JAMES ALDERSON, dealer in general merchandise; business was established in 1874 by Peacock & Atkinson; in 1879, Mr. Alderson purchased a half-interest with Mr. Atkinson, son of one of the former owners, and in the spring of 1881, Mr. Alderson became sole proprietor, and was appointed Postmaster in April, 1881; he was born in Yorkshire, England in 1836; came to America in 1844, and with his parents located in British Hollow. He married Catherine E. Dodge, a native of England.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.