City Officers of Allegheny Municipal Government
A directory lists the mayor and department heads, council members, and clerks. Biographical sketches and portraits accompany the names, including Mayor James G. Wyman and officials such as Treasurer David Macferron Controller James Brown and Health Officer Jas. Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
James G. Wyman
Henry Hunneshayes
James Brown
Charles E. Brown
David Macferron
R. C. Macferron
Bolic
Barton Grubbs
John C. Hotel
Robert Jones
George W. Winn
Dand Hunter, Jr
John Dalzell
Herr's Island
Robert Dil Worth
Diamond Seales
Charles Bassett
Joseph Bolernagel
Henry Snaman
R. T. White
Robt
Dilworth
David Hastings
Wm. Greenawaild
Chas. F. Dittmer
John Lippert
Jas. Bradley
T. L. Haszard
M. N. White
Samuel C.grier
Wm. F. Trimble
John R. Watson
Wm. P. Hunker
Mayor James G. Wyman of Allegheny
West Cambridge Mass. native James G. Wyman, long involved in Boston fruit trade and mercantile life, moved to Allegheny twelve years ago entering the contract business. His straightforward manner and practical approach led to public roles as mayor and community leader.
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James G. Wyman
Allegheny
West Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College
America
Wyman
Boston
Actire
Rise of a Republican Mayor from Allegheny Lineage
The text praises a warily victorious Republican who served First Ward Allegheny, became Police Committee chair, and was elected Mayor over a leading Democrat. Described as invincible in politics, he began mayoralty at age 25 and is 38, married to a daughter of Allegheny. The piece hints at future advancement by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Republican Party
Hub
Postmaster Gilleland's Civil War Service and Later Career
John A. Gilleland born in Ohio township served in the 193 Pennsylvania Regiment and 100 days unit under Col. Clark and Capt. Bell, mustered out 1886 as a Second Lieutenant with pay of 1195.83. He later ran a dry goods store on Beaver Avenue and became a merchant tailor, married Miss Dunlap, and held school and poor boards seats while denying prominent political status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gilleland
Ohio Township
William Semple
One Hundred and Ninety-third
Pennsylvania Regiment
J. P. Clark
John 8. Bell
Gilleland
Sharpsburg
Mad
Semple
Beaver Avenue
Miss Dunlap
H. M. Dunlap
Chief of the Fire Department Biography
Robert Jones, chief of the fire department, is a 42 year old immigrant with a 25 year service record. Born in Canada and arriving in 1649, he survived the Buffalo cholera epidemic that claimed his family. He began as a fireman in Allegheny in 1803 and led the Columbia during a major Fourth of July fire in 74.
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Robert Jones
Canada
United States
Buffalo
Allegeny
Columbia
Tham
Long-serving fire chief recalls riot duties and accidents
The former fire department chief recounts a career marked by many incidents and close calls. He notes the most dangerous moments included dangerous building rescues and a stormy experience during the railroad riots when the department was needed in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Chief Murphy of Allegheny Police Finalized Career
John BR Murphy, long time Allegheny resident and chief of police, with 37 years in the city, 15 in the force, and nine years as Market Constable, has built a reputation for vigilance and detective skill. He rose to chief under Mayor Wyman after service on the detective force under Mayor Pearson.
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Allegheny
John BR. Murphy
Wyman
Pearson
Murph
Henry Hunneshagen A Respectful City Clerk of Allegheny
The article honors Henry Hunneshagen, long time clerk to Mayor Wyman and later to Mayor Pearson. A Pittsburg native who moved to Allegheny in 1849, Hunneshagen began as a grocery clerk at age 12 and built a distinguished public affairs career through three administrations.
