfered with by the
death of his father, which occurred when he was a
lad of only thirteen years. He was then obliged
to go out into the world, and thenceforth make
his own living. His first employment was in a
sawmill at East Bay, and for five years he worked
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position, and at the same time possessed a knowledge of the value of money which few boys of his
age are wont to have. In 1886 he had a sufficient
sum laid aside to contemplate having a business of
his own, and in company with two young men by
the name of Mitchell, he took charge of the East
Bay Sawmill, which he ran until 1887. On May
19 of that year he came to this city and entered
into partnership with Mr. Martin, under the firm
name of C. L. Martin & Co. Thley carried a full
line of drugs, stationery, etc., and controlled a large
share of the trade of tills place. In February,
1892, the junior member of the firm succeeded to
the entire business, which he hlas since conducted
alone successfully.
In May, 1890, Mr. Mahan and Mrs. Elizabeth
Grammel were united in marriage. The lady is
a daughter of Charles and Mina Christina Grammel. The father was formerly engaged in running
a brewery in Elk Ralids, and at one time had
charge of a similar plant in Traverse City. Mrs.
Mahan is a lady of good education and social
qualities, and is a devoted member ot the Episcopal Church. Fraternally Mr. Mahan is a member
of the Masonic order, the Knights of the Maccabees and the Ancient Order of Foresters.
ASPER L. NAUMAN, M. D., the pioneer
physician of Ogemaw County, came to Ogemaw Springs in June, 1872. This part of
the state was then in almost the primeval condition of nature, and gave few indications of its
present prosperity. A railroad was in process of
construction, and it was completed to Roscommon
in the fall of 1872. There were no roads, the
first being laid out by the Doctor soon after his
arrival. For judicial purposes the county was attached to losco County, and the meetings of the
Board of Supervisors were held in Tawas City.
With the early history of the county the name
of Dr. Nauman is inseparably associated. He organized the first district for educational purposes,


and also set off Ogemaw and Edwards Townships,
the first organized in the county. Erecting a sawmill, he manufactured the first lumber and the first
shingles for miles around. Alarge number of men
were employed in different parts of the county,
and as accidents were of frequent occurrence, there
was a large surgery practice. The Doctor was frequently called long distances in order to attend
sick and injured persons, and his trips were usually
made on foot, though sometimes he rode on horseback. He used his first sleigh in 1876. During the
same year he assisted in the organization of the
present county of Ogemaw, of which he was the first
County Clerk. For three years he engaged in the
manufacture of lumber, but since that time he has
given his attention to his professional and public
duties.
The first paper in the county was the Ogemaw
County Journal, of which Dr. Nauman was editor,
the press work being done in West Bay City. For
three terms he served as County Clerk, besides
which lie acted as Deputy in nearly all the other
county offices. At present he holds the position
of County Coroner, which he has retained almost
continuously since the organization of the county.
He was the first County Superintendent of Schools,
and when tie law governing tile same was repealed, he became Township Superintendent of
Schools; on the repeal of that law, lie accepted a
position as a member of the School Board.
From 1883 until 1885 the Doctor resided in
Dayton and Chillicothe, Ohio, where he was engaged in the practice of medicine, but in 1886 he
returned to West Branch, and has since made this
place his home. It is his ambition to secure the
incorporation of West Branch as a city, and toward that end he is now laboring assiduously.
As a Republican, he has done effective work for his
party. He was the first Chairman of the Republican County Committee, and the first convention
of his party in the county was held at his home.
The reader will be interested in learning something concerning the life of a man so prominently
identified with the history of Ogemaw County as
the subject of this sketch. He was born in Lancaster, Pa., March 15, 1846, and is a son of Casper
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castel, as was his grandfather, George, a soldier
in the Revolutionary War, and a hotel-keeper by
occupation. The great-grandfather of our subject,
Godfrey Nauman, was born in Baltimore, and isis
father, who bore the same name, was likewise born
in that city. Our subject's maternal and paternal
grandfathers both served in the War of the Revolution, and suffered all the hardships incident to
that conflict.
The father of our subject was born January 15,
1805, and in early life followed the trade of a coppersmith, but later engaged in farming. In 1855
he removed to Ohio and settled on a farm near
Frankfort, where he remained until his death, May
29, 1888. In politics he was first a Whig, and
after the organization of the Republican party
joined its ranks, supporting its principles with his
influence and vote until his death. His wife, who
was born February 23, 1805, passed from  earth
May 5, 1869.
There were six sons and three daughters in the
parental family, of whom we note the following:
Ann Maria was born December 18, 1826, and
married Benjamin Kuhlns, her home being in Dayton, Ohio; George, who was born December 22,
1829, is engagaed in farm pursuits at Frankfort;
Susan E. was born January 29, 1832, and makes
her home in Frankfort; Charles, whose birth occurred August 7, 1834, served as a member of Company C, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Ohio
Infantry, and is now following agricultural operations near Muncie, Ind.; William  Hall, who was
born April 15, 1837, is a manufacturer of agricultural implements, and resides at Dayton; Henry,
born April 4, 1840, took part in the Civil War as
a member of the Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and
resides in Frankfort; Elizabeth F. was born February 25, 1844, and married Henry McQuinniff, of
Frankfort; our subject is the next in order of
birth; and Franklin C., the youngest, who was born
December 1, 1849, engaged in the livery business
for some years, and died at West Branch April 17,
1887.
At the age of sixteen the subject of this sketch
enlisted with Company D, Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, but in 1863 was discharged on account
of physi.al disability. Soon afterward, however,


he re-enlisted in the service, becoming a member
of Company C, One Hundred and Forty-ninth
Ohio Infantry, of which he was Sergeant, and in
which he served until the close of the Rebellion.
Among the engagements in which he took an active part were those of Stone River, Corinth, Chickamauga, Monocacy Junction, Opequan Creek, Berryville and Winchester.
On his return to Ohio, our subject taught school
one term, after which he was bookkeeper for a Dayton firm for one year, and for a similar length of
time had a position as traveling salesman. He then
studied medicine, attending lectures at Jefferson
College, and later again traveled as salesman. He
began the practice of his profession in 1870 in Iowa,
his home being nearIndependence. He then went
back to Ohio, and for a year was assistant assignee
for a bankrupt manufacturing company of Dayton. Feeling the need of a more thorough education, he entered the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati, from which he was graduated in 1876.
December 20, 1876, the Doctor married Miss
Fannie C., daughter of Zenos H. Wright, and a
native of Fairfield, Ohio. Their family consists
of four children: Arthur L., Zenos A., Daphne S.
and Marguerite Genevieve. The Doctor has been
surgeon for the Michigan Central Railroad, and is
attendant physician for the Knights of the Maccabees. Socially he is a Knight-Templar Mason; a
member of W. B. Hazen Post, No. 370, G. A. R.,
of which he is Commander; Post Prelate in the
order of Knights of Pythias; has passed all the
chairs in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
being also connected with the Daughters of Rebekal; and is Commandery Physician of Woods
Commnandery No. 93, Order of United Friends.
RANK J. HUNTOON. Among the enterprises projected for the advancement of
the section of country immediately surrounding Manistee Lake, there is perhaps none
more worthy of special consideration than the
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stant operation, giving employment to twentyseven men. The road is well equipped with the
general electric system, having twelve electric and
eight trailing cars, besides a sweeper. The powerhouse, situated on Vine Street, Manistee, is fitted
out with two Ide engines of one hundred and fifty
horse-power each, and which were manufactured
in Springfield, Ill. Tile track is laid to Eastlake
and Filer City, five and one-half miles upon either
side, these two points being less than two miles
apart across the lake. The main office of the company is at No. 411 River Street, Manistee, and the
officers are George A. Hart, President and General
Manager; M. L. Martin, Secretary; and F. J. Huntoon, Superintendent.
The gentleman last named, who is the subject of
this notice, was born in Victor, Poweshiek County,
Iowa, August 28, 1870, and is the son of John N.
Huntoon, a commercial traveler. His boyhood
days were principally passed in Rock Island, Ill.,
and he was graduated from  the schools of that
place in 1884. He then obtained a position on
construction work with the Chicago, Kansas &
Nebraska Railroad, in whose employ he remained
for two years. Later he was similarly engaged
with the Illinois Valley & Northern Railroad at
Spring Valley, Ill. Returning to Rock Island, he
secured a position in the office of the Rock Island
Carriage Company, and afterward was one of
the delivering forces for the United States Express
Company.
Going to Davenport, Mr. Huntoon entered the
service of the Davenport Electric Railway, Power
and Light Company, with which he remained about
one year. At first lie was employed at general
office work, but through successive promotions
became Assistant Superintendent, by which means
he became familiar with the business in all its
branches. This company being consolidated with
an opposing company, he was again placed in the
office of Assistant Superintendent, which he held
for one year. On retiring from that position he
went to Cheyenne, Wyo., and engaged for the
Government in a pack train at Camp Carlin, for
at that time pack trains were fitted out for the
purpose of supplying the frontier points.
At the expiration of nine months, Mr. HEntoon


came to Manistee, being offered his present position by Mr. Hart, the General Manager, to whom
he had been highly recommended by R. S. Ives, a
warm personal friend of Mr. Huntoon, and who
had been associated with him at Davenport, and
later had been Superintendent of the Manistee,
Filer City & Eastlake Road during its construction. November 17, 1893, our subject took charge
of the road, to which he has since given his entire
attention, his hours of labor being from  fourteen
to sixteen per day. As the result of his careful
oversight, the facilities of the road have been increased, and it is now in perfect working order.
Since coming to Manistee, he has become a Mason,
in which order he takes considerable interest.
Though interested in all public measures, the demands of his position are such as to leave him little opportunity for active participation in public
affairs.
OHN C. McGOWAN. There are few people
residing in the vicinity of West Branch to
whom this gentleman is not personally known.
He arrived in this city on the 2d of October,
1880. and at once opened a hardware store, investing his capital of $250 in a stock of goods. From
the first success attended his efforts, and his industry received the reward which was its just due.
His was the first hardware store in the village, and
lie is now the oldest hardware merchant in Ogemaw
County. The store of which he is the proprietor
is a large structure, one hundred and thirty feet
deep, and is stocked with a full assortment of hardware, tinware, agricultural implements, and other
articles usually found in an establishment of this
kind.
To Mr. McGowan additional credit is due from
the fact of his loyal service in behalf of the Union.
His patriotic spirit was aroused by the attempted
rel)ellion of the Confederacy, and soon after the
opening of the Civil War he enlisted to defend,
with his life if need be, the honor of the Old Flag.
He enlisted in April, 1861, and on the 2d of May
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C, First Vermont Infantry. After a faithful service of four months, the regulars were discharged,
and he returned to his home. He is now a member
of the Grand Army of the Republic, being identified with W. B. Hazen Post No. 371.
The McGowan family originated in Scotland,
where the paternal grandfather of our subject was
born. John C. and Sarah A. (Buckley) McGowan,
parents of our subject, were residents of Vermont,
where the latter died. The father afterward came
to West Branch and spent the balance of his days
with John C., dying at his home in 1889, at the age
of eighty-eight. His occupation was that of a
clothier, at which lie worked industriously, but never became well-to-do. Politically he was a stanch
Democrat, and in his social connections was identified with the Masonic fraternity.
In the parental family there were six children
who arrived at years of maturity. Charles, the
eldest, has at different times been engaged as a
farmer, merchant and tanner; lie is now a resident
of Richford, Vt. Erastus H., a farmer, lives in West
Branch. George W., who was formerly a hardware
merchant, makes his home in St. Albans, Vt. 01 -cott S., who is engaged in agricultural pursuits, is
a resident of Fairfax, Mich. William B. is a dentist in Montreal, Canada. John C. is the youngest
of the family.
Born in Fairfield, Vt., August 1, 1838, our subject was reared to manhood in the Green Mountain
State. In boyhood he had no educational advantages, as he was early obliged to earn his own livelihood. At the age of twelve years lie went to St.
Albans, where for eight months he worked in a
printing-office. His employers failing, he was
forced to turn elsewhere for work. He then began
to learn the trade of a tinner, and on the completion of his apprenticeship continued in tile occupation, being thus engaged until his removal to Michigan. He made considerable money, but was unfortunate in his investments, and lost the most of
his property, so that on coming to Michigan he had
very little with which to start in business.
Politically our subject is an advocate of Democratic doctrines, believing that the platform of his
party contains the principles most conducive to the
prosperity of our country. For a time he filled


the position of School Moderator, and he has also
served as Town Treasurer, member of the Council
and Judge of the Probate Court. His social connections are with the Knights of the Maccabees.
He occupies a handsome residence, one of the best
in the county, in addition to which he owns several
business blocks in West Branch, including that in
which his store is located.
The lady who presides over the pleasant home of
Mr. McGowan and with whom lie was united in
marriage in Massachusetts. bore the maiden name
of Mary Hyde and was born in Canada. They are
the parents of six children, named as follows: Edward H.; Lilah, wife of R. C. Winslow, of West
Branch; John C., Jennie, William and Irvia. The
sons and daughters have been given excellent educational advantages, and under the judicious training of their parents have been fitted to occupy
positions of honor and prominence in the business
and social world.
AT     LVAH G. SMITH, a leading young attorney of Lake City, has been located here
since the spring of 1891, and the following year was elected to the position of Prosecuting
Attorney, which office he is filling most acceptably
to all concerned. Besides holding that office he is
also Circuit Court Commissioner. As a lawyer he
possesses marked ability and enjoys a lucrative
practice.
The parents of the foregoing gentleman were
Edward 0. and Sarah C. (Paine) Smith, the former
a native of New York, of Scotch-Irish descent,
and the latter born in Pennsylvania. In the
early part of his life, Edward Smith followed the
trade of dyeing and cloth-dressing, but in 1837 he
came to Michigan and located a farm in Eaton
County. There he continued to reside until 1864,
when lie took up his abode in Lyons Township,
Ionia County, where he also engaged in farming.
His death occurred on the 4th of July, 1889, when
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is still living. Edward Smith was previously married, his first wife being Miss Anna Carpenter, who
bore him a son, James E., who is deceased. Alvah
G. is the only child of the second union. Religiously Edward Smith was a member of the Christian Church, while his wife inclined to the Baptist
faith.
Our subject was born in Sunfield Township,
Eaton County, this state, March 14, 1862. From
the time he was two and a-half years old he was
brought up in Lyons Township, Ionia County,
there receiving his early education. Subsequently
he attended the schools of Portland, after which,
going to the University of Michigan, he located at
Ann Arbor and pursued a course of study in the
law department. He was graduated in 1889 and
was admitted to the Bar the following year.
On commencing the practice of his cliosen profession, Mr. Smith located at Stanton, Montcalm
County, this state, and was there for about a year,
in partnership with N. J. Brown. April 8, 1891,
he came to Lake City, as lie believed there were
better opportunities for a young man of merit to
succeed in this energetic place. The wisdom of
his decision has been shown by the large clientage
and fine practice he is now in possession of. Fraternally Mr. Smith is a member of the Masonic
order and is also connected with the Maccabees.
May 21, 1881,Mr. Smith was united in marriage
with Miss Ada M., daughter of William and Jeannette (Young) Willett. Of this union two sons
and a daughter have been born, namely: Edward
0.; William H., wlo died in infancy; and Sarah C.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Presbyterian Church, and have a host of sincere friends in
this community, whom they delight in entertaining in their hospitable and pleasant home.
The paternal grandfather of Mr. Smith, Edward
Smith, was a native of County Cavan, Ireland,
but was of Scotch descent. He came to the United
States prior to the War of 1812 and took part in
that struggle. Subsequently he removed to Saratoga County, N. J., where he became the owner of
a sawmill. His death occurred in that county at
a good old age, and his wife was over ninety at the
time of her demise. They reared a family of seven
children. Roswell E. Paine, the maternal grand18


father of our subject, was a native of Pennsylvania and of French descent. He was a farmer by
occupation. He also reached a good old age, being nearly ninety years old at the time of his
death, and his wife died about one week before.
They were both members of the Baptist Church.
EORGE L. HILLIKER. This influential
representative of the legal fraternity of
Manistee was born in North Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio, November 6,1859. Until eleven years of age he lived in Wellington, the same
county, but then accompanied the family to Columbus, where the three ensuing years were spent.
Between the years of fourteen and twenty-one, he
was a resident of Xenia, where his father, Jacob L.,
followed the business of a contractor. He was employed in a planing-mill, also in a sash and door
factory, by which means he gained familiarity
with the details of that work.
The education of our subject, carried on in the
high school at Columbus, was afterward conducted
for two terms in Antioch College and the seminary at Xenia. He took a special course of one
year in the literary department of the State University of Michigan at Ann Arbor with reference
to the study of law. Soon afterward he began his
reading of law, which he continued until his graduation in 1884. At the time he was there, the
illustrious Judge Cooley was the dean of the law
school. On completing his law studies he was admitted to the Bar at Ann Arbor and to practice
before the Supreme Court.
Opening an office at Luther, Lake County, Mich.,
in May, 1884, Mr. Hilliker at once began actively
the work of establishing a clientage and building
up his profession. In February, 1885, he came to
Manistee, and for a year had as law partner S. W.
Fowler, lately deceased. However, like many other
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support while building up a practice, he was
obliged to have recourse to other work, and accordingly learned to make salt barrels. He secured
a divorce for one of the coopers, and although they
were usually exclusive, this man was willing to
teach him the trade and he was glad to learn. For
months he had a hard struggle. Circumstances
were adverse and the path to success seemed dark.
Unable to secure practice or work of any kind at
Manistee, he went to Ludington, but there disappointment awaited him. It was impossible to secure work, and so lie was obliged to return to
Manistee. Ile walked to this place, with nothing
to eat during the entire journey, and with only
money enough to get one meal on his return. The
only employment he was able to secure was that
of a manufacturer of salt barrels, and in this he
became an expert, having made as many as seventy barrels in one day. For these he received five
cents apiece. At first lie could make but twenty
or twenty-five a day, and even after he became an
expert the limit was usually fifty daily.
In this way Mr. [liiker was employed for one
and one-tlird years. In the latter part of January, 1887, lie;ecured a clerkship in the office of
Ramsdell & Benedict, attorneys, with whom he remained for four years, meantime becoming familiar with all the details of office work. He was also
a stenographer, and his services were therefore very
valuable. Four years after entering the employ
of the firm, he wa~ taken into partnership, the title
being changed to Ramsdell, Benedict & Hilliker.
One year later Mr. Ramsdell retired from active
practice, and the partnership was dissolved. In
1892 Mr. Illliker opened an office alone, and has
since conducted successfully a general practice, extending into all the courts.
The political belief of Mr. Hilliker brings him
into active sympathy with the Democratic party.
For one year he served as City Attorney, and in
1894 lie was the Democratic nominee for Probate
Judge, but was defeated. He has appeared before
the Supreme Court in a case relating to an important marital matter interesting to Manistee people.
Where a new question was involved lie made a
strong argument before the Supreme Court advocating the ability of a divorced husband to testify


in a case for criminal conversation where the late
wife was concerned, but did not wholly succeed in
convincing the honorable court of the justice of
his position.
On the 31st of March, 1882, Mr. Hilliker married
Miss Minnie A. LeVan, of Ann Arbor, and they
are the parents of two daughters, Nellie Belle and
Helen Elizabeth. They are members of the Unitarian Church in religious connections. Socially
he is identified with the order of Elks. He is a
gentleman of decided ability, one who after a long
struggle against adversities has succeeded in gaining a firm foothold and is on the road to flattering
success.
HARLES A. CLINE, County Treasurer of
Ogemaw County, and one of the leading
business men of West Branch, settled in
this city in December, 1882, since which time he
has been engaged in the manufacture of lumber.
In the management of his extensive business interests he has been exact, systematic, energetic and
shrewd, and while he started out without capital,
he has nevertheless succeeded in obtaining a position among the substantial and prosperous citizens
of this part of the state.
The family of which our subject is a member
originated in Germany, where his grandfather,
John Cline, was born and reared. On emigrating
to this country he settled in Pennsylvania, where
his remaining years were passed. He was loyal to
the interests of his adopted country, and took part
in the War of 1812, rendering valiant service in
behalf of the United States. Charles A., of this
sketch, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, August
14, 1849, and is a son of Charles S. and Elizabeth
(Rizer) Cline, natives of Philadelphia.
Tile father of our subject was reared in the city
of his birth, and at an early age learned the trade
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to Ohio, and was there employed as a stone-mason.
Later, however, he settled upon a farm, and engaged in tilling the soil of the one hundred and
ten acres comprising the place. During the period
of his residence in Holmes County, he served for
eight years as Auditor. Politically he was ill early life a Democrat, but the outbreak of the Rebellion causedi a change in his sentiments, and he ever
afterward was a pronounced Republican.
Disposing of his interests in Ohio in 1865. Mr.
Cline came to Michigan and settled near St. John's,
in Clinton County, where lie engaged in the manufacture of lumber. This he continued until failing eyesight, which finally resulted in total blindness. caused him to retire from business. His closing years were quietly passed at his home in Shiawassee County, and there he died in April, 1884,
at a good old age, having been born May 16, 1808.
His wife, who was born May 30, 1809, passed from
earth in April, 1893.
The family of Charles S. Cline consisted of five
children, concerning whom we note the following:
Mary, Mrs. Jacob Close, died in Holmes County,
Ohio; Elizabeth married C. M. Russell, and resides
in Clinton County, Mich.; Sophia, Mrs. M. R. Russell, died in Clinton County in 1893; Charles A.
is the only son; and Florence I., wife of W. C. Stiff,
lives in Burton, Mich. Charles A. was reared on
a farm in Holmes County, and in boyhood alternated work on the old homestead with attendance at the neighboring schools. In 1865, at the
age of sixteen years, he accompanied the other
members of the family to Michigan, where he at
once began lumbering. In 1867, with his father,
he embarked in that business in Gratiot County,
where the four ensuing years were spent. From
there lie went to Burton, Shiawassee County, where
he engaged in business for ten years.
In 1881 Mr. Cline went to Arenac County, and
with others erected a mill, which he operated for
a year. As already stated, he came to West
Branch in 1882, and erected a mill, which he has
since conducted. In 1885 the capacity of the mill
was increased to forty thousand feet daily, and it
is now one of the largest and best equipped in the
county. The success of the enterprise is due wholly to the determination and indefatigable energy


of the owner, who is one of the most capable and
efficient business men in this section.
The marriage of Mr. Cline took place in October,
1871, his wife being Emma R., daughter of Dr.
Daniel D. Higbee, formerly of Burton, now of
West Branch. Two children bless their union.
The only son, Charles A., is a talented musician,
having a natural genius for music, and led a brass
band when only eleven years old. He received injuries that affected his eyes to such an extent that
he is unable to pursue a collegiate course. The
daughter, Caroline B., was graduated from the
high school at West Branch in 1891, and in 1893
was graduated at Saginaw. In 1894 she entered
the University of Michigan, where she has since
been a student.
The political views of Mr. Cline have led him
to ally himself with the Republican party, and he
is one of the local leaders of that organization.
Frequently he has been chosen by his fellow-citizens to serve in some office of trust and honor, and
in 1894 was elected to the position he now holds,
that of County Treasurer. As an official, he is
discreet, judicious and- irreproachable, and merits
the praise of all good citizens for the able manner
in which he discharges the duties of his present
position. Socially lie is a Knight-Templar Mason,
and holds the position of Past Master of West
Branch Lodge No. 376, A. F. & A. M. March 11,
1894, he was elected Village President.
W          ILLIAM J. MOREY, the oldest living
settler of Missaukee County, is one of
the wealthiest and best representatives
of the county. He owns a beautiful home fifteen
miles from Lake City, and situated on a farm which
comprises seven hundred and thirty-five acres, in
addition to which extensive estate the proprietor
owns property elsewhere.
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born in New York State, and lived and died on
the old homestead near Salem, in Washington County. He was about fourscore years of age at the
time of his demise. His wife, whose name before
her marriage was Jane Hutchen, was likewise a native of the Empire State, and preceded him to the
silent land. John Morey, tie paternal grandfather
of our subject, was a soldier during the War of the
Revolution, and served under De Witt Clinton.
He reached a good old age, and was noted for his
strength and fine physique, as he was six feet five
inches in height and proportionately built. He
was a descendant of one Elijah Morey, a native of
France. who became an in habitant of America soon
after the landing of the Pilgrims.
William Hutchlen, the father of Mrs. Jane Morey,
was a son of Charles Hutchen, who was Captain of
a militia company in Revolutionary days, and
who was of Highland Scotch descent. He died
when well advanced in years, in Greenwich, N. Y.
His name was originally spelled Hutchinson, but
his son William  shortened the orthography to
Hutchen. Mathew,a brother of Christopher Morey.
was a soldier in the War of 1812.
William J. Morey is one of three children, two
sons and a daughter. Thle latter, Sarah, who was
the eldest of the family, became the wife of Hugh
Kays, of Van Buren County, this state. Mathew
C., the youngest, is deceased. The birth of our
subject occurred in Salem, Washington Coanty,
N. Y., September 26, 1839. His boyhood years
were passed on the old homestead, which was
owned by his father, and there he became acquainted with the many and varied departments pertaining to the management of the farm. He received
his primary education in the district schools, and
has supplemented the same by general reading and
observation.
In 1867 Mr. Morey came to try his fortunes in
Michigan, and believing in the future in store for
the new county of Missaukee, located on a farm,
and for nearly three decades has made his home on
the land which he then took up and to which he
has gradually added surrounding tracts, until his
domains comprise a large section of the best land
in the township. The prosperity which he has
achieved is owing entirely to his own industrious




and persevering efforts, united with his good business judgment and foresight.
Mr. Morey was united in marriage with Emma
R. Cischco, a daughter of Lee Cischco, her mother's
maiden name having been Prior. Mr. Morey uses
his right of franchise in favor of the Democratic
party, but has never aspired to official distinction,
as he finds his time fully occupied in looking after
his large farm and other business interests.
OHN C. GAUNTLETT, M. D., has but recently located at Elk Rapids, whither his reputation as an able physician preceded him.
For the past six years he has been engaged
in practice in the neighboring town of Williamsburg, but believing that this city would prove a
better field for his enterprising qualities he has
decided to make this his permanent home. He
brings to his chosen profession a natural ability
and adaptation which have been fostered and supplemented by years of careful preparation and
study, and the success which he has thus far met
has been due to these causes.
The Doctor's father, James Gauntlett, was born
in the city of London, England, and left his native land about 1847. He was one of the early
settlers of Washtenaw County, Mich., and is now
a resident of Milan. His faithful and devoted
wife, whose maiden name was Lottie Clark, was
born in Michigan, and their marriage was celebrated in 1859. They have three sons and a daughter, namely: Jennie, John C., Elon and James W.
Dr. J. C. Gauntlett was born in the village of
York, Washtenaw  County, Mich., May 20, 1864.
He was given the advantages of a common and
high school education, after which he determined
to adopt the medical profession, as he had a natural inclination in that direction. Going to Ann
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graduated from that well known institution in
1887, receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Soon after his graduation our subject went to
Walton, Harvey County, Kan., and engaged in active practice alone. From the beginning he was
quite successful, and continued to reside in that
western town for sixteen months. His inclination
then led him back to his native state, and he located at Williamsburg, where he built up a good practice during the six years of his residence there.
December 12, 1894, he removed to this city, and
is rapidly making friends in all circles. In manner he is courteous and companionable, and merits the respect which is freely accorded him.
June 30,1887, Dr. Gauntlett married Miss Flora
Forbes, this being the day of his graduation from
college. Mrs. Gauntlett is a native of Washtenaw
County, and is the daughter of Byron and Alice
(Rhodes) Forbes. Of this union two sons have
been born, named Elon and Weir. The Doctor's
people are members of the Baptist denomination,
while his wife is identified with the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Like a true citizen and patriot, Dr. Gauntlett
takes interest in political matters and attends the
conventions of his party. He is a Republican, and
considered somewhat of a leader in local councils.
Fraternally he is associated with the Masonic order
and the Knights of the Maccabees.
M       YRON H. FRENCH, of M. H. French &
Co., bankers at West Branch, President
of the Tawas State Savings Bank at East
Tawas, and President of the French Land and
Lumber Company at Rose City, Ogemaw County,
was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., November
25, 1854, and is a son of Fredus F. and Martha M.
(Vrooman) French. His boyhood years were passed
on a farm, and his primary education was obtained


in the district schools, after which he attended
Westfield Academy for two years. Upon leaving
that institution he commenced to teach school,
which profession he followed for two years in his
native county. He then entered Phillips Academy
at Andover, Mass., graduating therefrom in 1875,
with the honors of class poet.
Resuming his work as a teacher, Mr. French was
thus engaged for two years in New York and
Pennsylvania, and then, having determined to
enter the legal profession, he became a student in
the law department of the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor in 1878, graduating with the Class
of '80. He was admitted to the Bar in Washtenaw County, with the privilege of practicing before the Supreme Court of the state of Michigan.
For one year he practiced law at Ann Arbor, after
which he served for one term as City Recorder,
being the only successful Republican candidate on
the ticket at the time of his election.
In the fall of 1882 Mr. French settled at West
Branch, where, associated with W. A. Weeks, he
founded the Ogemaw Times. Being pleased with
the prospects in this locality, he brought his family
to this city in 1883, and has since made tlis place
his home. He was connected with the paper until
July, 1884, when he sold his interest in the concern and, associating himself with J. J. Ellis, established the banking business of Ellis & French at
West Branch, this being the first bank in the place.
After the death of Mr. Ellis in 1886, he took into
partnership his brother, F. F. French, and the business has since been conducted under the firm name
of M. H. French & Co.
Believing that there was a good opening for a
bank at East Tawas, the firm of M. H. French &
Co. organized the Tawas State Savings Bank, with
a capital of $25,000. Of this institution our subject has since been President,and his brother, Fremont F., Cashier. As a financial venture it has
proved a success, and there is now a surplus of
$3,000. When F. F. French accepted the position
of Cashier in the institution, he was succeeded in
the bank at West Branch by W. P. Hayes, a
brother-in-law, who has since been Cashier.
The French Land and Lumber Company was
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$100,000, of which sixty per cent. is paid up. They
are the owners of the mills at Rose City and seventeen thousand acres of land, and are meeting
with gratifying success in the enterprise. Aside
from  his other interests, Mr. French owns the
Peach Lake Stock Farm near West Branch, on
which six or eight men are employed,and which
is a well improved and valuable place. Among
his other possessions are the Opera House, a number of business blocks and a residence in West
Branch.
The success which has rewarded the efforts of
Mr. French is especially remarkable when we consider that at the time of coming to West Branch
his entire capital did not amount to $500. Nor
had he, by previous experience, gained that knowledge of business which is often more valuable
than money. Notwithstanding his inexperience
and his lack of capital, he achieved a success that
entitles him to a position among the moneyed men
of Michigan. He is a man of versatile ability, one
who can tell with equal accuracy the value of a
horse, a tract of real estate, a manufacturing plant,
stocks and money securities.  His business integrity is above question. He is progressive in his
ideas, and stands ready at all times to assist public
enterprises that are worthy, and that will advance
the interests of the community in which lie lives.
His private affairs demand his attention so closely
that he has little time for public matters, but whenever possible he has rendered such official service
as his fellow-citizens have sought from him. His
advice and counsel are always sought by the promoters of the public welfare.
The Republican party counts Mr. French among
its stanch supporters. He has served as President
of the village, and filled the office of County Treasurer for one term.  He was a candidate for Congress before the convention of 1894, and has been
Chairman of the County Central Committee, also
served as delegate to the State Convention. He is
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
for eleven years has filled the position of Sundayschool Superintendent. Socially he is a Thirtysecond Degree Mason, a member of the Mystic
Shrine, the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.


