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GOODRICH, William:
Lieutenant United States Volunteers; born in New Haven, Conn., Jan. 12, 1845; lived in Philadelphia until 1856, attend- ing the well-known school of Prof. E. D. Saunders; moving with his parents to New Haven in 1856, attended the Mili- tary School of General Wm. H. Russell, in that city, until 1861 and drilled the younger recruits for the Civil War. In 1862 First Lieutenant of Company G. Fif- teenth Connecticut Volunter Infantry; 1862 joined the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg, and for his conduct dur- ing this engagement was by his Colonel recommended for promotion; appointed Assistant Provost Marshal, District of New Perne, as Aide-de-Camp to Major General Innis N. Palmer, serving on his staff at battle of Kinston, N. C., and un- til close of the war. Member of the Mili- tary Order of the Loyal Legion, Penn- sylvania Commandery; Society of Colo- nial Wars in the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania. Present Address, 139 Highland Ave., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.
GOODSPEED, Arthur W .:
Professor of Physics, University of Pennsylvania; born in Hopkinton, N. H., Aug. 8, 1360; was educated at Andrew Grammar School, Boston; Boston Latin School; Harvard College; and University of Pennsylvania. Married Annie H. Mil- ler June 24, 1896; Instructor in Physics, University of Pennsylvania, 1884-1883; Assistant Professor same, 1889 to May. 1904; Professor May, 1904 to date; Di- rector Laboratory, 1900 to present time. Address, University of Pennsylvania, West Philadelphia.
GOODWIN, Charles J., Ph. D .:
Professor of Greek, Lehigh University. South Bethlehem, Pa .; born at Farming- ton, Me., March 13. 1866; graduated at Bowdoin College, where he was awarded highest prizes in Greek, Latin, and Eng- lish composition, in 1987; A. M. and Valedictorian, 1890; student, scholar, and Fellow of the Johns Hopkins University; Ph. D., 1890: afterward studied at the University of Berlin: Professor of Greek. Cornell College, Iowa, 1890-1892; In- structor, Wesleyan University, 1892-1893:
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Professor, St. Stephen's College, 189S- 1599; Lehigh University, 1899 to date. Married, Oct. 23, 1902. Ellen Converse Blagden. Member Alpha Delta Phi fra- ternity; of the American Philological As- sociation; President of the Phi Beta Kappa, Beta of Pennsylvania (Lehigh University). He has contributed to the American Journal of Philology, Andover Review, New World, Sewanee Review, Zeitschrift fur Vergleichend Litteratur- geschichte; also published "Apollonius Rhodius: His Figures, Syntax. and Vo- cabulary" ( Baltimore, 1891), and "The Rose and the Thorn: a Tale of Modern Life" (New York, 1900). Address, Beth- lehem, Pa.
GOODWIN, Harold:
Lawyer; born Nov. 15, 1850, at Bruns- wick, Me .; was graduated in 1870 from the University of Pennsylvania. where he took his degree of A. M. in 1873; also was graduated from Law Department same year. Married Julia Murray Mc- Ilvaine (who died September, 1896) ; after- ward married his deceased wife's sister, Mary Shippen McIlvaine Spencer, Aug. 22, 1901, at Philadelphia. Since 1874 has practiced law in Philadelphia. Member of the American Philosophical Society; American Academy of Politics, and So- cial Science; New England Society of Pennsylvania; Phi Beta Kappa (Delta
Chapter, University of Pennsylvania), and other societies. Republican in poli- tics. Address, 2927 Locust St .; office, 133 South Twelfth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GORDON, David Stewart:
Colonel United States Army; born in Pennsylvania; appointed from Kansas. Second Lieutenant Second dragoons April 26. 1861; First Lieutenant June 1. 1861; Second Cavalry Aug. 3, 1861; Captain, April 25. 1863; Major June 25, 1877; Lieu- tenant Colonel Nov. 20. 1989; Colonel Sixth Cavalry, July 25, 1892; Brevet Ma- jor, July 3, 1863. for gallant and meri- torious services in the Gettysburg cam- paign, and Lieutenant Colonel Feb. 27, 1890, for gallant service in action against Indians at Miners' Delight, Wyo .. May 4, 1870; retired May 23. 1896. Address, 2031 O St .. N. W., Washington, D. C.
