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ABBOTT, Charles Stewart
Lawyer; born, Lapeer, Mich., Nov. 3, 1872; son of Austin and Mary J. (Ostrum) Abbott; educated in public schools of Lapeer, Ann Arbor High School and University of Michigan, graduating, LL. B., 1897; married at St. John’s Mich., 1894, Merrie Hoover, who was prosecuting attorney of Ogeman Co., Mich., 1898-1901. Began practice in Ogeman Co., Mich., 1897; removed to Detroit, 1899, and has since continued in practice as member of the firm of Abbott & Abbott; general counsel and director National Casualty Co., Phoenix Preferred Accident Insurance Co., Imperial Casualty Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Member I.O.O.F., Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: 823-825 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 84 Piquette Av.
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ABEL, Frederic Laurence
Musical director; born, Huron Co., O., Aug. 29, 1857; son of Frederic and Nancy (O’Cleary) Abel; educated in public schools of Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit; was instructed in music by his father, Frederic Abel, and at Dr. Hoch Conservatory of Music, Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany; married at Detroit, Feb., 1895, Mary Leggett. Served as clerk in office of R.G. Dun & Co., Milwaukee; removed to Detroit and acted as shipping clerk in wholesale grocery house of John Stephens, 1873-75; entered upon an extended course of studies in music and spent several years in Europe, returning to Detroit, 1881; instructor Detroit Conservatory of Music, 1881-1900; assisted in organizing the Michigan Conservatory of Music, Sept., 1900; of which is director, secretary and treasurer. Enlisted as a member of Co. A, 1st Battalion, Michigan National Guard; has been continuously in the service and holds rank in the guard of major, and adjutant general, 1st Brigade; served in Spanish-American War as 1st lieutenant and adjutant 31st Michigan Infantry. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Music Teachers’ National Association. Mason (32° ), Knight Templar, Shriner. Member Society of Foreign Wars. Recreations: Automobiling and farming. Office: 113 Washington Av. Residence: 1477 Grand River Av.
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ABT, Peter Jesse
lawyer; born, New York City, June 8, 1869; son of Peter and Theresa (Holt) Abt; educated in public schools of New York City until 1885; U.S. Army Schools, Columbus, O., 1888, and U. S. Army Schools, San Antonio, Tex., 1889; Detroit College of Law, 1898-01, graduating, LL. B., June 14, 1901; graduate of National First Aid Association of America; student of special subjects at medical college and graduate Ontario Veterinary College, degree of V. S., Feb., 1907; married, Nov. 2, 1892, Margaret Reed. Began active career as newsboy in New York City; at age 12 was cash boy in dry goods store; then became messenger in one of the New York courts; passed civil service examination and was appointed letter carrier at Detroit, attending law school between working hours; passed examination and established in practice before resigning from postal service; has been in practice of law in Detroit since June 14, 1901. Member Detroit Bar Association. Owner and manager East End Ambulance Co. Served as private to 2nd lieutenant, Co. D, 2nd Infantry, Illinois National Guard, 1886-87, on duty during riots in Chicago; private and sergeant 19th U. S. Infantry, Columbus and San Antonio; honorably discharged at Detroit, character excellent with recommendations, Dec. 31, 1891; 2nd lieutenant Detroit City Greys (crack company), Michigan National Guard, 1892; has held rank of captain, major, colonel, and brigadier general of various civic and military organizations, viz.: lieutenant Regular Army and Navy Union, Detroit, 1892; captain Canton No. 41 Patriarchs Militant, Odd Fellows; brigadier general and adjutant general Uniform Rank, Maccabees, 1893-98. Republican. Candidate for alderman 17th ward, fall of 1896, defeated by 30 votes; deputy sheriff, 1901-04. Candidate for delegate State Constitutional Convention, 1907. Episcopalian. Member I.O.O.F., Maccabees, Woodmen of the World. Recreation: Military tactics. Office: 47 Buhl Blk. Residence: 491 Kercheval Av.
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ADAMS, Elbert Clinton
born, Valley Mills, N. Y., Mar. 26, 1869; son of Clinton and Mary (Savery) Adams; common school education; married at Oneida N. Y., July 18, 1893, Jennie M. Ayres. Began active career at age of 14 in china and glass store of Henry Rivenburgh, Oneida; was with the firm 8 years, from office boy to traveling salesman; then went upon the road for George H. Wheelock & Co., china and glassware, South Bend, Ind., and continued with the firm 12 years; has been sales manager The Garlock Packing Co. since Jan. 1, 1904. Republican. Presbyterian. Member B.P.O.E. Office: 1305 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 141 Forest Av., W.
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AILES, James W.
