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the law. For some time he was interested in the toll-bridge crossing the river, connecting Maumee and Perrysburg, which, from repeated, severe dam- ages from floods, in time fell wholly into his hands, costing altogether about $36,000. In 1877 it was purchased jointly by thic counties of Lucas and Wood.
In 1852 Mr. Young became identified, as stock- holder and Director, with the Cleveland & Toledo Railroad, then in process of construction, and con- tinued as such until the road was merged into the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. As a stock- holder and Director in the Columbus & Toledo Railroad, he continued until that road was consol- idated with the Columbus & Hocking Valley Rail- road and the organization of the Columbus, Hock- ing Valley & Toledo Railroad. In 1866 he bought a large part of the stock of the Toledo Gas Light and Coke Company, later assisted in its reorganization and the extension of its business, having been its President for some time. In 1870 he aided in the organization of the Toledo Hotel Company, which two years afterward completed, and which still owns, the Boody House, on the corner of Madison and St. Clair Streets. In August, 1870, he was chosen President of the company, and served in that capacity for some time, but at this time holds no stock in the concern.
During the days when the Whig party was under the leadership of such noted statesmen as Clay and Webster, Mr. Young became an advocate of its principles, which he continued to support until the disintegration of the party. Since that time he has uniformly supported the Republican party. The only money he ever received as a public official was for his service as County Audi- tor from September 14, 1835, until June 9, 1837, for which he was paid $361.63. He is an attend- ant at the Protestant. Episcopal Church, and a gen- erous contributor to religious and benevolent en- terprises. Now, at the age of eighty-nine, he is well preserved, hale and hearty, and daily goes down to his office to attend to his business affairs.
The marriage of Mr. Young occurred June 29, 1841, at which time Miss Angeline L. Upton, step- daughter of Dr. Horatio Conant, of Maumee, became his wife. Six children were born of the
union, namely: Horatio S. and Frank I., both now deceased, who constituted for some years the firm of Young Bros., produec and commission mer- chants of Toledo; Helen E., wife of Francis B. Swayne, an attorney of Toledo; Morrison Waite, the only surviving son, also of this city, and who looks after the business of his father; Elizabeth, who died at the age of two years; and Timothy, who died at the age of six years.
OHN DAIBER, the subject of this sketch, by virtue of his high thoughts and noble endeavors, tenacity of purpose, unimpeach- able morality and unswerving integrity, has identified himself with this city as a successful merchant and respected citizen. Born March 25, 1834, in Uhingen, Wurtemberg, Germany, a small town romantically situated in a beautiful valley, John, the second son of Henry and Dora Daiber, spent his childhood much the same as our Ameri- ean youth, in boyish sports -tobogganning during the winter months on the neighboring hills; but reared at the same time with much stricter lessons in cconomy and industry, lessons which so well fitted him for his after life in the New World. Leaving school at fourteen, his father, very prac- tical, required him to learn a trade. Four years later, May 1, 1852, then an orphan, he set sail for America, leaving the family homestead occupied by two older sisters, now deceased, and a brother who died while the orphan was at sea. This, luis embarkation for a foreign land, was the opportu- nity which turned the German lad of comfortable circumstances into the successful merchant and honored citizen of Toledo. After a very stormy passage of twenty-six days, lie, in company with a brother still younger, landed on American soil. After some time spent industriously in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Chicago, and various other cities, le came to Toledo, Ohio, in 1857, and after eight years' residence liere engaged in the tailoring
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business. September 19, 1861, he married Mary M. Thacher, daughter of Judge Horace C. Thacher. Four children, Mrs. Henry F. Daiber, Ethelind, John and Harry, and a granddaughter belong to the family circle.
Mr. Daiber possesses a genial manner, kind heart and sympathetic nature. His gifts to charities are many, but always secretly and unostentatiously bestowed. No worthy person appeals to him in vain. Always in sympathy with any progressive movement which would promote the welfare of mankind, such as higher education and the like, he is ever ready to lend his aid, influence and en- couragement. His excellent judgment, unbiased interest in the welfare of his fellow-citizens, spot- less integrity, and ability, which comes of hard- tried experience, have received recognition from his fellow-townsmen in their importunities from time to time for his acceptance of offices of public trust. Mr. Daiber leads a quiet, unassuming life. Socially he is identified with the Masonic order, and is a prominent member of the lodge at To- ledo. He is also a member of the Toledo Club, taking an active part in all its affairs. In politics he supports the candidates of the Republican party with his vote and influence, and cast his first Presi- dential vote for Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Daiber and his excellent wife are attendants at St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, and occupy a high social position in the city.
