| HITCHCOCK, Herbert C.; born, Southington, Conn., June 8,
1866; son of Joseph R and Roxanna G. (Gridley) Hitchcock; parents moved to Bay City,
Mich., 1868 educated in public schools of Bay City; married at Bay City, 1889, Jennie L.
Lanford. Entered employ of the Hitchcock Lumber Co., 1884; came to Detroit, 1902; and
filled position of secretary and treasurer of the City Lumber Co.; was one of the
organizers of the Central Lumber Co., 1905, of which is secretary and treasurer. Former
alderman and police commissioner of Bay City. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32*),
Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: Cor. Rose and Eighteenth Sts.
Residence: 115 Pingree Av.HOCKETT, Charles W.; born Plainfield, Ind., Jan. 11, 1860;
son of Cyrus W. and Rebecca (Doane) Hockett; educated in public schools of Muncie, Ind.;
married at Detroit, June 17, 1890, Mable Coates Redfield. Began active career in printing
business; was city editor Evening News, Muncie, Ind., 1881-83; came to Detroit and was
connected with advertising department of Detroit Free Press, becoming manager of same,
1892; has engaged in real estate business in his own name since 1892. Member Detroit Real
Estate Board. Independent Republican. Recreation: Outdoor sports. Office: 36 Home Hank
Bldg. Residence: 85 Hancock Av. W.
HODGES, Charles H.,
manufacturer; born, Fond du Lac, Wis., Nov. 26, 1859; son of Henry C. and Julia A.
(Bidwell) Hodegs; educated in public schools of Detroit, Olivet College and University of
Michigan. President Detroit Lubricator Co., since 1906, vice president, director and
member executive board of the American Lubricator Co.; director Bank of Commerce.
Republican. Club: Detroit. Residence: 541 Jefferson Av.
HODGES, Clarence B.; born at
Fond du Lac, Wis. May 4, 1856; son of Henry C. and Julia A (Bidwell) Hodges; educated in
schools of Detroit and at Exeter Academy; vice president of the Detroit Lubricator Co.,
Republican. Club: Detroit. Residence: 44 Ferry Av., E.
HODEGES, Frederick B.;
manufacturer; born Detroit, Aug. 25, 1864; son of Henry C. and Julia A (Bidwell) Hodges
educated in public schools of Detroit, University of Michigan and Cornell University. Has
been secretary and treasurer of the Detroit Lubricator Co., since 1901; director United
States Savings Bank. Ex-president of the Manufacturers' Association. Republican.
Club: Detroit. Residence: 33 Eliot St.
HODGES, Henry Clay, real
estate owner, manufactureer, editor, and publisher; born, South Hero, Grand Isle Co., VT
March 2, 1828, son of Nathaniel (who was in the service of the war of 1812, and grandson
of Eziekel Hodges, revolutionary soldier under General Van Rensselaer), and Clarissa
(Phelps) Hodges; educated in public schools of Vermont, spent a portion of hes early
manhood in teaching, married at Hastings, Mich., Oct. 10, 1854, Julia, Bidwell, daughter
of the lated Judge Horace Bidwell. Became a resident of Detroit, 1863; engaged with
his brother Charles C. in life insurance business, under firm name of Hodges Bros.,
general agents for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., for states of Iowa,
Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota; in 1868 sold their interests in the states of Iowa and
Minnesota; to the company; in 1869 the province of Ontario was added to their agency, and
was continued until the fall of 1906. In 1872 became interested in the Wyandotte Rolling
Mills Co., was vice predident and managing director, and on the death of Capt. E.B. Ward
became president; organized, with Capt. Ward and others, the Detroit-Arizona Copper Mining
Co., was vice president, and succeeded Capt. Ward as president (these mines have since
become among the largest copper producing mines in the country, and are now owned by
Phelps, Dodge & Co.). In 1882, organized with brother Charles C. the Detroit Radiator
Co. (now the American Radiator Co.); bought, in 1872, with brother, atract of about
seventy-five acres of the Woodbridge farm, and laid out Lincoln and Trumbull Avenues (now
one of the most beautiful sections of Detroit); was the first one who insituted building
restrictions requiring each purchaser to build of brick not less than two stories in
height, to sit a uniform distance from the curb. Attended the convention that nominated
Lincoln, May 1860; went to convention a strong Seward man, and believed that Abraham
Lincoln was the olny man who could have saved this country from destruction. Organized, in
1879, with brother C.C., the Detroit Lubricator Co., one of the largest brass industries
in the country, was president until 1906, and is now chairman of the board; half owner of
Hodges Building, and has other large realty intrests. Compiler and publisher of the
"Science and Key of Life" (six vols.) ; editor, proprietor, and publisher of the
"Stellar Ray", a monthly magazine devoted to scientific and liberal thought
propaganda. Was trustee and member of the Unitarian Church for many years. Republican.
