Copyright, 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

Pages 185 - 187

Special Thanks to Marge Hall of China, Michigan, for transcribing these pages .

GEHLERT, Richard S.; born, East Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 13, 1867; son of John G. and Louise Gehlert; educated in public schools and business university, Detroit; married at Detroit, June 4, 1890, Miss Tillie Altenbrand. Began in coffee, tea and spice business, in Detroit, 1888, later going to New York, where he was connected with Packard, Thomas & Co., and Eppens, Smith & Wiemann; returned to Detroit, 1895, and became manager of the manufacturing department of Phelps, Brace & Co., continuing six years; organized firm of Gould & Gehlert, 1901, the title becoming Gehlert Coffee Co., 1903, which still continues. Member Detroit Credit Men’s Association. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Loyal Guard. Recreation: motor boating. Office: 59 Jefferson Av. Residence: 361½ Field Av.

GEMMER, George Andrew; born Williamsport, Ind., Sept. 3, 1876; son of Phillip and Marie (Fleming) Gemmer; graduate Purdue University, degree of M.E., 1899; married, Marion, Ind., 1901, Miss Nettie Brown. Began active career in Marion as manufacturer of stationary engines, 1899; changed to manufacture of automobile parts, 1903; removed to Detroit, May, 1907, and continues as Gemmer Manufacturing Co. (incorporated). Republican. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Automobiling and outdoor sports. Office: 741 Merrick St. Residence: 305 Merrick Av.

GEORGE, Charles J., contractor; born, Detroit, Nov. 21, 1857; son of Henry and Harriet E. (Hughes) George; educated in public schools. Learned carpenter’s trade under his father and has engaged in contracting and building since 1877; president George & Co. Among the buildings erected by him are the Penobscot Bldg., Union Trust Bldg., Fort St. Union Depot, Michigan Telephone Co’s Bldg., etc. President Board of Education, City of Detroit (member since 1903); ex-president Builders’ Association of Detroit. Republican. Mason (32º), Past Commander Detroit Commandery No. 1, K.T.; member Mystic Shrine. Club: Rushmere. Recreations: Fishing and shooting. Office: 527-537 Beaubien St. Residence: 781 4^th Av.

GEORGE, Edwin S., furrier; born, Slatington, Pa., Sept. 23, 1873; son of Manno D. and Abigail (Hamm) George; educated in public schools of Morenci, Mich., and Fayette Normal School; married at Detroit, Sept. 5, 1899, Bessie Scotten. Came to Detroit, 1890, and entered employ of Annis & Miller, furriers; on dissolution of the firm he continued in the fur business with the junior partner, William H. Miller, continuing until March, 1897, when he began alone; soon after bought out the business of Walter Buhl & Co. and consolidated it with his own, and continues as wholesale and retailer dealer, importer and exporter of furs. Also proprietor of Standard Auto Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile Club of Detroit. Recreations: Automobiling and farming. Office: 172 Jefferson Av. Residence: 221 Vinewood Av.

GEORGE, Henry Franklin, contractor and builder; born in Detroit, Apr. 4, 1882; son of Charles J. and Mariana (Wood) George; unmarried. Began active career in employ of Union Trust Co., 1898; was identified with Henry George & Son, contractors, 1899-1905; since 1905 in business for self as mason contractor; vice president George & Co., since 1907. Republican. Member Michigan Naval Brigade. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Horseback riding, shooting. Office: 718 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 781 4^th Av.

GEORGE, Ransom Gardner, lawyer; born, Chicago, Oct. 4, 1870; son of Austin and Sarah (Wadhams) George; educated at Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; graduate University of Michigan, A.B., 1893; LL.B., Law Department, University of Michigan, 1897; married at New York City, Sept. 14, 1904, Myrtelle Ely. Admitted to the bar, 1897, and has since practiced at Detroit; member law firm of Robson, George & Fisher. Served in U.S. Navy during Spanish-American War, on board U.S. Yosemite. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat, University. Office: 720 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 168 Jos. Campau Avenue.

