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WAGNER, Henry (Jr)
- born, Prussia, Germany, June 10, 1852; son of Henry and Helena (Girst) Wagner; came to Detroit, 1867; educated in Germany, in schools of Detroit and at Detroit Business University; married at Detroit, 1878, Miss Wilhelmina Neubromer. Has been identified with the Wagner Baking Co. since 1869, and has been treasurer of the company since its incorporation, I893. Member Board of Commerce. Independent Republican. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Member Concordia and Harmonie societies. Recreations: Fishing and hunting. Office: 368-382 Grand River Av. Residence: 32 Joy St.
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WAITE, Will Allen
- Life insurance; born, Clarkston, Mich., Apr. 25, 1864; son of Waldo F. and Harriet (Allen) Waite; public school education; married, Manistee, Mich., June I5, 1902, Mattie E., daughter of Louis Sands, of Manistee. Began active career as telegraph operator .And ticket agent of the Flint & Pere Marquette R. R., and served at Milford, North Bradley and Manistee, Mich.; became bookkeeper for Canfield Salt and Lumber Co., Manistee, 1888; was merchant, operating two general merchandise stores in Manistee, 1893-1901; became connected with the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co., Dec., 1901 and has been associate manager at Detroit since 1901, first as member of firm of Arthur & Waite, then alone for one year and since Mar., 1905, as member of firm of Waite & Burgess. Secretary and treasurer, general manager, Association of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.; secretary of the National Association of Life Underwriters. For many years an active worker in politics; county clerk and register of deeds, Manistee Co., 1891-93; president, pro tem, City of Manistee for two years; alderman three terms; member Republican County Committee of Manistee, and chairman Republican City Committee of Manistee for four years; has been delegate to Republican State conventions for fifteen years past, and served on three different occasions as secretary of the conventions. Aide-de-camp on staff of Gov. A. T. Bliss for four years, with rank of colonel. Member Board of Commerce. Congregationalist. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Baseball, fishing. Office: 414, 415 and 416 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 86 Delaware Av
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WALDO, Lewis
- born, Ithaca, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1854; son of Albert G. and Sarah D. (Kennedy) Waldo; educated in public schools of Milwaukee, Wis.; married at Ludington, Mich., 1876, Miss Mary E. Roby; entered vessel business at Ludington, isgg, and removed to Detroit the following year. Secretary, treasurer and managing owner North Western Transportation Co.; secretary, treasurer and, managing owner Roby Transportation Co.; vice president White Star Line. Was treasurer Ludington for two years. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club. Country. Office: I5 Atwater St., W. Residence: 106 Canfield St., W.
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WALKER, Bryant
- Lawyer; born, Detroit, July 3, 1856; son of Edward C. and Lucy (Bryant) Walker; B. A., University of Michigan, 1876, LL. B., Law Department, University of Michigan, 1879; married at Washington, D. C., 1890, Mary Maguire. Began practice in Detroit, 1879; associated in practice with Walker & Kent, until 1884, and was in copartnership with his father as Walker & Walker, 1884-94; was in practice alone until 1896, since which time has been senior partner of firm of Walker & Spalding. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Bar Association. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club. Office: 205 Moffat Blk. Residence: 45 Alfred St.
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I believe he is buried at Woodmere with his parents and his wife
WALKER, Charles R.
Real estate; born, Armada, Mich., (Macomb Co) Sept. 13, 1876; son of Seth E. and Carrie (Draper) Walker; educated at Armada High School and Detroit Business University; married, Detroit, 1904. Began in real estate business as salesman in office of Homer Warren & Co., 1896, and became member of the firm, 1905. Member Warren, Brown & Co., fire insurance, since 1907. Member Detroit Real Estate Board, Fire Underwriters' Club. Republican. Methodist. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Automobiling, billiard playing, fishing. Office: 202 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 314 John R St.
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WALKER, Frank Banghart
- Physician and surgeon; born, Hunter's Creek, Mich., (Lapeer Co) Apr. 25, 1867; son of Roger Thomas and Harriet Lucinda (Banghart) Walker; graduate Lapeer (Mich.) High School, I883; Flint (Mich.) High School, 1885; University of Michigan, Ph. B., 1890; Detroit College of Medicine, M. D., 1892. Married at Monroe, Mich., Sept. 4, 1894, Hattie Belle Venning, who died June 28, 1902; again, Detroit, June 26, 1905, Kate Huntington Jacobs. Has practiced in Detroit since Mar., 1892; professor operative and clinical surgery and registrar Detroit College of Medicine; professor of surgery Detroit Post Graduate School of Medicine; attending surgeon St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit. Editor, Physician and Surgeon, of Ann Arbor, Mich., 1889-03. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, Tri-State, Mississippi Valley and American Medical associations. Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M. Recreations: Reading and outdoor diversions. Office: 612 Washington Arcade. Residence: 274 Putnam Av.
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WALKER, Frederick W.
- mechanical engineer; born, New York City, Aug. 27, I874; son of Robert S. and Francis H. (Amermann) Walker; educated in Brooklyn public schools, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N. J. Began active career with the Edison Electric Illuminating Co., Brooklyn, as draughtsman, Sept., 1895, and continued until Oct., 1899, at which time was steam engineer for the company; entered employ of Westinghouse, Churchill & Co., New York, and was engineer in charge of construction of Toledo, Fremont & Norwalk Ry., Fremont, O., and Grand Rapids, Grand Haven & Muskegon Ry., Grand Rapids, Mich.; became member of Comstock, Haigh, Walker Co., Detroit, 1902. Vice president and chief engineer Comstock, Haigh, Walker Co., and Milwaukee Northern Ry. Co., of Wisconsin. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Alumni Association of Stevens' Institute of Technology. Served in U. S. Navy in Spanish-American War. Clubs: Detroit; Brooklyn Engineers' (Brooklyn, N. Y.). Residence: Detroit Club, Detroit, and Port Washingtoi), Ozaukee Co., Wis.
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WALKER, Henry O.
- physician; born, Detroit, Dec. 18, 1843; son of Robert E. and Elizabeth (Lee) Walker; educated in Detroit public schools, Albion College, University of Michigan and Bellevue Hospital Medical College, M. D., Feb., 1867; married at Detroit, 1872, Gertrude Esselstyn. Has been connected with Detroit College of Medicine since 1869, as secretary, member of faculty and board of trustees, and is now professor of surgery; also surgeon to Harper's and St. Mary's hospitals. Ex-city and county physician and ex-member Board of Estimates and Board of Health. Member American Medical Association (chairman section on surgery), Michigan and Wayne County Medical societies, Mississippi Valley Medical Association, American Medical Editors' Association, American Medical College Association. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, North Channel (president), Detroit B. of C. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 612 Washington Arcade. Residence: 46 Rowena Street.
