James Monroe Marshall

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    MARSHALL--James Monroe MARSHALL, one of the enterprising merchants of Texas, was born in Chambers County, Alabama, November 8, ----, a son of Jesse S. And Catherine (Shaw) Marshall, natives of Georgia, who moved to Texas in 1852, and settled in Upshur County. They had a family of ten children ---- John S., Jessy, Frank M., Matthew C., Edward P., ------ L., James M., Mary A., Lucy A., and Martha J. James M. Marshall was reared in Upshur County, Texas, and bu in integriyy and enterprises has gained the confidence of his fellow citizens. In 1876 he was elected County Clerk of Upshur County, and served two terms, or four years, and was then elected County Treasurer, serving one term. On his retirement from public office he engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. W. Boyd, Sr., of Gilmer, the name being Marshall & Boyd. This firm continued four years, when Mr. Boyd bought the assett of Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Marshall engaged in the same business with Mr. Futrell, the name being Marshall & Futrell. They carry a full line of dry goods, groceries, hardware and having one of the most complete stocks of ----- in the town, and by fair dealing and reasonable prices have built up a good trade. December (?) 12, 1870, Mr. Marshall married ------ P., daughter of Walter Boyd, of Gilmer, and they have had nine children -- Frank, Lillie, William H., James W., Anna V, Edward A., Archie, Harry and Lee. I 1864 Mr. Marshall enlisted in the defense of the Confederacy in Company D, Tenth Texas regiment, and served until the surrender in 1865. He is a member of the Masonic Order and the Knights of Honor. He and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church. vrnews@dallas.net