Two buildings in downtown Oxford (38 S. Washington St. and 2 S. Washington St.) are connected to a true Renaissance man. This lifelong Oxford resident was a newspaperman, teacher, soldier, college football player and coach, state lawmaker, merchant, postmaster and sportsman. His name was Andrew Bird Glaspie.
Born in November 1876 to Andrew P. Glaspie and Amy Bird Glaspie, he graduated from Oxford High School in 1894. Glaspie taught school for a short time in Goodison and Orion before attending Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti. (A normal school is an institution that trains teachers.) While at Michigan State Normal, Glaspie earned two varsity letters playing football. He also coached the football team to a 2-3 season in 1897.
After graduating in 1898, Glaspie immediately volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War. He served in Company G. of the 31st Michigan Infantry. Glaspie continued a long, proud family tradition of military service. His father was a soldier in the Civil War, his grandfather participated in the Mexican-American War and his great-grandfather fought in the American Revolution.
Following the war, Glaspie partnered with E. Henry Congdon and became the co-publisher and editor of the Oxford Leader, which was located at 38 S. Washington St. from 1907 to 1971. Their partnership lasted until 1936. When Glaspie died seven years later, his obituary stated, "Being a ready writer and a clear thinker, Mr. Glaspie gave the Leader an uplift and it became recognized as one of the leading papers (in) the State of Michigan."
Glaspie entered the world of politics when he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives and won. He served from 1917 to 1922. In November 1922, he was elected to the Michigan Senate and served two years. Glaspie's obituary noted, "His ability as a speaker and thinker on public matters gave him a position of influence among the members of the legislature. The county he represented had cause to be proud of him. His honesty and integrity came naturally as a result of his early training, and he practiced these traits of character all his life."
From 1921 to 1927, Glaspie engaged in the mercantile business with a partner named Charles (C.A.) Webster. The two owned and operated Glaspie and Webster at 2 S. Washington St. Their partnership dissolved in January 1927 when Webster purchased Glaspie's interest in the firm.
In addition to all of the aforementioned positions, Glaspie served as a postmaster for eight years, a member of the Oxford School Board and the editor of the Michigan Sportsman for two years. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. At the time of his passing in September 1943, Glaspie was the outdoor editor for the Pontiac Daily Press (now The Oakland Press), a position he had held for a number of years.
When he died, the Leader noted that Glaspie "excelled" in everything he did. "Above all, his honesty was never questioned and his loyalty was never doubted," the newspaper opined.
Sources: 1) The Oxford Leader; 2) History of Oakland County, Michigan: Volume II (1912); 3) Who's Who in the Central States (1929); 4) 2009 Eastern Michigan University Football Media Guide
Contributor: Marguerite (48040627) • [email protected]
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Born in November 1876 to Andrew P. Glaspie and Amy Bird Glaspie, he graduated from Oxford High School in 1894. Glaspie taught school for a short time in Goodison and Orion before attending Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti. (A normal school is an institution that trains teachers.) While at Michigan State Normal, Glaspie earned two varsity letters playing football. He also coached the football team to a 2-3 season in 1897.
After graduating in 1898, Glaspie immediately volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War. He served in Company G. of the 31st Michigan Infantry. Glaspie continued a long, proud family tradition of military service. His father was a soldier in the Civil War, his grandfather participated in the Mexican-American War and his great-grandfather fought in the American Revolution.
Following the war, Glaspie partnered with E. Henry Congdon and became the co-publisher and editor of the Oxford Leader, which was located at 38 S. Washington St. from 1907 to 1971. Their partnership lasted until 1936. When Glaspie died seven years later, his obituary stated, "Being a ready writer and a clear thinker, Mr. Glaspie gave the Leader an uplift and it became recognized as one of the leading papers (in) the State of Michigan."
Glaspie entered the world of politics when he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives and won. He served from 1917 to 1922. In November 1922, he was elected to the Michigan Senate and served two years. Glaspie's obituary noted, "His ability as a speaker and thinker on public matters gave him a position of influence among the members of the legislature. The county he represented had cause to be proud of him. His honesty and integrity came naturally as a result of his early training, and he practiced these traits of character all his life."
From 1921 to 1927, Glaspie engaged in the mercantile business with a partner named Charles (C.A.) Webster. The two owned and operated Glaspie and Webster at 2 S. Washington St. Their partnership dissolved in January 1927 when Webster purchased Glaspie's interest in the firm.
In addition to all of the aforementioned positions, Glaspie served as a postmaster for eight years, a member of the Oxford School Board and the editor of the Michigan Sportsman for two years. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. At the time of his passing in September 1943, Glaspie was the outdoor editor for the Pontiac Daily Press (now The Oakland Press), a position he had held for a number of years.
When he died, the Leader noted that Glaspie "excelled" in everything he did. "Above all, his honesty was never questioned and his loyalty was never doubted," the newspaper opined.