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WALLACE, Hugh
- manufacturer; born, Galt., Can., Oct. 8, 1863; son of James and Elizabeth (Wells) Wallace; public school and collegiate education in Canada; married at Detroit,
Louise Arms. Came to Detroit, 1897, and established the Hugh Wallace Co., of which is president. Also president Detroit Concrete Stone Co.; vice president Citizens' Savings Bank, Berlin Robe and Clothing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order (32o), Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Traveling. Office; N. Grand Blvd. and Orleans St. Residence: 33 Virginia Av.
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WALTENSPERGER, George Henry
- president Twentieth Century Publishing Co.; born, Detroit, May 28, 1873; son of Christopher and Emily (Kull) Waltensperger; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Oct. 7, 1896, Mabel L. Organ. Began as a boy in employ of Detroit Free Press and continued for nineteen years, occupying various positions and resigning, I902, as chief clerk and advertising manager after ten years in those positions; engaged in advertising, promoting and publishing in Detroit, Chicago and New York, with headquarters from the start in Detroit; has been president and general manager, since igoo, of Twentieth Century Publishing Co., publishers of Twentieth Century Review, a monthly magazine having 1,250,000 readers, and also publishers of books, etc. Secretary and treasurer American Investment Bureau. Member B. P. 0. E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Ad Craft. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 11i5 State St. Residence: 71 Davenport St.
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WARD, Thomas W.
Law, real estate and insurance; born, London, Ont., Nov. 9, 1864; son of Jonathan and Sarah Jane (Scott) Ward; educated in public schools of Detroit and at Detroit College of Law, graduating, degree of LL. B., 1901; married at Detroit,
Sept. 28, 1887, Elizabeth W. Duncan. Began active career as clerk in grocery store, 1880, continuing until 1886; associated in business with his brother, William J,, and engaged in building homes, 1886-91; has been in real estate business on his own account since 1891. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Republican. Baptist. Member Masonic order, I. 0. 0. F., Maccabees, I. 0. F., Loyal Guard. Recreations: Hunting, fishing and boating. Office: 37 Buhl Blk. Residence: 576 W. Grand Blvd.
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WARDELL, Fred
- born, Toronto, Ont., Mar. 30, 1866; son of O. and Mary (Penock) Wardell; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1893, Miss Helen F. Williams. Has been a resident of Detroit since age of six years; began business career as clerk with his father, title O. Wardell & Sons, and became a member of the firm, 1887, in which still continues; established the Eureka Vibrator Co., manufacturers of vibratory massage machine, 1902, of which is president. Member Detroit Board of, Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. Club: Detroit Golf. Office: 804 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 222 Putnam Av.
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WARDELL, James Navarro
- A Detroit obstetrician. He was raised in Flint, earned his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and his medical degree from
Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. The longtime Detroit physician was on staff at Hutzel Hospital, where he
ran a clinic that specialized in treating pregnant women who were substance abusers. He was a talented golfer, too. In 1946, while he was a student at Flint Northern High School, he became the first black golfer allowed to play in the Flint school district, according to the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame, which inducted him in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Muriel; a daughter, Paula Wardell; and a son, James.
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WARNER, Willard E.
- lawyer; born, Orleans, N. Y., Oct. 14, 1860; son of Ulysses and Eliza Ann (Jones) Warner; educated in village ungraded school until I878; Canandaigua Academy, three years, 1880-83,; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1883-84; married at Detroit, July, 26, 1904, Gertrude A. Friedman. Entered law office of Griffin & Warner, Detroit, I884, and was successively connected with Griffin, Warner, Hunt & Berry; Griffin, Warner & Hunt, and Warner, Codd & Warner, until 1900. Was with Michigan State Tax Commission for one year, in appraisal of taxable properties of the state, and with Professor M.E. Cooley under that commission and the authorization of Governor Pingree, in ascertaining the values of railway and other specific tax-paying properties. Has practiced law alone since 1901director The C. H. Little Co., limestone, cement, plaster, sewer pipe, etc. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association. Republican. Member Masonic order (Palestine Lodge). Club: Wayne. Recreations: Culture and care of flowers and home surroundings, traveling. Office: 414 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 97 Brainard St.
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WARREN, Benjamin Streeter
- lawyer; born, Chicago, July 10, 1865; son of George P. and Amelia Laurenza (Dunwell) Warren; educated in public schools of Detroit and at Yale Law School, graduating, LL. B., 1886; married, Goshen, Ind., June 29, 1904, Miss Romague Latta. Began practice in Detroit, 1886, in offices of Dickinson, Thurber & Hosmer, and since 1900 has been member of firms of Dickinson, Warren & Warren, and Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel; director and general counsel, Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Ry. Co., Ann Arbor Railroad Company and Steamship Lines. President Hutchins Car Roofing Co.; president Detroit Mailing Machine Co.; director National Bank of Commerce, Mexican Crude Rubber Co., Detroit. Democrat. Baptist. Member Detroit and Michigan Bar associations, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Caledon Mountain Club (director), Detroit Racquet and Curling (director), Boylston, Yondotega. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 606 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 166 Lafayette Blvd.
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WARREN, Charles A.
- banking; born, Stow, Mass., Apr. 26, 1846; on of Francis Warland and Lucy Ann (Forbush) Warren; educated in grammar and high schools, Stow, and Auburndale School of Boys; married at Stow, June 19, 1869, Mary E. Whitney. Came to Detroit, 1865; director and has been cashier Dime Savings Bank since Sept., 1891. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order, Blue Lodge Chapter, Knights Templar (Scottish Rite); Commander of Detroit Cornandery No. 1 Knights Templar, 1892; Grand Commander Grand Cornandery Knights Templar of Michigan, 1907. Office: Dime Savings ank. Residence: 789 Cass Av.
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WARREN, Charles B.
- lawyer; born, Bay City, Mich., Apr. 10, 1870; on of Robert L. and Caroline (Beecher) Warren; graduate University of Michigan, degree of Ph. B., 1891; read law in offices of Don M. Dickson and attended Detroit College of Law in 1893, receiving degree of L. B.; married at Detroit, Dec. 4, 1902, Miss Helen Wetmore. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 1892; was associated with Don M. Dickinson, in the firm of Dickinson, Warren & Warren, until 1900, after which became a member law firm of Shaw, Warren, Cady & Oakes. Appointed by U. S. government, 1896, as associate counsel for the United States before the joint High Commission, to determine the Behring Sea claims. Member Michigan State and Detroit Bar associations, American Society of International Law (member American Society of International Law (member executive council). Director Old Detroit National Bank, National Bank of Commerce, American Exchange National Bank; president Michigan Sugar Co., Iowa Sugar I Co., Carver County (Minn.) Sugar Co.; director Franklin Steamship Co., Detroit Legal News. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yondotega, Caledon Mountain Club, Huron Mountain Club; University (New York). Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 825 Jefferson Av.
