TABOR, Nelson A.
Secretary-treasurer The Central Drug Co.; born, Burlington, Wis., Nov. 3, 1867; educated Grand Rapids, Mich.; unmarried. Came to Detroit from Grand Rapids, Mich., 1887; was connected for fifteen years with Frederick Stearns & Co., manufacturing chemists, in charge of the company; identified with The Central Drug Co. since 1900, retail druggists, operating four stores in Detroit, one in Chicago and three in Grand Rapids. Member Masonic order. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 187 Woodward Av. Residence: 28 Tuxedo Av.
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TALBOT, Charles R.
Charles R. Talbot, occupying a prominent and honored position in financial circles of Detroit as vice president of the National Bank of Commerce, is also identified with various other important business and corporate interests, many of which have profited greatly by the stimulus of his energy and cooperation. Mr. Talbot stands as an example of the opportunity offered for progress in Michigan. He is a native of Adrian, this state, born November 21, 1878, his parents being Henry C. and Jennie E. (Redmond) Talbot, the latter also a native of Adrian. The father was born in Ohio, snd in yoong manhood removed to Michigan, where he was married and then entered mercantile pursuits in which he continued in Carlton and Detroit throughout his active business life. He passed away in November, 1920. His wife passed away in Detroit in 1909. Their family numbered three sons, of whom Fred, is vice president of the Commonwealth Federal Savings Bank of Detroit; and Cash W. is president of the Talbot Lumber & Coal Company.
Charles Redmond Talbot is the eldest of the family and in early life was a pupil in the public schools of Carlton, Michigan, whilo later he continued his education in the Detroit high school, which he atttended for three years. His original position in the business world was that of bank messenger with the Detroit National Bank, and he was connected with the institution for twelve years, rifting through the various departments and positions from that of messenger to teller. He later entered the organization of tho National Bank of Commerce and became the assistant cashier in 1907. Still later he was made assistant to the president and In 1915 was elected the vice presidency, which position he bas since filled. The officers of tho bank arc: Richard P. Joy, president; William P. Hamilton, Henry H. Sanger and Charles R. Talbot, vice presidents; snd Samuel R. Kingston, cashier; while upon the board of directors are some of the most prominent business men of the city. Mr. Talbot has not confined his attention to the interests of the National Bank of Commerce, for he is also the president and one of the directors of the Motors Metals Company of Detroit, a director of the Talbot Lumber & Coal Company, a director of tho Trenton State Hank, a director of the Plymouth United Savings Bank, a director of the First Mortgage Bond Company of Detroit, and financially interested in many other business enterprises and industries of the state. Much of his attention, however, is given to the development of the National Bank of Commerce, which has shown remarkable growth in the years of its existence. Today tho bank ia capitalized for one million dollars, has surplus and undivided profits of more than one million, three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and deposits amounting to thirty-one million dollars. On the 11th of September, 1905, Mr. Talbot was married to Miss Eleanor Smith, s daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George II. Smith of Detroit. The two children of this marriage are: Dorothy, who was born in Farmington, Michigan; and Eleanor, also a native of Farmiugton. Both are attending school. Mr. Talbot has a fine residence in Farmington, whero the family enjoys all the comforts of life, owing to his notable success in business, and where the hospitality of the home Is greatly enjoyed by many friends. The religious faith of the family is that of the Methodist Episcopal church, snd that Mr. Talbot enjoys social life is indicated in his connection with the Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Oakland Hills Country, Automobile Country and Meadow Country Clubs. His political endorsement is given to the republican party, and matters of progressive citizenship at all times receive his endorsement and support

TAEPKE, Albert
Vice president The Boydell Bros. White Lead and Color Co., manufacturers of paints and jobbers of window glass and painters’ supplies; born, Germany, Dec. 9, 1861; son of Charles and Jennie Taepke; came to Detroit with parents, 1865; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Oct. 2, 1883, Miss Rosie Pfeifer. Began as a boy, in 1876, with the Boydell Bros. and passed through various positions from the bottom up until 1891, when he was admitted to the firm, of which he is vice president and director. Was member Detroit Board of Estimates for six years. Republican. Lutheran. Member Masonic order. Recreation: reading. Office: 40-52 Champlain St. Residence: 775 W. Grand Blvd.
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TAFFT, Adelbert A.
