Biographies of Cook County Residents
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LAUER, John P., vice president John Lauer Machinge Co.; born, Chicago, July 30, 1869; son of John and Ann (Scherbarth) Lauer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 24, 1892, Ottilie Roediger. Began active career with his father, who was a machinist, remaining with him twenty-four years; business incorporated, 1904, as John Lauer Machine Co., manufacturers and contractors special machinery, of which he is vice president. Republican. Member I.O.R.M., I.O.F. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 108-114 Antoine St. Residence: 518 Clinton Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters" by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
LAUER, Peter N., treasurer John Lauer Machine Co.; born, Chicago, June 23, 1873; son of John and Anna (Scherbarth) Lauer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Pittsburg, Pa., June 23, 1904, Armilla G. Helbling. Began active career under his father in the machine shop and learned machinery business in all its branches; has been treasurer of the John Lauer Machine Co. since its incorporation, 1904, manufacturers and contractors special machinery and tools. Republican as to politics; Catholic as to religious belief. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 108-114 Antoine St. Residence: 265 Hibbard Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters" by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
GEORGE, Ransom Gardner, lawyer; born, Chicago, Oct. 4, 1870; son of Austin and Sarah (Wadhams) George; educated at Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; graduate University of Michigan, A.B., 1893; LL.B., Law Department, University of Michigan, 1897; married at New York City, Sept. 14, 1904, Myrtelle Ely. Admitted to the bar, 1897, and has since practiced at Detroit; member law firm of Robson, George & Fisher. Served in U.S. Navy during Spanish-American War, on board U.S. Yosemite. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat, University. Office: 720 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 168 Jos. Campau Avenue.
[Source: "The Book of Detroiters" by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
FAY, George Edwards, physician and surgeon; born, Chicago, IL, May 3, 1875; son of Benjamin B. and Susan (Robinson) Fay; educated public and high school courses, Chicago; B. Sc., University of Michigan, 1899; M. D., Medical Department, University of Michigan, 1901; married, Detroit, Oct., 1905, Theodora Van Der Kar. Member surgical staff University Hospital, Ann Arbor, 1900-01, and served as interne, 1901-02; began practice in Detroit, July, 1902. Republican. Protestant. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Phi Upsilon. Recreation: Motoring. Office: 502 Washington Arcade. Residence: 28 Ferry Av., W. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters". Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
GORDON, Charles Edwin; born, Chicago, IL - 1866; son of Henry David and Rozella R. (Stofford) Gordon; educated in Chicago public schools and by private teachers; married at Angola, Ind., Sept. 30, 1902, Wava Poland. Devoted a number of years to mechanical training; was with J. W. Reedy & Co., Chicago Elevator Works, two years; with Crane Co., Chicago, five years, and Ames & Frost, Chicago, three years; was connected for two years with the Slayton Lyceum Bureau and acted as sales agent for the Whitely Steel Co., Muncie, Ind.; was one of the organizers of the Western Malleable Steel Co., steel castings and drop forgings, in operation since Sept. 5, 1905. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 1250 River St. Residence: 460 Hubbard Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters", Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
GUNDERSON, Gunnar Bert, secretary and treasurer Detroit Stove Works; born, Chicago, IL Jan. 31, 1860; educated in public schools, Chicago, up to 14; married at Waco, Tex., Apr. 9, 1902, Martha Brooks. Began active career as clerk in hardware store at 14; stenographer in law office at 19, also law student at same time, 1879; became stenographer for firm of Fuller & Warren Co., Chicago, 1880, and later assistant manager, when accepted similar position with Chicago branch of the Detroit Stove Works, 1891; removed to Detroit as treasurer of the company, 1893, and in a few years became director, secretary and treasurer. Organized, with W. T. Barbour, the Northern Motor Car Co., 1902, of which is vice president and director. Director National Bank of Commerce. Democrat previous to 1896. Protestant. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile. Office: Detroit Stove Works. Residence: 148 McDougall Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters", Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
HARRIS, Julian H., lawyer; born, Chicago, IL. Jan. 22, 1876; son of Samuel S. and Mary G. (Pickett) Harris; educated in public schools of Detroit, and University of Michigan, Literary and Law Departments, B.A., 1898, LL.B., 1900; unmarried. Admitted to the bar, 1900, and has since been member of law firm of Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark. Secretary Detroit Concrete Edge Protector Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: University, Country, Prismatic, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 516 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 177 Seminole Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters", Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
