EARLE, Horatio Sawyer - State highway commissioner, manufacturer; born, Mt. Holly, Vt., Feb. 14, 1855; son of Nelson C. and Eliza A. (Sawyer) Earle; educated in district school at Mt. Holly, two terms at Black River Academy, Ludlow, Vt., and two terms in drafting, at night school, Chicopee Falls, Mass.; married, 1st, Mt. Holly, Feb. 15, 1874, Agnes L. Lincoln, of Plymouth Vt. (now deceased); again, Chicopee Falls, Aug. 23, 1882, Anna M. Keyes. Lived on farm till 19; worked in iron foundry, became foreman, inventor, patentee, traveling man; president Sunley Finish Color Co., Detroit; treasurer H. S. Earle Manufacturing Co., Detroit; sales manager, North Wayne Tool Co., Hallowell and North Wayne, Me. Assistant chief fire department, Chicopee Falls, 1883; appointed chairman Michigan L. A. W. Good Roads committee, 1895, and elected chief consul for Michigan Division, 1898; state senator, 1900; president National L. A. W., 1906; chairman Michigan Highway Commission, 1901; state highway commissioner since 1903 (reappointed, 1905). President National Convict Labor Good Roads Association; founder American Roadmakers' Association. Mason (32), Shriner; member I. O. O. F., Elks, Grange, O. E. S. Clubs: Detroit Wheelmen, Torrington (Conn.) Wheelmen. Office: 196 W. Alexandrine Av. Residence: 705 4th Av.
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EAST, Caleb Mills - secretary and treasurer Murphy Iron Works; born, Ontario, Can., Aug. 29, 1852; son of William and Margaret (Mills) East; educated at Park Hill, Ont., Normal School, Toronto, and Trinity Medical College; married at Vienna, Can., 1880, Elizabeth Horley. Taught school for 5 years in Canada; came to Detroit, 1881, and was bookkeeper for 6 years for J. & T. Hurley; began in manufacturing business, 1888, with the Murphy Iron Works, of which he has been secretary and treasurer since 1905; also treasurer Murphy Co., Ltd., since its organization in 1899. Republican. Methodist. Supreme Finance-keeper of International Congress (fraternal order). Recreation: Interested in the study and cultivation of plants and shrubbery with a view to beautifying homes. Office: Foot of Walker St. Residence: 94 Atkinson Av.
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EATHERLY, Florance Darling - lumber manufacturer; born, Coldingham, Scotland, Nov. 22, 1834; son of John and Isabella (Sherlaw) Eatherly; came to America, 1850; educated in public schools; married at New Milford, Pa., Nov. 19, 1879, Kate K. Moss. Began learning carpenter's trade at Detroit, 1850, under Hugh Moffat; entered manufacture of lumber, 1852, became partner in form of Moffat, Eatherly & Co., 1870, and has been sole proprietor of the business since death of Mr. Moffat, 1884; president and treasurer U. S. Frumentum Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32), Knight Templar, Mystic Shriner. Recreation: Farming. Office: 501 Moffat Blk. Residence: 636 Jefferson Av.
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EATON, Levi F. - President Peninsular Engraving Co.; born, Windsor, Vt., Sept. 20, 1851; son of Hezekiah C. and Elizabeth (Damon) Eaton; educated in public and private schools; married at Pomfret, Conn., Aug. 28, 1882, Susan Medbury. Began active career as bookkeeper in provision house of Meriden, Conn., 1867, and later engaged in provision business for himself; entered engraving business at Meriden, 1883, under title of the Illustrating Engraving Co., later becoming Eaton & Peck Co.; sold out interest to Meriden Gravure Co. and came to Detroit, 1891, as foreman of engraving department of Winn & Hammond Engraving Co.; organized the Peninsular Engraving Co., 1895, of which has been the head since time of organization. Independent Republican. Baptist. Vice President Employing Photo Gravure Association; member Detroit Board of Commerce, Employers' Association of Detroit. Mason (32), Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Motor boating. Office: 73 Fort St., W. Residence: 50 Atkinson Av.