Born, Plymouth, Mich.., Apr. 16, 1853; son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Knickerbocker) Tafft; graduate Plymouth High School; married at Plymouth, Apr. 15, 1880, Ida M. Kellogg. Began active career as clerk in general merchandise store of Baker & Crosby, Plymouth, 1875, the firm successively, becoming C.B. Crosby, C.B., Crosby & Co. and finally A.A. Tafft, continuing until 1900; came to Detroit, 1901, associated with D.E. Kellogg and assisted organizing wholesale millinery firm of D.E. Kellogg & Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, K.O.T.M. Office: 170 Jefferson Av., Detroit. Residence: Plymouth, Mich.
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TANNAHILL, Robert Blyth
Born, Detroit, July 27, 1863; son of James and Julia (Fraser) Tannahill; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1892, Elizabeth Hudson. Began business career, 1887, in employ of C.R. Mabley, clothing; became identified with department store of J.L. Hudson, 1889, and since its incorporation, in1900, has been vice president. Director Knock Mown Manufacturing Co. Treasurer Detroit Y.M.C.A. Formerly member of Michigan national Guard. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Athletics and fishing. Office: The J.L. Hudson Co. Residence: 443 Woodward Av.
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TANNER, Charles Jehiel
Clergyman; born, Ashland Co., O., Dec. 7, 1856; son of Darius and Mary M. (Sadler) Tannar; graduate Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va., receiving first honors in theological department; married at Sullivan, O., Dec. 25, 1879, Nettie Helen Drake. Ordained minister Christian Church; pastor Walnut Hills Christian Church, Cincinnati, Central Christian Church, Akron, O., 1893-1900, Portland Av. Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1900-03, Central Av. Christian Church, Detroit, since 1903. Office: 115 Selden Av.
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TARNSNEY, Timothy E.
Lawyer; born, Hillsdale Co., Mich., (Hillsdale Co) Feb. 4, 1849; son of Timothy and Mary (Murray) Tarsney; educated in district school, Hillsdale Co., Hudson (Mich.) High School, Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 1872; married at Ann Arbor, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Oct. 1, 1873, Catherine O’Brien. In general practice of law at Saginaw, Mich., 1873-93; was city attorney of Saginaw, 1874-78, and represented 8th district in Congress, 1885-89; removed to Detroit, 1893, and continued in practice; member firm of Tarsney & Fitzpatrick since 1898; corporation counsel City of Detroit since 1900. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, B.P.O.E. Office: 404 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 36 Bethune Av.
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TASKER, William K.
Superintendent telegraph and chief clerk to general superintendent Pere Marquette R.R.; born, Milwaukee, Wis., No. 17, 1866; son of David and Jennet (Haggart) Tasker; educated in public schools of Saginaw, Mich.; married at Clare, Mich. (Clare Co) , Feb. 17, 1892, Winifred M. Merrill. Began railway career as messenger at Saginaw, at age of 15, in employ of the Flint & Pere Marquette R.R., now the Pere Marquette Rd.; served consecutively as night operator, day operator, ticket agent, relief agent and train dispatcher until 1903; was chief train dispatcher, 1903-05; superintendent of telegraph and chief clerk to general superintendent, same road, since 1905. Mason, Knight Templar; member Maccabees. Club: Transportation. Recreation: Reading. Office: Fort St. Depot. Residence: 95 N. Grand Blvd. W.
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TAYLOR, Dewitt H.
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Aug. 12, 1848; son of Elisha and Aurelia H. (Penfield) Taylor; educated in Detroit public schools and University of Michigan, LL.B., 1870; married at Detroit, Nov. 5, 1894, Alice Andrus. Engaged in retail hardware business as member of firm of Coulson, Fisher & Stoddard, 1870-73. Secretary and director Detroit Steel Cooperage Co.; director Detroit Lubricator Co. Republican; treasurer Detroit Republican City Committee for six years; member for nine years and president for one year, of Board of Estimates, Detroit. Presbyterian. member Wayne County Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Recreation: Golf. Office: 520 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 25 Alfred St.
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TAYLOR, Frank Dwight
Dry goods and furnishings; born, Dryden, Mich., (Lapeer Co ) June 11, 1842; son of Nathaniel T. and Laura N. (Winchell) Taylor; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, 1st, at Detroit, Feb. 21, 1866, Phebe E. Shourds (now deceased); 2nd, at Detroit, May 27, 1990, Eleonora H. Snover. Began active career as bookkeeper with Farrel & Bro., dry goods, Apr. 5, 1860, the firm being succeeded, 1867, by Newcomb, Endicott & Co., with which he continued until 1880; associated with Mr. J.B. Woolfenden and organized dry goods firm of Taylor, Woolfenden & Com, 1880, later incorporating as The Taylor-Woolfenden Co., of which is first vice president. Also director The Standard Shale Brick Co., and of The Franklin Press. President Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Republican. Congregationalist. member Archaeological Society, Pioneer Society, Sons of American Revolution. Recreation: Country home at Orchard Lake, Mich. Office: 165-169 Woodward Av. Residence: 105 Watson St.
