History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 57

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Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 962

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John Ingledew was born on the Atlantic ocean in 1826, as his parents were on their way to America. They both died before reaching the American side, and he, a helpless infant, was taken by a Mrs. Hutton, an aunt of his, to Buffalo, New York. This lady raised him until 14 years old, when he entered into the world alone, to battle for himself. At the age of 16 he came to Marine City, Mich., where he worked in the saw-mill of David Rust. He re- inained with the Rusts for 25 years, except the year of 1869, which

he spent in California. He came to East Saginaw in 1856. For the past four years he has been engaged in lumbering and getting ont ship timber. He was married May 10, 1846, at China, St. Clair Co., Mich., to Miss Maria Mclellan, by whom he has three children-Eliza A. (Youmans), Thalia E. (Sterling) and Arthur.

Jacob Inglehart, foreman at Rust's mill, was born in the town of Lyons, New York, May 8, 1835, and is a son of Jacob Ingle- hart, a native of Seneca Falls, N. Y. Our subject came with his parents to Akron, Ohio, in 1843, and to Oakland Co., Mich., in 1847. In 1852 he came to East Saginaw, when there was but one painted house in the city. His first work was that of assistant engineer in Johnson's inill at Zilwaukee. The property now be- longs to Rust, Eaton & Co. He has been connected with lumber - ing for the most part ever since. He began to saw for this firm in ·1866, and in 1869 became foreman, which position he still holds. He was married Dec. 25, 1857, to Miss Eliza Sawtell, by whom he has had 4 children, 2 living -- Jesse and Della. His first wife died, and he again married, Jan. 2, 1879, this time Miss Bridget McMahon; they have 1 child-Nellie S.

George H. Irving, proprietor coupe line, East Saginaw. was born at Detroit, Mich., in 1841. In his youth Mr. Irving followed the lakes, and during a period of several years was master of many fine

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vessels and tugs. On May 24, 1879, Mr. Irving established his coupe line at East Saginaw, and his business has increased so fast as to almost monopolize the entire carriage hire and baggage trade of the city. He has over $8,000 invested in this business, one coupe alone costing over $900.

Dr. E. R. Knapp, homeopathic physician and surgeon, South Saginaw, was born in Danby, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1834. He received his literary education in his native town, and graduated in medi- cine from the Michigan University in 1856. He came to South Saginaw in 1864, and lias practiced in the homeopathic system of medicine ever since, and has built up a good practice.

F. J. Knapp, manufacturer of wagons, carts, sleighs and lum- berman's tools, East Saginaw, was born in Hillsdale Co., Mich., Dec. 27, 1853, and received his preliminary education in the public schools. He graduated from the State Normal school, at Ypsi- lanti, in the class of 1878, and lias since been engaged in business. He bought out C. A. Dolliver, and then formed a partnership with W. S. Houghton, under firm name of W. S. Houghton & Co., March 5, 1881, and in a short space of time the firmn was dissolved; he has since succeeded in building up a large and remunerative trade. Mr. Knapp has lately purchased the buildings formerly owned by C. A. Dolliver, and has thereby the facilities for his business.

Rev. H. D. Kraeling, Pastor of the German Lutheran, St. Paul's Church, East Saginaw, was born in Prussia, Nov. 17, 1853. His literary education was obtained in Marburg, from whence he gradu- ated in 1870. And in 1874 he graduated from the Theological college at Neuendettelsan, in Bavaria. He emigrated to America in the fall of 1874, locating in Romeo, Mich., where he remained for eight months, preaching and teaching music and languages. In July, 1875, he came to East Saginaw, and established the Church of which he is still Pastor, an account of which is given elsewhere in this work. Mr. Kraeling was married Dec. 10, 1877, to Miss Emma Schevenk, a leading soprano singer of East Saginaw. She died July 4, 1879; and on the 11th of May, 1881, Mr. Kraeling married Miss Maria Berkemcier, daughter of Rev. William Berke- meier, of New York city, and the founder of the German Emigrant House in that place. This philanthropic man erected the above named hotel and donated it to the Church in New York city.

