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young men are good mechanics, and deserve the patronage which they are ob- taining.
T. J. DELANY,
With Thompson & Payne, live stock commission merchants, is now one of the oldest book-keepers in the yards, having begun in June, 1871. First with John B. Hunter & Co., till January, 1874, and from then was engaged in buying and shipping of stock till January, 1877, when he accepted his present position.
B. DENNIS,
Of the firm of Addison & Dennis. Was born in Lancaster county, Penn., December 9th, 1843, and there resided with his parents until three years of age, when his father died. His mother being in poor health, he was taken to live with an uncle in Illinois. There they remained about two years and moved to Kansas in 1849, settling near Fort Scott. Here his uncle resided about one year removing to Allen county where our subject was reared and partly educated. Owing to the inefficiency of the schools he was sent to Lexington, Illinois, and remained in school there nearly three years. Then returned to Kansas, conduct- ing the uncle's farm, and for six or eight years was largely engaged in raising cat- tle. Then commenced in the livery business at Humboldt, continued it a short time and again resumed farming. Soon after this in company with others, he took an extensive trip southwest by team, visiting the Gulf of California and other places of interest. Spent about two years traveling, and for three years was engaged in the barber business at Iola, Kansas. Thence to Independence, same State, resumed his business three years longer. During the troubles at the close of the late war he was connected with an association of detectives under the pay of the Government, rendering valuable service. Though young in years, he is old in experience. His marriage was to Miss Clara Bodley. In November, 1880, he became connected with Mr. Addison, and still continues the same.
JOSEPH C. DICKINSON
Was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 12th, 1817. His father dying when he was four years old, he lived with his mother on a farm near Christiana, in Lancaster county, where he received a good common school education, and pur- sued farming until 1847. Then he embarked in the mercantile business at Chris- tiana, and did much in building up that place, erecting several dwellings, a large hotel and a warehouse. In 1847-8, he represented his district in the Pennsylva- nia Legislature. In 1857 he came to Missouri on a prospecting tour, and permanently located in Kansas City in 1859, where he is largely interested in real estate. He has been twice married. First, to Miss Sarah M. Sellers of Lancas- ter county, Pennsylvania, in 1842, who died in 1858 leaving four children : Esther, (wife of Isaac W. Haines, of Chester county, Pa.), Samuel S., Henry C., and Edgar P. He married his second wife, Mrs. Matilda McFarlan, of Indian- apolis, in r868. He was brought up a Quaker and still adheres to that faith. His wife is a member of the Second Presbyterian church of this city.
P. W. DITSCH
Was born in Trier, Prussia, in 1821, where he was reared and had the advantages of a high school education. His father being a brewer, he was brought up to that business. On account of the revolution in Germany in 1848, he was obliged to leave his native country, he being president of the Lance Weir and favoring the assembly in opposition to the Government, had either to submit to a court mar- tial or emigrate. Chosing the latter, he came to the United States and settled in Burlington, Iowa, and engaged in brewing with Charles Mahlinger. They did business together until 1852, when he retired from the firm and went to Musca-
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tine, Iowa, where he did an extensive coopering business until 1856. Then changed from that to rectifying liquors, which he carried on in that city until 1861, when he removed his business to Kansas City. Continued it here until 1870, when he had to give it up on account of poor health. In 1869 he became presi- dent of the German Savings Bank of Kansas City, holding that position up to 1871, when he retired from business. In 1850 he married Miss Julia Geiss, of Burlington, Iowa, who died in Kansas City in 1871, leaving four children : Charles L. (police sergeant), Peter W. (sign painter), Henry (druggist clerk) and Ascora (mechanic).
MICHAEL DIVELEY.