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TAYLOR, Hedley Vicars
Born, Kingston, Can., Dec. 12, 1859; son of John B. and Jane (Higginson) Taylor; educated in Dr. Tassies School, Galt, Can., and Trinity College, Port Hope, Can.; married at London, Ont., Oct. 15, 1886, Annie L. Hunt. Began active career in employ of Edward Adams & Co., London, Can., 1882; located in Windsor, Ont., and for five years was partner in firm of Smyth & Taylor, wholesale grocers; came to Detroit and was identified with Moran-Fitzsimmons Co. until 1899, when associated with Mr. McLeish and organized firm of Taylor, McLeish & Co. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 98 Jefferson Av. Residence: 197 Parker Av.
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TAYLOR, John
Printing; born at Fitzroy, Ont., Can.; educated in public schools; came to Detroit in infancy; learned printer’s trade; president Raynor & Taylor, printers, established, 1876. Charter member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Fishing. Office; 96-110 Bates St. Residence: 75 Ash St.
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TAYLOR, John H.
Manager Detroit branch Keystone Type Foundry; born, Wright township, Ottawa Co., Mich., (Monroe Co) May 13, 1863; son of Abisha S. and Julia Ann (Ferguson) Taylor; educated in country schools of Van Buren Co., Mich.; married at Grand Rapids ,Mich., April 1899, Lora A. Chapman. Lived on farm until 1880; worked at printing trade 1880-84; was traveling salesman, 1894-1905; has been manager Detroit branch of the Keystone Foundry since May, 1905. Member board of directors Richmond-Jarvis Auto Co., Grand Rapids. Served nine years in Co. B, and Regiment, Michigan National Guard, retiring with rank of captain. Member Doric Lodge No. 342, A.F. & A.M., of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Chapter No. 7, Grand Rapids, Onroe Council No. 1, Detroit Valley City Lodge No. 124, Knights of Pythias, Grand Rapids, Kaaba Temple No. 69, D.O.K.K., Grand Rapids, Daisy Lodge No. 48, B.P.O.E., Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Council No. 131, United Commercial Travelers. Recreation: Fishing and hunting. Office: 43 Larned St., W. Residence: 37 Haigh Av.
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TAYLOR, Thorton A.
Born, Prince Edward Co., Ont., Can., July 5, 1867; son of Albro and Lucy (Cole) Taylor; educated in public schools of Canada and at Ontario Business College, Bellville, Ont.; married at Detroit, 1896, Miss Lavilla WIldman. Lived on farm in Canada until 1888, when he located in Detroit; was connected for thirteen years with the Detroit Screw Co.; was one of the organizers of the Peninsular Milled Screw Co., 1902, of which has since been secretary and treasurer. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreations: Hunting, automobiling and boating. Office: 751 Bellevue Av. Residence: 356 Penn Av.
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TELPER, Edward
Born, Whitby, Ont., Can., June 13, 1850; son of James and Marian Williamson Telfer; educated in public schools of Ontario. Came to Detroit from Canada, 1869, and entered wholesale grocery house of Walter J. Gould & Co.; removed to Grand Rapids, Mich., 1885, and organized the Telfer Spice Co.; returned to Detroit,1892, and became partner of Walter J. Gould & Co.; withdrew, 1898, and in 1899 established the Telfer Coffee Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft, Detroit Curling (president, 1906). Recreations: Curling, golf. Office: 84-86 1st St. Residence: 488 24th St.
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THOMAS, Claudius W.
President Roe Stephens Manufacturing Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 2, 1845; Son of Raphael Thomas and Mary Ann (Meyrick) Thomas; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Aug. 15, 1888, Alice Hanaford. Served in Civil War as private in Ninth Michigan Volunteer Infantry; in general store business at Grand Island, Neb., 1868-79; in grain and banking business in Nebraska, 1880-91; came to Detroit, July, 1891. President Roe Stephens Manufacturing Co., Detroit, manufacturers of valves and fire hydrants, and also president Scott Valve Co., Chicago; director First national Bank, Grand Island, Neb. Republican as to politics; Episcopalian in religious affiliation. Office: Roe Stephens Mfg.. Co. Address: 620 2nd Av.
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THOMAS, David E.