Furniture manufacturer; born, Alliance, O., (Stark Co) Apr. 22, 1858; son of Amos and Mary A. (Allman) Ailes; was the first graduate of Alliance High School, June, 1874; married at Brampton, Ont., June 11, 1879, Frances H. Bradley. Began active career as a representative of Teal & Sargent, photographers’ supplies, Cleveland, O., continuing, 1875-77; removed to Detroit, Jan. 1, 1877, and associated with C. D. Widman & Co., manufacturers of mirrors, hall furniture, buffets, etc.; has continued with the house to the present time and is now president of the company; for a third of a century he has traveled over a territory extending from Portland, Me., to Denver, and from Duluth to Galveston. Member of Masonic order, Detroit Commandery K.T. No. 1. Republican. Methodist. Recreation: Fishing. Office: Cor. Trombly and Orleans St. Residence: The Addison
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AIPLE, Joseph
President Union Brewing Co., born, Germany, Feb. 7, 1857; son of Max and (Waldpurga) Aiple; educated in Germany; came to America, 1885; married at Detroit, 1890, Miss Anna Eichbracht. Learned brewer’s trade in Germany; located in Detroit after arriving in United States but spent a short time in Milwaukee; was connected with the Stroh Brewing Co., 1887-89; acted as a foreman for the Goebel Brewing Co., 1889-98; established the Union Brewing Co., 1898, of which has since been president and manager. Member Concordia Society and various other societies. Recreations: Music and hunting. Office: 24 Mitchell Av. Residence: 714 McDougall Av.
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ALEXANDER, Edward Woosley
Furrier; born, Detroit, Oct. 9, 1869; son of Edward C. and Delia (Woolsey) Alexander; educated in public schools and at University of Michigan; married at Caro, Mich., Aug. 23, 1899, Miss Henrietta Ladd. Began active career in 1889 as traveling salesman for C. Lingemann, with a line of umbrellas, covering territory in the middle West until 1895; bought out the Lingemann interest and conducted the business himself until Jan. 1, 1907, when company was incorporated as Edward W. Alexander & Co., of which is director; has been identified with the Newton Annis Fur House since Nov., 1907. Congregationalist. Mason (32° ), Shriner. Clubs: Golf (president), Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Automobile. Recreation: Golf. Office: 237 Woodward Av. Residence: 4000 Woodward Av.
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ALEXANDER, George William
Railway official; born, Lightcliffe, Yorkshire, Eng., Sept. 10, 1859; son of Andrew and Harriet Newell (Hayward) Alexander; educated in public schools; came to America, 1871; unmarried. Began in railway service at Hamilton, Ont., with the Great Western Ry.; became identified with the Grand Trunk System at Port Huron, Mich., Dec. 1, 1879, and has filled positions of secretary to general manager, assistant to treasurer, paymaster and since Dec., 1906, has been secretary and treasurer Grand Trunk Western Ry. Also secretary and treasurer Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Ry., Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Ry., Grand Rapids Terminal Ry., Grand Trunk Milwaukee Car Ferry, Detroit & Toledo Shore Line R. R.; secretary Chicago, Detroit & Canada Grand Trunk Junction Ry., Michigan Air Line Ry., St. Clair Tunnel Co., International Bridge Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country, Detroit Boat. Office: Foot of Brush St. Residence: The Palms.
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ALEXANDER, Kirkland Barber
Newspaper editor; born Grosse Ile, Wayne Co., Mich., Dec. 28, 1874; son of George Watts and Martha (Arnold) Alexander (of Scotch and Welsh parents, respectively) graduated Cass School, Detroit, and Detroit High School, Jan., 1893; entered University of Michigan, Feb., 1893, and graduated, June, 1896, with degree of Ph. B. Unmarried. Entered newspaper work as suburban reporter, Mar., 1900, on staff Detroit Journal; became connected with Detroit News, Sept., 1901; returned to Journal after it passed into new hands, as dramatic and literary editor, May, 1902, was transferred to editorial writing department, 1903, and is now chief editorial writer. Writer of several satirical comedies, played by University Club, and three-act comedy. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Phi Chapter of Psi Upsilon, University Club, Detroit Racquet and Curling Club, Detroit Athletic, Elliot Street Tennis Club. Recreations: Tennis, racquets, baseball, golf. Office: Detroit Journal, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
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ALLEN, Jon Robins
Professor mechanical engineering; born, Milwaukee, Wis., July 23, 1869; son of James Morrill and Eliza Jane (Stanton ) Allen; educated in public schools of Milwaukee, Ann Arbor High School, University of Michigan, B. S., 1892, M. E., 1896; married at Ann Arbor, Oct. 9, 1894, (Washtenaw Co) Lola H. Conrad. Secretary L. K. Comstock Construction Co., Chicago, 1893; member firm of Ball & Allen, consulting engineers, Chicago, 1894-96; teacher mechanical engineering University of Michigan since Oct. 1896, professor, same, since 1903. One of the organizers of firm of Brush & Allen, engineers, Detroit, 1904, firm becoming Brush, Allen & Anderson, 1907. Member American Society of Ventilating Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society, National Association of Stationary Engineers (honorary), American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Democrat. Baptist. Member Phi Gamma Delta. Club: University. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Offices: Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and 1331-1332 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 226 S. Ingalls Av., Ann Arbor.
