John T. Showalter(1) : 無料・フリー素材/写真
John T. Showalter(1) / jajacks62
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| 説明 | Co. B, 9th ILL. CavalryWilliam Cutler wrote the following about this gentleman: JOHN T. SHOWALTER, attorney and loan broker, is a native of Missouri. His father died when John T. was a small boy. His mother took him to Ohio, where he lived and educated himself until he was eighteen years of age, at which time he removed to Illinois and engaged in teaching school, which he continued for two years, until 1861. He then joined the army and served through the war. He was twice promoted for bravery, gallant and meritorious services. Was mustered out of the service at Springfield, Illinois, in November, 1865. He then taught school and read law until 1870, and was admitted to the bar in that year. In the year 1871, he came to Independence, Kansas, then to Wellington, Sumner County, in May, 1872, and began the practice of law, and continued until 1876, at which time he was elected Register of Deeds. After his term of office expired he opened a general loan office, in which has done a large and profitable business. In 1882, he also engaged in the cattle and stock business. Mr. Showalter handles real estate on an extensive scales, buying and selling farms principally. He is an Odd Fellow in all its branches, belongs to the A. O. U. W., and to the Knights of Honor. He has improved a large number of farms, and owns from four to five thousand acres of farm land. He has built one nice residence and is now building another for sale. In 1882, Mr. Showalter organized the Sunday-school Cadets. In 1876 he was married to Miss Florence M. Harris, at Independence, Kansas. She is a native of Iowa, but was also brought up and educated in Ohio. They have three children, Florence E. Bertha R. and Meta C. Mr. and Mrs. Showalter are both members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Showalter always lends a helping hand to those in need, and is foremost in all charitable and benevolent undertaking within her reach. Mr. Showalter began life without means or assistance, and is a success as a self-made man. |
| 撮影日 | 2009-05-20 21:45:22 |
| 撮影者 | jajacks62 , Chanute |
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| 撮影地 | Wellington, Kansas, United States 地図 |
| カメラ | COACH 1.0 , Zoran Corporation |
| 露出 | 0.008 sec (1/128) |
| 開放F値 | f/3.0 |