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CAMERON, S. P. harness maker, Greenfield. Born in Warren County, Tenn., Dec. 27, 1830; son of Joseph Cameron, of Scotch descent. At the age of six years came to this State, and he well remembers the time, for it was at the time of the “sudden change;” they had arrived at a point near Greenfield on the eve of that event, and on account of the frozen condition of the country, they were detained about six weeks before they could complete their journey. Their first settlement was made in town 11, range 11, where they continued five years, during which time they were engaged in agricultural pursuits. His father selling out in 1843, he moved to upper Alton, and he and Joseph were apprenticed to learn the harness maker’s trade with Charles McFadden, of Carrollton, and at the age of 17, when he had completed his trade, he set up for himself in Greenfield, in 1849, in which he has since continued. In May, 11, 1851, he was married to Mary Kincaid, born Feb. 14, 1835, daughter of William Kincaid; seven children have blessed this union, viz.: Belle, born Feb. 24, 1852; Kate, born Feb. 23, 1858; Edward, born Aug 11, 1859; Charles, born Feb. 3, 1861; William, born Aug. 5, 1862; Judson, born Aug. 6, 1867; Essie, born Jan. 19, 1878. Mr. Cameron has grown up in the town and established a good business, and has the respect of all who know him; has attended strictly to his own business, and, which is always the case in such instances success is generally the outgrowth of that course of procedure. Mr. Cameron is a man of retiring habits; never been engaged in public life; is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.