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ALLEN, William Henry
Manufacturer; born, Worcester, England, Sept. 10, 1871; son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fox) Allen; educated in public schools of England and at Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, Nov., 1896, Miss Jennie Johnson. Came to America, 1887, and began active career in factory of Oliver P. Hazard, manufacturer of pants, Detroit; next was connected with the Peerless Manufacturing Co. as sewing machine adjuster and later served in the same capacity with Marvin M. Stanton & Co., was in employ of Kruttner, Rosenfield & Co., and the Binghamton Overall Co., Binghamton, N. Y.; returned to Detroit, 1897, and began as William H. Allen & Co., in manufacture of all grades of petticoats in which has since continued; also senior partner of Allen, Fink & Co., manufacturers of silk petticoats. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Loyal Guard. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 253-255 Lafayette Av. Residence: 130 Stanton Av.
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ALTLAND, Daniel Fickes
Lawyer; born, Dillsburg, Pa.; (York Co) son of Samuel and Lydia Altland; preparatory education at Kiskiminetas Springs School, 4 years; graduate Princeton University, A. B., 1898; unmarried. Studied law and has practiced in Detroit since 1898; member of law firm of Atland & L’Esperance since 1906; vice consul of Mexico. Clubs: Detroit, Country, University. Office: 1030-1032 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 93 Cass Av.
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AMBERG, Emil
Physician; born, Santa Fe, N. M., May 1, 1868; son of Jacob and Minna (Loewenbein) Amberg; graduate Realgymnasium, Elberfeld, Germany, 1887, Gymnasium in Arnsberg, 1888, University of Heidelberg, 1894, also passed state examination for license to practice in Germany; was interne in the eye department of Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Jan. 1, 1896-Apr. 1, 1897; post-graduate courses in Berlin and Vienna. Has been engaged in practice at Detroit since 1898. Member American Otological Society, Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, Chicago Medical Society, Mississippi Valley Medical Association, National Confederation of State Medical Examining and Licensing Boards, National Council of the National Economic League. Recreations: Music, theaters, literature. Office: 270 Woodward Av. Residence: 54 Elizabeth St., W.
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AMERINE, Charles Cassatt
Manager The Great Western Oil Co.; born, Piqua, O., July 12, 1857; son of John and Susan (Macklefish) Amerine; educated in public and high schools of Piqua, 1864-74; married, Detroit, Oct. 10, 1905, Agnes Eleanor Todt. Connected with freight department of Pennsylvania R. R. at Columbus and Indianapolis, 1878-84; engaged in farming, 1884-87, and as traveling salesman for the Cleveland Refining Co. (oils), 1887-1900; city salesman, Detroit, for Scofield, Shurmar & Teagle (oils), 1890-1900; has been manager of The Great Western Oil Co., Detroit and Toledo, since June 1, 1901. Republican (member executive board, Alger Republican Club, 1895-99). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs; Commercial, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Baseball and theater. Office: 432 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 550 14th Av.
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AMOS, Charles Bristol,
manufacturer ornamental brass, iron, wire, structural steel and iron work; born, Detroit, Aug. 25, 1871; son of Ferdinand and Martha (Bristol) Amos; educated in public schools and at Detroit Business College; married at Detroit, Aug. 24, 1896; Elizabeth J. Snook. Served apprenticeship as machine operator with Harvey Sons Co., Limited, 1888-91; employed by American Straw Board Co., Anderson, Ind., as paper machine operator, 1891, and in same year as bookkeeper for the Citizens’ Gas Co., Anderson; returned to Detroit as assistant teller Peninsular Savings Bank; entered manufacture of mineral water, 1892, later acting as commercial salesman; organized Charles Amos & Co., 1900, incorporated, Sept. 12, 1905, of which is president. Mason; member Maccabees. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Motoring, fishing and outdoor sports. Office: 94 Larned St., W. Residence: 766 Junction Av.
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ANDERSON, Charles G.
physician; born, Delaware, Ont., Can., May 24, 1869; son of Charles G. and Annie (Hixton) Anderson; educated in public schools of Ontario, Collegiate Institute of Ontario, and at Detroit College of Medicine, graduating, M. D., 1893; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1893, as assistant physician Detroit Sanitarium; has been physician-in-chief since 1896. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, Nu Sigma Nu. Mason. Knight Templar. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club. Recreation: Fishing. Office and residence: 107 Fort St., W.
