Section: | 6 |
Space: | 1 |
Lot: | 14 |
Parents: | Christian Henry & Caroline Ramsey |
Spouse: | Matilda Wilcox (1) Gertrude Herman (2) |
Place of Birth: | Shelbyville, Indiana |
Occupation: | Government |
Comments: | Mayor |
Owner: | Mrs. C.H. Bliss |
Area: | 2 |
According to his daughter, Ella Maude Bliss Allen's research and notes, his father was Christian Henry Bliss (14 Feb 1794, Henrico Co, VA- 3 Nov 1879 St. Frances, Ark)and his second wife, Caroline Alley Ramsey (25 Aug 1825 Lewis Co, Ky- 6 May 1905 Greentown, Howard Co, Ind.) Nationally, he is recognized as the inventor of the SHIFT BAR on a typewriter. He was offered $1000 for his invention by Remington, but refused; however, later, when he needed cash, he sold it for $5 in 1900. In Pensacola, he made himself known by publishing several pictorial directories, which are highly valued for historical purposes now. In Pensacola, he was a progressive mayor who introduced the palm tree to the area to make it look like other parts of Florida to promote tourism. He also fostered good race relations. He died unexpectedly in his bayfront home. He was very popular.
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