Frank, J. Hecker, manufacturer: born Washtenaw Co., Mich., July 9, 1846; son of Frank and Cynthia (Shield) Hecker; educated in public schools; married at Omaha, Neb. Dec. 8, 1868, Anna M. Williamson. Acting division superintendent Union Pacific Ry., 1869; general superintendent Roundout & Oswego R. R., 1870-76, and Eel River R.R., 1876-79; organized the Peninsular Car Co., Dec. 1879 and was connected with it and its successor, the Michigan Peninsular Car Co., as president until 1900. Director People's State Bank, Union Trust Co., Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills, Detroit Lumber Co. Veteran of the Civil War; colonel U.S. Volunteers and chief of Division of Transportation, Spanish American War; member Isthmian Canal Commission, March-December 1904. Clubs: Detroit Yondotega, Country, Old Club, Detroit Boat. Office: 915 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 1170 Woodward Av.