The marriage of Mr. French, in 1881, united him
with Miss Della E., daughter of Albert P. Page, a
retired farmer of Union City, Erie County, Pa.,
where she was born. They are the parents of
three sons, Burr J., Donald V. and Paul P.
++++++           ++++= —          7 -F REDUS FRANKLIN FRENCH was born
in Ontario County, N. Y., July 20, 1822,
and is the son of Samuel and Naomi (Abbott) French, natives of Massachusetts, where the
ancestors resided for several generations. Samuel,
who was a son of Isaac French, served for a short
time in the War of 1812, and after his marriage in
Massachusetts removed westward to New York,
settling in Ontario County. In the spring of 1825
he removed to Clymer, Chautauqua County, the
same state, and established his home upon an unimproved farm, in the midst of the woods, where
but few settlers had penetrated. While his trade
was that of a stone-mason, much of his life was
devoted to farm pursuits, and he was regarded as
one of the industrious and enterprising agriculturists of his locality. When advanced in years
he removed to Wisconsin, and there his death occurred at the age of eighty-six. His wife died at
the age of seventy-two.
The subject of this sketch was one of eleven
children, of whom seven attained years of maturity, namely: Samuel Healy, a farmer, who resided
for many years at Glendale, Wis., and died in
Renwick, Iowa; Hiram A., who was an agriculturist by occupation, and was killed by falling in a
well; William R., also an agriculturist, who died in
Pennsylvania; Prescott, who died in Mauston,Wis.;
Fredus F.; Cordelia, who married Columbus Sessions, and died near Ripon, Wis.; and Sarah Samantha, wife of B. C. Smith, of Elroy, Wis.
The boyhood years of our subject were spent
on a farm. In 1850 he married Miss Martha Vrooman, who was born in Wyoming County, N. Y.,
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Hannah (Drowden) Vrooman, natives of New England. Her grandfather Vrooman was born in New
York, whither his father had emigrated from Holland. After his marriage our subject made his
home upon a farm until 1883, when he came to
West Branch, and here he has since resided. His
life occupation has been that of agriculture, and
through industry and economy he has accumulated
a sufficient amount of this world's goods to provide every comfort for his declining years.
Unto the union of Mr. and Mrs. French were
born eight children. Lucian E., the eldest, is an
express messenger, and resides in Topeka, Kan.;
Ella L., wife of S. Eugene Preble, makes her home
in Erie County, Pa.; Myron H. is President of the
banking house of M. H. French & Co., at West
Branch; Fremont F. is Cashier of the rawas State
Savings Bank at East Tawas; Flora Belle, wife of
Dr. Clarence F. Cochran, resides in Au Train, this
state; George Grant is a farmer, living in West
Branch; Mary Naomi is the wife of William Flynn,
of Tawas City; Maud married William P. Hayes,
of West Branch. In politics our subject is a Republican, and while a resident of New York he
held various local positions, the duties of which he
discharged with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of all concerned. He and his wife were
formerly identified with the Baptist Church, but
now hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal
Church of West Branch.
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M       RS. M. R. DENNING, who for the past
decade or more has been an esteemed resident of Manistee, is better known to the
world as Mrs. Ann Eliza Young. Her life history
reads more like a romance than a mere recital of
cold facts, and as she was for more than ten years
widely known as a lecturer and her name was al

most a household word, it is most fitting that she
be given a place among the representative citizens
of this county.
Born in Nauvoo, Ill., September 13, 1844, Mrs.
Denning is a daughter of Chauncy G. and Eliza J.
(Churchill) Webb. The latter were reared in Mormonism, though in their youth the system did not
possess the objectionable feature of plural marriages, which was added later. When their daughter, Ann E., was only four years of age, the parents removed to Utah. There Mrs. Denning was
reared and educated in the Mormon faith, her early
training being such as to preclude any knowledge
of the world's way of living, except what she
gained from the reading of occasional books, and
rumors, which to her seemed vague and unreal.
She was taught that Mormonism was the only true
religion, and only through it could eternal salvation be gained. Her parents were well educated,
and took great interest in the mental development
of their children. Mrs. Webb, prior to her marriage, was a teacher in Ohio. The father by trade
is a carriage-maker, and built the first residence of
any pretension in Salt Lake City, in which place
he still resides. The mother passed away at the
home of her daughter in Manistee, several years
ago. Both she and her husband were natives of
New York State. Their son Griswold is now a
resident of New Mexico, and another son, Edward,
lives in Utah.
At the age of eighteen years Mrs. Denning became the wife of James L. Dee, who was a Mormon in religious belief, though she was his only
wife. He was a typical Englishman by birth, education and disposition, one of the kind who believe that woman was made to be a slave of her
lord. He was exacting and cruel, and at the end
of two and a-half years of unhappiness separation
and divorce followed. Two children were born of
that union, namely: Edward W., whose home is
now in New Mexico; and Leonard L., who died in
young manhood. About two and a-half years
after the legal separation from Mr. Dee, a sq-called
"spiritual" ceremony was perfomed, uniting our
subject with the late Brigham Young for the world
to come, but without the relations of husband and
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parental home, and lived in this way for five years.
During this interval Mrs. Denning's faith in
Mormonism gradually waned until she stood untrammeled by its shackles, and she decided to be
free at any cost. Accordingly, at the risk of her
life, she left home and fled to the Walker House, the
gentile hotel of Salt Lake City. It goes without
saying that there were violent opponents of Mormonism and polygamy in that city,and the young
woman soon formed the acquaintance of ministers,
judges and lawyers, who were all anxious and
willing to aid her. She passed some months almost in seclusion at the Walker House, during
which time she was urged by her friends to take
the lecture field against the odious system. Naturally timid and lacking self-confidence, she refused
at first to consider the question, but when the moral
phases of the subject were urged upon lier, and the
good that she might do to others, she at last coi,sented. Her course caused great pain to her family, who were still under tie bondage of Mormonism. In later years a bright ray of sunshine came
across her life, when her refined and lovable mother
abandoned her former faith and came to be the
comlanion of the once "wayward" daughter.
For a decade the lectures of Mrs. Ann Eliza
Young, with her scathing denunciations of Mormonism and polygamy, thrilled the people of the
United States and won for her honorable mention and recognition throughout the world. Notwithstanding this period of contact with the public and critical audiences, she yet possessed her natural timidity and dislike for public scrutiny. She
has often said that she prosecuted the work of lecturing from an intense desire to educate public
opinion against the system of Mormonism, and in
order to open an easier way of escape for other
victims of its cruelty. While desiring no public
notice, it is her wisl that if any must be given, it
shall be truthful, as newspaper reports rarely are
Through press misrepresentations she has been subjected to much prejudice, though she gratefully
acknowledges great kindness at its hands. Having been born and reared in Mormonism, and in
no way responsible for her belief, it has been somewhat unpleasant to be subjected to criticism, as
though she had deliberately and voluntarily placed


herself in the relation she sustained to the system.
After she had lectured for a time and become better known, confidence and respect were accorded
her in place of prejudice and opposition, and she
was cordially received into the best homes of the
country. For eight nonths of each year during ten years she lectured on the platform, hoping
to arouse the people to demand legislation which
would eradicate the foul blot upon this country's
honor.
After her years of persevering and arduous toil
in behalf of her convictions, Mrs. Young was
obliged to retire from the lecture platform on account of failing health. In 1883 she was married in Lodi, Ohio, at the home of her friends, Dr.
Elliott and wife, to M. R. Denning. Of late years
she has led a quiet and secluded life, honored and
respected by all who know her.
On hearing of her decline from the faith, Brigham Young, through his agent, offered his erstwhile "spiritual" wife a house and $15,000 if she
would abandon her scheme of exposing the faith,
an offer which she indignantly refused. Failing
in this, Mr. Young assailed her character, and liberally bribed lawyers and newspapers to controvert her utterances from the platform and asperse
her character, but to no purpose. In face of this
violent and unmanly opposition, she made friends
everywhere. While at the Walker House she made
the acquaintance of Rev. C. C. Stratton (the foriner pastor of tile Methodist Episcopal Church of
Salt Lake City) and wife; also of Governor Wood
and Judge McKean, Chief Justice, all of whom
took special interest in her cause, and helped her
to arrive at her conclusion to sacrifice herself and
her own inclinations for the good of others. In
time, churches and other religious and civic societies solidly enlisted in her behalf.
Probably no other person or agency has been as
potent under Providence as Ann Eliza Young.
Her escape from Salt Lake City was fraught with
many dangers; death, incarceration in a madhouse
and many other terrible things had been threatened, and for the sake of reasonable safety to herself and friends it was deemed best that she should
depart by stealth. Her trunks were checked and
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person, a tried friend, and in company with her
father and traveling companion, Mrs. S. A. Cook,
she left the heart of Mormonism in the night and
drove forty miles, in a terrible storm, to Uintah
Station, where she arrived at daybreak, bade adieu
to her father, and once more breathed the pure air
of freedom.
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/ ----— o.,'vXPHRAIM SHAY, a well known and promiJ%    nent citizen of Harbor Springs, is proprietor of the City Water Works, and is also
interested extensively in the Lima Locomotive and
Machine Company, with which latter conicern he
has been connected for the past twelve years.
For eleven years prior to that time he was interested in the manufacture of pine lumber, and was
the owner of a lumber-mill. He is perhaps best
known as the inventor of the Shay Locomotive,
for which he has received three gold medals. One
of these, known as "The John Scott Legacy Premium and Medal," was awarded him by a committee of the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia,
a body of perhaps the most renowned scientific
men of this country. In the year 1885 Mr. Shay
was awarded a gold medal at the Cotton Centennial held at New Orleans, and the third prize was
given him at the World's Fair of 1893 in Chicago.
In tracing the ancestry of our subject, we find
that on the paternal side he is of Irish-English descent, while on his mother's side he is of Irish
origin. His paternal grandfather, Ephraim Shay,
was a native of New Jersey, and operated a farm
and dairy in Sussex County. In his early years
he had but few educational privileges and acquired his knowledge of books mainly after his
marriage. Though often urged to do so, he would
never accept office. He was a member of the
Methodist Church, and remained steadfast to his
faith up to the time of his demise, which occurred
when he was in his sixty-fifth year. Financially
prospered, he became quite wealthy. The mater

nal grandfather, Jacob Probasco, was born in New
Jersey, and was a pioneer settler in Ohio, where he
died at the age of forty-five years. His life work
was that of farming and blacksmithing. He reared
a family numbering four sons and four daughters.
James, father of Ephraim Shay, was born in
New Jersey, and in boyhood drove across the
country to Ohio. From that time until his death,
which occurred in 1861, he engaged in farming
and lumbering in Huron County. He was at one
time Postmaster of Sherman, served as Justice of
the Peace for many years, and was a Lieutenant
in the state militia. His wife survived him about
ten years. They were members of the Methodist
Church, and were beloved by all who knew them.
His wife, Phoebe, nee Probasco, was born in New
Jersey, and by her marriage became the mother of
four sons and four daughters. Only two are now
living, Ephraim and Arthur, the latter of whom
resides in Alabama.
Born in Sherman Township, Huron County,
Ohio, July 17, 1839, our subject passed a few years
in his native state, but was mainly reared by his
paternal grandfather on his dairy farm in Sussex
County, N. J. When only sixteen years of age
the youth started out to make his own way in the
world, and first worked as a brick-maker, subsequently becoming a cooper. From that time until
the breaking out of the war he was employed in
teaching. May 10, 1861, he enlisted in the Third
Michigan Regiment, on the three-months call, but
before his company was ordered to the front a reversal of plans was made and the regiment was
mustered in for three years. He went to Missouri
and joined the Eighth Regiment of that state, in
which he remained for three years. Among the
battles in which he participated were those of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, the first attack on Vicksburg, Jackson, and the subsequent siege of Vicksburg. He was then taken sick and was sent to the
hospital. For the succeeding year he was Steward in the institution. Previous to this time he
was clerk at Sherman's headquarters for about a
year. He rose to the rank of Second Sergeant, and
took part in thirty-seven battles and many skirmishes of minor importance.
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Ionia County, Mich., and cultivated the place for
the next four years. He then bought a portable
lumber-mill, and in 1871 went to Cadillac, where
he engaged in the manufacture of lumber for
eleven years. Having invented a locomotive, he
became a part-owner of the Lima Locomotive and
Machine Works in 1883. His residence in Harbor
Springs is built of steel, after his own design.
Each plate is finely finished pressed steel, and
every room on the main floor is of the same size
and shape. It is a neat, novel and attractive home,
having many oviious advantages over ordinary
buildings.
July 27, 1864, Mr. Shay married Miss Jane Henderson, by whom lie has one son, Lette,who is Superintendent of the City Water Works and also
runs a machine-shop. The son married Miss Dollie Roe, and has two children, Abbie and Catherine. Mrs. Shay is a daughter of James and Sarah Jane (Wilbur) Henderson. While a resident
of Wexford County, Mich., Mr. Shay was honored
with the position of County Treasurer, being the
first man ever elected on the Democratic ticket to
a county office there. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' fraternities, and is also a
Knight of Pytlias.


he was Justice of the Peace from 1863 until
1890. Under Harrison's administration he was
Postmaster of Elk Rapids for three years.
On the paternal side, J. J. McLaughlin is of
Scotch extraction, and his maternal grandfather,
William McDonald, was also Scotch. Tile parents
were James and Abigail (McDonald) McLaughlin,
natives of Penobscot, Me. The former was a carpenter by trade, and became a pioneer of Allegan,
Mich., in 1836. He built the first flouring-mill
erected in that village for Alexander L. Ely, formerly of Rochester, N. Y. In 1844 he removed to
the mouth of the Kalamazoo River, and sometime
later opened a ship-yard at Saugatuck. Here he
constructed a number ot vessels, and bought and
carried on a hotel at Kalamazoo besides. In 1848
he held a position under the Government as a
farmer among the Indians. In the spring of 1849
he bought a vessel at Chicago, and, going to the
Grand Traverse region, cut the first stick of timber
where Northport now stands. In 1851 he removed
with his family to Elk Rapids, and kept a boardinghouse for A. S. Wadsworth, who, with his wife and
S. K. Northam, were the first white people to locate here. For a few years he engaged in the
manufacture of shingles, running a mill for that
purpose, and from 1858 to 1863 lived on a farm,
where he died April 16 of that year, being then in
his seventy-fourth year. His first wife, Abigail,
was drowned in the Kalamazoo River, by the capsizing of a boat, July 25, 1841. Their second son,
Robert N., is deceased, as is also their youngest
son, Charles A., who was the first white child born
in this county. For his second wife, Mr. McLaughlin chose Lydia A. Case, who was born in
Vermont, and who died in 1877.
James J. McLaughlin, the subject of this sketch,
was born in Brockport, N. Y., April 2, 1835, and
was only a year and a-half old when his parents
settled in Allegan. He had very limited opportunities in the way of obtaining an education, and
when fourteen years of age went aboard one of
his father's vessels as a sailor, and thus spent the
following seven years of his life. During the winter seasons he worked at his trade of carpentering,
which he learned from his father. The major
share of his life, however, has been devoted to the


AMES J. McLAUGHLIN
very first settlers of Elk
here as he did November
1858 until the fall of 1882


was one of the
Rapids, arriving
20, 1851. From
he was employed


in cultivating his farm on section 33, Elk Rapids
Township, which place is still owned by him. For
many years he was a member of the Board of Township Supervisors, and in 1884, after his removal to
the village, was elected Probate Judge. He held
that responsible position until 1888, administering
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peaceful avocation of farming, as about a quarter
of a century was thus spent.
In August, 1864, our subject enlisted in the
Union army in Company D, Tenth Regiment of
Michigan Cavalry. His service was of the most
active description, for he was in fifteen different
states, and much of the time participated in the
worst kind of warfare, that of fighting the so-called
bushwhackers. Among others in which he was
engaged, were the battles of Morristown, Tenn.,
Strawberry Plains, Henry Court House, Abbot's
Creek, Newton, N. C., etc. During the spring of
1865 he went on the Stoneman raid, covering two
thousand miles in seventy days, and spending most
of the time in his saddle. He was also one of those
who captured the body-guard of Jeff Davis, and he
still has in his possession a sabre taken from one
of that body-guard four days before the capture
of the President of the Southern Confederacy. At
the end of his service Mr. McLaughlin returned
home a physical wreck, owing to his life of privation and indescribable hardships. It was many
months before he could again engage in business.
June 1, 1861, our subject married Maria A. Horton, who was born in Springfield, Ohio, December
3, 1839, and with her parents settled in Pine Lake,
Mich., where their home was erected on one of the
clearings which had been made by the Mormons.
The union of Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin was blessed
with two children: Charles S., born in Elk Rapids,
August 11, 1862; and Luella, who died at the age
of two years. The son married Addie May Lonbard, and has two children, Charles J. and Frank.
A member of the household is a girl named Stella,
who was taken by our subject and his wife when
she was an infant, and has been brought up by
them. Their home has always been open to the
needy and destitute, and they have provided for,
or reared, no less than seventeen persons.
In 1872 Mr. McLaughlin was licensed as a local
preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
was ordained a Deacon in 1880. For many years
his father was the only Methodist in this section,
and he himself has been connected with the church
since 1860. His first vote was cast for John C. Fremont, and ever since he has been an enthusiastic
Republican. He is Past Grand of the local lodge




of Odd Fellows, but is not connected with any
other society. From the beginning to the close of
the war, his brother Robert served on the Union
side, took part in many leading battles, and won
the rank of Brevet-Brigadier-General. In everything pertaining to the good of this community,
our subject has always taken a leading and zealous
part. He is a gentleman of high Christian principles, and has always been noted for his uprightness
and integrity of word and deed.,    ---- 1*i+^4~~S1S++    — j^? *  y
EORGE C. ADAMS, who is engaged in the
GX     grocery business at Harbor Springs, and is
numbered among the prominent young
men of Northern Michigan, was born in Glencoe,
Canada, October 1, 1868. His parents, also Canadians by birth, were Elisha and Sarah (Stitt) Adams,
whose family consisted of five sons and six daughters. They were named as follows: Edward E.;
George C.; Ida Amelia, wife of Arthur Herrington;
Anna M.; Nina Theresa; Samuel W.; Mary Belle;
John Quincy, deceased; Ruth, Maude and Silas.
The father of our subject, who was a prominent
man in his community, was for some years engaged
in the mercantile business at Glencoe, Canada,
where his death occurred October 4, 1890. He
was an official in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
to which his wife also belongs. Our subject's paternal grandfather was Edward Adams, a native of
Massachusetts, whose life occupation was that of
general farming. His death occurred when he was
more than fourscore years of age. He was the father of ten children. The maternal grandfather
of our subject was born in Ireland, and emigrated
thence to Canada, where his death occurred at an
advanced age.
In Glencoe, Canada, our subject passed the years
of youth, and there he gained a fundamental
knowledge of the mercantile business. He conducted his studies in the schools of Glencoe and
London, Canada, and in 1889 was graduated from
the Forest City Business College. Soon afterward
he entered the employ of T. B. Escott, of London,
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gaged in looking up bankrupt stock, for seven
months. Becoming familiar with the business, he
purchased a stock of goods from Mr. Escott. He
then came to the States and was in the employ of
the grocery house of H. R. Eagle & Co., of Chicago,
for a short time, returning thence to Canada.
During the year 1891 Mr. Adams came to Harbor Springs, and for two years worked for W. J.
Clarke, after which he opened a grocery store, and
has since conducted a prosperous business among
the people of the town and surrounding country.
On the 1st of June, 1893, he was united in marriage with Miss Ollie Wilson, who was a daughter
of David and Sarah (Brown) Wilson. This estimable lady was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church, the doctrines of which she exemplified
in her daily life. She was esteemed by her acquaintances, and her death, which occurred May
22, 1894, was universally mourned. One child
had been born of the union, a son named Carlton
Wilson.
Besides his grocery store, Mr. Adams is the
owner of one hundred and twenty acres of timberland, and is well-to-do financially. He is interested in everything pertaining to the progress of
Harbor Springs, and is one of its most progressive
and public-spirited citizens. He takes a deep interest in the issues of the age, and favors the policy of the Republican party, though he is not aggressive in his views. Fraternally he is a member
of the Knights of the Maccabees, the Odd Fellows
and the Independent Order of Foresters. Mr.
Adams is also dealing extensively in hardwood
logs and wood and all kinds of produce.
UDSON J. KINNE, M. D., is a leading
physician and surgeon of Benzie County,
and is considered an able young man by
the brethren of his profession. lie is at present
Health Officer of Frankfort and is President of the
United States Pension Examining Board at Benzonia. In order to keep thoroughly posted on recent discoveries and matters pertaining to his life
work, he takes the best medical journals and is


identified with the State Medical Society. Though
his practice in this place only extends over perhaps
a year and a-half, he already numbers a large share
of the leading citizens of this community among
his clients, and his future bids fair to be unusually
successful.
William Kinne, the paternal grandfather of the
Doctor, was a native of New York State, and was
a tiller of the soil. He lived to a good old age,
being in his eighty-fifth year when he was summoned by the death angel. His grandfather was a
soldier in the War of the Revolution. Jerome
Kinne, father of Dr. H. J., was also born in the
Empire State, and likewise his wife, Mary E., nee
Lockwood. They had three children: Effie, who
married Frederick Heughes, of Rochester, N. Y.;
William I. and our subject. For many years the
father resided at Hoyt's Corners, N. Y., where his
death occurred in 1889, at the age of fifty-six years.
He was prominent in his community, was a man of
wide information and experience, and held various
township offices. His wife's death occurred some
years before he was called to the better land. She
was a member of the Methlodist Church and a noble
Christian woman. Her father, Isaac Lockwood,
was born in New York State, and died when about
seventy-eight years of age. A man of utmost integrity of principle and action, he possessed the
love and respect of all who knew him.
Dr. H. J. Kinne was born at Hoyt's Corners,
N. Y., March 19, 1861, and received his early education chiefly at Ovid, N. Y. On beginning his
medical studies he entered the college at Baltimore,
from which he was graduated in 1892. The
following year he came to Frankfort with the intention of making this locality the scene of his
future labors, and has not seen fit to make other
plans, as he has succeeded beyond his expectations.
In March, 1884, the Doctor was united in marriage with Miss Locelia, daughter of Walter B. and
Phoebe (Everett) Townsend. Mrs. Kinne was
called to the home beyond in June, 1890, leaving
two little sons, Hubert and William. The mother
was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and a lady who had hosts of friends. On
the 11th of April, 1893, the Doctor married the
lady who now bears his name, and who was previ







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ously Miss Emma Heath. Her parents are the Rev.
Willard and Eleanor (Spear) Heath, now residents
of Northport. The Doctor and his estimable wife
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church
of this city and take an active part in all good
works.
In his political connections Dr. Kinne is affiliated
with the Democratic party. In his social relations
he is a Knight of Pythias and has the honor of being Chancellor Commander of his lodge. He is also
a Knight of the Maccabees and belongs to the Independent Order of Foresters.
R. JAMES P. FOX came to Gaylord in
March, 1882, and from  that time until
1889 devoted his entire attention to the
practice of his profession. He then established a
drug business, and at the same time opened a grocery store, which he has since conducted in addition to continuing his professional duties. He
commands a large and constantly increasing field
of practice in the city and surrounding country,
and skillfully handles the cases entrusted to his
care. A close student of his profession, his skill
and ability have won for him a high reputation,
not only among his patrons, but also among the
members of the fraternity in this section of the
state.
The family of which our subject is a member
consisted of ten children, of whom the following
attained to years of maturity: Harriet, who married William Moffatt and makes her home in North
Dakota; Avesta, wife of Archibald Lyle and a resident of Van Buren County, Mich.; George, who
enlisted during the Civil War as a member of
Company G, Thirteenth Michigan Infantry, and
died while in the service; Leander, who also joined
Company G and served as a valiant soldier, participating in all the engagements and marches of
the Thirteenth Regiment until his death; James
P., who is the next in order of birth; Charles, a


resident of Gaylord; Ida and Ada (twins), tile
former the wife of James Stanley and a resident
of Wexford County, Mich., and the latter the wife
of H. J. Qua, of Gaylord.
The paternal ancestors of our subject were of
English extraction, and his grandfather was a native of that country. His parents, James L. and
Martha (Nixon) Fox, were born in New York
State, but removed thence to Michigan in early
life, and were married in Tecumseh, this state.
After their marriage they resided for a short time
in Kent County, but later went to Paw Paw, Van
Buren County, where they continued to make their
home upon a farm until their death. The father
passed away at the age of sixty-eight, and the
mother died in 1884, at the same age. They were
a worthy, intelligent, kind-hearted couple, who
worked energetically in order to provide their
children with the comforts of life and with such
educational facilities as would further enhance their
success.
During the residence of the family in Hastings,
Kent County, the subject of this sketch was born
August 1, 1848. He was taken to Van Buren
County by his parents in early childhood, and his,
boyhood days were passed in the usual routine of
farm work, varied by attendance at the schools of
Paw Paw. As soon as the time came for him to
select a life occupation, lie chose the medical profession, toward which his tastes inclined. After
gaining a rudimentary knowledge of the science
under the preceptorship of Dr. Mason, of Pine
Grove, and Dr. Bulson, of Bioomingdale, he entered the Chicago Medical College, where he conducted his studies until his graduation with the
Class of '74.
On the conclusion of his studies, the Doctor
opened an office at Bangor, Van Buren County,
where he commenced the practice of his profession.
After a short time in that place he went to Paw
Paw, and from there removed to Gaylord, where
he has since engaged in general practice. Although mainly occupied with the demands of his
practice and a general supervision of his business
interests, he is intelligently interested in local and
national affairs, and is politically a pronounced
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tion of United States Pension Examiner, in which
responsible office he has rendered satisfactory service.
In the fall of 1874 Dr. Fox was united in marriage with Miss Helen C. Qua, who was born in
New York State and is a daughter of Samuel Qua,
now of Gaylord, Mich. Four children were born
unto them: George Morrell, Harry E., Helena Mabel and Hazel Irene. A heavy bereavement darkened the household in 1892, when two of the children, George M. and Hazel I., fell victims to that
dread disease, diphtheria. They died within a few
days of each other, George M. being eleven years
old, and Hazel I. two years and ten months. Mrs.
Fox is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the children attend the Sundayschool. Socially the Doctor is connected with the
Knights of Pythias, and is an active worker in
that organization.
The success which has come to Dr. Fox indicates
the possession on his part of more than ordinary
business ability and professional skill. In boyhood lie was obliged to earn the money necessary
to secure his education, and all that he now has
is the result of his industrious efforts. In addition to his residence and his business interests in
Gaylord, he is the owner of two farms, comprising
four hundred acres, near this place, and is financially well-to-do.
R     EV. GEORGE CROOK is pastor of the
Baptist Church of Bear Lake, Manistee
County, which he has served for a little
over a decade. When he began preaching for this
congregation it was in a very disorganized condition, having only thirteen regular members, and
there had been no pastor in charge for several years.
The prosperity of the church dates from his appointment as pastor, and a suitable church edifice
was soon erected. About six years ago he accepted
an appointment at Tannerville, a village eight
miles from Bear Lake. This was entirely pioneer


work, as there was no organization at that point,
but owing to his efforts a house of worship has
been constructed and a congregation formed with
an increasing membership. Of late he has occupied
the pulpit at Browntown, and his missionary work
is growing in importance.
A native of Inskip, near Preston, England, born
January 1, 1835, Rev. Mr. Crook is a son of James
and Nanny Crook. He studied for some time in
his native land with a view to entering the ministry, and began preaching at the early age of nineteen years. Though not regularly located as a pastor until many years later, yet he has continued to
occupy the pulpit as occasions have presented since
that time. In the days of Cromwell a plan was
inaugurated for the evangelization of the Indians
of North America, and by an act of the "Long
Parliament" a large fund was raised by public collections in the parishes of England, Scotland and
Wales, which fund was augmented from time to
time by large bequests from benevolent persons.
Through the agency of the "New England Company for the Evangelization of the Indians," large
sums were raised and disbursed, and under the
provisions of their laws Mr. Crook was appointed
teacher on an island in Chemung Lake, County of
Peterboro, Ontario. He was employed as a teacher
and assistant pastor for eight years, and also gave
the natives profitable instructions in agriculture,
etc. The Government supplied provisions for the
Indian children who attended the school, and also
gave one suit of clothes to each person annually.
About 1882 Mr. Crook removed with his family
to Livingston County, Mo., where he bought a farm,
and while cultivating it he taught school and did
pioneer work as a minister. About 1882 he removed to Manistee, Mich., but at the end of a
few months came to Bear Lake. The Baptist cause
has prospered under the stimulus of his efforts, and
the local congregation now numbers about sixty
members. The church edifice, a veneered building,
has a seating capacity of about two hundred and
seventy-five. The cost of the building was about
$3,000, and Mr. Crook, besides doing much manual
labor in its erection, collected most of the funds
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at Tannerville, lie worked in the woods sawing
logs and assisting in the most practical way in the
erection of the building. In all his pastoral work
he has been assisted by his devoted wife, who
has labored very perseveringly to forward the
interests of the cause.
For two years Mr. Crook was Principal of the
Bear Lake Schools, and lie has assisted in other
ways in the support of his family outside of the
small salary which his congregation is able to give
him. lie owns a farm adjoining the village and
gives some attention to fruit-growing. The Board
of the Baptist State Convention appointed him
Missionary Pastor at this point in 1888, but in
1894 the church was pronounced self-sustaining.
Truly Mr. Crook has led a very busy life. He
preaches at Bear Lake each Sunday, drives to Tannerville (a distance of eight miles) and addresses
the congregation there, and thence rides six miles
to Browntown, where he preaches in the evening.
On one Sunday he gives two addresses, and on the
succeeding Lord's Day preaches three times. IIe
also has a class in the Sunday-school.
In Canada Mr. Crook married Miss Mary Ann
Sackville, who was born near Rice Lake, in Northumberland County, Ontario, Christmas Day, 1839,
Nine children were born to this worthy couple, but
three of the number have been called to the better
land. Frederick, the eldest, was destined for the
ministry, but died in Missouri at the age of twenty
years. Mary died in Missouri when in her eleventh
year, and Ann Jane was called to her final rest at
about the same age in Canada. James W. is assistant manager of the Standard Wheel Company's
business at Terre Haute, Ind. Alice, who at one
time was a successful teacher, is the wife of Prof.
C. E. Spicer, superintendent of one department of
the public schools of Joliet, Ill. Aggie is the wife
of Arlie L. Hopkins, a leading and well-to-do
farmer of Bear Lake Township, but whose home
is in the village. George has been pursuing a
regular course of studies at the Baptist College in
Kalamazoo since 1890. He possesses a splendid
voice, and for the past four or five years has been
taking lessons under the celebrated Professor
Morse, and will undoubtedly be heard from at no
distant day in the musical world, William Henry




is bookkeeper and assistant cashier at Terre Haute
in the office in which his brother James W. is employed. Margaret Luella is a student in the High
School of Bear Lake, and is the only one of the
family still under the parental roof.
Politically Rev. Mr. Crook is a stanch advocate
of Prohibition principles. He is now serving his
fellow-citizens as President of the Village Council,
and is also a member of the Board of Examiners in
Manistee County. Though his life work has been
very arduous, he possesses a good constitution and
his mental and physical powers are yet unimpaired.
O THO L. WATERBURY is editor and proprietor of the Frankfort Express, which he
purchased in December, 1890, and still
continues to publish. He has had several years'
experience in journalism, and possesses ability in
this direction. The Express is a weekly Republican paper, devoted to the expounding of party
principles, and to the advancement of this region.
Among its supporters are numbered most of the
ieading professional and business men of this vicinity, and under the present management the list
of its subscribers is constantly increasing. For
two years the editor of the organ has been Village
Trustee, and is now serving his second term as
School Director. He is interested in whatever
tends to the development and progress of this
county, and is a patriotic nian and good citizen.
The birth of Otho L. Waterbury occurred in Lapeer County, Mich., February 17, 1855. His parents were Lester E. and Mary E. (Tomlinson)
Waterbury, natives of Connecticut and Canada,
respectively. In early life Lester E. Waterbury
was engaged in merchandising at Lapeer, and was
a pioneer in that locality. He is now engaged in
farming near Highland Station, Oakland County,
Mich. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church. His grandfather, Capt. J. C.
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lution. The family is of English descent, members of it having settled in Waterbury, Conn., at a
very early day.
Otho L. Waterbury passed his boyhood uneventfully in the place of his nativity, and worked in
his father's store until lie had nearly reached his
majority. He then took up the printer's trade,
serving a three-years apprenticeship with S. J.
Tomlinson on the Lapeer Clarion. For a short
time lie then turned his attention to merchandising, after which hle traveled as a salesman on the
road for two years. The journalistic profession,
however, seemed to possess unusual attractions for
him, and so he drifted back toward that vocation,
which lie has since followed. Fraternally he is a
Mason, belonging to the local blue lodge and chapter. He is also a Knight of Pythias, and is identified with the Knights of the Maccabees.
February 23, 1885, occurred the marriage of
IMr. Waterbury and Miss Eva S., daughter of Daniel and Harriet (Morris) House. She isa native of
Canada, born in 1856, and is a lady of good education and social attainments. Two children have
been born to Mr. and Mrs. Waterbury, a little son
and a daughter, namely: Rex L. and Mary E.
EORGE W. LARDIE is a produce and
commission merchant of Traverse City and
is a wide-awake, earnest business mana. His
life history is like that of thousands of our ambitious and leading Americans, and shows wlhat may
be accomplished by a man who starts out in the
battle of life without capital or influence, but with
a strong determination to succeed which cannot be
overcome by difficulties. 'rhe prosperity and extensive trade which he now enjoys have been secured in a very short period by his own exertions
and good business methods.
The father of our subject, George Lardie, is a
merchant at Old Mission, Grand Traverse County,
and went to that locality from Ontario, Canada, in


1859. He was a native of the place last mentioned,
and there married Miss Hattie Ketulia, by whom
he had eleven children, three now deceased. In
order of birth they are as follows: Hattie, a resident
of Old Mission; George, our subject; Peter F., a
merchant; Fred, who manages a store at Walton,
Mich.; Matilda, Mrs. John Hoffman, of Mapleton;
Maggie and Odelia, deceased; Rose and Lillie, who
are engaged in teaching school; and Stephen and
Clara, who live with their parents. Odelia's death
was the result of an accident, as she was fearfully
burned in the fire at Sugar Bush.
A native of Ontario, Canada, George W. Lardie
was born April 20, 1853, and was six years of age
when his parents removed to this county. They
settled upon a farm, and as the family was poor in
this world's goods, the elder children had to assist
in the work as soon as they were able to do anything, and thus had few opportunities for obtaining
an education. Our subject's advantages were
especially meager, and it has been chiefly through
private study and reading that he has become the
practical and well informed man that he is to-day.
He continued industriously at work on the farm
until he was thirty-five years of age, and at last by
strict economy accumulated some land of his own.
When an opportunity offered, he sold forty acres
for $800. With this sum he established himself in
his present business about three years ago, and
his success has been truly remarkable. IHe has
built up one of the most lucrative trades in this
part of the county, and ships extensively to neighboring cities. In the summer of 1894 he erected
a potato warehouse, so constructed as to be frostproof, and has now stored within its walls over six
tlhousand bushels of potatoes. He bought over
$50,000 worth of this staple alone last season, and
is now reaping a financial harvest from this venture.
April 10, 1875, Mr. Lardie and Clara Franklin
were united in marriage. The lady is a daughter
of Elisha and Lucy (Noyce) Franklin and was born
in New York about 1860. To our subject and wife
have been born six children, five daughters and
one son, all of whom are living with the exception
of the eldest, Myrta E., who died at the age of four
years. The others are named as follows: Nellie,




POTATO WAREHOSE OF GORGE. LARDIE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI
POTATO WAREHOUSE OF GEORGE W. LARDIE, TRAVERSE CITY, MICH.




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Clayton, Lena, Nettie and Margaret. Mr. Lardie
through his own experience thoroughly appreciates
the value of a good education, and is giving his
children the best opportunities possible in this
direction. His parents are members of the Catholic Church, in the faith of which he was reared, but
he is not a member of any religious organization,
being a man of liberal views. In politics he is a
Republican, and fraternally is a Knight of the Maccabees and a Knight of Pythias.
L    DWIN    GEORGE SNIDER first came to
Cadillac in 1881, and remained here for a
short time, then returning to Nobleton,
Canada, his former home; but in March, 1882, became a permanent resident of this city, and since
that time has been in the employ of the Cummer
Lumber Company. For the past seven years he
has been manager of their general store, and has
ever shown such fidelity to the interests of the
firm that they place full reliance in his integrity
and business ability.
In tracing the lineage of Mr. Snider we find that
his paternal grandfather bore the name of Martin.
He was a native of Canada, and followed agricultural pursuits. When a boy he was a soldier in the
British army. A man of fine physique, tall and
rugged, he was thrifty and industrious in his
habits, and made a success of his life work, leaving
his family well provided for when he was called
to his final rest, at about seventy-nine years of
age. He was twice married, having six children
by his first union, and one child by his second
wife. Religiously he was a devoted Methodist.
The grandfather on the maternal side, William
IIollingshead, was born in Pennsylvania, but passed
nearly all of his life in Canada. He was also a
farmer, and until seventy years of age worked in
the harvest field. lie died about 1889, when in
his ninetieth year. In religious belief he was identified with the Society of Friends.
The parents of our subject were Isaac and Jane
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(Hollingshead) Snider. They were both of Holland descent, and were natives of Canada. The
father, who was a farmer, died in Toronto in 1891,
at the age of sixty-six years. For several years
prior to his demise he lived a retired life. He was
a representative man in his neighborhood, and his
advice was highly esteemed. He was very much
opposed, from principle, to the practice of resorting
to law, though he was a Justice of the Peace during
almost all of his mature life. For many years he
was a member of the Methodist Church, was a ClassLeader, and usually held one office or another
in the congregation. His wife, likewise a member
of the Methodist Church, is still living.
Edwin George Snider, who was born in Nobleton, York County, Canada, December 2, 1858, is
one in a family of four children. His brother,
Melville M., is a resident of Cadillac; the elder
sister, Alida, is the wife of N. J. Strong, of Woodbridge, York County, Canada; and Esther Frances, the youngest of the family, is the wife of Alexander Bryson, of Laskay, York County.
Until he was eighteen years of age, Edwin G.
Snider continued to live in the place of his nativIty, his time being employed in working on a farm
and in obtaining his education. He then went to
Toronto, and became an employe of a wholesale
grocery and liquor firm. At the end of six months
he was placed in charge of the shipping department. Two years later he went to Chicago, where
he arrived in November, 1878, and for the next
three years he was employed by a ship-chandler.
In 1881 he came to Cadillac, and was made manager of the grocery department in the store of LaBar & Cornwell, but was obliged to give up his
place on account of poor health the following
winter. He was favorably impressed with the enterprise and promise of the town, and therefore
returned in the following spring to cast in his lot
with its citizens. He owns a good home property
in this place, and takes an interested part in everything relating to its welfare. Fraternally he is a
chapter Mason, and on political questions is i Republican.
To the union of Mr. Snider with Miss Millie,
daughter of John Henderson, three children were
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at the age of fifteen months, in Toronto, while
with her mother on a visit. The other children
are Gladys and Gordon. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church, and active workers and contributors to its success.
L1SHA J. RICHMOND is a leading attor9   ney-at-law, and a studious, painstaking and
careful legal counselor of Manistee, where
he has been in practice since 1881, with the exception of about two years, during sickness and death
i. his family. In April, 1893, he was elected Justice of the Peace for a term of four years, and is
now serving as such. He is honest and honorable
in all official affairs, and his voice is always certain to be heard in defense of right and justice,
irrespective of the persons whom it may affect.
He is a lawyer of ability, and stands high among
his professional brethren, practicing before all of
the courts of the state.
The Richmond family has been long established
in the United States and is of English origin. The
parents of our subject were Elisha and Lusina
(Stevens) Richmond, natives of New York State.
The former was born March 12, 1817, in Schoharie
County, and the latter February 28, 1817, in
Oneida County. They were married in the Empire State, where they lived until 1843, when they
removed to LaSalle County, Ill. At that time
some of the land on which the city of Chicago is
built could have been purchased from the Government at $1.25 per acre. Elisha Richmond and
wife were the parents of nine children. Simeon,
the eldest, died in infancy. Orange T., the second
son, died at the age of one and one-half years.
Ruth A. is the wife of George H. Lambert, a farmer
of Onekama Township, in this county. Nelson E.,
who was born February 28, 1843, married Celia
Limebeck, and is a farmer in the township just
mentioned, also an acting Justice of the Peace.
Tyler W., born August 19, 1847, wedded Millie


