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TODD & MORGAN, merchants, of Murfreesboro. The business was established in October, 1883, by Thomas J. Todd and W. W. Sageley, who conducted it until February, 1884, when Mr. Todd purchased his partner’s interest and carried on the business part of the time alone and part with a partner until November 1, 1885, when J. A. Morgan purchased a one-half interest. Thomas J. Todd was born in Cannon County, Tenn., October 26, 1855, son of Jefferson and Mary (Simmons) Todd, both natives of Tennessee. The father died when our subject was two years of age, and the mother when he was sixteen. Thomas’ early days were spent on a farm, and at the age of nineteen he engaged in mercantile pursuits in his native county, continuing until his removal to this city. December 29, 1882, he wedded Martha B. Creson. They have two children: Herman A. and Palmer D. Mr. Todd is a Democrat and Mason and a member of the Baptist Church. James A. Morgan was born in Cannon County. Tenn., October 26, 1851, being a son of Allen and Sylvia (Barrett) Morgan, natives, respectively, of North and South Carolina. They came to Tennessee at an early day, and located on a farm in Cannon County, where they both died. James A. resided with his parents on a farm, and secured an ordinary education. He worked at farming and shoe-making until 1878, when he engaged in the drug business in Auburn, Tenn., continuing two years. He was salesman in a mercantile store until 1884, and in November, 1885, engaged in his present business. In 1870 he wedded Sarah E. Reed. They have one daughter — Hattie E. Mr. Morgan is a Democrat, a member of the I. O. O. F., and belonged to the Christian Church.