Biographical Sketch of James H. Denison, Texas County, Missouri

>From "History of Laclede, Camden, Dallas, Webster, Wright, Texas,
Pulaski, Phelps & Dent Counties, Missouri, from Earliest Times to the
Present" Published by Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1889.

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James H. Denison, a prosperous young stock man, farmer, and native of
Sherrill Township, Texas County, MO., was born on the 15th of January,
1854, receiving his education in the old subscription schools of early
times, and being compelled to walk a distance of three miles to receive
such instruction as could be obtained at that day.  At the age of nine-
teen years he began the battle of life for himself, with no capital but
a horse, saddle and bridle, but by industry and good management he has
become the owner of 160 acres of valuable land, about seventy-five 
acres of which are under cultivation and well improved.  On the 23rd of
October, 1873, he was married to Miss America E. Haggard, who was born
in Texas County, MO., August 21, 1857, and by her is the father of five
children, whose names are as follows:  Moletna F., Mary E., McCuin Z.,
James W. and Ceba C.  Mr. and Mrs. Denison are members of the Christian
Church, and he is a Democrat in politics.  They have resided on their
present farm since 1878, and are considered among the first citizens of
the county.

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