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MRS. AIMEE GUINOTTE,
Nee Brichaut, was born in Breuxelles, Belgium, July 24th, 1823, where she was reared and received her elementary education, graduating from the Academie de Donai, France. She, accompanied by relatives, came to the United States in 1852, shipping from Liverpool and landing in New York City, where she was united in marriage with Joseph Guinotte, the Right Reverend Archbishop Hughes, officiating, and the marriage was attested to by the Hon. H. Mali, Bel-
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gium, consul at New York City. She had made the acquaintance of her husband in her native country and their marriage was delayed by his going to Mexico in 1842, to superintend the building of the first railroad in that Government, that running from Vere Cruz to the City of Mexico. There he remained until the Mexican Government became incensed against the French during the Mexican War and he was obliged to leave, and traveling up the beautiful valley of the Missouri in 1848, he at once located at Kansas City. He had letters of intro- duction and recommendation to prominent families in St. Louis, and from there to the Chouteau family in Kansas City, and soon after his arrival, he built the log house, still occupied by his family, on a prominence on the bank of the Missouri River. It was built for the reception of his affianced, whom he was expecting and afterward married as before mentioned. He had such confidence in the future growth of Kansas City that he with four others purchased the tract known as the Chouteau tract, containing twelve hundred acres and which was so ruth- lessly taken from him during the late war, virtually impoverishing his family, and was the immediate cause of his death which occurred September Ist; 1867, he taking his life by his own hand. She has an interesting family of four children: Edgar, a graduate of Washington College of St. Louis, and is a practicing lawyer in Kansas City, to whom much credit is due for the effort he has made to support his widowed mother and his sisters ; Lydia, a teacher in the Karnes school of Kansas City, a graduate of the Kansas City High school, and also of St. Theresa Academy; Emma, teaching French in the Kansas City High school, of which she is a graduate; Karl, an architect of Kansas City and also a graduate of the Kansas City High school.
THOMAS HACKETT,
Merchant tailor. Is a native of Liverpool, England, and was born November 12, 1830. When thirteen years of age he began the tailor's trade, working at it in his native city till July 28, 1850, when he started for America, landing at New Orleans, September 28. Remained there working at his trade till the fall of 1851, taking a trip through Arkansas in the spring of 1852. That summer he came to Independence, Mo., and in the fall to Kansas City and located near the old Gillis House on the levee. Was there engaged at his trade two years and 1854 went to Osceola, St. Clair county. Remained during 1854-5, when he. went to Benton county. In 1861 he joined the Confederate forces and remained in service two years when he returned to Sedalia in November, 1863, and was at this point very successfully engaged at his trade till the spring of 1877, when he again located in Kansas City. Was married to Miss Margaret Thoso, a native of Virginia, December 21, 1854; they have five children : Ellen M., Jennie M., Howell E., Laura and Thomas E.
JOSEPH HAEFNER,
Senior member of the firm of Haefner & Dunham, dealers in lumber. This gentleman was born in the city of Wurtzburg, Germany, May 5, 1830, and ed- ucated at one of the famous universities of that city. Leaving there in his seven- teenth year, he went to Vienna, and engaged as day book-keeper in a large manufactory, remaining for some time, until finding an opening, he learned his trade-that of baker and confectioner. He came to America, landing in New York, August 12, 1851, remaining there one and one-half years. Leaving there, he went to New Orleans, where he remained two years ; then engaged as steward on the steamer " Black Warrior," plying between New Orleans and San Francisco via Isthmus of Panama. He made two trips, and the climate of the Isthmus not agreeing with him, he quit the service, and landed in New York City. During the year 1855, he came to Kansas City, and found employment as steward in the Southern Hotel. Served in that capacity until the spring of 1856, when he em- barked for himself in the bakery and confectionery business, carrying on that
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until 1864. He traded places with Mr. George Messerschmidt, and car- ried on the grocery business until May Ist, 1880. Then purchasing his present location, he associated himself with his present partner, Mr. Dunham. Mr. Haefner has always associated himself in everything pertaining to the growth and prosperity of this city, and is the owner of a large amount of real estate and a heavy tax-payer. Was married in August, 1856, in Decatur, Illinois, to Miss Margaret Hamann. They have had ten children. Six are now living : Gertrude, Ida A., Lizzie, Margaret, Joseph and Frank.
