DANIEL BIDWELL, of the firm of Bidwell & Briggs, general grocers and meat market, Bloomington; was born in the State of New York in 1838; came West in 1856, and located in Little Grant and engaged in farming; established in the grocery business in Bloomington in 1868, and added the meat business in 1871; his business has gradually increased from the start; in the summer-time, he runs a peddling-wagon through the country. During his residence in Little Grant, he held the office of Treasurer acceptably. Was married, in Wisconsin, in 1874, to Miss Caroline Ball, a native of Grant Co., by whom he has three children - two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Bidwell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Bidwell is a member of the Baptist Church and also of the I. O. O. F. His father died in 1861; his mother is still living, at the age of 76 years. By his square-dealing in business he has gained the confidence of the people.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.