John I. Redick

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John Irvin Redick
Born Wooster, Ohio
Died Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Occupation Lawyer, judge, banker
Known for Founding figure in Omaha

John Irvin Redick (July 29, 1828 - April 2, 1906) was a prominent pioneer professional, public, and business figure in Omaha, Nebraska. He was appointed an associate judge of New Mexico (then part of the territory of Arizona) by President Ulysses S. Grant.

Omaha, Nebraska City in Nebraska, United States

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New Mexico State of the United States of America

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Biography

Redick was the son of a farmer from Wooster, Ohio who was born July 29, 1828. After attending Delaware College in Delaware, Ohio to learn about the law, Redick moved to Lansing, Michigan to enter the bar. After opening a law office, he also started a real estate practice there.

Wooster, Ohio City in Ohio, United States

Wooster is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Wayne County. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio approximately 50 mi (80 km) SSW of Cleveland, 35 mi (56 km) SW of Akron and 30 mi (48 km) W of Canton. The population was 24,811 at the 2000 census and 26,119 at the 2010 Census. The city is the largest in Wayne County, and the center of the Wooster Micropolitan Statistical Area. Wooster has the main branch and administrative offices of the Wayne County Public Library.

Delaware, Ohio City in Ohio, United States

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Lansing, Michigan Capital of Michigan

Lansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan. The population of its Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 464,036, while the even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, was 534,684. It was named the new state capital of Michigan in 1847, ten years after Michigan became a state.

Redick's first marriage was on November 5, 1855, to Mary E. Higby. She died October 30, 1864. Their children were Charles5 Robinson Redick and William Armstrong Redick.

In 1856 Redick and his wife moved to Omaha. In 1859, Redick joined a man named Clinton Briggs in a partnership. Redick and Briggs were reputed to be "at the head of the bar and were engaged in nearly every important case." [1] In 1864, Redick's wife died.

Redick married Mary A.E. May on October 4, 1866. Their children were John Irwin Redick, Jr., Albert Clarkson Redick, Oak Chatham Redick, George May Redick, and Elmer Stephen Redick.

Throughout his career, Redick served as an attorney for the Union Pacific. He was responsible for constructing more than forty buildings in Omaha, and was one of the men who organized and built the Omaha and Northwestern Railroad. He was also one of the organizers of the Grand Central Hotel company. In 1874 Redick organized and become president of the Omaha Merchant Club. [2]

In February, 1887, Redick moved to Los Angeles, California. There he became the founding president of the Southern California National Bank. John's wife Mary died in August 1894.

In July 1890, Redick married Barbara Lyon. John died 2 April 1906, and Barbara died on April 15, 1908. [3]

Political career

Redick was chairman of the Nebraska Republican delegation to the convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He was also chairman of the Nebraska delegation to the convention which nominated President Grant for the second term. In 1876, Grant appointed Redick as an associate judge of the 2nd District Court in New Mexico, from which he resigned after one year. [4]

Legacy

The Redick Mansion was built in 1884 and its 20 acres were sold by the Redick family to the early University of Omaha. It was the first building of the university. Redick Avenue in North Omaha is named after him. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Honorable John I. Redick". History of Omaha. Retrieved 10/11/10.
  2. ↑ "John I. Redick", Andreas' History of Nebraska. Retrieved 10/10/10.
  3. ↑ Sheldon, A.E. (1931) Nebraska: The Land and the People. Volume 2. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company.
  4. ↑ Bancroft, H.H. (1889) History of Arizona and New Mexico, 1530-1888. The History Company p. 704.
  5. ↑ "Street Names" Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine .. Douglas County Historical Society. Retrieved 10/10/10.
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