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MacAULEY, Richard Henry
Manager Aetna Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn., for Eastern Michigan; born, Detroit, Mar. 9. 1873; son of Richard and Josephine Annette (Foster) Macauley; educated in public and private schools of Detroit, Lawrenceville (N.J.) Academy and Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.; married, Hartford, Nov. 7, 1895, Sarah Taintor Bulkeley. Began active career in wholesale millinery business, in which he continued for nine years; has been manager for Aetna Life Insurance Co., with headquarters in Detroit, since Apr. 10, 1905. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Delta Psi. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreations: Football, baseball. Office: 929-934 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 76 Davenport St.
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MacDONALD, Frederick William
Dentist; born, Ripley, Can., Feb. 12, 1876; son of Archibald and Elizabeth (McAsh) MacDonald; educated in public schools of Ripley and Owen Sound Collegiate Institute; D.D.S., Dental Department, Detroit Medical College, 1899; married at Centralia, Can., Sept. 3, 1903, Ada Mary Hutton. Has practiced in Detroit since 1899; professor operative dentistry, Detroit College of Medicine (dental department); editor The Odontoblast, a dental magazine. Republican. Presbyterian. President First District Dental Society; member Michigan State Dental Society. Mason (Palestine Lodge). Recreations: Athletics. Office: 271 Woodward Av. Residence: 506 Alexandrine Av., W.
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MacFARLANE, J.F. Maurice
Manager The Hees, Macfarlane Co.; born, Montreal, Can., Sept. 18, 1849; son of William Stewart and Mary, daughter of Hon. James Ferrier, who, with John Molson, brought the first steam engine to Canada, built the first railroad, from Montreal to Lachine, was for many years chairman of the Grand Trunk Ry., and a member of the Quebec legislature and of the senate in the Canadian Parliament. Educated in preparatory school of McGill College, Montreal; married, 1874, Victoria A. Amsden, of Scranton, O. (died, 1882); again, 1887, Harriet Story, of New York. Left Montreal, 1868, for Chicago, and was with Field, Leiter & Co., until 1870; returned to Montreal and for four years was connected with a wholesale dry goods house; was proprietor general merchandise business at Woodstock, Ont., 1874-80; removed to Toronto, Ont., and engaged in manufacture of window shades, 1880-94; came to Detroit, January, 1895, and organized the firm of Hees, Macfarlane & Co., which was incorporated, 1904, as The Hees, Macfarlane Co. (subsidiary company of the Columbus Shade Cloth Co.), manufacturers of window shades and window shade cloths. Member Canadian Militia during the Fenian raid. Republican. Protestant. Royal Arch Mason; member Foresters. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Automobile. Recreations: Golf, automobiling. Office: Myrtle and Hubbard Av. Residence: 17 Joy St.
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MACKLEM, Stephen B.
Born, Hamilton, Ont., Aug. 22, 1856; son of John and Margaret (Blaine) Macklem; educated in public schools of Lexington, Mich., and Hamilton (Ont.) Business University, graduating, 1877; married at Waterford, Ont., 1877, Ella Tressa Pursel. Began business career for self in general store at Lexington, continuing 1878-79; sold out, moved to Detroit and became connected with wholesale dry goods house of J.K. Burnham & Co., dry goods, boots, shoes, groceries, etc., Fenton, Mich., selling out, 1889; returned to Detroit and entered real estate and insurance business with his brother, William E., as Macklem Bros., January, 1890; bought out his brother’s interest 1900, and has since conducted the business in his own name. republican. Mayor of Fenton, 1889-90. Methodist. Member Y.M.C.A. Member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar (Recorder Damascus Commandery No. 42, since 1897). Recreation: Traveling. Office: 418 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 685 Trumbull Av.
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MacLACHLAN, Daniel A.
Aurist and oculist; born, Alymer, Ont., Can., Nov. 10, 1852; son of Archibald and Mary (Robertson) MacLachlan; attended public schools of Aylmer; studied medicine under Dr. Clark, of Aylmer, and at University of Michigan, Medical Department, graduating, M.D., 1879; passed examinations at College of Physicians and Surgeons, Toronto, Can. Taught school, 1872-74; began practice of medicine at Pontiac, Mich., 1879, and later practiced at Holly, Mich..; appointed to chair of theory and practice of medicine, university of Michigan, 1885; visited hospitals of London, Heidelberg, Vienna and Paris in 1889 and while in latter city received appointment to chair of eye, ear, nose ad throat, University of Michigan; visited hospitals of London and Edinburgh, studying operations on eye and ear and vocal organs, in 1892; resigned professorship in university, October, 1895, and has since practiced in Detroit. Member medical staff of Grace Hospital; associate editor Medical Counselor; ex-member Michigan State Board of Health. Member American Ophthalmological, Otological and Laryngological Society (one of the founders), Michigan State Homeopathy 9first vice president, 1896), Detroit Homeopathic Practitioners’ Society. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Wayne. Recreations: Golf, yachting. Office: 1301 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 64 Watson St.
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MacMILLAN, James Alexander
Physician; born, Strathroy, Ont., Can., Apr. 15, 1863; son of James and Margaret (Bentley) MacMilian; educated in Strathroy public and high schools; Toronto Normal school; Toronto University, degree of B.A., 1887; M.B., 1893; post-graduate study in hospitals of London, Eng; married at Detroit, 1897, Annie Romlyn Buttrick. Began practice in Detroit, 1893; professor clinical proctology and adjunct professor therapeutics, Detroit College of Medicine; clinical proctologist to Harper Hospital, and department of rectal surgery, German Polyclinic, Detroit. member American Medical Association, American Proctological Society, Michigan Academy of Sciences. Presbyterian. Mason (32o) , Knight Templar, Shriner, Office and residence: 666 Woodward Av. McMillan, Philip H., lawyer; born in Detroit; son of the late Senator James and Mary L. (Wetmore) McMillan; graduate Yale University, Classical and Law departments, 1895. Member law firm of Angell, Boynton, McMillan & Bodman since 1895; has devoted his attention mainly as executor to management of family estate since death of his brother, William C. McMillan, February, 1907. President Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co., Detroit Seamless Tube Co., Michigan Malleable Iron Co.; vice president and treasurer Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat Co.; director Detroit Savings Bank, First National Bank, Detroit R.R. Elevator Co, The Detroit Hotel Co., Monarch Steel Castings Co., Packard Motor Car Co. Trustee Grace Hospital Bldg. Office: 804 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 838 Jefferson Av.
