BIOGRAPHIES
Wayne County Michigan

ARTHUR H. BUHL

Wholesale hardware merchant; born, Detroit, Feb. 11, 1878; son of Theodore DeL. and Julia Elizabeth (Walker) Buhl; educated in Detroit public and high schools; married, Detroit, 1902, Miss Clara E. May. Began active career, 1895, in same house with which he has been identified; formerly secretary and general manager, since April, 1907, vice president, Buhl Sons Co., wholesale hardware, cutlery, sporting goods and manufacturers of iron, steel, nails, etc. Also president Buhl Malleable Co.; director Buhl Stamping Co., Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills. Member B.P.O.E. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Commercial, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Yachting, hunting, automobiling. Office: 103-119 Woodbridge St., W. Residence: 154 Lafayette Blvd.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

WILLIS E. BUHL

President Buhl Sons Co., wholesale hardware; born, Detroit, Jan. 26, 1875; son of Theodore De Long and Julia Elizabeth (Walker) Buhl; educated in Detroit High School; married at Chicago, June 6, 1900, Miss Louise Ziegfield. Entered house of Buhl Sons Co., 1893, and became vice president, 1900; his father, Theodore DeL. Buhl, died, Mar., 1907, and in April following he became president of the company, a position he has since held, the company having been founded more than fifty years ago by Christian Buhl. Also president Buhl Stamping Co.; director Buhl Malleable Co., National Can Co., Old Detroit National Bank, Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit United Railroad Depot and Station Co.; also identified with a number of other business organizations. Active Veteran of Michigan Naval Reserve; was petty officer during Spanish-American War, on board U.S. auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. Member Spanish-American War Veterans' Association. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: Hunting and all outdoor diversions. Office: Buhl Sons Co. Residence: 115 Ferry Av.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908