THADDEUS A. GAGE.
Mardos Collection
THADDEUS A. GAGE.
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Anna Barr, of Ward; A. Lincoln, of Denver; Joseph D., a member of the firm, and fraternally a member of the Woodmen of the World and Knights of Pythias; Mrs. Carrie Talbott, of Old Mexico; John William, a partner of his father, and now in Old Mexico; and Ellery C., who is also with his father.
HADDEUS A. GAGE, the well-known livestock dealer of Fort Collins, is a descendant of an old Connecticut family that was closely related to the Alden family of Massachusetts. His father, Alden S. Gage, was born in Putnam County, N. Y., and from there removed to Herkimer County, the same state, where he engaged in merchandising in different cities. The last twenty-five years of his active life were spent as a merchant in Utica. He retired from business at seventy years and died when eighty-three, in 1887. Politically he was first a Whig and later a Republican, but, though differing in some opinions from Horace Greeley, he was a great admirer of that famous statesman. In religion he was of the Universalist faith. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Malina S. Loomis, was born in Herkimer County and died there when in middle life. She had a brother who for years was a prominent judge of Little Falls, N. Y. Of her five children all but one are living, our subject being the only son and youngest child. He was born in Herkimer County November 7, 1844, and was reared in Newport, receiving a grammar school and high-school education. When he was seventeen he accompanied his parents to Utica, where he remained for a year in the mercantile business with his father. In 1863 he moved to Illinois, where for ten years he was variously engaged in teaching, farming and mercantile business.
In June, 1873, he moved to Colorado for the benefit of his health. He came to Denver, and for six months taught school in Arvada, after which he clerked until the fall of 1874. He then settled on a farm in Larimer County. In the summer of 1885 he married Esther R. Riddle, who was born in Iowa, and came here in 1870 with her father, John Riddle.
Commencing in the stock business in 1875, Mr. Gage has since given much of his time to this industry. He bought a ranch in the foot hills near Livermore and engaged in dairying for seven years, after which he turned his attention to breeding Hereford cattle. He continued in that occupation until 1893, since which time he has purchased annually enough yearling steers to keep his range stocked. In 1892, on account of the scarcity of range near Livermore, he moved his cattle to the north side of the Platte, in Weld County. In January, 1886, he moved to Fort Collins and for two years filled the office of county assessor, but declined re-election. On the expiration of his term he organized the Poudre Live Stock Company, in connection with F. C. Avery, E. H. Hall and others, and was made its president and general manager, but after two years sold his interest and purchased an interest in the meat market of Evans, Thoman & Co. Later he purchased their interests, and continued the business with other parties about three years, then selling out his entire interest. Since then he has given his attention to the cattle business. His brand is two half-circles.
Mr. and Mrs. Gage have two children: Bertram A., a graduate of the Agricultural College in 1897, with the degree of B. S.; and Hattie, a member of the class of 1901. In politics Mr. Gage is identified with the People's party. Besides the office of county assessor, he filled the position of deputy county treasurer from 1894 to 1896. Fraternally he was made a Mason in Collins Lodge No. 19, of which he is the present master. He is also past high priest of Cache la Poudre Chapter No. 11, R. A. M., and a member of DeMolay Commandery No. 13. He is a charter member of Unity Church, in which he is chairman of the board of trustees. In the Colorado Cattle Growers' Association he has been appointed a round-up commissioner of District No. 11. He is also connected actively with the Larimer County Stock Growers' Association.
ARRY A. LEE was appointed Commissioner of Mines for the state of Colorado May 11, 1895, by Governor Albert W. Mclntire. The Bureau of Mines of the state of Colorado was created by an act of legislature, approved March 30, 1895. Owing to the financial distress of the state, the status of the office was soon attacked and the State Board of Equalization recommended that the state auditor suspend payments of appro-
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PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. priation provided by the legislature. Through legal advice sought, it became clear to Mr. Lee that the establishment and maintenance of the office was commanded by the constitution of the state. Acting upon this theory, mandamus proceedings were had by the commissioner of mines against the state auditor in the district court. The decision was in favor of the bureau and was later affirmed by the supreme court of the state. Both courts decided "that the office was created in pursuance of a constitutional mandate," and that its status was the same as any other state office. Mr. Lee is well equipped for the duties of his office and his interest and zeal are evidenced by the progress made, having, among other things, made one of the finest mineral collections in the west.
The father of our subject, E. A. Lee, M. D., was born and reared in Ohio, graduated from Rush Medical College at Chicago, and during the Civil war served four years as surgeon in an Illinois regiment, with the rank of major. After the close of the war he located at Du Quoin, Ill., and followed his profession for several years. On account of asthma, necessitating change of climate, California and other places were visited and settlement finally made in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1875. After several years' residence, another change became necessary and he removed to Fort Collins, Colo., and is still practicing his profession at that place. He married Margaret M. Farnan, who was born at Sparta, Ill., the daughter of Joseph Farnan, a southern Illinois pioneer and a medical graduate of an Irish college. Both Dr. and Mrs. Lee are still living, as are two of four daughters and one of two sons.
