Bio: Raymond, M. J. (1881)
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---Source: 1881 History of Northern Wisconsin, pg. 216.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF M. J. RAYMOND

M. J. RAYMOND, grocer and confectioner, Chippewa Falls. Came to Omro, Winnebago Co., Wis., in 1846; lived there until 1855, then came to Chippewa Falls. He was engaged in farming and working in the woods for about twelve years; he then run hotel (the Juneau House) for two years, then for about five years he followed the trade of painter; since that time he has carried on the business of dealer in groceries, fruits, confectionery, etc. He was born in Williston, Vt., Dec. 28, 1836; was reared in Berkshire, Vt.; came from there to Wisconsin with his parents, Joseph H. and Edna Raymond. They both died in Omro, Wis. Mr. Raymond was married in Chippewa Falls, April 2, 1864, to Fanny M. Winn, a native of the State of New York. They have three children, Edith May, Ernest Myron, and Florence Ella. Mr. R. is a member of I.O.O.F.