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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 20, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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JOEL HUFFMAN

	Joel Huffman, a prominent dealer in general merchandise and the
postmaster of Clayton, Stevens county, is a native of Burke county,
where the mother still lives.  Frederick Huffman, the father, died in 
1897.  They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom the following
are living: Nancy, wife of Joseph Mult; Frederick M.; Samuel; Michael;
Jane, married to William Orders; Mary, wife of Abel Carswell; Obe,
resident of Cleveland county, North Carolina; Ella; and Joel, the subject
of this sketch.
	He received a common school education in Burke county, and at
the age of thirty-five came west and engaged in merchandising.  Locating
in Stevens county in 1900 he purchased a quarter section of land, but
soon after engaged in the general merchandise business, carrying a 
diversified stock, and, also, dealing in wood and farming implements.
He was appointed postmaster of Clayton, March, 1902.
	To Miss Celia Garrison he was untied in marriage in 1887.  Her
parents were Thomas and Jane Garrison, natives of Burke county, North
Carolina.  She was of a family of six children, James, Eliza, Walter,
Amanda, Lola, and Celia.  With the exception of James and Celia they are
all residents of North Carolina.  Amanda, Eliza, and Lola are married.
	Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Huffman, Tessie, 
Ernest, Hubbard, Cullie, Grant and Susie.
	The principles of the Republican party appeal more strongly to
Mr. Huffman, and he manifests a lively interest in its welfare.  At
present he is an influential member of the Clayton school board. 
Fraternally he is a member of the M.W.A. and the Order of the Lion, at
Clayton.  Himself and wife are consistent members of the Baptist church.