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Sammel A. Raymond was the fourth of a fam- ily of five children, two of whom died in infan- cy. Of the three who attained to mature years HIeury N. is the eldest and is a well known res. ident of Cleveland; our subject is next, and the loved sister, Mary Louise, died at Aiken, Sonth Carolina, in 1872, a month prior to the demise of her mother, with whom she was travelling for the benefit of the latter's health.
The subject of this brief review completed his education at Yale College, having pursued a classical course with the class of 1870. After graduation he engaged in the dry goods busi- ness in Cleveland, continning the enterprise sue- eessfully until 1879, when he became the pri- vate secretary of Mr. Amasa Stone, whose name is familiar to the majority of the residents of
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Cleveland. From his intimate knowledge of the functions and affairs of the estate in view of the implicit confidence in which he was held by Mr. Stone, it was but natural and consistent that upon the death of the latter he should be appointed as agent of the estate,-a preferment which was accorded him and which he has ever since retained, proving a most discriminating and faithful excentive. Mr. Raymond holds a position of no little prominence in the business eicles of Cleveland and he is the ineumbent in several positions of trust and responsibility, aside from the management of the large estate already referaed to. He is vice president and director in the Van-Cleve Glass Company, is secretary and director of the Children's Aid Society, secretary of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church, of which he is a Deacon and both he and his wife devoted mem bers, and he is also trustee of the University School.
The marriage of Mr. Raymond was celebrated on the 20th of January, 1875, when he was united to Miss Eunna E. Stone, of Philadel- phia. Both parents entered into eternal rest many years since. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond have an interesting family of five children, namely: Mary, Ililda, Henry Augustine Julia and Samuel Edward.
While in no sense a politician in the modern acceptance of the term, our subject maintains a lively interest in the affairs of city, State and nation, casting his ballot with the Republican party.
H ON. MILAN GALLAGHER .- Conspic- nous among men of public affairs in the city of Cleveland, the subject of this sketch takes appropriate rank. lle was born in this city September 23, 1855, a son of Aaron A. and Catharine E. (Moran) Gallagher; the parents were pioneers here. The father died October 13, 1862, at the age of thirty-three
years. By calling he was a contraetor and mover of buildings, was a clever and respected gentleman, and in his polities was a strong Abolitionist.
The subject of this sketeh, the only surviving child, was reared and educated in Cleveland. After gaining a liberal education in the public schools of the city, he read law for two years, in the office of Allen T. Brinsmade. His in- elination and environments drew his attention to a business career upon which he embarked, first as a grocer on Detroit street, where he eon- tinued in business for seven years. He then beeame interested in the business of the Sun Vapor Lighting Company, with which he is yet connected, being its manager for the West Side.
As a business man, Mr. Gallagher has given evidence of enterprise, thrift and push. As a man of publie spirit and affairs he deserves no less praise. In 1890 he became "Sealer," which position he held for two years, and was known as the most popular eity sealer Cleveland has had for twenty-five years. In 1891 he was elected a member of the lower house of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, and in that body his services were such as not only won the confidence and esteem of his fellow mem- bere, but also made him a popular representative among the people. He was very active in the Senatorial contest of 1892, in the interest of Senator John Sherman. In the legislature he is a very enthusiastic and sagacious worker, in- troducing many measures and serving on many important committees pertaining to municipal, railroad and telegraphic affairs. Among many other measures, he introduced, and materially aided in passing, IIonse Bill No. 1180, desig- nated the "Park and Boulevard Bill," which provides for a board of park commissioners having control of parks and their development. The commission is one of great importance, and its influence in the development of publie parks for the city of Cleveland has been per- ceptibly felt. There have been parks beautified and beautiful boulevards and drive-ways pro-
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vided for already, and much important work is yet pending before this board of park eommis- sioners, which consists of five members, two of which shall be the mayor of the city and the president of the city council; and said members are appointed by the trustees of the sinking fund of the city. This bill provided such ex- pedieneies as will eventually result in the ade- quate development and maintenance not only of beautiful and well arranged parks but also of drive-ways and well improved and extended bonlevards, and will thus add to the beauty and attraction of the already beautiful Forest City. The introduction of this bill and its passage is due to a very commendable course on the part of Mr. Gallagher.
