JOHN LADUE was the son of Peter and Mary (Tallman) and was born November, 1803, at Lansingburgh, New York. He was married in 1827 to Mary Angel, daughter of Thomas Angel, of New York. In 1847 he came to Detroit and engaged in the manufacture of morocco leather and in wool buying. He soon became popular with the business men and within three years after his arrival was elected Mayor. During his term of office there was much excitement over the arrest of a fugitive slave, and Mayor Ladue was compelled to request the military to preserve the peace. His action met the approval of many citizens, and a vote of thanks was tendered him by the council. He died in 1854. His wife and the following children arc living: John T. E. A., Charlotte M , George N, and Austin Y. Ladue. Source: History of Detroit and Wayne County and Early Michigan By Silas Farmer 1890