SHEEHY, George Beatty - lawyer; born, Oswego, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1861; son of Cornelius and Rachel M. (Leigh) Sheehy; educated in public schools of Detroit; A.B., University of Michigan, 1885; unmarried. Studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1887, since which time has practiced in Detroit; member Public Lighting Commission of Detroit; director The Art Stove Co. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat. Office; 401 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 229 Woodbridge St., E.
Contributed by Kim Torp - Source: pgs 388-389, "The Book of Detroiters", 1908

ANTIONETTE "WISNIEWSKI" SLOVIK - Widow of last U.S. soldier executed for desertion. Antoinette Wisniewski was born with epilepsy and one leg three inches shorter than the other, which was followed up by infantile paralysis and limited her ability to walk. She worked at Montella Plumbing Company in Dearborn, Michigan. It was there that she met Edward Donald Slovik who had just been paroled from reform school. Despite these handicaps, the couple was determined to marry and did so on November 7, 1942. When Eddie got a job at the old DeSoto plant, they got their own duplex. For the next months they were happy and secure in the belief that ex-convicts would not be drafted but were unaware of the invasion of North Africa. Slovik had been classified 4F because of his prison record, but was reclassifed 1A during a military manpower shortage and received his draft notice shortly after the couple's first wedding anniversary. He was so unhappy that he wrote long letters (376 of them) to her during his 372 days in the Army. Although 21,049 U.S. soldiers were court-martialed for desertion during WWII, Pvt. Slovik has the dubious distinction of being the one and only American soldier ever executed for this crime since the Civil War. His wife was not even informed of his death by the US Army at the time. His last words in front of the firing squad were, "They're not shooting me for deserting the United States Army...thousands of guys have done that. They're shooting me for bread I stole when I was twelve years old." Determined to right what she was certain was a horrible wrong, Antoinette vainly petitioned seven presidents to have her dead husband pardoned. She worked relentlessly to clear his record and to claim his body until her own death on September 7, 1979 in Detroit, where she had been living under an assumed name. In 1987, forty-two years after Slovik’s execution, he was pardoned by President Jimmy Carter and his remains were returned to Michigan and reburied next to her.
Source: "Debbie" at Find-A-Grave

EDDIE SLOVIK - The last US Solider to be exectuted for desertion, and the only soldier to be executed for this crime during World War II. He was a member of Company G, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, and had deserted them in late October 1944, right after he had joined the division as a replacement from the US. The division had just finished leaving the Battle of the Hurtengen Forest, where it had taken heavy casualties. Slovik had twice confessed to deserting, in writing, and stated that if given the opportunity he would desert again. He believed that he would only spend a few years in jail, which he would accept to avoid combat. However, he was given the death penalty. On 31 January 1945, Eddie Slovik was executed by firing squad near the village of Ste-Marie aux Mines for the crime of desertion. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, ordered the execution during the closing days of the Battle of the Bulge, in order to deter other potential deserters. Slovik was court-martialed for desertion under fire and sentenced to death by firing squad. He was buried in France, in a reserved section of the American cemetery with 94 American soldiers executed for the crimes of rape and murder. Slovik's remains were returned to Michigan in 1987. Many presidents have been petitioned but no pardon has ever been granted. Forty-two years after Slovik's execution, his remains are reburied next to his wife, Antoinette.
Source: found at Find-A-Grave unsigned

JOHN S. SPIEGEL - manufacturer of shirts; born, Greensburg, Pa., Feb. 1, 1854; son of William and Christine (Rau) Spiegel; attended Mt. Pleasant Institute, Westmoreland Co., Pa.; taught school for several years and for two years assisted his brother, who was county superintendent of schools of Westmoreland Co.; married at Pittsburg, Pa., June 29, 1887, Elizabeth Semple. President John S. Spiegel Co., shirt manufacturers, established, Man, 1899. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order. Recreations: Home, and attending track meets in which his boys take part. Office: 124 Cass Av. Residence: 87 Edmund PI.
Contributed by Kim Torp - [Source: p. 421, "The Book of Detroiters," 1908]