Kilborn, and is a druggist and physician at Bear
Lake, Mich. Lucius A., born March 6, 1853, an
agriculturist of Bear Lake Township, who resides
on a portion of the old homestead, married Lizzie
Porter. Albert F., born June 3, 1858, is a practicing
physician and druggist of Onekama, this county;
and Emily L. died in March, 1859, aged eighteen
months. Tyler W. and Albert F. are both graduates of the medical department of the University
of Michigan. The parents of these children are
still living on the old homestead in Bear Lake
Township, at the ripe age of seventy-eight years.
Mr. Richmond, whose name heads this sketch,
was born August 7, 1850, in Earlville, LaSalle
County, Ill., and until he was twenty years of age
lived on a farm. He received a common-school
education, and completed his studies in Manistee
and ata select normal school. He then received a
certificate and began teaching, in the mean time
keeping up his studies and rapidly rising from an
ordinary to a first place in his profession. His labors were in Manistee, Mason and Kalkaska Counties for about ten years. Being ambitious and desirous of further advancement, he took up the
study of law, being assisted therein by Gen. B.
M. Cutcheon, afterward Member of Congress, who
loaned him books and gave him valuable advice.
In September, 1873, the young man entered the
legal department of the State University, and at
the end of two years was granted a degree, this
being in March, 1875. The following summer he
remained at home and the next winter engaged
in teaching school.
On locating for practice, Mr. Richmond opened
an office, in the spring of 1876, at Kalkaska, where
he remained for a year. About that time, or August 20, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss
Clara Conklin, a native of Morrow County, Ohio.
She was reared and educated there and came with
her parents to Manistee County in 1867. They
located on a farm in Pleasanton Township, where
the father died April 14, 1879, at the age of
forty-nine years. His widow survived him until
May 25, 1886. The only child of our subject and
his wife, Evart C., born on the 25th of August,
1877, is now a student in the high school of
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happy wedded life Mr. Richmond was deprived of
his loving companion by death. She was a noble
and lovable Christian woman and had many sincere friends. Her death occurred June 17, 1890,
at her home in Manistee.
During 1879 and 1880, and until January, 1881,
Mr. Richmond engaged in practice at Bear Lake,
when he removed to this city. In the fall of 1880
he was elected Circuit Court Commissioner on the
Republican ticket and served for two years. He
has always taken great interest in political affairs
and has given some time to campaign work. He
is a practical stenographer, and writes the Standard
American system. His office is supplied with a typewriter and a fine legal library of great value. He
is an active member of the Metlhodist Episcopal
Church, belonging to the official board, and is one
of the Trustees.
jj ON. LEVI A. HARRIS, M. D. Nature
has often been accused of partiality in endowing some of her children more richly
than others with those qualifications which insure
them success in life, but when such provision supplements the disadvantages of lack of education
and means, everyone must rejoice at such endowment. The subject of this sketch was in early life
thrown upon his own resources for his support,
and his advantages for an education were only
those he could obtain for himself; but he was more
fortunate than many in being possessed of excellent judgment and more than ordinary business
ability, which have thus aided him in making a
success of his profession.
It was during 1886 that Dr. Harris came to Vanderbilt, and here he has since resided, being the
only physician in the village, where he also has a
drug store. In addition thereto, he is at present
filling the position of Judge of the Probate Court.
He was born in Utica, Macomb County, Mich.,
September 20, 1858, and is the son of Alexander


and Remember (Lockwood) Harris, both of whom
were natives of Monroe County, N. Y. His paternal grandfather, Timothy Harris, came to Michigan about 1830 and settled in Oakland County, of
which he was a pioneer. The maternal grandparents also settled in Michigan about 1830, at which
time they settled in Macomb County.
While living in New York, Alexander Harris
followed the trade of a ship-builder, but after coining to Michigan he devoted his attention to general carpenter work. He continued to reside in
Macomb County until his death, which occurred
at the age of sixty-one years. His widow still survives and makes her home in Macomb County.
Their family consisted of six children, named in
the order of birth as follows: Lucy, wife of William Clark, of Macomb County; Levi A.; Alvaretta,
a resident of Macomb County; Mary, who makes
her home with our subject; Anson, a carpenter of
Detroit; and Alice, who resides in Macomb County.
After some time spent in the prosecution of the
ordinary branches of study in the Utica High
School, our subject secured a position as teacher,
and was thus engaged for one term. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. William
Brownell, of Utica, and later entered the Detroit
Medical College, from which he was graduated in
1884. Opening an office at Augusta, Kalamazoo
County, he remained there for a short time, after
which he settled in Vanderbilt.
The political views of Dr. Harris have led him
to affiliate with the Democratic party, and he believes that its platform embodies the principles
which will insure the greatest prosperity to this
country, if carried to a proper issue. For a time
he held the office of Township Treasurer, and in
the fall of 1892 he was elected Probate Judge,
which position he has since held. He is also serving as United States Examining Surgeon.
The lady who presides over the Doctor's home
became his wife in 1886. She was born in Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Mich., and bore the
maiden name of Lillie Morey, being the daughter
of Eli Morey, an artist and painter, who makes his
home with Dr. Harris. Fraternally our subject is
connected with the Masonic order, and is also
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gressive and enterprising, he is numbered among
the valued citizens of Otsego County, and those
who know him esteem him highly for his sterling
worth.
J OSEPH C. BONTECOU, editor and proprietor
of the Petoskey Record, was born in Bristol, R. I., November 5, 1838, and is a son of
James C. and Abbie (Connable) Bontecou, natives,
respectively, of New Haven, Conn., and Bernardston, Mass. Besides himself there were two children, both daughters, one of whom died in infancy,
and the other, Sarah C., is living, unmarried. Tile
father was a man of considerable prominence il
the Methodist Church, being a minister of that denomination, a member of the New England Conference, and the founder of the Martha's Vineyard
Camp Meeting Association. For some time he
served as pastor of the church at Edgartown. and also filled other pastorates. In 1840 he came as far
west as Ohio, and for eighteen years preached the
Gospel in and around Cincinnati, being a charter
member of the Cincinnati Conference. His death
occurred at Xenia, Ohio, in 1876, when he was seventy-five years old. His wife, who was also a devout Methodist, died in 1846.
The paternal grandfather of our subject was a
native of Connecticut, but removed thence to New
York, and settled at Coeymans, where he died at
the age of nearly ninety years. In early life he
worked at the trade of a shoemaker, but later devoted his attention entirely to agriculture. He
was the son of a Revolutionary soldier, who enlisted in the defense of the Colonies and served with
a zeal and fidelity of which his descendants may
be justly proud. In disposition he was retiring
reticent and unobtrusive, and in lreligious belief
belonged to the Methodist Church.
Our subject's maternal grandfather bore the name
of Joseph Connable and was a native of Massachusetts. It is worthy of note that his father and
grandfather served in the same company and reg

iment in the War of the Revolution. He made
farming his life occupation, and to this work he
devoted his entire attention during active life.
A man of strong intelligence, fixed opinions and
great energy, lie was fitted to be a leader of others,
and in his community he was influential, his opinion always carrying weight. At the time of his
death he was about seventy years of age.
In the various removals made by the family, our
subject took part, his education being obtained
in the common schools of the different places where
he lived. After completing the studies of the
common schools, he entered the preparatory department of Miami University, and later attended
the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. At
the time the war broke out he was Superintendent
of the schools of Newtown, Ohio. He had inherited the spirit of his Revolutionary forefathers and,
fired with patriotic zeal, he enlisted as a member
of Company G, Second Kentucky Infantry, in
which he served for two and one-half years. In
1861 he served as a scout and assistant engineer under General Cox, and then joined Buell and took
part in the battle of Shiloh, where, the Captain being killed, he took the command of the company.
He participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing,
and at Corinth led the assault on the Tishomingo
bridge. In guarding a bridge just south of Nashville, while serving as Captain of his company, he
was taken prisoner, and was in Oglethorpe, Salisbury and Libby prisons for eight months. On being released from prison, he resigned and re-enlisted
as a private in the Tenth Ohio Battery, and eighteen months later, in August, 1865, he was mustered
out as Second Lieutenant. In all the battles of
the Atlanta campaign and in the fight with Hood
at Nashville he took a part.
After the war our subject read law in Chicago,
but, owing to failing health, lie changed his occupation and became a commercial traveler. Later
he was on the lecture platform, principally in temperance work. About 1880 he returned to Michigan and was made Secretary of the State Temperance Alliance, with headquarters at Lansing and
Jackson. In the spring of 1883 he moved to Petoskey and bought the Record, which he has owned
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Republican in politics and popular throughout the
county.
June 1, 1870, Mr. Bontecou married Miss Maria,
daughter of John and Margaret (Eckley) Oven, of
Shobden, Herefordshire, England. Of their union
one child, Margaret, has been born. Mr. Bontecou
is not a communicant of any church, but attends the
Presbyterian Church, to which his wife belongs.
Socially he is Past Commander of Lombard Post
No. 170, G. A. R., and Aide-de-Camp on the National Staff. He also affiliates with the Knights of
the Maccabees and is Past Commander of his lodge.
As may be inferred from a perusal of his paper,
he is a strong Republican, devoted to party principles. HIe is the present Chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committee and is otherwise prominently connected with his party. He is President
of the Petoskey Branch of the National Loan and
Investment Company, which is one of the strongest and most reliable institutions of the kind in
the state.
RAND TRAVERSE HERALD. A successful newspaper is generally representative
of the people of the place in which it is
located, and its value to a community is beyond
estimate. In Northern Michigan there are a number of papers that have aided in no small measure
in promoting the general welfare in every useful
way. Prominent among these is the Grand Traverse Herald, which is in every respect a progressive
journal, and exerts a potent influence in all public
matters. Its zealous advocacy of local interests
has made it popular with the citizens of Traverse
City, whose progress it has materially aided.
Briefly reviewing the history of the Herald from
the time of its inception until the present year
(1895), we find that it was founded by Hon. Morgan Bates, who was editor and proprietor from
1858 until 1867. This gentleman was born near
Glens Falls, N. Y., July 12, 1806, and died March
2, 1874, at the age of sixty-eight years. He was
orphaned by his mother's death when he was a lad
of seven years, soon after which event he went to


Sandy Hill, N. Y., and became an apprentice to the
printing business. Upon completing his trade he
worked as a journeyman printer in Albany, N. Y.,
and other cities. In 1826, at the age of twenty
years, he embarked in his first newspaper enterprise, which was the publication of the Warren
Gazette, at Warren, Pa. While thus engaged, Horace Greeley worked in his employ as a journeyman
printer.
Removing in 1828 to Jamestown, N. Y., Mr.
Bates became the proprietor of the Chautauqua
Republican. While in that city he married Miss
Janet Cook, of Argyle, N. Y. lie continued the
publication of the Republican for two years, when
he disposed of the paper and, moving to New York,
became an employe in one of the large printing
establishments of the great metropolis. For a
time he worked for Horace Greeley as foreman, as
the latter had previously worked for him at Warren, and during this period he planned the typographical form of the New Yorker, which the famous journalist afterward established.
The year 1836 witnessed the arrival of Morgan
Bates in Detroit, Mich., where he secured a position as foreman in the office of the Detroit Advertiser. This paper he purchased in the year 1839, in
connection with George Dawson. The latter soon
transferred his interest to Mr. Bates, who remained
its proprietor until 1844. In 1849 he went to
California, via Cape Horn, and spent two years in
the Golden State, returning home by way of the
Isthmus. In 1852 he again went to the Pacific
Coast, this time accompanied by his wife, who remained there until failing health induced her to
return East. She died in Argyle, N. Y., July 19,
1855.
While a residentof California Morgan Bates was
for a time the owner and proprietor of the daily
and weekly Alta Californian. Returning in 1857
to Michigan, he resided in Lansing until his removal to Traverse City. In Lansing he was a
second time married, this wife being Clymene C.
Cole, who died in 1872. In 1858 he came to
Traverse City, then an insignificant hamlet containing a very few houses and situated one hundred and fifty miles from any railroad, thirty miles
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hundred miles from the primitive stage route. To
a casual observer the enterprise projected by him
would seem to be doomed to disaster, but subsequent events proved that his judgment was not
misplaced. With the growth of this section of
the state the paper has been intimately associated, and has perhaps contributed more to the development of its resources and the increase of its
population thtan any other factor.
For eight years Morgan Bates served as Treasurer of Grand Traverse County. Under the administration of President Lincoln he was appointed
Register of the United States Land Office at Traverse City. lie was removed by Andrew Johnson,
but re-appointed by President Grant, continuing
to hold the position until his demise. In 1868 he
was chosen Lieutenant-Governor of Michigan, and
two years later was re-elected. By virtue of the
office he was President of the Senate.
Succeeding Hon. Morgan Bates as editor of the
Herald was Hon. D. C. Leach, who was identified
with the paper from 1867 until 1876. This gentleman was born in Erie County, N. Y., November
23. 1822, and in childhood accompanied his parents to Genesee County, Mich. After completing
his education he engaged in teaching for several
years. In 1849 lie was chosen a member of the
Constitutional Convention, and in 1855 he was
appointed State Librarian. Upon the ticket of the
Republican party he was in 1856 elected to Congress from the Fourth District, then consisting of
the northern part of the Lower Peninsula and all
of the Upper Peninsula. To tis responsible position he was re-elected in 1858. In 1861 he was
appointed by President Lincoln to the position of
United States Indian Agent for Michigan, in
which capacity he served for four years. In 1865
he moved from Lansing to Traverse City, and two
years later he was chosen to serve as a member of
the Constitutional Convention which met at Lansing. Soon afterward he purchased the Grand
Traverse Herald, which he published for nine years.
In 1876 he removed to Springfield, Mo., but in
March, 1882, returned to Traverse City, where he
remained a number of years. He is now a resident
of Walton, Grand Traverse County, where he has
an extensive cranberry marsh.
The present editor and proprietor of the Herald,


Thomas T. Bates, is a nephew of Hon. Morgan
Bates, and a son of Rev. Merritt Bates, the twin
brother of Morgan. Rev. Merritt Bates was born
in Queensbury, Warren County, N. Y., near Glens
Falls, on the 12th of July, 1806. His mother
died at Glens Falls in the year 1813, leaving four
sons and two daughters. At a very early age
lie was obliged to become self-supporting. His
educational advantages were very limited, but
through self-culture he became the possessor of a
wide fund of knowledge, both of a religious and
secular nature. In 1827 he became a member of
the Troy (N. Y.) Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and the thirty-six ensuing years
were devoted to ministerial work in that conference, in which he filled almost every important
appointment. He held the pastorate of churches
at Albany, Troy,,ansingburg, Schenectady, Gloversville, Amsterdam, Glens Falls, Keeseville and
other points in New York; also at Burlington, Middiebury, St. Albans, Shelburne, Bennington and
other places in Vermont. For four years he held
the position of Presiding Elder of the Burlington
District.
The character of Rev. Mr. Bates was one of
which his descendants may well be proud. He
was honorable, upright, a man of irreproachable
integrity and probity of conduct. He possessed
an unusual amount of will power, and the eminence which he attained in his conference was
largely due to his force of character and fixedness of opinion. During the ante-bellum days he
was strong and uncompromising in his opposition
to slavery, for which opinions, frankly expressed
at all times, he suffered persecution from his own
people, the Methodist Episcopal Church being then
largely dominated by those who advocated slavery.
It was his privilege to witness the glorious triumph
of the cause to which he was so intensely devoted
and for which he had made so many sacrifices.
After a long and useful career as a minister of
the Gospel, Rev. Mr. Bates in 1863 retired from the
pulpit and settled with his family on a tract of land
near Traverse City. There he gradually improved
a good farm and became tile possessor of a comfortable home, upon which he continued to reside
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dents of Northern Michigan to whom he was personally known, he is remembered as a man of large
ability, superior intellectual powers and great love
for mankind.
Thomas T. Bates, the present editor and proprietor of the Herald, was born at Keeseville, Essex
County, N. Y., December 13, 1841. He accompanied his father in his various removals, gaining
his education in the public schools. At the age of
sixteen lie started out in the world for himself, his
first position being that of a clerk. After one
year thus spent he entered a bank at Glens Falls,
N. Y., and a year later accepted the position of
bookkeeper in a large banking establishment at
Memphis, Tenn. At the opening of the Civil War
he returned North, and in 1863 accompanied his
parents to Grand Traverse County. In 1864 he
became Cashier for Hannah, Lay & Co., but resigned two years later in order to open a real-estate office in connection with Hon. D. C. Leach,
whose interest in the business he purchased in
1871. While engaged in the real-estate business,
he became familiar with the lands of Northern
Michigan and also acquired a personal interest in
the prosperity of this section, which lie has since
retained. He had the firmest faith in the future
of this country, and subsequent events proved the
wisdom of his judgment.
Purchasing the Grand Traverse Herald in 1876,
Mr. Bates has since been its editor and publisher.
His connection with this paper began in 1865, and
upon assuming its management he was familiar
with every detail of the business and abundantly
able to make a success of the enterprise. His wife,
Mrs. M. E. C. Bates, is associate editor of the Herald,
and his daughter, Miss Mabel, is the local and society editor. The religious home of the family is
in the Congregational Church.
Politically Mr. Bates is a stanch advocate of
Republican principles. In December, 1881, he was
appointed Postmaster of Traverse City, but resigned two years later on account of the increasing
business of the Herald. For several years he was
chairman of his township and county committees.
In 1880 he was chosen a member of the State Central Committee of his party and served ten consecutive years, the longest service ever given by any




member of this committee. In 1885 he was appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Northern Michigan Asylum, located at Traverse
City, was re-appointed in 1889, and in January of
the present year was again appointed by Governor
Rich for a full term of six years. For seven years
he was President of this board. In the fall of 1885
he was also appointed a member of the Board of
Building Commissioners for the same institution,
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Hon. Perry Hannah, and was at once chosen Chairman of the board, serving in this capacity until the completion of the work of the commission in
the fall of 1886.
By all who know him Mr. Bates is looked up to
as a man of superior ability, a successful editor
and a capable business man. His editorials attract
no little attention. When he supports an enterprise he does it with his whole soul, and what he
condemns through his paper his friends are apt to
let alone. No resident of Traverse City is more
interested in the development of its commercial
resources than is he, and he maintains the warmest
sympathy with all measures calculated to enhance
its prosperity. In 1867 he was united in marriage
with Miss Martha E., daughter of Jesse Cram, who
for many years was identified with the early history of Wayne and Genesee Counties, and was
also one of the pioneers of Grand Traverse County, and who died in 1884.
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T      HOMAS KNEALE, a well known lumber.
man of Northern Michigan, residing at
Harbor Springs, was born on the Isle of
Man, April 23, 1840. His parents, John Columbus and Ann (Christian) Kneale, natives of the
same place as himself, had a family of four sons
and three daughters, of whom six survive, Margaret having died in girlhood. The others are
John Columbus, Thomas, Henry, James, Esther and
Ann. The father of these children, an energetic,
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on the Isle of Man, where he died in 1889, at the
age of about eiglhty-five. His wife survived him
only one year, and was eighty-three at the time of
her death.
The paternal grandfather of our subject bore the
name of James Kneale. He was born and reared
on the Isle of Man, and there died when in his
ninetieth year. He followed the occupation of a
farmer, to which employment he reared his family
of five sons. Physically lie was of medium height
and of robust constitution, and it is said of him
that he was never ill a (lay in his life until the
time of his fatal sickness. Though he attained an
age so advanced, lie looked younger than most
men many years his junior, his hair being still
dark at the time of his death. Few derived as
much enjoyment from life as did he, and, being a
good-natured, hearty, jovial man, he was very
popular among his associates, by whom his joking
propensities were highly appreciated. The maternal grandfather of our subject was also an agriculturist, and died on the Isle of Man.
Upon his father's farm the subject of this notice
spent the years of his childhood and youth. In
1867 he went to Cleveland, Ohio, but after only a
year there he proceeded to Chicago, where for a
time he was engaged at the trade of a carpenter,
and also was in the employ of the Malleable Iron
Works. In 1881 he came to Harbor Springs, Mich.,
where he bought a sawmill, and this ihe has since
olerated, giving employment to about twenty-five
men the larger part of the year. He also engaged
in farming upon a small scale. His educational
facilities were limited to a short attendance at the
schools of his native place, but through observation he has become well informed. Prior to coming to this country he learned the carpenter's
trade, but has never followed it to any great extent. While in Chicago he filled the position of
Superintendent of the Chicago Malleable Iron
Works for seven years. In that responsible position, as in all others to which he has been called,
he rendered efficient service, reflecting credit upon
his ability and proving the possession of more
than ordinary judgment on his part.
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daughter of Robert Cannon. They hold membership in the Presbyterian Church, and are popular in the best society of this locality. In everything connected with the welfare of Harbor Springs
he takes an active part, and at the present time is
serving as Treasurer of the Business Men's Association. Politically he is an advocate of Republican principles, and for two years filled the office
of Village Trustee. Fraternally he is connected
with the Royal Arcanum. He is a man who ranks
high in the estimation of his associates, and is
numbered among the representative and successful
lumbermen of Northern Michigan.
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LE     L1JAH N. FITCH, a leading lawyer of
_ Mason County, has been identified with
the upbuilding of Ludington since 1870.
He was the first City Attorney of the place, and
drafted its charter and by-laws. For three years
before its organization lie was Supervisor of the
township, and was Prosecuting Attorney of the
county for two years. He was Receiver of Public
Moneys for one year at Reed City, and for three
years at Grayling for the United States Government, and was the only one out of six such officers
retained when the three Michigan offices were consolidated. He owns a fruit farm comprising twenty-two acres just outside of the city limits, and
thereon stands his pleasant and commodious residence.
The parents of our subject were Elijah and
Hannah (Hathaway) Fitch, natives of New York.
The former in early life was a Methodist minister,
but subsequently engaged in agriculture. In the
fall of 1830 he settled in Washtenaw  County,
Mich., clearing a farm in the woods. Afterward
he settled in Livingston County, and still later
moved to Clinton County, in both of these clearing and improving homesteads. He died in Clinton County, in May, 1864, aged sixty-five years.
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grandfather was a Captain in the British service in
the French War. Mrs. Elijah Fitch survived her
husband only three days, although she was perfectly well at the time of his demise. She was also
a devout Methodist, and when called to the better
land was in her fifty-sixth year.
E. N. Fitch is one of seven children, six of
whom are living, the others being Olive, a widow;
Malcolm, of South Dakota; John M., a resident of
Durand, Mich.; Harriet, widow of George Putnam,
and now of Oklahoma; and Sarah.
Our subject was born in Washtenaw County,
this state, January 23, 1839, and was about nine
years of age when his father removed from Livingston to Oakland County. His early schooling
was obtained principally in the latter county, and
his youth was mainly passed on a farm. When
nineteen years old he began the study of law in
the office of Joab Baker, in DeWitt, Clinton County. Later he studied under Amos Gould, of Owosso, in the same county, and was admitted to the
Bar in 1857. He began practicing immediately at
Ovid, where he remained until May, 1870, and
then came to Ludington. In November, 1863, he
enlisted in Company I, Twenty-seventh Michigan
Infantry, and served until March, 1865. He was
once injured by a bullet which lodged in his body,
and received serious wounds on the 30th of July,
1864, at the blowing up of the mine in front of
Petersburg. He was in all the engagements from
the Rapidan to Petersburg, and after leaving the
service his health was so poor that for several
years he was unable to engage actively in business.
August 3, 1859, Mr. Fitch married Jane F.,
daughter of John Gould. Ten children were born
of their union. Juanita married H. E. Fitch, who
died in December, 1894. They had four children:
Edna, Mack, Nelson and Lester G. Clara married Virgil Fitch,a brother of her sister's husband.
The other children are as follows: John, Seymour,
Adolphus H., Bertrand, Hattie, Freddie, Murray M.,
and one who died in infancy. The mother is a
member of the Congregational Church.
The maternal grandfather of E. N. Fitch bore
the name of Joseph Hathaway, and his wife was a
Miss McConnell, of Irish birth. He was a native
of New York, of English descent, and was a


hero of the War of 1812. His life being spent in
agricultural and out-of-door pursuits, he lived to
attain a good old age, dying in his eighty-seventh
year.  Fraternally our subject was a member of
the Grand Army of the Republic, identified
with the lodge at Reed City for a short time. In
politics he is a supporter of the Democracy.
RLINGTON C. LEWIS is Cashier of the
Lake City Bank, which was opened in
1893. In the fall of 1872 he was elected
Prosecuting Attorney of Missaukee County, two
years later was re-elected, and also served as Deputy County Treasurer. At the end of his term he
was elected County Clerk and Register of Deeds,
and so faithfully met the duties which fell upon
him that he was re-elected to the position, and
served four years. Since 1873 he has made his
home in this city, and has been engaged in business during this period. He was appointed Postmaster in 1876, and has served altogether for
twelve years in that capacity.
The parents of A. C. Lewis were Cyrus and
Clarissa (Easton) Lewis, natives of Steuben County, N. Y., and Ohio, respectively. The father was
a physician, and practiced principally in Stark
County, Ohio. He was born May 10, 1824, and
died at Marlboro, Stark County, October 26, 1877,
at the age of fifty-three years. His wife was born
March 11, 1828, and died March 19, 1853. She
was a devoted member of the Methodist Church,
and a woman who was loved by all who knew her.
Our subject's paternal grandfather was Peter Samuel Lewis, a farmer. He was born in Ontario County,
N. Y., February 5, 1792, and died April 21, 1864.
His wife, whose maiden name was Phoebe Smith,
was a native of Orange County, N. Y., born April
18, 1799, and died November 14, 1871. James
Easton, the maternal grandfather, was a native of
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State, February 24, 1806, and passed to her final
rest January 6, 1877.
Arlington C. Lewis, who is an only child, was
born in Middlefield Township, Geauga County,
Ohio, October 12, 1847. His mother died when
he was a mere child, and when he was nine years
old lie went to St. John's, Clinton County, Mich.,
being adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Field. He
lived and worked on their homestead until the
fall of 1863, when lie enlisted in Company I,
Twenty-seventl Michigan Infantry. He served
about two years, receiving an honorable discharge
at the close of the war. He participated in the
battles of Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Weldon
Railroad and the siege of Petersburg, besides numerous other skirmishes, and was on detached
duty a portion of the time. For a year after returning from the South lie attended school at St.
John's, and for the next two years was engaged in
teaching. He then took up the study of law with
Hon. Randollph Strickland, ex-Member of Congress.
In 1870-71 lie was in the law department of the
Michigan State University at Ann Arbor, and was
admitted to the Bar May 20, 1872.
Mr. Lewis began the practice of his profession
at Portland, lonia County, but a few weeks later
removed to Falmouth, then the county seat of
Missaukee County. In the fall of 1872 he became
Prosecuting Attorney, thus serving for the first
time in a public capacity. In the following year
the county seat was removed by a vote of the
people to Lake City, and Mr. Lewis accordingly
changed his residence, and has made this his permanent home. About 1879 he opened a general
store in partnership with John Vogel. At the end
of a year he bought out his partner, and conducted
the business alone for six years. He served altogether as County Clerk and Register of Deeds for
eight years.
December 24, 1873, Mr. Lewis married Miss Mary
Lucy, daughter of Isaac and Mary R. Beech. Four
children have been the result of their union, viz.:
Arthur Eugene, Gertrude, Blaine Irvin and Everard Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are active members of the Presbyterian Church, and the former
is one of the Elders in the congregation. He belongs to the Masonic and Odd Fellows' fraterni

ties, and is a member of Caldwell Post No. 365,
G. A. R., Department of Michigan. His ballot has
uniformly been deposited for Republican candidates and party principles. For some years before
he was twenty-one he bore the family name of the
gentleman by whom he had been adopted, and in
this name he enlisted in the army. On reaching
his majority, he resumed his family name, and has
ever since been called by his present title.


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EANDER D. SHIRTLIFF, Notary Public
and real-estate dealer of Bear Lake, is the
Coroner of Manistee County, and has
served in that capacity for two terms of two years
each. For twelve years lie was Justice of the
Peace in Pleasanton Township, this county, and is
quite a leader in local affairs. Though affiliated
with the Democratic party, he does not confine
himself to narrow views, but if a better man is put
up by the opposition that man receives his support.
The paternal grandfather of our subject was a
soldier in the Revolutionary War. Leander D. is
a native of Novi, Oakland County, Mich., and was
born April 17, 1841. His parents were Sylvanus
and Mary (Durfee) Shirtliff, natives of Connecticut and New York State, respectively. They were
pioneers of Oakland County, Mich., where they
removed in 1831, and both died in Novi Township. They reared a family of five children, two
sons and three daughters: Elizabeth, Eleanor J.,
Daniel A., Huldah and our subject. Eleanor has
never married, and is still living in her native
county. Daniel A. was a resident of this place at
the time of his death,and was engaged in running
a shoe and harness shop. He left a wife and two
children to mourn his loss. The early years of
Leander D. Shirtliff were passed in his native
county, where he received a public-school education. He pursued his higher studies in the normal
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battle of life. For several years subsequently he
was successfully employed in teaching school.
In 1866 Mr. Shirtliff came to this county and
took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty
acres in Pleasanton Township. This place he still
owns, and for about sixteen years he gave all his
energies to the development and improvement of
the farm. Then, on account of failing health,he
was obliged to seek less arduous work, and in 1882
removed to this village. Two years later he was
honored by being elected Justice of the Peace, and
served as such for four years. He was soon afterward commissioned Notary Public, and has been
extensively engaged in buying and selling real
estate, loaning money on good security, conveyancing, and also obtaining pensions.
In Oakland County Mr. Shirtliff was married,
February 8, 1863, to Charlotte L. Snyder, a native
of that county, where she grew to womanhood
and was educated. The union of Mr. and Mrs.
Shirtliff was blessed with only one child, Leo S.,
who died at the age of three years and one month.
In all worthy public enterprises Mr. Slirtliff is
greatly interested and is always ready to lend a
helping hand. He is a member of tile Bear Lake
Cornet Band. Socially he is Past Grand of Bear
Lake Lodge No. 35, I. O. O. F., and is also a member
of the Rebekah Degree. In religious matters he is
liberal and was reared in the Universalist faith.
RED DENNIS PAQUETTE, one of the
progressive young business men of Ludington, is a druggist by occupation. He
keeps a full line of drugs and medicines and makes
a specialty of optical work. After passing three
years in study on the subject of the human eye,
its diseases and their proper treatment, he attended
a course of lectures given by Dr. Julius King, of
Cleveland, Ohio, and October 8, 1892, received
a certificate. In February, 1893, he was granted
one by the Chicago Ophthalmic College after at

tending a course of Dr. Martin's lectures. He is
thus well qualified for the business, and keeps
several of the latest and most scientific instruments
for testing the eye. Lenses are fitted on the irrefraction principle, by means of the famous JavalSchlotz ophthalmometer. This is an elaborate and
wonderful instrument, embodying the modern
principles and latest investigations in regard to
the organs of sight. Mr. Paquette also possesses
one of Dr. Gulbertson's prisoptometers.
A son of Eseube and Philomene Paquette, our
subject was born in Manville, province of Quebec,
Canada, December 22, 1863, and when three years
of age was brought to Michigan, his parents locating in Grand Huron. In 1870 the family removed
to Ludington, but at the end of two years became
residents of Muskegon. The father died in November, 1889, but his wife is still living. The education of F. D. Paquette was obtained in the public schools and in the high school, from which
he did not, however, graduate. December 9,
1879, he began his studies with Dr. F. N. Lattimer, and on the 7th of August, 1886, became interested in his present business. His location near
the Elliot House is very central and favorable to
his business. On the 11th of June, 1881, the
store of his employer, Dr. Lattimer, was destroyed by fire, after which the young man was
employed by Fayette Johnson until his failure in
business. Then, going to Cadillac, Mr. Paquette
was employed for two years and a-half by Case,
Smith & Dates, druggists and grocers.
After leaving the firm just mentioned, Mr. Paquette went to Big Rapids, Mich., where he remained for about a year, afterward, in the summer
of 1884, being employed in Bay City. Then returning to Cadillac, he was employed by the drug
firm of J. W. Cummer & Co. December 18, 1885,
he returned to Ludington and took charge of the
store owned by Victor Roussin, and in August,
1886, purchased the business which he still runs.
His reputation as an oculist of much more than ordinary ability, research and practice is rapidly
gaining for him an extended trade.
August 5, 1891, Mr. Paquette married Miss Mary
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have been born two sons: Freddie de Zera, born
August 7, 1892; and Roy DeWitt, born August 19,
1894. The parents are members of St. Simon's
Catholic Church. In his political belief Mr. Paquette is identified with the Democratic party.
ANIEL HORNKOHL is one of the prominent early settlers and business men of
Manistee. He now owns and operates a
fine bakery at No. 302 First Street, which he conducts in an able manner. He is master of his trade,
understanding every department of the business.
Two double wagons are constantly in use for delivering goods to customers in all parts of the city,
and in addition to this large quantities are sold
in wholesale lots to the trade. For five years Mr.
Hornkohl was a member of the volunteer fire department of this city, after which he was elected
Assistant Chief, a position he held for eleven years,
and then resigned. At present he is Under Sheriff,
and was Constable and Deputy Sheriff for several
years. In the spring of 1894 he was elected City
Alderman.
Born April 9, 1838, in Nordheim, Germany, our
subject continued to live in the Fatherland until
1862. (He enjoys the distinction of having been
christened by the King of Hanover. A curious
law prevails in all the German provinces, which
entitles parents to call upon tile King to christen
their seventh son, and this entitles the child to
free admission to the military schools His parents
were William and Sophia Hornkohl. Of the family the following came to America: Louis, who
died in Manistee; August, who is a resident of
Newark, N. J.; Ernest, who is aloo making his home
in this city; and our subject.
May 26, 1862, Daniel Hornkohl embarked on a
vessel bound for the United States. He had learned
the baker's trade before leaving Germany, and
worked for a time in Milwaukee, Wis., at that business. He had been exempted from military serv

ice in Germany, but now took up arms in defense
of the Flag under whose protection he expected
to pass his future life. September 3, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Ninth Wisconsin Infantry,
and was placed in the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, under Generals Steele and Herring. He took
part in numerous engagements, among which were
the battles of Saline River, Prairie Grove, Canes
Hill, Camden, Prairie d' Anne, and the Red River
expedition. He had numerous engagements with
the rebel Generals, Price, Marmaduke and Kirby
Smith, and warfare with the guerrillas, mainly in
the Indian Territory. He was discharged June 3,
1865, having spent three years in active service at
the front. Surely no American-born citizen could
have been expected to do more, and lie is justly
entitled to a full measure of praise.
October 3, 1865, our subject was married in Milwaukee to Sophia Kamschulte, who was born October 12, 1845, in Berlin, Prussia. IIer parents
were Clemons and Sophia (Blankcnfeld) Kamschulte, the former of whom came to the United
States in 1852, his family following him two years
later and settling in Milwaukee. For a short time
after his marriage our subject engaged in the bakery business, but soon sold out and went to Green
Bay, Wis., where he started a bakery for another
party. Returning later to his former employer in
the Cream City, he remained with him until August 1, 1867. At that time he became a resident
of Manistee, establishing a bakery for a Mr. Baur,
whom he afterward bought out, in company with
his partner. He continued to run the business for
nine years, when he sold out and for a short period
ran a saloon. For the past fifteen years he has
been located at his present stand and has a large
trade.
The union of Mr. and Mrs. Hornkohl has been
blessed with eight children, as follows: Marii, born
July 20, 186   married John Hayes, now deceased,
by whom she had two children; Willie, born
July 28, 1869, died at the age of twenty-one
months; Alma, born August 20, 1871, died when
fourteen months old; Gustave Adolph and Adolph
Gustave, twins, born June 7,1873, are both living
at home; Clementine was born February 20, 1875,
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3. 1879. The latter died when only four years of
age. Our subject is a recognized leader in the
ranks of the local Democracy. He is a member of
James A. McGinley Post No. 201, G.A.R., the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Encampment,
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R  OBERT    J. B. NEWCOMBE. Northern
Miclligan is the home of a large number
of men who were thrown upon their own
resources at an early age, and whose natural aptness and energy weie developed and strengtheiied
by contact with the world, resulting in making
their lives more tlan ordinarily successful in point
of prosperity and popularity. Such a one is the
subject of this sketch, the well known contractor
and builder of Manistee, and a man whose skill
and proficiency in his chosen occupation are universally recognized.
An Englishman by birth, Mr. Newcombe was
born in Horrabridge, Devonshire, August 24, 1848.
In that shire he remained until twenty years of
age, meantime learning his trade under the guidance of his father, Robert Newcombe, who was a
first-class cabinet-maker and carpenter. In 1869
our subject came to the United States, and for one
year resided in Houghton, Mich., where he followed his trade. He then went to New York and
settled in Medina, Orleans County, where the ensuing ten years were spent. During the latter part
of his residence there he began contracting, to
which he has since given his attention.
In the spring of 1881 Mr. Newcombe arrived in
Manistee, and at once commenced contracting in
partnership with J. D. Maxted, the two continuing
together for six years, since which time our subject
has carried on the business alone. Among the
buildings which he has erected, may be mentioned
the water-works buildings at Manistee and Flint,
Mich., the latter under a contract of $10,000; the
life-saving station at Holland, which cost $5,000;


the life-saving station situated at Sturgeon Bay,
Wis.; the Manistee National Bank Building, the
cost of which was about $7,000; the Seymour,
Dunlap and Van Buren Blocks; an addition to the
Central School Building, and the Fourth Ward
Schoolhouse. He took the contract for the woodwork and painting of the Congregational Church
of Manistee, which cost about $14,000. The painting and interior decoration of Mercy Hospital
were done by him, under a contract of $14,000,
the building itself costing about $50,000. Some
of the most substantial and elegant residences of
Manistee have been erected under his personal supervision, among which are the fine frame residence of Dr. R. T. Mead, which was erected at a
cost of $8,000; the home of William Thorson, under a $10,000 contract; and the Blacker residence.
Another contract held by Mr. Newcombe was
that for the residence of Edward Buckley, which
is brick veneered, and one of the most elegant
homes of Manistee. The interior finishings are in
eight different kinds of wood, namely: imported
sycamore, mahogany, bird's-eye maple, ash, cherry,
white and red oak and pine. The staircase is a
work of art, the elaborate and beautiful carving
having been done by hand. The hand-carving on
the mantels is also perfect in detail and finish; the
halls,' dining-room and music-room are finished in
fine parquetry fooring.
In his work Mr. -Newcombe usually employs
about fifty men. His shop and factory cover an
area of 50x150 feet, in which he has a full and
complete assortment of-the latest appliances of the
trade. He also does a custom work in planing,
mouldings, sash and embossed work, and has machinery with which to produce all the finer grades
of embossed carving. He has erected several residences for himself at different times, and now occupies a handsome house at No. 356 Second Street.
At the age of twenty-four, while residing in New
York, Mr. Newcombe married Miss Mary A. Hunt,
of Medina, that state. Their children are: Burr,
who assists his father in the shop; Lizzie, a student
in the Hamilton Ladies' College, at Hamilton, Ontario; and Grace, who is a pupil in the public
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Church, in which he is one of the Trustees, and she
is an active worker in the church societies, and
in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Though not a politician, he is well informed concerning public matters, and favors the principles
of the Republican party. He was made a Mason
at Houghton, Mich., and holds membership in the
Manistee lodge. One of the incorporators of the
Manistee Building and Loan Association, he has
since served as a Director 'in the concern, and is
also similarly connected with other building and
loan associations. With his wife he holds membership in the Royal Templars of Temperance Society. No man has (lone more for the upbuilding
of Manistee and its general improvement than
Mr. Newcombe, who lhas proved a valuable acquisition to the citizenship of this locality. His
prompt and methodical business habits, good financial talent and tact in the management of affairs
have brought to him a success that is well deserved.
County, was born in Peru, Clinton County, N. Y., February 15, 1831. His parents,
Hosea and Anna (Keese) White, were natives respectlvely of New Hampshire and New York, and
during his infancy removed from Clinton County
to Collins, Erie County, N. Y., where they continued to reside until death. He remained upon
the home farm until twenty-one years of age, and
was then married, April 28, 1852, to Miss Nancy
Bartlett, a native of Danby, Rutland County, Vt.,
but at the time of their marriage a resident of
Erie County, N. Y.
The young couple settled upon a farm near the
old homestead in Erie County, but two years later
removed to Cattaraugus County, and settled upon
a farm there. Another two yeais were thus spent,
after which they went back to Erie County and
for two years rented land near the old home farm.
In April, 1857, they came to Oceana County,


