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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 26 February 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Franklin Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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JOHN L. THIRKIELD, lumber-dealer, son of James E. and Jane (Jamieson) Thirkield, was born in Fayette Co., Penn., Dec. 19,1808. In 1817, his parents came to Franklin Township and settled one-half mile north of the village; his father was a whitesmith by trade, and John learned the same trade. In 1832, he came to town and opened a dry goods store, thus laying the foundation of the oldest dry goods house in the county doing business at the present day. He commenced business with James Death and a Mr. Richards as partners, firm known as J. L. Thirkield & Co.; in 1835, his two partners sold out, and Jonathan Mooney was admitted, and remained several years; he then |
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bought out Mr. Mooney's interest and transacted business alone four years, then took in George Balintine, who continued with him eleven years, during which time Mr. Balintine sold one-half his interest to E. B. Thirkield, brother to John L.; at the death of Mr. Balintine, the firm was known as Thirkield Bros. & Co., Mr. W. D. Schenck also being a member, and representing the "Co." In 1872, he retired from the house, having amassed a considerable fortune and wishing to confine his operations to another large field of business he had opened; but unluckily, it did not prove a success. Mr. Thirkield has been one of the ablest business men of this county, and has taken a great interest in anything pertaining to the good of Franklin and its people. He was married, in Allegheny Co., Penn., in 1834, to Miss Nancy Manown, daughter of James and Cassy Manown, born in Allegheny County in 1815; they have had ten children, seven living—John, Eden, William, Letitia, Jane, Ella and Wilhelmina. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 18 years of age, and has always lived a uniform life; his wife and most of his children are also members of the same church. Mr. Thirkield has a fine brick residence on Center street, adjoining the First National Bank building. |
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