PARDRIDGE, Willard Edwin, merchant; born, Chicago, IL Oct. 15, 1871; son of Edwin and Sarah (Swallow) Pardridge; educated in public schools and at Harvard School, of Chicago; married at Chicago, Mar. 29, 1893, Charlotte L. Budd. Began business career in Chicago as a member of the firm of Pardridge & Leeming; came to Detroit, 1896, since which time has been senior member of firm of Pardridge & Blackwell, department store. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. Clubs: Fellowship, Rushmere, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Fishing, hunting, automobiling. Office: Farmer St. and Gratiot Av. Residence: 72 Boston Blvd. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters", Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
SHURLY, Burt Russell, physician; born, Chicago IL, July 4, 1871; son of Edmund R.P. and Augusta (Godwin) Shurly; educated in public schools, Northwestern Military Academy, University of Wisconsin, graduating, B.S., 1893; Detroit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 1895; post-graduate course at University of Vienna; married at Detroit, Viola Palms. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895; adjunct professor of laryngology, Detroit College of Medicine; laryngologist Harper Hospital and Children's Free Hospital; attending physician Woman's Hospital; secretary Detroit Post Graduate School of Medicine. Acting assisting surgeron U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, Spanish-American War; past assistant surgeon Michigan Naval Brigade. Member Michigan State Medical Society, American medical Association, American Academy of Medicine, American Association of Military Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, American Association of Rhinology, Laryngology and Otology. Loyal Legion. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: University, Country. Office; 32 West Adams Av. Residence: 544 Jefferson Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters", Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
SMITH, Edwin Merrill; born, Chicago, Ill., Aug. 24, 1870; son of Eli and Jennie (Merrill) Smith; educated in public schools of Chicago and at University of Michigan (civil engineering course), graduating, degree of B.S., 1892; married at Detroit, 1903, Miss Gertrude Geiger. Followed civil engineering for ten years after leaving university; was with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., four years; came to Detroit, Oct., 1906, since which time he has been secretary, treasurer and manager W.H. Warner Coal Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Was city engineer street department, Chicago, for three years. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Office: Trussed Concrete Bldg., Detroit. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters". Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
SMITH, Frederick A., cashier; born, Chicago, IL May 26, 1857; son of Dr. H.F. and Lydia (Smith) Smith; educated at Castleton (Vt.) Seminary; began active career as clerk in postoffice at Castleton; removed to Howell, Mich., Oct. 5, 1873, and entered employ of Alex McPherson & Co., bankers; became teller Home National Bank, Saginaw, 1882; was cashier First National Bank, Kalamazoo, for five years; vice president Merchants' National Bank, Battle Creek, and came to Detroit, 1889, as assistant cashier Commercial national Bank; organized and was cashier Delray Savings Bank, Delray, Mich., continuing 1898-02; elected cashier Commercial national Bank of Detroit, Jan. 7, 1902. President Grosse Pointe Village, 1905-1906. Member Michigan State Bankers' Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country, Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Commercial National Bank, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters" Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
STEVENS, Stanley G.; born, Chicago, IL 1875; son of Enoch B and Elizabeth (Larminie) Stevens; educated in public schools and collegiate institute, North Carolina; married, Detroit, 1901, Florence O. Jackson. Began active career in service of the U.S. Weather Bureau, Wilmington, N.C., continuing two years; came to Detroit, 1896, and associated with W.S. Rathbone in business; became partner, 1903, and is secretary W.S. Rathbone Land Co., Ltd., and member firm of Rathbone & Stevens. Also director Northern Assurance Co., Detroit. Republican. Congregationalist. Office: 314 Moffat Blk. Residence: 28 Hendrie Av. [Source: "The Book of Detroiters". Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, 1908 - Submitted by Christine Walters]
KRUTTSCHNITT, JULIUS, railway director, was born July 30, 1854, in New Orleans, La. In 1873 he graduated with the degree of C. E. from the engineering school of the Washington and Lee university. In 1878 he entered railway service; became road master, general road master and chief engineer of the Louisiana and Texas railroad; and in 1883-85 became superintendent and chief engineer of that corporation. In 1885-89 he was assistant general manager of the Southern Pacific company's Atlantic system; and in 1889-95 was general manager of same. In 1895-1904 he was general manager of all the lines of the Southern Pacific company; and since 1898 has been fourth vice-president of same with headquarters since 1901 in Chicago, Ill.