Charles Lee, proprietor Lee's planing mill, East Saginaw, was born in Yorkshire, Eng., Dec. 23, 1811. His father, Charles Lee, was a merchant, and liis mother was of French descent. At the age of 16 years he learned the tailor's trade, and was afterward engaged in farming. In 1830 he accompanied liis brother to America, and first worked for Judge Livingston, on a farm near Lisbon, N. Y., and subsequently in a brewery at Ogdensburg, same State. In 1832 he located on the present site of Grosse Point, Mich., and in connection with his brother, built a wind saw-mill, seven stories in height; the mill was afterward run by steam. In

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1841 Mr. Lee began the manufacture of brick, near Detroit, and worked at that business for 21 years. He owned 300 acres of land at Leeville, Mich. He then removed to East Saginaw, and with Maxwell Fisher, bought two saw-inills and 300 acres of pine land, at a cost of $40,000. Two years later Mr. Lee purchased his partner's interest, for which he gave $22,000. Mr. Lee was Treasurer of Antrim, Wayne Co., Mich., in 1854, and was once the Whig candidate for State Senator, but suffered defeat. He has always taken an active interest in all local enterprises; owns the Academy of Music, large city property, and is a stockholder and director in the East Saginaw Savings Bank. He cast his first vote in 1832, for Andrew Jackson, and was subsequently a Whig, and now a strong Republican. He joined the I. O. O. F., in 1870. Mr. Lee was married in 1835, to Elizabeth Hoof, who bore him 8 chil- dren, 3 of whom survive. Mrs. L. died in November, 1847, and he was again married, June 15, 1848, to Jennie Sterrett, who departed this life Dec. 15, 1850. leaving 2 children. He married his present wife, Charlotte Bye, daughter of James Bye, of England, Ang. 1, 1851. Of their 10 children, 6 are living.

Mark B. Liddell, druggist, East Saginaw, was born at Omadi, Neb., 112 miles north of Omaha, on Mission river, Aug. 11, 1857. His parents are Mark J. and Anna M. (Madden) Liddell, father born in Erie county, Pa., Oct. 15, 1826, of Scotch ancestry, and mother born at Erie, Pa., Oct. 18, 1831. Mark attended school at St. Johns, Clinton Co., and Laingsburg, Shiawassee Co., Mich., until 16 years of age, and then engaged in the drug business with several firms in Saginaw City and East Saginaw. He started in business for himself at East Saginaw, and after three months, admitted Mr. Jones as full partner. On Nov. 5, 1878, Mr. L. purchased his partner's interest, and has since been alone. He was married Oct. 22, 1879, to Lida, daughter of Sidney H. and Anna (Stevens) Manzer, who was born in Shiawassee Co, Mich., April 6, 1858. They have 1 child, Sidney M., born Jan. 11, 1881. Mrs. Liddell is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. L. owns a lot on corner of Second and Astor streets, valued at $800. His drug stock is valued at $2,500.

Aaron Linton was born in New Brunswick, Feb. 17, 1830, and is a son of Joseph W. Linton, also a native of that province. Mr. Linton came with his parents to Buffalo, N. Y., in 1848. In the fall of 1851 he came to St. Clair, Michigan, where he cast his first vote, which was for the " Maine Liquor Law." For five years le acted as head sawyer for different firms in St. Clair. Then, in 1856, he went to the Canada side, and kept a grocery for a few months, and in 1858 he came to Saginaw, where he remained about 15 months, when he purchased some land of Norman Miller, on the present site of South Saginaw, and erected the second (except the farm house) house in South Saginaw. This was in 1859. He was foreman in different mills here for some time; and in 1871 he erected a mill at Farwell, Clark Co., Mich., which was burned in 1873. He then

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sold his property, and purchased, in company with L. D. Frost, the. old Union planing mill of Burnham & Still, in South Saginaw. He ran this until 1879, and it burned. The same year he erected the present large planing mill in Sonth Saginaw, and took his sons, William S. and Chas. E., as partners, the latter selling out to his father in May, 1SS1. He was married Oct. 13, 1852, to Miss Sarah. McDonald, by whom he has 2 children-William S. and Charles E. Mr. Linton has acceptably filled the office of Town Clerk, and Justice of the Peace, in South Saginaw. He was also the first Post- master of Sonth Saginaw.