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WARREN, Charles Woodbury
- dealer in jewelry; born, Portland, Me., June 16, 1863; son of Charles and Mary A. (Day) Warren; educated in common schools, public schools of Philadelphia, Pa., and at Germantown Academy, Germantown, Pa.; married at Detroit, Apr. 12, 1889, Florence Adelin Wood. Was in employ of George W. Smith & Co., Philadelphia, previous to 1882; removed to St. Louis, 1882, and was then connected with Mermod, Jaccard & Co.; located in Detroit, 1887, and since Sept. 1, 1902, has been at the head of Charles W. Warren & Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Sons of American Revolution. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Boating. Office: Washington Arcade. Residence: Charlevoix Apts.
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WARREN, Edward J.
- Cuban lands, development of Cuban fruit lands; born, Burnett Junction, Wis., May 15, 1862; son of Job and Sarah Diantha (Kingsbury) Warren; educated in Bay City (Mich.) High School; married at Detroit, Oct. 27, 1886, Bertha Walker. Began active career as clerk in grocery, at London, Ont.; came to Detroit and entered photograph business, 1882, being connected at times with Holcombe & Alvord, F. N. Tomlinson and C. H. Smith, all old-time photographers; removed to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and conducted a photograph gallery for two years; then was superintendent of agents, in the field, for the ordinary branch of the Prudential Life Insurance Co.; returned to Detroit and opened the state for the Provident Life and Trust Co. of Philadelphia, continuing as state agent for three years, during which period was vice president of the National Underwriters' Association one term; then organized the C. M. Hayes Photo Co.; became interested in Tropical lands and began in stock brokerage business, 1899; organized the Cuban Development Co. and the Santiago de Cuba Plantation Co., for growing citrous fruit in Cuba, and is vice president of both companies' Formerly member Detroit Light Guard. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Golf. Office: 301-303 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 697 Milwaukee Av., W.
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WARREN, Homer
- real estate and insurance; postmaster of Detroit; born, Shelby, Mich., Dec. 1, 1855; son of Rev. S. E. and Ellen (Davis) Warren; educated in public schools and at Albion College, Albion, Mich.; married at Detroit, Dec. 9, I879, Susie M: Leach. Located in Detroit at age of I7 and began business career in employ of J. M. Arnold & Co., books and stationery, where he remained for six years; appointed deputy collector of customs at Detroit and later was made cashier of the customs office; entered real estate business alone, 1886, continuing until 1892, when he organized firm of Homer Warren & Co., which still continues, the members being self, Cullen Brown and Charles R. Walker. Was appointed postmaster of Detroit by President Roosevelt and received his commission Jan. 15, 1906; has been postmaster since Mar. 1, 1906. Republican (active worker in party for many years and treasurer Republican State Central Committee). Methodist. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft (formerly member board of governors), Michigan, Detroit, St. Clair Flats Fishing and Gun, Country, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Hunting, fishing, golf, automobiling. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: Charlevoix Apts.
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WARREN, Wadsworth
- physician; born, Elk Rapids, Mich., Dec. 23, 1864; son of Rev. Lercy (D. D.) and Frances A.'(Wadsworth) Warren; educated in Preparatory Department Olivet College to 1880; Olivet College, graduating, degree of A. B., 1886, A. M., 1889; Medical Department, University of Michigan, degree of M. D., 1889; post-graduate course, University of Vienna, 1895, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1896; married at Flint, Mich., Feb. I4, 1895, Adelaide Fenton Birdsall. Began in practice at Kalamazoo, Mich., i889; practiced at Flint, Mich., 1891-94, and in Detroit since 1896. Member Detroit Academy of Medicine (president), Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association, American Academy of Medicine. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Boat. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 712 Washington Arcade, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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WARREN, William Harrington
- clergyman; born, Westborough, Mass., Aug. 11, 1840; son of Horatio and Lucinda Fisher (Harrington) Warren; educated public schools of Westborough; N. T. Allen's School, West Newton, Mass.; A. B., Harvard, 1865, A. M., 1868; graduate Andover Theological Seminary, Andover, Mass., 1868; received honorary degree of D. D. from Olivet College, Olivet, Mich., 1896; married at Andover, July 28, 187o, Mary Angeline Jackson. Ordained to ministry of Congregational Church at St. Louis, 1869; pastor Plymouth Congregational Church, St. Louis, 1869-72, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Cleveland, 1872-75, First Congregational Church, Springfield, O., 1875-87, Vine Street Congregational Church, Cincinnati, 1887-94; superintendent Congregational Home Missions in Michigan, 1894-1906; pastor Fort Street Congregational Church, Detroit, since Mar. 1, I907. Residence: 1190 Lafayette Av.
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WASMUND, Leberecht
- cut stone contractor; born, Province of Brandenburg, Germany, July I4, 1863; son of Charles and Minnie (Miller) Wasmund; came to Detroit with parents, 1870; educated in parochial schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1885, Margaret Maul. Has been a member of the firm of Batchelder & Wasmund since 1895. Member Detroit, Board of Commerce. Recreations: Baseball and football. Office: 70 E. Atwater St. Residence: 441 Elmwood Av
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WATSON, Milton Tate
Orthodontist; born, (Washtenaw Co) - Lyndon, Mich., Jan. 16, 1872; son of Tate and Harriet (Sellers) Watson; educated in schools of Dexter, Mich., Goshen, Ind., Jackson, Mich., and at University of Michigan, graduating, D. D. S., I893; married at Ypsilanti, Mich., Nov. 27, 1895, Genevieve Cherrington Ryan. Practiced general dentistry at Bay City, Mich., 1893-19OI; took up special practice (orthodontia) in Detroit, igor. Taught clinical orthodontia in the Angle School of 0'rthodontia, St. Louis, during its early history; special lecturer on orthodontia at University of Michigan since 1903. Member American Society of Orthodontists (ex-president), Institute of Stomatology (New York), Michigan Dental Association, First District Dental Society, Delta Sigma Delta; ex-president Saginaw Valley Dental Society. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Automobile. Recreation: Motoring. Office: 270 Woodward Av. Residence: The Eldorado.
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WAY, Edwin C.
