Background
Washburn, William Drew was born on January 14, 1831 in Livermore, Maine, United States. Son of Israel and Martha B. Washburn.
Washburn, William Drew was born on January 14, 1831 in Livermore, Maine, United States. Son of Israel and Martha B. Washburn.
Bachelor of Arts, Bowdoin College, 1854, Doctor of Laws, 1901. Removed to Minnesota and engaged in law practice, 1857.
Father of Stanley and Cadwallader West. Became largely interested in flour manufacturing and lumber enterprises. Foreign years interested in the Washburn & Crosby flouring mills. Stockholder and director in the Pillsbury-Washburn Company.
Originator and promoter, and president for many years, Minneapolis & Saint Louis Railroad Also projector and builder Minneapolis, Saint Paul & Sault Ste.
Marie Railroad, president until 1889.
Member Minnesota House of Representatives, 1869, 1871. Member 46th to 48th Congresses (1879-1885).
Married Elizabeth M. Muzzy, April.