Was born in Somerset county, Pa., December 8, 1828, and is of German descent. His father was a volunteer in the war of 1812, entering as captain, soon after was promoted lieutenant-colonel, and subsequently became brigadier-general. After receiving an academic education, Michael spent a year at Washington College, Pennsylvania, taking a commercial course, and in 1855 removed to Iowa City, Iowa, and engaged for a short time in land speculation. Then opened a whole- sale grocery store, and continued in this until 1858, when he came to Kansas City. In 1862-3 was a member of the city council, and filled the office of mayor in the early part of the latter year, while Mayor Payne was in the State Legisla- ture. In 1867, in connection with several prominent men, Mr. Diveley organized the First National Bank of Kansas City, and was chosen its first president, a posi- tion he held for six years, when he resigned and became one of its directors. Was also president of the old Mechanics' Bank three years, and director six years. In 1872 was again elected a member of the city council, and appointed chairman of the finance committee, and while serving as such introduced a reso- lution for the investigation of the finances, which resulted in the discovery of frauds and defalcations to the amount of $150,000. In 1874 he opened a whol- sale commission house under the firm name of Diveley & Co. In 1873 he was commissioned by Gov. Woodson as the representative of Missouri to the Vienna Exposition, and while on that side of the Atlantic, made an extensive tour through Europe. He is a member of the Board of Trade, and was one of the first dir- ectors of the Cameron Branch of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad, and, in connection with other enterprising men, secured the Kansas City & Santa Fe road, now the Ottawa branch of the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Rail- road. He is a member of the Protestant Episcopal church. September 13th, 1860, he married Miss Hattie E. Sherman, of Elmira, N. Y., a distant relative of General Sherman. They have one child, George S. Mrs. Diveley died March 17, 1880.
L. F. DOANE,
Architect. Was born in Brookfield, Worcester county, Massachusetts, August 13th, 1842. He was educated in the common and high schools of his native town and Worcester Academy, graduating from the latter in 1861. When eighteen, he enlisted in the Union army, being a member of Company I, 24th Regiment Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers, going out as sergeant. In May, 1862, he was promoted to a commander of a battery of artillery, in which he served until December 4th, 1864. While in service he participated in thirty-six battles. When discharged he returned to his native town, and soon after engaged as builder and architect at Worcester, Massachusetts, where he followed that busi- ness until 1873. Then went to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he followed the same business until 1876. In 1877 he designed and built the first buildings at Falmouth Heights, a watering place on the coast of Massachusetts, consisting of cottages, a chapel and a hotel. He came to Kansas City in 1879, and in the short time that he has been in the city has designed, drafted and superintended the construction of twenty buildings, among them the Wales Block, corner of
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Sixth and Delaware streets, and the Dundee Land Company's building on Delaware street. October 31st, 1878, he married Miss Mary R., danghter of Silas Jones, President of the Falmouth National Bank. They have one child, Bertha Leigh, aged three years.
MICHAEL DOBBINS,
Policeman. Was born in Ireland, January 29th, 1851, and came to America when three years of age, landing at New York. He located in Kibernia, Morris county, New York, remained till 1865, and then engaged in the iron mines. Came to Kansas City and was appointed on the police force in May, 1880. Was married to Miss Nellie Quirk, of Ireland, April 7th, 1880. They have one child, Mary.
REV. DANIEL DOFFLEMYER
Was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, August 21, 1813, and resided there until the age of nineteen years Then removed to Morgan county, Illinois, ar- riving April Ist, and there lived until the autumn of 1836. From this place went to Van Buren county, then a territory, locating on a point near Bentons- port, where he remained until 1846. During this time, in 1842, his wife died, leaving four children, two of whom are living. In the spring of 1846 took up his residence in Fayette, Howard county, Mo., remaining until the fall of 1848, when he came to Kansas City. From here went to Shawnee Mission, at the same time receiving instruction from Rev. Nathan Scarritt, of the High school. This he continued until May 17th following, in the meantime, being employed as a carpenter, to oversee and do the general repairing about the institution. His next move was to California, engaged in mining, there remaining until June, 1850, when he returned to the mission. In 1851 was licensed to preach, and was sent to Wyandott Mission, where he served in connection with Rev. Scarritt, three nations, Wyandotts, Delawares and Shawnees, for a period of one year. After this, was given exclusive control of the Wyandott Mission, but left Wyan- dott and went to Scaine, Mississippi, being interested to have settlements begin in Kansas. In 1856 went to survey a claim, when he came in contact with Jim Lane, who set up the right to the claim. After this Mr. D. returned to Scaine, Mississippi, with his family, and in 1857 settled permanently in Kansas City. His second mariage occurred June 8, 1851, to Miss Virginia T., daughter of P. Ellington, a native of Virginia. He was among the first settlers of Platte county, Mo. By this union the family consists of six children : John T., Alice, Thomas J., Louis E., Virginia L. and Charlie.
