Biographical Sketch of J.P. Arnold, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** J. P. Arnold, general blacksmith, is a native of Pheonixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and was born October 4, 1844. When young he re- moved to Berks County, where he was raised and learned his trade. For a time he had charge of Weymeyers & Co.'s establishment at Lebanon, and for two years was foreman for Garner Bros., at Ashland. During the rebellion, he enlisted in the Union army, but on account of his youth was reclaimed by his parents. In 1873, he came to St. Joseph. He is numbered among the finest workmen in the country, and does a first class trade in horseshoeing. He married in 1865, to Miss Frances Chillens. They have four children: Ida B., William H., George B. and John T. He is a member of the K. of P., and the I.O.O.F. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================