FREDERICK H. SPIER - architect; born, Bueckeburg, Germany, 1855; son of John H. and Sophie Charlotte (Grimme) Spier; educated in Gymnasium at Bueckeburg and at technical school at Holzminden, graduating, 1873; came to America, 1873; married at Hoboken, N. J., 1878, Emilie S. Steeneck. Has been engaged in profession as architect at Detroit as member firm of Spier & Rohns, since 1884. Designed Chamber of Commerce Building (the first steel frame building erected in Detroit), the Law and Medical buildings and Tappan Hall, of University of Michigan, all the principal stations on Michigan Central and Grand Trunk Ry. lines, St. Thomas' Church, Ann Arbor, Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Detroit, and more than thirty other churches. Member Board of Commerce. Republican (independent), Scottish Rite Mason, Shriner, Odd Fellow. Member Harmonic Society. Recreation: Music. Office: 1317- 1326 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 289 23d St.
Contributed by Kim Torp - [Source: p. 421, "The Book of Detroiters," 1908]

MICHAEL JOSEPH SPRINGER - physician; born, Munchen, Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 23, 1845; son of Laurence and Mary Spranger; came to America, with parents, 1849; educated in public schools of Pittsburg, Pa., St. Vincent's College, Pa., Cleveland Homeopathic College, 1864-65, and Detroit Homeopathic College, M. D., 1871; married at New Baltimore, Mich., Apr. 25, 1866, Philamena Satty. Democrat. Began practice at New Baltimore, 1866; removed to Detroit, 1867, and has continually engaged in practice (liberal school), specializing in chronic diseases; member medical staff of Grace Hospital. Member Wayne County and Michigan State Medical societies, American Institute of Homeopathy. Clubs: Detroit, Quarter Century. Recreation: Music (zither). Address: 23 Adams Av., E.
Contributed by Kim Torp - [Source: p. 422, "The Book of Detroiters," 1908]

JOHN CHARLES SPRATT - born, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Mar. 31, 1856; son of William and Mary A. (McDermott) Spratt; educated in public schools of Poughkeepsie; married at Poughkeepsie, 1881, Mary E. Shana- han. Began active career in drug store, Poughkeepsie, and became manager of the drug store of P. M. Howard, of Poughkeepsie; has been identified with Parke-Davis & Co. since 1888, and has been manager of the sales department of the company since 1895. Appointed member Municipal Art Commission by Mayor Cobb, 1896. Roman Catholic. Member Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Horticulture and floriculture. Office: Atwater and McDougal Sts. Residence: 203 Field Av.
Contributed by Kim Torp - [Source: p. 422, "The Book of Detroiters," 1908]

EDWARD D. STAIR - newspaper publisher, theatrical manager; born, Morenci, Mich., Mar. 29, 1859; son of Jacob and Maryette (Beckwith) Stair; educated in public schools of Morenci; married at New York City, July 2, 1888, Grace Crookson. Began active career as a country newspaper publisher, at Morenci, 1876, following it continuously until he retired from ownership of Livingston Republican, at Howell, Mich., 1888; entered theatrical management in New York, 1888, by producing a play he had written; reentered newspaper work by purchase of interest in Detroit Journal, 1901, and Detroit Free Press, 1906; still largely interested in theatrical investments, but gradually dropping active work. President Stair & Havlin Co. (a holding and booking corporation, owning and representing theaters throughout the United States and Canada, about 200 theaters in all), also president Detroit Journal Co., Detroit Free Press, U. S. Amusement Co., Majestic Theater Co. (Brooklyn), La Fayette Amusement Co. (Washington), etc.; director Old Detroit National Bank, Detroit Trust Co., Detroit National Bank of Commerce. Republican (independent, never aspired for office). York and Scottish Rite Mason (33°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Old Club, Country and Detroit (Detroit); Green Room and Oakland Golf (New York). Recreations: Golf and motoring. Office: Free Press Bldg. Residence: 645 Woodward Av.
Contributed by Kim Torp - [Source: p. 422-23, "The Book of Detroiters," 1908]

