Son of Edgar M. Knox and Jane Persis (Farrow) Knox.
Husband of Mary A. (Smith) Knox.
occupation-Baker
Age 70y 2m 26d
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From the History of Lake County, Illinois 1897:
William Newton Knox, a leading grocer of Waukegan, established his present business in 1881, and for ten years has carried on a successful trade in that line. He has the honor of being a native-born citizen of Lake County. His parents are Edgar M. and Jane P. (Forrow) Knox, and he was born on the 3d of October, 1854, His education was acquired in the High School of Waukegan, after which he entered upon his business career as clerk in a mercantile store, where he remained from 1875 until 1878, when he went to Janesville, Wis., and was engaged in the manufacture of confectionery, also carrying on a wholesale trade in that line. He continued business there until 1880, and the following year, as before stated, opened a grocery house in Waukegan. Mr. Knox was married on the 5th of November, 1884, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary A. Smith, a daughter of H. K. and Harriet Smith. They have had two children, daughters, Edith born December 8, 1886; and Grade, born August 25, 18S8. The latter died on the 25th of May, 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Knox are members of the Christian Church. He has been active and influential in church work, and is a recognized leader in the organization to which he belongs. In politics, Mr. Knox is a Republican, and is now serving his third term as a member of the Waukegan City Council. He is Secretary of the Citizens Association of Waukegan, which position he has held three years; also Secretary of the Lake County Sunday school Association, and is serving his third year in that capacity. He also belongs to the Waukegan Horse Owners' Protective Association, and in that order has filled the office of Secretary since its organization, June 22, 1885. Mr. Knox has been one of the Directors of the Waukegan Building and Loan Association, and is now its Vice-President. He has also been a member of the Board of Education of this city, and has done good service in the interests of the public schools. In the public affairs of the city he has taken an active part, and has been liberal in aid of all worthy enterprises which he believed would promote the city's welfare and the public good. As a business man he has been successful, and is respected and esteemed for his acknowledged integrity and high moral standing. He possesses many noble characteristics worthy of emulation, and in both business and social circles ranks high.
Biography added as requested by FAG member #47359603
Husband of Mary A. (Smith) Knox.
occupation-Baker
Age 70y 2m 26d
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From the History of Lake County, Illinois 1897:
William Newton Knox, a leading grocer of Waukegan, established his present business in 1881, and for ten years has carried on a successful trade in that line. He has the honor of being a native-born citizen of Lake County. His parents are Edgar M. and Jane P. (Forrow) Knox, and he was born on the 3d of October, 1854, His education was acquired in the High School of Waukegan, after which he entered upon his business career as clerk in a mercantile store, where he remained from 1875 until 1878, when he went to Janesville, Wis., and was engaged in the manufacture of confectionery, also carrying on a wholesale trade in that line. He continued business there until 1880, and the following year, as before stated, opened a grocery house in Waukegan. Mr. Knox was married on the 5th of November, 1884, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary A. Smith, a daughter of H. K. and Harriet Smith. They have had two children, daughters, Edith born December 8, 1886; and Grade, born August 25, 18S8. The latter died on the 25th of May, 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Knox are members of the Christian Church. He has been active and influential in church work, and is a recognized leader in the organization to which he belongs. In politics, Mr. Knox is a Republican, and is now serving his third term as a member of the Waukegan City Council. He is Secretary of the Citizens Association of Waukegan, which position he has held three years; also Secretary of the Lake County Sunday school Association, and is serving his third year in that capacity. He also belongs to the Waukegan Horse Owners' Protective Association, and in that order has filled the office of Secretary since its organization, June 22, 1885. Mr. Knox has been one of the Directors of the Waukegan Building and Loan Association, and is now its Vice-President. He has also been a member of the Board of Education of this city, and has done good service in the interests of the public schools. In the public affairs of the city he has taken an active part, and has been liberal in aid of all worthy enterprises which he believed would promote the city's welfare and the public good. As a business man he has been successful, and is respected and esteemed for his acknowledged integrity and high moral standing. He possesses many noble characteristics worthy of emulation, and in both business and social circles ranks high.