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MacPHERSON, Frank Herbert
Public accountant; born, Sharon, Ont., Can., Sept. 2, 1861; son of Crawford and Elizabeth (Terry) Macpherson; educated in public schools of Ontario. Began active career in general store, 1872, continuing until 1875; in printing office, 1876-78; bookkeeper in general store at Brigden, Ont., 1879-82; publisher Beeton (Ont.) World, Canadian Bee Journal, Canadian Poultry Journal, 1883-92; publisher Windsor (Ont.) Review, 1893-96; in field of accounts since 1897; head of F.H. MacPherson & Co., public accountants and auditors, since 1904. President institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Represented Institute of Ontario, chartered accountants at St. Louis Exposition; frequent contributor of articles on accounting to technical magazines. President American Typograph Company; director Essex County Loan and Savings Company. Clubs: Detroit, Windsor (Ont.) Club. Recreations: Automobiling. Office: 712-713 union Trust Bldg. Residence: Alfred Apts.
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MADAY, Albert
Real estate and fire insurance; born, Poland, Apr. 7, 1864; son of Frank and Agnes (Siodmak) Maday; educated in public schools of Wapno, Poland; came to America, spring of 1882; married at Detroit, May 21, 1901, Addie Richards. Began at 18 years of age as laborer in coal mines of Pennsylvania; at 20 was dining room waiter in Wyoming Valley Hotel, Wilkenbarre, Pa., and Wyoming House, Scranton; then sewing machine agent for Eldridge Co., Chicago; next traveled and sold pictures and picture frames for self; engaged in picture and frame business in Detroit and entered real estate and fire insurance; began buying real estate, 1890, and in 1907, became owner of three sections of heavily timbered land in British Columbia. Has traveled extensively in United States and Cuba. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit real Estate GBoard. member Michigan national Guard, 1900-01. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Polish Singing Society, Harmonia. Recreations: Hunting, fishing and music. Address: 781 St. Aubin Av.
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MAEDEL, Arthur
Commercial freight agent, Chicago & Alton R.R.; born, Benmiller, Ont., Oct. 23, 1873; son of Gottfried and Wilhelmina (Frank) Maedel; educated in public schools of Canada and business university, Detroit; married, Detroit, June 28, 1905, Katherine Gertrude Becker. Entered railway service, 1894, as billing clerk Michigan Central Ry., and was later rate clerk in commercial office and contracting freight agent, 1902; was contracting freight agent of the Chicago & Alton R.R., 1902-05, and has been commercial freight agent of the same road since June 1, 1905. Republican in political affiliation. Protestant. Member Masonic order, Chapter. Club: Detroit Transportation. Recreation: Fishing. Office; 1302 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 317 Frederick Av.
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MAHON, Thomas J.
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Mar. 19, 1873; son of Lawrence and Anna (Ryan) Mahon; educated in parochial schools of Detroit; Detroit College, receiving degrees of A.B. and A.M., 1892; Law Department, university of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1896; unmarried. Has engaged in civil and criminal practice of law in Detroit since 1897. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Roman Catholic. Recreations: Boating, fishing and baseball. Office: 512 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 20 National Av.
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MAIN, James Porteus
Railway official; born, Portland, Me., Dec. 25, 1869; son of John and Mary Jane (Whitely) Main; married at Detroit, 1900, Ann Belle Richardson. Began active career in office of James H. Muir, treasurer of the Grand Trunk R.R., at Detroit, 1885; was transferred to transportation department of the road, 1886; became chief clerk to superintendent and superintendent of telegraph in March, 1894, continuing until 1904; superintendent and traffic manager Detroit, Toledo & Shore Line R.R., since Apr. 30, 1904. Republican. Presbyterian; superintendent Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School. Recreations: Church matters. Office: 513 Lightner Bldg. Residence: 98 Brainard St.
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MALCOMSON, Alexander Y.
President The Alexander Y. Malcomson Coal Co. Office: 21 State St. Residence: 63 Boston Blvd.
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MANCHESTER, William C.
Lawyer; born, Canfield, O., Dec. 25, 1873; son of Hugh A. and Susan Rozanne (Squire) Manchester; took a six-year course in Northeastern Ohio Normal College, Canfield, graduating, degree of A.B., 1894; graduate University of Michigan, Law Department, LL.B., 1896; married at Bay City, Mich., Dec. 27, 1898, Margaret Katherine MacGregor. Visited Pacific coast after leaving college and returned to Ohio, where he was with law firm of Hine & Clarke, Younstown, until Jan. 1, 1897, when he began practice in Detroit; member law firm of Manchester & Prentis, 1902-1907; is now practicing alone. Elected delegate to Constitutional Convention, State of Michigan, 1907. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican as to politics. Presbyterian in church affiliation. member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F.& A.M., Kappa Sigma. Recreation: Literature. Office: 66 Buhl Blk. Residence: 219 Vinewood Av.
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MANCOURT, Edward M.
Coal operator; born, Terre Haute, Ind., (Vigo Co) Aug. 1, 1863; son of Constant W. and Sarah Jane (Scofield) Mancourt; educated at Kenyon College, Gambier, O.; married at Sandusky, O., Dec. 22, 1886, Mattie Elizabeth Kenny. Began active career as employee of the First National Bank, Sandusky; was proprietor Merchants’ Bank, Sidney, Neb., 1883-91; treasurer and purchasing agent Columbus Hocking Coal and Iron Co., 1891-02, also Mancourt-Olmsted Coal Co., Columbus, 1899-02 and secretary J.A. Clark Coal and Coke Co., Fairmount, W. Va., 1897-02; came to Detroit, 1902, and has since been Western manager Fairmount Coal Co., Consolidation Coal Co., and Somerset Coal Co. Director National Bank of Commerce and United States Savings Bank. Member McKeen Cadets, Indiana State Militia, three years, Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Office: 1408-1410 Majestic Bldg. Residence: The Pasadena.
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MANDELL, Henry Addison
Jurist; born, Detroit, Mar. 16, 1861; son of Addison and Mary F. (Chittenden) Mandell; educated in public schools and University of Michigan, graduating, Ph.B., 1883; unmarried. Read law with Moore & Canfield and was admitted to the bar, 1885; engaged in admiralty and general practice until 1891; service as assistant city attorney, 1891-92, and assistant prosecuting attorney, 1892-1901; appointed by Gov. Bliss in 1901 as judge of circuit court, to fill vacancy; was elected to fill vacancy, 1903, and in 1906 reelected for term of six years, term expiring, 1911. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit and Michigan Bar associations; Mason, knight Templar (Detroit Commandery No. 1). Clubs: Detroit, Yondtega, Country. recreations: Amateur photography. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 819 Jefferson Av.
