BIOGRAPHIES:  N. D. COON, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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N. D. Coon, musical merchandise, Eau Claire, was born in Herrick, Pa., Nov. 
19, 1839.  In 1859, studied music in North Reading, Mass., under Lowell 
Mason and George F. Root.  In 1861, enlisted in the 141st Pa.; was taken 
prisoner at the second battle of Chancellorsville; was discharged at the 
end of the war.  Came to Wisconsin in the Spring of 1866, taught music in 
the principal towns in Northwestern Wisconsin, located in Eau Claire in 
1873, and commenced business -- musical merchandise -- in a small way; has 
by perseverance, integrity and attention to business, built up a large 
trade, and is now one of the leading responsible business men of West Eau 
Claire.  Married at Black River Falls, Wis., Nov. 10, 1867, to Sarah E. 
Burnett, born at Cleveland.  Have one child, Alice Blanche, born July 12, 
1870.  (more below)

--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 319 


From the "History of Eau Claire County Wisconsin, 1914" page 686, this 
further information is found on N. D. Coon:

"In 1867 he married Miss Sarah E. Burnette, of Cleveland, Ohio, and one 
daughter, Alice S., was born, who now makes her home with her mother.  Mrs. 
Coon is a woman of exceptional business qualifications, and since the death 
of her husband, which occurred July 13, 1910, has continued the business, 
enlarging its scope until now (1914) she has one of the best equipped and 
up-to-date music stores in northwestern Wisconsin, where she handles all 
kinds of musical instruments and musical merchandise."