married David S. Carter and died in 1901. Gaylord, was born July 1, 1873, attended the University of Michigan and succeeded his father in the dry good business, working for Edson, Moore & Company. Gillis was a member of many key institutions in Detroit, including the Old Michigan Club, First Presbyterian Church, a board member of Grace Hospital and Lake St. Clair Fishing and Shooting Club. Ransom Gillis died on 31 December 1901 from pneumonia. Gallery References External links 63 Alfred Street: Where Capitalism Failed Riverfront View of Edson, Moore & Co. color photograph of Edson, Moore & Co. photograph of employees of Edson, Moore & Co. Houses in Detroit Houses completed in 1876 Historic district contributing properties in Michigan National Register of Historic Places in Detroit Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan 1876 establishments in Michigan Gilded Age mansions