Samuel Cropper, born on May 12, 1831, near Manchester, England, emigrated to the United States in 1853, settling in Rhode Island where he learned photography. In 1875, he established a successful gallery in Jamesport. He married Jane Broadbent in 1853 and they had four children. Cropper was active in community organizations and identified as a Republican, known for his artistry and popularity.
George Ashton, born on September 11, 1860, in Manchester, England, was a successful businessman who served as president of the Ashton-Hancock Brokerage Company in St. Louis for twenty years. Initially training in law, he shifted to the wholesale grocery sector after moving to the U.S. in 1882. During World War I, he aided in secret service and earned a government medal. A member of various clubs and an outdoor sports enthusiast, Ashton is respected in both business and social circles, reflecting a life committed to community and healthy living.
Edwin Scotton, born on May 8, 1827, in Manchester, England, emigrated to America in 1834. After initially settling in Buffalo, New York, Scotton and his family moved to Indiana before relocating to Kansas in 1869. He built a successful 520-acre farm despite facing numerous hardships, including floods and droughts. A dedicated community member, Scotton served as a justice of the peace and was active in the Grange and local Baptist church. He passed away on November 25, 1912, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and civic engagement.
T. Evans Whitworth, born in Manchester, England, was the son of Joseph and Martha Lewis Whitworth. After his education in England, he married Elizabeth M. Campbell in Cleveland in 1900 and had three children. He served as secretary and treasurer for The Whitworth Bros. Co. for 20 years and held the position of president at The Penton Building Co. Additionally, Whitworth was a director for The Penton Press and Penton Publishing Companies, and was involved with the Ben Franklin Club.
George Neil Stewart was a prominent university professor born on April 18, 1860, in London, Canada. He received multiple degrees from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge. His academic career included roles as a demonstrator and professor of physiology at various institutions, including Owens College and Harvard Medical School. Since 1907, he served as a professor of experimental medicine at Western Reserve University. Stewart contributed to the field of physiology through his authorship, notably of the “Manual of Physiology.
Albert Morreau, born on August 17, 1861, in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, moved to Cleveland after working in a dry goods store in Frankfurt and as an assistant correspondent in Manchester. In 1887, he founded the Morreau Gas Fixture Co., which grew significantly under his leadership. He married Lea Nora Heller in 1893 and had two sons, Myron and Leopold. An active community member, Morreau participated in various clubs and associations and was a Republican of Jewish faith, enjoying golf in his leisure time.
G. T. Kilner, born in Manchester, England, on November 18, 1820, became an influential druggist in Mattoon after emigrating to the United States at 15. He began his career in Waterbury, Connecticut, before moving to Newburgh, New York. In 1860, he established the first drug store in Mattoon. Kilner, who studied medicine and practiced alongside his business, married Sarah Kilner in 1845, and they had four children. He also served three terms on the City Council and owned eighty acres near the city.
Joseph Heap, born in 1848 in Manchester, England, immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1849, settling in various locations before establishing roots in San Bernardino County. After learning the blacksmith trade, he moved to Riverside in 1876, gaining a reputation for his skills and honest work. Heap eventually opened his own blacksmith shop, where he thrived as a respected mechanic and community member. He married Mary Schyff, with whom he had five children, and became a well-regarded figure in Riverside.
Dr. Robert C. Hindley, born in Manchester in 1848, was a distinguished chemist for the Horlick Malted Milk Company and had a notable academic career, including teaching and professorships at various institutions. He was instrumental in establishing the first public electric lighting plant in Wisconsin and owned the first automobile in Racine. A member of the American Chemical Society, he contributed significantly to the field and was active in Masonic organizations and local politics. Hindley was also dedicated to his church and community, making him a prominent figure in Racine.