- manufacturer; born, Marshall, Mich., Dec 21, 1850; son of James Atkins and Anna Malvina (Post) Way; educated in public schools of Marshall; unmarried. Has been connected with tobacco business since 1872; began with Scotten, Lovett & Co., later Daniel Scotten & Co.; was for two years in New York with the American Tobacco Co.; became identified with the Scotten-Dillon Co., 1901, and is now president of the company. Member Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Office: Cor. 1st and Campan Sts. Residence: 1085 1st St., W.
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WEADOCK, Thomas A.E.
- Lawyer; born, Ireland, Jan. 1, 1850; son of Lewis and Mary (Cullen) Weadock; came to America with parents, 1850; educated in district school in Ohio and St. Mary's Union School; married, 1874, Mary E. Tarsney, who died, 1889; again, in 1893, Nannie E. Curtiss. Studied law, was admitted to the bar and began practice at Bay City, Mich., 1874; has practiced in Detroit since 1895. Vice president Drake Law Book Co.; director Commercial Bank, Bay City. Served two years in Michigan Militia and was honorably discharged; prosecuting attorney two years; mayor Bay City, 1883-85; representative in Congress, Bay City, four years, 1891-95. Democrat; delegate-at-large Democratic National Convention, 1896. Member American Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association. Roman Catholic. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Horseback riding and collection of books, especially those relating to Napoleon Bonaparte and Andrew Jackson. Office: Hammond Bldg. Residence: 53 Woodward Terrace.
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WEATHERBEE, William Henry
Lawyer; born, Stone Hill, Medina Co., O., Sept. 8, 1858; son of Cyrus W. and Hannah M. (Thomas) Wetherbee; educated in public schools of Cleveland and private and night schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Oct. 15, 1888, Martha M. Noble. Came to Detroit with parents, 1870; began study of law in office. of Claude N. Riopelle at 19 and continued for one year; studied in office of Horace E. Burt nearly a year when he entered employ of Lester Peacock, in coal and wood business, to recuperate financially; continued in commercial business for twelve years, at the same time continuing the study of law; was admitted to the bar, 1891, and has since practiced in Detroit; instructor, member board of trustees and treasurer Detroit College of Law; director Simon J. Murphy Co., Murphy Heater Co., Murphy Power Co., Murphy Storage and Ice Co. Chief census enumerator, 1894; member Michigan legislature, 1897-98. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar Associations. Mason. Club: Y. M. C. A. Recreations: Automobiling, power boating. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 59 Langley Av.
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WEBB, George Herbert
- railway official; born, Dubuque, Ia., Mar. 5, 1860; son of George and Emma (Alder) Webb; graduate Pennsylvania Military College, degree of C. E., 1880; widower. Began active career as rodman Baltimore & Ohio Rd.; then tested steel for the Brooklyn Bridge and later acted as level and transit man for Pittsburgh Southern Ry. and Pittsburgh Western Rd.; was city engineer, Johnstown, Pa., I883; engineer Johnson Steel Rail Co., 1884-85; assistant engineer C., B. & Q. R. R., 1885-88; located and built portions of Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Rd., in Washington Territory, 1888; constructed government railways in Chili, South America, 1889-91; was division engineer Central Railway of Peru (formerly Aroya R. R.), and built a division of the road through the Cordilleras de los Andes at an altitude of 15,657 feet above the sea level (this road has fifty-seven tunnels in seventy miles). Returned to United States, 1893, and was in private practice until 1897, when he became chief engineer Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Rd., continuing until 1899; was roadmaster Big Four, and Chicago & Alton railways, 1899-01; engineer in charge construction Baring Cross shops, Iron Mountain Rd., Arkansas, 1901-02; since Jan., 1903, has been with Michigan Central R. R. consecutively on Ostcmo diversion, division engineer Middle division, assistant chief engineer in charge of surveys, construction and maintenance of way, and since Jan. 16, 1905, chief engineer Michigan Central R. R. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, National Geographers' Society, Detroit Engineering Society. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Transportation (Detroit and Buffalo) ; Detroit Golf. Recreations: Golf, fishing. Office: 21 Mich. Cent. Depot. Residence: 430 Cass Av.
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WEBB, Raymond Simpson
- born in Gloucestershire, England, Feb. 5, 1846; son of James and Susanna (Simpson) Webb; educated in England; came to Detroit, 1871; married at Detroit, 1875, Mrs. Ann Sowersby Stringer. Began active career in meat business and started in his own name, 1873; built plant on location he now occupies, in 1876. Office and residence: 269-285 Grand River Av.
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WEBSTER, Arthur
Lawyer; born, Montrose, Ia., Apr. 15, 1871; son of George and Cornelia M. (Allen) Webster; educated in public schools; Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL. B., 1892; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since the beginning of his professional career; served as assistant corporation counsel for five years and assistant prosecuting attorney for three years; member of firm of Chamberlain, May, Denby & Webster. Member Detroit Bar Association, Sigma Chi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Racquet and Curling. Recreations: Rowing, baseball and tennis. Office: 416-417 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 363 Cass Av.
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WEBSTER, Clyde I.
Lawyer; born, Eaton Rapids, Mich. (Eaton Co) , Aug. 10, 1877; son of Hiram P. (a prominent Michigan lumberman) and Sarah J. (Pickerd) Webster; graduate Eaton Rapids High School, 1895; attended University of Michigan six years, graduating from Literary Department, degree of Ph. B., 1899 and from Law Department, degree of LL. B., June, 1901; married at Eaton Rapids, Sept. 4, 1901, Edith May Hughes. Began practice in Detroit, June, 1901, in office of which the present firm is Dickinson, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel, continuing until November, 1904, when he became member of firm of Choate &'Webster, which firm still continues' doing a general law businesscommercial, corporation, insurance and probate law. Republican. Member Corinthian Lodge, A. F. & A. M., King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit Commandery No. i, Knights Templar; K. 0. T. M. of the World Modern Woodmen of America, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (college fraternity). Office: 911 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 143 Sidney Av.
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WEIDNER, Paul
- born, Breslau, Prussia, Germany, Aug. I2, I848; son of Johannes Weidner; educated in Germany; came to America, 1866; married at New York City, 1875, Miss Sophia Bostel. Came to Detroit from New York City, I877, and entered business as importer and dealer in hops, etc.; admitted his two sons, Paul, Jr., and William, to partnership, Jan1, 1907, under firm name of Paul Weidner & Sons, which still continues; also vice president Michigan Sulphite Fibre Co. Democrat; nominated for city treasurer on Democratic ticket, 1892. Member' B. P. 0. E., associate member Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. R., Harmonie Society. Recreation: Farming. Office: 350-352 Gratiot Av. Residence: 71 E. Forest Av.
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WEIL, Charles L.
