Walter Ralph Dupee, the son of Ralph O. and Sarah (Cone) Dupee, was born
in Earlville, November 9, 1875, has passed his entire life here and is
thoroughly identified with its welfare. He received a liberal education in
the local public schools, and completed a thorough course of study in the
higher branches of learning at the Beloit (Wisconsin) College. After the
death of his father he returned home and at once sought to master the
business which had been brought to such a successful standing by his father
and uncle. He remained with his uncle in the business for two years, at the
end of which time he became the sole proprietor and is now managing his
affairs with marked ability.
Following in the political footsteps of his respected father, he is a stanch
Republican. Fraternally, he is connected with the Knights of the Globe,
which lodge in Earlville was named in honor of his father, Ralph O. Dupee.
He also belongs to the Phi Kappa Psi, of Beloit College. He is a member of
the Congregational church, and is actively interested in all worthy
religious and philanthropic enterprises.
Extracted 17 Jul 2017 by Norma Hass from Biographical and Genealogical Record of LaSalle County, Illinois, published in 1900, volume 2, page 476.
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