To him is also dne the credit for the creetion of the magnificent manual training school building on Cedar avenne, of which the city of Cleveland may well be prond, as he was the author of the bill which gave the school director and the school council authority to build said structure. The school will be open to the public September 1, 1894, with the latest improved machinery.
Mr. Gallagher was also very active in getting the " Federal plan " bill for the government of the public schools of Cleveland through the House of Representatives, as he is a stanch friend of the public schools.
In a political way, Mr. Gallagher has been one of the stanehest Republicans. He has been a member of the County Central Com- mittee for over twelve years, and has also served upon the executive and financial committees. Ile has been a delegate to every county and State convention of his party since 1876. Ile was president of the Gardner Republican Club six years, and is also a member of the Tippe- canoe Club, and is now president of the Foraker Club. Was a delegate to the national Republi- can clubs held at Buffalo, New York, in Sep- tember, 1892, at Louisville, Kentucky, in May, 1893, and at Denver, Colorado, in Anne, 1891. Fraternally, he is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P., and of the National Union.
Besides having other business interests, Mr. Gallagher is engaged in the real-estate and insurance business, being agent for several im- portant fire insurance companies, as the Ameri- can Casualty, the Insurance Company of Baltimore, etc.
December 10, 1877, Mr. Gallagher married Miss Inez Phillips, who was born in Amboy, Ashtabula county, Ohio, a daughter of S. D. and Marietta (Wait) Phillips. Mr. Gallagher's children are Mabel Everett, Grace Inez, Chester Arthur and Daphne Sherman.
- OHIN ROSE, one of the highly respected citizens of Dover township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, dates his birth in Norfolk- shire, England, September 25, 1516. Ile is a son of Clark and Betsey (Bush) Rose, natives of that country. His father died in England, and some time afterward the mother became the wife of Robert Moore. They emigrated to America in 1831, first settled in Cleveland, Ohio, subsequently removed to Warrensville township, Cuyahoga county, and still later took up their abode in Dover township, where they spent the residue of their lives.
The subject of our sketch landed in America in 1831 with his mother and her husband, and the greater part of his life has been spent in the township in which he now lives. Ilere he cleared and developed a fine farm of 125 aeres, and farming has been his life occupation.
Mr. Rose was married in Dover township, November 24, 1838, to Miss Ellen Kelly, who was born on the Isle of Man, December 21, 1815, and they have had eight children, a re- cord of whom is as follows: Ellen, who is the widow of Asahel P. Smith; Luey, decased wife of Sylvester A. Phinney; Andrew K., served three years in the late war, in which he was Sergeant : he married Sarah Beardsley; Kate L., wife of Sylvester A. Phinney; Eliza .I., wife of Chipman L. Williams; Fred .I., carpenter und
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builder, who married Miss Emma L. Bramley; Jennie L., an artist, and Clara 1., who are still living at home.
Politically, Mr. Rose alliliates with the Re- publican party, and takes an active and com- mendable interest in all public affairs. He has filled important township offices and has served three terms as Township Trustee. Both he und his wife are earnest and active members of the Congregational Church, and by their many estimable traits of character have won the re- spect and esteem of all who know them.
Such, in brief, is a sketch of the life of one of Cnyahoga county's leading and influential men.
AMES J. BARTLETT, Trustee of Strongs- ville township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and one of the well-to-do and highly re- spected men of the township, forms the subject of this article.
Mr. Bartlett was born in Brunswick, Medina county, Ohio, March 13, 1845. Ilis father, Frederick R. Bartlett, came from Denvonshire, England, to this country in 1831, accompanied by his family. After remaining in New York city for some time, he located in Utica, New York; two years later removed to Cleveland, Ohio, and for four years made his home in that city; thence to Medina county, Ohio, first set- tling in Liverpool and afterward removing to Brunswick; and from the latter place ho came to Strongsville, Cuyahoga county, in January, 1852. Ilere he spent the residue of his life and died, his death occurring in 1864. llis good wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Brown, died in Strongsville in the fall of 1886. James J. is the youngest in their family of seven children, and was seven years old at the time they came to Strongsville. Here he was reared and here he has resided ever since, with the exception of two years and a half when he was in Cleveland. He has been engaged in stone work and bridge-building for several years
and has also carried on farming operations, he being the owner of a fine farm of 165 acres, upon which he has erected a set of good build- ings.
