Bio of VELIE, Austin S. (b.1885), 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 777-778
A. S. VELIE (Austin S. Velie)
One of the most prominent and successful business men of Minneapolis is A. S.
Velie who, though but thirty-seven years of age, is identified with many
extensive and important business interests in this city. He was born in Ontario,
Canada, on the 19th of December, 1885.
When seven years of age A. S. Velie removed with his parents to Winnipeg and
lived there for a short time before coming to the United States. Subsequently
they located in Minnesota and here Mr. Velie received his limited education. His
initial step into the business world was made as a clerk and he acquired
considerable experience in the grocery business, being connected with that
business in association with an older brother. He was quick to take advantage of
every opportunity offered him and subsequently he became manager for the Great
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. He was active in the conduct of that store at
No. 521 Nicollet avenue for five years. At the termination of that time he
returned to Winnipeg, Canada, and was active in the grocery business there for
some time. Later he came back to Minneapolis and became a member of Eckland
Brothers Company. Since 1912 he has been treasurer of the company and he is
discharging the many duties devolving upon him to the complete satisfaction of
all concerned. He is also treasurer of the Allied Automotive Industries and was
first president of the Twin Cities Vehicle Manufacturing Company. His connection
with these leading enterprises indicates his business ability and the confidence
and esteem in which he is held by his fellowmen. He is one of the men who has
risen from a clerkship and built great enterprises.
In 1912 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Velie and Miss Edna G. Kingan. To
their union three children have been born: Vincent S., John J. and Mary.
In his political views Mr. Velie is a stanch republican and maintains an active
interest in party affairs. He is a director in the Civic & Commerce Association
and a member of the Calhoun Commercial Club, being a director on the publicity
committee of the latter body. His religious faith is evidenced by his membership
in the Episcopalian church. Mr. Velie devotes the greater part of his time and
attention to his business and he spends his spare time in playing golf, in which
sport he is proficient.