James Macy,
Jr.
James
Macy, Jr., son of James and Anna Macy,
was born in Henry County, Ind., Sept. 26, 1840. He worked on the farm with
his father till manhood, and then began working at the blacksmith's trade, which
he followed four years. He was then in the saw-mill and lumber business
thirteen years, and since then has been engaged in farming. He owns a fine
farm of 100 acres on section 14, Dudley Township. He was married in 1869
to Miriam Pidgeon, a native of Henry County, born July 3,
1844, a daughter of David and Rachel Pidgeon. They have
seven children -- Rachel A., Mary E., Malinda J., Oliver
L., Luella, Dora E. and Rolland W. Politically,
Mr. Macy is a Republican. He and his family are members of the Society of
Friends.
History of Henry County, Indiana, Chicago: Inter-State
Publishing Co., 1884, page 570.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
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