Mr. Bartlett was married in Strongsville, January 25, 1868, to Miss Mary J. Hendershott, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 15, 1850. Her father and mother, Abner A. and Angeline (Drake) Hendershott, came from New York to Cleveland at an early day, and in that city passed the greater part of their lives and died, her death being in 1860, and his in Oc- tober, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett have five children, namely: Stella A., wife of A. L. Sanderson; Edward J., who married Nettie A. Killian; Edith E .; Luella M .; and Mary M.
Mr. Bartlett has all his life taken a commend- able interest in public affairs, has filled numer- ous minor offices, and since 1884 has been one of the trustees of Strongsville township. He is a member of Forest City Lodge, No. 388, F. & A. M., and of Oriental Commandery, No. 12, of Cleveland.
HURD, a dentist of Cleveland, was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, November 18, 1833, a son of Joy and Naney (Hudson) Hurd. The latter is descended from the family after whom Hudson Bay and river were named. The father was a native of Hartford, Conn., and of Holland extraction. In 1807, accompanied by his wife and seven brothers, he crossed the Alleghany Mountains in a cart, and came to the Western Reserve, locating on a farm near Warren. lle afterwards moved to Geneva, Ashtabula Co., and still later came to Cleveland, where he died at the age of eighty- five years. Mr. Hurd served as drum-major during the war of 1812, went from Cleveland to Detroit on foot, but arrived after Hull's surren- der. The Ohio troops regained tho fort. Mr. Hurd owned one of the largest farms in the county, and was well known as an honest, worthy and respected citizen. Both he and his wife
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were members of the' M. E. Church. Mrs. Hurd departed this life fifteen years before her husband's death, at the age of sixty-seven years. They were the parents of eight children, six now living,-11. R., G. II., C. S., Henry, all of whom are dentists by profession; Nancy, wife of 11. B. Hunt; and Henrietta, now Mrs. Elisha Dorman.
Henry Hurd, our subject, attended the com- mon schools, and graduated at the Cincinnati Ohio Dental College in the class of 1892. Ile practiced his profession at Vincennes, Ind., three years, was then at Evansville, that State, next went to Memphis, Tenn., and in 1873 came to Cleveland. Mr. Hard afterwards spent five years in Detroit.
Ile was married in 1878, to Miss Mary, a daughter of Elizabeth Stormeth, both natives of Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. IInrd have one son living, Henry, a pupil of the city schools. Mrs. Hurd is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject is independent in his political views.
R EV. B. ROSINSKI .- The stamp desig- nating true nobility of character must ever find its ineffaceable tracery on the brow of one who sets himself apart from " the madding crowd's ignoble strife " and dedieates his life to the uplifting of his fel- low-men. A more than superficial investigation is demanded when one essays to determine the mental struggle and the spirit of unselfish de. votion that must animate the man who gives all that he is and all that he hopes to be to service in the great vineyard of life, seeking re- ward only in that realm " where moth and rust do not corrupt and where thieves do not break through and steal." l'reparation for and labors in the priesthood are perforce exacting, demanding an ever ready sympathy, a broad in - telligence and an unswerving fidelity. Seofling cynicism and careless irreverence would often be silenced if only the inner life of those who minister in holy places might be laid open for
inspection. Honor is due and honor will be paid when once there comes a deeper nuder- standing of the truth.
The subject of this sketch is the priest in charge of one of the largest and most important parishes in tho diocese, that of St. Stanislaus (Polish), on Forman street, Cleveland. llo was born in Poland, March 20, 1860, his parents being Sylvester and Caroline (Lewan- dowska) Rosinski, both natives of the province of Posen, Poland. The venerable father is still living, and, at the age of three-seore years and ten, has erossed the ocean from his native land for the purpose of visiting his sons (1893). He is a cooper by trade, and now, after a long life of nsefulness, is enjoying a rielly merited rest. Ilis wife died about 1881, at the age of sixty-six years. Ile has been a life-long mem- ber of the Roman Catholic Church, as was also his devoted wife. To them were born a family of five children, three of whoin are still living. Ignatius, the eklest living son, is a resident of Cleveland, the next in order of birth being our subject, and the third being Frank, who is also a resident of the Forest City.
