ROBINSON, John Henry; born, Monongalia Co., W. Va., b. Jan. 15, 1877; son of John R. and Mary E,. (Sloan) Robinson; educated in schools of West Virginia; married, W. Virginia, Apr. 16, 1900, Kate B. Henshaw. Began active career in general store owned by his brother, at Burton, W. Va., continuing for three years; became connected with the Wheeling Corrugating Co., at general offices of the company, at WHeeling, W.Va., Jan. 1899, and has been manager with headquarters at Detroit since Jan. 1906. Also president Coco-Cola Bottling Works, Columbus, O. Republican. Baptist. Recreations: Baseball, fishing. Office: 1409 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 64 Willis Av., W.

ROBINSON, Washington Irving, lawyer; born, Ogdensburg, N. Y., July 11, 1865; son of Charles Wesley and Elizabeth (McMartin) Robinson; educated in public schools of Detroit. Came to Detroit with his parents when six months of age, and is still living upon the farm (now within the city limits) upon which he was reared; has been in practice of law since 1888. Director Michigan and Ohio Electric Railway Co. Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar associations. Republican. Recreaton: Horseback riding. Office: 59 Buhl Blk. Residence: 1161 Grand River Av.

ROBSON, Frank E., lawyer; born, Lansing, Mich., July 20, 1859; son of John and Mary (Ingersoll) Robson; educated in public schools of Lansing, Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, 1875-78, degree of B,S,M 1878; Law Department, University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1883; married at Toledo, O., June 10, 1885, Caroline W. Claflin. Began practice of law in office of Schuyler F. Seager, Lansing, continuing until death of Mr. Seager, 1883; in partnership with S.S. Olds as Olds & Robson, 1883-88, and practiced alone, 1888-90; removed to Detroit, and practiced in partnership with Judge Van Zile until 1893; practiced alone, 1893-05; has been senior member firm of Robson, George & Fisher since Jan. 1, 1905. Secretary and treasurer Hennepin Iron Co.; secretary Springwells Brick Co.; director St. Clair land Co., Lansing. Lecturer on private corporations at Detroit College of Law. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, American Bar Association. Republican. Congregationalist. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Culture of flowers. Office: 720 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 48 Canfield Av., E.

ROEHM, Albert H., secretary and treasurer Detroit Carriage Co.; born, Detroit, Dec. 5, 1863; son of Herman and Caroline (Rich) Roehm; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Jan. 3, 1887, Mary Gackle. Began active career as clerk for W.H. Edgar & Son, dealers in sugar; next was inspector Detroit Electrical Works; became connected, 1886, with Rumsey Manufacturing Co., later Detroit Carriage Manufacturing Co., which was succeeded by the Detroit Carriage Co., manufacturers of vehicle bodies, of which he has been secretary and treasurer since 1903. Also vice president Northwestern Foundry and Supply CO.; secretary Bellevue Pipe and Foundry Co., Bellevue, O.; director Michigan Storage Battery Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. Member Palestine Lodge, F.&A.M., Peninsular Chapter, R.A.M. Office: Cor. Clay Av. and St. Aubin St. Residence: 12 Euclid Av.

ROEHM, Charles M.; born, Detroit, Mar. 26, 1867; son of Herman and Caroline (Rich) Roehm; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Pontiac, Mich., June 29, 1892, Mary Stevens. Has been connected with firm of Roehm & Davison since the beginning of his business career. Office: 91 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 37 Warren Av., E.

ROEHM, Herman; born, Germany, Oct 28, 1837; son of John David and Elizabeth C. Roehm; came to America, 1847; educated in public schools of Germany and Detroit public and private schools; married 1862, Caroline Rich (died, may 26, 1905). has lived in Detroit since 1847; began active career as bookkeeper in hardware and jewelry store, 1862; in 1867, assisted in organizing firm of Radcliff, Roehm & Weston, hardware, succeeded by Roehm Bros., and becoming Roehm & Davison, 1871, incorporated , 1901. Also president Detroit Carriage Co. Republican. Presbyterian. member Masonic order. Recreation: Reading. Office: 91-95 Woodbridge St. Residence: 36 E. Ferry Av.

ROEHM, Robert John Frederick; born at Wurtembwerg, Germany , Feb. 5, 1835; son of John and Elizabeth (Schnepf) Roehm; came to America, Dec. 5, 1847; educated in private and high schools of Germany and public schools of Detroit; married, 1st, Dorothea Ruehl ( now deceased); again,1903, Mary Iola Smith. Began active career in Germany as assistant to his father, who was a tanner; served apprenticeship at jeweler’s trade and Valentine & Crewell, Detroit, 1849-52; went to Providence, R.I. and worked at trade in various shops; returned to Detroit, 1856,and entered employment of George Doty, continuing until 1861; started in business for himself as a manufacturing jeweler, 1861. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreation: Reading. Office: 184 Woodward Av. Residence: 30 E. Elizabeth St.

