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Surnames in bio: McADAM-MOORE-PHILLIPS
MCADAMS BROTHERS
James and William A., photographers, have been
established in business at Mt. Pleasant since 1875.
James, the senior partner, was born in Harrison Co.,
Ohio, Oct. 20, 1845, and is a son of George and Ann
(Moore) McAdam, both of whome were also natives of
Harrison Co., OH.
Our subject went to Wenona, Marshall Co., IL, in
the spring of 1857, and in that place learned the
art of photography. In the winter of 1869-70 he
commenced business for himself at LaSalle, IL, but gave it up after six
months, and engaged in ranching
in Colorado for another six months, when he returned
to Illinois and again began business this time in
Wenona, where he remained in business until 1875.
In that year, in company with his brother George,
he started the present gallery in Mt. Pleasant,
and has been engaged in business ever since, and
has made many friends in business, and socially.
In business he is materially assisted by his wife
who is a lady of talent and business capacity. His
brother and partner takes no active part in the
business in which he is successful owing to the fine
class of work done, and reasonable prices charged.
June 27, 1877, James McAdam was married to Miss
Agnes S. Phillips, daughter of Lt. William Phillips
who was killed in the Battle of the Wilderness.
Mrs. McAdam was born in Pitsburgh, PA. Mr. and Mrs
McAdam have been the parents of three children, two
of whom died in infancy. The survivor is a daughter,
Mary A., now nine years of age. Mr. and Mrs. McAdam
are members of the Presbyterian Church, and in
politics he is a supporter of the Republican party.
Both are respected members of society, who are held
in esteem by all who know them.
Portrait and Biographical Album
Henry County, Iowa
Chicago:
Acme Publishing Company 1888
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