Our subjeet pursued his education for five years at the gymnasia of Gnesen and Kulm, in his native country. His theologieal discipline and training was secured at St. Mary's Semi- nary, where he was under the tutorage of Dr. Moss. ITis ordination to the priesthood oc- eurred in 1887, the late Bishop Gilmour officiat- ing. He was sent to Sandusky, where he served for nearly three years as assistant at St. Mary's Church. He was then placed in charge as pastor of St. Adalbert's Church at Berea, Ohio, the congregation being of Polish con- stitneney. In this charge he remained for two years, assuming the duties of his present pas- torate in June, 1892. During his stay in Berea he effected many improvements in the equipments of the parish, among others being the erection of a fine school-house, which is the best in the place. In his present congregation Father Rosinski has nearly 1,300 families, his church bring the largest in the diocese. The
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church building has an extreme length of 200 feet, the width in transept being 107 feet while the width of the nave proper is eighty-six feet. The twin spires which adorn the imposing structure are 232 feet in height. The paro- chial school maintained is one of representative and efficient order. There are nine school- rooms and the corps of instructors comprises ten individuals, all save one being Sisters of St. Francis, from Rochester, Minnesota. One male instructor is employed. A few statistics from the parish records for the year 1893 will be of interest in the connection: the number of baptisms within the year was 531; marriages, 90; deaths, 218; confirmations, 147. . The work of the parish is ably directed and is in a healthful condition.
Father Rosinski is a man of high literary attainments, being thoroughly conversant with the Polish, Bohemian, German and English languages and also well versed in the classics. Hle preaches in the Polish tongue, and from time to time in the German, as that race has a number of representatives in his congregation. He has had an assistant in his work for some time.
The subject of our sketch is a man of fine personal appearance, of genial and gracious ad- dross and of scholarly attainments. A true pastor to his flock and faithful to the most re- sponsible trust that has been placed in his keeping, he merits and retains the high esteem and affection of his parishioners and the re- speet of all with whom he comes in contact.
P HILLIP GRAF, railroad conductor, was born Angust 4, 1853, in Brooklyn town- ship, where now stands the village of Lindale. Ilis father, Jacob Graf, was born in Uhlmit, Germany, February, 9, 1813, and died in Cleveland, February 2, 1889, at the residence of Senator Herrman, and was buried in the Riverside Cemetery. He was never sick un- til about three days before his death. He came
to this country in 1846, landing July 19th at the point now occupied by the Cleveland Mill- ing Company. There being no wharf then, a plank was thrown out for the landing of passen- gers. The senior Graf lived first in Lindale, and then purchased twenty-one acres of land in Middleburg township, and lived there until his wife died, May 11, 1886, from which time he lived with his danghter, Mrs. Herrman, until his death. During his life he was never called into a court of justice, always living at peace with his neighbors. He married Katherine Myer, a sister of Nicholas Myer, and had the following named children: Jacob, Peter, Catlı- erine, Fred, Margaret, Carrie, Mary, Phillip, Susie and Emma, -- all of whom are residents of this city excepting Carrie, who is living near To- ledo; and Peter, who died in the late war. As a private in the twentieth Ohio Battery, he was crossing the Cumberland mountains one night, riding the leading team, when the gun carriage slipped down the mountain and three men were killed and the rest injured. The next morning the wounded were started in an ambulance to- ward Nashville, but on the way were captured and sent to Richmond, and finally to Anderson- ville, where Mr. Graf died, September 26, 1864, after having been a prisoner about eighteen months,and was buried in grave No. 9,813, in the national cemetry.
The gentleman whose name heads this sketch, after having received the usual common-school education, at the age of eighteen years entered the employ of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company as yard brakeman, and afterward was promoted as yard condnetor and yard master, and he is now running the train carrying employees between Cleveland and Nottingham. It was named the "Bug Run" train by Mr Couch, superintendent of the east- ern division.
Ile has two dwellings, adjoining oach other, on Laurel street, in Collinwood. With refer- ence to national issues he votes the Republican ticket. His parents were members of the Prot- estant Evangelical Church, and were very lib &
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eral in religious matters. Ie was married October 12, 1875, to Maggie Breem, who was born in Cleveland, in March, 1856, a daughter of Irish parents. Mr. Graf's children are Fred, Jolin P. and Alice C.
