Margaret l wendt biography of william
- 1858-1920s
- Born in Buffalo
- Graduated from Buffalo Public School 32
- Graduated from Central High School
- 1878 Purchased half interest in small blacksmith equipment company
- 1883 Became sole owner of Buffalo Forge which became the largest forge company in the US.
- Founded and became president of many other companies including Buffalo Steam Pump, George L.
Squier Manufacturing, The William F. Wendt Publishing Company, and the Carrier Air Conditioning Company.
- Taken to court to defend his mental capacity by his wife, daughter and brother
- 1916 Retired from Buffalo Forge.
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Sold his share of Buffalo Forge to brother Henry for $1,000,000.
- 1918-1923 Lived between Los Angeles, CA, heavily drinking and accusing his brother of stealing money from him
- 1923 Died in 570 Richmond surrounded by his wife and daughter. Willed everything to his wife and daughter. Management of the home and farm left to Margaret.
- 1882 Married William
- 1883 Gave birth to Forest Lawn Buffalo | Today, we remember Margaret L. Wendt ... KONE