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WIEDEMAN, Henry C., treasurer and general manager Detroit Steel Cooperage Co.; born, Fair Haven, Mich., Aug. 26, 1873; son of Henry and Carrie Wiedeman; educated in public schools of Fair Haven to 13, and Detroit Business University, graduating, 1890; married at Detroit, Nov. 4, 1896, Ida Pauli. Came to Detroit, 1886, and secured employment with Dr. J. E. Clark; after saving money for several years, with assistance of Dr. Clark and a sister, also employed by Dr. Clark, was enabled to take business college course; became bookkeeper for The Huetteman & Cramer Co., Detroit, 1890; was elected vice president of the company, 1894, secretary and treasurer, 1896, general manager, 1899; organized Detroit Steel Cooperage Co., Aug. 1, 1902, manufacturers of enameled steel tanks, of which has since been treasurer and general manager. Also vice president Detroit Automatic Sterilizer Co.; director The Huetteman & Cramer Co. Member Harmonie Society, B. P. 0. E., Turners. Office: 948 Beaufait Av. Residence: 875 Beaufait Av.

WIER, Adolphus William, lawyer; born, Davenport, Ia., Dec. 8, 1871; son of Adolphus William and Elizabeth (Greenside) Wier; educated in public schools of Mason City, Ia., and in Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating, LL. B., 1895; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 4, 1897, Marie Purfield. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895. Republican. Mason. Member Harmonie Society. Office: 819-821 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 477 Hancock Av., W.

WIGHT, Sydney B., railway official; born at Detroit, Feb. 10, 1856; son of Henry A. and Sarah (Davenport) Wight; graduate University of Michigan Engineering Course, degree of C. E., 1878; married at Detroit, 1885, Miss Ellen C. Wells. Was with Wyandotte Silver Works, I879-80; with Detroit and Lake Superior Copper Co., 1880-03, Vulcan Furnace Co., Newberry, Mich., 1883-06; superintendent land department Mackinaw & Marquette R. R., 1886-91; entered railway service June 13, 1891, as secretary to president Michigan Central R. R., continuing until July 18, 1896; assistant purchasing agent of the road, 1896-03, and purchasing agent since 1903. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Boating. Office: 55 M. C.R. R. Depot. Residence: 403 Jefferson Av.

WILCOX, Delos Franklin, journalist; born, Ida, Mich., Apr. 22, 1873; son of Byron M. Wilcox; educated at Ypsilanti (Mich.) High School, 1886-09; A. B., University of Michigan, 1894, A. M., 1895; Ph. D., Columbia, 1896; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 22, 1898, Mina M. Gates. Editor Civic News, Detroit. Member American Economical Association, Michigan Political Science Association; secretary, since i9o6, Detroit Municipal League. Author: The Study of City Government, Ethical Marriage, The American City, etc.; also various political essays and articles. Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 734 4th Av.

WILCOX, Howard A.; born, Oakfield, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1876; son of James A. and Hannah (Howard) Wilcox; educated in country school at Oakfield, Eaton Rapids (Mich.) High School, and by private tutelage; married at Detroit, Sept. 23, 1900, Sarah David. Was traveling salesman, 1889-90; engaged in mechanical work, 1890-1904; has been engineer and superintendent Reliance Motor Car Co., since its organization, 1904. Republican. Episcopalian. Member B. P. 0. E. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Office: 89 E. 1st St. Residence: 23 Parsons St.

WILD, William Leonard; born, Corunna, Mich., Dec. 28, 1857; son of John L. and Wilhelmina A. Wild; educated in public schools of Bay City, Mich.; married at Detroit, 188o, Miss Anna M. Brooks. Has , been a resident of Detroit since 1879; studied law for two years and then entered mercantile business; organized the Banner Laundering Co., i888, and has been its president and manager since time of organization. Member Detroit Board of Commerce; has served as alderman and estimator of Sixth ward, Detroit. Republican. Universalist. Mason (32'). Recreation: Trout fishing. Office: 273-299 Brooklyn Av. Residence: 85 Hancock Av., W.

WILDER, Bert Carter, accountant and auditor; born, Richmond, Mich., Nov. 12, 1865; son of Henry Lafayette and Minerva (Carter) Wilder; educated in public schools of Armada and Bay City, Mich.; married at Saginaw, Mich., Feb. 20, 1889, Florence Stelle Cogswell. Reared on a farm near Armada; began active career at 14 in general store of Symons, Smart & Co., South Bay City, Mich., and continued as cashier and bookkeeper, moving with the firm to East Saginaw when it acquired the wholesale business of a retiring concern; became general cashier Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co., Mar., 1886, continuing until 1891, when was made secretary Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat Co. and assistant treasurer Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.; has been general auditor both companies, also of the Cleveland & Toledo Line, since Feb., 1906. Also secretary and treasurer of the Frank Whitney Painting Co. Republican. Methodist. Recreations: Outdoor sports and boating. Office: Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co. Residence: 1191 Brooklyn Avenue.

WILEY, D. O.; born, Westminster, Vt., Dec. 9, 1846; son of Thomas W. and Rebecca (Richardson) Wiley; educated in Vermont district schools and academics; married at Detroit, I877, Frances M.. Willits. Came to Detroit, 1868, and has ever since been engaged in produce commission business; head of the firm of D. 0. Wiley & Co. Also president Acme Oil Co., of Detroit. Member International Apple Shippers' Association (president), Detroit Produce Exchange. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason (32'). Office: 20 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 284 Hancock Av.

WILEY, George, cashier; born, Detroit, Feb. 21, 1860; son of Jefferson and Mary (Cunningham) Wiley; educated in public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Jan. 15, 1890, Charlotte Doeltz. Began active career as messenger in the Michigan Savings Bank, 1880; has been continuously identified with the bank and has been cashier since I905; director, secretary and treasurer Edison Illuminating Co.; secretary Peninsular Electric Light Co. Republican. Unitarian. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Yachting. Office: Fort and Griswold Sts. Residence: 40 Pallister Av.

WILEY, John D.; born, Westminster, Vt., Mar. 4, 1859; son of Thomas W. and Rebecca (Richardson) Wiley; educated in Vermont public schools; married at Westminster, Apr., 1882, Louise Safford. Came to Detroit, 1876, and became associated with his brother in produce commission business; has been junior member of the firm of D. 0. Wiley & Co. since 1887. Member Detroit Produce Exchange (secretary), and Detroit branch National League of Commission Merchants (secretary). Member Board of House of Corrections (appointed by Mayor Codd, 1905). Republican. Congregationalist. Member Palestine Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Office: 20 W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 300 Putnam Av.

WILKIE, James, superintendent mechanical division Parke-Davis & Co.; born, Detroit, Nov. 23, 1853; son of David and Elizabeth (Buick) Wilkie; educated in public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Oct. 18, 1886, Adah Zilla Warren. Learned tinner's trade under his father; was in employ of Glover & Powell, and their successors, T. B. Rayl & Co., dealers in hardware and tinners' supplies, 1869-91, obtaining an interest in the business, which he sold; was identified with the Warren Capsule Co., and later with the U. S. Capsule Co., of which he was made superintendent; has been connected with Parke-Davis & Co. since 1902. Republican. Swedenborgian. Mason (32'), Shriner. Club: Detroit Curling. Recreations: Bowling and motor boating (was one of the first to own motor boat on Detroit River). Office: Parke-Davis & Co. Residence: 286 W. Hancock Av.

WILKINS, Charles Trowbridge, lawyer; born, Detroit, Nov. 22, 1861; son of Colonel William and Lizzie (Trowbridge) Wilkins; educated in public schools of Detroit; University of Michigan, degree of Ph. B., 1883; Harvard University, LL. B., and A. M., 1885; unmarried. Has engaged in practice in Detroit since i885. President Gateway Publishing Co.; counsel and director The Peter Smith Heating Co. Democrat. Assistant U. S. attorney, 1887-90and 1894-96; Democratic candidate for city recorder, 1889 and 1896, defeated both times. Episcopalian. Mason (32'); member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country. Recreation: Travel. Office: 902-903 Hamond Bldg. Residence: 621 Jefferson Av.

WILKINS, Ross, chemist; born, Detroit, June 14, 1857; son of William Duncan and Elizabeth Cass (Trowbridge) Wilkins; educated in Patterson's Private School, Cass Union School and Detroit High School; Ph. B., University of Michigan, 1878; studied at Heidelberg, 1879-82, and Munich, Germany, 1882 receiving degree of Ph. D., Heidelberg, 1882-83, Mary Ward. Began active career as chemist at Detroit, Nov. 9, 1887, chemist and superintendent, Luther (Mich.) Charcoal & Chemical Co., 1884; assayer and mill superintendent Canada Consolidated Gold Mining Co., Deloro, Ont., 1885; assistant to Andrew S. McGreath, chemist, Harrisburg, Pa., 1886-93; assayer and agent for Demmie & Avery, Foley's Camp Gold Mine, Shoal Lake, Ont., 1895; chemist, American Radiator Co., Detroit, 1896-1901; chemist, Solvay Process Co., since 1902. Independent Republican. Episcopalian. Member American Institute of Mining Engineers, National Geographic Society. Recreation: Sailing. Office: Solvay Process Co. Residence: 621 Jefferson Av.

WILKINSON, Albert H., lawyer; born, Novi, Mich., Nov. 19, 1834; son of James and Elizabeth &Yerkes) Wilkinson; educated in Novi public schools; State Normal School, Ypsilanti; University of Michigan, degree of A.M., 1859; Law Department, University of Michigan, 1859-1860; married at Novi, July 4, 1859, Elvira M. Allen. Admitted to bar, 1860, and began practice at Pontiac, Mich.; removed to Detroit, where he has practiced since Aug. 30, 1861; member firm of Wilkinson, Post & Oxtoby; judge of Probate, Jan. 1, 1871-75; member of Detroit Board of Education one term. Director and attorney and one of the organizers of the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.; director Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co. President Detroit Bar Association; member Michigan State Bar Association. Republican. Baptist. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 7 McGraw Bldg. Residence; 360 Cadillac Av.

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