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From the Andreas' Historical Journal of 1882 come these exerpts Thomas P. Kennard THOMAS P. KENNARD came to Nebraska April 24, 1857, and entered on the practice of law. Was elected to the first Constitutional Convention in 1864, which convention did not meet, owing to the fact that the vote of the people of the then Territory of Nebraska being against State organization. He was appointed Deputy U. S. Assessor for the Northern District in 1862, and served three years, and then resigned. Was elected Secretary of State on the organization of the State in 1867, and was chosen by the Legislature one of the commissioners of public buildings to re-locate the Capital of the State and build a capitol building. Was re-appointed on said commission by the Legislature in 1869, having been re-elected Secretary of State by the people in the fall of 1868. In the fall of 1868 he removed to Lincoln, and has resided there ever since. He was appointed Agent of the State by Gov. Furnas, under a law authorizing the Governor to appoint an agent to prosecute claims against the General Government, either in the Court of Claims, before the Departments or in Congress; which position he now holds. He has spent a great amount of time and money prosecuting certain claims, on some of which the State has already realized. He was elected State Senator in 1876, and in the spring of 1877 was appointed by the President of the United States one of a commission of three to appraise about 7,000,000 acres of land in the Indian Territory, which duty he performed. He is now residing in Lincoln, and engaged in business as a broker. James Tyler JAMES TYLER, architect, came to Nebraska in 1870 and located at Omaha. He was master mechanic of the postoffice building at that place and continued there until he came to Lincoln, in 1875, to perform a similar duty here. He was thus employed until June, 1870, when he was appointed superintendent of construction of the insane asylum. He was born in Gloucestershire, England, September 25, 1843, and came to America in 1868, locating at St. Louis, Mo. He was engaged in the construction of the Four Courts at St. Louis. Then he went to Chicago and erected St. James Church. Mr. Tyler is a stone-cutter and carver by trade. He assisted in remodeling Windsor Castle and other well-known English buildings, being one of the most distinguished workers of stone in the country. He commenced this work when ten years old. He was married in London, England, April 11, 1867, to Emily Elizabeth Burgis, a native of Epsom. They have five children, James, Edward, George, Frederick William, Grace M. and Ethel May. Mr. Tyler is a member of A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and of I. O. O. F., Subordinate Lodge and Encampment John Cadman (1823 - ? ) Lancaster, Pennsylvania
John Cadman JOHN CADMAN, ex-Judge of the Probate Court. One of the pioneer settlers of Lancaster County, Neb., was born April 27, 1823, in Lancaster County, Pa., where he was raised and educated, and then went into Erie County, and engaged in the boot and shoe business until the fall of 1843, when he joined his father in Iowa, remained there a short time; crossed the Mississippi into Illinois in 1840, and located at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., near Galena, where he was engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes, establishing a large and profitable business, which he carried on until 1850; when he entered into the mercantile business, under the firm name of Cadman & Wilcox, and in 1861, Wilcox sold his interest out to a Mr. Wilson, who in 1853 became proprietor, purchasing Mr. Cadman's interest. He then established himself again, and in 1857, he admitted a Mr. S. Jeffries as a partner, and did a business of some $40,000 per annum, and in 1858, Mr. C. became sole proprietor. In the spring of 1859 he came to Nebraska, and entered a quarter section of land on Salt Creek, about ten miles south of Lincoln; then turned his attention to the opening of a "cut-off" from Nebraska City to Fort Kearney, which he completed in time for the spring travel of 1861, shortening the route between those two points some forty miles, which proved of great benefit to farmers who then had settled on Salt and Blue Rivers. In addition to his farming interest he established a trading post at the crossing of Salt Creek, which was also made station for the Lusbaugh line of stages between Nebraska City and Fort Kearney, where they connected with the overland stages from St. Joseph and Omaha to California. In the fall of 1863 he was elected to the