“Thomas P. McMaster is sole proprietor and editor of the Ludington Record, which is one of the leading papers of western Michigan. The present owner has been in inhabitant of Ludington since April, 1872, and in 1880 was first connected with the Record as associate editor, becoming editor-in-chief in 1882. The newspaper office and all its contents were destroyed in the disastrous fire of June, 1881, but though this was a severe loss to the proprietors, it resulted in ultimate good to this popular journal, as now only the latest and most improved outfit is in use. The policy of the paper is strictly Republican, and its influence is felt far and near during Presidential and local campaigns.
Mr. McMaster is a native of Ireland, having been born February 25, 1846, in County Antrim. He is of Scotch-Irish descent on the paternal side, but his mother was an English lady. The father, John McMaster, spent forty years on the high seas, and before the birth of his son Thomas had become an American citizen. During the gold excitement he went to California, but passed his last years in this city, where he died in April, 1893. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Margaret Peters, died in 1881. After their marriage they resided in Cumberland, England.
Our subject, with the exception of a few years spent in Ireland, remained in England until shortly before reaching his majority. He served an apprenticeship to the sailmaker’s trade, and for the next four years and a-half followed his vocation on board a merchantman. In 1871 young McMaster came from New York to this state, and for a year or two made his home in Saginaw, after which he became a permanent fixture in Ludington. The Record was established in September, 1867, by George W. Clayton, who was succeeded by the firm of Clayton & Hopkins. J. E. Darr afterward became a member of the firm, and then Messrs. Darr & Sawyer were proprietors of the plant until 1880, when our subject was admitted to the partnership. The office is furnished with a Cottrell and Babcock cylinder press and two Challenge job presses, a fine array of type and all other accoutrements of a first-class office. The weekly paper is a seven-column quarto of eight pages, one-half of this being made up in the office. The proprietor gives his personal attention to all departments of the journal, which is constantly increasing in circulation.
Under President Arthur Mr. McMaster held the office of Postmaster, discharging his duties with ability and promptness. He has served for nine years on the local School Board, and is always a promoter of all movements which are calculated to advance the best interests of the district. He is now Chairman of the County Republican Committee, and has been Secretary on several occasions. He is President of the Big Store Mercantile Company, which has a capital stock of $50,000, and is one of the largest department stores in this section of the state. A stock valued at some $60,000 is carried, and the concern has an annual trade of about $100,000. The store occupied is a building 55x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, besides which there is a large warehouse. This property was built by him for the accommodation of the company.
In May, 1874, Mr. McMaster married Miss Rebecca Ash, of Waukesha County, Wis. She is a lady of good education and culture. Only one of their children is living, Lucie, who is pursuing her higher education at Albion College. Mr. and Mrs. McMaster are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and do their share in the support of religious and charitable enterprises. The former is a Knight-Templar Mason.” – Excerpt from “Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan,” published by Record Publishing Company of Chicago, 1895.
Mr. McMaster is a native of Ireland, having been born February 25, 1846, in County Antrim. He is of Scotch-Irish descent on the paternal side, but his mother was an English lady. The father, John McMaster, spent forty years on the high seas, and before the birth of his son Thomas had become an American citizen. During the gold excitement he went to California, but passed his last years in this city, where he died in April, 1893. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Margaret Peters, died in 1881. After their marriage they resided in Cumberland, England.
Our subject, with the exception of a few years spent in Ireland, remained in England until shortly before reaching his majority. He served an apprenticeship to the sailmaker’s trade, and for the next four years and a-half followed his vocation on board a merchantman. In 1871 young McMaster came from New York to this state, and for a year or two made his home in Saginaw, after which he became a permanent fixture in Ludington. The Record was established in September, 1867, by George W. Clayton, who was succeeded by the firm of Clayton & Hopkins. J. E. Darr afterward became a member of the firm, and then Messrs. Darr & Sawyer were proprietors of the plant until 1880, when our subject was admitted to the partnership. The office is furnished with a Cottrell and Babcock cylinder press and two Challenge job presses, a fine array of type and all other accoutrements of a first-class office. The weekly paper is a seven-column quarto of eight pages, one-half of this being made up in the office. The proprietor gives his personal attention to all departments of the journal, which is constantly increasing in circulation.
Under President Arthur Mr. McMaster held the office of Postmaster, discharging his duties with ability and promptness. He has served for nine years on the local School Board, and is always a promoter of all movements which are calculated to advance the best interests of the district. He is now Chairman of the County Republican Committee, and has been Secretary on several occasions. He is President of the Big Store Mercantile Company, which has a capital stock of $50,000, and is one of the largest department stores in this section of the state. A stock valued at some $60,000 is carried, and the concern has an annual trade of about $100,000. The store occupied is a building 55x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, besides which there is a large warehouse. This property was built by him for the accommodation of the company.
In May, 1874, Mr. McMaster married Miss Rebecca Ash, of Waukesha County, Wis. She is a lady of good education and culture. Only one of their children is living, Lucie, who is pursuing her higher education at Albion College. Mr. and Mrs. McMaster are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and do their share in the support of religious and charitable enterprises. The former is a Knight-Templar Mason.” – Excerpt from “Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan,” published by Record Publishing Company of Chicago, 1895.
