BIOGRAPHIES:  Syver E. BRIMI, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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Syver E. BRIMI, merchant, Eau Claire, was born in Norway, Dec. 17, 1853, 
and came to America alone in 1869; was in Chicago fourteen months, and 
then came to Eau Claire.  He attended school for the first two years after 
his arrival, then employed in the store of the Northwestern Lumber Company 
for six months.  He served as book-keeper in the office of the same company 
for six years and a half, when he entered into partnership with Christian 
Larson, dealing in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, 
shoes, etc.  He was married in Eau Claire, Sept. 18, 1875, to Lena Larson, 
who was born in Norway.  They have four children -- Charles E. L., Louis, 
Frederick and Mary.  Mr. Brimi is a member of the I. O. O. F.

--Taken from "The History of Northern Wisconsin containing an Account of its
Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources; An extensive Sketch of its 
Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, 
Manufacturies; Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early
Settlers; Views of County Seats, Etc."  Chicago:  The Western Historical
Company.  A. T. Andreas, Proprietor.  1881.  Page 316