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ANDERSON, George Alexander
was born to John and Ann (Carty) Anderson, the fourth child of seven born to them. George's siblings are; Margaret Amelia b.08 Oct. 1871, Jane Young b.08 June 1873, Elizabeth Carty b. 14 Aug. 1875, George A., William Mina May b. 01 Dec. 1879, Charles William b. 02 Nov. 1881, John Calvin b. 14 Dec. 1884. Andersons' one and all.
John Anderson left his native Scotland in 1852 for a port in far off land named Montreal, Canada, with his mother, Jane (Young) Andrson and his four brothers (James, his wife Margaret (Cockburn) Anderson and son George J. born 28 Dec.1851, Berwickshire, Scotland, Darling, William, George). Their father already having passed away during 1840 in Duns Scotland.
This small family landed at Montreal, Canada and purchased land near the village of St.Louis DeGonzagve in Beaubarnais, Quebec, Canada. After farming the land for about six years, the farm was sold to the oldest brother James. The rest of the family struck out for to a new area. They found themselves at a place called Halton County, in Upper Canada. They hired out as farm hands for two years.
In 1860 they once again moved to Huron County, Michigan. Where they again took up farming. At this place they put down perminate roots, fighting in America's Civil War, marrying, being a good neighbor, having children, farming, living and yes dying. We live, we die and what really counts is, how we conducted our LIFE.
George Alexander was born in his fathers' log cabin in Caseville Township, Michigan. His physical properties were hair light brown, eyes blue, 5'10". Georges' occupation was that of a farmer and a carpenter. I once was shown a home he had built for himself, on Middlebelt east side, between Glenwood and Michigan Ave., Inkster, Michigan. A bar now occupies that spot (Henry the 8th).
His first wife was Mable Sophie McDonald, she was born in Caseville Township, Michigan, born 03 Aug. 1877, had red hair, blue eyes, 5'7" died 08 Aug. 1927 of a stroke, buried in Caseville Cemetery in the McDonald plot.
George and Mable had three children and their names are Wendell George born 05 June 1906,
died 05 March 1985, Elizabeth Ann born 25 May or June, 1913, died 05 Nov 2000, Donald born March 1916 only lived three months.
Elizabeth Ann and Griffin H. Macy gave George A. Anderson a grandaughter Suzann, and grandson David.
Wendell G. and Ruth May (Talbot, Wendells' first wife) Anderson had one child Mable Ruth. Ruth May died giving birth to Mable. Mable had two girls.
Wendell G. and Goldie F.(Howard) Anderson gave; George A. Anderson three grandson's and they are Mark MacDonald, Hugh Wendell, and Donald Kent. Hugh had two boys and a girl, and Donald had two boys and a girl, Mark had none. Giving George A. a total of 2.garandaughters, 4.grandsons, 4.ggrandaughters and 4.ggarndsons.
George Alexander's second wife was Mary Laskaska.
George Alexander Anderson died in Eloise Hospital, Inkster, Michigan.
Date of burial 26 Aug. 1940.
Buried in Parkview Memorial Cemetery,Livonia,Michigan.
Grave 24, Range 131ge, Block "A".
Uht Funeral Home Undertaker, of Wayne, Michigan
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ANDERSON, Goldie Francis (Howard)
- (she hated her name, third child of Fred George Howard and Eva Pearl (Stoddard) Howard. Her brothers are George Frederick born 1902, Fred Emery born 1911, and sister Thelma Dorothy born 1904, all of whom were born in Albion, Michigan.
George was buried in Gethsemane Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.Thelma was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Michigan. Fred was buried in River Valley Memorial Cemetery, West Dundee, IL.
Goldie Francis (Howard) Anderson married Wendell George Anderson on 21 Dec 1935, in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. In the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joseph L. Kennedy officiating and the witnesses were Gladys and Walter Cornell. Out of town guests were Mrs. William A. Johnstone of Wayne, James Robertson of Port Huron, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rostiser of Jackson, Mrs. Clara Pennnell of Jackson and Donald Boyd of Albion. All of the towns mentioned are in Michigan.
This union was blessed with three sons Mark MacDonald born 1938, Hugh Wendell born 1940 and died 04 Nov 2007 and Donald Kent born 1942. The three of us were born in Detroit, Michigan.
Hugh and Donald blessed Mama and Daddy with 4 grandson's and 2 grand daughter's.
Mama was very sickly for many years, while we were growing up. She had constant sinus head aches, swollen legs, bad heart, Epileptic seizures, and many other affictions, some had started in early childhood. At the age of 14 she had Diptheria and Scarlet Fever at the same time. Through it all she had a thumbs up demeaner. Mama, could be very stubborn (if you thought you were right then go ahead), patient (she taught me long division, no small task), very defensive (especially when her sons were involved).
