BIOGRAPHIES
Wayne County Michigan


JEREMIAH DWYER

Stove manufacturer; born, Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1838; son of Michael and Mary (O'Donnell) Dwyer; moved to Detroit, 1838; educated in common schools, Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1859, Mary Long. Father having been killed in accident, 1848, he took charge of the farm 4 miles from Detroit until it could be sold; after a short time more at school, began work in a saw and planing mill; then was apprenticed for 4 years to Hydraulic Iron Works, learning foundry trade; worked in several shops, and with brother, James, organized firm of J. Dwyer & Co., stove founders, in 1861, which became the Detroit Stove Works, 1864; sold out in 1869 and went South for health; returned in 1871 and with associates established the Michigan Stove Co., of which he is still president. He is also director People's State Savings Bank, The Michigan Copper and Brass Co., and the Ideal Manufacturing Co., Detroit. Catholic in religion. Liberal Democrat in politics. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: Traveling abroad. Office: 1022 Jefferson Av. Residence: 692 Jefferson Av.

The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

JAMES DWYER

Vice president and general manager Peninsular Stove Co.; born, Detroit Sept. 6, 1842; son of Michael and Mary (O'Donnell) Dwyer; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1862, Susan Lane. Began active career by learning trade of machinist with Charles Kelly & Co., Detroit, continuing with the company 5 years; worked at trade in New York and at Poughkeepsie for 6 years; returned to Detroit, 1866, and joined in business with his brother, who organized firm of J. Dwyer & Co., 1861, which became Detroit Stove Works, 1864; became general manager of the firm upon retirement of his brother, and so continued until 1880; organized with Hon. Wm. B. Moran and R. McD. Campau, the Peninsular Stove., 1881, of which has been vice president and general manager since time of organization. Democrat as to politics. Catholic in religious affiliation. Club: Detroit. Office: Fort, between 8th and 9th Avs. Residence: 421 Jefferson Av.

The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908