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History of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties, Michigan
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of
Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

Published by H. R. Page & Co., Chicago, IL, 1882

Transcribed by Linda Talbott

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Page 146 - 147
DUNNING, James W.
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James W. Dunning, hardware merchant, Hesperia, was born in Calhoun County,
Mich., May 3, 1843, and came to this township April 16, 1866, entering the
employ of John T. Dayton, as salesman, for one year, after which he
entered the employ of Welch, Heald & Co., remaining with them two years.
He then engaged with A. J. Foster, taking charge of his store and business
at Hesperia.  Since that time, he has been in business for himself, except
one year, when he was in the employ of G. D. Webster.  He married Sarah L.
Sweet, of Newfield, February 18, 1868, and has four children -- Alice P.,
Una E., Jesse E., and an infant girl.  He has held the office of
supervisor, town clerk and justice of the peace.
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