Judge Horace Thacher, the father of Mrs. Dai- ber, was born in Poultney, Rutland County, Vt., June 1, 1801. He spent his boyhood days in his birthplace, where he received his education in the public schools. At the age of twenty-two years he went to Pendleton, N. Y., where he married Miss Susannalı Ewers, March 9, 1823. After his marriage he removed to Great Valley, but only remained there a short time, returning to Pendle- ton, and soon after removing from there to Cleve- land, Ohio. August 15, 1833, he came to Lucas County and located in one of the suburbs of To- ledo, then called Tremainsville, in honor of an early settler by the name of Tremaine. The name has lately been changed to West Toledo, and the suburb is thought by many to be the most beauti- ful part of the city. It has a splendid location,
right on the brow of the hill overlooking a vast area of country and the beautiful city of Toledo. The Judge saw this city in its infancy, it being chiefly a swamp, with but few inhabitants, when he settled here. From year to year he watched its growth, and saw it mature into a thriving and beautiful city, and in his old age it was his pride to relate his experience and tell of the many inci- dents which formed a part of his early life.
In company with S. L. Collins, a prominent business man of Toledo in the days of its infancy, Judge Thacher was engaged in the mercantile business for a time. He was one of the men who assisted in building the first Methodist Episcopal Church in the village; was also the main factor in most of the public improvements and in the up- building of the place; and served as Justice of the Peace for several years. In 1848 he removed to Maumee, being elected County Recorder. Maumee was the county seat of Lucas County at that time, but five years later the seat was removed to To- ledo, which necessitated his return to this city, where he held various offices during the remainder of his life. He was elected Probate Judge, and held that honorable position for a number of years. In 1854, when the cholera raged so terribly in this city, he, in company with Messrs. Abbott and Young, lawyers, gave up his business and went among the sick and dying, doing all in his power to relieve and assist those afflicted with the terrible scourge. In later years he was again elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, serving in that capacity for many years. At the breaking out of the Civil War, he enlisted in a company calling themselves "Squirrel Hunters." He was sixty years of age at the time, but was a brave and true soldier. The company, which was stationed at Covington as guards, rendered valuable serviee to their coun- try, and in due time were honorably discharged. Charles W. Hill was Adjutant-General of Ohio, and David Todd Governor at the time. The Judge became a member of the Masonic society in his younger days, an order to which he was greatly devoted, and in which he took the deepest inter- est. Politically he was a stanch Republican, and cast his last Presidential vote for Benjamin Harri- son. After a long and useful life, his declining
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years were spent in a quiet and peaceful way, and when he laid down his burden on this side of the river he took up his crown on the opposite bank. He passed peacefully away at the home of his son in Toledo, November 13, 1890, at the venerable age of eighty-nine years and six months.
Mrs. Horace Thacher, whose maiden name was Susannah Ewers, was born in the town of Gill, Mass., January 5, 1802. She was a lady of many accomplishments, having been graduated from one of the leading educational institutions of that great literary center, Boston. Six children were born to the union of Judge and Mrs. Thacher, only two of whom are now living, Horace Cole- man and Mary M. Mrs. Thacher was called to the land beyond February 2, 1872, in Toledo, at the age of seventy years.
The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Daiber were Amasa and Phebe (Green) Thacher. The former was born at Milford, Conn., in 1768, and departed this life in Tremainsville, Ohio, in June, 1844, at tlie age of seventy-six years. The grandmother was also born at Hartford, Conn., in 1778, and passed away at Millgrove, N. Y., at the age of eighty-five years. This respected couple were mar- ried in 1794, and lived long and useful lives. The maternal grandparents were John and Hannah ( Mawley ) Ewers.
USTICE H. BOWMAN, a prominent citizen and well known business man of Toledo, is a native of New York, and was born in Ot- sego County, May 1, 1849, being the son of William and Elsie (Bullis) Bowman. His father, who was a native of Montgomery County, N. Y., was a teacher all his life. He taught select schools in Albany, N. Y., and later taught in Toledo, where he made his home for a number of years before his death, which occurred in 1874, at the age of fifty-nine years. He was a son of Henry
and Mary Bowman, who were also natives of the Empire State, where they spent their entire lives.