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EDDY, Frank Woodman - Merchant and manufacture; born, Warsaw, N. Y., July 29, 1851; son of Rev. Zachary (D. D.) and Malvina R. (Cochran) Eddy; educated at Round Hill School and public schools, Northampton, Mass.; Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.; married at Detroit, Sept. 10, 1879, Florence Taylor. Began business career in employ of wholesale hardware firm of Mulford & Sprague, New York City; went to California, 1873, and engaged while there in hardware, newspaper and printing business; came to Detroit, 1875, and since 1876 has been member of firm of H. D. Edwards & Co., rubber goods, mill supplies and ship chandlers. Also president National Can Co.; director Detroit Oak Belting Co., Nelson Baker & Co., Morgan & Wright Rubber Goods Manufacturing Co. (N. Y.), Wayne County Savings Bank, Detroit Trust Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason; member Delta Psi. Clubs: Detroit (ex-president), Yondotega, Detroit Athletic (ex-president), Automobile, Country, Detroit Boat, Caledon Mountain Trout, Big Point, Old Club. Recreations: Shooting and fishing. Office: 16-24 Woodward Av. Residence: 32 Stimson Pl.
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EDDY, William J. - Born, Port Oram, N. J., June 16, 1872; son of James and Mary (Penluna) Eddy; graduate Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, Mich.; holds teachers' state life certificate diploma; married at Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 20, 1902, Miss Jean B. Claxton. At 12 years of age began working on farm, studying common and high school branches without a teacher, evenings, and began teaching school at 19; was principal Gagetown (Mich.) schools 4 years, and superintendent schools, Croswell, 4 years; entered real estate business at Croswell, Mich., 1905; removed to Detroit, 1906; treasurer Real Estate Trust Co. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason; member Maccabees. Recreation: Study of languages. Office: 1014 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 69 Ash St.
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EDGAR, Clinton Goodloe - Merchant; born, Detroit, Dec. 21, 1873; son of James and Mary (Goodloe) Edgar; educated in Detroit Seminary; Detroit Home and Day School; graduate Michigan Military Academy, 1892; graduate Cornell University, degree B. Sc., chemistry, 1897; married at Washington, D. C., Dec. 5, 1900, Mary McComas. Began business career with Detroit Gas Works, 1897; has been member of firm of W. H. Edgar & Sons since 1898, sugars, syrups, molasses and glucose. Also director First National Bank, Michigan Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Kappa Alpha fraternity. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 72 Jefferson Av. Residence: 188 Iroquois Av.
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EDSON, James Lafayette was born at Batavia, Genesee County NY, July 31, 1844. His father's name was Lewis M. Edson. His mother was Sarah A. Flint. They had five children, three boys and two girls, James L. being the eldest. The family were descendants of early puritans, the mother being from Massachusetts.
The elder Mr. Edson contracted the yellow fever while on a visit to the South, and never fully recovered from its effects, and in consequence of this fact, he and his family made frequent changes of residence while searching for a favorable climate. They finally located at Akron in NY about 25 miles east of Buffalo and there in 1859 the father died. The two brothers of J.L. Edson, John M. and Dallas M., enlisted in the War of the Rebellion, the former dying at Fortress Monroe and the latter a few days after reaching home. The mother and one sister Mrs. Charles M. Rich live at Akron, NY.
The year following his father's death, James L. Edson, who was then 16 years old, became a clerk in the store of Charles M. Rich, the leading merchant in the village. He was in the employ of Mr. Rich four years and then went to Buffalo where he remained about a year. While in Buffalo he became impressed with the larger business opportunities afforded in the West, and determined to make a venture elsewhere. With this idea he left Buffalo, without deciding definitely as to where he would settle; and on December 7, 1855, arrived in Detroit. Reaching this city an entire stranger, and with but little means, he sought employment and secured a situation with James Stephens, in the then widely advertised and well-known "Checkered Store", located on the site now occupied by the stores of J.L. Hudson. He remained about two years and in 1857 secured a place in the large wholesale dry goods house of Orr, Town & Smith, who had succeeded Zachariah Chandler & Co. at 23 Woodward avenue. Mr. Chandler, who had been elected to the United States Senate, retaining an interest as special partner. In the spring of 1866 Mr. Edson was admitted as a partner in the business, the name of the firm being changed to Allan Sheldon & Co., the partnership continuing for six years. In February 1872 in connection with George F. Moore, Ransom Gillis, Charles Buncher and Stephen Baldwin, Mr. Edson organized the firm of Edson, Moore & Co. They began business at Nos. 188 and 190 Jefferson avenue , on the west side of Bates street and in 1882 removed to the building Nos. 194 to 204 Jefferson Avenue, which was erected especially for their occupancy.
