Albert J. Francis (1871 – )

“FRANCIS, Albert J., president Francis Construction Co,; born in Alexandria Ky., Jan. 4, 1871; son of Charles and Sarah (Ware) Francis; educated in public schools; married, Covington, Ky., 1894, Nettie Bressman; one son: Bert.  Learned carpenter’s trade under father, who … Continue reading →

John Percival Jefferson (1852- )

“JEFFERSON, John Percival, born Delaware, March 1852; son of John and Sarah (Ware) Jefferson; graduated from U.S. Military Academy, 1875, and V.S. Artillery School, Fort Monroe, Va., 1879; married, Warren Pa., June 1875, Alice M. Wetmore.  In active business at … Continue reading →

John Ware Fletcher (1824 – )

“FLETCHER, JOHN WARE, son of Amos and Sarah (Ware) Fletcher, was born in Norridgewock, Sommerset county, Maine, April 11, 1824.  The town school and academy furnished him with his educational training.  His first connection in business was in Norridgewock, Me., … Continue reading →

James Alman Howard (1865 – )

“HOWARD, JAMES ALMAN Banker; born Delavan Ill., April 5, 1865; son of James and Sarah (Ware) Howard; educated in public schools in Illinois and Evergreen City Business College, Bloomington Ill.; married Xenia, Ohio, Aug. 1889, Zana M. Steele; three children. … Continue reading →

Adolphus Brown (1867 – )

“ADOLPHUS BROWN, of Attalia, representative in the Legislature, 1915, from Etowah county, was born April 28, 1867 at Talladega, Talladega county, Ala.; is the son of Oakley and Catherine (Lawrence ) Brown, both natives of S.C…. He received his education … Continue reading →