JOHN DONNELLY,
City engineer. Was born in Ireland, in the county of Cavan, August 4, 1843, and when a small boy, emigrated to the United States with his father, in the year 1847, landing at New York City. Then came immediately to Jackson county, Missouri, locating at Independence, where he was principally raised, and con- . tinued to reside until 1858 when he came to Kansas City, and has made it his home since. In 1868 he was elected to the office of city engineer, and again in 1869, holding the office in 1870 by appointment. After this he was connected with the office as assistant from 1874 to 1880. Has continued to hold the same to the present time.
H. M. DOWNS,
Physician and surgeon. Was born in Wyandott, Kan., November 1, 1858, and was reared and educated in his native home. Also attended the State University at Lawrence, Kan. He studied medicine with Dr. George B. Wood, of Wyan- dott, and in the fall of 1877 entered the medical department of the State Uni- versity at Ann Arbor, Mich., graduating with a three years' course July 1, 1880.
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Then returned to his home and located in West Kansas City, October 1, 1880, and is now considered prominent among the medical profession.
LOUIS DRAGON
Was born in the southern part of France, near the city of Marseilles, and when four years of age was brought to the United States. He lived in the northern part of New York, and from here his father's family removed to Canada East. He received his primary education there, quitting school with credit to himself. Then went to the State of New York and accepted a clerkship ; and from there re- moved to Kalamazoo, Mich. After remaining for four years he returned to New York, locating at Rochester, where he was connected with the wholesale estab- lishment of Steadheimer & McDonald. In the spring of 1865 he came to Kan- sas City and has since been engaged in business. He established the general transfer line. Was first elected a member of the City Council in the spring of 1878 and in 1880 was re-elected and still holds the position. September 9, 1847, he married Miss Clara Tremblee, of Keysville, New York. They have nine children, all living : Maggie, George, Mary L., Hattie, Clara, Ada, Thomas, Olive and Jennie.
TALBOT C. DRIGGS
Was born September 27, 1846, at Fairlee, Orange county, Vermont, where he attended school until he was nineteen years of age and worked on a farm. Then went to Boston, Mass., and for two years was engaged in the wholesale dry goods house of R. H. Stearns & Co., and for two years in the employ of J. A. Baird & Co., in the same business. After leaving the last named firm he went to Grand Tower, Jackson county, Ill., where he engaged in the retail dry goods business, which he followed one and one-half years. Then came to Kansas City in 1870, when he engaged in the lumber trade under the firm name of Driggs Bros. Re- mained in the lumber business about one year, and, after disposing of his inter- est he engaged with the firm of O. R. Kresse and was with him about six months. He was also connected with the wholesale dry goods firm of G. M. Shelly & Co. for about one year, when he went into the retail dry goods trade for himself for two years. Then went to Denison, Grayson couuty, Texas, into business, and after two years sold out and returned to Kansas City and entered the employ the sec- ond time of G. M. Shelley, staying one year, after which started in the retail dry goods business for himself. He was married August 29, 1872, to Miss Julia C. Maxwell, and they have one child : Talbot C. (born Nov. 27, 1875).
WILLIAM G. DUNCAN
Was born in Fairfield county, Conn., in 1854, and was there principally reared. In 1875 removed to St. Paul, Minn., where he resided for two years, and in 1877 came to Kansas City, which has since been his home. After coming here he was employed by the elevator of the Hannibal & St. Joe Railroad, holding the position eighteen months. Then engaged in the livery and transfer business, becoming connected with F. A. Miller & Son and S. F. Freeman, the style of the firm being Freeman & Duncan. This continued until May, 1880, when they retired from the business, Mr. Duncan continuing it alone. In 1880 he was elected to the office of alderman, or city councilman, and still holds the position.