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Wyman
Henry Hunneshagen
Pearson
East Liberty
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Honneshbagen
J Lindsay: prominent lawyer and industrial leader in Pittsburgh
J Lindsay trained at Washington and Jefferson College and studied law with John A Emery. Admitted to the bar in 1877 he built a flourishing practice and became Solicitor for Lindsay Moonicheon in 1888. He directed Keystone Rollings and Pittsburg Tubs, led North Side Bridge, served in Select Council, presided for six years, and ran a 300-man iron works. Married Hannah Lighthill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Jefferson College
John A. Emery
David Hunter Jr. Gas Superintendent of Allegheny
An upright Alleghenian born in 1860, David Hunter Jr. rose from a grocery clerk and machinist to head of the Gas Department. He earned citizens’ trust through a long record of integrity and progressive achievement in public service.
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Alleghenian
David Hunter, Jr
Gas Department
Allegheny
Early Life of William M. Stevenson in 19th Century Era
William M. Stevenson was born in Johnstown Pennsylvania thirty four years ago. He spent his boyhood in Ligouier Westmoreland County and entered Washington and Jefferson College in 1873. He graduated in 1876 delivering the English salutatory and then taught ancient languages and higher mathematics at Placerville Academy California for two years. He studied language and music in Europe at Dresden Conservatory Leipzig University and College de France before returning to America in 1880 to chair Latin and Greek at the Pittsburg High School.
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William M. Stevenson
Johnstown
Ligouier
Westmoreland County
Washington and Jefferson College
Placerville Academy
California
Caliornia
Europe
Dresden Conservatory
Leipzig
College de France
Paris
America
Pittsburg High School
President of Common Council James Huder Biography
James Huder, president of the Common Council, was born in Allegheny City in June 1844. His life shows hard work and perseverance, with public school and Iron City business college education. He worked in the textile and lime industries and is married to an Allegheny woman.
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James Huder
Common Council
Allegheny City
Iron City Business College
Pitsburg
Allegheny
Life of Robert Dilworth Allegheny City Clerk
Robert Dilworth born May 26 1843 on his street in Allegheny City attended local schools and Iron City College trained as a blacksmith. He served in the Sixty first Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and was wounded at Fair Oaks. After returning he became clerk in the Recorder's office and on January 1 1886 was appointed clerk of the Common Council, a position he holds.
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Robert Dilworth
Common Council
Allegheny City
Allegheny
Iron City
Sixty-first Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Fair Oaks
Recorder's Office
James Brown Allegheny City Controller Celebrated Official
James Brown, city controller, is a popular Allegheny official now in his 19th year of service. Born fifty six years ago, he is described as a trusted public servant whose word is as good as his bond.
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James Brown
Allegheny
Prominent Allegheny Figure Brown Passes Text
In Allegheny, a longtime resident known as Mr Brown began as a carpenter with limited formal education. He earned a reputation as a skilled workman, later managed a coal and coke business, joined the City Engineer’s office, and served as City Controller. He earned a Masonry degree and was an active member of the organization.
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Allegheny
Brown
Organizeon
William Hamilton and the City Parks Pioneer
William Hamilton as Superintendent of Public Parks has a proven record of success guiding Allegheny’s green spaces. He oversees park care and department improvements, staying current on practices to keep the city parks as a nature garden in the heart of the community.
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William Hamilton
Department of Public Parks
Allegheny Parks
Park Superintendent at 55 Plants 500 Trees in City Parks
For 12 years he has served as park superintendent and remains vigorous in his 55th year. He planted five hundred trees in the parks, nurturing them to maturity as they shade the green sward and beautify the flower beds around the area.
Street Commissioners and Local Officials Biographies
The passage profiles George Moul born 1824 in Hesse Darmstadt and career from brick and coal businesses to eastern district Street Commissioner since 1875 with re-elections. It notes William F. Meese born 1855 and career path ending with Western district Street Commissioner and Henry C. Seaman born 1836 in Germany, listing roles as Deputy Sheriff, Road Commissioner, Councilman, and School Director with marriage to Harriet Castor.