GORDON, James B .:
Jurist; born in Philadelphia Nov. 16. 1$55; educated in the public schools, grad- uating from the Central High School in 1$73; studied law in the office of Lewis
O. Cassidy, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He entered actively upon the practice of law, but became also ener- getic in Democratic party movements, and was elected to the Senate of Penn- sylvania in 1850. As a legislator he was earnest in the support of economic measures, and was especially so in his labor for the passage of an apportion- ment bill. as required by the Constitu- tion. Failing in this, he refused to ac- cept his salary for the extra session, on the ground that the members, not having obeyed the mandate of the Constitution, were not entitled to any pay. In 1885 he was appointed a Judge of Philadel- phia County, to fill a vacancy, and was elected for the full term in November, 1886. In 1896 he was re-elected for & second ten years' term. Judge Gordon is noted for his fine powers of oratory, his charges upon the bench being models of concise and lucid elocution, and his public addresses meeting with warm ap- probation. Address, North American Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
GORDON. William Brandon:
Lieutenant Colonel United States Army; he was born in and appointed from Penn- sylvania. Cadet Military Academy July 1, 1873; Second Lieutenant Fourth Artil- lery June 15, 1877; First Lieutenant Ord- nance Nov. 4, 1881; Captain June 15, 1891; Professor at Military Academy since March 27, 1901; Lieutenant Colonel June 28, 1902. Address Military Academy, West Point, N. Y.
GORMAN, James A .:
Lawyer; born in Philadelphia in 1860: graduated from the Central High School in 1877; then began the study of law. and was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1883. Since then he has been in active and prosperous practice. In addition to his legal business, he has conducted a large real estate business in the northern section of the city, and organized and became the managing head of the Mu- tual Savings Bank, which conducts a large and valuable business in North Philadelphia. He has also been officially connected with a number of building as- sociations. Mr. Gorman is actively en- gaged in practice in the Common Pleas Courts, and the Orphan's Court, being especially skillful in cases requiring a thorough knowledge of real estate law; has been active as campaign orator for the Democratic party, and was one of the
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. organizers of the Young Men's Deino- cratic Association. He is also a member of the Hibernian Society and the Catho- lic Historical Society. Address, 106 South Twenty-second St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GOULD, George Milbry:
Physician; born in Auburn, Me., Nov. S, 184S; was graduated from Ohio Wes- leyan University 1873 (B. A. and A. M.); Jefferson Medical College, 1888; spe- cialty in medicine, diseases of the eye; editor Medical News 1892-1595; Philadel- phia Medical Journal, 189S-1900; now ed- itor American Medicine: Fellow College of Physicians, Philadelphia; member of American Ophthalmological Society, Am- erican Academy of Medicine; Art and University Clubs. Author: "A New Med- ical Dictionary" (10 editions), 1891-1900; "Pocket Medical Dictionary," 1897-1900; "Ilustrated Dictionary Medicine and
Biology," 1894-1900; "Diseases of the Eye." 1888, 1898; "The Meaning and the Method of Life," 1894; "American Year Book of Medicine and Surgery," 1896-1904; "Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine," 1898; "Encyclopedia of Practical Medicine and Surgery," 1900; "Suggestions to Med- ical Writers," 1900; "Biographic Clinics," 1903; "Biographic Clinics," vol. ii., 1904. Address, 1631 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GOW, John L .:
Lieutenant Comander United States Navy; born in Pennsylvania, appointed from Indiana. Cadet Engineer, Oct. 1, 1874; graduated. June 20. 18TS; Assistant Engineer. June 20. 1880: Passed Assistant Engineer. March 19, 1891; Chief Engineer, Oct. 30, 1898; rank changed to Lieuten- ant, March 3, 1899. Promoted to Lieu- tenant Commander, June 16, 1901; "Mas- sachusetts, since June 15. 1901. Address, care Navy Department, Washington, D. C.
