"From History of Scott County, Iowa 1882 Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co."

Wilhelm H. Voss, wood-carver, scroll work and cabinet-maker, 1330 West Third street, is a native of Schwerin, Mecklebert, Germany, born Aug., 8, 1857. His parents were Frederic and Mary (Geert) Voss, of German birth. When Wilhelm was 14 years old he left school and learned the wagon-maker's trade, which he followed until 1873, when he came with his parents to America, and located in Davenport. He followed his trade until Nov. 11, 1876, when he accidentally shot himself in the right arm and had to have it amputated a little above the elbow. He peddled notions one summer, then began to do scroll-sawing and making brackets, and in 1881 he opened his present establishment. He has a six horse-power engine and all the latest improved machinery, and is prepared to do all the finest scroll-sawing, wood-turning and carving. Mr. Voss did not give up when he met with his great misfortune, but on the contrary went bravely to work, and much credit is due him for the noble manner in which he has surmounted all difficulties. He is a member of Turner and Mennachoir Societies, and the West Davenport Relief Association.