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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 23 December 2004 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Turtlecreek Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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JAMES McMULLEN, Lebanon. Prominent among the business firms of Warren County stands that of J. McMullen & Co., who occupy a large brick storeroom in Lebanon. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch is the business manager and senior member of the firm. It is by his indefatigable energy, his enterprise and shrewd judgment that the business of the firm has been brought to its present dimensions and financial standing. Mr. McMullen was born in the Keystone State in June, 1834; he is the son of John and Nancy (Cassily) McMullen, who were married in Ireland and emigrated to America in 1830; he received his education in the public schools of Warren County, and then commenced his business life as a clerk in Lebanon. In 1863, he enlisted in Company Q, 11th O. V. C., and was detailed, with others, to escort the surveyors of the Union Pacific Railroad. While in this duty, he spent some time in and near the Rocky Mountains. After three years' service, he received his discharge, and, returning home, entered the mill of Nelson & Marlatt, where he remained four years. In 1870, he entered the store in which he is now doing business, while it was under the firm name of H. Marlatt & Co., and, by the death of Mr. Marlatt, he became the senior proprietor. He has never taken any active part in politics, though frequently pressed to do so. He has been a member of Council several times, and is a member and officer in the Odd Fellows Lodge. |
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