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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 20, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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MEAD C. STOLP

	Mead C. Stolp. Among the earliest industries of the Colville
valley is to be mentioned the manufacture of lumber and from the date
of the old whipsaw to when the circular saw first sang a welcome to
civilization, and even down to the present, much time, talent, and 
capital has been engaged in his worthy pursuit.  As a successful
operator in the realm of the manufacture of lumber, as well as first
class and prosperous farmer we mention the gentleman whose name 
initiates this paragraph.  His farm is located about one-half mile
north of Chewelah, and he has besides one hundred acres in cultivation,
various improvements such as a good residence, outbuildings and so
forth, together with a fine orchard covering seven acres. Mr. Stolp
also handles considerable stock.
	Mead C. Stolp, was born in Will county, Illinois, October 9,
1852, the son of George W. and Mary E. (Hughes) Stolp, natives of
New York, and descendants of prominent and influential families of
New York and Pennsylvania.  Their ancestors came early to the colonies,
and were of English and German extraction.  Our subject is an only
child.  His education was received in his native place, which a high
school and business courses completed.  When twenty-one he commenced
business for himself, and in 1884 he came west to Stevens county.  In
the same year he took his present homestead, and three years later
rented a sawmill.  In 1889, together with his brother-in-law and J.
Story, he built his present mill, which he has conducted steadily ever 
since.  In 1892 his parents moved to his farm, where his mother died 
April 5, 1903; the father still lives at his son's farm.
	In 1878 Mr. Stolp married Miss Ida J., daughter of Dennis F.
and Rhoda Lucas, natives of Canada and descendants of Welsh and German
ancestors, respectively.  The father was a descendant of the noted and
beloved Commodore Perry.  The father died in 1898 having served through
the Civil War in one of the Kansas Calvary regiments.  Mrs. Stolp has
the following brothers and sisters, George, Valentine, Sarah Vanslyke,
deceased; Rhoda M. Stroy, Effie Hasshagan and Harry M. Kirk.
	Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Stolp: Claud C.,
Maud M., Roland R., Hugh B., Ruth, and Dollie M.  Mr. Stolp is a
Democrat, and was chosen by the people to act as justice of the peace,
but refused to qualify.  He is serving at the present time on the 
school board and is an enthusiastic supporter of educational facilities.
Mr. Stolp is a member of the Maccabees and his wife belongs to R.C.
and the L.O.T.M.