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[[Image:wormood2.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Find-a-Grave]]WORMOOD, William Wallace (Manilius, NY, Aug. 25, 1831--Springfield, IL, Aug. 20, 1916). Wormood worked at being a blacksmith, the trade of his father, but found it too strenuous and turned to engraving, learning the trade in a Rochester, New York jewelry store. Later he worked at it in several eastern cities. | [[Image:wormood2.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Find-a-Grave]]WORMOOD, William Wallace (Manilius, NY, Aug. 25, 1831--Springfield, IL, Aug. 20, 1916). Wormood worked at being a blacksmith, the trade of his father, but found it too strenuous and turned to engraving, learning the trade in a Rochester, New York jewelry store. Later he worked at it in several eastern cities. | ||
In 1857 came to Dubuque where he opened a shop on Main Street which he conducted for a quarter of a century. He then removed his establishment to a location on Eighth Street but returned later to 551 Main Street where he was in business until selling his company to A.R. Staufenbeil. Mr. Wormood was a master engraver and one of his prized possessions was a gold dollar of 1852 on which he had engraved the Lord's Prayer. The dollar is smaller than a silver dime but the prayer could be easily read with the naked eye. (1) | In 1857 came to Dubuque where he opened a shop on Main Street which he conducted for a quarter of a century. He then removed his establishment to a location on Eighth Street but returned later to 551 Main Street where he was in business until selling his company to A.R. Staufenbeil. Mr. Wormood was a master engraver and one of his prized possessions was a gold dollar of 1852 on which he had engraved the Lord's Prayer. The dollar is smaller than a silver dime, but the prayer could be easily read with the naked eye. (1) | ||
During the [[CIVIL WAR]] he was a member of the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. (2) In 1895 he was listed as receiving $72.00 for care of the [[TOWN CLOCK]]. (3) | During the [[CIVIL WAR]] he was a member of the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]]. (2) In 1895 he was listed as receiving $72.00 for care of the [[TOWN CLOCK]]. (3) | ||
Revision as of 03:25, 14 June 2020
WORMOOD, William Wallace (Manilius, NY, Aug. 25, 1831--Springfield, IL, Aug. 20, 1916). Wormood worked at being a blacksmith, the trade of his father, but found it too strenuous and turned to engraving, learning the trade in a Rochester, New York jewelry store. Later he worked at it in several eastern cities.
In 1857 came to Dubuque where he opened a shop on Main Street which he conducted for a quarter of a century. He then removed his establishment to a location on Eighth Street but returned later to 551 Main Street where he was in business until selling his company to A.R. Staufenbeil. Mr. Wormood was a master engraver and one of his prized possessions was a gold dollar of 1852 on which he had engraved the Lord's Prayer. The dollar is smaller than a silver dime, but the prayer could be easily read with the naked eye. (1)
During the CIVIL WAR he was a member of the GOVERNOR'S GREYS. (2) In 1895 he was listed as receiving $72.00 for care of the TOWN CLOCK. (3)
Outside of business, Wormood was one of the city's finest marksmen at the DUBUQUE SHOOTING PARK. (4) His name often appeared on lists of marksmen as it did in 1899 in the first team at the Central Shooting Association of the United States Tournament held in Dubuque. (5) In 1899 members of the DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY witnessed sixteen members of the club compete at shooting turkeys at 300 yards. Wormood and Delos E. LYON took top honors hitting five each. (6)
He was also a fan of horse racing. In 1894 he challenged the owner of any horse entered in a race to compete against his horse, Billy Wormood. (7)
See: W. W. WORMOOD
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Source:
1. Dubuque Daily News, August 20, 1916
2. "Convention Hall and Armory is Discussed," Telegraph-Herald, March 25, 1914, p. 1
3. "City Warrants," Dubuque Herald, April 25, 1895, p. 3
4. "Schuetzenfest," Dubuque Herald, July 12, 1887, p. 4
5. "Sharpshooters Here," The Dubuque Herald, June 2, 1899, p. 5
6. "Thanksgiving Dinner," Dubuque Herald, November 30, 1899, p. 2
7. "Wormood Willing," Dubuque Herald, September 25, 1894, p. 4