HENRY WINSLOW STANDART - manufacturer; born, Detroit, May 21, 1875; son of Henry Winslow and Flora Belle (Van Huson) Standart; educated in Detroit public schools, Detroit School for Boys, University of Michigan; married at Kittanning, Pa., Feb. 25, 1905, Eliza Phillips Mayers. Began active career in foundry of Detroit Malleable Co., Jan., 1897; organized, with others, the Northern Engineering Works, manufacturers of cranes, hoists and foundry machinery, Oct., 1899, and was elected secretary and treasurer of the company, in which offices he still continues. Also secretary and treasurer Detroit Engineering Works and Detroit Crane and Hoist Co.; vice president Witchell Sheill Co.; director Detroit United Bank. Member U. S. Navy, on board U. S. S. Yosemite at time of Spanish-American War. Presbyterian. Member Sigma Phi. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, University, Country, Detroit Racquet and Curling, Old Club. Recreations: Outdoor diversions. Office: Northern Engineering Works. Residence: 730 Jefferson Av.
Contributed by Karen Torp - [Source: p. 423, "The Book of Detroiters," 1908]

FREDERICK DANA STANDISH manufacturer of paper boxes; born, Romeo, Mich., Nov. 15, 1852; son of John Dana Standish (grandson of Samuel Standish of Massachusetts) and Emma Lee (Darrow) Standish of Connecticut; graduate Detroit High School, 1866, and Mt. Pleasant Military Academy, N.Y., 1869; married at Detroit, Dec. 17, 1878, Carrie Hubbard. Assisted in organizing the Detroit seating Co., 1883, which was disposed of to Cleveland School Furniture Co., 1886; of which was director until sold to American School Furniture Co. (trust), in 9101; assisted in organization of Wolverine Lumber Co., with mills at Cairo, Ill., 1890; has been engaged in manufacture of paper boxes since 1892; treasurer Kurtz paper Box Co., Detroit. Served through Spanish-American War as an officer in U.S. Navy, on U.S.S. Yosemite, the crew of which was awarded the Sampson Medal by special act of Congress; has been in command of the Naval Militia of Michigan since 1902. Member Sons of American Revolution, Naval and Military Order Spanish-American War. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Racquet and Curling, Old Club. Recreation: Boating (interested for many years in athletics, especially rowing). Office: 59-65 Larned St. Residence: 117 Watson St.
Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis Copyright, 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

JAMES DARROW STANDISH - One of the truly great men of Detroit passed away when on the 14th of May, 1917, James D. Standish was called to his final home. A native of Michigan, he had spent the greater part of his life in this state and as the years were added to the cycle of the centuries he made for himself a most prominent position in connection with the business life not only of Detroit and of Michigan but of the entire country, becoming one of the central figures in connection with the packing; industry of America. His powers were developed through the exercise of effort and from each experience of life he learned the lesson therein contained. He made splendid use of his time, his talents and his opportunities, and step by step he advanced to a position of leadership, gaining not only notable success but also the respect and confidence in all with whom he was associated.

