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A. A. ANDERSON, dealer in jewelry, watches, pianos, organs and sewing machines, and is also interested in mining in this county and Black Hills, D. T., was born in Sweden June 11, 1842; came to this country in 1864; came to Lake Superior the same year; located in Houghton, and engaged in mining. Three years later, he came to Marquette County and engaged in mining, and in 1871 established his present business in Ishpeming, and has successfully conducted the business since. He carries a large stock, has a large trade, and is the oldest jewelry house here. In 1876, he was elected Sheriff of this county, and re—elected in 1878, and has held the office four years; has also served as City Alderman. He married Miss A. Dorothea Lundahl, a native of Sweden, April, 1866. They have three children—Mary, Andrew and Ernst.
WILLIAM ANDREWS, dealer in fresh and salted meats, is a native of England, and was born October 3, 1849; emigrated to this country and came to Lake Superior in 1870; was engaged in contracting and working in the mines for five years, and was engaged in butcher business at Champion four years, and established his present business at Ishpeming in 1879; has a good trade. In June, 1873, he married Miss Louise Wasley, a +native of England. They have three children—Elizabeth J., William J. and Albert W.
ELIE ARCHAMBAULT, contractor and builder, is a native of Canada, and was born in 1845. He grew up and learned his trade there; came to Marquette County in 1865, but did not remain but one year; returned to Montreal and worked there, and worked at his trade in New York, Detroit and Chicago; came here and established his present business in 1877. He married Miss Merceline Lebeau, from Canada in 1858. They have seven children—Ella, Delia, Georgianna, Pacific, Florence, Fred and Ovid.
H. ASGAARD, manufacturer and dealer in furniture, was born in Norway February 20, 1843. He emigrated to America in 1869, and came to Marquette County the same year; worked at trade of carpenter for several years; then came here and worked in furniture business four years; then bought the property where he is now located, and since then has carried on the business here; he has been successful, and has built up a good trade, and has the oldest furniture business in Ishpeming. He had nothing when he came to Lake Superior. He married Miss Carrie Tislov, a native of Norway, December 25, 1878.
REV. ANDRUS F. ASHLEY, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Ishpeming, is a native of Summit County, Ohio, and easily traces his parentage to those Puritans and Huguenots who so earnestly contended for the faith and freedom of conscience. His father was Anson Ashley, of Berkshire County, Mass., and his mother, Miranda Fenn, of New Haven County, Conn. Well furnished with a literary and medical education, Mr. Ashley removed to Missouri, where he was engaged in a lucrative practice when the war of the rebellion came with confusion and sorrow. Entering the Union army as Surgeon, he served through two campaigns, when he was compelled by ill-health to resign. He then removed to Illinois, where he again built up an extensive practice. In 1870, the Presbytery of Schuyler ordained him to the work of the ministry after due trial and examination. After six years of acceptable service as pastor and missionary, he accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Ill., in 1876, from whence he was called to Ishpeming in 1880, where he continues to enjoy prosperity and pleasure in the work of the ministry. Mr. Ashley was married in 1860 to Miss Angie R. Longley, of Franklin County, Mass. They have three children living.
H. B. BACON, State agent Washington Life Insurance Company for the Upper Peninsula, is a native of Oswego County, N. Y., and was born April 1, 1826. His parents were Hudson and Mary Bacon. His father came West to Wisconsin in 1835. He came to Chicago on the schooner Essex, and from there started on foot with a pack on his back alone up the lake shore through what was then a wilderness. He was taken sick and came near dying, but reached the point on the lake shore where Kenosha now is, and located that place, and built the first shanty, the first log house and the first house and store. The subject of this sketch grew up and received his education in Wisconsin, and came to Lake Superior, to Marquette County, in 1873; he opened the Goodrich Mine, and for five years had the management of the working of the mine; then accepted the position of special agent of the Washington Life Insurance Company, and two years later was appointed State agent of the company for the Upper Peninsula, and since then has held that position with this popular company, which does the largest business in life insurance on the Upper Peninsula. Mr. Bacon was connected in 1878 with the Iron Home, and had charge of the paper for a time. He was united in marriage, July 4, 1858, to Miss Sallie Tibbets, a native of Maine. They have four children—Elvina May, Hastings B., Jr., Myrta and Marion Edna.
WILLIAM M. BARTLE, Captain at the Salisbury Mine, is a native of Cornwall, England, and was born April 4, 1844; he emigrated to the United States in 1866, and came to Lake Superior in 1869, to Marquette County, and worked at the Champion Mine six years; then came with this company in 1877 to the Salisbury Mine, and since then for the past five years has been Captain at that mine. In 1863, he married Miss E. J. Timby, a native of Cornwall, England. They have three sons—William A., John and Frances—and seven daughters—Ellen, Jane, Bessie, Minnie, Lottie, Annie and Flora.
AUGUST BEERLING, Captain New York Mine, was born in Sweden February 22, 1842. After reaching manhood, he emigrated to America in 1864, and came to Lake Superior the same year; worked in the copper mines one year, and then came here and worked in the Washington Mine two years; then a short time with the Jackson Mine, and since then has worked for the Superior, Barnum, Cleveland and New York Mines. He has held his present position since January 1, 1881. He married Miss Lena Hoglof, a native of Sweden, April 17, 1864. They have three children—David A., Henry B., John O.
FREDERICK BRAASTED, of the firm of F. Braasted & Co., general merchants, was born in Norway January 1, 1847. After reaching manhood, he emigrated to this country in 1868, and came the same year to Marquette County, and entered a store as a clerk; served several years in that capacity, and in 1873 established his present business, and since then has successfully conducted the business here. The firm have, aside from their general store, a store for clothing and one for flour and feed, and sell more goods than any house in Ishpeming. Mr. Braasted holds the office of Alderman, and also held the same office in 1873. He had nothing when he carne here, and his success is owing to his own efforts. He was married to Miss Ingeborg Knutson, a native of Norway, in August, 1876. They have three children—Ida, Arvid and Julius.
CONRAD CARLSON, editor Svenska Posten (the Swedish Post), was born in Sweden February 29, 1852. He received his education there. At nineteen, he came to this country, and located in Marquette County. Held the position of book-keeper for the firm of Myers, Wright & Co. for six years. He engaged in his present occupation in August, 1882. Hs holds the office of City Clerk; was elected in 1880, and served two years; was re-elected in April, 1882. In 1877, Mr. Carlson was united in marriage to Miss Emma Helen Lundahl, a native of Sweden. They have two sons—Charles Knut and John Conrad.
J. CASSIN, dealer in fresh and salted meats, was born in Quebec, Canada, June 5, 1840; came to Michigan in 1870, and in 1873 located at Ishpeming. He engaged in business with his brother in 1880, and they have a good trade. He married Margaret Crane, from Nova Scotia, May 17, 1874. They have three children—Bridget M., Thomas and Anne.
M. CASSIN, of the firm of M. & J. Cassin, dealers in fresh and salted meats, is a native of Canada, and was born at St. Gabriel, Quebec, November 28, 1842. After reaching manhood, he came to Michigan, and located at Ishpeming in 1873, and worked in market for some years; he established his present business in 1880, and they have built up a good trade. He was married, April 18, 1875, to Mrs. Annie Hamilton. a native of Canada.
