Henry F. Whitcomb Papers, 1868-1933

Biography/History

June 28, 1848 Born in Herman, New York
1860-1864 Resident of the Village of Waterford, Racine County, Wisconsin
1864-1865 Musician and surgeon's assistant in Company “A,” 43rd Regiment Infantry, Wisconsin Volunteers
1865-1868 Acting Agent, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad
1869-1871 Clerk to the president, superintendent, and agent, Fond du Lac Railroad
1871 Marriage to Lovisa Margaret Clock of Fond du Lac
1873-1885 General freight and passenger agent, Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway
1885-1893 General manager, Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway
1893-1899 Receiver and general manager, Wisconsin Central Railroad
1899-1906 President, Wisconsin Central Lines
1907 Appointment to Executive and Finance Committee, Wisconsin Central Lines
[1916-1917?] President, Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Co.
1919-1930 Director, Whitcomb and Company
circa 1920-1932 Director, National Exchange Bank, Milwaukee
circa 1920-1932 Trustee, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
1932 Death in Milwaukee, Wisconsin