Mr. Standish was born in Pontiac, Michigan, (Oakland County) November 12, 1849, and is a son of John Dana and Emma Lee (Harrow) Standish. The former was a son of Samuel Standish and a direct descendant of Miles Standish in the eighth generation. The mother was born in Old Lyme, Connecticut, and the Standish family was also long represented in that state. Samuel Standish, the grandfather, was born in Norwich, Connecticut, May 8, 1753, and was married to Lois Curtis of Woodhury, Connecticut, a daughter of Eldad Curtis. Samuel standish removed to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and, in April, 1776, volunteered for service under Captain Haines, with whom he was on duty for twenty days. In September, 1776, while residing in Stockbridge, he again volunteered under Colonel Simonds of Williamstown, Massachusetts, and Major Rossiter of Richmond, Massachusetts, and was in Hie battle of White Plains, New York, on the 2iMh of October, of that year, receiving his discharge in the latter part of November. On the 8th of July of the following year, he was called out with the militia at Stockbridge, marched through the towns along the way to Fort Aon and then joined Captain Rouleys company of Richmond, Massachusetts. While on picket duty at Fort Edward he was taken prisoner and while held as a prisoner of war saw the Indians kill nnd scalp Jennie McRea. He was taken to Fort Tieondcroga, where he was made to drive a team, hauling provisions for the British. On the third trip he escaped and went to Arlington, Vermont, and from there proceeded to his homo in Stoekbridge, arriving in September, 1777. Later he moved to Burlington, Vermont, and after the Revolutionary war he resided in Granville, New York, to which place he went about 1782. His son Samuel was born there at that date, and in 1800 the father served as collector of the town. His name is mentioned in the national official register list of pensioners residing in Granville in 1840 at the age of eighty-six years. He died March 18,1841, and was buried in the cemetery at North Granville, New York. There his son Samuel, the grandfather of James I). Standish, lived. The family removed to Detroit when James Darrow Standish was a young lad of nine years, and he attended the public schools of this city, while later he became a student in Kalamazoo College, thus qualifying by liberal educational training for life's practical and responsible duties. On the 22d of May, 1873, Mr. Standish was united in marriage at Adrian, Michigan, to Miss Jennie C. Hart.

For five years prior to his marriage James P. Standish was with the packing firm of Standish & Ives, and was the original Standish of the Hammond, Standish Company. Paring the last twenty years of his life he was connected with many financial business and social organizations of the city and was recognized as a man of prominence in Detroit. He entered the employ of Standish & Ives in 1867 and two years later was given a working interest in the firm which became Standish & Company. Subsequently he assisted in organizing the firm of Hammond, Standish & Company, being associated in the enterprise with George H. Hammond and Sidney B. Dixon. This was in 1872, and in 1880 the business was incorporated. They became well known as packers and wholesale and retail dealers in provisions, Mr. Standish remaining secretary .and treasurer of the company from its organization until his demise. In 1881 be also became secretary and treasurer of the O. II. Hammond Company, which transferred its general offices to Chicago in 1889, at which time he removed to that city. When the company was merged into the National Packing Company in 1902 ho became secretary and treasurer of the amalgamated organization and so continued until 1904. He then again took up his abode in Detroit and assumed his duties with Hammond, Standish & Company as secretary and treasurer. Still further he extended his efforts and activities by becoming president of the Detroit Beef Company, president of the Cattle Feeders' Loan Company of South Omaha, Nebraska, a director of the Commercial National Bank of Detroit, the Security Trust Company and the Michigan Savings Bank and also of the South Omaha National Bank of South Omaha. By reason of the extent and importance of the business interests which be developed and controlled be was one of the best known men in the packing industry, and Detroit, indeed, lost one of her foremost representatives when Mr. Standish passed away.

He and his family long occupied a prominent position in the social circles of the city. To him and his wife were born two children: Jamea D., Jr., and Jane H., the wife of H. C. Van Voorhis, now residing in Brookline, Massachusetts. They have two children, Standish and Peter. Mr. Standish made his home at No. 1411 Burns avenue. He had long been a devoted member of the Episcopal church and along social lines was connected with the Detroit, Detroit Athletic, the Detroit Country, and Lake St. Clair Fishing and Shooting Clubs. He was also a member of the Board of Commerce and interested in all that had to do with the city's welfare, development and progress. He enjoyed golf, to which he turned for recreation. The interests and activities of his life were well balanced. He gave due thought to his important business affairs, yet never allowed these to so monopolize his time as to exclude his active participation in the social amenities of life or his earnest support of all those plans and projects which have to do with cultural progress or the material, intellectual and moral advancement of mankind.
Source; History of Detroit 1702 - 1922 from S.J. Clarke Publishing 1922