GEORGE CHOPAT, proprietor Commercial House, is a native of Louisiana, and was born July 4, 1840. He grew up and received his education in Missouri. He has followed his business of professional cook and caterer in the larger cities of the United States; came to Lake Superior in 1878, and was at the Cozzens House one season; then came to Ishpeming and opened the Commercial House; he is also engaged in the commission business, and has a good shipping trade. In 1872, Mr. Chopat was united in marriage to Miss Anna Harris, of Pennsylvania.
NELS CLIFTON, dealer in ready-made clothing and gents' furnishing goods and hats and caps, was born in Norway May 5, 1855. He emigrated to this country in 1873, and came to Marquette County the same year; engaged in mining for five years; then entered a grocery store; was there one year, and then went in dry goods and clothing store, where he remained three years. He established his Present business in the fall of 1881, and is building up a good trade. Mr. Clifton was united in marriage, February 20, 1882, to Miss Johanna Melby, a native of Norway.
C. D. COLE, photograph artist, is a native of New York and was born in Erie County February 1, 1852; lived there, until thirteen years of age, and came to Like Superior in 1865 and learned the photograph business in Marquette, Saginaw and Ishpeming. Since 1880 has had the management of the business here.
H. H. COLE, of the firm of Cole Brothers, boiler manufacturers, is a native of Toronto, Canada, and was born July 28, 1853; came to Lake Superior in 1864; lived in the copper region until 1870; then came to Marquette, where he learned his trade. In October, 1881, he and his brother engaged in business. They are building up a good business in making and repairing all kinds of boiler work.
W. T. COLE, of the firm of Cole Bros., boiler-makers, is a native of Canada, and was born in the city of Toronto April 8, 1852; he came to Lake Superior in 1864, and lived in the copper region until 1870, then came to Marquette County; he learned his trade in Marquette and in the shops of the Michigan Central Railroad at Jackson; he and his brother established their present business in October, 1881; they manufacture all kinds of boiler work; he belongs to the I. O. O. F. He married Miss Maggie R. Frink of Marquette, December 6, 1876. She was from Port Sarnia, Canada. They have three children—James R., Sarah and an infant daughter, Lulu.
JOSEPH COUVE, policeman, was born in Montreal March 12, 1843; came to Lake Superior in 1863; lived in Marquette until 1875, when he came to Ishpeming; he has held his present position for the past two years. He married Josephine Grew from Ottawa, Canada, in 1863; they have five sons and three daughters—Joseph, Fred, Charlie, John, Albert, Hattie, Sophia and Josephine.
S S. CURRY, President Beaufort Iron Company, is a native of Canada, and was born June 12, 1840; received his education there, and, after reaching manhood, came to Lake Superior; after spending one year in the copper country, he came to Marquette County, and entered the employ of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, and remained with that company for a year or two; then engaged in mineral explorations, mining and contracting, and, since then, for many years has been successfully identified with those interests. He holds the position of President and Superintendent of the Beaufort Mine, and is also Superintendent of the Titan Mine, and is a Director of the Metropolitan Mining Company, in the Felch Mountain district. Mr. Curry is one of the oldest settlers of Ishpeming; he came here to reside when Marquette Township was the only township in the county. In 1875, he was elected to the State Legislature from the District, and has also held town and school offices. Mr. Curry was united in marriage November 13,1867, to Miss Elizabeth Stoup of Ann Arbor, Mich. They have one son, George A., and one daughter, Anna Bella. They lost one daughter, Libbie May, and one son, John Carlisle.
CAPT. H. DIAMOND, Superintendent of Pittsburgh & Lake Angeline Company, is a native of New York State, and was born in Dutchess County November 20, 1823; came to Lake Superior in 1857, and located at Marquette, and engaged as clerk for P. M. Everett; afterward entered the employ of the Lake Superior Iron Company, and remained there until 1863; then accepted the superintendency of the Pittsburgh & Lake Angeline Company, and, since then, for the past nineteen years, has held that position. Capt. Diamond was united in marriage to Miss Ella C. Lions, a native of Connecticut, November 5, 1879; they have one son—Harvey Diamond, Jr., born July 28, 1880.
P. H. DONOHUE, of the firm of Donohue Bros., general merchants, of Canada, was born in Kingston January 1, 1846; his parents came to Wisconsin when he was very young; he came to Ishpeming in 1870, and, with his brother, established their present business. They are the oldest merchants in Ishpeming without change of firm or location, and they have built up a large and successful business. Mr. Donohue has held the office of Town Trustee, and has served as member of the School Board for six years. He married Miss Ellen O'Brien from Cedarburg, Wis., July 9, 1872. They have four children—Mary J., Cornelius F., Ellen C., William P. Lost one daughter—Alice.
T. F. DONOHUE, of the firm of Donohue Bros., general merchants, of Washington County. Wis., was born May 15,1850; came to the Upper Peninsula when only fourteen years of age, to Ontonagon, and came to Ishpeming, and with his brother, established their present business in 1870, in the same location on the corner now occupied by their large and commodious block; they carry a large stock of goods, and transact a large and extensive trade. The firm of Donohue Bros. is the oldest mercantile house without change of firm or location in Ishpeming. Mr. Donohue has been a member of the Board of Education for five years, and is now Supervisor from the Third Ward. He was united in marriage to Miss Julia A. McKenna from Negaunee, November 4, 1878. They have two children—Dennis G. and Francis T.
O. W. DOOLITTLE, Agent Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon Railroad, was born in Oswego, N. Y., February 7, 1831; his parents came West to Wisconsin in 1836, and were among the earliest settlers in that State. They built the second house erected in Kenosha. Mr. Doolittle came to Marquette in 1868; located in Negaunee as agent of the Chicago & North-Western Railway; remained there six years. In 1874, came to Ishpeming as agent to the M., H. & O. R. R., and, since then, has held the position.
JOHN P. DOUSMAN, of the firm of Myers & Dousman, general merchants.
DR. JOHN F. O. DOWELL, physician, is a native of Sweden, and was born August 29, 1839, and attended school there, and was educated for the ministry; came to this country in 1859; went to Illinois and attended the State University at Springfield; he studied medicine and graduated at Hahnemann Medical College in 1869; was ordained minister in Chicago. He came to Ishpeming in 1873, and, since then, has been engaged in the practice of medicine and teaching; held the office of Justice of the Peace four years.
O. E. DOWNING, book-keeper and paymaster of the Lake Superior Iron Company, was born in Charlestown, Mass., January 27, 1824; he was raised in that State and received his education there; he was actively engaged in business in Boston for many years, and, in 1876, came to Lake Superior, and located in Ishpeming, and was appointed book-keeper and paymaster of the Lake Superior Iron Company, and since then has held that position. Soon after coming here, the was licensed as a local preacher in the M. E. Church, and is now serving his third year as pastor in charge of the Stoneville M. E. Church. He has held the office of Alderman for the past four years, and is now President protem of the City Council. Mr. Downing, since coming here, has been actively identified with educational and religious interests of the city.
FRED J. EGGAN, dealer in wines and liquors„ was born in Norway January 7, 1852; he emigrated to this country in 1871, and came to Lake Superior and began mining; he engaged in his present business in 1875, and has carried it on since; held the office of Constable four years, and now holds the office of Deputy Sheriff. He married Miss Jennie Anderson, a native of Norway, February 12, 1881. They have one son—Julius Milford Eggan.