Ex-member Board of Estimates. Member Board of Commerce. Office: Hodges Bldg. Residence:
Witherell Apartments.
HODGSDON, Daniel Bascome,
captain U.S. Revenue Service; born New York, Feb. 4, 1836; eductated in public and private
schools; servedPage 231 in U.S. merchant marine, 1849-61. Entered U.S. Revenue Service,
Nov. 12, 1861, as third lieutenant; promoted second lieutenant, July 14, 1863; first
lieutenant, July 11, 1864; captain, Sept. 14, 1868. During Civil War on duty on lower
Chesapeake Bay and its tributary waters; served in Alaskan waters at time that territory
was transferred to the U.S. Government, 1867; commanded revenue training schoolship
S.P. Chase, 1887-91; Spent about twenty-five years on the Pacific; ordered, November,
1898, to command cutter McCulloch, which he took through Suez Canal, reaching Singapore,
Apr. 8, 1898, reported to Commodore Dewey at Hongkong, Apr. 17, 1898; joined his squadron
and took part in the battle of Manila Bay; later commanded cutter Fessenden; retired on
full duty pay by joint resolution of Congress, May 3, 1900, for efficient and meritorious
service at battle of Manila Bay, June , 1902; detailed assistant inspector Tenth and
Eleventh Life Savings districts, 1902-05. Relieved from dute in connection with life
saving service, Jan. 31, 1905.Address: Hotel Plaza
HOFFMAN, Charles; born,
Pomerania, Germany, 1847; son of Gutav and Dorothea Hoffman; educated in Germany; came to
America, 1872; married, Detroit, 1873, Miss Alvina Caesar. Learned furniture making trade
in Germany; located in Detroit in 1872, and followed the trade until he began in business
for himself in 1892 as Hoffman Manufacturing Co., of which he has been president and
manager from time of organization. Office:479-481 Brewster Av. Residence: 492 Wilkins St.
HOFFMAN, Jonathan P., real
estate, insurance and loans, born, Lapeer, Mich., Jan. 19, 1842; son of Peter and Sallie
Ann (Taylor) Hoffman; educated in public and select schools, Lapeer; married at Flint,
Mich. Sept. 8, 1875, Sarah Louise Graham. Left school on account of poot health and
traceled for about three years; became special agent Singer Manufacturing Co., 1878;
continuing until 1885; was the proprietor of the leading music store at Ann Arobr, Mich.,
1885-88; located in Detroit and traveled for Bootz Bros., cracknel manufacturers. 1886-96;
was connected for some years with different enterprises fror leading firms in Detroit;
organized The Hoffman Home Realty Co., June 15,1907, of which he is president. Republican
as to politics; member Seventh Day Adventist Church. Recreation: Music. Office: 724-725
Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 960 Trumbull Av.
HOFFMAN, Jules G., coal and
coke; born New York City, Jan. 31, 1885; son of Frederick and Mary Hoffman; educated in
public schools of New York City; married at Detroit, 1885, Mary E. Pubois. Enganged in
cattle raising in Colorado, and the West for fourteen years, 1871-85; came to Detroit,
1885, and entered coal business; has been producing and shipping coal in his own name
since 1895; Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Member Masonic
order (32*), Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs; Detroit, Country, Old. Recreations:
Outdoor sports. Office: Hammond Bldg. Residence: 154 McDougall Av.
HOLDEN, James S., real
estate and building; born Detroit, June 12, 1875; son of Edward G. and Jean (Stansbury)
Holden: graduate Cass School, Detroit, January, 1890; Detroit, January, 1894; Detroit
College of Law, degree of LL. B.; 1897. Unmarried. Has been connected with real estate
business since the beginning of his active careet, 1893, and has operated independently
since March, 1898. Also president Holden, Miller & Murray Co., lumber; director
Michigan Savings Bank, Security Trust Co.; secretary Stanton Farm Co., Ltd. Member Detroit
Board of Estmates, 1905, 1906, 1907 (president, 1907). Republican. Clubs: Detroit,
University, Detroit Boat, Old Cub, Prismatic, Bankers'. Office: 406 Moffat Bldg.
