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== William H. Hendrikx (Wm. Hendrikx Briarcraft). == | == William H. Hendrikx (Wm. Hendrikx Briarcraft). == | ||
William Hendrix was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1882. Through his father he learned fluency in several languages | William Hendrix was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1882. Through his father he learned fluency in several languages; considering his father was a teacher of language, these attributes to his upbringing could have turned him down a much different path in life. But at a young age, Hendrikx knew his interests lay in craftsmanship. | ||
While still young he had the opportunity to visit a pipe factory in Holland. He was intrigued enough that he secured a part time position at the factory and began his early education in the art of pipe making. | While still young he had the opportunity to visit a pipe factory in Holland. He was intrigued enough that he secured a part time position at the factory and began his early education in the art of pipe making. |
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