Caro, Biographies, Indian Fields, Tuscola Co., MI

This history was extracted from "History of Tuscola and Bay Counties, Mich.
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of their Prominent Men 
and Pioneers", published in Chicago by H. R. Page & Co. (1883), p. 93-104

This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives.



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BIOGRAPHICAL

    CHARLES H. VAN WAGONER of the firm of C. H. Van Wagoner & Co., was born in 
Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan. The father was a farmer, but the son learned 
the trade of a stone mason, in pursuit of which calling he worked in Pontiac, 
Milford, Orion, and other places in Oakland County. In 1875 he went to Lapeer 
and commenced selling agricultural implements. He continued in business at that 
place until 1878, when he removed to Caro. At the last named place, in addition 
to his agricultural implement business, he also sold saw-mills, steam engines, 
etc. In the fall of 1882 he sold out his business to Moreland Bros. As an 
indication of the energy and go-a headativeness with which Mr. Van W. manages 
his business, the amount of his sales for three years is a good criterion to 
judge him by. In 1879 he sold $40,000 worth of goods, in 1880, $70,000, and in 
1881, $100,000. He now is engaged in making the machines he formerly bought from 
other manufacturers, and is doing much for the material progress and prosperity 
of Caro. He is a member of the village council. Is married and has two children.