[Source: Herringshaw's American Statesman and Public Official Yearbook: 1907-1908; By Thomas William Herringshaw; Publ. 1909; Transcribed by Andrea Stawski Pack.]
CASEY, ZADOC
Casey, Zadoc, congressman, was born in 1796 in Georgia. In 1833-43 he was a representative from Illinois to the twenty-third to the twenty-seventh congresses; also held the office of lieutenant-governor of the state; and was a member of one of the state constitutional conventions. He died in 1862 in Caseyville, Ill.
[Source: "Herringshaw's National Library of American Biography: Contains Thirty-five Thousand Biographies of the Acknowledged Leaders of Life and Thought of the United States, by William Herringshaw", 1909 – Transcribed by Therman Kellar]
BURRELL, SHIELS Family Data
(Note: Researchers, Please make sure to verify all data for yourself.)
Elizabeth Surname Shiels (nee Burrell) Country of Origin Scotland Date of Birth 26/3/1818 Year of Arrival in Australia 1849
Story Elizabeth Shiels (nee Burrell/Birrell) born in 1818 at Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland left Plymouth on the "Agenoria" on 7/2/1849 for Sydney; arriving at her destination on 26/5/1849 - after a short period of months the family moved on to Victoria. On board the barque sailing ship was Elizabeth's husband William Shiels (Shields) an Engineer - they married at the George Parish Church, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland on 1/1/1838. Also on board were their children David, Isabella/Isabel and William and on the journey Elizabeth gave birth to Fanny and that must have been quite an ordeal.
On board too was Elizabeth's sister Margaret and her husband John Greig a Tailor (who later set up tent cities and became a Gold miner in Ballarat, Victoria; before the Eureka rebellion). Accompanying Margaret and John were their children - Isabella, Agnes, John and Margaret. Agnes later became famous for her account of the Eureka stockade - she was an eye witness - and she also became a poet. Agnes later married William Franks a Gold miner at Ballarat. On the"Agenoria" too was Walter Greig a brother of John Greig (senior).
Elizabeth and Margaret's father was Henry Birrel (Birrell) a Stone-Mason in 1807 in Neutoun, Edinburgh and a Stone-Mason and Innkeeper in Dunfermline, Fife in 1810. One of this Henry's direct ancestors, also a Henry Birrell was a Fisherman in Easter Weems Fife in 1705. The mother of Elizabeth and Margaret was Isabel Bowman (alternative spelling is Beaumont) born in Northfod, Dunfermline, Fife. Isabel Bowman's paternal ancestry was from a long line of Coalminers, Coalhewers and Coal mine owners from Wemyss, Kilconquhar and Dunfermline, Fife.
Elizabeth Shiels (nee Burrell/Birrell) was one of ten children -
A brother Henry Burrell (Birrell) born in 1812 in Dunfermline, Fife moved to Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland by 1842. Henry was a Mason in 1846 but by 1848 was a Road Inspector and by 1851 a Road Surveyor as well. By 1871 Henry was also an Architect and Builder of famous bridges and roads in Inverness Shire, Scotland. Inverness authorities say that he was a "talented man" and ... "must have been quite remarkable". Henry and some of his Architectural legacies are listed in the Scottish Dictionary of Architects (online). Henry Burrell married Marion Marshall in 1842 at Kinghorn, Fife and they had thirteen children.