- consulting engineer; born in Massachusetts; educated in high school, Harvard College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating, degree of M. E., 1888; married at Bethlehem, Pa., 1893, Ella Bass. Began active career in employ of Johnstown (Pa.) Steel Co., 1888; was with firm of Worthington & Blake, pump manufacturers, Cambridge, Mass., and Brooklyn, N. Y., 1889-92; instructor Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., and consulting engineer, 1892-94; professor mechanical engineering State College, Lansing, Mich., 1894 I902; director mechanical department, same college, and acting as consulting engineer at Detroit, 1902-07. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Michigan Engineering Society, Detroit Engineering Society. Club: University. Office: 616 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 146 Alexandrine Av., W.
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WEIL, Iterbert
- cigar manufacturer; born, New York City, Jan. 31, 1881; son of Isadore and Clara (Rosenberger) Weil; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married at Detroit, 1904, Miss Daisy Roemer; became connected with the San Telmo Cigar Manufacturing Co. as cashier, 1905, and has been treasurer since Jan. 1, 1907. Secretary Detroit Machine and Manufacturing Co. Republican. Jewish faith. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 540-550 Forest Av., E. Residence: 256 W. Hancock Av.
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WELCH, John M.
Real estate; born (St. Clair Co) , Algonac, Mich., Oct. 23, 1867; son of John L. and Bridget E. (Bagley) Welch; educated in public schools of Minnesota, 1877-80; schools of Algonac and Marine City, Mich., 1880-86; Detroit Business University, 1886; married at Detroit, Sept. 16, 1890, Lizzie V. Kean. Began active career as clerk for P. A. Billings, Detroit, 1887; was admitted to partnership in firm, 1888, and the firm became P. A. Billings & Co., which continued until 1893; then associated With brother, Thomas H. Welch, in real estate business under title of Welch Bros. Republican. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. Recreation: Gardening. Office: Hammond Bldg. Residence: 53 Virginia Av.
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WELLS, Benjamin Arthur
- born, Detroit, Jan. 2, 1867; son of job and Mary (Lees) Wells; educated in public schools and Spencerian College; married at Detroit Sept. 14, 1893, Nettie J. Turver. Was in law office of Corliss & Andrus for two years and Detroit Electrical Works nine months as stenographer; became identified with insurance business, Sept. 28, 1886, in office of L. F. Margah until 1892, when he became partner in the business; has been manager of the firm, Margah & Wells, since 1901. Member Detroit Fire Underwriters' Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights, Templar. Recreations: Outdoor diversions. Office: 902-904 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 272 Avery Av.
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WELT, Louis
Born, Bavaria, Germany, July 7, 1854; son of Jacob and Eva (May) Welt; educated in Germany; came to U. S., 1872; married at Monroe, Mich., 1879, Matilda Meyerfield. Engaged in dry goods business in Indiana for more than twenty years; came to Detroit, 1894, and established in wholesale paper business; now senior member of Welt & Sons Paper Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Hebrew. Member Masonic order. Club: Phoenix. Office: 37-39 Larned St., W. Residence: 70 Hancock Av., E.
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WENDELL, John Henry
For twenty years a prominent grain commission merchant of Detroit and an early president of the Detroit Board of Trade;
was born at Fort Plain, N. Y., July 10, 1842; son of John I. and Nancy (Diefendorf) Wendell; educated in local public schools and at Fort Edwards Seminary, N. Y. Became a practical pharmacist under the tuition of his brother at Amsterdam, N. Y. Enlisted, Aug. 15, 1862, in tBhe 115th N.Y. Volunteers, and served as a noncommissioned medical staff officer until the close of the Civil War; mustered out, July 11, 1865; has been a member of the Detroit Post, G. A. R., since its organization. Coming to Detroit in 1865, he soon after became manager of the Virginia Tobacco Co.; in 1869 he engaged in the grain commission business as junior partner of the firm of A. G. Hibbard & Co.; in 1872 he purchased the interest of his partner and organized the firm of John H. Wendell & Co., continuing the business until 1889; in 1890 he organized the Woven Wire Machinery Co., Chicago, of which he was president; in 1892 he became interested in the manufacture of laundry machinery and organized and was president of the Mercantile Laundry Co. of Chicago; in 1896 he purchased important laundry interests in Detroit,
which were subsequently reorganized as the Colonial Laundry Co., of which he has been owner and president since reorganization. He is vice president of the American Concrete Steel Co., and director in the Colonial Quicksilver Mining Co. of Arizona. In 1872 he was appointed by the Governor of Michigan state delegate to convention of the National Board of Trade, Atlanta, Ga. Chosen president of the Detroit Board of Trade in 1880, he was re-elected in 1881 in recognition of valuable services. Member of the Detroit Board of Commerce. In the early 70's he was invited by the Citizens' Republican Committee to accept the nomination of mayor of Detroit, but declined owing to pressure of a rapidly growing business. Fond of outdoor sports, he took an active part in reorganizing the Detroit Boat Club, which, under his presidency, built a new club house and markedly increased and strengthened its social standing. He was one of the founders of the Detroit Club.
Mr. Wendell married at Amsterdam, N. Y., in 1874, Miss Ella Howe Visscher. He and his family are members of the Woodward Av. Baptist Congregation of Detroit. Office: 176 Congress St., E. Residence: 159 Fort St., W.
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WERNEKER, Frank Stevens
Born, Jersey City, N. J., Nov. 1850; son of Francis J. and Mary A. (Brennan) Werneken; educa in public schools of Detroit and at Goldsmith Business University; married at Chicago, 1873, Miss Helen R. Scott. Came to Detrtoit, 18 began under his uncle, John Brennan, 1869, in same shop with which has since been connected; succeeded in charge of the business, Up the death of uncle, 1890, as president John Brennan & Co., found 1847, incorporated, 1882, manufacturers of steam boilers. Also director American Exchange National Bank. Former member Michigan Naval Reserves (paymaster until 1898). Member Detroit Board of Commer Republican. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Old Cl Racquet and Curling, Automobile. Recreations: All outdoor sports. Office: 24th and 25th Sts. and M. C. R. R. Residence: 69 Palmer
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WESCOTT, John Ward
Ship reporter and broker; born, Warnersville, Mich., (County ?) Dec. 19, 1848; son of David H. and Mary Jane (War Westcott; educated in public schools of Michigan; married at Detroit Dec. 30, 1878, Henrietta E. Crane. Began active career as cabin boy passenger steamer on Great Lakes; held all positions up to master vessel; home post at Marine City, Mich., until 1874, when removed to Detroit; agent for Pittsburg Steamship Co., boats of Pickands-Math Co. and other steamship lines. Alderman, 4th ward, Detroit, 1884-8 Episcopalian. Republican. Recreation: Traveling. Office: 8 Woodward Av. Residence: 142 W. Hancock Av.
