BIOGRAPHIES: Walter McNEEL, Menomonie, Dunn County, WI

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Walter McNeel, druggist and physician, Menomonie, has charge of the drug
department of the mercantile business of Knapp, Stout & Co. He was born
in Lucerne Co., Pa, in 1849. Came to Wisconsin in about 1856. His parents
settled at Kilbourn City, Columbia Co. Mr. McNeel was engaged in teaching
for several years. He was engaged in the study of medicine with Dr. G.
W. Jenkins, of Kilbourn City. He came to Menomonie in 1878. Studied medicine
for a time with Dr. D. H. Decker, of Menomonie. Assumed the present position
in 1878.

-- From "History of Northern Wisconsin, An Account of Its Settlement, Growth,
Development and Resources; an Extensive Sketch of its Counties, Cities, 
Towns and Villages." Volume 1.  Chicago: the Western Historical Company, 
A.T. Andreas, Proprietor, 1881, page 286