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             James A. Abernathy, attorney and counselor at law, at Bonne Terre, was born in Perry County, MO, January 23, 1862. His parents, Senate and Minerva (Nance) Abernathy were also natives of Missouri, but did not survive long enough to see their son reach maturity. The father died when young James was but eight years old, and his mother survived but four years longer. Left in the world alone at this tender age, he found a home with Mr. J. R. McCormick, at Farmington, Mo. His earlier business life was in a drug store and also occupied in teaching at various times, until in 1880 he began reading law in the office of William R. Taylor. His progress in legal studies prepared him for admission to the bar February 14, 1884, and he at once came to Bonne Terre and engaged in the practice which he has steadily built up, with success and distinction. He is well known at the bar in surrounding counties and holds a prominent place in political circles. In 1886, he was a candidate for prosecuting attorney at the Democratic primary, but was defeated by a small majority. He is a member of the K. of P.

GOODSPEEDS HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1888, page 618.

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