C. R. ELY, manager hardware business of W. H. Swift, is a native of Monroe County, N. Y., and was born December 28, 1848; he grew up and attended school there; after reaching manhood, came to Lake Superior and located at Ishpeming in 1869, and entered a hardware store, and, since then, for the past twelve years, has been connected with the trade here most of the time. He came with Mr. Swift in 1880, and since then has had the active management of the business. Mr. Ely was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ward, a native of New York State, September 1, 1873. They have three children—George, Irene and Spencer.
WILLIAM FARRELL, architect and superintendent, was born in Utica, N. Y., March 8, 1837; his parents came West in 1842, and settled in Milwaukee County, Wis. He received his education in Wisconsin, and learned his business in that State and in Minnesota; was located in St. Paul six years; he afterward practiced three years in Kansas City, Mo., and was there married to Mrs. Anna Young November 11, 1872. He came to the Lake Superior region in 1873. The panic of that year and the depression following, brought building to a stand-still in this region, and Mr. F. returned to Wisconsin and spent three years in Stevens Point. With the return of prosperity in 1879, he located in Ishpeming, Mich., where he now resides and is doing a good business. He has been actively engaged in designing and superintending the erection of buildings from 1867 to;the present time, and has had a large and varied experience. He is the only professional architect in the Upper Peninsula, and is a mane of ability and integrity.
J. N. FOHRMAN, professor of Vocal and instrumental music, was born at Green Bay, Wis., July 25, 1849; he grew up in that State, and, at an early age, developed a taste for music, and pursued his musical studies in Milwaukee. In 1873, he moved to Marquette County, and engaged in teaching music in Negaunee. In 1877, went to Europe, and pursued his musical studies at Stuttgart, Berlin and Dresden Conservatories, and also took private lessons of Herman Scholtz. In 1881, he returned from abroad, and since then has been engaged in teaching in Ishpeming, Marquette and Negaunee, Mich. He and his brother are agents for the best musical instruments.
JOHN FUNKE, dealer in groceries and provisions, is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia April 30, 1850; emigrated to this country when only twelve years of age, and came to Lake Superior; arrived in the copper region May 6, 1862; remained there sixteen years; came to Marquette County in 1878, and came to Ishpeming and established his present business in October, 1881, and is building up a nice trade. He married Miss Mary Giddings from Oakland County, Mich., October 8, 1874. They have three children—Edna, Engelbert and Cora.
PETER E. GINGRASS, proprietor American House, is a native of Canada, and was born August 13, 1839; he lived there until twelve years of age, then removed to New York State, and lived there until 1863, then came to Lake Superior and lived in the copper district eleven years; had charge of the dock and warehouse and supply stock. He came to Marquette County in 1874, and located at Ishpeming, and engaged in contracting and mining. In May, 1880, opened the American House, and engaged in hotel business. He also owns a farm. In 1856, he married Miss Victoria Pettet, of Oswego County, N. Y. They have five children—Joseph, Mary Louise, Eddie, Peter and Nellie.
REV. G. GJERTSEN, pastor Norwegian Church, was born in Bergen, Norway, February 16, 1853; from an early age he attended school, and his preparatory education was received there; he entered college where he spent two years of his collegiate course; then came to America in 1868; entered Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, and graduated in 1871. He pursued his theological studies there for three years, preparing himself for chair in Greek, and graduated in 1874; he received a call to the pastorate of a church in Rochester, Minn., and remained there for eight years, and in the fall of 1881, accepted a call to the pastorate of the Norwegian Church here. Mr. Gjertsen was united in marriage May 28, 1879, to Miss Elizabeth A. Johnson, a native of Rochester, Minn. They have one daughter—Lena Louise.
B. GLOCKE, manufacturer and dealer in cigars and tobacco, is a native of Germany, and was born May 27, 1853; emigrate to America in 1867, and came to Negaunee in 1873; worked at his trade there, and two years later came to Ishpeming, and established his present business, and has built up a good trade, and is the oldest cigar manufacturer here. He married Miss Barbara Butscher, from Negaunee, November 17, 1874. He belongs to the order of Foresters.
OLOF HALGREN, foreman brass wire mine, is a native of Sweden, and was born April 4, 1851. He emigrated to America in 1872, and. came to Marquette County the same year, and began work at the Cleveland Mine, and was with that company eight years, and was afterward appointed foreman at the brass wire mine. He married Miss Hannah Holen July 31, 1881; she was horn in Sweden.
CHARLES F. HALL, agent Frasier's lumber yard, is a native of Lake Superior, and was born at L'Anse October 13, 1854; grew up and attended school there; went to Marquette, and entered store as clerk, where he remained three years; then received an appointment in the light-house service, and held that position three years. For the past four years, he has been with Mr. Frasier, and is now agent in charge of the business here. Mr. Hall married Miss Hannah Heiser, from Marquette, January 21, 1874. They have one son—Willie and have lost one daughter—Lillian.
JOHN HANSON, Justice of the Peace, is a native of Denmark, and was born in the city of Copenhagen March 17, 1849; emigrated to this country in 1868, and came to Marquette County in 1871; located at Ishpeming and ran an engine at the New York Mine two years; he was elected Justice of the Peace in 1878; held the office four years, and was re-elected this spring for a term of four years; he married Miss Elizabeth Waggy, from Wyoming, Jones Co., Iowa, July 28, 1871. They have four children—William A.. Annie E., John L., Thurza B.
G. W. HAYDEN, attorney at law, is a native of Michigan and was born at Charlotte, Eaton County, October 23, 1850; he grew up and received his education in this State, taking a law course, and graduated in 1871 in the Law Department at the State University of Michigan. Two years later, he came to Marquette County; located at Ishpeming, and since then has successfully practiced his profession here.
T. C. HINSDALE, attorney at law, is a native of Michigan, and was born in Grand Rapids August 14, 1844; he grew up and received his education in this State. After completing his literary course, he studied law, and graduated at Harvard Law School in 1866; he located in Chicago, and engaged in the practice of law; he was elected Justice of the Peace in 1871, and held that office four years; he came to Negaunee in the fall of 1881, and associated with Mr. Adams, and since then has successfully practiced his profession here. Mr. Hinsdale was united in marriage, October 24, 1872, to Miss Charlotte Chatfield, of the city of Chicago.
HENRY HARWOOD, dealer in drugs and medicines, books, stationery, toilet and fancy articles, was born on the Isle of Wight February 2, 1850. He came to Toronto, Canada, when seven years of age, and grew to manhood there; came to Marquette County in 1869, and located in Ishpeming. Entered the drug store of Ropes & Co., and remained there seven years. In 1876, he went to California, and spent one year on the Pacific coast; returned the following year and established his present business, and has built up a good trade. Mr. Harwood was married September 2, 1874, to Miss Ellen Northmore, a native of England.
PETER HENRIKSEN, dealer in fresh and salted meats, was born in Denmark March 4, 1850. He emigrated to America in 1871, and came here the same year and began working in the mines. In 1877, he established his present business, and has carried it on since, and has, by close attention to business, built up a good trade.
E. HILL, dealer in groceries and provisions, is a native of Ohio, and was born in the city of Cincinnati September 15,1844. His parents removed to Iowa in 1850. Upon the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted in Company A, Seventh Iowa Infantry. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Belmont, and was confined at Memphis, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Macon and in Libby Prison; was again taken prisoner near Resaca, Ga., while serving on scout duty, and was held six months at Chawtuba. He was in a great many battles, and served until the close of the war. In 1872, he came to Ishpeming and entered a store; established his present business in October, 1881, and has built up a large trade. He was married, May 15, 1867, to Miss Josephine Day, a native of Muscatine, Iowa. They have two children—Fred and Bennie; lost two daughters in infancy.
