Historical photo of Zachariah Saveland (1828 - 1880)

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1828 - 1880

Zachariah Saveland

Saveland was the oldest of six sons who, like their father, became ship captains on the Great Lakes. He was owner or part owner of four sailing vessels. In 1871, he gave up sailing and operated a marine insurance business. Saveland served one term as an alderman.