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WETHERBEE, George C.
Manufacturer and jobber; born, Harvard, Mass., July 27, 1840; son of Zophar and Sarah (Collidge) Wetherbee; educated in public schools of Massachusetts; married at Harvard, Mass., January, 1867, Mary E. Phelps. Began active career as clerk in provision store, at Boston, i858; enlisted in Co. H, 23d Massachusetts Volunteers, 1861, was appointed first lieutenant and quartermaster of the regiment by John A. Andrews, governor of Massachusetts, in spring of 1863, and commisisoned captain and commissary subsistence, U. S. Vols., by Abraham Lincoln, 1863; resigned after close of war and was brevetted major; came to Detroit and entered produce business, 1865, later in grocery business as Farquhar & Wetherbee, sold out and bought into wholesale wooden and willow ware business of William Saxby & Co., 1869; firm became George C. Wetherbee & Co., 1873, incorporated, 1882; has been president and general manager of the company since its incorporation. Also president United States Truck & Brush Co.; vice president Standard Savings and Loan Association. President Boys' Temporary Home, of the d' Arcambal Home of Industry Association; member Board of Managers State Soldiers' Home, Grand Rapids, for past nine years; ex-member Detroit Board of Park Commissioners; member Board of Commerce, and of The Wholesalers' Association of Detroit. Member New England Society, Sons of Revolution, Loyal Legion, and Post No. 348, G. A. R. Clubs: Old, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Republican. Unitarian. Recreation: Gardening. Office: 49-51 Jefferson Av. Residence: 777 Cass Av.
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WETZEL, Bernard C.
Architect; born, Milwaukee, Mich., Mar. 18, 1876; son of Ernest and Mary A. (Huss) Wetzel; educated in Saginaw (Mich.) public and high schools; married at Detroit, 1901, Miss Mary Winter. Began active career by learning carpenter's trade. which he followed for four years in Northern Michigan and Detroit; entered upon study of architecture, 1895, and followed it in offices of representative architects at Detroit; has been in office for himself as B. C. Wetzel & Co., since January, 1907. Director of the Detroit Steam Engine Co. Member Detroit Architectural Club. Lutheran as to church affiliation. Office: 404-405 Hammond, Bldg. Residence: 65 High St., E.
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WHAN, Thomas Hooper
Dry goods; born, Chatham, Ont., Dec. 1, 1868; son of James and Catherine (King) Whan; educated in public schools and collegiate institute, Chatham, and military academy, London, Ont,; married at Detroit,
Dec. 25, 1894, Miss Eleanor Henning. Came to Detroit, 1885, and began active career as clerk with McClellan Dry Goods Co.; entered employ of William H. Elliott, as salesman, 1889, later became department manager and has been vice president of the company since its incorporation, 1901. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Curling. Recreations: General athletic sports. Office: 207-209 Woodward Av. Residence: 21 Prentis Av.
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WHEELER, Edgar S.
Patent attorney; born, (Cass Co) Dowagiac, Nov. 5, 1859; educated in public schools of Dowagiac and Niles read law in the office of J. W. Finney, Detroit. Commenced patent practice in 1888 and has since practiced in Detroit, specializing as patent solicitor and expert in patent causes. Republican. Unitarian. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 72-73 Buhl Blk., Detroit. Residence: 76 Pingree Av. Detroit; summer cottage, St. Clair Flats, Mich.
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WHELAN, John Brown
Collector of customs; born in Lenawee Mich., Mar. 26, 1860; son of Alvinza and Adelia (Wetherell) Whelan; educated in public schools and at University of Michigan; married at Tecumseh, Mich., Mar. 26, 1884, Myra Reynolds. Studied law, was admitted to the bar and began practice at Detroit, 1884; associated in practice with Gen. Henry M. Duffield until 1888 and then was appointed assistant prosecuting attorney under James V. D. Willcox; was partner in law firm of Willcox & Whelan, 1890-92; served as police justice, 1892-July, 1905, and as police commissioner, July, 1905-March, 1906; has been collector of customs for the port of Detroit since March 1, 1906. Member Michigan National Guard, 1882-85. Republican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, Knight Templar (Detroit Commandery); member B. P. 0. E. Recreation: Trout fishing. Federal Bldg. Residence: 286 Merrick Av.
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WHELDEN, Frank H.
Secretary and treasurer Detroit Wheel Co.; born, Proctorsville, Vt., Nov. 29, 1869; son of James H. and Rilla L. (Giddings) Whelden; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Ypsilanti, Mich., (Washtenaw Co) Aug. 10, 1892, Lillian M. Hopkins. Left school at 15 and entered employ of hardware firm of Charles A. Strelinger & Co.; was made assistant superintendent, Detroit Emery Wheel Co., at 21, and three years later became superintendent; since June 9, 1904, has been secretary and treasurer of the company, manufacturers of grinding machinery and of grinding wheels made of emery, corundum and carbo-alumina. Republican. Unitarian. Member Oriental Lodge No. 240, A. F. & A. M. Clubs: Detroit Automobile, Detroit Golf, Detroit Bowling. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Field and Jefferson Avs. Residence: 121 Field Av.
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WHEELER, Frank D.
Physician; born, Kendallville, Ind., (Noble Co) Aug. 5, 1855; son of Herman H. and Loretta (Mather) Wheeler; educated in public and high schools, Kendallville, graduating 1874; taught school in Noble Co., Ind., 1875-76; studied commercial course at Kalamazoo, Mich., 1876; M.D., Detroit Medical College, 1880; post-graduate study Edinburgh, Scotland, 1895; married at Ithaca, N.Y., June 4, 1895, Ella A. Kingsley. In general practice in Detroit since 1881. Republican. Protestant. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State and Wayne County Medical societies. Recreations: Traveling, fishing. Address: 151 E. High St.
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WHIPPLE, Frank F.
Lawyer; born, Bunker Hill Township Co., Mich., (??) Sept. 16, 1874; son of Henry P. and Juliet (Nash)Whipple; graduate Belding (Mich.) High School, 1894; State Normal School, Ypsilanti, 1897; Dramatic Academy, New York City, 1903; Detroit College of Law, 1905, degree of LL. B.; unmarried. Began active career as a school teacher; taught one year at Starrville, Mich., 1895, one year in Joliet, Ill., one year principal Marseilles (Ill.) High School (on university list), two years principal Ecorse (Mich.) graded schools. one year instructor in Methodius' Seminarius (a seminar)r) Detroit; had charge of public play ground, Detroit; theatrical actor part of two seasons; has engaged in practice of law since 1905. Served ten months in Spanish-American War and was honorably discharged as corporal Co. M, 35th Michigan Regiment. School board attorney; special assessor. Nominated as candidate for Constitutional Convention, Wayne Co., I907. Democrat. Member A. F. & A. M., Woodmen of the World and A. 0. F. Club: Shakespeare. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Suite 311 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Kercheval and St. Clair Avs.