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George Moul
Hesse Darmstadt
Germany
Baltimore
Pittsburg
G. L. P. Moul
East Liberty
George
Alleghery City
William F. Merse
Henry A. Meese
William F
Peer
Hiladelphia
Henry B. Meese
Henry C. Seaman
Twin Cities
Seventh Ward
Allegheny City
Harriet Castor
Career of a Multitalented Librarian and Broad Career
A profile traces the life of a librarian who in 1885 was admitted to the bar and split time between law and journalism. He served as critic for the Commercial Gazette and worked briefly for the New York Tribune, then spent years in Europe studying languages and bibliography. He is unmarried and his family includes several clergymen. local officials highlight Edward Armstrong, superintendent of the Water Department, for his role in modernizing the city’s water works.
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Commercial Gazette
New York Tribune
Europe
Germany
France
Spain
Stevenson
Washington, Pa
Rev
Ross Stevenson
D. D
Allegheny
Edward Armatrong
Water Department
Hartupee
Pittsburg Inventor Armstrong Shaping American Engineering
A Pittsburg machine manufacturer is praised for years of work in steam and hydraulic engines. His innovations include the Lowry engine, a removable Water plug patented in 1874, and a double-seat parallel-faced gate for water control. He also developed a cooling system as an ice substitute with proven success.
City Solicitor George Elphin Stone Praised in Pittsburg
The Baltimore born George Elphin Stone, City Solicitor for Allegheny, is highlighted as a leading figure in the Pittsburg legal community and one of its most prominent lawyers.
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George Elphinstone
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Belect Council President J H Lindsay born in Third Ward
J H Lindsay, president of Belect Council, born in Allegheny's Third Ward on January 8, 1841, received common school education and entered the Pittsburg hardware trade with Lindsay & Co. He left in 1863 to start a new firm at No 96 Street.
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J. H. Lindsay
Relect Council
Third Ward
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Lindsay & Co
No. 96 Street
Clerk Roland White Expert Clerk of Select Council
Clerk Roland T. White, son of the late D N White, longtime clerk in Council since 1873, noted as an expert. He was elected Councilman from the Fifth ward in 1858 and is a Western University graduate with broad knowledge.
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Roland T. White
Select Council
D. N. White
Pittsburg
BR. T. White
Conneilman
Western University
Livery tradesman to weigh master and rail line figure
A man who started in the livery business rose to be weigh master in the Second ward then connected with the Ohio and Pennsylvania rail road, now the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago line, shaping local transport history.
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Second Ward
Old Stockyard
Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
David Hastings Clerk of the Market Landmark in Plain Township
David Hastings born February 2 1838 in Plain township grew up in the Third ward and became a carpenter. In 1873 he first became Clerk of the Markets and has remained in office. A lifelong Republican he belongs to Jr O U A M and married Lizzie Wilson in 1861.
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David Hastings
Plain Township
Third Ward
Hastings
Lizzie Wilson
City Engineer Charles Ehlers Born in 1838
The City Engineer Charles Ehlers, born in 1838, pursued basic schooling and various trades before learning engineering. In 1879 he was elected by the Councils of Aneneey City as City Engineer and has held that post since.
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Charles Ehlers
Aneneey City
Health Superintendent James Bradley Profile Sketch
James Bradley has led the Health Department since 1886, earning high regard for tireless work. Raised on a farm, he left rural life for town, taught school at 19 for five years, then moved into the livery and horse trade in 1865 before taking charge of public health duties.
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James Bradley
Health Department
Bradley
Department of Health
Notable Civil War Veteran and Public Servant Remembered
The text honors a community leader who protected citizens from epidemics and maintained city sanitation. It notes his service with the One Hundred and Fifty Pennsylvania Volunteers at Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg, and his reputation as a clever, courteous politician with many friends.
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Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
Pennsylvania
Army of the Potomac
Samuel Grier Clerk in Allegheny County Tax Office
Samuel Grier serves as clerk in the office of the Collector of Delinquent Taxes of Allegheny City since October 1887. Born there in March 1857, he was educated in local public schools. Previously he held roles as Water Assessor for five years and Clerk of the Criminal Court for a period.
