Frederick Pelton

Background

Pelton was born in Chester, Connecticut. His father moved the family to Brooklyn, Cuyahoga County, Ohio in 1825, where Frederick grew up. He married Susan Dennison, who grew up on the adjoining farm, on August 23, 1848.

Education

At age 16, Pelton completed his education, and entered the office of Wheeler, Chamberlain & Company in Akron, where he remained for five years, before moving to Cleveland.

Career

He was a Republican, and served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. In 1858 he entered the ship chandler business. During the American Civil War, he was a captain of the 8th Ohio Independent Battery.

He was president from 1893 until his death.

He was also a director of several other South&Ls. he died at his Prospect Street home.

Achievements

• Pelton was a founder of the Citizens" Saving & Loan Association, and a director until his death. He was a founder and director of the Riverside Cemetery Association.

Membership

From 1863, until his election as Cleveland mayor in 1871, Pelton was secretary of an insurance company, he was a member of city council, serving as president, and was treasurer of Cuyahoga County for two terms after being mayor.