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History of Mason County, Michigan
H. R. Page & Co., Chicago; 1882

    
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        W. H. WILLIAMS, of the well known hardware firm of WILLIAMS
     & WHEELER, is a native of Bridgeport, Conn.  In the year 1854
     he went to Milwaukee, and was a resident of that city for six-
     teen years, and one of its leading citizens.  While there, he
     was for several years engaged in the hardware business, on an
     extensive scale.  He was a member of the board of aldermen for
     two terms, and president of the board one term.  In 1870, Mr.
     WILLIAMS removed to Pentwater, where he was engaged in the hard-
     ware business.  In 1874, he came to Ludington, where he has con-
     tinued the same business, and since 1875 has been the senior
     member of the firm of WILLIAMS & WHEELER.  Since coming here,
     Mr. WILLIAMS has built one of the finest residences in the city,
     on Court Street, which is now his home.  He is a prominent mem-
     ber of the Odd Fellows Order and Knights of Honor, and is a
     gentleman well versed in general affairs.
                          
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