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JOHN M. FUNK
Was born January 28, 1817, in Franklin county, Penn., and was reared and edu- cated in his native State. He engaged in the mercantile business when about twenty years of age, and followed it some four years. In 1845 he commenced the iron business in York Co., Penn., continued therein until 1850, and then immigrated to Georgia and started iron works for the manufacturing of pig iron. Remained there some four years and returned to Pennsylvania. Came from there to Kansas in 1856, and to Wyandott in 1857. He has filled the office of mayor, county commissioner, city treasurer, and has always stood with the free-state party. He is now interested in the real estate business, and is one of the pioneers here, and has the respect of a large circle of friends.
RUSSELL GARRETT
Was born in Ohio in 1829, where he received a good school education, and where he remained with his parents on a farm until the spring of 1843, when they went west and settled on a farm in Kansas, which is to-day known as Wyandott. In 1849 Mr. Garrett went to California, and, though young, went into the mines, where he remained for two years, and then returned to Wyandott. In 1851 he attended school at Chapel Hill, Mo., for a period of three years. In 1854 he removed to Pottawatomie county, Kan., and bought a large farm, where he re- mained for some three years. He then sold out and returned to Wyandott and remained a short time. In 1858 he went back to his parents' old homestead at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and remained two years, when he returned and settled in Westport, Mo., in 1860. Then he bought a farm and continued to improve it until the spring of 1862, when he enlisted under General Price and served four years. At the close of the war he returned to Wyandott and went on his farm. Mr. Garrett spends most of his time on his land, having two large farms in Wyan- dott county. He also spends some of his time at San Van Teura, California, where he is engaged in carrying on a cattle ranch. He left for California in February and expects to be gone a year. In 1855-'56 he was elected a member of the Kansas Legislature.
W. D. GENTRY,
Physician and surgeon. Was born in Richland, Madison county, Kentucky, Sept. 8, 1836, and was educated at the Southern Kentucky Seminary, of Hopkins- ville. In 1853 he entered the employ of the Missouri River Telegraph Company, came to Kansas City and put the first wire across the Missouri River at this point. He resided at St. Joseph until 1856, returned to his native town and purchased the Hopkinsville Press. This he edited until August, 1861. The politics of his paper (Douglas Democrat) being distasteful to Gen. Alcom and his men, he cleaned out the establishment and ran the type into bullets. Mr. G. then went into the employ of the U. S. Military Telegraph Corps, and served with Gens.
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McClellan, Burnside and Dix, until 1864. Was then appointed superintend- ent of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Division, holding the position until the close of the war. Then went to New York City, where he engaged in telegraphy and also attended a course of medical lectures. Was then employed as Superin- tendent of the Southern, Nashville & Tennessee Telegraph Company. In 1870 he commenced the practice of medicine in Alabama, and in 1873 went to Mem- phis when that city was infected with yellow fever. On account of his career, he received flattering testimonials from the mayor and the Howard Association. In 1878 he came to Wyandott; has taken an active part in all public enterprises, and is now president of the Reading Association. He married Miss Pet Furnish, May 12, 1856. She was born in 1837, in Howard county, Mo. They have two children : George V. (telegraph manager at the stock-yards) and Gus. They are members of the Christian church. Mr. G. is actively engaged in helping to pro- cure water works and also the electric light for the city.
JOHN GIBSON,
Dealer in cigars and tobacco. Was born in England on the 6th of June, 1844, and in 1850 his parents came to the United States, where they remained but one year and then returned to England. Mr. Gibson, on his return to England, at- tended school and received a thorough school education. Later, he learned the carpenter trade, which he followed until 1868 when he came to the United States and settled in LaPlatte, Mo., following his trade for two years. In 1870 he came to Wyandott and was engaged at the Kansas Pacific shops as car repairer, remaining in their employ for three years. In 1873 he started in business for himself, opening a cigar and tobacco store on Minnesota avenue. His place, though not large, is neat and cozy, and is a place that has been wanted in Wyan- dott for some time. He is also engaged in the manufacture of cigars. He is an active member of the Odd Fellows as well as Knights of Pythias.
G. M. GRAY,
Physician and surgeon. Was born in Waukegan, Ill., in 1856, and removed to Kansas in 1858 with his parents, settling in Quindaro, three miles from Wyan- dott, which was at that time one of the principal townships, being a boat landing. Mr. Gray began studying medicine in 1875 with Dr. Schauffler, of Kansas City, and graduated at the Kansas City Medical College and also at the Bellevue Hos- pital College, New York. In the summer of 1880 he opened an office for the practice of medicine on Minnesota avenue. His practice extends far and wide through the township and for a young practitioner has made a good beginning. Mr. Gray's father (Mr. R. M. Gray) is one of the old pioneers of Illinois, and was born in Rhode Island in 1821.
