Wayne County Biographies



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Simon Fox

Simon Fox, merchant tailor, No. 714 Main street, Richmond, Ind. There is, perhaps, no firm in Richmond, in the same line of business, so well known as that of Simon Fox. Commencing the business as junior member of the firm of Kern & Fox, merchant tailors, in the building now occupied by Irvin Reed & Sons, in 1865, this house is deserving of more than ordinary mention. Continuing as a member of that firm for five years Mr. Fox purchased the interest of his partner and removed to the northeast corner of Sixth and Main streets, where he remained for over ten years, establishing an extensive trade throughout this and adjoining counties. On the 2d of March, 1881, he removed his stock of goods to No. 714 Main street, in Vaughan's new block, the largest and handsomest business structure in the city. The store-room is 18 x 95 feet in size, fitted with walnut counters, a handsome all plate-glass front, with a stock of piece goods equal in variety, quality and selection to any similar concern in the state. Mr. Fox, in busy seasons, employs about twenty hands. Mr. Fox is a native of France; came to America in 1855, and has been a resident of this city eighteen years. He has attained the rank of leader in his line of business, and is, deservingly, so credited.

Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2