J. O. McCormick, druggist, Waveland, is the son of Preston and Mary A. (Brush) McCormick, who are natives of Shelby county, Kentucky. The father, born in 1807, came to Montgomery county, Indiana, in 1828, and in 1837 married his wife, who was born in 1816, and came to this county with her parents, John and Nancy Brush, in 1825. Mr. McCormick resided on the farm where he first settled until his death, which occurred in 1864. His wife still remains at the old homestead with her sons, who are managing the farm. The subject was born at the homestead May 23, 1845, and remained at home working on the farm and attending common school during winters. In this way he received his education. In 1874 he removed to Waveland and embarked in the drug business, and by honest dealings and courteous treatment to his many customers he has established an extensive trade. In 1872 he married Miss Mary Moore, a native of Kentucky.
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