President National Casualty Co.; born, Cambridge, Mich., (Lenawee) June 4, 1853; son of David W. and Selina (Dickenson) Thomas; educated in common and high schools, Saginaw, Mich., and Adrian (Mich.) College; married at Bay City, Mich., May 11,1888, Mrs. Maria A. Van Dusen (nee Empey) Lived on farm and taught school six years until 25; was connected with grocery store at Alpena, Mich., for three years, and engaged in grocery business for self two years; traveled for flour house until 1891, when he began soliciting for casualty insurance; organized the National Protective Society, Bay City, 1894, and became its president and has continued in same position since reorganization as National Casualty Co., 1904. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order (32o), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile, Rushmere (St. Clair Flats). Recreations: Fishing and horseback riding. Office: 4th floor Majestic Bldg. Residence: 698 Cass Av.
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THOMPSON, Edwin L.
Lumber; born, Crawford Co., Pa., Jan. 17, 1856; son of James E. and Joan (Treadway) Thompson; educated in public schools and Meadville (Pa.) Academy; married at Lapeer, Mich., November, 1868, Julia M. Piper. Began business career by founding lumber firm of Thompson, Rich & Co., Lapeer, Mich., 1866; organized firm of Piper & Thompson, 1875; founded Delta Lumber Co. of Michigan and town of Thompson, Mich., 1880; president Brunswick Lumber Co., Brunswick, Ga., 1882-86; removed to Detroit, 1881; organized Thompson Navigation Co., 1883; formed the Detroit Lumber Co., of which is now president, 1899; organized Addison Apartments Co., 1905, and erected Addison Family Hotel, Woodward and Charlotte Avs., Detroit. Member Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Recreation: Horseback riding. Office: 4 Chene St., Detroit. Residence: Walkerville, Ont.
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THOMPSON, Frank A.
Manufacturing chemist; born, Pittsfield, Mich.., (Washtenaw) Apr. 8, 1863; son of John W. and Zoraida A. (Torrey) Thompson; educated in Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School, and University of Michigan, graduating, degree of Ph.C., 1881; married at Hamilton, Ont., 1892, Miss Mary H. Campbell. Was connected with the Goodyear Drug Co., Ann Arbor, 1881-83; came to Detroit, 1883, and was identified as chemist with Parke, Davis & Co. for fourteen years; organized firm of F.A. Thompson & Co., 1897, incorporated, Mar. 28, 1898, of which is treasurer and manager. Member Michigan state Pharmaceutical Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Recreations: Tennis and baseball. Office: 502 Twombly* Av. Residence: 1015 Brush St. (*could be Trombly Av.)
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THOMPSON, James Wilfred
State agent Travelers’ Insurance Co.; born, Dansville, N.Y., May 2, 1847; son of Charles Albert and Maria (Peck) Thompson; educated in public schools of Kalamazoo, Mich.; married at Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 5, 1886, Cora Calkins. Began active career as clerk in book store, Kalamazoo, Mich.; then was clerk in quartermaster’s department, Army of the Cumberland, at Nashville, Tenn., 1864-65; returned to Kalamazoo and engaged in merchant tailoring for three years, after which he became identified with general insurance; became state agent Travelers’ Life Insurance Co., 1872, and has conducted agency since 1897 under firm name of J.W. Thompson & Son. Also president Walter, Cobb & Fisher Co., Kalamazoo, and of the Hillsdale Gas Company; vice president Detroit Stoker and Foundry Co., Coldwater (Mich.) Gas and Fuel Co., Mac Sim Bar Paper Co., Pilling Air Engine Co., Detroit Hoist and Machine Co.; director Monroe Gas Light and Fuel Co., Otsego Coated Paper Co., Kalamazoo National Bank, Kalamazoo Gas Co., King paper Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Detroit; treasurer J.D. Hearkner Jewelry Co., Grand Rapids. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 610 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 90 Putnam Av.
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THOMPSON, John H.
General agent for Eastern Michigan, of Connecticut Life Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn.; born, Pella, Ia., (Marion Co) Feb. 20, 1873; son of Abraham and Anna (Westfall) Thompson; educated at Rutgers Preparatory School, New Brunswick, N.J., Rutgers College, graduating, degree of A.B., 1894; post-graduate work at Columbia University, 1895-96; married at Burlington, Vt., Oct. 13, 1897, Katharine E. Stone. Began active career as agent of the Connecticut mutual Life Insurance Co. at New York City, 1897, and has continued with the company as follows: In New York City until 1901; general agent at New Eastern Michigan, since April, 1907. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Delta Upsilon, Meganitic Fish and Game Corporation, Portland, Me. Clubs: University (Detroit); Graduates (New Haven). Recreations: Fishing. Office: 515-516 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 161 Parker Av.