GILBERT HODGKIN, proprietor livery stable and contractor, is a native of Jackson, Mich., and was born February 9, 1845. His parents came to Lake Superior and located in Marquette in 1848, and were among the earliest settlers here. He grew up here and engaged in contracting, and has carried on that business for twenty years. In 1868, he engaged in the livery business, and since then, for the past fourteen years, has done the leading business here, and has a large stock. In 1867, he married Miss Mary Adams, of Chicago. She died in 1875, leaving two children—Randolph and Emma. In 1878, he married Miss Julia Ward, from St. Charles, Ill. They have one daughter—May.
A. HOLMBOE, physician and surgeon, is a native of Tromsoe, Norway, and was born January 1, 1857. He attended the Latin or higher schools there, until seventeen years of age, and then went to Christiania and passed his student examination at the university, in the summer of 1874; after passing his examination he entered the university and pursued his studies seven years, and graduated in 1881, and received his diplomas. He came to the United States the same year, and after spending a few months in Chicago came to Ishpeming, and since then has practiced his profession here.
AUGUST JACOB, blacksmith, is a native of Canada; was born May 13, 1856; grew up and learned his trade there, and came to Ishpeming in 1880, and established his present business and has built up a good trade. He married Miss Henrietta Payment from Montreal, Canada, November 24, 1879; they have one daughter—Heloa.
S. M. JOBE, manufacturer of ginger ale and soda water, was born in England January 1, 1849; came with his parents to America in 1857, and came to Lake Superior the same year; he came to Marquette in 1869; lived there thirteen years in the employ of the railroad company. He came here in 1880, and established his present business. He has apparatus for manufacturing seltzer ginger ale, mineral water and root beer, and has built up a good trade. He married Miss Lena Tabbendorf, from New London, Wis., January 29, 1872. They have two children—Cora Gertrude and Laura.
JOHN W. JOCHIM, dealer in general hardware, is a native of Sweden, and was born October 12, 1845. After reaching manhood, he emigrated to America in 1869, and came to Ishpeming the same year. He established his present business in 1874, and since then has successfully conducted the business here and has built up a large trade. It is the oldest hardware house here. He is also a partner of the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co., general merchants, who transact a large and leading business here. When Mr. Jochim came here, he had nothing and his success is owing to his own efforts. He held the office of School Director. In 1872, he returned to his native country, and the following year, May 6, 1873, he was married to Miss Gustava Wetterlund, a native of Sweden. They have lost three children—two daughters and one son.
J. LEONARD JOHNSON, of the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co., general merchants, is a native of Sweden, and was horn July 30, 1853, and came to this country in 1869, and came here the same year. In 1872, he entered a shoe store as clerk, and remained there three years, and was afterward clerk for Ward, Ely & Co., Curtis, Prince & Co., and F. Braastad & Co. In 1877, he returned to Sweden; after his return here he entered the store of Myers, Wright & Co. Upon the organization of the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co., in March, 1881, he became a partner and has charge of the boot and shoe department of the business. He married Miss Rosa Raisky from Oconto, December 25, 1873; they have four children—Alfred L., Harry A., Frank E. and Elsie F.
SVEND JOHNSON, of the firm of Fred Braastad & Co., general merchandise, was bone in Norway January 8, 1848; after reaching manhood emigrated to this country in 1868, and came to Lake Superior the same year; lived in Marquette one year and then came here in 1871; entered a store as a clerk, and in 1873, associated with Mr. Braastad, his present partner, and has since successfully continued the business with him. He has charge of the clothing and gents' furnishing goods department of that extensive business. In 1873, he married Miss Gertrude Saltness, a native of Norway. They have three children—Mathea, Oscar Martin and Gyda. They have lost three children.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Asst. Superintendent of Lake Superior mine, is a native of New York State, and was born in Herkimer County December 1, 1847. His parents were early settlers in Wisconsin, and his father built the first house erected in Appleton. He grew up, attended the schools there and entered the college where he completed his education. He came to Lake Superior in 1876, and entered the employ of the Lake Superior Iron Company, and in 1880, was appointed to his present position of Assistant Superintendent. Mr. Johnston was united in marriage to Miss Eva G. Rich of Horicon, Wis., May 12, 1870; they have two children—Myrtle B. and Agnes G.
JOHN JONES, proprietor of omnibus line and express company, was born in Detroit, Mich., June 20, 1839. His parents moved to Sault Ste. Marie in 1845, when he was only six years of age. They were disturbed by the Indians, and the following spring they came up to Eagle River, and was there two years and went to Ontonagon; lived there until 1872, when he came to Ishpeming; was elected City Marshal, and held that office four years; then established his omnibus and express line. He, keeps twelve horses and has a large business. He is one of the oldest settlers on the Upper Peninsula, and an active business man. While living at Ontonagon he held the office of Supervisor for some years. Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Hannoria Hines, from Ontonagon, February 15, 1861; they have six children—Mary E., John, George, Maggie, Thomas and Frank.
C. KENNEDY, Justice of the Peace, is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1834; he emigrated to America in 1852, and the following year came to Lake Superior and located at Ontonagon; he has lived at Superior City, Portage Lake and at Marquette, and came to Ishpeming in 1869. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1871, and has held that office for the past twelve years with the exception of one year; he also held the office of Recorder one year. In 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Ryan, a native of Wisconsin. They have two sons—Cornelius and Thomas, and five daughters—Hannah, Margaret, Mary, Bridget and Nellie.
CHARLES H. KIRKWOOD, dealer in medical merchandise, books, stationery, wall paper and toilet articles, is a native of Ireland, and was born June 16, 1848. During his early boyhood, he came to Oshkosh, Wis., in 1858, where he learned his trade, and came to Negaunee, in 1864, and entered the drug store of Dr. Cyr. In 1870, he established his present business, and since then has successfully conducted the business here. There is no one in the trade now that was here when he came. He holds the offices of School Trustee and Secretary and Treasurer of the Base Ball Club, and has served as Secretary of the Fire Department. Mr. Kirkwood was married June 16, 1878, to Miss Lucy Rahm, a native of Detroit, Mich. They have two children—Daisy Anna and an infant son—Charles Edward.
J. LEREGGEN, of the firm of F. Braastad & Co., general merchants, was born in Norway March 13, 1848; emigrated to America in 1870, and came to Marquette County the same year and engaged in mining for ten years. In 1880, he became a partner in the firm of F. Braastad & Co., and, since then, has been connected with the business. He married Miss Gjertra Bottum May 6, 1882. She was born in Norway.
MORRIS LESSER, New York Clothing Store, dealer in dry goods, clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats and caps, grew up in New York State, and came to Ishpeming from the city of New York in August, 1881, and established the present business; he carries a large stock of goods, and sells extensively for cash, and has a large trade.
N. LOSSELYOUNG, proprietor Ishpeming House, is a native of Europe, and was born in Belgium December 25, 1841; emigated to this country in 1860; the following year he came to Lake Superior to the copper country; remained there six years; he went to Marquette and lived there and in Escanaba five years, and came to Ishpeming in 1875, and built the house he now occupies. He married Miss Susan Arends from Port Washington, December 11, 1866. They have three children—Henry, John and Michael.