GRADY, John C .:
State Senator from Philadelphia; was born Oct. 8, 1847, at Eastport, Me., and early removed to Philadelphia; educated at the High School and University Law School: admitted to the bar in Independ- ence Hall October. 1871: has continued in the active practice of his profession in the city of Philadelphia: is a Trustee of the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital and College: elected to the State Senate in 1876, from the Seventh District, for the term of four years; re-elected in 1950, 1984, 1988, 1892 1896 and 1900; was Chairman of the
Special Committee of the Senate and House appointed to receive General U. S. Grant, returning from his tour around the world; in 1881 a factional contention arose over the office of Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia, when President Garfield tendered the appointment to Senator Grady, which he declined, and the office remained vacant until Presi- dent Arthur succeeded to the Presidency; for ten years has been Chairman of the Republican caucus, in accordance with the custom of seniority; has voted for more bills that have become laws and cast more votes for United States Sen- ators than any other Pennsylvanian; held the Chairmanship of the Judiciary Gen- eral Committee eight years, and of the Finance Committee for the past sixteen years, taking a leading part in debates and conduct of the body; twice elected President pro tempore of the Senate, serving from May, 1887, to May, 1889; this term, making twenty-eight years, is the longest continuous service in the his- tory of the State; his fugitive from jus- tice act and the original title insurance law were innovations at the time. His efforts established the Superior Court, and, espousing the cause of the ladies' organizations seeking legislation separ- ating children from adult offenders. he passed the Juvenile Court act in addition to many others, changing the practice before the courts. During this time many of his colleagues have been sent to Congress or taken judicial stations throughout the State, but frequent offers of such preferment to Senator Grady have always been declined. Residence, 111 North Nineteenth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GRAFF. J. Frank:
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Armstrong County; born in Worthington, Armstrong County, Aug. 12. 1857; was educated in the pub- lic schools of his native village: prepared for college at Stevens Hall and graduated from Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg in 1879: is at present a member of the firm of Peter Graft & Co., woolen manu- facturers, and is also engaged in farm- ing: has been a Director of the Merch- ants' National Bank of Kittanning since its organization; was a delegate to the Republican State Convention in 1997: Was elected to the House of Representatives in 1900: re-elected in November, 1902. Address, Kittanning, Pa.
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GRAFLY. Charles:
Sculptor; born in Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1862; son of Charles and Elizabeth (Sim- mons) Grafly. Both his parents were born at Chestnut Hill, in Montgomery County, Pa.,
of Quaker extraction. Charles Grafly attended the public schools of Philadelphia until he was seventeen years of age, after which he was employed at Struther's marble works, Philadel- phia, where he remained five years and learned the art of reproducing figures in marble. During this period he attended the art classes of the Spring Garden In- stitute, and in 1SS4 was admitted to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and for four years studied modeling and painting under Thomas Eakins. He went to Paris in 1SSS; studied sculpture under Chapu, and drawing under Bouguereau and Fleury, also at Ecole des Beaux Arts until the spring of 1890. He exhibited at the Salon, in 1890, two ideal busts, "St. John" and "Daedalus." The latter was in 1891 exhibited in Philadelphia, award- ed honorable mention by the Temple Trust Fund, purchased and cast in bronze by the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, and is in its permanent collection. During the winter of - 1890-1891 he mod- eled in Paris a life-size nude female fig- ure, entitled "Mauvais Presage," which was exhibited at the Salon of 1891, re- ceiving honorable mention. This statue is now in the permanent collection of the Detroit Art Museum. Having visited the art centers of Europe, he, in 1592, re- turned to America and became instructor in sculpture at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and at the Drexel Institute. In 1893 he exhibited his collected works at the Columbian Exposition. Chicago, re- ceiving a medal and a certificate of merit. He also was awarded a silver medal at the Atlanta Exposition, in 1895, for his bronze bust, "Portrait of My Mother," modeled in 1892. The two succeeding years saw the completion of many portrait busis. Returning to Paris in June of that year, he immediately commenced work on a heroic size nude figure (male), the "Vulture of War," finished in 1996, meanwhile studying under M. Dampt. and completed four portrait busts. Re- turning to Philadelphia in the fall of 1896, Mr. Grafly returned to the faculty of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In 1897 the group. "Symbol of Life," was exhibited at the Academy, fol- lewed in 1898 by the bronze group. "From