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THORNBURN, James Thomas
President William H. Elliott Co., department store; born, Windsor, Can., July 18, 1864; son of John and Sarah (Hambelton) Thorburn; educated in public schools of Windsor;. married at Colchester, Can., July 7, 1891, Margaret Craig (now, deceased). Began active career as a clerk with firm of Black & CheYit.. retail dry goods, Windsor, 1878; became clerk with William H. Elliott, 1882, office manager, 1883, general manager, 1895, and after death of Mr. Elliott in 1901, the firm was incorporated as William H. Elliott Co., of which he has been president from time of incorporation. Republican. Presbyterian. Recreations: Outdoor life, golf. Office: 207-21l Woodward Av. Residence: 813 2nd Av.
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THORP, Davius D.
Member of the firm of Thorp, Hawley & Co., manufacturing confectioners; director American Exchange National Bank. Club: Detroit. Office: 85-87 Jefferson Av. Residence: 124 Henry St.
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THRALL, George
Manufacturer; born, Rutland, Vt., Feb. 24, I836; son of Ruben Rose and Elizabeth Huldah (Gove) Thrall; educated in private school of Rev. Dr. John A. Hicks and district schools, Rutland, till 1850; Hopkins Academy, Old Hadley, Mass., 1850; Black River Academy, Ludlow, Vt., I85I-52; Rutland (Vt.) Academy, 1852; Comers Commercial College, Boston, graduating, 1855; married at Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1866, Jessie Clarkson. Began active career as "printer's devil" on Rutland Herald, 1852; was journeyman printer on Ohio State journal, also Columbian and Great West magazines (short lived), Cincinnati, O., 1854; returned East and after leaving commercial college was bookkeeper and general assistant, Frederick Chaffee, manufacturer and merchant, Rutland, 1855-58; then was clerk St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, 1858-59, and St. Louis Hotel, New Orleans, 1859-60; manager Beersheba Springs (Tenn.) Hotel, summer of 1860; again at St. Louis Hotel, 1860-61; chief clerk St. Cloud Hotel, Nashville, Tenn., 1861; Congress Hall, Albany, N. Y., 1861-63; proprietor Osburn House, Rochester, N. Y., 1863-68; Bay State House, Worcester, Mass., 1868-72, and Battle House, Mobile, Ala., I871-73; Grand Central Hotel, Omaha, Neb., 1873-78; member firm of Roddis & Thrall, pork packers, Omaha, 1878-82. Secretary Detroit Screw Works, Detroit, July, i882, vice president and secretary, 1883-87, secretary and treasurer since Mar. 7, I887, established, 1877, incorporated, 1880, manufacturers of set and cap screws, nuts, automobile parts, special turned pieces of metal, etc. Secretary Standard Screw Co. since Mar. 30, 1900, manufacturers of set and cap screws, etc.; organized and incorporated, 1900, original and later consolidations covering eight plants in different parts of the U. S. Member firm of Taylor Water Tube Boiler Co., organized, May, 1901, manufacturers of patent water tube marine boilers, Detroit. Office: Detroit Screw Works, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Ile, Mich.
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THUNER, Alois
Physician; born, Detroit, July 8, 1857; son of Henry and Jennie (Blutgut) Thuner; educated in private schools and at Detroit Medical College, degree of M. D., 1879; married at St. Thomas, Ont., 1891, Imogene Cronk. Has- practiced in Detroit since 1879, specializing in eye and ear since 1890. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies, Democrat. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Address: 114 Cass Av.
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THURBER, Jefferson M.
Treasurer Buhl Sons Co.; born, Monroe, Mich., Aug. 28, 1844; son of Jefferson G. and Mary Bartlett (Gerrish) Thurber; educated in public schools of Monroe and Adrian, Mich.; married, Chicago, 1866, Mary A. Levington. Commenced as a boy in retail hardware store, at Monroe; was U. S. railway mail agent on Lake' Shore Michigan Southern R. R., under James Buchanan; entered employ of Buhl & DuCharme as clerk, 1862, becoming traveling -salesman, credit man, and was made member of the firm, 1867; has continued with the house through various changes and has been treasurer and director since incorporation, 1902, as Buhl Sons Co. Also vice president Fisher-Hughes Gelatine Co.; director Detroit White Lead Works, Byram & Cc)., Ward Lumber Co.; treasurer Buhl Stimping Co. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Commercial. Recreations: Hunting, fishing and farming. Office: 103-12I Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 28 Lincoln Avenue.
