Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Charles O. Josslyn

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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, manufactories,
biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views
of county seats, etc.
Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881 p. 1151

Charles O. Josslyn, of the firm Lane & Josslyn, Tremont House; was born in
Penobscot Co., Maine, April 11, 1845, his parents being Thomas S. and Sarah
G. (Chapman) Josslyn.  About 1864, he took a position as hotel clerk in
East Corinth, Me., and remained about three years.  After a short time in
Dexter, he then went to Bangor, and engaged as clerk in dry goods store.
Three years later, he went into business for himself, selling dry goods in
Ellsworth, Me., the firm being Lyon & Josslyn; sold out in two years, and
went to Boston, engaging as traveling salesman, a business he followed five
years.  In 1876, he came to Oshkosh, and engaged in the dry goods business,
the firm being Josslyn Bros.  In March, 1881, formed a partnership with Mr.
Lane, and took the Tremont House.  Mr. J. is a member of A., F. & A. M.
Lodge and Chapter of Maine, and Oshkosh Commandery, No. 11.