In this place the success of the firm has been quite exceptional, and no house of the kind in Detroit does a larger business, and few dry goods houses in the West sell as many goods yearly as are marketed by their establishment. The extent of the business affords ample scope for business management of the highest order, and the success achieved affords abundant evidence of the possession of these qualities by the persons chiefly interested.
In social life, Mr. Edson is known as a warm friend and generous companion. He is liberal in his benefactions, appreciative of good endeavors, discriminating in judgment, and is highly esteemed as a progressive, successful and public-spirited citizen. Politically he is a Republican, and has served as President of the Michigan Club. In addition to his regular business interests, he is a large shareholder in the Brush Electric Light Company, and a director in the People's Savings Bank.
He was married in August 1857 to Julia A. Collins. They have two living children, Mary A. and Lillian E. A third daughter now deceased, was the wife of E.T. Adams
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EDWARDS, Allen Fulton - railway official; born, Crawford, Ga., June 14, 1876; son of James M. and Elizabeth (Scudder) Edwards; educated in public schools of Memphis, Tenn., private school, Charlotteville, Va., and Columbia University; married at Detroit, Jan. 21, 1904, Christine Muir Russel. Began active career as cashier in offices of the Yonkers Railroad, Yonkers, N. Y., 1896, and became superintendent and general superintendent of the road; went to Petersburg, Va., 1898, as general manager of electric light and railway properties; removed to Detroit, 1900, to become general manager Toledo & Monroe Railway, also, in 1900, was made general manager Detroit & Toledo Shore Line R. R., of which became receiver, 1902; has been purchasing agent Detroit United Railway since 1904. President National Pipe and Hose Coupler Co., Monroe Roller Coaster Co.; treasurer Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Ry.; director Detroit, Monroe & Toledo Short Line Railway, Newport Stone Co., Monroe, Piers & Park Resort Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, University. Recreations: Golf, shooting and fishing. Office: 12, Woodward Av. Residence: 212 Seminole Av.
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EDWARDS, George W. - Merchant; born, New Bedford, Mass., July 20, 1842; son of William G. and Emeline (Coffin) Edwards (both born in Nantucket, Mass.); common school education; married, New Bedford, 1866, Harriett P. Brown. Has been engaged in merchandise business since March 12, 1869; senior member firm of H. D. Edwards & Co., dealers in rubber goods, mill supplies and ship chandlers. Also vice president Detroit Oak Belting Co. Member Board of Commerce. Republican in politics. Presbyterian in religious affiliations: president board of trustees Westminister Presbyterian Church. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club of St. Clair Flats, Country, Detroit Book. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 18-24 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: 539 Cass Av., Detroit; summer residence: Nantucket, Mass.
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EGAN, Frank William - railway official; born, Amboy, IL Jan. 31, 1862; son of Frank E. and Ann (Lana) Egan; educated in public schools; married at Slather, Mo., June, 1889, Miss Ada Mann. Entered railway service as telegraph operator, Chicago & Alton by., 1877, and became train despatched and chief dispatcher same road; was train dispatcher Wabash Ry., 1893-94; train master Kansas, Pittsburgh & Gulf Ry., 1895-98; train master Grand Trunk R. R., 1898-99, and superintendent Middle division, 1899-01, and Western division, 1901-02; general superintendent Denver & Rio Grande Ry., 1902-03, and Colorado & Southern Ry., Jan.-Aug., 1903; general manager Fort Worth & Denver City Ry., Aug-Dec., 1903; assistant superintendent transportation Grand Trunk R. R. at Island Pond, Vt., 1904-05, and superintendent Western division same road since Jan. 1, 1905. Republican. Catholic. Recreation: Hunting. Office: Brush St. Depot. Residence: 123 Forest Av., E.
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EGLE, William - born, Baden Baden, Germany, Mar. 15, 1867; son of John and Mary (Schleit) Egle; educated in Germany; came to the United States, 1881; married at Detroit, 1894, Miss Elizabeth Zimmerman. Entered United States Army as musician and was stationed at Fort Custer, Mont., 1881-91, becoming sergeant 1st Cavalry Regiment Band; came to Detroit, 1891; invented and patented a china kiln, and with his brother, Henry, organized the Egle Brothers manufacturing Co., 1897 (incorporated, 1902), manufacturers of china kilns; has been in sole charge of the business since death of his brother, 1904. Also president Eureka Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of manhole doors. Republican. Recreations: Boating and river diversions. Office: 169-171 Sylvester Av. Residence: 939 Bellevue Av.
