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JAMES BONNYMAN was born September 1, 1854, in Batriphnie, Banffshire County, Scotland. He received a common
school education in Scotland, and came to America in 1872. He located in Philadelphia and worked at his trade as
florist nearly nine years. He moved to Warwick in 1880, and after working for J. E. Cropsey for some time, started
for himself in floriculture. He is a large grower of roses and carnations, which are mostly sold in the home market.
He is a member of the Reformed Dutch Church, has been one of its deacons eight years, and is a member of the Y.
M C. A. He is an earnest church worker, and active in public affairs. In politics he is a republican. He married
Miss Catherine Amelia McPeek, daughter of Lewis and Sarah McPeek, September 16, 1883. They have four children living,
one having died while young. Those living are: Alexander M., born May 17, 1885, a graduate of Columbia College
of Pharmacy; Amy R., born May 31, 1887, a graduate of the Warwick Institute, and Douglass, born May 27, 1893.
From:
The History of Orange County New York
Edited by: Russel Headley
Van Deusen and Elms, Publishers
Middletown, N. Y. 1908
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