Biographical Sketch of M. E. Herbert, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** M. E. Herbert, of the firm of M. E. Herbert & Co., was born in Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 1851, and there was educated, raised to manhood and learned the trade of plumbing and gas fitting. He came to St. Joseph in January, 1880, engaging in trade on Market Square. His business soon increased to such an extent that he was obliged to re- move to the commodious store he now occupies, which is well filled with a line of gas fixtures, lamps, etc., that will compare favorably with any in the vicinity. His trade extends into Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. He is one of the most thoroughly skilled gas fitters and plumbers in the West. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================