Born in Sparta, Ill., our subject was there reared and educated in the Du Quoin high school, completing the junior studies in the Illinois Industrial University at Champaign, Ill. He was self supporting from an early age, having acquired the trade of printer, which was dropped on account of health, and later the trade of machinist. In 1877 he began mining at Joplin, Mo., and in 1879 came to Colorado. In 1880 he went to the Gunnison country, and has since that time followed mining in its various branches, settling at Ouray, Colo., in 1887, which point he designates as "home."
Mr. Lee has always been an ardent Republican in politics. He was appointed colonel on the staff of Governor John L. Routt and served as secretary of the Republican state central committee in 1892. Fraternally he is a member of Fort Collins Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Ouray Chapter, R. A. M., Ouray Commandery, K. T., of the state, and a member of El Jebel Temple, N. M. S. He was married to Teresa M. Killelea at Ottawa, Ill., in 1887, and they have three children living: Margaret Mary, born August 10, 1891; Julius Joseph, born October 19, 1892; and Mary Ione, born August 31, 1894.
OHN T. WILLIAMS, of Boulder, was born in Carter County, Penn., August 30, 1856, a son of John Q. and Elizabeth (Haun) Williams. He was one of ten children, eight of whom are now living, namely: Jane, Nathaniel, Margaret, George, Frank, Belle, John T. and William N. The father, who was born in Carter County in 1819, was a son of John L. and Johanna (Patton) Williams, the former of English and Welsh descent, and by trade a blacksmith.
Under his father's instruction John Q. Williams learned the trade of a blacksmith. After his marriage he settled upon a farm, which had been given him by his father, and there he engaged in agricultural pursuits and also established himself in the blacksmith's trade, which he followed until about 1888. Then, retiring from active labors in field and shop, he settled down to enjoy the fruits of his many years of activity. He continues to reside in the county where he was born.
Remaining at home until sixteen years of age, the subject of this sketch then went to Memphis, Penn., where for two months he was employed in a sawmill. He afterward took deck passage on the steamer, "Belle of Memphis," for St. Louis, and on arriving in that city he followed the sawmill business. After two months he came to Colorado, landing in Denver July 17, 1873, and from there going direct to the mining camp at Caribou. He arrived here without a dollar in his possession. Securing employment in a blacksmith shop, he applied himself to the trade for eight months, during which time he became so proficient that he was given a forge and employed at tool sharpening. More than two years were devoted to this work, after which he went to Ward and followed sharpening and running a hoister in the Humboldt mine. Seven months
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later he went to Sauna and for two years was tool sharpener and also ran a hoister for the celebrated Melvina mine.
In 1879 Mr. Williams went to Leadville and for the greater part of the following eighteen years he followed general blacksmithing. During the many years he spent in the mining regions, he also did much prospecting and leasing. In March, 1897, he purchased two hundred and forty acres of land about one mile north of Valmont and in August of the same year he sold his interests in Leadville and removed to his farm, where he completed the erection of a handsome brick residence January 14, 1898. However, he and his family did not feel satisfied with life in the country and they purchased a city residence in Boulder, where they now reside, having rented the farm.
December 29, 1887, Mr. Williams married Miss Lucy A. White, daughter of Washington White, a prominent farmer of Hamilton County, Tenn. One son, Howard M., blesses this union. Fraternally Mr. Williams is identified with Columbus Lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., Leadville Lodge No. 40, A. O. U. W., and the Woodmen of the World. In matters relating to politics he is liberal in his views, voting for the candidates whom he deems best qualified to represent the people.
HARLES ALBERT RUSSELL, now serving his third term as alderman from the second ward of Boulder, is noted for his public spirit and progressiveness. He was first elected to this office on the Republican ticket in 1893, was re-elected in 1895, and again in 1897, and has made a record of which his friends and associates are justly proud. During his tenure of office many material improvements have been inaugurated, adding greatly to the desirability of the town as a place of residence. Sewers have been laid, the mountain water system has been introduced, and the capacity of the plant doubled, streets have been laid out and improved, and numerous reforms started. Mr. Russell has been a very active member of various committees having these and other matters in charge, and has been the chairman of the committees on streets and judiciary.
The Russell family of which our subject is a sterling representative is one of the oldest in New England. His ancestors settled in the vicinity of Boston, Mass., about 1635 or 1640, coming from Scotland. Great-grandfather Russell was a patriot of the Revolutionary war, and his son, Philemon, the grandfather of our subject, was a member of the governor's council in the Bay state. Like his ancestors Hon. Levi Russell (father of C. A.) followed agricultural pursuits during active life, his home being in Somerville, Mass. He represented his district in the state legislature at one time, and was a prominent man in his section. He died at his home when in his seventieth year, and is survived by his faithful wife, who was formerly Miss Martha Smith, daughter of James Smith, a carpenter and builder of Londonderry, N. H. The Smiths were among the original settlers of that town, having removed there from Londonderry, Ireland.
