Tuscola-Wayne-Saginaw County MI Archives Biographies.....Gage, Morgan L. 1843 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

MORGAN L. GAGE. This well-known merchant of Vassar, was born in Detroit, May 4,
1843, and has ever made his home in the Wolverine State, which he loyally
believes is the best home for a man of enterprise and pluck, and the most
delightful place of residence. He is the son of Morgan L. and Amy (Coffin) Gage.
The father was born near Utica, N. Y., and the mother had her birth in the
Buckeye State. They are both of English ancestry, but their forefathers have
been in this country for generations.

  The first seven years of the life of Mr. Gage were spent in Detroit, but at
the expiration of that time he removed to Saginaw Valley, where he attended
school till he reached the age of fourteen years. He then found it necessary to
undertake some work for his own support and as he was by taste inclined to a
business life, and there was an opening for a young man of energy and ability
with the firm of J. Coleman & Co., he was with them about three years as a clerk.

  During this time the young man had gained the thorough confidence of his
employers and had mastered not alone the details of business but had gained a
broad understanding of the principles which underlie the mercantile trade and he
was taken into partnership in the firm. At the end of three years the company
became McHose & Gage and has thus continued till the present time.

  He is a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge at Vassar and also of the Chapter and
Bay City Commanderies. He was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee
during the Tilden campaign and his judgment was greatly relied upon for the
conduct of that vigorous, but unsuccessful campaign. He and his good wife are
the happy parents of one daughter who cheers and brightens their home.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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