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WHIRL, Harold
Physician; born, Cleveland, Aug. I, 1860; son of Thomas P. and Marian (Beckwith) Wilson; educated in public schools of Cleveland and Cincinnati; University of Cincinnati; University of Michigan, graduating, B. S., 1882, Medical Department same university, degree of M. D., 1886. Married at Bloomington, Ill., Sept. 21, 1890, Alice A. Graves. Was chemist to Harrison Reduction Works, Leadville, Colo., 1882-83; began practice of medicine in Ann Arbor, Mich., 1886; has practiced in Detroit since 1888. Attending surgeon, eye, ear, nose and throat, Grace Hospital, and attending oculist and aurist, Protestant Orphan Asylum. Republican. Unitarian. Member Michigan Homeopathic Medical Society (ex-president), Homeopathic O. O. and L. Society, etc. Member Psi Upsilon. Office: 32 W. Adams Av. Residence: 48 W. Ferry Av.
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WHIRL, John J.
Born, Coshocton, Ohio, July 30, 1860; son of John and Annie (Sweeney) Whirl; educated in schools of Kankakee Co., Ill.; married at Chicago, Oct. 9, 1884, Emma Sparks. Came to Detroit, 1898, with the Ideal Manufacturing Co., in charge of gas stove department, remaining until October, 1902; in December, 1902, became secretary Employers' Association of Detroit, which started with sixteen members and now has over 300; commissioner Builders' Association. Republican. Member Board of Commerce. Mason (Dearborn Lodge and Palestine Council, Chicago), Knight Templar . (Chevalier Bayard Commandery, Chicago). Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: Golf. Office: Stevens Bldg. Residence: I 13 Palmer Av., E.
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WHITAKER, Charles
- General insurance; born Detroit, Nov. 6, 1854; son of Byron and Fidelia (More) Whitaker; educated in Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, May 15, 1889, Edith Farquhar. Began-active career at 18 years of age in office of his father, who was vessel agent, and engaged in marine and fire insurance business; was admitted to partnership in the firm at the end of three years, the title becoming B. Whitaker & Son; purchased father's interest, with brother, I890, and title was changed to Whitaker Bros.; in 1904 a half interest in the business was purchased by Henry C. Penny, Jr., and the firm became Whitaker Bros. & Penny, general insurance and surety bonds, also state agents Fidelity Deposit Co. of Maryland. Member Detroit Underwriters' Association, Detroit Board Of Commerce. Protestant. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 613-618 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 828 2nd AV.
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WHITBECK, Ansel E.
Born, Hudson, N.Y Feb. 20, 1873; son of A. McK and Emmaline (Ellis) Whitbeck; educated in Albany public and high schools; married at Philadelphia, 1896, Grace Bates. Has been identified with insurance business since 1899; senior partner of the firm of Whitbeck, Burwell & Chapman. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft. Office: 209-211 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Manhattan Apartments.
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WHITCOMB, Edgar B.
Born, Boston, Mass. 1866; son Of Cummings D. and Mary G. (Webber) Whitcomb; educated in Detroit, 1891, Anna V- Scripps. Began active career in employ of the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co., 1881, and was general passenger agent of the company, 1886-91; manager Tribune Printing Co., 1891-93; has been engaged in business on his own account, principally real estate, since 1893. President The James E. Scripps Corporation, Gordon Vinegar Co.; vice president Evening News Association; director Bay City Times Co. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Independent in politics. Presbyterian. Club: Detroit Automobile. Office: 65 Shelby St. Residence: 40 Pitcher St.
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WHITE, John Vernon
Physician; born, Maford, Ont., July 26, 1858; son of John and Nancy (Kilpatrick) White; educated in public schools of Maford; M. D., University of Toronto, 1880, and Victoria University, I880; post-graduate courses, Dublin, Edinburgh and London, I885, I889, New York, 1894, 1896; married, Chicago, Jan. 10, 1899, Helen M. Holmes. Began general practice at Oscoda, Mich., 1880; after an extended trip abroad, located in Detroit as a specialist in treatment of nose, throat and lungs, in which has since continued; clinical assistant in laryngology, Detroit College of Medicine; laryngologist to Harper Hospital polyclinic; laryngologist to German polyclinic. Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario, 1880. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Medical Association. Mason (32o), Shriner. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Aquatics. Office: 57 Fort St. Residence: Pasadena Apts.
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WHITE, Oliver Wilson
Orthodontist; born, Chatham, Ont., Can., Jan. 4, 1876; son of Albert Hilard and Annie E. (Wilson) White; educated in public schools of Chatham to 1889; student Chatham Collegiate Institute, 1890-94, University of Michigan, 1895-99. Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1898, Doctor of Dental Science, 1899; post-graduate Course Angle School of Orthodontia, 1903; married at Ann Arbor, Oct. 30, 1900, Olive E. Luick. Instructor in Dental Department, University of Michigan, 1899; engaged in practice of general dentistry, 1900-06; has specialized in practice of orthodontia since 1906. Republican. Member American Society of Orthodontists, Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, Michigan State and First District Dental societies,Delta Sigma, Delta. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: Fishing, golf. Office: 406-407 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 50 Lothrop Av.
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WHITEHEAD, James Thomas
Iron works; born, Wyandotte, Mich., Sept. 28, 1864; son of James and Mary (McEvoy) Whitehead; educated in public schools of Wyandotte and Detroit, and at Go dsmith's Business College; married at Detroit, Apr. 8, 1885, Ida Marie Frazer. Began active career in employ of Rathbone, Sard & Co., 1879, continuing until 1888, when he succeeded John B. Dyer in the Detroit Metal and Heating Works; in 1893, Henry B. Lewis was admitted to partnership and the firm name was changed to Whitehead & Lewis; continued in same line of business until 1897, when he retired from firm and started a structural iron works under firm name of J. T. Whitehead & Co.; in 1899, William R. Kales joined the firm and the name became Whitehead & Kales Iron Works; also president The Reinke & Skirrey Manufacturing Co.; director The Michigan Copper and Brass Co., Peninsular Savings Bank, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Office: Beecher Av. and M. C. R. R. Residence: 55 Forest Av., E.
