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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B.
Vol. I
Publ. by
Biographical Publishing Company.
Geo. Richmond, Prks.; C. R. Arnold, Sec'y and Treas.
1904
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
Henry Mack
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HON. HENRY MACK.
Among those citizens of Cincinnati who will long be recalled
with
feelings of esteem is the late Henry Mack,
whose death occurred Dec. 23, 1896. He bad rounded out
a useful life of 76 years, during which time, by his
ability, honesty and loyalty, he had contributed to the
prominence and advancement of this city and State. He
was born in Demmelsdorf, Bavaria, and obtained his education
in the schools of his native land.
It was in 1841 that Henry Mack, in the early days of
his majority, came to Cincinnati and soon assumed
responsibilities and entered into business connections which
long made him a factor in the business world of this city.
For many years he was the senior member of the firm of
Mack Brothers, which was later reorganized as
Mack, Stadler & Company, a commercial house of
great importance. In 1859 he was elected to the City
Council and continued a useful member of that body until
1862. It was Mr. Mack who introduced a
bill granting the franchise for the first city railway, an
important step in Cincinnati’s onward march. No less
notable were his efforts in the other lines of improvement,
and it was mainly through his energy that the city made its
first move in the direction of a substantial sewer system.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Governor Tod
appointed him a member of the military commission and a
reappointment by Governor Brough confirmed him
in the office, where he faithfully served until the close of
the war. Defeated for the Senate in 1869, he was
elected by the Republican party in 1887, and was chairman of
the committee on corporations. In 1876 he was
appointed by the Superior Court a trustee of the Cincinnati
Southern road. Every progressive movement found favor
in his eyes and he was particularly interested in the public
schools and served on the Board of Education for 14 years,
being the chairman of the committee having charge of the
building of the Public Library.
Mr. Mack was prominently identified with Jewish
affairs in the city and was one of the most generous
dispensers of charity. He founded the Talmud Yelodin
Institute, which at that time was acknowledged to be the
best primary school in the city. For 50 years he was a
member of the Plum
Street Temple, was a member of its board of trustees, its
secretary and for two terms its president. He was
chairman of the Lodge Street Synagogue and he laid the
corner-stone of the Plum Street Temple, to which he was
always liberal. Other connections were: President of
District Grand Lodge, No. 2, Independent Order of B’nai
B'rith; President of the Mutual Endowment Association; for
years treasurer of the Covenant Endowment and one of the
hoard of trustees of Covenant Hall. Mr.
Mack always took a deep interest in the Hebrew Union
College and was president of its first board of governors.
His life was one of honor and integrity and he left to his
family that gift above all riches,—an unsullied name.
On Sept. 15, 1846, he was united in marriage with
Rosalie Mack, a lady of most estimable
characteristics, a leader in charitable and benevolent work,
who with seven children survived him.
Mr. Mack’s funeral obsequies were
attended by representatives of the many organizations of
which he was a valued member, viz.: German Pioneer
Association; Mount Carmel Lodge, No. 20, I. O. B. B.;
Lafayette Lodge, No. 81, F. & A. M.; Cincinnati Lodge, No.
3, I. O. O. F.; and Gibulum Grand Lodge of Perfection.
Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 1 - Publ., 1904 - Page232
NOTE: According to data at www.findagrave.com memorial
No. 62301934, Henry was born Dec. 23, 1820 in Demmelsdorf,
Landkreis Bamberg, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany and died Dec.
23, 1896 (age 76) at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio and was
buried at Walnut Hills Cemetery, Evanston, Hamilton Co., OH
in Sec. 2 Lot 60, Grave 10.
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John Manns |
JOHN MANNS Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 2 - Publ., 1904 - Page 677 |
Geo. W. McAlpin |
GEORGE WASHINGTON McALPIN Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 2 - Publ., 1904 - Page 525 |
William Miller |
WILLIAM MILLER Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 2 - Publ., 1904 - Page 973 |
Christian Moerlein |
CHRISTIAN MOERLEIN Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 2 - Publ., 1904 - Page 563 |
John B. Morris |
JOHN B. MORRIS Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 2 - Publ., 1904 - Page 815 |
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GOTTLIEB MUHLHAUSER Source: Centennial History of Cincinnati & Representative
Citizens
by Charles Theodore Greve, A. B., LL. B. -
Vol. II - Pt. 2 - Publ., 1904 - Page 763 |
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