Generation to Generation," and two por- trait busts. The gold medal of honor was given by the Academy for this and previous years' exhibits. During the win- ter of 1599-1900 the Charles Goodwin Sands memorial medal for the College of Architecture at Cornell University was made. also heroic size busts of Admiral David D. Porter, John B. Gest, and a colossal figure of Major Gen. John F. Reynolds for the Smith memorial, Fair- mount Park, Philadelphia. In 1300 he
exhibited five works at the International Exposition in Paris, and was awarded a gold medal; this exhibit consisted of "The Vulture of War," "The Symbol of Life," "From Generation to Generation," "Portrait of My Mother," and a por- trait of Mrs. Charles Grafly. Mr. Grafly executed the main fountain, "Man," for the Buffalo Exhibition of 1901, for which he was awarded a gold medal; also por- trait busts, notably that of James Mc- Manes, Dr. Louis Starr, Joseph De Camp and Edward H. Coates. Mr. Grafly was married in Philadelphia in 1895 to Fran- ces Sekeles of Corinth, Miss., and has one child. Member of Council of National Sculpture Society, Society of American Artists, associate of National Academy of Design, member of Architectural League of New York, and Art Club of Philadel- phia. Received Gold medal at Charles- ton Exhibition; commissioned to make permanent figure for Art Palace, St. Louis Exposition, and portrait statue of Thomas Jefferson, figures of "England" and "France" for new Custom House, New York, and to make the medal of award for the Louisiana Purchase Ex- position. Address, 2140 North 12th St .; studio, 2200 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GRAFLY, Daniel Webster:
Member of the Pennsylvania Command- ery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Third Assistant Engineer United States Navy April 21. 1862: Second As- sistant Engineer (Master) July 25, 1866: First Assistant Enginer (Lieutenant) Jan. 1, 1868; resigned and honorably dis- charged April 1. 1873. Elected Nov. 5. 1879. Council of the Commandery May 6. 1986-1983, Address. 200 Girard Ave .. Philadelphia, Pa.
GRAHAM, A. E .:
President of the First National Bank of Grove City. Address. Grove City, Mercer County, Pa.
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GRAHAM. David M .:
President of the Merchants' Trust Com- pany of Mahanoy City.
GRAHAM. George Scott:
Lawyer; born Sept. 13. 1850. at Phila- delphia; received education at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. In 1889 re- ceived degree of LL. D. at Lafayette Col- lage and in 1870 was admitted to the bar. For three years was a member of the Select Council of Philadelphia, also from 1960 to 1899 District Attorney of Phila- delphia County, Pa., being elected for six successive terms of three years each. Jan. 1. 1899, retired to private practice. Married Emma Ellis December 1870, and later. in 1898, married Pauline M. Wall. In 1592 was Delegate to the Republican National Convention; at the University of Pennsylvania is Professor of Criminal Law. Address, 512 Crozier Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
GRAHAM, John:
Railway promotor; born near Newville, Cumberland Co., Pa., Aug. 4. 1843; was educated in a commercial college; became a teller in the National Bank of New- ville; and in 1876 engaged in the tanning industry, which he conducted on a large scale for thirteen years. In 1SS3 was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent Cumberland County, serving through the sessions of 1553-18$5; subsequently became interested in street railway development, and in the autumn of 1890 went to Wilkesbarre, where he saw an excellent opportunity to establish a profitable electric railway. He became one of the principal promo- tors and organizers of the Wilkesbarre & Wyoming Valley Traction Company, which owes its success largely to his earnest and intelligent efforts; became a Director and Treasurer and General Man- ager of the company, which has pros- pered greatly under his control. Address. Wilkesbarre, Pa.
GRAHAM. N. E .:
President of the People's National Bank of East Brady. Address, East Brady, Clarion County. Pa.
