. History of northern Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources; an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories; biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers; views of county seats, etc. ... Falls, came toWisconsin in the Fall of 1869. Located at this place, and has beenengaged in present business some twelve years. Has built some of themost prominent residences here. Was born in Nova Scotia, June 21,1842. Was employed at trade some time, and was for seven years
. History of northern Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources; an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories; biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers; views of county seats, etc. ... Falls, came toWisconsin in the Fall of 1869. Located at this place, and has beenengaged in present business some twelve years. Has built some of themost prominent residences here. Was born in Nova Scotia, June 21,1842. Was employed at trade some time, and was for seven years atthe gold mines and in mercantile business. Married at Nova Scotia, May 20, 1868, to Louise MacDaniel, who was born there. Came toUnited States in 1S69. They have four children — John S., Mary L.,William A. and Carrie. HON. THADDEUS C. POUND, Chippewa Falls, was born inthe town of Elk, Warren Co., Pa., Dec. 6, 1832. In 1S38 hisparents, Elijah and Judith Pound, removed with their family to MonroeCounty, Came to Rock County, Wis., in 1847. Commencedteaching when he was fifteen years of age. Attended Milton Academyseveral terms ; afterwards taught the high school at Caledonia, LivingstonCo., N. y. Was at the Rushford Academy in Allegany County,N. Y., for a time. Came to Chippewa Falls in Spring of 1856. Com-. menced here as a book-keeper, and continued to advance until he becamethe foremost leader in public enterprises. He was member of theAssembly in 1864, 1S66, 1867 and 1869. In the latter year he waselected Lietenant Governor. Since 1S76 he has represented the EighthDistrict in Congress, tliis being his third term. He organized andpushed to completion the Chippewa Falls and Western Pound has been prominently identified with the river and harborimprovement bills in Congress, and to him great credit is due for theearnest support which he lias given to the present reservoir system per-taining to the Mississippi River and its tributaries. EDWARD POZNANSKI, merch
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