ROETZ, John; born, Westphalia, Germany, Mar. 15, 1845; son of Matthews and Theresa (Winkelmeier) Roetz; came to America, 1867; educated in common schools; married at Detroit, 1874, Theresa Krantz. Learned trade of cabinet making in Germany and followed it after coming to America; started in business for himself, in Detroit, as manufacturer of furniture, 1887; assisted in organizing the Detroit Cabinet Co., 1891, and has since been treasurer of the company. Office: 1000 Riopelle St. Residence: 328 Warren Av., E.

ROGERS, Ford H., president and general manager Detroit White Lead Works; born, Detroit, Oct. 12, 1840; son of George W. and Jane Clark (Emmons) Rogers (who came to Detroit from Vermont, in July ,1840); educated in public schools of Pontiac, Mich.; married at Rochester N.Y., May 8, 1895, Grace J. Haynes. Cashier Pacific Bank of San Francisco, 1868-72; engaged in mining operations on the Pacific slope, 1872-79; banker and broker in New York City, 1879-80; removed to Detroit and bought the Detroit White Lead Works from an assignee in bankruptcy, 1880; incorporated the present company, Dec. 22, 1880, has been its general manager from time of incorporation and president since Jan., 1898. Has been in a large degree instrumental in bringing the company to a position where its name is known in all leading countries of the world. Also president The American Paint and Glass Co., the McLennan paint Co. and the Rogers Paint and Varnish Co.; treasurer Detroit Varnish Co. First lieutenant and battalion adjutant First Michigan Cavalry in War of the Rebellion; title of colonel on account of staff duty since the war. Member National Geographic Society, Archaeological Society. Republican. Congregationalist. Member Masonic order, Loyal Legion (Past Commander Michigan Commandery), G.A.R. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Old Club, North Channel. Recreations: Boating and fishing. Office: 560 E. Milwaukee Av. Residence: 29 Peterboro St.

ROGERS, James S., architect; born, Alexandria, Va., Dec. 5, 1859; son of James S. and Virginia (Leef) Rogers; educated in public schools of Baltimore, Md., Baltimore City College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology; married at Adamstown, Md., June, 1895, Eleanore White. has been member firm of Rogers & MacFarlane, architects, Detroit, since 1886. Fellow American Institute of Architects and member Michigan Chapter. Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Member Corinthian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office; 1310 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1185 3d Av.

RONNERT, Morse, jurist; born, Detroit, Feb. 29, 1864; son of Frank L. and Eleanore (Sichler) Rohnert; educated in public and high schools of Detroit and University of Michigan, degree of A.B.,1883;

married at Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 20, 1895, Emma Uihlein. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, Mar. 13, 1885; was clerk and register probate court, Wayne County, Mich., June 1, 1886-Jan. 1, 1896; has been judge of circuit court Wayne County since Jan. 1, 1900. President Michigan Cigar Box Co.; vice president Schober Printing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Lutheran. Member Knights of Pythias, Elks, Maccabees. Clubs: harmonie, Country, Detroit Boat, Concordia, Social Turner. Office; County Bldg. Residence: 63 E. Warren Av.

RONEY, Edward J., manufacturer; born, Detroit, Feb. 28, 1863; son of John and Rose (Hawkins) Roney; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1893, Sophia Isabel Singelyn. Served apprenticeship as brass goods moulder with the H.C. Hart manufacturing Co., and acted as superintendent of foundry of the company for eight years; was in charge of foundry of Detroit Electrical Works sic years, and was superintendent McCrea & Roberts Co., until 1901; one of the organizers of The sterling & Skinner Manufacturing Co., 1901, of which is vice president. Also president Detroit Motor Castings Co.; vice president Detroit Power Building Co., and identified with American Smelting Co. and Clark Wireless Telegraph Co. Catholic. Member Knights of Equity, K.O.T.M., and C.M.B.A. Recreations: Baseball, fishing, hunting. Office: Russell and Boulevard. Residence: 1138 Concord Av.

RONEY, William E., real estate and loans; born, Detroit, Aug. 30, `868; son of John and Agnes (Roche) Roney; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr. 28, 1897, Marie Chapoton. After leaving school studied law in office of Colonel John Atkinson for several months, then began active career as clerk for Standart Bros., wholesale hardware, where he remained for two years; entered real estate business, 1892, and has since continued in the business in his own name. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Independent in politics; Catholic as to religious belief. Member Knights of Columbus. Recreations: Fishing and baseball. Office: 621 Moffat Blk., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich.