Background
Wheeler, George Bourna was born on August 1, 1853 in Kennebunkport, Maine, United States. Son of John A. and Louise Moselle (Bourne) Wheeler.
Wheeler, George Bourna was born on August 1, 1853 in Kennebunkport, Maine, United States. Son of John A. and Louise Moselle (Bourne) Wheeler.
Graduate Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kents Hill, Maine, 1871. Bachelor of Arts, Bowdoin, 1874.
Editor Franklin (New Hampshire (U.S.)) Journal, 1876-1880, Bloomington (Illinois) Leader, 1880-1887. Public San Diego (California) Daily Bee, 1887-1890. General manager Chippewa Valley (Wisconsin) Railway, Light & Power Company, 1891-1914.
President Union National Bank, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1914-1934, Chairman, Board Of Directors since 1934.
President Eau Claire Hotel Company. Director Wisconsin Bankshares Corporation, Milwaukee.
President Eau Claire County Council of Defense during World War. Director Greater Wisconsin Association.
Mason (33°); Clubs: Eau Claire, Kiwanis.
Married Laura Crawford, May 25, 1880. Children: Helen Louise, Crawford.