JOSIAH THOMAS, dealer in general merchandise and Postmaster, Hazel Green; business was established in 1865; born in Cornwall, England, in 1835; came to America in 1842, and settled with parents in the town of Benton, La Fayette Co. Married Jane Hocking, a native of Cornwall, England; they have five children - John Henry, Laura A., Minnie, Eva L. and Lillie J. Mr. Thomas has been Justice of the Peace two terms; is the present Justice.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.