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Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ========================================================================= Formatted by U.S. Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Portrait and biographical record of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago - 1893 Page 132-133 DAVID A. WILSON, a successful lumberman of Muskegon, Mich., and the efficient Alderman representing the Fifth Ward in the Common Council, is a native of his home city, and, born September 6, 1865, has ever since attaining his majority been intimately associated with the progressive interests of his birthplace, and is widely known as an enterprising citizen and a man of sterling integrity The father of our subject, MATTHEW WILSON, a pioneer lumberman of Muskegon and President of the Union National Bank of Muskegon, continues a resident of the city where he settled in 1855, and, engaging in lumbering, rapidly amassed a competence. Financially prospered, and a man of public spirit, he in 1889 organized the bank with which he is now prominently connected as the principal stockholder, Director and President. The estimable mother, Mrs. MARY L. WILSON, was likewise identified with the early history of Muskegon, and, a lady of worth and intelligence, was recog- nized as an important factor in the social life of the city. DAVID A. completed the course of instruction in the Muskegon High School in 1883, graduating with honor. Immediately after leaving school he energetically entered into the lumber busi- ness and, anxious to acquire a practical training and master every detail, began his apprenticeship in the woods, and later became superintendent of the woods business for his father. Our subject is one of the largest stockholders in the MAXWELL Lumber Company, of Muskegon. Winning his way rapidly to a leading business position, he is also one of the principal stockholders and a Director of the MAGOM & KIMBALL Coal Company, of Muskegon. Attaining a self-reliant and intelligent manhood in his native city, Mr. WILSON possesses a host of friends, his genial manners, courteous bearing and fine physique attracting all with whom he comes in contact, either in social or business relations. A general favorite in society, our subject received the congratu- lations and best and best wishes of a numerous acquaintance when, upon March 2, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss MAUD F. MARVIN, daughter of Dr. Le RAY MARVIN, a native of New York, but a long-time and highly regarded citizen of Muskegon. The mother of Mrs. WILSON, ELLEN (DYER) MARVIN, born in Ohio, was a direct descendant of the DYER family who, emigrating to America in the "Mayflower," founded in this country a branch of the DYERS who have given to the United States some of her bravest and most enterprising citizens, men of learning and business ability, and women of culture and broad intelligence. The accomplished wife of our subject, a lady of refinement and winning presence, is a most gracious hostess, and she and her husband, in their mag- nificent home, No. 37 Peck Street, Muskegon, entertain royally many of the most distinguished people of the Wolverine State. Politically a Democrat, Mr. WILSON is a leader in the local councils of the party, and while his ward is one of the strong- holds of the city Republicans, was elected upon the Democratic ticket by a handsome majority. In his official position zealous in the service of the city and true to the best interests of his constituents, our subject commands universal confidence and esteem. He is fraternally associated with Lovell Moore Lodge No. 182, A. F. & A. M., and is likewise a member of Lodge No. 48, B. P. O. C., the Grand Lodge being located at Cleveland, Ohio. Possessing quick discernment and keen judgment, and being prompt to grasp a situation, Mr. WILSON has won his way to a high place among the substantial business men and capitalists of the State, and in the handling of large moneyed interests and public trusts has exhibited an executive ability which assures his able ful- fillment of every obligation of life as a friend, citizen and public man, faithfully aiding in the general welfare and upward progress of his fellow-men. ===========================================================================