Wilcox, John Finley, 1847-1918.

Wilcox was born in Middlebury, Ohio (January 4, 1847), the son of David G. and Hannah (Whitney) Wilcox. He was educated in the public schools and at Dennison College, Granville, Ohio, and came to Minneapolis (1867), where he was employed by and later became head of Wheaton, Reynolds and Francis (1867-1885), manufacturers of sash, doors, and related products. He eventually started his own firm (1885-1918); became a member of the Minneapolis Volunteer Fire Department; and was active in Masonic and social clubs. Wilcox married Emma E. Clement on July 1, 1981, and died in Minneapolis, April 18, 1871. More biographical information on the Wilcox and Clement families is filed at the beginning of the papers.

From the guide to the John Finley Wilcox and family papers., 1854-1891., (Minnesota Historical Society)