Piqua Ohio

Biography of Thomas W. Taylor, M. D.

Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, a prominent St. Louis urologist, was born on March 4, 1880, in Staffordshire, England. His family immigrated to the United States in 1882, eventually settling in Ohio. Dr. Taylor graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1909, serving in various hospitals before establishing a private practice. He held academic positions in pathology and bacteriology and served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. Married to Grace P. Rundle, they had two children, and he remains active in professional and social organizations.

Biography of George W. Robinson

George W. Robinson, born in Ohio in 1855, has significantly influenced Kansas banking since moving to the state in 1876. Initially an educator in Winfield, he transitioned to banking, partnering with his family in various financial institutions. His notable achievement includes successfully reopening the First National Bank of Arkansas City as its receiver in 1894. Robinson went on to establish multiple banks in Wichita, including the National Bank of Wichita and the Security State Bank, where he served as president. He married Ella E. Holmes and has one daughter, Edith.

Biography of Benjamin Harper

Benjamin Harper, born in Philadelphia in 1817, became a significant figure in Rock Island, Illinois, following his entrepreneurial journey from his humble beginnings in Cincinnati. After selling cider as a youth, he established successful businesses, including a thriving packing operation and the prestigious Harper House hotel. A generous philanthropist, Harper contributed greatly to Rock Island’s growth through housing and public improvements. Politically active as a Republican and twice serving as mayor, he was esteemed by locals for his dedication to the community and family. Harper passed away in 1887.