Bio: Lee, Gunder J. (1881)
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---Source: 1881 History of Northern Wisconsin, pg. 212.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF GUNDER J. LEE

GUNDER J. LEE, merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born in Norway, April 24, 1847; came to Dane County in the Spring of 1868; located One Hundred Mile Grove, near Lodi, until Fall of 1869, then came to Chippewa Falls, commenced work here as a laborer for Stanley Bros.; employed in the woods and as clerk for them, between six and seven years; commenced business for himself in the Fall of 1876. Christ Larson was in partnership with him until September, 1875, Since then he has carried on business without a partner. Mr. Lee was married in Chippewa Falls, Jan. 1, 1878, to Anna K. Swendby, a native of Christiana, Norway. They have two children: Kenelm Julius and Nora May. Mr. Lee is a member of I. O. O. F., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Eau Claire Commandary.