HENRY HAFNER,
Proprietor of meat market. Was born in Germany on the 12th of September, 1841. There remained with his parents until twenty-eight years of age, attend- ing school and learning the butcher trade with his father. During the time he lived in Germany he served four years in the Prussian Army, and came to the United States in 1869, landing at Castle Garden on the 19th of June. Then went to Erie county, N. Y., and married Miss Amelia Ismert. They remained there some two months and then came west and settled at Wyandott. In Sep- tember, 1869, Mr. Hafner opened a large meat market on Minnesota avenue. The building is well adapted for his business, and his market is handily arranged in every respect, as well as being stocked with the best of meat. On the 18th of December, 1874, Mrs. H. died, leaving four children, two of whom are living : Julia and Eugene. June 10, 1875, he married Miss Kate Stewart, who was born in September, 1853, and is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have had four
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children, two of whom are living : George and Albertus. They are members of the Catholic church. Mr. Hafner is a member of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association.
C. HAINS,
Dealer in boots and shoes. Is a native of Germany, and was born August 16, 1830. Here he was reared and educated. When quite young he learned the milling trade, and later the shoe-making trade. Mr. Hains served two years in the German Army, and took an active part in the Revolution of 1849, and car- ries to-day an ugly mark that he received at that time. He came to the United States in 1853 and settled in Altoona, Pa., where he remained some four years, following the shoe-making business. In 1857 he came west and settled in Wy- andott, and still continued to follow his trade. Little by little his business grew larger as the town began to grow, but he was equal to the emergency. He con- tinued to increase his stock, and finally opened out a large store on Minnesota avenue. His store to-day is the largest in Wyandott, and is stocked with all classes of boots and shoes, both of ladies' and gents' wear. He started here a poor man, and, working himself up to what he is to-day, he is respected by all who have any dealings with him. He is assisted in his store by his daughter Minnie and his niece, Millie Lugibihl, who are his clerks. Both of these young ladies are well educated, and are experts as saleswomen. Mr. Hains married Theresa Lugibihl in 1855. She was born in 1830, and is a native of Germany. The family consists of seven children : Mary (now Mrs. Phoeler), Rosa, A. T., Charlie, Minnie, John, and Henry. Mrs. Hains and her daughters are members of the Catholic church of Wyandott.
JOHN A. HALE,
City Attorney. Was born on the 8th of August, 1851, at Foxcroft, Maine, and was reared and educated there. In 1869 he came to Wyandott, stayed two years, when he returned to his native State and began to read law at Bangor, under A. W. Payne; was admitted to the bar in 1874 in Penobscot county, and, in the fall of 1874, he again removed to Wyandott and opened an office for the practice of law. He has a large circle of friends in Wyandott county, and his practice extends well over the State. In 1880 he was elected city attorney, and through his management the city to-day has a clean record. Mr. Hale is Chan- cellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias, and also an active member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He married Miss Millian Walker in No- vember, 1875. She was born in 1855, and is a native of Wyandott. They have one child : Lydia S. E.
WALTER HALE,
County Surveyor. Was born on the 8th of May, 1852, in Worcester county, Massachusetts, and remained there attending school and studying for a civil engineer until 1870. Then he entered the city civil engineer's office and remained two years, when he became employed by the W. & N. R. R. as civil engineer, and remained there two years. In 1874 he went to St. Louis, still following his profession, and remained until 1877. In the fall of 1877, he came to Wyandott, engaged in teaching, and taught two terms, when he was elected city civil en- gineer, and later was elected county surveyor by a handsome majority. The man is well fitted for the office, and Mr. Hale has given the county the best of satisfaction. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and also, of the United Workmen. He married Miss Margaret Young, in 1879. She was born in 1856, and is a native of Canada. They have one child.
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S. B. HARRIS,
Dentist. Was born in Alabama, in 1852, and lived with his parents until 1870, attending school and receiving a thorough education. In 1870 he removed with his parents to Missouri, and engaged in the dry goods business with his father, remaining until 1872, when he commenced the study of dentistry. After finish- ing his studies he commenced to practice and opened an office at St. Louis, where he remained some time, and then visited several places, including Browns- ville and Carrollton, and in 1879 came to Wyandott and fitted up an office. His practice extends for miles around Wyandott. Mr. Harris is a graduate of the Missouri Dental College, of St. Louis.
