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Biographical sketch of WILLIAM H. PACE from the book entitled, "Biographical Memoirs of Saint Clair County, Michigan," published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Publishers in Indiana.
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WILLIAM H. PACE
In the past ages the history of the world was comprised chiefly in the record of her wars and conquests. Today history is largely a record of commercial activity, and those whose names are foremost in the annals of the nation are those who have become leaders in its business circles. The conquests now made ate those of mind over matter, and the victor is he who can most successfully establish, control and operate commercial interests. He who has keen perception, tireless energy and honesty of purpose, together with the genius for devising and executing the right thing at the right time is the one who controls the world and makes history in her brightest hue.
William H. Pace, postmaster and merchant of Kimball, Michigan, was born in Yarmouth, Ontario, August 28, 1847. His parents were David and Catherine (Everett) Pace, who were also natives of Ontario. The father, born August 28, 1816, was a millwright and came to the United States in 1862. He worked at his trade in several places in Michigan, including Pontiac and Laporte counties, for some years, and then came to Sanilac county. Subsequently, he opened a store in Thornton, St. Clair county, which he kept for several years, later coming to Kimball and engaging in business. He was always successful in his undertakings and was unacquainted with failure, which fact was no doubt due to his tireless energy and honesty of purpose. In 1898 he retired from business, after having been engaged as a merchant for seventeen years, and is now living with his son, the subject of this sketch, at the advanced age of eighty-six years. He lost his wife two years before his retirement, her demise having occurred October 4, 1896, at the age of eighty-four years. In the early days when the Whig party was in its full strength he was a prominent figure, but at the disorganization of that party he became a Republican, and has since been a strong advocate of the principles of that party. He and his wife were the parents of four children: John, a carpenter and joiner; Hannah is the wife of Darwin Kipp, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Sarah died in 1870, and William H., the subject.
W. H. Pace was given but a common school education, with which to make his way in the world, but, with a stout heart and a determined will, he began his life at Black’s Corner, Lapeer county, this state, as a merchant. For six years he remained here, prospering in his venture, but feeling that he had better chances in St. Clair county he came to Thornton, where he purchased a store which he kept for eleven years, then coming to Sanilac county. For some time he remained here, and then returned to Kimball and bought out the general store of his father, which he has continued to keep. On the 20th day of January, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Tillie Dudd. She was born in Kimball township, and is the daughter of Henry and Louisa (Brinner) Dudd, who were born in Würtemberg, Germany. In 1846, at the age of sixteen, Mr. Dudd came to America and settled in Quebec, Canada, where he remained but a short time, when he came to Macomb county, Michigan. Here he worked for a time, and then came to St. Clair county and bought two hundred acres of land in Kimball township. He settled on this land in the woods and commenced the task of creating a home for his family. He first cleared the place, and then, when he had more time, he became a lumberman. For some years he followed this last business and then again became a farmer. He was the father of eight children and the grandfather of seven. His oldest son, William H., township supervisor, is married to Miss Edith Mayer and is the father of seven children: Herbert M., Ben, Flora E., Gladys A., Alvira L., Gail and May. Of his other children, Charles is living in Bay City, Michigan; Matilda is the subject’s wife; Harmon is a resident of Michigan; George is employed in the shipyards at Port Huron; Fred and Frank are both at home, and Ella J. is a school teacher. The subject and wife are the parents of two children, Vina, who was born May 21, 1893, and Van, born June 21, 1896.
Mr. Pace has always been a Republican, and is one of the strongest supporters of the party in St. Clair county. While he has never aspired to office, he has been very prominent in political affairs, and in many instances has proven a valuable worker during campaigns. In his lodges the subject is no less active than in the affairs of the county, and is also as popular with his fellow lodgemen as with the politicians of the county. He is enrolled with the following lodges: Imlay Lodge No. 116, I. O. O. F., of Lapeer county; Knights of the Maccabbees of Thornton, and also of the A. O. O. G. of Kimball. In business relations Mr. Pace’s integrity and veracity have been unquestioned, and his prosperity is only a badge of his worth. In the county where he has been so actively engaged for so many years he is held in the highest esteem. No man could ask for a higher tribute of respect than is paid the subject and his family.
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PLEASE NOTE: I do not have any personal interest in researching the PACE surname or the St. Clair county, Michigan location. I am merely posting a select number of the biographical sketches found in the above-referenced book *upon specific written request* as a service to the genealogical community. Therefore, please do not contact me with regard to research interests in the above. Thank you.
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