Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

Fred X. STUFFLER, hardware merchant, Joliet;. was born in Wilmington, Will Co., Ill., 
April 1, 1848 ; when he was 1 year old, the family, moved to Joliet; here he grew to 
manhood; attending the city schools until he began the active duties of life; at the 
age of 18 years, he left home and engaged in learning the tinner's trade; in this he 
served an apprenticeship for three years; in 1874, he engaged in business for himself
at his present location. He was married April 23, 1872, to Mary A. BARTHELME, a native 
of Joliet, Will Co.; has two children - Josephine, Laura. Mr. STUFFER started in life 
with limited means, and what property he now owns has been accumulated by personal 
industry and good management; he has a good and growing trade; he handles only the 
best of material, and suffers no work to go out from his establishment without his 
personal inspection.


Additional Comments:
HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.