Mich., and settled in what is now Grant Township,
but was then known as Clay Bank Township.
Under the Graduation Act they secured Government land, and here they commenced the task of
clearing and developing a farm.
In his new home Mr. White had few neighbors.
There were a few settlements on the lake shore
four and one-half miles distant, and others three
miles to the south, across a large swamp. On the
north there were no settlers nearer than Shelby,
seven miles distant. Soon after settling here, our
subject opened a road seven miles long and extending around the swamp to the home of Nelson
Green, an old friend of the family from New York.
During the same year, 1857, another settler, J. M.
Wilson, cast in his lot with the pioneers of this region. No one else joined the little band until
1861, when Cornelius Myers settled in this locality.
The land secured by Mr. White was very heavily timbered with hemlock, hardwood and pine.
To secure a site upon which to build a house, he
was obliged to clear a half-acre, and from that
tract he secured sixteen trees, none less than three
feet in diameter. For four years he had no team
with which to do his logging, but in 1861 he was
enabled to secure a yoke of oxen, thus lightening
his labor to a great degree. His only source of income was the sale of shingles made from the pines
that abounded on his land. Wolves and other
wild animals were the principal inhabitants of the
neighboring forests, although occasionally Indians
selected campilg-grounds near, and, visiting the
settlers, exchanged venison for potatoes and pork.
As the readers may infer, Mr. White is entitled
to great credit for the part he has taken in the
development of Oceana County. He is one of the
number of hardy men who, less than a half-century ago, bade farewell to the familiar scenes of
their youth, and traveled westward to Michigan,
where they assisted in laying, broad, deep and
strong, the foundation of a mighty state, under
whose protection a prosperous people should enjoy without stint the blessings of liberty and peace.
Since first his eyes beheld this county the scene
has greatly changed. The mighty forests have
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yield grain for the service of man, while neat farmhouses are seen wherever the eye is turned. Railroads run as great arteries where once appeared
only the Indian's trail, and telegraph wires have
woven a network over the land. Temples of
knowlege, where children gather to learn the way
of wisdom, have been multiplied, and temples of
religion, where mankind is taught the way of holiness, turn their spires heavenward.
In this work of transformation Mr. White bore
a prominent part. His one hundred and sixty
acres were converted into a first-class farm, and
upon it he devoted especial attention to fruit culture, being the pioneer in that occupation. He
raised the first peaches in the county and developed
the fact that they could be grown successfully in
this soil. Sixty acres of his farm were planted in
an orchard of peaches, pears, apples and plums. By
practical experience he has found that the land in
this locality is best adapted to fruit-growing, although the soil also produces the finest quality of
potatoes. By the constant improvements made
upon the farm  he increased its value, and it is
now worth $30 per acre.
From an early period of his residence in Oceana
County, Mr. White was identified with public affairs. He was Supervisor of Clay Bank Township
before Grant was set off as a distinct township, in
1867. During that year Grant had its first election, and twenty-five votes were cast. Mr. White
was inspector of the first election, and was chosen
Supervisor of the township. For seven years thereafter he was selected for this office at every election. He was also School Inspector until 1874.
In 1861 the first school was opened in the district,
the teacher being Miss Christie McArthur, now
deceased.
In 1874 Mr. White was chosen Sheriff, and during his service of two years five prisoners escaped
at one time, but all were captured. In 1876 lihe
was elected to represent his district in the state
Legislature. He served a term, and while acting in
that capacity secured the passage of a law protecting the pigeon interests in Oceana County,
which service on his part received the heartiest
commendation of the people. At one time there
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men visited the locality and killed many of the
birds, thereby arousing the greatest indignation
on the part of the people. The law, therefore,
was looked upon with the greatest approval, but it
proved futile, as there has never since been a flight
of pigeons in the county.
Mr. White continued to live on his farm until
Clristmas of 1892, when, having been elected County Treasurer, he moved to Hart, and here he has
since made his home. He assisted in the organization of the first agricultural society in this part
of the state, and aided in drawing up its constitution. He also assisted in organizing the Muskegon
County Agricultural Society, and a number of
horticultural societies. In addition to being a
pioneer in fruit culture, he has also been foremost
in developing an interest in breeding graded stock,
and has made a specialty of raising Short-horn
cattle and Leicestershire sheep, in both of which
he has been successful.
The six children born to Mr. and Mrs. White
are as follows: Abel, who resides on the old homestead; Arthur, who died at the age of twentyfour, leaving a wife and two children; Emmett,
a farmer of Grant Township; Rhoda, wife of Frank
Van Wickle, of Shelby, Mich.; Anna, who married
Fred Allen, and lives in Erie County, N. Y.; and
Amy, Mrs. Theron T. Usborne, of Shelby, Mich.
Mr. White assisted in the organization of the lodge
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Hart,
which was the first in the county. This is known
as Hart Lodge No. 444, and is still in existence.
Later he aided in the organization of Shelby
Lodge, in which he still holds membership and
has passed all the chairs. He is one of the most
progressive men in the county, and no one has
done more for the upbuilding of its interests than
has he.
ISAAC VOORHEIS, M. D., is a prominent homeopathic physician of Frankfort, Benzie County, and has also for many years been engaged
in dentistry work in connection with his regular
professional duties. Coming to this place as he
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been an important factor in the upbuilding of the
city. In addition to his home property, he owns
a valuable fruit farm in the vicinity, comprising
some twenty acres.
The parents of the Doctor were Joseph and
Margaret (Dunlap) Voorheis, natives of Pennsylvania. The former was born October 28, 1787, and
died December 9, 1865; and the latter, born August 29, 1793, died February 13, 1850. Their large
family, which numbered fifteen children, comprised seven sons and eight daughters. Of these
only six survive, namely: Robert, Sarah (widow of
George Hathaway), John, Loveday, Isaac and Barnum. The Dunlap family is of Irish descent.
In 1832 Joseph Voorheis left his native state and
settled in Pontiac, Mich., where he lived until
claimed by death. His wife's demise occurred some
years prior to his own. He was a soldier in the
War of 1812, was always devoted to his country's
welfare, and held various township offices after his
removal to Pontiac. He and his faithful wife
were members of the Congregational Church.
Dr. Voorheis was born in Pulteney, N. Y., June 3,
1832, and in his first year was brought by his parents to this state, where he grew to manhood. He
was reared on his father's farm, receiving a practical training in agricultural duties and a districtschool education. On reaching his majority he
went to Virginia, where lie had begun the study of
dentistry, which he finished at Pontiac. For the
succeeding fifteen years he was engaged in dental
practice at that place, and it was during this time
he took up medical studies.
An enthusiastic sport-man, the Doctor has passed
from two to four weeks every fall, with one exception, for forty-three years in hunting. He is also
a lover of trout fishing. Many a fine deer has
fallen as the effect of his sure aim, and he is regarded as one of the expert deer-hunters of this
section of the country. He owns several camping
outfits and takes great pleasure in his annual recreation. Besides he is a fine taxidermist and has a
large collection of birds and wild animals which he
has killed and mounted. Among these are good
specimens of deer, bears, lynxes and many other
large animals, besides birds of all kinds.
October 11, 1853, Dr. Voorheis married Miss




Eliza, daughter of Edward and Angeline Johnson.
She was born June 2, 1834, and by her marriage
became the mother of one son, Elton I., whose
birth occurred May 11, 1861. He is now a captain on a Lake Michigan vessel. Mrs. Eliza Voorheis died September 27, 1872, and September 1,
1874, the Doctor was married to Ann Eliza Francis. Mrs. Voorheis is a daughter of Erastus M.
and Phila E. Francis. To Dr. Voorheis and wife
has been born a daughter, Mabel R., November 22,
1879. Elton I. Voorheis married Miss Alma Inglesal, by whom he has three children, Julia Eliza,
Viola and Chester.
Religiously the Doctor and his wife are members of the Congregational Church. He has held
the office of Deacon for many years, and for eight
or nine years was Superintendent of the Sundayschool. He is a member of the blue lodge, chapter and council in the Masonic fraternity, and also
belongs to the Knights of the Maccabees. In politics he is an ardent Republican, but has never been
a seeker after office, though he was once induced
to hold the position of Township Treasurer, and
was re-elected to the place several times.
HARLES W. TOMLIN, M. D., a physician
and druggist of Bear Lake, is one of the
pioneer practitioners in this section of
Manistee County, as he opened the first doctor's
office and drug store here, this being in 1875. His
family came to this state in 1838, and have since
been prominently identified with its upbuilding
and history. The Doctor attended for a time the
Michigan State University, and graduated from
the Detroit Medical College. During the war he
was assistant surgeon in the Twenty-ninth Michigan Regiment. He enlisted in April, 1864, and
served until the close of the war.
Tile Doctor's father was Col. William Tomlin,
an officer in the British army. Returning from a
trip to the East Indies, he was taken sick with congestion of the lungs, and died in the prime of
manhood, about 1833. His wife, a native of Leipsic, Germany, after the death of her husband mar







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ried Richard Kirk, with whom she emigrated to
the United States. Landing in New York, they resided there for a year, after which they became
residents of St. Clair County, Mich. Of that county, Richard Kirk, who is now in his eighty-second
year, is the oldest living settler. His wife died at
her home in the village of China, December 18,
1891, aged eighty-five years. By her second union she had four children, one of whom died in
infancy. Frederick died from sunstroke in 1887;
Anna married Chester Rankin, who died in 1882;
and Rebecca, who has never married, is now keeping house for her aged father.
Dr. Tom in is the only child born of Col. William
and Eliza Tomlin's marriage, and was born in
London, England, April 10, 1829. He was educated in St. Clair, Mich., and among his school
chums were many men who have since become famous, Governor Jerome, of Michigan, Tom Palmer,
of Detroit, and others. Dr. Tomlin graduated from
the Detroit Medical College in 1874, but prior to
that time had practiced for some years. For two
years succeeding the war he was located in Marine
City, and, in company with William A. Brice, was
for a time engaged in conducting a mercantile and
drug business. The venture proving unprofitable,
he removed to Atlas Township, Genesee County,
where he engaged in medical practice for some five
years.
In 1870 Dr. Tomlin removed to Manistee, where
he remained for five years, and then, as previously stated, came to this place. He built up a good
practice and a paying one, but in 1885 his property was destroyed by fire, the insurance covering
less than half the value. Somewhat discouraged,
he went South in 1888, remaining there several
months, and on his return located in Summit City,
Grand Traverse County, where he practiced for
about a year. His army life told upon his health
in a manner which has not been diminished by the
passing years, and on account of his disability he
now confines himself to office practice and to the
management of his drug store. In principle he is
a strong Prohibitionist, and will not sell a drop of
alcohol for any purpose. Politically, however, he
is a Populist, though formerly a Republican.
The Doctor has been married three times, his
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first wife having been a Miss Sarah Fowler, of
Utica, N. Y. Seven children were born of this
union, namely: Alice, Charles, Maria, Inez, Frances, William and Clarence. Alice and Frances are
deceased. Charles, who is now a farmer near Manistee, was at one time Sheriff of this county. The
second wife of the Doctor was Miss Orlee Flewelling, and their only child, a daughter, Goldie, is
deceased. The present wife of the Doctor is a native of Canada, and in her girlhood bore the name
of Anna Pulzgraff.
Dr. Tomlin is prominently identified with several social orders. On reaching his majority he
became a Mason, and was a member of S. Ward
Lodge No. 62, of Marine City, Mich. He served
in various official positions and was Secretary four
years. Twelve years since he joined the Odd Fellows' society of this place, and is Past Grand of
the order, and also belongs to the Rebekah branch.
A charter member of Col. Joe Scott Post, G. A. R.,
of Bear Lake, he served for two years as Commander. Religiously he was reared in the faith
of the Episcopalian Church, but is now, however,
a member of the Baptist Church, and was a member of the Building Committee which had in
charge the erection of the present commodious
church edifice.
W          ILLIAM WOODBURN. The fact that
a man has been a Union soldier is sufficient to entitle him to the gratitude
of every American citizen, and when to this recommendation is added a knowledge of an industrious and upright life, he is still'more worthy of
regard. As an example of this class, we present
the name of William Woodburn, who served in the
ranks of his country's defenders during the war,
and endured for many weary months all the horrors incident to confinement in the dark prisons of
the South.
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stead in section 4, township 25 north, range 3 west.
He proved up his title to the land, and continued
to reside upon that farm until 1884, when he was
elected County Treasurer. Afterward he was reelected, and served for two terms, which is all the
law will permit in succession. In the fall of 1894
he was again chosen to fill this office, the duties of which he has since discharged with credit
to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the
people.
Born in Ryegate, Vt., January 9, 1831, our subject is the son of Hugh and Agnes (Anderson)
Woodburn, natives of Scotland. His father had
a brother, James, who came to the United States
and settled in Mercer County, Ohio, where he married and reared a family; he also had two sisters,
Mrs. Jane Young and Mrs. Marion Law, of Oakland County, Mich.   After their marriage the
parents of our subject came to this country and
settled in Vermont, where the father engaged in
agricultural pursuits. About 1839 he removed to
Livingston County, Mich., where he improved a
farm. Thence he went to Oakland County, this
state, and later to Mercer County, Ohio, but desiring to select a location further West, he started
for Iowa in search of a suitable place, and died on
the trip. His wife died six years later, in Kansas.
In religious views they were Covenanters.
Our subject is the next to the eldest of seven
children, four of whom attained years of maturity. The others are Hugh, a carpenter of Arkansas; Agnes, wife of James Dougherty, of Sterling,
Kan.; and Jeanette, who married William McQueen,
of Kansas. William, of this sketch, was reared on a
farm, and in Mercer County, Ohio, married Elizabeth Magee, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of
James Magee. Two years after his marriage he
came to Michigan, where he lived first in Oakland
County, later in Wayne County, and finally came
to Crawford County.
During the Rebellion,. in August, 1862, Mr.
Woodburn enlisted in Company D, Fifth Michigan
Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the
war, being a non-commissioned officer. At James
City, Va., in 1863, he was taken prisoner, and was
held until February 26, 1865, a period of sixteen
and one-half months altogether, being confined in
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the prisons at Libby, Belle Isle, Andersonville and
Florence. Upon being released from prison, just
prior to the close of the Rebellion, he was honorably discharged fron the army and returned to
Oakland County.
In 1885 the first wife of Mr. Woodburn died,
leaving three children: John; Agnes J., wife of
William Riker, of Dansville, Ingham County, this
state; and James. In 1887 Mr. Woodburn was
again married, Miss Mary Hildreth becoming his
wife. He still owns the farm upon which he made
settlement when coming to Crawford County, and
is also the owner of property in Grayling. In politics he is a Republican, and upon that ticket was
elected to the office of County Treasurer. He has
also served as Justice of the Peace and as Township Treasurer. In religion he is an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and socially
is a Royal Arch Mason, and Past Commander of
Marvin Post No. 240, G. A. R.
IMON W. McDONALD, Postmaster at Benzonia, was born in Dundas County, Ontario, Canada, March 1, 1860, and is one of
two sons comprising the family of John and Elizabeth (LaPointe) McDonald, natives, respectively,
of Scotland and Canada. His brother Donald is
still a resident of Dundas County. Their father was
engaged in the occupation of an agriculturist until
his death, which occurred in Canada, in 1864. He
was a man of strict integrity, kind heart and hospitable manner, and was highly esteemed by all
who knew him. In the good works of the Presbyterian Church he took a warm interest, contributing as much as possible to religious enterprises.
After the death of John McDonald his widow
was a second time married, becoming the wife of
Martin Miller. This union resulted in the birth
of nine children, of whom six are now living, as
follows: Bertha, Almada, Sarah, Mary, George and
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ject, John McDonald, Sr., was a native of Scotland,
whence he emigrated to America, and became one
of the pioneer settlers of Dundas County, Canada.
There he engaged in farm pursuits until his death
at an advanced age. Our subject's maternal grandfather was a native of France, and, coming to
Canada in an early day, engaged in agricultural
pursuits in Dundas County, where he died at a
good old age.
At the age of four years our subject was bereaved by the death of his father. He remained
with his mother and stepfather until he attained
his majority, meanwhile having the advantages of
a good common-school education. In young manhood he began to clerk in a general store at Winchester, Canada, where he remained about four
years. Then, coming to the States, he proceeded
westward to Kansas, where for two years he made
his home, being employed as a clerk. From Kansas he went back to Canada, where he continued
to reside until 1888, the date of his arrival in
Michigan. Two years were spent in Frankfort,
where he was engaged in business.
In 1890 Mr. McDonald came to Benzonia, where
he has since made his home. For two years he
was engaged as clerk for the Case Bros. Lumber
Company and the Case Mercantile Company, after
which, in 1892, he opened a general store, the firm
being McDonald & Judson. Their business suffered severely during the financial crisis of 1893,
and, meeting with continued reverses, they were
obliged to assign in November, 1894. Since then
our subject has not been actively connected with
any business enterprise.
On the 2d of January, 1883, Mr. McDonald was
united in marriage with Miss Almeda Dixon,
daughter of William and Elizabeth (McPherson)
Dixon. Three children have been born to bless
their union, to whom have been given the names of
Ethel, Beryl and Donald. Mrs. McDonald is numbered among the popular ladies of Benzonia, and
is a devoted member of the Congregational Church,
to which our subject contributes, and the services
of which he attends. Socially, he is a Master Mason, interested in everything pertaining to that
order. His political belief has led him to espouse
the cause of the Democracy, in which he is one of


the local leaders. June 3, 1893, under the administration of President Cleveland, he was appointed
Postmaster, and entered upon the duties of the
office July 1 following. His services as Postmaster have been eminently satisfactory to the people,
irrespective of politics, and by his efficient discharge of his duties he has won the hearty commendation of all the citizens of Benzonia.
H -- ^               cLL?   -
EN. ISAAC       DEGRAAF TOLL, one of
the most distinguished residents of Petoskey, did valiant service in the Mexican
War, and for his bravery and meritorious conduct
was given the title which he has since borne. He
comes from a long line of representative men in
the history of the United States, and the old homestead, which was settled upon about 1680 by his
ancestor, Charles Hansen Toll, near Schenectady,
N. Y., is still in possession of the family. For the
past fifteen years the General has been a resident
of this city, and identified with the upbuilding of
the place. His fellow-citizens give him the credit
of being the "Father of the Breakwater," a work
which is being commenced by the United States
Government, the appropriations therefor at present amounting to $40,000. Time and again he
has declined political nominations for National
offices, and against his own wishes was elected
President of this village in 1881, and re-elected
the following year. During that time the present
admirable system of city      wate r  works was begun
and completed.
The Charles Hansen Toll above referred to was
born in Sweden, in 1658, and died in Glenville,
N. Y., in March, 1738. He was owner and captain
of a vessel, was taken prisoner and escaped from
Algiers, Africa, swimming six miles to a British ship
which was anchored off the city, for which feat the
natives gave him the name of "Kingego." In
1685 he settled near Schenectady, and in time
owned large landed estates. lie was a member of
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1685 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel
Rinckhout, of Albany. Their son, Capt. Daniel
Toll, was born July 1, 1691, and was killed by the
French and Indians at the ambuscade and fight
near Glenville, July 18, 1748. He had married
September 8, 1717, Margaret, daughter of Samuel
Bradt, also an original proprietor of land near
Glenville, and was killed on the same day, July
18, 1748, with his relatives, Messrs. DeGraaf Vanslyke and Glen. John, son of Daniel, and Margaret Toll, was born August 17, 1719, and died December 31, 1746. December 23, 1742, he married Eva,
a descendant of Captain Van Patten, an old
settler of Schenectady. Their son, Charles Hansen, was born February 10, 1745, and died August
26, 1832. He was a large landed proprietor, having inherited much of the estate of the original
Charles Hansen Toll. For his wife he chose
Elizabeth Riley, their marriage being celebrated
January 11, 1767. She was born November 27.
1749, and died October 25, 1839. She was a descendant of Jacob C. Van Slyck, a pioneer of
Schenectady, and sister of Judge V. S. Riley, first
Sheriff and Postmaster of the same city.
We now take up the history of Capt. Philip R.
Toll, son of Charles Hansen Toll last mentioned.
The Captain was a member of the Convention of
Ascent of this state, a pioneer of St. Joseph County, and the owner of large estates. He served in
the War of 1812, on the Canadian frontier, as Captain of a company. For a number of years he
was engaged in merchandising at Centerville, Mich.,
where he went in 1834. Later he removed to
Fawn River, where he built flouring-mills and
supplied several neighboring counties. He was a
member of the Dutch Reformed Church, and a
liberal contributor to religious enterprises. He
was a true gentleman, kind and honorable in his
treatment of all. He died in Monroe County,
August 17, 1862, aged seventy years.
The faithful helpmate and companion of Capt.
P. R. Toll bore the maiden name of Nancy DeGraaf.
She is still living, though at the advanced age of
ninety-seven years, her home being in Monlroe.
Her father, Isaac DeGraaf, was of Holland ancestry, and a descendant of some of the first settlers
in the locality of Schenectady. He was a Major


during the War of the Revolution, and was a
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was
about eighty-eight years of age when he was called
to his final rest.  His family numbered  three
sons and four daughters. One of the latter, Mrs.
Elenor Cuyler reached the age of ninety-six years.
A son, John I., was twice in Congress, thrice Mayor
of his native city (Schenectady), and the first President of the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad. He advanced a large sum of money to the United States,
and was thus an important factor in our country's
triumph over the British on Lake Champlain, during the War of 1812. In this connection the following letter addressed to this true patriot is of interest:
"U. S. SnIP 'SARATOGA,' Sept. 15, 1814.
"MY DEAR SIR: —You will oblige me by giving
anyattention to Lieutenant Criswick that may be
of service to him while with you in Albany or your
vicinity. Ile, by the fortune of war, is with us. For
him I feel interested, and I know you will attend
to him. I am again short of funds and can not
supply him. I have not yet received the draft
which was promised me (as you saw when I was
with you) by the Secretary's letter. The delay
must be attributed to the derangement caused by
the capture of Washington. The aid I obtained
through your influence and responsibility enabled
me to get the fleet ready. When I go to Washington, which will be, I hope, soon, I shall not fail
to represent to the Secretary your kindness. Be
pleased to present to Mr. Walton and Messrs.
Bleekers my best regards, and believe me to be,
dear sir,
'Your most obedient and humble servant,
"T. M'DONOUGH."
"JOHN I. DEGRAAF."
Gen. Isaac DeGraaf Toll is the eldest of several children. Elizabeth, the next, was the wife
of Rev. S. E. Lane, and is now deceased; Susan
D. and Charles live with their aged mother; Jane A.
has been called to her final rest, as has also the
youngest of the family, Sarah G., whose husband,
Dr. Sawyer, is a noted surgeon; Alfred, of Kansas
City, is President of the Badger Lumber Company.


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December 1, 1818, at Glenville, N. Y. On reaching a suitable age, he removed to Ovid, N. Y.,
where be received an academical education, and
later was admitted to Union College, in Schenectady. He soon abandoned his studies in order
to assist his father in his Michigan business enterprises, and continued in partnership with him until 1849. In that year occurred his marriage with
Julia V., daughter of Judge Charles and Julia
(DeQuindre) Moran, of Detroit. Their eldest son,
Charles P., married Irene S. Hinchman, and has a
daughter, Irene Julia. Julia Josephine is now
the wife of Col. Frank H. Croul, of Detroit,
and has one child, Frances Atwood. Mr. Croul is
interested in the manufacture of belts. The youngest child of our subject died in infancy. Mrs.
Isaac Toll was a devout member of the Catholic
Church.
In 1846 General Toll was a member of the
House of Representatives of this state, and the following year served in the Senate. As Chairman
of the Committee on Militia he drafted a bill which
became a law, and which placed the militia as an
organization on an active basis. He was then
Brigadier-General of the state troops, and while
he was serving in the Senate received a commission in the regular army as Captain of the Fifteenth United States Infantry. In April, 1847, he
raised a company of men and took them to Detroit,
and from there to Cincinnati. The regiment was
commanded by Col. George W. Morgan, and
under him went to Vera Cruz, Mexico, where they
arrived on June 16. The company commanded
by Captain Toll was first engaged at Rinconada
Pass, west of Jalapa. They dispersed with promptitude a number of guerrillas who had attacked the
wagon train, and received the thanks of their
superior officers for having taken a number of prisoners. With his regiment Captain Toll took part
in the historic actions of Contreras on August 19
and 20, and at Churubusco, where he lost his
First Lieutenant, John B. Goodman, and his First
Sergeant, John Cunningham; the Color Bearer,
John McCann, and half of his company were disabled. Three times did Captain Toll go to his
superior for orders to push forward on the enemy,
but was refused. He then took the responsibility,


reformed the regiment, and successfully charged
upon the foe, who broke into a rapid retreat.
September 8 Captain Toll was present at the battle
of Elmolino del Rey, after which he remained in
garrison headquarters at Chepultepec for a time
after hostilities had ceased. Returning to this
state, he was made Aide on the staff of Governor
Ranson and Major-General of the Michigan troops.
From that time until 1861 he was Examiner of
Patents in Washington, D. C., and was then made
Commandant of the Battalion of the Interior Guard
for the defense of the city, and also became a
member of the National Rifles. In the last part of
October, 1861, he returned to Michigan, and made
energetic and vigorous speeches in behalf of the
Union cause.
The boys in blue have ever held a warm place in
our subject's heart, and he is now a member of
Lombard Post No. 170, G. A. R. He also is a
member of the Order of the Sons of the Revolution, and of the Michigan and Ohio Veterans of
the War of Mexico, and donated a piece of ground
to Lombard Post as a memorial. The tract comprises two acres, situated on a site which commands the finest view of Petoskey and vicinity.
During the obsequies of our martyred soldier,
President Garfield, he was appointed orator of the
occasion, as he possesses a rare gift in this direction.
For fifteen years he was a member of the Board of
Supervisors of St. Joseph County. He is a member of the American Order of Civics, and is a
Counselor in the society. He is also one of the
Vice-Presidents of the Pioneer Society of the State
of Michigan.
I ENRY H. WOODRUFF. Having embarked in the legal profession at Houghton Lake in the spring of 1874, Mr. Woodruff is entitled to a place among the pioneer attorneys of Roscommon County. He was instrumental
in securing the location of the county seat at that
place upon the organization of the county in the
spring of 1875, and four years later, when it was
removed to Roscommon, he changed his residence
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eral practice. Since the 1st of January, 1881, he
has filled the position of Prosecuting Attorney,
and is probably the oldest incumbent of that office
in Michigan.
Born in Wayne County, Mich., January 28,
1841, our subject is the son of Henry and Abigail
(Hall) Woodruff, natives of New York, the former
born in Waterloo, and the latter at Seneca Lake.
The paternal grandfather of our subject, Benjamin,
was a son of Benjamin Woodruff, Sr., a native of
New Jersey, but a resident of New York during
the latter part of his life, having settled in that
state after his return from the Revolutionary War.
The family is of English descent.
Grandfather Woodruff engaged in agricultural
pursuits for some years in New York, and while
residing there represented his district in the Legislature for several terms, having been elected to
that office upon the Whig ticket. About 1834 he
removed to Michigan and settled in Washtenaw
County, where his death occurred at the age of
ninety-four. His wife passed away when ninetytwo years old. Henry Woodruff was born February 12, 1813, and came to Michigan soon after
attaining his majority. Here he married Abigail
Hall, a descendant of English ancestry, and a
member of a family that is still prominent in the
vicinity of Detroit.
For some years Henry Woodruff followed the
occupation of a farmer, but later turned his attention to the lumber business, which he conducted at
Flat Rock and Saginaw, this state. He was also
proprietor of a hotel at Farwell.  His home is
now in Bridgeport, Saginaw County, where he is
living in retirement from the active cares of business. During the existence of the Whig party he
was an advocate of its principles, and upon the organization of the Republican party he gave his
allegiance to its platform, which he has since supported by his ballot and influence. In 1860 he
was elected Sheriff of Saginaw County, but two
years later he resigned from that office in order to
enlist in the army. Becoming a member of Company B, Twenty-third Michigan Infantry, he was
chosen Captain, and held that rank until the expiration of his term of service, two years later.
After the war he located in Farwell, where he be

came a prominent citizen, representing his district
in both branches of the Legislature. He is a strong
temperance man, a devoted Christian, and a man
who has always brought his religion into the
everyday affairs of life, thereby gaining a reputation for probity and uprightness of conduct.
The mother of our subject died in 1893, at the
age of seventy-nine years. By her marriage she
had ten children, of whom Edward died in infancy. Of the others we note the following:
Amanda resides with her father; Elizabeth married
Henry Waller, and resides in Saginaw; Henry H.
is the next in order of birth; Willis H. resides
with his father and is engaged in farm pursuits;
Charlotte died in girlhood; Ida is the wife of
Isaac Delano, of Saginaw; Mary married Hon.
John A. Edget, of Saginaw; Harriet is the wife of
Hon. William Carpenter, of Muskegon; and Annette died in girlhood.
Gaining a good education in the public and private schools of Michigan, our subject afterward
taught school for a few terms, and then entered
the Ann Arbor High School, from which he was
graduated. In June, 1861, he enlisted in the
Union army, and in August was mustered into
service with Company D, Sixteenth Michigan Infantry, serving until October, 1864. He entered
the army as a private, was breveted Second Lieutenant for meritorious conduct, and later was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. Assigned
to the Army of the Potomac, he took part in many
of the memorable engagements that brought fame
and lasting glory to that body. Among those in
which he participated were the siege of Yorktown,
the engagements before Richmond, the battles of
Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Wilderness, Gettysburg, and all the engagements of the
Grant campaign. During the entire period of his
service he was never absent from the ranks, but
was always to be found in the front, fighting gallantly in defense of the Old Flag.
At the expiration of his term of service, our
subject embarked in the lumber business at Flint,
but removed from there to Lapeer, and in 1874,
as already stated, came to Roscommon County.
Here he at once became prominent, and served as
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politics he is a Republican, and has served as Chairman of various local conventions, being prominent in county affairs. His attention has been
given principally to his profession, though he has
also been engaged in lumbering. In Grand Army
affairs he maintains a deep interest, and is an active member of the post at Roscommon.
In 1866 Mr. Woodruff married Abigail C. Elsefer, who was born in Saginaw, and died in Lapeer,
this state. His second marriage took place in
1877, and united him with Alecia H. Moiles, a native of Oakland County, Mich. Two children
bless their union, Mary and Elizabeth. Socially
Mr. Woodruff is an Odd Fellow, and has passed all
the chairs of his lodge. He was one of the charter members, and the first Master, of Roscommon
Lodge, A. F. & A. M., also belongs to the Knights
of the Maccabees and the Order of the Eastern
Star.
EORGE E. HILL, of Bear Lake, Mich., is
one of the veterans of the late Civil War.
He donned the blue and went to the defense of the Union when only fifteen years of age.
With his brother he enlisted in Company A, Twenty-fourth New York Cavalry, and participated in
the final campaign of the war, being engaged in
the desperate battles of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania, Weldon Railroad and the siege
of Petersburg. He was with the command of the
gallant Sheridan in the final chase after Lee, and
saw the surrender at Appomattox. His brother, William Henry, lost his life in front of Petersburg, being mortally wounded, June 18, 1864,
and his death occurred a few days later. Our
subject was near his brother when he received the
fatal wound, and he is now the only survivor of
his parents' family.
Geoige E. Hill was born in Oswego County,
N. Y., April 11, 1848, and passed his boyhood in
the Knickerbocker State. His parents were William
and Mary A. (Patchen) Hill, both likewise natives
of New York State. The father was a shoemaker
by occupation, but our subject has no recollection


of him, as he died when the latter was a babe of
only six months. There were two sons and three
daughters in the family, but two of the latter died
in childhood, and one died in 1879. She was
the wife of Henry Goodjohn, of Fulton, N. Y.
Mrs. Mary Hill died in Oswego County, N. Y., in
1872.
The early education of George E. Hill was obtained in the district schools of his native county.
After his discharge from the service at Clouds
Mills, Va., July 19, 1865, he returned to his old
home, where his mother was still living. For nine
years he worked in a hotel in Fulton and for three
years was employed as a weaver at Oswego Falls.
For a period of two years he was given light work
in a livery stable at fifty cents a day. Though he
had received no disabling wound in the army, he
sustained lasting disability as the result of hardships and exposure, and now receives a pension
from the Government. Itis health has never since
been what it was before, and he has been incapacitated for engaging in active and arduous work.
At Petersburg he received a slight wound in the face,
but as his only brother was fatally injured he was
hardly aware of his own disaster. In 1883, hoping to benefit his health, he removed to Manistee
County and at once settled in Bear Lake. In 1892
he returned to the home of his boyhood, expecting
to remain there permanently, but could not stand
the severity of the climate. His time is now mainly occupied in making desks and bookcases upon
orders, and he also does general furniture repairing.
In 1867, when only nineteen years of age, Mr.
Hill married Miss Sarah C. Carr, who was born in
Paw Paw, Mich.   The lady is a daughter of Peter
and Mary Carr. He was a Union soldier, and was
killed during the Rebellion, in October, 1864.
Fraternally Mr. Hill belongs to Col. Joe Scott
Post No. 199, G. A. R., of Bear Lake, of which he
is a charter member. He is also identified with
the local lodge of Odd Fellows and with the Rebekah branch of the order. He has passed through
all the official positions with the Odd Fellows and
is a Past Grand. For eight years he was Quartermaster of the Grand Army post and is at present
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during the war he was promoted to be Sergeant of
his company, though lie was then only sixteen
years of age, and there were necessarily many older and more experienced men desirous of the promotion. In matters of national moment Mr. Hill
is a Republican, but in local affairs is independent,
using his right of franchise in favor of well qualified men, rather than party candidates.
HARLES E. CASE is a general merchant
and lumberman of Benzonia, Benzie County. He is now serving his second term as
County Treasurer, to the full satisfaction of his
constituents, whose interests he ably represents.
Previously he was Township Treasurer for two
terms, having been elected to both of these positions on the Republican ticket. The confidence
and respect of his fellow-citizens, which have been
accorded him for years, and exemplified in their
choosing him to act in these positions, is well merited. In 1887 he entered into partnership with
his brothers, Walter and William, in the establishment of a steam sawmill, which he has since been
interested in operating. He has also conducted a
general mercantile store for a number of years
successfully.
The paternal grandfather of Charles E. Case was
a farmer by occupation, and bore the name of Asa
Case. A native of Connecticut, he passed his early
manhood in the East, but afterward removed to
Ohio, where his death occurred about 1863, after
he had reached fourscore years. The maternal
grandfather of our subject was likewise born in
Connecticut, and was of English descent. His
business in life was that of cabinet-making, at
which he was actively engaged until shortly before
his death, which occurred at a good old age.
Lucius Case, the father of C. E. Case, was a native of Ohio, whither his father had removed a few
years prior to his birth. About 1860 Lucius Case


became one of the early settlers of Benzie County,
his home being about half a mile distant from
Benzonia. For over a quarter of a century he
was engaged in various enterprises common to this
region, being the owner of a sawmill, a dealer in
lumber, and a farmer as well. As a cabinet-maker
he possessed a fair degree of skill, and passed his
spare hours in that kind of work. His death occurred in December, 1886, when he was in his
seventy-third year. He was the original Treasurer
of Benzonia Township, and enjoyed the respect of
a large circle of friends and acquaintances. His
good wife, whose maiden name was Emeline Fitts,
died about 1866, when in her forty-seventh year,
They were both members of the Congregational
Church, Mr. Case holding the office of Deacon for
some years. Of the eight children horn to this
worthy couple, all but one of the number are still
living. Edward P. died at the age of forty-two
years; and the others are Nanny, widow of J. A.
Greilick; Walter N., Alden B., Charles E., William
L., Albert B. and James W.
When he was six years of age, C. E. Case, who
was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, December 6,
1853, was brought by his parents to Michigan.
From an early age he was familiar with farm labor,
and worked in his father's sawmill. He remained
at home until eighteen years of age, when he
started forth to make his own livelihood. He received a district-school education, and completed
his studies at Benzonia College. In 1871 he went
to Traverse City, and found employment in a planing-mill. He was there for two years, and during
this time met with a serious accident, the fingers
of his left hand being cut off. Returning to Benzonia, he worked for a period in the general store
belonging to his cousin, B. C. Hubbell. After an
absence of five years, Mr. Case came back to this
place and bought out Mr. Hubbell's interests in
his store. He has prospered in his present partnership, and commands a lucrative trade. From time
to time he has invested large sums of money in
farms, timber-land and business property, and has
a good income from these sources.
August 16, 1882, Mr. Case was united in marriage with Miss Emily Lambert, who was born in
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A. (Parsons) Lambert, old and respected settlers of
Manistee County. The union of Mr. and Mrs.
Case has been blessed with three children, two sons
and a daughter, namely: Esther, Richard and Ronald. The parents are members of the Congregational Church, and are always identified with
worthy benevolences. They have a pleasant home
which they own, and which is furnished in neat
taste. Socially Mr. Case is a member of the blue
lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity, is also
a member of the Odd Fellows' society, and of the
Knights of the Maccabees.
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AMES H. SLY, one of the most influential
citizens of Roscommon, is a gentleman whose
versatile talents have enabled him to engage
successfully in a number of different enterprises. He came to this city in the fall of 1887,
and a few months later purchased a bankrupt stock
of boots and shoes, to which he afterward added a
line of gents' furnishing goods, and later embarked
in the dry-goods business. His is the only store
of the kind in this place, and his trade is a good
one, extending throughout a large portion of the
surrounding country. In January, 1892, lie succeeded C. S. Converse as proprietor of the Roscommon Exchange Bank, which he has since conducted, having placed its finances upon a solid
basis. In addition to his other interests, he is also
filling the position of Treasurer of Roscommon
County.
The family to which our subject belongs originated in Scotland, where his grandfather, Jenkins
Sly, was born and reared, and whence he emigrated
to the United States in early manhood. He settled
in New York, where he married Abigail Ripley, a
descendant of German ancestry, and they became
the parents of three sons and two daughters. The
father of our subject, George J., was born in New