Another brother Archibald Burrell (Birrell) born 1820 in Dunfermline a Coppersmith and Tinsmith married Elizabeth Telfer in 1843 in Lasswade, Edinburgh - they migrated to Chicago, Cook, Illinois in the United States c1856 - and some of their descendants eventually moved to Wyoming and Montana - they owned Coal mines, Brick works, made Building materials, owned Ranches and were even Politicans and Academics. The Burrell family in the US was joined in c1894 by one of their cousins - Andrew Birrel/Burrell a Joiner born in 1856 in Kilmallie, Argylle, Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland.
While Elizabeth's youngest brother James Burrell (Birrell) an Engineer, joined Elizabeth and her family in Melbourne - James migrated here in 1854 on the "Delgany" with his wife Christian (nee Birrell) and son Henry. At some stage Christian's father James Birrell also found his way to Melbourne - he was a Blacksmith in 1841 in Abbotshall, Fife a Grocer in 1852 in Fife - but died in 1881 in Hotham (North Melbourne) Victoria! [Submitted by Sally Douglas, negundo@tpg.com.au]
Rufus N. Rhodes
RHODES, RUFUS NAPOLEON, journalist, was born June 5, 1856, at Pascagoula, Jackson County, Miss., and died January 12, 1910, at Birmingham; son of Rufus Randolph and Martha (Fisher) Rhodes, the former who was for many years a prominent lawyer practicing at Washington, D. C., and at New Orleans, was a soldier in the war under Johnston and Lee and was a personal friend of Jefferson Davis. He received his education under his mother's direction; in the public schools and high school; in Stewart College; and was in the Southwestern Presbyterian University at Clarksville, Tennessee, until 1873. He also attended the grammar school of Dr. J. B. Shearer at Chester Springs, Va.; studied law under Hon. James E. Bailey at Clarksville, Tenn., was admitted to the bar at nineteen; in 1876-77 served as private secretary to Mr. Bailey, then United States senator; from 1877 to 1881 was city attorney at Clarksville; was a member of the Tennessee legislature 1881-82; from 1883-87 practiced law in Chicago and in 1887 located in Birmingham. He founded the Birmingham News on March 14, 1888. He was one of the promoters of the old Commercial Club, afterward the Chamber of Commerce which he served as president. He was a democrat and served as a delegate at large from Alabama to the National Democratic Conventions of 1892 and 1904; was a member and vestryman of the Church of the Advent, Episcopal; and held military commissions from the governor of Tennessee, the governor of Illinois, the governor of Alabama and at the time of his death was brigadier general of the Ninth Congressional district. In 1906 the University of Alabama conferred upon him the LL. D. Degree. At the time of his death he was second vice president of the Associated Press. Married: June 27, 1882, at Clarksville, Tenn., to Margaret Smith, daughter of Christopher H. and Lucy (Dabney) Smith. Last residence: Birmingham.
["History of Alabama and dictionary of Alabama biography", Volume 4 by Thomas McAdory Owen and Mrs. Marie (Bankhead) Owen, 1921 – TK - Sub. by a FoFG]
George Frank BERGFELD, real estate and building; born, Chicago, Oct. 16, 1865; son of Alexander and Elizabeth Bergfeld; educated in St. Louis public schools; married, St. Louis, June 16, 1889, Ella M. Hufft; one son: Lucas Lee. Began in employ of Henry V. Lucas, real estate, 1880, remaining with him until 1887; with Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney Dry Goods Co. as assistant cashier until 1889; president Bergfeld-Parker Real Estate Co., 1889-98; now president George F. Bergfeld Realty Co., George F. Bergfeld Investment and Construction Co. Member St. Louis Real Estate Exchange, Civic League. Mason. Republican. Office: 610 Chestnut St. Residence: 5171 Cabanne Ave.
