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William Huttig was born in Muscatine, Iowa, November
26, 1859. His education was received in the public schools, and
at the age of ten he went to work for his father, a pioneer in the
sash and door business. The young William was started in at the
very bottom, his daily wage being twenty cents, but he worked up.
The business was moved to Kansas City in
1882. At that time the Western Sash and Door Company was
capitalized for $30,000, but to-day its capitalization is
$800,000. Mr. Huttig is president of the company.
The business was moved to Kansas City, in
1882. At that time the Western Sash and Door Company was
capitalized for $30,000, but to-day its capitalization is
$800,000. Mr. Huttig is president of the company.
He is also vice-president of the Fidelity
Trust Company, a director in the Eagle Manufacturing Company, the
Sonora Development Company, and the Kansas City and Arkansas
Development Company. He is also one of the executive members of
the Mexico & Orient Railroad.
Mr. Huttig is a very public spirited man, and
has played a prominent part in the upbringing of the town. He
belongs to the Commercial Club and the Kansas City Club. He was
married June 16, 1896, to Miss Nannie Holmes, daughter of J. T.
Holmes. They have one daughter. Mr. Huttig has three sons
by a former wife.
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