BIOGRAPHIES

Source
HISTORY of CITY OF TOLEDO and LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO
Illustrated
Clark Waggoner, Editor
Publ. New York & Toledo:
Munsell & Company, Publishers
1888
 

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Patrick O'Brien	REVEREND PATRICK O'BRIEN Source: City of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio - Illustrated - Clark Waggoner, Editor - Publ. New York & Toledo: Munsell & Company, Publishers 1888 - Page 597
Andrew Palmer	ANDREW PALMER Source: City of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio - Illustrated - Clark Waggoner, Editor - Publ. New York & Toledo: Munsell & Company, Publishers 1888 - Page 695
	GEORGE E. POMEROY was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1807, and died at Toledo, Jan. 12, 1886.  In childhood he went to Auburn, New York, where, in 1820, he became a Clerk in a Drug Store.  In 1830, he removed to Palmyra, New York, being in business there was for several years, and in 1833 was there married with Miss Helen E. Robinson.  In 1835 they came to the West, settling at Palmyra, Michigan, where Mr. Pomeroy engaged in milling and hotel keeping.  In consequence of ill health, they returned to the East, stopping at Albany.  It was soon after his arrival in that City, that Mr. Pomeroy planned an inaugurated the Express venture, already referred to.  In 1844, disposing of his interest in the Express business to his brother (Thaddeus Pomeroy), Mr. Pomeroy returned to the West, and settled at Clinton, Michigan, where he was in business for a time, when he established the Detroit Tribune, retaining his residence at Clinton.  The newspaper venture not improving a success, he disposed of the paper.  In 1863, he came to Toledo, and engaged in real estate business, his son, George E., Jr., ere long becoming a partner, and the firm of George E. Pomeroy & Son continuing until the death of its senior.  Beside his wife, Mr. Pomeroy left four children - Mrs. Joseph Ennis, of Hastings, Minnesota; and arie Louise, George E. and Mary of Toledo. Source: City of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio - Illustrated - Clark Waggoner, Editor - Publ. New York & Toledo: Munsell & Company, Publishers 1888 - Page 830
Chas. Pratt	CHARLES PRATT Source: City of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio - Illustrated - Clark Waggoner, Editor - Publ. New York & Toledo: Munsell & Company, Publishers 1888 - Page 533
John H. Puck	JOHN HENRY PUCK, son of John Henry Puck, was born in Wood County, Ohio, May 18, 1842.  His parents were of German nativity, and were born at Hanover, North Germany.  Emigrating to America in 1837, they settled on a farm in Wood County.  The son remained with his father, assisting in the cultivation of the farm, with limited educational privileges, until 1861, when he came to Toledo, and engaged as apprentice in the Sash, Door and Blind factory of H. A. Boyd & Co., where he remained for six months.  He then secured a clerkship with Brigham and Foster, Hardware dealers.  Sept. 12, 1862, he enlisted for three eyars as private in Company G, 37th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, whose record is briefly given elsewhere in this volume.  He was wounded twice - first at Vicksburg, in June, 1863; and again at Jonesboro, Aug. 31, 1864, the latter wound being in the neck and right shoulder, incapacitating him for active service.  He was granted a furlough for three months, when he rejoined the Army at Savannah, Georgia, and was mustered out with the Regiment and participated in the Grand Review at Washington, in May, 1865.  Returning to Toledo, he resumed his trade with H. A. Boyd continuing in such capacity until 1868, when Mr. Boyd transferred his business to six of his employes, Mr. Puck included, the firm name being Eldridge, Weil & Co., which continued for one year.  Mr. Puck then engaged as foreman in the similar establishment of Keeler, Baird & Bivins, continuing with them until 1870, when that firm was succeeded by the Western Manufacturing Company, of which Mr. Puck was made the Vice President, which position he held until February, 1887, and was then elected Secretary and Treasurer.  The business was continued at the old factory (corner Water and Oak Streets), until 1872, when they moved to corner of Water and Vine Streets, where they occupied the building known as the "Old Red Factory."  The main portion of the present factory was erected in 1875.  The establishment now consists of a brick structure, 82x132 feet, three stories high, occupied by 70 workmen.  Mr. Peck is a member of Toledo Post, No. 107, G. A. R., and takes an active part in its operations.  For many years he has been a prominent member of the German Lutheran Church.  Since becoming a voter, he has acted with the Democratic party.  In 1882-83 he represented the First Ward in the Toledo Board of Education, discharging his duties with acceptance and credit.  The high regard in which he is held by the people of Lucas County, was indicated in 1885, when they elected him as a Representative in the State Legislature.  While in that body, he introduced and advocated a bill, empowering the Toledo Board of Education to levy taxes for School purposes independent of the Tax Commissioners or other authority.  It is known as the "Puck Educational Bill," was passed only against strong opposition, and is now regarded as a measure of much value to the City School system.  He also introduced the bill permitting the State to expend $40,000 in the erection of monuments to the memory of the Ohio Soldiers who fell at the battle of Gettysburg.  In both business and private relations, he has ever maintained positions commanding the respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens.  Mr. Peck was married Dec. 7, 1865, with Anna Westerhause, of Toledo.  They have and five children of whom four are now living - Lena, Frederick J., Margaret and Almida. Source:  City of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio, Illustrated - Clark Waggoner, Editor - Publ. New York & Toledo: Munsell & Company, Publishers - 1888 - Page 779