Re: George W. Lomax - Abbeville, SC
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In reply to:
Re: George W. Lomax - Abbeville, SC
12/10/01
A page from the Chicago City Directory of 1881 was on exhibit at the (???) Washington Library in Chicago in 1995. It showed a picture of the J. A. Lomax Bottling Establishment, a quite large four story building labeled "The Largest Bottling House in the U.S." Additional information given was "Soda, Ginger Ale and all kinds of Mineral Waters," and dealer in "Bottled Ale, Porter, Cider, Lager Beer, syrups and extracts of all kinds." The address was 14 to 18 Charles Place between Harrison and Van Buren Streets, Chicago, IL.
He emigrated in 1848 and became a very wealthy man in Chicago.His father was John A. Lomax, of Lancashire, England, born 1826, died 13 May 1899. Geoge had a sister, Lizzie.
I have no further information about this family, but would appreciate knowing more about them. In correspondence, please refer to this as the "John-7" family.