Biographical Sketch of W. W. Bernard, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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W. W. Bernard, superintendent of Wyeth & Co.'s manufacturing estab-
lishment, was born in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, in 1837, and
came to this city in 1863.  His father was a harness and saddle
manufacturer, and the son, while very young, worked at the trade,
and early became an expert in all branches of the business.  During
this time, he was sent to school, and received a good education,
preparing himself for a business man.  At maturity, he went into
business with his father, and remained with him until he came to
this city.  He immediately established himself in business here, 
and continued it until January, 1870, when he was employed by W.M.
Wyeth & Co. to take charge of their large saddle and harness man-
ufacturing business as superintendent.  Since his connection with
the company's business, it has increased from a working force of 
ten or twelve men to seventy-five, and is one of the most complete
establishments in the entire West.  The plan and construction of 
their new building, on Second Street, was the work of Mr. Bernard.
It being so complete in all its arrangements, it would well repay
a visit to any of our citizens to see what is being done in their
midst.  He married Miss Ella Cubberly, in Middletown, Ohio, in 1860.
By this happy union they have three children: Harry E., Jennie M.
and Susan T.  Harry E. graduated at the high school in the class of
1880, and is now in the employ of Messrs. Nave & McCord.  Mr. Bernard
is an active and zealous member of the Baptist Church, one of its 
staunch supporters and liberal contributors.

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