THE BOOK OF DETROITERS

A Biographical Dictionary of

Leading Living Men of the City of Detroit

Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis

Chicago

A. N. Marquis & Company

1908

Copyright, 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

Pages 215 - 218

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HARVEY, John G., physician; born, Detroit, Oct. 29, 1875; son of John and Jessie (Campbell) Harvey; educated in Cass School, Detroit, until 1890; Detroit Central High School until 1895; Princeton University; Medical Department, University of Michigan, degree of M. D.,1902; unmarried. Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since June, 1902, Secretary and director The John Harvey Co., drugs. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical Societies,  American Medical Association. Member Masonic order, R. A., Lambda Sigma, Cliosophic Hall. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman. Recreations: Sailing and rowing. Office: 209 Stevens Blds. Residence: 51 Winder St.

HARVEY, William M., physician; born, Romeo, Mich., Oct. 8, 1863; son of James and Hattie (Penoyer) Harvey; graduate Romeo High School, 1882; Detroit College of Medicine, M. D., 1887; post-graduate course, Berlin, Germany, 1900; married Ohio, Oct., 1891, Miss Alice Fox. Began practice in Detroit, 1887; since taking course at Berlin has made specialty of diseases of the stomach and intestines. City physician of Detroit for eight years, and for twelve years on medical staff of Michigan National Guar, with rank of major. Member American Medical Association, Wayne County Medical Society. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Fewllowcraft. Recreations: Fishing and all athletic sports. Office 270 Woodward Av. Residence: 105 Jefferson Av.

HARWARD, Frederic Thatcher, lawyer; born; Richmond, Me., Dec. 9, 1872; son of John Thatcher and Mary Averill (Hunter) Harward; graduate Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., B. A. 1894; Law Department, Yale University, LL. B., 1897; married at Sea Gate, N. Y., June 29, 1906, Deith Augusta Booth, of New York City. Has practiced in Detroit since 1897; Episcopalian. Member Sons of American Revolution, New England Society, Knights of Pythias. The Harwards are descended from Hereward, "the Saxon patriot," who opposed William the Conqueror in his invasion of England. The first of the name to come to America was Rev. Dr. Thomas Harward, formerly incumbent of Guilford, Surrey Co., Eng., who arrived in Boston, 1730, as a lecturer at King's Chapel. He was a graduate of University College, Oxford. The maternal ancestors of Frederic Thatcher Harward, the Hunters, are of Scotch- Irish descent, and have lived in the state of Maine for generations. Col. James Hunter assisted in building Fort Halifax in 1754, and was a colonel in the Revolution. Another maternal ancestor, Capt. Tobias Lord, was also an office in the Revolution and had five sons in the army. one of whom was with Arnold on his expedition against Quebec and was take prisoner and died there. Office: 412 Moffatt Bldg. Residence: The Richmond, 1415 Second Av.

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HASKINS, Bertram B., insurance and surety bonds; for, North Adams, Mass., July 6, 1871; son of Frank J. and Mattie A. (Bottomley) Haskins; educated in public schools; married at North Adams, Sept. 21, 1892, Eva R. Barnett. Began active career as clerk in insurance office at North Adams, 1889, continuing until 1891; entered insurance business for himself at North Adams, 1891; came to Detroit, 1901, as state agent for the Maryland Casualty Co., and also hold state agency for the Title Guarantee and Surety Co.,; president and manager The Haskins Agency Company. incorporated, Jan., 1906. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Protestant in religious views. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Recreation: Motor boating. Office: 921 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 156 Blaine Av.

HASSE, Julius C., born; Westphalia, Germany, July 25, 1845; son of Frederick and Henrietta Hasse; educated in Germany; came to America, 2858; married at Ovid, Mich., 1870, Miss Georgia Clark. Lived at Ovid, St. Joseph, Three Rivers and Grand Rapids, Mich., previous to location in Detroit, 1876; entered clothing business as member of firm of Hasse & Dings, 1881; firm becoming J. C. Hasse & Son, 1893; Lutheran. Mason (32*), Knight Templar, Shriner. Member Hickory Island Association. Office: 21-25 Grand River Av. Residence: 23 Brady St.

HATCH, Charles H., lawyer; born. Bay City, Mich., Nov. 22, 1866; son of Herschel H. and Eliza E. (Houghton) Hatch; educated in Bay City public schools, graduation from the high school, 1884, and University of Michigan, degree of S. S. 1888; married at New Have, Conn., Jan. 4, 1894 Katy H. Gower. Began practice at Bay City, 1891; moved to Detroit, July, 1895, where he has since continued; member law firm of Graves, Hatch & Wasey, organized Jan. 1, 1906. Republican. Club: University. Office: Hammond Bldg. Residence: 99 Delaware Av.

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HATCH, Herschel Harrison, lawyer; born, Morrisville, N.Y., Feb. 17, 1837; son of Juluis Wells and Harriet (Bicknell) Hatch; educated in academy in New York; studied law at Hamilton College Law School, Clinton, N.Y., under Professor Theodore W. Dwight, graduating, LL.B., Dec. 1857; married at Morrisville, N.Y., June 21, 1864, Miss Eliza E. Haughton. Began practice at Morrisville, Feb. 1858; removed to Bay City, Mich., 1863; member of firm of Marston & Hatch, Bay City, 1863-74, Hatch & Cooley, Bay City, for more than twenty years; has practiced in Detroit since 1895. Member Board of Education, Bay City, for many years; member first Common Council, Bay City, 1865; judge of probate, Bay County; member Constitutional Commission of Michigan, 1873; member commission to revise tax laws, 1882; member of Congress, 1883-85. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Office: 602 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 52 Lothrop Av.

