Edwin F. Uhl

Edwin F. Uhl was born Aug. 14, 1841, at Avon, N.Y.; is son of David M. and Catherine (De Garmo) Uhl, pioneers of Ypsilanti. He obtained his elementary education at the district school of that place and prepared for college at the Union School. At 16 he entered the University of Michigan and graduated at 20 in class of 1862. He at once began reading law, with Norris & Ninde, of Ypsilanti, and continued until admitted to the bar in January 1864, by the Supreme Court at Lansing. He opened an office in Ypsilanti, and Jan. 1, 1866, formed a partnership with Mr. Norris on the dissolution of his former relation. The firm of Norris & Uhl dissolved in 1871, Mr. Uhl continuing the business until 1876. In 1870 he was elected Pros. Atty. of Washtenaw Co., and officiated one term, declining re-nomination on account of press of business. In 1871 he was engaged as Attorney for the Detroit, Hillsdale & Ind., and Detroit, Eel River & Ill. R. R.'s,--both under the same management. Continued as counsel and acted as Secretary for the corporation until his removal to Grand Rapids, Jan. 1, 1876. During the forclosure of the D. H. & I. road, Mr. Uhl was Receiver of that company. He formed a partnership with Mr. Norris on the dissolution of his relations with Mr. Blair in 1876 and has continued junior member to the concern since. In 1881 Mr. Uhl was elected President of the Grand Rapids National Bank upon the death of C. H. Bennett. The bank was organized in March, 1880, to succeed the house established and managed by M. V. Aldrich. Mr. Uhl was married May 1, 1865, to Alice Follett, eldest daughter of the late Benjamin Follett, a pioneer and leading business man of Washtenaw county and extensively connected with the banking and milling interests of Ypsilanti. They have three children -- Lucy Follett, David Edwin and Alice Edwina.

Source: The History of Kent County, Michigan, Chicago: Chas. C. Chapman & Co., 1881