Dickinson Co., KS AHGP-Portrait and
Biographical Record of Dickinson, Saline, McPherson and
Marion Counties-David Major
Portrait and Biographical
Record of Dickinson, Saline, McPherson and Marion
Counties
Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1893
DAVID MAJOR is a leading business man
of Carlton engaged in general merchandising.
His life record is as follows: He
was born in County Down, Ireland, on
the 15th of November, 1831, and was there reared
to manhood, no event of special importance occurring
during his boyhood days. When he began
to earn his own livelihood, he engaged in
weaving and followed that trade for some time.
Later, he embarked in the mercantile business,
which he continued until his emigration to America.
Mr. Major was married in County Down, the
lady of his choice being Miss Mary Dunn, who was
born in that county in the year 1831. They became
the parents of twelve children, nine of whom
grew to mature years, namely: John, David, William,
Samuel, Jane, Martha, Minnie, Lizzie and
James. The three deceased children, Grace, Jane
and Agnes, all died in childhood. The eldest,
John, came to Carlton in the spring of 1886, and
opened a general merchandise store, which is now
owned by his father. He was a man of excellent
business ability, sagacious and far-sighted, industrious
and enterprising, and won a well-merited success.
In the midst of a prosperous business career
his life was ended. He passed away on the 23d
of December, 1891, mourned by many friends.
David Major resided upon the Emerald Isle until
1873, when he bade good-bye to his old home
and with his family emigrated to America. He
made a location in Washington County, Pa., and
was employed in the mines for two or three years,
after which he engaged in various lines of business.
In March, 1886, he came to Dickinson
Country, Kan., and settled in Holland Township,
where he engaged in general farming for about
four and a-half years. On the expiration of that
period, he came to Carlton and embarked in the
mercantile business, succeeding to the store of his
son. He carries a full line of general merchandise
and enjoys a good trade. Having followed this
pursuit in his native land, he entered into business
here with a fund of experience, and from the beginning
has constantly increased his trade. He
now is proprietor of one of the leading mercantile
establishments of Carlton. In connection with his
store, Mr. Major still owns his farm of eighty acres
in Holland Township.
We find in our subject one of the progressive
and public-spirited citizens of the community who
manifests a commendable interest in all that pertains
to the welfare of the town and county. His
support is never withheld from worthy enterprises
but is cheerfully given to those interests calculated
to prove of public benefit. He exercises his right
of franchise in support of the Republican party and
is a strong advocate of its principles and
policies. He has never been an office-seeker, preferring
to devote his attention to his business interests.
Himself and wife are faithful members of
the Presbyterian Church in Holland Township, in
which Mr. Major holds the office of Trustee.
(c) 2009 Sheryl McClure for
Dickinson County KS AHGP