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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 15, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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JOSEPH P. CURRIE

	Joseph P. Currie, a farmer and mining man of Stevens county, resides
six miles south of Bossburg.  He was born in Maine, May 19, 1854, the son of
David and Phoebe (Pickard) Currie, natives of New Brunswick. The mother died
in New Brunswick; the father still lives there, engaged in farming.  His
ancestors were from Scotland.  They were the parents of nine children, six
of whom survive, John A., Joseph P., Jacob, Johanna, widow, now in New
Brunswick; Rosela, wife of Alfonso Welsh, and Stephen E., also of New
Brunswick.
	The education of our subject was received in the public schools of
Canada, and at the age of twenty-two he started in life for himself.  He
purchased a farm, upon which he remained two years, disposed of the same and
engaged in lumbering.  In 1882 Mr. Currie went to Colorado where he learned
the business of a photographer, which he pursued three and one-half years,
going to Minnesota and remaining about the same length of time.  In 1889 he
came to Washington and located at Spokane, accumulated considerable property
and lost it during the hard times that ensued.  He came to Stevens county in
1890, and after a short visit in Spokane returned and engaged in mining 
until 1896. He then located a homestead where he now lives, a quarter 
section with forty acres under cultivation, all fenced, commodious barn, and 
other out-buildings, and an orchard of six hundred trees.
	In 1876 Mr. Currie was married to Catherine Welsh, daughter of John
and Catherine (Nugent) Welsh, natives of New Brunswick.  They were the 
parents of ten children, four of whom survive: Thomas, in Minnesota; 
Alfonso, in Canada; Mary, wife of Henry Howard of Presque Isle; and Emma, 
married to George Dosy, of Maine.  Mr. and Mrs. Currie have two children 
living, Lewellyn and Raymond, residing with their parents.
	Our subject manifests a lively interest in local politics, and is a
Republican.  He has served efficiently as school director.