She developed breast cancer later in life and had her left breast removed. At this point the cancer had spread to the bone; which was to take her from us.
Even with the pain of bone cancer, and while she was suffering, Mama said to me, "I want to live!!!" Mama passed away March 15, 1983, at Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan at their Hospice Care Center. I can't say enough GOOD things about the excellent care Mama received at this place.
Her life of suffering was at an end. Daddy was with her when she died. He said Mama's last words were "Thelma...Thelma, is that you?" and passed away.
Daddy said he firmly believes that Aunt Thelma came to get Mama, and take her to heaven to be with GOD. So do her three sons; Mark, Hughie, and Donnie.
Source: Mark M. Anderson at Find-A-Grave
ANDERSON, Henry C.
- mechanical engineer; born, Morganfield, Ky., Dec. 4, 1872; son of John G. and Sophia (Cromwell) Anderson; educated in public schools, academy and Kentucky State College, degree of B. M. E., 1897; married at Lexington, Ky., Aug 14, 1904, Sara G. Sinnrall. Junior professor of mechanical engineering University of Michigan; member firm of Brush, Allen & Anderson, consulting engineers, since Apr., 1906. Member Michigan Engineers’ Society, Detroit Engineering Society. Member Sigma Chi, Sigma Xi, Mason. Recreations: Reading, outdoor diversions. Office: 1331 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Ann Arbor, Mich.
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ANDERSON, John Wendell -
lawyer; born, La Crosse, Wis., Sept. 25, 1867; son of Wendell A. and Susan M. (Small) Anderson; La Crosse High School, 1885, Cornell University, 1889, University of Michigan, LL.B., June, 1890;
married at Detroit, June 19, 1895, Gustava Doeltz. Has been engaged in practice at Detroit since 1893; member of law firm of Anderson & Rackham since 1896, attorneys for R. G. Dun & Co. and National Surety Co. of New York. Director Ford Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association. Independent in politics. Episcopalian in religious view. Member Chi Psi, Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M. Clubs: University (member board of governors, 1899-03, president, 1902-03), Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 519-520 Moffat Blk. Residence: 196 Iroquois Av.
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ANDERSON, Kenneth -
treasurer and manager Kenneth Anderson Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 33 Atwater St., E. Residence: Hotel Plaza.
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ANDERSON, Wendell George
He wasn't given any awards, no medals, no public reconignation. He certanly deserved some kind of reconignation, for his actions taken in someones hour of need. No, he wasn't looking for anything special; he was just doing what any honorable man would do in like cirucumstances. That someone was his wife and our mother Goldie Francis (Howard) Anderson.
On June 5, 1906 Wendell George Anderson was born in Caseville, Huron Co., Michigan; blessing George Alexander and Mable Sophie (McDonald) Anderson with his presents. Daddy was the oldest of three children Elizabeth Ann, Donald he only lived three months. Donald had died in Daddy's arms.
Sept. 1927 Daddy married Ruth May Talbot. She died on June 29, 1929 after giving birth June 25, 1929, to Mable Ruth Anderson.
21 Dec 1935, Daddy and Goldie Francis Howard were married. This union gave them three sons, Mark MacDonald, Hugh Wendell, and Donald Kent (Andersons' all), 8 grandchildren, and 6 greatgrandchildren.
Daddy worked in defense factories during W.W.ll. After the war he worked in small machine shops as a turret lathe operator. After his retirement is where he really showed his real stuff.
This is what real life HEROs are made of, and he IS OUR HERO. Mama was lying on her death bed, from the affects of bone cancer. He was her arms, legs and much more than we will ever know. I saw him start to sit down in a chair,only inches from being seated. Mama would say "Daddy", and Daddy would say "yes dear". He would immedately stand up, with out breaking his stride of seating himself.
Daddy moved her bed into the living room, so she had a change of scene, and could see the life passing infront of their home.
Mama was at Providence Hospital, Hospice Center, Southfield, Michigan when she passed away. Yes, Daddy was at her side when this happened. Daddy said her last words were "Thelma...Thelma... is that you..." and she passed away. Daddy said he fimly belives that Aunt Thelma (her sister) came to get Mama and take her to be with God.
Daddy was at home on March 4, 1985 in front of his T.V. set when the angels came to claim their Greatest Prize, and deliver him to the hand of GOD, and to hear those welcome words. "Welcome good and fathful servant, enter thy into the kingdom of GOD, well done".
With all our LOVE, your three son's; Mark, Hughie, and Donnie.
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ANDERSON, Wendell George
- president Anderson Carriage Co.; born, Ontario, Can., 1853; son of Hiram and Susanna (Cummings) Anderson; educated in public schools and business college; married at Port Huron, Mich., 1877, Ida F. Anderson. Began in manufacturing business at Port Huron as Anderson Carriage Co., 1895; removed to Detroit, and continues as wholesale manufacturer of carriages and electric automobiles. Member of Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: Clay Av. and Riopelle St. Residence: 65 Rowena St.
