JAMES GARRISON, manufacturer and repairer of boots and shoes, is a native
Hoosier, born in the county in which he yet resides, September 1, 1849.  He
is one of three sons born to Henry and Pernetta (WHITE) GARRISON, who were
of German descent and among the pioneers of this locality.  James was reared
to manhood on a farm, in youth receiving a good common school education, and
when twenty years old began the shoemaker's trade, at which he worked
without interruption until June, 1873, when he embarked in business for
himself.  He is now preparing to add to his large custom trade a carefully
selected line of ready-made goods, which with his knowledge of what goods
should be, will undoubtedly be the best line of boots and shoes in Bedford.
Mr. Garrison is a Republican politically, and is one of the steady and
reliable men of the place.  He married Miss Mary U. BERNHARDT, March 2,
1871, and Mabel, Frederick I. and William A. are the names of their
children, who were born June 10, 1874;  October 18, 1876;  and October 27,
1880, respectively.  The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


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