BIOGRAPHIES:  Edwin F. OBER, Augusta, Eau Claire County, WI

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EDWIN F. OBER, of the firm of Ober, McBain & Co., merchants, was born in 
Bradford, Orange Co., Vt., June 27, 1845, and lived in Vermont until he
came to Augusta, Wis., in 1871.  He was engaged in the hotel business here
for about six years; since then with Loomis, Gallett & Breese, in
mercantile business.  The present firm was organized in August, 1881, Loomis,
Gallett & Breese being part of the firm.  During the late rebellion, Mr.
Ober served on year in Co. D, 8th Vt. V. I.

--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 341