York, and in youth learned the trades of shoemaker and painter. After his removal to Ohio,
he studied law in Toledo, but later came to Michigan, where he located the first land now occupied
by the city of Lansing. During the war he was
Deputy Provost-Marshal and ruling officer at White
Oak, Mich. In addition to the practice of law, he
engaged in business as a member of the mercantile
firm of Sly & Wessel, but the venture proved unprofitable.
Removing from Ingham to Gratiot County,
Mich., George J. Sly settled at Elm Hall, where he
engaged in legal practice until his death, in 1882,
at the age of seventy-two. A Republican in politics, he always took an active part in public affairs,
and served as Township Supervisor, also as Justice
of the Peace for many years. His wife, who was
in maidenhood Samantha Riggs, was born in New
York, and died February 22, 1893, upon the eightysecond anniversary of her birth.
Nine of the eleven children comprising the family of George J. and Samantha Sly still survive,
two having died in childhood. Rev. John A., the
eldest, is a minister of the Protestant Methodist
Church, and resides in Ingham County. George
M., a farmer, lives in Dexter, Mich. Seneca, who
during the late war enlisted as a member of the
Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry and lost his health
by exposure to the hardships of camp life and
forced marches, is a resident of Elm Hall, Mich.,
where he is engaged in the practice of law; for
many years he was Postmaster, and now holds the
position of Justice of the Peace. Orlando, also a
member of the Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry
during the Rebellion, now carries on farm work in
Gratiot County. Charles W., an attorney, resides
in Topeka, Kan. Morgan H. is pastor of the United Brethren Church at White Pine, Tenn. James
H., our subject, the next in order of birth, was born
in White Oak Township, Ingham County, Mich.,
July 13, 1851. Arza L. is a lumber merchant of
Cheboygan, Mich.; and Mary A., the youngest of
the family, is the wife of William Dines, of Cedar
Springs.
The first fifteen years of the life of our subject
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family to Gratiot County, and for several months
afterward attended school. Soon, however, he engaged as clerk in a general store, remaining there
for nearly three years. The second year he had
his salary reduced and took lessons from the bookkeeper as part pay. On leaving that store, he invested his savings, associated with his brother
Charles, in the purchase of a stock of general merchandise.
During the fall of the same year, 1870, Mr. Sly
married Miss Adelia, daughter of Eli and Nancy C.
(Cornell) Davis, of Stanton, Mich. Mrs. Sly was
born in Fenner, Madison County, N. Y., and by
her marriage has become the mother of three children. Albert C., the elder son, is Deputy County
Treasurer of Roscommon County; lie married Maggie Martin, and they have two children, Jay and
Carleton. Ray, the younger son, is at home with
his parents. The only daughter, Iva May, died at
the age of six years.
In the spring of 1871 Mr. Sly's store was destroyed by fire, and as he carried no insurance, it
proved a total loss. Not only this, but he was
unfortunate in the fact that he was in debt to the
amount of 8600. He then purchased a shoe-shop
for 840, for which he gave his note due in one
year. Hiring a shoemaker, lie took instructions
from him, and in that way learned the trade. For
a time he was obliged to do business on credit, but
being industrious and energetic, he soon gained a
place among the successful business men of Elm Hall
For two years he was traveling salesman fora monumental-work concern. From Elm Hall he came to
Roscommon, where he has since resided. At the
time of coming here he had 82,200, which he invested in the business he has since conducted. In
addition to his other interests, he has dealt extensively in pine land.
A Democrat in his political belief, Mr. Sly was
Township Treasurer and Supervisor for some time,
and at present is County Treasurer. He always
takes an intelligent, active interest in local matters,
and is well posted upon the great questions affecting the welfare of the Government. Socially he
is a Royal Arch Mason, is also identified with the
Knights of the Maccabees and is District Grand
Deputy of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.


He has prospered in his business undertakings, and
occupies the best residence in the village, besides
being the owner of one of the most valuable farms
in the county.
ORENZO A. CLARK had the honor of nam1  ing the town of Harbor Springs, the county seat of Emmet County, it having formerly been known as Little Traverse. For seven
and a-half years he was Postmaster of the village,
within the boundaries of which his home has been
made since 1876. He has been editor and publisher of the Harbor Springs Republican nearly
ever since it was established, which was in 1876.
Tile birth of L. A. Clark occurred in Cleveland,
Ohio, April 4, 1838. His parents were Francis and
Mary (Graff) Clark, both natives of New York
State. After a residence of several years in Cleveland, Francis Clark removed to Michigan, and in
1842 settled on a farm between Hillsdale and Hudson. Some years later he became a resident of
Hillsdale, and there remained until his death,
which occurred in 1854, at the age of fifty-five
years. His wife survived him but a short time,
being killed by a fall from a sleigh on Christmas
Day of 1856. She and her husband were active
members of the Methodist Church, and left many
friends who sincerely mourned their loss. They
had a family of five sons and three daughters, of
whom five are now living, namely: Sarah Jane,
Mrs. Caruthers, of Stanton, Mich.; Francis J., of
Hillsdale, this state; Lorenzo A. and Alonzo C.,
twins; and Daniel Lester, who rents a farm in this
locality. Alonzo is a merchant at Adrian, Mich.
Lorenzo A. Clark was reared principally near
Hillsdale, and there received his early education.
When fifteen years of age he began learning the
printer's trade in the office of the Hillsdale Gazette,
and also worked on the Standard. For a short
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Tribune, the City Directory, and did various kinds
of job printing.
From New Albany, Ind., Mr. Clark enlisted on
the first call for troops, April 19, 1861, in Company A, Twelfth Indiana Infantry. At tile end
of ninety days he went to Indianapolis and was
drill master of recruits. The regiment refused to
be mustered out, and Governor Morton telegraphed
the fact to President Lincoln. The command received word from the President to come to the
Capitol City, and all along the route they received
ovations. Re-enlisting, they served for two and
a-half years more, Mr. Clark being then given a
position in the printing bureau of the Government
in their branch office at Nashville, Tenn., where he
remained until the close of the war. He took part
in the battles of Nashville, Bull Run and Winchester, besides a number of more or less important
skirmishes.
When the war closed Mr. Clark went to Hastings, Mich., and assumed charge of the Banner
office as foreman, a position he held for six years.
Then, going to Kirksville, Mo., he was for a number of years manager of the Journal, published in
that place. It was in 1876 that he came to this
county, which was then an Indian reservation.
He took up one hundred and sixty acres of land,
which he still owns, and a portion of which has
been improved. In addition to this property he
owns other farm land, and a number of houses and
lots in Harbor Springs, lots in Traverse City and
Harvey, Ill.
June 12, 1863, Mr. Clark married Miss Carrie
M., daughter of John and Hannah (Underwood)
Carlow, natives of London, England. One child
was born of their union, Frank M., who married
Miss Kittie Wright, and has a daughter, Lillian G.
Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Clark are members of
the Methodist Church, the former being President
of the Church Board of Trustees. In politics he
is a Republican, and socially he is identified with
I. B. Richardson Post No. 13, G. A. R., one of the
oldest in the state. He is also on the Commanderin-Chief's staff of the National Grand Army of
the Republic. He is an old Master Mason.
The Clarks are a long-lived family and of the
old Plymouth stock. The paternal grandfather of


Lorenzo A. was Francis Clark, a native of New
York State, and a soldier in the War of 1812.
He died at an advanced age, and his wife was over
ninety years old at the time of her demise. On
the maternal side our subject is descended from a
Dutch trader, Peter Graff, who was a native of
Pennsylvania and was also a participant in the
War of 1812. At the time of his demise he had
attained the age of eighty-seven years, but his
wife lived to see the ninety-third anniversary of
her birth.
IEUT. WILLIAM       H. HERBERT is the
General Superintendent of the Manistee
& Grand Rapids Railroad, the other officers of the company being John Canfield, President; Louis Sands, Vice-President; T. J. Ramsdell,
Secretary; E. N. Salling, Auditor; and E. G. Filer,
Treasurer. The road was commenced in December, 1881, and thirty-six miles have been built,
mainly in 1882-83, the total cost being $375,000.
It forms a junction with the Chicago & West
Michigan Railroad near Peter's Crossing, at the
Manistee & Grand Rapids Crossing. There are
two engines, together with a sufficient number of
cars to furnish transportation for the logs, lumber,
camp supplies, etc., shipped from this locality.
The lumber is principally pine, although in Free
Soil there is a tract of hardwood lands, to which
the road furnishes direct communication. The objective point of the road is Grand Rapids, and the
stock of the company is owned exclusively by citizens of Manistee, who are large property-owners
in this section. The cars are furnished with all the
modern improvements, including the Janney automatic car-couplers. Steady employment is furnished to twenty-five men, besides those employed
in the general office.
From the inception of this road William H. Herbert has been its Superintendent, and to him its
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than ordinary interest. He was born in Northfield, Mass., March 27, 1844, and was early orphaned
by the death of his father, who went to California
in 1849, and died there. Later, in company with
his mother, Maria, and his stepfather, a Mr. Perkins, he went to La Porte, Ind., at the age of
eleven years. When only eight years of age he
began to work on a farm, and two years later his
first suit of " store " clothes was paid for with the
money he earned chopping cordwood. The first
suit he ever had was made from a suit worn by his
grandfather Templeton in the War of 1812, the
cloth for which had been spun and the suit made
by his grandmother. Even the brass buttons that
had formed such an important part of the decorations of the old uniform were transferred to his
suit, and his pride in it may be more easily imagined than described.
When eleven years old our subject began in the
railroad business in La Porte, his first work being
that of sweeping shops and running errands for
the men. Before old enough to be accepted for
such responsible work, he began firing on the yard
engine, and also worked as switchman. Before he
was fifteen, and while serving his apprenticeship,
he was occasionally permitted to make trips on the
road as engineer, but his work was principally in
the yards. From  La Porte he went to Adrian,
Mich., where he was employed on the Lake Shore
Railroad.
In 1861 Mr. Herbert enlisted in the Union army,
but not being old enough for active service, he
was not accepted. The following year he again
enlisted, this time with more success. He became
a private soldier in Company I, First Michigan
Engineers, in which he served for eight months.
When Company L was organized he was assigned
to it as a non-commissioned officer, being Second
Lieutenant for seven months, and later serving as
First Lieutenant. For a portion of his twentythree months of service he was in the employ of
the Department of the Cumberland, engaged in
building bridges and railroads and opening roads.
He accompanied General Sherman on his march to
the sea, and after reaching Georgia was in charge
of the company until the close of the campaign.
With his command he took part in eight of the


principal battles, and lost a large number of his
men, who were wounded, captured or killed. At LaVergne, Tenn., a portion of his regiment, numbering about six hundred men, while engaged in constructing roads, was surrounded by three thousand
of the enemy's troops, but they fought with such
bravery that the Confederates finally withdrew defeated, in spite of the unequal charge.
After having been mustered out of the service
as First Lieutenant, our subject went to Blissfield,
where his grandmother made her home with him
until her death at that place. Later he was stationed at Kalamazoo, in the employ of the Lake
Shore Railroad, doing mechanical work in the
round house. His next position was that of foreman in the shops of the Grand Trunk at Battle
Creek, and there he also occasionally acted in the
capacity of engineer. After about two years he
went to Grand Rapids and took an engine on the
Newaygo Road for nine months. For the four ensuing years he was with the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad as engineer, on the northern division
mainly. Afterward lie was shop foreman for that
company at Grand Rapids, and in 1878 became
Superintendent of the Grand Rapids Iron Works,
having about forty men under him, and building
engines, rel)airing machinery, etc.
Returning to railroading after an absence of
about three years, Mr. Herbert became Superintendent of motive-power and construction on the
Hobart & Manistee River Railroad, with which lie
continued for eight years, having his headquarters
at the terminus of the line and extending the
road into new fields. When the Manistee & Grand
Rapids Railroad was started lie was offered the position which lie has since filled very acceptably.
In 1872, at Grand Rapids, Mr. Herbert married
Miss Lillian, daughter of John Hickman, and a
native of Battle Creek, Mich. This accomplished
lady (lied after a wedded life of only two years.
Socially Mr. Herbert is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to the Encampment and Rebekah Lodge. In the former he
is Past Chief Patriarch, and in the subordinate
lodge fills the office of Past Grand. He is also connected with Bockstawz Tent No. 370, K. O. T. M.
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workers of James F. McGinley Post No. 201,
G.A. R. In religious belief he is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has been
Class-leader. HIe is active in Sunday-school work,
the leader of the Bible class in the home church.
and Superintendent of the Sunday-school on the
North Side. In the Epworth League he is an influential worker, and is also well known throughout
the state as a member of tie Loyal Legion.
P     ROF. EDWARD O'LEARY CHAFFERS,
director and proprietor of the Manistee
Conservatory of Music, is a young man of
exceptional musical talent and general ability. tIe
has studied in the best schools of this country and
of Europe, having as his teachers noted masters,
and having spent three and a-half years in France
alone in the acquisition of a musical education.
Professor Chaffers comes from a prominent Canadian family, his father being Hon. William Henry
Chaffers, who was elected to the Parliament of that
country when lie was twenty-six years of age, and
was subsequently elected by Royal l)roclamation to
the position of a life Senator. His death occurred
July 16, 1894. His father, Col. W. V. Chaffers, was
born in Liverpool, England, and was an officer in
the Queen's army. The family of Hon. William
Henry Chaffers and his wife, Louise O'Leary, comprises seven living children, six sons and a daughter. Henry is engaged in agriculture; Rev. James, at
one time director of Ste. Marie de Monnoir College
in Canada, was also the Secretary of Bishop Moreau, and is now Chaplain of the Gray Nuns' Hospital of St. Hyacinthe, Canada; Joseph is a practicing physician in Worcester, Mass.; Emil is a
medical student in Detroit, Mich.; John is an attorney-at-law, and a partner of Hon. Mr. Auger,
member of Parliament from Montreal, and also
Representative of Montreal West; and Josephine,
the only daughter, is a nun in the Ursulines Convent at Quebec.
Dr. O'Leary, the maternal grandfather of our


subject, was a native of Dublin, Ireland, and for
several years was a surgeon and physician in Her
Majesty's army. Subsequently he removed to St.
Hyacinthe, Canada, where lie married and reared
his family. Two of his sons were physicians and
graduates of McGill University, Montreal.
The birth of our subject occurred in St. Cesaire, Quebec, Canada, August 1, 1861. He matriculated as a pupil in St. Sulpice (called Montreal)
College, and took five years of a classical course,
which included several languages and thorough
musical training. In the year 1875 he entered Laval University in Quebec, and there completed his
classical course, graduating in 1880. Immediately
after graduating from the university he went to
Paris, where he engaged in special work in music.
From his early childhood lie manifested great talent in this direction, and his parents spared themselves no means or effort in order to give the boy
the best possible advantages. During his sojourn
in France he was for over two years the guest of
the Marquis Costa de Beauregard, a member of
one of the oldest families among the nobility of
Savoy. At the same time he attended to the musical
department of the castle and of the immense orphan institution founded by the eminent nobleman.
At the end of three and a-half years spent
abroad, young Chaffers returned to his native
country. and was soon engaged as band-master of
the infantry corps stationed at St. Johns, in the
province of Quebec. This is a Government military school for the training of officers destined for
service in the English army, and Professor Chaffers
was retained there for about a year and a-half.
On the recommendation of his physician he next
made a trip to California, combining pleasure with
business. About five years were passed profitably
and with benefit on the Pacific Coast, he being
band-master of the Fifth Regiment of California
National Guards for three years, and at the same
time musical director of the San Jose Opera Society, and teacher in the department of the military
band in the University of the Pacific.
In 1889 Professor Chaffers returned East and
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ing with a successful tour through the continent
with the Nellie MlcHenry Company. Feeling the
need of a rest and study, he passed the next year
upon a farm belonging to his family. November
11, 1892, he came to Manistee, where he has built up
an enviable reputation as an instructor and musician. He has an elegant suite of rooms in the Ramsdell Block, which is fitted out with all kinds of musical instruments. He teaches both elementary and
advanced departments, and numbers among his
students many persons from the leading families
of this section of the state. Twenty of the prominent young ladies and gentlemen of Manistee are
members of the Chaffers Symphony Orchestra, of
which he is director. He is also organist of St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, which has the largest
edifice and congregation in the city.


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ILLIAM        H. UMLOR.     The Bar has
many able representatives in Northern
Michigan, men who stand high in the
profession because of deep study of the best authorities on legal lore, and men whose native ability is of a superior order; men who also combine
the two, so that their native gifts are enhanced in
value by extended study and research. As a representative of this class we present the name of
William  H. Urnlor, senior member of the firm of
Umlor & Pulciphler, leading lawyers of Traverse
City.
The Umlor family originated in Germany. The
father of our subject, Michael, was born in Alpine,
Kent County, Mich., and until recently followed
the occupation of farming, but a few years ago
embarked in the dairy business. At present he
makes his home in the southern part of Grand
Traverse County. He married Miss Mary M.
Schoenborn, a native of Germany, who came to
the United States at the age of five years. Of
their children four died in infancy, and the others
are: William H., of this sketch; Richard J., a
farmer of Grand Traverse County; Nora, who fol

lows the profession of a teacher; Michael, George,
Maude I. and Carl.
In Wright Township, Ottawa County, Mich.,
our subject was born February 4, 1867. He came
with his parents to Grand Traverse County in
1873, and was a resident of Mayfield Township
for the ensuing ten years. As he had opportunity,
he attended the district schools, and, being an apt
pupil, he secured a teacher's certificate, passing a
creditable examination. He commenced teaching
when quite young, and continued thus engaged
for four years. His desire was to become an attorney, and in pursuance of that ambition he began the study of law in the fall of 1888, entering
the office of J. R. Adsit, of Traverse City. He
made rapid progress, and was admitted to the Bar
June 25, 1890. In the fall of the same year he
entered the law department of the University of
Michigan, and by diligent study was enabled to
complete the two-years course in one year.
Soon after entering the university, Mr. Umlor
was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Grand Traverse County, but, wishing to complete his studies,
he arranged with J. R. Adsit to perform the duties
of the office until his return from the university,
in June, 1891, when he assumed full control himself. He was the incumbent of the office until
January 1, 1893, and rendered satisfactory service
in that capacity. In 1891 he formed a partnership
with John A. Loranger, the present Court Commissioner, and they were associated in business together until June 1, 1892, when the present partnership was formed. Politically Mr. Umlor is a
Prohibitionist, devoted to that party, and ever
willing to give a reason for his faith in its tenets.
His popularity is attested by the fact that he was
elected Prosecuting Attorney upon that ticket,
being the only person, except one, ever elected to
any county office here on other than the regular
Republican ticket.
Socially Mr. Umlor affiliates with the Maccabees.
He attends services at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, but is not a member of any denomination.
December 16, 1891,he was united in marriage with
Miss Julia A. Stephenson, of Mayfield Township
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Building and Loan Association. He is fully alive
to the importance of every enterprise calculated
to promote the prosperity of his village, and is
heartily in sympathy with public-spirited measures. With his partner, he owns a fine fruit farm
in Leelanaw County, usually known as the Miller
Farm. He is well-to-do financially, and is also
successful and influential as an attorney and a
citizen.
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OL. SMITH W. FOWLER was long one of
the most prominent landmarks of the city
of Manistee, and perhaps more than any
other man was instrumental in its progress and
development. He had a large law practice, and
made extensive investments in real estate in this
locality. From the first he had faith in the future
of this city, and even when lie gazed upon the
ruins of the fair little village after the great fire
of 1871, he was able to look ahead and predict
that it would rise, phoenix-like, from the ashes.
He was a stockholder in tie Manistee National
Bank, and a promoter of many local industries.
About 1760, one George Fowler, an officer in
the service of King George II. of England, was
sent to the United States to attend to some public
affairs. He was the progenitor of the family in
this country, of which Col. Smith W. was of the
fifth generation in descent. The latter was born
in Chenango County, N. Y., April 5, 1829, and
was left motherless when he was a lad of only
twelve years. He and his five brothers and sisters found homes in different families of relatives
and neighbors. Early in June, 1842, the boy bade
adieu to his friends and started out on foot to
seek adventure and fortune in the far West. Going to Utica, his uncle, William T. Fowler, made
him welcome, and the following day lie commenced
working for his cousin, John G., now a wealthy
coal-dealer. At the end of two months he went
to Buffalo and took passage for Detroit, where he
landed September 1, 1843. A few weeks later and
he arrived in Massillon, Ohio, where he worked


for his board and went to school during the next
two winters. For one term lie attended the Garrettsville Academy, and when sixteen years old he
obtained $24 a month as a school teacher. In
1846 he joined a company bound for the New
Platte Purchase, in upper Missouri. After a few
months' experience in the West, during which time
he had a severe fit of sickness, lie concluded that
in the future he should prefer the confines of civilization.
After spending the winter of 1849 in teaching a
school in Canada, Colonel Fowler went to Romeo,
Michn., where he met Miss Jane E. Marsh, whom he
married. Three children were born to them: Nellie, who died at the age of four and a-half years;
Chester W., now a resident of Ft. Covington,
N. Y.; and one who died in infancy. After having been an invalid for years, Mrs. Fowler was
called to the silent land, September 14, 1867. September 15, 1868, Mr. Fowler married Mrs. Fannie
Lockwood, daughter of J. R. Holden, and sister
of the Hon. E. G. 1). Holden, ex-Secretary of State.
It was in 1851 that Colonel Fowler was admitted to the Bar of New York State, and his first
office was in Marshall, where he practiced in company with Messrs. Brown & Van Arman. Subsequently he removed to Charlotte, Mich., there
practicing until the outbreak of the war. In 1854
he helped organize the Republican party at Jackson, and after a campaign in which he took an enthusiastic part, was elected Piosecuting Attorney
in 1856 by a large majority, and was re-elected in
1858. For a long time he was Chairman of the
Republican County Committee, and after attending the Chicago convention that nominated Lincoln, gave his entire time for nearly three months
to making "stump" speeches.
April 15, 1861, he dropped his business and set
about raising a company of men, whom he had
ready to march within nine days of the firing on
Ft. Sumter.  He was mustered into the Sixth
Michigan Infantry for three years' service with the
rank of Captain August 20, and took part among
others in the following engagements: Port Jackson, Pass Christian, Vicksburg, Grand Gulf and
Sewell's Point. During the battle of Baton Rouge
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covery he was sent to Baltimore, and was assigned
to the Provost-Marshal's department, but on his
own request was allowed to return to his regiment,
whichl was soon ordered to take passage on transports for Ship Island, in the Gulf of Mexico, where
they arrived after encountering severe storms.
Smallpox and other diseases soon diminished their
numbers, and the seeds of death were planted in
the constitutions of many who did not then succtumb to it, but who were ever afterward afflicted,
and among these was the gallant Captain. Finally
the regiment was landed in New Orleans, but after
retraining with them as long as possible, Captain
Fowler was obliged to resign on account of his
disability, and when he reached home was so emaciated that his neighbors did not recognize him.
In the following November Colonel Fowler was
elected to the State Senate by nearly a thousand
majority, and had so far recovered that he was
able to take his seat at the opening of the session.
He was made Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, and also a member of the one on the
State Library. He drew up and introduced several important measures, among others the soldiers'
voting bill, which was carried. The State Central
Committee afterward paid him the distinguished
honor of publishing his speech as a campaign document, an edition of thirty thousand copies being
struck off.
About 1877, however, Colonel Fowler left the
Republican party and became a Greenbacker, and
by a fusion of the Greenback and Democratic parties was candidate for the office of State Land
Commissioner in 1888, which was his last political
campaign. He was always active and aggressive,
and had a potential influence in the ranks of his
party in the state. He was a fluent, able and
forceful speaker, both on the "stump" and before
court or jury. His title of Colonel was due to his
appointment by Governor Begole as a member of
his staff.
In December, 1867, Colonel Fowler bought the
Manistee Gazette and changed its name to the Times.
The paper was soon enlarged to a six-column quarto, and after a few years the Manistee Standard
was purchased and consolidated with the Times,
under the name of the Times and Standard. While


he was attending a session of the Supreme Court
at Detroit his possessions were all swept away by
the fire of October 7, 1871. He then had the largest library in Northern Michigan, and this, with
his newspaper block, the three dwellings, barns and
all their contents, was swept away. Of his insurance he afterward received twenty per cent. and
set to work to rebuild his fortunes. The office
which he soon erected was the first building constructed on the site of the fallen city, and he was
soon on the road to prosperity. For twenty-two
years his home was at No. 409 Water Street.
From 1870 to 1885 he was busily engaged in an
extensive practice of the law, and was recognized
as among the ablest lawyers of Northern Michigan.
He was a careful, painstaking lawyer, and participated in several celebrated cases which have shed
luster on the jurisprudence of the state. In 1885
lie retired from the publication of the Times and
Standard, and for the benefit of his health he made
a trip, in the spring of 1894, to California, where
his death occurred October 3 of the same year.
His remains were placed in the family vault in
Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee, and his funeral
services were under the auspices of the Grand
Army of the Republic, of which he had long been
an honored member.
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F    RANK LINCOLN FOWLER is a leading
young attorney-at-law in Manistee, being a
member of the well known firm of Smurthwaite & Fowler. He is a graduate of the law department of Michigan University at Ann Arbor,
being a member of the Class of '92. After graduating he was admitted to practice before the Supreme Courts, and practiced in Manistee one year.
In the summer of 1893 he practiced for three
months in Chicago, in the office of John M. Harlan, after which he returned here and soon formed
his present connection with Thomas Smurthwaite.
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their notice is rapidly gaining for them the confidence and good-will of the public. In his political views Mr. Fowler is independent, and in 1894
was the candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the
People's party, being also endorsed by the Independent Democrats.
The birth of Frank Lincoln Fowler occurred in
this city April 27, 1870, he being a son of Col.
Smith W. and Fannie (Holden) Fowler.     His
brother, Smith William, born July 4, 1875, died
April 10, 1885. His sister, Angeline, now the
wife of Dr. W. K. Branch, is still a resident of
Manistee. Frank Fowler inherited from his father
a studious disposition, and made rapid progress in
his school work. He took up the study of law
under his father's instruction, and remained with
him for two years before entering the State University. Ie is a rising young man, with a future
of great promise lying ahead. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights of Labor. During his father's last illness in San Diego, Cal., whither he
had gone in the hopes of benefiting his health, the
young mal was constantly at his side, and was
present in his final hours on earth.
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ILLIAM A. WEEKS. To this gentleman belongs the distinction of being,
in point of years of practice, the oldest attorney in Ogemaw County, and not only is
he the oldest, but he is also one of the most influential and successful, having built up an extensive
clientage and an enviable reputation since coming
to West Branch, in 1882. He was born in Canterbury, Windham County, Conn., March 11, 1855,
and is a son of Abel and Abigail (Bradford) Weeks.
Through his mother he is a lineal descendant of
the illustrious William Bradford, who came to
America in the " Mayflower," and whose name is
closely associated with the struggles and hardships
of the pioneers of New England.
The paternal ancestors of our subject made settlement in Rhode Island in Colonial days, having


come to this country from England. His paternal
grandfather was one of the Revolutionary heroes.
Abel Weeks was born in Rhode Island in 1826,and
removing in early manhood to Connecticut, was
there engaged in farm pursuits. About 1860 he
came to Michigan and selected a location near
Greenville, but after a short sojourn there, he
went to Ashtabula, Ohio, where he still resides.
By his first marriage Abel Weeks had one daughter, Ida, who on the death of his wife was adopted
by a Mr. Burgess. She married a physician and now
lives in Providence, R. I. The second marriage
of Mr. Weeks united him with Miss Bradford, who
died in 1857, aged about thirty-one years. Her
two children were our subject and Abigail, who
is living in East Hampton, Conn. The third marriage of Abel Weeks resulted in the birth of a son,
George, who was adopted by a family named
Green, and is now a resident of Connecticut. By
his fourth marriage there were three children,
Daniel, Edward and Belle.
At the time of the death of his mother, our subject was about three years of age. He was adopted
by his uncle, William Arnold Weeks, with whom
lie resided during his minority, meantime assisting him on his farm in New London County, Conn.
His primary education was such as the district
schools afforded. After leaving his foster parents
he attended the high school at Westerly, R. I., for
two years, doing " chores" for his board while attending school. Later he went to Poughkeepsie.
N. Y., where he conducted his studies in Eastman's
Commercial College. On completing his studies
he taught in that institution for a time, and then
went to Norwich, Conn., where he became superintendent in the Ossawan Yarn and Dye Works.
On resigning from that position lie was for four
years engaged in the tea and coffee business at
Norwich, representing G. A. Stanton both as city
and traveling salesman.
Deciding to enter the legal profession, Mr. Weeks
began to study law at nights, while continuing his
business duties during the day. In the fall of
1877 lie came to Michigani and entered the law
department of the University of Michigan, but was
obliged in a short time to discontinue his studies
temporarily, on account of lack of funds, Teach,


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ing school, le earned a sufficient amount to complete his education, and thereupon returned to the
university, where lie remained until his graduation
in 1880. His first location was at Harrisville,
Mich., whence, after a short residence, he removed
to Mio, Oscoda County, and during his sojourn
there lie was instrumental in procuring legislation
providing for the separation of Oscoda from Alcona County, the two having been previously joined
for political and municipal purposes. He also
served as Prosecuting Attorney, Probate Judge
and Circuit Court Commissioner of Oscoda County. He located a homestead and erected the first
building in Mio.
From  Mio Mr. Weeks came to West Branch,
where he has since engaged in general legal practice. In September, 1882, associated with M. H.
French, he founded the Ogemaw County Times, of
which he was for some time the editor. In addition to this, he also conducted an insurance and
loan business. In 1884 his partnership with Mr.
French was dissolved, after which he conducted
the paper alone until 1886, and then disposed of
it to Sharpe & Sharpe.
While serving in tie capacity of County Surveyor, from 1883 until 1893, Mr. Weeks surveyed
large tracts of land in this locality. In 1887 he
was chosen Justice of the Peace, and this office he
has since filled. In 1893-94 he was Supervisor of
West Branch Township, and for six years he officiated as Circuit Court Commissioner. During the
period of his service as President of the village
he was instrumental in promoting the welfare of
his fellow-citizens and in introducing a number
of needed improvements. At the present time he
is serving in the capacity of Prosecuting Attorney,
in which position he has rendered most able and
satisfactory service to the people. As a Republican,
he has for years taken a prominent part in political affairs, and he is one of the most influential
workers of his party in Ogemaw County.
On New Year's Day of 1888 occurred the marriage of Mr. Weeks and Miss Carrie Hubbard, a
native of Michigan, and two children have been
born unto them, Hazel A. and Hertlia B. Socially
Mr. Weeks is actively identified with the Masonic
fraternity, belonging to the lodge at West Branch.