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EISEN, Adolph - architect; born, Switzerland, Mar. 18, 1878; son of Gottlieb and Albertine (Leimbacher) Eisen; came to America with parents, 1882; educated in public schools of Andrews, Ind., married at Chelsea, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Oct. 15, 1905, Lettie Wackenhut. Began studies in Detroit, 1894; has been member of firm of Mildner & Eisen since Nov. 1, 1906. Member Architectural League of America, Detroit Architectural Club. Member German Evangelical Church. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 1018 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 162 Leverette St.
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EKHARDT, August - born, Bavaria, Germany, Apr. 18, 1846; came to America, 1854; educated in Canada; married at Cincinnati, O., 1872, Miss Matilda Hiler. Learned brewer's trade in Cincinnati, where he lived, 1863-72; came to Detroit, 1872, and in 1883 associated with Herman Becker and entered the brewing business on his own account, incorporating, 1891, as Ekhardt & Becker Brewing Co. Republican. Protestant. Mason. Member Harmonie Society. Office: 482 Orleans St. Residence: 212 Sherman.
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ELDRIDGE, William A. - Born, Port Huron, Mich., (St. Clair Co) Oct. 15, 1847; son of Gustavus A. and Ellen Eldridge; common school education; married at Jefferson, Ill., Oct. 15, 1872, Florence Bean. Began active career in forwarding and coal business, at Port Huron; was made freight and passenger agent of the Star Line Steamers, Detroit, 1883; became associated with the Parker & Millen Steamboat and Insurance Agency, 1887, and has since had charge of its fire insurance department, the firm name being changed to Parker Bros., and upon incorporation, 1903, to Parker Brothers Co., Ltd., fire and marine insurance, coal, coke and foundry supplies, wrecking outfits and cartage agency. Also secretary and treasurer Michigan Association of Fire Insurance Agents. Mason (32), Shriner. Club: Detroit Underwriters' (president). Recreations: All outdoor sports. Office: 33 Fort St., W. Residence: 748 2nd Av.
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ELLIOTT, Clifford - wholesale grocer; born in West India Islands, Feb. 1, 1852; son of John and Rosalin (Smith) Elliott. Began business career in employ of Farrington, Campbell & Co., wholesale grocers, and has continued with the house through various changes to date; became partner in the business, 1877; the name of the firm was changed to B. F. Farrington & Co., and on death of Mr. Farrington, 1882, the title became Sinclair, Evans & Elliott, and later, C. Elliott & Co., which has been a branch of the National Grocers' Co. since 1902. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Country. Office: 119 Larned St., W. Residence: 111 Eliot St.
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ELLIOTT, George, Born, Lorain Co., O., Aug. 4, 1862; son of Hiram and Amelia (Benson) Elliott; educated in public schools of Lorain Co.; married at Bridgeport, O., 1883, Alice M. Chapman. Began active career as telegraph operator on the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Ry. (now part of B. & O. Ry. system); was connected with wholesale grocery business at Bridgeport, O., for 8 years, and for 7 years was identified with preserving and packing fruits and vegetables, in Wheeling, W. Va; came to Detroit, 1898, and established his present business as manufacturers' agent. Methodist. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 82 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 124 Seward Av.
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ELLIOTT, Edgar., Born, Detroit, May 2, 1865; son of Richard R. and Ellen (McCarthy) Elliott; educated in private school and Detroit College; unmarried. Began active career in employ of the Michigan Stove Co., 1883; became connected with the Peninsular Stove Co., 1890; was manager Caille Bros. Co., 1904-06; has been director, secretary, treasurer and manager of the Sun Stove Co. since June 20, 1906. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Commercial, Country. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 1305-1319 Bellevue Av. Residence: 57 Piquette Av.
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ELLIS, Griffith Ogden - publisher; born, Urbana, O., Nov. 19, 1869; son of Griffith and Jane Hoge (Woods) Ellis; educated in Urbana public schools, Urbana University, Columbian University and University of Michigan; married, Detroit Apr. 21, 1897, Ellen Winifred Scripps. In government service at Washington, 1890-91; became connected with the Sprague Publishing Co., 1891, and has been vice president of the company since 1894; also vice president Sprague's Correspondence School. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Office: 733-744 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 30 Kirby Avenue, W.