Sources: 1) The Oxford Leader; 2) History of Oakland County, Michigan: Volume II (1912); 3) Who's Who in the Central States (1929); 4) 2009 Eastern Michigan University Football Media Guide
Contributor: Marguerite (48040627) • [email protected]
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Two buildings in downtown Oxford (38 S. Washington St. and 2 S. Washington St.) are connected to a true Renaissance man. This lifelong Oxford resident was a newspaperman, teacher, soldier, college football player and coach, state lawmaker, merchant, postmaster and sportsman. His name was Andrew Bird Glaspie.
Born in November 1876 to Andrew P. Glaspie and Amy Bird Glaspie, he graduated from Oxford High School in 1894. Glaspie taught school for a short time in Goodison and Orion before attending Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti. (A normal school is an institution that trains teachers.) While at Michigan State Normal, Glaspie earned two varsity letters playing football. He also coached the football team to a 2-3 season in 1897.
After graduating in 1898, Glaspie immediately volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War. He served in Company G. of the 31st Michigan Infantry. Glaspie continued a long, proud family tradition of military service. His father was a soldier in the Civil War, his grandfather participated in the Mexican-American War and his great-grandfather fought in the American Revolution.
Following the war, Glaspie partnered with E. Henry Congdon and became the co-publisher and editor of the Oxford Leader, which was located at 38 S. Washington St. from 1907 to 1971. Their partnership lasted until 1936. When Glaspie died seven years later, his obituary stated, "Being a ready writer and a clear thinker, Mr. Glaspie gave the Leader an uplift and it became recognized as one of the leading papers (in) the State of Michigan."
Glaspie entered the world of politics when he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives and won. He served from 1917 to 1922. In November 1922, he was elected to the Michigan Senate and served two years. Glaspie's obituary noted, "His ability as a speaker and thinker on public matters gave him a position of influence among the members of the legislature. The county he represented had cause to be proud of him. His honesty and integrity came naturally as a result of his early training, and he practiced these traits of character all his life."
From 1921 to 1927, Glaspie engaged in the mercantile business with a partner named Charles (C.A.) Webster. The two owned and operated Glaspie and Webster at 2 S. Washington St. Their partnership dissolved in January 1927 when Webster purchased Glaspie's interest in the firm.
In addition to all of the aforementioned positions, Glaspie served as a postmaster for eight years, a member of the Oxford School Board and the editor of the Michigan Sportsman for two years. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. At the time of his passing in September 1943, Glaspie was the outdoor editor for the Pontiac Daily Press (now The Oakland Press), a position he had held for a number of years.
When he died, the Leader noted that Glaspie "excelled" in everything he did. "Above all, his honesty was never questioned and his loyalty was never doubted," the newspaper opined.
Sources: 1) The Oxford Leader; 2) History of Oakland County, Michigan: Volume II (1912); 3) Who's Who in the Central States (1929); 4) 2009 Eastern Michigan University Football Media Guide
Contributor: Marguerite (48040627) • [email protected]
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Born in November 1876 to Andrew P. Glaspie and Amy Bird Glaspie, he graduated from Oxford High School in 1894. Glaspie taught school for a short time in Goodison and Orion before attending Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti. (A normal school is an institution that trains teachers.) While at Michigan State Normal, Glaspie earned two varsity letters playing football. He also coached the football team to a 2-3 season in 1897.
After graduating in 1898, Glaspie immediately volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War. He served in Company G. of the 31st Michigan Infantry. Glaspie continued a long, proud family tradition of military service. His father was a soldier in the Civil War, his grandfather participated in the Mexican-American War and his great-grandfather fought in the American Revolution.
Following the war, Glaspie partnered with E. Henry Congdon and became the co-publisher and editor of the Oxford Leader, which was located at 38 S. Washington St. from 1907 to 1971. Their partnership lasted until 1936. When Glaspie died seven years later, his obituary stated, "Being a ready writer and a clear thinker, Mr. Glaspie gave the Leader an uplift and it became recognized as one of the leading papers (in) the State of Michigan."
Glaspie entered the world of politics when he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives and won. He served from 1917 to 1922. In November 1922, he was elected to the Michigan Senate and served two years. Glaspie's obituary noted, "His ability as a speaker and thinker on public matters gave him a position of influence among the members of the legislature. The county he represented had cause to be proud of him. His honesty and integrity came naturally as a result of his early training, and he practiced these traits of character all his life."
From 1921 to 1927, Glaspie engaged in the mercantile business with a partner named Charles (C.A.) Webster. The two owned and operated Glaspie and Webster at 2 S. Washington St. Their partnership dissolved in January 1927 when Webster purchased Glaspie's interest in the firm.
In addition to all of the aforementioned positions, Glaspie served as a postmaster for eight years, a member of the Oxford School Board and the editor of the Michigan Sportsman for two years. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. At the time of his passing in September 1943, Glaspie was the outdoor editor for the Pontiac Daily Press (now The Oakland Press), a position he had held for a number of years.
When he died, the Leader noted that Glaspie "excelled" in everything he did. "Above all, his honesty was never questioned and his loyalty was never doubted," the newspaper opined.
Sources: 1) The Oxford Leader; 2) History of Oakland County, Michigan: Volume II (1912); 3) Who's Who in the Central States (1929); 4) 2009 Eastern Michigan University Football Media Guide
Contributor: Marguerite (48040627) • [email protected]
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