Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 13 Jun 2004

• Jameson Family Group Photo ca 1910-1914
• "Some Items of History", article from the 8 May 1919 Western Star by John A. Jameson.

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J. A. JAMESON, agent L. M. railroad, S. Lebanon. This well known gentleman is the accommodating and genial representative of the famous “Pan Handle” Company at the above-named place. He was born in Turtle Creek township, Warren Co., in the year 1842, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah A. (Brown) Jameson, natives of New York, who located in Warren Co. in an early day. J. A. was reared on the farm, and in the union schools of Lebanon received his education. He continued on the farm with his parents until 23 years of age. In 1866 he began learning the art of telegraphy and for one year worked for the L. M. R. R. at the Pendleton shops, and the six following years had charge of the ticket and telegraph departments at _____________. In 1873 he was stationed as S. Lebanon and has charge of the telegraph, ticket, freight and express departments. In 1869 he was married to Emma M., daughter of James D. McCain, of Warren Co., who has borne him 3 children, viz., Nettie L., Sylvan D. and Gilbert F. Mr. J. was a member of Co. A. 46th O. N. G. [sic:   should be 146th] Enlisted in 1864, and served three months.