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Samuel
David MacFerron a Longtime Allegheny Official
David MacFerron born November 17 1817 on Sixth Avenue opposite Trinity Church in this city. He worked 30 years as a shipping clerk for James Parke and served four years as clerk of the Allegheny City Council from 1854 to 1858 before election as treasurer, a post he held for 30 years. He also served seven years as Secretary to the Controller of Allegheny City. A Republican since birth of the party, he married Mary J Campbell of Pittsburgh in 1839. both are in good health.
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David MacFerron
Sixth Avenue
Trinity Church
James Parke
Allegheny
MacFerron
Alleheny City
William H. Harrison
Lafayette Hull
Wood Street
Mary J. Campbell
Pittsburg
City Assessor George Hetzel Lifelong Allegheny Resident
George Hetzel, city assessor, born October 21, 1851, in Allegheny, was appointed by the Councils in September 1882 and has held the post since. He is distinguished in private and public life for business capability.
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George ©. Hetzel
Allegheny
Cass
Hetzel
Wharfmaster Charles L Dittmer Re-elected At 30
The Alleghenian wharfmaster Charles L Dittmer age 30 was educated at Duff's Business College and had a strong mercantile record. This is his second Juro 88 term and his re election shows his proven ability.
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Charles L. Dittmer
Duff's Business College
Council rolls call of local names in historic list
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with initials and surnames, grouped by numbered entries. The document resembles a civic roster or director slate with names such as Hartman, Hannan, Brown, Emericb, Einstein, Giliford, John G., Patton, Parke, Simon, Stockman, Voogler, Dahlin, and others, interspersed with unclear tokens and stray punctuation.
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L Revenery
Arthur
Ar Beemuiete
Anton
Hubley
Haske
Theo
Laugh
Einstein, M
Giliford
Hanghuret
Ochrane
Goo
Muetl Ohis
Walther
John G
Local Celebrities and Quirky Allegheny Figures Remembered
Mr. L. D. McCandless recalls two Allegheny locals Old John Gallagher lived near Talleyongvey and displayed military flair while his son stole hymn books and small treasures Gallagher later defended his acts by pointing to unlocked doors A promiscuous traveler Pat and his companion Molly are described as a somber duo with city signs and church visits The piece ends noting the first railroad depot on Federal Street as a simple shelter for travelers
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Allegheny
L. D. McCandless
John Gallagher
Talleyongvey
Sharpsburg
John
Gallagher
Father Re’s
Canal Bridge
Pat
Federal Street
Pat Murphy and the Stove Incident at the Depot
Pat Murphy, a homeless man, roasted dried herring in a depot stove. City officer Bill Boyden traced the odor to the stove and confiscated the meal. Murphy attacked a sleeping tramp, believing him the thief, and would have killed him before the officer intervened. Murphy died at the Poor Farm in 1876.
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Pat Murphy
Bill Boyden
Federal Street
Pat
Boyden
Murphy
Pat Murphy and Johnny Triangle haunt Allegheny memory
Long obituary sketch recalls Pat Murphy a venerable Allegheny vagrant of over 87 years known for free meals and whisky, and Johnny Triangle the nearly century old eccentric who owned a farm sold to fund township charity. The piece recounts their hardships, misadventures, and colorful town memory.
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Perry
Johnny Triangle
Children of the First Ward Allegheny Noted Men
The First ward of Allegheny produced financiers and philanthropists including Carnegie Phipps and the Olivers. Andrew Carnegie moved with his mother to Allegheny at age 12 and lived in the First ward where a home picture accompanies the piece. His brother Thomas attended the old First ward school pictured nearby.
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Allegheny
Carnegie, Phipps
The
Olivers of Boys
North Side
First Ward
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas
The Phipps and Oliver Families of Allegheny
A historical note describes the elder Phipps as a just, successful cobbler who moved to Allegheny in 1843. He valued education for his four sons, limiting work to fund schooling, enabling Henry to later present the city with park conservatories. The Oliver brothers, iron manufacturers, lived on Craig Street in a two story frame house. their saddler father was highly reputable.
