Clay Co., KS AHGP-Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington, Clay and Riley Counties-Charles W. Jordan
Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington, Clay and Riley Counties Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1890
CHARLES W. JORDAN. In the flourishing city of Clay Center, and among its business enterprises, the fine store known as the "Leader" is prominent. This establishment is situated on Lincoln avenue, and was opened on the 1st of May, 1888. with a fine stock of dry goods and clothing, and has already built up a flourishing trade. The gentleman above named, who is its proprietor, has had a thorough business education in mercantile pursuits, and displays marked ability therein. His high moral character is not put on as a garment for Sunday use. but is exhibited in business transactions as well as in private life, and his reputation for strict integrity is an important factor in the success with which he is meeting.
Mr. Jordan was born at Monroeville, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1854, and there received his education. At the age of fifteen years he engaged in the dry goods business, remaining in his native town till 1872. He then went on the road as a commercial traveler, acting in that capacity for eight years. Coming to Kansas in 1878, he spent two years as a salesman in Winfield. and then going to St. Joseph. Mo., engaged as a traveling salesman for the dry-goods house of Tootle, Hosea & Co., the oldest firm in the West. His route was through Kansas, and he traveled it for five years. He then, on the 1st of March, 1885, embarked in business at Miltonvale, Kan., where he remained until the 1st of May. 1888, and then opened his establishment in Clav Center, which he expects to be his permanent location.
At the home of the bride, in Monroeville, Ohio, Dec. 27. 1883. Mr. Jordan was united in marriage with Miss Marian L. Hamilton, an estimable young lady, who was born in that town. She is a daughter of James and Bethulia Hamilton, and received an excellent education and careful training in her native place. Her union with Mr. Jordan has been
blessed by the birth of two children, a daughter and son. The daughter, Margaret, is now four years of age; the son, Charles W.. died when quite young.
Robert K. Jordan, the father of our subject, was born in the Buckeye State, being the son of one of Ohio's early settlers. He was graduated at Granville College, Ohio, and engaged in the ministry in the Baptist Church. He married Miss Mary Ann Clock, who died when our subject was an infant. He departed this life at Livermore, Cal., in October, 1883, aged seventy-two years. For thirteen years previous to his death he had been living on his fruit farm, having retired from his ministerial work after many years of usefulness.
Elsewhere in this volume may be found a portrait (to view click here) of our subject, which forms a valuable addition to a work perpetuating the life records and features of prominent citizens of Clay County.