The mother of our subject was a daughter of Avery and Abigail (Boyce) Bullis. She was a na- tive of Otsego County, N. Y., where she was reared and married. She afterward came to Toledo, where she still resides, making her home with her son, our worthy subject. The latter was reared in the home of his childhood, and received his education in the private schools of the same place, and at the early age of fourteen years started out in life for himself. Going to New York City, he at first found employment in a store, where he worked by the day for one year, afterward becoming a clerk for the same firm, and continuing to hold that position until after the breaking out of the Civil War. He enlisted in Company G, Fourth United States Infantry, under Col. Silas Casey, and served for three years, taking an active part in a number of engagements, and traveling over the greater part of the United States. IIe underwent the hardships and privations of a soldier's life, and was a brave and true defender of his country, never faltering in his duty, although the work was often arduous. He was honorably discharged Feb- ruary 14, 1868, at Ft. Morgan, Colo.
After returning from the war Mr. Bowman came in the same year to Toledo and engaged as clerk in the mill of G. W. Reynolds & Co. Remaining with them until 1871, he afterward accepted a po- sition with Reynolds Bros. for a time, and then entered into partnership with the firm, continuing in the business successfully for a number of years. In 1889 he withdrew from Reynolds Bros. and be- came a partner in the firm of Paddock, Hodge & Co., since which time he has enjoyed a large and extensive trade.
Mr. Bowman has prospered financially and is popular among his fellow-citizens, always taking an active part in all public enterprises pertaining to the upbuilding and improvement of his home locality. He is a thorough-going, energetic busi- ness man, and has the respect and confidence of all who know him. On the 20th of July, 1870, he was married to Miss Alice, daughter of Daniel and Sophia O. (Whitman) Lloyd. Mrs. Bowman, who was born in Boston in 1849, received her early
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education in that city. As a result of this union two children have been born: Fannie, a graduate of Bradford (Mass.) Academy; and Charles R., a student in the Peekskill (N. Y.) sehools.
Socially Mr. Bowman is identified with the Ma- sonie order, and is also a member of the Toledo post of the Grand Army of the Republic, and of the Toledo Club. Politically he is a stanel Re- publican and an ardent supporter of the principles of his party. He takes a deep interest in both local and national issues, and is numbered among the leading men and substantial residents of the city of Toledo.
N ORVAL BALDWIN BACON, a prominent architect and influential business man of Toledo, was born in Hamilton, Madison County, N. Y., and is a son of Norval C. and Jan- ette (Terry) Bacon. The former's birth oeenrred in Massachusetts, in the year 1805. The mother was a native of the Empire State, and was born in Sangerfield, Oneida County, mn 1808. She was a graduate of Hamilton Female Seminary, and had been a teacher for ten years previous to her mar- riage. The father of the subject of this sketeh was proprietor of a tannery and shoe manufactory. He carried on this business successfully in Water- ville, Oneida County, N. Y., and continued the same business in Eaton, N. Y., until his death, which occurred at the age of seventy-six years. The mother passed away at the home of her son in 'To- ledo. Ohio, in 1883.
Col. Asa Bacon, the grandfather of N. B. Bacon, was born in Charlton, Mass., where he also con- dueted the business of a tanner and eurrier through- out the greater portion of his life. He died in 1862, at the advanced age of eighty-five years. The maternal grandparents were Isaac and Betsy (Livermore) Terry, the former born in Sangerfield,
and the latter in Waterville, N. Y. A number of the ancestors on both sides participated in the Revolutionary War, taking a prominent and act- ive part in that great struggle for liberty.
At the age of nine years Mr. Bacon went with his parents to Tecumseh, Mich., remaining two years. They afterward returned to New York, where Norval B. attended the common schools for a time, later entering an academy, in which he pnr- sned his studies until he was nineteen years of age. He was sufficiently advanced by that time to be- come a teacher, and accordingly engaged in that profession for some time, teaching in Poolville and other places in New York. He afterward took a course in Hamilton Academy, and then engaged in various mechanical and scientific pursuits in eentral New York, and later in Ohio, where he re- moved in 1873. Previous to this, however, lie had studied drawing and painting with the well known portrait artist, Albert J. Purdy, of Ithaea, N. Y., and from 1868 to 1873 he took a thorough course in architecture, both in Utica, N. Y., and Boston, Mass., after which he removed to Ohio and located in Toledo, where he has since made his liome.