Territorial Legislature, and re-elected in the years 1864-65-66. He was elected to the Senate in the first session of the State Legislature in 1866, and served one term. In 1867 he was elected as member of the House, and became the leading advocate in the removal of the capital, which resulted in its location in Lancaster County, about two miles from his own residence. He has been connected with the political interests of the county from the time of his settlement; having been in office continually; serving as Justice of the Peace, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and County Treasurer, in which positions he always showed himself to be an efficient officer. Politically speaking, he was a Whig, and then a Republican from the organization of that party; giving his first Whig vote for Henry Clay in 1844. In 1846 he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has always been a faithful member; and adding to his other virtues that of temperance, never drank a glass of liquor in his life, a fact worthy of any man in this State. He married in early life, a Miss Frances Bennett, the daughter of a Pennsylvania mechanic, and the loving mother of some six boys and two girls. H. P. Lau H. P. LAU, of the firm of H. P. Lau & Co., wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, fruits, etc., was born in Germany, February 26, 1846. Came to America May 18, 1869. First located at Davenport, where he remained until he came to Lincoln, in October, 1869. When he first came here he engaged in the manufacture of soda water and dealt in confectionery in a retail way. The first year he did a business which amounted in the aggregate to only about $6,000. His firm now does a business of $250,000 per annum. Mr. Lau was married in June, 1870, to Fredericka Peterson, a native of Germany. They have five children living, Helena M., Nellie, Anna, Hans, Peter and John. They have lost one child, Christina, who died in November, 1873, aged two years. Luke Lavender LUKE LAVENDER, came to Peru, Nemaha Co., Neb., in December, 1855, and resided in that county for about two years. He then removed to Nebraska City and lived there most of the time until 1862 when he came to Lincoln. In June, 1863, he moved his family here. He located on Section 25, and took a homestead on that section the first year he was here and has engaged in farming more or less ever since. In 1871 he built a carriage factory and operated it one year. He also carried on the real estate business, having an office called the Real Estate Exchange. He was County Judge two years and held various other local offices. He was born in Battle, Sussex Co., England, March 2, 1816, and came to America with his parents in 1820. He located at Chambersburg, Pa., and lived there until 1824. Then he moved to Clinton County, Ohio, and lived there two years, going from there to Champaign County and living there about two years. He then moved to Delaware County, Ohio, and stayed there until 1846, when he went to Dayton where he was located for two years. After that he lived at various places in Ohio and Indiana until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Delaware, Ohio, August 1, 1841, to Mary Maplesden, a native of Sussex, England. They have four children, Luke Washington, Elizabeth Ann, Mary Jane, and Edward Jason.. His present wife was Julia Ann Hoteling, a native of Albany, N. Y. They have two children, Alfred and Alvin. Mr. L. is a member of the I. O. O. F. Joseph K. Marlay MAJ. JOSEPH K. MARLAY came to Nebraska, in June, 1871, and engaged in the drug business at Lincoln, continuing until June, 1876. In 1877, he became Deputy Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings; is in that position now. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, June 9, 1823; he lived in Ohio until he came to Nebraska. He assisted in raising Company A, Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in February, 1862, and entered the service as Major of that regiment. Served until the spring of 1863, and was then appointed by President Lincoln, Provost Marshal of the Sixth Ohio Congressional District, headquarters at Hillsboro; continued in that office until it was abolished in September, 1865. He was married in Hillsboro, September, 1858, to Mary E. McReynolds, a native of Kentucky. They have seven children, Ella T., George W., Fannie McR., Paul H., Walter M., Carlton C. and Florence. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. J. H. ALFORD, Deputy Auditor of State, came to Omaha, Neb., April 2, 1867, taking charge of the purchasing department of the Union Pacific Railroad, and remained there until the office was abolished in 1869. In December, 1869, he came to Lincoln in the mercantile trade, and in 1872 was appointed private secretary to Gov. Furnas. He held this during his term of office, in July, 1875, he was appointed bookkeeper in the Auditor's office, and in January, 1879, became deputy. In 1873-74 was acting as Assistant Adjutant General with rank of Colonel. He was born in New York City, May 23, 1843, and lived there until 1861, when he came to Chicago and was connected with the C. & N. W., Railroad, and remained with them until he came to Omaha. He was married in Creston, Iowa, November 12, 1879, to Nora Isabella Coggeshall, a native of Waukegan, Ill. He is a member of the Masonic Order of the Knight Templars and various social organizations. He has always been identified with public interests THOMAS H. BENTON, book-keeper in the State Auditor's office, came to Nebraska in 1868 and located at Fremont. He lived there until 1877, when he came to Lincoln as clerk in the Auditor's office. He was educated at Doane College, Crete, Neb., and at New Haven, Conn., and Fremont, Neb. He was born at New Haven, Conn., October 17, 1858, living there until 1863. He then moved to North Branford, in the same county, and came from there to Nebraska. For one year after leaving school he was engaged in business as a telegraph operator. He then went into the office of the clerk of Dodge County for one year. After that he kept books for the Fremont foundry and machine shop for a year. In 1879 he was elected assistant clerk of the House of Representatives, and resigned in February, 1879, to accept the appointment of book-keeper in the Auditor's office. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. He is secretary of Lancaster Lodge, No. 54, and Captain of the Host in Lincoln Chapter No. 6. He was married at Lincoln, August 8, 1881, to Fannie McManigal, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind THOMAS SEWELL, groceries, provisions and woodenware, etc.; business established in 1870 by Mr. Sewell. He carries a stock of about $5,000; employs three clerks, and the yearly sales will aggregate $45,000. Mr. S. was born in Niagara, Canada, December 24, 1835; settled with his mother in Utica, N. Y., in 1843, where he learned the printing business. In 1855, he moved to Chicago and followed his trade until the breaking out of the late civil war. He enlisted in 1861, in the Nineteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company A, three months troops. In 1862, he re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Regiment, Company G, receiving a commission as Second Lieutenant; commissioned First Lieutenant in 1863, and as Captain in 1864; served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Washington, D. C., in 1865. He returned to Chicago and resumed the printing business, and continued in it until 1870, when he settled in Lincoln, Neb., and established his present business. He was married in Ottawa, Ill., June 26, 1865, to Miss Florence A. Brewster, of Ottawa. They have one child Agnes Caroline. Mr. S. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, Chapter and Commandery; of G. A. R., Farragut Post, of Lincoln, and of the Temple of Honor. He is one of the charter members of the Union Club J. H. FOXWORTHY, attorney at law, came to Lincoln, April 3, 1873, and has practiced here ever since. For a short time he did some real estate business, but has entirely discontinued that. For one term he served as Police Judge of the city. He was born near Martinsville, Morgan Co., Ind., June 24, 1832, and resided in that county until he came to Nebraska. He engaged in the practice of law about 1857. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, served a short time in that Company as Corporal, then in Company H, as Sergeant for a short time and was then appointed on the non-commissioned staff with rank of Orderly Sergeant. He served as such until the fall of 1864 and returned to Indiana, remaining there until he came to Lincoln. He was married first in Morgan County, Ind., to Mary Elizabeth Smith, a native of Jefferson County, Ky. She died in Lincoln, September 1, 1874, leaving four children, Emma C., Charles H., George Sherman and Lorena A. He was married to his present wife, Mrs Mary J. Nunn, a native of Peoria, Ill., in May, 1877, at Lincoln. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lancaster Lodge No. 54, and Lincoln chapter No. 6. A. G. Hastings A. G. HASTINGS, Deputy United States Marshal, Lincoln, Neb., was born in Suffield, Hartford Co., Conn., January 29, 1832. In 1853 he moved West and located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Two years later he settled in Blackhawk County, where he followed his trade of carpenter and builder until 1862, when he enlisted in Company C, Thirty-first Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He remained with his regiment until 1863, when he was transferred to Gen. Hurlbut's staff in the regular army, with headquarters at Memphis, Tenn., where he remained until mustered out in 1866. During this time he also had a command under Col. Eddy, Chief Quartermaster of that department. On leaving the army he returned to Iowa, and from there moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1869, where he followed his trade of carpenter and joiner. In 1871 he was appointed Town Marshal, and in the same year elected City Marshal; a position he retained until 1873, in which year he was appointed Deputy United States Marshal. He was married in Suffield, Conn., in 1853, to Miss Catharine Pease. Mrs. Hastings' family were old residents of that section, and connections of the famous Dr. Pease. Mr. Hastings is a lineal descendant of Warren Hastings. Mr. H. is a member of Farragut Post, G. A. R., at Lincoln. He is also a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. His record shows that he was admitted at Waterloo, Iowa, August 11, 1857; passed, March 11, 1858; raised to Master Mason, April 7, 1858; appointed Tiler, June 22, 1858; elected J. W., June 11, 1859. He demitted and joined Lincoln, No. 19, in 1870; elected W. M., 1871; J. C. W. of Grand Lodge in 1872; S. G. W. of ditto, in 1873; D. G. M. in 1874; G. M. in 1875. Penn Chapter. Took Chapter degrees in Tennessee, in 1865. Demitted to Lincoln, No. 6, at its organization in 1871; was elected H. P. in 1872. In the same year was R. E. G. S. of Grand Chapter; Grand King, in 1873; Deputy Grand H. P. in 1875, and Grand H. P. in 1879. Took Commandery degrees in Lincoln in 1871. Has held all the chairs in the Commandery but that of Eminent Commander. Was elected S. G. W. of the Grand Commandery in 1879. Was appointed 1st T. I. L. L. of Lincoln Council No. 4. Mr. Hastings is a member of the Baptist Church. Has been superintendent of the Sunday-school a number of years W. H. Dobson DOBSON & CAMPBELL, contractors and builders. Mr. D. was born March 5, 1837, in Coburg, Canada, and came to the United States in 1845, with his parents and located in Grant County, Wis., where he served his apprenticeship in the carriage business for three years, and afterwards carried on business on his own account in Darlington, Lafayette County, until the war broke out, and in 1862, enlisted as a private in the Twenty-third Wisconsin Infantry, Company B. Col. Guppy, participated in twenty-one battles with his regiment, viz: Siege of Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, and others. He was mustered out in July, 1865, at Mobile, and was discharged at Madison, Wis., in the fall of 1865, went to Monroe, Green County, and engaged in the carriage business for about three years, and from there went to Port Hope, Canada, and carried on the broom business there in connection with his father for about four years, and in 1872 returned to the United States and located at Lincoln, Neb., working at the carpenter trade by the day, and in 1874, opened the business with Mr. W. H. Campbell, who was born in Onandaga county, N. Y., and after leaving school was apprenticed to his father; he then went to Syracuse, N. Y., contracting and building. He was married in 1866, to Miss F. Weygant, who was born in Cortland County, and located here in 1872, working at his trade until 1874, when he entered into partnership with W. H. Dobson. They contracted for the carpenter work and built the State Prison, the B. & M. Depot, and City Block, and a block of buildings on P. street, and several dwelling houses, and are considered to be one of the most prominent firms in that line of business in Lincoln. Mr. D. was married in May, 1861, to Harriet Richards, in Grant County, Wis., who was born in 1839, in same county. They have three children, Alice, Grace and Ruth. He belongs to the I. O. O. F., is Past Chief Patriarch and Noble Grand Saline Encampment No. 5, Capitol Lodge No. 11, and been a member for twenty-two years, also a member of the G. A. R., as high private Farragut Post No. 25. S. B. Linderman S. B. LINDERMAN, B. & M. R. R. land department, was born in Kingston, N. Y., March 28, 1842. In 1862, he was appointed captain's clerk on the United States Steamer Adirondack, a position he retained until the vessel was wrecked on the Little Bahamas, August 23, 1863, then returned to Kingston. In 1866 he with others, organized the