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Dr. James Dewey and Family |
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Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. James Richard Dewey arrived in Chicago in 1860, after living in Springfield, to teach Greek, Latin, and astronomy at Chicago's first high school called Central High School. He stayed at Central High School for 41 years. Within that time frame, the school expanded and created the West Division branch where Dr. Dewey finished his teaching career. Clara Thatcher was a student of Dr. Dewey. His first marriage with Eliza Jane produced five children, James Jr., Charles, Carrie, Grace, and Elbert. in 1880, Dr. Dewey built a summer cottage in Lake Bluff at 535 Prospect. Elbert recalls his teenager summers in Lake Bluff managing the bath houses. Dr. Dewey's first wife passed away in 1900 and in 1905, at age 76, he married Grace Hickman, age 46. They moved into the Summer cottage after the wedding. Unfortunately, Grace Dewey died from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1912. Dr. James Dewey passed away in 1918. Elbert Dewey moved his family into his fathers cottage after earning his M.D. Eventually, in 1923 he sold the cottage to Rev. Nelson Hall and moved to 538 Center Ave. The original Summer cottage was razed in the 1960s. Short biography of Dr. James Dewey and his son, Elbert Dewey. Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Association bill for summer cottage improvements totalling $896. Memorial booklet for Grace Hickman Dewey, Dr. James Dewey's second wife who died in 1912. Service given at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. Springfield English and Classical Institute Catalogue for 1857-1858 where Dr. James Dewey is listed as school principle and French instructor. Family register including children and grandchildren of Dr. Dewey and Eliza Jane Dewey. Compilation of newspaper clippings scanned onto three pages - obituaries, wedding announcements, and retirement announcements. Scanned copy of an October 6, 1901 Chicago Record Herald article about Dr. James Dewey's respected retirement. Scanned copy of a black and white photograph of friends posing in front of Solomon's Pool. Elmer's notes taken from Grace Hickman Dewey's memorial booklet. Copy of Mabel Dewey's obituary printed in the Chicago Tribune in 1962. Wife of Elbert Dewey, she was the founder of the Girl Scouts in Lake Bluff and a member of the Lake Bluff school board. Dr. Elbert Dewey's obituary. Who was the son of Dr. James Richard Dewey and an oculist. Copy of a 1905 Joliet Evening Herald Newspaper article about Dr. James Dewey's wedding to his young bride. |
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Dr. James Dewey and Family |
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Dewey, Elbert Dr. Dewey, James Dr. Thatcher, Clara Dewey, Eliza Dewey, Grace Hall, Nelson Hall, Reverend |
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Teacher Chicago first high school Summer cottages 535 Prospect 538 Center Ave Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Association |
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Doc 584 |