DR. N. J. LUND, physician and surgeon, was born in Denmark July 10, 1837; grew up and received his education there; studied medicine; after graduating, practiced medicine eight years; emigrated to America, in 1866; graduated at Eclectic College in Philadelphia; practiced his profession in Chicago fifteen years; came to Ishpeming in 1880, and since then has practiced here. He received a gold medal from Eclectic College in Philadelphia. His first wise was Eline Kerstine, from Denmark; she died in 1879, leaving one son—Charles D. Lund, practicing dentistry in Chicago. In 1880, he married his present wife, Miss Christina Johnson, a native of Iceland. They have one daughter—Clara Ragina.
J. B. LYONS came to Lake Superior in 1853; he was a native of Virginia, born in Isle of Wight County August 1, 1826; removed to Baltimore at an early age, and served an apprenticeship of seven years at the Vulcan Iron Works, for machinist and engineer's trade. In the fall of 1852, he entered the United States service as machinist for Perry's Japanese expedition, which sailed in 1853, but did not sail with it, the vessel to which he was consigned (the United States Steamer Princeton) being condemned from the expedition; left the service and took charge of an engine and stamp mill built by the Fulton Iron Works, New York, for the Albion Mining Company, Portage Lake, Houghton Co. This mill was put up and started in the fall of 1854; it was the first stamp mill erected at Portage Lake; he remained there until 1858, when he returned East, and entered into the patent business, taking out a number of patents. When the war broke out, he enlisted in the Nineteenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers in 1862; afterward the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery, in which he remained during the war, after which he experimented and took out a number of patents for machinery for manufacturing peat. In 1871, came to Ishpeming, and built peat works and it peat furnace for the Lake Superior Iron Company, in whose employ he remained for nine years, holding the position of Master Mechanic during that time. After many others had failed, he introduced and educated the men to use the Power Drill now so successfully used; also introduced the system of working the mining pump with wire rope, now so generally in use in Marquette County. He is now Superintendent of the Excelsior Furnace, belonging to the Carp River Iron Company. Mr. Lyons married Catharine Guild in 1857. Has three children Ella, Kate and one son—James B. Lyons, Jr.
WILLIAM MALMBORG, proprietor Ishpeming bakery, was born in Sweden July 2, 1847; emigrated to America in 1869, and came to Marquette County and located at Ishpeming. In 1871, engaged in clothing business. He was afterward engaged in the grocery trade for some years; established his present business in 1880, and is building up a good trade. He married Miss Jennie Nelson, a native of Norway, October 12, 1872. They have three children—Albert, Ingval, Edwin.
R. MATTHEWS, junior manager of the store of J. Sellwood, is a native of Lake Superior, and was born Sept. 20, 1854. He was raised and attended school on the Upper Peninsula. In 1870, he came to Ishpeming, and in 1873 entered the employ of the Chicago & North-Western Railway. In 1877, he entered the store of Mr. Sellwood. For the past year, he has had charge of the buying, collecting, etc.
R. MAXWELL, furniture dealer, is a native of the north of Ireland, and was born November 24, 1836. He came to this country at an early age, and came to Lake Superior in 1867 and located at Negaunee, and engaged in mining. He lived there for thirteen years; then came to Ishpeming and established his present business, and has built up a large and leading trade; he has held the office of Supervisor and Alderman in Negaunee. Mr. Maxwell married Miss Susan Fitch, of Green Bay, Wis.
LAWRENCE McCLOSKEY, agent of the New York Iron Mine, is a native of New York city, where he has always lived except for a few years, when he was at school in Maryland; he received his business education in the house of Arnold, Constable & Co, with whom he was a clerk for several years. In 1877, he came to Lake Superior at the request of Mr. Tilden, the president, to take charge of the business of the company at the mine.
WILLIAM McGINTY, manager of Deer Lake Lumber Company, is a native of Ireland, and was born May 12, 1847; he grew up to manhood in Canada, and came to Marquette County in 1870: located at Ishpeming, and entered store at the New York Mine as clerk. For the past eight years, he has held his present position of manufacturer of the above-named lumber company at Ishpeming.
RODERICK McSWEYN, of the firm of McSweyn & Olson, dealers in paints, oils, window glass, house and sign painting, was born in Canada March 25, 1853. He came to Marquette County in 1869, and located in Ishpeming, and began working at his trade of painter, and has continued in the business here for the past twelve years, a longer time than any painter here. In 1877, he associated with Mr. Olson, and since then they have carried on the business together. He married Miss Harriet McGillivary February 11, 1875. She is a native of Canada. They have one daughter—Laura May. They have lost one little girl—Henrietta.
CHRISTIAN MELBY, of the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co., general merchants, was born in Norway July 22, 1845. He came to this country in 1872, and came here the same year; worked in the mines two years, and then entered this store as clerk. He continued in that position until March, 1881. When the present firm was organized, he became partner, and has charge of the grocery department of the store. He has held the office of School Trustee. Mr. Melby married Miss Caroline Larson August 10, 1872. She is a native of Norway; they have five children—Anna, William, Edwin, Josephine and Teresse.
C. MERRYWEATHER. general merchant Saginaw Mine, was born in Lancashire, England, April 9, 1828. After reaching manhood, he came to this country in 1851. He was in the Government service for some years. He came to Marquette County in 1867, and located at Humbolt, and opened a store at the Edwards Mine; remained there for five years; then went to the Saginaw Mine, and opened store, and since then has successfully carried on the business there. He is also interested in mining, and has held various town offices. He married Miss Margaret Allen, a native of England. She died in December, 1880, leaving one daughter, now Mrs. Miller, living in Dakota.
JOHN MITCHELL, Captain of the Wetmore Mine, is a native of Canada, and was horn at the Bruce Copper Mines September 20, 1859; he grew up there and was engaged in mining on the north shore. He came to Marquette County in June, 1877, and worked at the McComber and Orien Mines, and engaged in exploring; he was recently appointed in charge of opening this mine.
SAMUEL MITCHELL, Agent and Manager of the Saginaw Mines, is a native of Devonshire, England, and was born April 16, 1846. He emigrated to America in 1864, and came to Lake Superior the same year; spent three years in the copper country and then came to Marquette County, and since then has been actively interested in iron mining. He works the Saginaw Mine, the Perkins Mine, on the Menominee Range, the National and Mitchell Mines. He is the Agent and Manager of these mines, and owns a large interest in them and gives them his active supervision. Capt. Mitchell was united in marriage, February 2, 1869, to Miss Elizabeth Penglase, a native of Cornwall, England. They have eight daughters—Libbie J., Lillian S., Rosa A., Annie P., Berdie C., Ida May, Florence P., Fannie W. and one son, Samuel John.
A. W. MYERS, of the firm of Myers, Wright & Co., dealers in general merchandise, is a native of Crawford County, Penn., and was born March 25, 1837; he received his education in that State. He came here in March, 1873, associated with Dr. Bigelow, and engaged in mercantile business, the firm being Myers & Bigelow; they continued until November, 1877, when the present firm of Myers, Wright & Co. was organized and succeeded to the business originally established by the Lake Superior Company which was the first store established here. The firm of Myers, Wright & Co. have a large and leading trade, and are well and favorably known through the Upper Peninsula. In July, 1881, they adopted the cash system in their business, and since then they have sold exclusively for cash. Mr. Myers was united in marriage to Miss Kate Bigelow, a native of Burlington, Vt., October 10, 1866; they have two sons—Frank Bigelow and Albert Willie.