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ANDERSON, William Kyle
- capitalist; born near Owensboro, Ky., Mar. 24, 1847; son of James B. and Mary A. Anderson; educated in private schools at Owensboro; University of Michigan, A. B., 1868, A. M., 1871; post-graduate studies University of Berlin, 1868-69; married at Detroit, Jan. 26, 1870, Cornelia M. Cook. Began active career as cashier Owensboro Savings Bank, Owensboro, Ky., 1871, continuing until 1877; removed to Detroit and was manager Detroit Seed Co., 1877-78; treasurer and director Michigan Car Co., Detroit Car Wheel Co., Baugh Steam Forge Co., Detroit Iron Furnace Co., Detroit Railroad Elevator Co., Detroit Iron Mining Co., Detroit Transportation Co., Duluth and Atlantic Transportation Co., etc., all of them known as the Newberry & McMillan corporations, 1879-92; treasurer Michigan Peninsular Car Co., 1893-94; not in active business since 1894, except in management of his own private affairs. First vice president and director Detroit Home Savings, director Detroit Savings Bank, Security Trust Co., Detroit Railroad Elevator Co., Detroit Iron Furnace Co., Beals & Selkirk Trunk Co., Manufacturers’ Commercial Co., New York, etc. Deputy collector internal revenue, 2nd district, Ky., 1871-74; United States consul at Hanover, Germany, 1897-99 (appointed by President McKinley). Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country, Detroit, Detroit Boat, and Automobile. Office: 902 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 739 Jefferson Av.
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ANDERSON, William Robert
- general manager Anderson Forge and Machine Co.; born, Detroit, Oct.7, 1872; son of William Henry and Elizabeth (McVittie) Anderson; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married at Detroit, June 5, 1899, Elizabeth Maude Ross. Has been general manager Anderson Forge and Machine Co. since 1905; also secretary and treasurer Anderson Tool and Supply Co., manufacturers of drop forgings, engine crank shafts, cold chisels and plumbers’ tools, with which he has been connected for past 16 years. Member Detroit Builders’ and Traders’ Exchange (director, 1905-06), Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Ashlar Lodge No. 91, F. & A. M., Peninsular Chapter No. 16, R.A. M. Monroe Council No. 1, R. S. M. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Commercial. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 27 St. Aubin Av. Residence: 769 E. Fort St.
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ANDERSON, Willis Sidney
- physician; born, Dansville, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1868; son of Abel M. and Martha (Sawens) Anderson; educated in public schools of Utica, N. Y., and in Medical Department, Columbia University, New York City, graduating, M. D., 1891; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 1891; laryngologist to Harper Hospital. Member American Medical Association, American Laryngological, Rhynological and Otological Society, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Office: 606 Washington Arcade. Residence: 416 4th Av.
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ANDRE, Anthony J.
- Wholesale grocer; born, Detroit, Apr. 18, 1873; son of Anthony and Clara (Leyhman) Andre; educated at St. Joseph’s School, Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr., 1905, Emma Puff. Began active career, 1889, in employ of James Nall & Co., house furnishings, etc.; then was with George W. Larkins & Co., lumber merchants; commenced in 1890 as clerk with Peter Henkel Co., wholesale grocers, wines, etc., became traveling salesman and since 1897, when firm was reorganized as the Edward Henkel Co., has been vice president and director of the company. Catholic. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: 157 Randolph St. Residence: 273 E. Warren Av.
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ANDREW, Charles James
- Northern sales agent Sunday Creek Co., miners and shippers of coal; born, Washington, D. C., Dec. 20, 1868; son of John R. and Elizabeth (Milliken) Andrews; educated at Thornton Academy, Saco, Me.; married, Saco, June 2, 1891, Miss Laura A. Tibbetts. Engaged in railway service with C., S. & H. Ry., 1889-97; began in coal business, at Toledo, O., 1897, and removed to Detroit, 1902; was manager Detroit Coal Clearing House, 1902-05, since then northern sales agent Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O., miners and shipper of Ohio and West Virginia coals. Member of Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Office: 1333 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 60 Horton Av.
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ANGELL, Alexis Caswell
- Lawyer; born, Providence, R. I., Apr. 26, 1857; son of James B. and Sarah S. (Caswell) Angell; educated in public schools of Burlington, Vt., Ann Arbor, Mich., and University of Michigan, graduating A. B., 1878, LL. B., 1880; married June 6, 1880, Fanny C. Cooley. Was admitted to the bar, 1879, and has practiced in Detroit since 1880; member firm of Wells, Angell, Boynton & McMillan, 1892-02, and of Angell, Boynton, McMillan & Bodman since 1902. Director Detroit City Gas Co., Detroit and Buffalo Steamboat Co. Club: Country. Office: 703 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 49 Watson St.
