Local 'history' from my village tells that Mr Wrigley, the founder of the chewin

Question:

Local 'history' from my village tells that Mr Wrigley, the founder of the chewing gum company was born there..

how do i find out where he was born and how he came to be the owner of a gum company?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: William Wrigley Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
His wife was Ada Elizabeth Foote

The Wrigley surname originated in West Yorkshire, England.

William Wrigley Sr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(abt. 1833)

William Wrigley Jr. did much to develop Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles. The Inn on Mt. Ada was actually their home; Mt. Ada being named after his wife, Ada Foote.
(although I don't think feet are on the menu.)

William Wrigley Jr.'s son was born in the Plaza Hotel in Chicago,