JOHN PRIDGEON JR. was born at Detroit August l, 1852 the son of John and Emma (Nicholson) Pridgcon. His father is of English descent and has been for many years largely interested in vessels of various kinds. John Pridgcon, Jr. attended the public schools of Detroit, and about 1871 was first employed as clerk on one of his father's boats, continuing in this position about five years. From 1876 to 1879 he was agent at Port Huron of the Chicago and Grand Trunk line of steamers running between Chicago and Point Edward. When this line was discontinued he came to Detroit and has since been interested with his father in their extensive business of buying, selling, and operating lugs, sailing vessels and propellers In 1885 he was elected a member of the City Council, serving two years, and in the fall of 1887 was elected Mayor of the city. He was married 11 December, 1874 to Cora Edgar. She was born in Pittsburgh. They have had two sons, neither of whom are now living. His wife is a member of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church. Source: History of Detroit and Wayne County and Early Michigan By Silas Farmer 1890 2nd Biography: Mayor of Detroit. He owned the Detroit & Windsor Ferry Co., with his father. Pridgeon was vice president of the Detroit River Savings Bank, afterwards the Marine Savings Bank, which was merged into the Dime Savings Bank, and also director Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad. He served as mayor of Detroit from 1889 to 1890 and was the youngest man to hold that position at the time. (bio by: J Witkowski) 3rd Biogarphy: PRIDGEON, John, Jr., vessel owner; born, Detroit, Aug. 1, 1852; son of John and Emma (Nicholson) Pridgeon; educated at Barstow public school, academy of Prof. Bacon, and Detroit Buisoinmess University; married at Detroit, Dec. 10, 1874, Cora, daughter of William M. Edgar, of Pittsburg, Pa. In early life was associated with his father in the transportation business, operating a line of steamers in connection with the C.&G. T.R.R., called the Chicago & Sarnia Line, and when his father withdrew, he became connected with Parker Bros., organizing and operating transportation companies; sold out and was one of the organizers of the White Star Line, of which he is now treasurer and director; owned Detroit & Windsor Ferry Co., with his father, for years, and sold to present owners. Was vice president of the Detroit River Savings Bank, afterwards the Marine Savings Bank, which was merged into the Dime Savings Bank, of which he is a director; director Detroit & Milwaukee R.R.; executor estate of John Pridgeon; was member Detroit park Board from 1883 until board was abolished; member City Council, Detroit, and acted as its president, 1885-87; mayor of Detroit, 1889-90 (the youngest mayor that has occupied that office in Detroit); appointed by Governor Jerome, police commissioner, in 1890,m and served until the police government was turned over to the city. Mason (32o), Shriner. Was for many years treasurer Detroit Blue ribbon Trotting Association. Club: Detroit. Recreations: Sailing, fishing, athletic sports, whist, fine dogs and horses. Office: 71 Buhl Blk., Detroit. Residence: 456 Woodward Av. Detroit; summer residence: Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. The Book of Detroiters