September 18, 1873, Norval B. Bacon and Miss Margaret L., daughter of Rev. Richard and Anna (Neal) Cleveland, were nnited in marriage. She is a native of New Jersey, and was born in Cald- well in 1838. As the result of this union two children have been born, Frederick C. and Janette T. Two of Mrs. Bacon's brothers served with dis- tinction and bravery in the Civil War, but soon after its elose lost their lives on the steamer "Mis- souri," which was burned at sea. Of those sur- viving, Grover Cleveland occupies the highest po- sition which it is in the power of the people of the United States to bestow upon any individual, the Presideney of our country. Rev. William Cleve- land, another honored member of the family, is a retired Presbyterian minister, living in central New York.
The Cleveland family has always taken a prom- inent part in the affairs of our nation. Lieut. Timothy Cleveland was a brave and honored sol- dier in the Revolutionary War, and Rev. Aaron Cleveland was an intimate friend of Benjamin
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Franklin, at whose house he died in 1757. Among the prominent members of the family in later days were Gen. Moses Cleveland, who was the founder of the city of Cleveland, Ohio; William E. Dodge, the philanthropist of New York City; and Bishop A. Cleveland Coxe, of Buffalo, N. Y. Rev. Rich- and Cleveland, the father of Mrs. Bacon, was born in Norwich, Conn., in 1805, and passed away at Holland Patent, N. Y., in 1853. His wife, whose maiden name was Anna Neal, was born in Balti- more, Md., in 1804, and died in 1882, at Holland Patent, N. Y.
Mr. Bacon has been one of the principal archi- tects of Toledo for many years. In 1882 he en- gaged as assistant Thomas F. Huber, whose marked ability led Mr. Bacon in a few years to receive liim into partnership, thus forming the well known firm of Bacon & Huber. Among the many Toledo buildings planned by these gentlemen before and after the partnership was formed are the St. Clair office building, costing $70,000; the Blade & Lo- reuz building, about $100,000; the Coghlin build- ing, $70,000; the new Chamber of Commerce, $80,- 000; the residences of Mrs. George Emerson at a cost of $20,000, S. C. Schenck $20,000, A. W. Col- ton $25,000, and John T. Newton $22,000; the Blade Printing and Paper Company's building, $40,000; Bee Building, $40,000; Pythian Castle, $50,000; Toledo Hospital, $50,000; the Industrial School, $20,000; the Baumgardner residence, $18,- 000; Hiett & Hartupce building, $40,000; the Meinert building, $35,000; the Neuliausel build- ing, $30,000; the Tollerton residenee, $19,000; Lagrange School, $40,000; Mrs. Ketcham's resi- denee, $50,000; the Nearing building, $75,000; the Woolsom Spice Company's building, $35,000; the power house of the Toledo Consolidated Rail- way, 850,000; the Toledo water works pumping station, $50,000; and a large number of buildings of kindred character in Toledo and neighboring cities. Mr. Bacon was Superintendent of Con- struction of the Toledo Federal Building up to its completion. Bacon & Huber have completed the plans for the great Spitzer office building, and work on the foundations is progressing. This will be one of the largest aud finest office buildings ever erected in the Northwest. It is of steel
frame-work, and is to be faced with pressed brick and terra cotta. It will be thoroughly fire-proof throughout, and it is estimated that it will cost about $400,000.
Socially Mr. Bacon is identified with the Ma- sonic order, the Royal Arcanum, and has been a member of the Toledo Club since 1885. He and his family are devoted members of the Westmin- ster Presbyterian Church, and are active workers in the same. In politics he is independent, always giving his vote and influence to the man whom he thinks the most suitable for office. He cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln.
0 REDERICK LANG is one of the worthy German-American citizens of Toledo, to which city he came over forty years ago. In 1866 he started the Eagle Brewery, which he owned and carried on for five years, and previous to that time he had also built and equipped the Toledo Brewery. In 1880 he constructed the pres- ent Eagle Brewery of Toledo, and successfully managed it until he retired from business in 1887.