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He has taken commendable interest in all that pertains to the progress of this place, and is justly
numbered among its public-spirited and energetic
citizens. Now that he has arrived at an age when
lie can with complacency look back upon his career
and recount the obstacles that he had to surmount
in order to attain his present position, it is evident that he has been in every respect the architect of his own fortune. He began life without
means, and in his younger years underwent some
very severe trials, but whatever he has undertaken
he has accomplished, and has never known the
meaning of the word " fail."
EORGE D. VAN VRANKEN is a pharmacist, book-seller and stationer of Cadillac,
in which city his home has been made for
the past thirteen or more years. In 1889 he purchased from A. E. Smith his present stock, and has
continued to do business at the old stand up to
the present day. He has been quite successful in
this venture, and commands the best trade of the
place. He owns a good home property in addition to his store and stock, and is one of the leading citizens of the town. Fraternally he is a
charter member of Cadillac Lodge No. 46, K. of P.,
of Michigan.
The gentleman above mentioned was born in
Paris, Ill., June 21, 1860, and is a son of Garrett
and Laura (Fox) Van Vranken, natives of New
York State. The former was for many years a
contractor and builder. About 1858 he removed
to Illinois, and for a few years made his home in
the vicinity of Paris, but about 1862 he removed
to Arcola, Ill. In 1869 he came to Michigan, and
continued his former vocation until 1882 in Plainwell. His first wife died in 1873, at the age of
forty-eight, and in 1878 he married Mrs. Maria
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George W. Merriman, banker, of Hartford, Mich.,
he is at present engaged as Cashier, though nearly
seventy years of age. His family by his first marriage comprised five children, but three have been
called to the silent land. The only surviving
daughter, Agnes E., is the wife of William E.
Thompson, of Plainwell. The father, who has
been long identified with the Presbyterian Church,
has been an Elder in the congregation for years.
Until he was nine years of age our subject lived
in Paris and in Arcola, Ill., until 1869. He then
came with his parents to Michigan, and was educated mainly in Plainwell. He continued to reside
under the parental roof until he was eighteen
years of age, when lie started out to make his own
livelihood. Entering the drug store owned in part
by his step-brother, he was a clerk in that concern
for a year. Then, going to Mancelona, he took
charge of a store which he operated for nearly two
years. For the next few months his home was in
St. Ignace, Mich., after which, in the summer of
1881, he came to Cadillac and clerked in the store
of R. J. Cummer & Co., druggists, until November, 1888. In the following year he purchased
the business of A. E. Smith, and has since managed the same.
July 21, 1886, our subject married Mrs. Nancy
L. Kelley, wit(ow of William Kelley, and a daughter of George and Sarah (Hawley) Van Ness. By
her previous marriage she hlad three children: Edwin H., Edith M. and Helen A. Two children
have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Van Vranken, namely: G. Garrett and Marguerite Agnes. The
parents are members of the Presbyterian Church,
and our subject served for three years in the office
of Elder. In politics he is a supporter of the Republican party.
Eldert Van Vranken, the paternal grandfather
of George D., was a native of New York State,
born near Schenectady about 1785, and of Dutch
descent, his father being a Hollander. Eldert Van
Vranken followed farming during his lifetime, and,
possessing a hardy constitution, lived to the ripe
old age of ninety-one. He was a man of strong
religious tendency, but on account of deafness did
not attend church to any great extent. His family
comprised only two sons and two daughters, both


of whom died young. Capt. Dennison Fox, the
father of Mrs. Laura Van Vranken, was born in
Connecticut, and was of English origin. He won
his title in the War of 1812. He was an agriculturist, and died while yet in the prime of life.
LMON B. C. COMSTOCK. The early settlers of Northern Michigan, through unremitting toil and great hardship, through
sacrifices and dangers, have made possible the degree of prosperity the people now enjoy, and to
them the gratitude of posterity is due. Among
those sturdy pioneers who have been identified
with the history of this locality from its dawn to
the present time, we mention the name of Mr.
Comstock, who has the distinction of having engaged in business for a longer period than any
resident of Otsego County.
At the time of his settlement in Gaylord, this
now thriving village contained but a few inhabitants, and the streets were covered with trees and
stumps. There was little in its appearance to interest the casual observer, but with the foresight
of the pioneer, he discerned the possibilities that
lay hidden in its future. Commencing his work
with energy, lie removed tile stumps from a lot in
the village, prepared the site for the erection of a
building, and in a short time opened up a hardware store. This he has since conducted with
gratifying success. In 1892, associated with Quick
Bros., he established the Otsego County Bank,
which is now upon a solid financial basis, and enjoys the confidence of the people. In connection
with the same gentlemen, he has also dealt extensively in horses for a number of years.
The son of Levi and Elizabeth (Billings) Comstock, our subject was born in Milwaukee, Wis.,
August 11, 1851. At the age of four years he was
taken by his mother to Canada, and there he spent
the seven ensuing years, after which the family
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ville, Tuscola County, this state. He had one
brother and three sisters, who when last heard
from lived in New Zealand. After some years
spent in attendance at the common schools, he began to learn the tinner's trade at North Branch,
and later was similarly engaged at Mayville and
Unionville, Mich.
In 1875 Mr. Comstock was united in marriage
with Miss Hattie Lock, a native of Canada, and
they are the parents of a son, Arthur B., and a
daughter, Carrie E. In his political faith, Mr.
Comstock is an unswerving Republican, and upon
the ticket of his party lie has been chosen to serve
in a number of important capacities. He has represented his township upon the County Board of
Supervisors, has also served as a member of the
School and Poor Boards, was for a time Township
Treasurer, and also filled out an unexpired term as
County Treasurer. In his business transactions
he is methodical and exact, and besides being
the owner of a valuable hardware store, he also
owns a number of farms situated near Gaylord.
Socially lie is actively connected with Gaylord
Lodge No. 366, A. F. & A. M., and for the past six
y'ears has served as its [Master.
Such is a brief history of Mr. Comstock. His
career is full of encouragement to the poor young
man starting out in life. The sequel of his success shows how, with industry, perseverance and
economy, guided by correct principles, a man may
attain a competence and an influential position
among his fellow-citizens.
AMES S. CANAAN. Among the officials of
Mecosta County who make their home in
Big Rapids, we find no one who is more deservedly popular, on account both of character and long acquaintance, than the County Clerk
and Register in Chancery, whose name introduces
this biographical notice. Besides being personally
a man whose integrity, intelligence and fitness for
office render him eligible for such a position, he has
the additional advantage of having served the


country in its hour of need, and during the late
Rebellion periled his life in defense of the Union.
Though a resident of Michigan much of his life,
Mr. Canaan spent his early childhood years in Kenton, Ohio, where his birth occurred July 12, 1844.
At the age of ten he went to Iowa in company with
his parents, Jehu and Sarah L. (Scott) Canaan, and
settled in Vinton, where the next seven years were
spent. In his boyhood school and farm work
were shared, with the balance in favor of the latter,
for at that time there was much to be done to put
the land in a productive state, and labor was not
easily procured.
After seven years spent in Iowa, Mr. Canaan returned to Ohio and spent one year in Kenton. He
then, in August, 1862, enlisted as a member of
Company B, One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio
Infantry, Col. Samuel Mott commanding the regiment. From that time until the close of the war
he was engaged in active service in the Union
army. The first year was spent in Kentucky, and
thence lie marched with his regiment to Knoxville,
Tenn., where he was stationed during the siege, in
the winter of 1863-64. In April, 1864, he entered
upon the Atlanta campaign. He had been absent
from his regiment upon a sick furlough, and rejoined the command the day after McPherson was
killed.
From that time until the fall of Hood, Mr. Canaan was with General Thomas, and while at Columbia, Franklin and Nashville was under fire for
eight days and nights. After Hood's forces were
dispersed, he was sent to North Carolina, joining
Sherman at Goldsboro and being under that General at the time of Johnston's surrender. His regiment was stationed at Salisbury, N. C., at the time
of discharge, June 26, 1865, under a general order. During his three years of active service, he
took an active part in eight pitched battles, besides
a number of skirmishes, and in the hour of danger
he was always to be found at the front, doing all
he could to promote the success of the Union.
The hardship of battle and the exposure incident
to army life affected Mr.-Canaan so seriously that
for fourteen months after his return to Kenton,
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by constant exposure, resulting in an attack of intermittent fever. As soon as his health permitted
he resolved to seek a home in Michigan, and accordingly, in October, 1866, he came to Big Rapids,
securing work as a laborer in the lumber camps.
Later he engaged in farming in Grant Township,
where he took up a homestead claim. After two
years he sold the claim, but continued agricultural
work as before. In 1874 he purchased the farm
that he still owns. The property is situated eight
miles northeast of Big Rapids, and through his efforts has been placed under a high state of cultivation.
As a public official Mr. Canaan is well and favorably known. Since 1868 he has been in public
office, having filled a number of important and responsible positions. In 1868-69 he served as Township Clerk. From 1871 to 1874 he was Supervisor
of Grant Township. In 1875 he was again chosen
to serve as Township Clerk, filling the office for
two years. In 1878 he was re-elected Supervisor
for one year, then was re-elected Township Clerk,
and has served in that capacity ever since, with the
exception of three years. In 1894 he was nominated for the office of County Clerk, and at the
November election received a majority of twelve
hundred and fifty-two. As a Republican, he has
taken a prominent part in party councils and has
frequently served as delegate to county conventions, also as delegate to the congressional convention at Reed City that nominated Ambler for
Congress. He has also served as a member of the
County Central Committee.
At Lake View, Mich., September 9, 1875, Mr.
Canaan married Miss Marie Stewart, of Lake View,
Montcalm County. This lady received an excellent education and at the age of sixteen began to
teach, following that profession in Montcalm and
Mecosta Counties for thirteen years. By their union they have become the parents of four sons,
namely: Stewart and Herbert, students in the
Industrial School; Claude, who died in infancy;
and Ernest, who is at home. The family is actively
connected with the United Brethren Church in
Grant Township, and its members are popular in
society.
In every sphere of life Mr. Canaan is useful, and


his life and influence are well adapted to benefit the rising generation, while his example of
patriotic devotion is well worth telling for the benefit of the generation that has grown up since those
days when the hearts of the people beat in anxiety
for the honor of our Flag. Since his election to the
office of County Clerk he has rented his farm and
made his home in the city of Big Rapids. He well
deserves the respect and confidence that his neighbors and fellow-townsmen accord him, having been
throughout life a self-sacrificing, loyal and patriotic citizen, and one who has never deviated from
the principles of truth and honor, whatever may
have been the circumstances.
HARLES S. BRINK, proprietor of the Otsego Lake House, is numbered among the
honored pioneers of Northern Michigan.
More than twenty-five years have passed since he
located in Otsego County, and with the history of
its growth and development he has since been identified. He has been an eye-witness of almost the
entire progress of this locality, has seen its dense
growth of timber-land made valuable through the
introduction of sawmills, its prairie land trans
formed into farms, churches and schoolhouses built,
industries established, until in the course of civilization the county has gained a place among the
progressive portions of the state.
It was in 1869 that Mr. Brink and his wife
sought a home in Otsego County, and so few were
its inhabitants then, that she was the first white
woman in the entire county. With them   they
brought some horses, the first introduced into the
county. Railroads had not yet been built forming a connection between this county and the more
densely settled portions of the state. Elk Rapids
was the nearest market, and it was necessary to
haul all provisions from that point.
Mr. Brink came to this county as foreman for
the lumbering firm of Adams & Dwight. with
whom he remained for four years, the name of the
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Their lumbering camps were located on section
25, township 29 north, range 3 west, on the north
branch of the Au Sable River, which stream Mr.
Brink improved for lumbering purposes. During
the period of his connection with the firm, he superintended their extensive business in a most satisfactory manner. In 1873 he built a hotel at
Otsego Lake, and the following year enlarged the
building so that it has since been the largest hotel
in the county. He had a good patronage from
the traveling public, and the place became known
as a summer and fishing resort. In 1888, on account of the ill-health of his wife, who is an invalid, he rented the hotel to other parties and removed to Almont, Lapeer County, where he also
owns a pleasant home. However, in October, 1891,
he was obliged to again take charge of the hotel
and has since conducted the business.
As one of the pioneers of Northern Michigan, Mr.
Brink is certainly deserving of representation in
this volume. He was born in Wayne County, Pa.,
September 22, 1827, and is the son of Harmon and
Charlotte (Seeman) Brink, natives, respectively, of
New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His grandfather,
Peter Brink, was born in New Jersey, and was
killed there by the explosion of a cannon. Harmon
Brink, who was a millwright by trade, came to
Michigan in 1844, and settled in Kimball Township, St. Clair County, where he died in 1862, aged
seventy-four years. His wife passed away in 1870,
at the age of seventy-six. Their seven children
were: Clarinda, Eleanor, Peter, George, Charles S.,
Lydia and Almira.
In early life Mr. Brink commenced working in
the woods, and followed lumbering until 1873.
In 1869 he married Miss Jane M. Cross, who was
born in St. Clair County, Mich. They had no
children of their own, but took into their home
and tenderly cared for an adopted daughter, Kate
Cartwright. To her they gave the best educational
advantages possible, and in her future they placed
the greatest hopes, as she -was very intelligent,
bright and lovable. Their hopes, however, were
doomed to disappointment, for in 1895 she died
after a very short illness.
Mr. Brink is outspoken in his views, and when
Otsego County became in debt to the amount of


nearly $30,000, he insisted that the County Treasurer was stealing funds, and predicted he would
abscond. His prediction proved true, and the
people then elected Mr. Brink County Treasurer
by a large majority, although he was an uncompromising Democrat, and the county had a large
Republican majority. During his term of office
the debt was reduced two-thirds. He has also
held minor offices, and always did his duty in these
places honestly and well.
OLLIN C. DART, an influential attorney
of Petoskey, was born in Potsdam, N. Y.,
June 10, 1831, and is a son of Alfred and
Jane E. (Wright) Dart, natives of Connecticut.
He is one of a family of five sons and one daughter, four of whom are now living, viz.: Eben W.;
Frances E., widow of Steven E. Longyear; Rollin
C. and James R. Those deceased were: George
W., who died in Lansing, Mich., at the age of
thirty-eight; and Simeon E., whose death occurred
in Lansing, at the age of seventeen.
The father of our subject, who was a farmer in
New York, came to Michigan in 1858 and made
settlement at Lansing, where he continued to reside until his death, in 1886, aged eighty-eight
years. His wife died in 1882, at the age of seventyeight. Both were Universalists in religious belief,
and were people who occupied a warm place in the
regard of their associates. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Simeon Dart, was a native of
Connecticut, whither his father had emigrated from
England. His trade throughout his entire active
life was that of a blacksmith and farmer. At the
age of eighty-nine, he died in Potsdam, N. Y. He
was one of the foremost men of his neighborhood,
possessing a positive, decisive character, keen intellect and shrewd discrimination. For some time
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in that way accumulated considerable property.
His family consisted of three sons and two daughters. His mother attained the remarkable age of
one hundred years and six months, her death having occurred within the recollection of our subject.
Her husband was one of the heroes of the Revolutionary War, and in religious belief was a Universalist.
Our subject's maternal grandfather, Ebenezer
Wright, was a native of New York, and a farmer
by occupation. It is said of him that he was physically one of the most powerful men in Oneida
County. His death, which occurred when he was
a young man, was caused by the bursting of a
blood vessel. His family consisted of three daughters and two sons, all of whom were born near
Rome, Oneida County, N. Y.
Rollin C. Dart gained an academic education
in his native town, and remained with his parents until he was twenty years of age, when he
entered the Vermont University at Burlington,
Vt. Later he was a student in the State University
of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, from which institution
he was graduated in 1856. Beginning the study
of law at Lansing, he continued thus engaged until admitted to the Bar, in 1859, after which he
opened an office in that city and conducted a general practice there until 1882. Failing health induced him to remove to Petoskey, with the hope
that the change would provebeneficial, and in that
hope he has not, been disappointed. He has since
made his home in this place, where he is engaged
in the practice of law in partnership with his son
James A., and also in the real-estate business. He
has large landed interests in Ingham County, and
also owns property in Emmet County in addition to his residence at Petoskey.
April 23, 1861, Mr. Dart married Miss Sarah E.,
daughter of Christopher C. and Anna Darling.
Three children were born to this union, all sons:
Carlton R., James A. and Fred A., of whom the
last-named died at the age of seven years. James
married Miss Florence Alger, a daughter of John
L. and Mary E. (Chapin) Alger. In political matters Mr. Dart is a Republican, and during his residence in Lansing served as Prosecuting Attorney
of Ingham County, also as Alderman for several


terms. Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order
of United Workmen, in both of which organizations he has been prominent.
P ATRICK NOUD. In the life of this successful business man of Manistee are illustrated the results of perseverance and energy, coupled with judicious management and
strict integrity. He is a citizen of whom any community might well be proud, and the people of
this locality, fully appreciating his ability, accord
him a place in the foremost rank of representative
business men. His life shows what may be accomplished by energy and determination, even if the
outlook is discouraging at first. Few have had so
many obstacles to overcome as had he in starting
out for himself. For years he struggled against
adverse circumstances, at times unable to secure
work, and at other times unable to secure the pay
for the work he had done; but at last prosperity
rewarded his efforts, and he is now President of
the State Lumber Company, and one of the most
influential men of Manistee.
Both the paternal and maternal ancestors of Mr.
Noud were of Irish lineage. He was born in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada, January 19, 1845, and was
the eldest of four children comprising the family
of Thomas and Mary (Ryan) Noud, natives of Ireland. His mother died when he was nine, and his
father three years later, after which his sister was
taken into the home of an aunt in Montreal, and
the other children were reared by their grandfather Ryan. In his home Patrick remained until
twenty years of age, after which he came to the
States, his objective point being Traverse City,
Mich., where he had an acquaintance.
On reaching Detroit, Mr. Noud had but $7, and
with this he bought a ticket to Northport, in order to be sure of reaching the northern part of the
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first work was for five hours at the rate of twenty
cents per day. He then walked to Elk Rapids,
hoping to secure a position with Dexter & Noble,
but found them discharging instead of hiring men.
Accordingly he returned to Elk Rapids, where he
left his trunk for his board bill. A long walk to
Traverse City proved fruitless, and, getting no
work, he with two other men walked to a camp on
Manistee River, thirty miles from the city of that
name. It seemed as if fortune had at last smiled
upon him, for he secured work and continued
there all winter. However, when he endeavored
to secure his wages June 1, he was unable to get a
cent, the firm having gone away and left him in
the lurch. The only compensation he ever received for his work was his board and a plug of
tobacco. When spring came, and his efforts to secure his money proved unavailing, he once more
started out in search of work.
In a mill at the head of the Manistee River Mr.
Noud finally secured a position, but after a week
he hired out to a contractor as a log driver. His
employel did not tell him what his wages were to
be, but after working for three months he received $2 per day, or $156 for the summer, this
being the highest wages paid. In log rolling he
became an expert, and in fact became familiar
with every detail connected with the lumber business.
In company with three gentlemen (all of whom
are now deceased), Mr. Noud took a contract for
getting out squared timber. This work consumed
four months, the profits being 84 per day. He
then entered the employ of William Magoon, who
paid him $30 a month for cutting sawlogs. After
one winter thus spent, he was promoted to the position of foreman of the camp, receiving $45 per
month, and having twenty men under him. In
the fall of the same year Mr. Magoon formed a
partnership with R. G. Peters, and Mr. Noud became their foreman at $52 per month, having control of sixty men. In this capacity he was employed for two years.
Two years later Mr. Peters offered our subject a
contract in the North, and while going thither,
riding a mustang pony, he was run over by a load
of logs in a ravine. His limb was badly crushed,


and from the result of his injuries he was incapacitated for active work for three months. The accident occurred twenty-five miles from Manistee,
and he was brought to this city, where he remained until his recovery. As soon as able to
work, he accepted a position as foreman for S. D.
Clarke, of Chicago, on Portage Lake, where he was
at the head of thirty men for three months. According to contract, he was to receive $100 per
month, but Clarke assigned and the men were refused payment. A lawyer was consulted, who
stated that if the timber could be prevented from
being stamped, in the spring it could be attached.
On receiving this counsel, Mr. Noud returned to
the camp and secured the stamp of the scaler.
This he threw into Portage Lake, thereby preventing the stamping of the timber. The following
spring, when the company refused payment, they
were informed of the condition of the matter, and
soon settled in full with Mr. Noud and his men.
Returning to the employ of R. G. Peters, our
subject was engaged as foreman for six months.
In 1873 he took a contract to put in thirty million
feet of timber, which required his attention until
1877, and brought him $16,000 clear. His next
position was that of Superintendent for Mr. Peters, which gave him the control of about one hundred and sixty men and the supervision of all the
logging work. During the five years he held the
position, he received $5 per day and expenses. In
1879 be formed a partnership with Thomas Kenny,
which continued for five years. In 1881 he also
became connected with the firm of Davis, Blacker
& Co., and built the sawmill now owned by the
State Lumber Company, the latter having been organized by Messrs. Blacker, Noud & Dempsey,
each with one-third interest in the concern. Since
the expiration of his contract with Mr. Peters,
much of the time of Mr. Noud has been given to
the affairs of the State Lumber Company, and to
the sorting and towing of logs in connection with
Mr. Kenny, and recently he has succeeded to the
former lumbering business of John C. Pomeroy.
He is also President of the Manistee Liquor Company, a wholesale concern.
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one hundred and fifty men in their camps in the
woods. The plant has a capacity of twenty millions during the navigation season of about eight
months, and there is a salt block with a daily capacity of one thousand barrels. The products are
shipped largely by lake, though the railroads are
used to some extent. To this concern, of which
he is President, Mr. Noud gives his entire time,
and the enterprise has proved quite remunerative.
September 5, 1870, Mr. Noud was united in marriage with Miss Susan Agnes McCurdy, a native of
Canada. They are the parents of the followingnamed children: Mary Georgiana, Thomas James,
John Francis, Bernard Daniel, Arthur Joseph (who
died at five years of age), Maud Alice, Walter A.
and Reuben Patrick. Tle family is connected
with the Guardian Angels' Catholic Church. They
are building a pleasant residence on the corner of
Second and Maple Streets, where they will entertain their friends with gracious hospitality. Politically a Democrat, Mr. Noud has served several
terms as Alderman, and was Mayor in 1891-92.
During his incumbency of the latter position the
electric street railroad was built, and the new
Smith Street Bridge projected. About that time
some opposition arose in the Council, and the
Mayor found it necessary to remove certain officials, including the City Attorney and the Chief
of the Fire Department. His ability as a manager
was here abundantly proved, for he succeeded in
carrying his point and in securing the appointment of his candidates. In many ways he has
contributed to the material growth of Manistee,
and may justly be numbered among the most efficient business men and progressive citizens of the
place.
_ERMAN C. GOLDSMITH is the proprietor of a well equipped drug store at No.
723 Kosciusko Street, Manistee, and is a
registered pharmacist. He has a good location,
and has built up a fine trade. Though scarcely
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what a young man with pluck and energy can accomplish in the way of raising himself above mediocrity.
The parents of our subject were David and Lovina (Spaulding) Goldsmith, both natives of New
York State. The former was born in 1800, and
died in 1874. He was a farmer by occupation, and
made a success of his business affairs. He was
three times married, having three children by his
first union, two children by the second, and three
sons by his third marriage. To the latter our subject belongs. His brothers, Schuyler and George
S., are enterprising business men, the former being
now engaged in farming near Hedgewood, Kan.,
while the latter is in the drug business in this city.
On the death of their father, Schuyler and George
purchased the old homestead, the latter selling out
his interest at the end of the year.
The birth of Herman C. Goldsmith took place
near Mecklenburg, Schuyler County, N. Y., February 14, 1855. He received a public-school education, and for a time was a student at Cook Academy. After the death of his father, he started out
to make his own way in the world, and was in the
West for a year or more. Going then to Flint,
Mich., he worked at various employments. In
1881 he came to this city, and for the first two or
three years was employed in the shingle-mills.
Subsequently he worked as a carpenter, and finally
obtained a position as clerk in a drug store, where
he served for a number of years. Several years
ago he passed the examination and received a certificate as a registered pharmacist.
In this city a marriage ceremony was celebrated
on Washington's birthday in 1888, by which Miss
Clara Tulledge became the wife of Mr. Goldsmith.
She was born in the Keystone State, and when
about fifteen years of age came to this place with
her parents, William B. and Laura Tulledge. One
son, Ralph E., was born to our subject and his estimable wife April 28, 1891.
Mr. Goldsmith is interested in a number of civic
societies, and before leaving his native state joined
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' lodge.
He has filled the chairs of Vice-Commander and
Master Warden of Manistee Lodge, K. of P.,
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America. In political matters he is a Republican.  Though reared in the Baptist faith, he
is not connected with any church organization,
but strives to incorporate in his daily life high
principles and upright treatment of his fellow-men.
J AMES HAMILTON. This influential business man of Tawas City is numbered among
the pioneers of the place, of which he has
been a resident since May, 1869. Not only
is he (in point of years engaged in trade) the oldest merchant of the village, but lie also has the distinction of being one of the oldest business men
of Northern Michigan. Having made his home
here for so long a period, he has become well
known to the people of this section, whose regard
he has gained through fair dealing and the probity
of his business transactions. In his store he has a
complete assortment of staple and fancy groceries,
and has also grain and feed for sale. His trade is
a large one, his customers coming from both the
village and the surrounding country, and as the
pioneer merchant of the place he is widely and favorably known.
Mr. Hamilton is a native of Prince Edward Island, and was born August 15, 1852. His parents,
William and Mary Hamilton, were born in Scotland, but settled on the Island in early life, and
were there married. The mother died about 1857,
leaving seven children, of whom James was the
next to the youngest. Of the others we note the
following: John became a farmer, removed to the
state of Washington, and there died; Jane is married and makes her home in Bay City, Mich.; William, a lumberman, lives in Whittemore; Anna,
Mrs. Thomas Carter, died in Bay City; Joseph is
a millwright by trade, and is living in Bay City;
and Robert died in Bay City.
The family of which William Hamilton was a
member consisted of twelve sons, and it is worthy
of note that all of his eleven brothers attained


years of maturity, and all remained in Scotland,
the land of their birth. William removed from
Prince Edward Island to Michigan in 1858, and
resided in Bay City until 1869, when he removed
to Tawas City. Here he continued to make his
home until his death in 1891, at the age of eightyfour. His life occupation was that of an agriculturist, which he followed with success until the infirmities of age rendered it necessary for him to
retire from active manual labor.
At the time of his mother's death, the subject of
this notice was a child of five years, and one year
later he was brought by his father to Michigan.
His education was gained principally in the schools
of Bay City, though his present broad fund of information is the result of experience and observation, rather than training in school. In 1869 he
came with his father to Tawas City, and here he
has since made his home, the intervening years
having been devoted to the management of his increasing business interests. With the exception
of the years 1888 and 1890, when he was associated in partnership with J. D. Bryant, he has been
alone. In addition to his grocery trade, he has
had large real-estate interests, and has bought and
sold property in the city, as well as farm land in
different parts of the county.
In November, 1874, occurred the marriage of
Mr. Hamilton and Miss Anna Miner, a native of
Canada. Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of Moses
Miner, a resident of Tawas City, who was formerly
engaged in the boot and shoe business, and is now
interested in agricultural pursuits. Two daughters came to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, but one died in infancy, Nellie being the
only survivor.
Politically a Republican, Mr. Hamilton has been
chosen to fill many positions of trust and honor.
He was the first President of the Village Board,
and afterward was elected to the office of Treasurer. Interested in local affairs, he gives his support
to all measures calculated to promote the welfare
of the people, and his co-operation may always be
relied upon in public-spirited enterprises.  For
more than twenty years he has been a member of
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is identified with the Masonic fraternity.  He
built the store which he still owns and occupies,
and in addition to this building he is also the
owner of a comfortable residence. From boyhood
he has been obliged to make his own way in the
world, and the success which he has gained is tie
result of his energy, perseverance and industry.
10RF. S. W. BAKER is at the head of one
of the thriving institutions of Manistee.
November 6, 1893, he opened the Manistee Business College, which includes in its scope
of study preparation for teachers in the normal
department, instruction in the languages, and a
complete business course, including stenography
and typewriting. Thile college has the support and
encouragement of the best citizens of this place,
and as it is the only school of the kind in the
county, the people of the rural districts appreciate
its advantages, and among the students enrolled
are many who attend from a distance of several
miles. For the accommodation of those whose
time is otherwise employed during the day, a night
school is also in operation three nights in each
week. Professor Baker is a gentleman well fitted
by training and experience for the position he occupies, as he has been constantly engaged in this
line of work for about a quarter of a century.
A native of Canada, born in 1849, Professor
Baker was educated at the home of his boyhood
and at Ypsilanti, Mich. He graduated from the
State Normal School in the last-named city in the
Class of '68. Tile following twenty years he held
the responsible position of Superintendent of the
city schools of Ovid and Big Rapids, this state. In
1893 he came from the last-named place to Manistee, and is meeting with gratifying success in his
recent venture.
The parents of our subject were M. S. and Rachel
(Brown) Baker, the former a native of England,
and the latter of Canada. They both died at the


home of their son, S. W., who is their only child.
The death of M. S. Baker occurred October 30,
1885, at the age of sixty-nine years, while his
wife's demise took place September 2, 1887, after
she had passed her sixtieth birthday.
In the village of Corunna, Mich., Professor Baker
was married, in 1870, to Miss Ellen I. Gillette, a
native of this state.  Six children have been born
of their union, the eldest of whom, Ethel, is a
teacher at Filer City, Mich. Ray C. is a druggist
by occupation, and is now a resident of New Orleans. Lee H. is interested with his father in the
business college and teaches the branches of stenography and penmanship. Ward and Eva are attending the local schools, and the youngest bears
the name of Donald. The Professor and his estimable wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and contribute their share both of work
and means towards its support. In political views
Professor Baker is identified with the Republican
party and is a true patriot and good citizen in the
best sense of the terms.
OHN H. RICHMOND, ex-County Clerk of
Clare County, was elected to that position
for the first time in the fall of 1890, and
served two terms, on the expiration of which
he refused further re-nomination and resumed his
former occupation of farming. He has made his
home in this county for over two decades, and has
taken great interest in its increasing civilization
and success. In July, 1874, he became an agriculturist and lumberman of Somerville Township,
and for the succeeding twelve years, during the
winter season, was employed in cutting pine logs
and placing them  in the Muskegon River for
market. His summers were devoted to the improvement and cultivation of his farm.
The grandfather of John H., Billings Richmond,
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War of 1812), went from   Vermont to Monroe
County, N. Y., at an early day and settled on farms,
which they thenceforth cultivated. Our subject
was born in the same county, March 6, 1851, his
parents being Billings and Jane (Davis) Richmond,
both natives of the Empire State. The latter died
in February, 1865, leaving five children. Irvin D.
is a resident of Santa Monica, Cal. Nancy M. is
married and resides in Rochester, N. Y., as does
also her next younger brother, Edward H. Addie
L., the youngest of the family, is also married.
After the death of his first wife, Billings Richmond married Catherine Warner, by whom he had
two children, Luzette and Billings. In August,
1865, he settled on a farm in Van Buren County,
Mich., near the village of Paw Paw, and there lie
died in 1871. In early life he had been engaged
in the livery business.
The boyhood and youth of John H. Richmond
were passed in Churchville, N. Y., where he received
his education for the main part, though after coming to this state lie attended school for a short
time. After his father's death the family scattered
and John H. came to Northern Michigan. In 1884
he moved from his farm to Harrison, and, in partnership with W. W. Weatherwas, engaged in general merchandising, under the style of Weatherwax
& Richmond. Selling out his interest in the concern to C. C. Chrysler in the summer of 1885, our
subject then clerked in a hotel for two years, after
which he spent a year in the Northwest. Coming
back to this county. he resumed farming and lumbering, to which he gave his entire attention until
the fall of 1890, when he was chosen to serve as
County Clerk.
In 1874 Mr. Richmond married Dell Hatfield,
who died a year later. In 1877 he married Sadie
Tornan. Her only son died in 1883, and the
mother did not long survive, but entered the silent
land in 1884. The present wife of our subject
was formerly Olive Sternaman, and their union
has been blessed with a daughter, Frances Addie.
Both his father and grandfather supported the
Democratic party, and to this Mr. Richmond also
adheres. As early as 1878 he was a candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Clare County, but was then
defeated. He has held a number of local township


offices, and has always received the approbation of
his constituents. In a fraternal way he is identified with both the subordinate and encampment
lodges of the Odd Fellows. He also belongs to
the Knights of Pythias and to the Knights of the
Maccabees.
H       ENRY LANDON, M. D. Those who devote their lives to the cause of suffering
humanity are entitled to the highest honors. The physician comes closer to the confidence
of his patients than any other man is privileged to
do with his fellow-men. In the hour of agony
which comes to the household when a loved one
is stricken with a dread disease, the Doctor is the
stay and hope of the family. It is especially
pleasing to reflect that a medical practitioner is
seldom false to his trust, an exalted sense of honor
pervading the entire profession.
Among the number who are following this noble profession we mention the name of Dr. Landoi,
whose office is situated at the corner of Eighth and
Engelmann Streets, Manistee. A Canadian by
birth, he was born at Lansdowne, Ontario. He
was reared in the small village where his birth occurred, and after completing the rudiments of his
education he entered McGill College, Montreal,
graduating in the Class of '65. After his graduation he opened an office at his old home, where he
remained for a number of years.
Coming to Michigan in January, 1872, the Doctor settled in Manistce, engaging in the practice
of his profession here and in Ludington, Mason
County. For more than twenty years he has engaged in active practice in this section of the state,
and is therefore well known among the People.
In everything pertaining to the profession he
takes the deepest interest, and is a member of the
State Allopathic Society. In his practice he opposes the use of morphine, as deleterious to the
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have been cured by him. In addition to his practice, he is known as the manufacturer of Landon's
Liver Capsules, which have a remarkable effect in
relieving fits and other diseases of that character.
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M       ARION D. RICHARDSON has resided
longer, continuously, in Missaukee County than any other settler. He has frequentiy officiated in public capacities of honor and
trust, and at all times has fully merited the confidence placed in him. He has been School Inspector, Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk and Supervisor, and las held the positions of County
School Examiner, County Superintendent of the
Poor, and Postmaster of Pioneer, Missaukee County, to which position he was appointed by President Cleveland. He also served as County Clerk
and Register of Deeds for four years, after which
he was Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Court
Commissioner. He now holds the position of
County Surveyor, and makes his home and headquarters in Lake City.
The parents of our subject were Washington and
Christina (Frock) Richardson, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. There were born to
them ten children, only five of whom are now living, namely: Marion D., Thomas J., George M.,
Elizabeth C. (widow of Jacob Kaub) and Lewis O.
Washington Richardson in his earlier years was
engaged in farming. In boyhood he removed from
Pennsylvania to Ohio with his parents, and lived
in the Buckeye State until 1856. He then removed
to Indiana, and until 1867 was a resident of Jasper County. At that time he took up a homestead
in this county, and brought his family here in
1868. In 1884 hle removed to Wexford County,
where he remained for nine years. In 1893 he
came to make his home with his son, our subject.
Of late years he has been a minister in the Christian Church, to which his wife also belonged. She
was called to her reward in May, 1876, at the age
of fifty-five years.
Born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, April 10,
1846, M. D. Richardson passed the first ten years


of his life in that state. Thence going to Indiana,
he remained under the parental roof until reaching maturity. In 1864 he enlisted il Company K,
Forty-eighth Indiana Infantry, and served until
the close of the war. He went with Sherman on
several campaigns, was in the march to the sea,
and took part in the expedition against Atlanta.
He was still under age when the war was brought
to a close, and he returned to the old home ald
resumed his studies. Later ie taught school for a
number of terms. He was the seventh to locate a
homestead in this county. His farm contains one
hundred and sixty acres, forty-five of which are
now cleared.
February 14, 1869, Mr. Richardson was united
in marriage with Sarah J., daughter of Peter and
Elizabeth (Sandals) Shirer. Two sons and a daughter have been born to their union. The latter,
Etta 0., was the second white child born in this
county. The sons are named Lewis A. and Arthur A.
Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are identified with the Christian Church. The former is a
member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' societies, and belongs to T. P. Caldwell Post, G. A. R.
In his political belief he is a Republican. His
grandfather, William Richardson, who was probably of Scotch descent, was a Pennsylvania farmer,
but died in Nebraska before the war. Michael
Frock, the maternal grandfather of our subject,
was also a Pennsylvanian, and was of German ancestry. At an early day he settled in Ohio, where
he lived until his death. He was a Lutheran in
religious faith.
H   ION. WILLIAM C. JOHNSON. In the
life of Judge Johnson we find an excellent example for young men just embarking in active life, showing what may be accomplished by a man beginning poor but honest,
prudent and industrious. In early life he enjoyed
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nor had he wealth or position to aid him in starting out. He relied solely upon his own efforts to
win him success. In every detail he has observed
that most important factor in the successful official
or business life of anyone-honesty. As Judge of
the Probate Court of Crawford County, he is a
careful, impartial and conscientious official, ever
adhering to the dictates of his conscience in matters connected with his position, as well as in
those of a private nature.
It was in April of 1880 that Judge Johnson
came to Crawford County, at which time he made
settlement in Grove Township, and purchased the
southwest quarter of section 32, township 26 north,
range 2 west. At the time of purchase the land
contained few improvements, but through his energetic efforts it has been brought to a high state of
cultivation, and is now considered one of the
most valuable estates for miles around. Substantial buildings have been erected, and the place has
been finely improved by the Judge, who continues
to make his home here.
Referring to tile ancestry of our subject, we find
that his grandfather, David Johnson, was of Holland parentage, though himself a resident of New
York. William C. was born in Jefferson County,
N. Y., December 21, 1838, and is the son of Rufus
and Jane Ann (Phillips) Johnson, also natives of
the Empire State. In the fall of 1856 the family
removed to Michigan and settled in Hillsdale
County, where the father officiated as a minister of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church. From there he
removed to St. Joseph, where lie also engaged in
preaching the Gospel. Later lie settled in Shiawassee County, Mich., where he continued to reside
until his death. He was twice married, and by
his first wife, who died in Hillsdale County, he
had two children, William  C. and Nancy. The
latter married Samuel Reed, and died in Michigan.
The years of the boyhood and youth of our
subject passed in New York, whence he accompanied the family to Michigan, and for some years
afterward was employed as a farm laborer. He engaged in agricultural pursuits in Hillsdale County
until 1866, when lie went to Shiawassee County and,
purchasing farm property, gave his entire attention
to tilling the soil. From there he came to Craw

ford County, as above stated. For some years he
followed the trade of a carpenter, but is unable
now to work at that trade, owing to the fact that
in the fall of 1889 his arm was so injured by a
threshing-machine as to render amputation necessary.
Tile estimable lady who became the wife of Judge
Johnson was formerly Miss Sallie A. Phillips, and
has spent her entire life in Michigan, where she
was horn. Their union has been childless, but they
have taken into their home and carefully reared
four children, whom they have prepared for useful positions in life. As a Democrat, our subject
has taken a warm and intelligent interest in all
matters pertaining to the public welfare, and he is
prominent in the local councils of his party. He
has served efficiently as Township Clerk and Supervisor, and in the fall of 1892 was elected to
the position of Probate Judge, which office he has
since held, discharging its duties in a manner indicative of his superior ability and excellent judgment.
EORGE S. DARLING, M. D., located at
Tawas City in May, 1875, and is therefore,
in point of years of practice, the oldest
physician of the place. Since 1877 he has conducted a drug business, to tile management of
which, in connection with the practice of his profession, he devotes his entire attention. In the
progress of the village he is deeply interested, and
all measures having for their object the promotion of the welfare of the people and the development of the material resources of this locality receive his active support and co-operation.
The family to whlich Dr. Darling belongs has
resided in New York State for several successive
generations, and there his grandfather, Joshua M.,
was born and reared. His entire life was passed
in that state, where he followed the trade of a
carpenter, together with the occupation of a farmer.
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in New York, where he made his home until 1850,
removing thence to Glen Williams, Ontario. In
1866 he returned to the States and settled in Flint,
Mich., making his home in that city until advanced in years. lIe then came to Tawas City,
and afterward resided with our subject until his
death, in 1887, at the age of sixty-six years. He
was a skilled mechanic, and made a specialty of
the building of bridges.
The first wife of Joshua M. Darling bore the
maiden name of Hannah J. Hopkins, and died in
Pittston, Pa., where the family resided for a short
time. Slhe left three children, namely: Mary Ida,
who resides with Dr. Darling; our subject; and
Frank, who was adopted into another family on
the death of his mother. The second wife of Mr.
Darling was Ann Eliza Dunn, who died in Flint,
Mich., leaving a daughter, Hannah J., wife of
Frank Moore and a resident of Portland, Me. The
third union of Mr. Darling was childless.
The subject of this sketch was born in Cortland
County, N. Y., March 8, 1846, and was a child of
four years when the family removed to Canada.
In August, 1866, he enlisted in the United States
army as a hospital student, and served for three
years, one year being spent at Ft. Riley, Kan.,
and the remainder of the time in Ft. Harker, that
state. Previous to entering the army, he had
studied phlarmacy with Dr. W. P. Maiden, the pioneer physician of Alpena. At the expiration of
his term of service in the army, he entered the
medical department of the Univcrsity of Michigan, where lie conducted his studies until his graduation with the Class of '75. His attendance at
the university was irregular, and in the intervals
of study there he was engaged in the lumber trade
in various parts of the state. Immediately after
his graduation he opened an office at Tawas City,
where lie has since resided. Through the skillful
treatment of cases entrusted to his care, he has
gained the confidence of the people in this section,
and has become the possessor of a practice that
extends over a wide area of country.
The marriage of Dr. Darling occurred in 1873,
and united him with Miss Phoebe A. Larrabee, a
native of Flint, Mich., and a daughter of Samuel
Lairabee, one of the pioneers of Genesee County.