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ELLIS, Robert G. - born, Ireland, Nov. 25, 1868; son of Kennedy and Sarah (Adams) Ellis; educated in public schools; came to America, 1886; married at Detroit, Sept. 2, 1897, Miss Edith E. Baisch. Began active career at Detroit in employ of M. M. Stanton, wholesale furnishings, and spent 7 years in the store and 8 years on the road as traveling salesman for the house; remained with this firm until he began for self in 1902 as importer of linens and handkerchiefs. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Hodges Bldg., 121 Jefferson Av. Residence: Jefferson Apts.
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EMERSON, Justin Edwards - physician; born, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 1841; son of Rev. John S. and Ursula Sophia (Newell) Emerson; graduate Williams College, A. B., 1865 (A. M.); graduate Harvard Medical School, 1868, married at Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 26, 1877, Wilimena H. Eliot, A. M., M.D.; assistant physician Michigan Insane Asylum, Kalamazoo, 1870-7; traveled in Europe, 1878-79; in practice in Detroit since Oct., 1880; consulting neurologist Harper Hospital, and of Children's Free Hospital, Detroit; attending physician St. Joseph's Retreat, Dearborn, Mich. Fellow American Academy of Medicine (president, 1893); member American Medico-Psychological Association, American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine, S. A. R., Detroit Association of Charities. Republican. Mason. Member Sons of the American Revolution, Society of the Colonial Wars. Club: Old Club. Recreations: Study of alphabets of different languages; searching genealogies. Address: 128 Henry St.
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EMMERT, John Harley - Auditor; born, Hedgesville, W. Va., Aug. 31, 1858; son of John and Louise (Burkhart) Emmert; educated in public schools of Maryland and at Fort Scott, Kan.; married Kansas City, Dec. 6, 1883, Cynthia H. Finney. Began active career at Fort Scott as telegraph operator of the Missouri River, Fort Scott & Gulf Rd., now part of the Frisco system, and became assistant to the general manager and later division superintendent and general superintendent of the road; was assistant to the president of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Ry., at Prescott, Ariz., 1899-1905; came to Detroit, 1905, and has since been auditor of estate of Simon J. Murphy; also auditor and director Simon J. Murphy Co., Murphy Power Co., Murphy Heating Co. and Murphy Storage & Ice Co. Republican. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf and other outdoor diversions.
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EMMONS, Harold Hunter - Lawyer; born, Detroit, June 30, 1875; son of Marcus A. and Alma M. Emmons; graduate Detroit high School, classical course, Feb., 1893; University of Michigan, degrees of A. B., 1897, LL.B., 1899; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since July 1, 1899; member law firm of Maybury, Lucking, Emmons & Helfman, originally established 1878, present firm, Jan. 1, 1903. Lieutenant, junior grade, Michigan State Naval Brigade. Republican. Member Delta Chi. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Baseball, football, handball, tennis and rowing, at different periods. Office: 511 Moffat Blk. Residence: 635 2nd Av.
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ENDICOTT, John - Treasurer The Newcomb-Endicott Co., wholesale and retail dry goods and carpets; born, Beverly, Mass., July 12, 1867; son of Robert R. and Anna W. (Sheldon) Endicott; educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, N. H., and Harvard University, graduating with degree of A. B.; married at Detroit, Aug., 1893, Elizabeth Watson (now deceased); again at Detroit, Aug. 9, 1902, Miss Mary Elizabeth Booth. Was with Union Pacific Ry. Co., at Omaha, Neb., and Sioux City, Ia., 1889-91; came to Detroit, 1891, and became connected as head bookkeeper with the house with which he has since continued; admitted as member of the firm, 1896, and has been treasurer since incorporation, 1903. Owner of large stock farm near Birmingham, where he breeds Hackney horses. Republican. Unitarian. Recreation: Breeding fine horses. Office: 190-206 Woodward Av., Detroit. Residence: Detroit; summer residence: Birmingham, Mich.
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ENGLE, Seth Eldridge - Lawyer; born, Sharon, N. Y., Mar. 14, 1840; son of Martin and Louisa (Seeley) Engle; educated in Sharon Springs up to 1855; at Kisco Institute to 1857; Lombard University, Galesburg, Ill., to 1861; University of Michigan, 1863-64; married, Pittsfield, Mich., 1866, Amelia A. Crittenden. Enlisted in 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 1862, and was wounded at battle of South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862; was in general practice in Washtenaw Co., Mich., 1866-75; removed to Detroit, 1875, where he has continued in practice alone. Republican until nomination of McKinley. Member G. A. R., Knights of Pythias, National Union. Recreation: Travel. Office: 705 Whitney Opera House Bldg. Residence: 82 Lincoln Av.
