SINCLAIR

JAMES C. SINCLAIR, of Sinclair & Smith, dealer in hardware implements,
etc. was born in Fayette County, Pa., in February, 1841, and was
employed in stock raising. In April, 1861, he went to Henry County,
Ill., where he followed the same business. On August 19, 1861, he
enlisted in Company B, Thirty-seventh Illinois Infantry, until November,
1863, when he was discharged on account of disability.  In May, 1868, he
came to Franklin County, and was for two years employed in working on
farms. He then rented land and followed farming and stock raising for
about five years, after which he devoted his time to stock raising
exclusively up to
 July, 1881. In February, 1882, he engaged in this business in company
with C. A.  Woodward, who sold out some months later to J.W. Smith, his
present partner. They carry a stock of $5,000, and do the largest
business in their line at this place.

Source: Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883
Submitted by:  Susie Martin-Rott
rootbound2@geocities.com


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