Wayne County Michigan

WILLIAM J. CHITTENDEN

Born, Adams, N.Y., Apr. 28, 1835; son of Thomas C. and Nancy (Benton) Chittenden; educated at institute, Watertown, N.Y.; married at Detroit, Jan. 18, 1866, Irene Williams. Came to Detroit, 1853, acted as clerk in dry goods store for 3 years, and later was connected with the postoffice; was office man at Russell House, 1858-64; associated with C. S. Witbeck under style of Witbeck & Chittenden, proprietors and managers of the hotel until death of Mr. Witbeck, 1882, when became sole proprietor, the house being famous as one of the leading hotels of the country. President Wire Cloth Co., Michigan Wire and Iron Works. Director First National Bank; president Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Audubon, Old Club. Office: 1325 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 134 Fort St.,W.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

ALPHEUS WILLIAM CHITTENDEN

Architect; born, Detroit, Feb. 24, 1869; son of William Jared and Irene (Williams) Chittenden; educated in Detroit High School; Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Hochschule, Charlottenburg, Germany; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1898, continuing alone until 1903, since which time he has been member of firm of Chittenden & Kotting. Designed Detroit Boat Club building, Detroit Stove Works, Ford residence, etc.; makes specialty of private residences. Member American Institute of Architects (secretary Michigan Chapter), Architectural League of America. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Detroit Athletic, University. Office: 1325 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 134 W. Fort St

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

WILLIAM JARRET CHITTENDEN
Born at Detroit, Mar. 21, 1874; son of William Jarred and Irene (Williams) Chittenden; educated in public schools of Detroit and at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.; married at New York City, Oct. 16, 1902, May Stevens. Began active career in employ of First National Bank, advancing to office of assistant paying teller; resigned from bank, 1895, to fill position in office force of the Russell House; upon organization of The Pontchartrain Hotel Co., became director and has been one of the managers of Hotel Ponchartrain since its opening, Oct. 29, 1907. Member Michigan State Naval Brigade. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, B.P.O.E. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country. Office: Hotel Pontchartrain. Residence: 134 W. Fort St.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908