E. D. NELSON is a native of the State of Ohio, and was born August 27,1846; he received his education in that State. He came to Ishpeming in 1873, and organized the First National Bank; was elected Cashier and held that position until 1878, when he withdrew from the active management of the bank, and since then has been engaged in mercantile business, and interested in mining. In the fall of 1880, he was elected to the State Legislature and represents this district. Mr. Nelson was united in marriage, August 2, 1876, to Miss Minnie Camp, daughter of William W. Camp, Cashier of the First National Bank of Milwaukee. They have three children—Frances, Katie and Alice.
GEORGE A. NEWETT, editor and proprietor of the Iron Agitator, was born in Janesville, Wis., October 8, 1856; he received his education in that State. He came to Marquette County in 1873; located at Ishpeming, and entered the office of the Iron Home, where he learned the printing business. In 1879, the firm of Newett & McCarthy started the Weekly Agitator, and published that paper until January 1, 1882, when Mr. Newett bought out the interest of his partner, and changed the name of the paper to the Iron Agitator. He has one of the most commodious newspaper offices in the State. His paper has a large circulation, and is managed with ability and enterprise. Mr. Newett was married to Miss Mary E. Nichols, a native of Cleveland, July 19, 1879; they have one daughter—Edna Marie.
P. J. NORTON, of the firm of T. & P. J. Norton, merchant tailors and dealers in clothing and gents' furnishing goods, was born in Watertown, Wis., June 19, 1850. In 1865, when only fifteen years of age, he went to Chicago and entered the wholesale clothing house of Phil. Wadsworth & Co.; remained there four years, and then went with the extensive clothing house of H. A. Kohn & Bros., and since then, for the past thirteen years, has been connected with this large house, well known throughout the United States. He associated with his cousin, T. Norton, and established the firm of T. & P. J. Norton September 1, 1878, though he still remained with the house in Chicago, with which he has been connected so long. Mr. Norton married Miss Annie Rowley, of Rockford, Ill., in 1871; they have five children—Willie, Aggie, Joseph, Frances, and Bernard.
THOMAS NORTON, of the firm of T. & P. J. Norton, merchant tailors, and dealers in ready-made clothing and gents' furnishing goods, was born in Watertown, Wis., December 24, 1849. He lived in that State until 1872, when he went to Chicago and entered the wholesale clothing house of H. A. Kohn, and remained until September 1, 1878, when he, with P. J. Norton, established their present business. He has the active management of the business. They carry a large stock, and have built up a large trade. Mr. Norton was married to Miss Maria Bray from Rockford, Ill., February 13, 1878; they have two children—Josephine and Nellie.
HAFTOE OIE, Foreman Frasier's lumber yard, was born in Norway June 24, 1844. He emigrated to America, in 1872; came to Ishpeming and worked in the mines for seven years. Last year he became Foreman for Mr. Frasier, since then has held that position. He married Miss Mary Johnson, a native of Norway, September 24, 1869; they have six children—Carrie, Olof, Rangna, Inga, John and Albert.
INGBERT N. OIE, general life, fire and accident insurance, railroad and steamship agent, was born in Norway June 9, 1849. He emigrated to America in 1868, and came to the Lake Superior country the same year, and began work for the New York Iron Company; the next year he entered a store as clerk until 1872, when he made a call on his native country. On his return, he entered in partnership with W. S. Nelson as general grocers, which business he sold out to his partner at the beginning of the panic in 1873. Almost ever since he has filled a position as clerk in the "Rock Store," and has been in Ishpeming a longer time than any of his countrymen. He established his now very prosperous business in February, 1882. He represents ten of the great American railroads, together with almost all the conference lines of ocean steamers, and is a Notary Public. He married Miss Helena Anderson, a native of Sweden, May 30, 1875. They have three children—Clara, Norman and Johnnie.
JOHN P. OUTHWAITE, dealer in fresh and salted meats, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 15, 1844. He lived and received his education in that State. In June, 1866, he came to Lake Superior, located in Marquette County, and entered the employ of the Cleveland Company, taking charge of a gang of men and exploring for a year; then entered the office of the company as book-keeper, and held that position for eight years. He was afterward associated in mercantile business with B. W. Wright, the firm being Wright & Outhwaite. They continued together for several years, and then he sold out his interest to Mr. Wright, and engaged in the livery business for two years, and then engaged in his present business, and, since then, has done a large and leading trade. Mr. Outhwaite has been prominently identified with the public interests of Ishpeming; he was elected a member of the first Board of Aldermen; was elected Mayor in 1876, and re-elected to the same office in 1877; he was elected Mayor in 1879 and again in 1881, and re-elected in 1882; he has held the offices of County Treasurer, Highway Commissioner and other local offices. He was prominent in organizing the fire department, and was elected Chief Engineer, and held that position for seven years, and, upon his retirement, he was presented with an elegant silver trumpet. One of the steam fire engines was named after him. Mr. Outhwaite was married, October 4, 1870, to Miss Mary Nelson, a native of Ohio, and only daughter of Robert Nelson of this city. They have two children—John Nelson and La Rue Franc.
E. E. OSBORN, attorney at law, was born in Norwalk, Conn., May 1, 1854. After receiving his preparatory education, he entered Yale College, and graduated in the class of 1874; he read law in Connecticut, attended Columbian University at Washington, D. C., and graduated in the law course of 1876; he came to Marquette County the same year, and located in Ishpeming, and engaged in the practice of his profession. He holds the office of City Attorney, also of Circuit Court Commissioner. Mr. Osborn was married to Miss Ada M. Gibbs of Washington, D. C., August 27, 1879. They have one daughter—Ethel.
JOHN PETERSON, proprietor Railroad Saloon, was born in Sweden January 6, 1845; emigrated to America in 1869; came up to Lake Superior in October, 1873, and worked in mines several years, and then started his present business and has carried it on since then; he belongs to the Scandinavian Society and to the I. O. O. F. He married Miss Ellen Johnson, a native of Sweden, September 21, 1881.
MARTHINUS PETERSON, of the firm of F. Braastad & Co., general merchants, was born in Norway January 24, 1849; emigrated to this country in 1870; located in Marquette County and worked at mining for two years; then entered a store and warehouse as clerk. In 1873, he went in business with Mr. Braastad, and, since then, has been connected with his store, and they have built up a large and leading trade. He married Miss Rangneld Olsen, a native of Norway, May 9, 1873. They have one daughter—Malga, and have lost two children.
OLOF PETERSON, dealer in groceries and provisions, was born in Sweden October 12, 1817; he emigrated to America in 1869, and came to Lake Superior the same year and worked in foundry at Marquette; in 1870, he came to Ishpeming; worked in the foundry, and, afterward, for the Cleveland Company; then entered the store of Myers & Bigelow, and was with that firm six years. He was a partner of the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co. for a short time; established his present business in April, 1882. He married Miss Johanna Bure, from Ishpeming, October 5, 1880. They have lost one daughter—Laura.
W. H. ROOD, President of the Deer Lake Company, is a native of Niles, Mich., and was born December 12, 1850; he received his education in this State; he came to Lake Superior in 1876, and engaged in the banking business; upon the organization of the Deer Lake Company, in 1880, he was elected President, and, since then, has held the position; he is also interested in the Norwich (Hematite) Mine of this place.
