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Jahu Hunter: In Memoriam (Genealogy, History) Tidioute, Warren County, Pennsylvania
by No author indicated
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
The News Printing Office, Tidioute, 1897. Good. Jahu Hunter biography, funeral service, memorial address and home reminiscences. From Find a Grave: "Jahu Hunter was born in Limestone Township, Warren County, Pa. and started his career in the timber industry, cutting trees and rafting them to Pittsburgh. He would return from these trips on foot or by steamboat.The partnership of Mabie and Hunter was formed in 1868. Their business was in general merchandising and lumber until 1882. In 1871 he helped start the Tidioute Savings Bank, of which he gradually became the chief owner, and in 1883 he became President of the bank. In 1873 he formed a partnership with H. H. Cummings in the oil business. They were also associated in other holdings such as wheat lands in North Dakota, the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company, and timbering in Missouri. Jahu Hunter also formed the Tidioute Chair Co in Tidioute and became its President and so continued until his death. He married Margaret Magee, daughter of Alexander and Nancy (Smith) Magee on January 1, 1860." Includes 6 full-page photos. Excellent genealogical resource. Bound in burgundy pebbled cloth with gilt lettering to front panel. Rare. 32 pp. 9" x 6". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Lacks terminal free blank endpaper. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
Extended Description and Notes
The News Printing Office, Tidioute, 1897. Good. Jahu Hunter biography, funeral service, memorial address and home reminiscences. From Find a Grave: "Jahu Hunter was born in Limestone Township, Warren County, Pa. and started his career in the timber industry, cutting trees and rafting them to Pittsburgh. He would return from these trips on foot or by steamboat.The partnership of Mabie and Hunter was formed in 1868. Their business was in general merchandising and lumber until 1882. In 1871 he helped start the Tidioute Savings Bank, of which he gradually became the chief owner, and in 1883 he became President of the bank. In 1873 he formed a partnership with H. H. Cummings in the oil business. They were also associated in other holdings such as wheat lands in North Dakota, the Missouri Lumber and Mining Company, and timbering in Missouri. Jahu Hunter also formed the Tidioute Chair Co in Tidioute and became its President and so continued until his death. He married Margaret Magee, daughter of Alexander and Nancy (Smith) Magee on January 1, 1860." Includes 6 full-page photos. Excellent genealogical resource. Bound in burgundy pebbled cloth with gilt lettering to front panel. Rare. 32 pp. 9" x 6". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Lacks terminal free blank endpaper. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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- Bookseller
- Midnight Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 376865
- Title
- Jahu Hunter: In Memoriam (Genealogy, History) Tidioute, Warren County, Pennsylvania
- Author
- No author indicated
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The News Printing Office, Tidioute
- Date Published
- 1897
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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