REV. JAMES A. DUNN
Was born in Adams county, Penn., Sept. 25, 1840, and was the oldest child of Owen and Mary (Whelan) Dunn. His father was born in Ireland, in 1820, and immigrated to America in 1834, living for some time in Cumberland county, Mary- land. He eventually moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he died in 1872. Of his three children, only two are living. James attended the common schools and the Brothers Schools, under the jurisdiction of Bishop Losas, until sixteen years
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of age, when he assumed charge of his father's store, managing it successfully for four years. Gave considerable attention to his studies in the meantime, and when about twenty years of age, with his father's assistance, he entered into partner- ship with an experienced miner, and soon after opened up what was known as the " Dunn Lead Mine." They were exceptionally successful, and he obtained, as the result of one year's labor, about $10,000. His ambition for literary cul- ture still continuing, all his spare time was given to books, his attention being specially directed to English philosophy. In August, 1862, he went to Niagara Falls and commenced a thorough classical course in the "Seminary of Angels," at the same time occupying the chair of rhetoric and history in that institution. Here he remained until the seminary was destroyed by fire, in 1864, when he entered St. Vincent's College, at Cape Girardeau, Mo., continuing his course in classics, philosophy and theology until his ordination, July 4, 1868. This was the long-looked-for point of his life, and after two months he was appointed to St. Laurence O'Toole's chuch, St. Louis, to fill the vacancy caused by the absence of Father Henry. Upon the return of the latter, our subject was assigned to St. Malachia's church, where he remained nearly five years, then being appointed to the charge of St. Patrick's church, Kansas City. Here he commenced laboring March 4, 1873. He found the congregation financially poor, being $4,000 in . debt and unprovided with a suitable church building. This has now become, mainly through his own personal efforts, the largest congregation in Kansas City. The school which he has founded is largely supported by his own private means. In this school nearly 200 children are receiving instruction under the supervision of the Sisters of Charity. 1
J. P. DUKE,
Shoe maker. Was born in County Cavon, Ireland, in r824, and resided there until of age. In 1846 he came to the United States, landing at Philadelphia, where he resided for two years and removed to Cincinnati, and thence to St. Louis. Remained in that city until 1854, when he emigrated to Independence, Jackson county, Missouri, and here established himself in the boot and shoe man- ufacture. In 1856 opened a branch firm in Kansas City, continuing to run this for two years, when he sold out and turned his attention wholly to the factory in Independence. In 1862 all his effects were taken by the U. S. troops, and he then went to Omaha, Neb., there accepting a position as foreman in the manu- facturing establishment of O. P. Ingall. Remained in this until r865, when he returned to Independence and resumed business until 1871, then coming to Kansas City. Here he continued his former business, and in March, 1880, was appointed Supervisor of the U. S. Census of the 6th District of Missouri, com- prising seventeen counties. He employed one hundred and seventy-two men, and executed his work with credit and satisfaction to the government. May 12, 1851, he married Miss Mary J. Gill, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Their family consists of nine children : Katie, John, Anthony, Minnie, Rose A., Lillie, Agnes, Thomas and Edward.
UPTON EBY,
Of the firm of Gregory & Co. Was born at Mansfield, Richland county, Ohio, May 4, 1844, and the same year came with his parents to this State. They set- tled in Boonville, where he was reared and educated. He came to Kansas City in 1858 and engaged in the photographing business, following it for ten years. Then commenced the grocery business and became identified with this house as traveling salesman, 1872. He traveled through southern Missouri on the line of the Ft. Scott and Gulf Railroad. In 1877 he became a member of the firm. Was married in this city in 1865 to Miss Lizzie A. Watson, a native of Cole county, Mo., born in 1846. They have three children-Nellie, Lulu and Frank.
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JOHN W. ELSTON,
Physician and surgeon. Was born near Weston, Platte county, Missouri, No- vember 11, 1844, where he remained with his parents on their farm until his maturity ; then entered the Kentucky University, of Lexington, and after com- pleting his junior course, he served one year as assistant to the chair of chemistry. In 1868 he entered Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and graduated as M. D., in 1870. During the last year of his undergraduate course he held the position of fever physician in Bellevue Hosptal. Before graduating he also passed an examination at Philadelphia, and was appointed to fill the position of Assistant Surgeon in the United States Navy, which he held until 1874. Served in various stations, at one time being surgeon in charge of the Nicaragua Inter Ocean Ship Canal, and at another, surgeon of the United States steamer "Tigress," Dr. Francis Hall's Arctic Exploring vessel, which cruised four months off the coast of North Greenland in search of the survivors of the "Polaris." In the spring of r874, having resigned his commission in the United States Navy, he came to Kansas City, and commenced devoting himself exclusively to the general practice of medicine and surgeory. In 1877 he married Miss Sarah J. Gentry, by whom he has two children.