Nebraska Salt Company, and settled in Nebraska, on what is now the town site of Lincoln, with the intention of improving and utilizing the salt springs of that vicinity. Owing to lack of transportation for the finished product the scheme was abandoned. Mr. Linderman was afterward appointed Clerk of the District Court, a position he held about two years, he was then appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, and retained the position until these offices were abolished. In 1873, he engaged in the land department of the B. & M. R. R. He was married in Lincoln, December 15, 1867, to Miss Annie L. Kelley, a native of Ohio. They have four children: Emily J., Seldon, Tot and Eugene D. Mr. L. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, of Chapter and Commandery. Of the K. P., the old lodge, and the G. A. R., all of Lincoln. He is a member of the Board of Aldermen from the Second Ward, and Register of voters, city and county W. H. B. Stout W. H. B. STOUT, lessee State Penitentiary, has under his control the entire establishment. He operates himself the stone and brick department and the farm, sub-lets labor to the various manufacturing industries in the institution. He has extensive stone quarries located at Cedar Creek, South Bend, Louisville and Fort Collins, Colorado, and employs in all some 500 men. He is now engaged in building the State Capitol, on which he employs both free and convict labor, principally the former. He also built the new depot of the B. & M. R. R. at Lincoln, Lancaster County Jail and United State Postoffice and court house. Mr. S. is a native of Rome, Adams Co., Ohio, where he was born February 19, 1837. His parents, John Kelley and Frances P. Drennan Stout were old residents of that county. The subject of this sketch was brought up on a farm, and in 1858 moved to Nebraska, and settled in De Soto, Washington Co., where he engaged in farming for a time. Then he engaged in real estate business and afterward in contracting. In 1862 he enlisted in the Second Regiment Nebraska Cavalry nine months troops. In June, 1863, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the First Battalion Black Horse Cavalry, which was in 1864 re-organized as the First Nebraska Veteran Mounted Infantry, in which he held a commission as First Lieutenant, though having command of a company. At the close of the war he returned to Washington County, and resumed his business. In 1868 he was elected a member of the First State Legislature. He took the contract to build the State Penitentiary in 1870 and in 1871 removed to Lincoln from Blair, Neb. He was married in De Soto, Washington Co., Neb., December 31, 1861, to Miss Laura A. Glover, youngest daughter of Dr. John A. Glover, at one time a prominent citizen of Ohio, holding the position of State Senator for two years. The have four children--Harrison Bennett, John Kelley, Francis Eliza, Elisha Pinkney. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Honorable S. B. Pound HON. S. B. POUND, Father of Roscoe Pound & Judge of Second Judicial District, State of Nebraska, is a native of Ontario County, N. Y., where he was born January 14, 1835. His parents moved to Wayne County, N. Y., about 1836. His preparatory studies were made at Walworth Academy and the Macedon Academy, both institutions of Wayne County. In 1855 he entered Union College at Schenectady, N. Y., Dr. Knott being the president of the college. In 1859 he graduated and returned to Wayne County, and commenced the study of law under Judge Sherwood, of Lyons, then County Judge and Surrogate. Was admitted to the bar in 1863, and in 1864 entered into partnership with Judge Sherwood, the latter's time having expired. This partnership continued until Judge Sherwood's death, in 1866. Judge Pound then moved to Nebraska and settled in the town of Lancaster, what is now Lincoln, in 1867. After engaging about one year in mercantile business, he entered upon the practice of his profession, having formed a partnership with Seth Robinson. In the fall of 1869, he was elected Probate Judge, and took his seat in 1870. In 1872 he again commenced the practice of law with C. C. Burr. Was elected to the State Senate in 1872 and '73, and a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1875, and was elected District Judge in 1876. He was married in Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y., January 21, 1869, to Miss Laura Biddlecome, of that county, her parents being old residents of Wayne County. They have three children, Roscoe, Emma Louise, and Olivia. Judge Pound is a member of the State Bar Association, and of the Lancaster Bar Association. Was