Albert J. Linton, foreman in Gebhart & Estabrook's mill, was born in the Province of New Brunswick, Nov. 3, 1847, and is a brother of Aaron Linton, of whom we shall make further mention elsewhere in this work. His parents removed with their family to. Buffalo, N. Y., in 1848, and to St. Clair, Mich., in 1853. In 1863 they removed to Northville, Mich. Although quite young, Mr. Linton was a soldier in the late war. He served seven months in Co. C, 30th Mich. Vol. Infantry. He came to Saginaw in 1867, and began working in the same mill (or the old one on same gronnd) that he is now in, as slab entter. £ The inill was then owned by Curtis & Corning, for whom he became foreman in 1870. He was married Jan. 1, 1873, to Miss Ella L. Beach, daughter of Russell Beach, of Chesaning, formerly of Saginaw.

Alfred Livermore, proprietor grocery and meat market, Potter st., East Saginaw, was born Jan. 23, 1848. He is a son of Seymour and Lydia (Barrett) Livermore, father born in New York, in 1819, and settled in Bay county, Mich., in 1852, and at East Saginaw in 1853; mother was born in Pennsylvania in 1822. Alfred learned the carpenter's trade, and in 1864, when 16 years of age, enlisted at Flint, Mich., in Co. E, 7th Mich. Cav., under Capt. McCormick, serving during the war. He subsequently served one year with Gen. Custer, against the Indians. He then worked with his father several years, and was in business himself at East Saginaw two years. The panic of 1873 forced him to give up all, and he went to work in Moore's meat market. He now owns a neat little grocery near the F. & P. M. freight depot, where he does a good business. He was married July 3, 1870, to Salina Robinson, who was born near Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1852. They have 4 children-Alfred S., born April 7, 1871; Arthur M., born Aug. 20, 1874; Clara M., born Nov. 18, 1878, and Mabel A., born Nov. 9, 1879. Mr. Liver- more is connected with the A. O. U. W.

William J. Loveland, attorney at law, was born at Norwich, Windsor Co., Vt., Nov. 11. 1823. His parents were William and Sarah (HIntchinson) Loveland; father died in 1862, aged 76 years: mother died Jan. 17, 1877. William was reared on a farm that at the present time has been in the possession of the Hutchinson family for 100 years. He received his education at Dartmouth College, from which he graduated in 1848. He commenced the study of law in the fall of that year, and was admitted to the bar in 1851. In

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the autumn of 1852, he went to Sauilac Co., Mich., and after one year, to Bay City. On Feb. 24, 1854, he settled in Tuscola Co., Mich., and exactly two years after located at East Saginaw. He once served as Circuit Court Commissioner, and from 1867 to 1875 was Deputy Assistant Assessor and Collector of U. S. Internal Revenue, of the Saginaw district. Mr. Loveland was married in 1867 to Susan M. Briggs, a native of Middleboro, Mass., and a lineal descendant of Miles Standish. Mr. L. is connected with the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

Herman Mann was born in Canada in 1843, came to Saginaw county in 1859; in 1864 enlisted in the 29th Mich. Inf., which con- stituted a portion of the 20th corps, cominanded by the well-known .Gen. "Pap " Thomas; participated in the different engagements that transpired in and about Nashville the memorable fall and winter of 1864; was discharged September, 1865, after which he. returned to Saginaw, engaged in milling business for some time, when he assumed business for himself on Genesee street. Resi- dence, Carroll street.

Martin Marshall, agent at East Saginaw, of Branch, Crooks & Co.'s celebrated saws, is a native of Sheffield, Eng., where in his youth he served a long apprenticeship in the superior mechani- cal industries of that renowned city. In 1874 he established his present business at 121 and 123 Water st., where a practical expe- rience of over 20 years in the making and repairing of saws en- ables him to to secure a large and remunerative trade.