CAPT. J. H. HARRIS,
Contractor. Was born in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1822, and came to Wyandott in the spring of 1857. Here he established himself as a contractor of brick and stone masonry. In 1861 he entered the army as captain of Company A, Fourth Kansas Infantry, and served until March, 1862, when the regiment was mustered out of service. He was then mustered in as first-lieutenant of Company G, Tenth Kansas Infantry, and served until the 19th of August, 1864, when he was honorably discharged. At the breaking out of the war, Mr. H. organized a company for the First Kansas, but owing to being non-commissioned, was not mustered in. Not being a man who would take a defeat like this he went to work and organized a company for the Second Kansas. He had the company all organized and was quartered in a large brick warehouse at Wyandott, when he received orders from headquarters to report to be mustered in. As prepara- tions were being made to move, the building, an old structure fell in, burying some twenty-eight of the men. Many of them were injured, but none killed. When the men were in line, they marched to headquarters, but arrived too late to be mustered into the second, the regiment being full. The company was then mustered into the Fourth Kansas. In 1858 Capt. Harris was elected city treas- urer of Wyandott. He was also a member of the city council in 1867-'68. He is at present engaged in the contracting business, taking and superintending in large contracts of brick and stone masonry. He married Miss Virginia Brown in Zanesville, in 1849. They have had ten children, of whom five are living : Blanch A., Sebee G., James M., Otto F. and Fannie. His family are members of the Congregational church, of Wyandott.
D. B. HIATT,
Superintendent of Public Instruction. Was born in Knightstown, Henry county, Indiana, on the 9th of December, 1832, and was there reared and received a thor- ough school education. In 1854 he immigrated to Kansas and settled in Wa- baunsee county, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He also taught three terms of school there. On the 15th of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, 1 Ith Kansas Infantry. Shortly after his company was transferred to a cavalry regiment. He was mustered out of service on the 5th of July, 1865; was engaged in the battles of Cane Hill and Prairie Grove. Soon after the close of the war he moved to Wyandott and engaged in the lumber and contracting business. In 1871 he commenced reading law, and in 1874 was admitted to the bar. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits since he came to Wyandott county. In the fall of 1880 he was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Hiatt has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Caroline Foss; she died February 16, 1875. By this union they had one child, Prentiss. His present wife, Miss Maggie Humphry, he married on the 8th of March, 1875. They have one child, Henry H. Mrs. Hiatt is a member of the Disciple church, Mr. Hiatt is a member of the Congregational church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity.
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FREDERICK HORSEMAN,
Wagon and carriage builder. Was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1836, and came to the United States in 1854, and going west, settled in St. Louis, Mo., where he remained, following the blacksmith trade until June, 1851. In the summer of 1851 Mr. Horseman removed to Wyandott, and worked for Weber & Co., wagon builders and blacksmiths, continuing with this firm until 1865, when he bought out those gentlemen and continued in business for himself: As the city increased in population, so his business increased, and he added to his already large wagon works, a shop for the manufacture of carriages, where he is to-day turning out all classes of wagons and carriages. The "Horseman Bros.' Wagon" is known all though Wyandott county, and is finding its way through Jackson county, Mo. He has in connection a large blacksmith and horseshoeing shop. His works are situated on Minnesota avenue, above Fifth street. Mr. Horseman married Miss Caroline Nolter, in Wyandott in 1863, she being a native of Quincy, Ill. They have four children, all of whom are living, and are members of the German Methodist church of Wyandott.
GEORGE H. HORSEMAN,
Union Pacific Carriage Works. Was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1855, and came to the United States with his parents in 1863, settling in Wyandott. Mr. Horseman remained in Wyandott some seven years receiving a thorough school education at the public schools. In 1870 he went to Quincy, Ill., and worked at his trade, that of carriage maker, at the same time attending college. He then returned to Wyandott and shortly after went to California, where he accepted an offer as foreman in some carriage works. Returning to Wyandott, he established himself in business with his brother and opened out a large carriage and wagon works on Minnesota avenue. The " Horseman Bros'. Wagon " became known all through the county, and is to-day finding its way all through the State. In 1877 the firm of Horseman Bros., disolved, and he opened up the Pacific Carriage Works. He continued to carry on this place until 1880, when he sold out and purchased five lots on the corner of Nebraska avenue and Fifth street, where he erected a large two-story building, and opened up the Union Pacific Carriage Works. He has the largest building for the manufacture of wagons and carriages in Wyandott county, and has the facilities for turning out the best work in the line of fine carriages. He has in connection a large paint shop, and makes a speciality of fine carriage and decorative painting. He has also a large black. smith shop.
