William Irvine

Background

Irvine, William was born on October 28, 1851 in Mount Carroll, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Amanda M. (Fitch) Irvine.

Education

Public schools and seminary, Mount Carroll.

Career

Secretary Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company (successor to Union Lumbering Company), 1881-1885. Manager same, since 1885, and director, since 1896. President American Immigration Company, Lumbermen’s National Bank, Chippewa Falls.

Director Wisconsin Central Railroad Company.

Secretary and director Northern Lumber Company, Cloquet, Minnesota. Trustee Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Achievements

• William Irvine has been listed as a noteworthy lumberman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Adelaide M. Beardsley, October 8, 1873.

Father:

John Irvine

Mother:

Amanda M. (Fitch) Irvine

Spouse:

Adelaide M. Beardsley