From the Book of Detroiters --
James D. Standish, secretary and treasurer Hammond, Standish & Co.; born, Pontiac, Mich., Nov. 12, 1849; son of John Dana and Emma Lee (Darrow) Standish; educated, Detroit public schools and Kalamazoo College; married at Adrian, Mich., May 22, 1873, Jennie C. Hart. Entered employ of Standish & Ives, 1867, and two years later was given a working interest in the firm, which became Standish & Co.; assisted in organizing firm of Hammond, Standish & Co., with George H. Hammond and Sidney B. Dixon, 1872, incorporated, 1880, packers and wholesale and retail dealers in provisions, of which has been secretary and treasurer from time of organization. In 1881 he became secretary and treasurer of the G. H. Hammond Co., whose general offices were transferred to Chicago in 1889, and he went there; when this company was merged into the National Packing Co., in 1902, he became secretary and treasurer of the latter, continuing until 1904; returned to Detroit and assumed his duties with Hammond, Standish & Co. Also president Detroit Beef Co.; president Cattle Feeders’ Loan Co., South Omaha, Neb.; director Commercial National Bank, Security Trust Co., Michigan Savings Bank, and of South Omaha National Bank, South Omaha. Episcopalian. Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country, Lake St. Clair Fishing and Shooting Club. Recreation: Golf. Office: 20th St. and M.C.R.R. Residence: 74 Alfred St.

ARTHUR D. STANSELL - A lawyer; born, Detroit, Mar. 8, 1876; son of (typed as it is in the book) 1882-90; Detroit High School, 1890-95; University of Michigan, 1895-99, degree of B.L., 1899, Law Department, same university, 1899-02, degree of LL.B., 1902; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since Jan. 2, 1903; associated with Orla B. Taylor, lawyer, but not in partnership. Director Guaranteed Securities Corporation. Episcopalian. Member Sigma Chi. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsman. Recreation: Yachting. Office: 13-15 Butler Bldg. Residence: 1898 Woodward Av.

WILILAM J. STAPLETON A physician; born, Detroit, Dec. 25, 1876; son of William J. and Sarah M. (Maxfield) Stapleton; educated in Welkin’s public school; Detroit High School; Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, degree of M.D., 1900; Ph.G., Detroit College of Medicine, 1902; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1907; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, May 10, 1900. Lecturer on Surgical Anatomy and clinical assistant in surgery Michigan College of Medicine and Surgery; medical examiner State Life Insurance Co. of Indianapolis, Lincoln Life Assurance Co.; medical director Northern Assurance Co.; County physician Wayne County, 1906-07. Member Wayne County Medical Society (secretary, 1905-06), Michigan State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Michigan Surgical and Pathological Society, etc. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; member Palestine Lodge, Detroit Commandery, knights Templar No. 1, (32o), Scottish Rite, Moslem Temple Mystic Shrine; B.P.O.E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Cosmopolitan. Recreations: Travel and books. office and residence: 176 Lafayette Blvd.

MARK BURNHAM STEVENS A shoe merchant; born, Detroit, Oct. 23, 1840; son of John and Mary Baker (Covert) Stevens; educated in public schools; married 1st, Annie Adams, Sept. 10, 1874 (deceased July 13, 1901); married 2nd, at Detroit, Nov. 23, 19044, Emily Gilmore. Began active career Feb. 4, 1865, as cashier of same house with which he has since been identified; admitted to firm, R.H. Fyfe & Co., 1869, dealers in boots, shoes and rubbers. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: Detroit. Office: 183-185 Woodward Av. Residence; 545 Jefferson Av.