John McArthur, of Sweet & McArthur, attorneys at law, East Saginaw, was born at Killin, Scotland, March 28, 1838, and is a son of Dr. Patrick and Isabella (McTavisli) McArthur. When six years of age his parents removed to Callander, Scotland, which John called his home until 1856. In 1851 he entered the law office of William Blackwell, at Callander, where he remained two years. He then followed the seas as a sailor for 18 months. At the expiration of that time he attended school, and became what is termed a "Queen's scholar." He graduated in 1856, and the same year located at Kingston, Canada, where he had an appoint- ment in the preparatory school of the Queen's University as a teacher of the classics and mathematics. After one year he was appointed principal of the Petersborough Academy, where he also remained one year. He then accepted a situation in the Bank of Toronto, holding such position three years. In 1862-'3 he was engaged in farming near Kingston, Canada, and in 1864 located at East Saginaw. From 1864 to 1869, he was a partner of Donald A. Kennedy, in the lumber business, the firm being dissolved June 21, 1869. In 1870 he was appointed Deputy Sheriff of this county, serving two years. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1873, occu- pying that office until 1875. In the latter year Mr. McArthur was admitted to the bar, and in January, 1881, formed the present partnership with William H. Sweet. He was School Inspector of the 3d ward of East Saginaw one year, and is a member of the I.

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O. O. F. fraternity. He was married June 13, 1862, to Ellen Mc- Nab, a native of Canada. Of their 5 children 3 survive-Jesse, Colin and John A. Belle and Patrick Gordon are deceased.

William McBain, insurance agent, was born at Huntington, Canada, Feb. 23, 1823. He is the son of Alexander and Susan (Davidson) McBain, natives of Scotland, who located in Canada, in 1800. They settled on a farni comprising 1,000 acres, where they " kept a country store," and did an extensive business in making pearlash and potash. Alexander McBain was killed by lightning in 1830, and William was forced to take charge of this immense property, and for several years operated the business under his per- sonal supervision. When 27 years of age he engaged in the mer- cantile and Inmbering trade, and in 1867 located at East Saginaw. For six years he owned a large commission store, and was also extensively engaged in the lumber and pine-land business. In October, 1880, he purchased A. C. Robinson's insurance office, and has since been engaged in that business. Ile was married in 1849, to Catherine McIntosh, a native of Scotland. Of their S children, 7 are living-Agnes H., wife of Alexander Charleston; Susie A., wife of W. F. Wood; A. E., Henry A., W. F., Grace C., and Myrtle L. Robena Florence departed this life in 1867. Mrs. McBain is a member of Congregational Church.

Thomas McCausland, of the firm of McCausland & Delf, corner 9th and Wardsworth streets, East Saginaw, is one of the enterpris- ing business men of Saginaw county. His early days were passed in Ontario county, Canada, and Carrollton, Saginaw county. He commenced life for himself at an early age as clerk in a cigar store at $3.00 per month and board. Was seven years at Alabaster, on Lake Huron, conducting store of general merchandise for Smith Bullard & Co .; while there was Township Treasurer and Postmas- ter. Dec. 3, 1873. he was married to Miss Mary Pesick, their family consists of 3 children-Benjamin Wmn., Charles H. and Claude E.

Edward H. McLean, of Borden & McLean, grocers, Potter street, East Saginaw, was born in Pine Rnn, Tuscola county, Mich., Nov. 6, 1859. He is the first son of Carlos C. and Louisa J. (Webster) McLean, of Scotch and English parentage. Edward attended school until 18 years of age. In. May, 1880, he entered into partnership witlı Herbert E. Borden, in the grocery business. They carry a stock worth $1,800, and their annual sales amount to $20,000.