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WHITING, Bertrum Cecil
Theatrical manager; born, Detroit, Jan. 9, 1870; son of Clarke James and Elleilor May (Van Deventer) Whitney; married, Beatrice Larned. Began in theatrical business at Detroit, 1885, and is now president of the Whitney Amusement Co. and manager of the Detroit Opera House. Episcopalian. Member Board of Commerce. Mason; member B. P. 0. E. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Office: Detroit Opera House. Residence: 427 Woodward Av.
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WHITING, Frederick W.
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Sept. I, 1859; son of John T. and Mary S. (Hill) Whiting; educated in public schools of Detroit and University of Michigan, graduating, degree of Ph. B., 1882; married at New York City, May 2, 1901, Laura McGeorge. Studied law after leaving university and was admitted to the bar, 1883; has been member of law firm of Bowen, Douglas, Whiting & Murfin since 1885. Director Peninsular Savings Bank. Member of Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, University, Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 618 Moffat Blk. Residence: 663 Jeff erson Av.
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WHITNEY, David C.
Vice president Parke, Davis & Co.; chairman Whitney Realty Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Union Trust Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
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WHITTEMORE, James
Lawyer; born, Detroit, Oct. 3I, 1860; son of Joseph P. and Margaret C. (Fay) Whittemore; educated in public schools and Detroit College of Law, graduating LL. B., 1892; married at Detroit, June 14, 1882, Blanche 1. Leggett. Was connected in various positions with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., Chicago, 1879-87; came to Detroit as a patent solicitor, 1887; has devoted attention exclusively since 1892, to practice relating to patents and trade marks. Republican. Unitarian. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Bar associations, American Bar Association, Washington Patent Law Association. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: 3IO Wayne County Bank Bldg. Residence: 67 Garfield Av.
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Died 01 Aug 1941 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
WIDMAN, Albert U.
Secretary C. D. Widman & Co., manufacturers of mirrors and furniture; born, Detroit, Sept. 22, 1872; son of C. D. and Isabella (Rich) Widman; educated in public schools of Detroit, Kenyon Military Academy, Gambier, O., and Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, Mich.; married at Detroit, Nov. 14, 1901, Ida M. Yerge. Began active career in factory of C. D. Widman & Co., and afterwards spent seven years on the road as commercial salesman; became superintendent of C. D. Widman & Co. (founded, 1864), and has been manager of the business since 1900. Member Masonic order, Palestine Lodge No. 357, King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit Commandery. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Fishing and Hunting Association. Recreation: Motoring. Office: C. D. Widman & Co. Residence: 37 Marston Av.
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WIDMAN, C. David
Furniture manufacturer; born, Detroit, Dec. 22, 1884; son of John Charles and Lena (Kiefhaber) Widman; educated in public schools of Detroit and by supplementary business course; unmarried. Entered employ of his father in 1900 to learn the business from the bottom up; was made superintendent of plant in 1904 and elected secretary when firm was incorporated, Apr., 1905, as J. C. Widman & Co. (established, 1900), manufacturers of mirrors, hall furniture, china closets, buffets and chevals. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft. Recreation: Baseball. Office: 14th and Kirby Sts. Residence: 79 E. Canfield Av.
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WIDMAN, John C.
Born, Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1848; son of Christian and Rosalie (Seifried) Widman; educated in public schools of Rochester;
married at Rochester, 1870, Miss Lena Keifhabei. Began in manufacture of furniture at Rochester, 1872; came to Detroit and followed same line of business, but returned to Rochester, where he was engaged in the grocery business for ten years; located in Detroit permanently; became identified with the C. D. Widman Co., of which was president; withdrew from the company in igoo and organized the J. C. Widman & Co., with permanent salesrooms in New York and Chicago; has been president and treasurer of the company since its organization. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. Recreations: Football and baseball. Office: 15th St., Kirby Av. and Grand Trunk R. R. Residence: 79 Canfield Av., E.
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WIEDMAN, Henry C.
Treasurer and general manager Detroit Steel Cooperage Co.; born, Fair Haven, Mich., (St. Clair Co) Aug. 26, 1873; son of Henry and Carrie Wiedeman; educated in public schools of Fair Haven to 13, and Detroit Business University, graduating, 1890; married at Detroit, Nov. 4, 1896, Ida Pauli. Came to Detroit, 1886, and secured employment with Dr. J. E. Clark; after saving money for several years, with assistance of Dr. Clark and a sister, also employed by Dr. Clark, was enabled to take business college course; became bookkeeper for The Huetteman & Cramer Co., Detroit, 1890; was elected vice president of the company, 1894, secretary and treasurer, 1896, general manager, 1899; organized Detroit Steel Cooperage Co., Aug. 1, 1902, manufacturers of enameled steel tanks, of which has since been treasurer and general manager. Also vice president Detroit Automatic Sterilizer Co.; director The Huetteman & Cramer Co. Member Harmonie Society, B. P. 0. E., Turners. Office: 948 Beaufait Av. Residence: 875 Beaufait Av.
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WIER, Adolphus William
Lawyer; born, Davenport, Ia., Dec. 8, 1871; son of Adolphus William and Elizabeth (Greenside) Wier; educated in public schools of Mason City, Ia., and in Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating, LL. B., 1895; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., (Washtenaw) Aug. 4, 1897, Marie Purfield. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895. Republican. Mason. Member Harmonie Society. Office: 819-821 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 477 Hancock Av., W.
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WIGHT, Sydney B.
Railway official; born at Detroit, Feb. 10, 1856; son of Henry A. and Sarah (Davenport) Wight; graduate University of Michigan Engineering Course, degree of C. E., 1878; married at Detroit, 1885, Miss Ellen C. Wells. Was with Wyandotte Silver Works, I879-80; with Detroit and Lake Superior Copper Co., 1880-03, Vulcan Furnace Co., Newberry, Mich., 1883-06; superintendent land department Mackinaw & Marquette R. R., 1886-91; entered railway service June 13, 1891, as secretary to president Michigan Central R. R., continuing until July 18, 1896; assistant purchasing agent of the road, 1896-03, and purchasing agent since 1903. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Boating. Office: 55 M. C.R. R. Depot. Residence: 403 Jefferson Av.
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WILCOX, Delos Franklin
Journalist; born, Ida, Mich., (Monroe Co) Apr. 22, 1873; son of Byron M. Wilcox; educated at Ypsilanti (Mich.) High School, 1886-09; A. B., University of Michigan, 1894, A. M., 1895; Ph. D., Columbia, 1896; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 22, 1898, Mina M. Gates. Editor Civic News, Detroit. Member American Economical Association, Michigan Political Science Association; secretary, since i9o6, Detroit Municipal League. Author: The Study of City Government, Ethical Marriage, The American City, etc.; also various political essays and articles. Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 734 4th Av.
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