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From: History of Detroit and Michigan, 1889 by Silas Farmer.
JOHN PRIDGEON, Jr., was born at Detroit, August 1, 1852, and is the son of John and Emma (Nicholson) Pridgeon. His father is of English descent and has been for many years largely interested in vessels of various kinds. John Pridgeon, Jr., attended the public schools of Detroit and about 1871 was first employed as clerk on one of his father's boats, continuing in this position for about five years. From 1876 to 1879 he was agent at Port Huron of the Chicago and Grand Trunk line of steamers running between Chicago and Port Edward. When this line was discontinued he came to Detroit and has since been interested with his father in their extensive business of buying, selling, and operating tugs, sailing vessels, and propellers. In 1885 he was elected a member of the City Council, serving two years, and in the fall of 1887 was elected Mayor of the city. He was married in December, 1874, to Cora Edgar. She was born in Pittsburgh. They have had two sons, neither of whom now living. His wife is a member of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church."
Cora Edgar Pridgeon, April 20, 1857 - May 1, 1914
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