(Source: The Book of St. Louisans, Publ. 1912. Src #182, CS )
Ferdinand Charles BRETSNYDER, president Bell Oil Co.; born, Chicago, Oct. 14, 1868; son of Balthazar and Eliza (Farber) Bretsnyder; educated in public schools of Chicago to age of fifteen; married, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., July 5, 1896, Mamie Kofoed; eight children: Mildred, Nina, Alta (deceased), Marvel, Francis, Hazel, Rudolph and Ferdinand, Jr. Engaged in engraving business in Chicago with brother William, 1883-90; then entered retail oil and coal business; sold out coal business, 1895, but continued sale of oil until 1903; removed to St. Louis and established retail oil business; incorporated, Mar. 25, 1905, Bell Oil Co., wholesale dealers in illuminating and lubricating oils. Member St. Louis Creditmen's Association, St. Louis Sales managers' Association, Motor Accessory Association; organizer and member Independent Petroleum Market Association of United States. Independent Republican and formerly an active worker for the party. Was candidate for alderman while in Chicago, upon Municipal Ownership ticket headed by John P. Altgeld as candidate for mayor. Christian Scientist. Member Knights of Pythias, Order of Columbus Knights. Clubs: Rotary, St. Louis Automobile. Recreations: motoring and home diversions. Office: First Ferry, Oak and Cornelia Sts. Residence: 1420 E. Obear Ave.
(Source: "The Book of St. Louisans", Publ. 1912., Src #182, CS)
James Edward BUCHANAN, manager Missouri Athletic Club; born, Chicago, Dec. 4, 1809; son of Joseph O. and Jennie Buchanan; educated in Chicago public schools; married, Chicago, June 21, 1908, Louise Darnall. Previous to 1908 engaged in railroad service; manager Missouri Athletic Club since Oct. 1, 1908. Independent in politics. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Address: Missouri Athletic Club.
(Source: "The Book of St. Louisans", Publ. 1912., Src #182, CS)
Otto Schubert BUSCH, brewers' supplies; born, Chicago, Mar. 6, 1871; son of Ulrich and Anna (Anheuser) Busch; nephew of Adolphus Busch; educated in public schools of Chicago and at Racine (Wis.) College; married, Louisville, Ky., Apr. 28, 1893, to Miss Anna Bonn; one son, Ulrich. Resident of St. Louis since 1891; has been engaged in the brewers' supply business since 1898, now representing M. Seidenberger Sons, of Germany, hop growers and importers. Democrat. Member Masonic Order, Fraternal Order of Eagles, B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Union, Liederkranz. Residence: 6152 Washington Boulevard. (Source: "The Book of St. Louisans", Publ. 1912., Src #182, CS)
Gouverneur CALHOUN, commercial representative American Telephone and Telegraph Co.; born, Chicago, September, 1868; son of John B. and Frances (Thompson) Calhoun; educated in Chicago High School and took four-year regular academic course at Yale University; married, 1902, Felicia, daughter of Frederick N. Judson, of St. Louis. Continuously in service of American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (long-distance telephone) since 1893, serving successively as superintendent at Cincinnati, Indianapolis and at St. Louis, 1898-1911; now commercial representative. Member Civic League of St Louis. Episcopalian. Clubs: Mercantile, City, Algonquin. Office: Equitable Bldg. Residence: 3733 Washington Ave. (Source: "The Book of St. Louisans", Publ. 1912., Src #182, CS)
Arnold, Bion Joseph, electrical engineer, inventor, was born Aug. 14, 1861, in Casnovia, Mich. He was educated at the Nebraska public schools in 1872-79; attended the University of Nebraska in 1879-80; and graduated from Hillsdale College with the degree of B.S. in 1884; receiving the degree of M.S. in 1887 and the honorary degree of M.Ph. in 1888. In 1888-89 he took a postgraduate course at Cornell University; in 1897 received the degree of E.E. from the University of Nebraska; in 1902 received an honorary Degree from Hillsdale college;; in 1907 received honorary degree of Dr.Sc. from Armour institute of Chicago, Engineering from the University of Nebraska, He was the chief designer of the Iowa iron works at Dubuque; was mechanical engineer of the Chicago great western railway, later became consulting engineer in the Chicago office of the general electric, company; and since 1893 has been an independent consulting engineer. He was the designer and builder of the intramural r ailway at the world's Columbian exposition at Chicago in 1893; consulting electrical engineer to the Chicago and Milwaukee electric railway and Chicago board of trade; Grand trunk railway on electrification of St. Clair tunnel since 1905; consulting engineer to the Wisconsin state railway commission in 1905-07, and devised the plan for electrically operating trains of the New York Central and Hudson river railroad company in and out of New York, and a member of the electric traction commission in carrying out the work. In 1900-04 he was a member of the electric traction commission of the Erie railroad; in 1902 was consulting engineer for the city of Chicago to revise the street railway system; chief engineer of the work and chairman of the board of supervising engineers, having charge of the rehabilitation of the entire street railway system of Chicago in 1907-11. He is president of the Arnold Company, engineers and constructors. He is the inventor of a magnetic clutch, stor age battery improvements and pioneer in the development of the rotary converter sub-station and single phase systems of electric railways. He is consulting engineer of the public service commission for the state of New York on the transportation problems in New York and vicinity. In 1903-04 he was president of the American institute of electrical engineers; and in 1904 was vice-president and chairman of the executive committee of the international electrical congress, at St. Louis, Mo. In 1906-07 he was president of the Western society of engineers.