GRAHAM, Samuel J .:
Lawyer: born in Lexington, Rockbridge County. Virginia; was educated at the Washington and Ler University; taught school for four years after leaving the
university and studied law while teach- ing; admitted to practice in the courts of South Carolina in 1880. Returning to Lexington, he took the law course at . Washington and Lee, and began the practice of law in Lexington; moved to Pittsburg in 1890 and was admitted to the bar of Allegheny County; has been for three years a member of the Board of Ex- aminers of the Allegheny County bar and is at present Chairman of the Board. Member of the Junta Club, and also of the Pittsburg Golf Club and other social organizations. Address, Frick Building, Pittsburg, Pa.
GRAHAM. Samuel Lindsay:
Lieutenant United States Navy; born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Appointed from Pennsylvania to Naval Academy, July, 1866; graduated, June, 1870; En- sign, July, 1871. Master, June, 1874; Lieu- tenant, November, 1880; Guerriere, Euro- pean Station, 1870-1872; Pacific Station, 1872-1874; landed forces at Honolulu dur- ing riots attending election of King Ka- lakaua; Saranac, Pacific Station, from 1874 to 1875; Tuscarora, Pacific Station, from September, 1875, to August, 1876; Plymouth, 1876-1879; United States Hy- drographic Office, 1879-1880; Constellation. March to June, 1880-Irish Relief cruise; Lancaster, European Station, 18$1-1884; at bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt. and landed with forces to assist in re- storing order until arrival of English troops; at Cronstadt, Russia, during the festivities attending the coronation of the Czar, Alexander III .; Branch Hydro- graphic Office, Baltimore, 1884-18S7; Tren- ton, Pacific Station, 1887, until her wreck at Apia, Samoa, March, 1SS9; at Apia. Samoa, in charge of wrecking party, April, May and June, 1889; Inspector of Steel at Linden Steel Works, September, 1889, to November, 1892; Navy Yard Washington, November, 1892, to March. 1893; Bancroft, March, 1893. to July, 1993: taking part in Naval Review of 1893; in- capacitated for further active duty hy disease contracted at Apia, Samoa, while engaged in wrecking Trenton and Van- dalia, and retired Dec. 25, 1893. Ordered on active duty during Spanish-American war; at United States Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal., May, 1898; detached from active duty, February, 1999; ordered again to active duty. June, 1902; Recorder of Board on Labor Employment; also senior member of the Board of Inspection of Supplies, and Recorder of Travel Exam-
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ining Board; Assistant to Captain of Yard, Navy Yard. Mare Island, Cal. Ad- dress, Mare Island, Cal.
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GRAHAM, S. M .:
President of the First National Bank of Monessen. Address, Monessen, West- moreland County, Pa.
GRAHAM, S. S .:
President of the Second National Bank of Brownsville. Address, Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa.
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GRAHAM, William Gibson:
Member of the Pennsylvania Command- ery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. First Lieutenant 143d Pennsyl- vania Infantry Aug. 26, 1862; Captain, Feb. 4, 1863; honorably discharged for disability Oct. 26, 1863. Elected May 2, 1888. Address, care of Recorder of Loyal Legion, 1535 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
GRAHAM, Wm. H .:
President of Mercantile Trust Company. Born Aug. 3, 1844, in Allegheny, Pa .; was educated in the public schools; Coun- ty Recorder of Deeds, member of Legis- lature of Pennsylvania, and member of Congress. Married Stella M. Swearingen June 27. 1900; served from 1861 to 1865 in Second Virginia Infantry and Fifth West Virginia Cavalry; wounded battle White Sulphur Springs, Va .; is now President Mercantile Trust Company. Vice Presi- dent Central Accident Insurance Com- Treasurer National Fire Proofing Com- pany, Republican. Address, 600 North Ave., West Allegheny, Pa.