J. A. HAHN,
Wholesale manufacturer of ladies' sewed shoes. Mr. Hahn established his busi- ness in Kansas City in January, 1881, having followed that trade since his boy- hood. He is a native of Wisconsin, and was born in Dodge county, near Ken- osha, on the 24th of July, 1854. He lived at this place until sixteen years of age, when he went to Wrightstown, near Green Bay, to learn the shoe manufac- turing business with an uncle by the name of N. Remmel. He served two years and received for compensation for the time the sum of fifty dollars. On leaving his uncle, in 1872, he returned home; and after a short visit went to Fond du Lac, Wis., where he was employed in a shoe manufacturing establish- ment. Leaving Fond du Lac in 1873, he went to a small village on Lake Win- nebago called Pope Village. Here he was a year employed in his business, and in 1874 he went to Escanoba, Mich., where he was again employed in the busi- ness. Leaving here in 1876, he again visited his home. This same year he went to Ripon, Wis., and was employed by Thomas McCormick ; continued with him un- til 1878. At this time was employed by Shirley & Rummell, of Philadelphia, as a traveling salesman, and traveled through Michigan and Wisconsin until 1879, when he again visited his home. He soon after went to Milwaukee and was em- ployed in the shoe manufactory of Ammazeen & Haley and remained with them until 1881, when he came to Kansas City and established himself in his pres- ent business. He employs twenty hands, and manufactures about seventy-five pairs of shoes per day. His trade extends through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico. He was married on the 18th of May, 1879, to Miss Clara Kuehue, of Milwaukee. They have one child, Cora, born in Milwaukee.
A. S. HAINES,
Grain and produce commission merchant. Was born near Xenia, Ohio, in 1843, his parents moving to Muncie, Indiana, when he was very young. Was there reared and educated in the common schools, and there remained until he came to Kansas City in 1868. On his arrival here he at once embarked in the grain and produce commission business on East levee, and in that year built the first building in Kansas City used for storing grain. Up to that time the grain, all of which was bought from wagons, was immediately shipped in sacks to St. Louis, and about all the dealing in meats was buffalo, antelope and game. He is among the very first commission merchants of the city that had the facilities for storing grain. Has been successful in business, and has ever been alive to the growth and advancement of Kansas City. He was one of the prime movers of the present Board of Trade, being its first secretary, and during its infancy worked to secure its permanency. He was one of the committee to select location and approve plans for the New Board of Trade building, and is now serving his third term as director. He did business during the severe winter of 1874 when he took possession of his present house. His business extends throughout Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Dakota, Texas and New Mexico, and annually amounts to from $125,000 to $150,000. June 15, 1865, he married Miss Emma Winton, daughter of Dr. Robert Winton, of Muncie, Indiana, by whom he has three children, Robert, Charles and Maud.
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R. J. HAIRE,
Attorney at law. Was born in Jackson county, Michigan, January 2th5, 1850, and was there principally reared. He received his early education in the com- mon schools, and after leaving them, entered the classical department of Michigan University. He graduated from the literary school of this institution in 1872, and the same year entered the law school. He commenced the practice of his profession in Jackson county which he continued until January, 1881, and during two years of this time he was prosecuting attorney of his native county. In 1881 he came to Kansas City and engaged in practicing, and, although not a long resi- dent, bids fair to build up a good business. He has been very successful so far, as he was before coming here.
GEORGE C. HALE
Was born in Caton, St. Lawrence county, New York, October 22, 1847, residing there until 1863, when he came to Kansas City, and has been identified with its improvements since. After coming he engaged in the foundry business as ma- chinist, pattern maker and molder, being thoroughly posted in regard to the trade. In 1868 he took charge of the machinery on the Missouri River Railroad bridge during its building, and in 1869 resumed his business in the foundry, which he continued until 1871, when he was employed by Kansas City to take charge of the steam fire engine, and still fills the position. He was the builder of the first steam engine in this place, and completed it in 1847. After a few years it was removed to the lead mines at Joplin, Mo., and is still in operation at that point. December 6, 1877, he invented the Hale rotary engine, setting one up at the Capitol in Washington, D. C., and one in our own vicinity. They can be seen at Plankinton & Armours' packing house, and also in I. Whitaker's, and Smith & Co.'s foundry and machine works. July 23, 1874, he invented an un- hitching apparatus, to be applied to the halters of horses used in fire departments. Another one of his inventions is the Hale swinging harness, which is suspended above the tongue of a truck, also for use in engine houses. Space prevents us giving an extended account of this, suffice it to say that it is in use in all large cities and this has received the hearty indorsement of Henry B. Hamel, chief of the fire department.