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MANTON, Walter Porter
Physician; born, Providence R.I., Aug. 3, 1857; son of Walter Bartlett M. (ancestor one of founders of Rhode island with Roger Williams, 1638); private education United States and Germany, fitting for college, but poor health prevented academic course; graduate Harvard Medical School, 1881; three years post-graduate studies abroad; since then in practice, Detroit; married at Lake City, Minn., 1879, Cara M. Williamson. Formerly professor clinical gynecology and professor obstetrics, Detroit College of Medicine; gynecologist to Harper Hospital, and to Eastern and Northern Michigan Asylums for Insane; consulting gynecologist St Joseph’s Retreat; president medical board, Woman’s Hospital; chairman honorary committee on Midwifery, Detroit Board of Health. Member American Medical Association, American Association Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Southern Surgeons and Gynecologists’ Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Michigan Academy Sciences, Detroit Academy Medicine, American Gynecological Society, Wayne Co. Medical Society, Tri-State Medical Society, .E. District medical Society, etc. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Pere Marquette, Fishing. Republican. Author: A Syllabus of Lectures on Human Embryology; Helps to Natural History Series (six manuals); Epitome of Obstetrics, 193. Associate editor, five years, Sajou’s Annual Universal Medical Sciences; formerly editor The Microscope; formerly editor Harper Hospital Bulletin. Wrote chapters in Jewett’s Obstetrics, and Peterson’s Obstetrics; also more than 100 special articles. Recreations; Fishing and hunting. Office: 32 Adams St. Residence: 45 Watson St.
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MANZELMANN, Charles
Born, Prussia, Germany, Nov. 11, 1861; son of John and Mary Manzelmann; came to Detroit, 1871; educated in parochial schools, Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 15, 1883, Miss Minnie Knack. Began learning broom making when a boy, in 1874, and has been engaged in the business in his own name since 1881. Vice president Mexican republic plantation Co. Member Michigan State Legislature, 1895-96; director Deaf and Dumb Institute, north Detroit, Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican, Evangelical Lutheran. Office: 741-49 Bellevue Av. Residence: 397 Sherman Av.
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MARCOTTE, John B.
Born, Detroit, Mar. 6, 1863; son of John I. and Margaret (Gartland) Marcotte; educated in public schools of Detroit; unmarried. Began active career in employ or Swift & Dobbs, wholesale druggists, Detroit, continuing one year; then became connected with Frederick Stearns & o., manufacturing chemists, and remained four years; was with Hammond, Standish & Co., meat packers, for five years; became identified with The Edward Henkel Co., wholesale grocers, 1887, and has been secretary, treasurer and manager of the company since 1895. Democrat. Catholic. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 157 Randolph St. Residence: 339 3rd Av.
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MARKS, Joseph A.
Sporting goods; born, Red Bank, N.J., Dec. 24, 1858; son of William L. and Ann M. (Lufburrow) Marks; educated in public schools of Red Bank; widower. Came to Detroit, 1879, and began active career as clerk for DuCharme, Fletcher & Co., hardware; was next connected with Limbauch & Weber, hardware, T.B. Rayl & Co., J.A. Marks & Co., and then with Hodson, Howard & Co.; firm became Hodson, Howard & Marks, and after death of Mr. Hodson, acquired full ownership as Joseph A. Marks & Co. Republican. member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar, Shrine; B.P.O.E. Recreations: All outdoor sports. Office: 93 Woodward Av. Residence: 264 Hancock Av., W.
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MARQUIS, Samuel Simpson
Clergyman; born, Sharon, O., June 8, 1866; son of John E. and Sarah P. Marquis; A.B. (with honors), Allegheny College, 1890; (Phi Beta Kappa); D.D., 1905; B.D., Cambridge Theological School, 1893; married at Warren, O., Aug. 23, 1894, Gertrude Lee Snyder. Ordered deacon P.E. Church, 1891, ordained priest, 1893; rector Trinity Church, Woburn, Mass., 1893-97, Trinity Church, Bridgewater, mass., 1897-99, St. Joseph’s Church, Detroit, 1899-1906; rector St. Paul’s Church and dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral since May 15, 1906. member of Board of Commerce. Recreation: Summer home, St. Clair River. Residence: 49 Erskine St.
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MARR, Maurice R.
Fire insurance; born, Detroit, Dec. 27, 1860; son of Maurice and Jane Grey (Diack) Marr; educated in public schools of Detroit, graduating from Detroit High School, June, 1880; married at Detroit, may 21, 1884, Phoebe E. Shelley. Upon graduating from school, became bookkeeper for James Lowrie & Sons, dry goods, Detroit, continuing with the firm, 1880-93; associated with George Taylor and bought out the Lowrie business, 1893, under firm name of Marr & Taylor, continuing until Feb. 26, 1901, when the store was destroyed by fire; reorganized and resumed business as Marr & Taylor Co., selling out, 1903; was connected with the new York life Insurance Co. until May, 1905,and has since engaged in general fire insurance. Member Detroit Board of Education eight years, 1895-03. Republican. member Church Disciples of Christ. Mason; member Knights of Pytias, Maccabees. Office: 828 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 117 Harper Av.
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MARSH, Robert George
Born, Detroit, Dec. 27, 1870; son of Robert J. and Mary (Beniteau) Marsh; educated in public schools of Detroit to 1880, and at Detroit Jesuit College, 1882-85; married at Detroit, June 3, 1896, Margaret L. Madigan. Engaged in bottling business with his father after leaving school and was later in extract business; has been proprietor of The George Marsh Co., manufacturers of soda fountains and billiard tables since 1885. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Catholic in religious affiliation. member knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Mervue. Recreations: Boating, hunting and fishing. Office: 9-11 Farmer St. Residence: 315 Jefferson Av
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MARSHALL, Arthur J.
Merchant; born, Detroit, July 5, 1858; educated in public schools. Was employed in various stores in Detroit, 1872-85; engaged as brass founder and manufacturer, 1885-97; has death in hotel supplies, cutlers’ goods, etc., since 1897. Republican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, B.P.O.E., Harmonie Society. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Credit Men’s. Office: 168 Randolph St. Residence: 73 Jay St.
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MARSHALL, Michael W.
