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Who Was Who In Allegheny City

BRIGHTON ROAD--It was 1892 when the "who's who" book of Pittsburghers, "All Sorts of Pittsburghers" was published. The title was a bit misleading as the only "sort" mentioned is white men and even then, many of them were not Pittsburghers. They lived in Allegheny, which would remain a city for fifteen more years.

William H. Stone-Congressman Representing of Allegheny City. Later became Governor.

Birthplace: Tioga County, 1846

Education: Lawyer

Internet Search Results: Several. See Political Graveyard and Papers

James A. Grier-Retailer who became Controller.

Birthplace: Allegheny, 1849

Education: Allegheny Public Schools

Claim To Fame: Worked at Horne's

Internet Seach Results: One

Major Max Klein-Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Guess where? Yep, Federal Street.

Birthplace: Renish, Bavaria, 1843

Education: Common schools in Bavaria

Claim To Fame: Came up the Mississippi on the last steamer before a river blockade was imposed.

Internet Search Results: One

William H. Graham-"Typical example of Yankee versitality," soldier, politician and businessman. Also served in state government.

Birthplace, Allegheny 1844

Education: Public schools

Politics: Republican

Hobbies: Unknown

Internet Search Results: Several. See Wikipedia

George S. Fleming-Druggist

Birthplace, Allegheny, 1861

Education: Sewickley Public Schools

Politics: Democrat

Gossip: Bachelor and wine dealer.

Internet Search Results: One. He was a delegate to a Democratic National Convention.

John Marron-Lawyer

Birthplace: Pittsburgh 1856

Education: Private Tutors

Politics: Democrat

Gossip: Remained unmarried and living with his mother

Internet Search Results: None

F. J. Torrance-Businessman

Birthplace: Allegheny 1859

Education: Western University

Politics: Republican

Hobbies: Politics

Internet Search Results: None

Archibald H. Rowand, Jr.-Bookkeepr for Allegheny Valley Railroad, Lawyer aand Clerk of Courts. Received Medal of Honor.

Birthplace: Allegheny, 1845

Education: Common schools

Politics: Unknown

Character: Big-hearted, impulsive and generous to a fault.

Internet Search Results: Several including findagrave.com

William B. Rodgers-Allegheny County Solicitor.

Birthplace: Allegheny, 1858

Education: Western University and Allegheny City College

Politics: Unknown

Character: "Well-read, clear-headed and concientous."

Claim To Fame: Member of Municipal Commission that created code that became the foundation of the form of government imposed on Pennsylvania cities.

Internet Search Results: One. See Political Graveyard

George Shiras III-Allegheny City Lawyer who ran for Congress against William H. Stone. Ran again and was elected in 1903.

Birthplace: Allegheny 1859

Education: Cornell, Yale

Politics: Republican

Hobbies: Wildlife Photography

Internet Search Results: Several. See infoplease

T.D. Casey-Businessman dealing in liquor trade.

Birthplace: Charleville, County Cork, Ireland, 1840

Education: Iron City College

Politics: Democrat

Hobbies: Father

Internet Search Results: None

Herbert McDowell-Allegheny County Coroner.

Birthplace: Allegheny, 1854

Education: Iron City College (Duff's Business Institute)

Politics: unknown

Hobbies: unknown

Internet Search Results: None

E. Maginn-Cracker maker.

Birthplace: Ireland

Education: Unknown

Politics: Unknown

Hobbies: Unknown

Internet Search Results: None for Maginn, but apparently his Excelsior brand of crackers, once known the world over, remains popular in Jamaica.

William M. Kennedy-Reform mayor of Allegheny City.

Birthplace: Western Avenue, Allegheny. It's also noted he once lived at 12 Cedar Ave.

Education: Western University, CT

Politics: Republican

Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing

Internet Search Results: Several. See Pittsburgh Parks

Charles S. Gill-Proprietor of hotel at Third and Wood.

Birthplace: Allegheny, 1838

Education: Unknown

Politics: Republican

Claim To Fame: Apparently his St. Charles Hotel was always full.

Internet Search Results: None. None for the hotel on Ebay either.

J. H. Reed-District Justice.

Birthplace: Allegheny, 1853

Education: Western University

Politics: Not mentioned although he was appointed to the bench by President Harrison

Gossip: Moved to Shadyside

Internet Search Results: None

Robert McAfee-Mill manager.

Birthplace: County Antrim, Ireland

Education: Belfast

Politics: Republican

Internet Search Results: None

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