G. W. HALLETT,
Dealer in fancy goods, notions, etc .; proprietor of "The Fair." Was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, August 23, 1841. Made that place his home until fifteen years of age, receiving his education in the common schools and an acad- emy. In 1856 he went to Rochester, New York, engaging in the bakery busi- ness. Remained there about three years, then went to Ingersoll, Canada, and resumed his former business. He put in the first machine for making crackers ever introduced in Canada, and was successfully engaged until a fire swept every- thing he had. On account of ill-health, he spent about a year around Lake Superior, and soon after went to Meridan, Connecticut, where he started in the manufacturing business. He moved it from there to Middletown, Connecticut, and put the business into a stock company of $75,000. In this continued for two years, and then became engaged in selling fancy goods and notions, with his brother, at Gloversville, New York. Since then he has followed the same business in Amsterdam, Schenectady, Oswego, New York, Eria, Pa., Cleveland, Ohio, and Buffalo, N. Y. From this latter place, Mr. Hallett came to Kansas City, in October, 1879. He married Miss Mary F. Harvey, daughter of Colonel Harvey, of Passumpsic, Vt., on the 6th of October, 1862. They have three children : Carrie M., Charlie R. and Freddie O.
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JOHN E. HALE,
Book-keeper for J. R. Stoller, commission merchant. Was born in Andrews county, Mo., September 28, 1841. Was educated in his native State, and was there engaged in teaching school, working on a farm, till 1863. He went to the plains in 1866, returned to Platte county, and remained till the fall of 1867, when he came to Kansas City. Taught school about three years, holding the office of county superintendent during the years of 1871-2, after which he taught about three years more. Then began working in the interest of the Kansas City Stock Yards, being with Powers, Rial & Co. one year, and with James & Bryant one year, after which time he accepted his present position. Was married to Miss Adelia Lewis, January 20, 1867. Six children were the fruit of this union : Myrtie, Maud, Jessie, Jewell, Ruby and an infant.
JOHN HALL,
Architect, was born near Stratford on Avon-the birth-place of Shakespeare -- July 26, 1845, and is the oldest son of William Hall, of Warwick, an officer of His Majesty's forces. He was educated at Rigby, and in 1861, at the age of sixteen, began to study the principles of architecture, under H. C. Robinson, of London, England, and was at the same time attached as a joiner to W. Ballard, to facilitate his knowledge in his chosen profession. He was also a student of the Museum of Arts and Science, at Kensington, England, and is a prize holder from that institution, for free hand-drawing and practical geometry. His designs for public and private are to be found in many cities and villages in England. He came to the United States in 1879, and naturally gravitated to Kansas City, when he at once took steps to find the most practical and popular architect, and was referred to A. B. Cross, with whom he engaged himself for some months. Since he opened his office as an architect and superintendent, his business has steadily increased, until it is very extensive.
LOUIS HAMMERSLOUGH.
Perhaps there is no name more familiar to the people of Kansas City and vicinity than that of Louis Hammerslough. For twenty-three years he has been a merchant of this city and thoroughly identified with its interests. In February, 1858, he located in the clothing business on Third street, where he remained two years. Afterward he removed to the corner of Third and Main streets, which place he occupied for ten years, building up a large trade and making his name and business known throughout the west. In 1869 Mr. Louis Hammerslough lost his entire fortune, the sum of $100,000, in railroad speculations, but nothing daunted by this reverse of fortune, lie commenced at the lowest round of the ladder and has steadily ascended to the top. In every enterprise that has been inaugurated for the benefit of the city he has taken a prominent part, and the enthusiastic vigor and common sense which he infused into the enterprises has served to make it successful beyond doubt. Mr. Hammerslough was one of the original committee that organized the Kansas City Industrial Exposition, and labored with great zeal and diligence toward making it a grand success, and to him much is due for the prominence and reputation which this exposition has achieved all over the west. Mr. Hammerslough was also mainly instrumental in organizing the first board of trade in this city. He was also the primary cause of the narrow gauge road, now the eastern division of the Missouri Pacific, being built. By his industry, perseverance and patience, stock was taken, subscription raised and the road built. The first locomotive that ever traveled over the road after completion, was named Louis Hammerslough. He is a member in good standing of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows' orders, and is also a consistent member and prominent officer of the B'Nai B'raith.