Born, Ireland, Apr. 29,1860; son of Michael and Mary (Tyman) Marshall; educated in National schools of Ireland; came to America, 1881; married at London, Ont., Aug. 17, 1887, Elizabeth Marshall. Began active career in employ of Michigan Stove Works, learning moulding trade, and continued, 1881-89; entered life insurance with Phoenix Mutual Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn., 1889, became assistant manager for Michigan, and since 1891 has been general manager National Life Insurance Co., of Vermont, in state of Michigan. member Co. 3, Montgomery Rifles, Michigan National Guard. Catholic. Member B.P.O.E., Knights of Columbus, A.O.H. Recreations: Fishing and baseball. Office: 503 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 391 Bowen Av.
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MARTIN, William C.
Born, (Jackson Co)., Ohio Jan. 10, 1875; son of Henry and Mary (Crabtree) Martin; educated in public schools; married at Newark, O., Apr. 8, 1899, Estella Haynes. Lived on farm until 1897; became connected as solicitor with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., 1898, and was promoted to position of assistant superintendent at Toledo, O., where he remained for five years; acted as superintendent at Calumet, Mich.., two years, and has filled similar office in Detroit since 1905. Mason. Republican. Methodist. Office: 1423 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 501 Cadillac Av.
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MARTINDALE, Wales C.
Educator; son of George G. and Clarissa (Howard) Martindale; educated in public schools and Detroit High School, graduating, 1882;
married, 1887, Clara Henderson. Was appointed principal of schools Delray, 1885; removed to Detroit and served as principal of Clinton and Williams schools and Eastern High School; has been superintendent of schools, Detroit, since 1897. Acted as chairman of committee, appointed, 1896, to report upon changes in course of study, and was instrumental in readjusting schedule of special studies. Mason. Knight Templar, Shriner. Office: Board of Education Bldg. Residence: 1452 Grand River Av.
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MARTZ, Charles A.
Secretary Detroit Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 24, 1864; son of Frank and Catherine Martz; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Aug. 12, 1896, Miss Lottie Dust. Began business career in office of Detroit Brewing Co., 1881; became stockholder and director of the company and has been secretary since 1897. President Rands Manufacturing Co. Catholic. member B.P.O. E. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 490 Orleans St. Residence: 475 E. Grand Blvd.
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MARX, Jacob L.
Born, Detroit, Sept., 1859; son of Moses and Barbara (Weinstock) Marx; educated in public schools of Detroit and Goldsmith’s Business College; married, Detroit, 1889, Minnie Kopple. Began active career as dealer in hides, furs and pelts, continuing for five years; associated with his father, 1882, and established present business under title of B. Marx & Son. Republican. member U.C.T. Clubs: Commercial, Phoenix. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 92-94 Jefferson Av. Residence: 157 Palmer Av.
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MARX, Moses
Born, Germany, Nov. 12, 1829; son of David and Caroline (Heiman) Marx; came to America, 1854; widower. Was engaged for a number of years in the grocery business, but since 1882 has been senior member firm of B. Marx & Son, wholesale leather, etc. Office: 92-94 Jefferson Av. Residence: 157 Palmer Av.
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MARXHAUSEN, August
Editor and proprietor Abend-Post; born, Kassel, Germany, Apr. 2, 1833; son of August and Christine Marxhausen; educated in schools of Germany and in school of life; came to America, 1852; married at Detroit, Oct. 10, 1857, Marie Ewers. Began career in newspaper work in Germany in 1845; publisher of Abend-Post since 1853; delegate to Republican National Convention, 1900; member Board of Park commissioners, City of Detroit, 1881-93. Lutheran. President Harmonie Society and member of nearly every German society in Detroit. Office: 60 Broadway St. Residence: 201 E. Adams Av.
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MASON, Robert Edmund
Banking; born, Detroit, Sept. 30, 1868; son of Robert S. and Phoebe (Reilly) Mason; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Sept. 4, 1893, Nina A. Gould. Began active career as correspondent clerk First National Bank, 1886, continuing until 1890; was receiving teller People’s State Bank, 1890-92, paying teller, 1892-1906, and has been assistant cashier of the bank since Apr., 1906. Member Detroit light Guard, 1889-99 (secretary, 1898). Republican (vice president Alger Republican Club, 1892). Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Bankers’, North Channel Fishing and Shooting. Recreations: Fishing and shooting. Office: People’s State Bank. Residence: 23 Blaine Av.
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MASON, Robert Shaw
Vice president People’s State Bank; born, Ireland, July 27, 1839; son of Edward and Fanny W. (Shaw) Mason; educated in public schools; came to America, July, 1852; married at Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 17, 1865, Phoebe Reilly, who died, 1898; married again, Dec. 12, 1901, Mrs. Anna B. Wasey. Began in crockery business in employ of F. Wetmore & Co., 1855, continuing one year, when he resigned his position to enter the Michigan Insurance Bank; became connected with the First National Bank, Detroit, 1869, remaining until organization of the State Savings Bank, under the name of the People’s State Bank, was elected a vice president, Jan., 1907, which position he still holds. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, sailing, golf. Office: People’s State Bank. Residence: 174 Canfield Avenue, W.
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MAU, Theodore C.
Manufacturer and dealer in furs; born, Berlin, German, Mar. 5, 1847; son of John L. and Frieda (Helberg) Mau; educated in Realshule, Berlin; married at London, Eng., Feb. 18, 1880, Miss Agnes Sieber. Came to America, 1883, and spent four years in New York; located in Detroit, 1887, and was connected with Henry A. Newland & Co., furriers, for twelve years; has been in business in his own name since 1899. Republican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Harmonie Society, Loyal Guard. Recreations: Bowling and billiards. Office: 269 Woodward Av. Residence: 931 St. Antoine St.
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MAXON, William Densmore
Clergyman; born, Schenectady, N.Y., Oct. 23, 1857; son of George G. and Ann Maria (Wood) Maxon; attended public schools and Union Classical Institute, Schenectady; B.A., Union College, Schenectady, 1878, A.M., 1886 (D.D., 1894); student at General Theological Seminary, New York City, and Berkely Divinity School, Middletown, Conn.; married at Schenectady, Oct. 26, 1881, Annie Cuyler Lush. Ordered deacon, P.E. Church, 1881, ordained priest, 1882; missionary at Fonda, N.Y., 1881; assistant minister, St. George’s Church, Schenectady, 1882; acting professor logic and rhetoric Union College, 1882; rector Grace Church, Waterford, N.Y., 1883-87, Trinity Church, Utica, N.Y., 1887-94, Calvary Church, Pittsburg, Pa., 1894-98, Christ Church, Detroit, since Jan. 1, 1899. Member Sigma Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. Club: Country. Recreation: Golf. Residence: 408 Jefferson Avenue.
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MAY, James D.
