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A. L. McMeans
A. L. McMeans was born in Liberty, Union Co., Ind., Feb. 15, 1827, a son of Thomas and Mary McMeans, natives of Tennessee, of Scotch descent. His father died in Lewisville, Henry Co., Ind., Dec. 5, 1850, and his mother in New Castle. Mr. McMeans received a common-school education, and in early life learned the harness-maker's trade, which he worked at till 1864. In the latter year he moved to Richmond, and since 1865 has been traveling for business houses of Richmond. He is among the oldest and most experienced commercial travelers of the city, and has been employed by leading firms, representing them in such a pleasing and reliable manner as to make his services at all times of financial importance to his employers. Politically he is a Republican, having been identified with the party's interest since attaining his majority. He is a member of Richmond Lodge. No. 254, I. O. O. F., and passed all the chairs in the Lewisville Lodge prior to coming to Richmond. In June, 1856, Mr. McMeans was married to Ann L. Houston. To them have been born five children, but three of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. McMeans are members of the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Richmond.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2