Mr. Graf has taken great interest in educa- tional matters. He came here in 1874, and to his best recollection there was one district school building, with two ungraded school rooms, and no superintendent; and the schools were under management of three supervisors, namely, George Elton, George Ilooper, and Joseph Parks. They continued under that management until 1878. Then Collinwood was incorporated as a village and the schools were put under the management of a school board, consisting of six members, namely, Joseph Parks, Dr. Badg- er, Joseph Day, George Elton, D. M. Alvord, and L. A. Hall. The schools were increased from year to year till 1890, when Dr. Badger died: Mr. Graf was elected to fill the vacancy by the School Board. Mr. Graf has served as a member of that Board np to this time, which now consists of Dr. John S. Wood, Dr. A. L. Waltz, Attorney F. B. Garrett, Joseph S. Ban- der, Allen Tyler, besides himself.
When the village was incorporated, in 1878, the School Board then employed a superintend- ent, -- Mr. Burns,-and authorized him to grade the schools. In 1890, when Mr. Graf became a member of the board, C. A. Hitchcock was the superintendent of the schools. Three years' high-school course was then added, which proved to be a great success, and also a great benefit to the school.
Then the schools outgrew their accommoda- tions, and the question was put before the board to erect a new school building. It was decided by a vote of the people at a regular election to erect a school building not to exceed $25,000. The board decided to appoint a committee to consult an architeet in regard to erecting a school building, and the committee consisted of Phillip Gral, Dr. J. S. Wood, Joseph Parks, and they decided to creet an eight-room school building with all the latest improvements, and
have the structure fronting on Clark avenue, which they now occupy with eight full rooms.
At the present time the schools are superin- tended by E. E. Rayman, assisted by Miss Cora L. Swift, of Oberlin college. The grammar teachers are, Miss Conuts, Miss Mamer and Miss Alexander; and the primary teachers are: Miss Counts, Miss Howell, and Miss Throssell. Mr. Jeff Blackwell, a faithful colored man, is the janitor.
There are also three other rooms, two of which are north of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, tanght by Miss Sherman and Miss Stevens. The third room is situated in the old briek school building on Collamer street, taught by Miss Alice Calhoon. The school census of 1894 showed a total of 692 school children.
W ILLIAM CORLETT, one of the prom- inent men of Warrensville township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, was born at Newburg, this county, October 25, 1827.
William Corlett, Sr., the father of our subject, was a native of the Isle of Man and was one of the early settlers of Cuyahoga county, Ohio. After living in Newburg for seven years he re- moved to the farm now occupied by his son William, and here he spent the residue of his life and died in 1866, being sixty-nine years of age. By trade he was a tailor, which he followed for several years, but during the latter part of his life gave his attention to farming. He built a log house upon his farin, some years lat- er replaced it with a more pretentious frame one, and otherwise improved and developed the place, Ilis good wife, whose maiden name was Ann Kinley, and who was also a native of the Isle of Man, survived him a short time, her death occurring in 1867, when she was seventy- three years of age. Both were devoted Chris- tian people and were worthy members of the' Methodist Episcopal Church. They had a fam- ily of seven children, whose names are as fol-
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lows: Jane Clark, deceased; William, the sub- ject of this article; Thomas, a resident of Cali- fornia; John, deceased; Daniel, of Iowa City, lowa; Kate Nichols, of California; and Josiah K., of lowa City.
William, the second born in the family, was reared on his father's farm, and the limited ed- ucation he obtained in the typical log school- house of that day he supplemented by a knowl- edge gained in the practical school of experi- ence. The home farm which he owns and op- crates comprises 117 acres, and is well improved and under a high state of cultivation. Its two- story residence is located on a natural building site and is surrounded by an attractive lawn. The commodious barn, 30 x 80 feet, has a stone basement and affords ample shelter for stock. Indeed, everything about the premises is eon- veniently arranged. Mr. Corlett has a wide ac- quaintanee throughout the township, and is as popular as he is well known. Mr. Corlett was married in August, 1855, to Elizabeth Kneen, a native of the Isle of Man and a daughter of William and Ann (Quail) Kneen, both natives of that isle. ller parents had eight other child- ren, -- Thomas, William, John, Ann, Phillip, Edward, James and Kate. Mr. and Mrs. Cor- lett have five children, viz .: Edwin Howard, of Cleveland; Emma E .; Walter W., of Cleveland; Kittie A., of Cleveland; and Hattie E.
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