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Oct. 23, 1863; son of Thomas and Eliza Margaret (Shannon) May; educated in public schools of Detroit, Detroit College and Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1887; married, Detroit, Apr. 30, 1895, Angie Monnier. Began practice in Detroit, Aug. 15, 1887, and practiced for nine years alone; was member firm of Hourns, May & Maloney for five years, and since 1901 has been senior member of firm of May & Dingeman. Also president Duncan run Coal Mining Co.; director Ohio and Michigan Coal Co.; secretary Thos. Quellette Lumber Co. Democrat. Catholic. Recreation: Athletics. Office: 623-625 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 79 N. Grand Blvd., E.
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MAY, Max
Born, Darmstadt, Germany, Mar. 10, 1860; son of Gerson and Caroline (Joseph) May; came to America, 1872; was educated in Germany and in public schools of Iowa; married at Trinidad, Colo., 1890, Hattie Jaffa. Began active career at Des Moines, Ia., and was traveling salesman for M. Riegelman, becoming partner in the firm; came to Detroit, 1896, and founded millinery and fancy goods business in his own name, of which he has since been the head. Member of Temple Bethel. Mason. Office: 253-255 Woodward Av. Residence: 1173 Brush Street.
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MAY, Samuel L.
Lawyer; born, Canada, Mar. 27, 1870; son of John W. and Isabella May; came to Detroit, 1889; educated in public schools and at Detroit College of Law; unmarried. Began practice at Detroit, May, 1891; member of firm of May & O’Brien, 1901; by addition of Hon. Edwin Denby the firm became May, Denby & O’Brien, 1903; Mr. O’Brien appointed marshal of U.S. court in China, Feb., 1907, and firm changed to May, Denby & Webster by admission of Arthur Webster, which still continues. Circuit court commissioner since Jan. 1, 1901. Second vice president City and Suburban Homes Co.; chairman board of directors Guarantee Trust and Loan Co., Ltd. Member Michigan Naval Brigade, on Board U.S.S. Yosemite, during Spanish-American War. Republican. Mason; member Maccabees, M.W.A., Amaranth Society. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft, Harmonie. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 201 Moffat Blk. Residence: 2120 E. Grand Boulevard.
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MAYWORN, Joseph
Assistant postmaster, Detroit; born, Detroit, Oct. 11, 1852; son of Joseph Mayworm; educated in public schools of Houghton, Mich., German-American Seminary, Detroit, and Bryant & Stratton Business College, Detroit; married at Houghton, Oct. 1, 1874, Sophia J. Wieber. Began active career as secretary of Lake Superior Iron Works, Houghton, continuing, Sept. 1, 1873-May 1, 1883; secretary Riverside Iron Works, Detroit, May 1, 1883-June 1, 1896, making twenty-three years’ service for same firm; has been assistant postmaster of Detroit since Oct. 1, 1897. Episcopalian. Mason. Office: Postoffice. Residence: 94 Eliot St.
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McCARROLL, John
Clergyman, physician; born, Milford, Ont., Can.; son of John and Margaret (Taylor) McCarroll; undergraduate McGill University, Montreal, 1875; prize man Greek and Latin, affiliated college, 1876; M.B., University of Toronto, 1879; M.D., Victoria University, 1879; M.D. University of Toronoto,1880; M.C.P.S.O., 1880; married at Toronto, Apr. 24, 1884, Emily Middleton Aird. Ordered deacon, Church of England, Toronto, 181,priest,1881; came to Detroit, Feb. 14, 1884; rector Grace Church since Feb. 14, 1884; naturalized as citizen of United States, 1890; dean of Detroit Convocation, Diocese of Michigan, since 1896. Republican. 32o Mason. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: Grace Church, corner Fort and 2d Sts. Residence: 58 Hancock Av. E.
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MCAULEY, James F.
Bookseller; born, Rochester, N.Y.; son of Richard and Jane Macauley; educated in public schools of Rochester; married at Rochester, N.Y., July 6, 1871, Sarah E. Preston, Rochester. Began in bookselling business in Detroit, 1869, under title of Macauley Bros. and the firm still continues. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 172 Woodward Av. Residence: 805 2d Av.
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McCLINTOCK, Charles Thomas
Physician, bacteriologist; born, Millersburg, Ky., (Bourban Co) Mar. 14, 1860; son of Alexander and Cornelia (Darnall) McClintock; graduate Kentucky Wesleyan College, A.B., 1881, A.M., 1884; University of Michigan, Ph. D., 1892, M.D., 1894; graduate student Johns Hopkins University, two years; student in European laboratories, 1897. Began practice at Ann Arbor, Mich., 1894; has practiced in Detroit since 1896. Director bacteriological laboratory Parke, Davis & Co.; adjunct professor bacteriology Detroit College of Medicine. Member American Medical Association, Mississippi Valley Medial Association, Society of American Bacteriologist, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine (ex-president), American Academy of Medicine (ex-vice president). Member Nu Sigma Nu. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Golf, boating, hunting, fishing. Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Residence: 840 Cass Av.
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McCOLL, Daniel
Manufacturer; born, Arggleshire, Scotland, Oct. 25, 1867; son of Malcolm and Janet McColl; came to Canada with parents, 1870; collegiate education at St. Thomas, Ont., Can.; unmarried. Lived on farm in Canada until 1891; removed to Chicago and was bookkeeper William Deering & Co., two years; returned to Canada and in 1897 located in Detroit; has been engaged in manufacture of lap robes and overcoats since 1899; treasurer Hugh Wallace Co. Presbyterian. Member St. Andrews’ Society. Office: N. Grand Blvd. and Orleans St. Residence: 114 Euclid Av.
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McCOLL, Jay Robert
Mechanical engineer; born, Webster, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Mar. 24, 1867; son of Robert McColl; general education Ann Arbor High School; graduated engineering department, Michigan Agricultural College, 1890; special post-graduate course there and at Cornell University; married St. John’s, Mich., (Clinton Co) Jan. 3, 1900, Belle G. Baldwin. Appointed member U.S. Geological Survey, 1890, but never accepted; adjutant professor mechanical engineering, University of Tennessee, 1890-1902; associate professor thermodynamics, Purdue University, 1902-03; associate professor steam engineering, in charge of department of steam engineering, same, 1903-05; mechanical engineer for American Blower Co. since 1905. Member American Society Mechanical Engineers, American Society for Promotion of Engineering Education since 1892. Office: 1400 Russell St. Residence: 545 John R. St.
