- C. F. G. COLLINS, Secretary and Treasurer of the MERRILL
& HOUSTON Iron Works;
- came to Beloit in 1856; engaged in drug business until 1871,
when he became connected with the manufacturing business, which
he now represents, having charge of the office business previous
to the organization of the company in 1873; he has been Secretary
and Treasurer of the company since 1875; Mr. COLLINS is a native
of Goffstown, Hillsboro Co., N.H.; removed to Ohio in 1846; was
engaged in civil engineering, connected with the construction
of railroads in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, prior to removal
to Beloit, and has done considerable work as civil engineer since
he came to Wisconsin. He served for eight years continuously
as City Clerk of Beloit, Alderman of the First Ward one or two
terms, Mayor one term, member of County Board several terms,
several years Chairman of said Board; always active in matters
pertaining to the material interests of the people.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 742.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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