["Herringshaw's American blue-book of Biography: Prominent Americans of 1912- An Accurate Biographical Record of Prominent Citizens of All Walks of Life" - Src #183]
Lundy, Frank Jefferson, head of the firm of F. J. Lundy & Company, dealers in general merchandise at Ocean Springs, Jackson county, is also associated with his brother in the ownership of the fine Ocean Springs hotel, one of the most popular resorts on the gulf coast, while he is also cashier of the local branch of the Scranton State bank, being recognized as one of the most progressive business men and leading citizens of Jackson county. Mr. Lundy was born in the historic old city of Mobile, Ala., Oct. 23, 1863, and is a son of William A. and Margaret Louisa (Broughton) Lundy, both of whom were likewise native of that State and representatives of prominent old families of the commonwealth. Frank J. Lundy completed his specific educational discipline in the Barton academy, in Mobile, and in 1879 he became a clerical employee in the dry goods establishment of the firm of Wolf & Hogg, of Mobile, with whom he remained about ten years, familiarizing himself with the various details of the business and gaining an excellent reputation as a salesman. In 1891 he located in Ocean Springs, Miss., and engaged in the general merchandise business, forming a co-partnership with Wm. A. Horton, under the firm name of Horton & Lundy. Mr. Horton retired from the firm in 1896, Mr. Lundy acquiring his interest in the business, which he has since continued most successfully, under the title of F. J. Lundy & Company. In 1898, discerning the need for better facilities in the line, Mr. Lundy secured the establishing in Ocean Springs of a branch of the Scranton State bank, and he has since been cashier of the local branch, whose business has grown to be large and profitable. He is a stockholder in the main bank at Scranton, and a member of its board of directors. In 1900 Mr. Lundy became associated with his brother, Louis A. Lundy, in the purchase of the Ocean Springs hotel, one of the most attractive and popular resort hotels on the coast. The hotel, which is thoroughly modern in structure and appointments, is situated in a nine-acre grove of live oaks and cedars, with the south front facing the gulf, while the great gallery or veranda of the hotel is 500 feet in length. The place is ideal as a resort during the entire year and its hold on popular favor is constantly strengthening. Mr. Lundy is essentially and uncompromisingly an adherent of the Democratic party, is a member of the Masonic fraternity and holds membership in the Baptist church. In 1892 he was married to Miss Vera Poitevent, daughter of Capt. June and May (Staples) Poitevent, of New Orleans, La., and she died in 1895, being survived by one child, Vera May. In September, 1902, Mr. Lundy wedded Miss Mignon Coursen, daughter of Henry E. and May (Swearinger) Coursen, of Chicago, Ill., and they have one child, Margaret Louise.
["Mississippi: Contemporary Biography" Edited By Dunbar Rowland, 1907 - Src #183]
Wolfe, Isaac Kanter, stock broker of 3815 State st., Chicago, Ill., was born May 29, 1853, in New Orleans, La. In 1878-85 he was engaged in the dry goods business in Mobile, Ala.; and in 1888-91 was in the carpet business in Kansas City, Mo. Since 1891 he has been a member of the Chicago stock exchange and conducting a foreign exchange business with New York connections.