C. A. Russell is next to the eldest of five children, and is the only one of the family that does not live in Massachusetts. He was born in Somerville November 9, 1850, and, after finishing his public school education graduated from Tufts College, in Massachusetts, in 1872, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then took a post-graduate course, and in 1873 was granted the degree of civil engineer. After serving for a short time with a railroad corps he entered the United States Coast Survey Department, and in the spring of 1874 surveyed along the Atlantic coast and Gulf states, from Providence, R. I., to the mouth of the Mississippi River. He was thus occupied for six years, and for all but a year of this time was stationed near the delta of the "father of waters," being assistant engineer of the survey for the "Eads" jetties. After the completion of that task he resigned from the coast survey service and took a position as assistant engineer with the Mississippi River Commission, still in the employ of the government. His duties in this department kept him on the river at points between Cairo, Ill., and Vicksburg, Miss. At the end of three years he resigned, and ten days later, January 10, 1883, arrived in Boulder. He was soon made United States deputy mineral surveyor, and has since given his energies to prospecting and mining. He is also extensively interested in real estate in this town and locality, and is the owner of a fine hay ranch near Alliance, Neb. His office is centrally located, being in the
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In his early manhood Mr. Russell was initiated into the Masonic order in his native state, and is now connected with Columbia Lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M. He is the high priest of Boulder Chapter NO. 7, R. A. M.; is commander of Mount Sinai Commandery No. 7, K. T., and belongs to El Jehel Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Denver. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Masonic Temple Association of Boulder. June 12, 1888, Mr. Russell was married in Boulder to Miss Jennie Phelps, daughter of Henry Phelps, formerly of Flint, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Russell have three children, Arthur, Austin and Ruth.
AVID P. HIVELY, a farmer of Jefferson County, settled in Denver in 1880 and for a time worked at the carpenter's trade. In April, 1881, he was given charge of the mill-wrighting of the Crescent mills, which position he held until the mills were burned down in September, 1882. Afterward he had charge of important work in the construction of the Hungarian mills and later had charge of the building of a mill in Durango, in which work he was very successful. In the spring of 1885 he and his family went east and spent some months visiting in Toledo, Ohio, and his old home in Maryland. Returning to Denver in the fall, he spent six months in the city and then purchased twelve acres on Prospect avenue, one and three-fourths miles west of the city limits, where he has since engaged in gardening.
The son of Adam and Anna V. (Fowble) Hively, our subject was born July 2, 1852, in Carroll County, Md., one of seven children; five are now living, namely: Theodore, of Cleveland, Ohio; Charles, who lives in Carroll County, Md.; David T.; Mary E., wife of George Sharrer, of Carroll County, Md.; and Mrs. Anna V. Rigley, of Manchester, Md. The father was born in Carroll County about 1824 and in youth learned the trade of a cigarmaker, establishing himself in business later and for many years carrying on a cigar factory. He gave this business up in order to attend to the cultivation of his farm, where he afterward resided. His father, Capt. John Hively, was an officer in the war of 1812; he was a native of York County, Pa., and removed in an early day to Maryland, where he engaged in farming. Our subject's maternal ancestors came from Germany, and upon settling in Carroll County, took up a piece of land ten miles square, founding a settlement that was known as Fowble's colony.
At the age of eighteen years our subject was apprenticed to the carpenter's trade, after which he was employed in Baltimore and Washington for four years. He then went to Detroit, and worked at his trade for two years, also found employment for a time in Cleveland and Toledo. In 1880 he came to Colorado, where he has since made his home. He stands high in the community where he resides, being esteemed as a man of integrity and uprightness of character. November 3, i88,, he married Miss Mary A. Richards, daughter of George and Mary A. (Bramble) Richards and a native of Feverham, England. Her father came to America, accompanied by his family, in 1861, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Soon afterward he enlisted in the service of the Union and served as a soldier until the close of the Civil war. Afterward he settled upon a farm and has since made agriculture his occupation. Mr. and Mrs. Hively are the parents of four children, namely: Harry R., who was born September 2, 1882; Charles D., March 6, 1885; George A., August 8, 1887; and Albert R., November 2, 1894.
OHN H. NEWELL, manager of the Berthoud roller mills, at Berthoud, Larimer County, is one of the enterprising young business men of this place. He is a native of this state, born in Gilpin County, in 1869, to William P. and Annie (Bradley) Newell, natives of Iowa. His father, who was a Colorado pioneer of 1859, crossed the plains at the time of the Pike's Peak gold excitement and settled in Gilpin County, where he remained for a number of years, but in 1884 removed to Weld County. Here he now carries on general farming and stock-raising, be-
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