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McCOLLOSTER, Lee Sullivan
Clergyman; born, Westmoreland, N. H., June 5, 1859; son of Sullivan Holman and Fanny Sophia (Knight) McCollester; attended public schools of Nashua, N.H., 1869-73; Buchtel Academy, Akron, O., 1873-76, Buchtel College, Akron, 1876-77; special student, London College, England, 1878; A.B., Tufts College, Mass., 1881 (D.D., 1898); B.D., Crane Theological School,
1884; married, 1st at Troy, N.H., Aug. 21, 1874, Lillian A. Wright, who died August, 1885; 2d,
at Claremont, N.H., May 1, 1889, Lizzie S. Parker. Ordained Universalist clergyman, 1884; pastor Claremont, N.H., 1884-1888, Church of Our Father, Detroit, since 1889. Traveled abroad for about three years, making a special study of the Orient, Secretary Universalist Convention of Michigan; member of board of trustees National Universalist Convention; trustee Buchtel College and of Boys’ Home and d’Arcombal Association. Independent Republican. Member Sons of American Revolution (chaplain State Society), Fine Arts Society, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa. 32o Mason (prelate Detroit Commandery, K.T. No. 1, for ten years), Shriner. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: Mountain climbing and traveling. Office: Church of Our Father. Residence: 655 John R St.
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McCORKLE, William Foster
Lawyer; born, Thorntown, Ind., Jan. 7, 1855; son of William A. and Cordelia m. (Foster) McCorkle; graduate Princeton University, degree of A.B., 1877; married, Detroit, Apr. 20, 1897, Bessie L. Dalzell. Studied law, was admitted to the bar at Brooklyn, N.Y., and began practice at Nyack, N.Y., 1880; after a short time went to Chicago and engaged in business for a year; located in Detroit, 1882, where he has since practiced. Member Detroit Bar Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Reading. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 38 Alfred St.
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McCRICKETT, Thomas Francis
Engineer; born at Detroit, Nov. 9, 1869; son of Patrick and Elizabeth (O’Flynn) McCrickett; educated in private schools and at University of Michigan, degrees of B.S. and M.E., 1897; unmarried. Has been identified with engineering department of the Russel Wheel and Foundry Co. as chief engineer, since 1897. Independent in politics. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. Club: University. Office: Russell Wheel and Foundry Co. Residence: 904 Brush St.
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McDONALD, Charles Sheldon
Lawyer; born, Macomb Co., Mich.; son of Benjamin Fowler and Maria (Duncan) McDonald; graduate Ann Arbor (Mich.) high school; educated at University of Michigan and University of Goettingen, Germany, and one year in Boston libraries; married at Detroit, July 11, 1900, Linda E. Harris. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1886;member law firm of McDonald & Fowler, established 1900. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. member School Board, City of Detroit, one year. Independent in politics. Clubs: University, Detroit, Detroit Curling, Unity. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, traveling (especially over historic grounds), athletics. Office: Hammond Bldg. Residence: 146 W. Alexandrine Av.
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McDONALD, James H.
Born, Macomb Co., Mich., Feb. 14, 1853; son of Theodore F. and Elizabeth A. (Jones) McDonald; educated in district schools; Mt. Clemens (Mich.) High School, Ann Arbor High School; University of Michigan, graduating from Literary Department, 1876, and from Law Department, LL.B., 1878; married, Detroit, May 18, 1904, Christine Jewell; four daughters. Admitted to the bar, 1878, and has since been in practice in Detroit; has associated with Lloyd L. Axford since Jan. 1, 1905. Director United States Savings Bank, Detroit, and Armada Savings Bank. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member University of Michigan Society, Detroit Municipal League (executive committee). Clubs: Bankers’, Church Club. Recreations: Horticulture and farming. Office: 411 Moffat Blk., Detroit. Residence: Winter, 68 Erskine St., Detroit; summer, 2017 Geddes Av., Ann Arbor, Mich.
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McDONELL, Henry Patrick
Born, Marine City, Mich.,(St. Clair Co) Nov. 17, 1855; son of Patrick and Mary McDonnell; educated in Marine City High School; married at Detroit, 1883, Elizabeth Creland. Has resided in Detroit since 1877 and has been engaged in the produce commission business since the beginning of his active career; president McDonnell Bros., established 1880. Democrat. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, C.M.B.A. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Rushmere. Office: 35 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 136 Canfield Av., W.
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McDONELL, J.F. Maurice
Born, Petite Cote, Ont., July 28, 1855; son of Donald L. and Frances (Gillman) McDonell; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1880, Miss Ellen L. Rice. Has been identified with the Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co., since 1874, and has been secretary of the company since 1899. Independent in politics. Episcopalian, Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Social diversions, Office: 100 Griswold St Residence: 50 Virginia Av.
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McDONOUGH, Terence E.
Born, Geneva, N.Y., July 12, 1848; son of Patrick E. and Mary J. (Ryan) McDonough, of New York; had limited opportunity of education in common schools; married at Geneva, February, 1880, Josephine Green. Was engaged for twelve years in the West in United States treasury service; located in Detroit, 1883, and has been connected with the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. since December, 1894. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 150 Jefferson Av. Residence:
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McFALL, Guy Harrison
Physician; born, Sandusky, O., (Erie Co) Apr. 21, 1876; son of Eugene and Anna (Stevens) McFall; educated in public schools; graduate Detroit Church Academy, 1895; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1899; post graduate study, London, Paris and New York; married at Louisville, Ky., Jan. 3, 1906, Linnie Belle Tucker. Has practiced in Detroit since January, 1902; lecturer on materia medica, Detroit College of Medicine; laryngologist Harper Hospital polyclinic and Children’s Free hospital. Republican. Episcopalian. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State, northern Tri-State and Wayne County medical societies, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit motor Boat. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 305 Gladwin Bldg. Residence: 720 Jefferson Av.
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McFARLANE, William Phelps
Born, Detroit, Mar. 8, 1864; son of James K. and Emily (Edwards) McFarlane; educated in public schools of Romeo, Mich.; married, Port Huron, Mich., 1885, Miss Emma Smith. Learned trade of carriage trimming with Ketchum Bros., carriage manufacturers, Romeo, continuing for four years; became foreman of carriage trimming department Anderson Carriage Co., Port Huron, 1886, superintendent of factory, 1892 (plant removed to Detroit, 1895), and has been secretary and superintendent of the company since 1900. member Knights of Maccabees, Modern Woodmen of America. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Corner Clay and Randolph Sts. Residence: 3039 North East Grand Blvd.