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ANGUS, Samuel Floyd
- Born, Prairie Depot, O., Apr., 1855; son of Stephen and Lillie (Atkinson) Angus; widower. Began active career in mercantile business, in Ohio. Came to Detroit in 1893 and engaged in insurance business as manager of National Life Insurance Co.; afterward was manager of Home Life Insurance Co.; entered promotion and construction of electric railways; built Toledo, Fremont & Norwalk R. R., and was its first president; sold out his interests in Ohio; promoted and constructed Detroit, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor & Jackson R. R. (extending from Detroit to Jackson, 79 miles), of which became treasurer; sold out interests and retired, Jan, 1907, and has since confined his attention to investments. Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Club: Detroit. Recreations: Horses and driving. Office: 910 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 59 E. Ferry Av.
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ANKETELL, Thomas Jackson
- Wholesale and retail lumber dealer; born Windham, Conn.; son of Rev. John (D. D.) and Marie Louise (Butterfield) Anketell; educated at Trinity School, New York City, and Shattuck School, Faribault, Minn.; married in Illinois, May 4, 1892, Elizabeth Moss Mills. President Anketell Lumber Co., organized Aug. 1, 1893, and Anketell Lumber and Coal Co.; director Truman Moss State Bank. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Detroit, Automobile, Country (Detroit); Calumet (Chicago). Recreations: Lover of horses, cats and dogs. Office: 1033 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 919 Jefferson Av.
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ANNIS, Newton
wholesale and retail fur manufacturer; born, Michigan, Oct. 22, 1858; son of Joseph and Berintha (McKee) Annis; public school education; married at Burr Oak, Mich., (St. Joseph Co) June 27, 1883, Clara Culver. Came to Detroit from Burr Oak, Mich., 1880; was connected for six years with F. Buhl & Co., furs, etc.; has been in fur business in his own name since 1887. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, Country, Automobile. Recreations: Golf and automobiling. Office: 241 Woodward AV. Residence: 78 Forest Av., E.
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ANTHONY, Howard manufacturer brass goods; born, Medina, N. Y., Mar. 22, 1868; son of Benjamin M. and Elizabeth S. (Cole) Anthony; educated in public schools of Detroit and Detroit Business University (graduate); married at Detroit, Jan. 8, 1891, Mary J. Fairbairn. Began active career as bookkeeper for P. H. O. Willebrands and later was stock and shipping clerk Detroit Tobacco Co.; entered employ of Michigan Stone Co., 1883, and filled positions of receiving clerk, entry clerk, timekeeper, and paymaster; was connected with Homer, McGraw & Co., fire insurance, for three years; has been secretary, treasure and director since Feb. 4, 1895 of the McRae & Roberts Co., manufacturers of brass goods, steam, water and gas. Also vice president and director for the State of Michigan of the National Association of Manufacturers. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason; member Palestine Lodge No. 357, A. F. & A. M., King Cyrus Chapter No. 133, R. A. M., Detroit Commandery No. 1, K.T., Moslem Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. Clubs: City, Detroit Fishing and Hunting Association, St. Clair Flats. Recreation: Traveling. Office: The McRae & Roberts Co., 227-235 Campbell Av. Residence: 1216 Cass Av.
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APPLEBAUM, Isaac wholesale and retail railway supplies; born in Suvolk, Russo Poland, Apr. 19, 1854; son of Harris and Hannah (Burnstein) Applebaum; received education in private school in his native land; came to America, 1868; married at Detroit, Apr. 19, 1874, Ray Jacobs. Landed in New York from Europe without any funds; started to work as butcher (a business he had learned in the old country), but soon abandoned it and began traveling and buying and selling machinery; in 1877 concentrated upon general railway supplies at Detroit and founded the business in which he has since continued under his own name. Also president Detroit, Flint & Saginaw Ry., and Detroit Car Building and Equipment Co. Republican. Hebrew. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Protective Home Circle. Office: 912 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 116 Alfred St.
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ARMITAGE, Percy T.
District passenger agent Northern Pacific Ry.; born, Springfield, O., June 9, 1878; son of Thomas D. and Emma H. (Gillespie) Armitage; educated in public schools; married at Duluth, Minn., Oct. 4, 1905, Miss Rena S. Gray. Entered railway service as fireman Northern Pacific Ry. at Duluth, later engineer up to 1899; was in local freight office, 1899-02; then ticket clerk in passenger depot, city passenger agent, at Superior, and traveling passenger agent until 1905, when he was appointed to present position at Detroit as district passenger agent. Served in Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico under General Miles. Member Masonic order (32° ), Knights Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Transportation (Detroit and St. Paul). Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: Suite 428 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 67 Watson St.