“Thomas P. McMaster is sole proprietor and editor of the Ludington Record, which is one of the leading papers of western Michigan. The present owner has been in inhabitant of Ludington since April, 1872, and in 1880 was first connected with the Record as associate editor, becoming editor-in-chief in 1882. The newspaper office and all its contents were destroyed in the disastrous fire of June, 1881, but though this was a severe loss to the proprietors, it resulted in ultimate good to this popular journal, as now only the latest and most improved outfit is in use. The policy of the paper is strictly Republican, and its influence is felt far and near during Presidential and local campaigns.
Mr. McMaster is a native of Ireland, having been born February 25, 1846, in County Antrim. He is of Scotch-Irish descent on the paternal side, but his mother was an English lady. The father, John McMaster, spent forty years on the high seas, and before the birth of his son Thomas had become an American citizen. During the gold excitement he went to California, but passed his last years in this city, where he died in April, 1893. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Margaret Peters, died in 1881. After their marriage they resided in Cumberland, England.
Our subject, with the exception of a few years spent in Ireland, remained in England until shortly before reaching his majority. He served an apprenticeship to the sailmaker’s trade, and for the next four years and a-half followed his vocation on board a merchantman. In 1871 young McMaster came from New York to this state, and for a year or two made his home in Saginaw, after which he became a permanent fixture in Ludington. The Record was established in September, 1867, by George W. Clayton, who was succeeded by the firm of Clayton & Hopkins. J. E. Darr afterward became a member of the firm, and then Messrs. Darr & Sawyer were proprietors of the plant until 1880, when our subject was admitted to the partnership. The office is furnished with a Cottrell and Babcock cylinder press and two Challenge job presses, a fine array of type and all other accoutrements of a first-class office. The weekly paper is a seven-column quarto of eight pages, one-half of this being made up in the office. The proprietor gives his personal attention to all departments of the journal, which is constantly increasing in circulation.
Under President Arthur Mr. McMaster held the office of Postmaster, discharging his duties with ability and promptness. He has served for nine years on the local School Board, and is always a promoter of all movements which are calculated to advance the best interests of the district. He is now Chairman of the County Republican Committee, and has been Secretary on several occasions. He is President of the Big Store Mercantile Company, which has a capital stock of $50,000, and is one of the largest department stores in this section of the state. A stock valued at some $60,000 is carried, and the concern has an annual trade of about $100,000. The store occupied is a building 55x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, besides which there is a large warehouse. This property was built by him for the accommodation of the company.
In May, 1874, Mr. McMaster married Miss Rebecca Ash, of Waukesha County, Wis. She is a lady of good education and culture. Only one of their children is living, Lucie, who is pursuing her higher education at Albion College. Mr. and Mrs. McMaster are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and do their share in the support of religious and charitable enterprises. The former is a Knight-Templar Mason.” – Excerpt from “Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan,” published by Record Publishing Company of Chicago, 1895.
Mr. McMaster is a native of Ireland, having been born February 25, 1846, in County Antrim. He is of Scotch-Irish descent on the paternal side, but his mother was an English lady. The father, John McMaster, spent forty years on the high seas, and before the birth of his son Thomas had become an American citizen. During the gold excitement he went to California, but passed his last years in this city, where he died in April, 1893. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Margaret Peters, died in 1881. After their marriage they resided in Cumberland, England.
Our subject, with the exception of a few years spent in Ireland, remained in England until shortly before reaching his majority. He served an apprenticeship to the sailmaker’s trade, and for the next four years and a-half followed his vocation on board a merchantman. In 1871 young McMaster came from New York to this state, and for a year or two made his home in Saginaw, after which he became a permanent fixture in Ludington. The Record was established in September, 1867, by George W. Clayton, who was succeeded by the firm of Clayton & Hopkins. J. E. Darr afterward became a member of the firm, and then Messrs. Darr & Sawyer were proprietors of the plant until 1880, when our subject was admitted to the partnership. The office is furnished with a Cottrell and Babcock cylinder press and two Challenge job presses, a fine array of type and all other accoutrements of a first-class office. The weekly paper is a seven-column quarto of eight pages, one-half of this being made up in the office. The proprietor gives his personal attention to all departments of the journal, which is constantly increasing in circulation.
Under President Arthur Mr. McMaster held the office of Postmaster, discharging his duties with ability and promptness. He has served for nine years on the local School Board, and is always a promoter of all movements which are calculated to advance the best interests of the district. He is now Chairman of the County Republican Committee, and has been Secretary on several occasions. He is President of the Big Store Mercantile Company, which has a capital stock of $50,000, and is one of the largest department stores in this section of the state. A stock valued at some $60,000 is carried, and the concern has an annual trade of about $100,000. The store occupied is a building 55x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, besides which there is a large warehouse. This property was built by him for the accommodation of the company.
In May, 1874, Mr. McMaster married Miss Rebecca Ash, of Waukesha County, Wis. She is a lady of good education and culture. Only one of their children is living, Lucie, who is pursuing her higher education at Albion College. Mr. and Mrs. McMaster are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and do their share in the support of religious and charitable enterprises. The former is a Knight-Templar Mason.” – Excerpt from “Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan,” published by Record Publishing Company of Chicago, 1895.
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