Dr. and Mrs. Darling have been bereaved by the
death of two children, one of whom passed away
at the age of fifteen months, and the other when
eight years old. The only surviving child is Nettie May, an accomplished young lady, and at present a student in the School of Vocal Art in Detroit.
In his political relations Dr. Darling is a Republican. For two terms each lie was Township Treasurer and Village Treasurer, and he is now serving
in the capacity of County Coroner. At one time
he was United States Pension Examining Surgeon,
and has been medical examiner for several insurance companies. Socially he is connected with the
Knights of Pythias, the Masonic fraternity and
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His course
in life has been such as to commend him to the
confidence of his associates, and through integrity
and honorable conduct he has gained the respect
of all with whom lie has had professional or social
relations.
UINCY A. MERRICK is the leading horseshoer of Manistee, and has a convenient
and well arranged slop. He has the reputation of doing only the best work in his line, and
fully realizes the importance of roadsters, trotters
and other horses being properly shod. He is certainly an expert, and has the proud distinction of
having had four valuable medals awarded him after competitive trials of skill. In March, 1890, he
gave an exhibition at the Detroit Rink, where a
speed contest in turning horseshoes was held. He
turned twenty-five shoes from the bar in fifteen
minutes and two seconds, thereby winning a handsome medal. Since 1882 all the prizes put up by
the Manistee Gun Club have fallen to his share.
Politically a Republican, he has served three terms
as Deputy Sheriff of Manistee County, and while
serving in that capacity became quite noted as a
detective. One criminal he followed to Tacoma,
Wash., and brought him back to Manistee for trial,
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the villainous Jack Kehoe, who   murdered his
mother-in-law,.Mrs. Ann McCormick.
The maternal grandfather of our subject fought
in the War of the Revolution. I-e bore the name
of John Cunningham, and descendants of his have
occupied a prominent place in tlhe history of this
country.  Tie original Cunninglham  stock was
Scotch, but the family has had many generations
of representatives here. The paternal grandfather
of our subject was a native of England, where a
large fortune awaits the establishment of heirship,
there being but one missing link in tle chain of
proof.
The father of our subject, Hartley Merrick, was
a native of Maine. and on arriving at man's estate
chose for his companion and helpmate in the battles of life Miss Elsie Cunningham, likewise a native of the Pine Tree State. They became the parents of four children. The three (aughters are:
Olive, wife of 11. J. Jewett, a carpenter of Chicago;
Emma, who married A. H. Webb, the present City
Marshal of Manistee; and Mary, who became the
wife of Cassius Ray, a well-to-do farmer of Sutherland, Iowa. In 1862 Hartley Merrick removed
with his family to Lake County, Ill., settling in
the village of Libertyville. He is now making his
home in Chicago witli his daughter, Mrs. Jewett,
as his wife died August 3, 1878.
The birth of our subject occurred in Kennebec
County;  Me., September 8, 1851, and there he
passed his boyhood. When eleven years old he
became a resident of Lake County, 1ll., and when
fifteen years of age began an apprenticeship) to
tlhe blacksmitl's trade, under his brother-in-law,
A. H. Webb.
When in his nineteenth year, Mr. Merrick einbarked in business on his own account, in partnership with Fred Myers. This connection existed
for eight months, at the end of which time Mr.
Merrick became the partner of Mr. Webb, and as
such remained until April, 1894. In December,
1881, they removed their business to Manistee.
While in Illinois, they did general blacksmithing
and carriage-work, but since coming here have
made a specialty of horseshoeing.
October 29, 1872, our subject was married, in
Cook County, Ill., to Miss Carrie Scott, a native


of that county, born in March, 1850. Of the two
children born to Mr. and Mrs. Merrick, only one
is living, Lulu having died at the age of sixteen
years, in 1891. Guy is a student in the high
school, belonging to the Class of '96.
In civic societies of this place Mr. Merrick is a
leading member. He belongs to Manistee Lodge
No. 121, 1. O. O. F., and to Encampment No.
66. In the former he is Past Grand, and has
represented his lodge in the Grand Lodge of
the state. He is also a member of Lodge No.
118, A. 0. U. W.; of Lodge No. 170, K. O. T. M.;
and Lodge No. 70, United Friends of Michigan.
ICHARD B. REYNOLDS, one of the leading citizens of Benzonia, was elected to
the responsible position of Clerk of Benzie County in the fall of 1894, and is now serving
in that capacity. For the past ten years he has
been engaged in the mercantile business in this
place, and bears an enviable reputation as a man
of honor and integrity in all his dealings with his
friends and customers. He is quite a leader in
local Republican circles, and for many years has
held the office of Township Clerk.
The birth of our subject occurred in North
Kingston Township, Washington County, R. 1., on
Christmas Day, 1849. He is a s~on of Richard and
Catherine (Allen) Reynolds, who were natives of
the same place, and whose only other child is Gilbert C., now a resident of Inland, this county.
Richard Reynolds, Sr., was a farmer by occupation,
and up to 1868 remained in the East, pursuing his
vocation. In the year last mentioned he came to
Michigan and opened up a farm of one hundred
and sixty acres near what was then known as
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original property he has since added a tract of one
hundred acres, and is still living on the old homestead. He has held various township offices and
has been prominent in the Methodist Church, having been Class-leader for a number of years. His
father, William Reynolds, was a native of Rhode
Island, and died on the farm where his birth occurred when about eighty years of age. Besides
operating his valuable homestead, he had money
invested in a cotton-mill, and did surveying to
some extent. In religious belief he was a Quaker,
and his genial, kindly disposition won him friends
wherever he went. In stature he was very tall,
and rugged in constitution. IIis family numbered
seven children, six sons and a daughter. The father of Mrs. Catherine Reynolds, George Allen,
was a native of the same township as was his cotemporary, William Reynolds. He was also a
farmer, and as his homestead was located on the
shore of the bay he did much of his marketing by
boats. His family numbered six sons and three
daughters.
Richard B. Reynolds passed his boyhood and
early youth at his birthplace, and was in his nineteenth year when he came with his parents to
Michigan. He was reared to farm life and has
always given much of his attention to that business. He received his early education in the district schools and subsequently attended Providence Conference Seminary at East Greenwich.
Since coming to Benzonia he has been an important
factor in the upbuilding and prosperity of the
place, and is justly esteemed one of her prominent
business men. He owns eighty acres of land in
this county, and has various sums of money invested in other property.
September 27, 1871, Mr. Reynolds married Miss
Clara E. Jaquish, who was called from her family
by death October 22, 1894. She was a faithful
wife, a loving mother and a devoted member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her parents were
Nathan and Clarissa V. (Gardner) Jaquish. Four
daughters and a son were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Reynolds, named as follows: Jennie V.,E. Blanche,
Frank B., Lulu M. and Clara May.
Socially Mr. Reynolds belongs to the Knights of
the Maccabees and also to the Patrons of Hus

bandry. For a number of years he has been a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is
now one of the Trustees of the local congregation.
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R ICHARD L. FROST, of Manistee, mechanical engineer and solicitor of American
and foreign patents, was born in Jackson,
Jackson County, Mich., March 18, 1863. He is a
son of Richard H. and Sarah A. (Landon) Frost,
natives of New York State, and of English ancestry. His father, who is a descendant of one of the
families of rank in England, is a graduate of the
State University of Michigan, and a man of fine
education. Formerly he was an extensive merchant of Jackson, and was also interested in the
milling business, owning a third interest in three
flourimg-mills at one time. During the Civil War
his mercantile interests suffered a heavy depression
and he experienced severe reverses, but at the
present time he is well-to-do. At the age of sixtyfive years (1895) he is living retired in Jackson,
where his life has been spent. His wife, who was
born in 1831, is also living.
The parental family consisted of two sons and
three daughters, but two of the latter died in infancy. Richard L. is the second in order of birth,
and the eldest of the surviving children. Clara
L. is the wife of Clark Lyman, who is connected
with the Jackson Patriot. Homer Dean is now a
student at Ann Arbor, where he is taking a special
course in electrical engineering. Our subject was
educated in the schools of Jackson and the Agricultural College at Lansing, Mich. From boyhood
he has shown considerable skill in mechanics. In
school he gave special attention to mechanical engineering, and since engaging in business he has
devoted himself principally to hydraulic engineering. He has secured some valuable patents in
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manufactured in the Manistee Iron Works, of this
place.
At Battle Creek, Mich., in 1887, occurred tile
marriage of Richard L. Frost and Miss Myrtle B.
Gleason, a native of Minnesota, who was reared
and educated in Battle Creek. She died leaving
a daughter, Martha L., who was born in Battle
Creek November 10, 1888. In 1891 Mr. Frost
came to Manistee and is here engaged in soliciting
patents, combining this with his mechanical labors. Socially lie belongs to the Order of the Maccabees, having held membership therein for ten or
eleven years. Politically he is independent, with
Democratic tendencies.
Mr. Frost is a student along other lines than
those of his profession. His leisure hours have
been employed in the study of various sciences,
among which may be mentioned phrenology and
physiognomy, his information upon these interesting sciences being especially complete. Possessing
exemplary habits, he does not smoke, chew or drlink.
His conversation is chaste and elevating, and his
associates are selected in recognition of his own
high qualities. The family of which he is a member is a distinguished one. His mother's brother, a
resident of Albion, is a tprominent banker of that
city and Detroit. Among his relatives are politicians, capitalists and men of influence in the professions. By his keen intellect and upright life,
he is adding luster to the honored name lie bears.
TEPHEN M. CHAFFEE, Sheriff of Antrim
County, was born in Van Buren County,
Mich., near the village of Paw Paw, June
10, 1858, being the son of Thomas J. and Catherine F. (Keith) Chaffee, both natives of Kalamazoo
County, this state. He is one of a family consisting of three daughters and two sons, namely:
Stephen M.; Myrtie L., wife of Eugene Stevens;
Minnie J., deceased; Mabel I. and Mark J.
During the late war the father of our subject
enlisted as a member of Sickles' New York volun

teers, and served for three years and six months,
during which time he was promoted from the ranks
to be Captain. At the battle of the Wilderness he
was wounded, but otherwise escaped uninjured.
On his return from the army, at the expiration of
his period of service, he resumed the occupation
of a farmer in Van Buren County, where he has
since resided. At present he devotes his attention
exclusively to market gardening.
The paternal grandfather of our subject, Thomas
J. Chaffee, Sr., was born in New York, and was a
descendant of Scotch ancestry, as was his wife also.
He followed the dual occupation of farmer and
brick-maker, and manufactured the brick used in
the erection of the first brick house ever built in
Kalamazoo, of which place he was a pioneer. His
death occurred at the age of seventy years. He
had a family of three sons and one daughter, all of
whom are deceased excepting the father of our
subject.- Harvey J. Keith, our subject's maternal
grandfather, was a native of New York, and was
of Scotch extraction, as was also his wife. They
settled at an early (lay in Kalamazoo County,
Mich., where he first followed the trade of a cabinet-maker, but afterward engaged in farming.
He died when in middle age.
Prior to the age of seventeen years our subject
resided upon the home farm in Van Buren County. He then began for himself, following the
calling of a farmer until 1881, when lie removed
to Elk Rapids, and secured work in an engineroom and machine-shop. For several years afterward he was proprietor of a meat-market, but retired from the business and accepted a position on
the police force, with which he was connected for
more than four years.   Later he was Deputy
Sheriff for two years. In the fall of 1894 he was
elected Sheriff, in which capacity he has since
served with efficiency. He is now a resident of
Bellaire, but retains his residence property in Elk
Rapids.
December 12, 1879, Mr. Chaffee was united in
marriage with Miss Eva M., daughter of Leander
and Fannie (Hoyt) Bonfosey. They are the parents of two daughters and a son, namely: Elva M.,
Leo L. and Fannie F. Though not identified with
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support of the Presbyterian Church, with which
his wife is connected. Socially he is a Master
Mason and a member of the Order of Maccabees.
His political belief brings him into active co-operation witl the Republican party, in which lie is one
of the local leaders.
ONALD A. McLEOD. The life record of
this gentleman is worthy of careful perusal, for it shows how a poor Scotch boy,
without capital or influential friends, solely by the
exercise of an indomitable will, untiring industry
and great perseverance, has gained a place among
the successful men of Manistee and the esteem of
all the citizens of the community. He was born
in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, November 3, 1857,
being the son of William  and Mary (McInnes)
McLeod, the former of whom resides in Allegan
County, Mich., but the latter died in 1888. The
father and the only uncle of our subject living in
the United States served in the late rebellion, as
volunteers in the Nineteenth Michigan, and in
1864 received severe wounds in battle.
At the age of eighteen months our subject was
brought by his parents to the United States, and
his boyhood days were passed upon a farm in
Martin Township, Allegan County, Mich., his education being begun in the neighboring country
schools. In 1876 ie entered the Union School of
Otsego, and was a student there for two years,
after which he engaged in teaching during the
winters and in farming during the summer seasons, following this dual occupation for five years.
Having a natural adaptation for civil engineering,
he was drawn to its study early in life,and in 1881
gave the practice of surveying considerable attention.
In 1882 Mr. McLeod concluded to devote his
entire time to civil engineering. During the summer of that year he was appointed Deputy Surveyor of Allegan County for two years, to fill out


an unexpired term. Such were his capability and
the energy with which he applied himself to the
work, that at the expiration of the term he was
elected to the same position for two years, and in
the fall of 1886 was re-elected to the office by the
largest vote of any one on the ticket. In the
spring of 1887 he resigned and came to Manistee,
where he entered upon the duties of City Engineer. Previous to this, he had spent the winter of
1886-87 on the Chicago & West Michigan survey, and did most of the actual work, running the
line from Baldwin north to Sherman.
The position of City Engineer Mr. McLeod continued to fill until the spring of 1893, having been
appointed each time by the Mayor, and the appointment confirmed without a negative vote in
the Council. He was a tireless official, energetic,
thoroughly efficient and capable, and his services as City Engineer were satisfactory to all.
His handiwork is apparent in almost every part of
the city. He introduced a number of improvements, and materially advanced the interest of the
people and the place. In 1889 the Government
made him United States Government Inspector of
Manistee Harbor, in addition to his work as City
Engineer, and as such he superintended the extension of the Government Pier. He refused reappointment as City Engineer in the spring of
1893, and engaged in Government contracting.
He put in the extension of the breakwater at Milwaukee, and extension of piers in the harbors of
Racine and Sheboygan, Wis., which cohtracts
amounted to $120,000. In this work his brother,
William, was associated with him, they giving
bonds to the amount of $42,000. The task was
by no means an easy one, but the results were eminently satisfactory to all parties concerned. In the
future Mr. McLeod intends to give his time and
attention exclusively to the contracting business.
On New Year's Day of 1880 Mr. McLeod married Miss Kittie Monteith, who was born in Martin, Allegan County, and is of Scotch descent.
Three sons were born of the union, namely: Millard Donald; Malcolm Henry, who was accidentally drowned at the age of two and one-hal_
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nected with Boxtanz Tent, K. 0. T. M., of Manistee. He was reared in the faith of the United
Presbyterian Church, but holds membership in the
Congregational Church. Mrs. McLeod is serving
her second term as President of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of Manistee, and is
Recording Secretary of the county organization.
She is actively interested in this important work,
and takes a deep interest in everything pertaining
to the welfare of our country. In social circles
she is popular and prominent, and in her pleasant
home at No. 453 Fourth Street she extends a hospitable welcome to all who enter its portals.
P      UGENE M. BRIGGS, one of the enterprising business men of Scottville, has been a
resident of this place for the past eight
years. In April, 1892, he opened a lumber-yard,
and has since given his attention to the development of his trade in this direction. lIe is the
owner of a well improved farm of about forty
acres, which is situated three-fourths of a mile
northeast of Scottville.. native of the Empire State, Mr. Briggs was
born in Henderson Township, Jefferson County,
May 10, 1865. He is one of the four sons born to
Monroe James and Angeline (Sprague) Briggs, natives of Vermont and New York State, respectively. The parents of Monroe J. Briggs were Lemuel
and Hannah (Daggett) Briggs. The former, whose
father's name was also Lemuel, was born in Westmoreland, Cheshire County, N. H. With the exception of twenty-four years, which he passed in
Vermont, his entire life was spent in his native
state. He and his wife had been schoolmates, and
on their return from Vermont to New Hampshire,
they settled on the farm where the grandmother
was born, about a mile from her husband's birthplace, and there their remaining days were passed.
The grandfather died in July, 1872, aged seventysix years and six months, and the grandmother in


February, 1870, aged seventy-three years. While
living in Vermont their son Monroe and daughter Arvilla were born. The grandparents, who
spent their lives in farm pursuits, were people of
great kindness and intelligence, with a strong
sense of duty, which prevented them from ever departing from an honorable or kindly course.
Tile paternal great-grandfather of Eugene Briggs
was born, lived and died on the same farm, passing away when he had nearly reached the extreme
old age of one hundred and one years. His father,
with a brother, Luther, and sister, Polly, came
from England, and settled in New Hampshire when
that state was nothing but a wilderness. Greatgrandmother Briggs was in her maiden days Polly
Stephens. One of her brothers, Philander, at the
time of the Revolutionary War emigrated to Canada, where he died, after having become a rich
man. Mr. Briggs' great-grandfather Daggett enlisted at the age of sixteen, on the day of the battle of Bunker Hill, and fought through the rest of
the war. On receiving his discharge he was paid
off in worthless money. He lived to the age of
ninety-three, and drew a pension from the time of
his discharge from the army. Both the paternal
and maternal ancestors of our subject, the Briggses
and Daggetts, are buried in the same cemetery,
near the old home in New Hampshire.
In the family of Monroe and Angeline Briggs
were four sons and one daughter. Those who survive besides our subject are: Delbert A., a resident
of Henderson, N. Y., and the youngest son, Leon,
also engaged in business in that village. Monroe
J. Briggs is still engaged in farming in the Empire
State, but his wife, Mrs. Angeline Briggs, died in
December, 1878, when in her fifty-third year. She
was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and a lady whom to know was to love.
Her father, Appleton Sprague, was born in New
York. and in his earliest life was a captain on the
Lakes. His latter years were passed in farming,
and he lived to be nearly fourscore years of age.
The primary schooling of Eugene M. Briggs was
obtained in his native county, and his time was
divided between working on his father's farm,
play and study until his twenty-secoiid year.
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tained a position with the general merchants,
Stearns & Mack, in Scottville. As before mentioned, he has since been engaged in business for
himself, and is rapidly making his way to a position of prosperity and prominence.
On the 8th of May, 1893, Mr. Briggs was married to Miss Blanche Fairbanks, who was born in
Mason County. Her parents are W. F. and Annette (Staunton) Fairbanks, residents of Mason
County. One child, a little daughter, has come to
gladden the hearts and brighten the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Briggs, and they have given her the appropriate name of Glee.
Politically Mr. Briggs is affiliated with the Republican party, and never fails to discharge his
duties as a citizen by voting at election times.
Fraternally he is identified  with the Modern
Woodmen of America. He is now serving as Deputy Sheriff of Mason County.
ON. JAMES DEMPSEY. No resident of
Northern Michigan has been more closely
identified with its history than the subject of this sketch, who has been an eye-witness of
its material growth and an important factor in the
development of its lumbering and commercial interests. He is one of the pioneers of Manistee, to
which place he came August 24, 1854. During
the more than forty years that have since elapsed,
he has gained for himself the reputation of an upright man, a shrewd financier, efficient public officer and successful lumberman.
The Manistee Lumber Company, of which Mr.
Dempsey is President, was organized in 1882, the
other stockholders being Messrs. Cartier and William Wente. This is one of the most successful
enterprises ever projected in the county. The
mill owned by tie company has all the modern
improved machinery, and has a capacity of one
hundred thousand feet of lumber per day. The
firm also owns a logging railroad, fourteen miles in


length, located in Kalkaska County, and has considerable property in pine lands along the Manistee River, from which their mill is supplied with
logs. They also have a one-third interest in the
State Lumber Company of Manistee, whose plant
is situated on Manistee Lake, within the corporate
limits of the city.
The life record of one whose history isso closely
interwoven with that of the community will be of
interest to our readers. Mr. Dempsey was born
near the town of Roscommon, County Roscommon,
Ireland, April 10, 1832. His father, Lawrence, a
farmer by occupation, brought his family to America in 1847, and settled in Luzerne County, Pa.,
near the present site of the city of Scranton.
There his death occurred in 1857, at the age of
fifty-nine years. His first wife, the mother of our
subject, bore the maiden name of Mary Ward.
Four children were born of this union, of whom
James was the second son, his two sisters being
younger.
After accompanying his parents to this country,
Mr. Dempsey went to live with an uncle at what
was then known as Hyde Park (now a part of
Scranton). Two years were spent in his uncle's
home, and the four ensuing years in the home of
Judge Nathaniel B. Eldred, in Bethany, Wayne
County, Pa. From there he came to Manistee in
1854, reaching this place on the 24th of August.
The following winter he went into the woods and
began logging for Canfield Bros. The winter of
1855-56 was also spent in their employ, as foreman of one of their lumber camps. The succeeding
eight winters were similarly spent, the summer seasons being devoted to the task of delivering logs to
the mill of Canfield Bros.
In 1869 Mr. Dempsey formed a partnership with
A. E. Cartier, now of Ludington, and engaged in
assorting and driving logs on the Manistee River.
Meanwhile, from 1869 until 1871,he was in charge
of one of the Canfield lumber camps during the
winter. In 1873, associated with Mr. Cartier, he
purchased what was known as the Green & Milmo
mill property, situated at the north end of Manistee Lake, and there engaged in the manufacture of
lumber. In 1882 a joint company was organized,
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pany, of which, as above stated, Mr. Dempsey is
President.
In partnership with the late John Brown, of
Big Rapids, Mr. Dempsey, in 1880, commenced the
erection of a mill on the east shore of Manistee
Lake. Mr. Brown died before the completion of
the building, and his interest was purchased by
Mr. Dempsey, together with E. B. Simpson, of Milwaukee. The mill was conducted under the firm
name of Dempsey, Simpson & Co. until 1887, when
it was destroyed by fire, and was not rebuilt.
The property interests of Mr. Dempsey include
the ownership of about ten thousand acres of pine
lands situated on Pearl River, in Hancock County,
Miss. In 1880 he started tie Dempsey Tug Line,
of which he was the proprietor until the property
was sold, in 1887. In addition to his large and
important business interests, he has been closely
connected with local affairs, and is numbered
among the Imost progressive citizens of his community. In 1857 lie was appointed Postmaster at
Manistee, being the second Postmaster of the place,
in which capacity he served until the close of
Buchanan's administration. At that time there
was only one weekly mail, and the office was kept
wherever the Postmaster happened to be. In 1886
lie again received the appointment of Postmaster.
During the thirty years that had passed since he
first held the position, many changes had been
made in the conduct of the office. The introduction of railways had facilitated the transportation
of mail matter, and the duties of the place were
much more onerous.
The fellow-citizens of Mr. Dempsey, appreciating his splendid executive ability and versatile
talents, elected him to the highest office within
their gift, that of Mayor. He served for one term,
during which time many needed reforms in the
municipality were projected, ard the prosperity of
the place greatly enhanced. Though urged to accept the position for a second term, ie preferred
to concentrate his attention upon his business interests, and declined the honor. His ambition has
been not in the direction of political preferment,
but in the line of business, and the prosperity that
has come to him is truly merited.
June 30, 1861, Mr. Dempsey was united in mar

riage with Miss Mary, daughter of Michael Mullen,
of Racine County, Wis. They are the parents of
eleven children, namely: Thomas L., who was born
April 29, 1862; Mary Helen, August 21, 1863;
Emily Margaret, May 30, 1865; James Ward, February 14, 1867; Henrietta, August 20, 1868; Cecilie Rose, May 1, 1870; Estella Josephine, July
17, 1872; Louis C., May 28, 1874; John Joseph,
March 2, 1876; Frank Michael, July 14, 1878;
and Neale, August 10, 1880. Walter M., who was
born December 7, 1883, died September 20, 1886.
The eldest daughter, Mary H., was married October 24, 1888, to John M. Clancy, of Racine, Wis.
In religious connections Mr. Dempsey and his
family are identified with the Roman Catholic
Church. Politically he is a Democrat. When he
came to Manistee, lumbering was almost the only
industry of the people, yet their knowledge of the
business was of the slightest; but though inexperienced, they were resolute, determined and persevering, and to most of them a measure of success
was granted. Few, however, were as successful as
Mr. Dempsey. So thoroughly has he acquainted
himself with the lumber business in all its details,
that he has no superior as a judge of the intrinsic
value of standing timber. It may be said of him
with truth that while many owe their prosperity
to his timely suggestions and aid, he is indebted
for his success not to any extraneous assistance
nor to "luck," but to the possession and the exercise of energy, perseverance, industry and honesty.
ENRY A. GOODALE, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of his profession in
Iosco County for a longer period than
has any other physician within its limits. It was
in 1869 that he first came here, and since 1872 he
has been steadily engaged in practice, having during the intervening years gained a reputation as a
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ified by thorough training, being a graduate of
Cleveland Medical College. His experience in the
treatment of every form of disease enables him to
make an accurate diagnosis of even the most intricate case, and to introduce the remedial agencies
that will most quickly bring back the system to its
normal condition.
Dr. Goodale was born in Berkshire, N. Y., October 3, 1823, and is the son of Chester and Sarah
(Johnson) Goodale. His paternal grandfather,
Isaac, was born in Vermont, and was throughout
life an agriculturist, which occupation he followed
in the Green Mountain State. At the outbreak of
the Revolutionary War he enlisted in defense of
the Colonies, and served with valor throughout
almost the entire period of the conlict. He had a
large family.
The father of our subject, who was a millwright
by trade, served in the War of 1812. In the fall
of 1842 he came to Michigan and made his home
in Genesee, where he and his wife remained until
death. Their family consisted of seven children,
namely: Francis B., a manufacturer of boots and a
resident of Emporia, Kan.; Bradford, a cabinetmaker, whobe home is in Richford, N. Y.; Henry
A.; Sophronia, who has been twice married, and
now lives in Lapeer County; Samantha, wife of
Isaiah Kitchen, and a resident of Marion County,
Ore.; Sarah, who died in girlhood; and George,
who was accidentally shot at Genesee, Mich.
The literary education of Dr. Goodale was received in a college in Berkshire, N. Y. In the
spring of 1842 he came to Michigan, and made
a brief sojourn in Howell. During the summer of
the same year he visited his uncles, several of
whom lived in the state. Before leaving New
York he had assisted his father at the trade of a
millwright, and had also engaged to some extent
in farming. After coming to this state he worked
as a farm laborer until attaining his majority, and
then traveled in the West for a time.
Under the preceptorship of Dr. M. I. Terrell, of
Lapeer, Mich., our subject commenced the study of
medicine, and afterward he took a course of lectures
in Cleveland, Ohio, returning thence to Lapeer,
and from there going to Flint, where he formed
a partnership with Dr. Lammon, but remained


only a short time. Removing then to Genesee, he
settled upon a farm, to the management of which
he gave some attention, but meantime continued to
practice his profession. In 1863 Governor Blair
commissioned him Assistant Surgeon of the Twenty-first Michigan Infantry, which lie joined at
Murfreesboro, Tenn., and with which he remained
until the battle of Chickamauga. During that engagement he was captured by the Confederate
troops, and for three months he was confined in
Libby Prison. Upon being released he rejoined
his regiment at Chattanooga, and accompanied
them  on the memorable march to the sea. At
Goldsboro, N. C., they joined General Schofield's
army, and went to Raleigh, for the purpose of
flanking General Johnston, but while there received
the news of the surrender of Lee's army. Dr.
Goodale was commissioned Surgeon of the veteran Eleventh Michigan Infantry, his commission
being signed by Governor Crapo, of Michigan.
He was ordered to report at Knoxville, Tenn., and
there and at Cleveland he had his headquarters
until he was mustered out of the service, in September, 1865.
On his return to Michigan Dr. Goodale spent a
short time in Genesee, and in the fall of 1866 removed to Bay City, where he opened a drug store,
and also commenced the practice of medicine. In
1869 he embarked in the drug business in East
Tawas (this being a branch of his Bay City store)
for about a year. In 1870, however, he transferred
his interests to this point, where he has since resided. In addition to his drug business here, he
is the owner of a comfortable home and of a well
improved farm, the latter being situated six miles
from East Tawas.
The first marriage of Dr. Goodale united him
with Miss Mary Buell, a native of Batavia, N. Y.,
who died in Genesee, Mich., leaving one child.
This son, who is named Henry B., now has charge
of the water works at East Tawas. The second
marriage of the Doctor united him with Miss
Mary A. Davis, a native of Vermont. They had
two children, but both are deceased. In politics
the Doctor is a Republican,and upon the ticket of
his party he has been elected to a number of local
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and with credit to himself. For many years he
served as United States Pension Examiner. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias. He is a man of genial, companionable nature, one  ll ho easily wins and retains friends, and
who by his upright life and long and intimate
connection with the progress of this place has
won the confidence of all with whom he has had
professional or social relations.
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AWRENCE W. CRANE is President of the
Crane Lumber Company of South Frankfort, and is an enterprising business man.
On political matters he is quite independent, but
inclines toward Democracy. Though he was prevailed upon to serve for two terms as Township
Treasurer and was elected Village President, he
was not induced to accept the latter honor, as his
financial affairs required his undivided attention,
and he has never desired to serve in a public pobition. He now finds himself well off in this world's
goods, and this as the result of his own perseverance and industry, as he is truly the architect of
his own fortune.
Martin Crane, father of Lawrence, was born in
Ireland, as was also his wife, Anastasia Crane, nee
Lee. About 1849 the couple left the Emerald
Isle, and on reaching the United States settled in
Jefferson County, N. Y. They lived there but a
short time, thence removing to Rome Swamp, where
they improved a farm. In their family were six
children. three sons and three daughters. Lawrence W. Crane was born in County Wexford, Ireland, in 1837, and was consequently a lad of
twelve years when he crossed the Atlantic. A
year later he left home and went to Chicago,
where he entered a drug store as an apprentice,
and was thus employed for about eighteen months.
The year 1851 witnessed the arrival of Mr. Crane
in Michigan. For a year and a-half he was engaged in a lumbering-mill as tall sawyer on an up

right, at a place called Heron Creek, five miles
south of South Frankfort, Benzie County. Next,
going to Muskegon, he marked lumber for a year
and a-half for John Rudman. His next employment was as head sawyer in an Allegan County
mill, and the next spring he took charge of a mill
at Saginaw owned by Fisher & Lee. We next
find him in Pillsbury's mill at Muskegon, acting as
engineer, after which he had charge of Trisen &
Robinson's gangmill at Manistee.
Mr. Crane aame to Frankfort in the interest of
George Frost, who at one time owned all this section of the country. Our subject soon embarked
in business for himself as a lumber-dealer, and has
devoted his energies to the same for about twentyfour years. The Crane Lumber Company has
owned a number of mills, but at present has only
one, that being at South Frankfort. The firm has
a capital stock of $75,000 paid in, and does a large
and rapidly increasing business.
Ten children, five sons and five daughters,
were born of the marriage of Lawrence Crane and
Miss Nettie Roleson. Martin, who married a Miss
Blacklock, has a family of two children. He is
an enterprising young man, and is now Treasurer of the Crane Lumber Company. Anastasia
married Peter Brower, of Grand Rapids, and has
two children.
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RED F. THATCHER, M. D., who has practiced medicine in Northern Michigan since
1884, opened an office at East Tawas in
November, 1894, and has since been a resident of
this place. Though he has been here for a comparatively short period only, he has already established a reputation as a painstaking and skillful
physician, one who maintains the deepest interest
in the welfare of his patients and everything pertaining to his profession.
The birth of Dr. Thatcher occurred in Tompkins
County, N. Y., July 12, 1858, his parents being
Joseph and Elizabeth (Stevens) Thatcher, natives,
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grandfather, who was of English parentage, was
born in New Jersey, whence after his marriage he
moved to Tompkins County, N. Y., settling upon a
farm. Agriculture was his life occupation, and he
remained upon the old homestead until his death,
when more than eighty years of age. His family
consisted of four sons and three daughters, the
fourth of the number being Joseph, our subject's
father. He was reared upon the home place, and
upon reaching mature years selected the calling of
a farmer, which occupation he has since followed.
Through industry and economy he has gained a
competence, and is one of the well-to-do agriculturists of his locality. He and his wife still make their
home in Tompkins County, where they own a farm
adjoining the little village of Danby. In religious
belief they are Methodists, and the father has for
many years been a Class-leader in the congregation
to which lie belongs. In politics he is a Democrat,
and upon the ticket of that party has been elected
to fill various local offices, which he has always filled
with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his
fellow-citizens.
The parental family consisted of four children,
namely: Ralph, who is engaged in the mercantile
business at Mecklenburg, N. Y.; Fred F.; Ella, Mrs.
DeWitt Gillon, who died in 1893, leaving one son;
and Haines, a physician residing in West Danby,
N. Y. The boyhood years of our subject were
passed on the home farm, with the work of which
he became familiar, though the occupation was not
congenial enough to induce him to follow it as his
life calling. At the age of seventeen he commenced
the study of medicine, and later spent three years
in a dental office, where lie gained a practical knowledge of that profession. He began the practice
of dentistry in New York, and continued thus engaged in that state until November, 1880, the date
of his removal to Michigan, where he was for a
time similarly occupied.
Turning his attention from the dental to the
medical profession, our subject entered the Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, where he conducted his studies until his graduation in 1884.
Immediately afterward he opened an office at Grayling, Mich., where he remained until his removal
to East Tawas. His marriage, which took place in


May, 1879, united him with Miss Lena Spaulding,
who was born in Pennsylvania. They are the parents of one child, a daughter named Eula.
The political affiliations of Dr. Thatcher are with
the Democratic party, the principles of which he
upholds by his ballot and support. For some time,
while a resident of Grayling, he filled the offices of
Supervisor and School Inspector. Socially he is
connected with the Knights of the Maccabees, and is
also a Royal Arch Mason,being at the present time
Past Master of Grayling Lodge No 356, A. F. &
A. M. The success which he has met with in his
profession is most encouraging, and proves that he
possesses a large amount of determination, willpower and industry, these qualities, in fact, having
been important factors in his prosperity.


