Edgar Co. Il Biographies - J. A. Eads

Surname: Eads, Munsell

Submitter: Tracy Smith
EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net
DATE: Jun 29 2000


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J. A. EADS, attorney, Paris; is a native of Kentucky; was born
February 2, 1834; during his early life, obtained a good education, and
began studying law in Cynthiana; was admitted to the bar in 1856, and came
to Paris in 1857 and entered upon the duties of his chosen profession; he
has been identified with the P. & D. R. R. since its construction, and, in
1875, was appointed receiver. He is a talented and skillful lawyer; his
proceedings have invariably been characterized by recititude and high sense
of honor. He was married to Clara M. Munsell in June, 1860; they have a
family of eight children.