Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Green was a prominent
Detroit real estate developer, banker and financier for 50 years.
He was one of the founders of the Wayne County Savings Bank and
of the Peoples Wayne County Bank. He was also a director of the
Michigan Mutual Insurance Company. Green was extensively involved
in Masonic activities and was a member from 1867 until his death
in 1929. General Green and his wife, Katie, had two daughters.
Green enlisted in the 11th Massachusetts Light Artillery as a private
at the age of 16. He took part in many engagements with the Army
of the Potomac and was among the troops at Appomattox. Shortly after
he was mustered out of service, he came to Detroit and, during the
administration of Governor John F. Rich, he was commissioned Brigadier
General and given command of the Michigan Militia. He was a charter
member and commander of Detroit Grand Army of the Republic Post
#384.
Born: January 11, 1846
Died: September 21, 1929
Buried: Section M, Lot E