Reuben R. McPherson, master car-builder, F. & P. M. R. R., East Saginaw, was born in New Jersey, where he learned the cabi- net maker's trade. He went to Chicago in 1853, and was employed by the American Car Company about two years; was with the I. C. R. R., for seven years. He came to East Saginaw in 1871, and after two years went to Pittsburg, Pa., and was foreman for the P. C. & St. L. R. R., for five years. On his return in 1880, he assumed the position of general foreman of the car department. He is a member of the Mason and Odd Fellow Lodges in East Saginaw, and in 1853,

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was a member of the Excelsior Lodge of Chicago, established in 1851.

Henry Melchers, druggist and dealer in drugs and medicines, also has a nice assortment of faney and toilet articles, cigars, etc. His store is on the northwest corner of Genesee avenue and Jefferson street, which is kept up in a most attractive manner. When he first started in business in 1864, he occupied a store on the opposite corner, which was destroyed by fire in January, 1866; loss, $1,100, covered by insurance. He moved to his present location in August, 1866, and has made many improvements, so that at present he has one of the finest drug stores in the city. Mr. Melchers was born in Germany in 1842, son of William and Lizette (Devmann) Melchers. He was raised and educated there, and in 1857 eame to America. AAt the age of 15 he entered the drug business in Detroit, and remained there until the war broke out in 1861, when he enlisted in Co. H, 2d Mich. Inf. In 1862 he was appointed hospital steward of the U. S. army, and served until May, 1864. He was first with the Artillery Brigade, 3d Corps of the army of the Potomac, and then transferred to its headquarters, employed in the medical director's office, and finally transferred to the medieal director's office, 1st Division, 5th Corps, and left the service on the expiration of his time in May, 1864. He was in the battle of Bull Run, seige of Yorktown, Williams- burg, Fair Oaks, Seven-Days' battle, Malvern Hill, Frederieks- burg and all the engagements of the army of the Potomac up to the time of leaving the service. In 1880 he began operations with Leonard Nerreter in the manufacture of and in dealing in shingles and salt, the works being situated near Crow Island. This mill cuts 10,000,000 shingles, and the salt block turns ont about 20. 000 barrels of salt annually, and gives employment to 35 men. The cost of the mill machinery and salt block was $16,000. In November, 1868, at Detroit, Mr. Melchers was mar- ried to Julia Lemaire, a native of that city, and they have a family of 2 sons. He served as Alderman from 1878 to 1880.

Merrill & Bacon, brass founders and manufacturers of mill machinery, engines, etc., East Saginaw. This pioneer firm was established in business in 1871, building their present shops that year, at a cost of $12,000. Their business has increased very rapidly, and their work stands high in the market. Mr. Bacon, the junior member of the firm, is a native of Michigan, and a practical mechanic. He located at East Saginaw in 1859, and for a term of years officiated as foreman of the well-known milling firm of Sears & Holland.

C. Merrill & Co., lumber and salt merchants, East Saginaw. This firm is perhaps as widely known as any on the Saginaw river, establishing a permanent lumber trade as early as 1857. The firm at that time consisted of two men-C. Merrill and M. T. Howe. They were associated in business together until 1864, when Mr. Howe withdrew from the firm, his successors being T. W. Palmer and A. Whittier.

In December, 1872, occurred the

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death of Mr. Palmer, since which time the two men previously mentioned have composed the firm. In the pioneer days of the lumber trade this firm were wont to ent about 30,000 feet per day, while at present the amount manufactured per day exceeds 75,000 feet. The firm own several tracts of pine land, from which they receive the greater portion of their pine logs. In 1880 the firm established their present salt trade. Mr. Whittier is a native of New Hampshire, and came to Saginaw county in 1856.

