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of Sacramento to San Francisco, proceeding thence to Humboldt Bay, where he accepted a position in a sawmill at forty dollars per month, but hard times came on and lumber brought but Little price, so that the mill was shut down after Mr. Maddocks had remained there but three months.
Our subject again returned to San Francisco and and took passage on the steamer Columbia for Puget Sound, landing at Port Gamble in March. 1858. There he found employment at good wages and after working for a short time received a contract for cutting logs to cover a period of one year, after which he purchased an ox team and continued logging for the company for six years. He not only made and saved money, but became one of the prominent and reliable citizens of the community. In the fall of 1863 he was nominated by the Democratic party for the legislature and was elected. He then sold out his logging business to Amos Brown and served in the territorial legislature in the winter of 1863-4. being very active and zeal- ous in doing what he could to promote the best interests of the territory. He made a gratifying record as a valued member.
In the spring of 1864 Mr. Maddocks came to Seattle, and in partner- ship with Amos Brown and John Condon, he built the Occidental Hotel, where the Seattle Hotel now stands. He owned a third interest and took charge of the erection of the building. They purchased the location for fifteen hundred dollars and for about a year conducted the hotel together, after which Mr. Maddocks sold his interest to John Collins, and purchased an interest in a drug business, in connection with Gordon Kellogg. This part- nership continued for about eighteen months, when Mr. Maddocks became sole proprietor and successfully conducted the enterprise for seventeen years, selling out in 1882, since which time he has been engaged only in caring for and superintending his property interests, having invested quite extensively in city and country real estate. He lost quite heavily in the great fire of June, 1889, but before the smoking embers had died down, at the corner of Madi- son and Front streets, he had begun the erection of a new brick building, and thirty days later it was leased for a term of years, the rents for the first year paying for the building. He has been very fortunate in his investments. At one time he purchased a lot for five hundred dollars which recently sold for $70,000, and from the property he had received forty thousand dollars in rents. The lots on which he built his commodious residence, at the cor- ner of Fourth avenue and Cherry street, cost two hundred and fifty dollars. The property is now worth forty thousand dollars. He purchased four hun- dred acres of land on the While river bottom and all of this property he has sold at a good profit with the exception of a tract of seventy acres on which he
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has built a nice summer residence, and is now conducting a dairy, having twenty Durham and Jersey cows, with several good horses. The product of the dairy is sold to the Condensed Milk Factory and he finds relaxation there in superintending his fine ranch and splendid stock. Mr. Maddocks was married at Seattle, in 1866, to Miss Susie Williamson, of New York. She is a valued member of the Episcopal church and Mr. Maddocks be- iongs to the Masonic fraternity, having been made a Mason in Franklin lodge at Port Gamble, in 1862. His life has been one of untiring industry and activity, characterized by honorable dealings with his fellow men. Splendid success has crowned his efforts, yet his prosperity has been so justly won and so worthily used that the most envious cannot grudge him the same. He is to-day one of the most prominent men of the northwest and Seattle's history would be incomplete without the record of his life.
WILLIAM GRANT HARTRANFT.
