G. W. Blackburn (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler


G.W. BLACKBURN, merchant, was born in Montgomery County, Ill., 1848, and was raised there until twenty years of age, migrating to Kansas in 1868, locating at Fredonia, Wilson County, and ran a livery stable at that point two years.  In 1871, came to Elk Falls and carried on the livery business four years, when he engaged in the grocery trade and after two years worked into the hardware trade, continuing in the business since; also handles farm marchinery and farm implements.  His trade having grown nearly 100 percent, in 1879 put up a fine stone building 25 x 60, which he uses for his business.  Mr. Blackburn is a good business man, came to Kansas without anything, and has made what he has since.   He is a genial gentleman and very popular with his many acquaintances.  Was married in the spring of 1870 at Fredonia to Miss Richards, of that place; they have three children, viz, Ida G., Grace A., and Byron R.  Is a member of Howe Lodge, No. 616, K. of H., Elk Falls.