the first president of the latter. J. L. Cummings J. L. CUMMINGS, retired farmer, Eastern Nebraska, is fortunate in securing men of sterling merit, for its pioneers gave the country reputation, which has not diminished to the present time. Among those that contributed an ample share towards Nebraska's early developments, was Mr. J. L. C., of West Va., who was born October 3, 1816. His father, Enoch, was a native of old Virginia. The subject of this sketch spent his youthful days in his native State, following agricultural pursuits. In 1837, he removed to Marion County, Ohio, and for twelve years was a resident of the Buckeye State. In 1840, Miss Sarah Miller, of Ohio, became his wife, and in the year 1850 they emigrated to Iowa, locating in Bremer county, near Shell Rock, and for over twelve years was identified by the growth and development of that county. In 1862, he and his family came to Cass County, Neb., being among the early settlers of that portion of the State. After a three years' residence removed to Lancaster County, locating three miles south of Lincoln, in Yankee Hill Township, where he engaged in farming, being among the first farm openers of the county. After an industrious agricultural career of many years in the county, in 1880, he was obliged to relinquish his vocation on account of disability, and removed to Lincoln. During this long sojourn in the county there are but few who have been more closely associated with its progress. Being of a reticent disposition, Mr. C. has not come before the people as conspicuously as many of the pioneers. He has represented the county as Supervisor, and in that capacity, discharged his duty to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. Mr. and Mrs. C. are now living a retired life. They have raised a family of six children--Angeline, wife of Ellis Shane, of Nebraska; William H., Anderson A., Mary Ann, wife of Charles Miller, of Nebraska; Maria, wife of Martin Howe; Ida, wife of J. O. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the Protestant Methodist Church. J. N. Townly J. N. TOWNLY, proprietor of Oriental Hotel. The house was built in 1871 and purchased by Mr. T., October, 1881; contains 54 rooms, and has accommodations for 100 to 150 guests. J. N. Townly was born in Essex County, N. J., September 20, 1816. His parents moved to Tompkins County, N. Y., and from there, about 1833 to Columbus, Ohio. About 1842, the subject of this sketch went south, engaging in mercantile business, in Mississippi and Louisiana, remaining some years. Then returned to Ohio, and settled in Adams County; from there he moved to Highland County, about 1856, engaged in mercantile business and also in hotel business; has been in the latter altogether about twenty years. In 1868 he moved to Nebraska, settling in Lincoln. Was proprietor of B. & M. R. R. eating house about four years, and also built the Townly House. He was married in Adams County, Ohio, October 26, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Heddleson, of Adams County. They have two children, M. Frank, now Mrs. Dr. Fuller; Dick H., a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Mr. T. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge and Chapter of Lincoln
COMMERCIAL HOTEL Commercial Hotel.--The original building was erected several years before J. J. Imhoff came into possession of it in November, 1872. It was then known as the Douglas House, and had a frontage of forty-four feet on Eleventh street. Additions have since been made repeatedly until its dimensions are now 150x108 ½ feet. It contains 135 rooms with accommodations for from 200 to 250 guests. Mr. Imhoff has some $85,000 invested in this metropolitan public house and is famous all over the western country for the perfection of his accommodations. Arlington House Arlington House.--Situated corner of Ninth and Q streets. is comparatively a new building, and is managed in first class style. The building was completed in the spring of 1880 by J. S. Atwood, its present owner, at a cost of $30,000. Joseph Opelt was the first landlord, its present proprietor being J. G. McIntyre. The Arlington House finds accommodations for 150 guests, having seventy rooms. Its dimensions are 110x110 feet. Oriental Hotel Oriental Hotel.--This building, a fine two-story structure, with mansard roof, is situated on the southwest corner of K and Thirteenth streets. It was erected in 1871 and purchased by J. N. Townley, its present proprietor, in October, 1881. It is maintained in elegant style, contains fifty-four rooms, and will accommodate 150 guests.
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