It is a widely acknowledged fact that one of the most important works to which man can devote his energies is that of teaching, whether it be from the lecture platform, from the pulpit or from the school room. Such work tends to the elevation of man, prepares him for the duties and responsibili- ties of life and causes him to look upon life from a broader standpoint. Pro- fessor Hartranft has gained a prominent position in educational circles as a man of marked ability and to-day is serving as superintendent of schools in King county. He is a native of the state of Michigan, his birth having occurred in the city of Battle Creek, on the Ist of December, 1866. He comes of German Quaker ancestry. His great-grandfather, Tobias Hartranft, cmigrated to Pennsylvania in 1734 and was identified with the Society of Schwenkeld, a branch of the Quaker society having come to America in order to enjoy religious liberty. John F. Hartranft, a cousin of Professor Hartranft, served with much distinction in the great war of the Rebellion and for gallant and meritorious conduct was promoted to the rank of brig- adier general, while later he was elected governor of Pennsylvania, and the legislature of that state has erected a statue to his memory. He was one of the most prominent and influential citizens of the commonwealth and left the impress of his individuality upon its public policy and its substantial de- velopment. Daniel Hartranft, the father of Professor Hartranft. was born in Pennsylvania and is now sixty years of age. He makes his home in Min- neapolis, Minnesota, retired from active business. He has been a life-long Republican and has exercised considerable influence in political affairs. He
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married Miss Effie Stetler, a native of Ohio, and a representative of an old castern family that early established a home in the Buckeye state. Four sons and three daughters were born of this marriage and the mother departed this life in the thirty-eiglith year of her age. Two of the daughters, Mattie and Ethel, are now residents of Seattle, making their home with him whose name introduces this review.
Professor Hartranft was educated in the public schools of Wisconsin. At the age of seventeen years he entered upon what he has made his life work, the profession of teaching, being employed in the public schools of bis native state until 1889, when he came to Washington. Here he accepted the position of principal of the school at Bucoda and was appointed on the board of teachers' examiners at Olympia. He taught at Port Orchard, while in 1893 he became principal of one of the city schools of Seattle. Under his careful guidance the school made rapid and satisfactory progress, many improvements being introduced. The people of King county manifested their confidence in him by electing him to the office of county superintendent of schools. He was a candidate for the position in 1898, but in that year was de- feated by a majority of ninety-seven out of a vote of thirteen thousand. Nearly the entire ticket suffered defeat, but he polled a much larger vote than was given to many of the candidates. Professor Hartranft was later appointed principal of the Queen Ann School in Seattle and in 1900 was again unani- mously nominated for the position of superintendent of schools of the county. He made a successful canvass throughout the county and at different places displayed the text books which had been adopted by the state board of education and which he believed were totally inadequate to the needs of a first-class educational system. The people recognized the correctness of his views and gave their endorsement thereto by electing him to the office by one of the largest majorities given to any candidate on the ticket. Professor Hartranft at once entered upon the duties of the office and with much energy undertook the work of improving the schools of the county. He visited the different schools and organized the county into five districts, in which teachers' associations are held once a month. There papers are read and addresses are delivered on methods of teaching and this plan is proving both beneficial and interesting and has contributed in a large measure to the progress of the schools. The Professor deserves the credit of having introduced this system into the west. His efforts against the text books have prevailed and those which were in use when he began his cam- paign have been discarded throughout the whole state. Only words of com-
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mendation are heard concerning the work of Professor Hartranit, whose zeal and interest in his work inspires those who labor under him.
In 1890 was celebrated the marriage of the Professor and Miss Mary Adams, an accomplished teacher and lady of superior intelligence and re- finement. She was born in Wisconsin and is a daughter of James N. Adams, who at the time of his death was the nearest living relative of John Quincy Adams. Mrs. Hartranft was a teacher in the Ellsworth public schools, and both the Professor and his wife are members of the Plymouth Congrega- tional church. He also belongs to the Masonic fraternity and has taken all of the degree of the Scottish Rite up to and including the thirty-second. He is connected with the Woodmen of the World, and has been a stanch Repub- lican since attaining his majority. Both he and his wife occupy a very en- viable position in social circles where true worth and intelligence are received as the passports into good society. It would be almost tautological in this connection to enter into any series of statements as showing our subject to be a man of broad knowledge and scholarly attainments, for these have been shadowed forth between the lines of this review. Though a man of strong convictions and fearless in their defense. he is always gracious and considerate in advancing his views. He is a man of strong individuality, keen mentality and of broad humanitarian spirit, whose interest in his fel- low men is sincere, while his work is ever permeated by a desire to advance the cause of education, which is the bulwark and strength of this nation. During the year 1902 Professor Hartranft attracted attention as one of the leading instructors in the teachers' institutes of the state.