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ARMSTRONG, Henry I.
saddlery hardware; born, Detroit, Dec. 10, 1850; son of Thomas and Catherine (Hopson) Armstrong; educated in Detroit public schools, Olivet College and University of Michigan;
married at Detroit, Mar. 21, 1877, Sarah Aikman. Was connected with the chemical laboratory of
Parke, Davis & Co., 1871-73; then with Hayden & Baldwin and Glover & Campau; in employ of Buhl, Ducharme & Co., 1875-85; has been member firm of Armstrong & Graham, wholesale manufacturers saddlery hardware, since 1885. Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Detroit. Member Board of Commerce. Office: 128-132 Jefferson Av. Residence: 307 John R. St.
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ASHTON, William J.
secretary John Lauer Machine Co.; born, Enfield, Ont., Can., Nov. 28, 1869; son of John S. and Grace Yoe (Westaway) Ashton; educated in public schools of Enfield, 1874-84, Port Perry High School, 1884-87; business university, Chatham; married at Detroit, May 8, 1900, Frances M. Westphal. Began active career as bookkeeper for John Lauer, manufacturer and contractor of special machinery and tools, 1888, containing in the position until 1904, when the company was incorporated and he was elected secretary, a position he has since held. Republican. Member Masonic order, I. O. F. Recreation: Fishing. Office 108-114 Antoine St. Residence: 746 Joseph Campau Avenue
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ASMUS, John A.
Wholesale coffees, teas and spices; born, Tavistock, Ont., Can., Apr. 28, 1873; son of August and Matilda (Grube) Asmus; educated in public schools of Tavistock; married at Detroit, 1906, Emily Kulewatz. Came to Detroit, 1887; was engaged in tea, coffee and spice business, 1888-96; then was connected for five years with life insurance business; associated with his brother, 1901, and organized the firm of Asmus Bros., teas, coffees and spices in which has since continued. German Lutheran. Mason Office: 402-404 E. High St. Residence: 712 McDougall Av.
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ATKINS, Geius Glenn - Clergyman; born, Mt. Carmel, Ind., (Franklin Co) Oct. 4, 1868; son of Thomas Benjamin and Caroline (Morris) Atkins; preliminary education, Ohio public schools; A. B., Ohio State University, 1888; LL. B., Cincinnati Law School, 1891; Yale Divinity School, 1892; (D. D., University of Vermont, 1904, Dartmouth College, 1906); married Bellbrook, O., Aug. 24, 1892, Ada Haynes. Teacher Mt. Hermon Fitting School, Mass., 1892-94; ordained minister Congregational Church, 1895; pastor 2nd Congregational Church, Greenfield, Mass., 1894-1900, 1st Congregational Church, Burlington, Vt., 1900-06, 1st Congregational Church, Detroit, since May, 1906. Member Beta Theta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 1st Congregational Church. Residence 25 Forest Ave.
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ATKINS, John P. - Car service agent Pere Marquette R. R.; born, Fayetteville, N. C., Feb. 28, 1868; son of Thomas S. and Eliza R. (Prior) Atkins; graduate Richmond Baptist College, Richmond, VA., 1886; married at Chicago, Apr.20, 1898, Mrs. Eliza Jane Gray (nee Brierly). Began railway service, 1866, as clerk in car accountant’s office Chesapeake & Ohio R. R., was chief clerk car service department, same road, 1888-93; has since been, consecutively, clerk car service department, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R., Illinois Central R. R., Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R., car accountant Swift & Co., Chicago, chief clerk to superintendent of transportation Pere Marquette R. R., and since Feb. 5, 1903, car service agent same road. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Transportation, Buffalo Transportation. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Offices: 3rd Av. and Fort W. Residence: 10 Euclid Avenue.
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ATKINSON, O'Brien
Manufacturer of uniforms and society supplies; born, Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 6, 1871; son of John and Lida (Lyons) Atkinson; educated at Detroit college, Detroit Home and Day School, Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, graduating, 1889, and at Clongowes Wood College, near Dublin, Ireland; married, Detroit, Oct 26, 1892, Marie Josephine Viger. Was admitted to the bar, Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 17, 1892; practiced law, 1892-97; engaged in private banking business, , 1893-1901; has been secretary-treasurer Green wood-Atkinson-Armstrong Co., manufacturers of uniforms, etc., since 1901. Enlisted as private in Co. F, 4th Inf., Mich. N. G., later 2nd and 1st lieut.; maj. 35th Mich. Vol. Inf., 1898; quarter master gen. of Mich., 1900; military instructor Michigan Military Academy, 1901. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, Knights of S. John. Recreation: Music. Office: 75 Woodward Av. Residence: 117 Commonwealth Av.
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