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James Tyler, Police Superintendent Clerk. During his life he held several prominent positions. He served in Company I of the Fifth U.S. Colored Regiment in the Civil War and mustered out as Quarter-Master Sergeant having worked as a sutler's clerk at Camp Chase. He was the first African American engrossing clerk chosen by the Ohio House of Representatives serving the 62nd and 66th General Assemblies. Between terms, he worked as Court Bailiff under Sheriff John U. Rickenbaker, and later was secretary to Chief of Police Edward Pagels. During Governor Joseph Foraker's term, he served as night officer at the State Capitol building. He also served as Attache under Governor William McKinley. For many years he worked as a chef at Ambos Restaurant and Goodale House.  He and his wife Maria lived at 1107 Highland Avenue where they raised 13 children.  Descendants include, Dana Tyler, TV personality.</div>
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1894<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1894-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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