BAGLEY, Joel Newbury, tobacco manufacturer; born, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1860 son of ex-Governor John J. and Frances E. (Newbury) Bagley; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Grand Haven, Mich., Mar. 11, 1884, Ester P Culter. Began active career, 1880, in tobacco manufactory established by his father, was elected president of the company, 1893, and still continues. President John J. Bagley & Co., established, 1853; vice president American Exchange National Bank; chairman board of directors Bagley land Co., Ltd.; director Security Trust Co. Republican as to politics. Unitarian as to religious belief (trustee of church). Member Sons of American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, Wittenagemote, Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Golf and fishing. Office: 48 Bates St. Residence: 881 Jefferson Av.
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