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J. W. POINCE, blacksmith, of the firm of Poince & Bro., Fidelity; was born in the renowned Shenandoah Valley, Va., Berkeley Co., in 1849; his brother, D. W., in 1853. They are sons of John H. and Mary E. Poince. Their father was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1818; their mother was born in the place of their nativity about 1824 or 1825. They removed from Virginia in 1874, and located in Frederickstown, this county, in which place they now reside. They are the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are living, viz., Charles O., George W., W. S., Mary C., Margaret and our subjects, J. W. and D. W. They learned their trade in their native State, which they followed there for four years. J. W. has traveled over thirteen of the States of the Union, and in all has done something at his trade; he came here in 1870, and engaged in business, and soon after associated his brother with him in business. Both are well versed in their trade, understanding fully every particular of the business, always giving their customers satisfaction, which commands for them a liberal portion of the public patronage. Their parents are members of Christian Churches and take an interest in the promotion of the cause.