JULIUS ROPES, Postmaster, is a native of Vermont, and was born in Newbury, Orange County, April 22,1835; he was raised in that State, and came to Lake Superior in 1858, and engaged in mercantile business at Harvey, four miles from Marquette. Two years later, he engaged in the drug trade with Mr. Stafford in Marquette. In 1867, he came to Ishpeming to take charge of their store here. Before the town was started, and when it was only a cedar swamp, the firm was J. Ropes & Co. He continued in the business until 1878, when he sold his interest to Mr. Tillson. Mr. Ropes has held the office of Postmaster for the past fifteen years, and has held other town offices. He married Miss Eunice L. Rouse, from Marquette, Mich., October 12, 1868. They have four children—Leverett S., Eunice L., Ursula E.and J. Bigelow.
REV. H. J. ROUSSEAU, pastor of St. John's Catholic Church. was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, November 8, 1833. He made his course of study partly in Canada and partly in New York, and after having been employed as professor in divers schools and colleges for some twenty-two years, he applied himself to the study of theology, when, after a course of four years, he was ordained priest in Marquette December 17, 1875. His first charge was the Cathedral parish, Marquette, where he remained one year. Then he was transferred to Fayette, Delta County, in which place his stay was one year and a half, being recalled to the Cathedral in September, 1878; he was changed from there in December of the same year, and placed in charge of the French congregation of Marquette, being sent to the Menominee Range, Norway and Quinnesec at the end of October, 1879. He remained there until May 19, 1881, when he was nominated to the parish of Ishpeming, where he has ever since officiated.
AUGUST P. SCHMIDT, dealer in wines and liquors, is a native of Germany, and was born October 26, 1837; emigrated to America in 1855; came West to Wisconsin, and learned the trade of a carpenter and builder, and worked at the business until 1863. He owned and ran the stage line from West Bend to Cedar Creek between two and three years. Then engaged in brewing business at Beaver Dam, and afterward engaged in making brick, and continued that business two years; came to Negaunee in 1870, and engaged in contracting and building. In 1874, he came to Ishpeming, and since then has been engaged in his present business. In 1876, he married Miss Lena Wett; she is a native of Germany.
CAPT. WILLIAM SEDGWICK, manager of the Barnum Mine, was born in Manchester, England, in 1840. After reaching manhood, he emigrated to America in 1863, and came to Lake Superior the same year; was connected with the railroad and the Jackson Dock for several years; then went to the Jackson Mine, where he remained eight years. In 1873, he came to Ishpeming, and since then has held the position of manager of the Barnum Mine. He has held the office of Supervisor for four years. He was married in 1866 to Miss Ellen Bargh, a native of Sheffield, England. They have four children—Lizzie, Georgie, Alexander, and Bertie.
JOSEPH SELLWOOD, general merchant and mining contractor, is a native of Cornwall, England, and was born December 5, 1846; emigrated in 1865; came to Lake Superior the same year, and worked in the copper mines for five years; came to Ishpeming in 1870, and engaged in mining; was with the New York Mine for nine years, and since then has been with the Cleveland Company. In 1877, he engaged in mercantile business, and has carried it on successfully since then, and built up a large trade. When he came to Lake Superior he did not have a friend there, nor did he have a dollar in money. His success in life is owing to his own efforts. He was united in marriage to Miss Ophelia Mathews, from Wisconsin, July 31, 1867. They have four children—Elizabeth, Richard, Ophelia Klida, Emma La Rue.
EUGENE G. ST. CLAIR, cashier of the Bank of Ishpeming, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, April 5, 1847; his parents came to Lake Superior in 1851, and located at Marquette, and were among the early settlers. When fifteen years of age, he went to New York State, and was engaged in business there. In 1867, he returned here, and was for some years engaged as paymaster for Washington & Republic Iron Company, and is now largely engaged in mining. He and his brothers are developing the Winthrop Hematite Mine and West Republic, and opening up their other property. In 1877, they engaged in the banking business, and organized the Bank of Ishpeming, and have successfully conducted it since. Mr. St. Clair was married October 16, 1878, to Miss Flora D. Howe, a native of Phelps, Ontario County, N. Y. They have one daughter—Florence Amelia—and one son—Arthur Howe.
GEORGE A. ST. CLAIR, manager Winthrop Mine, is a son of Dr. James J. St. Clair, an early settler, and prominently identified with the interests of Marquette County, and was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, September 9, 1848; his parents came to Lake Superior during his early boyhood; he attended school here and in New York State, and afterward engaged in mercantile business, and later with his brothers engaged in banking. They are also largely interested in mineral lands, and Mr. St. Clair has given his attention to the active development of their mining property. He was superintendent of the Washington Mine for six years, and now has charge of the Winthrop Mine. In 1874, Mr. St. Clair was united in marriage to Miss R. A. Howe, of Phelps, New York State. They have one son—Geo. H.—and one daughter—Lillian R.
DR. JAMES J. ST. CLAIR, deceased, was one of the earliest settlers in the Upper Peninsula. He was born in Albion, Orleans Co., N. Y., in 1822. He attended school there; studied medicine and graduated from Oberlin College. He practiced medicine in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and came to Lake Superior in 1851 as agent and manager of the Cleveland Iron Company, and had charge of the business of the company for four years. He was appointed the first Supervisor of Marquette County, and had his commission from the Government, and held that position for four years. He engaged in the practice of medicine in Marquette. In 1855-56, he was engaged in exploring and entering mineral lands, some of which have proved very valuable; he was Register of the Land Office, and was at one time editor and proprietor of the Marquette Mining Journal; he was a very active, energetic man, and was prominently identified with the interests of the Upper Peninsula; he married Miss Rachel A. Griffith, a native of Albion, Orleans Co., N. Y. She died in October, 1866. Dr. St. Clair died in 1862. They left four sons, all living in Marquette County, and all active, prominent business men.
J. N. ST. CLAIR, assistant cashier of the Bank of Ishpeming, was born in Marquette December 23, 1853; he received his education there and in New York State. He came to Ishpeming in 1876, and the following year the Bank of Ishpeming was organized, and since then he has occupied his present position in the management of the bank; he is also interested with his brothers in the development of their mining property. Mr. St. Clair married Miss Sophie G. Rood, of Chicago, July 10, 1877. They have three children—Sophie Rood, William Rood and Gordon Griffith.
CHARLES S. STEWART, worker and dealer in marble, is a native of Sheboygan County, Wis., and was born Jan. 23, 1856. He learned his trade there and elsewhere; came to Lake Superior in 1877, and two years later came to Ishpeming, and engaged in his present business, and is building up a good trade here and along the line of the railroad up in the copper district. In 1879, he married Miss Nellie French, a native of Wisconsin. They have two children—Emma and Fred.
CHARLES P. SODERGREN, dealer in wines and liquors, was born in Christenhelm, Sweden, December 16, 1840; he emigrated to this country in 1869, and came to Marquette County the same year; he worked in the mines five years, and then established his present business, and has carried it on for the past seven years; he is ticket agent for the National Line of steamers; also agent for the Swedish Tribune. In 1867, he married Miss Anna C. Eliason, a native of Sweden. They have four children—Charles L. Alfred, Selma and Alma.
