James E. Haines
The subject of this sketch is the senior member of the firm of Haines & Pinkerton, who do an immense business in retailing staple and fancy groceries at Washington C. H. He is the son of Samuel Haines, who was born in Perry Township, Fayette County, in 1823. His paternal grandfather, Ebenezer Haines, came from the Willamette Valley, Va., to the above-named township, locating here when the land was mostly in its primitive condition, making this locality his home until his death, when sixty-five jears of age.
The father of our subject was the youngest of the paternal family, and was reared to man's estate amid the pioneer scenes of Perry Township, attending the log schoolhouse and aiding his father in the duties upon the farm. The maiden name of our subject's mother was Maria Smith, the daughter of Frank and Charlotte Smith, early settlers in this county. By her union with Mr. Haines were born nine children, all of whom grew to mature years and of whom eight are living. They are Albert, who is a farmer in Perry Township, Fayette County; Ella, who is engaged in teaching school in this county; Lewis, who isa well-known apiarist of this section; Frank, who cultivates a farm in Perry Township; our subject, who is the next in order of birth; William, who is deceased; Belle, Mrs. Henry Todhunter; Charles, also a farmer in the above-named township, and Eva. Mr. Haines votes the Republican ticket and is very prominent in his locality. Both the parents are still living.
James E. Haines of this sketch was born June 20, 1860, in Perry Township, Fayette County. He was educated in the public schools of his native place, and when choosing an occupation in life began farming. He was married August 10, 1882, to Nannie Worthington, the daughter of E. T. Worthington, who was a prominent farmer of Green Township, Fayette County. Mr. Haines abandoned farming and embarked in business in September, 1888, at Moons, this State, doing a general mercantile business. He also held the position of Postmaster there for about a twelvemonth, when he resigned, preferring to devote his time and attention to his private interests.
February 15, 1891, he of whom we write purchased a grocery of H. M. Roach, of Washington C.H, and, removing hither, formed a partnership with Mr. Pinkerton. By their courteous and gentlemanly treatment of customers, they have succeeded in building up a lucrative trade and now rank among the leading grocers in the city. They carry a full line of staple and fancy goods, keeping on hand a fine assortment of goods suited either for the country or city household.
In his political relations, Mr. Haines votes the Republican ticket. He is identified with Lodge No. 165, K. P., and is a member in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Ciiurch at Moons.
From PORTRAIT & BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF FAYETTE, PICKAWAY AND MADISON COUNTIES, OHIO - Chapman Bros. [Chicago, 1892]