Gustavus W. Meyer, merchant on Potter street, opposite F. & P. M. R. R. depot, East Saginaw, was born at Selicia, Liegnitz District, Prussia, Dec. 11, 1852. His parents are Charles G. and Augusta (Beyer) Meyer, father was born May 5, 1828, and was in the first three months' infantry, during the civil war; was subse- quently Captain of Co. D, 29th Mich. Vol. Inf., under Col. Thomas Saylor; mother was born Feb. 18, 1827. When nine years of age, Gustavus accompanied his parents to Pittsburg, Pa., and three years later to Zilwaukee, Mich. After five years, they removed to East Saginaw, where Mr. Meyer attended Germania school until 15 years of age. He was employed at different occupations for some years, and finally engaged in business for himself at his present location. Ile was married May 1, 1877, to Emina L., daughter of Reinhart and Augusta (Berkemeyer) Feige, who was born at East Saginaw, April 30, 1858. They have 2 children-Gussie, born April 12, 1878, and Delmer, born June 24, 1880. Mr. Meyer is a member of the German Lutheran Church.

Amos Mills, saw-filer for Eaton, Potter & Co., was born in the province of Nova Scotia, Oct. 30, 1838, and is a son of Peter Mills, who removed with his family to Upper Canada about the year 1843. At the age of 15 Mr. Mills went to learn the carpenter's trade. In 1860 he came to East Saginaw, where he learned the trade of mill- wright, at which he has worked during the winter months for the past 15 years. He was married July 4, 1866, to Mrs. Maria Shirley, by whom he has 2 children, Arthur J. and Ezra G. Mrs. Mills had 3 children by her first husband, viz .: Mary J., Willard J. and Ella F. Shirley.

James Milne, carriage shop, commenced business July 1, 1880, on Franklin street. He has a nice, substantial brick building which cost $1,100, does all kinds of spring work, and employs six men, the best skilled mechanics. His business has been a success and has steadily increased. Mr. Milne was born in Scotland, June 9, 1843, where he was raised and learned huis trade. He worked at it there for 10 years, when he came to America and located in Saginaw, where he has remained ever since. He was married in Scotland, June 5, 1866, to Miss Maggie Morrison, and they have a family of 4 children, 3 sons and 1 daugliter, living at home.

Mr. J. Moffitt, insurance agent, East Saginaw, was educated at Saginaw City, and in 1878 bought ont the business established by A. P. Seykes, since which time he has been very successful and enjoys more than an average share of the insurance custom. He

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represents the Home Life Insurance Company, of New York, and several others equally as good.

William B. Moore, druggist, was born at Jackson, Mich., July 24, 1854, and is a son of William S. and Amelia (Beebe) Moore, father a native of New York. He was reared in the city of Jackson, obtaining his education in the public schools. When 13 years of age he entered the employ of Holland & Chapman, druggists, where he remained two years, and was subsequently employed in the same capacity with C. E. Webb, three years. In August, 1873, he came to East Saginaw, and entered the drug house of A. A. Dunk, re- maining there until the death of his father, in March, 1876. He then returned home, and in 1879 went to Bay City, Mich., working for L. S. Coman, until February, 1880, when he purchased his pres- ent stock and business. Mr. Moore was married April 22, 1880, to Ella W., daughter of John G. Owen, a prominent lumber merchant of the Saginaw Valley. One child has been given to seal this alli- ance, Lonise Woodland, born March 10, 1881. Mr. Moore has built up a remarkable trade for the short time he has been in busi- ness, and his sales are increasing with wonderful rapidity.

Emil Moores, proprietor and superintendent of the " Mayflower Mills," East Saginaw, is a native of Prussia, where he was born in 1827. He emigrated to the United States in 1849, with several brothers, and came direct to Saginaw City, where they had the good fortune to be kindly cared for by Judge Eleazer Jewett and his estimable wife, until they were able to speak English and find labor for their willing hands. Mr. Moores soon found employment with Jesse Hoyt, and rapidly rose to positions of honor and trust. In 1866, he became full partner in the Mayflower Mills, and with that liberality and honesty characteristic of the true gentleman has be- come one of the most respected and honored citizens of " the Sagi- naws." He well deserves the success which has attended him through life.

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History of Saginaw County, Michigan; historical, commercial, biographical, Volume I, Part 57

Author: Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co. Number of Pages: 962

Author:
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : C.C. Chapman & Co.
Number of Pages: 962