SAFFORD, Robert Crawford was born in Canton, Wayne County, March 21, 1838, and is the son of Rufus and Elethear Safford. His father was the son of Jabez Safford, and was born in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, on June 1, 1800. His grandfather was one of three brothers who came from Scotland, one of whom settled in Connecticut, one in Vermont, and the last in New York. Rufus Safford, after reaching his majority, worked on a farm in summer and taught school during the winters, eventually going to New York City, where he worked at the stonecutter's trade for a number of years. In 1832 he emigrated to Michigan, and settled on Section 2 in the township of Canton, Wayne County. In 1835 he married Elethear Crawford, the daughter of Robert and Hannah Crawford. She was born near Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, on October 30, 1803, and came to Michigan, with her brother Ezra, in 1833. Rufus and his wife continued to live on the farm which he first bought until his death, on June 1, 1884. His wife died on March 28, 1889, at the age of 86. They had three sons, namely, Robert Crawford Safford, Jabez A. Safford, who was born on September 17, 1839; he died February 6, 1853. Winfield Scott Safford, the third son, was born January 23, 1841, was a soldier in the Civil War, and was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, and died the next day. Robert Crawford Safford was educated in the district school, and also attended one term at the State Normal School in Ypsilanti. He continued with his father on the farm until April, 1864, when he moved to Plymouth, and still occupies the farm upon which he has lived for a quarter of a century. He was married on January 29, 1863, to Elizabeth A. Murray, daughter of Archibald Y. and Abigail Murray, who settled in Canton, Wayne County, in 1826, and were among its earliest inhabitants. They have had one son and two daughters, namely, Lenora, who was born on April 13, 1865; she died on October 9, 1868. Homer Erwin was born September 18, 1869, and their daughter, Ada Murray, on November 26, 1877. Mr. Safford subscribes to the doctrines of the Universalist Church, but is not a member of any branch society. He is a strong temperance man, and, believing that all legal measures should be adopted to restrict the liquor traffic, he supports the Prohibition movement, and has done much to advance the cause of that party. In 1889 he was serving as Chairman of the Wayne County Prohibition Committee, and is esteemed and respected as an able and useful citizen
The History of Detroit and Wayne Co Michigan Pg 1264

SCHLOSS, Albert W. - born, Detroit, Feb. 24, 1862; son of Seligman and Hanna (Weichselbaum) Schloss; educated in Patterson’s Academy and Detroit High School; married at Toledo, O., June 4, 1895, Susanne A. Feiss. Began active career as stock boy, 1878; now head of the firm of Schloss Bros. Republican. Jewish religion. Member Phoenix Social Club (director). Office: 184-186 Jefferson Av., Detroit. Residence; Grosse Pointe, Mich.
The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis Copyright, 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

SCULLY, Michael Charles , the efficient Collector of Customs for the District of Superior and a highly respected citizen of Marquette, is numbered among the native sons of Michigan, his birth having occurred in Detroit on the 15th of August, 1856. His parents, Patrick and Margaret (Downey) Scully, were both natives of Ireland and crossed the Atlantic to this country in an early day, first locating in Pennsylvania, where they made their home until their removal to Detroit in the year 1840. They subsequently went to Lake Superior, where the family still resides, but the father has now departed this life. There were ten children, but only two of the number are yet living — our subject, and a sister, Mrs. T. W. Harrington, of St. Paul, Minnesota. M. C. Scully was left an orphan when only five years old and from a very early age has been dependent entirely upon his own resources, so that whatever success he has achieved in life is due entirely to his own efforts. He was reared in Houghton county, Michigan acquired his education in its public schools and in his youth learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for some years. Gibbon has said "Every person has two educations,—one which he receives from others, and one, more important, which he gives himself." Mr. Scully has indeed gained the greater part of his education entirely through his own efforts. After following blacksmithing for some time he followed engineering for a few years and in 1869 he removed to Ishpeming, where he followed those two occupations. He was industrious and energetic, made the most of his opportunities and as the years passed succeeded in accumulating some capital, which he has invested to good advantage and has derived there from a good income. Mr. Scully has been honored with a number of offices. While in Ishpeming he served as Chief of Police for nearly seven years. In 1890 he was elected Sheriff of Marquette county, and in October, 1893, he was appointed to his present position as Collector of Customs for the District of Superior, in which capacity he has since served with credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. By his ballot he supports the men and measures of the Democracy and is a warm advocate of its principles. In the autumn of 1888 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Scully and Miss Catherine Quinn, an estimable lady, by whom he has three living children, as follows: Eileen, Margaret and Arthur. The family is widely and favorably known throughout this community and Mr. Scully and his wife have many friends, who esteem them highly. This gentleman certainly deserves great credit for his success in life and his example should well serve to encourage others, who like himself have no capital or influential friends to aid them in starting out in life. He has worked his way steadily upward, overcoming the obstacles and difficulties in his path by determined effort, and as a result is now the possessor of a comfortable competence, and above all has the confidence and regard of those with whom business or social relations have brought him in contact.
Memorial Record of the Northern Peninsula of Michigan\The Lewis Publishing Co 1895
Family history: Married 5 September 1894 in Gratiot, Lafayette Co., Wisconsin, USA. Catherine born 6 Aug 1865 Wiota, Lafayette, Wisconsin, daughter of Morgan and Ellen Ryan Quinn both of Ireland.

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

SLOVIK, Antionette "Wisniewski" - 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 reclassified 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-marshaled 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

SLOVIK, Eddie - The last US Soldier to be executed 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-marshaled 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

SPIEGEL, John S. - 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]

SPIER, Frederick H. - 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]

SPRINGER, Michael Joseph - 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]

SPRATT, John Charles - 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. Shanahan. 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]

STAIR, Edward D. - 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]

STANDART, Henry Winslow - 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]

STANDISH, Frederick Dana 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

STANDISH, James Darrow - 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 Woodbury, 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 25th 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 and 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 Stockbridge, 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: James 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.

STANSELL, Arthur D. - 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.

STAPLETON, William J. 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.

STEVENS, Mark Burnham 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.

SEVALD, Frederick John Baptist 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

STARRET, Thomas C. - 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

STORMFELTZ, Harry A. - 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

STANTON, A.B. - 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