GERSHOW, John F., credit man Newcomb-Endicott Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 25, 1863; son of Ernest C. and Apolina (Schneider) Gerschow; educated in St. John’s Lutheran School, three years; public schools, four years; Bryant & Stratton Business College, one year; married at Detroit, Apr. 9, 1896, Mrs. Isabel McDonald. Began active career as cash boy with Newcomb, Endicott Co., dry goods, April 6, 1877, and has since continued with the company, successively as parcel boy, shipping clerk, bookkeeper, and since 1885 as credit man. Also secretary and treasurer Winn & Hammond, printers and book makers, established, 1882. Republican. Lutheran. Mason, member Kilwinning Lodge No. 297, F.&A.M. (treasurer since 1896), Detroit Commandery No. 1 (treasurer), Moslem Temple Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Harmonie, German Salesmen. Recreations: Boating, fishing and bowling. Office: Newcomb-Endicott Co. Residence: 488 14^th Av.

GIAQUE, Alonzo J., freight agent, Detroit; born, Van Buren Co., Ia., July 15, 1858; son of Charles and Abagail (Anderson) Giaque; educated in public schools; married at Jackson, Mich., 1880, Mary U. Van Tassel. Lived on farm until 1878; acted as clerk Detroit, Lansing & Northern R.R., and Michigan Central Rys., West Detroit and Detroit, 1878-1881; chief clerk Michigan Central R.R., Michigan City, Ind., Jackson, Mich., and Suspension Bridge, N.Y., 1881-91; freight agent, Suspension Bridge, 1891-99; freight agent, Detroit, since 1899. Republican. Congregationalist. Office: Michigan Central Depot. Residence: 478 Putnam Av.

GIBBES, Heneage, physician; M.B., C.M., University of Aberdeen, Scotland; licentiate Royal College of Physicians, 1879; M.D., University of Aberdeen, 1881; professor theory and practice of medicine and pathology, Michigan College of Medicine. Formerly curator Anatomical Museum, Kings College, London; lecturer on physiology, normal and morbid histology, Westminster Medical School, London; cholera commissioner to India for English Government, 1884; professor pathology, University of Michigan; health officer, City of Detroit. Member American Medical Association, British Medical Association; fellow Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society, London, etc. Editor: Practical Histology; Practical Pathology and Morbid Histology; also many medical papers. Address: 585 John R. St.

GIBBS, James Hopkins; born, Ogdensburg, N.Y., Aug. 28, 1859; son of Calvin W. and Louise R. (Hopkins) Gibbs; educated in Ogdensburg public schools and Norwich (Vt.) University; married at Ogdensburg, 1880, Ida F. Moore. Began active career in dry goods business with his father, at Ogdensburg, later becoming head of the firm; came to Detroit, Oct. 25, 1882, and became office manager retail department, Taylor-Wolfenden & Co., dry goods; entered The J. F. Hartz Company, 1898. Presbyterian. Member National Union. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Pointe aux Barques. Recreations: Boating, bowling. Office: 103-105 Broadway. Residence: 1356 Champlain St.

GIDDINGS, Theron F.; born, Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 25, 1843; son of Orrin N. and Harriet A. (Cock) Giddings; educated at Kalamazoo College; married at Kalamazoo, 1869, Julia E. D’Archambal. Began active career in fire insurance business at Kalamazoo, continuing for four years; engaged in manufacture of leather goods for sixteen years; was county clerk of Kalamazoo Co., 1879-91; commissioner of insurance State of Michigan, 1893-97; has been general superintendent agencies Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co., since Aug. 1, 1897. Republican. Member Masonic order (Grand High Priest Royal Arch Chapter of Michigan). Recreations: Literature and music. Office: 150 Jefferson Av. Residence: Lenox Apts.

GIES, Joseph W., painter; born, Detroit, June 18, 1860; son of Conrad and Madeleine (Dinser) Gies; educated in parochial school, Detroit; studied art under William Bourgereau, Paris, and at Royal Academy, Munich, receiving diploma for "life" work; unmarried. Was in charge of the Detroit Museum Art School, 1890-95; established the Detroit Fine Arts Academy, 1895, of which he is director. Member Society of Western Artists. Studio: 704 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 14 Adams Av., W.

GILBERT, Edward Thomas; born Lewinsville, Va., June 29, 1849; son of John and Sarah Catherine (Ball) Gilbert; common school education, mostly at Zanesville, O.; married at Footville, O., June 24, 1873, Eva Louise Holt. Began active career as telegraph operator Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf R.R., in Kansas, and continued, 1870-75; was chief clerk in purchasing agent’s office Michigan Central Ry., at Detroit, 1875-80; secretary Michigan Bolt & Nut Works, 1880-95, and has been vice president, treasurer and general manager of the company since 1895. Also president Associated Employers’ Corporation and director American Chalk Co. Liberal Republican in politics. Presbyterian. Office: Foot Meldrum Av. Residence: 83 Brainard St.

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