Bio of SUDDUTH, William Henry (b.1875), 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

Vol II, pg 225-226
WILLIAM HENRY SUDDUTH
The great milling interests of Minnesota represent well organized combinations
of business men possessed of marked initiative and energy, who in the legitimate
channels of trade have found the opportunities for notable achievement.
Identified with some of the important interests is William Henry Sudduth, now
the vice president of the Commander Mill Company, of the Big Diamond Mills
Company, of the Empire Milling Company, of the Minneapolis Milling Company and
of the Commander Elevator Company.
The neighboring state of Wisconsin numbers William Henry Sudduth among her
native sons, his birth having occurred in Darlington, on the 13th of August,
1875, his parents being H. H. and Eliza (Paddock) Sudduth, the former a native
of Kentucky, while the latter was born in Vermont. The father was a druggist and
removing to Waseca, Minnesota, there engaged in business for a number of years.
William Henry Sudduth, reared under the parental roof, pursued his early
education in the public schools and afterward continued his studies in Carleton
College and in the University of Nebraska, attending the latter institution for
two years. In the fall of 1893 he came to Minneapolis and through the
intervening period of thirty years has been closely identified with business
affairs here. His start was a humble one, but actuated by a laudable ambition
and firm purpose he has steadily advanced. He first engaged with W. J. Jennison
Company as stenographer, bookkeeper and office boy. He remained with that house
for several years, during which time he won several promotions and obtained a
considerable practical knowledge of the grain business. His steady advancement
brought him eventually to the position of secretary and treasurer of the
company, in which capacity he continued to serve until July, 1920, when W. G.
Gooding took over the business. Mr. Sudduth secured his first interest in the
Commander Mill Company in 1908 and in the Big Diamond Mills Company in 1911. The
same year he acquired an interest in the Empire Milling Company, of which he has
since been the vice president. These corporations recognize his power and
ability as a factor in the grain trade and milling business and have benefited
by his cooperation and well defined plans. The mills which they control have a
capacity of about eight thousand barrels of flour daily. Mr. Sudduth has
steadily climbed the ladder of success, mounting round by round as he has
mastered each daily task and from the performance of his daily duties he has
gained courage and inspiration for the labors of the succeeding day. Though he
started out a poor lad he is now occupying an enviable position on the plane of
affluence, his advancement coming to him entirely in recognition of his merit
and capability.
On the 6th of August, 1903, Mr. Sudduth was married to Miss Mary Norton of Red
Wing, Minnesota, and they have three children: Norton, William Weir and Mary
Louise. The family residence is at No. 1781 Logan Avenue, South, and their
hospitality is greatly enjoyed by their many friends. Mr. Sudduth is a member of
the Phi Kappa Psi, a college fraternity, and in club circles he occupies a
prominent position, having membership in the Minneapolis, the Minikahda and the
Minneapolis Automobile Clubs. His social qualities make for personal popularity
wherever he is known and his friends are legion.