Bio of LAWHEAD, William Arthur (b.1867), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 762-765
WILLIAM ARTHUR LAWHEAD
William Arthur Lawhead, for thirty-five years a contributing factor to the
success of the J. B. Hudson Jewelry Company, of which he was long secretary and
treasurer, likewise figured prominently in mercantile circles as president of
the Retail Jewelers' Association. He was widely known to the trade not only in
Minneapolis but in other sections of the country and his life record indicated
what can be accomplished through individual effort. It was in young manhood that
he came to Minneapolis, making his way to this state from Ohio. His birth
occurred in Washington Court House, Fayette county, Ohio, June 17, 1867, his
parents being Charles Claybourn and Catherine (Bryant) Lawhead. The father was
born in Ross county, Ohio, April 22, 1840, while the mother's birth occurred in
Fayette county. The year 1900 witnessed the arrival of Charles C. Lawhead in
Minneapolis, to which city his son had preceded him, the latter's removal
occurring in 1883. The father had served as a member of Company I, Seventh
Regiment of Illinois Infantry, and as a member of Company A, Third Illinois
Cavalry, during the period of the Civil war. During his boyhood he had become a
resident of Illinois and it was thus he went to the front with the troops from
that state. Since coming to Minneapolis he has been engaged in the real estate
brokerage business. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Lawhead numbered five
children, of whom William A. was the eldest. One sister survives, Lillian M.,
who is now the wife of Anton Rinderer of No. 3500 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis,
and to whom we are indebted for the material concerning her brother's life.
At the usual age William Arthur Lawhead became a pupil in the public schools of
Washington Court House and when still quite young he was employed in a jewelry
store of that city, while later he occupied a similar position at Columbus,
Ohio. He came to Minneapolis in 1883 and here entered the employ of the J. B.
Hudson Jewelry Company, of which eventually he became the secretary and
treas­urer, his association with the* house covering altogether a period of
thirty-five consecutive years. He was instrumental in building up one of the
largest and finest jewelry stores of the Northwest, the business reaching
extensive and gratifying proportions. He closely studied the trade, was
discriminating in his purchases and reached out along those legitimate lines
which insure honorable success. He was also the president of the Retail
Jewelers' Association and was prominently known to the trade.
In politics Mr. Lawhead was a lifelong republican, always giving stalwart
allegiance to the party. He was also widely known in fraternal and club circles,
having membership with the Masons, the Elks and the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, also with the Minneapolis Club, the Athletic Club, the Automobile Club
and the Minikahda Club. He was prominently identified with all that had to do
with the upbuilding of the city, was thoroughly reliable and at all times most
generous. He passed away July 22, 1922, when fifty-five years of age and the
friends whom he left behind were legion, for his sterling qualities had at all
times endeared him to those with whom he was associated in many of the active
relations of life.