ABRAHAM ELLENBERGER
Was born in Rheinpfalz, Bavaria, August 5, 1817, residing there until about fourteen years old. At the age of seventeen he went to Switzerland as a journey- man cabinetmaker, where he remained working at his trade until 1838. He then returned home and was engaged in business for himself until the fall of 1840, when he immigrated to the United States, landing in New Orleans a few days before the presidential election of General Harrison. In March, 1841, he re- moved to Memphis, Tennessee, remained five years, and in 1844 came to St. Louis at the time of high water, stepping from the boat into the second story windows of houses. The next day he took a trip to Illinois, and only found land on the bluffs seven miles from St. Louis. In 1848 he married Miss Catharine Johnson, a native of the same country as her husband. She died in 1865, leaving Christena (now Mrs. Strein), John, born in West Point, Iowa, December 27, 1854, and Elizabeth, born in Kickapoo, Kansas Territory, August 26, 1857, and now Mrs. Sepdehimer. In 1860 Mr. E. came to Kansas City. In 1861, on the breaking out of the war, he enlisted in Company H, Van Horn's battalion, and he was the one who placed the Union flag on the court-house at Harrisonville in that year. He served until detached as commissary and quartermaster sergeant of the post of Kansas City, until relieved by order of Department of War. In the spring of 1863 he was elected City Recorder, serving a term of two years, and that same year (1863) received the commission of Notary Public of Jackson county from Governor Gamble. In 1876 was elected Justice of the Peace of Kaw township, serving four years. Of late he has lived a somewhat retired life.
JOHN F. ENEBERG
Was born in Sweden December 21, 1825, and was reared and educated in his native country. In 1853 he immigrated to the United States, landing at New York city, and then removed to Lexington, Lafayette county, Missouri. He re- sided there until May, 1880, and during this time he was engaged in the mercantile, grain and lumber business. He then came to Kansas City and became associated with the firm known as the Kansas City Lumber Company. They have built up a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, etc., which will stand by them for a long time to come. Mr. E. was married in 1854 to Miss I. Jome, of Lexington, Missouri, a lady of culture and refinement.
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E. EPPSTEIN, D.D.,
Rabbi of the Congregation B'nai Jehudah. Dr. Eppstein is a native of France, and was born near Epernin October 15, 1833. He there lived with his parents until ten years old, when he began his studies under Rabbi Moshe Mertzig, at Paris, it being a Jewish custom to begin the Hebrew studies at that age. Was with that teacher and attending the St. Joix Lyciem from 1843 until 1847, when he went to Saarlouis, on the borders of France and Prussia, where he continued his studies until 1849. He then went to Bonn, Prussia, and graduated from the university of that place in 1850. After having charge of a congregation in Prussia until 1852 he came to the United States, and after traveling one year through the northern and southern States and on the Pacific coast, he settled at Syracuse and took charge of the congregation Salen of that city, remaining there two years. In 1855 he went to New York City and organized and took charge of the first French congregation, called Shaare Brocho, being in charge until 1865. He then went to Jackson, Michigan, having in charge the congregation at that city; was called by the congregation Bethel, of Detroit, and then by the congre- gation Bne Jeshurun, and in 1880 he received and accepted the call from the congregation B'nai Jehudah of Kansas City, where he is now officiating as Rabbi. In 1853 he married Fanny Brouner, of Syracuse, New York, by whom he has seven children : Bessie (wife of H. Blozh, of Kansas City), Tillie, (wife of F. Kander, also of Kansas City), Jacob (professor of music at Santa Fe, New Mexico), Samie (with J. Cahn & Co., of Kansas City), Jennis, Josie and Daisy.
R. G. ESTILL,
Of the firm of Estill Brothers, real estate dealers, was born in Montgomery county, Missouri, October 29, 1834 and was principally reared there. He re- ceived his early education in the primitive school house, after which he entered Westminister College in 1857. In this he took a scientific course, and in 1861 engaged in teaching school, and dealing in live stock. Was also connected with the raising and shipping of stock to eastern markets. In 1870 he commenced in the live stock commission business at St. Louis, which he followed until 1875, then coming to Kansas City, and resumed his former business on a more ex- tensive plan. In 1878, he engaged in the real estate business, and has thus been successfully engaged since. His marriage was June 19th, 1875, to Miss May A. Maupin, of Monroe county, this State. They have two children: Benjamin R. (born, June 21st, 1876), and James William (born in September, 1878).
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