FREDERICK JOHN BAPTIST SEVALD lawyer; born, Detroit, Jan. 29, 1874; son of John and Alma Virginia (Foisey) Sevald; educated in public and private schools, Detroit, and at Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 1901; married Detroit, Apr. 28,1903, Ella Martha Daker. Began active career in employ of C.M. Burton, land abstracts, continuing 1891-92; in abstract department of the Union Trust co., 1894-1901; has practiced law in Detroit since 1901; member firm of Flynn & Sewald. Secretary-treasurer of Holy Cross Cemetery. Republican. Roman Catholic. Member of Knights of Columbus. Recreation: Music. Office; 614-615 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 460 Scotten Av.
Contributed by Kim Torp - Source: p. 401, "The Book of Detroiters", 1908

THOMAS C. STARRET - timbered lands; born, Brampton, Ont., Feb. 9, 1855; son of Andrew and Fanny (Merigold) Starret; educated in public schools of Canada; married at Muskegon, Mich., June 2, 1880, Delphene Anderson. Went to Muskegon, from Canada, 1874, and tallied lumber for brother, Edgar; worked in store for Blodgett & Byrne, Holton, Mich., two years, beginning, 1875, and became bookkeeper and manager of their saw mill at Holton, continuing until 1880; bought the firm’s store, 1881, and saw mill was removed; bought another saw mill and manufactured lumber for three years, also acquiring small tracts of pine timber; removed to Muskegon,1886, and worked as bookkeeper for Blodgett & Byrne and D.A. Blodgett (Mr. Byrne having died); was connected with Hovey & McCracken as bookkeeper and looking after office business, beginning 1887 and continuing for eight years; went to Arkansas, 1888, and invested all he had and could borrow in Arkansas pine (Ouachita Co.) and continued buying and selling pine lands in small way until 1895, when he severed connections with Hovey & McCracken; then operated more extensively in pine lands of Arkansas and Louisiana, and entered into partnership with H.N. Hovey to buy pine lands; bought 70,000 acres in Arkansas, 30,000 in Louisiana, 16,000 in Mississippi, and disposed of a large portion of same; bought 20,000 acres in Oregon in 1906, the firm owning a billion feet of pine in 1907. Member of Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Rushmere, Detroit Automobile. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 517 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 140 W. Canfield Av.
Contributed by Kim Torp - Source: p. 426, "The Book of Detroiters",1908

HARRY A. STORMFELTZ - real estate; born, Washington, Ia., Apr. 2, 1872; son of Henry and Flora Sarah (Cunningham) Stormfeltz; educated in public schools of Trenton and Princeton, Mo.; unmarried. Began active career in country printing office, Princeton, and later clerked one year in general merchandise store; was with his father in lumber business at Mt. Ayr., Ia., 1893-94, and with brother-in-law in general merchandise business, 1895-97; manufactured cigars at Mt. Ayr, 1898-1900; was next in real estate business for a short time in Chicago and was with real estate firm of Frisbie & Co., Cleveland, O., 1900-03; came to Detroit and was connected with W.W. Hannan until 1904, when the Gerard, Stormfeltz, Loveley Co., Buffalo, New York and Detroit, was organized, of which he is treasurer. Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Republican. Methodist. Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 76-78 Griswold St. Residence: 210 Lafayette Av.
Contributed by Kim Torp - Source: p. 471, "The Book of Detroiters", 1908

A.B. STANTON - manufacturer and jobber of men’s furnishings; born, Oxford, Mich., Jan. 19,1870; son of Lovett W. and Harriet (Stockwell) Stanton; educated in public schools of Pontiac; married at Pontiac, 1905, Anna Belle Owen. began active career in employ of Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Ry., continuing until 1889, when he became connected with firm of M.M.. Stanton & Co., Detroit , men’s furnishings; has been a partner in the firm since fall of 1901. Democrat. Member Masonic order (32), Knights Templar, Shrine. Recreation: Boating. Office: 124-126 Jefferson Av. Residence; 81 Palmer Av., E.
Contributed by Kim Torp - Source: p. 425, "The Book of Detroiters", 1908