Lenawee County MI
Biography of James C. Murray
James C. Murray, born on April 8, 1847, in Belmont County, Ohio, distinguished himself as a businessman in Jamesport. He enlisted in the Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry at sixteen, participating in significant battles and serving in hospitals during the Civil War. After various travels across the United States and Mexico, he co-founded a successful mercantile business in Jamesport with his brother. Murray married Ada M. Snell in 1877 and has one daughter, Grace. He is involved in several fraternal organizations and maintains a strong Democratic political affiliation.
Biography of Milton J. Hopkins, M. D.
Dr. Milton J. Hopkins, born on November 29, 1859, in Blissfield, Michigan, emerged as a prominent physician and surgeon in St. Louis. His education spanned public schooling and college in Blissfield, followed by a degree from Missouri Medical College in 1896. After years of diverse work, including railroad roles, he dedicated himself to medicine, focusing on gynecology and related fields, and contributing to medical education. Married to Lina Vogeler, they had four children. Dr. Hopkins also managed a large cattle ranch in Florida and was active in community service during WWI.
Biography of Chester Adelbert Latham
Chester Adelbert Latham, born in Michigan in 1861, moved to Kansas in childhood and has roots in an early Kansas family. A patent attorney in Wichita, he began as a wooden pump manufacturer before studying law. Admitted to the bar in 1889, he briefly practiced in Oklahoma and later served as a city mail carrier. Latham’s career included time as private secretary to Congressman Victor Murdock, leading to his establishment as a patent attorney in 1915. He is a past master of the local Masonic lodge and has three children with his wife, Eva M. Penn.
Biography of Isaac N. Sullivan
Isaac N. Sullivan, born on November 3, 1848, in Iowa, served as Idaho’s first chief justice, significantly shaping the state’s jurisprudence. A distinguished lawyer, he was recognized for his analytical mind and commitment to integrity. After being elected as a justice in 1890, he held the chief justice position multiple times. A lifelong Republican with interests in farming and mining, Sullivan was married and had two sons who followed his legal path. His quiet demeanor and unwavering ethical standards have made him a respected figure in Idaho’s history.
Biographical Sketch of Judge William E. Ambler
William E. Ambler, born in 1845 in Medina, Ohio, was a distinguished figure in Michigan’s legal and political landscape. He received his education from multiple institutions, including Albion Law School. Ambler served as a Judge of the Probate Court in Oceana County and held a state Senate seat for eight years, including a role as President Pro Tempore. He practiced law for over two decades and was active in real estate, presiding over several companies. Ambler was also involved in the governance of Hillsdale College and local civic organizations.
Biography of Rev. Berry Edmiston
Rev. Berry Edmiston, born in 1831 in Tennessee, relocated to Riverside, California, in 1878 seeking a healthier climate. He initially engaged in horticulture, cultivating budded orange trees, apricots, and grapes. A dedicated minister, he established the Swedenborgian church in Riverside in 1885, serving as its first pastor. Educated at Adrian College, he had a diverse career in ministry and education across several states before settling in California. Along with his wife Ednah, he raised three children, contributing significantly to the local community and church.