He was married in 1861, and is the father of nine children, five of whom
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are living. In personal appearance Mr. Hammerslough is pleasing, and in con- versation is affable, polite and entertaining, and numbers his friends by the score. He is now in the forty-sixth year of his age and is still youthful looking in appear- ance, and will doubtless live long to enjoy the fortune which he has made by his own industry and perseverance, as Mr. Hammerslough is essentially a self-made man in every sense of the word.
In 1870 Mr. Hammerslough purchased the building at the corner of Fifth and Main streets, and has occupied the same ever since as a clothing emporium. He is a native of Germany, having been born in Hanover, August 25, 1835.
J. T. HAMMOND,
Physician and surgeon, was born in Baltimore, Md., July 31, 1845, and was there reared. He attended select schools and a college for about three years, and then went to Richmond and attended a college. For six years he was en- gaged in the drug business at Leavenworth, Kan., and in St. Louis, Mo., and in 1873, entered the old McDowell, or Missouri Medical College. There received a thorough education, and after graduating, he practiced for one year in the hos- pital before starting in his profession on his own account. He then practiced in Leavenworth, Kan., Platte county, Mo., and in May, 1880, came to Kansas City. Has secured a good practice and stands high among his brother prac- titioners.
JOHN H. HAMILTON,
Of the firm of Hamilton & Co., was born in Pekin, Tazwell Co., Ill., January 24, 1840, and remained in his native home till about fifteen years of age. Then, with his parents, L. D. and Martha A., he moved to Logan county, where his parents yet remain. In 1878, John W. went to Benton, Ill., where he was en- gaged in the railroad business for eighteen months and returned to his native home. Previous to his railroading, he had been engaged as clerk and book- keeper. After spending about six months at his native home, he located in Kan- sas City, and embarked in the sale of staple and fancy groceries, and is now one of the leading business men of Kansas City. Was married to Mrs. Susan Neal (nee Bradly), Dec. 14, 1879. She has two children, Charles and Edward.
JAMES M. HARNER,
Tonsorial artist, was born in DuPage county,, Ill., March 28, 1860, and there received his primary education in the common schools. When seven years of age he removed, with his parents, to Kansas City, Mo., where he has since lived. After arriving he attended school for a time, and then learned his trade of his father, having commenced when quite young. He has literally grown up in his business, and in all respects is a superior workman. He owns a shop fitted up with the latest improvements, and belongs to a class of wide-awake business men. Thus far he has succeeded well and deserves to continue so. His father, who died in 1874, was a native of Pennsylvania, and among the earliest settlers of Illi- nois. He was a respected citizen, widely known, loved and honored. He left, besides his wife, a son and two daughters. Before his death, in 1871, he was elected alderman.
JOHN L. HARGREAVES & BRO.,
Plumbers, gas and steam fitters. This firm was organized in December, 1880, and is composed of J. L. and Geo. C. Hargreaves. The former was born Sept. 9, 1852, in Cincinnati, Ohio, but was principally reared in Wheeling, West Vir- ginia. There commenced to learn his trade. He traveled considerably through the United States and Europe, and finally settled here in 1879, holding the posi- tion of foreman in Hornbrook Bros.' shops. He engaged in his present business in December, 1880. George C. was born September 1, 1857, in Wheeling, West
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Virginia. Learned his trade there and came here in the summer of 1880. Both members of the firm are excellent workmen, and are building up a good trade. They attend the Second Presbyterian church.
HARRIS & SPRINGER,
Novelty Manufacturing Company, commenced business in December, 1880. In January, 1881, they invented and patented a clock which displays a great deal of ingenuity. By setting the clock in the evening, a fire can be lighted without any- body touching it in the morning. C. C. Harris was born in Rochester, N. Y., January 13, 1853 ; received excellent educational advantages in youth, and after becoming of age, as a marine engineer and machinist. In 1879 went to Lead- ville, engaged in his present business, following it for one year. Then commenced silver mining, and is still interested in it to some extent. In December, 1880, he came to this city and, in partnership with Mr. Springer, started this business. He married Miss Mary Eastman in October, 1875. She is a native of Cornwall, Ontario. Their family consists of two children, Charles and Russell.