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TIGCHON, John H.
Real estate; born, Port Huron, Mich., Dec. 1866; son of Andrew and Delia (Van Oone) Tigchon; educated in public schools of Oakland County, Alpena and Detroit, Mich., up to 1879, and at Mayhew Business College, Detroit, 1879-80; married at Detroit, July 28, 1888, Anna E. Bush. Began business career in gun store of George E. Avery, Detroit, continuing, i88I-82; was salesman for Coulson & Moorehouse, hardware, 1882-83, and for Buhl Sons & Co., wholesale hardware, 1883-93; has been engaged in general real estate business for himself since 1893. Secretary and treasurer Honduras Development Co.; treasurer Honduras Banana Plantation Co., and of Santiago de Cuba Co. President Detroit Real Estate Board; member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men's Association. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, automobiling and yachting. Office: 409 Moffat Blk. Residence: 366 Meldrum Av.
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TILLOTSON, Frank Forrest
cashier; born, Elyria, O., Jan. 25, 1865; son of Miles W. and Parnel (Butts) Tillotson; educated in public schools of Ovid, Mich., and Detroit Business University; married at Owosso, Mich., (Shiawassee Co) Dec. 28, 1892, Isabelle I. Haight. Began in banking business with Roberts, Austin & Co., private bankers, Detroit, 1884, the firm being succeeded by The Citizens' Savings Bank; commenced as messenger and has filled all positions to cashier, which position he has occupied since 1898. Also secretary and treasurer Standard Tie Co. and Detroit Concrete Stone Co.; treasurer Youghiogheny Gas Coal Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Citizens' Savings Bank. Residence: 100 Chandler Av.
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TOMS, Frederick C.
Cigar manufacturing; born, Attica, N. Y., Apr. 12, 1861; son of John and Sophia (Laborn) Toms; educated in public schools and academy, Attica; married at Detroit, June, 1893, Miss Agnes Ambruster. Began active career by learning cigar making, beginning at Attica, 1877; came to Detroit, 1888, and again, from Rochester, N. Y-, 1902; became connected with the Detroit Cigar Manufacturing Co., 1903, and has been its president since 1905. Democrat. Office: 48-50 E. Congress St. Residence: 343 Brewster St.
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TOWAR, George W.
Dairyman; born, Lyons, N. Y,, Dec. 14, 1835; son of George W. and Hannah (Mathews) Towar; attended Oberlin College, 1852-54, Antioch College, 1855; Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1856-58, graduating, M. D., Mar. 10, 1858. Married at Chillicothe, O., Nov. 10, 1878, Maria Webb Cook. Began practice of medicine at Longwood, Can., 1858; removed to Pike's Peak gold mines, Colo., 1859; returned and entered 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry as assistant surgeon, Mar., 1863; mustered out of service, June 30, 1865; appointed acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army, 1869, and served at army posts and in Indian campaigns in Rocky Mountains until 1882, when returned to Detroit and entered milk and butter business with his father, in which has since continued. President, 1895-1906, Towar's Wayne County Creamery, Inc. (established, 1869), now director. Recreations: Farming and breeding of fine cattle. Offices: 71 Grand River Av., Detroit, and Towar Farm, Ann Arbor, Mich. Residence: 26 Pitcher St., Detroit.
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TOWLE, Frederick
Born, Detroit, Nov. 11, 1858; son of Simon and Harriet (Hunt) Towle; educated in private schools, Detroit High School and under private tutors; married at Detroit, Dec. 14, 1886, Alice Hubbard. . Began active career in the grain business, 1878; became member of firm of J. S. Lapham & Co., grain commission, 1884; secretary and treasurer of the Clark Can Co., 1890; assisted, 1902, in organization of the National Silica Co., of which has since been secretary and treasurer. Episcopalian. Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country Club of Detroit. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: iooo-iooi Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 19 Martin Place.
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TOWLER, Maximilian
Born, Geneva, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1858; son of Prof. John and Caroline L. (Wagner) Towler; educated at Walnut Hill School, Geneva, and Hobart College (special course), Geneva; married at Detroit, June 22, 1882, Margaret L. Schaffler. Began land surveying and platting at age of 17, and was member engineer corps Syracuse, Geneva & Corning R. R., 1877, and engineering corps New York Central & Hudson River R. R., 1878; became draughtsman and assistant superintendent Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, June 22, 1879, later, successively superintendent of construction, chief engineer, general superintendent and plant manager, igoo, when the company was sold to American Bridge Co., resigning, July 1, 1907, to take charge of Colorado Yule Marble Co. Also member advisory board Knickerbocker Syndicate of New York; director Consolidated Ohio Coal Co. Member Western Society of Engineers. Republican. Recreations: Hunting, boating and outdoor diversions. Address: 444 Vinewood Av., Detroit.
