J. M. NEELY
                         MERRYVILLE, LA


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Source: Southwest Louisiana Historical and Biographical by William Henry Perrin
published in 1891; page 180.
Typed by Margaret Rentrop Moore


J. M. NEELY; MERRYVILLE.-J. M. Neely was born in Jackson parish, Louisiana, 1850
His father was a native of South Carolina and his mother of North Carolina. The
father died in 1858 and his mother is still living.
J. M. Neely is an active business man. In connection with his farm he operates a
saw mill, grist mill, and cotton gin.
He was, married in 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Watson. They are the parents of nine
children, eight of whom are living.
Both Mr. Neely and wife are members of the Missonary Baptist church.