Residence: 25 Rowena St.
HOLDEN, Walter Roach; born
Carleton Co., Ont., Sept 5, 1858; son of Horatio and Anna B. (Roach) Holden; educated in
public schools of Merrickville, Ont., and at Collegiate Institute, Hamilton, Ont.; married
at Milvorton, Ont. 1880, Miss Margaret E. Freeborn. Began active career, 1885, as agent of
Grand Trunk Ry., serving at various stations in Canada, and later train master T.S.M.
division of the Grand Trunk at Muskegon, Mich.; commercial agent Detroit and Toledo Shore
Line Ry., at Detroit, since June 1, 1904. Mason (Muskegon Commandery No. 22, Past High
Priest Mushegon Chapter No. 47, and Past T.I.M., Muskegon Council). Recreations: Hunting,
fishing, swimming and curling. Office: Lightner Bldg. Residence: 334 1/2 Lincoln Av.
HOLDEN, William H.,
pharmacist; born, Merrickville, Ont. Can., July 26, 1859; son of J.H. and Mary Esther
Sawyer, both natives of Massachusetts; educated in public and high schools of Belleville,
Ont.; Ontario College of Pharmacy, Toronto, degree of Ph. G., Feb. 1879. Married at
Belleville, June 9, 1887, Ella Bancroft Jones. Began active career as apprentice in retail
drug business, with L.W. Yeomans and Company, Belleville, 1875; was with R. Templeton,
LBelleville, retail drugs, 1877-78; prescription clerk with Kenneth Campbell & Co.,
H.R. Gray, and forman for H. Sugden Evens & Co., all of Montreal, P.Q. 1879-87; has
been identified with Parke, Davis & Co., manufacturing chemists, since March 21, 1881;
first as forman, later as general superintendent. Has devoted his attention largely
for namy years to the systematizing of complex business affairs and the organization of
employes for social and industrial welfare. Also president Currie Cement Construction Co.,
Currie Coal Co., Meso Island Co., Co. Congrationalist. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat,
Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman. Recreations: Yachting, boating and outing diversions at
Hickory Island and summer home. Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Residence: 366 Cadillac
Blvd.
HOLLAND, Henry H.; born,
Detroit, Sept. 22, 1862; son of William and Mary (Paeschek) Holland; graduate Bishop Union
School, Detroit, 1877, and was student in Detroit High School, two years; married at
Kincardine, Ont., Can., Mar. 26, 1895, Edith Splan, whe died February, 1898. Began active
career in office of Fisher, Baker & Co., Detroit, 1879, and continued with the firm
for nine years; was traveling salesman for Brown, Hall & Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., on
year and was connected as bookkeeper with Limbach Sons & Co., Detroit, three years;
entered employ of Schober Printing Co., as bookkeeper, June 1892, and is now director and
manager. Episcopalian. Member Royal Arcanum. Club: German Salesmen. Recreation: Summer
home on Grosse Ile. Office: 111 Randolph St. Residence: 603 Mack Av.
HOLLIDAY, William Post;
born; Srpingfield, Pa., Jan. 9, 1852; son of William and Fanny Euncie (Post) Holliday;
educated in academies at Springfield and Cornell University Commerical College, Detroit;
married at Albany, N.Y., June 8, 1880, Marion Barker Ramsey. Was engaged in match making
in Detroit for six years, beginning at 20 years of age; has been engaged in namufacture of
paper boxes at Detroit since Apr. 9, 1878. Also president U.S. Board and Paper Co.,
Carthage, Ind., and Central Savings Bank, Detroit: director American Exchange National
Bank. Republican. Member Union Lodge and Peninsular Chapter, F. & F. M., Detroit Board
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Old Club of St. Clair Flats. Recreations:
Motor Boat, automobile, dogs and gun. Office: D.E. Cor. Fort and Brush. Residence: 68
Davenport St.
HOLLINGER, Thomsa T.; born;
Wayne Co., O., Mar. 6, 1855; son of Joseph and Amanda (Metzler) Hollinger; educated in
public schools of Mansfield, O., married at Cleveland, O., 1881, Miss Helen Hawley. Began
active careed by learning trade of grainer, which he followed for thiry years in Ohio,
Chicago and Detroit; invented process of wood-grain flooring in 1900 and in 1901 organized
the American Wood-Grain Co., of which has since been president, the factory of the company
in Detroit. Republican (independent) Member Royal Arcanum. Recreations: Boating, fishing.
Office: Boul. and Orleans St. Residence: 256 Marston Court. |
