Bio of CALLENDER, Grant S. (b.1870), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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GRANT S. CALLENDER - Vol II, pg 768,771
Grant S. Callender, member of a prominent pioneer family of Minnesota, is well
known in manufacturing circles of Minneapolis as vice president of the M. A.
Gedney Company, with which he has been identified for a period of thirty-one
years, and the position which he now occupies has been won through industry and
ability. He was born on a farm in Scott county, Minnesota, February 8, 1870, a
son of John W. and Sarah Amanda (Baker) Callender, the former a native of Ohio
and the latter of Massachusetts. In the early '50s the father came to Minnesota,
casting in his lot with the pioneer settlers of Scott county, where he followed
the occupation of farming for several years. Later he removed to Jordan, this
state, where he turned his attention to the real estate business, while he also
became prominent in public affairs, serving as a member of the Minnesota
legislature, and he also held a number of local offices. Mr. and Mrs. Callender
were highly esteemed residents of their community. Both are now deceased.
In the grammar schools of Jordan, Minnesota, Grant S. Callender began his
education, which was completed in one of the high schools of Minneapolis, and
his initial business experience was obtained in his father's real estate office.
In 1891, when twenty-one years of age, he entered the employ of the M. A. Gedney
Company, manufacturers of pickles, vinegar and condiments, at first serving in
the capacity of assistant bookkeeper and office clerk. His ability and industry
soon attracted the attention of his employers and as his experience increased he
was rapidly advanced, acting as buyer, treasurer, assistant general manager,
sales manager, and in 1918 he was made vice president of the firm, which office
he now fills. He has grown up with the business, of which he has gained a
comprehensive knowledge, and his initiative spirit has enabled him to institute
many well devised plans for its further expansion and growth.
On the 18th of June, 1921, Mr. Callender was united in marriage to Miss Marion
Ward Burt of Minneapolis. Mr. Callender is a thirty-second degree Mason and a
Noble of Zuhrah Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He is also identified with the Elks
Lodge, No. 44, of which he was exalted ruler in 1919, and he likewise has
membership with the Minneapolis Athletic and Automobile clubs and the
Interlachen Country Club. Industry has been the key which has unlocked for Mr.
Callender the portals of success and his life has been well spent, characterized
by the utilization of opportunity and the conservation of his forces. He is a
capable and enterprising business man of proven integrity and has always stood
for progress and improvement in civic affairs.