JOHN J. HUMPHREY, dealer in dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps and groceries, Patch Grove; was born at Patch Grove, Dec. 18, 1857; engaged in business February, 1879. His wife, Miss Millie Richards, was born at Patch Grove May 11, 1855; they married July 23, 1878; by this marriage there is one child - Almira, born Aug. 29, 1879. In politics he is Republican; liberal believer in religion. He has one of the finest stock of goods in the village; owns a beautiful residence on the main street.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.