Biography added as requested by FAG member #47359603
Son of Edgar M. Knox and Jane Persis (Farrow) Knox.
Husband of Mary A. (Smith) Knox.
occupation-Baker
Age 70y 2m 26d
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From the History of Lake County, Illinois 1897:
William Newton Knox, a leading grocer of Waukegan, established his present business in 1881, and for ten years has carried on a successful trade in that line. He has the honor of being a native-born citizen of Lake County. His parents are Edgar M. and Jane P. (Forrow) Knox, and he was born on the 3d of October, 1854, His education was acquired in the High School of Waukegan, after which he entered upon his business career as clerk in a mercantile store, where he remained from 1875 until 1878, when he went to Janesville, Wis., and was engaged in the manufacture of confectionery, also carrying on a wholesale trade in that line. He continued business there until 1880, and the following year, as before stated, opened a grocery house in Waukegan. Mr. Knox was married on the 5th of November, 1884, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary A. Smith, a daughter of H. K. and Harriet Smith. They have had two children, daughters, Edith born December 8, 1886; and Grade, born August 25, 18S8. The latter died on the 25th of May, 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Knox are members of the Christian Church. He has been active and influential in church work, and is a recognized leader in the organization to which he belongs. In politics, Mr. Knox is a Republican, and is now serving his third term as a member of the Waukegan City Council. He is Secretary of the Citizens Association of Waukegan, which position he has held three years; also Secretary of the Lake County Sunday school Association, and is serving his third year in that capacity. He also belongs to the Waukegan Horse Owners' Protective Association, and in that order has filled the office of Secretary since its organization, June 22, 1885. Mr. Knox has been one of the Directors of the Waukegan Building and Loan Association, and is now its Vice-President. He has also been a member of the Board of Education of this city, and has done good service in the interests of the public schools. In the public affairs of the city he has taken an active part, and has been liberal in aid of all worthy enterprises which he believed would promote the city's welfare and the public good. As a business man he has been successful, and is respected and esteemed for his acknowledged integrity and high moral standing. He possesses many noble characteristics worthy of emulation, and in both business and social circles ranks high.
Biography added as requested by FAG member #47359603
Husband of Mary A. (Smith) Knox.
occupation-Baker
Age 70y 2m 26d
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From the History of Lake County, Illinois 1897:
William Newton Knox, a leading grocer of Waukegan, established his present business in 1881, and for ten years has carried on a successful trade in that line. He has the honor of being a native-born citizen of Lake County. His parents are Edgar M. and Jane P. (Forrow) Knox, and he was born on the 3d of October, 1854, His education was acquired in the High School of Waukegan, after which he entered upon his business career as clerk in a mercantile store, where he remained from 1875 until 1878, when he went to Janesville, Wis., and was engaged in the manufacture of confectionery, also carrying on a wholesale trade in that line. He continued business there until 1880, and the following year, as before stated, opened a grocery house in Waukegan. Mr. Knox was married on the 5th of November, 1884, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary A. Smith, a daughter of H. K. and Harriet Smith. They have had two children, daughters, Edith born December 8, 1886; and Grade, born August 25, 18S8. The latter died on the 25th of May, 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Knox are members of the Christian Church. He has been active and influential in church work, and is a recognized leader in the organization to which he belongs. In politics, Mr. Knox is a Republican, and is now serving his third term as a member of the Waukegan City Council. He is Secretary of the Citizens Association of Waukegan, which position he has held three years; also Secretary of the Lake County Sunday school Association, and is serving his third year in that capacity. He also belongs to the Waukegan Horse Owners' Protective Association, and in that order has filled the office of Secretary since its organization, June 22, 1885. Mr. Knox has been one of the Directors of the Waukegan Building and Loan Association, and is now its Vice-President. He has also been a member of the Board of Education of this city, and has done good service in the interests of the public schools. In the public affairs of the city he has taken an active part, and has been liberal in aid of all worthy enterprises which he believed would promote the city's welfare and the public good. As a business man he has been successful, and is respected and esteemed for his acknowledged integrity and high moral standing. He possesses many noble characteristics worthy of emulation, and in both business and social circles ranks high.
Biography added as requested by FAG member #47359603
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