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ENGLISH, William R. - born, Adrian, Mich., (Lenawee Co) Feb. 14, 1860; son of Richard and Catherine (Leonard) English; educated in public schools of Adrian; unmarried. Engaged in farming until 1895, when he removed to Milwaukee and remained there for 3 years not engaged in any business; came to Detroit, 1898, and has since been operating in real estate in all its branches. Member Detroit Real Estate Exchange. Republican. Member Knights of Maccabees, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 905 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 468 4th Av
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EPSTEAN, George G. - born, Detroit, Sept. 21, 1874; son of Isaac and Bloome (Epstean) Epstean; educated in public schools of Detroit, 1881-88, Detroit Business University, 1890-91; married at Detroit, Feb. 5, 1902, Anna Frankenstein. Began active career as bookkeeper for McLaughlin Bros., real estate; has been in general real estate business on his own account since 1892. Secretary Real Estate Board, 1905-06, and member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 311 Moffat Blk. Residence: 221 E. Hancock Av.
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ERDMAN, Charles - born, Silesia, Germany, May 14, 1845; educated in orphan school in Germany; came to America, 1873; married at Saginaw, Mich., 1891, Emma Wilhelm. Learned carriage making trade in Germany; located in Detroit, 1873; associated with Henry Sievers, 1875, as Sievers & Erdman, and organized firm of Sievers & Erdman. Lutheran. Republican. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Music. Office: Cor. Jefferson Av. and Beaubien St. Residence: 81 Erskine St.
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ERICHSEN, Hugo - physician, author; born, Detroit, June 22, 1860; son of Claus Detlef and Elise (Ruslaub) Erichsen; on father's side of Danish extraction, on mother's Russian; educated German-American Seminary, Detroit; Realschule, Kiel, Germany; Detroit Medical College, graduating Mar. 6, 1882; graduate Medical Department, University of Vermont, June 26, 1882, and from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Kingston, Ont., 1883. Married at Detroit, June, 1, 1886, Emma Amelia Eggeman. Practiced in Detroit since 1882; city physician, Detroit, 1888-90; professor diseases of the brain and nervous system Quincy, Ill., 1883-85. Assistant editor Detroit Clinic, 1883, and subsequently associate editor Western Medical Reporter; for many years has been contributor to medical journals and standard popular magazines. Author: "Medical Rhymes," St. Louis, 1884; "The Cremation of the Dead," Detroit, 1887. Honorary member cremation societies of Milan, Italy, and The Netherlands, and of the Detroit Florist' Club. Founder of Michigan Cremation Association and Detroit Crematorium. Mason. Recreations: Amateur photography and gardening. Office: Parke, Davis, & Co. Residence: 240 Chandler Av.
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EVERTS, Frank C. - Real estate; born, Indianapolis, Aug. 2, 1876; son of Fred D. and Louise (Snyder) Everts; educated in public schools of Indianapolis and Detroit up to 1889; married at Chicago, Apr. 23, 1898, Elizabeth Weber (now deceased). Began active career in printing business with Detroit Evening News, 1890; resigned on account of ill health and traveled for one year, locating in Chicago, 1892, and entered insurance business; assistant superintendent Prudential Life Insurance Co. until 1898; then manager Insurance Department of George Dreblow & Co., real estate, insurance and mortgage bankers, 1898-1900; acted as traveling salesman for advertising specialty house for one year and 9 months and was with National Life Insurance Co. of Des Moines, Ia., selling bonds of the company, with headquarters in Chicago; returned to Detroit, 1904, and became salesman for The Gerard, Stormfeltz, Loveley Co., dealers in all branches of real estate, superintendent, 1905, and since Apr. 23, 1907, has been general manager for the company. Republican. Member Masonic order, Independent Workmen. Recreation: Boating. Office: 76-78 Griswold Bldg. Residence: 28 Fairbanks St.
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EYRE, George F.C. - born, Brighton, Ont., Can., Oct. 9, 1866; son of John and Calista Adelaide Victoria (Stevens) Eyre; educated in public schools of Brighton; Upper Canada College, Toronto, Ont.; University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1895; married at Detroit, Nov. 6, 1888, Ada B. Perry; practiced law at Detroit, 1895-1900; has been president American Health and Accident Insurance Co., with head office in Detroit, since 1900; also president and treasurer American Casualty Insurance Co., head office, Buffalo, N.Y. Republican. Protestant. Mason. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 59 Ledyard St.
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