from a letter written by him to Karon Mac Smith, Nixon TX 78140 Jan 9, 1983
I graduated from Mulberry School which had eight grades in 1906. At one time I was employed by Kincaid Furniture Co. As a youn man I was editor of Statesville Daily Mascot in 1907. For a number of years I was in the dry goods business and owner of Sloan's Cleaners in Statesville. From 1946 to 1957 I operated Ralph Sloan's Men Store. Since my retirement I have written several articles aabout Statesville which were published in the "Statesville Record and Landmark."
I am a member of Broad Street Methodist Church and have been a member of the Men's Bible Class for many years.
My first marriage was to Irene McIntosh. After her death I married Cora Lee Brawley.