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WORMOOD, William Wallace
WORMOOD, William Wallace (Manilius, NY, Aug. 25, 1831--Springfield, IL, Aug. 20, 1916). Wormood came to Dubuque in 1857 and opened a watch repair and engraving business. After forming a partnership with John H. Thompson in 1860, Wormood established his presence in the jewelry and general repair business. (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. "Biographical Sketches," The Herald, December 20, 1885, p. 14
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