F. HOUSE,
Civil Engineer. Was born in Derby, Orleans county, Verinont, March 15th, 1830, and was there reared and educated, also studying for the profession which he now pursues. In the spring of 1858, he came to Wyandott, and has since identified himself with the interests of that vicinity. In 1860, he assisted O. B. Gunn in surveying the Kansas City & Cameron Railroad, and next became interested with the Kansas Pacific and also the Ft. Scott & Gulf roads. In 1871, he became civil engineer of this city, holding the position until 1879, to the satis- faction of all. He has been twice married. First, to Miss Mary Bartlett, a native of Vermont. His second marriage occurred in July, 1861 to Miss Susan C. Collier, of New York, born in June 1829. They have had six children, only two .of whom are living: Mary and Walter P. Mr. H. is a member of the M. E. church, and his wife of the Congregational church.
AUGUST JOST.
Was born January 17, 1842, in Germany, and was brought to the United States by his parents when five years of age. Then settled in Missouri on a farm, and
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August there spent his boyhood days. In 1865, he commenced the mercantile business at Boonville, this State, and in 1866 came to Wyandott, opening the Augusta House. In this he has since been interested. He has served several terms as a member of the city council. Mr. J. was married in 1863 to Miss Catherine Momberg, born in Missouri, in 1842. They have three children : Augusta, Laura and Ida. Have lost two. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.
J. W. JOYCE,
Of the firm of Mackin & Joyce, undertakers. Was born in March, 1854, is Eng- land, and was reared and educated in London, and brought up to learn the dry goods business. He followed that industry there until 1872, when he came to the United States and settled in Chicago, where he remained some three years. He then returned to England and remained but a short time when he came back and settled in New York for a year. Then went to Albany and remained a year, and in 1878 made another trip to England and stayed a short time, and on re- turning went back to Albany, and followed the undertaking business for a year. Then came to Kansas City, and finally landed in Wyandott. In January, 1881, he formed a partnership with Henry Mackin in the undertaking business, open- ing out a large and handsome place on Minnesota avenue. Mr. Joyce is a mem- ber of the Episcopal church.
BYRON JUDD,
Real Estate Agent. Was born in Otis, Massachusetts, August 13th, 1824, and was there reared and received his education, spending his boyhood days on a farm. Upon coming west in 1855 he settled at Des Moines, Iowa, and from there came to Wyandott in 1857, then almost a wilderness. Mr. J. has been influential in making it what it is to-day. He engaged in the banking and real estate business, and operated a private bank for some fifteen years, and in 1870 it was made a National bank. In 1878 he retired from the banking business. He has filled the offices of mayor, councilman, justice of the peace and county treasurer. In 1872, he was elected to the State Senate, and was re-elected in 1874; and in the various positions of trust and honor he has been called on to fill, he lias dis- charged his official duties with scrupulous care and fidelity. March 12th, 1865, he married Mrs. Mary L Bartlett, a native of Vermont, born October 12th, 1835, and a most estimable lady. They have two children : Emily J. and Sarah L. Mrs. Judd is a member of the Congregational church.
FRED. KRAMER,
Proprietor of bakery. Was born in Germany in 1839, and came to the United States in 1850. Coming west settled in St. Louis, Missouri, where he remained some three months. He then took a trip through the Middle States looking for a place to locate, and in 1857 settled in Leavenworth, Kansas; not being satisfied, he made a tour of the State, and finally settled in Wyandott in April, 1857. He then opened out a small place and followed his trade, which was that of a baker. This was the first bakery opened in Wyandott, and Mr. Kramer did consider- able business, having the furnishing of the Indians with bread. He has followed the bakery business since, and has to-day a large store on Minnesota avenue, having a restaurant attached. In 1875 he was elected street commissioner of Wyandott, holding office one term. . He is also an active member of the I. O. O. F. He was married to Miss Margaret Hartmann, in Wyandott, in 1861, she being a native of Chicago, Illinois. The family consist of two children. They are members of the Roman Catholic church of Wyandott.
