Obit: Weld, Salem Everette (1841 - 1925)

Contact: Stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Weld, Hoag, Biggar

----Sources: The Elgin Daily Courier, December 14, 1925, p. 3.

Salem E. Weld

Salem Everette Weld, former Elgin druggist who died several weeks ago at his home in Wisconsin, was born on the farm home near Elgin on October 3, 1841.

He was married to Elizabeth Hoag at Elgin in 1885.

He was in the drug business here until 1889 when he became interested in Wisconsin real estate. In 1912, Mr. and Mrs. Weld moved to Neillsville, Wis., to further the interests of Christian Science. They assisted in the erection of a church edifice there. About five years ago the deceased moved to Merrillan, Wis., to make his home.

Mr. Weld was a member of Bethel Commandery here.

Besides his widow he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ray Biggar and three grandchildren, Margery, Josephine and Donald Salem Biggar.