WILLIAM F. SWIFT, attorney at law and State Senator, is a native of Connecticut, and was born in Sharon, Litchfield County, July 10, 1848; he received his education in that State; studied law and was admitted to the bar in New Haven in 1872. He came to the Upper Peninsula during the same year, and located at Ishpeming, and engaged in the practice of law, and since then has successfully practiced his profession here. In November, 1880, he was elected to the State Senate, and represents this district in that body; he has held the office of Mayor of the city, and has held other local offices. Mr. Swift was united in marriage, in June, 1875, to Miss Ida E. Bundy, from Columbia County, Wis. They have one son—Paul.
JOHN A. TALEEN, of the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co., general merchants, is a native of Sweden, and was born in Stockholm December 12, 1849; he received his education there. After reaching manhood, he came to this country in 1872, and located in Chicago; he came first in 1874 and stayed eighteen months; then went West to Burlington, Iowa, and afterward to Topeka, Kan., and for some years was connected with a prominent dry goods house there; he returned to Ishpeming, and in March, 1881, the firm of Taleen, Jochim & Co. was organized. This firm occupy a large double store, complete in all its arrangements, and carry a large stock of goods, with each department complete in itself, and in charge of a member of the firm. They have already established a large trade, their sales for the past year being over $100,000. Mr. Taleen has had a long experience in dry goods business, and understands it thoroughly; he was married, April 13, 1882, to Miss Maria Charlotte Wetterlund, a native of Sweden.
NELS THOMPSON, time-keeper at Lake Superior Mine, is a native of Norway, and was born April 23, 1846, and emigrated to America in 1870, and two years later came to Marquette County; located at Ishpeming, and began work at the New York Mine, and remained at that mine eight and a half years, and since then has been with the Lake Superior Mine, and holds the position of time-keeper. He married Miss Carrie Presthus, a native of Norway, May 13, 1874. They have four children—Bessie R.. Carrie M., Thomas H. and Conrad N.
F. P. TILLSON, dealer in drugs, medicines, toilet and fancy articles, was born in Romeo, Macomb Co., Mich., April 26, 1853. He received his education in that State, and learned the drug business in Dixon, Ill.; came to Ishpeming in 1876, and bought an interest in the drug business of J. Ropes & Co., under the firm name of Ropes, Tillson & Co., and continued four years, when he bought out the interest of Mr. Ropes, and since then has successfully continued the business; has a large established trade.
MOSES B. TONTLOFF, billiard room, wines and liquors, is a native of Canada, and was born August 5, 1842; he came to Ishpeming in 1873, and two years later opened his present business, and has carried it on for the past seven years. He married Miss Esther Lebeau, a native of Canada, April 24, 1863. They have six sons and five daughters.
N. VOELKER, saloon, was born in Prussia, Germany, May 8, 1820; emigrated to America in 1845, and came to Lake Superior the same year; arrived September 8, at Copper Harbor, and engaged in mining; was there four years, then went to Sault Ste. Marie; was there two years; then went to Eagle River, where he kept hotel and was in business there unti11857, then went to Ontonagon and engaged in the brewing business, and was there until 1866; then came to Negaunee and carried on the butcher and brewing business three years; in 1869, he came to Ishpeming and engaged in mercantile business for two years : in 1871, went West, and located in Salt Lake City, and engaged in mining; was there two years, and, in 1873, returned to Ishpeming, and, since then, has been engaged in the wholesale and retail selling of beer. He is one of the oldest settlers of the Upper Peninsula; has held the office of Alderman. He married Miss Kathrina Zeiem in Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 1846. She was born in Prussia. They have four children—George, Nellie, Matilda and Joseph; lost one son—Jacob.
D. F. WADSWORTH, of the firm of D. F. Wadsworth & Co., bankers, is a native of Frederick County, Md., and was born January 7, 1849; his parents came West to Illinois in 1857; and he grew up there; after reaching manhood, he came to Ishpeming in 1869, and entered the Scandinavian Savings Bank; after two years, it was changed to the Ishpeming Savings Bank, and, two years later, the name was changed to the Merchants' & Miners' Bank, and continued for eighteen months, and, in 1876, the present firm of D. F. Wadsworth & Co. was organized and succeeded to the business originally established in 1869. Mr. Wadsworth has been connected with the business through all of its various changes, and, for the past six years, has had the management of the bank, and has been successful in building up a large business; in 1872, he was elected County Treasurer, and held that office two years; he is President of the Driving Park Association. Mr. Wadsworth was united in marriage to Miss Martha Ray, a native of Ohio, November 12, 1870. They have four children—Nellie, Bessie, Lila and Phebe.
JOHN WAHLMAN, contractor and builder, is a native of Sweden, and was born November 7, 1837; emigrated to America in 1865, and located in Chicago the same year; was there several years; came to Ishpeming in 1872, and began working at his trade, and, since then, has been engaged in building here, and has been the leading contractor, and has erected a large number of the best buildings here. He has held the office of Trustee of the city schools for two terms. Mr. Wahlman married Miss Christina Johnson, a native of Sweden, in 1863. They have five children—Esther, Mary, Ida, Lydia and Simon, and have lost two children.
OLE WALSETH, of the firm of Walseth & Tislov, manufacturers of wagons, carriages and buggies, and proprietors of the Pearl Street Livery and Sale Stable, was born in Norway February 26, 1847; emigrated to this country in 1869, and came to Marquette County the same year; began working in the mines; he held the position of engineer at the New York Mine for five years; then entered the store of F. Braastad, and was associated with him for a short time. In 1876, he made a visit to the old country; in February, 1878, he and his partner engaged in the livery business, and, two years ago, they established their wagon and carriage business; bought the lot they now occupy, and erected large buildings and now command a large trade. Mr. Walseth was married, July 26, 1879, to Miss Anna Knutson. She was born in Norway.
R. J. WATTERS, agent of the Atlantic Giant Powder Company, is a native of England, and was born March 23, 1858, and attended school there, and came to America in 1876, and came to Lake Superior the same year. On the 1st of March, 1882; he was appointed to his present position of agent for the Atlantic Giant Powder Company.
J. D. WEST, job printer, was born in Chicago, 111., July 15, 1853; he lived there and learned his trade, until 1874, when he came to Lake Superior, and worked at his trade in Marquette for seven years, and came to Ishpeming in 1881, and established his present business. Mr. West was married to Miss Sophia Heyn, from Marquette, May 12, 1878. They have one daughter—Eva May.
R. J. WILLIAMS, in charge of underground work, Cleveland Mine, is a native of England, and was born June 20, 1841; he emigrated to this country in 1867, and came to Lake Superior the same year, and went in the mines, and, since then, has been engaged in mining and contracting in taking out ore. He has charge of the underground work in the Cleveland Mine. He has been prominently interested in church work and has served as Steward. Trustee, Treasurer, Class Leader and local preacher in the M. E. Church.
B. W. WRIGHT, of the firm of Myers, Wright & Co., general merchants, is a native of Plympton, Mass.; was born July 14, 1838; he grew up and received his education in that State, and came to Lake Superior in 1867; located at Ishpeming when it was a cedar swamp, before the town was started, and existed only in name, engaged in mercantile business; in 1877, he associated with his present partners, and organized the firm of Myers, Wright & Co., who succeeded to the business first established here by the Lake Superior Company. Mr. Wright, though a young man, is the oldest merchant now engaged in active business here; he holds the office of County Treasurer of Marquette County; has held the office of Mayor and Supervisor of this township and other town and school offices. Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Moore, from Berkshire County, Mass., October 5, 1871. They have five children, two sons—Warren M. and Herbert B., and three daughters—Sarah, Edith and Bertha.
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