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N. MCALPINE,
Speculator. Is a native of the " Emerald Isle," and was born near Belfast, April 5, 1835, and received his early education in this city. When quite a youth his parents immigrated to the United States and settled at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where the subject of this sketch was employed as a messenger in the Savings Bank & Trust Company, and afterward served seven years in the Exchange & First National Bank, and received a through training in the routine of banking. Desiring a more active business he emigrated westward, at the opening of Kansas Territory joining his uncle, John McAlpine, (one of the founders of Wyandott), in April, 1857. He and B. Washington built the first saw mill and flour mill in Wyandott city. In 1866 he was elected city treasurer of Wyandott, and in 1867 county treasurer, and re-elected in 1871 and 1873, and was appointed by the county commissioners to fill a vacancy, serving as treasurer of Wyandott county seven years, and has held other city offices. He was one of a party who dis- covered the natural gas well and mineral waters since so celebrated for its cura- tive qualities. He has manifested commendable public spirit in the growth and prosperity of the town, and taken an active part in every public improvement. He is a man of excellent character, and his official record is without a stain. He married Miss Maria Walker, daughter of Joel Walker, in May, 1866. Their family consist of two children : Robert and Jessie.
JOHN MACKENZIE,
Superintendent of Machinery in the Union Pacific shops. Was born in Scotland on the 22d of September, 1844, and came to the United States with his parents in 1846. They settled in New York City, where they resided until 1857. John received an excellent education at the public schools of New York. In the fall of 1857 he removed with his parents to Memphis, Tennessee, and went to work, learning the trade of a machinist. Here his parents resided until 1861, when they removed to Nashville, and remained until the close of the war. At its close they removed back to Memphis, and remained until 1871. In 1871 Mr. Mac- kenzie went to Patterson, New Jersey, and became engaged with the Roger Locomotive Works, where he stayed for four years. Then went to Hannibal, Missouri. and remained one year. In August, 1876, he came to Wyandott and took entire charge of the Kansas Pacific Railroad shops, (now Union Pacific,) as superintendent of machinery, a position he holds at the present time. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, is a Knight Templar, and also a member of the Knights of Pythias. He married Miss Sarah Weber in 1867 ; she was born in 1850, and is a native of Tennessee. They have a family of six children : Annie, Ellen, John, Robert, Mabel and Edward.
HENRY MACKIN,
Of the firm of Mackin & Joyce, undertakers. Was born in the State of New York, in August, 1854. When six years of age he removed with his parents to Chicago, where he remained six years attending school, receiving a good school educa- tion. In 1868, he removed to Kansas City and attended school for a short time, when he came to Wyandott, and continued his studies for three years. After leaving school he went to teaming, which business he carried on for nearly four years, when he went to Denver, Colorado, and resumed it there. He remained in Denver for some five years. Mr." Mackin has made five trips from Kansas City to Denver, Colorado. He returned to Wyandott in the winter of 1880, and in January, 1881, he established, (in connection with J. W. Joyce), the under- taking business, opening at a large store on Minnesota avenue. He married Miss Bridget Carmady, in May, 1879. She was born in 1855, and is a native of Wisconsin. They are members of the Catholic Church.
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JACOB MAEGLY
Was born in Germany, in 1821, and came to the United States in 1835, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. He started out in life there, working as a finisher in the Novelty Works, remaining for fifteen years, and in 1850, went west and settled in St. Joe, Mo. There he bought a farm and commenced improving it, remaining four years, when he removed to Westport, Mo., and stayed one year, as pastor of the German Methodist Church. The term allowed at this time by the Missouri Conference was one year. He was then transferred to Brunswick, Mo., where he remained two terms (two years), and was then sent to Morgan county for two years. Thence to Leavenworth, Kansas, and under the Kansas Conference, stayed two and a half years as minister of the German Methodist Association. In the fall of 1861, Mr. M. came to Wyandott and bought a large farm, and in 1872, removed to Morrison, Gassinett county, where he purchased a large saw mill, and carried on the lumber business, shipping timber and lumber to St. Louis, and also furnishing the Kansas Pacific Railroad with considerable of its timber. He remained at this business until 1877, when he returned to Wyandott, leased his farm and built a fine residence in the city and is at present living a retired life. His farm consists of 200 acres, and is well cultivated. He married Miss Margaret Klipper, in Cincinnati, in 1844. She is a native of. Germany and came to the United States in 1838. They have had ten children, seven of whom are living, and are also members and active workers of the Ger- man Methodist Church.
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