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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 27, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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WILLIAM H. MAXWELL

	William H. Maxwell, who resides about two miles south from
Gifford, owns, in connection with Mr. Wesley Gourley, a fine saw mill
plant.  The mill has a capacity of about fifteen thousand feet per day
and is operated steadily by Messrs. Maxwell and Gourley.  They find a
ready sale for all of their lumber, both among the residents near
Gifford and also by rafting it down the Columbia to towns below.  Mr.
Maxwell is an experienced saw mill man, having commenced in the business
when he was but seventeen years of age.  The partnership was formed
between Messrs. Maxwell and Gourley in the spring of 1903, and the mill
was located at the mouth of Deer creek, on the Columbia.  They own
considerable land about the mill which is both good land and supports
good timber.  Mr. Gourley came to the Coeur d'Alene country from the
Black Hills in 1886, and three years later located in western Stevens
county.  He is a man of family, having a wife and five children.
	William H. Maxwell was born in Hastings county, Ontario, on
October 26, 1862, the son of William and Arvilla Maxwell.  When four 
years of age he accompanied his parents to Saginaw, Michigan, and later
the family returned to Ontario.  When sixteen he came to Isabella county,
Michigan and followed lumbering.  He had received a fair education in 
the schools in various sections where he had lived.
	On December 6, 1887, Mr. Maxwell married Miss Jennie Canniff, 
who was born on July 13, 1862, near the birthplace of her husband. 
Her parents died when she was six years of age and she was raised by
relatives.  In the fall of 1889 Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell came to Spokane
where he engaged in farming.  One year later they came to the vicinity 
of Daisy and took the place upon which they wrought considerable 
improvement.  In 1898 Mr. Maxwell again turned to the lumbering business
operating at the Blue Creek mill, after which he bought in a mill at
Daisy.  In due time that property was sold and in company with Mr.
Gourley, he built their present plant.  They are doing a good business
and are both capable men.
	To Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell nine children have been born: Wilber W.;
Ralph H., deceased; James C.; Aden L.; Estella A.; Susie A.; Rena M.;
Mary A., deceased; and Cora M.  Mrs. Maxwell is a member of the Saints
church.