G. R. Springer was born in Germany, February 25, 1859. He came to the United States in 1875, settling in Rochester, N. Y., where he learned the trade of concaving and grinding razors. This he followed until becoming connected with Mr. Harris, in 1880.
JULIAN E. HARBY,
Attorney, was born in Sumter, South Carolina, August 1, 1857. Was educat- ed in the common schools, and in 1870 he entered the Bingham Military Insti- tute, North Carolina, graduating in the summer of 1873. In the fall he went to New York City, where he engaged in the study of his profession in the office of Hudson & Straus. After reading for a term of two years he entered the Uni- versity Law School of this city, remaining in this school two years, and graduat- ing with honors, being the youngest one of his class. Then went in the office with Gen. J. E. Ward, of New York, one of the most prominent lawyers in the city. September 9, 1878, was admitted to the New York City bar, practicing in that city till March 1880. Spent a few months in the south with his friends and relatives, and located in Kansas City, August 15, 1880, and was admitted to the Jackson county bar at the October term of circuit court, 1880, before Judge Woodson. Mr. Harby is a young man of untiring energy, and his friends know him as a man careful with interests intrusted to his keeping.
D. A. HARRINGTON, '
Contractor and builder, was born in Castletown, County of Cork, Ireland, the 22nd of December, 1844. Left his native country when nineteen years of age, and came to the United States, first settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he began working at the trade of carpenter, and met with success. He went to Nashville, Tennessee, and worked in the employment of the Government until 1865, when he returned to Cincinnati, and still worked at his trade until 1868 Then re- moved to Covington, Kentucky, and was employed in a planing mill for a year, his work being terminated by the explosion of a boiler, blowing the mill to atoms. He immediately began working in the car shops of the Kentucky Central Rail- road, and a short time after came to Kansas City. He arrived here in the fall of 1869, and worked as journeyman until 1871, when he embarked in business for himself. He has been successful in his business operations, and has built many buildings, among which the most prominent are the business houses of J. Ken- nan and M. Burnett, and the residences of A. G. Trumbull, Hugh Lynch, the Karnes school building, and many others. He employs from fifteen to thirty men. November 22, 1866, he married Miss Mary Tobin, of Cincinnati. They have five children : James born in Cincinnati in August, 1867, William H. born in 50
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Covington, Ky., October 22, 1869, Sarah born in Kansas City January 30, 1871, George born in Kansas City August 25, 1873, and Minnie born in Kan- sas City October 15, 1877. He is the owner of extensive property in the city, consisting of several residences. Besides being a contractor and builder, he is an experienced architect, holding diplomas and premiums from the Kansas City Exposition for plans and specifications. He is one of the leading mechanics of the city.
C. C. HARE.
Was born in Bullet county, Kentucky in 1831, and was principally reared in the city of Louisville. There resided until 1868, and during this time he was engaged in working in sheet metal, which trade he learned there. This he continued until 1861, when on the outbreaking of the war, he enlisted in Co. G, 34th Volunteer Infantry, and was afterward transferred to Co. L, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, with the rank of captain. Served four years, and then tendered his resignation, re- turning home in 1865. Resumed his former business and in 1868 removed to Kansas City, where he at once engaged in the manufacture of metal cornices and roofing. This he has since followed and his work may be seen on many of the principal business houses here as well as in Kansas and other States. In 1852 he married Miss Isadore Bethmum, who was born and reared in Louisville, Ky. They have six children living : William C., Sidney J., Florence G., Frank, Hugh N. and Dora M.
BENJAMIN HASKELL,
Of the firm of Means & Haskell, live stock commission merchants, was born in Franklin county, Mass., October 30, 1827, and when nineteen years of age, went to Hartford, Conn., where he was engaged in various branches of business, principally produce, grain and real estate; also mail contracting over different States. Beginning in the west in 1862 went first from Des Moines, Ia. to Council Bluffs and other points. During his travels through the west he created an anxiety to make it his future home. April 10, 1879, he moved to Atchison, Kansas, where he embarked in the live stock commission trade with F. P. Halsey, re- maining till November 15, 1880, when he began business in his present location. Miss Martha A. Sears became his wife in November, 1852. She was born in Hartford, Conn., November 10, 1831. She was reared and educated in her native city and there lived till the time of her marriage, being the first graduate in the High school of that place. They have one child, Kate L., born in Hartford, Conn , and graduating in the same school as her mother.
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