["Herringshaw's American Blue-Book of Biography" by Thomas William Herringshaw and American Publishers' Association, 1914 - Src #183]
Taylor, Howard S., lawyer and poet of 6356 Stewart Ave., Chicago, Ill., was born Jan. 19, 1846, in Staunton, Va. He is best known by; his poems, one of which is The Man with the Musket.
[Herringshaw's American Blue-Book of Biography by Thomas William Herringshaw and American Publishers' Association, 1914, - Src #183]
Cooke, Abbot S., business president of Pittsburg, Pa., was born July 9, 1859, in Chicago, Ill. In 1881-87 he was cashier of the Springer Mercantile and Banking Company of Springer, N.M.; and in 1888-96 was engaged in the banking and lumber business in Hosington, Kan. In 1896-1905 he was the Eastern representative of the Morgan-Gardner Electric Company; and since 1905 has been president of the Cooke-Wilson Electric Supply Company of Pittsburg, Pa. He is a director of the Union Electric Company; vice-president and director of the Diamond Machine Company; and president of the Cooke and Wilson Company of Charleston, W. Va. He is a member of tho Sons of the American Revolution; a member of the Pittsburg Board of Trade; a member of the Pittsburg Athletic Association; and a member of the Automobile Club of Pittsburg and various other organizations.
["Herringshaw's American blue-book of Biography: Prominent Americans of 1912- An Accurate Biographical Record of Prominent Citizens of All Walks of Life" - Src #183]
McCANN, JAMES EDWARDS, Methodist minister, was born September 3, 1857, at Newbern. Hale County; son of John Wilson and Jane Teresa (Goff) McCann, the former spent his boyhood in his native state and his early manhood in Alabama, where he taught school in Clay County, admitted to the Methodist ministry by the Conference in 1845 at Mobile, and of which he was a member for forty-four years; grandson of Michael and Polly (Bishop) McCann of Hawkins County, Tenn., the former a member of the Tennessee bar who died at the age of forty-one; and of Edmund and Lucretia (Wells) Goff, of Jackson County, Miss.; greatgrandson of James McCann who immigrated from Ireland and settled in Virginia, a Roman Catholic in religion, a physician by profession, surgeon in the Revolutionary War, twice married, his second wife, a widow Arnold, who bore two children, Michael, and a daughter, who married a Reese. James E. McCann was educated in the village schools, and graduated at the Southern university, A. B., 1877; taught school for two years after graduation, joined the Alabama conference at Tuskegee, December, 1879, has held pastorates in Alabama and California conferences continuously since admission to the ministry. Married: October 1, 1884, at Santa Maria, Calif., to Sarah Ann, daughter of Irving Noland and Sarah Esther (Condit) McGuire. Her father was a "Forty-niner," and her mother was from Ohio. Children: 1. James, jr.: 2. Irving Goff, pastor Green street congregational church, Chicago, m. daughter of William H. Sands, Richmond, Va.; 3. Annie Ezell, m. a Russell of Columbus, Ga.; 4. John Wilson; 5. Christine Esther; 6. Ruth Aline; 7. Allie Boone; 8. Mary. Residence: Eufaula.
[History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography, Volume 4 By Thomas McAdory Owen, Marie Bankhead Owen, 1921 - TK - Transcribed by FOFG]
H. BAMBURG is a native of Boone County, Iowa, born in that state September 04, 1871. He was educated in the public and high schools of Chicago and graduated from the Bryant and Stratton Commercial College. For seven years he was manager of one of the largest clothing stores in Chicago. In 1904 he came to Kirksville Missouri and established the B & F store. He caters to clothing and furnishings for men and boys, and carries only high-class garments. Mr. Bamberg was married November 14, 1893 to Bertha Fishel, a daughter of S. Fishel. They have two children-- Jerome and Dorothy. Mr. Bamburg is a member of the Masonic, K.of P., Elks, Yeomen and Foresters' lodges, and is secretary of the Kirksville Business Men's League.
Source: "The History of Adair County Missouri", by E.M. Violette (1911) - JR - Sub by FoFG