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TRACY, Joseph P.
Born, Monmouth, Ill., (Warren Co) Feb. 28, 1866; son of Alexander H. and Harriet E. (Sherwin) Tracy; educated at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Ill.; married at Kankakee, Ill., Sept. 17, 1889, Ada M. Heuston. Began active career as western traveling agent, Indiana, Illinois & Iowas R.R. 1887, continuing until 1891; traffic manager Deering Harvester Co., 1892-98; traffic manager International Salt Co., Great Western Cereal Co. and Morton-Gregson Co., general manager Michigan, Indiana & Illinois Line and Morton-Gregson Car Lines, 1899-1906; has been president and general manager Delray Salt Co. since Apr., 1907. Prohibitionist. Member United Presbyterian Church. Office: 71 Griswold St. Residence: 391 Lincoln Av.
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TRAUB, Christian Matthew
Jeweler; born, Wuertenberg, Germany, July 22, 1837; son of Matthew and Johanna (Rauscherin) Traub; came to America, 1848; educated in public schools of Ann Arbor, Mich.; married at Ann Arbor, 1861, Barbara Bross. Began active career, 1850, by assisting his brother in the jewelry business, firm started independently as Traub Bros., in 1857; moved to present quarters, 118 Woodward Av., in 1879. Member St. John's Church, German Evangelical. Mason. Office: 118 Woodward Av. Residence: 71 Watson St.
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TREBLE, George R.
Wholesale grocer; born, Windsor, Ont., Dec. 31, 1865; son of William B. and Elizabeth (Sinclair) Treble; educated in public and high schools of Windsor; married at Windsor, Igor, Olivia McWhinney. Began active career in employ of Charles Root & Co., wholesale dry goods, 1881; became member of the firm, 1893, the firm retiring from business, 1898; became connected with Lee & Cady, wholesale grocers, 1898, and has been secretary of the company since its incorporation, Mar., 1907. Director Art Craft Lithograph Co. Member Detroit Credit Men's Association (ex-president). Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Club: Detroit Curling Club.. Recreation: Curling. Office: Cor. Cass and Larned Sts. Residence: 118 Theodore St.
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TREVOR, Walter Marks
Lawyer; born, Lockport, N. Y. (Niagara Co) Mar. 12, 1865; son of George S. and Wilhelmina (Marks) Trevor; educated in public schools of Lockport and Monroe, Mich., Kansas State Agricultural College, and at Detroit College of Law, degree of LL. B., 1895; married, Detroit, 1889, Jennie Scranton. Began practice of law, 1895, and since 1907 has been senior member Trevor & Bumps. Assisting prosecuting attorney for four years. Member Wayne County Bar Association. Republican. Methodist. Mason, Odd Fellow. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreation: Boating. Office: 610 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 178 Iroquois Avenue.
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TROWBRIDGE, Luther S.
U. S. appraiser; born, Troy, Mich., (Oakland Co) July 28, 1836; son of Stephen Van Rennsselaer and Elizabeth (Conkling Trowbridge; educated in public schools and at Yale University; studied law in office of Hon. Sidney D. Miller, Detroit, and was admitted to the bar, 1858; married, Detroit, Apr. 8, 1862, Julia M. Buel. Practiced in partnership with Hon. A. W. Buel, 1859-62 , entered army as major Fifth Michigan Cavalry, 1862; lieutenant-colonel Tenth Michigan Cavalry, 1863; colonel, 1864, provost marshal-general East Tennessee, 1865; took an active part in pursuit of Jefferson Davis, and on return to Tennessee was assigned to command of the cavalry brigade of East Tennessee and remained until close of war; breveted brigadier-general- and major-general, Sept. 1, 1865, for faithful and meritorious services during the war. Was appointed inspector general of state troops by Gov. Bagley, 1873, served as collector of internal revenue, Ist Michigan district, 1875 to 1883; controller City of Detroit, 1883-85, resigning to become vice president of Wayne County Savings Bank; became private secretary to Hon. Luther Beecher, 1887, and after death of Mr. Beecher was appointed one of the administrators of the estate; treasurer Detroit College of Medicine for twenty years; U. S. appraiser since Mar., 1903. Republican. Member Loyal Legion, G. A. R. Office: Old Government Bldg. Residence: 609 Jefferson Av.
