BIOGRAPHIES

Wayne County Michigan

JACOB S. FARRAND

Wholesale druggist; born, Detroit, June 11, 1857; son of Jacob S. and Olive M. (Coe) Farrand; educated in public and high schools of Detroit; unmarried. Has been engaged in wholesale drug business in Detroit since 1876; secretary and treasurer Farrand, Williams & Clark since its incorporation; director Commercial National Bank. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Country, Detroit Racquet and Curling, Commercial, Bankers’. Recreations: Golf, horseback riding and outdoor diversions. Office: 11-18 Larned St., E. Residence: 457 Woodward Av.

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

WILLIAM R. FARRAND

Born, Detroit, Sept. 9, 1853; son of Jacob S. and Olive M. (Coe) Farrand; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Philadelphia, 1876, Cora B. Wallace. Has been treasurer of The Farrand Co., manufacturers of pianos, piano-players and organs since time of its organization, 1883. Ex-president Board of Estimates; ex-member Board of Lighting Commissioners, Detroit. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Country, Old Club. Office: 12th St. and Grand Trunk R. R. Residence: The Pasadena.

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