GRAMLICH, Christian Frederick:
Member of the Pennsylvania Command- ery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion; Musician Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Nov. 28, 1861; Corporal June 1, 1863; Sergeant Feb. 1, 1$64; dis- charged for promotion Feb. 12, 1865; Sec- ond Lieutenant Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Feb. 12. 1865; First Lieu- tenant May 3, 1865; resigned and honor- ably discharged June 29. 1865; elected Oct. 17. 1SSS. Address, 1503 North Law- rence St., Philadelphia, Pa.
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GRANSBACK, Henry:
State Senator from Philadelphia; was born Jan. 16, 1936, in Philadelphia; at- tended public school until thirteen years of age: apprenticed to learn the trade of moulding; enlisted in 1962 and 1863, under
the call of Governor Curtin; was honor- ably discharged; was Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue for two years, 1864 and 1865; engaged in foundry business for eight years; afterward in scrap iron and metal business; was a member of the House of Representatives, sessions of 1895, 1897 and 1899; was elected to the Senate November. 1900, to fill the va- cancy caused by the death of Hon. George Holzwarth, May 13, 1900. and re-elected for a full term in November, 1902. Ad- dress, 119 Fairmount Ave .. Philadelphia, Pa.
GRANT, Adolph :
Mantel manufacturer; born in London, England, Aug. 9. 1858, and educated at Firusburg College. Emigrating to the United States, he landed in Philadelphia with only fifteen cents in his pocket, sleeping his first night outdoors in Frank- lin Square. After filling several posi- tions, he became engaged in the estab- lishment of James Ritchie, a large pro- ducer of slate mantels, grates, tile work. fenders and similar goods. He remained with this house till 1Sss, and in 1892 formed with Mr. Ritchie the firm of Adolph Grant & Co., which has built up a very large business and is one of the foremost concerns of its kind in the country, employing hundreds of men. and turning out an immense product annually. Mr. Grant bought out Mr. Ritchie in 1896, and is now the sole owner of the business. He is concerned in other affairs, being an active real estate operator, and President of the Hotel Hanover Company. while he has important interests in coal and slate mines and marble quarries. Address. 3259 North Fifteenth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
GRANT. Jeremiah K .:
Lawyer; born in Berks County. Pa. After exhausting the curriculum of the district schools, he entered the Keystone State Normal School at Kutztown, Pa., where he remained a few years, when he left and went under the private tutor- ship of capable instructors. He next entered the University of Pennsylvania Law Department, and was admitted to the bar of Philadelphia in June, 1977, and that of Berks County, at Reading. Pa .. in November, 1878, and subsequently to the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania, and the United States Cir- cuit and District Courts. He has pur- sted an active and lucrative practica. has represented his party (the Demo-
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cratic) as District Attorney and County Solicitor. Mr. Grant is a Director of the Berks County Trust Company. a. Reading financial institution, and is associated with other business
enterprises. Address, Reading, Pa.
GRATZ. Simon:
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Lawyer; born in Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1840. His grandfather was a prominent colonial merchant, being largely engaged in the India trade, and his father. Edward Gratz. took a very active part in public affairs and in aiding the scheme for con- structing the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Gratz graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1855, following with the study of law in the University and under Hon. Garrick Mallery and Hon. Furman Sheppard. He was elected to the Legis- lature of Pennsylvania before he was twenty-one. Declining a re-election, he entered upon the practice of his profes- sion, and soon after was appointed As- sistant City Solicitor, which he held for three years. Mr. Gratz has long been known for his active labors for the ad- vancement of educational interests in Philadelphia. Appointed member of the Board of Education in 1869, he has since served continuously in that body, and has several times been its President. Since 1876 he has been Chairman of the Committee of the Girls' Normal School, which has since that time developed from a comparatively primitive condition into a high school, a normal school, and a commercial high school, with large build- ings, admirably adapted to their purpose. In 1856 Mr. Gratz was appointed on the Board of Revision of Taxes of Philadel- phia. of Which he is now the President. For many years a trustee of the Jefferson Medical College; he has long been the Chairman of the College Committee of the Board. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Public Library and of that of the Phila- delphia Museums, is a life-member of several State historical societies, and is honorary Vice President for Pennsylvania of the Historical Society, of Wisconsin. Address, 1919 Spruce St .. Philadelphia, Pa.
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