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TRUE, George A.
President Northern Engineering Works; born, Funchal, Island of Madeira (father United States consul at Funchal), Sept. 16, 1863; son of George A. and Susan (,Laughrey) True; educated at Mt. Vernon (O.) High School and Western Reserve School of Design, Cleveland, O.; married, Myrtle Wylie Hutton, who died, 1901; again, Detroit, 1904, Sallie D. Russell. Began engineering work in office of the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co., about 1887; after a short stay at Kansas City came to Detroit, 1889, and was with Detroit Car Wheel Co. and Detroit Foundry Equipment Co., the latter locating, 1894, at Harvey, Ill.; came to Detroit, 1897, as receiver of Frontier Iron Works; organized with others the Northern Engineering Works, 1899, of which was manager until 1905, since which time has been president. Also vice president Detroit Engineering Works, Incorporated. Member Society of Arts and Crafts, Detroit Etching Club, Detroit Fine Arts Society. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Etching, oil and water color painting and mycology (study of fungi and mushrooms). Office: Chene and Atwater Sts. Residence: 169 McDougall Av.
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TUCKER, Porter Allen
Treasurer The C. H. Little Co.; born, Mt. Clemens, (Macomb Co) Mich., Jan. 18, 1868; son of William J. and Emily (Allen) Tucker; educated in Mt. Clemens High School and Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, Mar. 16, 1898, Sadie E. Shotwell. Began active career in employ of C. H. Little, wholesale and retail dealer in builders' and pavers' supplies, May 1, 1888, and has been director and treasurer of the company since its incorporation, 1898. Republican as to politics. Methodist in church affiliation. Member Masonic order. Recreation: Travel. Office: 37 Peninsular Bank Bldg. Residence: 41 Hague Av.
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TULLER, Lew Whiting
Born, Jonesville, Mich., (Hillsdale Co) Jan. 4, 1869; son of Hiram W. and Clara (Nimlgcks) Tuller; public and high school education; married, Detroit, Dec. 6, 1898, Florence C. Reiff . Learned business of contractor and builder under his father and started for himself in that line, I894; builder of the Wetherell, Valencia and Saragossa apartment houses and of the Hotel Tuller, of which is proprietor. Republican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office and residence: The Tuller, Park and Adams Avs
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TULLER, William Oliver
Born, San Francisco, Aug. 7, 1862; son of Oliver B. and Josephine (Clark) Turrell; educated in public schools of San Francisco; married at Detroit, Dec. 31, 1902, Sue Van Dusen. Began active career as traveling salesman tea and coffee house, Oregon, Washington and California territory, 1882, continuing until 1891; was in business in England for three years; became identified with life insurance business on returning to the United States, and in 1902 turned to accident insurance; has been secretary and treasurer Imperia Casualty Co. since Jan., 1907. Republican. Protestant. Office: 429 Ma jestic Bldg. Residence: 698 Cass Av.
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TURNBULL, John I.
Real estate; born, Hamilton, Ont., Nov. 26, 1864; son of John and Jean (Chisholm) Turnbull; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, Mary W. Ferguson, of St. Thomas, Ont. Was connected with several branches of business in Detroit and entered real estate, loan and insurance business, 1894, in which he has since successfully continued. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Independent as to politics. Presbyterian in religious affiliation. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 308 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 128 Field AV.
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TURNBULL, Lovell H.
Born, Saginaw Co., Mich., Dec. 16, 1876, son of Theophilus W. and Emily M. (Thompson) Turnbull; educated in public schools of Saginaw Co.; married at Detroit, 1899, Louise Anglim. Has been a resident of Detroit since 1895; began in produce commission business as L. H. Turnbull & Co., the firm becoming Weil, Turnbull & Co., 1902. Member Detroit Produce Exchange. Mason. Recreation: Driving. Office: 30 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 572 4th Av.
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TUTTLE, Charles Benojah
Manufacturer; born, Chelsea, Mich. (Washtenaw Co) Apr. 7, 1861; son of B. J. and Ruth (Monteague) Tuttle; educated in public schools of Michigan; married at Detroit, Sept., 1892, Miss Emma Stoll. Removed to Detroit and began manufacture of harness on his own account, 1877; united with John G. Clark and assisted in organizing firm of Tuttle & Clark, manufacturers of harness, 1895. Republican. Presbyterian. Member B. P. 0. E. Recreations: Fishing, shooting and other outdoor diversions. Office: 183 Jefferson Av. Residence: 409 Pennsylvania Av.
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