VOLLY P. HART.
Volly P. Hart, to whose life history we now direct attention, has by earnest endeavor attained a marked success in business affairs, has gained the respect and confidence of men and is recognized as one of the distinctively representative citizens of Seattle. He is the general manager of the New York Life Insurance Company in Washington, and has that keen discrimin- tion and sagacity in business affairs which when combined with energy and industry lead to success.
Mr. Hart is a native son of the Blue Grass state, his birth occurring at Hartford, Ohio county, Kentucky, in December, 1855, and he is of English and Scotch descent. His ancestors were among the early pioneers of Vir- ginia, and in a very early day the paternal grandfather of our subject locate.] in Kentucky, where the father, John K. Hart, was born. He was there
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married to Elizabeth Woodward, whose ancestors were also from Virginia and Kentucky. When our subject was but two years of age his father was shot, being mistaken for another man, and thus a truly noble life was sacri- ficed and a wife and two little sons were bereft of a loving husband and father. His widow survived until the age of fifty-three years and the eklest son, John K., died in Los Angeles, California.
Volly P. Hart was reared and received his education in his southern home, and when the time came for him to engage in the active battle of life on his own responsibility he entered the employ of a railroad company, eventually attaining to the position of conductor. For a number of years he was with the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and for a few years there- after was an employe of the Missouri Pacific Company, at the expiration of which period he was caught in a wreck, thus being incapacitated from further railroad service. Since arriving at mature years he had given a stanch sup- port to Democratic principles, and was elected by his party comptroller of the city of Sedalia, Missouri. On the expiration of his second term in that office he was appointed by President Cleveland as postmaster of that city, and served during the remainder of the latter's administration. The year 1898 witnessed the arrival of Mr. Hart at Seattle, and since that time he has filled the position of general manager of the New York Life Insurance Company, his territory covering the state of Washington. His systematic business methods, his sound judgment, his enterprise and his laudable amb :- tion have all contributed to make his business career a prosperous one, and since assuming his present relations the business of the company has in- creased threefold.
The marriage of Mr. Hart occurred in 1880, when Miss Kate R. Varey lecame his wife. She is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a descendant of one of America's most distinguished families, being a relative of ex-United States Senator Charles Summer and of Chief Justice Salmon I. Chase. The union has been blessed with four children,-Lela, Marion, Kate and Payton. Mr. Ilart is a member of the order of Railway Conductors and of the Knights of Pythias. He enjoys the high regard of his fellow men in all the walks of life, and is widely and favorably known in Seattle and King county.
ROLLIN VALENTINE ANKENY.
In financial circles of Seattle, Rollin Valentine Ankeny is well known, for he is now acceptably filling the position of cashier in the Puget Sound National Bank. He was born in Freeport, Illinois, on the Ist of Septem-
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ber, 1865, and comes of French and German ancestry. The Ankeny family was early established in Washington county, Maryland, and representa- tives of the name were conspicuous in connection with events which mark the history of Maryland in pioneer times and during the period of the Rev- olution. Ewalt Ankeny, the great-great-grandfather of our subject, joined the Colonial forces at the time when the Colonies threw off the yoke of British oppression and became captain of the Fifth Company of the Bedford county. Virginia, militia. He served throughout the war and his efforts were of value in promoting the cause of his country. Peter Ankeny, the great-grandfather of our subject, was a citizen of Maryland in early life but became one of the pioneer settlers of Ohio, while Joseph, the grand- father, was born in the Buckeye state and later became a factor in its busi- ness affairs, carrying on merchandising there. His son, Rollin V. Ankeny. Sr., was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, in 1830, and for many years was engaged in the drug business but is now retired from active busi- ness and makes his home in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Sarah Irving, a lady of Scotch ancestry, and unto them were born five children but only two are now living, and the mother has also passed away.
