BIOGRAPHIES:   Timothy HARRIGAN, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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T. Harrigan, agent.  Was born in Canada West, May 16, 1845.  Came to the 
United States in 1865, and went into the coal mines at Blossburg, Penn., 
and in the woods one Winter.  Returned to Canada for a time, and then 
came west, locating in Winona, Minn., where he remained about seven years, 
engaged in general occupations, teaming among the rest.  Brought his teams 
to Wisconsin in 1865, and settled in Eau Claire, where he commenced the 
express business, which he still follows.  Married, in Canada West, to Miss 
Aurelia Miller, who died in 1872, leaving four children -- Joseph P., John, 
Ida May and William.  Was married to his present wife, formerly Miss Lizzie 
Wolf, in Eau Claire in 1874, and has three children -- Lillie, Cora and 
Fred.  Is a member of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 129, I.O.O.F., also Wilderness 
Encampment.

--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 #323