J. W. McCormick
J. W. McCormick, of Wamsleyville. son of Charles McCormick and Rebecca McCall, was born in Lewis County, Kentucky, November 1, 1847, and afterwards came with his parents to White Oak, Adams County, Ohio. In 1862, his father removed to Scioto County and resided there until 1874, when he returned to Adams County.
Our subject taught school in Scioto and Adams Counties from 1869 until 1878, and then clerked for S. B. Wamsley at Wamsleyville, in the building which he now occupies. In 1881, he formed a partnership with George and Shannon Freeman and carried on a general store. In 1887, he disposed of his interest and began the same business with his brother. Dr. G. W. McCormick, which they continued until the Summer of 1898. He is now engaged in the bicycle trade at Wamsleyville.
He married Miss Mary Weaver, daughter of Henry Weaver, of Scioto County, April 6, 1871, by whom he has had four children: Clarence E.. Icie Florence. James C. and Charles, who died October 3, 1891. Mr. McCormick is an active, prosperous business man with the confidence and respect of patrons and acquaintances. He is a member of the Christian Union Church, but was reared a Methodist. He also belongs to Wamsleyville Lodge, No. 653, I. O. O. F. He has always affiliated with the Democratic party.
From "History of Adams County, Ohio from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time" - by Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers - West Union, Ohio - Published by E. B. Stivers - 1900