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McFATE, Robert
Contractor and builder; born, St. Catherines, Can., June 13, 1871; son of Robert and Margaret (Killman) McFate; educated in Dutton, Can.; married at Detroit, 1906, Miss Maud Todd. Came to Detroit, 1891, and entered employ of the Vinton Company, general building contractors; has remained with the company continuously and has been its vice president since January, 1906. Also treasurer Manufacturers’ Lumber Co. Republican. Methodist. Club: Y.M.C.A. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 120-146 Woodbridge Av., E. Residence: 839 Milwaukee Av., W.
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McGOUGH, Albert Lee
Physician; born, Geneva, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1870; son of Thomas and Mary (Mahon) McGough; educated in private schools and Detroit Jesuit College; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1894; interne Wayne County Hospital two years; married at Detroit, 1898, Marie Lodewyck; again at Dalton, Ga., 1905, Mary Wortley. Began practice in Detroit, 1894; practiced in Westfield, Wis., 1897-98, returning to Detroit, 1898; associated in practice with Dr. George Duffield Stewart two years; has practiced alone since 1900. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Recreations: Shooting and fishing. Office: 402 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 294 Pennsylvania Av.
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McGRAW, Alpheus Chittendon
Secretary United States Accident Insurance Co. of Detroit; born, Detroit, Oct. 24, 1872; son of Dennis and Margaret (Meehan) McGraw; educated in Detroit College and Detroit College of Law; married at Detroit, July 11, 1902, Cora Elizabeth Hangsterfer. Admitted to bar, but did not practice; was cashier for Mabley & Co. and Mabley, Goodfellow & Co. for ten years; has been secretary U.S. Accident Insurance Co. since 1901. Republican. Catholic. Member B.P.O.E. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: Hunting. Office: 1-2 Butler Bldg. Residence: San Bernardino Apts.
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McGRAW, Homer
Fire insurance; born, New Baltimore, Mich., Jan. 22, 1856; son of Richard and Jane (Chapman) McGraw; educated in country school and public schools of Plymouth, Mich., and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, Oct. 1, 1884, Anna Anthony. Lived on farm until 15 and clerked in general store at Plymouth until 1880; came to Detroit, 1880, and entered the wool house of Thomas McGraw, where he continued for five years; was traveling salesman in Canada for the Globe Tobacco Co. for three years; began in wholesale tobacco business with his brother, under name of Detroit Tobacco Co., continuing four years; returned to Thomas McGraw and took charge of his private business affairs, also carrying on fire insurance business, since 1889. Executor estate of Thomas McGraw; president Globe Tobacco Co.; alderman Second ward four years; now serving second term on Detroit Board of Estimates. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, Rushmere, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Fishing and automobiling. Office: 35 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 1209 Cass Av.
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McGRAW, Theodore A.
Physician; born, Detroit, Nov. 11, 1839; son of Alexander C. and Susana (Walker) McGraw; educated in public schools of Detroit; B.A., University of Michigan, 1859 (LL.D., 1905); M.D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 1863; married at New York, July 10, 1866, Alice Simpson. Practiced as assistant surgeon, U.S.A., 1863-65; has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1865; professor of surgery Detroit College of Medicine since 1869; surgeon St. Mary’s Hospital. Republican. Member Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, ex-president American Medical Association, American Surgical Association. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit. Office; 73 Cass Av. Residence: 1710 Jefferson Av.
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McGRAW, Thomas Stanley
Merchant; born, Detroit, Feb. 28, 1843; son of Virgil W. and Ann (Cullen) McGraw; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 19, 1867; Marie L. Dickinson. Served in Civil War as member of the Sixteenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Potomac; began business career, 1864, in employ of A.C. McGraw & Co., wholesale dealers in boots and shoes, the title in 1895 becoming Baldwin, McGraw & Co., of which he is partner. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreation: Fishing. Office: 193 Jefferson Av. Residence: 81 Alfred St.
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McGRAW, William T.
Born, Lavonia Township, Wayne Co.; Mich., May 12, 1860; son of Richard and Jane (Chapman) McGraw; educated in Plymouth, Mich., and Detroit Business University; married at Plymouth, Mich., (Wayne) June 15, 1897, Miss Harriette Fuller. Began active career in First National Bank, Plymouth, continuing for two years; removed to Detroit and became traveling salesman Globe Tobacco Co., later organizing the Detroit Tobacco Co., with which he is still connected; since 1906, vice president Mexican Crude Rubber Co.; director National Twist Drill Co., Globe Tobacco Co. State senator, 1898-1900. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 612 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1477 Grand River Av.
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McGREGOR, James
Banker; born, Kincardine, Scotland, May 10, 1830; son of James and Jane (Burnett) McGregor; educated in parish school, Scotland; married in Scotland, 1851, Susan Christie. Served apprenticeship as millwright and joiner, under his father, and worked at trade in Scotland and England; came to Hamilton, Can., 1858; entered service of car department of the Great Western Ry and was located at Hamilton and Sarnia; came to Detroit, 1860, and was made superintendent of the car department of the Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad, continuing until 1879; was general superintendent Michigan Car Works, 1879-92; general superintendent Michigan Peninsular Car Co., 1892-97; has been president Home Savings Bank since 1889; director Detroit Trust Co.; vice president Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co. Office: 58 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 670 Jefferson Av.
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McGREGOR, Malcolm
Lawyer; born, Amherstburg, Ont., May 25, 1869; son of William and Jessie (Peden) McGregor; educated in schools of Canada and at University of Michigan; married at Windsor, Ont., Dec. 4, 1894, Eva B. Bartlett. Has practiced in Detroit since 1900; member firm of McGregor & Bloomer; secretary Detroit College of Law and of Detroit Bar Library; professor of law of personal property and sales, Detroit College of Law; director McGregor-Barnwell Fence Co., Morton Baking Co. Member Detroit and Michigan Bar Associations. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Golf and outdoor sports. Office: 65-67 Home Bank Bldg. Residence: 186 Theodore St.
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McGREGOR, Tracy W.
Superintendent McGregor Mission; born, Berlin Heights, O., Apr. 14, 1869; son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Taitt) McGregor; educated in Toledo public schools, graduating from high school, 1886, and Oberlin College; married, Nov. 20, 1901, Katherine, daughter of David Whitney. Lived in Toledo until 21 years of age; came to Detroit, 1891, as superintendent of the McGregor Mission (founded by his father, 1890), and has since continued in that position. (The mission is a wayfarer’s lodge, for destitute men, and aims to provide them with temporary employment and also to maintain a working man’s hotel for such men as find employment and wish to reside under the restraining influences of the home; the mission has accommodations for 425 men and is three-fourths self-supporting). Treasurer Provident Loan Society; secretary Whitney Realty Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Office: 239 Brush St. Residence: 412 Pasadena Apartments.
