Frank K. Wilson (b. 15 June 1862 Palmyra OH; founded Butte Hotel)
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Per a c.1900 Butte history-book bio: born Palmyra, Portage County, Ohio 15 June 1862; father John Wilson (b. 1827 OH, d. 1891); mother Sarah E. Wilson. Brother Hugh Wilson. Came to Butte 1883 with brother Hugh; together founded a men's furnishings + grocery store at the Centerville location that later became Hennessy's (where JJM Sr was branch manager 1915-1920). Sold to Patrick Mullens 1895; founded Butte Hotel. Montana legislature 1892-93 (Democrat). DISTINCT Wilson family from Lewis Wilson (Daniel L. Murphy's father-in-law) — Frank b. OH vs Lewis b. MN.
Facts
- Birth:
- 1862-06-15, place_columbus_oh
- Residence:
- Butte, Montana
Sources linking to this person
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- ~1900 — Butte Montana county-history reference book (specific publisher TBC, c. 1900)Frank K. Wilson (Butte Hotel founder) biographical sketch — Hennessy's-Centerville location originrole: subject · confidence on this source: 0 · as printed: Frank K. Wilson