Mr. Ankeny of this review was educated in Des Moines, Iowa, where his parents removed during his early youth. He also entered upon his busi- ness career there as collection clerk in the Citizens National Bank and was associated with that financial institution for five years, during which time hiis close application, his ability and his fidelity won him promotion and when he severed his connection with the bank he was filling the position of bookkeeper. In 1888 he came to Seattle to accept a position in the Puget Sound National Bank, and since that time he has assisted in the conduct of the affairs of this institution, filling all positions up to and including that of cashier. He is now acceptably serving in the last named capacity, his incumbency continuing for more than six years. In 1895 the bank was cap- italized for six hundred thousand dollars and it does a very large business. .All of the officers, from Jacob Furth, the president, down, are considered 1.cople of the highest ability, known as financiers of worth and regarded as reliable business men throughout the city. Mr. Ankeny devotes his entire energies to the duties of the office. Always courteous and considerate with patrons of the bank, he is at the same time ever alive to the interests of the institution which he represents and his labors have contributed not a little to its splendid reputation.
In 1890 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Ankeny and Miss Eleanor Randolph, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and a daughter of Jacob Ran-
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dolphi of that city. They now have one son, Irvine. Their attractive home is situated at No. 812 Second avenue, west, and its characteristic hospi- tality is enjoyed by their large circle of friends. Mr. Ankeny votes with the Republican party and socially is connected with the Elks and the Ma- sonic fraternities. Throughout his entire business career he lias been iden- tified with banking and is thoroughly familiar with this important depart- ment of business in every particular. He occupies an unassailable position in financial circles at Seattle and the city numbers him among the valued additions to its business ranks.
JAMES R. HAYDEN.
James Rudolph Hayden, cashier of the People's Savings Bank, is one of the state's best known and highly esteemed citizens. He has resided in Seattle for more than twenty years, making a most creditable record as a thoroughly reliable and successful business man. His course has ever been deserving of commendaion, for not only is he trustworthy in business, but as a public official he has manifested his fidelity to the public trusts and when his country was involved in civil war he was found among the loyal defenders of the Union upon southern battle-fields.
Mr. Hayden was born in Oswego county, New York, February 22, 1837. and is of Irish lineage. His father, James R. Hayden, was born in Dublin, and in his native city was married to Miss Alesia Connoly. In the year 1835 he severed the ties that bound him to his native land and sailed for the new world, locating first in Canada, but after a short time taking up his residence in Oswego county, New York. The mother of our subject died when he was only three years old, and it was also his misfortune to lose his father by death when he was but six years old. He was then reared until his tourteenth year by a family named Fagan, who removed to Chicago, Illinois, in 1850. There he was sent to school and afterward was employed in the gallery of Mr. Straw, a celebrated photographer of that city, in whose studio he was working when the great Civil war burst upon the country. In answer to President Lincoln's call for volunteers to put down the great rebellion he enlisted on the 14th of April, and served in the state forces until the 16th of June, when he joined Company .A. Nineteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with which he served in Missouri, Kentucky, Alabama. Georgia and Ten nessee. The first important battle in which he participated was at Stone river, and later he met the enemy in the engagements at Chattanooga, Resaca, Missionary Ridge and Kenesaw Mountain. Ile was with General Sherman
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in the Atlanta campaign and at all times was found at his post of duty, faith- ful to the cause which he esponsed. In the engagement at Missionary Ridge he was hit in the belt by a ball which knocked the breath out of him, and he had other very narrow escapes, but was never seriously injured. White in service in Chicago he was a member of Colonel Ellsworth's Zouaves and was recommended by many of the members of his regiment for the office of colonel, but served instead as a staff and ordnance officer. In March, 1870; he was presented with a magnificent watch by the Chicago Zouaves.