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Flecher
Phipps
Allegheny
Henry
Oliver Boys
Craig Street
Robinson Street
Rivers of the county show many spellings
A discussion notes the historic spelling variations of major county rivers including the Allegheny Monongahela Ohio and Youghiogheny with forms such as Alleghany Mocconghbehela La Belle Oyo and Yoxigeni recorded in past usage.
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Allegheny
Alleghany
Aligani
Aligaius
Allegany
Monongahela
Ohio
la Belle
Youghiogheny
City Water Datum Figures Reported For Local Bridges
The record lists the Susquehanna suspension bridge low water mark at 608.43 feet above mean ocean level and 124 feet above Lake Erie datum. It also notes city high elevations on Montans Avenue Green Hill Tenth Ward at 671 feet above city datum and 1369.43 feet above mean ocean level.
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Allegheny River
Lake Erie
Bighess
City
Montans Avenue
Green Hill
Tenth Ward
Bridges and tolls on Allegheny River crossings in Pittsburgh
Listing of sight bridges over the Allegheny linking Allegheny City to Pittsburgh. Bridges include Union, Sixth Street Suspension, Northside Seventh Street, Ninth Street, Fort Wayne Railroad, Mechanics Street, Thirtieth Street, and Junction Railroad. Tolls apply to pedestrians and vehicles on most, with Fort Wayne bridge offering a free footpath but no vehicle crossing. Summary of tolls follows for Northside bridge including foot passengers, tickets, horse traffic, and conveyances.
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Allegheny River
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Union
Grant Avenue
Point
Sixth Street
Federal Street
Seventh Street
Sandusky Street
Ninth Street
Anderson Street
Fort Wayne Railroad
Pe Street
Egheny
Tan
Eleventh Streets
Pitsburg
Mechanics Street
Chestnut Astreet
Sixteenth Street
Thirtieth Street
Herr’s Island
Junction Railroad
Pittsby and Western Railroad
Thirtyth Street
Eest
Northside
Exemption Text for Allegheny City Vehicle Licenses
Exemption clause notes that licenses apply to carts cars drays buggies and harness vehicles drawn by horses varying by horse count. Higher licenses for two four horses and two horse omnibus. Additional horses add 100. Licenses due May 1 with 10 percent penalty after 30 days. Rural and city toll-road users traveling to and from streets are exempt from licenses.
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Allegheny
Odo
Ives
Committee On Water
Allegheny City
River Frontage Distances In City Limits
Fragment shows river frontage measurements within the city limits with distances noted as 60 miles and 63 miles. The text is garbled with extra letters but indicates shoreline extents along the river and referenced points or sections.
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Degeuapesees
Toll Roads In Allegheny Limit Report
Three toll roads operate within Allegheny limits namely the New Brighton turnpike the Sew Mill Perryeville plank road and the Valley plank road providing funding through toll collections.
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Allegheny
New Brighton
Sew Mill Perryeville
A Brownwood Citizen's Endorsement of a Diarrhea Remedy
Mr. J. B. Boswell of Brownwood Texas shares his personal experience after suffering from diarrhea He tried various medicines without relief and found Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy effective He reports relief and recommends it to others facing similar symptoms
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Texas
J. B. Boswell
Brownwood
Tex
Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alleghnny
Pollos
Mayor’s Clerk
Riverside Penitentiary
Lindsay
Hannah Lighthill
Run Grotery
the Street Commissioners
Belect Council
Clerk of Markets
P . Ebbert
J. B Harbison
Rynd
B. i & Simon
C. W
Stockman
Serica
Fwin Oll
Voogler, John
Ammon
Adam
Yer
G. J
Groetzinger
Jackson
Graham
Perrysville
Molly
Pat Mur
Barefoot Square
Lee Beckham
Topera
W. P. RB. KB
Ferry Street
Fourth Street
Avenue
United States Bank
Mexico
Carnegies
Andrew
Anderson
Henry Phipps
Carnegie
Rowan Robinson Street
Darrah Street
Children OF the First Ward
Olivers
Handy
Alleghens Bridges
Allesabeny City
Hoerr
Sland
Nelading Brunoe
Ornn
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