The father of our subject was Michael Lang, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, whose wife bore the maiden name of Christine Heine. Of their five children, Frederick is the youngest, his birth occurring in Wurtemberg, November 8, 1822. He received a common-school education in his mother tongue, and after completing his studies learned the cooper's trade. According to the laws of the land, he entered the military service at the age of twenty years, and served five years.
In 1848 Mr. Lang left Germany, sailing for New Orleans, and thence proceeding up the Mississippi River to St. Louis, where he worked in a brewery for a year. He then went to Cincinnati, this state, where he was also employed in a brewery for about a year. For some time he was engaged in travel- ing through Illinois and Iowa, prospecting for a future place of abode, but in 1854 he came to this
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city, and soon concluded to make this his future home. Ile was offered a good position as foreman in Peter Lenk's brewery, and acceptably filled the position for twelve years. In 1866 he embarked in business on his own account, and for the next twenty-one years was numbered among the suc- cessful financiers of the city.
In 1855 Mr. Lang married Anna Stetter, who was born in Germany and came to America at the age of eighteen. Mr. and Mrs. Lang have a fam- ily comprising five sons and two daughters, as follows: Frederick, Jr., who is a bookkeeper; Rosa, a teacher of German in the Armour Institute at Chicago; George, a member of the Toledo Fire De- partment; Ernest H., who is a resident of Detroit, Mich .; Otto, a Chicago artist; Adolph, who is a drauglitsman in the Lozier Bicycle Works; and Emma, Mrs. Moorehouse, who is now living in Central America with her husband.
Mr. Lang is well preserved and enjoys good health and spirits. He and liis worthy lady have a pleasant home at No. 410 Hamilton Street. In politics lie is always to be found on the side of the Republican party.
J ACOB ENGELHARDT. A prominent ele- ment in our population is that class who, be- ing the children of our German-American citizens, have shown the excellent training of the Fatherland in their industry and thrift. They have helped to develop the resources of this country, and many of them are prominent on ac- count of their success in business. Among these we find the gentleman above named, who is a na- tive of Germany and the descendant of a long line of honorable representatives of the Teutonic race.
Born in the city of Darmstadt, January 22, 1836, our subject is the son of Charles W. and Elizabeth (Hartman) Engelhardt. He was quite young when the family emigrated to the United States, and
after landing in New York City proceeded to Rochester, N. Y., where they settled permanently. The father followed the trade of a tinner through- out the greater part of his active business life, and remained a resident of Rochester until his death, in 1888.
The next to the youngest among six children, our subject passed his boyhood years in Rochester, and was a student in the schools of that city until attaining his fifteenth year. He then secured a clerkship in a grocery store in Rochester, and until twenty-one years of age continued in the employ of the firm of Stagers & Hollens. In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Kate English, of Rochester, and immediately afterwards came to Toledo, where he formed a partnership with David Kitchen. Thirteen years were thus spent, when he disposed of his interest in the concern and re- tired from the business.
During the Rebellion Mr. Engelhardt was one of the loyal supporters of the Union, and in 1864 he eulisted with the One Hundred and Thirtiethlı Olio Infantry, Col. C. B. Phipps commanding the regiment. His service lasted for one hundred days, and during the greater part of that time he was engaged in garrison duty. At the expiration of his period of service he was honorably dis- charged. Returning to Toledo, he again embarked in the hardware business, in which he continued until 1871. The following year he entered the freight department of the Lake Shore & Wabaslı Railroad, remaining with that company for almost fifteen years.
With the public affairs of Toledo Mr. Engelhardt has been more or less connected ever since coming to this city. In 1888 he was elected Commission- er of Lucas County, on the Republican ticket, for a term of three years, and such was the ability with which he discharged the duties of that pos- ition, that in 1891 he was re-elected and again in 1894, being the present incumbent of the office. In 1879 he represented the Fourth Ward in the City Council. In 1887 lie was appointed Sheriff of Lucas County, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sheriff Cullinson. In county, state and national politics he has taken an active inter- est, and is one of the local leaders of the Republi-
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ean party. Since the organization of the Toledo Republican Club he has been a prominent factor in its success and has filled the position of Director. He is at present a member of the building commit- tee of the new court house in process of construc- tion at Toledo, which will be one of the finest in the state, both in point of architectural design and convenience of interior appointments.
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