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Moffat, Hugh

Born
1810
Birthplace
Coldstream, Scotland
Titles and Honors
Mayor of Detroit, 1871-1875
Member of Fire Dept Soc. and Mechanic's Soc.
Member and President of St. Andrew's Soc.
Notes
Came to Detroit in 1837
Occupation
Lumberman, architect, builder.
Started as carpenter, achieved notariety as a builder.
1852- Engaged in lumber trade
Built Mariner's Church, Sibley House, Biddle House, Moffat Block
Spouse
1) Margery McLachlan, 2) Isabella McLachlan, 3) Mrs. Julia E. Hubbard
Children
Addison
Nationality
Scottish