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HAWKS, James Dudley, railway official; born, Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 13, 1847; son of Thomas Sidney and Hester Ann (Layton) Hawks; educated in Buffalo High School and University of Michigan; married at Buffalo, Oct. 7, 1875, Caroline Amelia Cooke. Began active career as assistant engineer, Buffalo, division Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry., 1870, continuing until 1875; was assistant engineer, Erie division, 1875-78, and Lake Shore division 1878-81; superintendent of construction New York, West Shore & Buffalo Rd., 1881-83; and engineer maintenance of way; 1883-84; chief engineer Michigan Central Rd., 1884-92; general manager Detroit Citizen's Street Ry., 1892-93; manager Detroit, Bay City & Alpena Rd., 1893-95; vice president and general Detroit & Mackinac Ry., 1895-96; and has been president and general manager of same road since 1896. Mason. Member American Society of Civil Engineers. Institution of Civil Engineers of Great Britain. Member Society of Mayflower Descendants (one of the charter members and for many years its governor) Society of Colonial Wars, Society of Colonial Governors, Society of Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old, Turtle Lake. Office: Majestic Bldg. Residences: 999 Jefferson Av.

HAWLEY, George Elijah; born, Detroit, Apr. 5, 1880; son of Charles P. and Harriet (Morehouse) Hawley; educated in Detroit public schools; unmarried. Began active career with the Photochromo Co., continuing for six years; has been secretary and treasurer of the Gray-Hawley Manufacturing Co., manufactures of automobile and motor boat specialties, since 1905. Also secretary and director Automobile Equipment Co.; director Belle Isle Auto Co. Executive member Michigan Naval Reserves for three years. Republican. Baptist. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Boating. Office: 607-609 Fort St., W. Residence: 134 High St., W.

HAWLEY, Watson, sales manager Atlas Engine works, Detroit; born; New Baltimore, N.Y., 1854; son of James P and Elizabeth (Bedell) Hawley; educated in public schools; married at Maumee, O., 1882, Florence H. Sherwood, Engaged in merchant milling and Archibald, O., for ten years; retired from business, 1896 on account of ill health, and later became connected with Record  Boiler Engine Works, Toledo, O.; came to Detroit, 1904, as manager for Atlas Engine Works, of Indianapolis, Ind. Republican. Club: Commercial. Recreation: Fond of horses. Office 430 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 290 Merrick Av.

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HAYES, C.M., photographer; born Chardon. O., Mar. 31, 1863; son of Enos and Emeline M (Griffith) Hayes; educated in public and high schools of Ohio; came to Detroit, 1885; married at Gainesville, O., 1884, Emma L. Tibbals. Began in photography, 1882, and has ever since continued in the business; has been senior member C. M. Hayes & Co. since 1891. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. President National Association of Photographers, 1901; member Detroit Archaeological Society. Universalist. Mason (32*), Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile, Fellowcraft. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 1900 Woodward Av.

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HAYES, Dennis Benjamin, lawyer; born, Adrain, Mich., Oct. 10, 1868; son of Conelius and Margaret (Dawson) Hayes; educated in public schools of Adrian and Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1894; married, Chelsea, Apr. 18, 1903, Agnes McKune. Began active career as clerk in shoe store of his father. Adrian; has practiced in Detroit since 1894. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Board of Commerce, Knights of Columbus. Office: 402 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 93 Piquette Av.

HAYES. James Reddington, proprietor Wayne Hotel; born, Morisville, NY, March 23, 1854; son of William A. and Fannie M. (Smith) Hayes; educated in public schools of Grand Rapids, Mich., and at Swensburg Business College, Grand Rapids. Married at Grand Rapids., Mich., Dec. 26, 1900, Miss Augusta Willhellmina Stonewall. Began active career as clerk in grocery at Grand Rapids, continuing for five years; entered steward, clerk, bookkeeper, and finally assistant manager; was manager, summers, of the Arlington Hotel, Petoskey, Mich., 1882-89 and winters, same period, of various resort hotels in Florida; in 1890 leased and conducted the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich., continuing until 1899, inclusive. Came to Detroit, 1889, and since been, and still is, proprietor of the Wayen Hotel; also proprietor Park Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and lessee and manager of the Park Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. Republican. Methodist. Member Board of Commerce, Detroit Convention Brueau. Mason (32*) Knight Templar, Shriner; member B.P.O.E. Recreation: Gold, hunting and fishing. Address: Wayne Hotel.

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HAYES, John J., lawyer, born, St. Thomas, Ont., Can., Dec. 12, 1874; son of John J. and Joanna (Regan) Hayes; educated at Separate School., St. Thomas, graduation 1885; St.Thomas Collegiate Institute, 1885-1890; University of Toronto, 1890-92; Detroit College of Law, 1897-1900, graduation, LL.B. 1900; married at Detroit, June 10, 1902, Louise Kerr Strong. Was an employee of Michigan Central Railroad, in Canada, 1892-96; in practice of law in Detroit since 1900. Member Detroit Bar Association. Member Third Division Michigan State Naval Brigade. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 610 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 327 John R. St.

HEALY, Daniel, J., born, Queenstown, Ireland, Aug. 11, 1862; son of Daniel and Bridget (O'Flynn) Healy; educated in public school at Toronto, Canada; came to Detroit, 1880; married at Detroit, 1883, Miss Mary Kennedy. Began active career as dealer in ostrich feathers, continuing for five years; has been in dry goods business since 1887, and makes a specialty of linens, yarns, laces and women's furnishings. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Office: 224-226 Woodward Av. Residence: 156 W. Warren Av.

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