After being mustered out Mr. Hayden returned to Chicago and filled the position of supervisor of West Chicago for two years, while for several years he was deputy sheriff. In 1870 he was appointed by President Grant to the position of assessor of internal revenue for Washington and served in that capacity from 1876 until 1884. He was afterward appointed receiver in the Washington land office, with headquarters at Olympia, and filled that position for three years, after which he was for a time in the insurance and real-estate business. In 1885 he was appointed receiver of the land office at Seattle, and entered upon the duties of the position just six days before the great fire which devastated the city. His tenure of that office continued until August, 1890, and then on his retirement from that position he aided in or- ganizing the People's Savings Bank, of Seattle, since which time he has been its cashier and manager. Under his able conduct the business of the bank has continually increased and each year the institution has been able to declare good dividends, showing that the business is conducted profitably. It is now numbered among the solid financial institutions in this part of the state.
In 1863 Mr. Hayden was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Daul, a natives of New York city, and unto them have been born seven children, of whom four are yet living The elder son, John L., is a graduate of the West Point Military Academy, and is now a captain of United States Ar- tillery. James Rudolph is now in Alaska. The elder daughter is Mrs. Wellington Park, of Walla Walla, and the younger daughter, Alesia Ada- line Louisa, is at home with her parents. Mr. Hayden has erected a de- lightful residence on one of the beautiful sites of Seattle, and the family enjoy the highest regard of all with whom they have been associated. He is a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic and was senior vice commander in Chicago, and in Olympia past commander of George H. Thomas Post. He is also a past commander of the military order of the Loyal Legion for the state of Washington, and takes an active interest in everything pertaining to military affairs. He was made a Master Mason in Chicago, in 1868, was past master of Olympia Lodge and deputy grand
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master in 1874. also grand master of the territory of Washington in 1875. He is a past high priest of Olympia Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., and has attained the thirty-third degree of the Scottish rite, being the only active thir- ty-third brother in the state of Washington and Alaska. He has been the active thirty-third of the Southern jurisdiction of the United States since 1883. He is undoubtedly the most eminent representative of the order in this state, thoroughly familiar with the work of the craft in all its departments and promotes the cause materially through his well directed efforts in its behalf. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and has been a lifelong Republican. never swerving in his allegiance to the party which he believes contains the best elements of good government. From 1891 to 1895 he was a member and the president of the board of regents of the State University and it was during his incumbency that the buildings were erected. His life has been varied in service, constant in honor, fearless in conduct and stainless in reputation, and his career has been one of activity, full of incidents and results.
FRED E. SANDER.
Mr. Sandler has been actively and extensively connected with railroad building in the northwest. Through this means he has assisted in opening up to civilization a vast region with unlimited resources, providing for every kind of labor, giving homes to the miner, the farmer and the commercial man. The advent of railroads has marked advancing civilization in all conn- tries, and has been the means of uniting the different portions of America, making it an inseparable union. The labors of Mr. Sanders have therefore been of such a character that his efforts have benefited the public as well as advanced his individual prosperity.
From his boyhood up to the time he came to Seattle he was a sailor. The year 1880 witnessed his arrival in this city, where he first engaged in bookkeeping. In the meantime he read law under the direction of the Hlou. William H. White, now supreme judge of the state. He also began to invest in city real estate and a little later became interested in the building of street railroads. He built the Yessler avenue cable line, which he owned for a number of years, and also constructed the Grant street electric line. He was one of ten who built the Front street line, and one of those who built the James street lines, and was the original mover in the enterprise of building a line between Seattle and Tacoma. He is still extensively engaged in rail- road enterprises. Since 1883 his office has been located at the southeast cor-
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ner of Yessler Way and First avenue south. Here he was burned out in. the great conflagration of 1889 and met with a large loss, but immediately he resumed business at the old place. He has made a number of additions to the city of Seattle, and in connection with others has done much building. He is still engaged in the erection of public buildings and private residences, also in otherwise improving the city. For years his attention has been chiefly devoted to real-estate dealing and to railroad construction, and his efforts along these lines have become of great volume and importance.
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