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McGREGOR, William Henry
Born, Detroit, Aug. 16, 1861; son of Alexander and Margaret (Clark) McGregor; educated in public schools of Detroit and Detroit College of Law; unmarried. Pharmacist and superintendent of manufacturing, Parke, Davis & Co., 1880-99; president national twist Drill and Tool Co., since 1903. Ex-member Detroit Board of Education (president, 1898). Republican. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias, B.P.O.E., Harmonie Society, G.A.R. Club: Michigan Yacht. Recreation: Travel. Office: Brush and Grand Blvd. Residence: 221 Forest Av.
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McGREGOR, William Henry
Railway agent; born, Canada, Apr. 6, 1848; son of Alexander and Rebecca (Brown) McGregor; educated in public schools of Komoka, Ont.; H.M. Military School, Toronto, graduating, 1865; London Commercial College, London, graduating, 1867; married at St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 16, 1873, Annie R. Ransom. Taught school in Andrew Co., Mo., 1868; was cashier Missouri Valley R.R. Co., 1869, and North Missouri R.R. Co., 1870; agent St. Joseph & Denver R.R. Co., 1871-77; in carriage and grain business, 1878-83; has been agent Empire Line since Oct. 1, 1883. Veteran of Fenian Raid, June, 1866; promoted to captain and holds medal for services. Presbyterian. Mason. Office: 519-520 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 421 Second Av.
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McGUGIN, Dan E.
Lawyer; born, Tingley, Ia. (Ringold Co) , Aug. 29, 1879;son of Benjamin Franklin and Melissa (Critchfield) McGugin; attended Tingley High School, 1893-95; graduate Drake University, Des Moines, Ia., degree of Ph.B., 1901; University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1904; married at Nashville, Ten., Dec. 6, 1905, Virginia L. Fite. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since Aug. 1, 1904; member law firm of Huston & McGugin. Also president Merchants’ Credit Report Co.; secretary Wrock & Watson Agency, general insurance. Member Detroit Bar Association, Corinthian Lodge F. & A.M., W.A., Order of Maccabees, Delta Upsilon. Club: Peninsular. Recreations: Outdoor sports (coach Vanderbilt University football team, two months each autumn). Office: 41 Buhl Blk. Residence: 210 John R. St.
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McHUGH, Philip A.
Lawyer; born in Essex Co., Ont., Can., July 12, 1879; son of Philip and Jane (Goodwin) McHugh; came to Detroit with parents, 1884; educated in public schools of Detroit, St. Peter and St. Paul’s parochial school and Detroit College of Law, graduating, LL.B., June 11, 1904; unmarried. Associated in practice in Detroit with George F. Monaghan, June, 1904-January, 1907; in partnership with Charles P. O’Neil since Jan. 1, 1907. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations, Detroit College of Alumni Association, Cooley Chapter of Theta Lambda Phi, Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, Young Men’s Institute, Catholic Mutual Benefit Association, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Catholic Knights and Ladies of America, Catholic Order of Foresters. Clubs: Harmonie Society, Detroit Yacht, Cathedral, Detroit Light Infantry. Recreations: Horseback riding, boating and outdoor sports. Office: 705-707 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 556 Jefferson Av.
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McINTOSH, James Berkeley
General manager Clough & Warren Co.; born in Brant Co., Can.; son of George B. and Mary A. (McWilliams) McIntosh; educated in public schools of Brantford, Can., and at collegiate institute; married at Flint, Mich., 1883, Miss Ada M. Perry. Began active career in employ of William McD. Edwards, wholesale and retail grocer and commission merchant, Flint, Mich., continuing, 1879-80; was connected for three years with D.B. Lyon Co., dry goods, and was with Smith, Bridgman & Co., eleven years; organizer and manager American Collection and Reporting Agency, Owosso, Mich., and also engaged as piano dealer; became traveling representative, Apr. 1, 1900, and since June, 1905, has been general manager Clough & Warren Co., manufacturers of pianos and organs. Secretary and treasurer of The Courville Player Piano CO, Democrat. Member National manufacturers’ Association, National piano Dealers’ Association, National Piano Travelers’ Association. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Social diversions. Office: 213 Woodward Av. Residence: 720 Cass Av
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McINTOSH, William Seymour
Came to Detroit, 1879; engaged in various lines of mercantile business until 1898, when he assisted in organization of McIntosh, Crane & Co., wholesale dealers in candy, of which is secretary and treasurer. member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 54 Woodward A. Residence: 262 Fort St.
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McKAY, James Beresford
Real estate; born in County of Londonderry, North of Ireland, June 9, 1848; son of James and Mary (McClellan) McKay; educated in public and private seminaries in Ireland; married, Londonderry, Apr. 28, 1876, Maude Wilson. Came to Detroit, 1868; began active career as bookkeeper for Stephens, Smith & Co., later becoming connected with the real estate business; has been dealing in real estate since 1882. Director Dime Savings Bank. Was member Detroit Board of Estimates, 1888-1904 (twice president of the board). Member Detroit Real Estate (president, 1906). Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order (Scottish Rite). Club: Old Club of St Clair Flats. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 318 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 33 Canfield Av., W.
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McKEAN, George Edwin
Physician; born, Mt. Hope, O., Feb. 21, 1868; son of Dr. William and Rachel (Slutz) Mckean; educated in public schools; Mt. Union College, O.; graduate Normal University, Ada, O., 1886; M.D., Medical Department, University of Michigan, 1894; post-graduate work in Chicago, New York, London and Edinburgh; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., July 5, 1894, Lucy Moore. Began practice at Granger, O,., 1894; has been located in Detroit since 1897. Republican. Congregationalist, Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Recreation: Automobile. Office: 310 Washington Arcade. Residence: 277 Avery Av.
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McKERCHEY, John Malcolm
Vessel owner; born, Detroit, Dec. 25, 1870; son of John and Barbara (Clark) McKerchey; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, June 5, 1895, Eva J. Miller. Began active career as newsboy and telegraph messenger, 1885; learned plumbing and steamfitting trade and engaged in it for sixteen years; engaged in sale of builders’ and pavers’ supplies, 1903-May, 1907, disposing of his interest on latter date and has since devoted his attention to lake vessels of which he is owner. Republican. Presbyterian. member Masonic order, Knights Templar. Recreation: Fishing and automobiling. Office: 38-40 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 45 Maybury Grand Av.
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