Of the Pioneers of Tampa

Sand distinction. He has represented his county, Polk, in
the state senate, is connected with several of the leading
financial institutions of that section. He has dealt exv
tensively in real estate and has acquired considerable wealth
He married Rosa, daughter of William T. and Mary Ann (Thomas)
Carpenter, of Bartow. .They have had the following child-
.ren-Ella Rose, Adine (dead), Myra Hooker and James Henry,
Jr.; Myra (deceased), who married W. Flowers Walker (no is-
sue); Gladys, Meroba, James.












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