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ORACE W. HAMMOND, M. D. The professions are well represented in Northern
Michigan by men of mental culture and


practical knowledge in their various departments
of labor. One of those who have high standing,
both professionally and socially, is Dr. Hammond,
who has established a fine practice in Luther since
locating here in the fall of 1881. His professional
skill is recognized by all who are familiar with his
work, and is bringing him a fair share of the patronage of the people, while bidding fair to secure
him fortune in the years to come.
A life-long resident of this state, the Doctor was
born in St. Clair County, October 9, 1849. The
original representative of the family in Michigan
was his grandfather, William Hammond, a farmer
by occupation, who settled in China Township, St.
Clair County, and there died at an advanced age.
He was the father of five children: Henry, Rebecca,
Thankful, Horace W. and one that died in infancy.
The maternal grandparents of our subject were
William and Rebecca (Allen) Fenton, natives of
New York, who removed thence to Michigan and
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ing their home upon a farm until they died, when
advanced in years.
The parents of our subject, Horace W. and
Phoebe (Fenton) Hammond, were born in New
York State, near Lake George, but spent their lives
principally in Michigan. The father, whose occupation was that of a farmer, died in 1850, his death
being the result of cholera, contracted from clothing found in a boat and carried home by him.
His widow was afterward married to John Nephuth,
by whom she had one child, Mrs. Julia Hammond,
of New York State. The wife and mother died of
typhoid fever, in 1853.
The subject of this sketch was one of four children, of whom the eldest, Cyphrus, died in boyhood. Amelia became the wife of Frank Huckins,
of Maple Valley Township, Montcalm County;
and Cordelia, her twin sister, married George W.
Thompson. but is now deceased. Horace W. is
the youngest of the family. After the death of
his parents he was taken into the home of his maternal grandparents, where lie remained until eleven
years of age. Afterward he worked as a farm hand
in the summer, and attended school during the
winter months, so continuing until 1876. Meantime he also engaged in lumbering, and was employed as foreman on the river.
In the village of Smyrna, Ionia County, under
the preceptorship of Dr. C. W. Dolly, our subject
began the study of medicine. After having gained
a rudimentary knowledge of the profession under
the guidance of his instructor, he entered the medical department of the University of Michigan, at
Ann Arbor, and continued his studies in that institution until his graduation with the Class of '76.
He then opened an office at Maple Valley, and established a good practice in the lumber district
adjoining. Wishing to perfect himself in theory,
he took a post-graduate course at Ann Arbor, in
the winter of 1878-79, after which he continued
in practice at Maple Valley until failing health
forced him to discontinue his labors temporarily.
At the time of his settlement in Luther, this
now prosperous village was in its infancy, and before building his store Dr. Hammond was obliged
to clear the land of stumps and trees. Surrounding the place on every hand were dense forests.


Although the environments were apparently unfavorable, the keen eye of the business man discovered in this embryo town the germ of vigorous
growth and subsequent prosperity. That his judgment was wise, no one will deny, for Luther, as
well as the other towns of Lake County, has enjoyed a steady growth.
In addition to his general practice, the Doctor
for a time conducted a drug business, and is now
a member of the Board of Pension Examiners. In
politics he is a Democrat, and at present belongs
to the Democratic State Central Committee. For
nine years he has served as a Director of the School
Board, and has also been President of the village
since its incorporation. In local politics he has
taken a commendable interest, but has never
sought public office, the positions to which he has
been called being bestowed upon him unsought.
Socially the Doctor is a member of Luther
Lodge No. 370, A. F. & A. M., of which he has
been Worshipful Master for ten years. He is also
a member of Reed City Chapter No. 112, R. A. M.;
Reed City Council, R. & S. M.; Pilgrim Commandery No. 23, K. T.; the Consistory at Grand Rapids,
and the Grand Rapids Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
In addition, he is connected with both the subordinate and encampment lodges of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, and is identified with the
Knights of Pythias. In 1880 lie married Miss
Minnie D. Downer, who was born in Ann Arbor,
Mich. Three children bless their home, Mabel C.,
Hazel B. and Frances.
TEPHEN A. SCOTT, Roadmaster of the
Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, and a
resident of Manistee, was born in Listowell,
Ontario, Canada, March 1, 1864. At the age of
eight years he came to Michigan, and for a time
his home was in Ionia. In 1875 he accompanied
the family to Howard City, where he remained
until 1882. In boyhood lie learned the trade of a
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road business, his first position being that of a section hand, in which capacity he was employed for
twenty-eight months.
Later Mr. Scott was given charge of a section
on the Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad, becoming section foreman when only sixteen years
of age and having several-men under him. After
two years he ran a construction crew for a company on a new road, working in that connection
for a few months. From 1883 until 1886 he was
similarly occupied on the Detroit, Bay City & Alpena Railroad. In 1886 he accepted a position
with the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad as section foreman, remaining with the company for
two years. While with them  he was awarded a
premium for the best improvements of any section on the road.
In 1891 Mr. Scott entered the employ of the
Manistee & Northeastern Railroad, having charge of
the Bear Creek section for two weeks. Later he
ran a construction crew of about fifty men, remaining in charge from May, 1891, until January,
1892, when he was offered the position of Roadmaster, and at once entered upon its duties. Acting in this capacity, he finished the construction
of the line to Traverse City. His department now
employs about thirty men. He is constantly on
the line, and is held closely responsible for the
roadbed.
At Big Rapids, in February, 1889, Mr. Scott was
united in marriage with Miss Eliza Collins, of that
city. ~ They are the parents of two children, James
Patrick and Mary Elizabeth. In religious belief
they are members of the Guardian Angels' Catholic
Church.
F    RANK HAMILTON, President of the Hamilton Clothing Company, and one of the
leading business men of Traverse City, has
been a resident of this place since 1868. During
the years that have since elapsed he has assisted in
the development of the commercial resources of
the village, and has also achieved noteworthy suc

cess for himself. In December, 1894, he merged
his mercantile interests into a corporation known
as the Hamilton Clothing Company.
Until fourteen years old our subject was a student in the country schools. He then spent two
years at Alfred, the county seat of York County,
Me. From that place he went to Saco, Me., and
entered the dry-goods store of his uncle. Subsequently he was interested in a dry-goods store at
Biddeford, where he was salesman for three years.
In this way he obtained a knowledge of the business in all its details, paving the way for the successful management of the establishment he now
practically owns.
Mr. Hamilton came to Traverse City without
capital, being obliged to borrow the money with
which to make the trip. On his arrival he entered
the dry-goods and clothing department of the mercantile establishment of Hannah, Lay & Co. After
two years he went into the office of that company, spending three years there.
The firm of Hamilton, Milliken & Co. was organized in August, 1873, the "Co." being Hannah,
Lay & Co. The new firm secured a stock of clothing and dry goods, and were conducting a satisfactory trade in merchandise and merchant tailoring when the panic of 1873 dealt them a hard
blow, consequent upon a shrinkage in values and
a loss of general business confidence. However,
by persistent endeavor and determination, they
rallied, and soon were in a prosperous condition
again. In 1880 Messrs. Hamilton and Milliken
bought out the other partners, and continued the
business under the firm name of Hamilton & Milliken. This connection continued agreeably and
profitably until the business grew to large proportions, and in February, 1892, the firm dissolved,
Mr. Milliken taking the dry-goods, carpet and
cloak lines, and Mr. Hamilton the clothing, hats
and caps.
In 1889 the firm purchased a lot on the corner
of Front and Cass Streets, and erected a handsome
two-story and basement brick building, which the
owners jointly occupy. As a business man, Mr.
Hamilton is keen, shrewd and progressive, and his
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President of the Traverse City Business Men's Association, and in other ways has promoted the financial and commercial development of the place.
At present he is serving as a Director in the First
National Bank, and is also Treasurer of the Northern Michigan Insane Asylum.    In educational
matters he is interested, and has promoted the
standard of the schools here while serving as a
member of the School Board.
In religious belief Mr. Hamilton and his wife
(before her marriage Eva Rosman) are identified
with the Congregational Church. Politically he is
a Republican.
W          ILLIAM T. BRAIN. This well known
business man of Manistee was born in
Birmingham, England, on the 21st of
October, 1840. In 1853 lie crossed the ocean to
New York, and in the fall of that year arrived in
Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Mich., where he remained for a number of years. He is a son of
Richard and Mary E. (Nelson) Brain, the former
of whom is a builder and contractor by trade, and
is now living in Allegan, at eighty years of age.
June 19, 1861, Mr. Brain enlisted in Company
C, Seventh Michigan Infantry, under Capt. Henry
Baxter. The engagements in which he participated were principally in the East, and among
them were the battle of Edward's Ferry, in 1861;
that of Ball's Bluff, where Colonel Baker was
killed; Winchester, Malvern Hill, the second battle of Bull Run, South Mountain, and many other
memorable engagements. At Antietam, September 17, 1862, he was wounded by a gunshot in
the left foot, while charging a battery of the enemy. His Captain was wounded at the same time,
and the company lost heavily. le was serving as
Orderly, and took in thirty-seven able men, but
only four privates left the field. Even later, when
the slightly wounded rejoined the company, there
were but ten men in all.
After receiving the wound, Mr. Brain was carried away from the battlefield, and was taken to


a barn that had been temporarily converted into
a hospital.- For six weeks he was in a hospital in
Washington, whence lie was sent home on a sixtydays furlough. Though offered a full discharge,
he refused, but two months later he was discharged
at Detroit and prohibited from re-enlisting on account of his wounds. The bones of his foot were
shattered to such an extent that he has never fully
regained the use of it, and in partial compensation
for his injuries lie was granted a pension by the
Government.
While standing in line of battle on the last day
of the memorable seven-days conflict, the sun
shone down so fiercely upon the field of stubble,
without any shade to break the power of its rays,
that Mr Brain was overcome by the heat, and
on making the last charge of that last day he lost
all consciousness. For some hours he lay under fire from the enemy, but was finally carried off
the field. He was unable to rejoin his command
until the next day, but recovered in time to help
haul up the heavy siege guns at Malvern Hill.
After his discharge from the army, Mr. Brain
resumed work at his trade as a mason in Jonesville. In that city, December 31, 1863, he married Miss Mary A. Smith, a native of Hillsdale
County, Mich. Soon afterward he moved to Hillsdale, where he worked at hlii trade. In the fall of
1864 he was in the employ of the Government at
Chattanooga, Tenn., where he put furnaces in a
rolling-mill built by the Government for the purpose of re-working the old rails that had been torn
up during the war. He also built piers for the
Atlanta Railroad. While in the South the famous
Hood campaign occurred, and for two months all
supplies were cut off and he was forced to live on
quarter rations. As an instance of the high price
paid for provisions, it may be stated that for a
dried-apple pie he was obliged to pay $2.
Returning to the North in the spring of 1865,
Mr. Brain located at Dowagiac, Mich., where he remained a few months. He then went to Bear
Lake, Manistee County, and located a homestead,
which he began to improve. In October, 1866, he! moved his family to the land. He then entered
the employ of T. J. Ramsdell, the contractor for
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PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.


545


which he worked until the completion of the structure. Much of his time afterward was spent in
this city, though he did not move here from his
farm until 1872. Among the buildings constructed
under his supervision are the Jones and Nungesser
Blocks, Captain Smith's building, First Congregational Church, part of the union school building,
and the Canfield, Wheeler and Buckley residences.
His attention has been largely given to general
mason work, and he has also improved several
pieces of property for himself.
Politically Mr. Brain is somewhat independent
in his views, though favoring Republican principles. In April, 1864, he was made a Mason at Lafayette Lodge No. 16, and has been an influential member of Manistee Lodge No. 228. He has
served as Worshipful Master of Manistee Lodge,
High Priest in Manistee Chapter No. 65, and is
the present Thrice Illustrious Master of Manistee
Council No. 46, R. & S. M. He is also identified with Manistee Commandery No. 32. In the
Order of United Workmen he has been Master of
his lodge. He was one of the incorporators of
James McGinley Post No. 201, G. A. R., and has
been active in its circles.
Mrs. Mary A. Brain died December 16, 1893,
after having become the mother of the following
children: Annie M., Mrs. Ira Mathias, of Chief
Lake, Mich.; Flora R., who married Charles O'Connor, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Charles W., bookkeeper
for the Seymour Transportation Company, of Manistee; William R., who is engaged in milling at
Chief Lake; Lewis E., who works in a mill at Empire; Frankie, who died at the age of twenty
months; and Alpheus Smith, fourteen years of age,
and at present a student at Niles, this state.
/M ILTON W. NEWKIRK, attorney-at-law,
County Clerk and Register of Deeds of
Antrim County, and one of the influential citizens of Bellaire, was born in Calhoun
County, Mich., August 3, 1859, being the only
child of Bevier and Emily (Buffington) Newkirk,
natives of New York State. His father and a


brother, Cornelius, were only sons, and were of
Holland-Dutch descent.
In young manhood Bevier Newkirk removed
from New York to Michigan, and in 1837 settled
in Calhoun County, near Battle Creek, where he
remained about a quarter of a century, engaged in
farm pursuits. He at present makes his home in
Mancelona, this state. His wife is descended from
Puritan ancestry, and is a daughter of David Buffington, who was born in one of the Eastern States,
and followed the trade of a blacksmith. At the
time of his death he was about eighty years of age.
He was a man of great energy, robust constitution
and powerful frame, and in business was more
than ordinarily successful. Possessing a deeply reiigious belief, he was active in the Christian Church,
of which he was a member.
The boyhood years of our subject were passed
principally in St. Joseph County, where he attended the common schools. He was reared upon a
farm, remaining with his parents until nineteen
years of age, when he left home and started out
for himself. In a printing-office at Mancelona he
learned "the art preservative," and in 1882-83
published the Elmira Gazette in Otsego County.
Desiring to turn his attention to the legal profession, he then began the study of law, which he
conducted in the office of W. S. Mesick, of Mancelona. Admitted to the Bar in 1886, he opened
an office at Elk Rapids, where the two ensuing
years were spent in the management of a general
practice. In the fall of 1888 he was elected County Clerk and Register of Deeds, and has been reelected three successive times, at present serving
his fourth term.
August 3, 1889, Mr. Newkirk was united in
mairiage with Miss Lottie Duncan, of Midland,
Mich. Of this union one child, Arthur, has been
born. Mrs. Newkirk, who is a most estimable lady,
is actively identified with the Presbyterian Church,
and is prominent in social circles.  Fraternally
our subject affiliates with the Masonic order, the
Knights of Pythias and the Order of the Maccabees.
In his political views he is a stanch upholder of
the Republican party, the principles of which he
supports with his ballot and influence. In addition to the above-named offices, in which he has




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PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.


served with credit to himself, he has also rendered
efficient service as a member of the Board of
Education, and as Village Atto ney of Bellaire for
one term. Fora time he engaged in legal practice
alone, but recently lie formed a partnership with
W. S. Mesick, of Mancelona, and the firm is one of
the most prominent and successful in this section
of the state. In addition to a valuable residence
property in Bellaire, Mr. Newkirk is thle owner of
farm and timber lands in Antrim  County, and,
while not wealthy, is blessed with a comfortable
amount of this world's goods.
-         ~-.-.}.+++++- _- _RANK W. CLARK, Secretary and Treasurer
of the Copemish Roller-mill Company, has
also for the past seven years been general
manager of the Buckley & Douglas Lumber Company's store at Copemnish. He is a young man of
excellent financial ability and general information,
and is a valuable assistant to his employers, as well
as to the concein witli which he is officially connected. He is a native of Canada, and was born
in Ingersoll, Ontario, Novembner 30, 1865.
Orange Clark, the paternal grandfather of Frank
W., was likewise a native of Canada. and was a
well-to-do farmer and successful railroad contractor. His death occurred in Canada when he had
reached an advanced age. Orange, Jr., our subject's father, was born in Canada, and is still a
resident of the province of Ontario. For a number of years he was engaged in the oil-refining
business at Ingersoll and Guelph, but is now making his home in the city of Toronto. His wife,
Diantha M., was a daughter of John Fick, both natives of Canada, the latter being a farmer, who
died at the age of seventy-three years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Clark were born seven children,
three sons and four daughters, two of whom have
passed to the silent land. Louise is the wife of
John A. Cameron; William A. is the second of the
family; Minnie M. became the wife of Charles McClelland; Frank W. is the next in order of birth;
and Kate Winnefred is the youngest. The mother
of these children passed to her final rest in April,
1892, being then in the sixty-fifth year of her age.
The boyhood of Frank W. Clark was quietly


passed in Ingersoll, the place of his birth. There
he received his elementary education, which lie
subsequently completed by a course of training in
the Guelph Institute. When only thirteen years
of age he began to learn telegraphy, and was the
operator at Ingersoll for one year. He then went
into the city office of the North-Western Railroad,
and six months later took charge of the telegraph
office. general store and postoffice at Mt. Elgin.
Six months later lie went to Manistee, Mich., and
entered the employ of Messrs. Buckley & Douglas.
From 1881 until 1888 he was bookkeeper and logscaler in the various lumber camps owned by that
company, and for the past thirteen years he has
been a faithful employe of the concern.
On the 1st of March, 1889, Mr. Clark was united
in marriage with Miss Edith Peterson, a daughter
of William K. and Mary (Lovelace) Peterson.
Two children have been born to our subject and
his wife, namely: Douglas Warner and William
Ward.
The honor of being appointed the first Postmaster at Copemish was bestowed upon Mr. Clark,
and for four years he held the office to the satisfaction of all concerned. In his political views he
is a thorough Republican, believing that the principles advocated by that party are best adapted
to the welfare of the country. Socially he is identified with the Odd Fellows and the Knights of
Pythias. He owns a good residence property in
this place, and also has considerable money invested in timber-land in Benzie County. Though his
business career covers only a few years, he has
already manifested his ability and the qualities
which are sure to win success.
<~,,+++++++++++     +++++++*+++x>>
OHN GIBERSON has been engaged in legal
practice at Clare since March, 1887. Prior
to that date he was a resident of Chase, Lake
County, and was elected on the Prohibition
ticket to serve as County Prosecuting Attorney.
Since coming here he has been -the City Attorney
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547


identified with John Q. Look Lodge No. 404,
A. F. & A. M.; with the Uniformed Rank of the
Knights of Pythias, and with the Knights of the
Maccabees.
The parents of the gentleman just mentioned
are William  and Mary Ann (Larley) Giberson,
both natives of New Brunswick, where their marriage was celebrated. They emigrated to Micligan, their first location being at Milford, Oakland
County, after which they settled in Genesee County. For many years the father was engaged in
running hotels at different towns between Flint
and Saginaw. In his declining years he retired
from active life, and died at Mt. Morris, June 8,
1882, aged seventy-six years. His wife also died
at Mt. Morris, after reaching her eighty-fourth
year.
In a family of ten children John Giberson is
next to the youngest. Two of the number died
in childhood, and the others are as follows: Elsie,
Mrs. Abraham, of Lapeer, Mich.; Augusta, Mrs.
Stearns, who died at Clare; Mrs. Mahala Smith, a
resident of Detroit; Mrs. Martha Garland, whose
home is in Arbela. Tuscola County; Mrs. Esther
Hughes, who died at Mt. Morris; William, a farmer
and merchant of Clio, Genesee County; and Ella,
Mrs. Bates, of Wingleton, Lake County, this state.
The birth of John Giberson occurred in Genesee
County, Mich., October 22, 1848. He obtained
his education in the common schools, and remained
under the parental roof until he was married, October 18, 1870. The lady of his choice was Miss


Susan, daughter of David Clark, a farmer, whose
home was in Kent County for many years prior to
his death. Mrs. Giberson was born in Livingston
County, this state, and by her marriage has become
the mother of three children, namely: Albert R.,
William Clark and Mary Grace.
On beginning the active business of life on his
own account, John Giberson became his father's
successor in the hotel business at Mt. Morris, and
was thus employed up to 1873. For one summer
lie was manager of a hotel at Lapeer, after which
he came to this point, and, in partnership with his
brother, engaged in general merchandising. This
connection,under the firm name of Giberson Bros.,
was in existence until the fall of 1875, when they
closed out their interests and located at Evart.
They also owned a shingle-mill, which they operated for several years. From 1877 until the fall
of 1878 our subject conducted a grocery trade.
It was in the spring of 1879 that Mr. Giberson
began the study of law at Evart, and a year later
he was admitted to the Bar of Osceola County.
He continued his studies, however, and that fall
entered the law department of the University of
Michigan, from which he was graduated as a member of the Class of '81. A year later he went to
Manistee, and for about twelve months was engaged in law practice with S. W. Fowler. Subsequently he practiced at Chase, Lake Counity, and
then came to Clare. Both he and his wife are
members of the Congregational Church, and have
the good-will and friendship of all who have the
pleasure of their acquaintance.


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BIOGRAPiICAL.


~ —I


A
Aarons, Jacob............... 196
Adams, George C...........463
Adams, James S.............302
Adams, John................. 23
Adams, John Q............... 39
Adsit, James R..............361
Albro, Jonathan F...........136
Aldrich, Hon. Fred H........125
Alexander, George L........366
Anderson, H. B., M. D...... 295
Anderson, William S........246
Ardis, Samuel B............. 345
Arnold, Freeman............411
Arthur, Chester A........... 99
Ashton, B. D., M..........264
B
Baker, Prof. S. W............527
Barghoorn, Charles D........388
Barnes, Smith................211
Bauld, William H...........284
Bell, Charles M..............408
Bellaire, Louis B.............162
Benkelman, William F......383


Bennett, Joseph W..........175
Bielby, Richard M...........368
Blakeslee, Elmer E..........328
Boerner, Charles............226
Bontecou, Joseph C.......... 474
Boots, James A.............417
Boughey, Quincy E..........263
Boyd, Joshua L..............375
Braden, William 0..........377
Brain, William T.............544
Branch, William K., M. D....285
Briggs, Eugene M............536
Brink, Charles S..............521
Brinkmann, Prof. L. F......157
Brosch, William.............416
Brown, William L............401
Browne, William H.........391
Brownrigg, Gore A...........404
Buchanan, James........... 75
Buckley, Edward.......... 141
C
Campbell, Judge H. D.......202
Canaan, James S............520
Canniff, Chauncey B........224
Cannon, James, M. D.......331
Cartier, Antoine E......... 255
Case, Charles E..............502
Caswell, Edgar B............127
Cavanagh, James............314
Chaffee, Stephen M..........534
Chaffers, Prof. E. O'L.......511


Chittenden, Hon. t. C.......376
Christophersen, Emil........ 146
Clark, Frank W..............546
Clark, Lorenzo A............506
Cleveland, S. Grover........ 103
Cline, Charles A.............452
Comstock, A. B. C............519
Cook, Hiram................. 405
Cooper, Charles E...........337
Cooper, Frank E...........152
Cooper, Reuel H.............433
Cooper, W. H. H.............333
Cotter, Frank L..............346
Crane, Albert A..............437
Crane, Lawrence W.........540
Cromwell, Clarence W......348
Crook, Rev. George.........466
Crosby, George W........... 273
Cross, George H..............233
Cummer, James W..........214
Cummer, Wellington W.....266
Cummins, George J..........322
Curtis, George W............271
Cushman, David J...........402
Cutler, Henry A.............343
D
Darby, Frank E..............396
Darling, George S., M. D....530
Dart, Rollin C...............522
Decker, John W., M. D......401
Dempsey, Hon. James.,,,.,.537


Denning, Mrs. M. R..........457
Desmedt, Rev. Peter J......342
Despres, S. Charles..........244
Dodge, Manly C..............235
Douglas, William.......... 181
Douville, Eugene E.........412
Dunham, Charles C..........122
E
Evans, Ephraim B., M. D....327
F
Fairman, Ferdinand.........443
Filer, Delos L................117
Filer, E. Golden..............118
Filer, Frank..................124
Fillmore, Millard........... 67
Fitch, Elijah N..............480
Flagg, James M..............315
Fowler, Frank L.............514
Fowler, Col. Smith W........513
Fox, Dr. James P............465
French, Fredus F............456
French, Myron H............455
Friedrich, Alfred V..........421
Friske, Peter.................213
Frost, Richard LI....,.,...533




550


INDEX.




G
Gage, Lovell H..............294
Garfield, James A............ 95
Garland, James..............425
Garner, Howard B., M. D.....418
Garrison, George P..........247
Gauntlett, John C., 5M. D....451
Giberson, John..............546
Giddings, Hon. J. Wight....312
Giesman, George R..........'2
Gilbert, Esedore............182
Gilbert, Parm C..............415
Gillhooley, George...........16S
Goldsmith, Herman C........525
Goodale, Henry A., M. D...538
Goodrich, Hon. Reuben......351
Goodsell, George.............216
Gotke, Rev. Peter............215
Grand Traverse Herald......477
Grant, Ulysses S............. 87
Greacen, Judge James.......313
Greilick, Clarence L........431
Greve, August...............288
Griswold, H. Dwight, M. D...204
Gullander, John H........... 154
H
Hagadorn, Emmett..........357
Hallett, Henry M............177
Hamilton, Frank............543
Hamilton, James............5f26
Hamlin,,John R.............. 236
Hammond, Horace W., M.D.541
Hanna, John.................03
Hannah, Hon. Perry.........13
Hanson, Capt. John..........267
Harley, David S..............172
Harris, Levi A., M. D........473
Harrison, Benjamin........ 107
Harrison, William Henry... 51
Harsha, Wiliam F..........423
Hastings, Ernest W.........394
Hayes, Rutherford B........ 91
Haynes Bros.................128
Heisman, Henry..............332
Herbert, Liett. William H...507
Heysett, William............194
Hill, George E................501
Hilliker, George L...........451
Hilton, Albert M.............316
Hincks, John F., M. 1......166
Hitchcock, George L........323
Hoare, Joseph...............203
Hobbs, William J............217
Holliday, Albert H., M. D....251
Hornkohl, Daniel............486


Hough, Albert P.............424
Hudon, Rev. Joseph T.......221
Huellmantel, Julius M.......243
Humphrey, George P........363
Huntley, Victor F., M. D.....338
Huntoon, Frank J............446
J
Jackson, Andrew........... 43
Jackson, Charles H..........246
Jackson. William...........205
Jellerson, Thomas........... 27
Jencks, Chauncey C.........345
Jenison, Frank A............:158
Jennings, Albert.............241
Jensen, Paul C., M. D........ 281
Johnson, Andrew........... 83
Johnson, Edward............148
Johnson, Edwin G........... 324
Johnson, Nels................185
Johnson, Seymour A., M. D..297
Johnson, Hon. William C....529
Johnston, William F.......387
Jones, Charles W............208
K
Kelley, Louis L., M. D.......306
Kenny, Thomas.............176
Kent, William J..............427
Kiesewalter, William........183
Killean, Edward.............242
Kinne, Hudson J., M1. D.....464
Klingensmith, Hon. F. N....335
Kneale, Thomas..............479
Kneeland, C. J., M. D........422
Knowles, G. Fremont, M. D..426
L
Ladd, Emmor 0.............254
Landon, Henry, M. D........528
Lardie, George W............468
Lau, William J..............163
Law, Levi J..................123
Lemke, Rev. Herman........218
Lewis, Arlington C...........483
Lincoln, Abraham........... 79
Lindblom, Fred..............156
Lindstrom, John A..........414
Littlefleld, Josiah L..........305


Lloyd, William..............211
Loudon, William.............272
M
Madison, James.............. 31
Madison, James S............218
Magnan, Rev. J. B. E........341
Mahan, Charles E............444
MIailhot, Joseph E............135
Manes, Riley.................356
Manseau, Joseph L.......... 223
Mansfield, Hon. John........188
Markham, James W.........413
Maynard, T. H., M. D........ 285
McBain, Gillis................435
McConnell, A P., M. D......181
McDonald, Simon WV........1.96
McGowan, John C............447
McIntyre, Donald E......... 13
McLarty, A. Arthur, M. D... 155
McLaughlin, James J........462
McLellan, Judge Frank......308
McLeod, Donald A...........535
McMahon, Judge James B... 237
McMaster, Thomas P........207
Meads, Carl F................158
Merrick, Quincy A...........531
Miller, Carroll E., M. D......137
Miller, Ward J...............245
Mitchell, Austin W..........161
Mitchell, Chester C.........321
Mitchell, George A..........151
Mitchell, William W.........231
Moffatt, Orlando C...........173
Monroe, James.............. 35
Monroe, Judge J. H..........225
Montague, Victor E..........275
Moore, Fred E.................2)3
Morey, William J............453
Moulton, Thomas............355
Moussa, Rev. Albert A.......178
Muenscher, Col. Emory W...153
Munsell, Charles A.......... 438
Mussell, Robert M...........306
Myers, Capt. Charles W.....228
N
Nauman, Casper L., M. D.... 445
Newcombe, R. J. B...........489
Newkirk, Milton W..........545
Newman, Albert E...........381
Newton, William A..........171
Noble, Henry H..............371
Northam, Samuel K......... 397
Noud, Patrick................523
Nungesser, Capt. William...326
Nuttall, William H..........421


p
Palmer,'Hon. Oscar..........406
Paquette, Fred D............485
Parmater, N. L., M. D........347
Patterson, Joseph............398
Perry, Charles W.......... 344
Petersen, Hans............. 384
Petersen, John M...........132
Pfefferkorn,'F.R. B..........143
Phelps, Orwin A.............442
Pierce, Franklin............. 71
Pierce, Kent B...............145
Plett, John H................142
Polk, James K...............59
Pomeroy, John C............407
Pool, Albert H...............276
Pool, Wilber B...............278
Potter, Theodore 0., M. D... 252
Powers, PerryF............120
Pulcipher, Morgan B........301
Q
Qua Samuel E...............336
Quinn, John..................282
R
Reader, Hon. George H......187
Reeder, Washington.........296
Reynolds. Richard B........532
Reynolds, Thomas N........238
Rich, Frank, M. D............414
Richardson, Marion D.......52!
Richmond, Elisha J..........472
Richmond, John H..........527
Riddle, John................ 121
Rockafellow, John C.........286
Rose, B. H....................267
Rose, Stoughton W..........267
Rosenfeld, Otto T............174
Rugg, Rolando F.............283
Russell, Robert H............317
S
St. Amour, S. A., M. D.......334
Sanford, Fred C., M. D.......307
Sawyer, Charles T...........192
Scott, Harry A...............206




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551


I                                                                               I                                                                                                                                                                              I


Scott, Stephen A............542
Scott, Thomas..............133
Secor, Charles................144
Shackelton, Jeremiah....... 17
Shay, Ephraim..............461
Shirtliff, Leander D..........484
Slaght, Silas.................257
Sly, James H.................505
Smith, Alvah..............448
Smith, Gilbert W............325
Smith, Henry C..............227
Smith, Capt. John...........428
Smith, William H............393
Smith, William W...........258
Smythe, Hon. John L........382
Snider, Edwin G.............471
Somerville, James E.........147
Sprague, Elvin L............404
Staley, John.................365
Stanley, Edwin B........... 22
Steele, Hon. George E.......234
Steffes, Rev. J. M............164
Stenson, Rev. Ole H.........432
Stocken, Clyde B.............392
Stocken, George 11...........395


Sturtevant, Heman B........195
Sutherland, Hiram A........436
Switzer, William P...........167
Symes, Frank J..............374
T
Tatman, James F............ 288
Taylor, Zachary........... 63
Teed, Augustus J............138
Tennant, John R.............293
Thatcher, Fred F., M. D.....540
Thomas, Edward P., M. D...303
Thomas, George W..........274
Thompson, Isaac A., M. D...191
Tolfree, John................386
Toll, Gen. Isaac D............497
Tomlin, Charles W., M. D....492
Totten, William D............277
Trask, leuben S., M. D......297
Tripp, George E..............273
Tweddle, John J.............248


Tyler, John................. 55
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Umlor, William H............512
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Van Buren, Martin.........  47
Van Meter, Laughlin........ 364
Van Vranken, George D.....518
Vaughn, Willis W...........362
Voorheis, Isaac, M. D........491
Votruha, Frank..............264
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Wait, Arthur W.............198
Waite, Will A................193
Walker, Forest E............212
Wall, Samuel J.............201
Wardell, Joshua M., M. D... 291
Washington, George........ 19
Waterbury, Otho L..........467
Watson, Arthur F...........311
Weaver, Leander............261
Weeks, William A...........517
Wheeler, Edgar W......... 126
White, Leander A..........385
White, Milton F............304
White, Oliver K.............490
Whitney, Prof. Edson L.....441
Wilson, Charles G...........157
Witherspoon, P. DeE., M. D.431
Withey, Frank E............292
Wood, George W.............367
Woodburn, William..........495
Woodruff, Henry H..........499
Wright, James E............378
Wright, James K...........373
Wright, W. M. and C. V....437


Waal, Cornelius A.......... 298 I


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Adams, John................ 22
Adams, John Q.............. 38
Adsit, James R........... 360
Arnold, Freeman............410
Arthur, Chester A.......... 9
Barnes, Smith................210
Bates, Thomas T.............476
Browne, Willian H.........390
Buchanan, James............74
Buckley, Edward............140
Cannon, James, M. D........?30
Chaffers, Prof. E. O'L........510
Cleveland, S. Grover........102
Curtis, George W............ 20
Douglas, William........... 180
Filer, Delos L................110


Fillmore, Millard............ 66
Fox, Dr. James P............464
Friedrich, Alfred V.........420
Garfield, James A........... 91
Goodrich, Hon. Reuben......350
Grant, U. S.................. Sfi
Hannah, Hon. Perry.........130
Harrison, Benjamin..........106
Harrson, W. H............   50
Hayes, Rutherford B...... 90
Hilliker, George L......... 50
Holliday, A. H., M. D.......250
Hudon, Rev. Joseph T.......220
Jackson, Andrew.......... 12
Jefferson, Thomas.......... 26
Jennings, Prof. Albert..... 240


Jensen, Paul C., M. D........280
Johnson, Andrew............ 82
Lardie, George W.........469
Lewis, Arlington C..........482
Lincoln, Abraham.......... 78
MIadison, James............. 30
Magnan, Rev. J B. E........340
M|itchell, Austin W..........160
Mitchell, Chester C..........320
Mitchell, George A..........150
Mitchell, William W.........230
Monroe, James..............     34
Newcombe, R. J. B..........488
Newman, Albert E...........380
Newton, William A..........170
Noble, Henry H..............370


Pierce, Franklin............. 70
Polk, J. K.................. 58
Shay, Ephraim...............460
Sly, James H................504
Taylor, Zachary.............   62
Thompson. Isaac A., M. D... 190
Tyler, John.................54
Van Buren, Martin......    46
Wall, Samuel J...............200
Wardell, Joshua MA., M. D....290
Washington, George........ 18
Watson, Arthur F...........310
Weeks, William A..........516
Whitney, Prof. Edson L.....440
Witherspoon, P. DeE., M. D.430
Woodburn, William.........494




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